A 30-to-60-minute roundtable discussion on issues surrounding new and emerging tech and how it relates to the CEDIA channel (primarily residential applications of “smart home” devices and networks).
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Welcome to the official podcast for Connected magazine. Here you can find interviews, discussions, news updates and more for the Australian and New Zealand residential and commercial Pro AV integrator market.
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Learn how to provide innovative, flexible, and powerful solutions for your customers using Shelly IoT products.
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The avforums podcast brings you the latest tech, movie and gaming news, plus special features, interviews and show reports from the world of audio visual home entertainment
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The Digital Ramble Show is your go-to podcast for everything related to smart home technology. Hosted by seasoned tech professionals Kris Gamble and JJ Canon, each episode dives deep into the latest trends, tools, and techniques that are shaping the future of connected homes. Whether you're a homeowner looking to upgrade your space or a tech enthusiast eager to learn more, we break down complex topics into easy-to-understand conversations.
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“The Integrated Home” examines the home integration business. Every episode speaks to business owners, technicians and industry insiders who understand the challenges and the opportunities facing those working in the professional smart home space. Guests draw on their own, very real experiences to share their thoughts and ideas on what's happening now, the business trends that matter and what's important to build and maintain a successful integration business. For an informative and entertai ...
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Interviews addressing the business needs of professional integrators serving the small and midsize business (SMB) market.
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Join industry leaders, influencers, and experts as they share inspiring stories of how spectacular technology is transforming the way we live and work, creating truly connected spaces. Dive into the future of intelligent living and working with our Smarter Spaces Content Hub. You'll find the latest insights, trends, and real-world examples of how technology is transforming our homes and businesses. We explore the intersection of technology and design, showcasing how smart solutions can enhan ...
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With the CEDIA Awards deadline fast approaching, we bring you a special episode focused on the event of the year for the smart home sector. We find out what it takes to win a project award in a conversation with Rob Sutherland of Inspired Dwellings, Rob shares the inside story of their fantastic Cavendish Square project, winner of the Best MDU cate…
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NEW Sony TVs, Best Hi-Fi Under A Grand And The Next Step After Soundbars
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1:15:05We look at the new range of TVs for 2025 from Sony, ask what are the best amplifiers for under 1000 pounds and what is the next step after Soundbars for those wanting a more immersive experience.By Phil Hinton
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🎙️ Episode 170 – Robots, Bitcoin, and the Smart Home Supercycle
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26:33🎙️ Episode 170 – Robots, Bitcoin, and the Smart Home SupercycleWelcome back, Digital Ramblers! Episode 170, Kris and JJ explore the next phase of the Smart Home Supercycle — and yes, robots have entered the chat.🔍 What’s Inside:We kick things off with a casual intro, where you'll get a quick rundown of why *The Digital Ramble* is your go-to source …
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The CEDIA Smart Home Assurance Scheme With Steve Moore
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26:59We’re at the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit in Bristol in front of a live audience with renowned industry guru, Steve Moore to look at a new Smart Home Assurance scheme from CEDIA. What is the scheme all about? How will it benefit property developers and their homebuyers? And what can CEDIA members do to get involved as an assessor for the scheme? Jo…
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Episode 168 - Smart Home Supercycle Part 2: What's Coming & How To Prepare
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29:12Episode 168 - Smart Home Supercycle Part 2: What's Coming & How to Prepare In this follow-up to our Smart Home Supercycle series, Kris and JJ dive even deeper into what’s brewing in the smart home space and why this next wave is more than just another tech trend. We’re talking long-term shifts, big opportunities, and how pros and homeowners alike c…
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Movie Awards FATIGUE? A Look At Award Season 2025 - Were The Winners Really The Best Of The Year?
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47:01The team debates whether film awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs still matter to audiences or just serve industry self-promotion. Did this year's winners truly deserve success, or were better films ignored? Have Academy Award controversies and dull ceremonies overshadowed the films, or do the awards still highlight movies worth seein…
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Episode 167 - Smart Home Supercycle Part 1
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26:22In TDR episode 167, JJ and Kris dive into the smart home revolution cutting edge tech, widespread adoption, and seamless digital ecosystem drive a new era of efficient, intuitive living, reshaping home into smart, practical hubs.Catch up with all The Digital Ramble videos and podcasts at our website:www.DigitalRambleShow.comThank you to all of the …
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Bristol Hi-Fi Show, Subwoofers, and the Future of Home Audio
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1:30:14In this AVForums Podcast, we cover highlights from the 2025 Bristol Hi-Fi Show, explore subwoofers in home cinema and Hi-Fi, and chat with Ian Morrish from Together for Cinema about their amazing work. Tune in for expert insights, industry news, and AV enthusiasm!By Phil Hinton
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The Resimercial Opportunity With Kevin Wilton, Jack Cornish and Stephen Rhead
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27:52Smart home technology is crossing over from residential to commercial, hospitality and other applications. In this episode, we find out how it can enhance and personalise the customer experience and look at where business opportunities exist for integrators with the help of Kevin Wilton from SMC, Jack Cornish of Tateside and Stephen Rhead of Sonos.…
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Steven Seagal's Belly of the Beast - Action DUD or Hidden GEM?
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43:49Is Steven Seagal's actioner Belly of the Beast utterly without redemption or does it merit some attention for aiming high but shooting low? The ScreenTime With AVForums team looks at Seagal's 2003 'meisterwerk' with its obvious action doubles, slow floor slides, mysterious sponge messages and endless John Woo style slo-mo in the hope of extracting …
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Nice's focus in Australia with Horacio Morales
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16:01Sean Carroll from Connected magazine was lucky enough to be joined by Nice North America vice president of sales, Horacio Morales on this episode of the podcast. Horacio talks about what the company is focusing on at the moment and, more importantly, what's around the corner in the Australian market. It's an insightful discussion and always great t…
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Auto EQ Your Hi-Fi? and Philips' new 2025 TVs
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1:10:18In this month's podcast, Ed Selley, Hi-Fi Editor, and Phil Hinton, AVForums Editor, delve into the topic of Auto EQ in two-channel systems. Plus, Phil and Ian take a deep dive into the 2025 TV line-up from Philips.By Phil Hinton
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In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, host Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards, leads a discussion on the latest trends from the ISC show. Michael Heiss, an industry consultant, shares insights on the integration of commercial and residential technology. Pete Trauth from Nirvana Home Entertainment introduces "Seco," a product fe…
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In this podcast episode recorded at ISE 2025 in Barcelona, host Walt Zerbe and a diverse panel of experts discuss the latest trends in audio technology and smart home integration. They explore the convergence of software and hardware, the role of AI in enhancing user experiences, and the ethical implications of data collection. We emphasize the imp…
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In this podcast episode, host Walt Zerbe and guests Rich Green, Ben Goff, and Tom Dellicompagni share their experiences from the 2025 ISC show in Barcelona, Spain. They discuss the importance of staying open to new ideas and products, highlighting innovations like micro-LED panels and the Accendo Square Woofer. The conversation also covers the pote…
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Video Deep Dive From the 2025 CES Show
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1:19:30In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, host Walt Zerbe, senior director of technology and standards, explores the latest advancements in video technology with guest Michael Heiss, also known as "Captain Video." They discuss key topics from CES, including HDMI 2.2 and the Lip Latency Indication Protocol (LIP). Michael explains the significant improve…
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Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025: What to Watch out For
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46:53Celebrating 20 years of podcasts, the ScreenTime with AVForums team previews the top 20 must-see movies of 2025 - from James Gunn's Superman to Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 and more. Don’t miss our countdown!By Cas Harlow
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Phil and the news team discuss the big TV stories from CES and which brands do the best job of telling us about their new TVsBy Phil Hinton
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Trends in the education AV space | AETM Conference 2024
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6:08Connected magazine visited Flinders University in Adelaide for the annual AETM Conference 2024. As the premiere event for education AV, it's a great space to learn and share about major projects, innovative solutions and talk about what's to come. In this video, we speak to several vendors about what they're seeing in this space and how it has infl…
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Identifying The Right Home Cinema Client For You With Giff Malcolm, Mel Malcolm And Roddy Abbott
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46:07For this episode, we're joined by Giff and Melanie Malcolm of Bespoke Home Cinemas and Roddy Abbott from Cinemabuild Systems as we discuss how best to identify the right client for your business. How do you pitch professional home cinema design and installation, what is the process of setting expectations with your customer and what are the clues t…
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In this podcast episode, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Directror of Technology and Standards and host of he CEDIA Podcats talks with Jim Hunter, and Rich Birra discussing their experiences at CES, focusing on the evolution of smart home technology, AI, and the impact of new innovations. Jim, attending his 29th CES, notes a decline in attendance and quieter atmos…
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In this episode of the CEDIA Podcast, hosted by Walt Zerbe, Senior Director of Technology and Standards, the speakers share their experiences from the CES show in Las Vegas. They discuss cutting-edge innovations such as invisible speakers using MEMS technology, a customizable smart water system called Viomi, and the Mudra Band, a neural wristband f…
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The Crestron Experience Center | The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 4
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34:32Crestron’s newest immersive space shows off a tremendous range of commercial and residential solutions, all in a prime location. It’s built for multiple uses — from demos to events to functioning as an actual workspace. In short, the CEC is the ultimate expression of Crestron tech in a setting that’s open to the public. In this episode of Smarter S…
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CEDIA’s New Recommended Practices for Audio | The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 3
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43:15CEDIA has introduced its RP22 Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice, the first time that audio system performance metrics are defined by four distinct levels. Walt Zerbe, CEDIA’s Sr. Director of Technology and Standards, and Peter Aylett, Partner at Officina Acustica, and Chair of CEDIA/CTA R10 and Workgroup 1 (Audio) join us with all the inf…
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Achieving Meeting Equity with Intelligent Video Systems | The Smarter Spaces Podcast, Ep. 2
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43:26Intelligent video — deploying it is certainly a “best practice” for your hybrid meetings. What is it, exactly? Is it the same as “visual AI,” or is that a part of it? How does it provide “meeting equity” — and why is equity more important than “equality?” What are its other benefits? Craig Durr, Practice Lead at The Futurum Group, joins us for an i…
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In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Mitch Klein, VP of Business Strategy at CEDIA, Rich Green, owner of Rich Green Design, and Gordon Van Zuiden, Daisy branch partner in Silicon Valley and a Daisy ambassador where we talk about what we saw and experienced during the …
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What Are the Best Movies, TV Shows and 4K Blu-rays of 2024?
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1:10:01In this podcast from the ScreenTime team, we look at the best movies, TV shows and 4K Blu-rays that feature in our 2024 Editor's Choice Awards. From blockbusters to streaming gems and from binge worthy surprises to moving documentaries - this is the content that stood out for us over the last 12 months.…
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Electrician, Installer, Teacher - A Career Journey WIth Kyri Androu Of Electricus
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18:24We sit down with Kyri Androu from smart home automation company, Electricus to find out how he moved from working as an electrical contractor to building a successful smart home business and sharing his expertise with others at the start of their careers. What motivates him about the smart home industry, how did he grow his knowledge and where does…
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TV & Home Cinema Awards plus Predictions for 2025
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1:48:17We discusses the developments in the two-channel audio sector over the last 12 months and also take a peek at the Hi-Fi tea leaves to predict what might be happening in 2025. And we run through the best TVs and home cinema gear of the year and present the winners of our AVForums Editor's Choice Awards. We'll also wrap up with the best home AV produ…
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Let's Talk about Lighting Design Part 2 | 409
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1:06:51In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Andy Bull, Director of Design at Lighting Audio Video Projects, David Warfel, Founding Designer from Light Can Help You, and Gordon Petrie, Co-Founder of Eclipse Lighting Design about lighting trends, tips, new products, and a host…
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In this special show, we look ahead to Integrated Systems Europe, the premier event for smart home professionals, taking place at the Fira in Barcelona from 4-7 February 2025. Host Jeff Hayward sits down with Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events and Daryl Friedman, CEO of CEDIA, a co-owner of the show, to find out why next …
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Best Movies, TV Shows & 4K Discs for November Plus What Were the Cinematic Hits, Misses and Delays of 2024?
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56:48This month's Movies, TV Shows & 4K Blu-rays Podcast kicks off with the films and shows that Cas and the team recommends for November. There's also a look at the best 4K discs to add to your collection and our movie experts dive into the cinematic hits, misses and delays of 2024 as they round up the biggest blockbusters, the surprising disappointmen…
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In this episode, we visit the recently re-designed L-Acoustics showroom in Highgate which now features HYRISS, an immersive sound system capable of adapting perfectly to any listening space for any purpose within the home or yacht. Nick Fichte from L-Acoustics talks us through the technology and how integrators can bring customers the ultimate, ver…
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NEW CEDIA Tiered Memberships & Online Learning System | 408
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46:09In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Rob Sutherland of Inspired Dwelling, Eddie Shapiro of SmartTouch USA, Wendy Griffiths, Jon Rehwaldt and Paul Dolence of CEDIA about the new tiered memberships that CEDIA is rolling out and the Learning Management System (LMS) CED…
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The state of the residential AV industry | CEDIA Tech+Business Summit 2024
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6:49Connected magazine visited the Newcastle Town Hall in November 2024 for the annual CEDIA Tech+Business Summit. As we walked across the show floor, saying hello to friends and colleagues, we asked a few people what they thought of the residential AV industry in Australia and what more CEDIA can do to help improve business.…
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Best Hi-Fi 2024, Black Friday TV buying Tips, AV Predictions and more: AVForums Podcast Ep. 757
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1:42:22On this month's bumper podcast - Ed Selley gives us the rundown of the best Hi-Fi products we have reviewed this year in the Editor’s Choice Awards. Phil and Ian look at the latest TV deals for Black Friday and suggest that this is not the best time of year to be buying a mid-range or high-end TV. Plus, in the Home AV section, we are looking at the…
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In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Dr. Hailey Daly of Wired by MJD, Shannon Marsh of eQ Technologies Pty Ltd, and Steve Thomas of GEOHAVEN about ethical technology design within our industry. We talk about accepting ULA's on our customers behalf, agreeing to data …
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CE Pro Podcast #161: Richard Charschan, AcousticSmart, Author of “Home Theaterology: The Art of Creating the Perfect Home Theater”
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19:14Through the publication of his book Richard Charschan, president of AcousticSmart, aims to educate interior designers and architects on the benefits of properly designed home theaters.By CE Pro
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In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Jake Fuller, owner of Automated Audio Visual, Brendon Reid, Managing Director of Automation Associates, and Christian Lambros, General Manager of Len Wallis Audio Video about their experience at the 2024 CEDIA Tech Summit in Newc…
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Inside The Joy Division Room With Zac Vracevic Of M.E.G.A. AV Installations
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27:33Crafted by M.E.G.A. AV Installations and brought to life with the design expertise of Volume 3 Architects, the Joy Division Room, inspired by Peter Saville’s iconic cover design for the Unknown Pleasures album, has become a globally recognised masterpiece. It was announced as the winning project in the Best Media Room – Level 2 and the Technology M…
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Box Office DISASTERS: What Are The Worst Movie FLOPS Of 2024?
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1:17:58Which movies have flopped hard so far this year? We look at 2024's disappointments including some surprise underperformers and ask why some films look great on paper but just don't capture the audience's interest... and others just plain suck! Plus the guys select their top ten cinema and streaming titles for the month along with the best discs to …
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Interview with Michael Henriksen, Connected's 2024 Most Influential Person
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33:07A mogul in both the Australian (and worldwide) commercial and residential AV industry, Michael Henriksen joins Connected, the AV integrator's podcast to talk about his time in the industry, his start in hi-fi and his journey with Blustream.By Lanella Media
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Are 21:9 TVs Returning? Goodbye Home Cinema Choice, EI Live Report and more
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59:54This week we report back from the EI Live custom installation trade show and look at some of the interesting AV products we saw, including the return of 21:9 TVs! Plus, we say goodbye to Home Cinema Choice magazine as it closes its doors and discuss how the CI sector can get its services over to a much larger market.…
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Cybersecurity Exposure, Global Gov't Programs, Insurance & More | 405
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53:50In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Trent Frazier, Assistant Director, Stakeholder Engagement Division, DHS/Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency otherwise known as CISA, Callum Wilson, with SafeShark…
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Philips Flagship OLED TVs 2024 with Danny Tack
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48:39Danny Tack from TP Vision joins us to discuss the Philips flagship TVs for 2024, the OLED+959 and the OLED+909. We talk picture quality, META panel, P5 AI Dual Engine processor, Game bar, Ambilight and sound upgrades.By Phil Hinton
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Buying Audio Gear in 2024: Are Hi-Fi Dealers Still RELEVANT?
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55:23We examine the role of bricks-and-mortar Hi-Fi dealers in 2024: are in-person demos still necessary with YouTube reviews, and do product special editions drive sales? Plus, get a preview of the Newcastle Audio Show (1st–3rd Nov 2024), featuring demos, product launches, and the chance to meet leading audio brand reps.…
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Technology Integrator SOC Campaign & NEC Limited Energy Code Changes | 404
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57:34In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA, Michael Cogbill, Owner and Principle of Rev 2 Consulting, and Ken Erdmann, Director of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA about CEDIA's campaign to get a listing on the S…
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Starlink - The World's Most Advanced Internet System | Episode 166
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29:04Elon Musk’s satellite internet service—has taken off, providing high-speed internet access to remote and rural areas that previously had limited options. Starlink’s low-latency, high-speed internet is a game-changer for smart homes that rely on reliable connections to perform at their best. JJ and Kris share their views on how Starlink is a super f…
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For this show, we’re joined by Durgesh Sinh from Nucleus AV to take a close look at a new industry showroom in London, the KEF Music Gallery. We find out about the vision behind this new facility in the heart of London, the technology that is showcased there and the integration challenges the project presented. This episode is supported by our seri…
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In a Smart Home Galaxy Far, Far Away | Episode 165
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33:16JJ and Kris shine the spotlight on projects their own businesses have completed recently and what's currently ongoing in their installation schedules. Stay tuned for a Star Wars themed installation that the Customised team are working on and how Digital Delight have perfected the decentralized Smart Home for their clients. Connect with JJ and Kris …
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