Features

Near field opportunity

Tim Kridel explores how Near Field Communications (NFC) is starting to gain traction in pro AV applications such as digital signage.


Why pro gear is a tough sell

From Blu-ray players to flat panels, pro products face growing competition from their consumer counterparts. Tim Kridel investigates how integrators and vendors are adapting to the changing marketplace.

Tech tips - Pepper's Ghost

Ever wondered how Pepper's Ghost is used to create virtual characters on stage, or even in telepresence solutions? This tech tips article explains the science behind the magic.

CAVE VR tool dissected

A cave automatic environment, known as a CAVE, is an immersive virtual reality environment. Anna Mitchell explores what goes into this high end AV solution with visualisation specialist mechdyne.

Lifting Croatia's borders

As Croatia prepares to become a full member of the European Union, Anna Mitchell quizzes one of the region's top integrators on what this will mean for the country's AV industry.

Dawn of a new error

Blu-ray players are losing the ability to output HD content over analogue connections. But as Tim Kridel explains, the impact goes far beyond DVDs and digital media formats.