| Today's Top Stories | | #1 | Developers start mapping with Project Tango (video) | | | Via InAVate | | | Developers are beginning to harness the potential of Google's prototype smartphone – Project Tango - using the devices 3D environment mapping capability. Early indications suggest that retail could be just one sector to benefit, with customers able order goods with specific dimensions they supply after mapping something – or themselves – with the device. More»
Why This Matters: Progress in interactive display is driven at the consumer device side more than the display side, so this may be good news. The story also gives some details on how the phone does the mapping. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #2 | InfoComm14 Training: Managing multiple AV facilities with a central control system | | | The SVC Blogcast | | | In this Podcast, SVC Contributing Editor Bennett Liles talks with Christopher Maione, founder and managing partner of Christopher Maione Associates. He will be teaching an InfoComm course titled, "Managing Multiple AV Facilities With A Central Control System," and he offers a preview of the subject applying his considerable experience in the field. Tips on AV system design, common design errors, and AV/IT integration and administration are explored. More»
Why This Matters: This podcast will give you a taste of the InfoComm course. –Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #3 | Deadline Friday: NewBay InfoComm 2014 Best of Show awards | | | NewBay Media is now accepting submissions for the first annual Best of Show Awards, honoring outstanding products exhibited at the InfoComm Show. Awards will be given by NewBay Media publications Sound & Video Contractor, AV Technology, Digital Signage, ProSound News, ProAudio Review, Mix, Music Festival Business, and Government Video magazines. More»
Why This Matters: The program recognizes outstanding products exhibited at the InfoComm Show that are new since the prior InfoComm Show. Winners are selected by panels of professional users and editors based on descriptions provided via the nomination form as well as on judges' inspection at the convention. Winning product will be announced at InfoComm. All products will be included in a Program Guide distributed after the show to the readers of Sound & Video Contractor, AV Technology, Digital Signage, Government Video, ProSound News, ProAudio Review, and Music Festival Business. -Cynthia Wisehart |
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