Samsung announces its first 24.5-inch QD-OLED panels
The smallest OLED monitor panels to date
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What Happened This Week: most popular stories August 24-August 28
Dolby confirms Dolby Vision 2 “can” work on existing UHD players
A required software update makes support less likely
Disney granted patent for projection mapping onto smoke, vapor
New projection system can adjust for changes in a shifting medium
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
Enter now for the 2026 Best in Market Awards
Deadline for entry is 23:59 ET September 4, 2026
Apple makes cuts to Vision Pro team
The company is downsizing several teams to refocus efforts on upcoming devices and AI
LG Display announces new OLED production method
The FLiPP method brings with it a host of benefits, including increased brightness and greater power efficiency
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
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Enter now for the 2026 Best in Market Awards
Deadline for entry is 23:59 ET September 4, 2026
SVC announces Best of InfoComm 2026
Judged on the show floor from among submitted products
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...
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...
Platinum Tools to Host Speed Termination Contest During 2026 CEDIA Expo
Participants will Compete to Terminate an RJ45 Connector onto a Category Cable Using the Platinum Tools Crimp Tool and ezEX-RJ45 Pass-Through Connectors; All Participants Will Receive a Free Hand Tool (While Supplies Last)...
d&b audiotechnik Announces the Passing of Larry Italia
Larry Italia (1956-2026) Asheville, NC (August 31, 2026) – With profound sadness, d&b audiotechnik announces the passing of Larry Italia who served as President and CEO of d&b...
Shade Innovations Launches Wireless TriMesh™ Zigbee Control Platform, Giving Integrators X-Ray Vision Into the 2.4 GHz Band
Shade Innovations / Screen Innovations announce Wireless TriMesh™, a professional-grade Zigbee control platform engineered to deliver greater reliability, visibility, and control across large-scale motorized shade networks — giving integrators...
M&W Pro Audio To Exhibit at CFX Tradeshow
Seattle, WA – August 2026… M&W Pro Audio, a new company founded by industry legends Greg Mackie and Peter Watts, will be onsite—exhibiting the new D24 and D32 Digital...
FingerWorks Telestrators Expands European Presence Through Partnership With Broadcast Rental
New Collaboration Provides Local Inventory, Technical Support and Rental Services Across the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe
Solid State Logic Expands the Future Analogue Platform with O-Series V2.0
Oxford, UK – August 27, 2026 – Solid State Logic (SSL) today announces the release of O-Series V2.0, a major software update for its groundbreaking Oracle Future Analogue™ production...
Ross Hogarth Never Leaves Home Without the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack
Los Angeles, CA, August 19, 2026 —Producer/Engineer/Mixer Ross Hogarth is the sonic architect behind many celebrated albums by classic artists of the last few decades – including Van Halen, Gov’t Mule,...
Atlona Expands OmniStream AV-over-IP Platform with New Encoders, Decoders and Wall Plate Model
Atlona, a brand of Hall Research, today announced five additions to its OmniStream AV-over-IP platform: OmniStream Encoder, OmniStream+ Encoder with USB, OmniStream Decodr, OmniStream+ Decoder with USB, and OmniStream...
Audio Fidelity in High Dive HiFi Lounge Reflects Owner’s Mission to Create the Best-Sounding Listening Cafe Possible
Emeryville, Calif., August 25, 2026 — An integral part of Birmingham’s Lakeview Marina District, the High Dive HiFi Lounge, features a world-class acoustic design. The emphasis on creating a space with exceptional...
Podcasts
The SVC Interview: Daniel Reed, Senior Product Manager, Biamp
Talking shop about how Parle Voice LIft serves presenters, participants, and integrators
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...
The SVC Interview: Modern Upselling
We talk with Cynthia Menna of ADI Global about the power of upselling
Cirque du Soleil Audio (Podcast 266)
The sophisticated Sennheiser Digital 6000 wireless system at work
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...
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
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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