Sony has commenced shipping its new 8K Full-Frame Mirrorless a7R VI camera. This product release offers advanced camera technology relevant for high-resolution content acquisition in streaming production workflows.
Most broadcast facilities are mid-transition from SDI to IP, running both at once. Here you'll find coverage of SMPTE ST 2110, remote and cloud production, bonded cellular contribution, camera-to-cloud workflows, and the switchers and gear keeping live shows on air.
Sony has commenced shipping its new 8K Full-Frame Mirrorless a7R VI camera. This product release offers advanced camera technology relevant for high-resolution content acquisition in streaming production workflows.
Godox has announced an inflatable LED ring light, the LR150 Air, designed for enhanced portability and quick setup for mobile creators and solo shooters. This new design allows the light to be deflated and packed flat, reducing the bulk associated with traditional lighting setups. It aims to provide a travel-friendly, soft, and flattering lighting solution for on-location production days.
Qualcomm has unveiled its new Dragonwing MBM715 and MBM415 system-on-chips (SoCs), integrating 5G, Wi-Fi, multimedia processing, and on-device AI for "interactive broadband" devices like smart kiosks and retail terminals. These 4-nm SoCs are designed to combine connectivity, display, camera, and AI, eliminating the need for separate processors in edge devices. The MBM715 notably supports up to 4K@60fps video, AV1/VP9/HEVC codecs, and a dedicated AI engine, while the MBM415 offers a lower-cost option for simpler applications.
Bit-Brick unveiled the EPC1000, an industrial edge computing system featuring the SpacemiT K1 RISC-V processor. This system supports 4K60 decoding and 4K30 encoding for H.265, H.264, VP8, and VP9 formats, equipped with an AI engine and GPU for various industrial applications including edge video processing. The EPC1000 offers extensive connectivity and industrial-grade interfaces, operating on Bianbu Linux and OpenHarmony.
Hollyland has launched its Astra P1 PTZ camera for $1,999, featuring 4K60 imaging, 30x optical zoom, and AI tracking capabilities. The camera includes a bundled NDI|HX3 license and targets live production, corporate, event, and faith sectors. It supports multiple outputs and streaming protocols including RTMP(S), SRT, RTSP, and Multicast.
Kiloview will showcase broadcast-grade AV-over-IP solutions for studios, auditoriums, and UC meetings at InfoComm 2026. The company is focusing on application-driven solutions to simplify IP video deployment and management for professional AV teams. Demonstrations will include solutions for UC applications, smart AV-over-IP distribution, lightweight IP studios, and reliable remote contribution.
URayTech has launched the UHE265-8, an 8-channel HDMI to IP video encoder designed for multi-platform live streaming. This hardware device supports HEVC/H.265 and H.264 video encoding, along with multiple streaming protocols including UDP, HLS, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, and ONVIF. It offers flexible solutions for broadcasters and content creators needing high-density, multi-channel video input.
Xinzhi has introduced an 8-in-1 MPEG-2/H.264 SD encoder that supports 8 independent CVBS or SDI video inputs, along with audio encoding and an ASI input. The professional SD encoding and multiplexing device targets applications like ISDB-T, offering ultra-low bit-rate and MPTS/SPTS UDP IP output capabilities. It includes comprehensive video and audio specifications and supports NMS operation for management.
Dell has introduced the XPS Mini PC, a compact desktop designed for creators, featuring NVIDIA RTX Spark technology with up to 128GB LPDDR5X unified memory. Inspired by the Mac Studio, this device aims to enhance video playback, rendering, and AI-driven tasks within a Windows environment. It offers extensive port selection and powerful processing with NVIDIA's RTX Spark combining ARM-based Grace cores and a Blackwell graphics engine.
Fujifilm unveiled its first digital filmmaking camera, the IMAX-certified GFX ETERNA 55, and a new GF32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR power zoom lens at Cine Gear 2026. This launch positions Fujifilm to compete in the premium large-format cinema production sector, offering high-resolution recording capabilities and professional production features like Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud integration.
SIGMA introduced its AF Cine Line of autofocus zoom lenses, including the 28-45mm T2 and 28-105mm T3, at Cine Gear 2026. These lenses combine cinema-oriented mechanics with advanced autofocus performance, supporting continuous autofocus and subject tracking with compatible camera systems. This development highlights the increasing integration of intelligent tracking and AI into high-end production hardware for improved efficiency in modern workflows.
Glyph Production Technologies unveiled the Atom EX80, a portable NVMe SSD, at Cine Gear Expo 2026. This new device offers read/write speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s and includes Apple's "Find My" compatibility for tracking. It is designed to meet the high-performance storage needs of on-set DITs and creative professionals working with 8K/12K and RAW workflows.
Core SWX unveiled PowerVault, an all-in-one charging and power management system, during Cine Gear Expo 2026. This modular system aims to resolve on-set power fragmentation and logistical issues for professional video productions. PowerVault features interchangeable battery plates, multiple charging bays, GaN power architecture, and doubles as a centralized power distribution hub.
Nanlux introduced the Matrix 2500C full-color LED light at Cine Gear Expo 2026, featuring a broad 1000K-20,000K color temperature range and IP66 weather protection. This product is designed for high-end studio and virtual production environments, expanding Nanlux's market reach beyond prosumer lighting. Its advanced features aim to provide cinematographers with a versatile tool for complex color-managed and large-scale productions.
ZEISS unveiled its Panoptes 65 prime lens series for 65mm cinematography and the CinCraft Scenario real-time camera tracking system at Cine Gear Expo 2026. These new products are designed to provide a holistic solution for high-end virtual production and VFX-heavy workflows, integrating optical performance with digital metadata capabilities. The CinCraft Scenario system features flexible tracking markers and pre-calculates lens characteristics to streamline on-set operations.
Accsoon unveiled the CineView M7 Pro at Cine Gear 2026, an integrated 7-inch monitoring solution that functions as a wired monitor, wireless transmitter, or wireless receiver. This device offers cross-conversion between HDMI and 3G-SDI, proxy recording capabilities, and wireless transmission up to 1200 feet. It also supports real-time LUT application, direct streaming via SRT/RTMP, and remote camera control for supported models.
Elgato has launched the Wave XLR Pro, a new audio interface designed for streamers with complex setups, featuring dual XLR inputs and a hardware mixing engine. Priced at 349.99 euros, it offers advanced routing, DSP effects, and standalone operation, differentiating itself from its predecessor and other interfaces in its class. The device integrates with Elgato's Wave Link 3.0 software and Stream Deck for control, providing a modular solution for multi-microphone and multi-source streaming setups.
Hollyland unveiled its Pyro 7 Ultra 7-inch wireless monitor at Cine Gear 2026, integrating its Pyro Ultra transmission system into an all-in-one body. This new device supports 4K30 transmission, offers a 4,900 ft range, and achieves 20ms latency, expanding Hollyland's Pyro ecosystem for streaming and production professionals.
AJA showcased its ColorBox and UDC-4K at Cine Gear 2026, featuring real-time color management and versatile format conversion. These solutions aim to simplify complex cinematic, broadcast, and virtual production workflows by providing immediate, hardware-accelerated processing directly in the signal path. The products address the increasing need for consistent color management and compatibility across multi-format, hybrid production environments.
Intel announced its new Xeon 6+ Clearwater Forest data center processors at COMPUTEX 2026, featuring the advanced Intel 18A process node and EMIB 2.5D packaging. These chips offer substantial performance and energy efficiency improvements, particularly impacting data center infrastructure and AI edge computing. The new processors are designed for single-socket and dual-socket server configurations, supporting high core counts and advanced memory systems.
Teamgroup has unveiled the T-FORCE GE74 Pro PCIe 6.0 SSD, boasting read speeds up to 28GB/s and write speeds of 26GB/s, doubling current PCIe 5.0 models. While not yet compatible with consumer PCs, this advanced storage solution is targeted at high-performance computing, AI training, and workstations to handle large AI models and high-bitrate media.
Espressif's new ESP32-P4 application processor, designed for high-performance applications like smart doorbells and edge AI vision, intentionally omits Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to free up silicon for advanced digital logic, including MIPI interfaces, a hardware JPEG codec, and an H.264 encoder.
The article details RGB LED TVs, a new evolution of Mini LED technology, which uses tri-colored red, green, and blue diodes to achieve enhanced color depth and brightness. It compares RGB LED to traditional Mini LED and OLED, highlighting advantages like higher BT.2020 color gamut coverage and brightness, while addressing disadvantages like potential crosstalk.
Bell Media is constructing a temporary broadcast studio at Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with construction ongoing. Additionally, Bell has invested over $25 million to expand wireless network capacity in Vancouver and Toronto, deploying temporary cell towers and enhancing existing sites. These efforts aim to ensure robust live coverage and connectivity for viewers and fans across CTV, TSN, and Crave during the tournament.
FIFA and HBS are deploying 16 independent production teams across North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to minimize travel risks and incorporate diverse perspectives. This strategy involves extensive planning for consistent editorial quality while leveraging a large number of cameras, including specialized cine-style and digital-first cameras, and integrating local professionals. The production aims to balance cultural directorial styles with established guidelines to deliver a unified global product.
In June 1965, Sony introduced the CV-2000 Videocorder, one of the first home video tape recorders, to the U.S. market for $995. This device, while expensive for consumers, laid foundational groundwork for personal video recording and was adopted by professionals in education and medicine. Its introduction marked a pivotal moment in democratizing video technology, paving the way for future consumer video products.
Atmosphere Drones offers commercial aerial services in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, using high-end drones like the DJI Inspire 3, Mavic 3 Cine, Freefly Alta X, and FPV drones for film, live events, and commercial projects. They provide specialized services that integrate into production workflows, focusing on planning, safety, regulatory compliance, and delivering organized files for post-production. The company emphasizes its expertise in cinematic aerial work for major studios and streaming platforms, offering various drone platforms and cable cam systems to meet diverse production needs.
Tanix is a B2B manufacturer and supplier of enterprise-grade Android TV boxes, offering products with 4K and 8K capabilities and processors from Amlogic and Allwinner. The company provides comprehensive ODM/OEM services including hardware and software development for customized streaming devices globally. Their offerings include various Android TV box models like the Tanix W2 and Tanix TX7, along with extensive customization options for clients.
The article provides a buyer's guide for professional hardware in 2026, emphasizing the need for Neural Processing Units (NPU), DDR5 memory, and NVMe Gen5 storage to accelerate AI-integrated software like Adobe Creative Cloud. It highlights NVIDIA's RTX PRO Blackwell series for optimal performance in 8K rendering and AI workflows, including specific models like the RTX PRO 4000 and 2000 Blackwell. The guide details essential specifications for CPUs, GPUs, memory, and storage, alongside configuration tiers for various video and design workflows, all critical for streaming professionals in video production and processing.
Asus has released the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090, a new graphics card integrating NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace architecture, DLSS 3, and advanced cooling. This product targets gamers and content creators, aiming to provide improved performance through its hardware features and software integrations like the NVIDIA Encoder and Studio. The card is designed to support high-end graphics processing for various applications including live streaming and video creation.
Callaba details the integration of Dejero WayPoint receivers into its streaming workflows, leveraging SDI or MPEG-TS over IP with an SRT bridging solution. The guide outlines configurations for WayPoint 3, 50, and 204 models, specifying supported outputs and limitations for streaming professionals. This involves using Callaba Gateway as an SRT Listener to ingest the WayPoint output after a bridge converts it to SRT, facilitating monitoring, recording, and restreaming.
Solid State Logic has updated its System T audio production platform with new control surfaces, Tempest Engines, and I/O for on-premises, remote, and cloud workflows. The platform supports native Dante and ST 2110, including NMOS control, and offers virtualized audio processing for cloud and on-premises environments for mission-critical broadcast audio.
MineMedia specializes in video solutions for broadcast, live events, healthcare, and education. They offer a range of products including 5G Cellular Bonding Encoders, Video Receivers, Video Switchers, Streaming Servers, and 5G Network Aggregation Routers. The company emphasizes innovative technology, experienced team support, security, reliability, and cost-effective solutions for diverse industries.
Toradex is now offering customizable Single Board Computers (SBCs) built around NXP and TI processors. Customers can use an online configurator to choose Computer on Modules (COMs) with specific CPU, memory, operating system, connectivity, and multimedia interface requirements to suit their applications.
A user of the Blackmagic Streaming Encoder 4K and Decoder 4K reports significant audio/video sync issues after prolonged use (over one day) when using the Blackmagic Cloud stream router. However, the problem does not occur when streaming via Restream.IO, suggesting the issue is specific to the Blackmagic Streaming Decoder 4K or its interaction with the Blackmagic Cloud platform. The user requests a firmware update to resolve the synchronization problem.
Kokusai Denki Electric America will showcase new 4K production cameras and remote control panels at InfoComm 2026. These products aim to provide AV professionals with flexible and cost-effective solutions for 4K production and efficient remote workflows. Featured items include the Z-HD6500-S1 UHD/HD production camera system, DK-H700 compact multi-format box camera, and RU-2500JY remote control panel.
Telestream is set to unveil new tools at InfoComm 2024 designed to streamline 4K IP production for broadcasters. Key enhancements include updates to Prism and Inspect 2110, focusing on easing the transition from SDI to ST-2110 IP workflows with detailed analysis and monitoring capabilities.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced the nominees for its 2026 Technology and Innovation Awards, highlighting significant advancements from various broadcasters. Innovations include ORF's SMPTE ST 2110 transformation, France Télévisions' AI and cloud platforms, and ITV's AI workflows and sustainable production efforts. These nominated projects showcase critical developments in live production, AI for metadata and automation, and video streaming infrastructure affecting streaming professionals.
NDI has released a new, free online course titled "NDI Fundamentals for Developers" aimed at educating software developers and SDK integrators on building NDI-enabled products. The five-hour course provides foundational knowledge for designing, implementing, and validating robust NDI products, enabling deeper understanding and broader application of the technology. Participants can also earn AVIXA Renewal Unit credits upon completion.
Nvidia has introduced RTX Spark, an ARM-based chip integrating custom ARM CPUs, Blackwell RTX GPUs, and AI accelerators, designed for Windows laptops and challenging Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 series in the market. The new chip claims aggressive performance in AI and graphics, with up to 1 petaflop FP4 local AI performance and advanced features like DLSS 4.5.
AvL Technologies has launched the Model 3888, a new 3.8m motorized drive-away antenna designed for heavy-duty military and government SATCOM applications. This antenna features simultaneous dual X-band/Ka-band operation, WGS readiness, and quick deployment capabilities. It is built for vehicle-mounted use and offers flexible multi-band operation with a precision drive system.
Sony Cine showcased its new RIALTO 65, a 65mm image sensor block for the VENICE 2 camera, at Cine Gear, ahead of its planned market arrival in 2027. This development transforms the VENICE 2 into a 65mm digital cinema platform, allowing for large-format productions. Leitz Cine partnered with Sony to create the professional mount system for the RIALTO 65, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of cinema lenses.
Taiwan's long-standing DIY PC culture has fostered a robust hardware ecosystem that is now driving global AI server manufacturing. Companies like ASUS and Gigabyte, originally PC component makers, are leveraging their expertise to expand into the AI server and data center markets. This shift was evident at COMPUTEX 2026, which showcased AI servers and data center infrastructure over consumer PCs.
Canon has launched the EOS R6 V camera, priced at $2,500, featuring active cooling, IBIS, and internal 7K Raw recording. This model aims to be a more affordable alternative to higher-priced cameras like the Sony FX3 and Canon EOS C50, maintaining strong image quality for video production. The article provides a detailed review and comparison against similar camera models, focusing on technical specifications and real-world performance.
TV manufacturers are compromising on network hardware quality (Wi-Fi, Ethernet) in smart televisions to cut costs, as current 4K streaming demands are relatively low. This cost-cutting affects high-bandwidth applications like game streaming and local media serving (Plex) more than standard streaming services. The article notes that network components like Wi-Fi chipsets, Ethernet ports (often limited to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet), and internal processors are often subpar.
This article reviews the LaCie 8big Pro5 DAS, a high-capacity, high-speed direct-attached storage solution designed for professional video editors working with 4K/6K/8K footage. It highlights its robust industrial design, versatile RAID options, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and performance for demanding media workflows, positioning it as a premium tool for creative studios.
Viking Satcom has announced a strategic distribution agreement with Global Invacom Group, covering North and South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. This partnership expands Viking Satcom's product portfolio to include Global Invacom, Skyware, and Prodelin satellite ground station equipment. Clients will benefit from local inventory, quick shipping, and comprehensive technical support for these product lines.
AWS Deadline Cloud has rolled out a new plugin sync feature for its service-managed fleets, simplifying content creation workflows for visual effects and animation. This update allows users to easily deliver plugins like Blender and Autodesk Maya to cloud workers, moving away from previous custom scripting requirements. The feature is available in all regions where Deadline Cloud is offered, streamlining pipeline setup and reducing configuration errors.
VuWall is highlighting its TRx platform, a centralized video wall management platform that integrates KVM operations and AV distribution. The platform supports H.264 and H.265, enables easy drag-and-drop management, and has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance for enhanced security, particularly for control room environments. It is designed for mission-critical environments like control rooms and crisis rooms, offering features like web-based management, advanced video wall control, and support for various IP streams and physical inputs.
iView Data published a comprehensive guide on AV over IP hardware, including encoders, decoders, and PCIe capture cards, emphasizing its role in replacing traditional SDI infrastructure. The guide details how these technologies power professional video networks across various industries and helps users choose the right hardware for specific deployments. This resource addresses the industry-wide shift towards IP-centric AV operations.