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Intel demos the next generation of Thunderbolt, tripling speeds
The next-gen of Thunderbolt will allow a bi-directional speed of 80 Gbps, uni-directional of up to 120 Gbps
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When batteries go bad
A Tesla Megapack battery caught fire this morning at the local utility company PG&E’s Elkhorn Battery Storage facility in Monterey County, California, as reported by local news stations KSBW...
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Northeastern University VR lab rattled by pressurized explosive device
The staff member who opened the package had minor hand injuries; an enclosed note railed against VR
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New web app Koe Recast will allow users to completely change their voice
Koe Recast allows you to transform your voice in real-time, letting you alter the core characteristics of your voice
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The Most Metal of Modules Go to Auction
Used for recording iconic albums by Soundgarden, Marilyn Manson, Hole, Ozzy Osbourne and Korn, Michael Beinhorn's rack of vintage Neve 1057 mic preamp and EQ modules heads to auction.
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Lenovo’s new glasses give you your own private HD display
Lenovo is banking on the glasses to appeal to on-the-go consumers and remote workers
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Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit
Breakthrough could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from landfill
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Four Characteristics Powering Modern LED Video Wall XR Setups
By Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar
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Earthgrid looks to dig a network beneath the USA using new tech
The startup plans on deploying its plasma-wielding robots as soon as later this year
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There’s a global shortage of fiber optic cable
Ongoing shortage is driving prices sky-high outside the US and extending lead times for everyone
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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.
Industry
EDID Support in IPMX
By Andrew Starks, Director of Product Management, Macnica and AIMS Board Member\Marketing Working Group Chair
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Researchers develop LED touchscreen fabric
The 46-inch woven display with smart sensors integrates energy harvesting and storage directly into the fabric.
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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:...
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What is the Dell Pari magnetic webcam?
Is this this wireless webcam concept the solution to Zoom eye contact?
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FCC proposes to improve visual emergency alert systems
This will surely involve new code and requirements for visual mass notification content, display, and networking
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NED microspeaker puts sound generation inside a silicon chip
Arioso Systems claims 120dB from 10mm with no membranes and no magnets
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Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO
Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal takes over the top job at the social network.
Markets
How-To: The Contractor’s Playbook for Live Video Integrations
By Will Waters, Head of Product Management at NewTek
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Coronavirus Orlando news updates
News updates from Orange County and the State of Florida
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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...
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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
Audio
Antares Introduces Auto-Key Mobile pitch detection app
From the maker of Auto-Tune and initially for iOS
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NAB supports Wideband Multichannel Audio System (WMAS ) with restrictions
It says FCC should allow the wireless mic technology on a secondary basis
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AVIXA updates InfoComm COVID requirements to require vaccine or negative test
Proof of vaccine/negative test required along with masking for all
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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.
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Matter standard is delayed to 2022
The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) nee Zigbee Alliance is still trying to unify Google, Apple, and Amazon
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Holy Land Experience closes permanently
The building has been sold to AdventHealth for a reported $32 million to become a medical facility
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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
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FYI Google will soon block sign in on old Android devices
This applies to devices running Android 2.3.7 and older
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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
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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...
