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Organized retail crime bill passes House in bipartisan vote, heads to Senate | Companies start getting tariff refunds after Supreme Court decision | US retail imports remain below 2025 baseline
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May 13, 2026
 
 
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CEDIA Launches In-House Research Division
CEDIA Launches In-House Research Division
CEDIA recently announced it has launched its first-ever in-house research division, and will present initial findings from the 2026 U.S. Smart Home Technology Market Assessment during the 5th annual CEDIA Town Hall at CEDIA Expo. The session will also preview upcoming research initiatives and outline CEDIA's long-term strategy for its newly established research function, led by Ryan Bardach, the newly appointed director of research.
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The Nest Cams and Nest Doorbell are smarter and sharper
The Nest Cams and Nest Doorbell are the most pro-friendly lineup we've ever launched, with crisp 2K HDR video, day and night, plus a wider, taller, field of view. The new devices are also engineered to work seamlessly with Gemini for an upgraded smart home experience.
 
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Organized retail crime bill passes House in bipartisan vote, heads to Senate
 
Organized retail crime bill passes House in bipartisan vote, heads to Senate
An anticrime bill targeting organized retail theft easily passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday in a bipartisan vote. The legislation now goes to the Senate. The vote is a milestone for the National Retail Federation and Retail Industry Leaders Association, which have pushed for this legislation for years.
Full Story: Retail Dive (5/13)
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Companies start getting tariff refunds after Supreme Court decision
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US retail imports remain below 2025 baseline
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TWICE, Residential Systems And TechRadar Pro Announce Picks Awards Winners For CES 2026
TWICE, Residential Systems And TechRadar Pro Announce Picks Awards Winners For CES 2026
xTWICE, Residential Systems, and TechRadar Pro are proud to announce the winners of this year's Picks Awards, the brands' annual program honoring the best and most influential consumer technology at CES 2026. Winners were selected based on the impact they're expected to have on the Consumer Electronics industry.
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Introducing AudioMate: RCA & HDMI Transmitter
Say goodbye to long cable runs! Juke Audio's new product, AudioMate, allows you to wirelessly incorporate TVs, Record Players, and subwoofers across all areas of your home or commercial space. Learn More
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Ordered A Trump Phone? We Have Bad News…
 
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The Trump Mobile T1 Phone is the gift that just keeps on giving -- well, as long as you haven't paid a deposit for one. For everyone else, this is one of the most amusing and baffling ongoing stories in tech. As of May, the T1 Phone -- first announced back in June 2025 -- still hasn't shipped, and it has also missed its previous March shipping estimate. So, when will people actually receive it? Well, maybe never.
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'It's just not the goal. I know there's a lot of rumors out there': Panos Panay denies an Amazon phone is in the works but doesn't shut the door
Tom's Guide (5/13)
 
 
Sony's Xperia 1 VIII has bigger camera sensors and a new look
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