iPad integration fail, Sharp 4K touchscreen, Sharp MEMS display technology, rubber-like displays, new Bose RoomMatch

 

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Today's Top Stories #1 LAUSD halts home use of iPads for students after devices hacked   by Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times   Following news that students at a Los Angeles high school had hacked district-issued iPads and were using them for personal use, district officials have halted home use of the Apple tablets until further notice. . More» Why This Matters: First of all, the iPads were not "hacked"—the students simply deleted their profiles so they could use the web unrestricted. Can you say "admin rights"? Maybe the district prefers to say they were "hacked" as if it were an unforseeable work of cybergenius by high school students, instead of just sloppy IT. That's not all that's sloppy about this $1 billion boondoggle. The district forgot to budget $25 million in keyboards needed for student testing (iPads don't have keyboards?!); they failed to establish a policy for repair and replacement (parents are responsible?); and71 iPads had are missing and presumed stolen. It's week one. We've all seen technology plans go wrong, but this is an unconscionable and unnecessary setback for tech in schools. -Cynthia Wisehart #2 Eyes on: Sharp's next-gen MEMS display   by Maryn Williams, IDG News Service   Sharp on Monday showed off its latest prototypes of a new type of display screen that it says brings several advantages over today's LCD (liquid crystal display) screens. More» Why This Matters: This is the first salvo on commercializing Sharp's new display technology. Sharp is developing MEMS (microlectromechanical systems) with Qualcomm Massachusetts subsidiary Pixtronix. The IDG article is a good, brief explanation of the most recent commercial development. For more detail on the underlying technology here's EE Times talking last December when the partnership was announced.-Cynthia Wisehart #3 CEDIA reveals Manufacturer's Excellence Awards   by Residential Systems   CEDIA has announced the winners in the Manufacturers' Excellence Awards. Honorees include 10 Best New Product winners, and one Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation winner. More» Why This Matters: Not much pro crossover here, but it's good for shopping. I want the Kwikset lock. -Cynthia Wisehart 4. CEDIA 2013: Sony's new 4K, HD projectors unveiled with prices all the way up to $28,000 (Richard Lawlor, Engadget) 5. Sharp introduces 4K 32-inch touchscreen monitor with 10 point of touch (Paul Milligan, AV Interactive) 6. Rubber-like displays stretch to double in size (via InAVate) 7. Monoprice Glass Panel Pro 27" LED monitor review: Affordable alternative to Apple Display (James, Galbraith, Macworld) 8. Steve Johnson appointed Community CEO (via AV Network) 9. Video: Bose new RoomMatch introductions (InAVate TV) 10. From the Wire@SVCOnline: New Meyer Sound tutorial videos for CAL column array loudspeaker and MAPP Online Pro 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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