Qi wireless spec, Pogue on wireless chargers, Best of InfoComm, phono cartridges, chimps on drums

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Today's Top Stories #1 Latest Qi spec promises fast wireless charging   By Al Sacco, CIO   A new Qi wireless charging specification will let electronics makers build much faster wireless power options into their products, but how long will you have to wait for compatible devices to become available? More» Why This Matters: The latest 15w wireless spec from the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). -Cynthia Wisehart #2 "Smart" facade keeps offices from overheating without using any electricity   By Ben Coxworth, Gizmag   Office buildings with plate glass windows may provide a nice view for workers, but they're certainly not ideal when it comes to energy-efficiency. Now, however, researchers from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology have created a light-blocking facade for such windows that only kicks in when exposed to strong sunlight – and it's powered by that sunlight, too. More» Why This Matters: The facade incorporates fabric discs containing shape-memory wires. The article is primarily concerned with temperature management, but this technology could help make buildings more display-friendly. –Cynthia Wisehart #3 Choosing a phono cartridge in the vinyl revival   By Davida Rochman, Shure Associate   A phono cartridge is a micro-manufactured electromechanical device that tells your entire audio system what's happening along the half-mile groove that's cut into a typical analog disc. More» Why This Matters: A fun history of the Shrue phono cartridge by someone with a clear passion for the subject. -Cynthia Wisehart 4. Ten of the most notable product launches at InfoComm 2015 (Paddy Baker, Installation) 5. The Pogue Review: this transmitter will charge your gadgets from across the room (David Pogue, Yahoo Tech) 6. Sound & Video Contractor announces Best of Show InfoComm 2015 winners (via SVCOnline) 7. Harman's Crown Audio adopts common amplifier format for DriveCover install series amplifers (via The Wire@SVCOnline) 8. AMD Fury X reviews show strong 4K performance but doesn't beaut Nvidia 980 ti overall (Mark Walton, Ars Technica) 9. Chimp heard playing a mean drum solo, but is it music (Danny Gallagher, CNET) 10. From the Wire@SVCOnline: Kramer announces new Via releases Find Us Online Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jobs this Week Electrosonic USA » Verrex » Whitlock » Sybatek » JOBS FROM TWICE.com » Upcoming Events Summer NAMM Jul 09, 2015 18:15 - Jul 11, 2015, Nashville, Tenn. AES 59th Conference on Sound Reinforcement Engineering and Technology July 15 – July 17, 2015, Montreal IBC 2015 Sep 10, 2015 18:15 - Sep 14, 2015, Amsterdam, Netherlands PLASA Show Oct 04, 2015 18:15 - Oct 06, 2015, London CEDIA Expo Oct 14, 2015 18:15 - Oct 17, 2015, Dallas TX 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 JESSACA GUTIERREZ, Senior Associate Editor Phone: (212) 378-0400 x527 | 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

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