# AVWeek From the Network for the Audiovisual industry comes the weekly news round up. Each week we gather the most important and impactful news to the AV industry, gather a group of AV professionals, and discuss what the impact of the news will be on the industry. Page: Feed: --- ## Is There A Sphere Limit? | AVWeek _2026-08-24_ If one Sphere can make AV impossible to ignore, what could ten do? SAVe is pushing sustainability from industry promise to practical action, while AI raises a tougher question: when does an AI-generated response become a business record? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Tim Albright and his AV industry guests break it all down on AVWeek, from the promotional power of multiple… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/faf94103-7123-420d-90f1-bb78d484dfca.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Courting Controversy Within AV | AVWeek 782 _2026-08-17_ One vendor controversy can change how an entire industry looks at a company. But should it change how you buy from them? And as ADI begins its next chapter as a public company, the ownership question gets even more interesting: private equity, public or private, which model wins? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/dd6f5d39-90a4-4e20-b6ad-fb8a67efaf7a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## S E771: 4K Experiences | AVWeek 781 _2026-08-10_ Is it finally time to stop treating 4K like an upgrade and start calling it the standard? And as immersive AV pushes entertainment beyond the screen, one thing is becoming clear: “experience” is no longer just the finishing touch, it’s becoming the main event. Host Tim Albright and industry experts return for another AVWeek episode, breaking down the latest trends and conversations impacting… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/57c3b1b6-b78c-4d70-afd3-14dc02d7193b.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## The Hidden Value of Certification | AVWeek 780 _2026-08-03_ Does a CTS still open doors, or has experience become the only credential that really matters? Meanwhile, the display industry is bracing for another price surge, and if chipflation keeps climbing, someone in commercial AV is going to foot the bill. The only question is: who? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests are back with another… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/42562f1e-52d0-4bc1-9979-153aab6f73b8.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Educating The AV Industry The Right Way | AVWeek 779 _2026-07-27_ Standards only matter if people know how to use them. So is IPMX finally reaching its turning point? At the same time, projection mapping is breaking free from big-budget productions. Great for the industry... or the beginning of a crowded market? The video version of this podcast can be found here. In this episode of AVWeek, Tim Albright and his AV industry guests explore why IPMX education could… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/8ac604e7-7db6-463a-a920-70080e870656.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Keeping AV Safe & Secure (Literally) | AVWeek 778 _2026-07-20_ "Cheap gear is only cheap until it fails." Safety failures remind us what really matters, PoE is putting the amplifier under pressure, and consumer AV keeps promising professional results. But is the industry solving problems... or creating new ones? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Patrick Norton leads another engaging AVWeek conversation with industry experts as they… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/82c7ece6-9785-431f-ac9a-826a07b5aa3a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Is MDEP Worth It? | AVWeek 777 _2026-07-13_ How long can "good enough" keep holding AV back? While higher ed and corporate spaces rethink technology standards, Microsoft is making an even bigger play with MDEP moving into displays. Is this the future of enterprise AV or another ecosystem battle? The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch AVWeek episode… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/b4ef11fd-54ef-4dd6-b59c-abda34dfe859.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## For Trade Shows, It's Quality Over Quantity | AVWeek 776 _2026-07-06_ Is Cisco redefining the rules of collaboration, or simply responding to where the market is already headed? Meanwhile, InfoComm is raising an important conversation: success isn't always measured by attendance, but by who walks through the doors and why they came. The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/be16793b-1460-4604-8a72-11bba7f6d11a.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Making Connections & Experiences At InfoComm 2026 | AVWeek 775 _2026-06-29_ InfoComm 2026 was one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry this year, showing off the amazing technology of our space. And we had so many interesting conversations and guests to talk to that we couldn't fit it into just one episode! The video version of this podcast can be found here. Today we are joined by Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts, Erica Carroll of Charbett Strategies,… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/97a6c02e-7f4a-4a8f-9e32-eb3da6d515e7.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## The InfoComm 2026 Experience | AVWeek 774 _2026-06-22_ InfoComm is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. It's not just a place to see the latest innovations in display, collaboration and so much more. It's a chance to see our colleagues in the AV community and join in a celebration of our industry. But mostly, to see some really cool gadgets. We sit in Midwich's wonderful booth space to talk to those attending the show in many different… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/0a9d224d-6fa3-4aa6-81c0-95fc30637080.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2JK6TG1H50YH) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## A Sphere Near You? | AVWeek 773 _2026-06-15_ "Is this the end of projection?" It may sound dramatic, but Epson's move into dvLED is forcing the industry to ask tough questions. And as Sphere-inspired experiences find new homes and new audiences, another debate emerges: does innovation truly begin when technology moves beyond its original purpose? The video version of this podcast can be found here. 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