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04/29/2026

Energy Management: Opportunities in the Smart Home

Smart home devices, smart appliances, and energy systems are increasingly integrated into residential energy management programs. Smart thermostats, the most adopted category of smart home products, h...

smart home

security

MDUs

Telecompetitor

In The News

04/29/2026

Report: Smart Homes are Home Sweet Home for MDUs

Smart home devices are very popular and can contribute mightily to satisfaction with multi dwelling unit living, according to a white paper from Parks Associates and Cox Communities. In July, 2021,...

Internet of Things

privacy

security

smart home

voice control

Consumer Electronics Devices

04/29/2026

Growing Data Economy, Fueled by Voice as a Platform, Requires Consumer-centric Approach

Smart home device ownership tripled between 2014 and 2018, and households utilizing smart home technology now own an average of six devices. As the number of connected devices in the household increas...

smart home

connected CE

energy

White paper

artificial intelligence

Vivint

Smart Home

04/29/2026

Smart Home Value Stack: Energy, Security, Intelligence - New White Paper in Partnership with Vivint

Smart home adoption continues to accelerate as connected solutions move beyond early tech enthusiasts and gain traction with mainstream consumers. With this shift comes a new set of expectations. Toda...

smart home

connected CE

home automation

Smart Home

04/29/2026

Consumers Embrace Smart Appliances

Smart appliance purchase rates were strong in 2021 but may experience a regression in 2022. Smart appliance adoption and purchase rates earned three-year highs in 2021 with strong growth across all ca...

thermostats

automation

IoT

solar

smart lighting

smart energy devices

Energy

04/29/2026

Four Key Trends Shaping Energy Management for SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are actively investing in energy management solutions, driven by financial considerations, technology advancements, and the growing demand and expectation for...

independent living

Connected Health Summit

digital health

connected health devices

Press Releases

04/29/2026

22% of US consumers used a self-diagnosis app in past 12 months

Sixth annual Connected Health Summit to address future innovations in healthcare   New research from Parks Associates reveals 15% of US broadband households have used a telecare service in the past...

security

smart home

connected CE

IoT

Smart Home

04/29/2026

The Challenge of Responding to Security Threats

Since the tragedy at Columbine High School in 1999, school safety and security have become a growing concern. Schools began the search for security measures to minimize the possibility of students and...

OTT

pay TV

streaming

Video Services: OTT, Pay TV

04/29/2026

In Search of a Unified Streaming Video Experience

Since OTT’s inception, online video services have promised a simplified viewing experience with significant savings over traditional pay TV. However, OTT growth has also meant that fragmentation in th...

OTT

pay TV

streaming

Press Releases

04/29/2026

HBO Max Finally Lands on Amazon

Since launching in May, WarnerMedia’s flagship streaming service HBO Max has underperformed in converting existing users, with only 30% of current HBO subscribers activating HBO Max. Some of this unde...

OTT

streaming

digital media

entertainment

Video Services: OTT, Pay TV

04/29/2026

Disney+ Sets Its Sights on a Galaxy Not So Far Away

Since its launch in 2019, Disney+ has moved up the ranks past more than 300 streaming services, proving that it is a premium contender with streaming heavyweights such as Netflix and Amazon Prime....

security

CES

Internet of Things

CONNECTIONS Summit

Press Releases

04/29/2026

Platform integration into support solutions with added security layers will be a key differentiator: Insights from CSS Corp

Sid Victor, Vice President - Solutions at CSS Corp, provides insights into several key industry trends and questions for the 2016 CONNECTIONS Summit, hosted by Parks Associates during CES: What is...

COVID-19

OTT

digital media

subscription

Video Services: OTT, Pay TV

04/29/2026

After rocky start, Quibi must re-focus on trial conversions

Short-form smartphone-only SVOD service Quibi launched on April 6th with a limited-time extended 90-day trial and introductory pricing at $4.99 for the ad-supported tier and $7.99 for an ad-free tier....

PayPal

Apple Pay

CloudPro

mobile payments

Android Pay

In The News

04/29/2026

Android Pay Features, UK Release Date, How It Works

Shoppers in the US prefer to use retailers' own payment apps over services such as Apple Pay and Android Pay, a survey of consumers has revealed, possibly due to a lack of adoption from stores. The...

value-added services

Broadband/Communications

04/29/2026

Accenture

Service: The New Key Word for Growth Walt Disney, a master at building brand loyalty, once offered the following guiding principle: “Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and b...

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