rAVe [PUBS] turned 20 this year. And, its parent company, THE rAVe Agency, technically turns 25, the latter was started in my master bedroom in Dallas, TX, in 1998. The point is we’ve been in the industry for a long time and, likely, have a readership much larger than any other in the industry as […]

Chief will debut its latest mount, the Tempo Flat Panel Wall Mount System, at InfoComm 2023 in the Legrand | AV Booth 2201 in Orlando. This all-in-one configurable wall mounting system is designed to improve efficiency by streamlining installation workflows. AV professionals can “increase productivity and cost savings with this new system, especially for mass […]

Navori Labs comes to InfoComm next month with a new QL digital signage software release that “expands the company’s appeal to a broader customer base” with new features that claim to benefit ad agencies, the application developer community and general digital signage users. Navori Labs’ new QL 2.7.5 software release incorporates these new features, including […]

MAXHUB has launched its 105-inch Ultra-Wide Commercial Display for Microsoft Teams Front Row and any other UCC application that can generate 21:9 content. With 5K screen resolution, wireless screen sharing, the ability to control the display through IP (Internet Protocol) or via RS-232 — plus cloud-based management using MAXHUB Pivot —  the 105-inch Ultra-Wide display […]

At the 2023 show in Orlando, InfoComm is set to debut the Trailblazers Zone where first-time exhibitors will demonstrate cutting-edge solutions from artificial intelligence (AI) to augmented reality (AR) and more. “The idea [is] to make it easy for new, first-time companies to be a part of InfoComm,” said  Rochelle Richardson, senior vice president of […]

PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) has announced a strategic partnership with Userful where Philips digital signage and dvLED solutions are becoming certified for use on the Userful Infinity Platform for mission-critical environments. This essential collaboration with Userful extends PPDS’ commitment to delivering ‘total solutions’ to its customers. The Infinity Platform provides enterprise AV/IT teams with […]

LG Electronics has announced the launch of its new LG MAGNIT (model LBAF) display for virtual production. Using microLED technology, the new model delivers “premium picture quality with deep blacks and vibrant, natural colors, helping directors to create immersive visual experiences.” Ideal for film and media production, LG says the new MAGNIT is capable of […]

InfoComm 2023 is less than three weeks away — and it’s the most talked about topic in the ProAV industry right now. That’s why InfoComm 2023 was the focus of our May Temperature Check. The first question we asked you, our readers, was “What is your interest in attending InfoComm 2023?” And it should come […]

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that it has published the first major update to its Adaptive-Sync Display Compliance Test Specification (Adaptive-Sync Display CTS), which is the first publicly open standard for front-of-screen performance of variable refresh rate displays. The updated specification, Adaptive-Sync Display version 1.1, features more comprehensive and robust testing, including […]

In a wild twist of fate, Reuters is reporting that, “South Korea’s LG Display Co Ltd (034220.KS) will start supplying high-end TV panels to Samsung Electronic Co Ltd (005930.KS) from as early as this quarter, three sources said, in a deal that would help the loss-making flat-screen maker turn profitable.” Well, what do we have […]

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience 2023 (DSE) announced nominations are open for the 2023 Digital Signage Experience Awards (DIZZIE). DSE takes place Dec. 2-5, 2023, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The DIZZIE Awards recognize and celebrate visionaries from around the world whose digital signage installations and campaigns challenge existing standards and drive […]

Broadsign announced the general availability of the Broadsign Ad Server. Part of the Broadsign OOH advertising platform, the new technology gives OOH media owners access to modern tools for selling, improved targeting capabilities and advanced reporting in direct, one-to-one selling environments. It releases as more digital and omnichannel buyers have entered the OOH advertising ecosystem, […]

Extron launched a line of multi-window processors, dubbed the MGP 641 xi, for scaling and presenting up to four 4K/60 source signals on a single canvas. Extron’s exclusive Vector 4K scaling engine ensures that downscaled and upscaled content is presented with “unequaled image quality.” In addition to four HDMI inputs that support data rates up […]

Planar just announced the addition of a 1.2mm pixel pitch to Planar Luminate Ultra Series line of outdoor LED video wall displays. The newest addition to the series delivers the finest outdoor pitch using MicroLED technology to enable a 1.2mm pitch while achieving an outdoor rated LED display. The Planar Luminate Ultra Series 1.2mm utilizes […]

Telecine Multimedia has created an al la carte content subscription service called Digital Signage Ready (DSR). This content library offers a branded way to engage an audience via digital signage with templatized content. Whether subscribers have one screen or 50+, DSR claims to offer a branded channel of news to extend your reach and connect […]

PPDS (aka: Philips digital signage) just announced the expansion of its “Global Partner Alliance” network, delivering regional support and “international expertise” for customers across six continents. Officially launched at ISE 2022, PPDS created the Global Partner Alliance (GPA) program to connect multinational businesses with PPDS’ regional integration specialists for the execution of projects anywhere in […]

This year’s lineup of conference speakers has been revealed for Digital Signage Summit Europe (DSS Europe), which returns to the Hilton Munich Airport, Germany on 5-6 July 2023. A joint venture from Integrated Systems Events (ISE) and Invidis consulting, DSS Europe celebrates its 50th edition with an action-orientated program presented by industry leaders and influential […]

This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for our June 2023 Temperature Check survey! As we all know, InfoComm 2023 is approaching in Orlando, Florida, June 14-16, 2023. In that spirit, InfoComm is the subject of our May 2023 Temperature Check Survey. As a reminder, each month, we’ll be putting out a new […]

Uniguest has announced the acquisition of Bunch, an enterprise video and collaboration provider specializing in delivery of video-based engagement solutions for business. Founded in 2016, New York City-based Bunch has built a client list and focused on delivering video as the core of its offering, enhancing that service through corporate messaging, digital signage, global sales, […]

YCD Multimedia just hired Carrie Garcia in the position of business development manager in the US. Carrie has a “long-standing reputation for developing new opportunities in the digital signage community during the last 10 years.” “We are thrilled to add Carrie to our expanding team. She came highly recommended and will work to build brand […]

In April, my wife and I took a vacation trip to Florida. On our way back we had a layover in New Jersey — but our first plane was delayed and we now only had an hour and a half. So, when we landed, we were in a rush to get to our new gate, […]

I am very fortunate to have visited two countries known as tropical paradises: Costa Rica and Aruba. And while I find myself constantly looking toward digital signage experiences in my own surroundings, I thought it would be exciting to do the same on my travels. Here are some notable examples, and perhaps how some could […]

Brompton just launched TrueLight technology. TrueLight allows LED panels to provide improvement and control to the limited spectral output from RGB panels that can create unnatural skin tones. Panels with additional emitters can make a “substantial difference in situations where LED panels are contributing to lighting a scene,” such as within a virtual production volume. […]

As you may know, I write a lot about the human aspects of technology and the importance of connecting to people’s emotions or sensibilities while using that technology. I consider these aspects essential “tools of the trade.” Well, the interface — and how humans interact with the systems we design and install — is just […]

Matrox Video announced the launch of its new Matrox LUMA series of graphics cards with Intel Arc GPUs. The series consists of three single-slot cards: the LUMA A310, a low-profile fanless card; the LUMA A310F, a low-profile fanned card; and the LUMA A380, a full-sized fanned card. Matrox Video developed the LUMA range to satisfy […]

When coupled with Extron Quantum Ultra and Quantum Ultra II 8K Videowall Processors, select models of the Philips X-Line series of displays from PPDS have been certified for the consistent, stable presentation of source content. These video wall displays have passed Extron’s“ extensive testing program and are now identified as ‘Quantum Ultra Certified.’” Philips X-Line […]

InfoComm is — for the first time ever — partnering with Moment Factory and Atlanta-based LED design and manufacturer Nanolumens to bring three days of interactive experiences to the show this June 14-16 in Orlando. The Interactive Experience created by Moment Factory powered by Nanolumens (booth 361) will showcase a selection of “distinct visual systems […]

The new HLA International Clinic in Barcelona is equipped with a novel digital signage circuit comprising around thirty LED screens, making it a unique installation of its kind in a medical centre. The integration was carried out by luk hiar!, who chose the nsign.tv software platform for the centralized management of the display network. The new building, […]

GPA, an AV systems integrator, has announced Absen joined its GPA Global Partner Program. GPA will “help Absen strengthen its supply chain and provides local contact points for its global customers across 50 countries, ensuring seamless communication throughout the entire customer journey.” The organizations also say the GPA partnership will help support Absen’s global coverage […]

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) and Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America (SNDSA) announced the launch of the new 4W-B series of AQUOS BOARD interactive displays. The new value-priced series is available in four sizes: 55″ Class (54.6″ diagonal), 65″ Class (64.5″ diagonal), 75″ Class (75″ diagonal), and 86″ class (85.6″ diagonal). […]

Transtector has released two new outdoor, IP67-rated Power over Ethernet injectors and a PoE-compatible splitter. The new injectors add power to a PoE-capable device through its Ethernet data cable, eliminating the need to run a separate electrical cord to the device and to have to install a power outlet near it. The splitter enables removing […]

With the goal of raising $1 million to rejuvenate a community by bringing back a swimming facility to Kentucky State University (KSU) students and YMCA members in the local area, a new charitable fund called Swim With Purpose has officially launched. Founded by AV industry executive and avid swimmer/swim coach, Sam Taylor, Swim With Purpose […]