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Kika Keyboard Becomes the 1st Keyboard with Native Support for WhatsApp's new Emojis

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kika Tech, the company behind the popular Kika Keyboard, has released an update for its keyboard app with native support for WhatsApp's latest emoji update. Kika Keyboard is the first Android keyboard to implement this new emojis, natively.

The updated emoji, which helped increase the racial and sexual diversity of the standard emoji suite, were previously only available to WhatsApp users through the messenger's built in "Emoji Button." Kika's latest plug-in will load WhatsApp's emojis automatically into the keyboard, so users can input their messages without having to switch functions.

Kika Tech's CEO, Bill Hu, commented on the latest update, "Kika has always been about helping people communicate their ideas in a way that best represents themselves. When we learned what WhatsApp's latest update provided, it was only natural for us to prioritize getting this functionality out to our users."

Users interested in getting access to these new emoji should load the "EmojiOne" keyboard plug-in located in the settings of the Kika Keyboard app.

About Kika Tech

Kika's mission is to provide users with a seamless mobile experience that allows them to freely express their ideas. Our products, like Kika Keyboard, are expressive, adaptable, and effortless.

More than just emoji and GIF sharing, Kika's products provide our users with super fast typing & swiping, natural language prediction, theme & layout customization, and an open plug-in platform capable of making any task more convenient. We truly believe there is a Kika for every idea!

Quick Facts:

    --  #1 Keyboard on the U.S. Google Play Store
    --  80 Million Downloads Within a Year
    --  +300,000 New Downloads Every Day
    --  Over 16 Million Daily Active Users
    --  Product Family - Kika Keyboard, Emoji Keyboard Pro, Crickey, & HiFont
Partner with Kika

Kika is always looking for new partners to build a better community together.  Whether you are looking to provide your users with a more convenient experience, grow your brand awareness, or just be apart of our global network, Kika would love to hear from you!

    --  Contact us at partnerships@kika.tech and let's see what ideas we can
        share with the world.
    --  Contact us at press@kika.tech for press issues.
Supporting Resources

    --  Download the kika Keyboard application on Google Play
    --  Download the kika Keyboard application on Amazon
    --  Like Kika on Facebook
    --  Follow Kika on Twitter
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SOURCE  Kika Tech Inc.

Kika Tech Inc.

CONTACT: Nikky, +86-135-2113-7173

Kika Keyboard Becomes the 1st Keyboard with Native Support for WhatsApp's new Emojis

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kika Tech, the company behind the popular Kika Keyboard, has released an update for its keyboard app with native support for WhatsApp's latest emoji update. Kika Keyboard is the first Android keyboard to implement this new emojis, natively.

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The updated emoji, which helped increase the racial and sexual diversity of the standard emoji suite, were previously only available to WhatsApp users through the messenger's built in "Emoji Button." Kika's latest plug-in will load WhatsApp's emojis automatically into the keyboard, so users can input their messages without having to switch functions.

Kika Tech's CEO, Bill Hu, commented on the latest update, "Kika has always been about helping people communicate their ideas in a way that best represents themselves. When we learned what WhatsApp's latest update provided, it was only natural for us to prioritize getting this functionality out to our users."

Users interested in getting access to these new emoji should load the "EmojiOne" keyboard plug-in located in the settings of the Kika Keyboard app.

About Kika Tech

Kika's mission is to provide users with a seamless mobile experience that allows them to freely express their ideas. Our products, like Kika Keyboard, are expressive, adaptable, and effortless.

More than just emoji and GIF sharing, Kika's products provide our users with super fast typing & swiping, natural language prediction, theme & layout customization, and an open plug-in platform capable of making any task more convenient. We truly believe there is a Kika for every idea!

Quick Facts:

    --  #1 Keyboard on the U.S. Google Play Store
    --  80 Million Downloads Within a Year
    --  +300,000 New Downloads Every Day
    --  Over 16 Million Daily Active Users
    --  Product Family - Kika Keyboard, Emoji Keyboard Pro, Crickey, & HiFont
Partner with Kika

Kika is always looking for new partners to build a better community together.  Whether you are looking to provide your users with a more convenient experience, grow your brand awareness, or just be apart of our global network, Kika would love to hear from you!

    --  Contact us at partnerships@kika.tech and let's see what ideas we can
        share with the world.
    --  Contact us at press@kika.tech for press issues.
Supporting Resources

    --  Download the kika Keyboard application on Google Play
    --  Download the kika Keyboard application on Amazon
    --  Like Kika on Facebook
    --  Follow Kika on Twitter
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CONTACT: Nikky, +86-135-2113-7173

No More Bad Air Days at Home or Work Thanks to new Cloud-based Air Sniffer Technology and Connected Remote Wi-Fi Based Air Purifiers

BERLIN, September 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Blueair, a global leader in mobile indoor air purifying technologies, today launched
the world's first fully-working 'air sniffing' sensor technologies that connect wirelessly
with WiFi-enabled air purifiers and an air monitoring app to battle air pollution at home
and work.

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    "Today's consumers want non-intrusive devices that work while they are cooking,
watching television, reading a book, working out in the gym, sleeping or working," said
Bengt Rittri, founder and CEO of Blueair.

    Debuted at IFA Berlin 2015, Europe's top tech trade show, Blueair's latest air
purification innovations seamlessly connect Blueair's new Sense+ air purifier, Aware(TM)
air quality monitor and Blueair Friend air monitoring app for cell phones and other mobile
devices, including Apple's watch.

    By moving indoor air purification into the Cloud, Blueair's radical approach allows
individuals to take charge of their wellbeing in their own spaces. The connected
technology builds on customer feedback that 'user-friendly' nowadays means Cloud-based
ease of use, technology and product enhancements.

    Blueair's new technology centers around the Wi-Fi enabled Aware(TM) air quality sensor,
which monitors indoor air quality 24/7 and sends data to both the remotely-sited Sense+
air purifier and the Blueair Friend app. Gathering data hourly from over 2,700 monitoring
stations in 150 countries, the Blueair app rates city air on a scale of 0 to 500, from
'good' to 'hazardous'.

    Blueair's Cloud technology allows people for the first time in human history to
respond to previously invisible air threats. The Aware(TM) monitor detects levels of
particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon dioxide, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

    The Wi-Fi enabled Sense+ also offers a contemporary twenty-first century user
experience. The user interface, controlled by a simple swipe of the hand over the Sense+'s
tempered-glass surface, includes a Wi-Fi strength indicator and filter change indicator.

    "The air we breathe can be pretty toxic because our world is filled with dust, pollen
and chemicals. Now that Blueair has made the invisible 'visible', people can move through
their day with a better understanding about their surrounding air quality, detect dangers,
and do something about it," said Mr. Rittri.

    Background

    WHO recently put the air pollution cost across Europe in 2010 alone at a staggering
US1.6 trillion as a result of the approximately 600,000 deaths and diseases it caused.

    About Blueair 

    Sold in over 60 countries worldwide, a Blueair air purifier works efficiently,
silently to remove 99.97% of allergens, asthma triggers, viruses, bacteria and other
airborne pollutants. http://www.blueair.com

       
         
        For more information or images, please contact: 
        David Noble 
        Blueair International PR Manager 
        E. david.noble@blueair.com 
        P. +44(0)7785-302-694 

     

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smartflower POP+ With Battery Storage - The Comprehensive "All-in-One" Solar Solution

VIENNA, September 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

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    The world's first all-in-one solar solution smartflower POP+ impresses with its
integrated power storage unit, which makes it up to 100% independent of the grid day and
night.    

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    How can power be obtained in an environmentally sound way?  

    Renewable energy provides the solution there. Everyone can make a contribution towards
this in private households with solar energy. smartflower POP+ enables anyone to start
their own personal energy revolution. The integrated power storage unit makes this
all-in-one solar system - the only one of its kind in the world - up to 100% independent
of the grid day and night.

    How does smartflower work?    

    With the first rays of the sun, smartflower deploys its circular 18 m2 solar module
panels and produces electricity. Both the design and the efficiency are inspired by the
sunflower - with two movable axes, the system follows the course of the sun fully
independently until the last rays of the day. "Independence is an essential topic for us.
We're not just interested in producing electricity in the best possible way, but also in
using it efficiently", explains CEO Alexander Swatek when talking about the motivation
behind the new development.

    Plug & Play: Just set-up, connect and the clean electricity flows   

    The simple installation of smartflower POP+ differs radically from rooftop systems
that are complicated to install. It can be set-up on any freely available surface and is
ready to use after less than an hour. The aesthetically pleasing solar system produces an
annual yield of between 3,400 and 6,200 kWh, and in so doing covers the entire average
electricity requirement of a household in central Europe (around 4,000 kWh per year).

    Press room: https://www.smartflower.com/pressroom

       
         
        Contact:   

         
        smartflower energy technology GmbH 
        Linnea Nilsson 
        marketing@smartflower.com 
        +43-1-361-5688

         

     

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SHAREit Launches New Upgrade of its Market-leading P2P Transfer App

Version 3.0 offers enhanced usability thanks to the 'two new and five more' experience

BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SHAREit 3.0, the upgraded version of the world's leading peer to peer, high speed transfer tool, was officially launched on Aug. 31, complete with two new innovations and five additional features in what the app's creators are calling the "two new and five more" experience.

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Thanks to the cross-platform, zero-traffic features, transfer speed 200 times faster than that of Bluetooth and the ability to transfer files regardless of the file format, SHAREit now ranks in the top ten downloaded utility apps in 30 different countries and regions according to Google Play store data.

:"Two new' refers to a fresh, new interface plus a new experience which caters better to observed user habits. It also allows users to discover and download the most popular types of files such as apps, games and music on their friends' mobile phones, increasing interaction between friends who enjoy the ability to instantly share.

The 'five more' represents an experience that's smoother, faster, smarter, more convenient and more efficient, including:

    --  Providing more freedom when transferring files. Users can receive files
        from and send files to friends after they are connected and those who
        don't have the app installed can still easily receive files.
    --  In addition to helping users sort and categorize a higher number of
        files, it supports direct search of local files, allowing for more
        efficient file selection and exchanges. The optimized transfer mechanism
        provides more convenience and significantly improves upload and download
        speeds (up to 20 MB/s).
    --  To maximize the number of files you can download, SHAREit optimizes the
        mobile phone's storage space by smartly cleaning up junk files whenever
        necessary.
Through constant innovation, the SHAREit app has continued to lead the way among other transfer apps. Available in 39 languages including English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese, the app currently has users from more than 200 countries and is regularly one of the highest rated P2P transfer apps available on the market.

http://www.ushareit.com

SHAREit

CONTACT: Summer Du, +(86)186-1185-8171, duxl@ushareit.com

ChinaCache and Youku Router -- Creating A New CDN Ecosystem

BEIJING, Sept. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ChinaCache, the leader in China's CDN industry, announced its cooperation with Youku Router, the game changer in routing industry, to jointly create a new ecosystem in the CDN field in China.

Both sides have reached strategic cooperation for intelligent terminal content sinking program, to build a completely new CDN acceleration ecosystem and establish a win-win strategy pattern together for ChinaCache, Youku Tudou and terminal users.

The intelligent terminal sinking program creates a new CDN business model, taking the Youku Router as the carrier for network content storage to achieve network content scheduling; traffic guidance and content delivery for end users by means of built-in intelligent delivery software independently developed by ChinaCache, push CDN acceleration service to household sides, and become the "CDN acceleration nodes" closest to the end users. This acceleration model will completely improve terminal users' online surfing experience and fully accelerate the access speed for large-traffic content such as file downloads and video watching.

The intelligent terminal sinking program establishes access and return mechanisms between equipment and ChinaCache nodes, between equipment, and between equipment and source sites, to realize comprehensive and efficient content scheduling. ChinaCache will push the content to the storage space offered by Youku Router, directly return the content sources to the end users or through node scheduling; schedule the access and request of the end users to the location closest to the users; select the optimal data return path for the users; and realize the fastest access speed. Meanwhile, the user access paths build a big data resource pool, which can help to decide (in advance) the user consumption mindset and access habits based on the analysis of user behavior, geographical locations and browsing hobbies; push the Internet content in advance which the users may be interested in, and maximize network access experience.

The imbalance of China's bandwidth resources and the characteristics of north and south areas operated by different operators have led to poor experience for China broadband users. When online videos become the channel for users to obtain basic information, bandwidth resources have become the section which needs the most improvement. Although video sites and CDN service providers are trying to improve the bandwidth resources for Chinese users, in fact, due to limited user coverage of the CDN, service providers and the fact that video websites won't focus on improving user bandwidth as its operating priority, the users cannot smoothly stream HD video content though the current video websites. The cooperation of ChinaCache, the leader of Chinese CDN industry, and Youku Router, the game changer in the router field, is expected to fundamentally change the bandwidth issue of Chinese Internet users when they are watching videos.

Currently, Youku has had 250 million active users. Through the cooperation with ChinaCache, each Youku user is expected to turn to a CDN node. Once achieved, Youku users will use ChinaCache's network acceleration technology to rebuilt a virtual CDN network owning over 100 million nodes on top of China's network, which will completely satisfy the hunger for bandwidth resources of Chinese Internet users.

In fact, every Youku user or Internet user mainly uses downlink channels (download) when using broadband, and their uplink channels (upload) are mainly in an idle state. To make full use of the idle resources of the users (Youku has already tried to give users subsidies) and rebuild a virtual CDN network based on China's networks as the most economic way to improve the current bandwidth situation for Internet users. Comparing to the construction of Chinese backbone networks, this measure is fast, effective and cost saving.

ChinaCache will surely expand its node number rapidly through the CDN acceleration technology embedded in the Youku Router, while Youku, by means of subsidies, can turn over 200 million users to CDN nodes quickly, which has immeasurable values in the future for the CDN industry. At present, there is no such enterprise in the world which can expand its CDN nodes rapidly to millions. It can be said that the cooperation between Youku and ChinaCache will not only change Youku user's experience, but also bring a new ecology to Chinese CDN industry.

In the future, based on ChinaCache resources in operators, and broadcasting and television industry, the Youku Router will be a tailor-made solution; meeting consumer content acceleration and optimization demands, while ChinaCache also conducts technical exploration and sharing with Youku Router in the fields of application download delivery and game acceleration.

SOURCE  ChinaCache

ChinaCache

CONTACT: Yunfeng Zhang, +86-185-1505-3068, zhangyunfeng@chinacache.com

Haier U+ Debuts in Europe at IFA 2015

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- IFA 2015 kicked off in Berlin, Germany on September 4, 2015. IFA, a leading international trade exhibition of consumer electronics and home appliances, brings together exhibitors and visitors from around the world and displays the latest products and innovations. Haier, a global smart household appliance leader, unveiled its "smart stage" line of products during the IFA by showcasing the U+ smart home appliance ecosystem as well as several internet appliances and smart self-maintenance products, in a move to introduce its smart life strategy to global markets.

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Haier's U+ smart life platform is an open ecosystem network, a result of Haier's integration of global resources in the internet era. The platform brings together the components of smart ecosystems for air, food, water, security, health and entertainment as well as internet appliances. This is U+'s debut abroad and its comprehensive strategy and wide array of features has made it an eye-catcher among industry insiders and watchers.

Josef, from Berlin, witnessed the cooperation between Apple and Haier concerning an air quality application. The Tianzun air conditioner, upon detecting that the air quality has dropped below a preset standard, automatically transfers the information to the iPhone and, in this example, where the indicated PM2.5 reading did not meet the standard, reminds the user to turn on the air-conditioner. After the wearer clicks "Yes," the iPhone activates the Tianzun air conditioner which rids the environments of the PM2.5 particulates and purifies the air. "It is a great thing that the smart appliance solution can get rid of invisible air pollution for me," commented Josef.

Under the U+ smart home appliance ecosystem, Haier's home appliances become intelligent internet appliances. They can seamlessly connect with each other rather than being isolated. Interactions are achieved between home appliances and human beings via terminals including mobile phones and PCs.

In addition to the intelligent internet appliances, Haier's smart self-maintenance household appliances, which made their debut outside of Haier's home market at IFA, became an immediate hit. These products handle their own maintenance by automatically detecting and resolving any detected issues concerning operation, safety, and cleaning without intervention from human beings. During the IFA, Haier displayed a storage refrigerator with separate dry and wet sections and automatic humidity control as well as the Haier Dizun self-cleaning air conditioner.

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CONTACT: Yolanda Pan, +86-532-6606-7785, panjingjing@sdpr.com.cn

2015 IFA: Largest Exhibition on Earth Showcasing Smart Devices that Improve Health and Save Energy

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 55th IFA, the world's leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, jointly organized by the Society for Entertainment and Communications Electronics (gfu) and Messe Berlin, opened at the Berlin ExpoCenter City on September 4, 2015. It's a global showcase for the collective debut of home appliances, displaying the latest products and innovations of 2015.

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This year's IFA attracted 1,493 exhibitors spread over a 145,000-square meter exhibition area. Smart home, sustainable development, energy efficiency and healthy eating are the latest trends. Home appliances focused on healthy eating, intelligent interconnectivity and energy conservation, which are perfectly interpreted by innovative products such as Haier's highly-anticipated tripod style Cloud Jane refrigerator, dual-purpose "double drum" washing machine and solid state cooling wine cabinet.

    --  The Casarte (Haier's high-end brand) tripod style Cloud Jane
        refrigerator drew much attention at the event as the world's first
        T-door refrigerator powered by an oil-free compressor and gas-suspension
        power technology, which maintains a constant temperature within the
        refrigerator cavity, assuring both the freshness of the food down to the
        cellular level, as well as consumers worldwide of a healthy and
        nutritious diet.
    --  The most representative of energy-efficient appliances was none other
        than Haier's "double drum" washing machine, which is equipped with
        separate top and bottom drums to wash separate loads. For shoppers in
        Europe and the U.S., this is expected to be a more energy-efficient and
        time-saving choice.
    --  The solid state cooling wine cabinet showcased at IFA is the most
        representative of new products coming out of the intelligent global
        appliance industry.  Users can remotely check on the contents and
        control the operation and environment of the wine cabinet through a
        mobile app at any time. The wine cabinet provides the most specialized
        and suitable storage environment for wine, offering wine lovers the most
        professional "family wine cabinet" available on the market.
The exhibition of innovative products at IFA reflects global consumers' focus on personal health, energy conservation and the intelligent features of appliances. The "cellular fresh" refrigerator, the "double drum" washing machine, the cellphone-controlled wine cabinet and other emerging innovative products will serve to assure a healthier and happier existence for consumers all over the world.

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ALCATEL ONETOUCH Continues to Expand Its Smart Connected Devices Portfolio by Introducing 4G Car WiFi and WiFi Music Box

4G Car WiFi enables fast Internet access on the go, connecting up to 15 users

WiFi Music Box creates a wireless streaming music system from a smartphone or tablet

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone brands, announced new additions to its line of connected products at IFA 2015. Adding to its already ample line of smart connected devices, the mobile brand introduced 4G Car WiFi, for rapid Internet access in a vehicle, and the WiFi Music Box, which enables users to control their home's sound system with ease from a smartphone or tablet.

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"Our consumers require wireless connectivity wherever they go," says Vittorio Di Mauro, General Manager of Smart Connectivity, ALCATEL ONETOUCH. "With these two new products, our consumers are able to be Internet-connected in the car and to control multiple stereo speakers throughout the home with a single device."

Easy 4G Wi-Fi Access on the Go

The 4G Car WiFi is 100% compatible with all car models on the market. Just plug it into a car's cigarette lighter and it connects up to 15 devices wirelessly.

Its sleek design, with a LED display, also supports the charging of users' tablets, cell phones, laptops, cameras and the like thanks to an integrated USB port.

A dedicated application, compatible with Android and iOS, allows users to control and update 4G Car WiFi remotely.

Set the Mood Across Your Entire Home

The new WiFi Music Box lets users play DJ from any speakers at home with a single smartphone or tablet through their Wi-Fi network. Users can choose local or online music, playing their lineup in one room or multiple rooms at once. WiFi Music Box is compatible with the most popular music streaming services and with all Qualcomm AllPlay devices.

It's simply just a matter of connecting a WiFi Music Box to each speaker and installing the Music Box app on a wireless Android or iOS device. From there users select the speaker or speakers they want to push their songs to, setting different moods in different rooms: disco in the living room and ambient instrumental in the kitchen.

Users in Control of Their Environment

Whether it's Wi-Fi in the car or to playing maestro across an entire home's music system, ALCATEL ONETOUCH puts users in control of their environment. The mobile brand's continued development of smartly priced products demonstrates its dedication to making the latest technology accessible to all consumers.

4G Car WiFi will be available in Europe in October 2015; WiFi Music Box will be available worldwide in October 2015.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our pressroom: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts
Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH
+852 3180 2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com
Codi Dugas - Ogilvy Public Relations
+33 1 53 67 12 91 - codi.dugas@ogilvy.com

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colorful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

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ALCATEL ONETOUCH Continues to Expand Its Smart Connected Devices Portfolio by Introducing 4G Car WiFi and WiFi Music Box

4G Car WiFi enables fast Internet access on the go, connecting up to 15 users

WiFi Music Box creates a wireless streaming music system from a smartphone or tablet

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone brands, announced new additions to its line of connected products at IFA 2015. Adding to its already ample line of smart connected devices, the mobile brand introduced 4G Car WiFi, for rapid Internet access in a vehicle, and the WiFi Music Box, which enables users to control their home's sound system with ease from a smartphone or tablet.

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"Our consumers require wireless connectivity wherever they go," says Vittorio Di Mauro, General Manager of Smart Connectivity, ALCATEL ONETOUCH. "With these two new products, our consumers are able to be Internet-connected in the car and to control multiple stereo speakers throughout the home with a single device."

Easy 4G Wi-Fi Access on the Go

The 4G Car WiFi is 100% compatible with all car models on the market. Just plug it into a car's cigarette lighter and it connects up to 15 devices wirelessly.

Its sleek design, with a LED display, also supports the charging of users' tablets, cell phones, laptops, cameras and the like thanks to an integrated USB port.

A dedicated application, compatible with Android and iOS, allows users to control and update 4G Car WiFi remotely.

Set the Mood Across Your Entire Home

The new WiFi Music Box lets users play DJ from any speakers at home with a single smartphone or tablet through their Wi-Fi network. Users can choose local or online music, playing their lineup in one room or multiple rooms at once. WiFi Music Box is compatible with the most popular music streaming services and with all Qualcomm AllPlay devices.

It's simply just a matter of connecting a WiFi Music Box to each speaker and installing the Music Box app on a wireless Android or iOS device. From there users select the speaker or speakers they want to push their songs to, setting different moods in different rooms: disco in the living room and ambient instrumental in the kitchen.

Users in Control of Their Environment

Whether it's Wi-Fi in the car or to playing maestro across an entire home's music system, ALCATEL ONETOUCH puts users in control of their environment. The mobile brand's continued development of smartly priced products demonstrates its dedication to making the latest technology accessible to all consumers.

4G Car WiFi will be available in Europe in October 2015; WiFi Music Box will be available worldwide in October 2015.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our pressroom: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts
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+852 3180 2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com
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About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colorful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

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ALCATEL ONETOUCH Continues to Expand Its Smart Connected Devices Portfolio by Introducing 4G Car WiFi and WiFi Music Box

4G Car WiFi enables fast Internet access on the go, connecting up to 15 users

WiFi Music Box creates a wireless streaming music system from a smartphone or tablet

BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2015 /CNW/ -- ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone brands, announced new additions to its line of connected products at IFA 2015. Adding to its already ample line of smart connected devices, the mobile brand introduced 4G Car WiFi, for rapid Internet access in a vehicle, and the WiFi Music Box, which enables users to control their home's sound system with ease from a smartphone or tablet.

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"Our consumers require wireless connectivity wherever they go," says Vittorio Di Mauro, General Manager of Smart Connectivity, ALCATEL ONETOUCH. "With these two new products, our consumers are able to be Internet-connected in the car and to control multiple stereo speakers throughout the home with a single device."

Easy 4G Wi-Fi Access on the Go

The 4G Car WiFi is 100% compatible with all car models on the market. Just plug it into a car's cigarette lighter and it connects up to 15 devices wirelessly.

Its sleek design, with a LED display, also supports the charging of users' tablets, cell phones, laptops, cameras and the like thanks to an integrated USB port.

A dedicated application, compatible with Android and iOS, allows users to control and update 4G Car WiFi remotely.

Set the Mood Across Your Entire Home

The new WiFi Music Box lets users play DJ from any speakers at home with a single smartphone or tablet through their Wi-Fi network. Users can choose local or online music, playing their lineup in one room or multiple rooms at once. WiFi Music Box is compatible with the most popular music streaming services and with all Qualcomm AllPlay devices.

It's simply just a matter of connecting a WiFi Music Box to each speaker and installing the Music Box app on a wireless Android or iOS device. From there users select the speaker or speakers they want to push their songs to, setting different moods in different rooms: disco in the living room and ambient instrumental in the kitchen.

Users in Control of Their Environment

Whether it's Wi-Fi in the car or to playing maestro across an entire home's music system, ALCATEL ONETOUCH puts users in control of their environment. The mobile brand's continued development of smartly priced products demonstrates its dedication to making the latest technology accessible to all consumers.

4G Car WiFi will be available in Europe in October 2015; WiFi Music Box will be available worldwide in October 2015.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our pressroom: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts
Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH
+852 3180 2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com
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About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colorful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.com

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The Permanent Display Removable Tablet Brings Innovation to the Field

One plus one equals one great all-in-one solution

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For 25 years, iKey has been known for their innovation and toughness in the rugged world. This time they are introducing the PDRT (Permanent Display Removable Tablet), becoming the world's first display with a built-in dock designed exclusively for the Panasonic Toughpad® FZ-M1.

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This rugged monitor is a high-bright, daylight readable flat panel display with a two-point capacitive touch screen, and integrated speakers. The touch screen has 8 to 1000 nits of brightness, meaning there is no glare or obstructions while working in bright areas. The PDRT also comes with an on-screen display control panel for easier setting adjustment and includes a one-touch emergency key.

In addition, it features a standard VESA pattern for in-vehicle mounting. The VESA mount pattern makes it ideal for mobile, public safety, and fleet applications.

Like the rest of iKey's rugged line of products the PDRT can withstand the harshest elements in any environment, and increase productivity and performance.

"The PDRT is designed for customers working in areas where space is limited and an expanded workplace is imperative," said Steve Meyer, CEO, iKey.

iKey has also included a lock for the Toughpad FZ-M1 after it has been inserted and mounted in the vehicle for added security, and a key to remove the Toughpad once all tasks have been completed.

Built with user versatility in mind, iKey's new display allows for maximum capability of the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1, a rugged, 7-inch Windows tablet whether in the vehicle, or on-the-go.

Panasonic's 7-inch Toughpad FZ-M1 is a rugged, thin, and lightweight tablet powered by Windows 8.1 Pro with two choices of Intel® processors. It has met the MIL-STD-810G specifications for resistance to drops (up to 5 feet), shock, vibration, altitude, humidity and extreme temperatures, as well as IP65 standards for rain and dust resistance. Other features include a daylight-readable, multi touch screen with glove touch technology and a Li-ion user-replaceable battery, bridge battery and optional long life battery.

"Workers can't afford downtime when they are out on a job. iKey has come up with the PDRT which includes a built-in dock for the Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1. The PDRT gives workers the options to choose how they want to incorporate it into their work day, on or off the field, 7-inch screen or 12-inch screen. This will keep workers mobile, efficient and productive," said Joe Martin, Director - Mobility & POS, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. "The Panasonic and iKey partnership is an unbeatable combination of product performance."

iKey will be presenting the PDRT at IACP 2015 in Chicago, Illinois at the McCormick Place Convention Center October 24-27, 2015 at Booth 4353.

For more information on iKey's PDRT and our line of Panasonic compatible products, visit ikey.com, ikey.com/partners/panasonic/ or iKey's YouTube Channel for product demos and features.

Follow iKey on Twitter (@iKeyKeyboards), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram (@ikeyltd).

About iKey, Ltd.: iKey globally designs and manufactures rugged, sealed keyboards, displays and pointing devices for industrial, public safety, medical and military applications. iKey is known as an innovator of customized industrial keyboards and computer accessories. Solving complex unique mobile and industrial data input needs for 25 years. iKey is the leader in the rugged keyboard industry, used in 88 countries and sold worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ikey.com.

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The First in the iKeyVision Display Line

One great vehicle solution plus mobility

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --For 25 years, iKey has been the world's leading manufacturer of rugged industrial keyboards and accessories. This time they are introducing us to the IK-KV-12.1 monitor, a high-bright, daylight readable flat panel display.

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This 12.1-inch rugged monitor is the first in the all new iKeyVision display line from iKey. Aside from being daylight readable, the display also has a two-point capacitive touch screen, and integrated speakers. The touch screen has up to 1000 nits of brightness, meaning there is no glare or obstructions while working in bright areas. The iKeyVision also comes with an on-screen display control panel for easier component adjustment and includes a one-touch emergency key.

In addition, it features a standard VESA pattern for in-vehicle mounting. The VESA mount pattern makes it ideal for mobile, public safety, transportation, and utility applications.

Like the rest of iKey's rugged line of products the iKeyVision can withstand the harshest elements in any environment, keeping people productive on and off the field.

"At iKey we are constantly working to develop new products. The iKeyVision is designed for on-the-go customers working in areas where space is limited, and a solution for mobile visual device needs," said Steve Meyer, CEO, iKey.

For more information on iKey's IK-KV-12.1 and other iKey products, visit ikey.com, or iKey's YouTube Channel for product demos and features.

Follow iKey on Twitter (@iKeyKeyboards), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram (@ikeyltd).

About iKey, Ltd.: iKey globally designs and manufactures rugged, sealed keyboards, displays and pointing devices for industrial, public safety, medical and military applications. iKey is known as an innovator of customized industrial keyboards and computer accessories. Solving complex unique mobile and industrial data input needs for 25 years. iKey is the leader in the rugged keyboard industry, used in 88 countries and sold worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ikey.com.

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Toshiba ApP Lite(TM) IoT Processor Incorporates Support For Bluetooth® v4.1 Functions

Latest addition to TZ1000 series can function as Bluetooth data-processing hub for wearables

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today rolled out the newest addition to its TZ1000 series of ApP Lite(TM) processors targeting Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Targeting smart wearable products, the TZ1041MBG was developed to meet the increasing market demand for IoT devices that can support multiple external sensors, providing a versatile communication environment that makes use of the extended hub features of Bluetooth(®).

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The TZ1041MBG, like the other products in the TZ1000 series, integrates an ARM(®) Cortex(®)-M4F processor with 8Mbit Flash memory(1) and Bluetooth functionality in a single package. Specifically, the new processor incorporates a Bluetooth v4.1(2) controller and processor capable of capturing data from external sensors connected via various I/Os (e.g., UART, I(2)C, SPI and ADC), and incorporates flash memory to save data.

Data processing and storing of multiple sensing targets required for IoT devices are executable simultaneously by the new processor. In addition, the TZ1041MBG uses Low Duty Cycle Directed Advertising (LDCDA), a new function supported by Bluetooth v4.1 that enables automatic reconnection when a known device comes within the communication area covered by a hub. The TZ1041MBG can thus serve as a Bluetooth hub for collecting, processing and storing data, while the LDCDA function improves user system operating efficiency and usability.

"IoT devices, particularly wearables, have a high requirement for fast processing of data, as well as updating and storing data on the fly, making a processor that can serve as a data hub highly desirable," said Deepak Prakash, senior director of marketing, Logic LSI Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "Toshiba has answered this demand by integrating Bluetooth v4.1 support into our latest TZ1000 processor, which can also change supply voltage in response to processor frequency, making it further suitable for use in wearable consumer products that require long operating hours and low power consumption."

The processor integrates a 24-bit high-resolution delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with high-speed switches connected to three input channels, enabling it to accurately measure biomedical signals such as pulse rate and the heart's electrical activity. In addition, integration of the Bluetooth v4.1 controller and RF circuit allows transfer of raw and processed data to external equipment, such as smartphones and tablets.

Toshiba also supports sophisticated software algorithms for the TZ1000 series, such as Activity Monitoring, PPG (Photoplethysmography) Monitoring and ECG (electrocardiography) Monitoring, which provides a total system solution for wearable products.

Availability
Sample shipments of the TZ1041MBG ApP Lite processor will start in October. Mass production is scheduled to begin in January 2016.

    1. Product density is identified based on the density of memory chip(s)
       within the product, not the amount of memory capacity available for data
       storage by the end user. Consumer-usable capacity will be less due to
       overhead data areas, formatting, bad blocks and other constraints, and
       may also vary based on the host device and application. For details,
       please refer to applicable product specifications.
    2. Bluetooth v4.1 is an update to Bluetooth v4.0 and extends the Bluetooth
       Smart development environment by simultaneously acting as both a
       Bluetooth Smart peripheral and a Bluetooth Smart Ready hub.
ApP Lite is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ARM and Cortex are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARM Limited in the EU and other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and Toshiba uses it under license.

*About TAEC 
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide.  A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's sixth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2014 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Estimates, December 2014). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 590 consolidated companies employing over 200,000 people worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

© 2015 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved. 

Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.

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Vanderbilt Grads Expand Popular Tweedz(TM) Braided Headphones Line-up to Include Black and Gold in Time for Football Season

Tweedz steps up its fight against tangled headphones yet again; launches 5 new colors, expands to 30 countries worldwide

DALLAS, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tweedz has doubled its line-up of tangle-free, durable earbuds that have become popular amongst travelers, musicians, and college students due to their unique styling, premium sound quality, and ability to stand up to wear and tear.

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"It was an honor to be named as one of the top five most durable earbuds in the world by HeadphonesCompared.com," said CEO and Vandy alum Reed Wotiz, "and we couldn't help but give a nod to our alma mater with our new Black and Gold model."

The new additions to the line-up include:

    --  Black with gold accents
    --  White with gold accents
    --  Neon yellow with white and black accents
    --  Neon green with white and black accents
    --  Gray with white and black accents
Designed by a lifelong musician/producer and a globetrotting expat, Tweedz were designed from the ground up to be a little different. It starts with color - lots of color - blue, red, neon, pink, yellow, black. Then come the braided wires. They are inspired by the guitar cables that touring musicians use, so they are durable, tangle-free, and built to last. And most important, there's the music. Tweedz were specifically designed to provide a full spectrum frequency response which means they sound great across your entire record collection - from hip hop to pop, soul to salsa, folk to funk, and indie rock to EDM.

To amplify the launch, Tweedz is offering discounts to customers who follow their Instagram account @TweedzHeadphones

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Fuhu Brings the Power of The Force to nabi as it Unleashes The Force Star Wars(TM) Accessory Bundle with the Collector's Edition nabi Tablet

Two Special Edition Themed Packages -- "Light Side" and "Dark Side" - to Feature Wide Array of Digital and Physical Star Wars themed Accessories Including Sound Effects, Wallpapers, Protective Bumper and Exterior Stickers to Customize the nabi Tablet

Bundles Include Collector's Edition nabi 7" Tablet with Sleek New Design

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- May The Force be with your tablet. Today, Fuhu, the creator of the award-winning nabi(®) tablet -- the world's first Android tablet built just for kids -- and the foremost innovator in technology for kids and their families, has released The Force Star Wars(TM) accessory bundle with the Collector's Edition nabi tablet.  The Force Star Wars(TM) accessory bundle enables the next generation of Star Wars fans to showcase their fandom across the ultimate next generation kids' tech product: the nabi tablet. The accessory bundle will feature an array of physical and digital products and experiences for kids to fully customize their nabi tablet in Star Wars style.

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Two very special The Force Star Wars accessory bundles will duel it out at retail -- a "Light Side" version and a "Dark Side" version - each equipped with authentic sound effects and themed wallpapers to customize kids' on screen experience, as well as tablet stickers and themed bumpers to personalize the exterior of the tablet. The Star Wars Light Side accessory bundle will first be available at Best Buy and will feature a "Jedi-worthy" glow-in-the-dark Drop Safe(®) bumper as well as an R2-D2 frame and sticker wrap. Meanwhile the Star Wars Dark Side bundle, available widely at retailers including Walmart, Target, Toys "R" Us and nabiShop.com, will include a menacing Vader-like black bumper and striking Stormtrooper frame and exterior sticker wrap to show allegiance to the Dark Side.

Both will come packaged with a Collector's Edition nabi 7" tablet, featuring a new sleek design and containing the latest Android OS with Fuhu's groundbreaking Blue Morpho OS overlay -- including more than 400 kid-safe, parent-approved features and digital experiences. Each tablet will be individually stamped with a holographic mark identifying it as one of a finite number of tablets as part of the Star Wars bundle from Fuhu. The Force Star Wars(TM) accessory bundle with the Collector's Edition nabi tablet will carry a MSRP of $169.99.

"The special Star Wars accessory bundles and the Collector's Edition nabi tablets have been designed in line with Fuhu's vision of providing enriching experiences for kids that surprise and delight," said Jim Mitchell, CEO of Fuhu. "STAR WARS:The Force Awakens will undoubtedly ignite the next generation of Star Wars fans, and The Force Star Wars bundles will allow kids to express their love of all things Star Wars in a very tangible way, all contained in a tablet that is both kid-friendly and parent-approved."

The Force Star Wars accessory bundles provide a very special way for kids to bring a little bit of The Force into their everyday lives.  Both packages include access to download a digital suite of authentic Star Wars visuals and sound effects from the Star Wars movie franchise to customize the on screen experience.  These include:

    --  10 signature sound effects that punctuate distinct tablet actions,
        including:
        --  R2-D2 greets you with his singsong response when you hit the home
            button.
        --  Need to unlock your screen or check out your apps? Prepare for
            lightsaber combat!
        --  If blasters are your thing, you'll get an earful when you slide
            between screens.
        --  Need to activate your alarm functions: get ready for Chewie's
            signature "Rrrooaarrggh".
    --  Whether you're a young Padawan or a Sith Lord in training, Fuhu has
        awesome wallpapers to trick out its Collector's Edition nabi tablet,
        including:
        --  A massive armada of X-Wing Fighters in battle formation
        --  A close-up of the dome of everyone's favorite droid, R2-D2
        --  Stormtroopers! The classic enemies themselves (or friends, depending
            on your allegiance!)
STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates© & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

About Fuhu, Inc.

Fuhu, Inc., the creator of the nabi brand, is the leading designer, seller and innovator of high-tech consumer products, services and solutions for children and their families. Fuhu is committed to creating family solutions that are: (1) socially responsible, (2) made right, (3) make a difference in people's lives, (4) For Parents. By Parents.(®) and (5) dedicated to the intellectual development of children. Fuhu, Inc. is the No. 1 Fastest Growing Private Company amongst 5,000 in America as ranked by Inc.'s exclusive 32(nd) and 33(rd) Inc. 500|5000 list and No.1 Most Promising Private Company in America as ranked by Forbes Magazine in 2014. Fuhu is a World Economic Forum Global Growth Company and World's No. 4 Most Innovative Company in Consumer Electronics as ranked by Fast Company in 2015. Headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., Fuhu has offices in Denver, San Jose, China, Hong Kong, Taipei and Japan. For more information, visit http://www.fuhu.com and http://www.nabi.com.

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HP Doubles Down on Big Data Opportunity With New Products, Services, and Developer Programs

BANGALORE, September 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    HP Delivers New Analytics Capabilities, Extensive Support for Open Source, and
Launches Startup Accelerator Program 

    HP today unveiled a series of new products, services, and programs designed to help
organizations leverage data and analytics to build new products and experiences, run more
efficiently, and differentiate against the competition.

    The company announced:

       
        - A new release of HP Vertica
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/advanced-sql-big-data-analytics/index.html ]
          , which will feature data streaming and advanced log file text search to power
          high-speed analytics on Internet of Things (IoT) data.
        - Extensive support for and contributions to open source technologies, including
          optimized Hadoop performance, integration with the Apache Kafka distributed messaging
          system, and advancements in Distributed R
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/predictive-analytics-r-big-data/index.html ]
          predictive analytics
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/predictive-analytics-r-big-data/index.html ]
          .
        - The HP Haven Startup Accelerator program [http://www.vertica.com/accelerator ], which
          provides early-stage companies with fast, affordable access to both HP Big Data
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/business-solutions/big-data.html ] and Application Delivery
          Management
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/application-lifecycle-management.html ]
          software and services.

    The announcements further accelerate HP's differentiated big data
[http://www8.hp.com/us/en/business-solutions/big-data.html ] strategy - around enabling
organizations to harness data of all types, including emerging forms such Internet of
Things device data, leveraging important new open source projects, and providing
developers and early stage companies with the tools they need to become successful, data
driven organizations.

    "Developers are the new heroes of the Idea Economy," said Vivek Ratna, Country
Director, Big Data Platform. "HP is uniquely positioned to help businesses and developers
thrive in this new world. Through our Haven and Haven OnDemand platforms, we are
empowering these heroes to transform their business through data, by allowing them to
harness the value of all forms of information, rapidly connect and apply open source, and
quickly access the tools they need to build winning businesses."  

    New Release of HP Vertica Delivers Powerful New Streaming and High-Speed Analytics
Capabilities  

    HP today announced a new version of HP Vertica, the industry's fastest SQL database,
code named 'Excavator'.

    Capabilities include:

       
        - Data streaming analytics - Excavator will offer native support for the Apache
          Kafka open source distributed messaging system to enable organizations to quickly
          ingest and analyze high-speed streaming data, including Internet of Things, in near
          real-time. This capability delivers actionable insight for a wide range of use cases,
          including manufacturing process control, supply chain optimization, healthcare
          monitoring, financial risk management, and fraud detection.
        - Advanced Machine Log Text Search - Excavator will enable organizations to collect and
          index large log file data sets generated by systems and business applications, helping
          IT organizations to quickly identify and predict application failures and
          cyber-attacks, and investigate authorized and unauthorized access.

    HP Embraces Big Data Open Source with Breakthrough Advances 

    HP also released a series of innovations that enable organizations to combine the
innovation of open source with the enterprise-scale, reliability, and security of HP's Big
Data platform. These include:

       
        - HP Vertica for SQL on Hadoop
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/big-data-hadoop/index.html ] native file
          support - the new version of Vertica brings significant increase in performance on
          popular Hadoop formats like ORC and Parquet. Specifically, HP worked collaboratively
          with Hortonworks to develop a new high-performance access layer that enables SQL
          queries to run directly on ORC files, resulting in a 5x increase in execution times.
        - HP Vertica Flex Zone [http://www.vertica.com/hp-vertica-products/flexzone ] Table
          Library - HP has open sourced its innovative Flex Table "schema on-need" technology
          to the global developer community. With this move, organizations will be able to
          fully harness virtually any form of semi-structured data to meet their unique needs.
        - Native Integration with Apache Spark - HP announced its future commitment to
          integrate Vertica with Apache Spark. This will enable accelerated data transfer
          between Vertica and Spark, allowing organizations to take full advantage of their
          Spark-based deployments. This future capability will enable the developer community
          to build their models in Spark and run them in Vertica for high-speed and
          sophisticated analytics.

    "Together, Hortonworks and HP have jointly teamed to take big data analytical
performance to the next level by combining the comprehensive, high-performance analytics
of HP Vertica for SQL on Hadoop with the Hortonworks Data Platform," said Matt Morgan,
vice president of product and alliance marketing at Hortonworks (@hortonworks
[https://twitter.com/hortonworks ]). "We've seen firsthand how organizations are looking
for this class of modern architecture to power the next-generation of real-time analytics
applications. This is proof of our commitment with HP to address the business and
technology needs of our customers and the broader big data marketplace."

    HP Haven Startup Accelerator Brings Enterprise-Class Big Data to Early-Stage
Companies 

    HP also unveiled The HP Haven Startup Accelerator [http://www.vertica.com/accelerator ]
, a new program designed to support and expand HP's ecosystem of developers and innovators
by making HP Big Data [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/business-solutions/big-data.html ] and
Application Delivery Management
[http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/application-lifecycle-management.html ]
software products accessible to early-stage companies. The program removes traditional
barriers for organizations looking to leverage analytics and data to build powerful,
differentiated applications. Qualified participants will benefit from the following
program components:

       
        - Free usage of the community versions of HP IDOL
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/information-data-analytics-idol/index.html ]
          and HP Vertica
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/advanced-sql-big-data-analytics/index.html ]
        - Premium version of HP IDOL
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/information-data-analytics-idol/index.html ]
          and HP Vertica
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/advanced-sql-big-data-analytics/index.html ]
          with attractive pricing
        - HP Application Delivery Management tools including HP Agile Manager
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/agile-project-management-software-development/index.html ]
          , HP LeanFT
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/automated-continuous-testing-integration-delivery-tools/index.html ]
          , and HP LoadRunner
          [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/loadrunner-load-testing/index.html ].

    HP Haven Apps Framework Accelerates Solution Development 

    HP also announced an innovative framework of technology and proven best practices to
accelerate the development of next-generation analytical applications. This framework
extends the HP Haven Big Data Platform with quick-start visualization, syndicated data
feeds, open on premise and cloud-based APIs. This enables HP Professional Services
[http://www8.hp.com/us/en/software-solutions/integrated-strategic-consulting-services/index.html ]
and HP partners to quickly deliver a range of solutions, such as voice of
customer, smart cities, and fraud detection.

    HP's Hardware Platforms Optimized for Big Data 

    HP's hardware platforms for big data include traditional HP ProLiant DL380
[http://www8.hp.com/us/en/products/proliant-servers/product-detail.html?oid=7271241 ]
clusters, purpose-built Apollo 4510, 4530 and 4200 compute and storage servers, and HP's
innovative asymmetric Big Data Reference Architecture. These systems enable customers to
optimize their big data workloads, delivering the power of Haven to their business.

    "We have high confidence in each Vertica release and we upgrade quickly to take
advantage of the new advancements and features," said Jack Gudenkauf, VP, Big Data,
Playtika [http://www.playtika.com ]. "With 'Excavator', we are heartened to see HP
continually embrace and integrate with open source technologies like Hadoop, Kafka, Spark,
and R, affording us more choices for developing a truly advanced modern architecture and
avoiding vendor lock-in."

    "With 70 million consumers using YP each month, we are always looking at new ways to
drive better performance in how we analyze the more than 3 billion events we process daily,
" said Bill Theisinger, VP of Engineering at YP (@ypforbusiness
[https://twitter.com/ypforbusiness ]). "In working with HP, we have been impressed with
the performance of Vertica for SQL on Hadoop and with the flexibility the ORCReader allows
in our architectural and design decisions. Coupled with ORCReader, HP Vertica for SQL on
Hadoop gives us the ability to analyze our data quicker and to execute queries in ways
which we have not been previously able to do. It is a game changer."

    Availability  

    Planned availability for new HP Haven Big Data offerings and services is set towards
the end of 2015. All hardware platforms for Big Data are currently available in India.

    Additional Information  

    Join HP Software on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hp-software ] and
follow @HPSoftware [https://twitter.com/hpsoftware ] on Twitter. To learn more about HP
Big Data software and cloud services on Twitter, please follow @HPBigData
[https://twitter.com/HPBigData ] and join HP Big Data on LinkedIn
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/hp-big-data ].

    About HP 

    HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people,
businesses, governments and society. With the broadest technology portfolio spanning
printing, personal systems, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP delivers
solutions for customers' most complex challenges in every region of the world. More
information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

    (c) 2015 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is
subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set
forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing
herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable
for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such
assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and
assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that
could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the
plans, strategies and objectives of HP for future operations, including the separation
transaction; the future performance of Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and HP Inc. if the
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uncertainties and assumptions include the need to address the many challenges facing HP's
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executing HP's strategy, including the planned separation transaction, and plans for
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events; the need to manage third-party suppliers and the distribution of HP's products and
services effectively; the protection of HP's intellectual property assets, including
intellectual property licensed from third parties; risks associated with HP's
international operations; the development and transition of new products and services and
the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to
emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its
suppliers, customers, clients and partners; the hiring and retention of key employees;
integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment
transactions; the execution, timing and results of restructuring plans, including
estimates and assumptions related to the cost and the anticipated benefits of implementing
those plans; the execution, timing and results of the separation transaction or
restructuring plans, including estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including
any possible disruption of HP's business) and the anticipated benefits of implementing the
separation transaction and restructuring plans; the resolution of pending investigations,
claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015, and HP's other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these
forward-looking statements.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Meghana Krishna, 
        meghana.krishna@hp.com, 
        +91-9886147783, 
        HP 

     

HP

Kodak Unveils New Line of Smartphone Accessories at IFA 2015

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Products help capture moments with simple and creative solutions

Kodak today announced a new line of accessories designed for smartphones to increase the image capabilities of in-built standard cameras, enabling consumers to achieve a higher quality of images with the simple push of a button. The accessories are offered by the Bullitt Group, an authorized Kodak Licensee.

The first collection of products launching as part of the planned new line include:

    --  Two variations of the popular selfie sticks for those wanting to make
        those moments truly memorable
    --  A portable tripod giving a professional approach and a steady camera to
        photographers and videographers capturing those once in a lifetime
        moments
    --  Bluetooth shutter release remote (working across both iOS and Android
        operating systems) which boasts a 10m range, offering more freedom to
        photography
    --  A set of Universal 3-in-1 Lenses that easily clip onto most smartphone
        models for the ability to switch instantaneously between Macro, Wide
        Angle and Fisheye lenses for a unique approach to shooting any image
For 130 years, Kodak has been helping consumers to capture their meaningful moments in photographs and movies. The importance of offering consumers the ability to expertly shoot 'Kodak Moments' is apparent today as it has been through the brand's history. With over 1 Trillion photos expected to be taken in 2015*, the new accessory collection provides creative solutions with the click of a button.

This new range of Kodak products will be unveiled during Show Stoppers on the 3(rd) September and showcased on the Bullitt Group Accessories stand (Booth 163, Hall 15) during IFA.

Complete portfolio of products include:

    --  Universal 3-in-1 Lens Set (EUR39.99)
    --  Portable Tripod (EUR19.99)
    --  Bluetooth Remote Shutter Release (EUR19.99)
    --  Selfie Stick S (EUR19.99)
    --  Selfie Stick M (EUR24.99)
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About Bullitt-Group

Founded in 2009, Bullitt Group is a specialist manufacturer of mobile and connected devices. It works with some of the world's most recognisable brands to develop products that capture the DNA of each brand and take it into new technology categories. Currently, Bullitt works with Caterpillar for rugged (tough) feature phones, smartphones and accessories, JCB for rugged phones and accessories, Kodak for smartphones and connected devices and Ted Baker and Ministry of Sound for audio products including headphones, speakers and DAB radios. We are in discussions with a number of brands to expand our license portfolio across 2015 and we welcome discussions at IFA from brands, distributors, carriers and retailer partners.

About Eastman Kodak Company

Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak's innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at http://www.kodak.com .

SOURCE  Kodak

Kodak

CONTACT: Lisa Meakin, +44-118-958-0449, lisa@bullitt-group.com

Web Site: http://www.kodak.com

"Making Ideas" with Bamboo Spark: Capture, Shape and Share

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Wacom(®) introduces Bamboo Spark, the smart folio that allows people to take handwritten notes to capture, shape and share ideas. Once written on the note pad in Bamboo Spark no idea is ever lost. With the push of a button, Wacom's new product synchronizes whatever has been written or sketched to the Wacom Cloud, storing it for later refinement.

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From Paper to Cloud to Life

Bamboo Spark brings note-taking into the 21st century by offering a convenient way to capture ideas in both physical and digital ink to save them for further editing. "Bamboo Spark is the perfect solution for anyone who appreciates the freedom and simplicity of working with pen on paper to take written notes and share ideas," says Mike Gay, senior vice president for Wacom's consumer products. "Whether a busy professional, connected student or passionate hobbyist, Bamboo Spark goes where you go, giving you the freedom to choose when and how you capture ideas. From note-taking in the classroom to sketching out a home remodeling project, Bamboo Spark provides a simple way to capture your concepts on plain paper and with the push of a button, effortlessly move your ideas to the cloud for editing or sharing."

How it Works

Bamboo Spark marries the tactile joy of a traditional inking pen with the company's core digital pen technology in a smart pen and smart folio. The product allows users to write and sketch with Bamboo Spark's traditional ink pen on most A5 (148 x 210 mm or 5.83 x 8.27 inches) paper. The smart folio's EMR (Electro-Magnetic Resonance) board, which communicates with the Bamboo Spark pen, has the same technology found on Wacom's branded professional products, offering proven, near-perfect digital input.

The getting started process is incredibly user-friendly. Simply download the Bamboo Spark app on an iOS or Android device with Bluetooth(®) Smart technology. Next, pair the device with the app and start making ideas happen. Every stroke is saved within the app by simply pushing the button in the center of the device, saving up to 100 pages even in offline mode. Refine and edit notes in the Bamboo Spark app or export them to Bamboo Paper, Evernote or Dropbox. The free Wacom Cloud account provides users access to content across devices. Charge the Bamboo Spark folio via USB for approximately 8 hours of continuous use. Bamboo Spark pen's contain ink that is specifically designed to work in conjunction with Wacom's EMR technology. Ink refills are available on the Wacom eStore, and should allow for up to three months of use.

Introducing the Internet of Ink

Bamboo Spark draws its strength from Wacom's distinctive and interconnected ecosystem. The Bamboo Spark app is responsible for the digital capture and transfer of hand-written notes and sketches directly to any paired smartphone or tablet. Light editing can be performed within the Bamboo Spark app. For users looking for a more robust editing experience, Bamboo Paper, Wacom's premium note-taking application, allows tablet users to further enhance their digital work thanks to WILL(TM) universal ink. WILL, the Wacom Ink Layer Language, is a soon-to-be industry standard that offers handling of pen input (strokes) regardless of software, hardware or operating system.

The hub for all creative thoughts, notes and sketches is Inkspace. Inkspace is a web portal that allows users to see and organize their content in one place, also accessible from desktop or laptop computers. Files can be saved in .WILL, .jpg or.pdf format. Outside the Wacom ecosystem synchronization is also possible with apps like Evernote or Dropbox.

"In 2016, Wacom will continue to build advanced software features into Bamboo Spark such as handwriting recognition and other leading-edge applications," says Gay. "This is a product that will keep up with user demands and change with the evolving needs of the customer."

Availability and Pricing

Bamboo Spark comes in three models, all priced at SGD 239. Bamboo Spark with gadget pocket, featuring a carrier for smartphone, pen, business cards and paper; Bamboo Spark with tablet sleeve, made with premium neoprene, provides room for a tablet and/or smartphone, pen and paper; and Bamboo Spark with snap-fit for iPad Air 2, specifically designed for the iPad Air 2, pen and paper. Ink cartridges are available in packs of three for SGD 14.95. Bamboo Spark and its accessories are expected to ship in October from Wacom's eStore (store.wacom.sg) and other electronic retailers.

About Wacom

Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan (Tokyo Stock Exchange 6727) with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries. Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of interactive pen tablets and displays as well as of digital styli and solutions for saving and processing digital signatures. The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality.

Millions of people worldwide use the wireless and battery free pressure sensitive digital pen technology to operate their smartphones, media tablets or desktop computers and express their individual creativity. The company offers its products also as OEM solutions to leading manufacturers serving incremental markets. Wacom's interface technology, called Wacom feel IT technologies, is also offered as an integrated solution to strategic partners. Most Tablet PC manufacturers count on the advanced features and reliability of the brand to deliver a superior user interface experience.

Press contact:

Daphne Tan
Wacom Singapore Pte Ltd
+65 92333 2370
Daphne.tan@wacom.com.sg

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Mobile Computing Designers Can Easily Reuse IP Across Multiple X86 Platforms with New Microchip Family of Highly Configurable Low-power Embedded Controllers

Scalable family of devices supports Intel® Corporation's new Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface (eSPI) and existing Low Pin Count interface (LPC) to communicate with the system host

BANGKOK, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced the MEC14XX family of highly configurable low-power embedded controllers customised to the needs of x86-based notebook and tablet platform designers.

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To learn more about these products, visit http://www.microchip.com/MEC14XX-060115a

The scalable family of MEC14XX devices is one of the first to support both the Intel(®) Corporation's new Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface (eSPI) and the existing Low Pint Count interface (LPC). To ease the mobile computing industry's transition to the new interface and lower-voltage designs, Microchip's MEC14XX family also provides a flexible arrangement that allows multiple I/O signals to be configured to support either 3.3V or 1.8V, reducing the system bill-of-materials cost by eliminating the need for external voltage translators.

"Microchip's work with Intel in development and co-validation has helped ensure that the new eSPI interface will be available on schedule in future generations of Intel platforms," said Ahmad Zaidi VP/GM, Embedded IP Subsystems and Chipsets Group at Intel Corporation.

These features of the MEC14XX family also allow for a seamless migration of intellectual property (IP) reuse across multiple x86 computing platform architectures, such as Intel Atom((TM)), Intel iCore((TM)) and AMD-based systems. This is also Microchip's first embedded controller family targeted for general x86 computing that includes Microchip's award-winning MPLAB(® )development tool support.

"We have worked closely with our industry partners and our customers to stay on the forefront of defining, implementing and validating the new eSPI system interface," said Ian Harris, vice president of Microchip's Computing Products Group. "The current LPC interface has served the computing market for more than 15 years, but has limitations as computing platforms continue to transition to lower voltages and as devices transition to smaller lithographies. We are proud of our contributions to the new eSPI interface, and expect it to serve the needs of the market well into the future."

The MEC14XX devices are offered with a choice of 128 KB, 160 KB or 192 KB of closely coupled SRAM for code and data that loads from SPI-flash. Designers can leverage the host SPI-flash (used for BIOS storage) for non-volatile EC firmware storage, as a cost-effective system solution. The added choice of either the MEC140X LPC interface devices or the MEC1418, which supports both the LPC and eSPI interfaces, allows the designer to select the most cost-effective device for a particular platform and provides manufacturers the ability to preserve their investments as the industry transitions. All members of the Microchip MEC14XX family are pin and register compatible.

Development support

Each member of the MEC14XX family is based on Microchip's 32-bit PIC(®) MCU architecture and is supported by Microchip's development tools. Examples include the MPLAB(®) XC Compilers, the MPLAB REAL ICE((TM)) In-Circuit Emulator (part # DV244005), the MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger (part # DV164035) and the PICkit((TM)) 3 Starter Kit (part # DV164130). Development tools are available via any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor, or from microchipDIRECT (http://www.microchip.com/microchipDIRECT-060115a).

Availability

The MEC1404 (128 KB SRAM) and MEC1408 (192 KB SRAM) embedded controllers supporting the Intel LPC interface are available today for sampling and volume production in 10,000-unit quantities. The MEC1418 (192 KB SRAM) embedded controller, supporting both the Intel LPC and eSPI interfaces, is available today for sampling and volume production in 10,000-unit quantities. All MEC14XX devices are currently offered in a 128-VTQFP package.

For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor, or visit Microchip's website at http://www.microchip.com/MEC14XX-060115a. To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to microchipDIRECT or contact one of Microchip's authorised distribution partners.

Resources

High-res images available through Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to publish):

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    --  Block diagram: http://www.microchip.com/Block-Diagram-060115a
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About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at http://www.microchip.com/Microchip-060115a.

Note: The Microchip name and logo, MPLAB, and PIC and are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. REAL ICE, and PICkit are trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

For more information, please contact:

Daphne Yuen (Microchip): (+852) 2943 5115

(email: daphne.yuen@microchip.com)

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Web Site: http://www.microchip.com

POP STAR and POP UP Smartphones Shine in ALCATEL ONETOUCH's POP Family

- Highly customizable POP STAR allows consumers to express their own style from the large cover collection with up to 20 choices

- POP UP offers high-end design and performance at a mid-tier price point

BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2015 /CNW/ -- ALCATEL ONETOUCH unveiled its new POP smartphones at IFA today. POP STAR and POP UP are part of the brand's POP series -- A Combination of Talents.

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All Eyes on POP STAR

The new 5-inch POP STAR smartphone is the undeniable standout in the latest POP lineup. "POP STAR is our most fashion-forward smartphone with a large collection of covers, consumers can choose the cover they like and fully express their own style," said Cheol Woo Park, Chief Designer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH.

POP STAR allows consumers to really express themselves. Choose the wild colors and psychedelic designs from the Funky Collection, a more classic look with the Leather Collection, total glamour with the Fashion Collection or wood with the Nature-ECO Collection. The attention to design details continues with the curved design, which gives the phone an elegant slimness at the edges, and making it a pleasure to hold.

POP STAR is available in 3G+ or 4G connectivity and runs on a quad-core processor. It struts an 8 Mpxl rear camera with EIS for quality photos and videos and a 5 Mpxl front camera for perfect selfies. The fully laminated HD IPS display offers 75% less light reflection for excellent readability under sunlight and a 160-degree wide viewing angle.

POP UP Has the Goods

The new POP UP smartphone has the specs to satisfy even the most demanding user: the fully laminated HD IPS display allows great readability under bright sunlight and wide viewing angles. A powerful octa-core CPU coupled with 4G connectivity guarantees fast and smooth streaming. The 13 Mpxl rear camera with quality sensor and f/2.0 aperture means sharp photos even at night.

POP UP has style to burn -- a metal frame with glass hard key and a back cover with a 3D spin effect make it a knockout. Plus it comes in five fresh colors: Black, Riva Blue, Amber Orange, White and Strawberry Red.

A Combination of Talents

ALCATEL ONETOUCH strives to offer the best to consumers by redefining the industry benchmark regardless of the price tag. POP family ensures the latest design trend and quality performance from higher-end products to be available in mid-tier segment.

"Stocked with the features and style that consumers want, we can't wait for consumers to get a look at our fresh lineup of POP smartphones," said Dan Dery, Chief Marketing Officer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our press room: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts

Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH
+852-3180-2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com

Codi Dugas - Ogilvy Public Relations
+33-1-53-67-12-91 - codi.dugas@ogilvy.com

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colorful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.com.

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ALCATEL ONETOUCH Introduces the Brand New GO Family

GO PLAY and GO WATCH Are Ready for Action

BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

GO PLAY

    --  Robust design, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with IP 67
    --  8 cool colors with waterproof headsets to match
    --  Record cool stuff playing on your mobile screen and add a voice-over
    --  Shoot photos underwater
    --  Long battery life - 20 days standby time, 8.3 hours talk time and 55
        hours music playback
GO WATCH

    --  Robust design, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with IP 67
    --  Android and iOS compatible
    --  Hack your emotions and share with friends
    --  Notifications - SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather
    --  Long battery life for 2-5 days usage
    --  100% customizable with changeable front casing and wrist bands

ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone brands, introduces its brand new GO family. GO PLAY and its companion GO WATCH are designed for active users and always ready for action. Take pictures underwater. Roll in the mud. Rave responsibly at a music festival. Drop it from a height of 1.5 meters. It's all good.

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GO PLAY, it's waterproof!

Chillin' at the beach and along comes a wave. Splash! Your phone drops into the water. No problem! It's waterproof. The GO PLAY is not only waterproof, it shoots pictures and videos underwater. Use the GO PLAY to capture underwater fun with its 8 Mpxl rear camera and 5 Mpxl front camera.

Drop it, it's shockproof!

Waterproof. Dustproof. And shockproof. In a crowded subway and someone pushes you while you're texting? Crowd surfing and your phone slips from your fingertips? These things could happen to anyone. GO PLAY has you covered when you have the dropsies or just have bad luck.

Record absolute everything live!

Record the cool stuff your screen is playing. Add a photo of yourself and record comments to your favorite tracks, or show your friends your game face on any gaming app. Broadcast your craziness through the cool pre-embedded Periscope, Vine and Zello.

Color Your World and Take Your Sweet Time

GO PLAY comes in eight cool colors to match the latest fashion trend. It is available in dark grey, dark red, dark green, orange blue, pink, lime green, blue and orange. There are also waterproof headsets and protective case to match GO PLAY too. And while you're playing, take your sweet time. GO PLAY offers 20 days of standby time, 8.3 hours of talk time and 55 hours music playback thanks to the powerful 2500 mAh battery.

GO WATCH. Play in tandem

GO WATCH is the perfect companion for GO PLAY's adventures. It is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. It is Android and iOS compatible and has top functionalities to match its robust good looks. It also notifies about SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather. GO WATCH is 100% customizable with a changeable front casing and wristband. Mix and match with your outfit of the day!

Share your emotions, be a social influencer

The GO WATCH brings a unique experience and lets users hack their emotions. How? Press the GO button to trigger an emotion pulse measurement. An emotional graphic will be created based on the input from the gyroscope, heart rate sensor and accelerometer. Select a theme that matches your mood the best to create your personalized emotion pulse. You can instantly share your unique emotion pulse on social networks or even set it as the wallpaper of your GO WATCH.

Long battery life and easy charging

Stay active! GO WATCH enables 2-5 days usage with its 225mAh battery. No special adapters needed. Simply plug it into any micro-USB charger for quick and easy charging.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our press room: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts

Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH

+852-3180-2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com

Codi Dugas - Ogilvy Public Relations

+33-1-53-67-12-91 - codi.dugas@ogilvy.com

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation, one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.com.

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ALCATEL ONETOUCH Introduces the Brand New GO Family

GO PLAY and GO WATCH Are Ready for Action

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

GO PLAY

    --  Robust design, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with IP 67
    --  8 cool colors with waterproof headsets to match
    --  Record cool stuff playing on your mobile screen and add a voice-over
    --  Shoot photos underwater
    --  Long battery life - 20 days standby time, 8.3 hours talk time and 55
        hours music playback
GO WATCH

    --  Robust design, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with IP 67
    --  Android and iOS compatible
    --  Hack your emotions and share with friends
    --  Notifications - SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather
    --  Long battery life for 2-5 days usage
    --  100% customizable with changeable front casing and wrist bands

ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone brands, introduces its brand new GO family. GO PLAY and its companion GO WATCH are designed for active users and always ready for action. Take pictures underwater. Roll in the mud. Rave responsibly at a music festival. Drop it from a height of 1.5 meters. It's all good.

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GO PLAY, it's waterproof!

Chillin' at the beach and along comes a wave. Splash! Your phone drops into the water. No problem! It's waterproof. The GO PLAY is not only waterproof, it shoots pictures and videos underwater. Use the GO PLAY to capture underwater fun with its 8 Mpxl rear camera and 5 Mpxl front camera.

Drop it, it's shockproof!

Waterproof. Dustproof. And shockproof. In a crowded subway and someone pushes you while you're texting? Crowd surfing and your phone slips from your fingertips? These things could happen to anyone. GO PLAY has you covered when you have the dropsies or just have bad luck.

Record absolute everything live!

Record the cool stuff your screen is playing. Add a photo of yourself and record comments to your favorite tracks, or show your friends your game face on any gaming app. Broadcast your craziness through the cool pre-embedded Periscope, Vine and Zello.

Color Your World and Take Your Sweet Time

GO PLAY comes in eight cool colors to match the latest fashion trend. It is available in dark grey, dark red, dark green, orange blue, pink, lime green, blue and orange. There are also waterproof headsets and protective case to match GO PLAY too. And while you're playing, take your sweet time. GO PLAY offers 20 days of standby time, 8.3 hours of talk time and 55 hours music playback thanks to the powerful 2500 mAh battery.

GO WATCH. Play in tandem

GO WATCH is the perfect companion for GO PLAY's adventures. It is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. It is Android and iOS compatible and has top functionalities to match its robust good looks. It also notifies about SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather. GO WATCH is 100% customizable with a changeable front casing and wristband. Mix and match with your outfit of the day!

Share your emotions, be a social influencer

The GO WATCH brings a unique experience and lets users hack their emotions. How? Press the GO button to trigger an emotion pulse measurement. An emotional graphic will be created based on the input from the gyroscope, heart rate sensor and accelerometer. Select a theme that matches your mood the best to create your personalized emotion pulse. You can instantly share your unique emotion pulse on social networks or even set it as the wallpaper of your GO WATCH.

Long battery life and easy charging

Stay active! GO WATCH enables 2-5 days usage with its 225mAh battery. No special adapters needed. Simply plug it into any micro-USB charger for quick and easy charging.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our press room: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts

Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH

+852-3180-2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com

Codi Dugas - Ogilvy Public Relations

+33-1-53-67-12-91 - codi.dugas@ogilvy.com

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation, one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.com.

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ALCATEL ONETOUCH Introduces the Brand New GO Family

GO PLAY and GO WATCH Are Ready for Action

BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2015 /CNW/ --

GO PLAY

    --  Robust design, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with IP 67
    --  8 cool colors with waterproof headsets to match
    --  Record cool stuff playing on your mobile screen and add a voice-over
    --  Shoot photos underwater
    --  Long battery life - 20 days standby time, 8.3 hours talk time and 55
        hours music playback
GO WATCH

    --  Robust design, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with IP 67
    --  Android and iOS compatible
    --  Hack your emotions and share with friends
    --  Notifications - SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather
    --  Long battery life for 2-5 days usage
    --  100% customizable with changeable front casing and wrist bands

ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world's fastest-growing smartphone brands, introduces its brand new GO family. GO PLAY and its companion GO WATCH are designed for active users and always ready for action. Take pictures underwater. Roll in the mud. Rave responsibly at a music festival. Drop it from a height of 1.5 meters. It's all good.

http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20150831/262162

GO PLAY, it's waterproof!

Chillin' at the beach and along comes a wave. Splash! Your phone drops into the water. No problem! It's waterproof. The GO PLAY is not only waterproof, it shoots pictures and videos underwater. Use the GO PLAY to capture underwater fun with its 8 Mpxl rear camera and 5 Mpxl front camera.

Drop it, it's shockproof!

Waterproof. Dustproof. And shockproof. In a crowded subway and someone pushes you while you're texting? Crowd surfing and your phone slips from your fingertips? These things could happen to anyone. GO PLAY has you covered when you have the dropsies or just have bad luck.

Record absolute everything live!

Record the cool stuff your screen is playing. Add a photo of yourself and record comments to your favorite tracks, or show your friends your game face on any gaming app. Broadcast your craziness through the cool pre-embedded Periscope, Vine and Zello.

Color Your World and Take Your Sweet Time

GO PLAY comes in eight cool colors to match the latest fashion trend. It is available in dark grey, dark red, dark green, orange blue, pink, lime green, blue and orange. There are also waterproof headsets and protective case to match GO PLAY too. And while you're playing, take your sweet time. GO PLAY offers 20 days of standby time, 8.3 hours of talk time and 55 hours music playback thanks to the powerful 2500 mAh battery.

GO WATCH. Play in tandem

GO WATCH is the perfect companion for GO PLAY's adventures. It is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. It is Android and iOS compatible and has top functionalities to match its robust good looks. It also notifies about SNS, SMS, emails, calls and weather. GO WATCH is 100% customizable with a changeable front casing and wristband. Mix and match with your outfit of the day!

Share your emotions, be a social influencer

The GO WATCH brings a unique experience and lets users hack their emotions. How? Press the GO button to trigger an emotion pulse measurement. An emotional graphic will be created based on the input from the gyroscope, heart rate sensor and accelerometer. Select a theme that matches your mood the best to create your personalized emotion pulse. You can instantly share your unique emotion pulse on social networks or even set it as the wallpaper of your GO WATCH.

Long battery life and easy charging

Stay active! GO WATCH enables 2-5 days usage with its 225mAh battery. No special adapters needed. Simply plug it into any micro-USB charger for quick and easy charging.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our press room: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts

Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH

+852-3180-2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com

Codi Dugas - Ogilvy Public Relations

+33-1-53-67-12-91 - codi.dugas@ogilvy.com

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation, one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.com.

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POP STAR and POP UP Smartphones Shine in ALCATEL ONETOUCH's POP Family

- Highly customizable POP STAR allows consumers to express their own style from the large cover collection with up to 20 choices

- POP UP offers high-end design and performance at a mid-tier price point

BERLIN, Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ALCATEL ONETOUCH unveiled its new POP smartphones at IFA today. POP STAR and POP UP are part of the brand's POP series -- A Combination of Talents.

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All Eyes on POP STAR

The new 5-inch POP STAR smartphone is the undeniable standout in the latest POP lineup. "POP STAR is our most fashion-forward smartphone with a large collection of covers, consumers can choose the cover they like and fully express their own style," said Cheol Woo Park, Chief Designer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH.

POP STAR allows consumers to really express themselves. Choose the wild colors and psychedelic designs from the Funky Collection, a more classic look with the Leather Collection, total glamour with the Fashion Collection or wood with the Nature-ECO Collection. The attention to design details continues with the curved design, which gives the phone an elegant slimness at the edges, and making it a pleasure to hold.

POP STAR is available in 3G+ or 4G connectivity and runs on a quad-core processor. It struts an 8 Mpxl rear camera with EIS for quality photos and videos and a 5 Mpxl front camera for perfect selfies. The fully laminated HD IPS display offers 75% less light reflection for excellent readability under sunlight and a 160-degree wide viewing angle.

POP UP Has the Goods

The new POP UP smartphone has the specs to satisfy even the most demanding user: the fully laminated HD IPS display allows great readability under bright sunlight and wide viewing angles. A powerful octa-core CPU coupled with 4G connectivity guarantees fast and smooth streaming. The 13 Mpxl rear camera with quality sensor and f/2.0 aperture means sharp photos even at night.

POP UP has style to burn -- a metal frame with glass hard key and a back cover with a 3D spin effect make it a knockout. Plus it comes in five fresh colors: Black, Riva Blue, Amber Orange, White and Strawberry Red.

A Combination of Talents

ALCATEL ONETOUCH strives to offer the best to consumers by redefining the industry benchmark regardless of the price tag. POP family ensures the latest design trend and quality performance from higher-end products to be available in mid-tier segment.

"Stocked with the features and style that consumers want, we can't wait for consumers to get a look at our fresh lineup of POP smartphones," said Dan Dery, Chief Marketing Officer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our press room: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts

Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH
+852-3180-2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com

Codi Dugas - Ogilvy Public Relations
+33-1-53-67-12-91 - codi.dugas@ogilvy.com

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colorful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.com.

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POP STAR and POP UP Smartphones Shine in ALCATEL ONETOUCH's POP Family

- Highly customizable POP STAR allows consumers to express their own style from the large cover collection with up to 20 choices

- POP UP offers high-end design and performance at a mid-tier price point

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ALCATEL ONETOUCH unveiled its new POP smartphones at IFA today. POP STAR and POP UP are part of the brand's POP series -- A Combination of Talents.

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All Eyes on POP STAR

The new 5-inch POP STAR smartphone is the undeniable standout in the latest POP lineup. "POP STAR is our most fashion-forward smartphone with a large collection of covers, consumers can choose the cover they like and fully express their own style," said Cheol Woo Park, Chief Designer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH.

POP STAR allows consumers to really express themselves. Choose the wild colors and psychedelic designs from the Funky Collection, a more classic look with the Leather Collection, total glamour with the Fashion Collection or wood with the Nature-ECO Collection. The attention to design details continues with the curved design, which gives the phone an elegant slimness at the edges, and making it a pleasure to hold.

POP STAR is available in 3G+ or 4G connectivity and runs on a quad-core processor. It struts an 8 Mpxl rear camera with EIS for quality photos and videos and a 5 Mpxl front camera for perfect selfies. The fully laminated HD IPS display offers 75% less light reflection for excellent readability under sunlight and a 160-degree wide viewing angle.

POP UP Has the Goods

The new POP UP smartphone has the specs to satisfy even the most demanding user: the fully laminated HD IPS display allows great readability under bright sunlight and wide viewing angles. A powerful octa-core CPU coupled with 4G connectivity guarantees fast and smooth streaming. The 13 Mpxl rear camera with quality sensor and f/2.0 aperture means sharp photos even at night.

POP UP has style to burn -- a metal frame with glass hard key and a back cover with a 3D spin effect make it a knockout. Plus it comes in five fresh colors: Black, Riva Blue, Amber Orange, White and Strawberry Red.

A Combination of Talents

ALCATEL ONETOUCH strives to offer the best to consumers by redefining the industry benchmark regardless of the price tag. POP family ensures the latest design trend and quality performance from higher-end products to be available in mid-tier segment.

"Stocked with the features and style that consumers want, we can't wait for consumers to get a look at our fresh lineup of POP smartphones," said Dan Dery, Chief Marketing Officer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH.

Stop by our booth Hall 21B, Stand 104 at the IFA.

For more product information, please visit our press room: http://www.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/news

Media Contacts

Fran Tam - ALCATEL ONETOUCH
+852-3180-2831 - fran.tam@tcl.com

Codi Dugas - Ogilvy Public Relations
+33-1-53-67-12-91 - codi.dugas@ogilvy.com

About ALCATEL ONETOUCH

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colorful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.

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Adda52 Millions - The Biggest Online Poker Tournament in India Launched by Adda52.com

KOLKATA, India, September 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Adda52.com, India's largest poker site, today announced the launch of Adda52 Millions,
an online poker tournament with a guaranteed prize pool of Rs. 10,00,000. The tournament
with the biggest-ever prize pool in online poker in India [https://www.adda52.com ] will
be played on 27th September at 9:30 PM. Poker players across the country have three
different ways to enter and play Adda52 Millions starting 2nd September.

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    After running numerous poker tournaments like Poker Millionaire Tour successfully in
the recent years, the company has upped the ante announcing Rs. 10 lakhs guaranteed prize
money in a single tournament. Adda52 Millions will cater to the appetite of a wide range
of card game players in India who want to vie for huge prize pools online. Moreover, the
rising poker talents of the Indian community will be rewarded with big prize money for
their efforts.

    One can enter this tournament through three ways - Daily Satellites, Deadline
Satellites or Direct Entry. Keeping in view, the vast number of online grinders in the
country who want to play Adda52 Millions, the poker site is hosting Rs. 200 satellite
event daily at 10:30 PM. The Adda52 Millions daily satellite will run from 2nd to 25th
September, rewarding entry tickets of the finale event to the winners. Anybody who does
not get entry to the finale through these daily satellites also has an option to play the
Deadline Satellite on 26th and 27th September with a buy-in of Rs. 1,000. One may also
directly play the Adda52 Millions tournament on 27th September at 9:30 PM with a buy-in of
Rs. 10,000. The finale event also has a late registration window open to all players for 1
hour.

    Speaking on the launch of Adda52 Millions
[https://www.adda52.com/poker/promotions/campaign/poker-tourney-5 ], Anuj Gupta, the CEO
of Adda52.com, said, "The Indian poker community has grown leaps and bounds in recent
years and the immensely talented players in the country need to be rewarded with big prize
money at the online felt. Adda52.com being the pioneer of online poker in India observed
the requirement of such a tournament and launched Adda52 Millions with a guaranteed
giveaway of Rs. 10 lakhs."

    About Adda52 

    Adda52.com is a gaming portal owned by Gaussian Networks Pvt Ltd. Gaussian Networks
believes in the highest values of business conduct. Adda52 has been certified from iTech
labs for fair play and random number generator (RNG). The company has also tied up with
multiple banks and payments gateways to process payments of customers. The company also
facilitates its users to reach out for any query on e-mail (info@adda52.com) or call
(1800-3000-0611, 11 AM to 11 PM, Mon-Sat).

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Kriti Batra 
        kriti.batra@gaussnetworks.com 
        +91-9873862318 
        Assistant Manager - Marcom 
        Gaussian Networks Pvt Ltd 

     

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New Intuos Tablets Make Creative Dreams Come True

World leader in pen-based creative tablets Wacom introduced its next generation Intuos® product family to empower and inspire creative enthusiasts.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wacom today launched the next generation of its award-winning Intuos® product family. The new range of Intuos Pen & Touch tablets consists of the four models: Intuos Draw, Intuos Art, Intuos Comic and Intuos Photo. Each model includes free creative software as well as additional training and service offers. The pen tablets come in two different sizes (small and medium), a choice of colors (white, blue and black), and a pen or pen & touch version -- with a wireless connection kit as an optional accessory.

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"We spent a lot of time working with our customers, and redesigned the popular Intuos line to better address the desires of key user segments. The new Intuos includes everything one needs to capture the imagination of creative enthusiasts and inspire them to take their creativity to a new level," Jeff Mandell, Executive Vice President at Wacom explains.

Featuring many of the original Intuos' features, the new range offers 1,024 pen pressure-sensitivity levels to add details to drawings and photos, multi-touch capability that allows users to zoom and rotate their work at the flick of a finger and four customizable ExpressKeys. The tablet's ergonomic design ensures that photographers and artists can comfortably work creatively over long periods of time.

Key features and software
Intuos Draw -- for beginners with a passion for creativity. With access to ArtRage Lite and free tutorials, users can quickly develop from an amateur to talented artist through this easy-to-use pen tablet and software. The Intuos Draw is available in small (white and blue) pen only version.

Intuos Art -- for users with more advanced painting and artistic skills
Offering a realistic painting experience, users can explore the wide variety of painting styles and brushes available on the pen tablet's free accompanying software package -- Corel Painter Essentials. Available in small (black and blue) and medium (black and blue).

Intuos Photo -- for photo editors who want to try new creative techniques or add text to an image to make it more personal. Whether removing clutter, improving color and tone or even compositing images, the pressure sensitive pen offers a new level of accuracy and control. With a few simple techniques, even pictures taken on a phone or mobile device can be elevated to be proudly shared with friends, family and fans.

Available in small (black), the Intuos Photo is accompanied by Corel PaintShop Pro and Corel AfterShot Pro for Windows users, and Macphun Creative Kit and Corel AfterShot Pro for Mac users.

Intuos Comic -- for comic and manga lovers. Providing everything a comic or manga artist needs, this tablet is essential for creating iconic characters and digital sketching, coloring and inking. Once created, digital comic creations can easily be shared with friends and fellow fans to help developing artists break into the scene and get noticed. The Intuos Comic is available in small (black and blue) and medium (black and blue). Clip Studio Paint Pro and Anime Studio are available to download free with this tablet.

    Availability and Pricing

                                SGD (Nett)

    Intuos Draw (small)                      110

    Intuos Art, Photo, Comic
     (small)                                 155

    Intuos Art, Comic
     (medium)                                290
The new Intuos tablets come in high-impact consumer packaging that will help capture the attention and imagination of creative hobbyists and enthusiasts. They will be available in Wacom's eStore (store.wacom.sg) and various retailers.

About Wacom

Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan (Tokyo Stock Exchange 6727) with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries. Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of interactive pen tablets and displays as well as of digital styli and solutions for saving and processing digital signatures. The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality.

Millions of people worldwide use the wireless and battery free pressure sensitive digital pen technology to operate their smartphones, media tablets or desktop computers and express their individual creativity. The company offers its products also as OEM solutions to leading manufacturers serving incremental markets. Wacom's interface technology, called Wacom feel IT technologies, is also offered as an integrated solution to strategic partners. Most Tablet PC manufacturers count on the advanced features and reliability of the brand to deliver a superior user interface experience.

For more details on Wacom products see: http://www.wacom.com

Press contact:
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Wacom Singapore Pte Ltd
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Agribotix Unveils New, Integrated Drone-Enabled Agricultural Intelligence Solution

-- AGCO Enters the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Business Through Strategic Partnership with Emerging Market Leader --

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Agribotix LLC and AGCO have partnered to bring a turnkey agricultural intelligence solution to market. The "all-in-one," drone-enabled package combines Agribotix's FarmLens(TM) cloud-based data platform with the purpose-built SOLO AGCO edition quadcopter to provide customers with an efficient, reliable way to collect and analyze field data for precision agriculture applications.

The new package enables users to scout and record aerial field data across up to 60 acres in a single flight. Agricultural imaging cameras capture RGB and near-infrared images. The data collected is uploaded to the FarmLens platform, where it is then processed to produce high-resolution Field Health Reports (NDVI) essential for identifying potential yield-limiting problems early on. These actionable reports can then be used to optimize inputs and to address issues, leading to improved crop yields and increased profits for growers.

Agribotix provides the platform, service and support for the integrated solution. The SOLO AGCO edition drone is built on the 3D Robotics Solo platform. The UAV is future-ready, designed for easy integration with technological upgrades and enhancements.

"Our partnership with AGCO gives our customers a best-in-class ag intelligence solution, enabled by a robust, purpose-built drone," said Agribotix CEO, Lou Faust. "Both companies are 100% focused on agriculture, so we understand the kind of reliable information farmers need to better manage their farms and increase their bottom lines. That's confidence for our customers."

About Agribotix

Founded in Boulder, Colorado in 2013, Agribotix LLC delivers agricultural intelligence to increase yields and profits using drone-enabled technologies. All Agribotix solutions include FarmLens(TM), the leading cloud-based data analysis and reporting solution for people using drones in agriculture. Outputs include prescription maps for in-season fertilization, weed reports for geolocating resistant patches and estimating coverage, and specialized reporting. The FarmLens solution is bundled with the Enduro turnkey ag drone system, which includes a long-range agricultural quadcopter. For more information, visit http://www.agribotix.com or call (720) 295-3625.

About AGCO

AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural equipment. AGCO supports more productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems, seeding and tillage implements, and replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five core equipment brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®, and are distributed globally through a combination of approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries. Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. In 2014, AGCO had net sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit http://www.AGCOcorp.com.

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CONTACT: Christa Lassen-Vogel, +1 (720) 890-9412, christa@artofbusinessinc.com

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iris360 Captures Businesses in 360 Degrees for New Street View App

EDINBURGH, Scotland, September 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

     Photographers and businesses get behind NCTech's high-resolution panoramic camera 

    NCTech [http://nctechimaging.com ], the developer of reality imaging systems, today
announced that its iris360 camera will start shipping this month - in conjunction with the
launch of Google Maps' new Street View app. iris360 is fully integrated with Street View
to allow users to capture and upload high-resolution panoramic photos directly via the
app.

    Many businesses view 360-degree images as an important aspect of their online
marketing. iris360 is the only fully automated, panoramic camera system available today to
deliver the 32 megapixel photo sphere resolution required under Street View | Trusted. As
a certification program, Trusted focuses on recognizing professionals who consistently
deliver their clients with the highest quality "photo spheres" of business interiors.

    MassInteract is a commercial photography agency based in Chicago, specializing in the
360 degree capture of businesses for online virtual tours. The company has placed an order
for multiple iris360 units as it looks to expand its panoramic imaging offering.

    "We want to offer more businesses the opportunity to enhance their online presence
with panoramic images," said Adil Qayyum, CEO, MassInteract. "With its fast, high-quality
output and automated integration with Street View, iris360 is a tool that can help us
quickly scale up our business."

    iris360 is remote-controlled by a mobile phone or tablet, and quickly captures
high-resolution 360 degree images from its four sensors. With one touch, iris360 captures
and delivers an 8K resolution, HDR panoramic image in less than two minutes.

    "The high resolution and speed of the iris360 camera makes it the perfect tool to
support business participation in Street View," said Charles Armstrong, Product Manager
for the Google Street View apps and Trusted program. "NCTech has taken an important step
in helping others record and explore our world with high fidelity, 360 degree imagery."

    This speed of capture means that one iris360 owner could conceivably shoot and upload
a full street's worth of business interiors in a single day.

    "iris360 is ideal for Google Trusted photographers who wish to scale-up their business
to capture more locations more quickly, or for consumers who want to be able to capture
their own high-quality 360 degree images," said Cameron/Neil, NCTech. "In addition, we
feel that there is an additional opportunity for businesses that wish to capture and
upload their own, panoramic images."

    NCTech is the company behind the industrial-grade iSTAR 360 degree camera system,
which is widely used in commercial, engineering, military and government departments.

    iris360 is currently available from http://www.nctechimaging.com at $1,999.

    Notes to editors 

    Download the iris360 technical datasheet and images at:
http://www.nctechimaging.com/iris360

    About NCTech 

    NCTech designs and manufactures leading 360 degree reality imaging systems that
automate and streamline the workflow of image documentation and can be used repeatedly,
accurately, consistently by anyone anywhere. In 2015, the company launched iris360, a
non-calibrated camera system, intended for aesthetic panoramic image capture.

    NCTech's industrial-grade camera, iSTAR(R), is a fast, fully automatic, 50 megapixel,
360 degree HDR camera. Fully calibrated for high precision applications such as
colourisation of laser scans or extracting photogrammetric measurements, iSTAR has
multiple applications: from covert operations and police reporting of crime scenes to 3D
laser documentation and asset management for the engineering and heritage sectors.

    NCTech is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland and is funded by Archangel Investors
Ltd and the Scottish Co-Investment Fund. For more information, visit
http://www.nctechimaging.com

       
         
        Media contact: 
        Danny Sullivan 
        NCTech Limited 
        Tel: +44-772-497-4255 
        Email: media@nctechimaging.com 

     

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