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Review: Navimow X430 and i2 LiDAR Robotic Lawn Mowers
Review: Navimow X430 and i2 LiDAR Robotic Lawn Mowers
By John Sciacca Why cover robot lawn mowers here? Your customers likely expect you to be their technology expert, with an understanding of all things tech-related. At some point, one of them is likely to ask what you know about robot lawn mowers, and when that day comes, you’ll be ready to give an informed answer. Or maybe you own a house and have a yard and have thought about getting a robot for yourself. Also, Navimow says it is actively seeking new dealers, so you can inquire about selling these on their website as an added service to your customers.
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Tech on TV
Tech on TV
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By Anthony Savona Lately, I find myself noticing the home technology used in television shows and saying…wait, where is the tech?! The systems that we are used to dealing with are hard to find in scripted TV — even in places where its omission is glaring.
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True RGB. The Future of Color is Here.
Discover brighter picture, deeper contrast, and pure, lifelike color from every angle.
 
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CEDIA Expo Update
 
2026 CEDIA Shares: D-Tools
D-Tools gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo exhibit.
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2026 CEDIA Shares: ProjX360
ProjX360 gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo exhibit.
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Synthetic data is the new standard
By 2028, Gartner expects 60% of the world's top 100 organizations to validate strategy with synthetic population data, up from under 20% today. The shift is here, and 67% of firms say data reliability limits their AI. The research from Gartner, WARC and the 4As, in one short read. Download the free report.
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Technology Previews for CEDIA Expo 2026
Innovations debuting at the show span audio, video, lighting, security, smart home, WFH, home theater, and much more.
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Home Cinema Leaders Showcase a Scalable Vision for Luxury Home Cinema at CEDIA Expo 2026
ASCENDO, AcustiMOD, Christie, madVR Labs, Moovia, Seymour-Screen Excellence, and StormAudio demonstrate how premium home theater technologies scale across a broad range of luxury residential projects.
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Blackwire Designs Brings Networking and Infrastructure Partners to CEDIA Expo 2026
Will have experts from RUCKUS, Island, and Dylan Innovations at its CEDIA Expo booth.
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AI is only as intelligent as the data it trusts.
Retailers are discovering that trusted product data, not AI, is what determines whether agents make confident recommendations, accurate comparisons, and better buying decisions. Learn why trusted intelligence is retail's next competitive advantage. Unlock trusted AI
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Technology Update
 
Quantum Media Systems to Demo New 8K Video Wall System at CEDIA Expo 202
The XDR5-8K offers true 8K multi-stream processing, enhanced 0.9mm pixel pitch, studio-reference imaging, and turnkey integration.
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WALL-SMART Expands Flush-Mount Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2026
New architecturally integrated mounts for control, security, networking, and HVAC give integrators more ways to blend technology into luxury residences.
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