Features

Review of updated BrightSign media players

BrightSign recently unveiled a redesign of its line of digital signage media players. The range now comprises seven players across four product lines: LS423, HD223, HD1023, XD233, XD1033, XT243 and XT1143. The players incorporate an M.2 interface for Wi-Fi antennae or a solid-state drive (M.2 SSD), a hardware accelerated HTML5 engine and H.265 support for HEVC playback features, with XD and XT lines capable of 4K HDR 10-bit video playback.


Q&A: Exciting times ahead for AVI-SPL

James Shanks discusses with Paul Milligan the importance of physical presence and local knowledge to accelerate opportunities and growth in the integration market.

Bose enter the conferencing market

Fuat Koro discusses with Paul Milligan how Bose’s new Control Space EX audio conferencing system solves a number of current, unmet needs in the conferencing space including native Dante support.

Technology outlook: Hype or hope?

Gartner’s latest “Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies” includes several potential opportunities for AV firms. Tim Kridel explores drones, VR, artificial intelligence and more.

Induction loops lacking a global audience

The benefit of induction loops to those with hearing problems has been proven for some time now, so why do adoption rates differ so much according to the country and type of building you are in? Steve Montgomery finds out.

A sound investment: optimising graphene for loudspeakers

Lightweight, strong and inexpensive – a new graphene-based material has the potential to enhance both the performance and battery life of loudspeakers. Charlotte Ashley finds out more from inventor Robert-Eric Gaskell.