C2G says the company has designed a simplified purchasing experience for HDMI Cables as the three are now organized into three product offerings: the Performance Series, for applications requiring premium reliability; the Plus Series, a broad selection of HDMI cables for a variety of applications; and the Core Series, which includes basic 4K HDMI cables […]

Planar announced new additions to three of its LED video wall solutions designed for indoor and outdoor and on-camera applications such as virtual production (VP) and extended reality (XR). The next-generation LED video wall families are the Planar Venue Pro Series, Planar Venue Pro VX Series and Planar Luminate Pro Series, which feature “updated designs […]

Welcome to my 24th annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! It’s been an honor to have written this for 24 straight years and even more of an honor for it to have so many thousands of readers annually — it’s almost always our most-read article of the year on rAVe [PUBS]. So, if you’re reading this right […]

I love opening up the Exertis Almo E4 Experience with a keynote presentation — and, I always give attendees the opportunity to see and hear the products and tech I talk about following my speech when they walk on to the E4 show floor. And this year, more than any other in the past, I […]

What a show! I am proud to say we sent reporters from rAVe [PUBS] to every single booth at ISE 2024 earlier this month to shoot videos of new (and returning!) products. We amassed a cache of more than 2,100 videos, and we posted them all on our (beautiful) ISE microsite, which also includes photos, […]

Welcome to the first results analysis of rAVe’s monthly Temperature Check of 2024! For the month of January, we wanted to get in the spirit of the new year by asking for your predictions for the AV market in 2024. Here’s what you guys had to say! Our first question centered around which segments of […]

Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE) announced the DSE 2024 Advisory Board. DSE takes place Dec. 7-10, 2024, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall. Questex says the Advisory Board is a mix of industry veterans and influencers in digital signage, digital-out-of-home and digital media experiences whose insight and perspectives will shape […]

Avocor introduced the X Series, an all-in-one large-format LED. The X Series designed for high-end corporate environments as well as retail spaces. With two size options available, 132” (21:9) and 138” (16:9), the Avocor X Series is powered by a built-in processor, the same used in Avocor’s commercial collaboration displays. Here’s a video we shot […]

Vivi announced it has expanded into a communication tool that can connect an entire school. With Vivi Video Announcements, a school leader can deliver morning announcements, ad-hoc messaging in response to incoming news or any other messaging “made more powerful with video.” Vivi Text Announcements enable a school’s administrative team to send “concise, non-disruptive yet […]

Legrand just named Pam Hoppel as president of Legrand AV. As part of the LNCA CEO Executive Committee, Pam will drive all aspects of the AV business, including increasing customer satisfaction, operational excellence, sales and market share growth. Prior to joining Legrand, Pam held various leadership positions at Delta Faucet Company where, most recently as […]

Vivitek just debuted the Novo DS110/DS310 digital signage player that can connect via HDMI to any display in portrait and landscape in 4K@60Hz and dual 4K@30Hz Video decoding. Designed to be easy to deploy — due to the integrated WiFi & Ethernet connection – the series offers interactive signage for a better engagement/two-way interaction with […]

22Miles released its Microsoft Teams app and Outlook plug-in. The latest expansion of employee engagement offerings from 22Miles, the new app and plug-in will enhance workplace productivity and efficiency for 22Miles customers using Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Exchange. The 22Miles Teams app and Outlook plug-in expand the footprint of the company’s Microsoft integration stack, complementing […]

Three-time Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, refreshed their venue’s presentation technology at the start of the 2023 season, purchasing more than 600 of Sony’s professional BRAVIA BZ35J and BZ40H displays and expanding their partnership with the company. With options ranging in size from 43-inches to 75-inches, Sony says the Chiefs are now able […]

Extron is shipping the XTP II CP 4o HD AT 8K output board, the newest product to join the XTP Systems family. The company says this XTP output board provides four HDMI outputs and four Dante digital audio outputs. It is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports HDMI 2.1 performance at video resolutions up to 8K@30 […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced the launch of a new line of Philips Hospitality TVs with Chromecast built in. The Philips Hospitality TV 4500 Series is an entry-level product line. Launching in 24”, 32”, 43” 50”, 55” and 65” sizes, PPDS says the TVs are native 4K UHD and include two 10-watt built-in speakers […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Digital Signage is one of the most important markets within AV technology. No one disputes that. You see everything from the signs outside your favorite drive-thru and your child’s classroom to the highest-security control rooms — all transforming to LEDs. That’s a lot of content. Making this content look good […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced its first All-in-One direct LED displays and it’s available in either 4K and 8K resolutions; dubbed the Philips Unite LED All In One (AIO) Series. The new Philips Unite LED AIO 16:9 range consists of – at launch –of four new models, including the 4000, 4200, 5000 and 7000 […]

PPDS (aka: Philips Professional Displays) announced its expansion into the outdoor display market, with the launch of the new 10,000 nit, Ultra High Bright, Philips Urban LED 6000 Series. The Philips Urban LED 6000 Series is aimed at sporting venues. Designed to take centre stage in any environment the Ultra High Bright Philips Urban LED […]

Samsung debuted Transparent MICRO LED in the form of an actual commercial display using an extremely small MICRO LED chip, and it looks crazy good. The transparent MICRO LED can be customized to any size or ratio, offering another level of customization for customers. This technology could revolutionize the retail and exhibition spaces (depending on […]

Samsung debuted its fort Google Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA)-certified interactive displays (model name: WAD) expected to launch in the first half of 2024. Powered by Android 13, the WAD series — available in 65-, 75-, and 86-inch models — provides a “seamless and intuitive learning experience” for teachers and students alike. Samsung says the […]

Samsung is bringing SmartThings to its B2B displays with “SmartThings for Business” that enables business owners to leverage their digital signage to connect and gain more control of their smart devices across various landscapes. SmartThings connectivity feature to commercial display products such as Smart Signage and Hotel TVs, users can experience the convenience of hyper-connectivity […]

BrightSign announced Bright Alliance, a support system designed to enhance technical, sales and marketing efforts for CMS partners. The company says Bright Alliance provides CMS partners with structured resources, including marketing, training and technical assistance to promote, sell, implement, integrate and support the latest BrightSign products. Bright Alliance will roll out in Q1. This is […]

SpinetiX launched the iBX player, the iBX440. Featuring four HDMI outputs enabling high-resolution 4x4K video walls at 60 fps, the company says iBX440 is designed to make video wall creation easy for everyone. The iBX440 builds on SpinetiX DNA with hardware robustness, reliability and quality, according to SpinetiX. The player comes with SpinetiX DSOS purpose-built […]

ScreenBeam announced a new wireless sharing system dubbed the ScreenBeam FLEX. ScreenBeam FLEX enables native wireless presentation from any operating system without special software or drivers. The company says the FLEX is aimed at SMB and higher education customers and includes a built-in HTML 5.0 digital signage player, interactive flat panel support for wireless inking […]

Samsung Electronics announced Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) Platform, a cloud-native Content Management Solution (CMS) combining content and remote signage management on one secure platform. Designed with ease of use in mind, the company says the all-in-one solution allows businesses to easily create and manage digital displays. Samsung says the VXT is the next evolution of […]

Video Window says it is launching a lower-cost SME pricing model for small and medium-sized enterprises. The reduced cost is $60 per month per office device and $15 per month per remote user. The software is available for use up to 12 hours per day, 5 days per week, with no minimum commitments and paid […]

DynaScan Technology announced the addition of fine-pitch LED Displays to its display portfolio. With pixel pitch options of 1.86 to 2.5 mm, and brightness levels ranging from 2000 to 4000 nits, the company says the displays are designed to meet the demands of various environments, including retail windows and outdoor environments. DynaScan says key features […]

MediaVue and Assured Systems have joined forces to co-develop ABEL, a digital signage platform comprised of six components. ABEL will make its official debut at ISE 2024 with live demos being offered in Booth #6K300. Erik DeGiorgi, CEO of MediaVue explains “This industry is over twenty years old. It’s mind blowing to think that so […]

signageOS announced the successful completion of its 2023 audit for SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This milestone “solidifies signageOS’s long-term dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data security, integrity, and privacy of customer data throughout its operations.” SOC 2 Type II compliance, a […]

Videotel Digital is now shipping AudioSphere. The new AudioSphere is compact (237mm / 9.33” x 54.2mm / 2.13”) and lightweight (800g / 1.76lbs), produces a 3D audio effect with a maximum sound volume of 92+3dB@1m/2KHz. The speaker creates a directional sound that provides precise and independent audio zones (directivity angle of <15°) and a frequency […]

DynaScan Technology announced the launch of its latest outdoor kiosks featuring multi-technology integration that can seamlessly integrate various display technologies, including LCD, LED, LED tickers, and ePaper. Joining the company’s DK Series of outdoor displays, the kiosks are available in three sizes — 65″, 75″ and 86″ — and are offered in both dual-sided and […]

Avocor just debuted the H Series, a PCAP touch-based ultra-thin bezel 4K resolution collaboration board. The H Series comes equipped with a suite of integrated software applications including: Montage for Wireless Sharing: Montage enables wireless sharing instantly from laptops, tablets, or smartphones. UiQ Interface: The H Series is designed with a user-friendly interface. RiseVision for […]