CEDIA has revealed the findings from its 2026 U.S. Professional Smart Home Market Analysis, conducted in partnership with The Farnsworth Group. According to CEDIA, the research provides an in-depth look at the size, composition and current business environment of the residential technology industry. Here are the takeaways: The U.S. residential technology industry is worth an […]

Barco announced that the new ClickShare Hub Pro room system bundle developed in partnership with Huddly and Shure has been Certified for Microsoft Teams. The bundle aims to help organizations deliver clearer audio and video in medium-sized spaces while keeping the Microsoft Teams Rooms one-touch join and ClickShare wireless content sharing experience. The new bundle […]

The Z-Wave Alliance released details for the Z-Wave Fall Summit 2026. The three-day conference brings together commercial and consumer IoT industry experts, manufacturers and practitioners for sessions spanning industry trends, market opportunities and Z-Wave technical development. The summit is set to take place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Boca Raton, Florida. The event will begin with […]

Extron announced that Extron Control Pro is now available. The AV control app aims to provide users with complete, mobile access to Extron control systems. It aims to build on the Extron Control app and delivers new features including real-time dynamic image preview, the ability to add multiple systems at once and new authentication options. […]

Poprad, Slovakia, a city known for its centuries-old buildings and thermal springs, has renovated the former Kino Maj cinema building, now called Divadlo Poprad. To complement the independent theater’s architectural transformation and diverse performance schedule, a KV2 Audio system was chosen to deliver powerful sound to the new theater. When defining the audio requirements, project […]

Vectorworks announced the release of Vectorworks 2027, the latest version of its product line, built around how design professionals work every day. Vectorworks 27 aims to reduce friction, simplify routine tasks as well as visualizing, documenting, coordinating and exchanging information. The new line features improvements across performance, visualization, data-driven graphics and content resources. The 2027 […]

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) today announced a new long-term partnership naming LG Electronics USA. The partnership, aligned with ANC, will bring LG’s Direct View LED display technology throughout Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., delivering true-to-life visual experiences for fans while supporting the arena’s next generation of entertainment, operations and hospitality. Under the partnership, […]

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 ― As Lorde continues her latest global touring and festival cycle spanning arenas, amphitheaters and intimate venues across multiple continents, the production behind her live shows reflects a meticulously crafted sonic vision that leans heavily on premium audio solutions from both DPA Microphones and Wisycom. At the core of […]

Martin Audio’s US Open Day takes place at the Amphitheater in Doral Central Park, Florida, on Thursday Oct. 8 2026, with two identical sessions at 11a.m. and 2p.m., so visitors can attend the one most suitable for their day. Visitors will experience Martin Audio’s strongest lineup of loudspeaker solutions rigged in an amphitheater. Demonstrations include […]

Trends are everywhere, even in the AV industry. For May’s temperature check survey, we decided to ask you, the readers, what trends are influencing projects the most and having the biggest impact on the industry. We also asked what trend has been the most overhyped. Your responses provided some interesting perspectives on the ideas and […]

Sennheiser announced it is now shipping the Spectera SKM handheld transmitter. The solution is designed for professional live sound, theater, broadcast and houses of worship. Spectera is powered by Sennheiser’s WMAS approach and addresses typical challenges that users, operators and owners of wireless audio systems may experience. It aims to deliver ultra-low-latency wireless audio and […]

Audio-Technica launched the BP880R Contact Transducer, a specialized microphone with waterproof performance consistent with IPX7 standards. The solution is designed to capture impact and surface vibrations that can add a new dimension to sports broadcasts, film productions, field recording, theater and other professional audio applications. The company said that BP880R aims to address capturing sounds […]

IC Realtime officially launched Bunker, an edge-AI platform that aims to deliver security intelligence for residential spaces. Bunker is powered by NVIDIA Jetson edge computing technology, and processes visual information, identifies activity that departs from established patterns and learns the recurring rhythms of a specific home or property over time. Bunker’s open, device-agnostic architecture works […]

Neumann has announced the launch of the KH 310 II and KH 350, two new three-way studio monitors built on a shared platform of in-house-designed drivers, amplification and 32-bit DSP processing. The KH 310 II is an updated version of Neumann’s KH 310 studio monitor, while the KH 350 is a new model designed for […]

Epson has announced the launch of LifeStudio Series of smart mini projectors in Australia. The company said the new range is designed for modern living, combining premium entertainment, sophisticated styling and intelligent projection in a way that reimagines what a projector can be in a home. Both the Epson LifeStudio Pop (EF-62B) and Epson LifeStudio […]

Matrox Video has announced an integration between Matrox ORIGIN and NVIDIA Holoscan for Media that allows Matrox ORIGIN media services to be provisioned, configured and deployed within NVIDIA Holoscan for Media using Kubernetes. The integration will be demonstrated at IBC 2026 as part of the European Broadcasting Union’s Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) showcase. According to […]

Nureva Inc. has announced Room Assistant, the first feature in its broader roadmap to bring AI-powered room intelligence to Nureva audio systems. According to Nureva, Room Assistant brings natural language processing to Nureva Console, the device management and monitoring platform for Nureva audio systems, with an interface that helps IT teams interact with Nureva’s knowledge […]

Quam Nichols announced that it is officially on the network with the launch of the QIP line up of endpoints. The company is bringing its signature audio performance and installer-first simplicity to a new family of PoE/PoE+ endpoints. QIP aims to give integrators a flexible new approach to designing network audio systems for voice paging, […]

Dirac officially announced that Emotiva’s new LXR-11 AV receiver and LXP-16 surround processor will launch with Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control, and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment included and ready to use out of the box, with no additional license purchase required. The company said that the launch marks a major update […]

SunBrite introduced The Complete Outdoor Setup, a new way for consumers to create a complete outdoor entertainment system built around an award-winning SunBrite outdoor TV. The Complete Outdoor Setup is available exclusively from SunBrite and aims to bring together everything necessary for outdoor entertainment – a SunBrite Solis full-sun or Veranda full-shade outdoor TV, outdoor-rated […]

AVI-SPL officially announced a partnership with Matternet, the FAA Type-Certified drone delivery platform, to deploy drone logistics to speed service delivery across metropolitan markets. The partnership combines AVI-SPL’s service, integration, and supply chain network with Matternet’s autonomous drone technology to deliver critical equipment and replacement parts to field technicians in minutes, reducing delays in congested […]

There’s a great scene in This Is Spinal Tap where the musicians tout an amp as louder because the dial goes to 11. It’s hilarious, of course, and obvious that the dial numbering really has nothing to do with the output itself. However, it had me thinking about a few misconceptions in audio that can […]

Genetec announced that TEPCO Power Grid has deployed Genetec Security Center as the foundation for a next-generation physical security platform. Genetec said the platform will centralize management of more than 30,000 cameras and support future innovation across the TEPCO Power Grid network of 1,600 substations and service centers. TEPCO Power Grid manages and operates the […]

Denver’s National Western Center is undergoing a major redevelopment, transforming the historic site into a 2.2 million-square-foot campus dedicated to agriculture, education, research, entertainment and culture. The expanded campus is designed to serve as a year-round destination that will host everything from concerts and trade shows to livestock competitions, international conferences, farmers markets and the […]

CEDIA Expo announced that 9,653 people visited the trade show at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 2-4.  Event organizers said more than 320 exhibiting brands came together with the residential integration community to reconnect with customers, build new relationships and create new business opportunities. “What stood out in Denver was the quality of the […]

Yamaha has introduced the RUio16FLX-D, a flexible 16-channel rack I/O solution designed to provide adaptable connectivity for commercial installation, business audio and live sound applications. The RUio16FLX-D features Phoenix connectors that allow each pair of channels to be configured as analog inputs, analog outputs or AES/EBU outputs, giving integrators and system designers the flexibility to […]

Autoscript today launched Voice Controller for WinPlus-IP, a new voice-controlled prompting solution that enables presenters to control the movement of their script by speaking. Voice Controller is powered by the speech recognition technology behind the fully automated Autoscript Voice solution and integrated with WinPlus-IP prompting software. The solution allows the prompt to respond to the […]

Grass Valley announced the launch of AVORA, a new standalone, all-in-one live production solution designed to bring the tools needed to create and deliver live shows together in one streamlined system. According to Grass Valley, AVORA, which launched at IBC2026, gives production teams a complete environment to prepare, produce and deliver live content, from switching […]

TORONTO, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 ― Toronto-based Phase 3 AV invested in 50 Ayrton Rawbeam 350 laser-source luminaires and quickly deployed them on the 13th Annual Veld Music Festival, held August 1-3 at the city’s Downsview Park. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America. Rawbeam 350 was developed as an ultra-compact, […]

By Steph Beckett and Cory Knapp This year marked my sixth CEDIA Expo. I’ve attended every year since 2021, and every year I look forward to seeing what’s new in residential AV. This year, I brought along our content specialist, Cory Knapp, for his first-ever CEDIA Expo. We thought that gave us an excellent reason […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Sonos has had a big month. At the end of August/early September, the company announced a fleet of updates, including Sonos 27, the latest version of its audio operating system. The idea is this new update will bring features that expand its open platform and adaptability. Right after that announcement, […]

Extron announced that it is now shipping DXP 42 HD 8K, a compact 4×2 HDMI matrix switcher designed for professional AV environments that require high-performance video distribution. The solution supports resolutions up to 8K/60 and ultra-wide 5K at data rates up to 40.1 Gbps. The company said that the advanced switcher is ideal for applications […]