More than 150 Sony Pro Bravia displays have been installed across global cybersecurity company ReliaQuest's estate. Integrator AVI-SPL provided a range of 55", 65", 75", 85" and 100" models for upgrading facilities at the GreyMatter security operations platform's three sites in the US, as well as in the UK, Ireland…
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‘Issues with Sony projectors’ cause five US cinemas to shut
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema company was forced to close several theatres for the day on New Year's Eve due to 'issues with Sony projectors'. A post on X said five of the chain's cinemas were affected, with a sign taped to the door of its theatre in Westminster, Colorado, reading:…
In Memoriam: Jerry Williams, pioneer in assistive listening
Gerald Ivar ‘Jerry’ Williams, the founder of Williams Sound, passed away on 30 November at the age of 96. Jerry’s journey into the world of electronics began during the second world war, when he enlisted in the US navy and served as an electronic technician’s mate onboard the USS Artemis.…
Stage Precision calibration system is stadium gamechanger
The Famous Group has harnessed the power of Stage Precision’s SP software to control virtual production at the home of American football team the Carolina Panthers. The virtual-event production company is using the SP’s camera calibration tools to control mixed reality (MR) elements at the Bank of America Stadium in…
White spot appears on world’s biggest LED screen at Sphere
A white spot has appeared on the world's largest LED screen - the 55,700 sq metre Exosphere outdoor display at the Sphere. The malfunction was reported by the Las Vegas Locally X (formerly Twitter) account at 1.30am local time on Boxing Day. The account, which appears not to be familiar…
CES ‘can’t afford’ to run an event at Sphere in Las Vegas
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will not be holding an event at Sphere in Las Vegas, when the show opens in the city on 9 January. Gary Shapiro, president of the Consumer Technology Association, which owns the show, told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "They quoted a price to us which…
XTA’s MX36 console switcher earns its place in History
Situated in the Beaches neighbourhood in the east end of Toronto, History is a state-of-the-art 2500-capacity venue. Run by global entertainment giant, Live Nation, its packed programme of events sees a wide variety of artists from all genres pass through the venue, with bills often featuring multiple acts. As is…
Guerrilla hologram projection steals show at Games Awards
Meta Quest game Asgard's Wrath 2 has been launched with a scene-stealing hologram outside a games awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The illusion, which showed gods and monsters in action in the night sky, appears to use large-scale projection on to hologram gauze suspended from cranes in a car park.…
AtlasIED helps staff keep confidences in shared workplace
A shared workplace in Connecticut has turned to AtlasIED to address the problem of ensuring their business conversations remain confidential. The 740sq metre Office Evolution franchise in Westport is home to 36 private offices, two conference rooms, a co-working lounge and phone booths. Since the pandemic it has becoming increasingly popular…
Cosm to stage immersive AV symphony in 12K LED dome
Experiential technology company Cosm has teamed up with composer and new-media artist Ricardo Romaneiro to launch an immersive AV symphony. Liquidverse: Microcosm & Macrocosm has been designed to be experienced in 'shared reality' at Cosm’s immersive entertainment venues. Set to release in the spring at Cosm’s first venue, in Los…