1-9-2017 -- Known as the largest electronics show on the planet, CES provides an opportunity for new innovation at the start of each year. This year, it did not dissapoint, providing a place for mobile electronics manufacturers to showcase new ideas to eager retailers and industry insiders. This year's event took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and featured some potential game changers for many companies. With a packed show floor, visitors from all over the world were able to see innovations that could affect them more than they know. Perhaps the biggest innovation that many companies are developing products for, is the concept of OEM integration with an enhancement of sound quality. Kenwood has released its XR600-6DSP (MSRP $800), a six-channel power plant that, through partnership with Automotive Data Solutions (ADS), upgrades select factory audio systems by supplanting, rather than supplementing the factory amplifier. Sony displayed a demo vehicle featuring its RSXGS9 hi-resolution single-DIN head unit, which was reflective of where many car audio companies are going this year. This is largely thanks to a renewed interest in high quality sound from their customers. JL Audio, which again showcased off-site at the Palms Hotel and Casino, displayed…
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LinkedIn Pulse, 1-7-2017 -- My car was everything I expected it to be six years ago when I bought it for the fuel efficiency, excellent handling, and a stylish look. Recently I purchased another car for my wife, a 2015 Mazda6 with the latest infotainment features they offered last year. We liked the built-in backup camera right up on the dashboard display. So I found myself groveling over the basic radio that came with my beloved 2010 Mazda3 GT, and I'm not the only one. Even though I could pair my phone through Bluetooth, the experience was lacking, and I could not see behind me without turning my head around. How I Upgraded to a New Car In my case, I ordered a Kenwood stereo system for roughly $600 on Crutchfield.com, and I haven't looked back since. I'm probably first on my block to get Apple CarPlay, in a Mazda for that matter. It took a weekend project to install, but it allowed me to connect any Android phone or iPhone to my 2010 Mazda3. The 7-inch user experience is simple, clean and efficient. My car felt brand new again, seeing as it still drove just fine. But this made…
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Mobile Electronics Senior Editor Ted Goslin is visited by an installation tech who installs the latest in heads-up display technology. 1-3-2017 -- As a journalist getting ready for CES, one of the largest trade shows of the year, this time of year brings a great deal of prepping. Companies send you information on their latest product releases. Some do not pertain to your area of focus. Some appear not to relate, but may impact the future of your area. That's where Navdy comes in—the latest in installable heads-up display technology—recently made available to the aftermarket by way of a partnership with Harman. The device, available for purchase through Navdy on its website (www.navdy.com), costs a total of $799 and has one- ($66 per month) and two-year ($33 per month) payment plans available. The company also offers an added option of home installation for those who'd prefer not to install the device themselves. For the sake of getting a thorough tutorial for this blog, I opted to have the installer pay me a visit. While the installation is logical enough, I'm not fully confident I could have stumbled through it without the knowledge I've acquired from working on this publication. I…
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Entrepreneur.com, DECEMBER 26, 2016 -- A successful career doesn’t just require great ideas and a good work ethic -- it also takes the right people. In order to work well with others, you’ll need to become a pro at leadership and management. In my 18 years of professional experience, I’ve had to learn a lot of things the hard way. As an entrepreneur, I’m still learning day by day. And while I’ve had a blast learning with my peers, I can’t deny that it would have been helpful to know everything ahead of time. Instead, all I can do is share the knowledge I’ve built over nearly two decades of business ownership and management. I’m putting these tips right into the palms of your hands, so you don't take 20 years to learn them! 1. Never give up. It’s cliché, but it’s the best tip I can provide. Entrepreneurship isn’t for the weak-willed and the giver-uppers. Rather, it’s for those who believe enough in their abilities, their ideas and the people they’re proud to call their team. Giving up on a project, no matter how big or small, isn’t just a disservice to yourself -- it’s also a disservice to those you lead.…
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DECEMBER 21, 2016, Entrepreneur.com -- With the holiday season upon us, there is no better time to relax, unwind and pick up a good book. If you are looking for some book suggestions that aren’t just entertaining, but that can actually teach you a thing or two, here are some of the best business books to consider reading over the holidays. These books can give you some valuable lessons that you can utilize as you start 2017 off on the right foot. 1. Tools of Titans This book by Tim Ferris a great read if you are looking for a book with straightforward tips that you can start utilizing. This book is also filled with different insights on habit forming and what habits today’s most successful titans have. This book is a great read and extraordinarily comprehensive. 2. Ten Restaurants That Changed America This book takes a detailed look at different businesses that both succeeded and failed and why they succeeded and failed. This is an easy and entertaining read that looks at the importance of capitalizing on changing trends in order to stay relevant in the market. 3. The Richest Man in Town This book by Randal Jones, the founder of Worth magazine, details his “twelve…
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12-21-2016, Mobile Electronics -- There are plenty of marketing campaigns and techniques designed to attract new customers. But once those customers arrive, make their purchase and leave, how can they be enticed to return? A first impression is the beginning of everything and the first step in customer retention. Upon entering a store, everything that’s seen is compiled in the mind to create the customer’s first impression—shop presentation, initial interaction with sales staff, whether the customer’s needs are anticipated and more. Marcel Newell, founder of retail design company, AVIDWORX, noted the importance of the first impression as well as “putting forward a professional appearance and backing it up with friendly and professional customer service. You need to win that customer’s trust to make the first sale,” he said. After that, their trust has to be retained, so by the time the customer leaves the store, they have enjoyed their experience and have fond memories. Boosting customer retention means considering a number of different factors and applying logical techniques that keep customers coming back. Method 1: Shop Presentation Upon entering the shop, the visitor formulates a first impression based on what they see and whether or not they are greeted in…
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