After Barco added audio features to its ‘one-click wonder’ ClickShare, it is now time for the product to move into the world of tablets and smartphones. With the new ClickShare app users are said to quickly and easily display static content from an iPad or iPhone on the ClickShare central screen. The ClickShare app and the required accompanying software update for the ClickShare Base Unit are available for download, free of charge.
Author: AV News
BlackBerry launched its new Z10 with two attractions at two UK shopping centres: A ‘working’ ten-foot high smartphone created by AV specialists PSCo Rental using videowall technology. PSCo Rental provided a turnkey package to trade partner TC Communications Ltd for this project, including recommending and providing the display solution, logistics and technical support.
The convenience and mobility benefits offered by tablets are showing no signs of slowing down after record unit shipments and revenues were reported by device vendors last year. For 2013, ABI Research forecasts approximately 150 million tablets (up 38% year-over-year) to ship globally worth an estimated $64 billion (up 28% from 2012) in potential end-user revenues.
With the arrival of Sony’s latest digital wireless microphone systems, Midwich audio specialists RW Salt adds to its portfolio.
The history of tractor construction is synonymous with the history of the Fendt company from Marktoberdorf, Germany. Today, the Fendt brand is owned by the AGCO Corporation, one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery in the world and the company’s development process is supported by modern technology, which is reflected in the company’s internal virtual reality centre. On a 5m x 2.6m large passive stereo powerwall, CAD models of various agricultural machines are visualised. The aim of the new VR system is both the improvement of product quality as well as cost optimisation.
Interactive communication specialist Engage Production Ltd strengthens its diverse product portfolio with the addition of transparent LCD screens, including innovative transparent display boxes from Planar and Realfiction.
Interactive display manufacturer MultiTouch announced at the NAB 2013 in Las Vegas that it will collaborate with Ventuz Technology, developer of 3D real-time technologies for the broadcast industry. Ventuz will present its applications with MultiTouch’s MultiTaction Cell 55” LCD displays.
As mobile devices are more and more popular, the need for ‘’security on the go’’ becomes apparent. ABI Research says that the number of unique mobile threats grew by 261% in just two quarters. And it is not only the quantity but the increasing complexity of the malware that is taking advantage of a wider range of mobile functionalities to exploit vulnerabilities on the device and in the network.
A new marketing structure from Sennheiser provides an opportunity for resellers to become verified outlets for the company’s quality audio products.
“The Art of Digital’’, held in London, gave retail experts, end users, content providers and channel partners of PSCo Technical Distribution the chance to present their latest digital retail solution, attend a technology showcase, a networking event and listen to four keybote speakers, all from a retail perspective.