Minicom forms new digital signage division

July 4, 2007

LINDEN, New Jersey — Minicom Advanced Systems announced the formation of a dedicated Digital Signage Division to be led by former vice president for North…

AVI selects Ingram Micro for distribution

July 4, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Audio Video Interactive Inc. (AVI), provider of hardware and software solutions for digital signage, announced it has reached a…

CEPro magazine dubs Chief 'industry leader for mounts'

July 1, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Chief Manufacturing announced it was named "Industry Leader for Mounts" in CEPro magazine's analysis of the most popular brands. According to…

LG to boost plasma screen output

July 1, 2007

Reuters UK: LG Electronics Inc. said on Sunday it would increase its plasma display panel output by 22 percent starting July by boosting productivity at its…

Australian politician calls for energy labels on plasma screens

June 30, 2007

Australian Broadcasting Corp.: The New South Wales Greens are calling for energy efficient labeling for all televisions, claiming consumers need to know how…

Chyron releases new hi-def media player

June 30, 2007

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Chyron Corp., provider of broadcast graphics solutions, announced the availability of its ChyTV HD 100, the latest generation of its ChyTV…

Digital View introduces secondary messaging function

June 28, 2007

LONDON — Digital View announced the availability of a media player that can output the name of the file being played as a text string, thus creating a simple…

Tokyo company develops 'see-through' LCD screen

June 28, 2007

Newlaunches.com: Active Inc., a Tokyo based company that makes optical components, has developed a new "composite LCD display" that is see-through. The company…

Mini-ITX motherboard targeted at digital signage

June 27, 2007

Linux Devices: Via Technologies has introduced a new mini-motherboard built in its signature mini-ITX form-factor, which it says is aimed at the POS and…

Restaurants move to digital menu boards

Dynamic updates, operational efficiency among the benefits.

New display/glove combo lets you feel what is on screen

June 21, 2007

Slash Gear: Japanese company NTT is developing a tangible-3D virtual reality system where users can physically feel three-dimensional video by wearing an…

YCD, Philips unveil turnkey 3-D signage system

June 21, 2007

ISRAEL — YCD announced a collaborative effort with Philips 3D Solutions to develop a turnkey 3-D signage solution. This new solution is built upon YCD's MuVi…

Report: Digital signage 'on path to sustainable growth'

June 20, 2007

InfoTrends: The business of networked digital displays in retail and other public spaces is on the path to sustainable growth, according to InfoTrends market…

Report: One million digital signs in North America by 2009

June 20, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif. — A new study by Acclaro Growth Partners has determined audiovisual products and services comprise a $25 billion industry in North America.

Samsung unveils new displays for digital signage

June 19, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Samsung Electronics America Inc., manufacturer of professional LCD and plasma display products, introduced the SyncMaster DX series, a new…

Touchscreen sales to double by 2012

June 19, 2007

Cellular News: The impending release of iPhone has put touchscreens into the spotlight, but the demand for this technology was already growing rapidly even…

Planar debuts rear-projection displays

June 18, 2007

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Planar Systems Inc. unveiled two lines of Clarity rear-projection displays at InfoComm 2007. Available in "open system" or "integrated…

Westinghouse announces new displays, expansion of PumpTop TV network

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

June 18, 2007

Westinghouse Digital Electronics LLC, the fourth best-selling manufacturer of LCD screens in the United States, unveiled a trio of new offerings at InfoComm…

RedPost unveils DIY signage network kit

June 18, 2007

GOSHEN, Ind. — RedPost Inc., an Indiana-based tech startup, announced the launch of RedPost/Kit, a do-it-yourself digital photo frame kit targeted towards…

CrystalLine turns plain glass into rear projection screen

June 17, 2007

I4U News: German company Woehburk has unveiled technology to give glass the ability to act as a rear projection screen. The material is as transparent as…