Today's Top Stories | #1 | HDBaseT HomePlay, an integrator's perspective | | by Jason Griffing, Integrators Academy | | In order to understand why HDBaseT HomePlay is a big deal, you have to understand a few things about HDBaseT 5play. More» Why This Matters: Here's another perspective on the new HDBaseT 2.0, specifically the HomePlay aspect that is intended to mainstream HDBaseT. -Cynthia Wisehart | | #2 | HDMI 2.0 Specification and 4K UHD (2160p) Resolutions | | by Clint DeBoer, Audioholics | | The HDMI 2.0 specification is literally around the corner, but there is a lot of speculation as to what the HDMI 2.0 spec will actually offer. It is tied, in large part, to the maximum resolution and bandwidth requirements being faced with UHD (Ultra high-definition) 2160p displays. More» Why This Matters: While we're on the subject of 2.0—there is also an HDMI 2.0 coming soon. The most interesting thing about this article anticipating the spec (speculating) is the chart that compares the evolution of throughput, resolution and color depth over the last 10 years of HDMI. –Cynthia Wisehart
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| #3 | Google Glass reborn as something you'd actually like to wear | | by Ryan Tate, Wired | | Meron Gribetz wants to build a version of Google Glass that doesn't make you look like an idiot More» Why This Matters: There's really zero chance that Google Glass will be adopted, except maybe by people who have signed up for those one-way tickets to the Mars colony. Or maybe people who use Segways. So I'd basically written it off as something that could influence our world like swiping has. Now, designer Gribetz wants to make Glass look like Ray Bans. If something like that happens, then we may very well have to contend with users who expect to eye-friendly interfaces for AV. –Cynthia Wisehart | | | | Find Us Online |
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