Volume 1, Issue 2 – August 06, 2024

Tomorrow’s Tech Today: August 2024

August 06, 2024 | VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 2

Welcome to the second edition of Tomorrow’s Tech Today from LAVNCH [CODE].

 

All eyes have been on the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. And even if you aren’t a fan of Simone Biles, Caeleb Dressel, Léon Marchand, or any of the other 11,000+ amazing Olympic athletes, you have to appreciate the technology it takes to run these games. The 2024 Paris Olympics will produce more coverage than ever, over 11,000 hours, and incorporate innovative technologies.

 

Key focus areas include AI, 5G, and immersive experiences. The opening ceremony used projection mapping on the Eiffel Tower, 40 LED lights, and water mist to “light” the floating cauldron. There are advanced cinematic cameras, projection solutions from Panasonic, and broadcast tech from Sony and other vendors throughout Paris and the surrounding cities to bring the action of games to the rest of the world.

 

We’ll report more on the tech used in Paris, but in the meantime, this issue offers insights on AI and its impact on the future of ProAV, the latest emerging tech updates, industry developments, and more.

 

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Best,

Megan A. Dutta

Editor-in-Chief

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INTERVIEWS

From the source itself.

On this episode of ET Insights, John Colette of the Digital Graffiti Festival sits down with Geoffrey Platt to discuss the 2024 event.

Dave Hatz, vice president of machine intelligence at CTI, shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence trends he saw at InfoComm 2024 and how they will impact the future of the ProAV industry.

PRODUCT NEWS

Future-forward technologies to keep an eye on.

Meptik, a Disguise company, has launched its first turnkey virtual production studio solution, Meptik Studio Pro.

Hiperwall has released Hiperwall Version 9.0, which the company calls “a significant milestone in the evolution of its AV-over-IP video wall technology.”

Scalable’s integration with Realmotion is designed to simplify the user experience, improve workflow efficiency, and support ongoing maintenance.

Even Realities has launched its first product, the G1 Digital Glasses. The company claims the G1 marks a significant leap forward in wearable technology, integrating advanced digital features into stylish, quality everyday eyewear.

Hexagon has launched HxGN SDx2, a cloud-native, multi-tenant SaaS solution designed to deliver a digital backbone for industrial facilities.

Paris Games 2024

All things Olympics and Paralympics.

NBC Sports has selected Sony to provide broadcast tech and on-site support for its production of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

On this episode of ET Insights, Steve Milley from Panasonic Connect discusses the emerging tech used at the Paris Olympic Games.

Media Links is continuing its long-standing tradition of supplying IP technology for the Olympics during the Paris Games this summer. 

NBC Sports has selected Planar to provide LED video walls for its production of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Everything you need to know and more.

Solomon Partners released a report overviewing the state of the experiential entertainment market, offering a mixed but optimistic picture.

AVIXA will offer the CTS Prep course in-person for AV professionals September 24-26 at its headquarters in Fairfax, VA.

WAVIT has launched a podcast series that aims to foster a sense of community, provide valuable insights, and inspire women.

The VRARA is launching a program for execs who want to learn how to leverage XR and AI in their businesses.

NSCA has elected new leadership as part of its executive committee; Dale Bottcher of AVI-SPL assumes the role of NSCA BOD president.

BLOGS

Articles and opinions from industry futurists.

Interate.ai’s Brian Sathianathan discusses the evolution of holography and gives his thoughts on where the industry is heading.

Gibson Kete shares her thoughts on AI avatars in banking after attending a webinar from DeepBrain on the topic.