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UNBOXED: Ausounds AU-Flex ANC Headphones
As the name suggests, the AU-Flex headphones are extremely flexible and can practically stretch entirely straight. The matte black design is sleek and features gunmetal detailing around the earbuds and on the control panel. The headphones charge via USB-C offering about 22 hours on a full charge and two hours with a quick, 15-minute power up.
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UNBOXED: Helm Audio DB12 THX AAAMP Cable
The DB12 AAAMP is ready to go out of the box and doesn’t require any special software or apps. The bass boost is impressively defined but does not sacrifice the overall audio quality. The DB12 THX AAAMP Cable runs a little pricey at $200, but it truly delivers on performance.
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Dealerscope Insider Talk: Tech Up For Women
Female leaders across various industries will virtually convene for the 4th annual Tech Up For Women Conference. As a preview to the event, Kathy Murray, Co-founder and Advisor of Tech Up For Women, joined us on Insider Talk to chat about her position, how it all began, and what to expect on November 17th. -
Dealerscope Insider Talk: Gadget Game Show
Steve Greenberg, TV personality, author of "Gadget Nation," expert of innovation and technology as well as the host of "What the Heck is That?" (The Gadget Game Show) talks to Dealerscope about ways to highlight, present, and market tech. Hosts Tony Monteleone and Nancy Klosek also get the chance to play a round of "What the Heck is That?"
WHAT'S NEW
KONKA Brand Building Moves Forward with KONKASmart Lineup
The KONKASmart lineup represents the TV brand's launch into the Smart Home category.
RETAIL
Nationwide Marketing Group Taps John O’Halloran to Lead Luxury Appliance Efforts
O’Halloran, who spent the past year in the field for Nationwide Marketing Group, will work with vendor partners to evolve the group’s premium and luxury appliance offerings.
Bosch Highlights Climate Action & AIoT for Sustainable Solutions at CES...
Bosch unveils its offerings related to AIoT, health & wellness, climate action and mobility at CES 2021.
GADGETS
Nationwide Teams with Element for Exclusive Appliances Line Launch
In time for the holiday shopping season, the Nationwide Marketing Group has struck a deal with Element Electronics and will launch an exclusive line...
Polaroid, Lucasfilm Team for The Mandalorian Polaroid Now Camera
Polaroid, in collaboration with Lucasfilm, has launched an exclusive camera and film to celebrate the Disney+ live action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. To that end, Polaroid has redesigned its latest analog camera, the Polaroid Now camera, with special-edition Polaroid film.
From The Editors
Australia Lags Behind in Online Retailing But ‘Dark Stores’ Concept Gains Steam
COVID-19 has most certainly challenged Australia’s retail industry, but it has also provided opportunities and lessons in new ways to meet customer demand. IBIS explains that despite the pandemic, the retail industry remained the third biggest industry in the country in 2020.
Presenting: The 2021 Dealerscope IMPACT Award Winners
Dealerscope’s annual IMPACT Awards were designed to recognize exceptional products in the consumer electronics industry that are innovative, practical and helping to drive sales on the showroom floor and online. With that in mind, we proudly present to you the 2021 IMPACT Award winners.
Nordic Region Leads Global Pandemic Recovery
Swift, decisive action in spring by all the Scandinavian countries allowed for prosperous summer months.
Eye on the Consumer: Help Consumers Outsmart Their Smart Homes
Before the pandemic, the average number of connected devices in the home was projected to grow from 14 in 2019 to 34 by 2025 according to Strategy Analytics.
Time for Some Social Responsibility in 2021
The term “corporate social responsibility” or CSR is one we are seeing tossed around a lot of late. And it is becoming a pretty prevalent one in the retail world. More and more retailers are realizing that giving back doesn’t just make the world a better place, it can also be good for business.
Connected Car: The Future of the Audio Environment
Depending on where you live and what you drive, your vehicle might even be more posh than your home.
Industry Comes Together During One Very Crazy Year
You’ve dealt with a global pandemic, the subsequent weakening of the economy and a tumultuous presidential election. Other than that, it has been a very routine, kinda quiet year.
The Consumerization Of Health & Wellness
Opportunities for CE retailers abound as self-care electronics category explodes.
BUSINESS NEWS
5G Awareness Has Reached the Masses, But Majority Do Not Understand...
According to the latest Mobile Connectivity Report from NPD’s Connected Intelligence, 9 out of 10 consumers are aware of 5G networks, but only 18% of consumers report understanding of the different 5G network types currently available in the U.S.
Hyundai Europe Develops Roadmap for Sustainable Change
Michael Cole, President and CEO of Hyundai Europe, has spent over 35 years in the mobility industry in practically all areas of the business...
Corie Barry Takes On a Pandemic and Institutes Diversity in First...
To say her first year as CEO was an eventful one would be the understatement of the century. Best Buy CEO, Corie Barry, describes how she navigated the sea of changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic while also instituting diversity and inclusion during a discussion with Alan Murray at CES 2021