If you’re looking for a comprehensive recap of all the products and software suites announced at the just-completed NAB Show – this article ain’t it. Plenty of people (including the team here at rAVe) have already covered the press releases and booth announcements. For many years now – including this one – the NAB conference […]

Enterprise Connect 2025 has come and gone, and if one thing is clear, it’s that AI isn’t just a supporting act anymore — it’s the star of the show. From Microsoft and Zoom to Cisco and nearly every other major player, AI-driven automation, intelligent assistants and workflow enhancements dominated the conversation. Everything was described as […]

If you’ve ever seen “When Harry Met Sally,” you know it’s a great example of a relationship that didn’t work the first time. Or the second. Or even the third. But eventually, after years of near misses, misunderstandings and stubborn resistance, Harry and Sally found themselves perfectly matched. That’s an apt analogy for what’s happening […]

Back in 2015, the AV and collaboration industry was all-in on the death of the large conference room. The huddle room was the future, analysts claimed, brandishing inverted pyramid charts that showed demand shifting toward smaller spaces for two to three people rather than cavernous boardrooms seating 20 or more. And then, just as the […]

As I write this, I’ve just returned home from the 2025 CES conference. With about 36 hours to let my thoughts settle, I’ve outlined my biggest takeaways from this year’s event. Here they are, in no particular order. First, the evolution of consumer earbuds is remarkable. As I discussed in an earlier blog, these devices […]

What’s the big buzz at CES 2025? That’s right, wireless earbuds. About 10 years after the price of earbuds nosedived, driving many high-end manufacturers out of the market, they’re back — and they’re not just about music or calling anymore. Once synonymous with cheap, commodity-level tech, earbuds are now reinventing themselves as multifunctional devices packed […]

Digital health technology at CES 2025 unveiled innovations that could redefine personal wellness and healthcare delivery. While the exhibition floor buzzed with cutting-edge products, the Digital Health Summit sparked critical conversations about integrating these advancements into often outdated healthcare systems. From AI-powered solutions to wearable tech, the potential to enhance lives and transform care was […]

TVs have always been the stars of CES. Yet, behind the glitzy displays and slick marketing, the current state of TV technology reveals an industry in transition, with a shift from the LCD-dominated past toward a more flexible, durable future in direct-view LED (dvLED). As I see it here at CES, this is what’s happening […]

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, delivered a CES 2025 keynote presentation Monday evening that underscored NVIDIA’s commitment to innovation while grappling with pressing questions about AI’s broader implications. Beyond the product announcements and technical highlights, Huang’s keynote painted a picture of a tech company at the crossroads of ambition and responsibility. Here’s an […]

As I arrived in Las Vegas for CES 2025, I was greeted not just by the glittering skyline and the promise of cutting-edge technology, but by the echoes of an inbox that’s been flooded for months. Being on the CES Media and Analyst email list is a privilege, but it comes with a deluge of […]

Once upon a time, social media was the digital utopia we never knew we needed. New platforms emerged, promising to connect the world in unimaginable ways. Twitter became a global town square where individuals and companies shared thoughts on an even playing field, while Facebook evolved from a college networking site into a virtual community […]

  As hybrid work continues to reshape the way businesses operate, the tools and platforms that enable seamless collaboration are becoming more important than ever. One of Microsoft’s boldest moves in this space is the introduction of the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), a standardized, Android-based platform specifically designed to address the challenges of managing […]

At InfoComm this past June, just about everyone wanted to visit the new Las Vegas Sphere and experience it for themselves. One integrator even hosted a party there. The Sphere has quickly become one of the most talked-about attractions on the Strip, drawing attention for its futuristic design and cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re passing by […]

If you’ve been watching corporate America lately, you might think hybrid work is on the brink of extinction. While hybrid work isn’t actually disappearing, many CEOs wish it would — though for reasons more about power than productivity. Sure, there are some leaders who genuinely believe in-person collaboration boosts innovation, but most have come to […]

There was a fascinating, science-based television program on television in the late 1970s. British scientist, historian, and journalist James Burke created a program called “Connections” that explored how one era’s technology led to the next and then the next, and eventually to the modern technologies that we lived with during the ‘70s. For example, his summary episode explained that […]

Way back in my high school social studies class, we had a number of lessons that hammered home one of the key reasons for being in school. It was something like, “Learn from the past so we don’t make the same mistakes.” I’m not quite sure when the history repeats itself stuff stopped being taught […]