LG Gets UL Verification For Its Sunlight-Battling Anti-Discoloration Tech for Outdoor Flat Panels August 2, 2024 by Dave Haynes LG has started marketing what it calls advanced “Anti-Discoloration technology” tuned to high brightness outdoor flat panel displays that are subject to day after day of punishing direct sunlight and heat – which can lead to the LCD layer irreparably yellowing. The discoloring can be the product both of heat load and that heat not …
Singer Adele Starts Month-Long Concert Stand Tonight In Munich, Backed By 220-Meter LED Backdrop August 2, 2024 by Dave Haynes Weather permitting, British singer Adele will perform tonight at a custom-built stadium in Munich that sports what is called the largest outdoor LED on the planet – a curvy 220-meter wide beast that runs all along the back of the stage. The 75,000 seat temporary stadium will host a series of performances by Adele throughout …
Abu Dhabi Gas Station Has Times Square-Style LED Display And Faux 3D Creative August 1, 2024 by Dave Haynes They do like their bling in places like Abu Dhabi, so it is perhaps not surprising that even gas/petrol stations can have over-the-top, digitally-enhanced store and forecourt designs. I came across this Linkedin post from industry vet Joe Rabah, talking about a next-level station owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, aka ADNOC. It is …
The Olympics Flame In Paris Is Water Vapor Illuminated By LED Lights August 1, 2024 by Dave Haynes This is not at all digital signage, but what was done here could easily be stitched into a larger visual project that includes digital displays in the experience. If you have been paying attention to the Olympics going in Paris right now, you may have seen the very different take the organizers did with the …
Taco Bell Adding Voice AI Ordering To Hundreds Of US Drive-Thrus August 1, 2024 by Dave Haynes The owner of Taco Bell says it has targeted hundreds of its US stores for the implementation of voice AI-based ordering in the drive thrus. Yum! Brands says its Voice AI technology is already in more than 100 Taco Bell U.S. drive-thrus across 13 states – using it to “enhance back-of-house operations for team members …
Gate Information Appears Through Wood Totems Airside At Spokane’s Expanded Airport August 1, 2024 by Dave Haynes I was just saying the other day, again, that if people want to see innovation and how digital signage can be applied across big footprint venues, they should go to a new or renovated airport terminal. Here’s a good example of that: custom display totems at the departure gates of Spokane International Airport in eastern …
DPAA Opens Registration For Annual Global Summit, Oct. 15 In NYC July 31, 2024 by Dave Haynes Registration is now open for the DPAA’s annual Global Summit in New York City, back again at Pier Sixty and running October 15th. From The DPAA: This year’s event promises to be our most dynamic and engaging yet. We’ll explore retail media, video everywhere, programmatic transparency, innovative screen solutions, sustainability, and SO MUCH MORE! Join …
Women IN AV/IT Launches Mentorship Program July 31, 2024 by Dave Haynes Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) has launched what it calls a Wave of Influence Mentorship Program, which is designed to support women as they embark on AV/IT careers, or navigate career challenges. With a community-minded approach, WAVIT ensures that no woman is left alone. Committee members will provide resources and closely monitor partnerships to ensure a …
Panasonic Sells 80% Stake In Projectors Business, But Staying In That Business July 31, 2024 by Dave Haynes A report from a few days back suggested Panasonic had fully sold its projectors business, however deal details now coming available indicate the Japanese electronics company has only sold a majority stake and intends to keep making and selling projectors. The Japanese financial investor Orix is said to be paying the equivalent of around $630M …
Walmart Opens Up Some In-Store Retail Media Screens To Non-Endemic Advertisers July 31, 2024 by Dave Haynes The rise of the in-store display aspect of retail media networks has had almost everything to do with the idea of promoting products and offers to shoppers when they’re in shopping mode inside bricks and mortar stores, but retail giant Walmart is taking the interesting step of opening up its in-store screens inventory to non-endemic …
