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 …
AI in Digital Signage: Lukas Danek on How SignageOS Integrates AI Across Teams July 18, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Some may argue that the digital signage industry has been slow to embrace AI. But that claim doesn’t hold up across the board. In fact, many software vendors are actively experimenting with AI agents and tools to automate workflows for their users. Internally, companies across the industry are also seeing AI completely reshape how their …
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 …
Lenovo and Formula 1 Light Up London’s ‘Walkie-Talkie’ July 17, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Lenovo and Formula 1 marked the growing popularity of the sport in the United Kingdom with a 4,250 square metre projection on London’s Fenchurch Building, also known as the ‘Walkie-Talkie’. The projection featured Formula 1 car liveries designed by DJ Roman Kemp and presenter Natalie Pinkham. The event follows the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Airways …
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 …
Riyadh’s Record-Breaking Skyway Network Features Hyper-Personalized Signage System July 17, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) now holds the world record for the largest above-ground pedestrian network. The air-conditioned skywalks stretch over 15.46 kilometers (9.6 miles), linking 95 buildings and connecting directly to the subway. It’s all part of KAFD’s vision to become a world-class smart city. That vision also includes strategic and smart wayguiding, …
2,580 Square Feet of Absen LED Powers Australia’s Expo 2025 Pavilion July 16, 2025 by Antonia Hamberger In Japanese Osaka, 150 countries are currently showing their vision of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. One of the pavilions that’s being praised for its immersive design is Australia’s. Titled “Chasing the Sun,” the pavilion incorporates more than 2,580 square feet of LED displays from Chinese manufacturer Absen. Four types of LED products are …
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 …
