AVNation Staff

The Grand Joanne Hotel in Copenhagen, a modern, Scandinavian-inspired establishment, has been revitalized by Midstar AB, featuring 162 rooms, a rooftop bar, a modern Italian restaurant, and wellness facilities, all powered by a Genelec Smart IP audio system.

All of it Now, a Los Angeles-based visual experiences creator, used Sony's Spatial Reality Display to transform Disney's Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl, enhancing collaboration, workflows, and camera positions, and bolstering Sony's reputation in virtual production.

Interra Systems has integrated Netflix's VMAF algorithm into its VEGA Media Analyzer, enhancing video quality assessment with perceptual accuracy and efficiency for media companies, broadcasters, and streaming services.

LG Business Solutions USA will showcase two prototype radiology technologies at RSNA 2024: a C-Arm X-Ray device with enhanced image quality, reduced radiation exposure, and simplified maintenance, and a 27-inch 8MP Clinical Review Monitor for high-quality imaging.

Sony Electronics has introduced the ELF-SR2 (27-inch) and ELF-SR1 (15.6-inch) Spatial Reality Displays, integrated with NVIDIA Omniverse for immersive, real-time 3D visualization without the need for VR headsets or glasses. This solution leverages OpenUSD and NVIDIA RTX rendering to create holographic-like experiences for industries like gaming, entertainment, architecture, and automotive design.

The Shack Indoor Golf Club in Glenview, Illinois, uses advanced Trackman simulators and over 100 championship courses. Snap One's AV and automation solutions, installed by Quality Connections Audio & Video Design, enhance the 8,000-square-foot space, showcasing innovative technology.

LG Business Solutions USA held Innovember Fest, a day-long event at its Chicago Business Innovation Center, attracting over 120 attendees from various vertical markets to showcase LG's latest business solutions and how technology partners' offerings complement LG's expanding portfolio.

SCT has introduced the RWM-CRN1 wall mounting plate for Cisco Room Navigator, designed to simplify installations and improve cable management.

The survey by the Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) highlights how supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, particularly in semiconductor availability, significantly affected professional audio manufacturers. Key responses reveal strategic adaptations such as inventory increases, product redesigns, onshoring production, and vigilant material monitoring to mitigate future risks.

Christie announced the Jazz Series, a line of compact, budget-friendly WUXGA and 4K UHD+ laser projectors offering high brightness (up to 23,750 lumens) and advanced features like built-in warping, blending, and automated calibration compatibility.