The world of technology is ever-evolving, and it's important to recognize those brands that are leading the way with their innovative products and creative solutions. TWICE, Residential Systems and TechRadar Pro are again proud to celebrate those products and solutions with the renowned CES Picks Awards for 2025. These awards provide an opportunity for you to earn the publicity and accolades your business deserves as we enter the new year. The deadline for nominations is today, December 20, 2024, 23:59 ET unless specified otherwise. We reserve the right to consider late applicants as circumstances dictate.

While consumers value speed in making online purchases, price remains a key driver in their decisions, according to a UPS Capital report. The report shows that almost two-thirds (64%) of 1,000 consumers surveyed indicate they are more likely to buy from a retailer that offers better prices over free expedited shipping.

World4Solar (W4S) announced the hiring of Samantha Summerville as its new market sales representative for the Custom Installation CE industry. Summerville joins the W4S team with 20 years of experience in the CEDIA Channel and has worked with custom integrators, manufacturers, Buying Groups, and Sales Rep Firms across the country.

As part of a nationwide initiative, Marcone employees were among more than two million volunteers taking part in Wreaths Across America, which saw wreaths placed at more than 4,600 cemeteries across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and abroad.

Valerion, the disruptor in home theater technology, is on a mission to bring Hollywood standards to your home. Valerion VisionMaster Cinematic-Grade RGB Laser Projector's groundbreaking debut campaign on Kickstarter shattered projector crowdfunding records, raising over $10 million and setting a new benchmark as the highest-funded projector campaign in history, while also claiming the title of the #1 funded project of 2024.

This year, Allstate Protection Plans/SquareTrade is celebrating our 25th anniversary as a company. For more than half of those years, we've dropped, bent, dunked, tumbled, and folded the latest devices as part of our Breakability campaign. We don't do it just for fun (although it is pretty fun). We do it to test the durability of our devices when it comes to everyday accidents and mishaps. Is the screen strong enough to stand up to a sidewalk fall? Is the housing waterproof enough to survive a 30-minute dunk in five feet of water? Are bigger phones more or less vulnerable to damage?

Users who look for value in their phones will love how much power and potential the Nubia Z70 Ultra houses, even if there are hiccups in the execution. As good as the phone is, we'd recommend waiting to see what other phones offer in early 2025, as that will reveal if Nubia's making the best use of its big battery and cutting-edge chip.

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