Kaleidescape Launches Martin Scorsese Filmmaker Spotlight

Kaleidescape has launched a new installment of its Filmmaker Spotlight series, this time in collaboration with director Martin Scorsese. The curated collection includes Scorsese’s favorite films, works by directors who influenced him and categories such as grifter movies, film scores, New York-based cinema and modern classics. The spotlight also features personal commentary from Scorsese and […]

Kaleidescape Launches Martin Scorsese Filmmaker Spotlight

Custom Channels Acquired Ahead of InfoComm 2025 Product Launch

Custom Channels, a business music streaming provider founded in 2000, has been acquired by tech entrepreneur Joe Comer and longtime operations leader Kurt Oleson. The sale by co-founders John Bradley and Dave Rahn comes as the company prepares to launch a new offering at InfoComm 2025 — a no-code music solution designed for digital signage […]

Custom Channels Acquired Ahead of InfoComm 2025 Product Launch

Kwikset Introduces New Lever and Storeroom Functions for Light Commercial Market

Kwikset has expanded its product line with the launch of the Casey push-button light commercial lever and new storeroom function options for its Milan and Halifax lever collections. Designed for multifamily and light commercial use, the Casey lever features a contemporary design with push-button locking and meets a three-hour UL fire safety rating. It is […]

Kwikset Introduces New Lever and Storeroom Functions for Light Commercial Market

GoVision Upgrades Sutter Health Park for MLB Use

As the Oakland Athletics prepare to call Sutter Health Park home for the next three seasons, the ballpark has undergone a major AV upgrade to meet Major League Baseball standards. GoVision LLC, based in Argyle, Texas, led the video display overhaul alongside Sacramento’s i5LED. The project centered on a new 10mm LED board in right-center […]

GoVision Upgrades Sutter Health Park for MLB Use

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 (TCC 2) microphones across a range of learning and meeting spaces on its main campus, including combinable classrooms and a large conference room in Millican Hall. UCF selected the ceiling-mounted microphones to address audio coverage challenges in larger or reconfigurable rooms, […]

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

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

Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Bar Solutions are now available to U.S.-based end users through the Barco Try-and-Buy program, the company announced. The program allows customers to trial a Barco ClickShare unit paired with either the Sennheiser TC Bar S or TC Bar M for 30 days at no cost. The program was previously available to customers in […]

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

beyerdynamic Adds DT 770 PRO X to Permanent Product Line

beyerdynamic has added the DT 770 PRO X studio headphones to its permanent product line, the company announced Monday. The model was originally released in 2024 as a limited-edition product to mark the German audio manufacturer’s 100th anniversary. The DT 770 PRO X features a 48-ohm impedance for compatibility with a range of audio interfaces […]

beyerdynamic Adds DT 770 PRO X to Permanent Product Line

Telycam Begins Shipping Vision+ 4KZ Professional Box Camera

Telycam has started shipping its Vision+ 4KZ, a professional-grade box camera designed to deliver high-quality 4K video in fixed-position applications where PTZ functionality isn’t required. The Vision+ 4KZ includes a 1/1.8-inch, nine-megapixel CMOS sensor and supports 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. A 20x optical zoom lens, fast auto-focus, and intelligent tracking capabilities — […]

Telycam Begins Shipping Vision+ 4KZ Professional Box Camera

L-Acoustics Introduces LA1.16i Amplified Controller for Compact Installation Applications

L-Acoustics has announced the launch of the LA1.16i, an ultra-compact, 16-channel amplified controller designed for permanent installations in small and medium-sized venues. The product, which builds on the approach introduced with the LA7.16i, is aimed at making L-Acoustics sound more accessible across a broader range of projects. The LA1.16i delivers 16 channels of amplification in […]

L-Acoustics Introduces LA1.16i Amplified Controller for Compact Installation Applications

Masimo to Sell Consumer Audio Business to HARMAN for $350 Million

Masimo Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Sound United consumer audio division to HARMAN International for $350 million in cash, the company announced Tuesday. The sale, expected to close by the end of 2025, is part of Masimo’s broader strategy to focus on its core professional healthcare business. HARMAN International is […]

Masimo to Sell Consumer Audio Business to HARMAN for $350 Million

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 technologies across commercial and architectural markets. The agreement brings together Nanolumens, an Atlanta-based LED display manufacturer known for its work in custom, large-format digital signage, and AUO Display Plus, a Taiwan-based display solutions provider with […]

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

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Nanolumens’ Kurt DeYoung

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Nanolumens’ Kurt DeYoung

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 the Buy American Act (BAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA). First announced at InfoComm 2024, the speaker is part of SoundTube’s broader initiative to offer U.S.-compliant audio products for government and other federally funded projects. […]

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

InfoComm Show Stakes Claim as the Digital Signage Show; Attend in June 2025

InfoComm 2025 will spotlight digital signage as a core pillar of pro AV innovation when the show returns to the Orange County Convention Center June 7–13, with exhibits running June 11–13. Organized by AVIXA, InfoComm will feature more than 200 digital signage solution providers on the trade show floor, including major brands such as Barco, […]

InfoComm Show Stakes Claim as the Digital Signage Show; Attend in June 2025

DPA Microphones to Debut N-Series Wireless System at InfoComm 2025

DPA Microphones will introduce its N-Series Digital Wireless Microphone System to the North American market at InfoComm 2025 in Las Vegas. The company will showcase the system at Booth 4649. Designed for live events, houses of worship, corporate applications and fixed installations, the N-Series is a fully digital, true diversity wideband solution aimed at offering […]

DPA Microphones to Debut N-Series Wireless System at InfoComm 2025

Visionary Joins PSNI Global Alliance as Global Preferred Vendor Partner

Visionary Solutions has joined the PSNI Global Alliance as a Global Preferred Vendor Partner, expanding its reach in delivering AV-over-IP and IPTV solutions through a network of certified integrators worldwide. By joining the alliance, Visionary will support PSNI’s Certified Solution Providers (CSPs) with IP-based technologies for applications in corporate, healthcare, higher education, hospitality and other […]

Visionary Joins PSNI Global Alliance as Global Preferred Vendor Partner

DoorBird Adds Kwikset Halo Lock Integration for Seamless Home Access

DoorBird has integrated Kwikset’s Halo smart locks into its app, allowing users to unlock their doors while on a live DoorBird video call, without switching between platforms. The integration aims to simplify smart home access by combining video intercom and door control into a single interface. DoorBird says the feature improves both functionality and security, […]

DoorBird Adds Kwikset Halo Lock Integration for Seamless Home Access

Comprehensive Connectivity Company Adds 8K Support to Specialist Series Cables

Comprehensive Connectivity Company has expanded its Specialist Series Cable line with the addition of Ultra High Speed 8K60 48G HDMI 2.1 cables, now available in lengths up to 10 feet. Designed to meet the demands of AV and IT installations in higher education, K-12, small to midsize businesses and other commercial environments, the Specialist Series […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Company Adds 8K Support to Specialist Series Cables

Should You Sell to Trunk Slammers?

Before I dive into the meat of this opinion piece, let me clear something up in case anyone’s unfamiliar with the term: “trunk slammer” is a pejorative used by AV installation pros to describe itinerant jobbers — often solo operators — who lack many of the things you’d typically associate with a professional AV installation […]

Should You Sell to Trunk Slammers?

rAVe [TV] — Episode 213: From Touch Screens to TAA Compliance

We’re back with a packed episode of rAVe [TV], covering everything from touch screens that recognize physical objects (hello, eyefactive MARS) to TAA-compliant tech from Mimo. We’re reminding you that LAVNCH WEEK 11 is still available on demand, plus giving you the inside scoop on Zoom certifications for AVer’s gear and Shure’s Teams-certified IntelliMix Room […]

rAVe [TV] — Episode 213: From Touch Screens to TAA Compliance

Putnam County School System Upgrades Central Offices With Philips Digital Signage From PPDS

The Putnam County School System (PCSS) has upgraded its central office communications with new digital signage powered by Philips Professional Displays, a solution provided by PPDS and installed by Howard Technology Solutions. Located in central Tennessee, PCSS is one of the state’s largest school districts, serving more than 12,000 students across 22 schools and employing […]

Putnam County School System Upgrades Central Offices With Philips Digital Signage From PPDS

Sharp Launches PN-LM Series AQUOS BOARD Collaboration Displays

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has introduced the PN-LM series AQUOS BOARD collaboration displays, designed for flexibility and ease of use in business and education environments. The series includes 55-inch (54 5/8-inch diagonal) and 43-inch (42 1/2-inch diagonal) models. Running on Android OS 14 with the same user interface as Sharp’s PN-ME series, […]

Sharp Launches PN-LM Series AQUOS BOARD Collaboration Displays

Verrex Names Bill Chamberlin as President, Thomas Berry Moves to Executive Chairman Role

Verrex announced Tuesday that Bill Chamberlin has been appointed president of the company, effective May 13. Chamberlin, a 20-year veteran of Verrex, most recently served as vice president of global sales and marketing and has held several key leadership roles during his tenure. Chamberlin will succeed longtime CEO Thomas Berry, who is transitioning into the […]

Verrex Names Bill Chamberlin as President, Thomas Berry Moves to Executive Chairman Role

Optoma Launches GT4000UHD Ultra Short Throw Projector With 4K Resolution, 4,000 Lumens and Gaming-Focused Features

Optoma has unveiled the GT4000UHD, a new compact ultra short throw laser projector designed for gaming and home entertainment. The DLP-based projector delivers 4K UHD resolution and is rated at 4,000 lumens with a contrast ratio of 500,000:1. The GT4000UHD can display a 100-inch image from just 12 inches away, making it a suitable choice […]

Optoma Launches GT4000UHD Ultra Short Throw Projector With 4K Resolution, 4,000 Lumens and Gaming-Focused Features

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Axis Communications’ Chris Wildfoerster

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025: An Interview With Axis Communications’ Chris Wildfoerster

Agentic AI and the Curious Case of Commander Data

There’s a curious linguistic twist happening in the way we talk about artificial intelligence. As the hype cycles roar on, we’ve started labeling our tools and technologies with increasingly human-sounding traits. One of the buzziest terms in this transformation is “agentic” — a word that sounds freshly coined but actually has deep roots in psychology […]

Agentic AI and the Curious Case of Commander Data

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Audio Wizard as Exclusive Distributor in India

Fulcrum Acoustic has named Audio Wizard as its exclusive distributor in India, expanding the company’s international footprint and bringing its portfolio of high-performance loudspeakers and immersive audio technologies to one of the world’s fastest-growing AV markets. Audio Wizard, known for its expertise in professional audio system design, deployment and support, has worked across a range […]

Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Audio Wizard as Exclusive Distributor in India

GoTo Launches 100+ New Features for GoTo Connect, Targeting SMB Productivity and Customer Experience

GoTo on Tuesday unveiled more than 100 new features for its flagship GoTo Connect platform, introducing advanced omnichannel and AI-powered tools designed to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) improve communication, simplify workflows and enhance customer engagement. The updates include a revamped unified inbox, expanded mobile functionality and new communication channels such as WhatsApp. According […]

GoTo Launches 100+ New Features for GoTo Connect, Targeting SMB Productivity and Customer Experience

SNA Displays Adds LED Display Network to One Times Square

SNA Displays has installed a new network of LED video displays on the facade of One Times Square as part of a major modernization of the historic 25-story tower. Real estate investment and management firm Jamestown selected SNA Displays to upgrade the building’s exterior, incorporating multiple EMPIRE Exterior large-format video displays. Originally built as the […]

SNA Displays Adds LED Display Network to One Times Square

DSS Europe 2025 Expands to Three Days, Adds New Focus on AI and Managed Signage

Digital Signage Summit (DSS) Europe will return to Hilton Munich Airport from May 21–23, expanding to three days for the first time and bringing a sharpened focus on structural industry shifts like AI and managed services. In a recent announcement, DSS Europe co-host and invidis Managing Director Florian Rotberg previewed the event, calling it “purpose-built […]

DSS Europe 2025 Expands to Three Days, Adds New Focus on AI and Managed Signage

Honestar Electronics Joins SDVoE Alliance as Adopting Member

The SDVoE Alliance announced that Shenzhen Honestar Electronics has joined as an adopting member, expanding the alliance’s presence within China’s technology and semiconductor markets. Founded in 2000 and based in Shenzhen, Honestar Electronics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shenzhen Best of Best Holdings Co. The company operates as a component distributor and maintains strategic […]

Honestar Electronics Joins SDVoE Alliance as Adopting Member

Mimo to Make Entire Product Line TAA Compliant

Mimo Monitors announced that its full lineup of displays, tablets and AV solutions will soon be compliant with the United States Trade Agreements Act (TAA). TAA compliance requires that products be manufactured or substantially transformed in the U.S. or in a country with which the U.S. maintains a trade agreement. This designation is often required […]

Mimo to Make Entire Product Line TAA Compliant