Archive for June, 2010

Xconomy Prysm Article

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Adrian J Cotterill, Editor-in-Chief

There’s a very comprehensive Prysm article up on Xconomy entitled ‘Prysm, Maker of Laser Screens, Quietly Breeds a Large-Display Revolution in Concord‘ and it’s well worth a read. We have our own Prsym story up Thursday in prep for their official launch next week at #InfoComm2010.

#InfoComm2010 – HomeWrecker

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Andrew Neale

Here’s a sneak preview of one of the interactive games Christie Digital will be showcasing on their booth #N1203 at #InfoComm2010 next week. The optical tracking system is by baanto and will, if the rumours are correct, allow you to throw things at a large MicroTiles display…

#InfoComm2010 – ScalableDesktop™ For Projectors

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Andrew Neale

Scalable Display Technologies has announced the availability of ScalableDesktop™ for seamless multi-projector displays of Windows® 7 desktops. It’s a actually a software application that can automatically blend and warp arrays of up to six projectors to display seamless Windows7 or Vista desktops, using a patented camera feedback system. It does so using  just a mid- […]

An App For Using iPad As A Phone

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

San Francisco-based Toktumi Inc.’s Line2 app has been approved by Apple as what is believed to be the only calling app available for the iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G that can completely replicate the iPhone’s calling functionality, allowing people to set up a powerful alternative to regular cell phone service – for a fraction of […]

Astral Media Becomes Astral

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Montréal-based Astral Media Inc. , a media company with television, radio and outdoor properties including a growing digital business, has launched a new brand identity, exemplified by a new multi-coloured logo shaped like a curving small ‘a’. The company will now operate publicly under the Astral name while the legal corporate name remains Astral Media […]

Screenfeed’s FIFA World Cup Content

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Chris Sheldrake

Screenfeed like many other content providers is making FIFA World Cup Content available to digital signage networks over the next couple of weeks. Beginning today and through the end of July, digital signage networks who subscribe to Screenfeed’s FIFA World Cup-in-Pictures channel will be able to offer their viewers the latest news and drama surrounding […]

Nutrition Labeling Compliance

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

With healthcare legislation in the U.S. now requiring all quick-serve restaurants with 20 or more locations to comply with certain standards on menu nutrition labeling – with the goal of helping consumers make better dining choices – companies offering digital menu boards are gearing up to help QSRs adapt. One such company is Texas Digital […]

#InfoComm2010 – SpinetiX Training Event

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Chris Sheldrake

Educating the market on the benefit of non-PC based solutions will be a key focus for SpinetiX at #InfoComm2010 next week we are told. SpinetiX is hosting a Manufacturers’ Training event aimed at educating partners on various hardware/software aspects of the digital signage market, including ‘to-do’s, best practices and traps to avoid. Discover smart non-PC […]

Troystar Becomes Liquid Outdoor

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Chris Sheldrake

Troystar Outdoor, who we last wrote about with regard their ‘experiments’ with digital signs and a partnership with Microsoft to place outdoor format advertisements (digitally) in Xbox video games has renamed and is now Liquid Outdoor with real estate in New York/New Jersey/Los Angeles/Chicago/Atlanta/Miami/Ft. Lauderdale/West Palm.

DOmedia’s New Version DOfind

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Gail Chiasson, North American Editor

Columbus, Ohio-based DOmedia, positioned as the most comprehensive database and tool set for alternative, traditional and digital out-of-home media, has released its enhanced DOfind, an online, subscription-based tool that allows agencies and advertisers to search more than 200,000 out-of-home media properties – using an extensive set of parameters, such as venue type and target audience […]