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Sales of 3-D and Web-enabled TVs to skyrocket and Apple unveils new slate device, the iPad...read more Smart Home News

Sales of 3-D and Web-enabled TVs to skyrocket


Shipments of television sets that are 3-D-ready will escalate dramatically, from 1.2 million units this year to 64 million in 2018, according to new figures released by DisplaySearch.

Asia Pacific market for green HVAC, BAS, and lighting systems emerging


Frost & Sullivan finds the market for green HVAC, BAS and lighting systems will register more than 10% growth annually until 2015 due to the increasing price of conventional energy.

Apple unveils new slate device, the iPad

AFTER months of rumours and speculation, Apple has unveiled its latest creation ? a tablet computer called the iPad.

Children's electronic-media usage more than a full-time job


Youth 8 through 18 spend, on average, 53 hours a week with electronic devices such as cell phones, iPods, video games and computers, according to a study from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

The role of middleware in connected buildings


High speed data networks, IP telephony, building systems, Wi-Fi and Power over Ethernet devices are becoming more prevalent as building owners, developers and tenants realize the benefits of structured cabling deployment and other innovations.

Video: Whirlpool & Direct Energy demonstrate energy monitoring at CES

Whirlpool demostates its energy monitoring system, which it will pilot in 2010 and introduce in either 2011 or 2012.

Video: CABA conducts facial and speech recogniton research for kitchens

CABA's Connected Home Research Council is researching the convergence of information, entertainment, and communication resources, combined with speech and face recognition to provide a personalized kitchen experience.

Top home theater trends for 2010

There will be three key developments this year: the introduction of three-dimensional television, the phasing out of analog broadcasting and the passing into history of cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions, which have been around since television started in 1956.

Whirlpool showcases smart clothes dryer at builders expo


Whirlpool, the world?s largest manufacturer of major home appliances, is displaying its new smart grid-compatible clothes dryer at the International Builders' Show (IBS). IBS began January 19 and runs through January 22.

Cisco contributes $10 million to telemedicine pilot


Cisco has announced a telemedicine pilot program with the state of California and healthcare providers there to provide services to underserved communities.

Digital Photo Frames Join the Social Scene

A new breed of frames can connect to Facebook, Twitter and even RSS feeds.

Online music sales grow as CD sales decline


A review of online music sales indicates piracy is still a big issue for the industry. But when music lovers are paying for their jams, they're more apt to hit online music outlets


 

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Structured wiring in 2010

Answers to the most common questions on smart wiring are given by Grant Sullivan, Marketing Manager for Leviton,

Date: 6/03/2010 | Learn More

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Energy management system being rolled out, and robots teach Chinese...read more Smart Home news.

Date: 5/03/2010 | Learn More

Twittering Appliances

As Twitter's use has exploded around the world, it is not only humans taking part.

Date: 1/03/2010 | Learn More

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