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Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories February 9-13 2026
ProAV Today
PETA pushes to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a hologram
Tupac, Elvis...Punxsutawney Phil?
ProAV Today
Samsung launches glasses-free 3D digital signage
New Spatial Signage display utilizes Samsung's 3D Plate technology for glasses-free depth
The Wire
D-Tools Names G Paul Hess as CEO as Stearns Downshifts in a Planned Succession
CONCORD, CA – February 11, 2026 — D-Tools, the leading provider of end-to-end business management software for electronic systems contractors, today announced that G Paul Hess has been appointed Chief Executive Officer as part of a long-planned leadership succession. After...
ProAV Today
Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance makes the case for greater spectrum access
For major U.S. events like Super Bowl 2026, FIFA World Cup, America 250, and the 2028 Olympics, the need for spectrum to operate wireless microphones is more important than ever. This is critical for high-profile events that include global...
ProAV Today
Sony to cease production of Blu-ray recorders
Sony remains one of the few companies to produce Blu-ray players
ProAV Today
Logitech debuts Rally AI Camera and Rally AI Camera Pro for videoconferencing
Designed for large meeting spaces, Logitech's newest offerings feature AI capabilities typically found in its larger devices
ProAV Today
LG updates select 2025 OLED TVs with FlexConnect
After recently revealing its SoundSuite system developed with Dolby, LG is now updating 2025 models to make use of FlexConnect technology
ProAV Today
WATCH: Disney Imagineers break down the Pepper’s ghost illusion
Popularized in 1863, take a look at how Pepper's ghost is still used to great effect today
ProAV Today
LG exits the 8K TV market
Samsung stands as the last remaining major manufacturer of 8K TVs...for now
Video Display
Product at Work: Analog Way Picturall + Planar DirectLight Ultra
The Contemplative Commons at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville is a full-resolution, pre-recorded, custom showcase of awe-inspiring nature scenes from around the globe, complementing the building’s natural design elements. It is intentionally designed to be both a dynamic, multi-window...
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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...
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
The Wire
Content Vault Expands Device-Specific File Encryption to PDFs, Strengthening Protection for Media and Professional Services
London, UK, 16 February 2026: Content Vault, the patent-pending content security platform originally developed for the film, television and entertainment industries, has today announced a major update to its...
The Wire
Platinum Tools’ New Field Termination Cat8 Connectors and Keystones Now Available
The Three SKU Shielded Line is Ideal for Technicians Working with Cat8 or Oversized Cables That Do Not Typically Fit in a Standard Connector Huntersville, N.C., Feb. 13,...
The Wire
Riedel Opens Kuala Lumpur Office to Strengthen Global 24/7 Software and IT Support
WUPPERTAL, Germany — Feb. 12, 2026 — Riedel Communications has officially opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking a strategic expansion of its global Customer Success and...
The Wire
DAS Audio Brings the EVENT Series to Life at NAMM 2026 Arena Plaza Stage
At NAMM 2026, DAS Audio made its presence felt where sound matters most: live, loud, and experienced firsthand. Throughout the show, the DAS Audio Arena Plaza Stage served as...
The Wire
Mavis Expands External Camera Support with Accsoon SeeMo Integration
At BSC Expo 2026, Mavis announced full support for the Accsoon SeeMo series of iOS camera adapters across the Mavis Camera and Mavis Monitor apps. This new integration enables...
The Wire
Butcher Bird Studios Keeps Signals Flowing Seamlessly Across Projects with AJA
Executing technically ambitious live streams, virtual productions, and immersive media today requires talent, creativity, and the right supporting technology. Los Angeles-based production outfit Butcher Bird Studios balances all three,...
The Wire
Chris Hewitt Mixes FOH for Dhani Harrison Using Solid State Logic L550 Plus, Citing its Sound Quality and Ease of Use
London, U.K., February 11, 2026 — Chris Hewitt has frequently found himself behind various Solid State Logic studio consoles during his career as a mixer, engineer and musician. He...
The Wire
Ampetronic | Listen Technologies Promotes Mikey Shaffer to Vice President of North American Sales
Assistive listening advocate has a strong record of sales success
The Wire
Electrotec Audio STAGE ONE Wins 2026 NAMM Best in Show
Portable, Wireless, Battery-Powered Professional Audio Speaker Now Shipping Worldwide FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 – Electrotec Audio (www.electrotecaudio.com) captured Best in Show at the recent 2026 NAMM...
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
January Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
d&b audiotechnik presents the CCLi Compact Cardioid Line Array At this year’s Inter Bee show in Japan, d&b audiotechnik introduced the CCLi Compact Cardioid Line Array, designed specifically for...
Industry
Pro AV Today 2025 in Tech
Dolby introduces Dolby Vision 2 Dolby Laboratories has announced Dolby Vision 2, which the company describes as its next evolution of picture quality innovation. Hisense is the first TV...
Industry
November Pro AV Today Most Read Stories
Marshall is launching its first Bluetooth party speaker Marshall has stepped its foot into the Bluetooth party speaker market with the Bromley 750. Known for its iconic line of...
Industry
October Pro AV Today Most Read Stories
NASA fixes Juno’s camera from 370 million miles away Launched in 2011, the Juno spacecraft is tasked with orbiting Jupiter, taking pictures of the planet and its many moons....
Industry
Now Tell Me What to Do!
In “Just Tell Me What to Buy!” we discussed ways in which clients can underestimate the needs of a project. This article is about long-term concerns that we, or...
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