Hisense Australia has launched its 2024 mini-LED TV range alongside an all-new soundbar range. Representing Hisense Australia’s most innovative TV benchmark to date, the range includes the flagship UXAU as well as the U8 and U7 Series. “With our elevated ULED benchmark, this year’s range gives customers confidence that they are buying technology that is at the height of innovation in home entertainment,” Hisense ANZ head of marketing Gideon Lui says. “With impressive brightness and clarity, along with an expansive suite of features, owners of our new and premium range will enjoy Hisense’s bes ..read more

OSD Audio, distributed by Avation in Australia, has debuted its Nero Eclipse Series of wall-mount outdoor landscaping speakers with LED lighting. Using lights that also act as speakers, outdoor spaces become the perfect entertainment experience while providing beauty, safety and security. The Nero Eclipse Series brings the Eclipse25-Bollard, the Eclipse25-WM Surface Wall Mount and the Eclipse25-WMS Slim Surface Wall Mount Speaker to enhance any space and highlight architectural features, including landscaping and water features with their design and pleasing sound. The Eclipse25-WMS Slim Surf ..read more

Chowmain Soft has delivered the free manufacturer-sponsored Anthem MRX-SLM certified driver for Control4, an audio device that offers exceptional performance in a compact design. Unlike traditional AV receivers, this slim receiver from Anthem provides premium sound quality without taking up too much space. Ideal for installers who want to deliver top-notch audio in home theatres or media rooms, the MRX SLM offers a wide range of streaming options from local and internet sources including Apple AirPlay, Google Cast and Bluetooth for easily streamed music from favourite devices directly to the ..read more

Josh.ai has partnered with Furrion to continue expanding the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the home and now, to the outdoors. After connecting to the network, Josh.ai auto-populates supported Furrion televisions and provides authorisation instructions, making the setup process easy for installers to configure HDMI inputs and rapidly deploy a distributed video system. “Our partnership with Furrion aligns perfectly with our mission to provide simple and sophisticated control over all aspects of the home environment, including the outdoors.” Josh.ai chief executive Alex Capecelatro sa ..read more

Bang & Olufsen has released the Beosystem 9000c music system, modernising classic 90s nostalgia and serving as a personal record store window. Having stripped the original Beosound 9000 CD player to its core and rebuilding it from the ground up, the latest player allows the owner to display their music with its tall, transparent form making a gallery for albums. A duo of Beolab 28s showcases the unbeatable fidelity of CDs. “With our Recreated Classics series, we are showcasing how Bang & Olufsen’s unique capabilities within sound, design and craftsmanship are creating long-lasting, ci ..read more

‌KGEAR, a K-array brand, has completed its GH Series of loudspeakers with the GH8, a dual-cone, 8” full-range woofer that produces rich sound quality with 129dB SPL per single box. “The GH8 represents a significant leap forward in our commitment to delivering cutting-edge audio solutions. With its combination of Pure Array Technology (PAT) and Slim Array Technology (SAT), the GH8 strikes a perfect balance between sleek design and powerful performance,” KGEAR brand manager Lorenzo De Poi says. One of the standout features of the GH8 is its integration of cardioid technology which allows for pr ..read more

Catchbox has launched the Q-SYS-certified plug-in, enabling software and hardware technology partners to create market-ready solutions that integrate seamlessly with Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video and control platform. With the plug-in, AV integrators and IT professionals are empowered to obtain and install the Catchbox Control plug-in directly through the Q-SYS Designer Asset Manager within Q-SYS Designer Software, guaranteeing integration with the Q-SYS platform and simplifying installation and management processes. “In the modern audiovisual environment, smooth functionality i ..read more

Bond Bridge has expanded into outdoor living applications with its RF-to-WiFi platform now controlling many appliances used in outdoor residential and commercial settings, including awnings, pergola louvers, heating and cooling, ceiling fans, solar shades and screens and lighting. Developing partnerships with exterior sun/solar/hurricane shades brands, the RF-to-WiFi Bond Bridge Pro hub and companion Bond Home App bring Smartphone and home automation system control to remote-controlled appliances with capabilities like scheduling and integration with voice assistance platforms Alexa, Hey Goog ..read more

Sony has added the BZ53L 98” display to its family of BRAVIA displays. Ideal for corporate, education and retail applications, the display incorporates Sony’s deep black non-glare coating technology as well as additional features. “After recently debuting a series featuring our Deep Black Non-Glare Coating, customers have responded to the enhanced visibility, minimal reflection and overall effectiveness of the technology,” Sony vice president Rich Ventura says. “With the addition of a 98” option, the deep black non-glare coating series has a wide and inclusive range of sizes, so users won’t b ..read more

DoorBird has released the Gigabit High-PoE-Injector A1093, a solution for easy network expansion. With the ability to provide power and data via Ethernet cable, this injector is compatible with High-power PoE+ IEEE 802.3at and PoE IEEE 802.3af devices, ensuring versatile compatibility. The user can enjoy high 1,000Mbit/s gigabit Ethernet transmission speed and easy setup with its Plug-and-Play functionality, with no configuration required. Its auto-sensing LAN Port supports 10/100/1,000 Mbit/s for optimal performance. Plus, with simple and fast installation options for mounting on walls, ceil ..read more