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08/01/2026

AT&T’s WarnerMedia Places Max Bets on Upcoming SVOD

During AT&T’s WarnerMedia Day on October 29, the company announced details of its upcoming streaming service, HBO Max. Previously, sparse information existed regarding the SVOD, with only an idea of i...

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Consumer Electronics Devices

08/01/2026

Key Takeaways From Apple's September Event

During Apple’s September 10th keynote event, several revealing announcements were made. As expected, Apple offered improvements and fresh products to nearly every category of its device lineup, includ...

smart home

home automation

IoT

Smart Home

08/01/2026

The Smart Home Buyer: What Info Matters Most

Dramatic changes have taken place in the past few years for consumers because of the pandemic and remote work opportunities. Huge investments have been made into their home environments. Consumers...

smart home

home automation

Smart Spaces

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Smart Home

08/01/2026

Dormakaba sponsors Smart Spaces

Dormakaba has announced their sponsorship for Parks Associates’ annual Smart Spaces conference!  Established in 1980, with the acquisition of Reading Door Closers by Dorma, Dormakaba currently has...

security

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Residential Security

08/01/2026

Nearly half of DIY security systems owners purchase their systems online versus just under a quarter of pro-install system owners

DIY customers show higher interest in add-on services than do security customers with a professionally installed system Parks Associates released new research today, available to purchase online, s...

CONNECTIONS

Smart Home Systems, Products, and Services

08/01/2026

Nearly half of DIY security systems owners purchase their systems online versus just under a quarter of pro-install system owners

DIY customers show higher interest in add-on services than do security customers with a professionally installed system Parks Associates released new research today, available to purchase online, s...

smart home

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Smart Energy Summit

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Press Releases

08/01/2026

Solar Technology Becoming More Affordable

Distributed generation and storage technology is driving cost reductions for solar technology, while tax incentives and third-party financing have made installation even more affordable. Retail parity...

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Broadband and Mobility

08/01/2026

Connected Car Innovations Leading to Safer Roads

Distracted driving is a critical and growing issue. IoT Peggy Smedley kindly invited me to join her show this week as she focuses on IoT and Transportation this month, particularly in regards to distr...

OTT

pay TV

digital media

SVOD

Entertainment

08/01/2026

The launch of Discovery+ and its impact on the streaming market

Discovery+ fits in as a fairly large SVOD with its deep and broad catalog. It will act as a very strong complementary to one of the foundational services in OTT (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu). Th...

pay TV

online video

streaming

cord cutting

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Entertainment

08/01/2026

DIRECTV Acquires DISH Network in Strategic Alliance

DIRECTV just announced an agreement to purchase DISH Network’s satellite TV business, including DISH-owned streaming service Sling TV, through a debt exchange transaction of $1. As part of this deal,...

Internet of Things

smart home

thermostats

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Smart Home

08/01/2026

Capturing the Smart Home Cost-Conscious Consumer

Digital is in. Computing and communications devices are common in well over 70% of US households, eliciting no more excitement than a microwave or a TV. That familiarity does not translate to a percep...

wearable

CES

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Health

08/01/2026

Digital Health at CES 2025 - Key Takeaways

Digital health is a growing focus at the Consumer Electronics Show, with a healthy showing of companies and participation by powerhouses including the AARP, the National Sleep Foundation, Abbott, Sams...

CONNECTIONS

security

smart home

In The News

08/01/2026

CONNECTIONS 2022 Conference to Kickoff August 18th

Did you know that currently, 33% of broadband households have a security system with professional security monitoring?   Join leading industry executives and analysts at Parks Associates’ interacti...

CONNECTIONS

OTT

streaming

broadband

In The News

08/01/2026

CONNECTIONS 2022 Conference is Back on October 20th

Did you know that by the end of 2025, approximately 93% of US households will have a broadband subscription, either fixed or mobile? Join leading industry executives and analysts at Parks Associate...

Connected Health Summit

digital health

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Health

08/01/2026

More seniors are accepting technology in the home

Did you know that 55% of US broadband households own at least one connected health device, such as a smart watch or pulse oximeter? Parks Associates recently hosted the session Independent Living:...

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