EDMOND, Okla. Dec. 29, 2021 — Petra Industries, the consumer technology authority and wholesale electronics distributor, is pleased to announce the addition of Amber Connect GPS tracking and vehicle telematics solutions to its lineup of automotive security products.
Amber Connect serves customers in 30 countries with one of the best-in-class software in the industry. Their wired and wireless GPS trackers work with a robust, AI-powered Android/iOS app with over 40 engaging features, including a one-second refresh rate for live tracking and unlimited history retention, enabling users to access large amounts of telematic data based on their driving habits, along with detailed trip history. Not only does the state-of-the-art system provide real-time GPS location data but it also generates instantaneous anti-theft alerts, and a built-in panic button, and can remotely and automatically shut down the engine in case of unauthorized use.
“Amber Connect’s use of AI has shaken up the traditional tracking and telematics market,” said Tate Morgan, Petra President. “They offer wired, OBD and magnetic wireless vehicle and asset tracking along with smart security solutions. And because their app has over 40 unique features, their innovative products are highly effective. Retailers and installers in the automotive space who want to offer their customers GPS tracking along with the power to take immediate action should seriously consider Amber Connect.”
The mission of Amber Connect is to provide safety, security, and peace of mind to vehicle owners as well as deliver useful business intelligence by using affordable IoT technology.
“Amber Connect is truly excited about our new partnership with Petra, and we are eager to offer more people, access to an affordable IoT security solution, as we work toward creating a safer and a more secure society,” said Dushyant Savadia, Founder and CEO of the Amber Group.
To learn more about Petra’s lineup of GPS trackers, visit order.petra.com.
Memphis shook things up with the launch of their wildly popular MOJO Mini Loaded enclosures. After tremendous positive feedback about MINI MOJO’s performance, Memphis has expanded their offerings to include several OEM Direct Fit Enclosures for various truck models including 2007 & newer Silverado/Sierras (MJMECHEV8D1), 2009 & Up Ford F150’s, 2017 & up F250/350 (MJMEFORD8D1). Memphis has now announced the arrival of the MJME19RAM8D1. This new loaded enclosure is Enclosure designed to fit specifically in 2019 & newer Ram Crew Cab models (Does not fit classic or mega cab).
These impressive dual 8” loaded enclosures are wired at 1Ω and are capable of handling 1800/3600w of power. The unit is designed specifically to fit under the seat of Ram trucks and makes for an amazing bass solution for anyone who wants a custom fit right out of the package. “We’ve said it a million times, but the reason we developed these was based specifically off feedback from dealers. They really just are having a difficult time right now keeping up with the volume of boxes, especially for these types of vehicles. By giving them an all-in-one solution, they can focus more on running their business and being out on the sales floor and servicing their customers rather than focusing on building custom enclosures. These Mini MOJO direct Fit enclosures absolutely slam in any Ram truck.
We spent a great deal of time adjusting these enclosures to fit perfectly in your Ram and to maximize the performance of the Mini MOJO subwoofers. if you haven’t tried one out yet, you’re missing out,” said Nick LoMonaco, president of Memphis Audio.
KNOXVILLE, TN, December 28, 2021 – Scottie Johnson, a Knoxville-based leader in after-market battery applications, has purchased the Knox News property from its parent company, Gannett, which has pursued a strategy of selling properties and leasing back office and production space.
All Knox News operations, including printing of the News Sentinel and other regional newspapers such as The Tennessean and the Lexington (Kentucky) Herald Leader, will continue at the facility, one of the nation’s busiest newspaper presses. The newsroom, advertising, circulation and human resources offices will remain in the building under the lease-back deal.
In all, Knox News will continue to use more than 115,000 square feet of the approximately 190,000 square feet of the building on News Sentinel Drive near the Mechanicsville neighborhood.
Johnson’s business will occupy much of the office space on the ground floor, and he will lease out additional office space on the first and second floors.
Press operations will remain at the 2332 News Sentinel Drive property, which was purchased from Gannett by Scottie Johnson of XS Power Batteries for $8.5 million. Johnson’s employees will move into first-floor office space in 2023, while newsroom and advertising employees at Knox News will work on the building’s second floor.
“This is a ideal relationship for everyone,” said Joel Christopher, Knox News executive editor. “Scottie Johnson gets a great location to expand his rapidly growing, locally based businesses, Knox News locks in a long-term deal for its production and office needs, and other businesses get an opportunity to lease in a location with tremendous access to downtown, the airport and the interstate system.”
He plans to construct a manufacturing facility on site before moving his employees in 2023 to the current building that was built less than 20 years ago.
“This opportunity to not only buy a building but buy a building with such a respected and well-known main tenant, the newspaper, was a no-brainer for me,” Johnson told Knox News. “I have a very solid understanding that the newspaper is not leaving any time soon. The plan is for that business to still grow here.”
December 28, 2021 – Memphis introduced a new app-based DSP controller at their 2022 National Sales Meeting. This new unit has an impressive feature set and is very user friendly relative to other DSP controllers on the market.
Memphis. Sales reps received hands-on training hosted by Director of Product and Engineering Brad Diedrich and Tech Specialist Barry White. The training involved a live demonstration with real time A/B comparisons demonstrating how crucial a DSP is for delivering audiophile grade sound reproduction from their audio systems. “Memphis has been on a path of innovation for a few years now. You can see it in our FLEX Tm Selectable Impedance Technology, our high-end VIV DSP amplifiers, the feature rich 14” SixFive subwoofer, our fully submersible personal watercraft soundbar, the list goes on and on. Memphis isn’t resting, we are trying to innovate and bring new solutions for our dealers. DSP is something that a lot of guys are fearful of so we set out to make it simple with a very user-friendly app. After showcasing this new device, I think most reps share the same sentiment that the new Memphis DSP unit is one of the most user-friendly DSP on the market,” said Nick LoMonaco president of Memphis Audio.
The new VIV68DSP 6 to 8 Digital sound processor allows audio enthusiasts to optimize the performance of their audio system and works with virtually any audio system. This unit features an app-based interface compatible with IOS/Android/Windows which allows you to effortlessly adjust all aspects of your audio system to achieve flawless sound reproduction. 31 bands of parametric equalization per channel, 12 & 24dB crossovers giving you an impressive array of adjustments to dial in your perfect sound. The unit is equipped with 6-input channels and 8-output channels and is capable of wireless audio streaming.
The Memphis VIV68DSP controller are available and shipping. For more information, contact your local Memphis Audio sales rep or contact Memphis directly at 800-489-2300.
Active Range – 110dB S/N Ratio – 100dB T.H.D. – 0.02% Freq. Response – 10Hz-20KHz Input Impedance – Low level in: 20K Low level impedance – High level in: 180 Signal in/out range – 36, RCA Input: 1.9-4V, High level: 18.5V, Output: 4.1V
FEATURES: • Signal Sensing, summing, delay • 6 to 48dB/Octave Crossovers • 6 Channel Input, 8 Channel Output • 31 bands of parametric equalization • Wireless connection and audio streaming • Toslink (Optical) Input • Remote for Preset Recall and Level Control • DSP App : PC, iOs, or Android
SHREVEPORT LA (12.28.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Sound Proof Car Stereo won a Silencer prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on 159 Friday morning, December 24th.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel has now rolled into year 4.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 159th time on Friday morning December 24th. The Wheel landed on the Silencer space and the Sound Proof Car Stereo slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out to the dealer in Douglasville GA to give them the good news a Silencer remote start product would be headed their way. There was no answer at the store. On Monday, after the Christmas weekend, we spoke with Steven Burt at Sound Proof Car Stereo and he was happy to learn about the Silencer ‘Christmas Present’.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX and Jose Electronics in North Hills CA. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 31st.
SHREVEPORT, LA (12.27.2021) – We truly wish all across the 12volt industry had a Merry Christmas and will enjoy this week as the Happy Holidays Season and 2021 come to a close.
2021, that was driven by the COVID-19 Pandemic, certainly has been such a very strange year on so many fronts. Many retailers posted record sales in the first part of the year while vendor companies within the 12volt industry struggled with the impact of product delays. Travel restrictions by many companies added to the difficulties that impacted the overall day-to-day business across the 12volt industry.
The tremendous spike in online holiday sales no doubt impacted recent traffic in brick and mortar storefronts. Online holiday sales in 2021 were estimated at $209 BILLION.
As 2022 dawns, there will still be considerable uncertainty on many fronts….including product shortages. Even CES 2022 has been impacted by new COVID-19 Omicron variant spike across the US and around the world. General Motors, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Waymo, T-Mobile, AT&T and Twitter will undoubtedly be joined by more high profile consumer electronics firms. A significant number of major 12volt vendors announced months ago they would not exhibit as CES 2022.
The huge North Hall of the LVCC was occupied 100% by 12volt vendors less than a decade ago. Assuming CES 2022 happens, 12volt vendors will certainly make up less than 10% of the North Hall floor space. The rise in the popularity of the SEMA Show has certainly impacted the number of exhibitors attending CES. That said, the recent SEMA Show was also impacted in a negative way by the current state of the world.
The Front Page of the Las Vegas newspaper on Friday, December 24th.
The above narrative is a harsh reality that each 12volt related business is facing.
From the 12volt Central Studios, we encourage all to evaluate their situation and play to their strengths. Build on your company’s strengths and highlight the positives in your every day activities.
Utilizing social media to put your company’s brand, products and activities in a must in today’s marketplace.
We look forward to continuing to showcase positives from companies across the 12volt industry in 2022.
Arlington, VA Dec. 27, 2021 – The health category has grown significantly at CES in recent years. CES® 2022 will convene leaders in health tech and showcase the latest products and solutions tackling the pandemic and improving people’s health. More than 100 health companies will exhibit at 2022 happening in person in Las Vegas, NV from January 5-8.
The North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at CES will feature the latest health technologies including remote patient diagnostics and monitoring, digital therapeutics, mental wellness, wearables and telehealth services. Participating health companies include: 3M, Abbott, AT&T Business, Colgate-Palmolive, Dassault Systèmes, OMRON Healthcare, OrCam, Penumbra, Philips, Sleep Number, Variowell and more. See the full list of over 2100 CES exhibitors here.
“Technology improves our lives in so many ways, and that is especially clear in the health sector,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “The pandemic spurred rapid innovation from digital health companies across the globe who continue to find ways to make our lives safer, happier and longer. We are thrilled with health technology’s strong presence at CES 2022 and look forward to its continued growth in the years ahead.”
CES 2022 will showcase the latest innovations from companies tackling pandemic-related challenges that are interested in meeting with potential buyers and suppliers at CES. Exhibitors include:
Opteev developed ViraWarn, the first-ever airborne COVID-19 detector. The ViraWarn product line is divided into two types of products that will fight the COVID-19 pandemic with instant diagnosis of COVID-19 – ViraWarn Breath Analysis and ViraWarn Room Detector. ViraWarn’s proprietary Charge Transference Technology uses the charge-transfer complex of spiked protein viruses in an engineered media of high resistivity.
Dassault Systèmes developed its SIMULIA PowerFLOW software that can simulate the spread of water droplets, helping us better understand how COVID-19 is spread. Their “virtual twin experience” starts with a 3D model that represents the shape, dimensions and properties of a physical product or system.
Breathingsdeveloped BULO, a state-of-the-art device that measures lung health, and provides personal breathing exercises. Breathings is a healthcare company specializing in respiratory and lung health. BULO was created as lung health came into focus during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abbott Chairman of the Board and CEO Robert B. Ford will deliver a the first ever keynote from a healthcare company at the event. Ford will be joined on stage by a diverse group of Abbott’s top scientists, engineers, inventors and partners to discuss the technology revolution in healthcare, and how it is empowering people to actively engage in their own health. In addition, all CES attendees will be provided with Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Self-Testkits.
“CES is the ideal stage to spotlight how technology is allowing people to take control of their health,” Abbott’s Ford said in a recent statement. “Health is at the center of our ability to live a full life, and the acceleration of health technology has the potential to improve more lives in more places than ever before. We look forward to sharing some of the latest health tech advancements and future possibilities at CES 2022.”
CES 2022 will feature in-depth panel conversations on a range of health topics, with sessions including:
Can Health Tech Advance Health Equity?
Bias in the Evolving Landscape of AI in Health Care
Mental Health Innovation in Virtual Care: Stories of Success and Opportunity.
The pandemic sped up the adoption of health technologies and services. A 2021 Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® study found that since March of 2020, 20% of U.S. households used online health services for the first time, and 20% plan to continue using them in the next year. 25% of U.S. homes now own air purifiers, 23% have smart or connected health monitoring devices and 19% have connected sports or fitness equipment (up 7% from 2020)
Owned and produced by CTA, CES 2022 will convene the tech industry in person and digitally, Jan. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days taking place Jan. 3-4, 2022. Global audiences will have access to major brands and startups, as well as the world’s most-influential leaders and industry advocates. For 55 years, CES has been the global stage for innovation, and CES 2022 will provide an opportunity for companies from around the world, both large and small, to launch products, build brands and form partnerships. Visit CES.tech for all CES 2022 updates, including health protocols, registration details and the media page for all press resources.
NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2021 — SiriusXM announced today a new benefit to deliver even more value to listeners with a special offer for Apple Music.
New and existing subscribers to SiriusXM’s Platinum VIP plan can activate 12 months of Apple Music for free with their SiriusXM subscription. Apple Music provides consumers access to a catalog of over 90 million songs and 30,000 playlists ad-free, online or off. With Apple Music, Platinum VIP subscribers can also access spatial audio to hear sound all around, time-synced lyrics, music videos, and exclusive artist-hosted shows on the Apple Music 1, Apple Music Country and Apple Music Hits global livestreams across their favorite devices.
Platinum VIP is SiriusXM’s newest and most comprehensive subscription tier, and includes access to SiriusXM in up to two vehicles and up to two SXM App logins. Platinum VIP subscribers also get other benefits including access to a selection of more than 5000 official live concert video and audio recordings via nugs.net and the ability to activate a subscription to the discovery+ streaming service. To see Offer Details and for more information on SiriusXM’s Platinum VIP subscription visit: https://www.siriusxm.com/offers/platinum-vip. Additionally, early next year, SiriusXM expects to launch a separate special offer for up to six months of Apple Music free with the purchase of a qualifying SiriusXM subscription plan.
“Apple Music is a premium subscription music streaming service that offers our listeners a vast library of songs, playlists, music videos, global livestreams and more across every genre, and our Platinum VIP subscribers will find it an excellent complementary audio offering to SiriusXM’s unparalleled lineup of curated and hosted music channels, live sports and talk programming,” said Richard Beatty, SiriusXM’s Chief Subscription Revenue Officer.
Platinum VIP level subscriptions include all of the content SiriusXM offers listeners – more than 300 channels. These include Howard Stern’s two exclusive channels, live games and events from every major professional sport as well as hundreds of college games, an unparalleled selection of ad-free music channels covering every genre, plus entertainment, news, comedy and more.
SHREVEPORT, LA (12.24.2021) – We truly wish all across the 12volt industry a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Season.
2021, that continues to be driven by the COVID-19 Pandemic, certainly has been such a very strange year on so many fronts. Many retailers posted record sales while vendor companies within the 12volt industry continue to be severely impacted by the product delays.
The tremendous spike in online holiday sales no doubt has impacted recent traffic in brick and mortar storefronts. As 2022 dawns, there will still be considerable uncertainty on many fronts. Even CES 2022 will no doubt be impacted by new COVID-19 variant spikes.
Travel restrictions by many companies added to the difficulties that impacted overall day-to-day business across the 12volt industry.
The above narrative is a harsh reality that each business is facing.
From the 12volt Central Studios, we encourage all to evaluate their situation and play to their strengths. Build on your company’s strengths and highlight the positives in your every day activities.
We look forward to continuing to showcase positives from companies across the 12volt industry in 2022.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (12.24.2021) – ZZ-2 was on the event floor at KnowledgeFest in Big D showcasing the company’s latest products December 10th-12th.
Rich DeSclafani, company VP, stated, “Showing off our C-Play and Android Auto line of products to retailers at KnowledgeFest in Dallas was an opportunity to continue our momentum in the marketplace.”
Rich DeSclafani pictured in the ZZ-2 booth in Big D.
While on the event floor DeSclafani took the opportunity to create a short video covering the company’s latest products. By posting the video on social media the company extended the ROI on their presence on the event floor.
Concluding, DeSclafani related, “We had amazing feedback about our products and support from dealers. We have been working hard to bring the best product to the market and the positive feedback validated our hard work.”
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