Shopper Privacy Back Yet Again In News, But This Time There Really Is A Privacy Issue January 5, 2026 by Dave Haynes Computer vision technology in retail and public spaces has for years been freaking out a subset of consumers for no real reason, but now a popular U.S. grocer has been called out for using that kind of technology in a way that really does raise legitimate privacy issues. While the vast majority of uses for …
LG Brings Back 2017 TV Icon for CES 2026, the Super Thin Wallpaper TV January 5, 2026 by Valentin Klaß With just one day to go before CES 2026 officially opens in Las Vegas, TV makers are rolling out announcements at a rapid pace, teasing the models they’ll be unveiling at the show. Alongside many micro RGB–based models, a clear trend has emerged toward premium displays with a strong emphasis on design, such as LG’s …
Croatian Telco Turns OoH Posters into Tools for Locating Lost Dogs January 5, 2026 by John Berkovich Hrvatski Telekom (HT), part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, has introduced an out-of-home project in Zagreb that turns traditional posters into functional tools for locating lost dogs. Developed in collaboration with creative agency Bruketa&Žinić&Grey, the installation supports HT’s GPS Pet Tracker service by translating the product’s promise into a real-world intervention. Rather than relying on …
Omdia Forecasts $100M Transparent Display Market by 2032 January 2, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger We are approaching CES in Las Vegas, and just like in recent years, there’s a good chance transparent displays will be used at a sizeable number of booths to add a layer of visual dimension. Beyond trade shows, however, the technology has yet to find a lucrative market that can deploy it a larger scale. …
Ground Support Labs’ 2025/26 Review: Catherine Hansen on Why Digital Signage Networks Are Becoming Mission-Critical Infrastructure December 30, 2025 by John Berkovich As digital signage networks scale across regions, verticals, and use cases, 2025 marked a turning point in how organizations manage performance, reliability, and operational visibility. Ground Support Labs’ Catherine Hansen reflects on a year defined by rising expectations around uptime, unified systems, and proactive monitoring — along with the industry trends shaping how digital signage …
Stic’s 2025/26 Review: Adam Cohen on Why Transparency Became Essential in OoH December 29, 2025 by John Berkovich As out-of-home advertising continues to evolve beyond static placements and estimated reach, 2025 marked a defining year for accountability and transparency across the sector. Stic founder and CEO Adam Cohen reflects on a year of rapid growth, shifting advertiser expectations, and increasing demand for real-world mobility insight—while looking ahead to how scale, clarity, and human-centered …
Celebrity Xcel Launches Large-Scale Immersive LED Installation in Aft “Bazaar” Space December 29, 2025 by John Berkovich German LED manufacturer and integrator Tennagels has completed a large-scale immersive LED environment aboard Celebrity Xcel, creating a digital installation in the ship’s aft “Bazaar” area that combines multiple curved and architectural LED elements into a single, continuous experience. The project ran from commissioning in March through completion in late October, a timetable the integrator …
Media Resources and Outdoorlink Expand Partnership to Global DooH Markets December 23, 2025 by John Berkovich Media Resources and Outdoorlink have expanded their long-standing partnership to the international digital-out-of-home (DooH) market, combining LED display platforms with remote power-management technology to improve uptime, efficiency, and sustainability for operators worldwide. The collaboration integrates Outdoorlink’s controller technology across Media Resources’ Visioniq and eqvision digital billboard platforms, as well as the Truview Transit system. Together, …
SMPTE Updates Engineering Report on AI’s Growing Role in Media Workflows December 23, 2025 by John Berkovich SMPTE has released an updated Engineering Report examining the impact of artificial intelligence on media production, distribution, and standards development, reflecting the rapid evolution of AI technologies since the report’s initial release in 2023. Developed in collaboration with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the Entertainment Technology Center (ETC), the revised report stems from the …
Avixa Certification Exams Now Eligible for U.S. 529 Education Savings Plans December 22, 2025 by John Berkovich Avixa certification exams and related education expenses are now eligible under U.S. 529 education savings plans, following recent legislation that expanded the types of professional training costs covered by the tax-advantaged accounts. U.S. 529 education savings plans are investment accounts designed to help individuals and families save for education and training expenses. Contributions grow tax-free, …
