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What Happened This Week: most popular stories August 3-August 7
ProAV Today
LG unveils 2-layer OLED panels that are cheaper to produce
New panel improves on color coverage and brightness while keeping costs lower
ProAV Today
Vacant retail space turned into projection-mapped dollhouse to promote The Testaments
Melrose Avenue is treated to a new projection mapping show created by Publicis and Visual Feeder
ProAV Today
Behind the scenes on The Odyssey’s historic IMAX 70mm filming
How The Odyssey broke new ground and created a new IMAX camera
ProAV Today
Proto Hologram secures patent for Proto M spatial display
Patent granted for the Proto M tabletop-sized hologram display
ProAV Today
How Brompton Technology powers virtual production on ITV’s Believe Me
Brompton Technology’s LED processors provided the processing backbone for the virtual production workflow used on Believe Me, ITV’s four-part true-crime drama produced by Etta Pictures, part of ITV Studios. Written by BAFTA and RTS-winning screenwriter Jeff Pope and directed...
ProAV Today
Texas history retold through projection-mapping in new film
The projection-mapping film was captured using Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF and Blackmagic PYXIS 6K cameras
ProAV Today
Nvidia, Microsoft, and others launch new AI safety initiative
New initiative formed in response to recent AI cyberattack
ProAV Today
LG debuts new optical screen tech for windshields
The LG Ultraview Windshield Display is designed to keep eyes on the road at all times
ProAV Today
The Böker Naturensöhne MK II NXT is single-handle multitool suited for the great outdoors
New EDC multiool features a Swiss Army knife-like form-factor
ProAV Today
LG launches its next-gen micro RGB TV lineup
Next-gen LCD TV models arrive in North America
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
Henri Rapp Launches Rapp Creative Studio, a Cleveland Web Design and Video Production Company
Production sound mixer Henri Rapp has launched Rapp Creative Studio, a Cleveland-based web design and video production company serving small businesses and independent professionals.
The Wire
Beamr Brings NVIDIA Video Super Resolution to Live Sports and Broadcast Video
Beamr has integrated NVIDIA Video Super Resolution with its Emmy® Award-winning CABR encoding technology, enabling broadcasters and streaming platforms to transform HD live video into a high-quality 4K viewing...
The Wire
Riedel Communications at IBC2026: Live Production Experience Showcasing Integrated IP Production Workflows
IBC2026 Exhibitor Preview September 11-14 Amsterdam Stands: 10.A24, 10.A31, 10.A38 Riedel Communications at IBC2026: Live Production Experience Showcasing Integrated IP Production Workflows At IBC2026, Riedel Communications will...
The Wire
Bose Professional acquires Fulcrum Acoustic
Boston, MA — August 5, 2026 — Bose Professional, a leading provider of world-class audio solutions, today announced that it has acquired Fulcrum Acoustic, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of high-performance...
The Wire
Shotoku Showcases Expanding Aura PTZ Ecosystem and Award-Winning Swoop Robotic Crane at IBC2026
Sunbury-on-Thames, UK – 4 August 2026 — Shotoku Broadcast Systems will officially introduce its Aura family of advanced PTZ-centric solutions to the European market at IBC2026 (Stand 12.F47). Joining...
The Wire
Cobalt Digital to Bring New and Enhanced Practical Solutions to Evolving Broadcast Workflows at IBC2026
Highlights will include new Dante fiber connectivity, expanded IPMX capabilities and award-winning signal processing solutions Champaign, IL – 4 August 2026 – Cobalt Digital, the leading designer and manufacturer...
The Wire
ACT Entertainment Honored with Neutrik Group Americas’ Partner of the Year Award
The Award Recognizes ACT’s Outstanding Sales Performance, Marketing Collaboration and Long-standing Commitment to the NEUTRIK® Brand
The Wire
Grammy Award-winning Producer and Musician Ryan Lewis Leans into The Legendary Sound of Harrison with Two 32Classic Consoles, Seven Harrison 500 Series Racks and a Studio Built Around Onboard Conversion
Los Angeles, California, August 6, 2026 — Four-time Grammy Award-winning producer, musician, DJ and professional photographer and videographer Ryan Lewis has renovated his private studio in Washington state as...
The Wire
PLASA Show 2026: Solid State Logic to showcase System T TCA Tour, new and advanced SSL Live production workflows, and Live Trade-In Program
London, UK, 5th August 2026 – Solid State Logic will showcase its latest live production innovations at PLASA Show 2026 , including the new compact System T TCA Tour...
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
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...
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