Beky Cann has been appointed the head of global PR and marketing for Re-Sauce. The international sales and business consultancy announced the new hire on Jan. 6, 2026. Cann joins the Re-Sauce leadership team in an effort to, as the company said, expand the consultancy’s communications and media services worldwide. The new head of global […]

Matrox Video announced Wednesday that it will showcase its new AV-over-IP solution capabilities at ISE 2026. The company celebrates its 50th year of innovation with live demonstrations of new and improved solutions, which aim to simplify and enhance the technological processes necessary for the visual experience. The company will demonstrate several technologies at booth 5E390 […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST As ISE 2026 approaches, we’re highlighting some of the companies exhibiting on the show floor and previewing what they plan to showcase in Barcelona. This interview is with Korbyt‘s Travis Kemp, vice president of project management. Q: What’s driving your decision to exhibit at ISE 2026, and what are you […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST As ISE 2026 approaches, we’re highlighting some of the companies exhibiting on the show floor and previewing what they plan to showcase in Barcelona. This interview is with Symetrix‘s Tylene Hawley, vice president of sales and marketing. Q: What’s driving your decision to exhibit at ISE 2026, and what are […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST As ISE 2026 approaches, we’re highlighting some of the companies exhibiting on the show floor and previewing what they plan to showcase in Barcelona. This interview is with Appspace‘s Pete Schmied, chief executive officer. Q: What’s driving your decision to exhibit at ISE 2026, and what are you hoping attendees […]

By Frank WeishauptCEO, Owl Labs In 2025, the return-to-office debate continued to shape corporate boardrooms and employee sentiment alike. Companies from JPMorgan Chase to Instagram issued five-day RTO directives, with some, including Amazon, even tying office attendance to career advancement. This trend is likely to persist into 2026 as businesses push for a “return to […]

Gary Kayye (01:23.23) Welcome to a new year. Steph Beckett (01:25.27) Happy 2026! We… how long have we been doing this? What year did we start? Gary Kayye (01:31.072) I do not remember. I want to say 2022, but maybe it’s 2023. don’t know, but it’s been. Steph Beckett (01:38.026) No, I think it might […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Insta360, a global leader in innovative imaging technology, today announced the launch of Insta360 Link 2 Pro and Insta360 Link 2C Pro, two next-generation AI 4K webcams designed to close the gap between traditional webcams and professional camera-and-microphone setups. Insta360 Link 2 Pro has been recognized with a 2026 CES […]

Powersoft has announced the expansion of the company team with three new hires. Powersoft appointed Timo Hildebrandt as regional sales manager for the Western United States, Rob Howitt as regional sales manager for the Northeast and Sunil Karanjikar as senior sales engineer. Hildebrandt has over 20 years of experience within the AV industry, including work […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST  As ISE 2026 approaches, we’re highlighting some of the companies exhibiting on the show floor and previewing what they plan to showcase in Barcelona. This interview is with Yealink‘s Fuhan Lee, product marketing lead. Q: What’s driving your decision to exhibit at ISE 2026, and what are you hoping attendees […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST As ISE 2026 approaches, we’re highlighting some of the companies exhibiting on the show floor and previewing what they plan to showcase in Barcelona. This interview is with WyreStorm Product Development Director Zec Voislav. Q: What’s driving your decision to exhibit at ISE 2026, and what are you hoping attendees […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST As ISE 2026 approaches, we’re highlighting some of the companies exhibiting on the show floor and previewing what they plan to showcase in Barcelona. This interview is with ADTECHNO Product Manager Shinichi Yasui. Q: What’s driving your decision to exhibit at ISE 2026, and what are you hoping attendees take […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST As ISE 2026 approaches, we’re highlighting some of the companies exhibiting on the show floor and previewing what they plan to showcase in Barcelona. This interview is with Nureva Executive VP Rob Abbott. Q: What’s driving your decision to exhibit at ISE 2026? A: ISE has an excellent track record […]

Xthings unveiled new smart lock products and a broader access strategy at CES 2026, positioning proximity sensing, advanced biometrics and standards-based interoperability as the next phase of residential access control. The company said it is moving beyond conventional “smart locks” toward what it calls Smart Access, an approach designed to make entry more automatic and […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Fine-pitch LED isn’t what it used to be. Since the early 2010s, the category has moved through several distinct phases. As you probably know, those eras are often defined by packaging method: Surface-Mount Device (SMD), Integrated Matrix Device (IMD) and today, Chip-on-Board (COB). COB technology bonds LED chips directly to […]

Sennheiser has announced a new firmware update for its TeamConnect Bar Solutions, introducing camera performance improvements, expanded audio output options and enhanced security and network reliability for small to mid-sized meeting rooms. Firmware version 1.3.8, available now as a free download, applies to both the TeamConnect Bar S and TeamConnect Bar M. The update is […]

It’s the final rAVe [TV] episode of 2025, and Gary and I take a step back to talk about what this year really meant for the ProAV industry — what worked, what broke, and what we are finally being forced to rethink. We highlight our State of the AV Industry 2025 survey, point viewers to […]

Hands up if you haven’t heard the axiom, “You have to spend money to make money.” Yeah. That’s what I thought. Without belaboring the point, getting a return on investment requires making an investment in the first place. Which brings me to what I actually want to talk about: the decision-making process behind sending product […]

LDI 2025: Dataton Explains Newest Features of WATCHOUT 7.7 Release at Show Sage Booth

LDI 2025: Neutrik Group Shows Install-Grade USB-C Fly Leads With Tie-Down Loop

Josh.ai has launched a new partnership with Shade Innovations that brings native support for Shade Innovations’ wired and wireless TRO.Y IP Bridge shades into the Josh.ai smart home ecosystem. The integration adds shade control to Josh.ai’s environmental platform, allowing homeowners to manage window coverings using natural voice commands or the Josh App. Josh.ai said the […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for our 2026 Monthly Temp Check surveys! Before we jump into 2026, we want to hear from you. What really mattered in AV this year? Which trends delivered, which ones fell flat, and what challenges defined your day-to-day work in 2025? This final Temperature Check of […]

It’s an End-User Edition of rAVe [TV], and I’m joined by Tim and Gary as I jump back in fresh from LDI with a quick sneak peek from the show floor. We also preview our ProAV Recap on Dec. 16, where Tim and I (plus a few fun guests) will break down what actually mattered […]

 LDI 2025: zactrack PRO Tracks Lighting, Audio and Video at the ACT Entertainment Booth

LDI 2025: Visual Productions Shows CueCore4 and New RDM/SPI Nodes at ACT Entertainment Booth

 LDI 2025: INFiLED Debuts HL Lightweight Indoor Rental LED Panel Series

Gary and I are back this week talking about the new “Knives Out” movie and a few other film opinions that may or may not get us in trouble. I also remind everyone that the Shure event, “The Human Side of AI-Driven Collaboration,” is tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET — it is genuinely going to […]

Moments Lab announced the release of Moments Gateway, a lightweight application designed to connect existing on-premise storage systems with the company’s cloud-based Video Discovery Platform. The solution allows production companies, broadcasters and other media organizations to access AI-powered search tools without migrating high-resolution master files to the cloud. Most AI-driven video discovery tools require content […]

OSA International relied on Absen’s X5 LED display system to deliver consistent tour visuals for country artist Megan Moroney, whose growing popularity has brought her to a broad mix of performance environments throughout the year. Moroney’s rise—from the success of “Tennessee Orange” and her debut EP to her albums Lucky in 2023 and Am I […]

I host solo this week with a short pre-Thanksgiving episode. I walked everyone through the biggest stories of the week, including Sharp’s new E Series projectors, Genetec’s 2026 security trends, Marshall’s AI PTZ cameras and HIVE adding native Dante to its Beeblade Media Engine line. Plus more news! Also, we shut down for the holiday, […]

Tim Albright and I host an End-User Edition of rAVe [TV] with a quick pop-in from Gary, and we look at rAVe’s latest Temperature Check on cybersecurity in AV. We chat with Crestron’s Joel Mulpeter about what AI is actually doing in meeting rooms and whether it is improving collaboration or just adding noise. Then […]

Focal announced Mu-so Hekla, an all-in-one home cinema and audio system designed to deliver immersive sound and simplified operation for residential environments. The system combines Dolby Atmos capability, a refined industrial design and connectivity features intended to integrate seamlessly into everyday use. Mu-so Hekla supports Dolby Atmos and offers multiple listening modes accessible through the […]