MediaTek's powerful chipsets will be utilized in the new Amazon Fire TV, and Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 tablets
HSINCHU, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek, a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC), today announced that it will power an array of Amazon consumer products, including the Amazon Fire TV, and Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 tablets. These are the latest in a series of Amazon devices powered by MediaTek that offer consumers rich multimedia experiences with minimal power consumption.
The new Amazon Fire TV is powered by MediaTek's MT8173, a 64-bit quad-core processor and the world's first multimedia SoC with ARM's Cortex-A72 cores. The Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 tablets are powered by MT8135, an up to 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, resulting in a fast and fluid user interface, and smooth running HD videos and high frame-rate games.
"MediaTek and Amazon are focused on providing a premium user experience for consumers," said Joe Chen, Senior Vice President of MediaTek. "With MediaTek's processing power at the core of these products, we're confident that Amazon customers will be better served in efficiency and performance."
The MT8173 and MT8135 bring leading multimedia and power efficiency to Amazon's devices. The MT8173 meets growing demand for 4K Ultra HD content and graphic-heavy gaming, bringing incredibly fast performance to the Amazon Fire TV.
"We are committed to providing the best entertainment experience for our customers--whether they're enjoying entertainment on our new Amazon Fire TV or new Fire HD tablets," said Peter Larsen, Vice President at Amazon. "Using MediaTek processors to power our devices helps ensure a rich multimedia experience with HD videos that run smoothly, fast and fluid gameplay, and long battery life."
Amazon has previously utilized MediaTek's line of powerful chipsets for the Fire HD 6, Fire HD 7 and Fire HD Kids Edition tablets.
About MediaTek
Since 1997, MediaTek has been a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, wireless networking, HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray. Our tightly-integrated, innovative chip designs help manufacturers optimize supply chains, reduce the development time of new products, and extend a competitive edge in crowded markets. Through MediaTek Labs, the company is also building a developer hub that will support device creation, application development, and services for the Internet of Things era. By building technologies that help connect individuals to the world around them, MediaTek is enabling people to expand their horizons and more easily achieve their goals. We believe anyone can achieve something amazing. And we believe they can do it every single day. We call this idea Everyday Genius and it drives everything we do. Visit mediatek.com for more information.
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Experience the Next Generation of Industrial Labeling Solutions: The LABELWORKS(TM) PX LW-PX900 from Epson & K-Sun
SOMERSET, Wis., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- K-Sun® Corp., a leader in industrial identification and labeling solutions, introduces the next generation of economical, multi-industry label, heat-shrink tube and bar-code printers--the LW-PX900.
K-Sun and Epson co-developed this rugged, portable and PC-compatible thermal transfer printer by creating exclusive smart features based on the user experience--from the warehouse and facility floor to fieldwork and mobile offices.
Leading the industry with a lifetime warranty, the LW-PX900 is designed for safety/compliance, IT/electrical installation standards, quality improvement and 5S/lean/visual workplace labeling.
Exclusive smart features include:
-- Drop-Stop holds a label after it is cut so it won't drop out of the
printer. This feature works with a single label or with the Pick & Print
mode for a series of labels.
-- Pick & Print automatically pauses after printing and cutting the first
label in a series and resumes printing/cutting when the label is
removed, eliminating the need to continuously type and print labels.
-- Mixed-Length lets the user create a strip of variable-length labels with
a half-cut for easy removal and application, significantly reducing tape
waste.
Removable magnetic feet allow the printer to mount on a metal surface to free up your hands for better productivity.
Additional tape-saving features include a reduced lead margin of 4mm and adjustable left/right margins down to 1mm. Industry-specific hot keys simplify template selection for wire wraps, patch panels, face plates and punch blocks.
The LW-PX900's 360-dpi, high speed printing produces highly visible and detailed single, continuous and die-cut labels. Easily add bar codes, and print wire flags, cable overwraps and heat shrink tube. Other features include alphanumeric sequencing, auto-repeat, auto-cut, 13 languages and a 99-file printer memory.
PC-based models include the versatile Label Editor Professional software with data import capabilities, 15 bar codes (including QR), 1,000+ industrial symbol library and nine industry catalogs with hundreds of label/sign templates.
The LW-PX900 uses PX Tape, which has more tape per cartridge and is available in hundreds of types, sizes and colors, including magnetic, fluorescent, photoluminescent, heat shrink tubing and more.
The only label printer an entire facility will ever need is made of industrial grade, high-impact plastic that meets MIL-STD 810 "drop" test specifications. An integral handle offers portability, and front-loading cartridges make supply changes fast and easy.
For more information contact: K-Sun, 800-622-6312; email: info@ksun.com; or visit: http://www.ksun.com.
Arbor Solution Introduces Powerful, Rugged Fanless Box Computer Series with Host of Expansion Options
Extremely Flexible FPC-7800 Offers Variety of Configurations with Multiple Storage Options That Can Be Used in a Variety of Environmental Conditions
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbor Solution introduces its FPC-7800 series of powerful, rugged fanless box computers. The FPC-7800 inherits the features of model FPC-7700, while updating the previous platform with a newer, more efficient Intel® chipset. The new series offers a variety of configurations to cater to different expansion requirements, may be used in a variety of environmental conditions, and provides multiple storage options. The unit may also be mounted in a variety of ways.
Editor Note: Arbor Solution will display its FPC-7800 box PC at PACK EXPO Las Vegas in booth #S-7198, September 28-30, 2015.
"With its tremendous flexibility, the FPC-7800 is undoubtedly the flagship of our popular line of box PCs," noted Brian Yurkiw, Arbor Solution vice president. "Including the Intel Q87 chipset and a 4(th) generation Intel Core processor enhances the unit's manageability and security for the most demanding needs. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, model FCP-7700, the FCP-7800 is an ideal fanless box computer for applications such as a controller on oil rigs; a control box on an assembly line; a vehicle computer, especially in cold conditions; and a machine vision component, where it excels due to its capability of housing a powerful i7 processor."
Configurations
The new Arbor Solution FPC-7800 series is available in a variety of configurations to cater to different expansion requirements. Included models are:
-- FPC-7800 - lacks expansion slots, but is slim in profile and lightweight
for a computer of this power
-- FPC-7801 - adds one PCI and one PCI Express slot for users that need the
flexibility to interface both types
-- FPC-7802 - adds two PCI Express slots for users interfacing modern
expansion cards
-- FPC-7803 - adds two PCI slots for users interfacing older expansion
cards and legacy hardware
Additionally, all variations have an additional mPCIe minicard slot, six USB 3.0 slots, options for internal USB slots, four COM ports, three GbE ports, and three video output ports (one DVI-I and two display ports).
Storage Options
Another critical feature found in all FPC-7800 series units is multiple storage options. These include:
-- Two 2.5" drive bays
-- Support for CFast cards, which has the distinct advantage of being
removable from the outside of the enclosure without disassembling
-- Support for multiple/dual SATA drives, which has the advantage of being
configured for RAID 1 (redundant storage) to guard against data loss in
the case of hard drive failure
Environmental Conditions
The versatile FPC-7800 series of extended-temperature box PCs may be safely used in a wide range of temperatures. The entire series is rated for extended ambient operating temperatures between -4 degrees and 131 degrees Fahrenheit; and may be safely stored in temperatures ranging from between -40 degrees to 185 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mounting Variations
The unit may be mounted in a variety of ways, including:
-- Placed on a desk; model FPC-7800 comes with non-slip rubber feet
-- Mounted on a DIN rail, using optional DIN rail kit
-- Mounted on a wall, using optional wall mount kit
More Features
-- 4th Generation Intel® Core(TM) i7/i5/i3 processor or Haswell processor
in LGA1150 socket
-- Intel® Q87 chipset
-- Integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics
-- Wide-range DC 9~36V input with four-pin terminal-block power input
-- iAMT support
-- Support for triple independent displays (DVI-I + DisplayPort 2)
-- Support for optional Wi-Fi or HSUPA wireless connectivity
-- Rugged design for shock/vibration protection
-- Memory support up to 16GB (DDR3)
-- Support for RAID 0,1
-- Weight: 14.1 lbs.
For more information about the Arbor Solution series of FPC-7800 fanless box PCs, click here.
Availability and Pricing
The entire series of Arbor Solution FPC-7800 rugged, extended-temperature box PCs is available from authorized resellers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Starting MSRPs range from $832 to $865. All may be customized to user's preferences.
About Arbor Solution, Inc. North America
Arbor Solution, Inc. North America provides embedded systems and rugged tablets to a variety of markets. Its expertise as an Industrial PC (IPC) provider makes it uniquely positioned to provide reliable solutions through a customer-first approach. Its products are known for their high productivity, convenience, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and dependability. The company is at the forefront of the technology required to conduct business in challenging applications, encompassing operating environments to product size and the coding needed for specialized applications. Arbor Solution North America offices are located in the US in San Jose, CA; Florence, MA; and Flower Mound, TX; and in Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. The company is part of Taiwan-based Arbor Technology Corporation.
Volkswagen Demonstrates Advanced Connectivity In New Celebrity-Driven Marketing Campaign
First brand to offer all three major smartphone integration platforms; available on virtually every model and nearly every trim
Highlights App-Connect, a new technology which makes compatible smartphone integration seamless through Apple CarPlay®, Google Android Auto(TM), and MirrorLink®
Multimedia Campaign stars Hollywood celebrities Michael Peña, Adam Scott, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the release of a new advertising campaign that highlights the brand's all-new infotainment system, MIB II, and its advanced smartphone integration technology, App-Connect. As part of Volkswagen's available Car-Net® suite of connectivity offerings, App-Connect allows for seamless integration of compatible smartphones across Apple CarPlay®, Google Android Auto(TM) and MirrorLink®; making it the first automaker to do so.
The campaign kicks off with two 30-second television commercials, titled "Party" and "Sorry" starring Adam Scott, Michael Peña and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. In each spot, the celebrities navigate App-Connect by utilizing voice commands, the vehicle's touchscreen, and steering wheel controls. The relatable and comedic spots ultimately bring to life the campaign's slogan, "The things you love on your phone, available on 11 Volkswagen models."
"With Volkswagen's App-Connect, consumers will find one of the most innovative and comprehensive suites of smartphone connectivity, available in the majority of our vehicles," said Vinay Shahani, vice president, Marketing, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Our new campaign humorously shows how Volkswagen App-Connect allows drivers to access their favorite smartphone functions in a simple and seamless way."
The campaign, created in partnership with agency of record Deutsch, includes a series of digital and social media advertisements. The television spots and social videos have all been created to highlight the brand's advanced smartphone integration technology, while reflecting current social media trends.
The new App-Connect system creates seamless integration of compatible smartphones, via three interfaces--Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto(TM), and MirrorLink®. Offering new levels of convenience and integrated with Volkswagen's available second-generation MIB II infotainment system, App-Connect allows drivers to stay connected to information from their smart devices, while remaining focused on the road ahead.
App-Connect will be available on more than 75 percent of 2016 Volkswagen models sold in the U.S. The 2016 Tiguan and Golf R are the first two models to offer the new technology and are already available at Volkswagen dealers nationwide. The only 2016 Volkswagen models that will not have the technology available are the Touareg and the Eos.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA), an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state -of-the- art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, Eos, e-Golf, Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan and Touareg vehicles through approximately 652 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at http://www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.
Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted.
Not all features are available on all operating systems. Standard text and data usage rates apply. App-Connect features require compatible device, operating system, and mobile apps. See mobile device and app providers for terms and privacy. Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. MirrorLink is a registered trademark of the Car Connectivity Consortium LLC.
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Volkswagen of America, Inc.
CONTACT: Darryll Harrison, 310-773-6720, darryll.harrison@vw.com; or William Gock, 703-366-7104, william.gock@vw.com
Acal BFi Introduce Honeywell's New, High-performance Pressure Sensor Series for Medical and Industrial Applications
WOKINGHAM, England, September 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Acal BFi, the European leader in advanced technology solutions, are pleased to
introduce Honeywell's new ABP series of basic amplified board mount pressure sensors to
the European market.
Boasting high performance and reliability in a compact package, Honeywell's ABP series
provides the industry's smallest, compensated, amplified pressure sensor in its class at
8mm x 7mm x 3mm. In addition, its small size helps to significantly save board space and
reduce manufacturing costs and its low current consumption (2uA) with sleep mode enabled
allows for use in battery powered applications.
Suitable for use across a wide pressure range, from 1 psi to 150 psi, the ABP series
is ideal for medical and industrial applications, including blood pressure monitoring,
ventilators and air brakes due to its enhanced sensitivity. This piezoresistive silicon
pressure sensor offers 56 different pressure ranges to improve system accuracy and
resolution. The APB series are available with either ratiometric analogue or digital
outputs for reading pressure over the specified full scale pressure span and temperature
range.
As a leading European approved Honeywell distributor, Acal BFi have stock of the ABP
series and their technical team are able to offer product advice, design-in and logistics
support.
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engineering, design, manufacturing and custom services and the only such provider with an
infrastructure to deliver a broad complementary range of specialist products and bespoke
solutions across Europe.
Serving all industrial sectors and operating with focused strategic business units
covering all electronic and photonics technologies.
Acal BFi is part of the Acal Plc Group - The Acal plc group has completed seven
acquisitions in the last four years. Acal's long term strategy is to gain significant
additional market share through both organic growth and acquisition and to further enhance
its value adding capabilities.
Acal has operating companies across Europe including the UK, Germany, France, Benelux,
Italy, Poland, Spain and the Nordic region. Additionally, Acal has operating companies in
India, USA, Asia (China and South Korea) and Africa (South Africa).
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Casio Launches Grand Hybrid Pianos At Lincoln Center Event
New GP-500BP and GP-300 introduced at the event along with a Special Performance from Simone Dinnerstein
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc., a leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, hosted a launch event for its new Grand Hybrid digital pianos, the CELVIANO GP-500BP and GP-300 on Wednesday, September 16(th) at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center in New York City. These innovative digital pianos were developed in collaboration with C. Bechstein, one of the world's most prominent grand piano manufacturers.
The event kicked off with a presentation on Casio's new Grand Hybrid digital pianos with specific emphasis on their new technology and design aesthetics. Casio executives and representatives of the Electronic Musical Instrument Division were in attendance as well as Karl Schulze, CEO of C. Bechstein, who spoke about the collaboration during the event. Following the presentation was a one-of-a-kind performance by American classical pianist, Simone Dinnerstein, who is widely known for her self-financed recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg variations.
"In honor of Casio's 35(th) anniversary, we were thrilled to debut our newest chapter in piano history - the CELVIANO GP-500BP and GP-300 - during our event at Lincoln Center," said Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Casio's Electronic Musical Instrument Division. "Casio is deeply rooted in the music industry and our new Grand Hybrid digital pianos were designed to represent the ultimate combination of innovation and tradition."
Casio's Grand Hybrid digital pianos are top-level digital pianos that combine advanced technology and traditional craftsmanship, manufactured to the highest quality and demand in order to produce perfect piano sounds. Casio's new AiR Grand Sound Source mimics the beautiful sound, detail and rich reverberation of a grand piano. It provides the sound profiles of three grand piano styles with a long history: the Berlin Grand, which is known for its elegant clear sound and a reverberation that gives each performance rich melodic color; the Hamburg Grand, which delivers gorgeous power and strength with plenty of string resonance; and the Vienna Grand, which provides a calm and stately sound with rich bass and beautiful tones when the keys are played softly. Of the three, the Berlin Grand sound was developed in collaboration with C. Bechstein, a piano maker with a history of over 160 years. As a result, the new models have moved beyond the realm of conventional digital pianos, demonstrating a commitment to nuanced sound creation.
"The CELVIANO Grand Hybrid is a unique instrument where the tactile and tonal experience of playing on a variety of fine acoustic pianos has been simulated using great care and imagination. I would be excited to have one in my own home," said American classical pianist, Simone Dinnerstein.
Additionally, the GP-500BP and GP-300 feature a Grand Acoustic System that faithfully represents the sound of a grand piano as it emanates from above and below the soundboard. The system delivers three-dimensional sound with tonal elongation, expansion and depth.
The GP-500BP and GP-300 also offer the following features:
-- Natural Grand Hammer Action Keyboard
-- Hall Simulator
-- Scene feature
-- 256-note polyphony
-- 5 sensitivity levels
-- 3 direct tone select buttons
-- 60 preset songs
-- 10 user songs
-- Concert Play mode
-- Duet mode
Casio's GP-300 ($3,999) will be available at select music dealers nationwide beginning in September and the GP-500BP ($5,999) will be available beginning in November. To learn more about Casio's full portfolio of electronic musical instruments including the CELVIANO line of digital pianos, please visit http://www.CasioMusicGear.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
About CELVIANO
The CELVIANO line of digital pianos is Casio's first-class line of digital pianos geared for players who crave the true sounds and feel of an authentic grand piano. In addition to the traditional cabinet designs, Casio's CELVIANO digital pianos provide a number of features including new stereo grand piano sounds, a redesigned keyboard action, as well as ebony and ivory textured keys that offer the natural sensatory feel the musician wants and needs while delivering the sounds and benefits of a digital piano. In addition, Casio's new proprietary sound source "AiR" (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator) provides unmatched realism, detail and seamless dynamics for a remarkably expressive and powerful performance. For additional information on Casio's CELVIANO digital pianos, please visit http://www.CasioMusicGear.com
About C. Bechstein
Since Carl Bechstein founded the Pianoforte production facility in Berlin in 1853, the name Bechstein has stood for the highest class of upright and grand pianos. C. Bechstein pianos have been appreciated by many famous composers and artists for their finest quality of sound and touch for many years. In the 21st century, C. Bechstein is still recognized as one of the world's leading piano manufacturers.
The Genie® Company Launches New Remote Access Garage Door Controller - Aladdin Connect(TM)
MT. HOPE, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Genie® Company is launching a new garage door controller, Aladdin Connect(TM), which allows remote access to monitor as well as change the open/close position of a garage door from a smart device. The Aladdin Connect controller provides security and convenience to an individual to control access of the garage door at their main residence, or if they choose, to instead control the garage door at a remote location, such as a vacation home or an elderly parent's home.
The Wi-Fi® enabled control module of the Aladdin Connect system, incorporating the low-power SimpleLink(TM) Wi-Fi CC3200 wireless MCU from Texas Instruments (TI), can be used in conjunction with, or in place of, the opener's standard wall console depending on what is more convenient. The system incorporates a door control module along with a door position sensor that attaches to the garage door. The sensor relays any change in its position to the control module, allowing the homeowner to know whether the door is open or closed. One sensor comes standard with the unit; additional sensors can be purchased to monitor up to three doors.
The UL 325 compliant system is designed to safely allow a homeowner to remotely operate the garage door. It does this by giving audible and visual notifications once the system is activated from the smart device, providing ample warning to anyone near-by that the door is about to move.
The application provides convenience and security by reporting every time the door is open or closed so the homeowner is aware of any activity related to the garage door's status. For further security, the homeowner is alerted as to whether the door changes to the fully open or closed position even if the door is operated manually by disengaging the door from the opener. This is because Aladdin Connect uses a sensor attached to the garage door. That's a big security advantage over other systems that are built into the powerhead itself and monitor just the opener, not the door position.
In the near future, the application will even allow homeowners to pre-schedule closing times. This means a homeowner will be able to set a predetermined time for when the door will automatically close if left open.
"A great option for homeowners joining the smart home movement, the Aladdin Connect system's wireless connectivity provides users with go-anywhere control of their garage door. Also, the system's secure Wi-Fi connection to the cloud gives homeowners real-time notifications of any garage door movements, easing the tension of being away from home," said Ram Machness, business line manager, wireless connectivity solutions, Texas Instruments.
According to Wayne Dickson, senior marketing manager for Genie, the Aladdin Connect system will initially be available for purchase this year through a variety of retail and professional channels.
"We are excited about this new product and its potential for homeowner satisfaction," said Dickson. "Having partnered with Texas Instruments, we know that this is a product that anyone with a smart device will be able to enjoy for years to come."
The Aladdin Connect controller can be used with a wide range of garage door openers available throughout the U.S. Consumers will be able to check the Genie website for up-to- date specifications for the product.
The Genie Company is based in Mt. Hope, Ohio, and is a leading manufacturer of garage door openers and accessories for residential and commercial applications. With its main manufacturing facility in Baltic, Ohio, its roots run deep as an American brand that has been synonymous with garage door openers since 1954. The Genie name itself is a well-recognized icon among homeowners, builders, and dealers alike.
Genie distributes its openers and accessories through a broad distribution channel of professional dealers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Genie Company is a separate division of Overhead Door Corporation.
To learn more, please visit http://www.GenieCompany.com, or become a Genie fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Hiccup, the pet video-game studio, launched today "Game for Cats" on Android devices. "Game for Cats" is a video game designed for cats, where pets chase a virtual laser pointer and mouse on tablet devices.
"A bored cat is an unhappy cat," said Nate Murray, co-founder of Little Hiccup. "Game for Cats has been used for pet enrichment in homes and shelters for years. Now with Android we'll be able to bring that joy to millions more."
"Game for Cats" Android joins Hiccup's lineup of other feline-flavored apps including Paint for Cats, where cats create a digital painting, and Catzilla, a game where cats destroy a city while fighting monsters.
Game for Cats has been downloaded over 2 million times. Although designed for house cats, Game for Cats has been used with tigers, penguins, dogs, and a pigeon.
Game for Cats is available for download on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
About Little Hiccup
Little Hiccup is a video game studio based in California. Founded in 2009 by TJ Fuller and Nate Murray, Little Hiccup creates video games to be enjoyed by pets and their owners. For more information: http://ipadgameforcats.com
Zebra Technologies Introduces Tools, Services for Simplifying Mobility Modernization
New technology will help businesses rapidly accelerate their operating system and application migration transition
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in solutions and services that provide real-time visibility into organizations' assets, people and transactions, today unveiled new services designed to help organizations successfully migrate their business applications to next generation technologies. Enterprises are modernizing their mobile environments to mitigate end-of-life operating system (OS) support timelines and accelerate improved customer experiences and increased productivity while capturing emerging new business models made possible with next generation mobility. Zebra's new portfolio of service offerings coupled with innovative technology and toolsets, will enable customers to accelerate the adoption of new mobility strategies with next generation devices and newer OS at a lower cost, with a lower risk of downtime.
-- Zebra's comprehensive Software Application Services offer end-to-end
services to help with every phase of application migration including
virtualization, re-engineering, rewriting and ongoing support.
-- The new Application Virtualization Service can demonstrate large
customer applications running in next generation mobile environments
within weeks as opposed to months or years after a rewrite. This
dramatically accelerates time-to-market while lowering costs and
reducing incompatibility risks as an alternative to rewriting apps by
re-using existing code and delivering like-for-like functionality on new
devices and OS.
-- In addition, a new UX prototyping process helps businesses identify and
test what's possible with next generation mobile technology and create a
functional user experience that is delivered within days, helping
customers decide on the optimal environment.
-- Application re-engineering and rewriting services deliver expert
consultancy to redesign and rewrite applications for business processes
and user experiences that will maximize productivity. For customers and
partners requiring a development team, Zebra's Software Application
Services team offers end-to-end service assistance with every phase of
application migration including help desk and ongoing technical support.
-- Zebra also offers activation and support services to businesses and
channel partners managing application development migration efforts to
help reduce the risk, time and cost associated with application
development and deployment.
-- All of these services are available through Zebra's extensive partner
network. Activation and support services are also available for
customer- or third party-developed applications.
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Greg Billings, vice president, Global Services and Solutions, Zebra Technologies
"Zebra is committed to helping our customers and partners achieve real business results as they modernize their mobile environments. Enterprises are facing complex decisions and change management challenges as they navigate the increasing options in next generation devices, OS, business applications and adoption by their end users. Zebra's Professional Services team is ready to guide customers and partners through the process and ensure smooth migrations and successful new business outcomes."
About Zebra Technologies
Zebra (NASDAQ: ZBRA) makes businesses as smart and connected as the world we live in. Zebra tracking and visibility solutions transform the physical to digital, creating the data streams enterprises need to simplify operations, know more about their businesses, and empower their mobile workforces. For more information, visit http://www.zebra.com.
Turtle Beach Launches Ear Force Recon 30X Chat Communicator Headset For Xbox One
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading-edge audio technology company and #1 in gaming audio, Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), today announced the arrival of the Ear Force(®) Recon 30X officially licensed chat communicator headset for Xbox One. Furthering Turtle Beach's commitment to creating a range of high-quality products that meet the desires and budgets of every gamer, the Recon 30X is available today in North America directly from Turtle Beach and at participating retailers for a MSRP of $24.95, and will be available internationally on September 25, 2015.
The full list of features for the Ear Force Recon 30X includes:
-- Hear Game Audio in Stereo - The Recon 30X's main, distinctive feature is
the headset's unique ear-cup design, with slots in the ear-cup allowing
for game audio from the TV or home theater system to be heard through
both ears vs. typical chat headsets which cover one ear.
-- Compatibility - Connect directly to the new Xbox One controller with the
standard 3.5mm jack, and connect to other Xbox One controllers via the
Ear Force(®) Headset Audio Controller (sold separately). The Recon 30X
can also be used with any device that has a standard 3.5mm jack.
-- Convenient Controls - In-line controls place Mic Mute and Master Volume
conveniently at your fingertips.
-- Great Sound - The Recon 30X has an over-ear design with a single 40mm
Neodymium speaker to deliver high-quality chat audio from other players.
-- Mic Check - An adjustable, high-sensitivity boom mic rotates in both
directions to be worn on either ear and picks-up your voice loud and
clear.
-- Comfortable Design - The Recon 30X is an officially licensed over-ear
chat communicator headset designed for Xbox One, with a comfortable
mesh/fabric-wrapped ear-cup and a lightweight design.
For more info on the latest Turtle Beach gaming headsets and accessories, visit http://www.turtlebeach.com, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (http://www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (http://www.turtlebeach.com), the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a variety of gamers' needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation(®)4, as well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound brand (http://www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
Forward-Looking Statements
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While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the substantial uncertainties inherent in acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Azumio Launches New Argus, the First All-in-One Health and Fitness App
Featuring video guided workouts, a heart rate monitor, pedometer, sleep tracker and social community, Argus motivates people to do more and meet their lifestyle goals
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Azumio today launched the new Argus, an all-in-one health and fitness app that helps people quantify and conquer their lifestyle goals. Featuring video guided workouts, a heart rate monitor, pedometer, sleep tracker and social community, Argus gives people all the data, coaching and camaraderie they need to do more and live healthier.
A leader in mobile health and fitness technology, Azumio's Argus unites its lineup of apps into one flagship platform. Unlike typical apps that focus on a single lifestyle challenge, Argus provides a holistic system designed to improve all dimensions of health. Argus maximizes the full potential of smartphones as a stand-alone app and seamlessly integrates data from many existing wearable devices. Whether the goal is fit into a wedding dress, run a 10K, keep up with active kids or sleep better, Argus can track and contextualize all the data that matters.
Because Argus combines so many different health tools, the app functions like a supportive personal coach. Argus includes several features that set it apart from other apps on the market:
-- Biometrics. Measure your heart rate using the smartphone camera with the
built-in Instant Heart Rate(TM) technology. Place a finger on your
smartphone camera to take heart rate readings or run the Standup
Test(TM), a measure of fatigue that can prevent overtraining and injury.
Use Sleep Time(TM) alarm clock technology to wake up during your
lightest sleep cycle and measure the quality of your sleep.
-- Guided Workouts. Choose your goal (strength, cardio or flexibility),
body parts and time limit, and Argus will create a custom home workout
complete with video instruction and voice cues.
-- GPS + Pedometer. Do more. Start your hike, bike or run with the built-in
GPS and pedometer to map your journey and achieve your fitness goals.
-- Social Community. Challenge friends and family to see who can take the
most steps. Share your activity and results to keep motivated and
inspire your community.
-- Set and Visualize Goals. Choose how much water to drink, sleep to get
and steps to take. See charts and trends of how your lifestyle improves
over time.
"At Azumio, our mission is to help people achieve their healthiest and happiest selves, and we believe that Argus can ignite that spark of motivation that lies within everyone," said Bojan Bernard Bostjancic, CEO, "Through Argus, we aim to transcend technology and become the world's first social community for healthy living. This is a platform designed for all people and all goals."
Argus is available as a free service on mobile and web with paid features that include long-term workout plans, additional biometrics, ad-free use, and audio cues for GPS activities. The app is available on iOS and Android. Learn more at Azumio.
About Azumio
Azumio's bundle of life-improving apps has inspired all sorts of people to do more. From this powerhouse came Argus--the all-in-one app that makes doing more possible. Argus fuels that spark of motivation in every one of us, capturing the full picture of a healthy lifestyle. Whether you want to track your steps, improve your sleep habits, monitor your heart rate, eat more nutritiously, or mix up your fitness routine, Argus is your supportive personalized couch encouraging you to accomplish your goals. As the leading health and fitness tool, Argus' social community is 75 million strong and growing. Take your first step with Argus.
RWE to Launch Brand New Communication Solution for the Internet of Things
DORTMUND, Germany, September 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
- Communication protocol allows devices to communicate directly with each other
- Solution is independent of transport layer
- High security and flexibility today and in the future
RWE have created a communication protocol called "Lemonbeat" which can address
challenges within the Internet of Things. Part of the solution is a common language called
"Lemonbeat Smart Device Language", compact enough to be used even by the simplest of
devices, yet expandable to serve complex machinery.
Widespread adoption would ensure that all things in the Internet are linkable and
could work on the same logic. "I firmly believe that this increased commonality amongst
devices will dramatically speed up innovation within the IoT Industry," said Dr. Dietrich
Gemmel, managing director of RWE Effizienz. The ability to use Lemonbeat as a whole, or
combine Lemonbeat Smart Device Language with other protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN or
Thread is seen as the key to proliferation.
The solution stems from experience gained through home automation, several products of
which now use Lemonbeat. "We have taken advantage of our technological edge as the market
leader in Germany to develop a common communication concept - for the full bandwidth of
the Internet of Things," says Gemmel.
The initial offering is a chip and licences for software which allows the swift
implementation of Lemonbeat. Further products are expected to follow.
RWE Effizienz GmbH helps customers to use energy in as efficient and safe a manner as
possible by providing energy-related products and services. With innovative approaches and
new products such as RWE SmartHome, electromobility or cutting-edge electricity storage
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New PlusServer GmbH is No. 1 for Business Hosting Solutions in German-speaking Countries
COLOGNE, Germany, September 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Early in 2015, the Host Europe Group (HEG), Europe's largest privately-owned hosting
provider, expanded its market-leading position in managed hosting with the acquisition of
PlusServer AG. The HEG subsequently continued with this development by bundling all
managed hosting activities under the joint PlusServer brand. The legal merger of
PlusServer AG and Host Europe Solutions GmbH to become PlusServer GmbH has now resulted in
the official formation of the largest provider of custom hosting solutions in the DACH
(German-speaking) region.
"This merger is highly beneficial for all the managed hosting customers of HEG,"
explains PlusServer CEO Thomas Strohe. "As the largest provider of custom business
solutions, we can now offer our customers even better service than before. For example,
technical support that is available around the clock with direct contact persons as well
as a next-business-day delivery of hardware," he continues. Thomas Ebbers, Head of Product
Management, adds: "Moreover, our expanded and optimised product portfolio enables a
flexible combination of managed hosting, cloud and colocation. In short, customers will
enjoy the best of all managed-hosting HEG brands that were previously operating in
parallel."
In eleven data centres with the highest security standards, including eight in Germany,
PlusServer currently hosts more than 5,000 corporate clients from 52 countries. For these
customers PlusServer has implemented both special hosting solutions for online shop
systems - for example, Intershop or Magento - and flexible, cloud-based outsourcing
solutions. Customers like Zalando, Bayer, Lufthansa City Center, ProSiebenSat.1, REWE and
Spiegel Online demonstrate the high quality and range of the technical solutions. With
offices in all major German cities, PlusServer can also guarantee direct and personal
contact with customers.
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wargaming is proud to announce that World of Warships is now live. This latest, highly-anticipated installment in Wargaming's free-to-play combat series lets players seize the helm of history's most iconic vessels and take part in giant battles.
"World of Warships is our biggest release this year," said Victor Kislyi, Wargaming CEO. "Everyone involved has put their heart and soul into creating a truly outstanding title, and we are extremely proud to share it with gamers across the world. We hope that players will love this game as much as we do."
In World of Warships, aspiring commanders have four distinct classes of ships at their command, and a myriad of upgrades and strategically designed environments, ensuring the action never ends. Cruisers are incredibly versatile vessels, ready to take on any other ship in the game and pick off scuttled opponents. Destroyers are quick and maneuverable, able to dodge enemy fire and deliver a well-executed torpedo strike. Battleships are heavy-hitting powerhouses, perfect for dealing massive damage. Finally, tactical Aircraft Carriers bring a real-time strategy dynamic, with scout planes to enemy vessels, and torpedo bombers dropping their devastating payload.
PvP and PvE game modes play out across 10 unique maps. PvP combat lets teams of 12v12 take to the seas and clash for supremacy. PvE mode pits players against computer AI in a series of skirmishes to sharpen their wits for PvP and practice their teamwork.
With the game's release, naval enthusiasts who have been busy storming the seas in World of Warships and have achieved a level 9 Service Record will be able to truly put their skills to the test with the first season of Ranked Battles. Experienced commanders can dive in to 7v7 Domination matches against those of equivalent skill.
World of Warships' deep customization system lets players discover and shape their playstyle with Commanders, as well as dozens of Modernizations and Skills. Consumables like vessel camouflage and Signal Flags add another tactical element to gameplay, where captains can tailor various boosts to get ahead of the fleet.
In World of Warships, strategic, tactical gameplay and intense naval combat await all those who are ready for the high seas.
For the latest information, visit the official World of Warships website:
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles. Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to the mid-20th century warfare that will include the armored World of Tanks, the flight combat World of Warplanes, and the naval World of Warships. The three intertwined titles will form a common gaming universe integrated within the portal http://www.wargaming.net.
As part of its multiplatform line-up, the company has introduced World of Tanks on Xbox and World of Tanks Blitz on mobile and tablet. Launched in 2014 and 2015, World of Tanks on Xbox introduced epic tank-on-tank battles to console gamers and offers the first cross-platform gaming experience between Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The mobile MMO game World of Tanks Blitz has opened up Wargaming's trademark team-based military IP to smartphone and tablet users worldwide.
Epson Debuts Wireless PictureMate PM-400 Personal Photo Lab for High Quality Photos
New PictureMate PM-400 Delivers 4"x6" and 5"x7" Photos in a Space-Saving Design
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc. today introduced the PictureMate(®) PM-400 Personal Photo Lab delivering high quality, long-lasting photos in a compact, lightweight, wireless solution. Designed to quickly share milestone memories and special moments - at family gatherings, parties, and more - the PM-400 prints beautiful borderless 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" photos that are smudge, scratch, water, and fade resistant(1), and last up to 200 years(2). The PictureMate PM-400 is also a complete wireless solution, with built-in Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) n(3), Wi-Fi Direct(®3) as well as seamless printing from an iPad(®), iPhone(®), and Android tablet or smartphone(4).
"Catering to today's mobile lifestyles, the wireless and space-saving PictureMate PM-400 allows photo enthusiasts and busy families to print and share everyday moments wherever they occur and regardless of which device you are using," said Stacey Tieu, product manager, Consumer Ink Jets, Epson America, Inc. "Print 4"x6" and 5"x7" photos for school projects, special events, and creative DIY projects - personalized postcards, party invitations and more - easily and quickly with a host of custom printing options."
Featuring a 2.7-inch LCD screen and easy-to-use button formatting for intuitive set up and navigation - all without a PC(5) - the personal photo lab creates beautiful stacks of photos conveniently and quickly, printing 4"x6" photos in as fast as 36 seconds(6). The PictureMate PM-400 offers a range of photo editing and custom printing options including Auto Photo Correction, removing red eye, printing classic borders or borderless, as well as the ability to print in black-and-white, color or sepia. For added convenience, users have the option to purchase a replacement ink cartridge, or a Print Pack, which contains both replacement ink and 100 sheets of 4" x 6" glossy photo paper.
More about the PictureMate PM-400
This compact wireless printer makes it easy to quickly print beautiful photos with a range of features and capabilities:
-- Total wireless solution -- print from iPad, iPhone, tablets and
smartphones(4); includes Wi-Fi Direct(3)
-- High-quality photos, fast -- print vibrant 4" x 6" photos in as fast as
36 seconds(5)
-- Share prints for generations to come -- durable prints last up to 200
years in album storage(2)
-- Worry-free handling -- photos are smudge, scratch, water and fade
resistant(1)
-- Conveniently print stacks of photos -- Print Packs available (with ink
and paper included)
-- Print your favorite photos, PC-free -- 2.7-inch color display and
built-in card slot(6) to preview and edit photos
-- Easily edit photos -- get custom prints with Auto Photo Correction;
crop, remove red eye and more
-- Get your photos, your way -- print in color, black-and-white or sepia,
with or without borders
-- Print or share, anywhere -- easily print from a tablet or smartphone
with Epson Connect(TM)(6); support includes Android(TM), Apple(®) iPad
and iPhone, Chromebook(TM), Fire(TM) OS, Mac(®) and Windows(®) devices
Pricing and Availability
The PictureMate PM-400 is now available for $249.99 (MSRP) at major e-tail stores nationwide. For more information, please visit http://www.epson.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in printing, visual communications, quality of life and manufacturing. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 70,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental burdens.
Epson America, Inc., based in Long Beach, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.epson.com.
(1) Smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant on Epson photo papers.
(2) Based on accelerated testing of prints displayed under glass in indoor display conditions. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or properly store them.
(3) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM); level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software.
(4 )Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit http://www.epson.com/connect.
(5) Adapter may be required.
(6 )Color photo in Default Mode on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of paper feed. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. For details, visit http://www.epson.com/printspeed
NOTE: EPSON, Claria and Expression are registered trademarks, and Epson Connect and Epson iPrint are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Small-in-One is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Wi-Fi Direct is a registered trademark and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2015 Epson America, Inc.
iRobot Enters the Smart Home with Roomba® 980 Vacuum Cleaning Robot
With intelligent visual navigation, app control and Wi-Fi® connectivity, the new Roomba 980 cleans an entire level of a home
- SMART: First Roomba to combine adaptive navigation with visual localization to clean for up to two hours[1], recharging and resuming as needed until it cleans an entire level of a home
- SIMPLE: iRobot HOME App gives users control over their Roomba 980 from anywhere, anytime
- CLEAN: AeroForce(TM) Cleaning System with Carpet Boost detects carpeted floors and provides twice the cleaning performance[2] where it's needed most
BEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), the leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced the Roomba 980 vacuum cleaning robot - iRobot's most capable and best cleaning robotic vacuum to date. Roomba 980 is the first Roomba to combine adaptive navigation with visual localization, cloud connected app control, and increased cleaning power on carpets, helping people to keep cleaner floors throughout the entire home at the push of a button.
"With more than 14 million robots in people's homes worldwide, iRobot is the global leader in automated home cleaning," said Colin Angle, chairman and chief executive officer of iRobot. "Roomba 980 is the next big step as it marks iRobot's first cloud connected product with mapping capabilities for the consumer market. Leveraging the cloud and mapping technologies, robots gain a better understanding of their environment, and customers are provided with more control. Looking ahead, these technologies will also enable expanded capabilities for connected robots in the smart home."
"Vacuum cleaning robots can't rely on any one feature or technology to clean effectively," said Christian Cerda, executive vice president and general manager of iRobot's Home Robots business unit. "Vacuum performance, efficient navigation, adapting to ever-changing environments and cleaning under furniture where dirt is hiding are all important factors, and they must be balanced. Roomba 980 takes this into account to deliver convenient, customized, powerful cleaning assistance, each and every day."
Smart: Roomba Cleans an Entire Level of a Home with Intelligent Navigation
By combining iRobot's iAdapt(®) Responsive Cleaning Technology with new sensors, the Roomba 980 vacuum cleaning robot independently cleans an entire floor level in a home. With Roomba 980, iRobot is implementing its proprietary visual simultaneous localization and mapping (vSLAM(®)) technology for the first time in a consumer product. This groundbreaking technology is part of iRobot's new iAdapt(®) 2.0 Navigation with Visual Localization, which allows Roomba 980 to build a map of its environment as it cleans, keeping track of its location until it has cleaned an entire level. Using the map, Roomba 980 will run continuously for up to two hours(1), then automatically return to its Home Base(®) to recharge and resume until the cleaning is done. Roomba 980 will clean efficiently in open areas by moving in parallel lines while also taking advantage of the robot's suite of sensors to adapt its pattern when necessary, seamlessly navigating under furniture and around clutter.
Simple: Connect Roomba to Clean from Anywhere with iRobot HOME App
iRobot's new HOME App allows users to connect Roomba 980 to their Wi-Fi(®) network, so when cleaning schedules don't match social or work schedules, they can start a cleaning job from anywhere, anytime. Roomba 980 can also be scheduled to clean up to seven times a week from the familiar Smartphone interface. Available for Android and iOS devices, the HOME App expands Roomba 980's functionality, allowing users to choose the appropriate cleaning mode for their unique home, such as choosing between one or two passes, edge cleaning and whether to use Carpet Boost behavior. The HOME App also provides information about cleaning status, customized tips and direct access to customer support.
Clean: Twice the Cleaning Performance(2) Where it's Needed Most
Dirt doesn't stand a chance against the Roomba 980, which is smart enough to detect different floor surfaces and optimize its cleaning power based on the type of floor it's cleaning. Its AeroForce(TM) Cleaning System with Carpet Boost provides twice the cleaning power(2) by automatically increasing the performance of the Gen 3 motor on carpet and rugs. Roomba 980 features a low profile design to clean under furniture and kickboards, while Dirt Detect(TM) uses optical and acoustic sensors to detect high concentrations of dirt and debris and perform concentrated cleaning in the areas where it's needed most. First introduced on the Roomba 800 Series, the Roomba 980 also features brushless, dual counterrotating debris extractors that grab dirt from any floor type while reducing hair tangles and brush maintenance.
Pricing and Availability
The Roomba 980 vacuum cleaning robot is available for purchase in the United States and Canada beginning September 17, 2015 starting at $899 USD on http://www.irobot.com. Roomba 980 will also be available in Japan and select European countries beginning Q4, 2015.
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(1)Tested in iRobot's Home Test Lab on hard floors. Run times may vary.
(2)Compared to Roomba 600 and 700 series AeroVac(TM) systems.
About iRobot Corp.
iRobot designs and builds robots that empower people to do more. The company's home robots help people find smarter ways to clean, its defense & security robots protect those in harm's way, and its remote presence robots enable virtual presence from anywhere in the world. iRobot's consumer and military robots feature proprietary technologies incorporating advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. For more information about iRobot, please visit http://www.irobot.com.
Timex Launches the New Metropolitan+ Fashion Watch with Activity Tracking Technology for Stylish Men On-the-Go
Debuts as Part of the New Timex "Connected Style Collection"
MIDDLEBURY, Conn., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The days of choosing between fashion and function are long gone, as Timex(®), with over 160 years as a global leader in watch-making, announces the launch of the Timex Metropolitan+. This stylish activity tracker blends the functionality of an activity tracking band with the look and feel of a traditional men's analog watch. With features that take you from the gym to the office and everywhere in between, the Timex Metropolitan+ is the first product introduced in the brand's new Connected Style Collection.
The watch uses Bluetooth technology to connect to an app on your phone that tracks daily activity - including steps, distance and calories burned - with no charging required. View your stats right on the watch dial with just a glance to see how you are tracking towards your goals. The phone app stores all of your data, so you can access and analyze it at any time.
"In the fast-paced world we live in, today's active man works hard and plays hard, and he doesn't want to sacrifice style for technical features or vice versa," said Shawn Lawson Cummings, CMO of Timex Group USA. "We recognized a void in the marketplace for fashionable, functional activity trackers that keep guys connected. The Timex Metropolitan+ watch can be effortlessly integrated into the dynamic, everyday lifestyles of our male consumers."
The Metropolitan+ will debut in two unique styles. One watch has a silver-tone case, a black dial with red accents and a textured leather strap. The other variation features a black case with a black dial and orange accents and comes with interchangeable black silicone and orange nylon straps. Both styles feature quick-release straps so you can easily change your look with a variety of strap options available at timex.com. Both watches also feature Timex's signature INDIGLO(®) night-light, and the phone app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
About the Timex Group:
Timex Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces around the world. Founded in 1854, Timex Group is a privately-held company headquartered in Middlebury, Connecticut with multiple operating units and over 5,000 employees worldwide. As one of the largest watch makers in the world, Timex Group companies produce watches under a number of well-known brands, including Timex, Timex IRONMAN(®), Timex Expedition, Nautica, Guess, GC, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Versus and Opex. The Timex brand, launched in 1950, sells millions of watches each year worldwide. Join Timex on social media: Facebook (facebook.com/timex), Instagram (@timex), and Twitter (@timex).
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Buzztime and MillerCoors Kick-Off Academy of Football Trivia Game, with Chances to Win Big Prizes
September's Grand Prize boasts an impressive College Football Flyaway Experience for two, including tickets to a rivalry game, round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, a VIP tailgate experience and more
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NTN) has launched the Academy of Football, a promotion presented by MillerCoors. Kicking off with the college football season on September 3rd, the Academy of Football Experience, delivered through Buzztime's new Promotion Platform, is now available at participating locations across the country, giving college football fans an exciting opportunity to indulge in their passion and compete to win big prizes.
Academy of Football offers college football enthusiasts of legal drinking age a chance to test their knowledge of college football on game days and throughout the college football season via fun trivia challenges at participating retail locations.
The unique and challenging game allows both beginners and college football gurus to showcase their love of college football and earn one sweepstakes entry for every question answered. Starting with over 2,000 college football questions, the game will expand weekly adding new questions about the previous week's key moments. Participation will qualify players for a chance to win fantastic prizes, including a monthly grand prize drawing.
"Academy of Football gives every football fan a fun and interactive opportunity to get swept up in the excitement of the college football season," said Clint Worley, Buzztime Executive Producer--Games. "Every player can flex their college football expertise, compete, and score against Academy of Football players participating in locations across the country."
"This launch marks a significant company milestone," Buzztime's said CEO Ram Krishnan. "Academy of Football demonstrates our ability to deliver compelling entertainment to draw more fans. Using our new promotion platform, we provide both easy game access for venues and integrated instantaneous advertising opportunities for sponsors like MillerCoors."
About Academy of Football and Winning Prizes
Competitors are guided through every Academy of Football game by host Emmitt Smith, the "Dean of the Academy of Sports." Players have numerous options for competing every single week. Standard games are one hour long with 30 questions and take place on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST. Saturday games are 30 minutes long and include 15 questions, with nine games scheduled throughout the day, starting on the hour, every hour, from noon until 8 pm EST.
September debuts the ultimate "College Football Flyaway Experience" as Academy of Football's first monthly Grand Prize. Included is round-trip air transportation, hotel accommodations, two tickets to a college football game of choice, a VIP tailgate experience, two commemorative gift bags, and a $250 prepaid gift card. 16 First Prize winners will receive $100 gift cards for Fanatics.com. Every month presents a new competition with different prizes, all of which are supplied by MillerCoors.
Academy of Football is available at over 1100 participating locations. To play for prizes, one must visit a participating location, be a registered player and provide a valid email address, be at least 21 years old, and answer at least one question in the Academy of Football game. Handwritten entries can also be submitted, given that a complete name, valid email address, complete address (no P.O. boxes), entry date, and date of birth are provided on a 3 ½ x5 card.
About Buzztime:
NTN Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NTN) is a leading bar and restaurant social entertainment and integrated marketing platform. Trusted by bars and restaurants in North America since 1985, Buzztime integrates trivia, card and sports games with in- and out-of-venue messaging and communication tools. With over 8 million player registrations on the Buzztime platform and over 80 million games played just in 2014, Buzztime players spread the word and invite friends and family to their favorite Buzztime locations to enjoy evenings of fun and competition. With Buzztime entertainment and marketing solutions, bars and restaurants can turn casual visitors into regulars, and give patrons a reason to stay longer. For the most up-to-date information on NTN Buzztime, please visit http://www.buzztime.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @buzztime.
Forward-looking Statements:
This release contains forward-looking statements which reflect management's current views of future events and operations, including but not limited to statements about our growth plans, product and platform development and new revenue. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the risks of unsuccessful execution or launch of products, platforms or brands, the impact of alternative entertainment options and technologies and competitive products, brands, technologies and pricing, adverse economic conditions, and the regulatory environment, and the failure of customer and/or player acceptance or demand for new or existing products. Please see NTN Buzztime, Inc.'s recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks that may affect the Company. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. These statements speak only as of the date hereof and NTN Buzztime, Inc. does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its forward-looking statements, even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.
GammaTech DURABOOK R11 Rugged Tablet Now Available with Windows 10
Download today to experience improved performance and host of new features
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Windows 10 is here, and many of GammaTech's innovative notebook and tablet computers are eligible for the free upgrade. One such model is the DURABOOK R11 rugged tablet - the lightest (2.73 pounds) and thinnest unit in its class. Download Windows 10 today to experience improved performance and new features on the DURABOOK R11 such as Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Windows Hello and new built-in apps, among other great features.
"We are proud to be bringing the upgraded features of Windows 10 to commercial customers," remarked Jen Chen, GammaTech president. "Now workers in the field service, utility, public safety, and other demanding sectors can enjoy improved performance and great new features on the award winning GammaTech notebook and tablet computers."
Windows 10
Performance and reliability are crucial to workers in the utility and public safety sectors. Now with Windows 10, the DURABOOK R11 is faster and more secure than ever, while offering a host of new features including:
-- Cortana, the world's first truly personal digital assistant helps you
get things done.
-- Microsoft Edge, an all-new browser designed to provide a more personal
and productive web experience.
-- Windows Hello greets you by name and with a smile, letting you log in
without a password and providing instant, more secure access to your
Windows 10 devices.
-- New Photos, Videos, Music, Maps, People, Mail & Calendar apps have
updated designs that look and feel familiar from app to app and device
to device.
Additionally, Windows 10 includes Windows Defender for free anti-malware protection, and is currently the only platform with a commitment to deliver free ongoing security updates for the supported lifetime of the device.
*Upgrade within one year of availability. See Windows.com/windows10upgradefor offer details.
R11 Rugged Tablet
The R11 is the lightest rugged tablet PC in its class at only 2.73 pounds including battery. It comes with a powerful 4(th) generation Intel® Haswell Core(TM) processor for superb performance. It has an 11.6" HD (1366x768) LCD anti-reflective display with a capacitive multi-touch panel, a water-tolerant design and an array of exclusive features and options for customization.
The R11 includes built-in G-sensor, gyroscope sensors, and a light-ambient sensor; M2-SATA SSD 64GB/128GB/256GB storage; a MicroSD card slot that supports SDHC and SDXC; and a front-side, full HD camera as well as an integrated rear-facing 5MP camera.
Additional options for the DURABOOK R11 include an Intel Core processor i7; M2 SSD storage; anti-reflective (AR) and sunlight-readable display; barcode scanner, supporting 1D, 1D/2D barcodes; MSR, smart card, and dual frequency RFID (low 125khz and 13.56mhz) readers; built-in E-compass; Lithium polymer battery; and dual battery charger.
Designed for Demanding Environments
The DURABOOK R11 is endurance tested to withstand the daily wear and tear associated with public safety and utility projects. Its MIL-STD-810G rating assures shock, drop, and vibration protection, as well as the ability to withstand use in a wide range of temperatures. Passage of the strict MIL-STD-461F for electromagnetic compatibility allows the unit to be confidently used in a variety of endeavors including aircraft or space-system applications. Its IP65 rating ensures the unit is sealed tight from damaging water and dust intrusion.
Availability
The DURABOOK R11 tablets, designed for a variety of utility applications, are available through authorized resellers nationwide. As with all GammaTech products, units may be customized for unique customer requirements.
DURABOOK Peace of Mind (POM) No Fault Warranty
All DURABOOK R11 tablets come with a GammaTech three-year Peace of Mind (POM) No Fault Warranty that protects the unit from accidents and mishaps and gives the user more peace of mind. The warranty covers repair or replacement to R11 components that are accidentally damaged or fail electronically. The warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
About GammaTech Computer Corporation
GammaTech Computer Corporation is a leader in the design, manufacture and sales of cost-effective, high-performance mobile computing solutions throughout North America. Its award-winning line of rugged and hardened notebook and tablet computers are designed and built-to-order to increase mobile productivity for business, government, healthcare, fire, public safety and a host of other entities. GammaTech offers a complete portfolio of products that delivers power and performance needed in the most demanding work environments, resulting in increased productivity and accelerated return on investment. GammaTech is headquartered in Fremont, California, which provides the final assembly, inventory, service and technical support. For more information, visit GammaTech at http://www.GammaTechUSA.com.
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AT&T To Offer The Microsoft Surface 3 To Business Customers
DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T(1) will begin selling the Microsoft Surface 3 with Windows 8.1 Pro to business customers in the coming weeks. It will be connected to the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network with the nation's strongest 4G LTE signal.(2) It's powerful enough to replace your laptop.
It has all the benefits of the Surface 3 plus additional features for businesses. The Surface 3 with Windows 8.1 Pro is upgradeable to Windows 10. It has 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage - the perfect amount of power and performance for the mobile professional. It also has enhanced data encryption, remote desktop connection and domain join, which allows the tablet to securely connect to company domains. With accessories like the optional Type Cover keyboard and Surface Pen (accessories sold separately), you will be able to work like you're in the office when you're on the go.
Well qualified business customers can purchase the Surface 3 with Windows 8.1 Pro for $37.50 with installment pricing.(3) It is also available for $649.99 with a two-year wireless service agreement(4) or no annual commitment for $749.99.(5)
(1)AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
(2)Nationwide carriers' LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on average LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.
(3)Requires installment agreement and well-qualified credit. Wireless service is required and is extra. Tax due at sale. If wireless service cancelled, device balance due. Other charges and restrictions apply. Visit att.com/next for AT&T Next requirements.
(4)Requires 2-year wireless service agreement with qualifying data plan. Activation/upgrade (up to $40), early termination (up to $150) and other fees, and restrictions apply.
(5)May require activation of qualified wireless data service.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed Internet and voice services. We're the world's largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. In the U.S., our wireless network offers the nation's strongest LTE signal and the most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage*. And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and secure cloud solutions.
Reliability and signal strength claims based on nationwide carriers' LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.
*Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.
FamilySignal, Rosenhaus Sports and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Brian Hartline introduce a smarter family locator for iPhone
App is first to use standalone 'beacon' devices for new kind of family location alert
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With a schedule like his, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Brian Hartline knows what it's like to be separated from his family members. While he's away, he does what we all do: He reaches for his phone, and a text message or phone call later, he doesn't feel quite so disconnected.
But what about the times when a conversation isn't possible? For some families, time spent together is all too brief. Married parents spend only 13.7 and 7.2 hours per week with their children, according to a recent study in the Journal of Marriage and Family. In 2015, shouldn't there be a better way to know family members are safe and sound?
"Sometimes, a parent just wants to know that his son has arrived at baseball practice or a child is happy to see that dad just arrived in Cincinnati for his next game," Hartline said. "With FamilySignal, this is a reality. Being away from home feels a little less like being away from home."
FamilySignal, a new iPhone app for iOS devices created in collaboration with Hartline, is a smart, easy-to-use suite of powerful new location features that redefine what smartphones can do for families.
Standalone devices called "beacons" add a brand-new dimension to family location alerts. FamilySignal is the first family locator to use these small add-on devices, which give parents greater peace of mind about everyday activities. Want to know if your child made it to school? FamilySignal's standard GPS location alerts can tell you. But because beacons can be placed anywhere, FamilySignal can alert you every time your teenage daughter enters or leaves her car. And because they're more accurate than GPS, you'll know with certainty that a family member is at home and not a block away. The applications are endless.
FamilySignal's beacon partner is Estimote, a global leader in the market that supports more than 30,000 developers in Fortune 500s and startups alike.
"FamilySignal has one of the most exciting and compelling uses for the beacon platform that we have ever seen," said Mark Modzelewski, of Estimote. "The beacon ensures the safety and wellness of families as they live their lives in these busy, often chaotic and occasionally dangerous times."
Your family is always on the map. FamilySignal gives parents peace of mind by showing the location of family members on a map. If they choose, children can also see where their parents are, too.
With On My Way, children know their parent's real-time ETA. Children can see their parent's location move on the map as they travel, and an ETA shows when they'll arrive.
An easy way for kids to check in. Children can tap "Touch Base" to instantly send their location.
A real panic button for children and the elderly. For emergency situations, a Panic button blasts location data to family members on the network and provides an instant link to 911 emergency dispatchers if needed.
PARTNERSHIP WITH ROSENHAUS SPORTS
For family-centric National Football League players, a tool of this kind carries weight. Rosenhaus Sports, the authority in NFL representation, has partnered with FamilySignal to reach out to select athletes to promote the app through social media.
Interviews are available with FamilySignal President Peter J. Goodman and Cleveland Browns Wide Receiver Brian Hartline.
CONTACT
J.R. Williams, FamilySignal Director of Marketing Communications, jrw@familysignal.com, (205) 602-2229
ABOUT FAMILYSIGNAL
FamilySignal is a revolutionary, comprehensive family locator for iPhone that brings new context to the real-time locations of family members. FamilySignal is the first to use beacons -- small add-on devices that provide hyperaccurate location data -- for location alerts. That means users can tell when their teenager is in their car and a level of precision not possible with typical GPS-based alerts. FamilySignal also includes features like On My Way for a real-time ETA, Touch Base for location-based check-ins and a panic button for emergencies, giving a sense of security and peace of mind for parents. To learn more, visit http://www.familysignal.com.
LONDON, Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- aLLreLi Technology announced the introduction of its new line of Double-Sided USB Chargers.
The new Double-Sided USB chargers are designed to help everyday users. As many have tried and failed to correctly plug in thier USB correctly, the new Double-sided USB Chargerscan be plugged in from any direction. This design feature is to help prevent broken or damaged USB cables and prevent connectivity issues associated with those damaged cables. Each port has a blue LED to help you correctly plug in the USB cable every time.
aLLreLi Double-Sided USB Chargers
-- UPS-011 30W Double-Sided Car Charger Kit - 4 Ports 30W Double Side USB
Charger (Comes with 2 stylish silicone covers) + 12W 2 Port Car Charger
(12W Car charger also avaliable)
-- UPS-017 30W 4 Ports Double-Sided USB Charger - Portable (3.38*2.2*1.02
inches) yet powerful (5V 6A)
-- UPS-016 50W 6 Ports Double-Sided USB Charger - Charge your power hungry
devices at full speed with 50 watts and 10A total output
Features of aLLreLi Double-Sided USB Chargers
-- PLUG IN WITH EASEDouble-Sided USB Port allow users to plug a USB cable
in from either direction with ease.
-- YOU CAN SEE IT WORKINGBlue light indicator on the USB hub lets you
clearly see when the charger is powered and ready for use.
-- FAST CHARGINGBuilt-in Smart IC, auto detect your device and identifies
the max amount of power.
-- PORTABLE DESIGNNo more hassle of carrying lots of clumsy adapters - one
light-weight, portable aLLreLi Double-Sided USB Charger is all you need.
-- ULTIMATE PROTECTIONWith current / voltage / high temperature / short
circuit protection to protect devices' battery and extend its working
life.
About aLLreLi Technology
aLLreLi Technology was founded 2011 in the UK and registered in London, the European Union and the United States. The company manufactures high quality products such as cell phone cases, chargers, keyboards and mice. With over 500,000 satisfied customers in the European Union, aLLreLi Technology recently entered the United States market. aLLreLi products are available in United States, Europe and Japan. The products can be found on Amazon or ebay.
For the latest details and updates about all aLLreLi products, follow us on Twitter at @aLLreLiOfficial, like us on Facebook, email us at pr@allreli.com or register at allreli.com/register.html.
mophie Launches Its Most Compact juice pack Battery Case Ever
Creators of the Original juice pack® Introduce Premium, Entry-Level Mobile Power with the juice pack® reserve(TM) Made for iPhone® 6
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- mophie--the #1 selling mobile battery case in North America(1), and innovator of intelligent solutions for mobile devices--announced today the juice pack(® )reserve(TM) made for iPhone® 6, the company's most compact battery case to date. The distinctly thin, noticeably lightweight design provides more than 60% extra battery life and everyday protection in a variety of colors for $59.95.
"Industry-leading design is one of the core ideals mophie was built upon," said Daniel Huang, mophie CEO and Co-Founder. "For the juice pack reserve, we leveraged our years of engineering and design experience to create the slimmest battery case people have ever held."
Ergonomically designed, the juice pack(® )reserve(TM) fits securely and comfortably in your hand. It also includes mophie's high-impact protection system, a series of rubberized support pads placed around the case interior. Digital Power Management(TM)--also known as smart charging circuitry--provides your device with the perfect amount of power for a safe, quick charge.
The juice pack(® )reserve(TM) is equipped with a powerful 1,840mAh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery which allows users to enjoy up to 8.4 additional hours of talk time, 6.6 additional hours of web browsing, 6 additional hours of video playback, and 30 additional hours of music playback.
Featuring mophie's Priority+(TM) charge and sync, the juice pack(® )reserve(TM) allows the iPhone(® )6 to charge before the juice pack(® )itself, and enables pass-through charge and sync while connected to a PC or Mac. Designed with pass-through volume and power buttons, as well as mophie's proprietary mute switch, the juice pack(®) maintains full functionality of the mobile device.
The mophie juice pack(® )reserve(TM) made for iPhone® 6 is currently available for pre-order in black, white, blue, purple and pink at mophie.com for $59.95.
For the latest details and updates about all mophie products, follow mophie on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram, and register at mophie.com/innovation.
mophie, the #1 selling battery case manufacturer in North America, is a California-based, award-winning designer and manufacturer that empowers the mobile world to do more. Widely acclaimed for innovative mobile solutions, mophie is the proud developer of the original juice pack(®). mophie products are recognized for style and engineered for performance, providing a seamless integration of hardware, software and design. mophie has operations in California, Michigan, Netherlands, Hong Kong, and China. Products described above can be found at Best Buy and mophie.com. Follow us on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram (@mophie).
1. "US Tech Geo Level Monthly Retail - US Retail Monthly Store Level", July 2015, available from The NPD Group, Inc.
mophie Expands Universal Battery Line With Colorful, Compact Collection Of Fast-Charging External Power Devices
Creators of the Original juice pack® Introduce Premium, Entry-Level Mobile Power with New power reserve(TM) Lineup
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- mophie--the #1 selling mobile battery case in North America(1), and innovator of intelligent solutions for mobile devices--announced today the power reserve(TM) collection of premium, universal batteries for smartphones and smaller USB devices. Compact and reliable, the power reserve line is available in two easy-to-carry sizes, various colors and with LED battery level indicators for a combination of style and functionality.
"Since the start, we've obsessed over creating the finest performing, most visually appealing products on the mobile charging market," said Daniel Huang, mophie CEO and Co-Founder. "This proven approach continues with the new powerreserve collection, which also features a fresh design intended to be accessible to an even wider range of users."
Thepower reserve(TM) 1X ($34.95)--available in black, white, blue, purple and pink--is equipped with a 1.8A output for an 80% faster charging rate, and a powerful 2,600mAh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery for a full charge to your smartphone. Users can enjoy up to 14 additional hours of talk time, 10 additional hours of web browsing, 11 additional hours of video playback, and 50 additional hours of music playback.
Thepower reserve(TM) 2X ($49.95)--available in black--is equipped with a 2.1A output and a powerful 6,000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery for a full charge to your smartphone. Users can enjoy up to 28 additional hours of talk time, 20 additional hours of web browsing, 22 additional hours of video playback, and 100 additional hours of music playback.
The mophie power reserve(TM) is currently available for pre-order at mophie.com.
For the latest details and updates about all mophie products, follow mophie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and register at mophie.com/innovation.
mophie, the #1 selling battery case manufacturer in North America, is a California-based, award-winning designer and manufacturer that empowers the mobile world to do more. Widely acclaimed for innovative mobile solutions, mophie is the proud developer of the original juice pack(®). mophie products are recognized for style and engineered for performance, providing a seamless integration of hardware, software and design. mophie has operations in California, Michigan, Netherlands, Hong Kong, and China. mophie products are available in more than 130 countries, and can be found at Best Buy, Verizon, and T-Mobile stores, as well as Sprint and other leading retailers. Visit mophie.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@mophie).
1. "US Tech Geo Level Monthly Retail - US Retail Monthly Store Level", July 2015, available from The NPD Group, Inc.
New Smart Recorder Connects SMI's Eye Tracking Glasses to Daily Life Scenarios
SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) introduces a highly mobile eye tracking tool for real-world research routines and connects eye gaze with EEG, motion tracking and other sensors
TELTOW, Germany, September 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
SensoMotoric Instruments [http://www.smivision.com/en.html ] (SMI) today introduces a
new smart recorder for SMI's leading Eye Tracking Glasses (ETG)
[http://www.eyetracking-glasses.com ]. The lightweight device based on a Samsung Galaxy
Note 4 adds more freedom of movement and mobile connectivity options to daily life
research and application scenarios. It captures eye gaze data of consumers, athletes,
patients and other users allowing them to naturally perform their tasks at hand. With its
live trigger support, the smart recorder allows for easy synchronization of visual
attention with biometrics, motion tracking and other external data streams with no
compromise on mobility. The wireless SDK for online data access also makes SMI's Eye
Tracking Glasses the perfect eye tracking platform for custom, multi-sensor applications.
SMI Eye Tracking Glasses are designed to capture a person's gaze in a natural
environment, e.g. in a supermarket, at a work place or in other daily life scenarios. Via
wireless control from a remote computer, operators can observe live gaze traces in a scene
video and add live annotations on a user's behaviour. Now, the slim and lightweight ETG
smart recorder with a local user interface and full wireless data access makes mobile eye
tracking even easier to implement in stand-alone as well as in multi-sensor scenarios.
As the research on emotional and cognitive engagement of consumers, users or trainees
is moving into real-world scenarios, researchers seek to integrate various sensors into
multimodal scenarios. With the mobile connectivity of the ETG smart recorder, they can
even better use SMI's Eye Tracking Glasses in combination with EEG, GSR, NIRS, heart rate
or others in mobile settings. The same applies to sports scientists seeking to analyze eye
and body movements in order to understand athletes' performance. Also, mobile gaze and
motion data helps medical professionals to advance behavioral and neurological diagnosis
and rehabilitation.
Developers can easily access SMI's enhanced wearable eye tracking platform and
integrate mobile eye tracking data in custom applications and sensor networks via the SMI
SDK. SMI's wireless SDK feeds a real-time stream of gaze, pupil data and eye tracking
video into connected applications. Wireless logging of incoming trigger messages supports
synchronization with events in other data streams. To facilitate synchronization, SMI
plug-ins are available for standard communication protocols such as Lab Streaming Layer or
VRPN. The SMI ETG also supports multisensory research with specific application modules.
Sascha Tamm und Aleksander Heider, Free University of Berlin: "We used SMI Eye
Tracking Glasses with the new smart recorder to analyze visual planning strategies of
talents from the Alba Berlin basketball youth team. In a team training scenario, the point
guard could naturally handle the ball though wearing the eye tracking equipment. And we
could even follow the live gaze trails of the player remotely via a wireless connection."
Achim Wager, Project Coordinator AICASys at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg:
"The AICASys project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has
the goal of developing an intuitive control system for smart building automation. The
system uses SMI Eye Tracking Glasses to capture the natural gaze behavior of people in an
intelligent home environment. The new ETG smart recorder connects the eye tracker to our
control system and enables users to steer electronic devices in their surroundings just
using the eyes. The technical concept may also benefit similar applications in industry,
traffic and medical applications."
Magnus Berlander, CTO at Qualisys: "We decided to add eye tracking data to our motion
capture software, Qualisys Track Manager, because it allows our customers to gain a better
understanding of the interplay of visual information input, human motion, cognitive skills
and learning. The available motion tracking interface of SMI Eye Tracking Glasses
facilitated the integration and enabled us to come up with a plug&play solution easy to
use even for non-technical users."
Dr. Arnd Rose, Product Manager, SensoMotoric Instruments: "Multisensory research was
often tied to the lab or other settings involving bulky equipment. The new smart recorder
for the widely used SMI Eye Tracking Glasses brings the approach to real-world and mobile
settings. The ETG system is in fact a common pair of glasses with a smartphone. Due to
this form factor it does not interfere with everyday tasks and offers endless
possibilities to our professional and academic research customers and developers."
SMI's leading wearable eye tracking technology is being used by leading innovators,
such as Google, Samsung and Intel and renowned institutions, e.g. University of California
at Berkeley, Max Planck Institute and Perception Research Services. The SDK has been
proven with custom integrations by leading industry partners such as WorldViz and Qualisys,
and by scientific labs such as the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence.
TSMC Certifies Synopsys' IC Compiler II on 10-nanometer FinFET Process
Collaboration Delivers Tool Enablement for Mutual Customers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) today announced that TSMC has certified its IC Compiler(TM) II place and route product for V0.9 of 10-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technology (N10FF), and are on track to work towards V1.0 completion in Q4, 2015. IC Compiler II is the successor to IC Compiler, the place and route solution for advanced designs, delivering an improvement in throughput while achieving quality-of-results (QoR) that meets TSMC's certification requirements.
IC Compiler II is a place and route system built from the ground up to deliver improvement in design turnaround. Its new, highly innovative technology infrastructure includes data model, library and core engine advances that maximize multi-core and multi-machine scalability. Patented adaptive abstraction and compact data encapsulation technologies deliver capacity for large scale design planning tasks while concurrently achieving faster implementation.
With QoR being a key focus during its development, IC Compiler II features an analytical physical synthesis engine, variation-tolerant clock-building techniques, and solver-driven post-route optimization, which together deliver standard-setting timing, area and power benefits. Balancing innovation with strategic reuse of technologies in IC Compiler, IC Compiler II deploys the Zroute router and linear-gradient placer. These components enable day-one availability of technology files, along with a solid foundation to meet the stringent TSMC 10-nm requirements, including: full coloring flow enablement; vertically-constrained placement; layer-based optimization; low-Vdd timing-closure; and signal electromigration.
"TSMC continues to push the limits of physics to enable faster, smaller and more energy-efficient silicon solutions, it is imperative that we work closely with them to accelerate design enablement," said Bijan Kiani, vice president of marketing for the Design Group at Synopsys, Inc. "Through our partnership with TSMC on its 10-nanometer process, we are ensuring that our mutual customers are successful at bringing innovative and exciting products to market at the new node faster than ever before."
"10 nanometer is TSMC's next-generation FinFET process that delivers significant power, performance and area benefits across a broad range of design types and styles for the most demanding SoC applications," said Suk Lee, TSMC Senior Director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. "Through close collaboration with Synopsys, and our rigorous testing and certification of IC Compiler II, we are able to provide designers with a high-quality design enablement solution."
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software((TM)) partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 16(th) largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, and is also a leader in software quality and security testing with its Coverity(®) solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at http://www.synopsys.com.
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Synopsys, Inc.
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MCA, Inc.
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lgmartin@mcapr.com
HCL Unveils Strategic Initiative to Accelerate IoT Adoption
NOIDA, India, September 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
HCL and IBM to set up an Incubation Center to Jointly Develop IoT Solutions
HCL Technologies, a global IT services provider, today announced that it is
collaborating with IBM to jointly develop Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to help
customers on their IoT journey.
Together HCL and IBM will initially focus on specific verticals including Industrial &
Manufacturing and Smart Facilities to co-develop innovative solutions around 'Connected
Products and Operations' such as remote monitoring, smart inventory management, smart
building & facilities management. The two companies will also set up an Incubation Center
at Noida, India to develop these solutions for the chosen industries.
The collaboration combines HCL Technologies' rich heritage in Engineering R&D Services,
global systems integration expertise supported with strong infrastructure services, along
with IBM's strength in enterprise asset management, cloud and analytics. Through their
joint efforts, the two companies will enable seamless integration of device, connectivity,
data platform and analytics for organizations across the world to address some of the most
complex enterprise and industrial IoT challenges.
"Building an extensive ecosystem around the Internet of Things, is imperative to the
success of all complex Internet of Things client solutions," said Chris O'Connor, General
Manager of Offerings, Internet of Things, IBM. "Combining HCL's IoT design capabilities in
hardware and platforms with IBM IoT Foundation platform, the result is a capability that
generates new value across every segment we are targeting."
"The intersection of employees, data and technology-enabled intelligent machines is
creating fundamental shifts in enterprise business models, leading to not only increased
productivity and efficiency but also opening a plethora of new revenue opportunities for
companies," said Sukamal Banerjee, Executive Vice President, Engineering & R&D Services,
and Head of IoT Business HCL Technologies. "Our partnership with IBM will provide
replicable use cases and POCs for companies and enable accelerated adoption of IoT within
and across industries."
HCL's Internet of Things (IoT) Business helps companies accelerate their journey
towards IoT adoption and achieving significant efficiency from existing assets, new
product and services offering for the market. HCL helps companies to Define, Build and Run
their IoT technology and business roadmaps as a trusted long term partner.
VOXX Electronics Signs Letter Of Intent with S4 Worldwide For Exclusive Rights to Manufacture and Distribute Streaming Wearable Body Camera
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), today announced the Company has signed a Letter of Intent with S4 Worldwide, LLC for exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute the SENTRY BodyCam, a real-time HD/IR streaming wearable body camera designed for military, police and law enforcement officials.
S4 Worldwide (S4W) provides mobile real-time situational awareness technologies to business decision-makers using environmentally friendly, solar and wind powered trailer-mounted systems. Video, audio, and sensor data is gathered from remote sites and electronically presented to users through a secure website and onto their laptops, tablets, or smartphones.
"We are very excited for the opportunity to enter this new category and partner with S4W to deliver the SENTRY BodyCam to police and law enforcement officials. In recent months we have seen several high profile incidents in the media where significant attention has been drawn to police as well as the public. Our partnership with S4W comes at an opportune time to deliver this new wearable technology solution to the market. We are optimistic that a solution which can document real-time events will help protect both law enforcement and the public," said Tom Malone, President of VOXX Electronics Corporation. "Entry into this category provides us the opportunity to service new distribution channels in high profile emerging markets."
SENTRY BodyCam transmits a real-time HD video communications link for police and law enforcement officials for instant awareness and visibility from any location with an embedded GPS chip. The SENTRY BodyCam is self-powered up to 10 hours with portable lithium polymer battery supply, automatic video upload via Wi-Fi, automated notification of activity recorded and extended onboard and remote archiving capabilities.
"The potential of entering into a partnership with VOXX Electronics which maintains one of the finest distribution networks in the world represents a major milestone for S4W. VOXX has extensive capabilities and a proven track record in manufacturing, logistics and fulfillment to help deliver this product through multiple channels and categories," said Paul Soult, CEO and Founder of S4 Worldwide, LLC. "Partnering with VOXX will complete our overall business model giving us the ability to provide a true beginning-to-end range of services to our customers as well as increase the possibility of future product developments."
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About VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC):
VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a leading, global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products. VEC is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, Location Based Services (LBS), rear observation systems, and vehicle security. Its extensive distribution network includes expeditors, mass merchandisers, regional mobile electronic chains and 12-volt specialists both domestic and internationally.
VOXX Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products rank among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell. Primary brands include Advent®, Audiovox®, Car Connection, Code Alarm®, Invision®, Jensen®, Omega®, Prestige®, and Pursuit®. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxelectronics.com.
About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), formerly Audiovox Corporation has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, as well as premium high-end audio. Today, VOXX International is a global company...with an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and most of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. The Company has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing portfolio, which now comprises over 30 trusted brands. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.
VOXX International Contact:
Larissa Bertolotti
Phone: (631) 436-6408
Email: LBertolotti@voxxintl.com
CompanionLink Releases Contact and Calendar Sync Alternative for iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, iPad mini 4 and iPad Pro
DejaOffice App for Outlook synchronizes any Outlook folder without using Exchange, ActiveSync or iCloud, and supports key Outlook features like Category Colors and Recurring Tasks.
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CompanionLink Software synchronizes Microsoft® Outlook® on PC and Mac without Exchange ActiveSync or iCloud and provides Outlook-like features on iOS devices. The DejaOffice® for Outlook App is available from the Apple App Store and offers USB, secure Wi-Fi and secure Cloud Sync. It works with CompanionLink on the PC and Mac to provide a simple alternative to Exchange ActiveSync and iCloud solutions that carry less data and experience more problems.
"On PC Outlook, iCloud requires a special folder which adds problems," says Wayland Bruns, CTO for CompanionLink. "Nobody wants to change the way they work for their phone. On Mac OS X, Outlook for Mac requires a costly Exchange enabled account. Then, once you set up the complex system, only a minimum of Outlook data moves to the phone. For people who need their iPhone and iPad to work like Outlook, you need a Contact and Calendar App that works like Outlook. That's why we created DejaOffice."
DejaOffice for Outlook App elegantly connects to the PC, and contains many key features of Outlook like Category colors and recurring tasks. It contains core capabilities like Contact and Task maps that can show you where your Contacts are located. Appointment location can be used to quickly get driving directions. Custom field support lets you keep account numbers and report driving data for your contacts.
CompanionLink supports a variety of data sources on the PC including Act! Premium, Business Contact Manager, IBM (Lotus) Notes, GoldMine, Time & Chaos, and even the lowly Palm Desktop, the free app that will not die. DejaOffice for Outlook runs on any platform, including Android, and Windows Phones, so you can update Outlook from an Android Phone as well as your iPad Pro. DejaOffice for Android and iPhone both support USB Sync to Windows 10 PCs, as well as secure Wi-Fi and DejaCloud® sync. More information can be found at http://www.companionlink.com/outlook.
The DejaOffice App for Outlook is free on iOS, Android and Windows 10 Mobile. CompanionLink Sync costs $49.95 for PC and Mac. One license allows you to run on three computers like Office, Laptop and Home. CompanionLink Software offers free telephone technical support. They also have a RunStart(TM) service for $49 and premium support for $129 for busy professionals who want a remote tech to set up their sync system. For more information, please visit http://www.companionlink.com and http://www.dejaoffice.com.
About CompanionLink Software
CompanionLink(®) Software, Inc. is a pioneering developer of data synchronization solutions for mobile phones and CRM software and services. They also develop a business-class CRM app called DejaOffice(®) for Outlook(®) which runs on Android((TM)), iPhone(®), iPad(®), Windows Phone(®), and BlackBerry(®) devices. CompanionLink provides whitelabel solutions for SaaS vendors who need Outlook, IBM Notes, iPhone, and Android integration. For 18 years, CompanionLink has helped mobile professionals use information across devices, computers, applications, and web-based services. For more information, please visit http://www.companionlink.com and http://www.dejaoffice.com.
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