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2025 CEDIA Expo Best Of Show Winners Announced
2025 CEDIA Expo Best Of Show Winners Announced
TWICE, Residential Systems, and What HiFi? have announced the winners of their annual Best of Show awards at CEDIA Expo 2025. The products were nominated by the manufacturers, and a team of judges was employed to read through the entries and rate the products on a number of criteria, including their value, impact, and how unique it was to the market.
Residential Systems entries were judged through the lens of the residential integrator, while TWICE based theirs on a consumer electronics retail view, and What Hi-Fi? from the home entertainment enthusiast perspective.
Full Story: TWICE (9/7)
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Retail
 
New tariff rules bring 'maximum chaos' as surprise charges hit consumers
 
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Some U.S. shoppers say they are being hit with surprise charges from international shipping carriers as the exemption on import duties for items under $800 expires as a part of President Donald Trump's tariff push.
Full Story: CNBC (9/8)
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Retail recorded nearly 40 CEO exits through July
Retail Dive (9/8)
 
 
ESW And Shopify Fuel International E-Commerce For Enterprise Brands
Forbes (tiered subscription model) (9/8)
 
 
 
 
Appliance
 
Goguette Debuts Line Of Modern Wine Fridges
 
Goguette Debuts Line Of Modern Wine Fridges
New modern wine storage brand Goguette has made its debut with its line of wine fridges, designed to blend with home decor while delivering optimal preservation.
Full Story: TWICE (9/8)
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I spent a week testing Nespresso's cutest coffee maker -- my verdict on the Vertuo Pop Plus
Tom's Guide (9/8)
 
 
The 6 Best Washing Machines of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
The Spruce (9/5)
 
 
 
 
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TV/Video
 
TCL Unveils QM9K QD-Mini LED Series
 
TCL Unveils QM9K QD-Mini LED Series
TCL has announced a premium addition of the QM9K series to this year's QD-Mini LED TV lineup, joining the QM8K to create the company's "ULTIMATE SERIES".
Full Story: TWICE (9/8)
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Hisense could lead the RGB LED revolution with smaller and cheaper models launching next year
What Hi-Fi? (9/8)
 
 
LG Takes Shots at Samsung's The Frame With New Art Store -- Meet LG Gallery+
Tom's Guide (8/28)
 
 
 
 
Top Retailer Reports
 
Now Available - 2025 TWICE Retailer Reports
 
Now Available - 2025 TWICE Retailer Reports
In a time when consumer focus is less on devices and more on the content those devices deliver, how have major consumer electronics retailers and e-tailers fared? Find out by purchasing the latest editions of TWICE's annual Retail Reports, produced in partnership with Senex, an industry research and analysis firm.
Full Story: TWICE (8/20)
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Josh.ai Launches AI X OS At CEDIA Expo 2025
Josh.ai Launches AI X OS At CEDIA Expo 2025
Josh.ai has launched its AI X OS, the next achievement in AI-powered home automation, at CEDIA Expo 2025, alongside announcements of the expansion of its hardware products with a larger 10-inch Josh Touchscreen and its forthcoming Josh Edge remote. Additionally, Josh.ai has announced several partnership updates at CEDIA Expo/CIX.
Full Story: TWICE (9/5)
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