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AWE, URC And Alexa Give Total Control

AWE is delighted to announce the arrival of the Amazon Alexa Smart Home Skill integration for URC’s Total Control 2.0 control system to the UK market. ...

UK Housebuilder Creates Ultimate Energy-Efficient Smart Home Using HomeKit

In the heart of Milton Keynes is a new development of 56 homes, all of which are designed to be as energy-efficient and as smart as humanly possible...

Systemline and Rako Announce New Control Partnership

Systemline, makers of high performance multi room Hi-Fi products, and Rako Controls have announced a new control partnership with the release of new software integration between a Rako Bridge and Systemline S7....

OPPO Digital to Cease Development of New Products

Oppo Digital, creator of high-end Hi-Fi and AV products, including the popular line of universal disc players, is to close its doors...

Soundcast Added To Connected Distribution Portfolio

Connected Distribution has announced that it has partnered with the popular rugged speaker maker, Soundcast, to bring the company’s Bluetooth and wireless weath...

Naim Gets Networked With ND 555

High-quality AV maker Naim has previewed three new network players, which includes the ND 555, the first 500 series product in 12 years. The flagship ND 555 is ...

Google Home Can Now Control Just About Any Speaker

The Google Home goes a step further than the Amazon Echo's Bluetooth-control functionality, as it will allow multi-room audio support over Bluetooth...

MQA Live Launches In Austin With Exclusive Jake Isaac Livestream

An invite-only audience in Austin experienced the debut of ‘MQA Live’, a new way for fans to connect to musicians. Jake Isaac and his band performed from London...

Foxconn’s Acquisition Of Belkin Could Signal A Smart Home Expansion

Having announced the acquisition of electronics manufacturer Sharp, Foxconn has now announced that it has bought Belkin and its Linksys networking division...

Deutsche Telekom Targets Smart Home Market With Home Connect Partnership

Home Connect, the intelligent platform created by BSH Home Appliances to connect customers to their appliances over the internet, has picked up another importan...