May 26, 2025 | Volume: 21 | Issue 10

rAVe EMEA Edition

Hi everyone, in our latest newsletter, David Danto writes about whether or not your AV equipment is watching you (it is). Also, Gary Kayye writes about Google Beam (formerly Project Starline). Finally, we have the latest on a new industry initiative: OpenAV Cloud, Focusrite’s new RedNet TNX Thunderbolt-Dante Interface, Planar’s new DirectLight Essential Series, Datapath’s five-slot V3 video wall controller and more.

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 […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

Xyte Launches AI-Driven MCP Server for AV Automation

L-Acoustics Unveils Audio Innovation Ecosystem at London Keynote

L-Acoustics introduced a new suite of audio technologies last week at its Keynote 2025 event […]

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 medium-sized meeting rooms. The C1 combines a 4K camera, 150 […]

tvONE Ships CALICO PRO 1200 Video Processor for LED, 4K Video Applications

Focusrite Introduces RedNet TNX Thunderbolt-Dante Interface

Focusrite has introduced RedNet TNX, a Dante interface that connects to PCs or Macs via […]

Humly Expands Sensor Integration and Analytics Capabilities for AV and Workplace Solutions

Humly is expanding its workplace technology with enhanced support for sensor integration and analytics through its Humly Sense platform. Built into the Humly […]

Planar Introduces DirectLight Essential Series COB LED Video Walls

RGB Spectrum and Gemstar Launch Portable Command Center for Rapid Deployment

RGB Spectrum has partnered with Gemstar to launch the IPX Flyaway Kit, a mobile command-and-control […]

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

Lightware has partnered with NETGEAR to simplify AV-over-IP deployment by integrating pre-configured NETGEAR AV switches into Lightware’s signal […]

Datapath Adds Five-Slot V3 Option to Video Wall Controller Lineup

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

Industry Leaders Launch OpenAV Cloud to Promote Interoperability Across AV Ecosystem

A coalition of leading AV manufacturers and technology providers has launched OpenAV Cloud, a new industry initiative aimed at accelerating the shift to cloud […]

SDVoE Alliance Honors Innovation and Excellence at 2025 Members’ Meeting

The SDVoE Alliance recognized its members for technological advancements and project achievements during the Members’ Choice Awards at the 2025 Members […]

WORLDWIDE NEWS WATCH

Here’s What’s Happening Globally.

PlexusAV Appoints Village-Island as Distributor in Japan and East Asia

PlexusAV has signed a distribution agreement with Village-Island, a broadcast and AV distributor serving Japan and East Asia. The deal marks PlexusAV’s first major […]

Cory Crawford Named President of Solotech’s US Sales and Systems Integration Division

Solotech has promoted Cory Crawford to president of its Sales and Systems Integration (SSI) Division in the United States. Crawford has more than 25 years […]

VuWall Names Leo Bull Chief Revenue Officer

VuWall has promoted Leo Bull to chief revenue officer of both VuWall and Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) North America, the company announced Monday. In […]