PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2026--
Today, Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, introduced a line of premium 5K resolution 21:9 LCD displays designed to deliver panoramic viewing and enhance productivity. The new Planar ® 21by 9 Series builds on the success of the industry leader’s innovation in creative visuals, featuring a cinematic ultra-wide digital canvas that is built to impress and designed to deliver superior visual performance.
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The Planar 21by 9 Series presents a commercial-grade 24x7 display solution with 81, 94 and 105-inch sizes in 5120x2160 resolution and running native at 120Hz refresh. The premium solution introduces a first-of-its-kind quantum dot Mini-LED backlight coupled with dual-brightness enhancement technology, driving a wide color gamut reaching 115 percent DCI-P3 color space, 1,000,000:1 HDR dynamic contrast and peak brightness of up to 2,500 nits. The product line has advanced processing capabilities and up to 2,560 local dimming zones driven by Planar’s proprietary algorithm, achieving VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification for the highest quality commercial LCD display ever.
The HDR10+ certified displays enhance picture quality and enable more dynamic content presentation. The series is ideally sized for popular unified communications and video collaboration platforms, enabling enterprise Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) management, and is equally suited for lobbies, retail and especially dramatic, private cinema.
“The Planar 21by 9 Series represents the pinnacle of commercial LCD visual quality, combining a cinematic 21:9 canvas with extraordinary color, brightness, contrast and fast refresh rate to deliver a wow viewing experience,” said Sidney Rittenberg, Chief Executive Officer at Planar. “Designed for customers seeking premium visual performance, the series delivers stunning image realism that transforms how content can captivate enterprise users.”
Planar 21by9 Series comes in precision metal-mesh capacitive touch and non-touch versions. Users can easily maneuver floating picture-in-picture in multiple input layouts. The entire line is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which means an installed depth of less than four inches from wall to front of display in any size.
Developed and built with enterprise-grade security, Planar 21by 9 Series displays are compliant with the Trade Agreement Act (TAA) and designed and certified to meet the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 303 645, the most stringent global cybersecurity standard. This better protects customers from cybersecurity risks, offering peace of mind. Planar 21by 9 Series is also ENERGY STAR® certified.
As part of Planar’s ongoing sustainability efforts, Planar 21by9 Series displays are Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) compliant throughout the supply chain. MSDS ensures that components and parts that make up the finished product abide by strict chemical and raw material standards. Production of the Planar 21by9 Series occurs in facilities certified for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001, 14001, 45001 and SA8000 environmental and social standards, while packaging is made with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paperboard raw material and printed with soy-based ink.
The new Planar 21by 9 Series will begin shipping through Planar’s global network of authorized resellers in Q3 and be on display at InfoComm 2026 at Booth #C7258 in a customized color in Las Vegas June 17-19. For more information, visit www.planar.com/21by9.
About Planar
Planar is a global leader in visualization technology, delivering best-in-class image performance for the world’s most demanding environments. Trusted by leading organizations worldwide, Planar serves customers across a broad range of industries, including corporate, government, broadcast and education sectors, providing an extensive portfolio of display solutions that power critical visual experiences and large-scale visualization. Planar is the global market leader in indoor LED installations and LED displays for control room applications (Futuresource 2025). Founded in 1983, Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA with offices and manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia .
The Planar 21by9 Series combines immersive 21:9 ultra-wide viewing with exceptional brightness, contrast and color performance.
The new Planar 21by9 Series pairs an ultra-wide format with advancements in visual performance to deliver immersive experiences and enhance productivity.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a shaky first term framed by a devastating wildfire and an ongoing struggle with widespread homelessness, Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is looking for a return trip to city hall Tuesday while facing challenges from both ends of the political spectrum.
Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former star of the reality television show “The Hills,” accuses Bass of letting the fires get out of control and failing to make enough progress on the homeless crisis. His candidacy has drawn national attention as a barometer for dissatisfaction with liberal urban governance and because of viral videos that supporters created with artificial intelligence.
And Democrat Nithya Raman, a former Bass ally and progressive city council member who was elected with support from the Democratic Socialists of America, is campaigning on promises to reduce inequality, revive the slumping entertainment industry and build more housing.
Bass, a former member of Congress and the first Black woman to serve as mayor, has lined up most of the Democratic establishment behind her, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with the city’s powerful labor unions.
If Bass or another candidate does not win a majority of the vote, the race will go to a runoff in November. Political observers say that's likely because there are 14 names on the ballot, including tech entrepreneur Adam Miller and community activist Rae Huang.
The race is unfolding at an unsettled time for LA.
The mayor is still trying to overcome fallout from her absence when the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history ignited in a wealthy seaside neighborhood in January 2025. Bass was on a trip to Ghana as part of a presidential delegation. Pratt lost his home in the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people. And some say the recovery is happening too slowly.
While statistics suggest that Bass has made headway on homelessness, makeshift encampments and rows of rusting RVs remain commonplace across the city. Complaints about the rising cost of living — whether for rent, taxes or groceries — are a constant refrain. Dirty, pocked streets and sidewalks abound.
Meanwhile Hollywood jobs have been decamping for years to more affordable filming locales. Trump administration immigration raids also shook the city.
Population in the once-booming region is falling — Los Angeles County lost about 54,000 people from July 2024 to July 2025, the largest numeric population drop in the nation, according to federal figures.
Crime statistics are down, but public safety is still an issue. World Cup games begin in Southern California in June, and Los Angeles is readying to host the 2028 Olympics. The federal government spearheads security at the Olympics, but there are already concerns that the Los Angeles Police Department will not have adequate funding or personnel to hold up its end of the job.
Bass has acknowledged making missteps but argued that a drop in homelessness and a historically low homicide rate show she is making progress. “I'll keep fighting for LA,” she said.
Pratt has focused his campaign on reducing homelessness and boosting police ranks, arguing that an outsider is needed to shake up city hall. Looking to tap into voter frustration, he says he is “an Angeleno who’s had enough” and rails against “homeless drug zombies” on the streets.
He received a nod of approval — if not an actual endorsement — from President Donald Trump, who recently said, “I heard he’s a big MAGA person.”
That remark could haunt Pratt in a city where Trump is widely unpopular beyond his conservative base and Republicans account for less than 15% of registered voters.
Nithya Raman, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, waves after a news conference Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt poses for a selfie during a campaign event Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, center, poses for a group photo during a campaign event at SEIU 721 headquarters in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Scott Strazzante)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at the Connect Los Angeles Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Spencer Pratt appears on "Fox & Friends" at Fox News headquarters on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Mayor Karen Bass speaks at the Connect Los Angeles Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
Spencer Pratt appears on "Fox & Friends" at Fox News headquarters on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at the Connect Los Angeles Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)
