Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have developed affordable 3D-printed devices that passively guide radio waves around physical barriers.

A project at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has seen WyreStorm’s NetworkHD AVoverIP ecosystem, delivered in partnership with Habitech and TVC Technology Solutions, support flexible campus-wide AV distribution across teaching spaces, lecture theatres, collaborative classrooms, student-facing venues, and social areas.

Bachmann has appointed Alto Technologies as its UK channel partner for Ochno, which provides meeting room connectivity for charging, presentation and BYOD conferencing using USB-C cables and a one-button interface.

One of the largest ever investments in the UK tourism sector has been agreed between the British government and Comcast NBCUniversal to build an entertainment resort complex, called the Universal United Kingdom Resort. Comcast NBCUniversal has committed to invest £5bn (€5.78bn) in the resort complex during the expected five years of construction, as well as an additional £1bn in capital investment over the first ten years of operation.

RCF has announced the appointment of msonic as its new exclusive distributor in Finland, effective June 1, 2026, expanding local access to the company’s pro-audio technologies.

Midwich has been appointed as Master Distributor for the Icron brand under SyncBridge Technologies in the US, Canada (through Midwich US), United Kingdom, and EMEA. The announcement coincides with the launch of the Icron Arbutus 63301, a new connectivity product from SyncBridge that is scheduled to begin shipping in June 2026.

AV Stumpfl has opened a dedicated UK PIXERA office at The Old Pumping Station, Brentford, in West London.

OVR Technology has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the Omara Scent Display, a compact device designed to bring programmable scent to virtual reality and immersive applications.

Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon has replaced its aging sound system with a new solution from Electro-Voice and Dynacord that delivers quality sound in an easy-to-use format. With a history dating back over 800 years and a claim to be the most visited parish church in the UK, the church is best known as the place where William Shakespeare was baptised and is buried.

The University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) transformed an underutilized campus computer store into a modernised esports room, creating a flexible, budget-conscious environment to support increasing educational interest in both casual gaming and competitive esports. To meet space and funding constraints while delivering strong AV infrastructure, UT Martin implemented an Extron-based system that routes gameplay and other content to large displays around the room and supports versatile streaming and room operation.