Samsung Develops Cheaper Method Of QLED Panel Production | Cargo theft moves into focus as Congress mulls how to fight organized retail crime | Prime Day event drove over $24B in US e-commerce sales, GenAI traffic was up 3,300%
During CEDIA on the Hill Day, CEDIA lobbied in support of the "Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act," which aimed to expand the use of 529 savings plans beyond traditional post-secondary college education. With the recently passed federal tax legislation (H.R. 1), 529 savings plans may now be used for expenses related to trade education and skills training programs. "After two years of Congressional advocacy by CEDIA members, I'm happy to report that the CEDIA-backed "Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act" was signed into law as part of the major tax package, H.R. 1," said Daryl Friedman, CEDIA global president and CEO, in an exclusive letter to CEDIA members.
QLED panels may soon be going down in price, as Samsung has developed a new type of quantum dot sheet that reportedly lowers the cost of production per panel.
Cargo theft was in focus during a Senate Judiciary Comittee hearing focused on organized retail crime Tuesday, a departure from the previous emphasis on store-based shoplifting and smash-and-grabs.
It's back for 2025 -- the Best of Show awards program that celebrates the best custom installation and home entertainment technology launches at CEDIA Expo! Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi? will once again have judges on-site to examine each of the entries and bestow honors on the most deserving. Here is what you need to know to participate: The Details
What? Nominations for the 2025 CEDIA Best of Show Awards, presented by Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi?
When? Submissions are open now through midnight, PST on August 22, 2025
Why? Benefits included with each of awards entry submission: One full-page advertorial for each nominated product -- with special distinction for winning entries -- in the Best of Show Program Guide, published and distributed digitally to all Future B2B's consumer electronics lists after CEDIA, plus additional promotion and brand exposure in the post-show recap coverage of award winners.
How? Everything you need to know, including fees, frequently asked questions, and the nomination form, can be found here.
Imagine a drummer, lost in the groove, her mind focused solely on her music. She pauses, looks at her smartphone, not for the time, but to get instant feedback on her performance: tempo, precision, and even technique. The smart drumsticks in her hands have been collecting real-time data, measuring her beat, force, and rhythm with accuracy. The smartphone connected to these drumsticks offers immediate guidance on how to improve and pinpoint areas for refinement.
