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Mind the Gap: The Simplest Way to Be Happier in 2026
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Mind the Gap: The Simplest Way to Be Happier in 2026
By Henry Clifford I just finished reading Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s book, 10x Is Easier Than 2x, and it blew me away. I planned on writing a few blogs covering all I learned, but the first observation to hit home is that a lot of us spend time comparing ourselves against things we haven’t accomplished vs. how far we’ve come. This trap, what Sullivan calls the “gap,” can set us up for a life of misery.
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Copilot.cx to Debut Copilot STAR at CES 2026
Gives manufacturers one app framework for multiple IoT platforms.
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Bang & Olufsen Opens Its Flagship Store in San Francisco
The opening is the first wave of Bang & Olufsen’s California strategy and will be followed by new stores in Los Angeles and Palo Alto in 2026.
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Firewalla Launches Portable Cyber Security Firewall and Wi-Fi 7 Router
Delivers more than 2 gigabits of packet processing performance
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Enter Your Products in the 2026 Residential Systems Picks Awards
Enter Your Products in the 2026 Residential Systems Picks Awards
If your product was launched since the last CES show in January 2025, or if you’ve brought game-changing upgrades or new features over the last 12 months, we would love to see your product at the show for consideration of winning an award.
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Nominations Now Open for Residential Systems 2026 ISE Best of Show Awards
Nominations Now Open for Residential Systems 2026 ISE Best of Show Awards
Now accepting entries, Residential Systems’ Best of Show at ISE 2026 awards program is being held in conjunction with six of our industry-leading Pro Audio and AV titles, including Installation, AV Technology, Mix, Systems Contractor News, Sound & Video Contractor, and Tech & Learning. Entry Deadline: January 16, 2026
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Discover how the 2025 Retail & CPG Data Landscape reveals a shift from AI experimentation to true operational scale. Leaders like GUESS and Vuori unlock reliable intelligence through unified data. Learn how to overcome barriers to empower decision-making and innovation. Read the report.
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