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September 2, 2026
 
 
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Impacts Of Permanent Daylight Saving Time On The Smart Home Market
Impacts Of Permanent Daylight Saving Time On The Smart Home Market
If daylight saving time becomes permanent, it could expose an important distinction in the smart-home market: the difference between devices that simply follow a clock and systems that respond to real conditions inside and outside the home. In a way, it'll be the real test for "smart homes" vs. "scheduled homes."
Full Story: TWICE (9/2)
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Bring HDMI Travel Gear for Home Comforts
Streaming sticks and laptops transform hotel or Airbnb TVs with HDMI inputs into your own business workstations or personal entertainment centers, instantly upgrading any travel screen experience. Read the article to learn more.
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What Will Holiday Spending Look Like This Year, Given Observable Trends?
 
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In a detailed breakdown of the Sept. 1 Coresight Research data presented by The Shelby Report's Treva Bennett, the question of what the remaining portion of 2026 - particularly the all-important holiday season - might look like was examined.
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Harnessing the impact of premium media
First-of-its-kind research from PA Consulting and The Trade Desk Intelligence finds that premium media builds brand value in ways cheap reach can't. Download the research to learn more.
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ProStudio By Josh.ai Debuts At CEDIA Expo 2026
 
ProStudio By Josh.ai Debuts At CEDIA Expo 2026
As the capabilities of the smart home advance and client expectations rise in the era of AI, the launch of ProStudio by Josh.ai provides dealers with a suite of modern tools built for professional installation.
Full Story: TWICE (9/2)
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Do DACs need Bluetooth? Here's why this popular feature is overrated if you care about sound quality
 
Do DACs need Bluetooth? Here's why this popular feature is overrated if you care about sound quality
I've recently been testing the iFi iDSD GR 2 DAC/headphone amplifier, and while it's a perfectly decent performer, it has left a question buzzing inside my mind like a wasp trapped in an upturned glass: why does a DAC need a Bluetooth input?
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Now Available - 2026 TWICE Retailer Reports
 
Now Available - 2026 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.
Click here to purchase any of the TWICE 2026 Top Retailer Reports
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