Weekend Wire 4/17/21: Students Visit Virtual LED Set, Tokyo Airport Tests Facial Recognition
University of Tampa students visit Diamondview Studios’ virtual LED set, Narita Airport tests facial recognition for international check-in.
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University of Tampa students visit Diamondview Studios’ virtual LED set, Narita Airport tests facial recognition for international check-in.
The silicon chip shortage’s effect on the AV market, VITEC aquires Exterity, new esports facility LEVELUP opens in Kansas.
Disney World tests facial recognition at entry, American Rescue Plan’s effect on AV webinar goes live, fans play “NHL ’94” on stadium screen.
Learn how your AV company can benefit from the stimulus act, and projections of Captain America’s shield mark debut of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”
An LED wall falls during a live ESPN Colombia broadcast, Neutrik AG acquires CONNEX GmbH, a 7,000-seat esports venue is coming to Toronto.
Plus the latest on IMPX protocols and AIMS TechFest 2021, Music Tribe acquires Aston Microphones, developments in holographic touchscreens.
Plus RH Consulting releases networked audio adoption study, Solotech acquires Morris Light & Sound, DOOH Glossary released.
Plus Detroit airport rolls out facial recognition for domestic flights, Sennheiser seeks partnership, and Almo’s E4 Evolution Event.
Plus Thomas C. Walter passes, new ownership for Kramer Electronics and Philips Professional Display Solutions announces rebranding.
Plus Shure files petition with FCC to open dedicated wireless mic channel, ABI releases augmented reality market outlook.