1mm LED pixel pitch barrier broken, iPhone cameras, Meyer goes residential, JBL Playlist, African American museum

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Today's Top Stories #1 The JBL Playlist is the company's first Google Cast enabled speaker   By Rita El Khoury, Android Police   At IFA, the company showed off its new JBL Playlist speaker, which is the first in its line-up with Google Cast built-in thanks to Frontier Silicon technology. Like JBL's other speakers, it can play music via Bluetooth 4.2 and a 3.5mm port for wired connections, but the Playlist can also stream your audio via WiFi from your Android or iOS device or computer, using any app that has Cast support. More» Why This Matters: Here's some more information about the enabling technology partner Frontier Silicon. -Cynthia Wisehart #2 The iPhone 7 Plus vs. the original iPhone: a camera showdown   By James Bareham, The Verge   Let's talk about just how terrible that first iPhone camera was! I mean really, while historically monumental, the camera itself was total garbage. By now you are probably wondering why on earth I'm writing about the camera on a smartphone that will be 10 years old next year? The reason, dear reader, is that until a couple of days ago, I'd completely forgotten just how bad it was. More» Why This Matters: This is a fun (little gimmicky) way to look at the great strides in cell cameras from then to the upcoming iPhone 7. And here's a pretty definitive review. –Cynthia Wisehart #3 Webcast Sept 22: HDCP, HDR, and resolution v. distance   Via Sound & Video Contractor   The time-honored quest to deliver the best possible video picture for the budget has a few new twists. Join us as we speak with respected video veteran Chuck Van Dusen about topics including HDCP Pro, why high dynamic range (HDR) has changed the quality conversation, and how to balance variables including resolution, distance, and compression to put the money on the screen where it matters most. More» Why This Matters: Free with registration. Please join us. -Cynthia Wisehart 4. Sony packs Hybrid Log-Gamma into compact 4K HDR home theater projector (Rachel Cericola, Big Picture, Big Sound) 5. Meyer Sound brings pro performance to the home market (via The Wire@SVConline) 6. Epson debuts LS10500 reflective laser projector at CEDIA (Home Theater Review) 7. Middle Atlantic unveils full range of Vision Display Mounts (via The Wire@SVConline) 8. Absolute Acoustics launches full range of AV connectivity solutions at CEDIA 2016 (via Twice) 9. See images from the African American Museum press preview (via The Washington Post) 10. From the Wire@SVConline: Leyard breaks 1 millimeter pixel pitch barrier with 0.9mm Leyard TWA series LED video wall display 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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