Best Smarthome Podcasts (2024)

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219: Shrouded Rooftop Wind Turbines 23:26

8m ago23:26

23:26

https://youtu.be/JPGMBbBt9s8 Matt and Sean talk about old designs, new designs, and the coincidences linking them. Wind turbine design goes back centuries, but are they actually linked to newer designs? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Are Shrouded Rooftop Wind Turbines the Future of Energy? https://youtu.be/SGQTwcq0UIY?list=PLnTSM-OR…

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Denon Adds Siri, Aqara M3 Launches, & Hands on with Pitaka Qi2 Car Charger and Apple Pencil Pro 31:51

1h ago31:51

31:51

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the new Pitaka Qi2 car charger with built-in NFC and talk about the Apple Pencil Pro's smart home features. Otherwise, I cover the news including new Matter products, AirTag 2 rumors, and more. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our ho…

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2024 Tax and Policy Update | 390 53:35

4d ago53:35

53:35

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Morgan Scarboro, Vice President of MultiState and Darren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA about how the latest legislative sessions have affected Tax and business policies that may affect you. We also talk about othe…

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Episode 228 - Food Tech and the Smart Kitchen with Mike Wolf 44:26

30m ago44:26

44:26

Mike Wolf returns! The original host of the Smart Home Show, now running The Spoon and the Smart Kitchen Summit, is back to talk with Adam and Richard about the latest and greatest food tech. That extends from robots in restaurants to home composting solutions like The Mill. The trio also talks about how advances in AI may change our cooking and ea…

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218: Building Smarter Cities 50:44

19m ago50:44

50:44

https://youtu.be/OP5ME-rLN5Y Matt talks to Fanni Melles about her PhD research into the future of smarter cities. Her research focused on Melbourne-based city designing professionals and how they’re applying smart city concepts, but this can apply to any city around the world. What is a smart city? Well, not what you might think. Fanni is also the …

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Matter 1.3, Brilliant Goes Under, & Hands-On with Ridge MagSafe Wallet 59:34

1d ago59:34

59:34

This week on HomeKit Insider, we diver into all the changes in Matter 1.3, break down the end of Brilliant and go hands-on with the Ridge MagSafe wallet and its Find My options. This is on top of the new iPads, Apple Pencil Pro, and more news for the week. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and…

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217: Heat Pump Teamwork - Are They Worth It? 23:50

2h ago23:50

23:50

https://youtu.be/ie48sOqBfJI Matt and Sean talk about whether or not networked, cascading heat pumps are viable for home use. Are they worth it? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How This New Heat Pump is Genius https://youtu.be/wSgv5NwtByk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Navigating AI Threats in the AV Industry | 389 49:26

9d ago49:26

49:26

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast hosts a panel at the 2024 Integrated Systems Europe Show (aka ISE) with Rich Green, Owner of Rich Green Design, Jeff Sonnnleitner, Cyber Security teacher and subject matter expert, and Giles Sutton, Sr. VP of Product & Business Development at…

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Satechi Qi2 Stand Hands-On, Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, & the Status of Matter 1.2 31:15

5h ago31:15

31:15

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the new Satechi Qi2 2-in-1 folding travel stand, walk through some new smart home devices, update you on the news for the week, and get deep on Matter 1.2 spec with the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hos…

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216: Solar Panel Scam? 33:39

9d ago33:39

33:39

https://youtu.be/m0GfWX5sT4o Matt and Sean talk about whether or not the distrust in sustainable tech, like home solar panels, is based on fact or fiction. Sean’s D&D Kickstarter: https://link.undecidedmf.com/dnd-kickstarter Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Are We Getting Scammed with Solar? https://youtu.be/BD7aCkLwR7U?list=PLnTSM-OR…

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Moss Air Humidifier, Sonos Update, Matter Devices, & More! 29:31

17d ago29:31

29:31

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands-on with the Moss Air humidifier and purifier, look at a pair of new Matter devices, talk through a couple of updates, and discuss Satechi's new Qi2 chargers. Plus, I tease an upcoming guest on the podcast! Stay tuned to find out who and how to submit your questions. Send us your HomeKit questions and recomme…

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215: Perovskite - The Future of Solar? 27:46

15d ago27:46

27:46

https://youtu.be/uiFa3ThFvlw Matt and Sean talk about perovskite breakthroughs and changes in solar energy production. Is it really the future of solar technology? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, 2024 Perovskite Breakthroughs are the Future of Solar https://youtu.be/FOBY6t1xnMI?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version …

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Two New Air Purifiers, Nanoleaf String Lights, Govee Floor Lamps, & More Qi2 38:13

14d ago38:13

38:13

This week on HomeKit Insider, I go hands on with several new products including the Nanoleaf String Lights, Mophie's Qi2 3-in-1 charger, and Govee's two new Floor Lamps. There's also news around Home Assistant, Casetify, & two new air purifiers. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our…

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2024 Chicago Tech & Business Summit with RP22 Workshop | 386 19:36

16d ago19:36

19:36

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Bill Ekstrand and Alex Mondragon of Barrett's Technology Solutions, Carl Horne of AV Design & Sales and Hank Alexander of Oasys Residential Technology Group about what they saw, experienced and learned at the Chicago Tech & Busines…

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214: Analog Computers - Old is New Again 25:06

20d ago25:06

25:06

https://youtu.be/n37PpuaADEY Matt and Sean talk about analog computing, but these aren’t your grandparents’ analog computers. Why is old new again? And where will we see these in our daily lives? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why the Future of AI & Computers Will Be Analog https://youtu.be/6Y6FJVqzivc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK7…

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Aqara P2 Motion Sensor, Google Find My, More Qi2, & A Smart Coffee Machine from Fellow 43:49

21d ago43:49

43:49

This week on HomeKit Insider, we dive into the new Google My Devices network and how Apple's smart discovery program could improve, we talk about the new Aqara motion sensor, Fellow's new smart coffee machine -- Aiden, and look at more Qi2 devices. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow …

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213: Low Light Solar Panel’s Big Advancement 36:17

26d ago36:17

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https://youtu.be/dd_qcqlWUZ0 Matt interviewed Bates Marshall, Co-Founder and CEO of Ambient Photonics, which manufactures a cutting edge high power, low light solar cell for use in things like mice, keyboards, remotes, etc. So how charged up should you be over this piece of solar tech? YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltb…

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Lots of New Robovacs, Bright LifX Bulbs, & Mophie Qi2 Car Charger 55:57

28d ago55:57

55:57

This week on HomeKit Insider, we go into four new robot vacuum cleaners from eufy, iRobot, and Roborock. We also go hands-on with a new Qi2 car charger, and discuss LifX's new ultra-bright bulbs. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 …

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212: Sand Batteries - It’s Getting Hot 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

https://youtu.be/fcyyrM3_Aks Matt and Sean talk about using sand to cut down on energy storage costs. Thermal energy storage is getting really hot now, but will it work for homes as well? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How a Sand Battery Could Revolutionize Home Energy Storage https://youtu.be/KVqHYNE2QwE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622…

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Immersive Audio Design Work Shops [RP22) | 385 49:21

1M ago49:21

49:21

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Owen Maddock, Owner of Cinema Works and Tom Dellicompagni, Director of Dellicompagni about their experience attending an Immersive Audio Design Recommended Practice [RP22] workshop and why everyone should do the same. The Immersive…

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Qi2 Devices, Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, & TP-Link Cameras 39:25

2M ago39:25

39:25

This week on HomeKit Insider, your host highlights several new Qi2 devices, including the iPhone 12, go in-depth on the Ascender stair-climbing robotic vacuum cleaner with Matter, and review two TP-Link cameras. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter …

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211: Tesla Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels 51:38

1M ago51:38

51:38

https://youtu.be/rfYpCM_GAu8 Matt and Sean are joined by Paul Braren, from TinkerTry.com, to talk about Tesla Solar Roof vs. regular solar panels. Why go with one over the other and is it even worth it? Special thanks to Paul Braren for joining us. And be sure to check out his article about our Tesla Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels collaboration: https…

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Episode 227 - Is Kaleidescape Really the "Ultimate Movie Platform?" 52:10

2M ago52:10

52:10

Adam has been testing the Kaleidescape home theater movie platform, and on our last episode, he interviewed the company's director of technical marketing, Andre Floyd. Today, Richard interviews Adam about what he's learned from using the so-called "ultimate movie platform," who should definitely use it, and who might want to think twice before inve…

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Smart Home Security Standard, MagSafe Chargers, & Getting Ready for Spring! 22:07

1M ago22:07

22:07

This week on HomeKit Insider, your host highlights some new smart home releases, tests out the Twelve South Butterfly MagSafe charger, and talks about getting ready for spring and gardening season. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara94…

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210: Round and Round we go - Small Hydro Power 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

https://youtu.be/xdUohMUCd7U Matt and Sean talk about small hydro turbines and where they might make the most sense. Should we give a dam? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Genius of Small Hydro Turbines https://youtu.be/KEsrAmM07fs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stil…

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A Discussion About the 2024 CEDIA Awards [384] 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Owen Maddock, Owner of Cinemaworks, Ben Goff, Technical Director of Cinema Lusso, Mike Chorney, President of La Scala Media, and Eddie Shapiro, Founder and CEO of SmartTouch USA about the 2024 CEDIA awards program. We discuss what …

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CSA's Chris LaPre Talks the Future of Matter & Apple Home 46:46

2M ago46:46

46:46

This week on HomeKit Insider, Chris LaPré joins from the Connectivity Standards Alliance to talk about the future of Matter and Apple Home. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads Email us here Sponsored by: Fast-Growing-Tree…

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209: In Hot Water - Heat Pumps! 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

https://youtu.be/d-RIOlkhLoE Matt and Sean talk about heat pumps and the when, why and how of them for heating water. Hot water heat pumps are gaining in popularity, but are they a good idea? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Genius Of Hot Water Heat Pumps https://youtu.be/abGiNL9IT54?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7HT9O73K9oYUe19eS-wjxX YouTube…

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Episode 226 - Interview with Kaleidescape’s Andre Floyd 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Adam sits down with Andre Floyd, director of technical marketing at the "ultimate movie platform" Kaleidescape, to talk about his experience testing their hardware in his home theater, and what makes Kaleidescape different from other digital media solutions. It's an in-depth conversation about movies, smart home integrations, and how to get the mos…

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Ikea Adds Matter, SwitchBot Lock Pro, & Mila Air Purifier 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk through Ikea's Dirigera hub update with Matter, Switchbot's new smart lock, and go hands-on with the new Mila air purifier. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twitter @andrewohara941 on Threads Email us here S…

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208: The Solar Net Metering Dilemma 38:38

2M ago38:38

38:38

https://youtu.be/DeTOmxIt87w Matt and Sean talk about how net metering affects solar adoption and if it’s fair. Matt also talks with Spencer Fields from EnergySage about the ramifications of the California net metering changes, and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Solar Panels Aren’t Unfair or a Scam https://youtu.be/dPfpa2K…

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Aqara U200 Door Lock, Eve's Outdoor Outlet Launches, & LIFX Reemerges 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

This week on HomeKit Insider, your hosts talk about Aqara's two new products, another security issue in the smart home space, Eve's latest product, LIFX's return, and how AI could power the smart home of the future. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew_osu on Twit…

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Ken Karklin 25:23

2M ago25:23

25:23

A conversation with Ken Karklin, Chief Executive Officer of Pivotal. Ken has been an R&D Project Manager at HP, Vice President of New Products and Applications at Advantest and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at AeroVironment At Pivotal, Ken is focused on moving the company’s flying vehicle operations forward.…

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New CEDIA Tech Summits | 383 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Giles Sutton Sr. VP of Product & Business Development at CEDIA, and Jonathan Toomey, Director of Conference Strategy at CEDIA about CEDIA Tech Summits and how they are changing. Link to CEDIA Tech Summits: https://cedia.org/connect…

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207: Airships (Yep… Blimps) 19:51

2M ago19:51

19:51

https://youtu.be/goFkeBcHfXY Matt and Sean talk about the best and worst use cases for Lighter Than Air transport (AKA Blimps, AKA Airships), and revisit the mailbag. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Airships: The Comeback We've Been Waiting For? https://youtu.be/YlFVJuME_wE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version of t…

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Echo Smart Home Display, Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand, & More Smart Home News 1:01:45

3M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

This week on HomeKit Insider, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge stops by to talk all things smart home. We start off the week's news before getting into two hands on. First with the new Amazon Echo Hub that acts as a full smart home display. Then we check out Belkin's new Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit. Send us your HomeKit questions and…

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206: Rose Tinted Apple Vision Pro Glasses 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

https://youtu.be/XrlF19guzug Matt and Sean talk about how things look for (and through) the Apple Vision Pro. The Vision Pro is a hotly debated topic. Did we see through it clearly? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Everyone is Wrong about the Apple Vision Pro (including me) https://youtu.be/FTVpISHL-y4?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622F…

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Apple's New Smart Display, Find My Wallets, & New AirTag-Like Trackers 56:04

3M ago56:04

56:04

This week on HomeKit Insider we once again dive into the world of smart home displays with the latest rumors that may point to an earlier launch. We also talk about a new Find My-enabled tracker, LG's hotel TV plans, and go hands on with the Journey Loc8 MagSafe wallet and passport holder. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the…

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2026 NEC Code & Gov't Affairs Update | 382 53:52

3M ago53:52

53:52

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Michael Cogbill, Founder of Rev2 Consulting, Daren Reaman, Director of Government Affairs at CEDIA and Ken Erdmann, Director of Technical Education Programs at CEDIA about the latest NEC code updates that are coming up that will af…

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205: Vertical Solar Panels? 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

https://youtu.be/Rk1LEtNsCFE Matt and Sean talk about a subtle change with (potentially) big impact for solar panel power production. Should we have been doing this all along? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Have we been doing Solar wrong all along? https://youtu.be/LqizLQDi9BM?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4dFnLD9622FK77atWtQVv7 YouTube version …

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Eve Energy Shipping, Moen MotionSense Faucet, & HomeKit App for Vision Pro 41:48

3M ago41:48

41:48

On this episode of HomeKit Insider, we talk about the now-shipping Eve Energy, a new Apple Home app for Vision Pro, and answer a listener's question about smart blinds. Finally, we go hands-on with the smart Moen MotionSense faucet. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @a…

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204: China’s Solar Power Progress - A Bright Spot? 20:57

3M ago20:57

20:57

https://youtu.be/lZFcsQPaOgs Matt and Sean talk about China’s Kubuqi Desert solar panel base and expanding solar power generation. Is this a step in the right direction? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, China’s MASSIVE Desert Project Is About To Change The World https://youtu.be/MX_PeNzz-Lw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4At-R_1s6-_50PCbYsoEcj YouT…

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Level Lock Matter Certified, homeOS Leaks, & Amazon Roomba Fallout 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

This week, your hosts go over the latest rumors on homeOS that was -- again -- leaked in Apple's code. We also discuss Level getting its Matter certification, Amazon bailing on Roomba, the new SwitchBot Hub Mini, and much more. Send us your HomeKit questions and recommendations with the hashtag homekitinsider. Tweet and follow our hosts at: @andrew…

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ISE 2024 Day 4 | 381 32:49

3M ago32:49

32:49

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Manojkumar Soni of AV4U, Rich Green of Rich Green Designs, Amanda Wildman of TruMedia, Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entartainment, and Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica about all of their their experiences at the this years ISE show…

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ISE 2024 Day 3 | 380 34:54

3M ago34:54

34:54

In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Rich Green of, Creator of Rich Green Design, J.B. Fowler, Chief Product Officer of Domotz, Simon Brown, Partner of Positive Momentum, and Matt Manalis, Managing Director of Experience One about their experiences at the ISE show on …

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A Brief History of ISE | 379 12:11

4M ago12:11

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In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. DIrector of Technology and Stanards talks with Daryl Friedman, CEO of CEDIA, David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXIA, and Mike Blackman, Managing Director of ISE about the history of ISE and where it's going.By Walt Zerbe

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ISE 2024 Day 2 | 378 32:06

3M ago32:06

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In this podcast Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Of Technology and Host of the CEDIA podcast talks with Rich Green of Rich Green Design, Leslie Shiner of The Shiner Group, Kris Hogg of Samsung and Amanda Wildman of TruMedia about their experiences at the ISE show on Day 2.By Walt Zerbe

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203: Top Five and More From CES 2024 36:37

3M ago36:37

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https://youtu.be/xjPXNf8CBCw Matt and Sean talk about Matt’s visit to Las Vegas, CES 2024, and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, 5 BEST Things I Saw in Vegas at CES 2024 https://youtu.be/LRYyj7VTR2I?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi4At-R_1s6-_50PCbYsoEcj YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcast Get in touch: https:…

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ISE 2024 Day 1 | 377 41:27

4M ago41:27

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In this episode, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology & Standards talks with Rich Green of Rich Green Design, Mike of Smart Live AV, Pete Trauth of Nirvana Home Entertainment, and Paul Skelton of CEDIA about what they did and saw during the first day of the ISE show in Barcelona Spain.By Walt Zerbe

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