Home theater seating company RowOne has relaunched with its former Director of Sales and Marketing Todd Girdis leading the charge as new owner and CEO. Since acquiring the company from founder Robert Cribbs in February of this year, Girdis and team have been busy supporting dealers, making some refinements to existing models, expanding the independent manufacturer sales representative network, and readying for…
Seymour-Screen Excellence has appointed independent manufacturer sales rep firm Hi-Fi Representation which covers Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Established January 2020, Hi-Fi Representation is led by president Jacob Atkinson, an HAA- and ISF-trained AV professional with over 25-years of experience in sales for custom installation firms and manufacturers, along with partner and COO Gabriel Garland. The team at Hi-Fi Reps saw…
LG Electronics (LG) has announced the rollout of its 2020 TV lineup, led by 14 new OLED models including the art-inspired GX Gallery series, real 8K ZX models and 4K Ultra HD TVs. LG is taking the viewing and gaming experience in new directions in South Korea and the United States, to be followed by markets in Europe and other…
Optoma, a manufacturer of home theater projectors has launched its next-generation true 4K UHD cinema experience with the CinemaX P2. Featuring 3,000 lumens of brightness, premium laser technology and an ultra short throw lens, the CinemaX P2 delivers breathtaking images and stunning picture quality from only inches away from the screen. Leveraging customer feedback on its award-winning CinemaX P1, Optoma…
The Optoma ProScene ZU860 native-resolution laser phosphor projector ($11,999) has just been introduced. It is the company’s first WUXGA projector with interchangeable lenses that is compatible with 4K UHD HDR sources. It is designed for large-venue use such as in auditoriums, large meeting rooms and houses of worship, and produces an 8,500 Lumens image. HDMI 2.0, HDBaseT and 3G-SDI inputs…
Delivering the ultimate big-screen streaming experience, Epson has unveiled the EF-100W and EF-100B Smart Streaming Laser Projectors with Android TV at the 2020 CES PEPCOM event. The projectors are designed to redefine the way consumers and families enjoy their favorite content. Based on unique Epson MicroLaser Array Technology, the compact and wireless projector produces bright and colorful images up to…
Whether for the smart home, automated driving, or manufacturing: artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of everyday life. At their 2020 CES press conference, Bosch showcased how AI and the internet of things (IoT) can make life easier and safer for everyday consumers. Here, the slogan “Beneficial AI. Building trust together” sums up the company’s technology, services and…
New York City’s Dolby Screening Room was the venue in early November for home cinema system specifier Cortex VIP Cinemas and producer of ready-to-assemble home theaters Rayva to bring tech media up to date on their latest activities and then, later in the day, to showcase their capabilities and service menus in front of some prominent integrators. “We’re not a…
KONKA North America, LLC, a subsidiary of the KONKA Group, a Digital Home Entertainment company, has announced that it has forged a strategic alliance with Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) and O’Rourke Sales Company. KONKA is making its North American debut this month with three new series of KONKA Android TVs, including the Q7 Pro Series QLED Android TV, U5 Series…