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Smartphone maker Huawei is set to enter TV space with something of a world first, Nikkei Asian Review reports-- specifically a 5G-enabled TV complete with a high-end 8K resolution panel.

According to unnamed "sources familiar with the plan," the TV will allow users to download data-heavy content such as 360-degree video and virtual reality programs. Such a TV would not need for fibre optics or cable boxes, and could possibly even act as a router hub for all other devices in the home. Meanwhile the 8K display offers 16x the pixels of a standard HD TV.

Savant announces the Micro Aperture line of PoE self-powered architectural loudspeakers, allowing installers to deliver entertainment content anywhere via single ethernet cable connectivity.

As the company puts it, the Micro Aperture speaker "drastically" reduce the complexities of distributed audio system design and installation. Each powered speaker contains an amplifier promising to deliver superb sound quality throughout any space, since content remains in the form of a digital signal from source to speaker. All speakers also contain "Balanced Mode Radiator," a technology Savant says delivers more sound per watt of amplifier power into the listening area.

Luxul launches the Apex XAP-1610-- an AC3100 dual-band wireless access point (WAP) featuring advanced 4x4 MU-MIMO (802.11ac Wave 2) technology for data rates of up to 3167Mbps and support for up to 128 wireless devices.

As the "best" model, the XAP-1610 is designed to enhance transmission and reception performance, producing higher throughput when experiencing medium to low signals within the effective range. It also promises a more stable connection with usable throughput. The "better" XAP-1510 features 802.11ac 3x3 dual-band technology for data rates up to 1900Mbps, while the "good" XAP-810 offers 802.11ac 2x2 dual-band technology for data rates reaching 1200Mbps.

James Loudspeaker creates the Mavericks Architectural Cinema (MAC) division to focus on the design, engineering and product specification of high-performance cinema sound systems, relying on the expertise of executive VP John Bishop.

The Mavericks cinema speakers provide ultra-wide bandwidth, very high sound pressure levels and ultra-low distortion for a "stunning" listening experience. The division plans to create high-performance cinema sound systems ranging from simple 5.1 systems to completely immersive audio experiences based on one or more of the available 3D home theatre formats.

Atlona starts shipping the Rondo family of HDMI distribution amplifiers, including the 448 (AT-RON-448) for 4K/UHD/HDR sources. The Rondo 448 is a 1x8 DA designed for either residential or retail environments.

Like the 1x2 Rondo 442 and the 1x4 Rondo 444, the Rondo 448 uses EDID management to sync between source and displays, and has a front panel LED for power, signal status and troubleshooting. In addition, installers can cascade up to 8 units without compromising performance or reliability, and installers can easily adapt or modify system designs as required.