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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. -
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. -
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
Smart Display Market Worth $6.1 billion by 2025
According to the new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets, the global Smart Display Market size was valued at $ 1.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $6.1 billion by 2025.
RETAIL
Nationwide Launches Dedicated Performance Groups for Servicing Dealers
Nationwide peer groups provide networking support and exclusive training opportunities to members who service appliances.
Almo Professional A/V & SpinetiX Enter Distribution Partnership
Almo Professional A/V has announced a new distribution partnership with digital signage solutions company SpinetiX.
GADGETS
Urban Armor Gear Shipping Civilian Series Cases
Urban Armor Gear (UAG) is shipping its Civilian Series of cases which includes a $59.95 version for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phone.
UAG says...
Parks: Almost 50% of iPhone Owners Own Connected Health Products
New Parks Associates research finds 49% of iPhone-owning heads of US broadband households also own at least one connected health product, compared...
From The Editors
BrandSource Execs Tout Success Strategies in Face of COVID-19
AVB BrandSource executives, in an online conversation with industry press this week during the group’s first-ever virtual convention, provided an assessment of this new presentation format while discussing second-half business prospects moving forward and through the pandemic period. The virtual show, as this season’s necessary substitute for face-to-face member–vendor interaction, attracted “more members...
Dealerscope Insider Talk: Nationwide Views Business & Previews PrimeTime
The Aug. 12th episode of the Dealerscope Insider Talk series featured Patrick Maloney, Senior VP of Merchandising, & Melissa Stenson, VP of Member Experience, at Nationwide Marketing Group. The discussion centered around current business conditions during COVID-19, and also plans relating to Nationwide PrimeTime. As the largest retail buying group in the U.S., Nationwide will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in...
GfK Offers Insights on IFA Day One
In the final press briefing of Day 1 for IFA 2020 Special Edition, Warren Saunders, Northern European Lead at GfK spoke about the global consumer electronic landscape and, of course, how the pandemic is and will continue to affect it. Saunders broke down this Experience Economy we are seeing today – one in which many goods or services are now...
Qualcomm at IFA: Technology Leads Us Through Difficult Times
Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon once again addressed an IFA keynote at the IFA 2020 Special Edition event. So much has happened since his 2019 address and Qualcomm has painted a picture for the future that involves a series of partnerships with the goal of advancing technologies like AI, 5G, Snapdragon advancements, connected car, augmented reality and advancements in noise...
CTA Names 2020 CT Hall of Fame Honorees & Innovation Entrepreneurs
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the new class of honorees into its 2020 Consumer Technology (CT) Hall of Fame, created in 2000. The program celebrates technology leaders who advance innovation and develop, create, market and promote the technologies, products and services that improve consumers’ lives. The 2020 CT Hall of Fame class includes: Vinton Gray “Vint” Cerf, along with Robert...
Talkin’ Startup Community with Urban Tech Hub @ Company
The Dealerscope Insider Talk series recently welcomed Robinson Hernandez, the executive director of Urban Tech Hub @ Company, whose goal is all about helping startup tech entrepreneurs, “get a leg up and then grow and prosper.” The company is an outgrowth of startup accelerator Grand Central Tech, located adjacent and connected to New York’s Grand Central Station. Perhaps this statement...
BSH Home Appliances Corp. N.A. Names Kaeser SVP; Iacoviello to Retire
BSH Home Appliances Corp. has announced that, effective Sept. 1, Christopher Kaeser becomes senior vice president of sales, BSH Home Appliances, Region North America. Kaeser replaces retiring industry veteran John Iacoviello, who had overseen BSH North America appliances sales for Gaggenau, Thermador and Bosch for 11 years. Kaeser brings nearly two decades of industry...
Dealerscope Insider Talk: Providing Essential Tech in a Changing Consumer Environment
“We don’t look at selling a product, we look at selling a solution,” said New Age Electronics' President, Fred Towns when asked what makes his company so unique. New Age views itself as more than just a distributor, but also an extension of the manufacturer partners they represent. One way New Age accomplishes this, Towns says, is by talking...
BUSINESS NEWS
AVM’s Fast Internet for All With FRITZ!Box
Introduced at IFA 2020 Special Edition, the new AVM FRITZ!Box 6850 LTE is all about ensuring faster internet via mobile networks with data rates...
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.
Qualcomm Defines Future of Entertainment With Live Nation Partnership
All of the IFA 2020 press conferences are talking up the company's abilities to cope with and move past COVID-19. Understandably. Qualcomm set a...