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

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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

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 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 […]

Theory Audio Design has extended the warranty for all DLC loudspeaker controller models from three to five years, bringing coverage in line with the company’s loudspeaker warranty. The update takes effect immediately. The controllers serve as the DSP amplifiers at the core of the Theory ecosystem, processing and optimizing audio signals for each loudspeaker model. […]

Gary and I are back, and I finally watched “Casablanca” for the first time — yes, I’m decades late, and yes, I have opinions. From there, we run through the latest headlines: Microsoft Teams and how it now enables employee tracking(?), Jetbuilt’s new market intelligence partnership, the Resi Media Studio AI updates for church production, […]

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour has redefined the scale of global touring — and DiGiCo consoles are at its core. The production, supported by Solotech, relies on a Quantum852 for front-of-house and a Quantum7 at monitors to manage the show’s complex, high-input mix across three stages. Launched in 2022, the tour has reached […]

Gary and I are back together this week, and I have a movie update — I got to see “Frankenstein” in theaters before it hits Netflix on Nov. 7. I have thoughts, obviously . From there, Gary and I jump into a very full news week. We cover Diversified naming Paul Lidsky as its new […]

Extron announced it is now shipping the DTP3 R 201 D, a decorator-style wallplate receiver engineered for discreet integration in installations where space efficiency and cable concealment are priorities. The receiver works with Extron DTP3-enabled products to extend HDMI and bidirectional RS-232 signals up to 330 feet (100 meters) over a shielded CAT 6A cable. […]

i-PRO Co., Ltd., formerly Panasonic Security, has introduced its i-PRO Security Radar, a millimeter wave-based detection system designed to strengthen perimeter protection in critical environments such as power plants, airports, data centers and remote infrastructure sites. Operating on advanced 60GHz millimeter wave technology, the Security Radar can integrate with up to four AI-enabled i-PRO PTZ […]

Gary and I are back once more — and I’ve been busy watching “Shelby Oaks” and gearing up to see “Frankenstein” in theaters Friday. After Gary insults my taste in media, we cover this week’s latest news. We discuss Biamp’s acquisition of ClearOne intellectual property, Nanolumens’ NanoPanel 55 dvLED launch and Extron’s new NAV E […]

Integrated Systems Events (ISE) has announced a new strategic partnership with EduTech Cluster and Fira de Barcelona to co-host the 12th edition of EdTech Congress Barcelona, taking place Feb. 4–5, 2026, at the Palau de Congressos in Barcelona. The two-day event will run alongside ISE 2026 and continue its mission to explore how technology can […]

Zones, a global provider of IT solutions and managed services, has announced its official entry into the professional audiovisual (ProAV) industry. The expansion, revealed during the Zones Customer Connect tech experience held at the Porsche Center in Atlanta, signals a major step in aligning AV technologies with Zones’ established IT infrastructure and lifecycle services. “There’s […]

I host this week’s rAVe [TV] solo and sit down with Brad Hintze of Crestron for a conversation about creating a true culture of collaboration through technology. From hybrid work to evolving meeting behaviors, we discuss how organizations can foster better teamwork, communication and connection across every workspace. Steph also runs through the week’s biggest […]

Nureva Inc. has appointed Epatra as its distributor for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, expanding availability of its audio conferencing systems across the Benelux region. The partnership will allow Epatra to deliver Nureva’s full range of Microphone Mist–powered solutions to enterprise, education and government customers. With more than two decades of experience and offices in […]

It is an End-User Edition of rAVe [TV] as Tim and I (and maybe Gary) dig into what is driving today’s AV market — from the rise of esports to new data shaping integration strategy. We welcome Mike Abernathy of NSCA to unpack highlights from the “2025 Financial Analysis of the Industry” report: improved profitability, […]

Korbyt has announced a new portfolio of digital signage media players ahead of Digital Signage Experience (DSE) 2025, expanding its hardware ecosystem for enterprise and workplace communications. The lineup includes the Aries III Fanless Signage Player, Orion 4K Signage Player, and Vega Multi-Zone Signage Player, each designed for plug-and-play integration with the Korbyt Anywhere content […]

Glass-Media has launched its new FibreCraft line of sustainable digital signage in collaboration with Samsung Electronics America, combining customizable design and eco-conscious materials with Samsung’s cloud-native Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) platform. The new FibreCraft displays combine rapid customization, modular design, and sustainable materials to enable bespoke deployments that go beyond traditional digital signage offerings. The […]

ProjX360 has appointed Kristina Marshall as onboarding director to guide new clients through the company’s end-to-end business management platform for custom integration and pro AV companies. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, ProjX360 provides workflow software that connects sales, project management, scheduling, and service operations for integrators. Marshall will lead initiatives that help customers adopt the platform […]

NetSpeek has announced the first availability of Lena, an AI-powered platform designed to automate and simplify operations across professional audiovisual (Pro AV) and Unified Communications (UC) environments. Built to address the growing complexity of multi-vendor collaboration ecosystems, Lena—short for Language Enabled Network Administrator—centralizes AV and UC management by using natural-language automation to monitor, troubleshoot, and […]

LG Electronics USA has launched the LG Express Install Video Conferencing Solution (model EXROOM-01.EUS), a bundled setup designed to simplify and accelerate the installation of Microsoft Teams Rooms. The package aims to help enterprises quickly convert meeting spaces into high-performance collaboration rooms with minimal setup time. The all-in-one solution combines an LG 4K UR640S Series […]