Vizrt has released new research signifying a shift in the viewing habits of Gen Z when it comes to news consumption. As the first generation born into a fully digital world, this age group according to a new global study is no longer interested in traditional news formats where dynamic on-screen graphics are underutilised.

Panasonic unveiled firmware update v.1.66 for PTZ camera AW-UE160. Firmware v.1.66 increases the ST2110 compatibility, advances Pan / Tilt positioning with 3rd party devices and AUTO IRIS features, fixes known issues and improves the operational stability of the camera.

One of the most popular radio stations in Sao Paulo in Brazil Radio Nativa chooses AEQ FORUM SPLIT as the digital console for its renovated main broadcast studio. Radio Nativa provides music and local news for a young audience 24 hours a day. The station's format combines the latest chart hits with classics from the past, with timely news bulletins.

K-Tek has unveiled the new K-Tek Stingray BackPack X. With a 20-litre capacity, the bag is tailored for a one-person-band or traveling news reporter—to carry all their recording needs in the most comfortable, compact, and secure way. This workhorse offers ample storage space for a mixer bag, extra audio gear, laptop, and other supplies.

Ateme has announced that Chinese TV station Hubei TV chose Ateme's TITAN encoding and transcoding solutions for its Master Control Room (MCR) resource pool project.

Lectrosonics is pleased to announce the introduction of the SRDB25AES Digital Output Adapter for Lectrosonics SR Series Receivers. New Adapter Converts the Analog Audio Outputs from the Receiver to AES Digital at 48kHz.

AJA Video Systems announced the release of v4.1 firmware for its Ki Pro GO multi-channel H.264 recorder, delivering enhanced playback and control functionality to give users more flexibility in the field. Ki Pro GO v4.1 firmware is a feature and maintenance release. It is highly recommended that you update the firmware to avoid any potential issues.

Fabio Varolo, sales manager FOR-A Europe, explains how compressed streams such as NDI and SRT are helping to drive the growing rise in remote production.

MainConcept has announced the latest version of its real-time encoding application for OTT and TV broadcasting workflows, Live Encoder 3.4.

Ambient added a new QuickPole ‘slim’ version to their popular QuickPole 5 series of boom poles. As with all other boom poles in this series, the QuickPole Slim is composed of a custom-made carbon fiber compound, but in answer to feedback from customers who favored the 4-segments in their QS line, one segment has been removed from the QuickPole Slim, making it both lighter and thinner. Let’s have a look.