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About 12 months ago Installation explored the state of the visitor attractions and live events markets in the wake of the pandemic. Whilst the outlook wasn't without caveats, the overall [...]

It has been an eventful half-decade since 4K/UHD (ultra-high definition) started to hit the professional market in a significant way. Initially achieving the greatest traction in broadcast--where its superb image [...]

The topic of convergence between technologies traditionally associated with pro AV and broadcast, respectively, has been much-discussed in recent years--not least in the pages of Installation and its sister publication, [...]

In JL Carr's A Month in the Country, the story of a young survivor of the First World War, set in the unusually hot English summer of 1920, the Reverend [...]

Control rooms have always been regarded as early adopters of new pro AV technologies, from the latest audio systems and video walls to IP-based networking. In 2024, this tendency to [...]

No one who takes even a cursory glance at the headlines could have failed to notice the adverse conditions affecting retail & hospitality (R&H) over the past few years. The [...]

At long last, the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. There's never been a better time to get out and about and elevate your photography to [...]

The relatively sudden arrival of a huge new industry in the form of virtual production (VP) cannot be denied. Enabling film and TV producers to shoot against real-time virtual interactive [...]

Counter-revolution: Extravagance and Austerity in Public Finance Melinda Cooper Zone Books, 568pp, 28 [pounds sterling] There is an argument that breaks out from time to time between the critics of [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies As a music enthusiast, I love keeping track of all the albums I listen to using Musicboard. In this interview, I chat with the app's founders to [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Max is bringing these four '90s classics to the platform in November 2024 - and they all have over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Max brought us another [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies October has come around very quickly, and in just a few weeks, these three movies with over 89% on Rotten Tomatoes on Netflix will run their course. [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies An animated Twilight series is coming to Netflix, but this time we get to hear Edward's side to the early stages of his romance with Bella Swan. [...]

He's the British guitar legend who started his lengthy and highly respected career in the music business in a school band with future Procol Harum main man, Gary Brooker. He [...]

Being a millennial purveyor of art rock, people often look at me slightly surprised when I tell them how much I adore the most recent Taylor Swift album, The Tortured [...]

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is now so completely embedded in the global pro-AV calendar that it can be difficult to remember a time before it existed. So it's pleasing that [...]

The era of flexible - or, if you will, asynchronous - working is here, and with it a greatly increased need for companies to have access to highly versatile and [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Mark your calendars for December 26, Squid Game season two is set for a Christmas release on Netflix. Squid Game season two is scheduled to premiere on [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Coffee machines are hitting it off in Amazon's Prime Day 2024 sale, and the event hasn't even begun yet. Here are 7 deals to check out. Coffee [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Amazon's Echo Spot is back with a fresh revamp, and it's already received a discount with Prime Day 2024 on the horizon. In a surprise revival of [...]

Norda Mullen London Putney Half Moon 28/4/24 A little bit Moody, a little bit Blue, it was an enchanting evening of solo material by The Moody Blues' flautist, Mullen. Ray [...]

Speedvark London Camden Fiddlers Elbow 9/4/24 With engagingly quirky original songs and a connoisseur choice of classic rock/prog, Speedvark may be the ultimate party band. Driven by Pete Flatt's tight [...]

The environmental ethics of vinyl manufacturing in the midst of a climate crisis are something of a hot topic right now (If you'll excuse the pun ...). Global megastars such [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Alexa devices are great for adding a sense of routine to your life, but these three Alexa Skills have significantly improved my mornings. Smart Home Week This [...]

What is historical fiction? That's a question I often ask myself when choosing books for lists or roundups. Does it have to take place a certain number of years in [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies One of Spotify's perks is its array of personalized features such as Daylists - and this somewhat hidden feature has helped me fine-tune my listening experience. Ah, [...]

Johnny Marr London Hammersmith Eventim Apollo 12/4/24 Storied guitarist Johnny Marr has played with an enviable roll call of artistes and he honoured the fact in a set mapping out [...]

The Hives London Hammersmith Eventim Apollo 13/4/24 The breathless Howlin' Pelle Almqvist is an infectious frontman whose attitude fully represents The Hives' adrenalised music. Matching luminous suits and a febrile [...]

In a dramatic turn of events that bears many comparisons with the corporate and education markets, houses of worship (HoW) had to switch from in-person to remote attendance - sometimes [...]

Our last major overview of live events and visitor attractions painted a picture of two sectors roaring back into life after a couple of subdued, pandemic-afflicted years. To the immense [...]

It has, to put it mildly, been a strange few years for retailers in many of the world's more mature economies. Accelerated by the pandemic, the migration towards online sales [...]

The growth trajectory of virtual production (VP) over the last three years has been nothing short of phenomenal. Given the ideal circumstances to develop during the distanced Covid era, VP [...]

This article discusses how seven different companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve common problems in their businesses. The companies include Barge Design Solutions, UrbanStems, Harper Wilde, Bay Club Santa Clara, Superhuman, Small Girls PR, and Zola. They are using AI for various purposes such as recruiting, customer service, inventory planning, engaging customers, saving time coding, creating mockups, and making tedious tasks easier. The article provides specific examples of how each company has implemented AI and the positive outcomes they have experienced. [Extracted from the article]

The frequency with which control rooms have put cutting-edge technologies to the test--from UHD resolution video to complex IP infrastructures--has been repeatedly reinforced in Installation over the years. This latest [...]

BEGINNER SONY ZV-E10 Here we have a dedicated vlogging camera that is beloved by content creators for a range of enticing reasons. The 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor will elevate your [...]

Even before the pandemic struck, things weren't looking especially rosy for the bar/pub and club sector. Confronted with soaring rents and operational costs, many businesses found themselves priced out of [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Spotify held an exclusive event to celebrate the release of Billie Eilish's new album, combining surround sound with immersive visual projections As a pop music enthusiast, I'm [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Google I/O 2024 showcased a wave of new AI integrations, but it's MusicFX DJ that caught my eye. When it comes to AI-generated music, I've never given [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Of all the titles leaving Netflix in May 2024, there are four movies you need to catch before their time is up - and they all have [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Star Wars Day 2024 is set to be great for Star Wars and Lego fans alike. Check out these fantastic Lego Star Wars deals on Amazon Every [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Netflix has dropped its first trailer for Rapman's Supacell, a Misfits-esque superhero drama series set in the heart of South London. Netflix's first trailer for its new [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Nanoleaf's Ultra Black Shapes smart light range is getting a new addition to the family, plus an early Easter sale. Nanoleaf makes some of the best smart [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Oura has taken its smart ring to a new level of cleverness with its new Pregnancy Insights feature, which can also track fertility and menopause. Oura has [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies What better way to celebrate International Women's Day than to revisit some iconic female performances in cinema? Here are 14 movies on streaming with powerful female leads. [...]

Byline: Rowan Davies Shure says its new clip-on microphone, the MovieMic, is the world's smallest direct-to-phone microphone with the best audio quality. Shure boasts some of the best audio tech [...]

Mary Cassatt at Work Philadelphia Museum of Art, until 8 September, then at Legion of Honor, San Francisco, from 5 October 2024 to 26 January 2025 Work - in the [...]