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Locally-owned California amusement park to close after over 50 years in operation
Fiesta Village Family Fun Park to cease operations after July 11
ProAV Today
PPDS partners with BrightSign for Philips Signage 6060 Series
New signage series offers an alternative to PPDS' Android OS with BrightSign built-in
ProAV Today
WATCH: Disney’s new Audio-Animatronic has a projection-mapped face
Disney Imagineering is updating the Pirates of the Caribbean ride with a new approach to character transformation
ProAV Today
Connecticut passes right-to-repair law
Bill supported by Repair.org, iFixit, the AARP, and more
ProAV Today
Apple Vision Pro exec leaves for OpenAI
Having worked for Apple since 2010, Paul Meade has made the move to work on OpenAI's upcoming hardware
ProAV Today
New experimental Leatherman multitool sells out instantly
The Leatherman Adapter is almost certain to return, and customers can sign up to be notified when it's back in stock
ProAV Today
Report: 76.5% of digital signage operators do not measure ROI
The State of Digital Signage 2026 report by Kitcast highlights a number of surprising findings, from successful deployment evaluation to average network size
ProAV Today
Apple reportedly aiming for BT.2020 in upcoming OLED products
Future OLED products from Apple would bring far greater color accuracy
ProAV Today
LG StanbyME 2 Max announced for the U.S.
The StanbyME 2 Max features a bump in display size and resolution compared to previous models
Featured
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...
Industry
On the Circuit: MAXHUB US Headquarters
Grand opening is a message of commitment to North America--and to AI
The Wire
Michael Franti & Spearhead tour powered by Waves LV1 Classic and eMo IEM immersive in-ears
— On a short summer run that ended at Red Rocks, touring engineer Lucas Pinzón built individual immersive in-ear mixes for Michael Franti and his band on the Waves...
Case Studies
Total Flexibility for James’ Love is the Answer Tour Supplied by DiGiCo Quantum338
Chris Lynch and Aled Irfan are each manning DiGiCo desks for the band’s latest campaign
The Wire
SNA Displays and Electrosonic Build Motion-Based Museum Experience
HELENA, MT—LED video builder SNA Displays partnered with award-winning international audiovisual and technology services company Electrosonic and other technology partners to deliver a fully immersive journey through Montana’s history. The...
The Wire
Hong Kong Jockey Club Expands Intercom Infrastructure With Riedel Artist-1024 and 1200 Series SmartPanels
WUPPERTAL, Germany — July 9, 2026 — Riedel Communications today announced that the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), one of Asia’s most prestigious horse racing organizations, has significantly upgraded...
The Wire
Miri Introduces Self-Service Cellular Data and SIM Card Management Platform for NetConnect+ Plans
Online portal offers customers self-serve management tools and valuable usage insights for Miri’s global multi-carrier data plans
The Wire
Robert Juliat’s SpotMe and Lancelot Followspots Shine Through on Broadway’s Tony Award Winning “The Lost Boys”
Lighting Designer Jen Schriever and Associate Lighting Designer Aaron Tacy are using Robert Juliat’s SpotMe performer tracking system and three powerful Robert Juliat Lancelot followspots on “The Lost Boys,”...
Infrastructure
Chief Tempo Portrait Flat Panel Wall Mount System Now Shipping in North America
Purpose-Built for Digital Signage, Tempo Portrait Simplifies Service to Maximize Uptime
The Wire
Sony Electronics Launches High Noise Isolation In-Ear Monitor Earphones to Elevate Stage Performance Experiences
Providing a secure, comfortable fit for a wide range of performers, from aspiring musicians to seasoned professionals
The Wire
ADI Rolls Out Control4 X4 and Control4 Connect Globally, Signaling a New Era for the Control4 Platform
Redesigned user experience and new service architecture strengthen performance, security and long-term system value across US, Canada, EMEA, APAC and LATAM.
Podcasts
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
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
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
Cheats & Workarounds
Sometimes conditions are not good, time is short, or trouble arises unexpectedly. Sometimes you can find a temporary (or permanent) solution that might be pushing the edge of standard...
Industry
May Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
Meyer Sound introduces TIGRA line array and 1800-LFC subwoofer Meyer Sound is expanding its next generation of self-powered professional loudspeakers with the introduction of the TIGRA line array loudspeaker...
Industry
Magnetic Induction
Header photo: Store Norsk Leksikon A client of mine was complaining about hum in their audio mixer. This was a system that I had built and knew well. I...
Industry
April Pro AV Today Most Read Stories 2026
DJI sues FCC over import ban Chinese drone company DJI has filed a suit against the FCC, following the agency’s recent decision to prohibit imports of the company’s new...
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