Author Archives: Stewart Wolpin

About Stewart Wolpin

I have been writing about consumer electronics for four decades, including news, reviews, analysis and history for a wide variety of consumer, niche and trade outlets. For the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), I annually update the industry's history and write the official biographies of the CTA Hall of Fame inductees. Aside from writing about consumer technology for a variety of consumer, tech and trade publications, I write a blog and do market research for Digital Technology Consulting. In the non-tech world, I have written "Bums No More: The Championship Season of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers" and "The Rules of Neighborhood Poker According to Hoyle." Check out my work at www.stewartwolpin.com.

Posted on 14 May 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

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CTA Centennial

Posted on 13 May 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

April 16, 2024, was the 100th anniversary of the founding of the CTA (Consumer Technology Association), which started as the RMA (Radio Manufacturers Association). This is a series of essays I have written for TWICE exploring and celebrating CTA’s and the … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast – TikTok, smartphones and children, FCC broadband labels mandate

Posted on 27 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

I join host Mark Vena and fellow tech journos Rob Pegoraro and John Quain to drill down on the passed TikTok divestiture law, the new FCC broadband labels mandate, and a recent study that warns smartphones are “killing” children. Watch … Continue reading →

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iRobot’s Angle, CTA’s Shapiro Lash Out At Regulation

Posted on 22 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Honored as a Digital Patriot by CTA, Roomba inventor Colin Angle used his acceptance speech to excoriate regulators who blocked Amazon’s acquisition. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Sony Bows New Premium Bravia Mini-LED TVs, Home Theater Speakers

Posted on 18 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Top of the line Bravia 9 Priced Higher Than Top OLED Models; the company also unveiled Bravia Theater speaker components, systems. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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Roku’s New Pro Series TVs Not Really For “Pros”

Posted on 16 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Streaming company wants to step up consumers to ‘fun’ and ‘simpler’ smart TVs with higher quality mini-LED display tech, but distribution is currently limited. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple, NTT Research, Sony, Roku, and digital privacy legislation

Posted on 15 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

I join host Mark Vena as well as fellow journos Rob Pegoraro and John Quain to take on NTT Research’s Upgrade 2024 event, Apple’s battle with the U.S. Department of Justice, new Sony and Roku smart TVs, and the new … Continue reading →

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New Samsung Bespoke Appliances Stress AI, Ecosystem, And Design

Posted on 9 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

New premium Samsung refrigerators, ranges, washers/dryers, and vacuums focus on expanding smart whole home SmartThings monitoring, control, customization, and personalization. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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The 8 Best Dumb Phones of 2024

Posted on 2 April 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Are social media, web surfing, and email monopolizing too much of your time? If you’ve been thinking about making a change—whether for a digital detox or to simplify your life—then consider retiring your time-sucking smartphone. Trending now is a less distracting device—an … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast TikTok and Congress, Elon Musk and YouTube, and SXSW highlights

Posted on 15 March 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

This week’s SmartTechCheck podcast hosted by Mark Vena with Rob Pegoraro and John Quain where we discuss the recent Congressional vote on TikTok, Elon Musk’s video streaming initiative to challenge YouTube, and insights on Hollywood and AI observed at SXSW. … Continue reading →

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