Immersive environments are becoming more common with things like virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) becoming mainstream — and audio is a big part of that experience. However, virtual experiences aren’t the only way that audio is used to engage a consumer. Immersive audio is being used in so many different spaces in the […]

AX Center is a dedicated Thunderbolt modular audio interface with dual Mic and Instrument inputs, dual Headphones and Monitors outputs, built-in PRO|MON monitors control with speaker EQ and two slots for DAD expansion cards. It comes with 256 Thunderbolt 3 channels, 256 Dante I/O channels, up to 192 MADI I/O channels and 16 ADAT channels, […]

Crestron Electronics announced the AirMedia Connect Adaptor, a one-touch wireless presentation solution for wireless conferencing. Crestron and Microsoft will launch an AirMedia collaboration bundle for Microsoft Teams software that will bring BYOD and Microsoft Teams meetings to more spaces. The AirMedia Connect Adaptor is the only dongle optimized by Microsoft for wireless collaboration, eliminating the need […]

Sentry Interactive introduces the Sentry Tower, a 55-inch freestanding touchscreen display that combines a digital receptionist, advanced digital communications and digital visitor check-in. The Sentry Tower can be installed in any location with high occupancy or visitor footfall. This may be entrance points or waiting rooms within commercial spaces, hospitality, retail environments, residential or healthcare […]

Earlier today, I partnered with LG Information Display Europe to explore the varied applications of its Transparent OLED (T-OLED) technology — from signage to art! The case studies we explored included replacing subway windows with T-OLED technology, using T-OLED for wayfinding, as architecture and as the display tech used to drive retail sales. This is […]

Avocor introduced the expansion of Avocor’s Alliances organization which aims to strengthen the alignment between the company, its solutions and the UCC ecosystems where its interactive collaboration products and partners can thrive. Since its founding in 2016, Avocor has grown quickly to become a major player in the UCC marketplace. The company’s approach to working […]

Poly, an HP company, and NuCurrent announced a partnership that is powering the next generation of devices delivering virtual meeting equity for remote, hybrid and on-site office workers alike. One of the largest challenges of hybrid work is staying connected to people and devices while working in various locations throughout the day, from home, the […]

The Studio X family of Android-based video bars is now certified for Google Meet. The entire family of Poly Studio X devices is now certified under the Works with Google Meet program, which guarantees compatibility of video conferencing devices and peripherals with Google Meet. The Poly Studio X family of video bars, paired with the […]

Environmental Lights announced the launch of the Dim-to-Warm 2216 LED Strip Light. Dim-to-Warm Strip Light uses integrated technology to automatically warm the LED color temperature as the lights are dimmed. It enables customers to utilize tunable white LED technology without specialized controllers or programs. This effect mimics the appearance of incandescent lighting for a more […]

Jabra expanded its line of professional headsets, the Jabra Evolve series, with new Evolve2 mid-range headsets. The Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex, the Jabra Evolve2 55 and Jabra Evolve2 50 are engineered for hybrid working. To provide maximum flexibility, the Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex has a unique fold-and-go design with a collapsible hinged headband and slimmed-down […]

Carousel Digital Signage is helping partnering Minnesota higher ed institutions strengthen and unify communications across both campuses by transitioning their legacy digital signage network to the cloud. The transition simplifies IT operations and content management across two distinct learning environments while also establishing a foundation to attract more content creators and network contributors. Located just […]

Today Zoom Video Communications announced the expansion of Zoom IQ, a companion that summarizes chat threads, organizes ideas, drafts content for chats, emails and whiteboard sessions, creates meeting agendas and more. The company also announced it will use OpenAI to bolster its unique federated approach to AI based on flexibility. Zoom’s federated approach to AI leverages its proprietary […]

Outdoor AV is a booming market right now with so many possibilities for installations. Because of its growing popularity, we asked you about your thoughts and opinions on outdoor AV in our temperature check survey for the month of March. We wanted to know where you think the market is going and how you think […]

Contemporary Research launched the LA-B18 Light Alert Bar — a device that uses light to generate color-coded alerts that act as a means of communication within a facility. The LA-B18 is designed for any location where visual signaling is desired, and applications can include health care, first responder, ADA support, education facilities, houses of worship, […]

Poly introduced the Poly Rove 20 and B1 base stations. The Rove 20 wireless DECT IP phone is an entry-level single-cell DECT handset equipped with a 2-inch color display, 4-line keys, duplex speakerphone and up to 35 hours of talk time, the longest talk-time and battery life in its family. The Rove 20 brings an […]

Working to build a new visual experience for baseball fans, Daktronics has partnered with the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the Class A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, and the City of Cedar Rapids, IA, to design, manufacture and install a new LED video display at Veterans Memorial Stadium ahead of the first pitch in the 2023 […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making significant advancements in recent years, and it is now being utilized in various fields — including the professional audiovisual market. AI has been playing a significant role in transforming the AV market and it is expected to continue doing so in the future. One area where AI is making […]

CHI Art Series Hotel is one of the most unique hotels in Bangkok, Thailand. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area, the colorful, artfully-painted exterior captures the attention of anyone traveling through the area. Upon entering the lobby and being greeted by electronic disco music, visitors check in at the ice cream lounge rather […]

Northrim Bank (NASDAQ: NRIM) is the only publicly-traded, publicly-held company based in the state of Alaska. Founded in 1990, Northrim has matured from a small community bank with 21 employees, one branch and $8 million in assets to an engaged community leader with over 450 employees, $2.5 billion in assets, branches from Nome to Ketchikan, […]

TVC Technology Solutions, part of Bolton-based TVD Group, partnered with Kindred Concepts, a brand-new global venture created to develop experiential leisure concepts, on behalf of Formula 1. The F1 Arcade in the heart of the City of London offers a best-in-class full-motion simulator racing experience designed to convey all the speed and thrills of F1 […]

In some ways, the Prytania Theatre in New Orleans harkens back to a bygone era. It has been in continuous operation as a neighborhood movie house since 1914, and it is the last remaining single-screen commercial theater in the South. But while the interior décor evokes the mid-20th century heyday of Hollywood, a recent technology […]

At the North Apron of the Kai Tak Development Area, which covers the former airport site and spans the surrounding areas of Kowloon City, stands the Trade and Industry Tower (TI Tower). The building accommodates several government departments, including the Trade & Industry Department, Highways Department and Census & Statistics Department, and a community hall […]

Shure has promoted Jamie Griffin to senior vice president of its operations division. Griffin joined Shure in 2016, following six years as director of operations at Lenovo. Since joining Shure, he has “effectively led the company’s global manufacturing and distribution functions and worked to establish a supply chain that aims to get products in the […]

CHI Art Series Hotel is one of the most unique hotels in Bangkok, Thailand. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area, the colorful, artfully-painted exterior captures the attention of anyone traveling through the area. Upon entering the lobby and being greeted by electronic disco music, visitors check in at the ice cream lounge rather […]

DPA Microphones just unveiled its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones. Featuring a reinforced construction to withstand the rigors of touring, the new mics join the brand’s line of pencil mics and offer DPA’s renowned natural and precise sound reproduction. The 2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone acts as a “reliable, all-around, generalist pencil […]

  Hamburg, Germany – tvONE’s powerful CORIOmaster2 video processor has been installed at the heart of German AV distributor Kern & Stelly Medientechnik GmbH’s brand-new showroom, driving a wide variety of displays throughout the space. When Hamburg-based Kern & Stelly moved into its new premises, the team took the opportunity to completely redesign its showroom to showcase AV technical […]

In some ways, the Prytania Theatre in New Orleans harkens back to a bygone era. It has been in continuous operation as a neighborhood movie house since 1914, and it is the last remaining single-screen commercial theater in the South. But while the interior décor evokes the mid-20th century heyday of Hollywood, a recent technology […]

RobotLAB, a robotics integrator, has been tapped by LG Business Solutions USA to support the integration of LG’s robots in commercial venues across the United States. RobotLAB will support two key robot models in LG’s portfolio: the LG CLOi ServeBot, which provides front-of-house food service assistance and table bussing capabilities, and the LG CLOi GuideBot, […]

C2G today announced its new USB-C/HDMI 3-Input Combo to HDMI 1-Output KVM switch. Users can switch between three computing devices using a single keyboard, display and mouse, making the KVM switch ideal for accessing multiple devices while freeing up desk space by reducing the number of keyboards, displays and mice needed. The C2G C2G54541 KVM […]

Everyone likely already knows that AI can be used to handle repetitive tasks across an organization making everyone more efficient, but that’s just the boring part of AI. AI can, and will, help businesses and schools accelerate voice control, solve ambient noise problems, simplify meeting and class notifications, help integrate NLP (Natural Language Processing), speed-up […]

The tables have turned, and now it was my turn to host solo. On our latest episode of rAVe [TV], the only LIVE weekly TV show in the AV industry, I talked about AI month, the upcoming rAVe Reader’s Choice Awards, and much more! Tune in, AV Tweeps! 

BlueJeans Basic is a new free video conferencing plan that allows users to meet for as long as they want, one-on-one or in groups of up to 25 people. With unlimited free meetings enforcing no time limit, users can meet, create, sell, learn and collaborate with peers across time zones — and days — while […]