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Update lets Sonos portable speakers fill in for surround sound duty
Sonos 27 is giving users more flexibility with their surround sound options
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New motorcycle smart helmet features an AR HUD
Important information is projected roughly 10-feet in front of the rider via a virtual display
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TCL partners with B&O for new soundbars
New soundbar is available in three configurations, and features Audio by Bang & Olufsen
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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
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LG fights back against claims its TVs can secretly listen in on conversations
LG releases an official statement on recent allegations
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119-year old amusement park shutters its doors
New Jersey's Clementon Park and Splash World is closing down five years after reopening
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...
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...
Need to Know
Top Ten Pro AV stories of the week
What Happened This Week: most popular stories September 7-11
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Apple reportedly testing spatial audio for Apple TV using four HomePods
Code found in audioOS 27 beta 8 reveals new surround sound capabilities for the HomePod
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Largest deployment of Panasonic PT-RQ45K projectors celebrate Hungary’s biggest holiday
Hungary's Parliament and Buda Castle were treated to a full projection mapping show
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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
SureBright Helps Sennheiser Achieve a 26% Reduction in Returns and a 2% AOV Increase
One year into the SureBright warranty program, the premium audio brand saw product protection attach rates reach up to 31%, significantly exceeding initial projections NEW YORK — Sept. 15, 2026 —...
The Wire
AEA Ribbon Microphones Find a Home at Paris’ Rue Boyer
Paris, France, September 16, 2026 — At Rue Boyer, the flagship Paris studio of Mix with the Masters, AEA ribbon microphones have become a familiar part of the recording...
The Wire
Counting Crows Conquer Phase and Timing Challenges with Jerry Harvey Audio Pearl/Ruby2 and Layla In-Ear Monitors
Berkley, CA, September 15, 2026 — American Alt-Rock institution Counting Crows have performed their confessional, rootsy brand of pop rock to loyal audiences around the world since the...
The Wire
Premium Audio, Invisible Design: How SoundTube Elevated ICONIX Fitness in Nashville
JAG Warner Productions deploys 154 SoundTube speakers across 14 independently controlled audio zones to create an immersive, architecturally discreet fitness experience.
The Wire
LEA Amplifiers Power a Luxury Villa in the Dominican Republic
At Punta Minitas Villa, luxury living is defined as much by what residents don’t see as by what they do. Located within Casa de Campo, one of the Dominican...
The Wire
AtlasIED Partners with M.I. Engineering to Expand APAC Presence
AtlasIED, a recognized leader in the commercial audio and security industries, today announced its partnership with M.I. Engineering, a Bangkok, Thailand-based Manufacturer’s Representative. The partnership aims to expand AtlasIED’s...
The Wire
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) and MASARY Turn Translation into Living Scenic Art with “Supertitles” Powered by Epson Large Venue Laser Projectors
MASARY Studios Worked with BLO to Animate Typography and Reimagine a Classic Art Form for Modern Audiences with High-Powered Rear Projection
The Wire
Lorde’s Touring Team Delivers Sonic Excellence Worldwide With DPA and Wisycom
The Streamlined Mic Setup and Robust RF System Deliver Natural Vocals And Reliable Performance in Every Venue
The Wire
MARTIN AUDIO’S US OPEN DAY TO DEMONSTRATE SOUND CONTROL IN THE OPEN AIR
Martin Audio’s US Open Day takes place at the Amphitheatre in Doral Central Park, Florida, on Thursday 8 October 2026, with two identical sessions at 11am and 2pm, so...
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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