Need to Know
Sennheiser and Shure lose battle for vacant UHF channel
The FCC has refused a request from Sennheiser and Shure to preserve a vacant channel in the TV bands for wireless mic use.
EDID Support in IPMX
By Andrew Starks, Director of Product Management, Macnica and AIMS Board Member\Marketing Working Group Chair
Researchers develop LED touchscreen fabric
The 46-inch woven display with smart sensors integrates energy harvesting and storage directly into the fabric.
eBook: Technology for Modern Work and Learning
In this eBook we look at the expanding Hybrid AV universe. AV technology is supporting material changes in the way users work and learn remotely, in person, and across hybrid workflow. Includes:...
What is the Dell Pari magnetic webcam?
Is this this wireless webcam concept the solution to Zoom eye contact?
FCC proposes to improve visual emergency alert systems
This will surely involve new code and requirements for visual mass notification content, display, and networking
NED microspeaker puts sound generation inside a silicon chip
Arioso Systems claims 120dB from 10mm with no membranes and no magnets
Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO
Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal takes over the top job at the social network.
How-To: The Contractor’s Playbook for Live Video Integrations
By Will Waters, Head of Product Management at NewTek
Coronavirus Orlando news updates
News updates from Orange County and the State of Florida
NAMM Show moves from January to June 2022
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has moved its annual pro audio/MI convention, The NAMM Show, to June 3-5, 2022 and will coincide with InfoComm 2022. Summer NAMM...
AVIXA: AV sales growth remains strong despite Delta wave
Employment is up but at a slower rate than the June record and are expected to rise again in August to support continuing growth
Antares Introduces Auto-Key Mobile pitch detection app
From the maker of Auto-Tune and initially for iOS
NAB supports Wideband Multichannel Audio System (WMAS ) with restrictions
It says FCC should allow the wireless mic technology on a secondary basis
AVIXA updates InfoComm COVID requirements to require vaccine or negative test
Proof of vaccine/negative test required along with masking for all
CEDIA Expo 2021: Emerald assures attendees the show goes on
CEDIA Expo owner Emerald provides update, says show is ‘100% going on’ in Indy while addressing health & safety concerns, COVID-related cancellations.
Matter standard is delayed to 2022
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) nee Zigbee Alliance is still trying to unify Google, Apple, and Amazon
Holy Land Experience closes permanently
The building has been sold to AdventHealth for a reported $32 million to become a medical facility
NYC to mandate vaccines for staff and customers of indoor businesses
Restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues, and other indoor businesses must require proof of vaccination; proof of vaccine will also be required for the city's outdoor Homecoming Concerts
FYI Google will soon block sign in on old Android devices
This applies to devices running Android 2.3.7 and older
Broadway will require proof of vaccine and masks
Performers, crew and audience members will all need to confirm vaccine status; audiences must mask except when eating or drinking in designated areas
WATCH: “Acoustic tweezers” lift tiny ball off a board with sound
Futuristic it may seem, but the idea of using sound waves to levitate tiny objects is something we’ve seen demonstrated in a number of interesting ways. Scientists in...
Microsoft Windows 365 is a Windows PC in the cloud
Windows 365--coming August 2--will deliver a full, personalized virtual PC experience from the cloud to any device, giving workers and organizations power, simplicity and security for hybrid work
Acoustic Sound Screw wants to be a cheaper tool for soundproofing
The spring-loaded acoustic Sound Screw is a low-impact, inexpensive sound dampening idea
Audinate Dante AV launches
BOLIN Technology and Patton Electronics ship the first Dante AV-enabled video-over-IP cameras, encoders, and decoders
This is the world’s lightest sound insulating material
Scientists at University of Bath say it could be commercialized within 18 months.
New USB-C v2.1 spec more than doubles power to 240 watts
USB Implementers Forum released the new spec today that doubles the power you can send over USB-C cables--if you have the right cable