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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

LG Electronics USA introduced the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 Micro LED LMPD display, a large-format display designed for commercial installations. The new model will make its first U.S. public appearance Sept. 15 during a customer event at Starpower’s Dallas showroom. The LMPD combines LG Micro LED technology with NovaStar’s COEX 5G Solution. According to LG, […]

Extron announced that all XPA Ultra FX Series four- and eight-channel multi-zone audio power amplifiers now include its ECO Standby feature. According to Extron, ECO Standby places an amplifier into standby after a few seconds of inactivity, reducing power draw to less than 1 watt. The company said its InstaWake+ technology returns the amplifier to […]

Jabra launched Jabra Reach, a single-cable BYOD extension solution designed to help businesses deploy and scale video meeting room installations more efficiently and consistently across meeting rooms of all sizes. Jabra is also announcing new firmware capabilities for the Jabra PanaCast portfolio, expanding room insights, customization options and device management capabilities. Jabra said that Jabra […]

Almo Pro AV announced that it is bringing the E4 Experience to Dallas on Sept. 15 and Boston on Oct. 15. E4 is the Pro AV industry’s original traveling regional event for integrators, consultants, IT Managers and end users. The company said the E4 Experience is a customizable day-long format designed to give local attendees […]

Extron officially launched the USB Extender xi Series, which extends and switches USB signals from peripheral devices to a host computer up to 1,980 feet through a Gigabit Ethernet network or up to 330 feet point-to-point over one CATx cable. The solution supports High-Speed (USB 2) and earlier devices. It can be powered by the […]

Extron announced that it is now shipping the DTP3 T 322 D, a two-input wallplate transmitter that sends USB-C and HDMI video, USB data, embedded audio, power and control up to 330 feet over a shielded CAT 6A cable. The company said it can provide up to 100 watts of USB-C power delivery to charge […]

DVDO announced the launch of DVDO-C9-1-G, a 4K 360° all-in-one conference camera designed to deliver an immersive meeting experience for conference rooms, huddle spaces, classrooms and hybrid meeting environments. DVDO-C9-1-G combines four synchronized 4K camera lenses to capture a complete 360° panoramic view of the room with six integrated microphones offering an 18-ft pickup range […]

Epson officially announced the availability of its first all-in-one dvLED displays, the LE-C1 Series. The series is powered by chip-on-board technology and aims to provide an expansive viewing experience with bright, high contrast images, even in high ambient light environments. The company said the all-in-one dvLED displays aim to deliver a complete, ready-to-deploy solution that […]

The lines between residential and professional AV continue to blur as users bring consumer technology expectations into workplaces, classrooms, hospitality spaces and beyond. Intuitive interfaces, smart automation and seamless experiences are no longer “nice to have” — they’re becoming the standard. This month’s Temperature Check explores how residential technology trends are influencing professional AV, what […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Digital screens are no longer vessels for rotating announcements. They’re critical communication systems. But that expanded role comes with a challenge. If displays now wear many hats: internal communications, operational information, wayfinding, safety messaging and more, how do you keep them from becoming overcomplicated? I.e., How do you keep them […]

Logitech announced that it has enhanced its presence and environmental sensor, Logitech Spot, through ten new partner integrations. The company said that connecting Spot’s data stream directly into workplace management, AV control and analytics platforms including Appspace, Extron, Q-SYS, Planon, Robin, Spaceti, Utelogy, VergeSense, Xyte and Zoom aims to benefit companies and employees through responsive, […]

Symetrix is now shipping the Cognio C20 Smart Processor, a compact networked audio DSP that gives AV integrators a new hardware platform for building distributed Cognio systems. The C20 provides 64 Dante transmit and 64 Dante receive channels, eight channels of acoustic echo cancellation, 32 playback channels and eight record channels. It also includes 8×8 […]

Dalet will showcase new AI, automation and workflow capabilities across Dalet Flex, Dalet Pyramid and Dalia at IBC 2026 in Hall 7, Stand 7.A43. Dalia, Dalet’s media-aware agentic AI platform, is being expanded with intelligent workflow discovery designed to let organizations define which systems, workflows and content sources the platform can access and act upon. […]

“I don’t know, ask ChatGPT.” Probably one of the most uttered sentences in the English language right now. Between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and others, we have so many resources at our disposal for solving problems. But every time I use one of these readily available resources, I feel guilty. AI guilt is a new-ish […]

AVer Information Inc. introduced its Try & Buy Program, an evaluation initiative that allows organizations to test eligible AVer products in their own environments before making a purchasing decision. The program is designed to simplify the technology evaluation process and aims to provide customers with up to 60 days to assess AVer solutions within their […]

AVer Information Inc. launched the NC30, a flexible NDI encoder and decoder designed to simplify AV-over-IP deployments. The NC30 connects cameras, displays and room systems across the network, aiming to support more efficient deployment of meeting, learning and collaboration environments. The NC30 supports encoding and decoding within one device, and it enables seamless conversion between […]

Carousel announced enhancements to its integration with the Amazon Signage Stick. The updates expand on the collaboration between Amazon Signage and Carousel, announced in November 2025. The updates aim to provide straightforward, dependable and scalable solutions that give operators greater control over the players they deploy in the field. The enhancements are powered by Amazon […]

Squirrels announced the launch of the Ditto Android Receiver, expanding the company’s digital signage, wireless presentation and emergency alerting platform to Android-powered TVs, projectors and interactive flat panels. The company said the new receiver software allows organizations to install Ditto directly on compatible Android devices from Google Play, eliminating the need for a separate set-top […]

The audio-visual technology business within Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, today announced the Sharp Displays control plugin, which aims to enable direct control and monitoring from within the Q-SYS Full Stack AV Platform. The company said the plugin has received the Q-SYS Verified badge and is now […]

Samsung officially announced that Idomoo’s Lucas AI Video Agent has just launched on Samsung VXT, giving businesses the ability to generate fully produced, ready-to-use videos right inside their digital signage platform. The integration brings end-to-end video creation directly to Samsung’s Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) Content Management System (CMS). The company said that Lucas works to […]

Chief, a brand of Legrand | AV, officially launched the TiLED Universal Trim Kits. The company said the new Trim Kits serve to complement the TiLED Direct View LED mounting ecosystem and give integrators a fast, repeatable way to deliver a clean, architectural perimeter finish on video wall installations. The kits aim to provide an […]

PTZOptics officially launched Rise 4K, a new flagship broadcast PTZ camera that brings technology previously reserved for high-budget studios within reach of more broadcasters, producers and production teams. Rise features cinematic 4K imaging, professional broadcast connectivity and intelligent video technology in a robotic camera designed for sports, broadcast, live events, enterprise studios, universities, houses of […]

Uniguest announced the acquisition of Visix, an Atlanta-based provider of digital signage, room management and visual communications solutions. The deal expands Uniguest’s presence in corporate and higher education markets while adding Visix’s technology to its digital engagement portfolio. Visix develops digital signage, room scheduling and wayfinding systems for corporate campuses, universities, health care systems and […]