Volume 16, Issue 10 – May 20, 2025

Latest headlines: Gary Kayye on Google Beam, David Danto on whether or not your AV equipment is watching you, plus news from Sharp and more

May 20, 2025 | Volume: 16 | Issue 10

rAVe Unified Communications Edition

Hi #AVtweeps, I’m here to tell you about the latest and greatest in collaboration news! First of all, our own Gary Kayye wrote up a quick blog all about Google Beam. “What’s that?” You may ask. It was initially brought to the market as Project Starline. It seemed too futuristic for our market at the time, but what about now? Read more here.


Also, David Danto’s explains that your AV devices are probably watching you! But how? Where is that info going? Read more here.


Finally, our Readers’ Choice Awards are open for voting so feel free to vote in whatever categories you would like. And also, there are even more opportunities for awards from rAVe, but you have to apply. Check those out here.


Talk soon!

Steph Beckett
Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

Is Your Gear Watching You? [David Danto]

You’ve heard the old line from the early internet era: “If the product is free, you’re the product.” But in today’s audiovisual and collaboration industry, that idea […]

Google Debuts 3D Conferencing System ‘Beam,’ Formerly Project Starline [Gary Kayye]

A few years ago, Google introduced Project Starline — a research initiative aimed at redefining video […]

AWARDS

rAVe [PUBS] at InfoComm 2025: Three Ways to Stand Out on the Show Floor

We’re rolling into InfoComm 2025 with three high-impact programs designed to showcase innovation, celebrate standout solutions and amplify visibility on the show floor. Manufacturers can apply for all three — from broad industry recognition to targeted exposure among AV/IT end users. Two are awards programs, and one is a curated, on-the-floor tour.

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Sharp Launches PN-LM Series AQUOS BOARD Collaboration Displays

Huddly Launches C1 AI-Powered Video Bar for Small and Medium Rooms

Huddly has announced the launch of the C1, an AI-powered video bar designed for small and […]

SoundTube Ships Dante-Enabled In-Ceiling Speaker for US Government Projects

SoundTube Entertainment is now shipping its new Dante/AES67 IP-enabled PoE in-ceiling speaker, the IPD-CM62-BGM-II-US, designed to meet the requirements of […]

Mersive Launches Closed Beta for New Collaboration Suite

PureLink Launches Pre-Programmed Plug-and-Play Meeting Room System

PureLink has released PushGo, a new line of pre-programmed AV and control systems designed for […]

Nanolumens, AUO Display Plus Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Display Technology

Nanolumens and AUO Display Plus have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development and deployment of next-generation display […]

Sennheiser, Barco Expand Try-and-Buy Program to US Customers

Lightware and NETGEAR Partner to Streamline AV-over-IP Deployment

Lightware has partnered with NETGEAR to simplify AV-over-IP deployment by integrating pre […]

AWARDS

Vote Now: The 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards Are Open

Voting is officially open for the 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards — and as always, we asked you, our readers, to nominate the AV products, brands, programs, and people making the biggest impact right now.

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

University of Central Florida Installs Sennheiser Ceiling Microphones to Improve Classroom Audio

The University of Central Florida has completed the installation of Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 […]

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

Gonsin Shows Integrated Network Deployment Solution for Conference Management Platform

HP Poly Introduces Poly Studio V12, a USB Video Bar for Small Meeting Rooms

Boom Collaboration Overviews BYOM Small Room Kit for Conferencing Applications

FlatFrog Shows Off M6 Touch Platform InGlass Display for Collaboration Spaces

FunTech Innovation Exhibits Omni 360-Degree Video Conferencing Camera

IPEVO Exhibits TOTEM 360, a 360-Degree Immersive Camera and Speakerphone

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