Harman Luxury Audio Group has announced that, effective July 1, 2025, Progressive CI represents the Harman Luxury Audio Group brand portfolio, including ARCAM, JBL, JBL Synthesis, and Revel in Michigan, the Ohio Valley, Indiana, and Kentucky, the Mid-Atlantic, Northern California, MINK, and the Pacific Northwest.

Retail sales rose 0.6% in June from the prior month, the Commerce Department said Thursday, rebounding from the steep 0.9% decline in May.

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.

Smart lighting company Govee has announced the launch of the Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x Sound by JBL. This lamp integrates Govee's dynamic lighting technology alongside JBL's audio engineering to enhance a room's ambiance.

Skullcandy's launch of the Crusher PLYR 720 gaming headset brings Skullcandy's patented Crusher multi-sensory bass technology and an open-back design for an unmatched immersive experience.

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.

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