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Hisense’s VIDAA named fastest smart TV operating system available

Hisense’s VIDAA, the operating system powering Hisense televisions in the UK, has been officially recognised as the fastest TV OS on the market. The recognitio...

CEDIA unveils smart home tech conference programme for ISE 2026

CEDIA has launched its comprehensive Smart Home Technology Conference, set to take place at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 from 3–5 February at FIRA Barc...

Crestron opens new experience centre in Belgium

Crestron Electronics has announced the grand opening of its latest Crestron Experience Center at its EMEA Headquarters in Mechelen, Belgium. This new state-of-...

Biamp announces asset acquisition of ClearOne’s intellectual property and brands

Biamp has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of ClearOne, Inc., including intellectual property and brands. The acquisition adds signal-processing des...

CYP Europe announces distribution partnership with Transtel BV

CYP Europe has announced a new partnership with Transtel BV, whereby Transtel will stock and distribute a curated selection of CYP Europe’s AV signal managemen...

Advance Paris celebrates 30 years with APEX range

Advance Paris is marking its 30th anniversary with the introduction of APEX, a premium range of amplifiers and audio components debuting at the Paris Audio Vid...

QUAD launches Platina Stream high-end streamer

QUAD has introduced a high-end streamer in its lineup. The Platina Stream network player joins the Platina Integrated amplifier at the launch of QUAD’s new Pla...

Optoma Increases Home Cinema Range with UHZ58LV 4K Laser Projector

Optoma has strengthened its home cinema projector range with the launch of the UHZ58LV, a new 4K UHD dual-laser model designed to deliver the ultimate big-scre...

Fyne Audio’s F500E Series gets Walnut finish option

Fyne Audio is introducing a second finish to its best-selling F500E Series IsoFlare loudspeakers. In early 2026, the brand will introduce a richly textured Wal...

Bang & Olufsen launches The Centennial Collection special editions

Bang & Olufsen has launched The Centennial Collection, a special edition release inspired by the brand’s heritage. The Centennial Collection draws from...