Dubai: 500-Meter LED Screen to Replace Fountains April 29, 2025April 28, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger A digital landmark takes the place of an iconic one: while the Dubai Fountains undergo renovation, a 500-meter-long outdoor LED screen will light up the promenade. The project is being led by regional signage integrator Blue Rhine Industries.
Outernet London: New Antarctica Film in 25K April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Following the success of Greenpeace’s 2024 hit Forsaken, Outernet London now presents a new nature spectacle: the immersive show Antarctica: The Melting Silence. It’s one of the most elaborate environmental film projects to date.
Pop Mart: Labubu Fully Transparent August 24, 2025April 25, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Seoul | A visit to the Chinese retailer Pop Mart – known for its pop culture and designer toys – is the highlight of every Gen Z city trip. Originally known for its 1,000+ vending machines throughout Asia, Pop Mart also operates several flagship stores. This includes South Korea, where the brand set up shop …
1.000 Restaurants: Creative Realities Wins Major QSR Deal April 24, 2025 by invidis Redaktion A big U.S. quick-service restaurant chain is starting a nationwide upgrade to digital menu boards, and has commissioned CRI to handle the job under a managed services contract. The rollout will begin later this year.
Pepsi, Tesla & Renault: More Brands Are Discovering Future Stores May 6, 2025April 24, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger After a few months of getting up and running, the world’s most digital pop-up store is quickly winning over both brands and consumers. Here’s why people were lining up to check out Pepsi, Tesla, and Renault.
MicroLED Milestone: BOE Launches Mass Production April 24, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Beijing | There’s little doubt that MicroLED is the future of DV-LED in the digital signage world. Until now, though, it’s mostly been limited to the high-end market because of steep production costs. That’s starting to change. Thanks to new manufacturing techniques and the benefits of scaling up, costs are expected to drop significantly—and BOE …
Trends: Everything AI and LED April 28, 2025April 24, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Beijing | What could possibly be new just weeks after ISE? Turns out—quite a lot. A visit to Infocomm China in Beijing proved that the innovation cycle isn’t slowing down. Alongside all the major LED players, the AI heavy weight made its first appearance at a ProAV trade show.
In Memoriam: Martijn van der Woude May 6, 2025April 24, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Martijn van der Woude suddenly passed away on Monday after a heart attack at the age of just 55. The PPDS manager was the face of Philips in the global digital signage market. Just last week, he was at Touch Taiwan to announce the new Philips e-paper generation with E Ink.
QSR: A Little Bit of Everything April 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Seoul | A bakery chain making a statement at the airport: Paris Baguette’s Air Lab is packed with some surprisingly bold and sometimes a little exotic digital signage ideas. It’s definitely worth a visit—and not just for what might be Korea’s best cookies.
DooH: Absen LED with No Down Payment and 10 Years Warranty April 23, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Beijing | As more providers enter the LED market, established manufacturers like Absen are enhancing their offerings beyond just hardware. It’s no surprise that Absen shows the most innovative concepts when it comes to green signage, warranty, and zero down payment options.
