During the pandemic, there was a decent amount of discussion about the future of trade shows. Predictably, these theories ranged from “they would go fully virtual” to “they spring right back and be just as big as before.” I think that those who predicted a spring back to the “old days” were closer to the […]
AOPEN just debuted a range of industrial open-frame displays for various industrial applications. The open frames of AOPEN come with an IP65 dust- and waterproof grade that is built to “withstand harsh conditions while maintaining optimal display quality.” The display panel has been crafted using tempered safety glass to ensure longevity and is resistant to […]
Datapath just introduced the ActiveSQX2, a new PCIe plug-in card that allows IP sources to be decoded for display on video walls and workstations and for captured sources to be encoded for delivery to other parts of the ecosystem. When combined with Datapath capture and graphics cards, the ActiveSQX2 is a tool that gives users […]
Registration is now open for the Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSS Europe), which returns to the Hilton Munich Airport, Germany on 5-6 July 2023 and marks the 50th Digital Signage Summit Conference. DSS Europe is the “world’s longest-running digital signage event series,” presented as a joint venture from Integrated Systems Events (ISE) and invidis consulting. […]
Sony Electronics is adding a new model to its Spatial Reality Display portfolio with the addition of the ELF-SR2. At 27 inches, the larger 4K option provides highly realistic, three-dimensional content without the use of special glasses or VR headsets. Highlights of the new offering include an upgraded high-speed vision sensor, image quality enhancing technologies […]
Signagelive offers a free six-month digital signage solution for anyone using the Barco ClickShare Present and Conference devices, managed by Barco’s XMS Cloud Platform. Giving organizations a unique opportunity to trial digital signage, free of charge, Signagelive will offer ClickShare customers a complimentary six-month Signagelive Standard Licence for each of their compatible ClickShare Present and […]
The April Monthly Temperature Check Survey is now closed — keep your eyes peeled for May’s Temperature Check survey! Earth Day is held each year on April 22. As sustainability becomes increasingly important to people and businesses alike, we’re celebrating sustainability. On that note, sustainability is the focus of our April rAVe Temperature Check! In […]
After three AI Month sessions, a comprehensive survey, articles and more, we’ve explored a lot about AI and how it will affect the future of AV, Digital Signage and UCC. And, thanks to our AI Month partner, Sony, we’ve assembled a resource about AI that no other publication can offer. In fact, take a look […]
LG Business Solutions USA has developed multiple new unique monitor solutions for hybrid workers, mobile workstations and anyone requiring larger digital canvases for multiwindow tasks. One new design is the LG Libero Monitor (model 27BQ70QC-S), which uses a single USB-C cable to deliver power and 4K signal to the 27-inch, QHD 2560 x 1440 pixel […]
The seemingly instant rise in popularity of AI software applications like ChatGPT and DALL-E made AI a household word. But, leading AI-based AV companies have been using AI to help drive room and facility-wide usage analytics for well over a half-dozen years now. And, since the pandemic, AI has been integrated into USB and PTZ […]
E Ink Holdings (aka the ePaper technology company) is collaborating with Sharp Corporation on future displays aimed at the digital signage market. E Ink has revolutionized various markets — such as e-books, digital notepads and electronic shelf labels — with their proprietary digital paper technology that features the visibility and portability of paper in a digital display […]
Broadsign and Numbat GmbH announced that Numbat has selected the Broadsign digital-out-of-home (DOOH) advertising platform to build, power and scale advertising capabilities for its growing network of sustainable, high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. As Numbat rolls out 600 stations throughout 2023, each equipped with two advertising displays, the company is leveraging the Broadsign Platform to manage […]
It has long been thought that residential and commercial technologies and their respective markets were separate entities not meant to overlap. Over the last decade, we have recognized a shift in that mindset. After the 2008 financial crisis, many residential integrators were challenged to find residential homeowners willing to invest in technology for their homes. […]
Ever since the rise in popularity of Chat GPT, AI has captured the imagination of the entire world. This sudden burst in popularity has helped the AI market overall as various tech giants have sped up their efforts on the technology. According to the numbers available on Statista.com, the Artificial Intelligence market is set to grow […]
Today, disguise announced the launch of EX 3 — a 4K video playback solution designed specifically for location-based experiences and fixed installations. Whether it’s for an art show, entertainment venue or office lobby, EX 3 unlocks the full scalability of the disguise platform, which has powered more than 600 immersive experiences in more than 50 […]
Sentry Interactive introduces the Sentry Tower, a 55-inch freestanding touchscreen display that combines a digital receptionist, advanced digital communications and digital visitor check-in. The Sentry Tower can be installed in any location with high occupancy or visitor footfall. This may be entrance points or waiting rooms within commercial spaces, hospitality, retail environments, residential or healthcare […]
Earlier today, I partnered with LG Information Display Europe to explore the varied applications of its Transparent OLED (T-OLED) technology — from signage to art! The case studies we explored included replacing subway windows with T-OLED technology, using T-OLED for wayfinding, as architecture and as the display tech used to drive retail sales. This is […]
Carousel Digital Signage is helping partnering Minnesota higher ed institutions strengthen and unify communications across both campuses by transitioning their legacy digital signage network to the cloud. The transition simplifies IT operations and content management across two distinct learning environments while also establishing a foundation to attract more content creators and network contributors. Located just […]
Outdoor AV is a booming market right now with so many possibilities for installations. Because of its growing popularity, we asked you about your thoughts and opinions on outdoor AV in our temperature check survey for the month of March. We wanted to know where you think the market is going and how you think […]
Working to build a new visual experience for baseball fans, Daktronics has partnered with the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the Class A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, and the City of Cedar Rapids, IA, to design, manufacture and install a new LED video display at Veterans Memorial Stadium ahead of the first pitch in the 2023 […]
Proto Inc., the holographic display company, has had its 2022 USPTO patent recognized by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development for the company’s holographic display devices and methods. Canadian patent #3146969 recognizes Proto Founder and CEO David Nussbaum as the inventor of “a holographic display device and methods of […]
RobotLAB, a robotics integrator, has been tapped by LG Business Solutions USA to support the integration of LG’s robots in commercial venues across the United States. RobotLAB will support two key robot models in LG’s portfolio: the LG CLOi ServeBot, which provides front-of-house food service assistance and table bussing capabilities, and the LG CLOi GuideBot, […]
C2G today announced its new USB-C/HDMI 3-Input Combo to HDMI 1-Output KVM switch. Users can switch between three computing devices using a single keyboard, display and mouse, making the KVM switch ideal for accessing multiple devices while freeing up desk space by reducing the number of keyboards, displays and mice needed. The C2G C2G54541 KVM […]
THIS IS A PROMOTED POST I’ve always felt like AV technology is an art form — one that is begging to tell a story. And that plays out perfectly when you see something like projection mapping on the front of a building telling the history of a town through visuals and music; it’s beautiful. Another […]
Vistar Media and Broadsign announce a mutual integration to their respective mediation layers. Enabling an open, fair-play auction regardless of which firm’s mediation layer is used, the collaboration lowers the operational burden for media owners while facilitating easier advertiser access to OOH inventory. For media owners using or planning to use both companies’ SSPs, the […]
Today, Epson announced 10 of its new PowerLite and BrightLink lamp-free laser displays are now available. Powered by Epson’s proprietary 3-chip 3LCD technology, the new models offer 4,000 to 4,600 lumens of equal color and white brightness. The new lamp-free laser displays also come equipped with built-in enterprise-level wireless connectivity, convenient collaboration tools, value-added software […]
AI has been helping advertisers use digital signage to both identify and target messages, but it can do so much more, and will. The future of digital signage isn’t in the resolution of the content or the size of the image. And it’s certainly not going to be determined by the network we use to […]
PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) direct view LED and digital signage solutions have been selected to create new, highly immersive and emotive shopping experiences for visitors inside Jack Wolfskin’s flagship store in Frankfurt. Jack Wolfskin has motivated people to go outside and connect with nature for over 40 years. Founded in 1981, this German-based brand […]
Visix added digital desk signs to its ePaper line of products to support hybrid workplaces. The new EPS 42 ePaper desk sign is “small, lightweight and affordable, making it a scalable solution for clients wanting to manage multiple workspaces in office hoteling environments.” The new EPS 42 desk sign claims to be easy to place […]
When Insight Enterprises set out to build a new 200,000-square-foot headquarters in Chandler, Arizona, the company’s leaders seized on the opportunity to design workspaces and common areas that deliver immersive technological experiences and demonstrate the firm’s capabilities to employees and visitors. Officially named Insight Way, the company’s new Gensler-designed headquarters showcases its own installation and […]
LAVNCH [CODE]’s Out of This World Experiences Awards submission are now open! These awards highlight next-level experiences—the ones that absolutely blow your mind and use technology in new and creative ways. “Technology can do amazing things—it can be used to create beautiful art, it can help save lives, and it can make or break an experience,” […]
LG Business Solutions USA has introduced a new series of outdoor direct-view LED (dvLED) displays specifically designed for installation in the outdoor areas of cruise ships. The new LG GNEB series has “cruise-ready technologies” that LG says will enable cruise ship owners and architects to design outdoor entertainment spaces with dvLED displays of virtually any […]
