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Pro AV stories - Page 14

An abbreviation for Professional Audio Visual, Pro AV groups all technologies and equipment used by professionals to communicate, broadcast, interact or collaborate. Giant displays, lights, and sound devices are considered Pro Av products and they are often used in commercial ways such as advertising and marketing.

Common examples of Pro AV are the big interactive displays installed on big cities’ streets or, more recently, things like 3D advertising displays on buildings.

Companies like pro AV technology because it’s an excellent way to interact with customers, and the possibilities are often unlimited. Pro AV allows companies to be as original as possible, producing more talking points and making a more significant impact.
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A hands-on guide to Christmas shopping by Santa's IT elf

Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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Santa's IT elf has your Christmas shopping covered with top tech recommendations from FutureFive. Discover the best sound, gaming, wearables, and more!.
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Digital advertising not a 'black hole' of distrust, says marketing expert

Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
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While New Zealanders distrust digital advertising due to things like online ad fraud, it doesn't have to be that way.
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Hands-on Review: The iPhone Xs

Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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Apple's iPhone Xs boasts an upgraded Super Retina display, durable all-glass finish, advanced dual cameras, and engaging augmented reality features.
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Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate20 Pro

Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Huawei's answer to the Apple XS, the Mate20 Pro, is nearly in the wild. FutureFive's Darren Price takes the new smartphone for a spin.
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IDC - Digital signage market growth to continue unabated

Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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APeJ is one of the fastest growing market areas for digital signage and Samsung leads the way with ⅓ of the market.
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Adobe Acrobat DC gets a much-needed upgrade

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Including improvements to PDF share and review services, touch-enabled editing on tablets, and PDF signing across devices.
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Hands-on Review: The Samsung Galaxy Note9

Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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Samsung's Galaxy Note9 impresses with a stunning screen, powerful camera, and smooth performance, though night photo results are mixed despite the high price.
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Hands-on Review: Lenovo HX06, The fitness band that won't break the bank

Thu, 20th Sep 2018
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Lenovo's new fitness band, the HX06, delivers impressive health tracking features at a budget-friendly price, with a chic design and smart sensors.
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BenQ releases range of displays for business and education

Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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The new offerings include laser projectors, interactive flat panels, and a wireless presentation device with all new features.
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Apple unleashes iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max

Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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Apple launches the iPhone XR, Xs, and Xs Max, boasting advanced displays, superior cameras, and powerful A12 Bionic chips, starting at NZD $1399.
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Sony's at it again with a new line of audio and TV goodies

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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If you're a fan of Sony products this month brings good news for you as a new range of products hits the shelves.
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Vodafone launches its latest smart workplace of the future

Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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Vodafone opens its InnoV8 headquarters in Auckland, creating a smart building with IoT sensors and flexible working spaces.
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Making the most of your office's screen real estate

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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Turn your underutilised office screens into productivity hubs with Airtame's wireless solution, enhancing meetings and boosting internal communication.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar

Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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The Samsung Q9F 65” TV and N650 Soundbar mesmerise with stunning visuals and immersive sound. Their sleek, minimalist design conceals innovation.
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Still using HDMI cables? Wireless screen sharing eliminates cabling nightmares

Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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Say goodbye to messy cables with wireless screen sharing solutions like Airtame. Stream content directly to TVs and projectors seamlessly and efficiently.
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Samsung releases Galaxy Tab S4

Mon, 6th Aug 2018
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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S4 in New Zealand, boasting a desktop-like experience with Samsung DeX, a 10.5-inch display, and a 7,300mAh battery.
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ASUS PN40, the compact and affordable 4K UHD PC for everyone

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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ASUS introduces the compact PN40, a mini PC perfect for space-saving thin-client applications and business owners.
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IDC - Who's winning the smart speaker battle?

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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The hottest two categories, Smart Speakers and Video Entertainment products, are expected to represent 71% of the market in 2018.
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iPhone X most popular smartphone in Q1 2018 - IHS Markit

Thu, 14th Jun 2018
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Apple and Samsung dominate the top 10 most shipped smartphones, leaving no room for any of the growing Chinese vendors.
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Hands-on Review: Is the Samsung S9+ still the king of Android?

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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After years with Apple, I tried the Samsung S9+ and found it to be a stellar Android option with powerful features and excellent value.