Tim and I are back for an end-user-focused-ish episode of rAVe [TV], with a few other things sprinkled in along the way. We start with a look at where we’re headed next, including IBC and Almo E4, before getting into how the AV experience is evolving across both meeting spaces and the home. I sit […]

This week, I’m joined by a familiar face with a new role on rAVe [TV]: John Henkel! John will be dropping in as a co-host from time to time, so we catch up on what he’s been doing in retirement, the AV trends that have his attention and the industry headlines he’s watching right now. […]

Gary and I are back, and this week we get into my latest column on “AI guilt” — where the line falls between using generative AI as a genuinely useful tool and relying on it a little too much. I also sit down with Jason McGraw for a preview of CEDIA Expo 2026, including what […]

Gary and I are back to our regularly scheduled programming, starting with a little movie and book talk as I prepare to finally see “The Odyssey” in theaters this weekend. Then we get into this week’s ProAV news, including Uniguest’s acquisition of Visix, the end of the FORTE and GPA partnership, Auracast assistive listening coming […]

Tim and I are back for another end-user episode, with Gary joining us too. This week, we dig into the headlines that matter to technical end users, including what the Daktronics NBA investigation can teach us about vendor risk, new developments in K-12 safety and physical security, Panopto’s latest AI and analytics updates and new […]

Tim joins me this week since Gary is traveling, and naturally, we have to start by talking about Taco Bell redesigning its app and what that says about the customer experience. Then we get into the latest AV headlines, including Nanolumens’ new NanoBanner, Jetbuilt’s AI-powered system design assistant, ADI’s spin-off and new leadership moves across […]

In the latest episode of rAVe [TV], Crestron’s Brad Hintze joins me to explore some of the biggest ideas coming out of AI today — from building purpose-built business tools and “disposable software” to why projects like FC Barcelona’s Espai Barça convinced him that the experience, not the venue, has become the real product. We […]

Gary’s daughter, Annabelle, makes a guest appearance in this week’s episode. Gary and Annabelle take a trip down memory lane to Annabelle’s first trade show in Amsterdam several years ago. The father-daughter duo also tackle the latest AV industry news, the emergence of LED courts in sports, and new insights into the booming digital signage […]

Emily Dean and Tim Albright fill in for Gary and Steph in this week’s episode. Visionary’s Phil Cordell opens up about his journey from AV integration to vice president of marketing, how storytelling is reshaping the industry and what’s next for Visionary. Emily and Tim also discuss where Sphere-like installations are going up and where […]

Gary and I answer one of the biggest questions we’ve been getting lately: yes, rePLAY InfoComm 2026 is available on demand if you missed it live. We also take a look at our latest Temperature Check on what actually makes an AV project successful before diving into the week’s biggest headlines, including new products from […]

Gary and I kick things off with a reminder that rePLAY InfoComm 2026 is July 2 at 2 p.m. ET, where we’ll revisit our favorite moments from the show and earn 1.0 CTS, CTS-D or CTS-I RU along the way. We also dig into the official InfoComm attendance numbers and what the increase in end-user participation says […]

Tim Albright and I look back at InfoComm 2026 and the show’s biggest conversations. We also sit down with Crestron’s Chris Sgroe to discuss what stood out at the show, the questions attendees asked most often and why the company’s Modern Work event continues to grow as a destination for workplace technology professionals.  View […]

On this latest episode, Gary and I dive deeper into display technology and operational intelligence. First, we sit down with Jessica Sanders to discuss how the LED conversation has evolved over the past several years, where adoption is accelerating and which display technologies are generating the most interest at this year’s show. We also talk […]

Day 2 of InfoComm 2026 is all about display technology, emerging trends and discoveries from across the show floor. Gary and I sit down with Daniel Wheeler, Strategic Key Accounts for Digital Signage dvLED at LG, to discuss the continued growth of dvLED and why it continues to gain traction in more applications every year. […]

InfoComm 2026 is officially underway! In this episode, Gary and I kick off our first day of show coverage from the floor, sharing our initial thoughts as attendees pour into the convention center. First, we talk with TJ Kortlever, Senior Solutions Architect, Diversified, to talk about what he’s hoping to see at this year’s show. […]

Before the doors open at InfoComm 2026, Emily Dean and I hit the show floor to see how set up is going. We also discuss some of the biggest trends heading into this year’s show, including the continued evolution of AI in AV, the ongoing conversation around display technology. And don’t forget to grab your […]

InfoComm 2026 is almost here! AHHHH! Gary and I reveal this year’s official rAVe T-shirt, explain how attendees can get one in Las Vegas. The episode also features a pre-recorded interview with Shure’s Tyler Troutman on the new IntelliMix Room Kits and IntelliMix Foundation System for Zoom Rooms, followed by a conversation with Elysium LED […]

Gary Kayye and I catch up ahead of InfoComm 2026, discuss Epson’s surprising entry into the dvLED market and ask the important question: is Gary’s schedule full yet? They’re also joined by Ben Roth, founder and CEO of Original Syndicate, for a conversation about why communications is no longer just an AV, IT or broadcast […]

What does it take to transform one of the world’s most famous sports venues into a technology-driven destination? Gary Kayye and I welcome Crestron’s Brad Hintze to discuss the massive Espai Barça project, the future of smart venues and the role AV technology plays in creating connected fan experiences. Plus, industry news, a Best of […]

Gary and I dive into the latest AV news this week, including CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman’s retirement plans, Panasonic’s acquisition of Hive Media Control and a new glasses-free 3D display from Magnetic 3D. The episode also features a pre-recorded interview with Neat CEO Javed Khan, who discusses useful AI in the meeting room, edge-based intelligence […]

On this end-user-focused episode of rAVe [TV], Tim Albright and I discuss several of the industry’s biggest recent developments — from AVIXA’s acquisition of Lightapalooza to Apollo’s acquisition of Questex and what both moves could mean for the future of the industry. We also explore why some experts believe the future of technology may actually […]

Gary and I catch up as pre-InfoComm news ramps up across the AV industry. This episode covers the latest from AVer, Airtame, Q-SYS, Barco and more, along with new dvLED data from PMA  Research and a look at where collaboration, signage and experience-driven AV are heading next. We also preview upcoming LAVNCH events and remind […]

I join from Arizona this week! Gary and I catch up before taking a closer look at higher ed AV. With Crestron’s Matthew Malone, we discuss budgets, staffing and whether flexible learning spaces are delivering on their promise — or creating more challenges than they solve. The episode also includes an interview with ViewSonic’s Haley […]

After NAB, Gary Kayye and I break down what stood out — from broadcast and AV convergence to the tech trends showing up across both industries. Plus, the latest AV news and a preview of upcoming LAVNCH sessions, including a deeper look at modern meeting room systems and the shift toward system-level design. View the […]

On this end-user-focused episode of rAVe [TV], Tim Albright and I cover the latest in AV-over-IP adoption, display tech and meeting room trends — plus Gary’s latest all about the moon. Also in this episode: a look at the latest Temperature Check survey on AV/broadcast convergence and a preview of an upcoming LAVNCH & LEARN […]

Gary Kayye and I run through the latest AV news — from MicroLED displays and USB extension to digital signage and new connector tech. We also share updates on the Best of InfoComm Awards 2026 and preview LAVNCH WEEK 13 … with a few unexpected (let’s be honest — they’re expected at this point 😂) […]

AI is everywhere in collaboration tech — but meetings are still starting late, breaking down and wasting time. On this episode of rAVe [TV], Gary Kayye and I are joined by FORTÉ’s Keith Yandell to unpack new research on why reliability — not features — is still the biggest problem in meeting rooms, and what […]

I’m joining this episode from Vegas during ISC West, and Gary is joining from some sort of waiting room! Brad Hintze from Crestron stops by for a conversation that starts with Pokémon Go and quickly turns into something much bigger. The episode also includes a pre-recorded interview with Bryan Phann from ViewSonic on closing experience […]

This time, we dive into a great conversation with David Danto about CAMP-NY — which just hit its 25th year. We talk about what CAMP actually is, how it’s evolved over time and what hosting it for more than two decades has taught him about networking in the AV industry. We also get into a […]

Tim Albright, Gary Kayye and I kick off this end-user episode with a quick catch-up before announcing a sneak peek of our Best of ISE Awards. We’re also joined by Nathan Coutinho from Logitech to talk about why the company invests in SXSW, a very different environment from traditional AV trade shows like ISE or […]

Gary and I run through this week’s ProAV headlines, including our latest Temperature Check on AI ethics in AV, new conversations around cybersecurity and trust in the industry, and several product announcements across AV-over-IP, displays and collaboration tech. We also look at what these launches say about where the industry is heading — especially as […]

Gary Kayye and I reflect on ISE 2026 with insights from special guest Brad Hintze, discussing the themes that stood out most — particularly the industry’s shift toward collaboration-driven workplace design and experience-focused AV. The conversation explores what resonated, what may still be missing and how those ideas translate into real-world deployments. The episode also […]