Interfacing AV

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 […]

Interfacing AV

Tripleplay Has New UIs

Tripleplay today announced a major revamp and relaunch of its IPTV and video streaming solution, focusing on enhancing user experience and creating a unified, professional platform for delivery of enterprise video. The revamp brings a brand-new interface for the Tripleplay Enterprise IPTV Portal, Mobile Media App (MMA) and Media Portal for its MVP desktop app, […]

Tripleplay Has New UIs

The User Interface — It’s Not Business, It’s Personal

If you’re a movie fan, you’re well aware of the ongoing conflict often portrayed between humans and machines in a dystopian future. Think “West World,” “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Terminator,” “I, Robot” and “The Matrix.” I can’t help but wonder if these movies are so popular because they reflect our own personal experiences of the […]

The User Interface — It’s Not Business, It’s Personal

Visix Debuts Touch Room Signs with a Customizable UI

Visix has just debuted a new user interface design for both Touch and Connect room signs. The new Touch UI offers more customization options than any competitive product currently available, according to Visix. Touch room signs are driven by Visix’s AxisTV Signage Suite software and support calendar display and bidirectional booking with Exchange and Office […]

Visix Debuts Touch Room Signs with a Customizable UI

BREAKING NEWS! New Voice Control Product to Debut at ISE 2017

AMSTERDAM and RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CALIF., FEBRUARY 2, 2017 — With the emergence of voice control as the hottest new trend in AV, AVPhenom will be introducing a new voice control product at ISE 2017. “Ever since Alexa’s debut at CEDIA, I have been obsessed with voice control as the future of the user interface […]

BREAKING NEWS! New Voice Control Product to Debut at ISE 2017

The When and Why of UI

It’s fun to be a part of the tech industry, but it’s also interesting sometimes to take a step back and look at it from afar. I took the opportunity to do that a couple days ago with respect to all the attention Alexa and Amazon Echo have been getting ever since the Crestron compatibility […]

The When and Why of UI

What Missing a Flight I Was Early For Taught Me About UI

A few weeks ago, I had the mortifying and frustrating experience of missing a flight that I was very, very early for. How does one go about missing a flight after sitting for a few hours in the terminal? It turns out that it’s a relatively easy process. Step One: Arrive early, then have your […]

What Missing a Flight I Was Early For Taught Me About UI