Harman acquires some serious audio companies like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and more. What this means for the CI channel moving forward. Artificial Intelligence is becoming less sci-fi and more spam filter. How can you use it properly to help your business rather than alienate customers? And of course... Tariffs. Talking about the issue of semiconductors and trying to roll with the ever-changing world.

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Every week we bring you the biggest news and stories for the residential AV space. We take these stories and discuss them with a panel of experts to figure out what you need to know about the industry. Joining us this week is Joe Whitaker from Origin Acoustics and Ian Bryant from IES Communications.

Host: Matt Scott

Guests:

• Ian Bryant – IES Communications
• Joe Whitaker – Origin Acoustics

Links to sources:

• CE Pro – Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz sold to Harman
• Residential Systems – Trying Not To Overuse AI
• CE Pro – Tariff Issues & Semiconductors

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