CES 2026: Amazon Frames the TV January 6, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Lifestyle TVs are no longer a niche. What started with Samsung’s The Frame and was later complemented by similar approaches from LG (The Gallery) has now become a mainstream category. At CES 2026, Amazon officially enters the segment with the Ember Artline, its first lifestyle smart TV.
CES 2026: From Screens to Software Platforms January 6, 2026 by Florian Rotberg As expected, CES 2026 announcements are dominated by AI. At Samsung’s First Look 2026 keynote, traditionally held one day ahead of the trade show, not surprisingly AI was the central theme – this time with a clear strategic message: the future of devices is no longer defined at the moment of purchase.
Retail Media: Walmart Challenges Tech Giants January 10, 2026January 5, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Walmart is redefining retail media: One year after acquiring Vizio, Walmart Connect has surged ahead with a powerful combination of first-party shopper data and connected TV advertising. This retailer is challenging tech giants and reshaping how brands reach consumers. Beyond Walmart, digital signage specialists play an essential role.
Campaign: McDonald’s Ditches Menu Boards January 6, 2026January 2, 2026 by Florian Rotberg McDonald’s Saudi Arabia turned heads by removing all menu boards and challenging guests to order from memory. The viral stunt showcased deep brand loyalty – while subtly proving how essential digital menus remain for QSR operations.
Samsung Freestyle+: AI Boost and Double Brightness January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Samsung’s new Freestyle+ projector debuts at CES 2026 with nearly double the brightness and a suite of AI features that transform image quality on real‑world surfaces. The compact device remains consumer‑focused, but its enhanced performance opens new creative possibilities for experiential digital signage.
Outlook 2026: Retail Media, DooH and AI Drive Growth in a Challenging Year January 2, 2026January 1, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Digital Signage enters 2026 with strong momentum, powered by Retail Media, DooH growth and rapid AI adoption – even as global markets face economic headwinds. Our annual outlook shows why large providers are pulling ahead and how AI is reshaping competitiveness across the entire industry.
Save the Dates: The Global invidis Event Calendar 2026 January 1, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Munich | In 2026, invidis will once again connect the global digital signage and DooH community with brands, integrators, and technology leaders around the world. As the industry’s leading platform for market intelligence, conferences, and executive networking, invidis will host its own flagship events and partner activations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the …
Times Square NYE: The World’s Most Watched Billboard January 5, 2026December 31, 2025 by Florian Rotberg New York City | In just a few hours, billions of eyes around the world will focus on a single location: the new 2026 crystal ball atop One Times Square and the iconic LED façade below it. New Year’s Eve in Times Square remains the pinnacle of global out‑of‑home attention – and one DooH company …
Ikea: Consumer IoT Moves Into Signage January 5, 2026December 31, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Ikea is expanding its smart home ecosystem with the launch of 21 new products covering lighting, sensors and controls – all built on Matter, the universal smart home connectivity standard. While the new range is primarily targeted at consumers, it could have notable implications for the digital signage industry, especially as Matter is also supported …
Deepscent: AI Turns Content Into Scent January 5, 2026December 30, 2025 by Florian Rotberg Scent marketing has long been a fixture in hospitality and in fashion retail but has remained a niche discipline until now. A Samsung‑backed start‑up is now challenging this model with an AI‑powered scent solution that generates the perfect fragrance for digital signage content, music and ambience.
