higher education av
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Bose Professional Opens Global Headquarters and Experience Center in Massachusetts
Bose Professional announced the opening of its new global headquarters, museum, and Experience Center in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The purpose-built, 50,200-square-foot facility represents a significant milestone for the company and was designed to reflect its vision, values, and vibrant future. Constructed to support long-term growth, the state-of-the-art building includes collaborative office spaces, dedicated engineering labs, a…
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How Disney World Helped Save My Life
Today is my birthday. Two weeks ago today, I had triple-bypass surgery on my heart. Trust me, no one was more shocked with this diagnosis than me. It came out of nowhere, just a few weeks after running my fifth Disney World 10-miler. A few days before my procedure, my heart surgeon told me I…
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AV Manufacturers Launch OpenAV Cloud Initiative to Promote Interoperability and Open Standards
A group of major AV manufacturers and technology providers has launched OpenAV Cloud, a new industry initiative aimed at promoting open APIs, cloud integration and cross-brand collaboration. Founding members include Sony Electronics, Panasonic, Legrand, Shure, BrightSign and Xyte. The coalition says OpenAV Cloud is designed to address persistent integration challenges in AV systems, particularly the…
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Sony BRAVIA Displays Enhance Sports and Recreation Center at Gdynia Maritime University
Sony BRAVIA professional displays have been installed throughout the Sports and Recreation Centre (SRC) at Gdynia Maritime University in Poland, providing AV support for everything from meetings and workouts to live event streaming and digital signage. Designed to serve both the university and the local Tricity community, the facility includes a modern sports hall with…
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Do LaB Turns Up the Volume at Coachella With Meyer Sound’s ULTRA-X80 Debut
Meyer Sound’s new ULTRA-X80 point source loudspeaker made its Coachella debut in 2025 as part of an expanded system powering the festival’s Do LaB stage. The loudspeaker joined the PANTHER large-format linear line array and 2100-LFC low-frequency control elements to deliver coverage and clarity across a newly expanded audience area. The system, provided by Los…
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Pure Resonance Audio Launches P115 PA Speaker for Live and Installed Sound
Pure Resonance Audio has introduced the P115, a 15-inch 2-way passive PA speaker designed to deliver clear vocals and rich, full-range sound. Featuring a 15-inch woofer and a 1-inch compression driver, the P115 offers a frequency range of 53Hz to 20kHz. The speaker delivers 350 watts of continuous power at 8 ohms and has a…
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Powersoft to Debut Pocket-Sized Nota 142 Amplifier at InfoComm 2025
Powersoft will debut the Nota 142, an ultra-compact PoE/PoE+ audio amplifier designed for networked AV environments, at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando. Engineered for space-constrained installations, the 140-watt amplifier is plenum-rated and built with commercial, conferencing, and retrofit projects in mind. Delivering 140W across two channels, Nota 142 is purpose-built for commercial, conferencing, and retrofit installations…
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Absen A Series LED Displays Power Immersive Experience at Frontwave Arena
Absen’s A Series LED technology is the centerpiece of the new Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, delivering high-brightness visuals and durability for a wide range of sports and entertainment events. Opened in 2024, the venue serves as the home of the San Diego Clippers (NBA G League), San Diego Sockers (MASL), and San Diego Strike…
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Google to Debut 3D Conferencing System, Beam, at InfoComm 2025
Google is preparing to unveil Beam, its new 3D video conferencing system developed from the company’s earlier Project Starline research initiative. Designed to create life-like remote interactions, Beam will make its official debut in partnership with HP at InfoComm 2025. Originally introduced as Project Starline, the technology was developed to redefine video communication by creating…
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Technologists From Universal and AWS to Discuss Immersive Experiences at InfoComm 2025
Leaders from Universal Destinations & Experiences and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will headline a panel discussion at InfoComm 2025 on how technology is reshaping immersive experiences across entertainment, gaming, and media. The session, titled “Experience Economy: How Technology Is Shaping the Next Generation of Immersive Experiences,” will take place Wednesday, June 11, at 11 a.m.…
