CEDIA

ClearOne Reviews 2023 Operational and Financial Progress, Provides Early 2024 Highlights

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

ClearOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRO) (“ClearOne” or the "Company"), a global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, is providing a review of its 2023 operational and financial progress, along with several recent 2024 highlights.

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  • ClearOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRO) (“ClearOne” or the "Company"), a global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, is providing a review of its 2023 operational and financial progress, along with several recent 2024 highlights.
  • “2023 represented a key transition year for ClearOne,” said Derek Graham, CEO of ClearOne.
  • “I am proud to announce that our outsourced manufacturing transition is now complete as of the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • September 2023: Showcased full range of conferencing, collaboration, and communications solutions at CEDIA 2023, a significant residential technology trade show.

URC Automation Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant To Drive Growth

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Friday, February 16, 2024

HARRISON, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- URC, a leader in global smart residential and commercial automation, announces the launch of its new Virtual Assistant available to the URC Certified Dealer Community. Available through URC's award-winning Dealer Portal, the URC Virtual Assistant is powered by AI (Artificial Intelligence). This tool complements URC's award-winning Technical Support team and permits 24/7 information surrounding URC's Total Control® and Complete Control® product lines including the Accelerator and CCP operating systems.

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  • HARRISON, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- URC , a leader in global smart residential and commercial automation, announces the launch of its new Virtual Assistant available to the URC Certified Dealer Community.
  • Available through URC's award-winning Dealer Portal, the URC Virtual Assistant is powered by AI (Artificial Intelligence).
  • Considering these insights, URC created a propriety, AI-generated Virtual Assistant as a step to deliver valuable dealer solutions.
  • Should users need additional assistance, the URC Virtual Assistant will provide a link to start a technical support ticket.

GE Lighting, a Savant company to Launch Industry Leading Full Color Smart Undercabinet Fixtures in 2024

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The all-new Cync Reveal® HD+ Full Color Undercabinet Fixtures and Pucks are the first and only full color and edge-lit smart undercabinet lights available in the North American market.

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  • The all-new Cync Reveal® HD+ Full Color Undercabinet Fixtures and Pucks are the first and only full color and edge-lit smart undercabinet lights available in the North American market.
  • Cync Reveal products offer exceptional clarity, millions of color options, and smart control in an elegant, easy-to-install undercabinet fixture.
  • The smart fixtures' slim profile and edge-lit design illuminates countertops with diffused pools of vibrant colors and pure, clean light.
  • In addition to the Cync Direct Connect Full Color Smart Bulb and Cync Smart Indoor Plug, 18 more products will hit retailers this year.

Key Digital marks 2023 milestones

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

MOUNT VERNON, NY, December 27, 2023 – On the cusp of its 25th anniversary, award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge digital video processing and AV signal distribution solutions Key Digital® marked a year of milestone products in 2023.

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  • MOUNT VERNON, NY, December 27, 2023 – On the cusp of its 25th anniversary, award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge digital video processing and AV signal distribution solutions Key Digital® marked a year of milestone products in 2023.
  • 2023 also saw the release of the KD-WP8-2 Plugin – the first plug-in resulting from Key Digital joining the Q-SYS Technology Partner Program.
  • “With no-code programming,” says DeWayne Rains, Key Digital VP of Sales, “KD-WP8-2 buttons can be set to choose their function.
  • The iOS Key Digital App was enhanced in 2023 to extend core functionality and its third-party device control capabilities.

Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8 Speaker Earns WiSA HT Interoperability Certification

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

WiSA Association , a subsidiary of WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), announced today that Association member Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 8 speaker has received WiSA Home Theater (HT) Interoperability Certification.

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  • WiSA Association , a subsidiary of WiSA Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), announced today that Association member Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 8 speaker has received WiSA Home Theater (HT) Interoperability Certification.
  • WiSA HT Certification ensures speakers can receive uncompressed sound over a multichannel wireless network created by a WiSA Certified transmitter and speakers.
  • Debuted at CEDIA Expo 2023, the Beolab 8 speaker marks the seventh Bang & Olufsen product to be added to the renowned brand’s impressive roster of WiSA Certified solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116545667/en/
    WiSA Association member Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 8 speaker has received WiSA Home Theater (HT) Interoperability Certification.

WiSA Technologies Reports Q3 2023 Results and Provides WiSA E Update

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Q3 2023 revenue was $0.8 million, down 18% from $0.9 million in Q3 2022 and up 81% from $0.4 million in Q2 2023.

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  • Q3 2023 revenue was $0.8 million, down 18% from $0.9 million in Q3 2022 and up 81% from $0.4 million in Q2 2023.
  • Q3 2023 gross margin as a percentage of sales was negative 217%, compared to 14% in Q3 2022 and negative 47% in Q2 2023.
  • Launched two new tools for WiSA Technologies’ customers to streamline the development and manufacturing of WiSA E and WiSA DS implementations.
  • A presentation of the Q3 2023 results will be accessible on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, under the “Investors” section of WiSA Technologies’ website.

Starpower Home Entertainment Systems Inc. Unveils Exciting Lineup for EXPO 2024

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Starpower Home Entertainment Systems Inc., a leading innovator in home entertainment technology, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated EXPO 2024 event.

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  • Starpower Home Entertainment Systems Inc., a leading innovator in home entertainment technology, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated EXPO 2024 event.
  • Key highlights of Starpower Home Entertainment Systems Inc.'s EXPO 2024 include:
    Exclusive One-Time Offers: The event features some of the best offers on the latest in home entertainment, luxury appliances, smart home automation, leather seating and more.
  • Commenting on the upcoming EXPO, David Pidgeon, CEO of Starpower Home Entertainment Systems Inc., said, "EXPO 2024 is not just an event; it's an experience.
  • About Starpower Home Entertainment Systems Inc.:
    Starpower Home Entertainment Systems Inc. is a premier provider of cutting-edge home entertainment, automation, and technology solutions.

ClearOne, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, reported financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023.

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  • ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, reported financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023.
  • Q3 2023 revenue was $4.9 million, compared to $6.3 million in Q3 2022 and $5.5 million in Q2 2023.
  • GAAP gross profit in Q3 2023 was $1.6 million, compared to $2.6 million in Q3 2022 and $1.8 million in Q2 2023.
  • GAAP gross profit margin was 33% in Q3 2023, compared to 34% in Q2 2023 and 41% in Q3 2022.

First Soundbar Powered by WiSA E Wireless Audio Software Now Available

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

WiSA Association , a subsidiary of WiSA Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), announces today the launch of member brand Platin Audio ’s first-ever soundbar and the first in the industry to leverage WiSA E wireless software.

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  • WiSA Association , a subsidiary of WiSA Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: WISA), announces today the launch of member brand Platin Audio ’s first-ever soundbar and the first in the industry to leverage WiSA E wireless software.
  • Supporting an impressive ten audio channels, including four channels of up-firing Dolby Atmos audio (two front and two rear), the Milan 5.1.4 Soundbar System ensures a robust, high-fidelity audio experience, setting a new standard for wireless sound.
  • After debuting the new system with WiSA at CEDIA Expo 2023, the WiSA E-enabled Milan 5.1.4 Soundbar System is now available for purchase nationwide via platinaudious.us , Amazon and more retailers.
  • Each component of the system, the soundbar, surround speakers and subwoofer, utilizes the WiSA DS wireless module and WiSA E software to manage all wireless audio and communication between the units.

Hisense's 100-inch U8K TV Honours as Editors' Choices at CEDIA 2023

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

QINGDAO, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, the global consumer electronics and appliances corporation, is proud to announce that its 100-inch U8K TV was recognized with a number of awards at CEDIA 2023, including being noted as the Editor's Pick CEDIA 2023 from Sound & Vision, the Best of CEDIA from AVS Forum, and the Best of Show CEDIA 2023 from Twice.

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  • QINGDAO, China, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, the global consumer electronics and appliances corporation, is proud to announce that its 100-inch U8K TV was recognized with a number of awards at CEDIA 2023, including being noted as the Editor's Pick CEDIA 2023 from Sound & Vision, the Best of CEDIA from AVS Forum, and the Best of Show CEDIA 2023 from Twice.
  • The CEDIA Expo is the largest expo for professional smart home and AV market in North America.
  • This year, Hisense showcased its full lineup of ULED TV and Laser TV products, including a brand-new 100-inch U8K Mini LED TV, the largest model of its kind in the market.
  • The 100-inch U8K features a Mini-LED illumination, a 144Hz display, and a native refresh rate for next-generation gaming.