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Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories August 24-August 28
ProAV Today
Dolby confirms Dolby Vision 2 “can” work on existing UHD players
A required software update makes support less likely
ProAV Today
Disney granted patent for projection mapping onto smoke, vapor
New projection system can adjust for changes in a shifting medium
ProAV Today
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
ProAV Today
Apple makes cuts to Vision Pro team
The company is downsizing several teams to refocus efforts on upcoming devices and AI
Awards
Enter now for the 2026 Best in Market Awards
Deadline for entry is 23:59 ET September 4, 2026
ProAV Today
LG Display announces new OLED production method
The FLiPP method brings with it a host of benefits, including increased brightness and greater power efficiency
ProAV Today
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
ProAV Today
The Ruka TD-1 is a vertical turntable that can be stand- or wall-mounted
Analog and wireless listening options are featured in new turntable that showcases your vinyl
ProAV Today
HDR10+ Advanced begins rollout
Samsung's new standard comes with enhanced brightness and color depth
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
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...
The Wire
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...
The Wire
Backlight Expands Creative Operations Platform with AI-powered Discovery, Live-to-Digital Workflows and Open Connectivity at IBC 2026
Global media technology company Backlight will showcase its latest innovations across Iconik and Wildmoka live video creation and distribution at IBC2026 (booth #1.D09), September 11–14 at the RAI Amsterdam....
The Wire
Emergent Brings Its AI-Enhanced Content Production Platform to IBC2026
Emergent, a developer of browser-based, AI-enhanced content production tools, will present its complete AI-enhanced content production platform at IBC2026, exhibiting for the first time on its own stand at...
The Wire
SurgeX Advances Power Visibility, Backup and Integrator Experience at CEDIA Expo 2026
Refreshed SurgeX CONNECT platform, PowerVar FortaGrid three-phase rackmount UPS and new dealer tools help integrators manage power more proactively across the project lifecycle.
The Wire
GlobalM and Lamhas Partner to Expand Managed IP Broadcast Services Across India
GlobalM and Lamhas Satellite Services today announced a new agreement that will see GlobalM’s GMX technology deployed as part of Lamhas expanding managed IP broadcast infrastructure in India. Under...
The Wire
Digital Display Exhibits by SNA Displays Brings Times Square History to Life at Times Travel
NEW YORK—One Times Square, home of the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball, recently announced the opening of Times Travel, a multi-sensory, experiential journey through the history of Times Square...
The Wire
CEDIA Expo Prepares Integrators for the Next Five Years
Underscoring its function as the singular forum for ideas, innovations and insights in the North America custom integration market, CEDIA Expo 2026 will present What Every Integrator Needs to...
The Wire
Boland Communications Introduces SMPTE ST 2110 Option for Full Range of 4K HDR Monitors
Integrated 25GbE Connectivity Delivers UHD Video Directly to Up to Two Monitors, Eliminates External Gateways, and Supports SMPTE ST 2022-7 Network-Path Protection LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Aug. 27, 2026...
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
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
Industry
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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