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November 21, 2025
 
 
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Last Chance For Early Bird Pricing For The 2026 TWICE Picks Awards
Last Chance For Early Bird Pricing For The 2026 TWICE Picks Awards
It's the Last Day for Early Bird pricing!! Take advantage of our Limited Time Early Bird Special extension - Act Now and Save! We are offering an early bird offer for any products nominated before November 21, 2025, 23:59 ET. $645 per product nominated, for consideration by your chosen Future US/UK magazine (TWICE, Residential Systems, or TechRadar Pro). That's tonight! Don't delay, enter now to save on your product entries!
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Honoring Tech Innovation at CES 2026
Join us in spotlighting trailblazers in tech innovation. TWICE, Residential Systems, and TechRadar Pro are accepting entries for CES Picks Awards 2026. This is your chance to nominate your standout product and gain the recognition it deserves. Start your nomination now!
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Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed Brings Heavy Innovation To The CES Keynote Stage
 
Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed Brings Heavy Innovation To The CES Keynote Stage
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the expansion of the CES 2026 keynote roster with Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed. Creed will deliver his keynote at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian.
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Transforming retail operations with mobile solutions
Retailers face labor shortages, rising customer expectations and unpredictable supply chains, which drive them to reinvent their operations. With mobile technology, retailers can provide real-time visibility, contactless payments, digital receipts and loyalty programs. This paper explores how mobile solutions transform retail operations and engage consumers.
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The Backroom: Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail
 
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The quick change to U.S. tariffs this year resulted in major shifts across the retail industry. Their impact has caused retailers big and small to shift their supply chain strategies and buying habits -- all while dealing with a decline in consumer sentiment. With the holiday season in full swing, these issues are front and center.
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Retail Earnings Say a Lot About US Consumers -- None of It Good
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Klipsch Launches ProMedia Lumina Desktop Speakers
 
Klipsch Launches ProMedia Lumina Desktop Speakers
Klipsch has revealed the ProMedia Lumina, its latest flagship release in the world of desktop audio. Designed to meet the demands of gamers, content creators, remote workers, and casual listeners, the new 2.1-channel system features updated controls and connectivity, as well as customizable Light Modes and tiltable stands.
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Fluance's chic new bookshelf speakers reviewed
 
 
Is separates hi-fi still the right approach for the best sound?
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Google TV looks great at 300 inches thanks to this laser projector
 
Google TV looks great at 300 inches thanks to this laser projector
Big-screen viewing keeps getting more accessible, and JMGO's latest effort leans into the trend. The company's N3 brings full 4K triple-laser projection and a flexible gimbal stand to shoppers' living rooms, aiming to simplify setup without watering down performance.
Full Story: Android Authority (11/20)
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The best TVs for sound: from Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and more
TechRadar (11/21)
 
 
Finally, a portable 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV - and it supports Dolby Vision
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