Top Stories of October 2012

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Thursday · October 25, 2012 CE Pro Monthly Recap Top Stories of October 2012

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Nest Learning Thermostat 2.0: Slimmer, Smarter Nest Labs has released the second generation of its Learning Thermostat, which is 20 percent slimmer and boasts compatibility with 95 percent of low-voltage residential heating and cooling systems. Neil Young Launches Pono High-Res Music Player & Download Service Neil Young is set to introduce his Pono digital music players and companion download service, which are capable of providing consumers 24-bit/192kHz files for download and playback. Florida 'White House' Decked Out with Fully Integrated System Integrated system includes a dedicated theater, 103-inch TV, custom lift and full-scale lighting and shade control in a 12,000-square-foot 'White House' in South Florida. Former CEDIA CEO Launches Ad-Supported Home Automation Platform Utz Baldwin launches Ube cloud-enabled home automation system built around 'the Internet of things.' Chases 4 million subscribers to build critical mass for targeted advertising. MainStreet America: 'Biggest Home Automation Showroom on Earth' Houston developer Design Tech Homes bets consumers will pay to browse a dozen model homes in one Disney-like setting. See why vendors like Crestron and Control4 are jumping at the opportunity. Inside NFL Legend John Elway's High-Tech Home Legendary NFL quarterback John Elway enjoys new conveniences by blending a wireless Vantage lighting system with older components. Why Did Fine Sounds Acquire McIntosh? Fine Sounds, parent company of Sonus faber, Audio Research, Wadia and Sumiko, purchased McIntosh from D+M Group. How will the sale impact Fine Sounds and D+M? We Need Disruptive Business Practices, Not Disruptive Technology Plenty of home technology products are affordable, easy to use and simple to install. To reach millions of households, we need disruptive business models. James Bond, Porsche Unveil 201-inch LED TV Install James Bond-style video showcases an installation of the C SEED 201-inch retractable outdoor LED TV. The Big Drawback of Boxee TV Cloud-Based DVR Boxee TV offers unlimited cloud-based storage for recorded shows, but no local storage, so users must play monthly fees -- which are bound to increase -- for as long as they want access. What if Boxee goes out of business? Top Whitepapers High-Performance Amps for Home Theater Applications How to Pick a Wireless A/V Technology: 15 Key Considerations Buyer's Guide Buyer's Guide is searchable by product category, leading CE professionals directly to your products. CE Pro Plus We're offering more industry analysis, market research and brand awareness studies to help improve your business decisions. CE Pro Forums Interact with other installers, discuss products and upcoming events, share installation tips, and help out consumers in our Ask a Pro thread.

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