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Sony AV Tech Expo: Exploring Innovation Across Visual, Control and Spatial Technologies
I recently had the chance to attend the Sony AV Tech Expo in San Diego, hosted at its headquarters (which is stunning, by the way). The two-day event brought together industry pros, creators and tech leaders, and gave them hands-on experience with Sony’s latest tech: professional displays, spatial reality, device management, remote control and more. To recap…
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Need a Rugged PoE Network Switch? Cleerline’s SSF-2x8POE-RUGGED Delivers Industrial-Grade Performance
Cleerline Technology Group has released the SSF-2x8POE-RUGGED, a non-managed industrial PoE switch built for high-performance networking in harsh environments. The 2×8 switch includes two SFP Gigabit ports and eight 10/100/1000Base-TX Gigabit Ethernet ports, each capable of delivering up to 30 watts of PoE+ power. Designed for durability, the SSF-2x8POE-RUGGED operates in temperatures ranging from -40°…
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Can Virtual Production Thrive in the Midwest? TRG Multimedia Thinks So
TRG Multimedia has expanded its Cleveland facility with a new LED virtual production stage, powered by Disguise’s turnkey Studio Pro solution. The addition brings advanced virtual production capabilities to the Midwest, offering agencies, filmmakers and brands a cost-effective way to produce high-quality content in a controlled environment. The new stage features a 50-foot-wide, 16-foot-tall LED…
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Las Vegas Casino Enhances Audio System with Powersoft Technology
A renowned Las Vegas Strip casino has revamped its audio system to enhance the guest experience with cutting-edge technology from Powersoft. The renovation, completed by Long Island-based Global AV Group, features 26 Powersoft Quattrocanali 4804 DSP-D and 13 Quattrocanali 8804 DSP-D amplifiers, as well as five X4L amplifiers, all equipped with built-in DSP and Dante…
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Avidex Acquires Visual Commands
Avidex has acquired Visual Commands, a design and programming consultant known for control system coding, automation and remote monitoring service solutions. Monty Champoux, president of Visual Commands, will join Avidex as chief technology officer (CTO), overseeing technology strategy and innovation. The entire Visual Commands team has also transitioned to Avidex. “This is an incredible opportunity for…
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Sony Unveils mocopi Pro Kit for Advanced Motion Capture
Sony has released the mocopi Pro Kit, a full-body motion capture solution designed for professionals in animation, gaming, virtual reality, and live-streaming. Shipping will begin April 3. The launch will also include XYN Motion Studio, a new motion capture and editing software. The mocopi Pro Kit builds on Sony’s motion capture technology with a 12-sensor…
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Comprehensive Connectivity Launches Transformer Cables for Flexible Connections
Comprehensive Connectivity introduced its new Transformer Cables, designed to provide flexible connections with a USB on one end and interchangeable connectors on the other. The cables come with three of the most common connector types—USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI—making them ideal for business, education, and commercial environments. Part of the Pro AV/IT Integrator Series, the Transformer Cables…
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Bridging Accessibility Gaps With AI and Language Translation in AV
As I virtually watched colleagues and friends jet off to Barcelona last month, I thought about the interconnected aspects of our world. We can hop on a plane in the U.S. and — within hours — be anywhere in the world. I have never been to Barcelona. In fact, have only been to one other…
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All of it Now visualizes Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl with a Spatial Reality Display
LA-based visual experiences creator uses Sony’s groundbreaking Spatial Reality Display to help design a thrilling AR-assisted live show. “Many of the people we work with in the industryand in the virtual production world told us wehad to check out Sony’s new display. It was oneof the coolest things I’ve seen.” Berto Mora Chief Technology Officer,…
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Research Finds iOS Apps Leak Sensitive Data Despite Apple’s Security Measures
Cybernews researchers analyzed 156,080 randomly selected iOS apps—about 8% of the total available on the Apple App Store—and found that 71% leaked sensitive data, including API keys, cloud storage credentials, and financial information. This research, one of the first large-scale studies of its kind, suggests that iOS apps remain vulnerable to cybersecurity leaks despite Apple’s…
