Hisense has gone extra large with its launch of a 136-inch 4K micro-LED TV. First revealed at CES back in January, the Hisense 136MX is advertised as having a peak brightness of 1000 nits, and its massive display has been given an anti-glare treatment.

Presented by nine of Future's leading industry publications, including Sound & Video Contract, AV Technology, and Systems Contractor News, the annual Best of Show at ISE 2026 awards will recognize innovations exhibited on the show floor in Barcelona next February. Click here to enter. Deadline for entries is January 16, 2026.

New for 2026, the Best of Show Awards at NAMM are here to honor the most ground-breaking products and revolutionary services showcased at NAMM in January. The Best of Show Awards are for companies exhibiting at NAMM 2026, acknowledging the very best on show at this year's event. Deadline for entry is 23:59 PST January 9, 2026. Click here to enter.

As an SVC SmartBrief subscriber, you're qualified to receive a complimentary subscription to Sound & Video Contractor magazine. Sign up here to get Sound & Video Contractor delivered directly to your inbox each month. This month includes a look at AV highlights from 2025 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, this year's SVC Best in Market awards, our AV distributors guide, the latest in drone technology, and much more.

When NATM (National Alliance of Trade Merchants) gathered for its Fall 2025 Workshop, the plan was simple: a focused, high-impact in-person event in New Jersey. But days before the conference, the looming government shutdown and widespread travel disruptions forced John Riddle, the Head of NATM, and his team into a decisive pivot. The event--crucial timing for retailers entering Black Friday--shifted entirely to virtual.

As the economy shifts to prizing experiences, bars and restaurants, casinos, hotels, gyms, and resorts will differentiate with AV investments.
AVIXA forecasts that the experience economy will be a key driver in the AV industry's $70 billion growth over the next five years. See what that looks like in these recent examples.