AtlasIED today announced a strategic investment in UK-based loudspeaker manufacturer, Fyne Audio. The partnership combines AtlasIED’s expertise in integrated solutions with Fyne Audio’s premium transducer technologies to open broader market opportunities for both companies. Fyne Audio of Glasgow, Scotland, was founded in 2017 with support from investors including Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s national economic development agency. […]

BenQ announced that the Kahoot! app is now available on BenQ Boards. BenQ says the learning and engagement platform is used by 8 million educators worldwide and they partnered with Kahoot! so educators and students can collect, discuss, and vote on ideas from the BenQ Board as seamlessly as from their laptops and mobile devices. […]

Audio-Technica announced the launch of the AT2040USB Hypercardioid Dynamic USB Microphone — the latest addition to A-T’s lineup of 20 Series content creation products. The AT2040USB microphone combines broadcast-quality performance with plug-and-play USB Type-C functionality. The microphone connects directly to the user’s computer for immediate use—no audio interface or additional cabling is required. The mic […]

Bogen Communications just announced the Nyquist E7000 Version 8.0 and Nyquist C4000 Version 5.0 software releases. The Nyquist E7000 and Nyquist C4000 are IP-based paging and intercom solutions that leverage the latest software technologies and third-party integrations to address safety and security challenges in the education and commercial paging and audio distribution markets. Nyquist C4000 […]

LG Business Solutions USA is debuting its LG CLOi ServeBot (model LDLTR30), a restaurant-focused service robot, at the National Restaurant Association Show 2023 next week. A number of significant enhancements make the LG CLOi ServeBot even more powerful and reliable alongside LG’s new 27-inch Kiosk for self-service ordering and the new 21.5-inch outdoor display for […]

Middle Atlantic will showcase the new options available within its Forum Collaboration Suite in booth 2201 at InfoComm 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The configurable AV furniture product line now supports more display sizes and tabletop finishes and shapes to achieve the perfect configuration to suit any meeting application. “The conferencing space needs to reflect the […]

The Network Technologies XTENDEX is a 4K 18Gbps HDMI Extender (AV-over-IP) via fiber optic cable that remotely drives an Ultra-HD 4Kx2K 60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI display, audio, IR and RS232 up to 24.8 miles (40 kilometers) away from an HDMI source using a single LC single-mode fiber optic strand or 1,640 feet (500 meters) using LC […]

Airtame announced the launch of its new Share to Call feature that solves what it calls “one of the biggest pain points experienced in hybrid meetings” by allowing any person in the meeting room to instantly share their screen into a Zoom or Teams call without the hassle of joining the call from their personal […]

Extron launched a line of multi-window processors, dubbed the MGP 641 xi, for scaling and presenting up to four 4K/60 source signals on a single canvas. Extron’s exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine ensures that downscaled and upscaled content is presented with “unequaled image quality.” In addition to four HDMI inputs that support data rates up […]

Zoom announced a strategic partnership Tuesday with (and investment in) Anthropic, an AI safety and research company working to build reliable, interpretable and steerable AI systems. The collaboration with Anthropic aims to further bolster Zoom’s federated approach to AI by allowing Anthropic’s AI assistant, Claude, to be integrated with Zoom’s platform (which includes Team Chat, […]

Planar just announced the addition of a 1.2mm pixel pitch to Planar Luminate Ultra Series line of outdoor LED video wall displays. The newest addition to the series delivers the finest outdoor pitch using MicroLED technology to enable a 1.2mm pitch while achieving an outdoor rated LED display. The Planar Luminate Ultra Series 1.2mm utilizes […]

On Thursday, May 18, a community of educators around the world will celebrate Day of AI, a free, hands-on curriculum of lessons and activities designed to introduce K-12 students to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it shapes their lives. rAVe [PUBS] has partnered with the Illinois Digital Educators’ Alliance (IDEA) to host a LAVNCH & […]

InfoComm and AVI Systems are partnering to present InfoComm Esports Live, the show’s first live, collegiate esports venue on the trade show floor on June 14-16 at the Orange County Convention Center. Attendees will experience esports in action all three days with a gaming stage featuring live match play competitions, esports expert presenters and tech […]

HuddleCamHD just debuted a controller for its PTZ lineup, dubbed the HC-JOY-G4 joystick controller. Using serial PTZ control, the HC-JOY-G4 is designed to deliver workflow across a wide range of working environments and demands. Designed like the PTZOptics Superjoy, the HuddleCamHD HC-JOY-G4 features an ergonomic design and seven camera quick-select buttons for fast switching between […]

LG Business Solutions has introduced a new DLP-based 4K UHD laser projector featuring 21:9 aspect ratio support, aimed at UCC rooms. The new 6,000 ANSI lumen LG ProBeam BU60PSM is is optimized for Microsoft Teams Front Row but can be used in any kind of wide screen/ultra wide screen room application where you want a […]

As one of Mexico’s two independent armed forces, the Mexican Navy consists of about 68,200 personnel, 180 ships and 130 aircrafts. Given Mexico’s large area of water and extensive coastline, the Mexican Navy’s duties are very important. Its missions include the war on drugs, protecting oil wells and helping people in hurricane relief operations and […]

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC Security Events are seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the SIA Education at ISC conference programs at ISC East 2023 and ISC West 2024. ISC East 2023 will take place Nov. 14-16 at the Javits Center in New York City, and ISC West 2024 will be held […]

Epson announced the DC-30 Wireless Document Camera. This model offers 4K video resolution, a 13-megapixel camera and 10x optical zoom and 23x digital to display books, experiments, 3D objects and more. Epson says the wireless design and built-in handle allow teachers and students to move the document camera around the classroom. Wireless screen-sharing capabilities “eliminate […]

Lightware Visual Engineering has added new features and options to its HDBaseT signal routing, switching and distribution products to complement its AV-over-IP offerings. Lightware provides connectivity and signal management solutions that utilize HDBaseT technology, “from HDMI point-to-point extension to signal-to-switch and beyond.” Some new features: Open Application Programmers Interface (API): Lightware now provides a completely […]

In a month filled with AI-marketing hype product releases (most of which we decided NOT to post as they were either lies or highly exaggerated implementations of AI), Savant has introduced the Savant Smart Network, a learning wireless network solution leveraging Juniper Mist Wi-Fi technology designed for smart home integrators. Savant says its Smart Network […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for our June 2023 Temperature Check survey! As we all know, InfoComm 2023 is approaching in Orlando, Florida, June 14-16, 2023. In that spirit, InfoComm is the subject of our May 2023 Temperature Check Survey. As a reminder, each month, we’ll be putting out a new […]

RF Venue has launched its CP Architectural Antenna, building on the CP Beam Antenna and housed in the same enclosure as the RF Venue Diversity Architectural Antenna. Unlike LPDA (“paddle”) remote antennas with a fixed polarization, RF Venue says the CP Architectural Antenna uses a circularly polarized design to deliver a “consistent signal to IEM […]

InfoComm 2023 Attendees: You asked for it, so I am doing it. I will be delivering my “The Future of Workspaces is All About Experiences” session DURING InfoComm in Orlando on TUESDAY, June 13th @ 3 p.m. — THIS WILL SELL OUT — so sign up NOW! Register here. Here’s more information: “Whether we liked […]

Brompton just launched TrueLight technology. TrueLight allows LED panels to provide improvement and control to the limited spectral output from RGB panels that can create unnatural skin tones. Panels with additional emitters can make a “substantial difference in situations where LED panels are contributing to lighting a scene,” such as within a virtual production volume. […]

AMX is now shipping all of its Varia Touch Panels. The panels are persona-defined — Varia personas are pre-loaded apps that define the entire panel experience. Personas include Web Kiosk, Zoom Rooms Controller, AMX Book Room Scheduling and AMX G5 Control. Varia panels come with wall, glass and VESA-mount capabilities, as well as optional tabletop […]

Harmony Studios just launched Integrated Acoustics, a white-label, outsourced service that provides “end-to-end acoustic consulting and solutions for other AV integrators that generally don’t offer acoustics services or have a full-time acoustician on staff.” Integrated Acoustics features a team of “specialized acousticians who have years of experience consulting, designing and installing acoustics for recording studios, […]

4Wall Entertainment has acquired Atmosphere, a Washington, D.C. event lighting production company. For almost 30 years, Atmosphere has been providing production services, including lighting and rigging for events and venues throughout the D.C. region. The companies say this acquisition unites two businesses in the Washington, D.C. area, with Atmosphere’s expertise in special event production complementing […]

WolfVision added a new BYOM (Bring Your Own Meeting) web conferencing feature for its Cynap systems. The new functionality is available immediately, free of charge with the latest firmware update v1.58, for Cynap Pure models and above. In addition to Cynap’s existing multiplatform web conferencing functionality, which enables Zoom, Microsoft Teams and WebRTC web meetings […]

When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, select models of the Philips X-Line series of displays from PPDS have been certified for the consistent, stable presentation of source content. These video wall displays have passed Extron’s“ extensive testing program and are now identified as ‘Quantum Ultra Certified.’” Philips X-Line […]

Humly has entered into a new reseller partnership with A.Visual that “formally establishes Humly’s presence in the North American market.” A.Visual, an AV and technology solutions supplier also providing systems design and integration services, identifies Humly as one of its Premium Product Partners. The Humly Workplace Solutions product suite, including the six-time award-winning Humly Room […]

Commercial Integrator and rAVe [PUBS] collaborated with AV industry leaders to raise $15,000 to support sustainability initiatives and trumpet our collective responsibility to be Earth-friendly. By Dan Ferrisi Commercial Integrator Sustainability in AV issues took center stage when Commercial Integrator and rAVe [PUBS] collaborated on a LAVNCH & LEARN. The webinar, titled “Sustainability & AV,” […]

InfoComm is — for the first time ever — partnering with Moment Factory and Atlanta-based LED design and manufacturer Nanolumens to bring three days of interactive experiences to the show this June 14-16 in Orlando. The Interactive Experience created by Moment Factory powered by Nanolumens (booth 361) will showcase a selection of “distinct visual systems […]