AV Week - MP3 Edition

CEDIA Expo 2015 is open for registration. We talk about what the show is, and is not. We talk about malleable projector screens, Bit-size computers, and Tech Managers. Plus, LG lays down almost $1 Billion on OLED. Running Time: 57:32

This week we look at the new Google Chromebox for Meetings, Samsung's semi-display idea, and fiber vs. copper. Plus, we talk about Commercial Integrator's second annual "40 Under 40" issue.

Part Two live from the show floor. Thank you again to InfoComm for allowing us to record from the show floor. We talk about drones, EU regulations, and education. Plus, Harry Meade gives us his annual swag and economic report.

Live from the InfoComm 2015 Show floor. We talk Microsoft Surface Hub, USB, LED, and more. What was the most exciting products? Who were people most impressed by? Plus we get to hear about some great cross-platform solutions.

InfoComm is just around the corner. We talk about the Microsoft Surface Hub availability, Crestron and IoT, and displays. Plus, what do projector manufacturers have to fear from Pizza Hut?

FSR celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. We talk with Jan Sandri about how the industry has changed over the years. We also discuss education, women in the industry, and InfoComm 2015.

It has been ten years since the AV industry's own house band, the Drunk Unkles, first stepped on stage to raise money for a fallen commrade. We talk about how they have raised over $1 million for AV education, the NSCA education foundation, and WAVE's mentoring program. Plus, how you can get involved.

This week we look at Google's Project Soli. It's the Drunk Unkles' 10th anniversary. We talk about the Thunderbolt/USB-C connections. What will it take to save Hi-Fi audio? Plus, Andrea Medeiros talks about TecHome Builder's stories.

InfoComm chief, Dave Labuskes, wrote a blog about other groups directly soliciting InfoComm show attendees. What can be done about them? We give some advice for those going to the show. Inter operability and standards keep popping up in AV. Are we ready for them? We also look at the CE Pro Top 100.

LG has a new OLED display at 1 mm thick. We talk about moving beyond the need for connectors. Apple has scraped plans for the Apple Display. IPv4 is running out. Plus, the FCC has upped the requirements for broadband.

A new HDBaseT extender claims 4K over 230 feet. We talk about a new power strip. InfoComm has announced their award winners. Plus, who is your real customer?

AVB is now officially TSN, The Music Group buys The Tech Group, How long until projection mapping becomes a thing?Running Time: 55.38

Utilities offering smart thermostats free, One sensor for all your automation needs?, data scooping- will it be an integrator's newest tool?, Tesla introduces new battery for the home, ESPN threatens to sues Verizon's À la carte offering into submission Andrea Medeiros of Tech HomeBuilder joins us to kick off a new segment of Publications Perspectives on what's hot for their readership.

Sanyo is set to lose over $1 billion; how do they get back on track? Extron is trying to make True4K a standard. We talk about architectural standards and InfoComm show booth spaces.

Where will Apple Watch take control and automation? We talk about LG and Samsung's movement in OLED. What should we call the various flavors of 4K/UHD? Plus we talk about getting kids interested in technology at an early age.