ProAV Today
WATCH: The Fairphone 6+ receives a perfect repairability score from iFixit
The newest from Fairphone earns a rare 10/10 thanks to its modular design and commitment to long-term support
ProAV Today
Apple makes cuts to Vision Pro team
The company is downsizing several teams to refocus efforts on upcoming devices and AI
ProAV Today
LG Display announces new OLED production method
The FLiPP method brings with it a host of benefits, including increased brightness and greater power efficiency
The Wire
How Thomas Rex Beverly records spatialized audio of humpback whales
How Sennheiser equipment is used to capture whale songs in a whole new way
Need to Know
Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories August 17-August 21
Awards
Enter now for the 2026 Best in Market Awards
Deadline for entry is 23:59 ET September 4, 2026
ProAV Today
WATCH: Apple seemingly leaks footage from upcoming AirPods with cameras
A promo video for the upcoming AI-powered AirPods may have been hidden in macOS 26.7 release candidate code
ProAV Today
The Ruka TD-1 is a vertical turntable that can be stand- or wall-mounted
Analog and wireless listening options are featured in new turntable that showcases your vinyl
ProAV Today
HDR10+ Advanced begins rollout
Samsung's new standard comes with enhanced brightness and color depth
ProAV Today
Tokyo Disneyland reveals plans for new Space Mountain
The classic roller coaster is to be replaced with Space Mountain Earthrise
Featured
Awards
Enter now for the 2026 Best in Market Awards
Deadline for entry is 23:59 ET September 4, 2026
SVC Event
SVC announces Best of InfoComm 2026
Judged on the show floor from among submitted products
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask The Questions: Ross Video On Creating High-Quality Broadcast AV
AV Technology’s Cindy Davis and Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart asked their respective audiences to share some questions about the real value of creating high-quality broadcast AV in non-traditional broadcast environments. During a candid discussion, they put the...
SVC Event
Best of Show at NAB 2026
Sony PXW-Z300 Camcorder with Video Content Authenticity Technology The Sony PXW‑Z300 handheld XDCAM 4K is announced by Sony as the world’s first camcorder to support real-time, standards-based content authenticity by adding unique digital signatures to MP4 video footage. It’s...
The Wire
Gain the Skills to Work Smarter, Faster, and More Profitably For Free
Manufacturer Product Trainings (MPTs) at CEDIA Expo give integrators a valuable opportunity to make their time at the show count with free, hands-on sessions designed to build skills they...
The Wire
LEA Amplifiers Power Pune’s Nightlife at F Lounge
Located in Pune’s vibrant Phoenix Mall of the Millennium, F Lounge by FTV was designed to deliver a sophisticated hospitality experience that seamlessly blends dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The...
The Wire
AtlasIED Partners With PT Hikari Indo Sarana to Expand Indonesia Reach
PHOENIX, AZ – August 26, 2026 – AtlasIED, a recognized leader in the commercial audio and security industries, today announced its partnership with PT Hikari Indo Sarana, a Jakarta,...
Case Studies
DiGiCo is No “Ordinary” Console for Alex Warren’s World Tour
A Quantum338 at FOH and Quantum7 on monitors are both pushed to the max yet deliver flawless performances for the pop singer’s tech-heavy productions
The Wire
Leon Invites CEDIA Expo 2026 Attendees to Awaken the Senses with All-New Products, Partnerships, and a Refreshed Material Library
A New Material Library, FrameBar Ultima, Studio Frame for Sony BRAVIA, Powersoft Collaboration and more headline Leon’s latest design-forward AV solutions
The Wire
Somfy Expands Smart Shading Possibilities with Innovative PoE and WireFree Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2026
Somfy’s range of motorization solutions brings design freedom, simplicity, and more ways for integrators to deliver intelligent shading to connected homes.
The Wire
D-Tools and Portal.io Merge, Bringing Together the Integration Industry’s Leading Business Platforms
D-Tools, Inc. and Portal.io have announced that they have merged, uniting the two most widely used software platforms in the technology integration industry.
The Wire
SMPTE Announces 2026 Honorees
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — August 26, 2026 — SMPTE, the home for media professionals, technologists and engineers, today announced its 2026 Honorees, recognizing individuals and organizations whose contributions have...
The Wire
Magewell Expands Director and Pro Convert IP Lines at IBC2026 in Stand 7.A30
New products continue to enable “any signal, anywhere” for creators
Podcasts
SVC Podcasts
The SVC Interview: Daniel Reed, Senior Product Manager, Biamp
Talking shop about how Parle Voice LIft serves presenters, participants, and integrators
SVC Podcasts
Cindy & Cynthia Ask the Questions: About Networked AV Pain Points
Sound & Video Contractor’s Cynthia Wisehart and AV Technology’s Cindy Davis asked their respective audiences to share questions about their networked AV pain points. During a candid discussion, they put the challenge to NETGEAR’s Alex Pendleton. Check out the...
On The Circuit
The SVC Interview: Modern Upselling
We talk with Cynthia Menna of ADI Global about the power of upselling
Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil Audio (Podcast 266)
The sophisticated Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system at work
Industry
July Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
L-Acoustics introduces the L1 and CS1 L-Acoustics has unveiled the L1, the flagship of the L Series, and its companion cardioid subwoofer, CS1. Built on L-Acoustics patented Progressive Ultra-Dense...
Industry
AI Agents and AVoIP: SDVoE Alliance Positions AV-over-IP Platform for AI-Assisted Workflows
DVIGear's DisplayNet Connect for AI Agents Demonstrates How AI Assistants Can Design, Deploy, and Diagnose SDVoE Systems Through Natural Language
Industry
AV & Broadcast Summit
This in-person event, hosted by SVC’s sister brands, Installation and TVBEurope, explores the evolving relationship between AV and broadcast, including converging workflows and technologies. It takes place June 24th...
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