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Today's Top Stories #1 Google Fiber is pulling back on its broadband rollout as pressure grows to cut costs   By Mark Bergen, Recode   According to a report in The Information, Alphabet chiefs Larry Page and Sergey Brin recently instructed Fiber to severely trim staff and expenses, frustrated with mounting costs of delivering high-speed internet by digging up dirt. More» Why This Matters: Now we can all finally relate to Google. -Cynthia Wisehart #2 Shaper's augmented reality power tool helps anyone craft things   By Jon Fingas, Engadget   Crafting with CNC mills routers and other power tools isn't all that easy, especially if you're new to it. You'll frequently want a template, and it's all too easy to mess up a cut if you haven't developed a steady hand. Shaper doesn't think it has to be daunting, though: it's launching Origin, an augmented reality power cutter. More» Why This Matters: And here's a bit more from Wired –Cynthia Wisehart #3 Registration open for HOW Nashville   via SVConline   November 12, 2016 at Belmont University, Nashville and Music Row Studios. More» Why This Matters: We are working on a great event! It will be a day of gear and education focused on Houses of Worship on the beautiful campus at Belmont University. Then, after the day's sessions, we go on a tour of some of the most famous studios on Music Row—so you'll get a little systems integration and a little music production. It's a great value at $39, it will be fun, and there will be food and a closing party. Please consider joining us. You can register here. -Cynthia Wisehart 4. Sony introduces flagship professional display (via Installation) 5. Bose ships PowerShare adaptable amps (via ProSound Network) 6. Shuttle rolls out mini PC solution to drive nine full HD displays using Matrox C900 (via The Wire@SVConline) 7. New world record set for converting sunlight to electricity (Eric Mack, New Atlas) 8. 5 things to do with your old phone other than sell it (Alina Bradford, CNET) 9. VR tour of Yosemite (via Mashable) 10. From the Wire@SVConline: Platinum tools shipping new CAT6a flex connector For daily AV industry headlines see #SVCWIRE archive AV Jobs New England Regional Sales Manager Position; SYMCO, Inc. » Full Compass Systems - Director of Merchandising (Madison, WI)» Full Compass Systems – Service Technician (Madison, WI)» Find Us Online Facebook Twitter LinkedIn RebelMouse 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 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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