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Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories September 14-18
ProAV Today
Pro-Ject debuts special-edition Harley Davidson turntable
Pro-Ject looks to bring the motorcycle brand's "mechanical soul" to living spaces
ProAV Today
Universal Orlando’s massive King Kong animatronic is out of commission
Kong was possibly damaged in a fire that occurred late last month.
ProAV Today
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are making their nautical debut
The two major infotainment standards will be hitting the high seas in 2027
ProAV Today
New motorcycle smart helmet features an AR HUD
Important information is projected roughly 10-feet in front of the rider via a virtual display
ProAV Today
Update lets Sonos portable speakers fill in for surround sound duty
Sonos 27 is giving users more flexibility with their surround sound options
Industry
September Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
Panasonic’s PT-RQ45 makes debut at the Lille Video Mapping Festival The 2026 Lille Video Mapping Festival saw the debut of Panasonic’s PT-RQ45 projector, turning the Opéra de Lille into the festival’s immersive projection mapping centerpiece. Operating since 2018, the...
ProAV Today
TCL partners with B&O for new soundbars
New soundbar is available in three configurations, and features Audio by Bang & Olufsen
ProAV Today
Boston Logan International Airport introduces AI hologram concierge “Amelia”
Becoming the largest airport to install AI Avatars to help travelers find their way and optimize their time in the airport, Boston Logan rolls out “Amelia” pilot service
On The Circuit
Cynthia Wisehart on IMAX
Unless you’ve been living under the proverbial rock or taking an actual odyssey on the John Muir Trail like one of my friends is, you know that The Odyssey is in town. Specifically, in some towns, it is in...
ProAV Today
LG fights back against claims its TVs can secretly listen in on conversations
LG releases an official statement on recent allegations
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
Two High-Profile Professional Sports Franchises Renew creative.space Contracts with DigitalGlue
NFL team and Major League Soccer Club cite ease of use, secure remote access, scalability and a service model with no upfront hardware costs as key benefits MONARCH BEACH,...
Audio
L-Acoustics K and L Series Sound Lets Freedom 250 Ring at the Washington Monument
Part of a massive projection event during the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration, LMG provided a multi-directional sound system that delivered the score for the visuals, covering thousands of spectators, and...
The Wire
dBS SOLUTIONS DEPLOYS MARTIN AUDIO FOR ALL STAGES OF DARESBURY FESTIVAL
dBS Solutions provided sound reinforcement for the dance-focused Daresbury Festival at Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington, Cheshire, with all three stages powered by Martin Audio systems. The two-day...
The Wire
HK Audio backs the beat at Turnpike Reggae Festival
Turnpike Reggae Festival returned to Germany, for two days of roots reggae, modern reggae and dancehall in a relaxed, wholesome setting. Supporting the volunteer-run event, production supplier MA Holtewert...
The Wire
REBELLION FESTIVAL BRINGS PURE PUNK ENERGY TO BLACKPOOL WITH MARTIN AUDIO WAVEFRONT PRECISION
The Rebellion Festival is the largest independently run punk festival in the UK. Hosted inside Blackpool’s historic Winter Gardens, the festival features more than 300 live acts spread across...
The Wire
Rise Broadcast Reveals 2026 Awards Shortlist
Rise WIB, the global advocacy group championing gender diversity and career progression across the media technology industry, today announced the shortlist for the Rise Awards 2026. Returning to Troxy,...
The Wire
TVC and Globecast Join Hands to Unveil The Matrix, A Next-Generation Remote Production Centre Built to Redefine Live Broadcast
Television Content Analytics Pte Ltd (TVC), a Singapore-based deep-tech company specialising in sports technology, artificial intelligence and live broadcast innovation, today announced The Matrix, a next-generation remote production centre...
The Wire
EM Acoustics completes the live experience for SSL demo space
Solid State Logic (SSL) has enhanced the experience for live engineers in its demo facility with EM Acoustics Reference Series loudspeakers. The British console manufacturer chose EM Acoustics to...
The Wire
d&b Soundscape sets a new record with Silence Wang at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium
(Backnang, Germany) 17 September 2026 – The power of d&b Soundscape has helped to deliver an unforgettable live sound experience for Chinese music superstar Silence Wang. During August, the...
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
August Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
Audio-Technica debuts ATSP-30 Network Ceiling Speakers for integrated AV environments Audio-Technica has introduced the ATSP-30 network ceiling speaker series, engineered to deliver intelligible audio with streamlined installation for modern...
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
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