A huge spaceship hovered over the River Thames in London last week as 552 drones carried out an aerial display to promote the launch of Samsung's Galaxy S24 series. The phone series launch also marks the arrival of advanced mobile Galaxy AI technology. The drone display, which was one of…
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Titanic Belfast immersive tour deploys Panasonic projectors
Panasonic projectors have been installed at the Titanic Belfast to create an immersive space that places visitors at the heart of the liner’s ill-fated maiden voyage. Twelve years after the visitor attraction opened in Northern Ireland, the Titanic Experience has been refreshed to convey the emotional impact of the human…
Northamber achieves Direct Distributor status with Yealink
Yealink has elevated Northamber to Direct Distributor status. As a Direct Distributor, the UK-based provider of AV, UC&C and IT solutions and services will gain access to an enhanced level of training, marketing support and technical assistance from Yealink. Yealink offers a comprehensive portfolio of UC&C solutions including IP phones,…
George Michael could return to stage as ‘HoloWham’
George Michael could return to the stage as a hologram next year – almost a decade after his death. Accounts filed by the former Wham! star's company, Nobby's Hobbies Holdings, at Companies House indicate that the estate has plans to branch out into live events. The publicly available documents says:…
Ingram Micro to distribute Promethean’s range in Britain
Global EdTech company Promethean has appointed Ingram Micro to distribute its ActivPanel range of interactive flat panel displays (IFPDs) in Great Britain. The company will work alongside incumbent distributor, Midwich, to offer Promethean's partners increased flexibility and choice Ingram Micro will stock the full Promethean range, with product available for…
Register now for Media Production & Technology Show
Registration has opened for this year's Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS). MPTS, which will take place at Olympia London's Grand Hall from 15-16 May, invites professionals from across Europe to explore the latest technologies and hottest trends in production, audio, remote production, lighting, sports broadcasting and virtual production. Last…
ViewSonic delivers device management at schools trust
ViewSonic has teamed up with a UK-based education trust to provide a solution for enhancing classroom engagement and device management at a secondary school. The Academy Enterprise Trust (AET) oversees 57 schools, including New Rickstones Academy in Essex, and has implemented various interactive display solutions across its sites. Although the…
Marquee One delivers collaborative solution for Gamesys
Gamesys London, a leading international online gaming operator which is now a Bally's Corporation Company, wished to modernise and collaborate in its office space. The plans for the new office included 30 meeting rooms and two all-hands meeting rooms, as well as corporate messaging throughout the building. Everything had to…
US firm abandons plan for Las Vegas-style Sphere in London
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSG) has abandoned plans to build a Las Vegas-style Sphere venue in east London. The US company has withdrawn its plans as it did not want to participate in a process that was a “political football between rival parties”. In December, the housing secretary, Michael Gove,…
Hive recruits former Green Hippo stalwart Nigel Sadler
Hive has appointed Nigel Sadler as sales director. He will be responsible for setting up worldwide distribution channels and routes to market for Hive's growing portfolio of media playback solutions, as well as offering guidance on projects and serving as a bridge between the R&D, support and sales teams. Sadler…