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Pro AV stories - Page 27

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.
Belkin

Why tech retailers have learnt to say no

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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10 years ago computer retailers filled their stores with desktop computers, monitors and rows of software. Today they're almost unrecognisable.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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The Galaxy Tab S2 from Samsung is a stylish, portable and lightweight tablet, offering great productivity and mobility features.
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Hands on at the release of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note 5

Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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This morning in Auckland saw the unpacking of the latest phones in Samsung's lineup, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5.
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LG adds wireless curved sound bar to Music Flow family

Thu, 13th Aug 2015
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LG's new sleek wireless curved sound bar, with dynamic audio adjustment, enhances the Music Flow series this October.
Cortana

Microsoft's digital assistant: This time it's personal

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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In the build up to the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has been building the company's first digital personal assistant.
Retail

The facts behind digital signage

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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Digital signage is becoming a crucial part of the marketing mix as it improves customer engagement, says SignStix research.
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Samsung ups its tablet game with latest release

Tue, 21st Jul 2015
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The way Kiwis stay productive, connect and consume online media is constantly evolving, and rise of tablet usage has played an important role in this.
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Interactive projectors changing classrooms

Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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A requirement for upgraded AV capabilities saw Christchurch-based St Margaret's College select Epson's ultra-short throw projectors.
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New Zealand: Huawei's TalkBand B2 is here

Tue, 30th Jun 2015
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As the second generation of the TalkBand series, the B2 was created at Huawei's Paris design centre and echoes the design of the Huawei P8 smartphone.
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Retailers turn to M2M services to lure in customers

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Retailers are striving to provide an innovative experience to shoppers by using M2M-based digital signage to offer more information.
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Samsung releases new curved monitor for gamers and businesses

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Samsung unveils the SE790C, a 34-inch curved monitor blending immersive gaming with business efficiency, certified for eye comfort.
Watch

Hands-on Review: Asus ZenWatch

Wed, 20th May 2015
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The first crop of Android wear smartwatches were somewhat underwhelming. Since then all things design-wise with Android wear seems to have improved...
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Hands-on Review: The new MacBook

Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Apple's new 12” MacBook stuns with its ultra-slim design, pin-sharp Retina screen, and innovative Force Touch trackpad, setting a new benchmark.
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Life on the Edge: Hands-on review with Samsung's Galaxy Edge

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Samsung generate truckloads of hype when launching new Galaxy devices, but I'd wager that even they weren't prepared for sheer amount of hype...
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Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy S6

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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The S6 feels iPhone 6-like. I'm hoping that lawsuits don't start flying. They're a distraction from the innovation that the market needs.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung A5

Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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The folks at Samsung knew they needed to lift their game to maintain their position in the market. The first sign of this was the Galaxy Alpha.
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Apple drops the ball with MacBook Pro anti-reflective display

Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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An increasing number of people are speaking up about how the anti-reflective coating on their MacBook pro is scratching or wearing off.
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MWC 2015: Current Analysis identifies major trends

Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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The consumer IoT market, on the other hand, is becoming a business imperative for many carriers as they experience smartphone and data plan saturation.
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Samsung targets under 25s with Galaxy A5 and A3

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3, saying the new phones are ultra slim and geared toward younger consumers.
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Sony's VR headset Project Morpheus due out in 2016

Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Sony's immersive VR ambition, Project Morpheus, is set for a 2016 release, promising a next-level PS4 gaming experience.