- Celestion introduces CDX1-1413 ultra-compact screw-thread high frequency compression driver
Designed and developed at Celestion’s headquarters in Ipswich, England, the CDX1- 1413 is an ultra-compact threaded variant of the brand’s CDX1-1412 driver. The key differentiator of this new unit is the integration of a 35mm (1.38-inch) screw-thread fitting. This threaded design provides compatibility with horn flares featuring threaded connections, making it a highly versatile, drop-in solution for sound reinforcement equipment designers. The driver provides 70W continuous power handling (35W AES standard) and delivers a 107dB sensitivity performance over a frequency range of 1,500 to 20,000Hz.
- Tokyo Disneyland reveals plans for new Space Mountain
The Oriental Land Co., owner and operator of Tokyo Disneyland, has announced the new version of Space Mountain will be called Space Mountain Earthrise. “The ‘Earthrise’ in Space Mountain Earthrise refers to the sight of Earth from space as it rises from beyond the Moon’s beauty and preciousness of Earth as an unparalleled existence within the universe and is a concept unique to Japan among Space Mountain attractions at Disney theme parks worldwide,” the park said of the upcoming coaster.
- The Ruka TD-1 is a vertical turntable that can be standor wall-mounted
The TD-1 vertical turntable is the first product from Ruka Studio, a design studio led by Sam Kapor, an industrial designer who previously worked on Apple products. The aluminum-bodied TD-1 gives listeners a better view of their vinyl as it spins, holding the record vertically and locking it in place via magnetic clamp. The TD-1 measured 12 x 3 x 1.6-inches, and can be wall-mounted or viewed as a piece of decor using an optional floor- or table-stand.
- DreamWall debuts Elite Series Platinum P0.7 MicroLED Video Wall
Engineered for luxury residential and commercial AV applications, the Platinum P0.7 combines next-generation Chip-on-Board (COB) MicroLED technology, true 10-bit HDR, ultra-high refresh rates, advanced video processing, and specification-matched system design. Its high brightness and low-reflective screen surface make it suited for family rooms, media spaces, and other brightly lit living environments, maintaining vivid image quality even in challenging ambient light.
- LG debuts new optical screen tech for windshields
LG recently unveiled its latest windshield display technology, called the Ultraview Windshield Display. Designed to keep drivers’ eyes safely on the road, the technology projects driving data on the windshield at different perceived distances, depending on how important the information is. Metrics projected on the windshield include navigation data, media data, and driving speed. In addition to road data, a virtual screen is projected for media and climate controls. The display vanishes when the vehicle is turned off, leaving no tinting on the glass.
- Nvidia, Microsoft, and others launch new AI safety initiative
On the heels of investigations on what caused a cyberattack committed by OpenAI models, Nvidia and a host of tech giants announced a new AI safety initiative. Called the Open Secure AI Alliance, the new initiative includes companies like Microsoft, Palantir, Adobe, IBM, Dell, Cloudfare, and many others. Nvidia says that the initiative has been formed with the intention of developing and sharing open tools that promote “responsible use and trust” of AI.
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