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Today's Top Stories #1 Christie delivers world's first and only 4K resolution 3-chip DLP projector running at true 120Hz   via PR Web   Christie, today introduced the Christie Mirage 4K25 and Christie Mirage 4K35 projectors for 3D applications for advanced visualization in automotive, location-based entertainment, government, military, oil and gas and more. More» Why This Matters: So far only press releases on this one. –Cynthia Wisehart #2 Room mapping system delivers with a click of the fingers and 4 mics   via InAVate   Details of a room mapping system that uses algorithms and just four microphones to perceive the contours of a room have been published by EPFL's School of Computer and Communications Sciences. The algorithm can map a room from a finger click that is picked up by the randomly placed microphones. Developers believe the system could be used to help architects design rooms based on specific acoustics they want to create. More» Why This Matters: Good to know on the research front. –Cynthia Wisehart #3 News in Brief: Highlights from the International Congress on Acoustics   by Meghan Rosen, Science News   Using modified speakers in a car's headrests and a new way to filter sound, Jordan Cheer and Stephen Elliott at the University of Southampton in England have created distinct listening zones for the front and back seats of a car. More» Why This Matters: Two quick hits from the International Congress on Acoustics held earlier this month. One on car zones; the other more interesting item is about how skull size affects music preferences. –Cynthia Wisehart 4. Twice, NewBay to host 2nd Screen event June 27 in NYC 5. Seiki to unveil $699 39-inch Ultra HD LED LCD TV (Greg Tarr, Twice) 6. Extron introduces new speaker system for suspended ceilings (Tony Corbin, AV Interactive) 7. Leap Motion opens Airspace app store beta but the hardware is still delayed (Roberto Baldwin, Wired Gadget Lab) 8.Science Geek: A microphone that listens with light; sensor developed in Norway gives microphones hyper-acute hearing and a sense of direction (via Earth Sky) 9. Visualized: A history of augmented and virtual-reality eyewear (Michael Gorman, Engadget) 10. From The Wire @svconline: Audio Technica launches its next generation SmartMixer, introducing the AT-DMM828 Digital Matrix Mixer Find Us Online Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jobs from TWICE.com Multiple Listings - iLuv Creative Technology - Port Washington, NY Account Manager - Max Borges Agency - Miami, FL Business Development Manager - Max Borges Agency - Miami, FL Outside Sales Managers - Brandsource - Multiple Locations Marketing Manager - Russound - Newmarket, NH Upcoming Events CEDIA Expo Asia Pacific, July 10-12, Gold Coast, Australia Summer NAMM, July 11-13, Nashville, Tenn. AES Conference on Audio Education, July 25-27, Murfreesboro, Tenn. For more events, see our calendar. Was this copy of Pro AV Today forwarded to you? Start your own subscription by clicking here. Pro AV Today Editorial Team SOUND & VIDEO CONTRACTOR CYNTHIA WISEHART, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 x526 | Send Email SYSTEMS CONTRACTOR NEWS KIRSTEN NELSON, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 x522 | Send Email AV TECHNOLOGY MARGOT DOUAIHY, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 x 538 | Send Email DIGITAL SIGNAGE DAVID KEENE, Executive Editor Phone: (512) 480-9473 | Send Email RENTAL AND STAGING SYSTEMS DAVID KEENE, Executive Editor Phone: (512) 480-9473 | Send Email RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS JEREMY GLOWACKI, Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 ext 514 | Send Email

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