Need to Know
Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories July 14-July 18
ProAV Today
Darth Vader’s primary lightsaber is going up for auction
The iconic prop is expected to fetch up to $3 million
ProAV Today
Basketball/hip-hop cross-over event utilizes a glass, LED court
The programmable court cycles through interactive graphics, player data, and sponsor branding
ProAV Today
This SSD self-destructs at the push of a button
The P250Q can fry its own circuit on demand
ProAV Today
Sony debuts new noise-canceling headphones for NFL coaches
New headsets were built on 1000X Series tech, custom-tuned for the sidelines
ProAV Today
LG reveals specs of the StanbyME 2
The quirky TV line gets new functionality and upgraded features
ProAV Today
Intel CEO says its “too late” to catch up in the AI race
Lip-Bu Tan has sobering words for his company, but sees a path forward
ProAV Today
Judge rules Insta360 infringed on GoPro patent
Insta360 paints the ruling in a different light, with a final determination to be made by November 10th
Awards
IBC 2025 Best of Show nominations open
Awards recognise the very best AV, broadcast and broadcast-AV convergence products and solutions showcased at IBC 2025, and are supported by SVC and its Future B2B sister publications
Industry
Display Issues
Whether we call them video monitors, displays or screens, they are everywhere. In many cases you choose a technology, size and model, plug it in, and done. But apart from size, weight, mount type, brightness, and cost, there are...
Featured
Awards
IBC 2025 Best of Show nominations open
Awards recognise the very best AV, broadcast and broadcast-AV convergence products and solutions showcased at IBC 2025, and are supported by SVC and its Future B2B sister publications
On The Circuit
The SVC Interview: Modern Upselling
We talk with Cynthia Menna of ADI Global about the power of upselling
The Wire
VisibilityOne Announces Appointment of John Elms as CEO
John Elms Brings Decades of Industry Experience in Enterprise Communications and Executive Leadership to VisibilityOne
Blog
Hybrid Systems: AI In The Mix
In this eBook we look at some recent research that shows the urgent need for better hybrid systems, and the kind of challenges that AV will be able to help solve, including the integration of AI. Microsoft/LinkedIn 2024 Work...
Case Studies
Two DiGiCo Quantum338 Pulse Consoles Join Maluma for Worldwide Tour
Maluma is a Columbian reggaeton mega-star with an eye for detail, and the first choice for his 2025 Maluma+Pretty+Dirty worldwide arena and stadium tour had to be a DiGiCo
Case Studies
Case Study: Visitor Engagement and Operational Efficiency at Foundation for the Carolinas
22Miles helps the Foundation for the Carolinas upgrade their visitor experience with a user-friendly, accessible visual communications system.
The Wire
Dot Group Unveils Next-Generation Data Solutions at IBC2025
Data management experts make enterprise-grade carbon transparency and high-speed file transfer accessible to broadcasters of all sizes Dot Group, specialists in data management solutions, will showcase breakthrough innovations in...
The Wire
Cinegy’s Software-Defined Television Powers Broadcast Evolution at IBC2025
Cinegy, the premier provider of software-defined television technology, will demonstrate its ongoing commitment to scalable broadcast solutions at IBC2025 (Hall 7, Stand A01, RAI Amsterdam). The company’s approach to...
The Wire
Glensound delivers yet more quality and practicality at IBC2025
New launches in response to industry demands Glensound is launching more high quality, feature-rich products at IBC2025 (stand 8.F72, Amsterdam RAI, 12 – 15 September). The growing range draws...
The Wire
nxtedition adds powerful new tools for faster, more flexible storytelling at IBC2025
Updates provide user-requested functionality and greater editorial control nxtedition adds extensive new functionality and upgrades to its popular live production platform, showcased at IBC2025 (stand 7.A02, Amsterdam RAI, 12...
The Wire
FOR-A Demonstrates Software-Defined Innovation at IBC2025
Connecting the present, building the future with practical, technology solutions FOR-A, a cutting-edge video broadcast technology company backed by more than 50 years’ experience, will showcase how software-defined architectures...
The Wire
Tuxera Fusion SMB redefines performance and efficiency in shared storage at IBC2025
Tuxera, a global leader in commercial-grade file systems and storage, is demonstrating the remarkable power of Tuxera Fusion SMB at IBC2025 (stand 5.D78, Amsterdam RAI, 12 – 15 September)....
The Wire
LG debuts stunning new CreateBoard ultrawide with integrated meeting room launcher
New 105-inch UltraHD LG CreateBoard® UltraWide Interactive Display Is Optimized for Microsoft Teams with DisplayNote ‘Launcher For Meeting Rooms’ Software
Podcasts
Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil Audio (Podcast 266)
The sophisticated Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system at work
Blog
PODCAST 243-2: Grace Polaris Church Gets Video Streaming Just in Time for Pandemic Pt 2
Church continues online services with all new AV gear in InteRise project
Blog
PODCAST 243-1: Grace Polaris Church Gets Video Streaming Just in Time for Pandemic Pt 1
Complete AV renovation by InteRise allows church to continue services online
Blog
PODCAST 242-2: Greater Baltimore Medical Center Gets the Word Out on Covid-19 Pt 2
Focal Point Productions provides Greater Baltimore Medical Center with professional videoconferencing
Industry
Decision Drivers
Sometimes the choice of equipment or cabling for a project is clear, driven by technical needs, cost, past experience, etc. But when new options arise, or issues are in...
Industry
June Pro AV Today Top Most Read Stories
China launches alternative to HDMI More than 50 Chinese companies have backed the launch an alternative to HDMI called the General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI). The Shenzhen 8K UHD...
Industry
May Pro AV Today Top Most Read
B&O revives classic 1970’s turntable in $35,000 collector’s edition Bang & Olufsen has announced that, in an exclusive collaboration with Saint Laurent, it is resurrecting its classic Beogram 4000...
Blog
Sonos updates soundbars with AI-powered speech enhancement
New update gives users four levels of speech enhancement to choose from
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