Panopto launched three new capabilities that aim to help users find answers faster, transform video into active learning and bring organizational knowledge into AI tools they already use. Panopto said that it is working to make knowledge already captured easier to find and apply while maintaining trust and source context. The company’s recent research centers […]

Hollyland today announced the LARK M3, a flexible and scalable wireless audio system designed for multi-camera, multi-person productions. LARK M3 can be a one-to-many or many-to-one audio system that serves to capture group interviews, podcasts, multi-person content and multi-camera shoots with a setup that easily adapts to the number of people and devices involved. LARK […]

Extron officially announced the immediate availability of the SW2 HD 8K, a two-input HDMI switcher with analog audio de-embedding. Designed with system integrators in mind, the compact switcher aims to deliver high-performance video and flexible audio integration for a wide range of AV environments. The switcher supports video resolutions up to 8K, including 21:9 and […]

ATLANTA, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 – Westminster Schools, a K through 12 school in Atlanta, Georgia with approximately 2,000 students, has transformed its student broadcast and digital storytelling capabilities with the integration of QuickLink StudioPro supported by the StudioPro Proton control panel. This marks a major leap forward in production quality, workflow efficiency and creative opportunity. […]

In support of his fourth studio album Don’t Be Dumb, his first album (and subsequent tour) in seven years, A$AP Rocky traveled across the United States and Canada this summer performing to packed arenas. The latter ten North American shows, from Phoenix to Western Canada to the finale in New Jersey, just outside the A$AP […]

Jetbuillt officially introduced Summary, a new feature that presents project goals, the designed solutions and overall scope in a concise, high-level view. Designed for executives, project teams and stakeholders across global organizations, Summary is assembled instantly by Jetbot into an infographic-style overview. Visual blocks show the project need, the solution, the systems involved and how […]

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Montana’s Rocky Mountains, Music in the Mountains brings live music and community together every summer in Big Sky. For the 2026 season, local production company Jereco deployed an almost exclusively ADJ lighting rig to provide a versatile, high-impact house system capable of supporting a diverse lineup of regional and […]

By Doug Barlett, CEO, EzoBord As an AV integrator, you have likely experienced this scenario: your team designs and deploys a state-of-the-art meeting space with beamforming microphones, high-resolution displays and seamlessly integrated UC technology. The room passes commissioning. The client signs off. Then the calls start. Remote participants cannot understand people in the room. Voices […]

HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that Shelley’s Stereo, the Woodland Hills-based retailer has been named the newest dealer to carry the JBL Summit Series, the newly launched five-model line of ultra high-performance loudspeakers. Shelley’s joins a select group of dealers nationwide chosen to represent the full JBL Summit lineup — Summit Everest, Summit K2, […]

BenQ launched the BenQ Board CP05, a new corporate collaboration display designed to simplify meeting spaces and support the way modern teams work. The company said CP05 builds on BenQ’s established workplace display and collaboration portfolio, as well as its experience developing interactive boards for education. It unites those capabilities in the newest BenQ Board […]

Biamp officially announced that Change North Adelaide, a premier fitness and wellness destination in Adelaide, South Australia, has deployed a comprehensive Biamp audio system in an effort to deliver powerful, clear sound for high-energy training classes. It also aims to provide discreet, premium background music in its wellness and spa areas. Adelaide-based integrator Leedall installed […]

Nureva Inc. and AudioCodes announced their joint Android Platform solution has received Microsoft Teams Rooms certification for medium-sized spaces. The solution, powered by the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), combines the Nureva HDL310 audio conferencing system with the AudioCodes dual-lens RXVCam70 PTZ camera, RXV200-ES Android Intelligent AV Hub and RX-PAD-ES Meeting Room Controller to deliver […]

SNA Displays announced that it recently completed construction of a new LED pylon for the Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center, a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena owned by the City of Bakersfield and managed by ASM Global. The venue, previously known as Mechanics Bank Arena, is home to the American Hockey League’s Bakersfield Condors […]

Extron announced that the company powered the student experience at Indiana State University with the development of a new dedicated space for competitive and recreational gaming. The new space required modifications, including upgrades to the existing AV and network infrastructure and installing a new HVAC system. ISU chose Extron to assist with the development of […]

FORTÉ has appointed Christopher Mounts as its next global chief executive officer effective Oct. 1, 2026. Mounts succeeds Jeff Stoebner, who has served as CEO since 2009 and will remain with FORTÉ, transitioning to the role of executive chairman of the board. Mounts joined FORTÉ in 2015 as controller and was named CFO in 2019. […]

LEWITT announced that it has launched the LW6 Wireless Studio Headphones for precision mixing, monitoring and recording. LEWITT’s studio recording microphones were utilized in the making of Grammy-winning albums including Bad Bunny’s “Album of the Year” 2026 and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Best Pop Vocal Album/Best Pop Solo Performance” from 2025. The company said that the introduction […]

Kwikset announced the launch of the Canvas Trim Collection, a new series of decorative trim options for the Halifax lever.  According to Kwikset, the collection gives homeowners a new way to express their personal style through one of the most-used details in the home. The Canvas Trim collection comes in three designs. Linen Marble pairs […]

HIVE Media Control announced its native integration with Nexmosphere, enabling its Beeblade media players to connect directly with Nexmosphere’s range of sensors and controllers to create interactive media experiences. The company said the integration was developed in response to demand from system integrators and serves to expand the available options for bringing interactivity to HIVE-powered […]

Parookaville returned to Weeze Airport in Germany July 17–19 for its 10th edition, welcoming about 225,000 “citizens” across the weekend for performances by more than 300 electronic dance music acts, led by headliners including Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, W&W, The Chainsmokers, and Timmy Trumpet. Longtime production partner POOLgroup is responsible for design and full production […]

dBTechnologies launched the OPERA NONA Series, a new artist-focused addition to its expanding OPERA family. The solution is available in dual-10-inch and dual-12-inch models and combines dual woofers with a coaxial mid-high section for a quasi-three-way acoustic design. A two-channel onboard preamp and flexible cabinet geometry aim to allow NONA to work as a main […]

Martin Audio announced the full commercial release of DISPLAY 3, its next-generation 3D audio prediction and optimization software, following an extensive beta program. The company said that the DISPLAY 3 is designed with speed and precision in mind, aiming to deliver faster prediction and optimization processing than previous versions to allow system designed to repeat […]

Although Willowdale Seventh Day Adventist Church has updated its lighting infrastructure over the years, it was only recently that the North York, Ontario-based church decided to undertake a comprehensive overhaul. Headed by sparkAV, the project required replacing Willowdale’s house lights with Chroma-Q® Inspire XT and 2Inspire fixtures, upgrading stage lighting with PROLIGHTS EclProfile CT+HPs LED […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey – September 2026 – Just a football’s throw from the Meadowlands Sports Complex stands American Dream, the second-largest indoor shopping mall in the United States. Beyond its roster of 450 stores and more than 65 dining and drinking locations, the sprawling facility also offers the country’s largest indoor waterpark, North America’s […]

September 21st, 2026. Garden Studios, the London virtual production facility, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Brompton Technology as part of a significant investment in a new virtual production stage. Since opening the UK’s first permanently installed VP volume in 2021, the studio has continued to run its original wall on Brompton Tessera S8 LED […]

In my role, I get cold-called and pitched. A lot. I find that ironic, considering that part of my job description is that I’m the one out there cold calling and pitching. It’s the circle of life, I suppose. I’ll tell you a secret about the pitches I get: Most of them are awful. I […]

Solid State Logic (SSL) has enhanced the experience for live engineers in its demo facility with EM Acoustics Reference Series loudspeakers. The British console manufacturer chose EM Acoustics to create a natural environment for engineers to experience its Live Series desks. The demonstration area at SSL is a purpose-built facility at its Oxford HQ where […]

Uniguest officially launched Hub OS, a software release that provides Onelan and MediaStar customers with a path to the next generation Uniguest Hub AV platform while allowing them to retain compatible existing NTB and media player hardware. The Hub OS launch enables supported Onelan NTB and MediaStar hardware to now work with Hub AV. This […]

Extron launched Dynamic Images, a new Extron control system capability. Extron user interfaces can now display low-frame-rate video directly from NAV Pro AV over IP systems. It will soon include compatibility with Quantum Ultra II videowall processor systems. Confidence preview content is delivered securely to the control interface with no dedicated preview hardware required. The […]

Gary and I are back, and this week we start with a final look back at CEDIA Expo 2026, including our biggest residential AV takeaways and the show’s attendance numbers. Then I sit down with David Danto of TalkingPointz to talk about the future of work — and why the conversation around hybrid work may […]

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 […]