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October 16, 2025
 
 
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xMEMS Seeks To Solve Size, Weight, Cooling Problems For Wearable Tech
xMEMS Seeks To Solve Size, Weight, Cooling Problems For Wearable Tech
Engineering samples of xMEMS' Sycamore and Cypress MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) nearfield full bandwidth speaker chips, along with the company's µCooling thermal management "air pump on a chip" cooling tech, will be available before the end of this year.
Sycamore and µCooling solutions are due to move into mass production in Q2 next year, while Cypress chips for TWS headphones are now mass production-ready. Vendors will be able to start shipping next-gen devices equipped with xMEMS' latest chips and cooling architecture by next fall.
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Walmart exec: U.S. manufacturing comeback is real and good for business
 
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At CNBC's inaugural Invest in America Forum, Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner said the company is increasing its investments in U.S.-made products and suppliers, describing it as part of a long-standing, strategic priority.
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The Future of Retail: What's Coming in 2026
AI personalization and seamless customer experiences defined 2025, but the retail landscape is about to shift again. Join us on November 5th for a fast-paced webinar where industry experts reveal the top trends and technologies shaping 2026. Discover how to stay ahead, boost productivity, and deliver next-level shopping experiences. Register now!
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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.
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Chamberlain Group Launches New Line Of Smart Video-Enabled Garage Door Openers
 
Chamberlain Group Launches New Line Of Smart Video-Enabled Garage Door Openers
Chamberlain Group has reimagined the garage door opener with the launch of the LiftMaster and Chamberlain smart garage door openers. The new line from the company offers enhanced tech features and incorporates next-gen video functionality.
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Your Nest Thermostat just got a major facelift -- check out Google's new seasonal artwork
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Wyze launched a new biometric smart lock, and its price might be the best part
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PSB Speakers Adds Powered Subwoofer To Its SubSeries Line
 
PSB Speakers Adds Powered Subwoofer To Its SubSeries Line
PSB Speakers expands its SubSeries line with the launch of the BP7 powered subwoofer, a compact, high-performance design engineered for accuracy, control, and musical clarity. Priced at $1199 USD (tariff adjusted) and $1399 CAD, the BP7 combines a bipolar driver array, sealed cabinet, and 350-watt Class D amplifier to deliver deep, distortion-free low frequencies.
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