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Consumer Electronics Daily News 5 7 Sunday, January 8, 2017 2008, and continue to do so every year by innovating on technology and features that actually matter to drivers that want to capture great video while driving. CEDN: How has DOD been innovating the dash camera space? AW: We've always put a focus on tech- nology. But not just on any technology. We focus on the kind that matters in our industry. As a dash camera manufacturer, it is important that we only partner with the right organizations to ensure that drivers who use our products are able to get superior video quality both day and night. This is why we partner with SONY and have them provide us with their Exmor sensor. Unlike our competition, our focus continues to be video quality. After all, we are a dash camera company. CEDN: What does DOD Tech do differ- ent when it comes to video quality? AW: All of our dash cameras are made with the driver in mind. We know that the main purpose of a dash camera is to capture and record all events while driv- ing. Because of this, it's important for us DOD Tech (Cont'd. from p. 1) to provide users with exceptional video quality, especially at night. We do this by using larger lens apertures than the com- petition, glass lens instead of plastic, 150-degree wide angle lens to capture more of the drive ahead, larger image processors, faster chipsets, wide dynam- ic range technology known as WDR and of course a higher ISO number, current at 12800 – the highest in any dash cam- era. What all of these specs mean is one simple thing: if you use a DOD dash camera, you will capture things like license plates, vehicle make, vehicle color and street signs clearly, both day and night. CEDN: What is the focus for DOD Tech at CES 2017? AW: Our focus this year is a new tech- nology that we are calling "Ultra Night Vision," which gives the ability to see in absolute darkness. I mean no light. Think of a scenario like driving on a desert high- way at night or a rural street outside of a city. We are now providing consumers with a dash camera that can record these things without the assistance of street lighting or city driving environments. For more information, stop by booth #5606 in the North Hall. additions like solar panels, and make sure a strong internet connection is accessible in every area, including out- door living spaces. Whole-home distri- bution of high-definition content is becoming increasingly important, so a smart hub definitely adds value. CEDN: You're on the road all the time; how does technology help you stay con- nected to your home? PB: We can monitor and control all the technology in our Vegas home with our iPhones – security cameras, lights, fire- places, air conditioner, retractable outdoor movie screen, even water temperature and the color of the lights in the pool. We have a lot of fun with the app when we have houseguests while shooting in another city. CEDN: What do you believe is the next big thing in home entertainment technology? PB: We love tech that uses biometric readings to customize your home setting preferences, from light levels, tempera- ture, music genre and volume, so your house is perfect when you finally get home after a long day. CEDN: What do you see as the hottest smart home trends homeowners want in their home? PB: Thermostats, electrical outlets and keyless smart locks you can control with your smartphone are easy additions to any home, but the single app whole- home control systems are game-chang- ers. You can even have your home send you an approval request for a TV show your child wants to watch. CEDN: How is technology changing the way you approach your business of home remodeling? PB: Home tech used to be an after- Property Brothers (Cont'd. from p. 1) thought, icing on the cake. Now, it's readily available and affordable, so it's an essential part of the process, even with a tight budget. Something simple such as adding touchscreen thermostats and kitchen appliances or energy-effi- cient fixtures now gets you ahead of the curve. We can help homeowners simpli- fy their lives and reduce their carbon footprint while increasing the value of their home. CEDN: What's a clever use of smart home technology you've put into a client's home? PB: For one client, we found a product that allowed them to dispense dog bis- cuits remotely for their puppy via their smartphone. Their dog eventually knew if it sat in front of this camera long enough, a treat would come flying out! CEDN: What piece of smart home technol- ogy is on your wish list for your own home? PB: The smart refrigerators are growing on us – at first we thought they were a lit- tle over the top, but being able to peek into the fridge while grocery shopping would definitely come in handy. Also, smart faucets are intriguing. They're more hygienic and help homeowners save water. CEDN: With CES right in your back- yard, what do you most look forward to at the show? PB: We love CES – we're like kids in a candy store. There are so many clever innovations and new devices that take home tech to the next level, beyond what most homeowners could imagine – it's like strolling through a Jetsons episode! For more information, go to www.scripps networksinteractive.com or stop by the hospitality tent – #CP 22 or the hospital- ity suite – Titian #2203. commencement of greater growth and advancement toward the top of the cor- porate ladder. As a New York-based wholesaler and distributor of photographic and elec- tronic equipment, the company knows that a satisfactory customer is a compa- ny's greatest asset. Ideal Sales was built on a foundation of honesty, and as the company grows, it continues to live by the rule that integrity equals prosperity. What started out as a small enterprise has morphed into a large network that contin- uously expands to take in more inventory and services. The team at Ideal Sales pursues its dreams with loyalty to customers' satis- faction. It believes that this is why its Ideal Sales (Cont'd. from p. 1) dreams continue to come true. Ideal Sales has never ceased to upgrade its items while still offering customers unbeatable prices. It is always expanding its inventory of con- sumer electronics to conform to the needs of a very technologically advanced society. Ideal Sales guarantees customer sat- isfaction indefinitely, and takes great pride in its team of respectable, educated customer service and sales agents who aim to satisfy many clients. The greatest testimony to its cordiality and expertise are the countless customers, worldwide, returning repeatedly for its products and services. For more information, call 718.782.3017 or email info@idealsalesusa.com. Home." The re-launch is packed with new products, a fresh new website in the works, dealer support, advertising and marketing being announced during CES. ATC, Acoustic Transducer Company, formed in 1974 and is the renowned manufacturer of handcrafted precision loudspeakers that can be found in the most prominent music and film mastering studios worldwide. The com- pany is the preferred listening choice of recording artists. Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s new San Francisco headquarters facilities recently opened and are outfitted with ATCs throughout the complex. Within the sales pitch, HiFi Series resellers will be able to share ATC's client list of record labels and artists using ATC, such as Pink Floyd, Adele 25, Sting, Diane Krall, Coldplay and The Rolling Stones, to name a few, and many more. Lone Mountain Audio is the exclu- sive U.S. distributor for ATC Loudspeakers. Lone Mountain Audio's President Brad Lunde states, "ATC Loudspeakers' HiFi Series is a product that must be auditioned and experi- enced to be appreciated. Every person that sits down and spends any amount of time listening tells us how different ATCs are. ATCs are designed inside out and built top to bottom in the U.K. facility. ATC Loudspeakers delivers a ATC Loudspeakers (Cont'd. from p. 1) sound that enables the listener to hear details and nuance never heard before." About Lone Mountain Audio/ATC U.S. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lone Mountain Audio is the exclusive U.S. distributor for ATC Loudspeakers for the HiFi and CI (custom integration) market- places providing sales, marketing, cus- tomer service and full support for all ATC products. About ATC ATC, Acoustic Transducer Company, stands alone, hand building one speaker at a time for one person, while the rest of the industry focuses on building thousands of units to supply megas- tores. ATC is still owned by Founder Billy Woodman, who comes to work every day to keep inventing new driv- ers, new speakers and new technolo- gies. Once you hear ATC music repro- duction done right, you'll understand why Lenny Kravitz, Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Diana Krall, Tom Petty, Jack White, Blackbird Studios, Alan Myerson, Shawn Murphy and so many more recording artists have chosen ATCs for decades. For more information, visit www.lonemountainaudio.com and www.atcloudspeakers.co.uk or stop by suite #29-223. MOMENTUM On-Ear Wireless. The headphones feature lightweight stainless steel sliders which reflect the essential design purity of the range. Crafted from genuine leather for the MOMENTUM Wireless and soft Alcantara ® for the MOMENTUM On-Ear Wireless, their ear pads ensure excellent wearing com- fort. URBANITE XL WIRELESS: Club Sound on the Move Sennheiser's URBANITE XL WIRE- LESS is the perfect choice for those that Sennheiser (Cont'd. from p. 4) love urban style and massive bass. They offer effortless wireless connectivity with NFC for easy pairing to compati- ble Bluetooth devices, and touch con- trol for supreme ease of use. The cool, rugged looks are matched with the durability needed for a life on the go, with strong metal components and smart, collapsible design for take-any- where practicality. Even though it majors on style, there's no compromise on audio performance. For more information, visit www.sennheiser.com. Learn more at booth #20606.