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U.S. consumer technology sales revenue is forecast to grow approximately 1% in 2026, followed by positive but sub-1% growth in 2027 and 2028, according to Circana's latest Future of Technology report.
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Consumers appear to be quite content with their current television setups, but Best Buy isn't taking the status quo sitting down - instead, pushing for shoppers to buy in on a new display technology that could drive sales.
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It's back for 2026 -- 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 entry and bestow honors on the most deserving.
There are a whole host of benefits for entering the Best of Show Awards at CEDIA 2026.
Below are just a few that you will receive, both as a nominee and as a winner:
- All entries will receive a fully licensed nominee badge to use in both digital and print promotions.
- Dedicated editorial coverage across participating brands. As a winning entry, you will receive promotional coverage across social media, websites, newsletters, and magazines from the official award brands – Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi?
- Winner marketing assets to further promote your success. You will receive an official award winner’s badge, fully licensed for use with your winning product both domestically and overseas at no additional cost, in addition to a winner’s social assets.
- Crystal glass trophies to display your win. Individual trophies will be sent directly to winners after CEDIA, so you can continue celebrating your success after the show!
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Marantz has introduced its next generation of home theater receivers with the CINEMA Series 2. Comprised of the CINEMA 50 Series 2, CINEMA 60 Series 2, and CINEMA 70s Series 2, the new series is built around a new 32-bit, eight-channel DAC.
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Dolby Vision 2, the next generation of the advanced HDR format, is arriving on multiple TVs, and it's rolling out to more models in the coming weeks.
Hisense is rolling out a firmware update from August 6th for customers in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific countries, and Chinese streaming giant iQIYI is confirmed to be on board to support the format, in addition to US streamer Peacock.
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More than 300 brands are scheduled to exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2026, including more than 65 companies that are new to the show and more than 50 lighting exhibitors, according to CEDIA Expo.
The event will highlight products and technologies spanning audio, video, lighting, automation, networking, energy management and security. The show floor will also feature new products from both established manufacturers and emerging brands. Among the new exhibitors are KNX National Group USA and Rakoit. The lighting and shading category will include Euchips, Hudson Valley Lighting Group, ilLumenate Lighting, and Sunricher, while networking and infrastructure exhibitors will include Tycon Systems, AL Transfo and Monolithic Power Systems.
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