Signage Studio has announced the integration of Custom Channels Pro, a licensed music streaming service, into its digital signage platform. The update allows users to manage both visual content and curated background music from a single content management system. Originally built for salons and spas, Signage Studio’s platform has expanded to serve a wider range […]

Immersive experiences are popping up everywhere — from hotel lobbies to lecture halls — and we want to know: who’s doing it best, and what tech is making it happen? This month’s Temperature Check dives into the rise of immersive AV and how it’s being used across industries. Whether your clients are all-in on projection […]

When the iconic Dubai Fountain was taken offline for renovation, Emaar Properties needed a showstopping alternative — and fast. The solution: a 440-meter-long, 3-meter-high curved LED wall encircling the fountain promenade, now the longest LED installation in the Middle East. AV integrator Blue Rhine Industries partnered with regional SpinetiX distributor Media La Vista to bring […]

Christie projection and content management solutions are at the heart of a new large-scale immersive experience at Xpark Aquarium in Taipei. The exhibition, “Xpark meets NAKED – Ocean of Light: Immersive Ocean,” officially opened June 28 to celebrate Xpark’s fifth anniversary and marks the venue’s most ambitious digital installation to date. Created by Japan’s renowned […]

A new EN 54-certified public address and voice alarm (PA/VA) system at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, England, is powered by a suite of Powersoft amplifier platforms — including 24 units from the mission-critical Ottocanali series — delivering consistent, high-quality sound across one of the UK’s most historic football venues. UK-based integrator ImPerium Integration led […]

Datapath has announced that its full line of VSN video wall controllers and graphics products is now compatible with Microsoft Windows 11. The update — driven by a new graphics driver — delivers enhanced performance, added security features and greater flexibility for system designers working on complex video wall installations. While Windows 10 remains the […]

Epson’s Mobi Mobile Projection Cart has earned the prestigious “Best of the Best” distinction in the Red Dot: Product Design 2025 awards — the highest recognition in the global competition. “Earning this recognition for product design and excellence highlights the exceptional work of our team in creating solutions that not only meet, but exceed expectations,” […]

OnAir Solutions has acquired the Australian operations of Sonifex, doubling its resources and expanding its reach in product distribution and system integration services. The merger became effective July 1, 2025. As part of the transition, OnAir Solutions will relocate to Sonifex Australia’s existing office in Hornsby, Sydney. The combined business will operate under the Sonifex […]

The AVIXA Foundation has announced the 2025 recipients of the Brad Sousa Impact Fund, honoring three organizations at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, Florida: Rosie Riveters, Tech25, and WorkSource Montgomery. The fund, named in memory of the late Brad Sousa, former chief technology officer at Forté, provides financial support to organizations using audiovisual (AV) technology and […]

By Annabelle Kayye Sales and Success Manager, SpinetiX LaGuardia has become my favorite airport. First, it’s a Delta hub — team Delta forever. Second, after its renovations, it actually feels like a modern airport: clean, well-organized and surprisingly pleasant. I am not one to be dramatic, but I’d genuinely rather walk to my destination than […]

The Beatsteaks, one of Germany’s most successful punk rock bands, have been out on their Please tour, in support of the album of the same name, since spring 2024. This tour has continued in 2025. Lighting designer Joanna Ossolinska, who has worked with the band for several years, developed a completely new lighting concept for […]

Steph hits the halfway point in her 100-movie challenge while the ProAV news keeps rolling post-InfoComm. From big product updates to new partnerships — plus the return of THE rAVe Esports Show — Episode 222 has it all. Sponsored by Shure and Crestron. 

The Closer to Memling Experience at Museum St John’s Hospital in Bruges, Belgium, is a groundbreaking digital and interactive installation that immerses visitors in the world of Hans Memling, a renowned 15th-century Flemish painter. Ocular, the integrator and creative force behind this project, collaborated with TAU Audio Solutions, SoundTube Entertainment’s distributor in the Netherlands, to […]

AVPro Edge has released four new ConferX Low-Profile Wall Plates designed for use in bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments. The new lineup includes: ConferX USB-C Low-Profile Wall Plate ConferX HDMI Low-Profile Wall Plate ConferX USB-C & HDMI Low-Profile Wall Plate ConferX Dual HDMI Low-Profile Wall Plate The wall plates are available in stainless, white, and black finishes. […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Yealink has introduced a full suite of AI-powered communication and collaboration technologies designed for hybrid workspaces, unveiling the lineup during its recent “AI YOUR WORKSPACE” global launch event. The announcement showcased new solutions across Android and Windows platforms, ProAV ecosystems and personal collaboration devices. Developed through a 10-year strategic partnership […]

One of the most interesting products I saw at InfoComm this year wasn’t a piece of hardware — it was software. And in my opinion, that’s a trend that continues to grow as technology advances: The software is becoming the star. Jetbuilt’s new product, Jetbot, is one of the more productive uses of AI I’ve […]

It’s July, which means InfoComm 2025 was officially last month. The dust has settled, I’ve returned from some much-needed PTO, and I’ve had time to reflect on the show as a whole. If I’m honest, InfoComm was mostly a blur. I was on three panels, gave several VIP tours at my company’s booth, and had […]

Hall Technologies acquired all of the assets of Atlona Inc. Atlona was once the leader in AV distribution but, once purchased by Panduit, seemed to have disappeared. This is a good move for Hall as Atlona’s production line will help their positioning and, for Atlona, this will help them make a ProAV comeback. Ken Eagle, […]

Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation has announced the EQ3 Series, a new line of 4K LCD displays designed for classrooms and corporate meeting spaces. The EQ3 Series includes six models, ranging in size from 43 to 86 inches. Each display features a native 4K resolution (3840 x 2160), a brightness of 500 cd/m² and an […]

The Tourism Association of Sexten has partnered with Hamburg-based interactive technology firm eyefactive to launch a new digital tourism experience, transforming traditional sightseeing into an immersive, touch-driven journey. At the heart of the project is a 118-inch multitouch video wall powered by eyefactive’s proprietary touchscreen software. Installed in a central location, the wall serves as […]

LG Electronics has introduced a new OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) Chromebox designed specifically for the LG CreateBoard, effectively transforming the interactive flat panel display into a large-format ChromeOS device. The LG Chromebox OPS integrates directly into the CreateBoard’s OPS slot and allows educators to access a wide range of tools within ChromeOS and Google for […]

LG Electronics USA has introduced LG CreateBoard Core, a new version of its interactive display line tailored for schools that prefer to operate with their own content management and operating systems. Designed for districts with specific IT, security or student safety requirements, CreateBoard Core delivers the full interactive experience without a preloaded operating system — […]

Audinate, the developer of the Dante AV-over-IP media platform, has announced its agreement to acquire Iris Studios, a U.S.-based company specializing in AI-driven, cloud-based camera control technology. Iris offers a brand-agnostic, cloud-first video production platform that allows users to manage PTZ cameras remotely. Its feature set includes AI-powered auto tracking, real-time color correction and cloud […]

PureLink has introduced the PureTools 1020 Series, a new family of HDBaseT 3.0-based KVM extenders designed to support full 4K60 4:4:4 video, USB, and bidirectional Power over Cable (PoC) over a single CATx cable for up to 100 meters. Key Features: 18Gbps 4K video at 100 meters: Supports uncompressed, full-spec HDMI 2.0 or USB-C video […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST  INOGENI attended InfoComm 2025 and focused on four products. In this article, I’ll break them all down and explain what each one does — and how they can help streamline your meetings. IP2USB Converter Basically, this was made to connect your NDI cameras to a Microsoft Teams or Zoom Room. […]

Extron is now shipping two new additions to its CA Series Column Array Speaker line: the CA 83T, a 30-inch eight-driver model, and the CA 43T, a 17-inch four-driver option. These speakers offer new size choices for integrators working on a wide range of sound reinforcement applications. Designed to deliver outstanding speech intelligibility in acoustically […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I haven’t missed an InfoComm since I got into the market more than 30 years ago! And my favorite part of the show? Walking the floor to discover hidden-gem products that most people overlook because they’re too focused on the big booths — not the smaller ones. This year, my […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST DTEN’s booth at InfoComm 2025 included plenty of technology but it all had one thing in common: scalability. Whether you’re building out a mid-sized conference room, kitting out an executive office, or looking to outfit an entire enterprise campus, DTEN had a solution — and a few surprises. DTEN was […]

Cleerline Technology Group has introduced a new web-based configuration tool designed to simplify the ordering process for prefabricated fiber patch cables. The B2B platform allows integrators to specify fiber type, connector style, length and additional features through an intuitive drop-down menu interface — delivering fast quotes and streamlined ordering. The tool supports ordering of custom-length […]

Magewell is now shipping the latest model in its Pro Convert lineup: the Pro Convert IP to USB, a compact device that simplifies the integration of IP video into conferencing and production software. The new model combines Magewell’s Pro Convert IP decoding technology with the ease of USB video ingest, enabling users to bring NDI, […]

Crestron Electronics announced a major firmware update for its 1 Beyond intelligent video camera line, introducing new multi-camera switching capabilities and expanded intelligent automation for workplace and learning environments. The 1 Beyond 2.0 firmware allows intelligent switching for up to five cameras in a single room — a significant upgrade from the previous limit of […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST At InfoComm 2025, Taiwan Excellence brought it. And by it, I mean 17 of its leading brands to showcase innovation at this year’s show. So, what’s Taiwan Excellence and why does it have a pavilion? Taiwan Excellence is a program established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs that helps to […]