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1 week ago | cepro.com | Arlen Schweiger

Well, there’s no sugarcoating the fact that this year’s CE Pro 100 rankings of high-revenue integrators ran into tough sledding in 2024. This year’s list garnered approximately $1.9 billion in total revenue, which is a $5B drop from a year ago.

1 week ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

In our latest edition of the Weekly Rewind, we look at the latest developments in industry tariffs, HGTV’s best Smart Home project of 2025, some new developments in the housing market, and much, much more. HTGV officially revealed its Smart Home of the Year with People magazine gaining an exclusive look at the property. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the house was designed by HGTV’s Poonam Moore and features midcentury modern design that blends well with its technology accoutrements.

1 week ago | cepro.com | Zachary Comeau

Previously only available on its series of The Frame TVs, Samsung’s Art Store is now going to be available on some of the company’s recently launched TVs.In addition to new versions of The Frame and the Frame Pro, the company’s catalog of artwork will be available on the new Neo QLED 8K, 4K and QLED models. The move comes as the company appears to be doubling down on the success of the category, which the company has largely pioneered.

1 week ago | cepro.com | Dan Ferrisi

The custom integration industry — and, indeed, much of the business world — has wrestled with growing uncertainty about the economic climate in the months ahead, largely due to the trade tariffs now being imposed by the Trump administration. To be candid, many of the indicators haven’t been great. Equity markets suffered sharp declines, with the benchmark S&P 500 index initially falling about 10% from all-time highs and then eventually rebounding to low-single-digit losses.

1 week ago | cepro.com | Nick Boever

Neptune is gearing up for the summer with the launch of two new outdoor smart TVs in its Shade series, as well as an accompanying outdoor soundbar. As the name implies, the two new TVs (available in sizes of 55- and 65-inches) are designed for use in full shade environments, though Neptune’s broader portfolio does include partial and full sun outdoor TV options as well.