Volume 6, Issue 24 — December 21, 2020

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 6, Issue 24
Latest headlines: Paul Konikowski on Zoom’s recent brush with the FTC, Leah McCann’s Day 1 wrapup of D=SIGN and more. Happy holidays!

December 21, 2020 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 24

 

Hello, Buyers Club! This is the last you’re gonna hear from me this year, so I would like to thank you all for coming along on the ride. It’s been a wild year, and it has felt both too long and too short but has mostly just felt weird. I know you agree. Here’s to next year being (hopefully) better, trade shows being back, COVID-19 disappearing, and an industry-wide boom. I am just going to put all that into the universe and hope it hears me and that it listens.

In this newsletter, you’ll see the latest and greatest from Paul Konikowski, who writes about Zoom’s brush with the FTC and its being on “probation.” I didn’t even know that it happened — but it happened in November. I blame COVID. Anyway, Paul gives a breakdown of what happened and explains his thoughts on the situation. He even explains the legal jargon. Yay! Also, catch Leah McCann’s wrapup from the first day of D=SIGN: The Digital Signage Conference. TL;DR: the show was a success! You can also read her wrapup of Day 2 here.

Enjoy all that, along with the latest news from the likes of GLP, Tascam, Pioneer and more.

P.S. I have a new podcast in the works. If you’ve been contemplating taking the CTS exam, I’d love for you to join me for Study With Steph! Here is some more information about it if you feel so inclined to check it out. Happy holidays!

— Steph Beckett

COLUMNS

 

+ Are We Gonna Talk About Zoom ‘Being on Probation’ for 20 Years by the FTC, or Nah? [Paul Konikowski]

On Nov. 9, 2020, the United States Federal Trade Commission announced a pending settlement with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. According to FTC Matter/File Number: 192 3167, “Zoom Video Communications, Inc. will be required to implement a robust information security program to settle FTC allegations that the video conferencing provider engaged in a series of deceptive and unfair practices that undermined the security of its users.” Wait — Zoom what now?

+ Sessions We Loved from D=SIGN, Day 1 [Leah McCann]

History’s first-ever D=SIGN: The Digital Signage Conference — an exciting new event created by AVIXA and the Digital Signage Federation (DSF) — began Tuesday. The two-day conference, delivered virtually this year,* was packed with products, education and networking for those in the digital signage industry: think AV integrators, retail/hospitality/healthcare/QSR operators, media and content professionals, and creative agencies that make the content for digital platforms.

 

PRODUCT NEWS

 

+ GLP Releases Streamer LED Light Source [Steph Beckett]

+ Sanus Now Shipping Open-Frame Rack for AV Components and Network Servers [Steph Beckett]

+ Z-Wave Long Range Spec and Starter Kit Announced; Line of Sight Transmission is 1 Mile! [Gary Kayye]

+ SoundTube Releases 2-Channel Dante Amp With Built-In DSP [Gary Kayye]

+ QSC Adds Room Solutions for Microsoft Teams [Gary Kayye]

+ AVer Information Releases PTZ Control Panel App for iPad [Gary Kayye]

+ PreSonus Releases the Ampire High Density Pack Add-On [Steph Beckett]

+ Tascam Intros New Series of High-Resolution USB Audio Interfaces [Gary Kayye]

+ Definitive Technology Announces the Studio 3D Mini Sound Bar System [Gary Kayye]

+ Synergy SKY Debuts IoT Sensing Platform While Also Becoming Cisco Certified, Too! [Gary Kayye]

+ Evoko Unlimited Launches New Desk-Booking Solution [Steph Beckett]

+ Extron Announces SoundField XD Ceiling Speaker [Gary Kayye]

+ Pioneer Adds Four New Units to Commercial Monitor Series [Steph Beckett]

+ New QSC Q-SYSTM Ecosystem Control Plug-In Now Available for Clockaudio Trackable Intelligent Microphone [Steph Beckett]

+ AmpliVox Releases Titan Portable Wireless PA SW800-96 [Steph Beckett]

+ Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America Intros New Collaboration/Interactive Display [Steph Beckett]

+ Just Add Power Intros 2GΩ/3G ST1 Sound Transceiver [Gary Kayye]

+ Atlantic Technology Now Shipping AT-Series Tower Speaker [Steph Beckett]

+ Martin Audio Announces New Additions, Upgraded Voicing for CDD Series [Gary Kayye]

+ LG Business Solutions Releases New 136-Inch Model All-in-One LED Display [Gary Kayye]

+ ATEN Technology Launches HDMI to USB-C UVC Video Capture With PD3.0 Power Pass-Through [Steph Beckett]

+ Epson LightScene Product Line Grows and Adds Bluetooth [Gary Kayye]

+ Nureva’s Audio Conferencing Systems Now Certified for Barco ClickShare Conference [Steph Beckett]

+ Neutrik Announces New Range of Product Solutions Aimed at Esports [Sara Abrons]

+ Studio Technologies Updates Dante Intercom Audio Engine [Steph Beckett]

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

+ Zoom Is Top UCC Platform for 5th Year in a Row [Gary Kayye]

+ SynAudCon Updates Famed Audio 100 Course [Gary Kayye]

+ DOOH Technology Platforms Team Up to Standardize Data [Gary Kayye]

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