Chris Riegel Gives Update on Stratacache’s MicroLED Factory October 24, 2025 by Florian Rotberg In the midst of the pandemic, when most of the digital signage industry was busy cutting costs and reducing staff, Stratacache surprised everyone with an unexpected announcement. The company, led by Chris Riegel, had acquired a decommissioned microchip factory at auction for $6.3 million. What could a digital signage integrator want with a semiconductor fab, …
Intersection Expands Experiential Focus With New Head of IRLX Division October 24, 2025 by John Berkovich Intersection has named Eva Rohan as its new Head of Experiential, following the August launch of IRLX, the company’s new division focused on creating in-person brand activations and real-world consumer engagement. The hire reinforces Intersection’s push to blend media, culture, and physical experiences — a trend accelerating across the out-of-home sector. Rohan brings 15 years …
China Sets World Record with 15,974-Drone Sky Show in Liuyang October 24, 2025 by John Berkovich Not even two weeks after the infamous drone disaster that made global headlines, China has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest drone display, with 15,974 synchronized drones lighting up the night sky over Liuyang, Hunan province, on October 17, 2025. The record-breaking performance – verified by Guinness World Records – surpassed all …
University of Alabama Business School Modernizes Campus Experience with 22Miles Wayfinding Displays October 23, 2025 by John Berkovich The University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business has taken a big step forward in digital transformation, introducing a unified display and wayfinding network designed to serve its 10,000-plus students, faculty, and visitors. The multi-building deployment, powered by 22Miles technology and Intel NUC hardware, brings a connected, data-driven experience to one of the nation’s leading …
E Ink Meets Home Décor: Aura Launches $499 Picture Frame October 23, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger The digital photo frame brand Aura is launching its first model with an e-paper display. Unlike its other models, which use LCD screens, this new frame features E Ink’s Spectra 6 technology, giving color photos a print-like appearance. Cable-free and designed to run for up to three months on a single battery charge, bringing hallmark …
2025 Dizzie Awards Recognize Standouts in Digital Signage and Experiential Design October 22, 2025 by John Berkovich The 2025 Dizzie Awards have been presented at DSE in San Diego, honoring creativity and technical excellence across digital signage and experiential design. According to the award team, this year’s winners reflect how content, technology, and design continue to merge — delivering more immersive, connected, and measurable audience experiences. Projects recognized span brand activations, interactive …
M-Cube and Megapixel Showcase Immersive Digital Design in London October 22, 2025 by John Berkovich M-Cube, in partnership with Megapixel, recently hosted an event at the Ideaworks Experience Centre in London exploring how immersive digital technology is reshaping retail, hospitality, and corporate environments. The sessions brought together professionals from retail, architecture, and AV consulting, featuring presentations from Sky, digital artist Ryan Koopmans, and design specialists who discussed how creative content …
Moki and Carousel Expand Partnership to Simplify Scalable Digital Signage Management October 22, 2025 by John Berkovich Moki, a mobile device management (MDM) platform, and Carousel, a cloud-based digital signage content management system (CMS), have expanded their partnership to streamline the deployment and control of large-scale signage networks. The two companies first partnered in 2021 to integrate Carousel’s CMS with Moki’s device management capabilities. The strengthened 2025 collaboration brings deeper alignment between …
Velocity Strengthens Leadership Team to Drive Growth in Hospitality and Senior Living October 22, 2025 by John Berkovich Velocity, a managed technology solutions provider for multi-location enterprises, has expanded its executive team with the addition of two industry veterans – Don Moore as Chief Experience Officer and Derrick Brian as Vice President of Sales – to accelerate its momentum in the hospitality and senior living sectors. The pair brings more than five decades …
DSE’s California Relaunch Draws 400 Attendees, But Big Hardware Brands Stay Home October 22, 2025 by Florian Rotberg After more than a decade in Las Vegas, the Digital Signage Experience (DSE) took a bold step this year, relocating to Southern California as a standalone conference. The new venue and reimagined format drew roughly 400 attendees, including integrators, software developers, and digital agencies. However, major display and hardware manufacturers were notably absent. San Diego …
