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Today's Top Stories #1 As planned, Gefen founder steps down   by Jeremy Glowacki, Residential Systems   As the latest example of a move that has become routine when entrepreneurial companies are acquired by large corporations, Gefen LLC yesterday announced that its founder, Hagai Gefen, has left the company to pursue other interests. More» Why This Matters: For me, irreplaceable on the dining and conversation front. For the industry, Hagai leaves a legacy of firsts and embarks on the next thing. Which I will be waiting to hear about. -Cynthia Wisehart #2 In 2014 Apple will once again rely on displays for innovation   by David Hsieh, Display Search   Rapid developments in technology and manufacturing of LCD and OLED displays have challenged Apple's leadership in display adoption. Apple is no longer able to offer unique features in its displays as a long-term differentiator. More» Why This Matters: I guess it's now official: Apple is behind in terms of the latest display technology/trends. Bigger is cool, again, and with small screens that means more resolution is needed. Samsung will release 10" AMOLED screens on tablets. In fact almost all smartphone and tabletmakers are gearing up for higher resolution, larger displays– while the iPhone has stayed with the 4" 1136 × 640 screen for over a year and a half. Spring 2014, should see Apple bounce back. Will all this carry over to AV products? It will dictate evolution of big LCD plants, as large LCD panels for commercial TV's continue low margin race to a market bottom. -David Keene #3 This amazing magnetic pen will take hours from your life   by Kyle Vanhemert, Wired   Polar, as the wonder pen is called, is a writing implement made of 12 neodymium magnets. More» Why This Matters: Engineers and pens. Gift idea. -Cynthia Wisehart 4. LG to start producing flexible displays for smartphones (Brett Molina, USA Today) 5. Future LG batteries will bend and twist (Lisa Eadiciccco, Mashable) 6. Sharp 32-inch 4K touchscreen monitor to get OS X compatibility (Shane McGlaun, SlashGear) 7. Mentor Graphics delivers emulation solutions for the verification of HDMI 2.0 products (press release via WSJ) 8. Docomo turns surfaces interactive with smart glasses (via InAVate) 9. Nest takes on the smoke detector (Brian R. Fitzgerald, Wall Street Journal) 10. From the Wire@SVCOnline: Kramer introduces the TP-580T and TP580 R HDBaseT transmitter and receiver Find Us Online Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jobs from TWICE.com Independent Reps, International Salesperson, Inside and Outside Salespeople - Blackmore Mobile Electronics - Maywood, CA » VP Sales - Electrical Distributing Inc. - Portland, OR Category Manager Electronics - eBay - San Jose, CA District Manager - Yamaha - Buena Park, CA National Sales Manager - Yamaha - Buena Park, CA Upcoming Events PLASA 2013, Oct. 6-9, London 4K/UHD Symposium, Oct 21, Hollywood Digital Signage Federation networking event, Oct. 23, New York City 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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