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GET LIDAR DONE: PLAN, FLY, PROCESS AND VISUALIZE WITH MICRODRONES
The Microdrones team was thrilled to demonstrate its mdLiDAR1000 system at the ILMF and ASPRS Conference in Denver last week. We’ve had many requests for information about the workflow, so we created this video blog to walk you through the basics. Learn more about mdLiDAR1000 by clicking here. Read more at microdrones.com
The Five Best Settings for Digital Signage
Consumers are bombarded by promotional offers promising everything from deep discounts to loyalty points. But static promotional signage can easily blend with the competition’s, failing to grab customers’ attention and drive sales. Digital signage and interactive displays, on the other hand, are dynamic platforms for attracting eyeballs and influencing purchasing behavior. Digital media technologies can…
Elon Musk Successfully Launches the Falcon Heavy Rocket
Elon Musk has made it his life mission to take humankind to space. On February 6th, he got even closer to achieving that goal when his company SpaceX launched the historic maiden voyage of its Falcon Heavy Rocket, putting a Tesla Roadster into orbit, and landing two rocket boosters back on Earth. After a brief…
Take Care of Your #1 Valentine This February: Your Car
Did you know that the average American spends about $116.21 on Valentine’s Day? Flowers, candy, cards, and going out to eat are par for the course on February 14 to appreciate the ones you love, but what about your vehicle? This year, consider giving your car its own Valentine’s Day gift—the gift of maintenance. We’ve…
Listen: Leyard Continues To Expand LED Line With 0.7MM Pixel Pitch Wall
LED is booming right now in the industry of Audio Visual with companies like Planar and Leyard continue to expand their inventory of LED Video Wall products which features a revolutionary pixel pitch of only 0.7 millimeters. This size of course is the industries’ smallest pixel pitch LED video wall display to date. In…
Vulnerable Cisco Devices Are Being Exploited
After announcing that the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is aware of attempts at malicious use of a major vulnerability in their devices last week, Cisco is now pushing organizations using their devices to patch the vulnerability as soon as possible. Experts revealed that there is a gap in the security of Cisco’s…
Deason Sues Xerox To Block Deal With Fujifilm
Much ado surrounds the prospective merger of Xerox Corp with Japan’s Fujifilm Holdings joint venture, Fuji Xerox. Two Xerox shareholders, Darwin Deason and Carl Icahn, have asserted that the $6.1 billion merger inexplicably favors Fuji and severely undervalues the U.S. photocopier manufacturer. Claiming a failure of duty to its shareholders, Deason is suing Xerox to…
Cryptocurrency Firms Form the Industry’s First Self-Regulatory Trade Body
As Bitcoin weathers another rocky period of volatility, seven of the United Kingdom’s top cryptocurrency firms have joined together to form “CryptoUK.” The new trade body is designed to watch over cryptocurrencies, which are notoriously unpredictable and prone to dubious dealings. As global financial regulatory bodies take notice of the routine speculation and outright scams,…
Watch: Epson launches PowerLite L-Series, aiming for education and corporate markets
Epson has kept its status as a driver of the laser projection market with the launch of the PowerLite L-Series. The laser projectors offer up to 6,000 lumens of color and white brightness with wireless tech for multiple device connectivity. Epson bills the L-Series as maintenance-free, guaranteeing 20,000 hours of light. With a quick and…
On The Move Hosts BIG Reveal to Showcase Its Latest Innovation
Everyone is obsessed with food trucks these days, which is why there was so much excitement surrounding a recent open house event hosted by On The Move. The company, which is famed for its innovative food truck designs, had an exciting new product to reveal. So, the team put together a big party for the…
WALBRO PLAYS A STARRING ROLE IN AMAZON PRIME VIDEO SERIES
In October 2017, the new television series “It’s How You Get There,” featured Walbro in its fifth episode titled “Road Trip.” The series, which first aired on the History Channel, is now available for streaming On Demand through Amazon Prime Video. The show features two travelers, Greg White and Julian Taylor, covering over 500 miles…
Watch: Spotify will no longer integrate with older AV equipment
An update has brought Spotify’s integration with older AV equipment to an end. Owners of affected AV and hi-fi gear won’t be able to play Spotify’s catalogue from their smartphones. While many customers are unhappy, some manufacturers can restore integration with a firmware update. For manufacturers who can’t access the update, there’s little news about…
Listen: Chris Carson on Live-Streaming, Story-Telling, and The Future of Film
On today’s podcast, I talk with Chris Carson from SteadiReadi. We discuss the influence storytelling has on today’s marketing strategies, how live streaming is a complete revolution in the industry, the financial ramifications of this new delivery model, and how new technologies are opening doors for the future of filmmaking.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is Changing the Game for Quick Service Restaurants
When the internet exploded onto the scene and into everyone’s lives in the nineties, there were a chorus of companies that understood the overwhelming wave of innovation happening in their time. Others thought the new online world was not applicable to their core business and mostly ignored it. For example, large groups of mechanics, salons,…
Listen: Exploring Space for Gravitational Waves with Hunter Gabbard
On today’s podcast, we get to learn from Hunter Gabbard from the LIGO-Virgo Space Collaboration. We discuss the increasing utility of machine learning in astrophysical research, the fact of just how sensitive planetary-based monitoring systems are, reinforce the brilliance of Albert Einstein, and look to the future for ways to better understand science today.
Watch: Massive snowstorm leads to 1,500 canceled flights
A winter storm slammed the Midwest this week, swamping Chicago and Detroit with 1 inch of snow an hour. At least a foot of snow is predicted and now flights from major airports are being canceled en masse. Delta, United, Frontier, and Southwest have issued weather waivers, allowing passengers to swap reservations without fees. As…
Ride-Sharing Giants Yandex and Uber Merge Services in Russia and Neighboring Regions
In the tech world, it’s easy to focus on Silicon Valley and ignore the big plays being made in the rest of the world. With home sharing apps, social media platforms, and “smart tech” innovations increasingly emerging from countries outside the United States, it’s no wonder that established tech companies have begun turning to the…
Thermal Energy Storage Helps Grocers Save Big on their Electricity Bill
Refrigeration costs are a constant pain point for grocery store owners. Between the effects of external temperatures, rising energy costs, and customers simply standing with freezer doors open for ages while making a choice, keeping products cool can be a costly endeavor. One of the options grocery store owners are turning to is the use…
A Growing Bubble: The Blockchain Name Rush
As companies add “blockchain” to their name to boost their share price, it’s difficult to avoid comparing cryptocurrencies in 2018 to the dotcom bubble at the turn of the century. Though cryptocurrencies are plummeting alongside the stock market, the vast majority of companies who have made this nominal change have seen huge gains. Many of…
NanoLumens Pairs with Loupe to Bring Art to LED
NanoLumens® has paired with Loupe to provide streaming contemporary art through NanoLumens’ AWARE™ app store. Now NanoLumens customers can stream Loupe’s art portfolio, varying what they see based on season, location, or for special events. And they can do so at a much lower price than traditional rates. Loupe provides exposure for many contemporary artists…
Listen: Walmart Acquires A VR Platform
The integration of VR has been exciting to watch as it’s not only entering the entertainment industry strong, but now it’s making its entrance into the retail world as Walmart has acquired the VR platform and content studio, Spatialand. Looking at the details of the deal, the team at Walmart will be exploring new…
Listen: The Evolution of ESPN with Browning Stubbs
On today’s podcast, we have a sit-down with Browning Stubbs of ESPN. We discuss how the emergence of streaming is changing the approach to content delivery, the ever-increasing demand for technical advancement, and a possible new synergy between sports franchises and broadcasters. To keep up to date with Browning, be sure to follow him…
VER at Super Bowl 2018: Top Equipment Rentals
The Minneapolis Super Bowl LII was unlike any previous year, with cold temperatures creating challenges for organizers and a footprint which spanned the entire city. Of course, the Super Bowl did not just take place in the Twin City- major parties were happening across the country- from Vegas Casinos to Nashville, Tennessee. The VER team…
Listen: Majority Of Integrators Have A Global Plan
Recently at the ever-popular AV event ISE 2018, Commercial Integrator conducted a survey stating that a surprising 80% of integrators have compiled some version or another of a global business strategy. In fact, more than half of the participants stated that they value partnerships heavily, especially if it’s with another integrator considering it would…
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