I go to so many conferences, and have now seen them set up so often, that I barely notice the social media screen any more. This may be less common at academic gatherings, but at events in the technology industry you can now reliably count on the organizers setting up a giant monitor somewhere on […]
By Shane Schick — Apr 15 '14
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The Person: She’s the woman who is bringing the future of interactive, digital tabletops into your living room and office meeting space. Also known as Dr. Stacey Scott, Assistant Professor, Systems Design Engineering, with a cross appointment to English Language and Literature, University of Waterloo. Serial co-founder: IMMERSe; Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) […]
By Angela Pause — Apr 3 '14
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On your next trip to the Air Canada Centre on game day, check out the interactive digital experience in MasterCard’s Priceless Toronto Zone, located in the foyer just inside Gate 1. Featuring an 8-panel video wall and a 65” touch-screen display (from NEC) this installation is the first of its kind in Canada. It’s set […]
By Roger Cullman — Apr 1 '14
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Most researchers focusing on interactive display probably assume the real action will be with the big banks, retailers and other organizations with deep pockets to set up massive video walls, but Toshiba of Canada is aiming at the other end of the market entirely. The company recently launched a set of customizable digital signage products […]
By Brian Bloom — Mar 27 '14
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Matt Neill’s experience as a barista at Starbucks and Tim Horton’s has served him well in understanding how retail markets can benefit from interactive media displays. Neill is a fourth-year student in University of Waterloo’s Rhetoric and Professional Writing program with a specialization in digital media studies. He says shoppers’ current experience in retail environments […]
By Patricia MacInnis — Mar 21 '14
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The ROM’s Barrick Gold Corporation Gallery now has new interactive video displays that entice people of all ages to connect in new ways using modern video wall technology. The gallery, located in the ROM’s Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth’s Treasures (Level 2), is an interactive 600-square-foot space with multi-touch, animated displays and multi-media presentations. Just inside […]
By Roger Cullman — Mar 18 '14
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As a resident of Stratford, Ontario — a small town known for its tourism, festivals and events — Randy Huitema often struggled to find relevant information about various activities taking place in his community. He would spend time scrolling through event listings, searching out useful Twitter feeds, and looking up restaurant reviews and specials, trying […]
By Jared Lindzon — Mar 12 '14
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The person: Jeremy Cooperstock is an associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering at Montreal’s McGill University. He’s a well-traveled person whose CV shows a multi-disciplinary academic with interests in IT, media, psychology, and more. His journey started in the 1980s and has taken him around the world many times since. Today, he’s the director […]
By Brian Bloom — Mar 7 '14
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Interactive displays have evolved over the years to incorporate mounted digital displays and video walls to engage audiences. At the 2014 Toronto International Auto Show, one of the more intriguing booths is the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive S-Class Simulator. The company is using this kind of technology to showcase the safety features in its latest vehicles […]
By Roger Cullman — Feb 18 '14
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With major brands battling for mindshare among Canadian shoppers, retailers are looking for new and exciting ways to connect with their target demographic, in particular the Millennial generation, and enhance the in-store experience for the digitally savvy consumer. As online consumer activity continues to grow, however, retailers are increasingly challenged with bolstering the brick-and-mortar experience […]
By Philippe Lozier — Feb 13 '14
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