Palmer Digital Starts Shipping Battery-Powered Kiosks July 24, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Custom display manufacturer Palmer Digital Group (PDG) has begun shipping its first battery-powered kiosk. The units are designed as a portable alternative to DC-powered ones, with a battery that provides up to 24 hours of operation. They were first previewed at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this May. The kiosks are available in …
AI-Generated Messi Artwork Sells for 1.8 Million Dollars July 24, 2025 by invidis You’ve seen it in the movies: a gentleman with a gavel looks around the room and calls out, “First, second, third – sold!” The winning bidder beams with joy, clutching their new artwork. This still happens today – but now, it also happens online. And yes, serious money changes hands there too. Case in point: …
Massive São Paulo LED Façade Gets 4× Resolution Upgrade July 22, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger What’s framed as “Latin America’s largest open-air digital art gallery” has just undergone a major tech upgrade. The original setup – a low-res LED light façade spanning 2,818 m² (303,323 ft²) – was installed in 2012. Now, the screen wrapping the triangular Fiesp building in São Paulo boasts four times the number of LED dots …
Almo’s Linklab Wants to Take the Headache Out of DV-LED for AV Integrators July 21, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Earlier this year, U.S. ProAV distributor Almo, consolidated its service offerings under a new sub-brand: Linklab. Led by former Director of Services, now Vice President Cory Allen, Linklab allows AV integrators to bolster their own offerings through a range of services, including design, installation, content creation, and ongoing support. To strengthen its capabilities in the …
Keynote Speakers for DSE 2025 in San Diego Announced July 21, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Questex is moving Digital Signage Experience (DSE) from a Las Vegas exhibition hall to a San Diego costal resort this year. The event, which has seen a decline in exhibitors in recent years, is undergoing a full revamp – shifting its focus more heavily toward conference programming and education. This includes two keynotes, one of …
Vistar Expands OoH Marketplace with Programmatic Guaranteed Deals July 18, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Vistar Media, one of the largest supply side platforms (SSPs) for OoH, now also supports Programmatic Guaranteed. This means advertisers can lock in where their out-of-home ads will run and agree on the price ahead of time. Media owners tend to favor these deals because they offer a clearer view of demand and help secure …
Robotic Smart Store Lands in Hollywood, Courtesy of Ex-Amazon Exec July 17, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Across Europe, many major food retailers already operate their own autonomous smart stores. These small, box-like shops are especially popular in the DACH region. That’s partly because it’s becoming harder to find staff, and night-time opening hours are very restricted. Another reason is they help fill supply gaps in rural areas. These issues aren’t as …
Avixa Modernizes CTS Program with Streamlined Courses and More Access July 16, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger ProAV association Avixa has refreshed its Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) program with a series of updates to both its online and in-person training. The new lineup of courses has been redesigned and rebranded to create a more flexible learning path for anyone looking to grow in the ProAV industry. Avixa says the updates reflect the …
Nanolumens Sued by Cree LED Over Alleged Patent Infringement July 16, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Atlanta-based LED display manufacturer Nanolumens. The lawsuit alleges that Nanolumens has infringed six U.S. patents held by Cree LED and involves the sale of certain Nanolumens display products. North-Carolina-based Cree LED develops LED chips and components. The patents the company allegedly holds …
Samsung VXT, Fugo and Canto Partner to Enable DAM Integration in Digital Signage July 14, 2025 by invidis It’s no secret that the lines between media channels are starting to blur. That’s good news for digital signage and digital out-of-home, which stand to benefit from this shift. But to really make it work, companies need to rethink how their tools and processes connect. British CMS provider Fugo and digital asset management (DAM) platform …
