Synect Pitching Airport Experience Platform for Wave of Global Events April 13, 2026 by John Berkovich Synect is making the case for a digital signage and passenger communications program to help airports handle rising international traffic tied to a wave of major global events expected in the United States over the next several years. The company introduced Eventready, a passenger engagement platform designed to help airports manage event-driven surges tied to …
Appspace Named a Leader in First Gartner Magic Quadrant for Workplace Experience Applications April 9, 2026 by John Berkovich Appspace has been named a Leader in the first-ever Magic Quadrant from Gartner covering Workplace Experience Applications, a category focused on software that helps organizations manage offices, communications, and employee services through unified platforms. The workplace software firm was positioned in the Leaders Quadrant based on Gartner’s evaluation of vendors’ ability to execute and completeness …
Skechers Adds Proto Hologram Installation at Manhattan Beach Store April 8, 2026 by John Berkovich Skechers has installed a permanent Proto hologram system at its Manhattan Beach, California store, allowing shoppers to interact with a life-size digital version of brand ambassador Howie Mandel. One of the first permanent deployments of Proto’s transparent LCD-based technology in a footwear retail environment, the installation allows visitors to interact with the display, take a …
Loook AI Generates Outfits for Virtual Try-On Directly from Product Images March 31, 2026 by Valentin Klaß The smart-mirror platform Loook AI transforms digital screens into interactive mirrors using augmented reality. The system from Ffface.me has just added a new feature: AI-powered real-time clothing try-on, allowing users to virtually “try on” garments using their own reflection. This feature is powered by the Decart SDK integrated into the existing platform. Instead of creating …
DFW Wants To Bling Out With Holographic Virtual Assistants, But I’m Thinking Most Airport Passengers Want Function, Not Form March 30, 2026 by Dave Haynes Airports are by their nature some of the most linguistically diverse places on the planet – especially major hub airports that handle a lot of international flights. So applying technology like real-time translation and AI makes perfect sense for airport operators who have questions from travelers coming at them 24/7, and not all in the …
Appspace Pushes AI Deeper Into Workplace Platform With Native Intelligence March 24, 2026 by John Berkovich Workplace experience software company Appspace says it is moving beyond “bolt-on” artificial intelligence features by embedding AI capabilities directly into its digital workplace platform. The company describes the shift as “native workplace intelligence,” replacing standalone AI assistants with automation that completes tasks across systems such as digital signage networks, intranet platforms, space-booking tools, and employee …
Microsoft Teams Exec To Keynote At Infocomm 2026 March 18, 2026 by John Berkovich A senior Microsoft executive responsible for the company’s Teams collaboration platform will deliver a keynote at next year’s Infocomm 2026 in Las Vegas. Ilya Bukshteyn, Corporate Vice President for Teams Calling, Devices and Premium Experiences at Microsoft, is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, June 17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The annual AV industry …
How and Why Something Called MDEP Might Win the Hearts and Minds of the Dr. No Guys in Corporate IT March 9, 2026 by Dave Haynes The term MDEP started popping up in my inbox and on feeds I pay attention to just around the time last year when I started to mentally check out from the day to day task of knocking out Sixteen:Nine, and from paying attention to all things digital signage. As you can see, mentally checking out …
AI Chef “Aimen” Cooks Up an LED-Filled Dining Experience in Dubai March 6, 2026 by John Berkovich The new AI-themed restaurant Woohoo in Downtown Dubai is combining immersive AV and automation with human hospitality in a concept built around collaboration between people and artificial intelligence. Developed by the experience design and integration firm Vivid Studio, the venue centers on an AI persona named Chef Aiman. The system generates menu concepts and influences …
Ancient Ritual Meets Artificial Intelligence as Mahashivratri Festival Embraces Holograms February 25, 2026 by John Berkovich One of Hinduism’s most sacred festivals also doubled this year as a showcase for immersive technology, with holograms and artificial intelligence featured in Mahashivratri celebrations across India. Traditionally centered on meditation and prayer honoring Lord Shiva, the festival drew massive crowds who encountered digital recreations of gurus and deities presented through large-scale holographic installations. At …
