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Meet CES 2024’s Robots: LG’s Q9 AI Agent and Samsung’s Ballie

A close up on LG's AI robot companion at CES 2024

While we’ve covered some of the most engaging new tech to come from CES 2024, there’s nothing like stumbling across a robot at the Consumer Electronics Show. And this year, two of the biggest brands there came out with robot concepts that managed to capture a lot of hearts and minds. Meanwhile, Ballie by Samsung and the Q9 AI Agent from LG are both intelligent smart robots designed to help you around…

Abt Exclusive Internet of Things December 9, 2021

Preparing for Power Failures in the IoT-Reliant Future

Today’s society is increasingly reliant on Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Our hospitals, power grids, and other essential services and infrastructure increasingly use connected devices for operations. Similarly, a growing number of today’s homes feature “smart” technologies, ranging from baby monitors to thermostats. However, power failures could cause IoT devices to stop working. Here are some actionable strategies to plan for such outages and make them less disruptive. Keep IoT Security Tight…

Appliances CES Internet of Things Kitchen January 14, 2021

Smart Kitchen Appliance Innovations from CES 2021

While CES has always been a place for TVs, smartphones, and other tech gadgets to shine, kitchen appliances also get their share of the spotlight. This is increasingly true as the lines between electronics and appliances blur, and the once simple products in your kitchen room continue to get smarter. After all, these days, it’s not hard to find a fridge that has the same capabilities as a high-end smartphone or tablet.…

Audio Home Theater Internet of Things Videos April 7, 2020

Sonos Speaker Lineup Explained

Sonos basically invented the networked wireless speaker, and in the decade since the PLAY:5 debuted, they’ve continued to evolve and expand their offerings. Today, Sonos offers a refined product selection that offers wireless audio solutions for mutli-room music, movies, and outdoor listening. They’ve been extra popular lately, as countless people are seeking ways to make home life a little more entertaining or add some pleasant tunes to a home office. If you’ve…

Internet of Things Learning Center TVs & Electronics March 20, 2020

How to Get Started With Streaming TV

There’s a good chance that you’ve found yourself stuck inside the house with nothing to do, and no one to do it with. So even if you’ve never been much of a TV watcher, you might be looking for ways to pass the time—especially if you’re dealing with gloomy weather that keeps you from at least enjoying a backyard or balcony. It’s times like these that we’re thankful for streaming media apps,…

CES CES 2020 Computers Internet of Things January 7, 2020

CES 2020: Asus Tinker Edge R and Edge T Single-Board Computers

One of the great things about CES is that it offers something for just about everyone whose interests include electronics, from casual console gamers to seasoned industry engineers. You don’t necessarily need to be a gadget geek to enjoy it, though there are certainly plenty of opportunities to nerd out over electronic esoterica—stuff a little more complicated than a new mouse or monitor. In the Asus booth, that was the case with the…

CES 2019 Internet of Things January 11, 2019

CES 2019: Ring Door View Cam and Smart Lights.

We’re big fans of Ring. Their eponymous video doorbell was one of the first products of its kind, and ushered in a new era of affordable, easy-to-operate home monitoring systems. They’ve since expanded to offer a more comprehensive security solution that includes lights, motion sensors, and more. At CES, we caught up with a suite of products that further expands their catalog and provides additional ways to keep your home safe. The…

CES 2019 Internet of Things January 9, 2019

CES 2019: LG ThinQ Smart Mirror

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the best-dressed of them all? If your mirror answers back “not you,” then you might be interested in this curious concept we saw at CES. The LG ThinQ Smart Mirror takes the standard bedroom accessory and upgrades it with the power of AI. As demonstrated in the video below, the ThinQ Smart Mirror can take a scan of your body, determine your size, and then make…

Events Home Theater Internet of Things December 14, 2018

The Cave Grand Opening Recap

Last weekend, our newest atrium showroom had its official grand opening. The Cave is our spot to show off the coolest home entertainment gear—everything you’d need to build the ultimate hangout spot in your own home. To christen The Cave, we invited a team of professional competitors and gave customers the chance to challenge them to earn raffle tickets. A few lucky guests walked away with some great prizes perfect for their…

Abt Exclusive Home Theater Internet of Things Video Games November 7, 2018

The Cave

Man Cave. She Shed. Den. Parlor. Family Room. Call it what you will, every home needs one. Whether man or woman, single or parents of a half-dozen kids, we all need a place we can forget about work and stress, unplug (or plug in) and just enjoy life, our hobbies, or whatever helps us escape. It It can be high-tech or lo-fi; as simple as a room with a favorite chair, or…

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