Sony is providing a free firmware update that supports the 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio for applications such as business meetings and collaborative sessions. This enhancement is available now for Sony’s existing line-up of mid-range, interchangeable lens projectors, the VPL-FHZ85 and VPL-FHZ80, and will be available for the ultra-compact, fixed lens…
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First Panasonic media processor to simplify multi-projection
Panasonic Connect Europe is to launch the first of a new range of Media Processors in 2024 designed for efficient multi-projection. Ideal for the growing market in touring and fixed installation immersive experiences, the product will simplify workflows whilst delivering high-quality content with Panasonic projectors. Traditionally computing power for immersive…
AUO Corporation to make its first appearance at ISE in 2024
AUO Corporation will make its debut at ISE next year. The Taiwan-based manufacturer of LCD display panels will be joined by its industrial and commercial display subsidiary, ADP, which made its ISE debut this year. AUO Corporation, which has total assets worth more than $14bn and posted sales of $7.6bn…
Datapath to showcase expanded Aetria portfolio at ISE2024
Datapath will launch a dedicated tablet that provides fingertip control of video walls and workstations, at ISE2024. The Aetria Touch will offer a seamless operator experience for the company's integrated Aetria platform for control rooms of any size. The 10.1" tablet, which will be available from the second quarter of…
Econocom launches European AV, UC and IT brand Gather
Econocom Group has introduced Gather, a new brand designed to strengthen and expand its AV, UC and IT capabilities. The new brand underlines Econocom's commitment to support its customers with excellent digital work, retail, travel and leisure spaces in Europe and beyond. The launch of Gather is part of Econocom’s…
Nureva achieves ‘first’ extra-large Teams Room certification
Nureva's HDL pro series audio conferencing systems have been certified for Microsoft Teams. The HDL410 audio system is said to have become the first microphone and speaker bar solution certified for extra-large Microsoft Teams Rooms. In October, Nureva's HDL310 system was certified for large Microsoft Teams Rooms. The systems utilise…
Epson shines a spotlight on five projection trends for 2024
Optimising hybrid meeting rooms With more employees in the office this year, companies are re-evaluating meeting room spaces and looking for new ways to create successful work environments that allow in-person and remote employees to feel part of a collaborative and productive workplace. When it comes to enhancing modern meeting…
Peerless-AV offers custom support for Sony VP lab in LA
Peerless-AV has played a vital role at a new Virtual Production Lab at Sony's Digital Media Production Center in Los Angeles, California. The immersive training and education facility offers production managers and cinematographers the opportunity to test drive Sony’s line of professional cinema equipment, including the flagship VENICE 2 Cinema…
Panasonic projectors give Moonwalkers lift off at Lightroom
An exhibition space in London that stages artist-led immersive projection shows is deploying 28 Panasonic 3-Chip DLP projectors for a production about the manned Apollo lunar missions of the 1960s and 1970s. The Moonwalkers – which will run at Lightroom from 6 December to 21 April 2024 – will bring…
Tesco quadruples digital signage network to 1,800 screens
UK supermarket chain Tesco now has a digital signage network of 1,800 screens, making it the largest in the UK grocery market. Tesco has more than quadrupled the size of its digital screen network since March when it had around 400 screens and the network is now present in 420…