New Sony OLED, Google Wifi review, Dremel plus engraving/soldering, smart umbrella

ProAV Today   Cynthia Wisehart - Editor     Today's Top Stories - 12.06.16     1. Google Wifi review: Wi-Fi that works By Dan Seifert, The Verge It's funny to think that the most interesting tech products of 2016 have been routers. The router has transformed from a utilitarian computer hardware with antennas sticking out of it to multiple, sleekly designed pods that are placed throughout your home. This method of using more than one device as a wireless access point is known as a mesh system, and it promises to fix those dead zone problems traditional routers often succumb to. More» Why This Matters: Eero is the best know mesh router system now Google's joining in with its multi-point router Wifi. –Cynthia Wisehart   2. Stocking stuffer: This discounted Dremel comes with a soldering torch and engraving tool By Shep McAllister, Kinja Deals Today on Amazon, you can score the Dremel 2290 3-tool craft kit at $59 (down from about $75-$80). The kit comes with the standard 2-speed Dremel tool, but makes this collection special are the included extras: A pen-style rotary engraver, and a butane soldering torch. More» Why This Matters: I don't do this a lot, but 'tis the season. Your kids and spouses are asking what you want for Christmas; tell them: this. So you can leave your mark on glass, metal, stone, etc! -Cynthia Wisehart   3. Last chance to vote: Innovative Product Awards Via SVC online The following products are competing to be chosen among the most innovative products of 2016, based on innovation in features and/or engineering. Please vote for all that apply. The top products will be calculated based on number of votes, irrespective of category. Voting ends Dec. 7th at 12:01 am EST. More» Why This Matters: Honor your favorite products and engineers with your vote! –Cynthia Wisehart   4. Sony OLED TV coming next year for $2000 and up, according to report (David Katzmaier, CNET)   5. Google to run on 100 percent renewable energy from next year (Stu Robarts, New Atlas)   6. Air exposure responsible for iPhone 6S batter problems: more fixes coming (Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica)   7. Bowers & Wilkins P7 wireless review: cutting the cord, keeping the bass (Vlad Savov, The Verge)   8. This smart light bulb uses invisible light to help night vision cameras (Ry Crist, CNET)   9. Former Samsung engineers build a smart umbrella (Daniel Cooper, Engadget)   10. From TheWire@SVConline: Comprehensive introduces CSW HD442 4K60 HDMI 4x4 true matrix switcher splitter with IP control   For more, see the WHY THIS MATTERS Archive »   AV JOBS     wePresent – Regional Sales Manager, Central Region (Dallas, TX)   FIND US ONLINE     Facebook Twitter LinkedIn RebelMouse PRODUCTS MARKETS STAGING NEWS EVENTS SUBSCRIBE   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2016 NewBay Media, LLC

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