Play with Pele! Sports Legend Pele Introduces First and Only official App - Pele: King of Football
NEW YORK, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Football fanatics now have a chance to get closer than ever before to the legend himself with the launch of the new mobile gaming app Pele: King of Football (http://www.peleapp.com).
The engaging "flick-to-shoot" app invites users to follow in Pele's footsteps, finding their way from the backstreets of Brazil all the way to the grandeur of the World Stage. The first-of-its-kind biographical game is free to download and features virtual players in 3D, in-game rewards which can be used to gain power-ups, and access to "The Vault" where they can view exclusive video highlights and original, never before seen interviews from Pele himself.
"This is an entertaining new way to connect with my fans, especially the younger generation of football fans who never got to see me play. I look forward to sharing my life and career experiences in an interactive way with users of this app, and meeting some lucky winners one day," says Pele.
"We took our love of gaming and sport and combined them to bring an entirely new fan experience to mobile gaming - giving fans the only chance to take on football legend Pele," says, Josh Blitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Cosi Productions. "Pele - King of Football is the first of its kind offering amazing real-life rewards and a visually immersive experience - which we see as the way forward for mobile gaming."
Additional features include:
-- Real world prizes - Everything from signed soccer balls and jerseys,
2014 FIFA World Cup final tickets (can't say FIFA World Cup), a chance
to try out for a pro contract and a meet-and-greet with Pele in Brazil!
-- Pele Blitz - Users can play against friends and challenge the world in
hourly online competitions and leaderboards
-- Over 800 goals and challenges to complete from the backstreets to the
big leagues
About Cosi Productions:
Built on innovative technology, Cosi Productions operates revenue producing mobile applications officially for legends in the entertainment and sports industry. The games Cosi Productions build are simple yet addictive with a competitive element and available for download on iOS and Android smart phones and tablets. The games attract a vast, worldwide audience that includes everyday gamers and non-gamers creating a mobile network comprised of millions of fans from diverse regions and all ages. The focus is to create the ultimate experience for each user; to fully immerse themselves in the visuals, making the entire gameplay enjoyable from beginning to end.
LENMAR® Introduces ChugPlug(TM), the World's First Truly External Portable Power Pack for MacBook® Computers
Patented external battery and charger for MacBook named 2014 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree, iLounge CES Best in Show and TPN CES Best in Show
CAMARILLO, Calif., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenmar Enterprises, Inc. announces availability of the patented LENMAR ChugPlug(TM) portable power pack and battery charger for Apple® MacBook®. The ChugPlug is the world's only true external portable power pack that is designed for the MacBook Air® and 13-inch MacBook Pro®.
"MacBook users told us they were desperate for a truly portable power solution for their Apple notebooks and we listened," said Marty Goldberg, president of Lenmar Enterprises. "While the MacBook unibody styling looks great, it created power challenges for those who travel or work for extended periods of time away from power outlets. So, our team set out to design the first truly simple and intuitive solution to this challenge, which makes our introduction of the LENMAR ChugPlug very gratifying."
Apple users with 13-inch MacBook Pro notebooks enjoy an additional three hours of use with ChugPlug, while MacBook Air users gain an additional four hours of productivity. Designed to be the same height and width of Apple's 60-Watt MagSafe(TM) power adapter, the ChugPlug seamlessly connects with the MacBook power adapter, guaranteeing a secure fit.
Fresh off its triple-award winning debut at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, the ChugPlug was recognized as a CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree in the Portable Power category, in addition to taking iLounge CES Best in Show and TPN CES Best in Show honors.
The ChugPlug is the newest member of the LENMAR Undead Power line of portable power devices. The ChugPlug is a proprietary-designed, patented power pack designed by LENMAR in Southern California.
ChugPlug is available for pre-order now at a retail price of $159.99 and will begin shipping mid- April. For more information about the LENMAR ChugPlug, please visit: http://www.lenmar.com/chugplug
About Lenmar
Lenmar Enterprises, Inc. is a worldwide provider of power solutions for consumer electronics. The company has nearly 1,400 products, including rechargeable batteries, accessories for smart phones and electronic devices, portable AC / DC chargers & related accessories. The company utilizes BatteryCentral, a powerful web-based search tool that helps customers and users locate and purchase Lenmar batteries, portable chargers & related accessories. Lenmar delivers its solutions through a global network of distributors, retailers and e-commerce companies. For more information, visit http://www.lenmar.com.
Lenmar has offices in Southern California, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands, as well as strategic distribution partners that span all major continents.
"Lenmar" is a registered trademark of Lenmar Enterprises, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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Experience The Exceptional Power And Clarity Of Sony Imaging Technology At ISC West
Sony Showcasing 4K and Advanced Imaging Technology for Security and Surveillance
LAS VEGAS, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC West 2014, Booth No. 11063) - Sony Electronics is building upon its legacy of superior image quality with the opening of its 2014 ISC West exhibit. The demonstration of the company's 4K imaging technology - a resolution that is four times greater than Full HD (1080p) - will start to redefine image clarity standards for the security industry. In addition, Sony is showcasing its highly advanced 360-degree camera, its X Series cameras for use onboard transportation vehicles, and the new E Series bullet cameras, which are the company's most light-sensitive infrared (IR) IP cameras to date.
"Sony is known across industries for image quality, and at this year's ISC West, we are showcasing our most advanced imaging technologies ever," said Kenichi Mori, director of marketing and product management for Sony Electronics' Security Systems Division. "Everything at the booth - from 4K resolution to our new IR cameras - reflects Sony's dedication to delivering superior image quality to the security and surveillance market."
Visitors to the Sony booth will be able to see demonstrations of:
-- 4K Technology - 4K is the latest evolution in imaging technology. It is
a resolution four times higher than Full HD (1080p), which means it
provides much more detail and better clarity than what can be seen on
current HDTVs. For security professionals, this level of image detail
means that video can be magnified and examined down to the slightest
detail. In addition, 4K allows users to simultaneously monitor a large
area and a specific object with a single camera. Users can also more
effectively monitor entire scenes, as well as tiny movements in confined
spaces - such as exchanges at bank counters or gaming tables where
attention to detail is important.
-- 360-Degree Camera - The SNC-HM662 is Sony's first 360-degree IP camera.
It features a five megapixel image sensor and a panomorph lens from
Immervision, which achieves about 30 percent higher resolution and much
better image sharpness at the edge of a frame than a traditional fisheye
lens. Where other 360-degree cameras perform image de-warping at the
camera level, Sony streams the entire image so users can dewarp and
manipulate the video. It is an ideal complement to any system, providing
improved situational awareness for large spaces, such as retail stores,
offices, schools and parking lots.
-- Transportation Cameras - Sony's X Series of IP cameras are the company's
first to be rated for use on board buses and trains. They include
ultra-wide angle lenses that cover the tight spaces inside a bus or
train. All of the X Series cameras are vandal resistant, deliver full
1080p high definition video, utilize image stabilization technology, and
feature 90dB of wide dynamic range to help improve video quality in
changing lighting conditions. They also feature built-in SD card
support, which eliminates the need for video recorders onboard vehicles.
This is a critical consideration for anyone in the transportation
industry who needs to plan for emergency situations.
-- E Series IP Cameras - Sony has expanded its widely used E Series of
IPELA ENGINE(TM) EX IP cameras with two new infrared (IR) bullet
cameras. The SNC-EB632R and SNC-EB602R both feature Sony's Exmor® CMOS
sensors, which provide exceptional light sensitivity. They also combine
Sony's wide dynamic View-DR technology and built-in IR illuminators.
This helps identify close and distant objects and generates excellent
color video in brightly lit environments. Clear black and white video is
produced even in darkness as low as 0 lux.
In addition, Sony will be showcasing Cloud-based security solutions, retail solutions for loss prevention and business intelligence, and its unique hybrid security solutions that allow for the simultaneous streaming of analog and IP video over coaxial cables.
"Sony has been developing IP surveillance solutions that meet the requirements for various end user security applications, such as city surveillance, retail, education and transportation," said Mark Collett, general manager of Sony Electronics' Security Systems Division. "With high-quality imaging technologies and a well-planned product lineup, Sony has the right technology for any security project."
SOURCE Sony Electronics
Sony Electronics
CONTACT: Tom Di Nome, Sony Electronics, 201.930.6357, tom.dinome@am.sony.com; or Jennifer Gill, Muirfield Partners, 310.785.0810, jenn@muirfieldpartners.com
CHENGDU, China, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Valley is a global icon. Its innovation capability catalyzes the world surprisingly. Under the universal forces of innovation economy today, the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley, which represents the American Dream, has been also inspiring the China Dream. Now, an ambitious hi-tech zone in western China is striving to establish its own "Silicon Valley," not only in IT but also in all its leading hi-tech industries.
"20 years ago, when China just raised the Torch Program and set up the first national hi-tech zones, learning from Silicon Valley seemed like an illusion. But now, we attempt to make innovation an catalyst for better development, just as Silicon Valley does," said an official from Chengdu Industrial Hi-Tech Development Zone (CDHT) at a press conference last week. In two days, CDHT had witnessed two important occasions: publishing the "Third Trend of Entrepreneurship" Industrial Development Plan of CDHT (2013-2020) (The Plan) and honoring "Enterprise and Talent of the Year."
The Plan points out the basic paths relating to model, subject, platform, and mechanism of the development, in which "innovation" is the key word. Speeding up the industrial upgrading of strategic emerging industries by encouraging innovation is practically written on paper. At the enterprise commendation meeting, 33 people were granted the 2013 Talent of Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a sum of 26.5 million RMB ($4.26 million) reward. "We want to give a strong signal to the world, demonstrating our determination of reform by supporting innovation," said the official.
It is no longer an illusion of imitating Silicon Valley. The foundation of the industry confirms the ambition of CDHT. The zone's industrial added value in 2013 reached 103.97 billion RMB ($16.74 billion), while the added value of strategic emerging industries grew by 18.6 percent to 52 billion RMB ($ 8.37 billion). More than 120 Fortune Global 500 and other internationally well-known companies have chosen the 130 square kilometer region, including big names like Intel, Foxconn, Dell, and Huawei. During the past year, 96 industrial programs in CDHT have begun operation, including Dell Chengdu Operations Site, Siemens Electronics Works Chengdu, and Philips LED Lighting Campus; 68 provincial and municipal programs, including Changhong and Hitachi have realized a total amount of 19.6 billion RMB ($3.16 billion) investment; 46 newly introduced programs reached a total sum of 46.9 billion RMB ($7.5 billion) of investment; The operations of TI's fully integrated wafer fabrication and assembly/test facility could total up to $1.69 billion over the next 15 years, further demonstrating TI's long-term investment strategy in this important region. According to a new ranking of national hi-tech zones released by Ministry of Science of China in late November 2013, CDHT remains the fourth, while on the lists of "Ability of Knowledge Creation and Technological Innovation" and "Ability of Industrial Upgrading and Structural Optimization," CDHT ranks the third and the sixth.
"Chengdu is not only the ancestral homeland to giant pandas, but also a modern technologic innovation hub in western China," said the official of CDHT, "China's westward movement of industries is ongoing." Noticeably, during the day before, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama chose Chengdu as the last stop of her China tour, giving a speech at a high school and visiting the Giant Panda Research Base. While remaining a magnet for domestic and foreign investment, western China demonstrates its growing importance as China's economic hinterland. Chengdu is an epitome of this, with the wealth of talent and human resources, reasonable labor and living cost, and profound culture and hi-tech foundation that makes the city surprisingly inviting for global investors -- not to mention the driving force of the "Go West" Policy. With a very central geographical location, the city possesses well-developed logistics for unlocking the greater western China market.
"More importantly, we are not satisfied with only importing new technologies. Innovation ability can better equip our enterprises which help them break into the competitive global market," said the official. It is reported that by the end of 2013, there are more than 50,000 companies in the zone. In 2013, there are 5,438 new domestic enterprises and 114 foreign investment enterprises with a total registered capital of more than 65 billion RMB ($10.4 billion). In the first quarter of 2014, 1,624 new enterprises registered by a growth of 49.95 percent, including 675 science and technology companies. Indeed, under the background of sluggish global growth, new opportunities are surfacing. It's worth taking the long view.
SOURCE Chengdu High-tech Industrial Development Zone
OtterBox Symmetry Series Flashes Fashion for Apple, Samsung Phones
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple(®) and Samsung(®) smartphones transform from tech tools to fashion accessories with the latest innovation from OtterBox(®), the No. 1-selling smartphone case in the United States.* Artful style and premium protection collide with Symmetry Series((TM)), now available for the iPhone(®) 5/5s, iPhone 5c and GALAXY S(®) 4.
Symmetry Series is available now in a variety of wraparound colors and graphics at otterbox.com, BestBuy.com and Best Buy retail locations and will be available April 11 in Verizon Wireless stores and at http://www.verizonwireless.com. Symmetry Series for HTC One(®) (M8) and Samsung GALAXY S 5 case options will also be available this spring.
"After more than a year of design and consumer research, we've struck a great balance between style and protection," said OtterBox CEO Brian Thomas. "Symmetry Series is the largest collection of colors and designs that we have ever introduced in a smartphone case. We challenged our team to create trusted OtterBox protection in a petite package and they succeeded in achieving both. People who assume OtterBox is 'bulky protection' will be pleasantly surprised - we've already seen wide-eyed consumers raise their eyebrows and say 'Wow! That's an OtterBox?'"
Symmetry Series is a slim yet sturdy single-layer case, offering sleek style with trusted, engineered protection. Dual-material construction and an internal synthetic rubber with honeycomb coring help to keep the phone safe from drops, shock and scratches. The raised beveled edge paired with compatible OtterBox Clearly Protected((TM)) screen guards provides touch screen protection without compromising display sensitivity. The single-piece design ensures simple, easy installation and full accessibility to device features.**
Symmetry Series is available for $39.95 in solid colors and $44.95 for select graphic designs at otterbox.com, with additional designs and color options available soon. For more information, visit otterbox.com.
About OtterBox:
Founded in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.* Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for handheld technology protect, connect and enable a mobile world. OtterBox has been a six-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.
For more information, visit otterbox.com. We've Got Technology Covered.
Note:
* Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 1/2012 - 12/2013
** Symmetry Series NOT protected against water. Will provide added protection against bump and shock.
New ownership creates strong brand positioning that includes competitive product roadmap
PROVO, Utah, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CONTOUR, pioneers of the action sports camera industry, is now under new ownership and is once again a key contender in the Point of View (POV) camera market. After completing a financial overhaul, reorganizing its plans for new product innovation and building a framework for vastly improved distribution, CONTOUR is back on the map as a legitimate player in the POV world.
CONTOUR is already focused on regaining market share through select distributors worldwide. The brand's financial outlook is solid with key retailers committing to the product line in every target market.
"The aim is clear--we want to create a world class company to support this world class product," said Danny Lysenko, CEO of CONTOUR. "While recovering CONTOUR's position in the market, we'll continue the long tradition of being at the forefront of innovation and bringing to market beautifully simple, yet ultimately professional cameras."
In the coming months CONTOUR plans to launch new cameras that feature the same award winning, streamlined styling that has set its products apart for more than a decade. With industry-leading technology that includes a one-touch locking record switch, laser alignment system and 270-degree rotating lens, the new CONTOUR cameras will deliver unsurpassed digital clarity and easy-to-use convenience that will ensure every moment of adventure is captured.
The company's return to the market is punctuated by the re-launch of its website that currently offers the Contour+2 with wireless smartphone connectivity, the waterproof ROAM2 and a full range of accessories. Visit contour.com for pricing and details.
About CONTOUR
CONTOUR IS SIMPLY BETTER
Based in the heart of Utah's Wasatch Mountains, CONTOUR is a pioneer of the Point of View (POV) camera market and boasts a rich history of making simple to use, dependable products. Defined by a "form follows function" philosophy, CONTOUR cameras feature a sleek, low profile design, easy to operate controls and a secure and durable proprietary rail connection system. Whether in the water, snow, dirt or flying through the sky, the world's top adventurers choose to tell their stories using CONTOUR. For more information on the latest products, team activities and dealer locations, please visit contour.com.
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Verde Brand Communications
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All IGEL Thin and Zero Clients Now Support Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded
Delivering secure authentication in health care with No Click Access® to virtual desktops and applications from hardware and software thin clients.
CINCINNATI, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IGEL Technology Integrates Imprivata OneSign® ProveID Embedded into all of its Linux x86-based hardware and software thin clients, offering the health care industry secure clinical authentication.
Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded allows high-performance, user authentication for rapid, secure access to clinical applications and critical patient information. Last Fall, IGEL delivered Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded in its ARM-based System-on-a-Chip thin client, but thanks to close collaboration with Imprivata and a willingness to listen to customer needs, IGEL has now integrated Imprivata into its x86 Linux thin client range, including its market leading UDC2 Software Thin Client. Thanks to these enhancements, Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded is now available as a standard feature in all IGEL Linux thin client solutions. Organizations using IGEL thin clients with Windows Embedded firmware can also easily deploy the OneSign ProveID software on each client using the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS) to control the process.
Clinical users benefit from a ready-to-use solution, which ensures rapid, secure access to applications and information - regardless of location within the health care organization. Instead of having to enter passwords manually, users log on to virtual desktops and/or communicate through virtual channels to core medical applications using a contactless RF-enabled smart card. Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded improves work processes and ensures staff have more time to spend with patients.
Setting up Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded is a straightforward, intuitive process. After configuring the Imprivata Single Sign-On Appliance URL in the IGEL thin client (which can be accomplished through a Profile entry in the IGEL Universal Management Suite), the current production version of the OneSign ProveID Embedded client automatically downloads from the Imprivata Appliance - a process that is controlled by SSL key pairs. After download is complete, the ProveID Embedded client is persistently installed and configured under the control of the IGEL Linux thin client operating system.
After installation, the thin client boots to an Imprivata+Customer branded Active Directory login screen that allows only Imprivata OneSign users to access their desktop. Once authenticated, connections are established with Citrix XenDesktop or VMware Horizon View, depending on the particular environment. And whenever the IGEL device is switched on or rebooted, the system will automatically check for newer versions of the Imprivata OneSign ProveID Embedded client. If a new version is available, the client is automatically downloaded and installed, helping to minimize costs in deploying system updates.
About IGEL Technology
A world leader in thin and zero client solutions, IGEL Technology helps organizations improve the agility, efficiency, and security of their virtual desktop and application delivery systems. IGEL produces one of the industry's widest range of thin and zero clients, based on Linux and Microsoft Windows, allowing customers to access a broad spectrum of server-based infrastructures and applications. IGEL also offers powerful and intuitive management software for easy deployment and administration of thin clients throughout any size organization. Partnerships with industry leaders like Red Hat, Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft ensure that IGEL provides the most up-to-date technology and trustworthy security to clients in industries that include Healthcare, Education & Research, Public Sector, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Logistics, and Manufacturing. IGEL has offices in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Germany, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore and is represented by partners in over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit http://www.igel.com or follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/IGEL_Technology
Brother International Corporation Launches Connect.Print.Share Website, Showcasing Information Sharing Solutions for Mobile Device and Web Users
Website demonstrates printing and scanning with mobile devices, connectivity to popular third-party online services, plus innovative cloud-based Brother(TM) apps installed on select machines.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Brother International Corporation, today announced the launch of its all-new Connect.Print.Share website. With the results of the 2014 Brother Small Business Survey indicating that 63% of respondents feel overwhelmed by new technologies, including new software, mobile apps, and cloud computing all of the time or some of the time, it's an opportune time to launch the website. The Connect.Print.Share website makes it easier than ever to explore the mobile device and cloud features that help users connect, print and share important information using Brother Printers, All-in-Ones, Scanners, and Label Printers.
Compatibility with Leading Mobile Platforms
In the 2014 Brother Small Business Survey, 41% of respondents named mobile technologies, including smartphones and tablets, "necessary to run their business." Anticipating this figure to grow, Brother is developing products that integrate with leading mobile platforms, including Apple® iOS, Android(TM), Windows® Phone, and Blackberry® devices. The Connect.Print.Share website outlines the ease and benefits of using the Brother(TM) iPrint&Scan and Brother(TM) iPrint&Label mobile applications, as well as other third-party solutions to print from and scan to mobile devices(1).
Direct Access to Popular Cloud Services
Many businesses have transitioned to cloud-based solutions, and Brother is creating new ways to print from and scan to online services directly from internet-connected Brother devices, without using a computer(2). The Connect.Print.Share website shows how the Web Connect touchscreen interface found on many Brother All-in-Ones and Scanners can connect directly to BR-Docs, a Brother document management service, as well as other popular cloud services including Dropbox, Google Drive(TM), OneDrive, Box, and more.
Exclusive Cloud-based Applications
The Connect.Print.Share website also details the capabilities of the new suite of free Brother Cloud Apps. These exclusive cloud-based applications give users of select Brother devices exciting, innovative ways to capture and convert information directly from their machine, as well as on-demand printing of commonly-used business documents from the Brother CreativeCenter(4).
"The Connect.Print.Share website shows our commitment to providing smart, easy-to-use solutions to manage information using mobile and cloud technology," said John Wandishin, Brother Vice President of Marketing. "With a growing number of businesses integrating rapidly-evolving technologies into their workflow, we believe highlighting the cutting-edge capabilities of our products to potential customers as well as current Brother users to be more important than ever before."
About Brother
Brother International Corporation is one of the premier providers of products for the home, home office and office. The U.S. corporate office in Bridgewater, N. J., was established on April 21, 1954 and currently markets many industrial products, home appliances and business products manufactured by its parent company, Brother Industries, Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan.
These products include an award-winning line of Multi-Function Center® machines and printers. Brother also provides the number-one line of facsimile machines in the U.S. and is the leader in electronic labeling, with its full line of P-touch® Electronic Labeling Systems. For more information you can visit the website at http://www.brother.com.
1. Requires connection to a wireless network.
2. Requires internet connection and account with desired service.
3. BR-Docs requires a paid subscription, but users can receive an up to 60-day, risk-free trial to get started.
4. Internet connection required.
The Brother Small Business Survey 2014 was conducted by Wakefield Research (http://www.wakefieldresearch.com) among 500 U.S. small business owners of companies with less than 100 employees, between January 17th and
January 31st, 2014, using an email invitation and an online survey.
Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For
the interviews conducted in this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 4.4 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if
interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.
Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Use of this trademark is subject to Apple permissions.
Android and Google Drive are trademarks of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google permissions.
Windows Phone and OneDrive are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Use of this trademark is subject to Windows permissions.
BlackBerry is owned by Research in Motion Limited and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. Brother is not endorsed, sponsored, affiliated with or otherwise
authorized by Research in Motion Limited.
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CONTACT: Tracy Siegel, MSL NEW YORK, 646-500-7712, Tracy.siegel@mslgroup.com
XYZprinting Unveils Details on Expanded Line of High Quality Desktop 3D Printers
$849 da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus on Display at Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo; Includes Free One Year Limited Warranty, Wi-Fi Connectivity and Remote Tablet Access
NEW YORK, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- XYZprinting, dedicated to being the number one global brand in 3D printing, today announced the pricing, features and availability on its 2014 line of desktop 3D printers, which includes da Vinci 1.0, da Vinci 2.0 Duo and da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus. Priced from $499 to $849, the da Vinci product line features three distinct high-quality, easy-to-use desktop 3D printers and the new high-end machines will be on display this week at the Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo in New York.
All of the da Vinci machines require no assembly, are equipped with innovative safety features and include a free one year limited warranty. The printers are currently compatible with ABS plastic and are set to be compatible with PLA by Q4. Showcased earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show, the $499 da Vinci 1.0 is now available for purchase in the U.S. on Amazon.com and is for the first time making high-grade 3D printing technology available to consumers at an affordable price. The next generation of XYZprinting machines, da Vinci 2.0 Duo and da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus, are dual-color machines that will be available in Q2 and Q3 for $649 and $849 respectively.
The da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus is the most advanced machine and features Wi-Fi connectivity, remote access through a mobile app and built in camera, and an easy-to-use touch panel for an interactive and seamless 3D printing experience. Key features of the 2.1 Duo Plus model include:
-- Color Creativity: da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus features dual-nozzles for
multi-color print projects using the 12 filament colors available in
easy-to-install cartridges.
-- Remote Access: With XYZprinting's Android and iOS apps, users can set up
and monitor print jobs through an iPad or Android tablet. A built in
camera allows users to see live images of their print job while on the
go.
-- Stand-alone Printer: Featuring a USB port and Android-based 5'' color
LCD touch panel, the da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus is a Wi-Fi enabled machine
that can be managed and operated without a connection to a desktop or
laptop computer. Users can simply plug in a USB drive and press print or
work from a tablet using the XYZprinting app and Wi-Fi connection.
-- Expanded Cloud Resources: da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus includes XYZ World, an
open-source cloud database with 3D models consumers can customize as
desired. Updated daily, the database includes over 700 drawings and
features timely pop culture and holiday-themed items.
"da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus provides a quality, hassle-free 3D printing experience for new and experienced users so that everyone from the average consumer to small business owners and hobbyists can easily print in 3D from the comfort of their own home," said Simon Shen, the chairman of XYZprinting, Inc. "Our free one year warranty and easy-to-use mobile apps show our commitment to building a superior printing experience. With the da Vinci product line, we are shaking up the industry by providing consumers with a cost-effective way to access high quality 3D printing technology."
Owned by New Kinpo Group, one of the world's largest global manufacturing companies based in Taiwan, XYZprinting has deep experience in the printing and manufacturing industries and is poised to deliver quality, cost-effective products that are accessible to everyone.
Availability
The da Vinci 1.0 is now available on Amazon.com with an MSRP of $499 and free two-day shipping for Amazon Prime members. da Vinci 1.0 will also be available through Studica and Microcenter in the coming months.
The da Vinci 2.0 Duo will be available in Q2 at an MSRP of $649 and the da Vinci 2.1 Duo Plus will be available at an MSRP of $849 in Q3 through select online retailers including Amazon.com. All da Vinci printers require no assembly and include a one year warranty.
About XYZprinting
Backed by Taiwan-based electronic manufacturing conglomerate, New Kinpo Group, XYZprinting is dedicated to bringing cost-effective 3D printing to consumers and households around the world. With proven industry expertise and an innovative spirit, XYZprinting is poised to break down the barriers of 3D printer ownership by providing an easy-to use-device that delivers an outstanding user experience.
SOURCE XYZprinting
XYZprinting
CONTACT: Product Inquiries, infous@xyzprinting.com; or Media Contacts, Phair Tsai, 858-869-1885, ptsai@xyzprinting.com; or Allie Marsh, Zeno Group for XYZprinting, 310.334.3238, allie.marsh@zenogroup.com
Hortonworks Partners with LucidWorks to Bring Search to Big Data
Hortonworks and LucidWorks to Provide Apache Solr Support on the Hortonworks Data Platform
PALO ALTO and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hortonworks®, the leading contributor to and provider of enterprise Apache(TM) Hadoop®, today announced a strategic partnership with LucidWorks, the company transforming the way people access information, to enable Hortonworks users to access and analyze their data via Solr(TM), the blazingly fast, easy-to-use open source enterprise search platform from the Apache Lucene(TM) project.
The combination of Apache Solr and Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) makes big data accessible to more people within an organization, not just developers, analysts and data scientists. Under the terms of the partnership, Hortonworks will include Solr in HDP, and Hortonworks' customers will receive support and technology from both Hortonworks and LucidWorks.
Apache Hadoop is an open source framework for distributed storing and processing of large sets of data on commodity hardware. The Hortonworks Data Platform is an open platform that integrates with existing IT systems, enabling enterprises to build and deploy Hadoop-based applications. LucidWorks, the only company delivering an enterprise-grade search development platform built atop the power of Apache Solr open source search, offers a simple, yet powerful interface for providing advanced search capabilities to non-technical users. The combination of the solutions enables users throughout the organization to easily access and gain insight from big data sets that were previously accessible only to developers, analyst and data scientists.
"We are very excited to be working with Hortonworks because we share the same vision of bringing everyone in an enterprise into the big data conversation," said Will Hayes, Chief Product Officer at LucidWorks. "This partnership makes Apache Solr the defacto big data search platform of choice for all Hortonworks customers and is further validation of our leading role in solving the big data search challenge."
"Because Apache Solr doesn't require complex script development to do searches or access and identify patterns in data, our partnership with LucidWorks will dramatically accelerate the time to value for companies that are ready to make a major investment in big data," said Tim Hall, Vice President of Product Management at Hortonworks. "The use of Solr will also democratize access to big data, which is critical to enabling companies to realize the full value of their information."
Tony Jewitt, vice president of Big Data Solutions at Avalon Consulting LLC strongly endorses the partnership. "Our customers have been selecting these two technologies on their own and asking Avalon to integrate them. But now, this combination of LucidWorks and Hortonworks provides our clients with a seamless platform for deploying search-based applications running on HDP. It's the perfect solution for analyzing social media, chat sessions, emails, documents and many other sources of big data."
Apache Solr 4.7 is certified with Hortonworks Data Platform 2.0, support is immediately available.
AdditionalResources:
-- Learn more about LucidWorks' enterprise-grade search development
platforms at these industry events.
-- Follow @LuceneSolrRev to find session content and get updates on our
next event, or visit http://lucenerevolution.org/
-- Join our conversations on Twitter @LucidWorks and Facebook
-- Watch the future of search unfold on the LucidWorks blog
-- Read the latest information and views about Apache Lucene/Solr at http://www.SearchHub.org
About LucidWorks, Inc.
LucidWorks transforms the way people access information to enable data-driven decisions. LucidWorks is the only company that delivers enterprise-grade search development platforms built on the power of Apache Lucene/Solr open source search. Employing one quarter of theCore Committers to the Apache Lucene/Solr project, LucidWorks is the largest supporter of open source search in the industry. LucidWorks Search delivers unmatched scalability to billions of documents, with sub-second query and faceting response time. LucidWorks' investors include Shasta Ventures, Granite Ventures, Walden International and In-Q-Tel. Learn more about the company at http://www.lucidworks.com/.
LucidWorks and Lucene/Solr Revolution are registered trademarks of LucidWorks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Hortonworks
Hortonworks develops, distributes and supports the only 100% open source Apache Hadoop data platform. Our team comprises the largest contingent of builders and architects within the Hadoop ecosystem who represent and lead the broader enterprise requirements within these communities. The Hortonworks Data Platform provides an open platform that deeply integrates with existing IT investments and upon which enterprises can build and deploy Hadoop-based applications.
Hortonworks has deep relationships with the key strategic data center partners that enable our customers to unlock the broadest opportunities from Hadoop.
Big Fish Launches "Fairway Solitaire Blast" on Mobile Smartphones and Tablets
New chapter added to the "Fairway Solitaire" franchise!
SEATTLE, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Big Fish, the world's largest producer of casual games, today announced the availability of Fairway Solitaire Blast on smartphones and tablets. Blast is a new chapter designed to give Fairway Solitaire fans a reason to have two unbreakable solitaire addictions. With new arcade-style power-ups, social play, and more hand-crafted solitaire layouts, Blast complements the core card-flipping action that earned Fairway Solitaire multiple "Game of the Year" nominations while creating its own addictive experience.
To advance through Blast, players need to combine their solitaire know-how with their inner arcade player. It's solitaire, so players must play all of the cards to pass each level. Challenges are layered in and require players to play cards in a specific fashion. To help out with these tasks, an array of power-up cards are at the player's disposal, such as a gopher with a card-destroying laser blaster, wild card and more. Use power-ups strategically to complete challenges and watch your score blast off!
Additionally, if you're like the millions of other players who can't put this game down, why not invite your friends to join in the fun? Post the highest score for each hole and let your friends know who owns the fairway. Want to share lives? Give them to your friends! Big Fish is also deep into the development of tournaments where players can play against each other to win rare and powerful in-game prizes.
In the two years it has been available, Fairway Solitaire has cemented itself as the top-grossing solitaire game available. Its dedicated fans keep coming back for the daily content and to deal with McDivot, the game's dastardly gopher. The daily content has proven key to the game's incredible long-term success, keeping players wanting more even two years after its initial launch! And with the launch of Fairway Solitaire Blast, Big Fish introduces a way to have two favorite solitaire games!
Fairway Solitaire Blast is launching simultaneously on the iTunes Store, Google Play, and Amazon on April 3(rd) in eight languages.
Go on...Have a Blast!
Resources:
-- Big Fish
-- Fairway Solitaire Facebook
-- Fairway Solitaire Twitter
-- Fairway Solitaire Blast on the iTunes Store
-- Fairway Solitaire Blast on Google Play
-- Fairway Solitaire Blast on Amazon
About Big Fish
Founded in 2002, Big Fish is the world¹s largest producer of casual games, delivering fun to millions of people around the world through its digital distribution, mobile and e-commerce game platforms. To date, Big Fish has distributed more than 2 billion games to customers in 150 countries from a growing catalogue of 3,000+ unique PC games and 400+ unique mobile games. In 2013, the company's mobile revenues were almost 50% of its overall gross revenue. "Big Fish Casino" leads the way and was the only casino game to be named on both of Apple's 2013 top-grossing iPad and iPhone charts. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with regional offices in Oakland, CA, and Luxembourg.
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Vivante GC7000 GPUs Deliver Desktop-Class Graphics to Mobile Devices
Built on the market success of Vega, GC7000 delivers hardware tessellation and geometry shaders with industry leading performance/power/area
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivante Corporation today announced multiple silicon partner integrations of its GC7000 Series GPU IP into SoCs targeting wearables, mobile, automotive, and 4K TV products. GC7000 supports the newly released OpenGL ES 3.1* API and hardware TS/GS/CS (tessellation / geometry / compute shader) extensions for Android. Integrated TS/GS/CS support puts the most advanced desktop 3D features in your hand bringing 4K rendering to the next level by adding even more stunning, fine-grained 3D detail and realism to game play, while lowering power and memory bandwidth.
The technology enhancements in the GC7000 Series build on the market success of the previous generation of Vivante's Vega architecture. Photorealistic 3D gameplay and dynamic user interfaces are now available in over 200 million mobile and home entertainment devices such as these. GC7000 Series GPU cores come packaged with Vivante's production proven unified, single driver software stack that supports legacy, current and upcoming GPUs and board support packages (BSP) running Android(TM) KitKat, Chrome(TM), Linux, QNX®, Tizen(TM) and Windows® operating systems.
"The mobile GPU market has reached an inflection point where desktop-class graphics in mobile are a reality and the key differentiator separating legacy devices from the latest must have products," said Wei-jin Dai, President and CEO of Vivante. "Vivante's TS/GS/CS raises the bar in mobile by providing GC7000 GPU technology with desktop graphics equivalent features and image quality, increased performance per milliwatt and square millimeter of silicon while significantly reducing power and memory bandwidth."
The GC7000 takes advantage of new innovations in GPU/GPGPU multi-core processing to allow simultaneous, parallel execution for coherent and distributed graphics, computer vision (CV), and compute contexts. Each core can function independently or in groups with instant, on-demand, task-specific load-balancing and distribution of GPU resources monitored in real-time to maximize performance and minimize context switch overhead. The additions of hardware tessellation and geometry shading with the use of advanced compute shaders brings realistic 3D desktop rendering to the forefront of mobile and media SoCs, while cutting internal and off-chip bandwidth to reduce power, thermal power, and memory footprint. Additional GC7000 improvements also focus on improved gameplay so that AAA 3D games play smooth, responsive and crisp in 4K resolution. With hardware support for additions like game physics and hybrid ray tracing, exposed through the latest Unreal Engine 4, Unity 4 and the upcoming Unity 5 SDKs, users can have a truly ubiquitous gaming experience across all their screens, and game developers can leverage the existing gaming ecosystem that spans mobile, PC, and game consoles.
Smaller-Faster-Cooler benefits of the GC7000 Series include:
-- True GPU Scalability from power efficient wearables and high end mobile
to TVs and luxury cars: GC7000 Series products support big ideas in
limited silicon area to match form factor and market requirements.
Products can snap to grid starting at 3.0 mm(2) (28 nm) for the smallest
single GPU GC7000 instance and grow in simple modular fashion for high
end implementations to achieve the industry's best PPA
(power/performance/area).
-- Smallest Licensable OpenGL ES 3.1 Cores with Geometry, Tessellation, and
Compute Shaders: The IP package integrates the most advanced 3D features
that shift industry dynamics to allow mass market silicon to have
equivalent robust features that appear in high end application
processors. Die area of the GC7000 is reduced by 20% over previous
generation mass market cores and includes the new evolution of OpenGL ES
3.1 and DirectX 11 shader/GPU technologies and upcoming mobile platform
requirements, including support for hardware TS/GS shading extensions
for Android OS.
-- Faster Graphics Performance: Better real time utilization of shaders
speeds up rendering performance, quality and effects to effectively
scale up for 4K gaming content at 60 FPS. 4K resolution has 4X the
pixels versus 1080p and GC7000 ensures your device can keep up with the
game.
-- Cooler Cores: GPU thermals and system power are reduced 30% and
bandwidth is reduced by 50% through innovative bandwidth modulation
using Vivante frame buffer (vFB) and pixel compression, Khronos ASTC,
geometry/tessellation shader rendering, and Android optimized
intelligent composition (Regionizer).
-- Configurable Shader Core Implementations: Cores range from highly
silicon optimized eight shader solutions to performance optimized
multi-GPU/multi-shader solutions, all with best in class performance and
available hardware support for security (secure GPU) and OS
virtualization.
-- Hardware and Software Integration Simplified: The single unified
software stack supports all Vivante GPU cores and existing software
platforms to create a seamless transition to the latest technologies.
GC7000 hardware is even more modular to allow faster integration with
easier place-and-route design and reduced wire congestion.
-- System Friendly Architecture: GC7000 is designed for hybrid and
heterogeneous computing systems supporting OpenCL and HSA using AMBA®
ACE-Lite(TM) (CPU - GPU cache coherency) and the latest vStream
interface. Other additions include a pixel compression fabric that
allows GC7000 to create a streamlined pixel processing pipeline across
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For more information on Vivante Vega products, please visit http://www.vivantecorp.com or blog.vivantecorp.com.
About Vivante Corporation
Smaller - Faster - Cooler: Vivante Corporation, a leader in multi-core GPU, OpenCL(TM), CPC Composition Engine and Vector Graphics IP solutions, provides the highest performance and lowest power silicon characteristics across a range of Khronos(TM) Group API conformant standards based on the Vega architecture. Vivante GPUs are integrated into customer silicon in devices targeting wearables, smartphones, tablets, HDTVs, consumer electronics and embedded devices and running thousands of graphics/compute applications across multiple operating systems and software platforms. Vivante is a privately held company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional R&D centers in Shanghai and Chengdu.
Vivante and the Vivante logo are trademarks of Vivante. OpenGL is a registered trademark and the OpenGL ES logo is a trademark of Silicon Graphics Inc. used by permission by Khronos. OpenCL and the OpenCL logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. used by permission by Khronos. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
*Product is based on a published Khronos OpenGL ES 3.1 / OpenCL 1.2 Specification, and is expected to pass the Khronos Conformance Testing Process. Current conformance status can be found at http://www.khronos.org/conformance.
New Fluke temperature calibrators deliver high accuracy in easy-to-use, single function tools
Temperature and 4 to 20 mA signals can be measured and viewed simultaneously on large backlit display for easy transmitter calibration
EVERETT, Wash., April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke Corp. introduces two single function calibrators for simulating process temperature sensors. For technicians who don't want the complexity of multifunction test tools yet need highly accurate temperature calibration, the Fluke(®) 712B RTD and 714B Thermocouple Temperature Calibrators allow instrument, process, and plant maintenance technicians to quickly and easily test process temperature instrumentation.
The Fluke 712B measures and simulates 13 different resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) types and resistance, and the 714B measures and simulates 17 different thermocouple types as well as millivolts, to verify process sensors by direct comparison of measured versus reported temperatures.
The calibrators also measure 4 to 20 mA signals with 0.001 mA resolution while simultaneously sourcing a temperature signal -- with both readings displayed on the large, backlit display for easy transmitter calibration. They can scale the measured mA to the programmed 0 and 100 percent temperature settings to verify the 0 and 100 percent values scaled in a temperature transmitter. They also feature linear ramp and 25 percent step auto-ramp based on 0 and 100 percent settings.
Settings at power down are saved for easy restart of tests when the calibrator is powered back up. Both calibrators have built-in magnetic hanging tools for easy mounting while taking measurements.
For information on Fluke tools and applications, or to find the location of your nearest distributor, contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206, call (800) 44-FLUKE (800-443-5853), fax (425) 446-5116, e-mail fluke-info@fluke.com or visit the Fluke Web site at http://www.fluke.com.
About Fluke
Founded in 1948, Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians, and metrologists who install, troubleshoot and manage industrial, electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes.
Follow Fluke on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Fluke is a registered trademark of Fluke Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. For more information, visit the Fluke website.
For more information:
Leah Friberg
Public Relations Manager
(425) 446-5905
leah.friberg@fluke.com
Slingshot Candy Shooter: A Free Game Designed for All Audiences
DETROIT, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- It's sweet! Slingshot Candy Shooter released by U.S. Publications, Inc. is a free HD game for iPhones and iPads. Designed for people of all ages - play alone or play with family and friends. Multiple players can face off on Facebook or a single player can have a little fun and simply unwind.
Slingshot Candy Shooter tasks players with hitting as many candy men as they can. Rocks are fired from a slingshot that is easily controlled with a tap of the finger. Just pull the slingshot's elastic back and release.
A practice mode gives players the lay of the land and from there, the sky's the limit. With unlimited levels, players can aim high. The game also saves previous levels achieved, so players don't have to start from scratch each time they play.
"Players can also unlock different features within various levels to make it even more challenging as they go," Simon Gojcaj, president, U.S. Publications, Inc., says. "There's enough variety between levels to keep Slingshot Candy Man enjoyable for a long time."
Players rack up points based on distance and damage. And, a rocket launch feature can quickly catapult your score. Players can only move to the next level once they have filled up the points' meter at the top of the screen.
Zoom play, replay features, catchy music and bold colors all make this free game an easy one to get hooked on. It will satisfy any sweet tooth and players are sure to be addicted in no time.
- Photo Caption: Slingshot Candy Shooter by U.S. Publications, Inc.
This release was issued through Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). For more information, visit Send2Press Press Release Distribution at http://www.Send2Press.com
SOURCE U.S. Publications, Inc.
U.S. Publications, Inc.
CONTACT: Simon Gojcaj, of U.S. Publications, Inc., +1-586-949-0762, Simongojcaj[at]sbcglobal.net
Pilot program, "Glass Action," creates new evidentiary perspective
PHOENIX, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fennemore Craig, a leading Mountain West regional law firm, is changing the way lawyers interact with clients by lending them Google Glass. With the use of Google Glass, firsthand, live-action experiences are shared in real time between clients and Fennemore Craig attorneys, creating new mechanisms to convey evidence to juries, judges and mediators.
The pilot program, called "Glass Action," was launched in January 2014 when Fennemore Craig personal injury attorneys James Goodnow and Marc Lamber equipped several business and personal injury clients with the new Google Glass technology, not currently available to the public.
Double-amputee Gary Verrazono is one of those clients and has been using the firm-provided Glass for three months. Verrazono lost his right arm and leg in a tragic accident in 2012 while working at a racetrack. Glass is a game changer for Verrazono. He can stream his life as it unfolds, send a text or email, record video, teleconference with his attorneys and photograph, exchange and distribute legal documents -- all with a simple voice command or blink of an eye.
"It's the experience of the client unfiltered," says Goodnow. "Jurors will now be able to see the nuances of a victim's daily challenges firsthand."
Lamber adds, "This technology gets us the information instantly, lightening the burden on the client and allowing for more frequent communication. Knowing more about our clients helps us build the strongest case possible."
"Glass Action" comes on the heels of the firm's innovative use of the Apple iPad, which Apple profiled in a case study.
Lamber believes that Fennemore Craig has just scratched the surface of what Google Glass can do for its practice. The firm is now testing the technology with expert witnesses and in mock trials. "We can put Google Glass on jurors during trial simulations to see what's catching their attention," says Lamber.
Goodnow and Lamber have been widely recognized by the media for their use of technology. The ABA Journal named the attorneys to its list of "America's Techiest Lawyers."
Fennemore Craig is a full-service law firm with nearly 200 attorneys and offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Nogales, Las Vegas, Denver and Reno. For more information on Lamber and Goodnow's personal injury practice at Fennemore Craig, visit http://lambergoodnow.com. For more information on the firm, visit http://fclaw.com.
Magisto Launches On Amazon Fire TV, Brings Produced Personal Movies To Your Living Room
Beautiful display, pristine fluidity and cross platform connectivity make Amazon's Fire an ideal device for bringing your Magisto movies to life on your TV
NEW YORK, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Magisto, the cloud-based mobile video platform, is announcing that the popular Magisto app is available on Amazon's newly announced Amazon Fire TV, allowing users to stream their Magisto movies to their TVs.
By making the app simple to use through Amazon Fire TV, users can bring their Magisto movies to life in large format, streaming shared life experiences directly to their living rooms. Users will also be able to view content from Magisto's community of users, making it possible to search and watch videos from a range of topics from Road Tripping In Hungary to Rocking Out In Austin Texas.
"The form factor of devices is no longer a limiting factor in how people consume media," said Oren Boiman, co-founder and CEO of Magisto. "Professionally produced movie and television programing made their way to the digital world several years ago, but personal video has been conspicuously absent from the evolving TV experience, because, until now, it was difficult to make video content that was worth sharing. Magisto has changed that and now with Amazon Fire TV, our users can share their stories with the richness and grandeur that a large screen TV provides."
Magisto employs A.I. driven technology that analyzes and automatically edits raw video and photos to recreate their 30 million users life experiences in the form of video stories. Going beyond merely telling stories, it ensures users are left with the sense of place and emotion that shows how it feels to have lived a particular life experience. By making the app available through Amazon Fire TV, Magisto videos are, for the first time, taken beyond smartphones, tablets and computers and transformed into TV viewing content.
"We are thrilled that Magisto is now available for Amazon Fire TV," said Mike George, vice president of Amazon Appstore and Games. "Customers now have access to their favorite video and photo memories right in their living rooms, displayed in a visually stunning way. Magisto has developed a fast and engaging app, and we know that our customers will love experiencing it on the Amazon Fire TV."
In addition to Amazon Fire TV, Magisto recently announced the availability of the app through the Amazon Appstore, making it available on Kindle devices in addition to compatible Android devices through Amazon. To download through the Amazon Appstore, visit: http://www.amazon.com/Magisto-Magic-Video-Editor/dp/B00ISS01RS
About Magisto
Driven by artificial intelligence and simple user experience, Magisto is a cloud-based mobile technology service for creating and sharing beautiful quality personal movies. It automatically selects the most compelling moments from ordinary videos and photos and, like an expert video editor, weaves them together to convey a story with customized styles and music. Magisto is used by millions of customers and can be accessed across iOS, Android, the Amazon Appstore for Android and the Web, and is the highest-rated video creation app in the Google Play and iOS App Stores.
The company is funded by Horizons Ventures, Magma Venture Partner, Qualcomm Incorporated, through its venture capital arm, Qualcomm Ventures, and SanDisk Ventures. The company maintains its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel with offices in New York and California.
Amazon Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment and data center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com's financial results is included in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
Contact:
Paula Batson
917-873-8294
paula@magisto.com
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720-407-6062
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RealPlayer Cloud Brings Your Video Collection To Amazon Fire TV
Consumers Can Now Stream Personal Videos on their TVs, Alongside Top Entertainment Channels, All from Amazon Fire TV
SEATTLE, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK) today announced that RealPlayer Cloud, its integrated video player and cloud service app, is available on Amazon Fire TV. With the addition of Fire TV, the Amazon and RealPlayer Cloud communities now have an all-new way to watch their video collections on their big screens from the comfort of their living room.
RealPlayer Cloud will be one of the first apps integrated with Fire TV at its launch. Because Fire TV was built upon an Android operating system, the development of the RealPlayer Cloud app was a more fluid and much faster process than what is normal for a new platform.
"Our strategy is to integrate RealPlayer Cloud technology into more devices, like Amazon Fire TV, that are changing the way people experience entertainment," said Rob Glaser, interim CEO and founder of RealNetworks. "We are offering the easiest way to watch personal video collections on a television set, and Amazon is making this technology accessible to even more people. We are thrilled to be a part of this highly anticipated product debut."
RealPlayer Cloud allows users to store their video collections in the cloud, making them accessible on many devices. In addition, people can use the app to privately share videos with friends and family - even if their loved ones don't have the RealPlayer Cloud app. Through its revolutionary SurePlay(TM) technology, RealPlayer Cloud ensures videos watched through the app are automatically formatted to give viewers the highest quality experience possible. This technology, combined with Fire TV's intuitive user interface and beautiful display, makes Amazon's new device ideal for RealPlayer Cloud.
"We are thrilled that RealPlayer Cloud is now available for Fire TV," said Mike George, Vice President of Amazon Appstore and Games. "Customers now have access to their favorite video memories right in their living room and displayed in a visually stunning way. RealNetworks developed this fast and engaging app, and we think our customers will love experiencing it on Fire TV."
The Fire TV release adds to the growing list of platforms on which RealPlayer Cloud is available: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 Modern UI, Windows, Roku and Chromecast, and other devices via a Web browser. The RealPlayer Cloud app is available as a free download and comes with 2 gigabytes of cloud storage for free to all users worldwide. RealPlayer Cloud also offers additional storage via subscription plans that start at $4.99 per month. For more information on RealPlayer Cloud, please visit Real.com.
About RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks creates innovative products and services that make it easy for people to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners, aiming to support every network, device, media type and social network. Find RealNetworks corporate information at http://www.realnetworks.com.
RealNetworks and its respective logos are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of RealNetworks. Other products and company names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to the availability of RealPlayer Cloud, and expectations regarding its functionality, usability and performance. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include technological factors, consumer acceptance, and competitive factors such as the emergence of new entrants in the market. More information about potential risk factors that could affect RealNetworks' business is included in RealNetworks' annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent year ended December 31, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.
Amazon Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment and data center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com's financial results is included in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
Gameloft Optimizes Popular Games for Amazon Fire TV
Amazon demonstrates Asphalt 8 during launch event
PARIS, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, today announced it
will offer three hit titles optimized for the launch of Amazon Fire TV, including 2014
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner and 2013 BAFTA Kids' Vote winner, Despicable Me:
Minion Rush, as well as its hit arcade racing title, Asphalt 8: Airborne and the popular
Modern Combat 4. Amazon showed live demonstrations of Asphalt 8: Airborne during its Fire
TV launch event on Wednesday, April 2nd at Milk Studios in New York City.
With Fire TV, consumers will enjoy an enriched living room experience, which includes
access to some of today's most popular games on the big screen. This partnership brings
rescaled and improved graphics to the new platform, delivering an enhanced display on TV
screens.
"With Amazon's broad consumer base and quality reputation in the market, it made sense
to optimize some of our top games for Fire TV," said Baudouin Corman, VP of Publishing for
the Americas, Gameloft. "This collaboration broadens the reach of our games, allowing us
to bring even more high-quality content to the consumers' living room."
"We are thrilled that Gameloft has optimized its most popular titles for Fire TV,"
said Mike George, Vice President of Amazon Appstore and Games. "With a quad core processor
and 2 GB of memory, Asphalt 8: Airborne and all of Gameloft's optimized titles really
shine on Fire TV. We think customers will love playing these games."
Fire TV is available to order today in the U.S. market.
About Gameloft:
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS, Android(R) and Windows(R) devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs.
Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Order & Chaos, Modern
Combat or Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including
Universal(R), Illumination Entertainment(R), Disney(R), Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), FOX Digital
Entertainment, Mattel(R) and Ferrari(R).
Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,200 developers.
Gameloft is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (Euronext: GFT.PA, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft is traded OTC in the US (sponsored Level 1 ADR ticker: GLOFY)
Amazon Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others,
risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and
technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion,
outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment and data center optimization,
seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign
exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation,
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Life360, the leading location and communication app for families, announced today its integration with IFTTT, a service that lets you create powerful connections with one simple statement: if this then that. The new Life360 Channel on IFTTT is the first that allows people to set up Recipes and trigger actions based on the location of family members, not just their own personal location.
For example, people can use Life360 Recipes to lock the doors and turn off the lights when the last member of the family has left the house. Families can set up lights to blink when each family member arrives home. Leveraging Life360's geo-fencing capabilities, a message can be sent to Google Glass when a family member leaves an area. The Life360 Channel also has Recipes that enable family members to pay closer attention to each other's health and wellbeing, such as receiving an alert when each member of the family wakes up.
"As life moves to the phone, family location awareness offers valuable convenience for busy families," said Chris Hulls, co-founder and CEO of Life360. "Our integration with IFTTT is an exciting next step as part of our vision for Life360 becoming the hub for connected families. We have moved far beyond solving the 'where are you?' question and are leveraging our family location awareness platform to help smart homes and connected cars better address the needs of family units."
"The Life360 Channel is especially exciting because it is an incredibly unique product introducing the power of IFTTT to millions of tech-savvy families," said Linden Tibbets, co founder and CEO of IFTTT.
Life360's integration with IFTTT is the company's first official API integration. Life360 plans to soon make its API public.
About Life360
Life360 is the leading location and communication app for families available for Android and the iPhone. Using proprietary location-based technology, Life360 enables families to share their locations, know when someone needs help and communicate easily with in-app messaging. The app operates in a convenient and secure way that does not interfere with busy schedules or personal freedom. Founded in 2008, Life360 placed first in Google's Android Developer Challenge in that same year and has received funding from several prominent investors. For more information, visit http://www.life360.com.
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Fuze Leading Consumerization of Video Collaboration for Work with Global Freemium Growth and Enterprise-Wide Adoption
High user engagement fuels leading companies to standardize on Fuze as a utility for all knowledge workers across devices, desktops and meeting rooms
BT strategic relationship accelerates global scale
SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on accelerating adoption of its freemium video communication and collaboration service, FuzeBox today announced several significant developments that further its mission to make video collaboration a utility available to all knowledge workers across devices, desktops and meeting rooms. Under a bold new Fuze brand, the company introduced a new user experience designed to drive much higher adoption and user engagement than traditional video conferencing tools.
Fuze also announced a strategic agreement with BT to bolster its global scale and accelerate availability of a full-featured Fuze freemium service worldwide. Since launching a freemium service in the U.S. just six months ago, Fuze monthly signup rates have nearly tripled with new users representing 25 percent of Fortune 500 companies.
"Use of video communications in our personal lives is growing rapidly through user-friendly, low-friction applications, yet workplace tools are not meeting user expectations in terms of experience or multi-platform support. As a result, people are bringing consumer-grade tools to work," said David Obrand, CEO of Fuze. "Fuze is leading the consumerization of enterprise video communications with applications users love that also have security and controls IT requires. This is resulting in adoption and user engagement rates unmatched by current tools and driving leading organizations to deliver Fuze as a utility for all of their knowledge workers."
"Video communication is integral to the way we work at Groupon and Fuze has helped us think very differently about this type of technology," said Tim Sheff, manager global multimedia technologies, Groupon. "After using Fuze for more than a year, we are deploying it across the organization to more than 11,000 employees in 48 countries. We've found Fuze is attractive for uses across a broad range of roles. We've seen strong adoption and are able to measure user engagement and understand the return we are getting using analytics in the Fuze platform."
Fuze is designed for the way people work today, across devices and connecting with the tools they already use. Fuze combines HD voice and video communication and content collaboration, allowing remote workers and virtual teams to stay better connected face-to-face, while also sharing and collaborating on dynamic content like images, animated presentations and videos in real time with consistent quality. Through integrations, users can schedule Fuze within Microsoft and Google calendars, click-to-call from enterprise instant messaging applications including Microsoft Lync, and will be able to share content from leading cloud-based file storage platforms.
The Fuze Telepresence Connect service allows customers to easily connect traditional video conferencing and telepresence systems from Cisco, Polycom, LifeSize and others to people using Fuze.
Fuze freemium service driving voluntary adoption and user engagement
The Fuze freemium subscription model allows individuals to self-discover Fuze applications and easily use among their internal and external teams across the leading mobile and desktop platforms at no cost and without complicated IT set up. The ability to measure adoption, user engagement and business value, allows organizations to make informed, confident decisions when investing in video collaboration for their employees.
BT extends Fuze scale and accelerates global freemium service
The Fuze platform is powered by global cloud infrastructure with regional data centers for optimized routing, reliability and quality. Users have flexibility in how they join Fuze meetings, including by phone. To enhance the quality and coverage of dial-in phone capabilities, Fuze signed a multi-year agreement with BT, in which BT will provide global toll and toll-free dial-in and dial-out (Call Me) phone capabilities as part of the Fuze service. In addition, Fuze will leverage BT's high-performance, global network infrastructure to further enhance quality and reliability.
The expanded dial-in phone coverage will accelerate delivery of the Fuze freemium service on a global scale, complete with local dial-in numbers for nearly all countries. This also provides enterprise customers truly global coverage through the IP-based voice and video capabilities of the Fuze platform, complemented by BT toll and toll-free phone services.
"In collaboration, creating a common context is everything! Many tools today require you to go to another tool to get an e-mail, and a different tool to get a document you want to use in the meeting. This requires the user to deal with new contexts in each case, which saps productivity and makes it a much less enjoyable experience. What I like about Fuze is that it has one common context for the meeting, and it is the same across all devices." said David Coleman, senior research analyst, GigaOm Research. "Fuze is building a video-enabled collaboration service that is simple enough for everyone to use on a more frequent, everyday basis."
Availability
The new Fuze for iPad is now available in the app store. New Fuze applications for iPhone, Mac, Windows, Android (phone and tablet), and web browsers (HTML5) are planned for availability over the next quarter (existing applications now available for these platforms).
About Fuze
Fuze is redefining video communication and collaboration in the workplace. Experience it for yourself at http://www.fuze.com.
Huntkey Parts-In-One PC Launching Ceremony and DIY PC Installation Competition Successfully Held in Kazakhstan
SHENZHEN, China, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, successfully held its Part-in-one PC (PIO) launching ceremony and DIY PC installation competition on March 28, 2014 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
In the morning, Huntkey launched four models of PIO: HA210, HA212, HA230 and HA191. Local distributors, including Wint, Moontech and AK-Cent, dealers and famous local media, including eNEWS.kZ, techlabs.kz, kapital.kz, alfa.kz and computerworld.kz, were invited to the seminar.
Ferris Liao (Global Business Manager of Huntkey), Churkina Yekaterina (Director of Wint Ltd.) and Dilyaver Muratov (Head of Dealer Sales of Moontech Ltd.) gave speeches during the seminar. All three companies expressed their confidence in the future of PIO market and hoped for a close cooperation.
Dilyaver Muratov, Head of Dealer Sales of Moontech Ltd.
Sergey Suo, Account Manager of Huntkey, gave an introduction of Huntkey company and its PIO products. Different from All-in-one PC (AIO), the PIO made by Huntkey integrates only monitor, chassis, power supply, cable and speakers into the same case, providing more choices for customers to choose their ideal components such as CPU, storage, motherboard and hard disk. Featuring fashionable outlook, stable performance and cost effectiveness, Huntkey PIO opens up a new DIY era.
The DIY PC installation competition was held in the afternoon. Huntkey provided 3 PIOs and 3 different sets of configuration, including CPU, motherboard, memory and hard disk. The contestants were divided into 3 groups, according to the configuration. The one who uses the least time to finish installing a complete PC system will win the competition and will be awarded an AIO.
3 contestants won the competition, with 1 winner of each group. The best result was 5 minutes and 4 seconds. The winners expressed their excitement of winning an AIO PC and showed great anxiety to see Huntkey PIO products in Kazakhstan.
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1995, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
LifeProof Waterproof nuud case for GALAXY S4 wins Parent Tested, Parent Approved Seal
-LifeProof nuud delivers kid-proof protection from the elements-
SAN DIEGO, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Give the gift of protection this Mother's Day with the all-protective LifeProof(® )nuud(®) case for Samsung(®) GALAXY S(®)4, which was recently awarded the Parent Tested, Parent Approved(TM) (PTPA) Winner's Seal of Approval.
To earn a PTPA Seal of Approval, a product is evaluated by members of a network of 65,000 parent testers. PTPA was rated the most trusted seal by over 22,000 parents across North America.
LifeProof nuud is the first waterproof case made with screenless technology that meets military specifications for shock and impact protection. The case allows moms, dads and kids to touch the GALAXY S4 screen while still protecting against drops, spills, fumbles, sweat and sticky fingers.
"With two little curious boys, I was so excited to see how this case would hold up," commented one PTPA tester. "After being dropped multiple times, my phone was secure and I wasn't worried about them breaking it. A bottle of water was also spilled and again, I was not worried about my phone being ruined. The case did exactly what it said it would do."
LifeProof nuud was among many entries from across North America competing to earn the PTPA Seal. Independent parent volunteers evaluate products in their own homes to ensure that PTPA winners are chosen based on merit and consumer experience - not on commercial considerations. As a result, the PTPA seal has quickly gained recognition as an international leader in certifying consumer products for quality, effectiveness and value.
"At PTPA Media, we are proud to play a role in certifying innovative products that families can trust," said Sharon Vinderine, CEO and founder of PTPA Media Inc. "When consumers search for our Seal of Approval on product packaging and websites, they are essentially searching for validation from their peers. Their peers will have objectively tested and approved these products based on their performance in a real life environment. That type of resource for families is priceless."
For peace of mind, the LifeProof Total Water Protection Program is available as an option at the time of purchase of a LifeProof nuud for GALAXY S4 at http://www.lifeproof.com. This optional program offers repair or replacement should the registered user's device sustain water damage while properly installed in a LifeProof case. For full terms and conditions, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.
About LifeProof
Based in San Diego, LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets cases for smartphones and tablets that deliver protection, style and functionality. LifeProof is built on the idea of giving everyone the complete freedom and confidence to use their mobile devices in any environment. Designed to defend against water, dirt, snow, shock and the hazards of daily life, LifeProof lets consumers use their mobile device everyday, everywhere, for everything -- without worry. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.
Sankalp Semiconductor Announces ISO 9001:2008 Certification
HUBLI, India, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Sankalp Semiconductor, a leading Chip Design services company based out of India is
pleased to announce that it has successfully accomplished and passed the auditing
requirements for ISO 9001:2008 and has been granted a certificate of registration for
'Development, Verification and Delivery of Integrated Circuit (IC) Designs and Associated
Services' effective March 19, 2014 for its design facility in Aryabhatta Tech Park, Hubli.
"ISO 9001:2008 certification compliments our Analog and Mixed Signal technology
leadership position and it demonstrates our on-going commitment to enhance the quality of
our deliverables and overall customer satisfaction. Sankalp Semiconductor has built and
established a robust offshore capacity for leading edge chip design and this quality
certification would enable more of our customers to leverage this facility for their
product development," said Mr. Samir Patel, CEO, Sankalp Semiconductor.
The ISO 9001:2008 addresses various aspects of quality management and contains some of
ISO's best known standards. The standards provide guidance and tools for companies and
organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet
customer's requirements, and that quality is consistently improved.
About Sankalp Semiconductor Private Limited
Sankalp semiconductor is the preferred choice for Analog Mixed Signal services and
solutions specializing in end-to-end solutions for IOs, Analog and Mixed Signal Chip
design and layout. Our Analog and Mixed Signal expertise combined with the SoC design
capabilities makes us a one stop destination for all our customers. Sankalp Semiconductor
was founded in 2005 by a team of industry experts with a mission is to create an excellent
technology hub of mixed-signal semiconductor services and solutions. With a team of over
450 semiconductor technology specialists, Sankalp drives its mission through three
strategic focus areas - bring second tier cities of India on technology map, attract
proven technical leaders with entrepreneurial zeal and working closely with some of the
topmost academic institutions in the country by being in close proximity to the
institutes. These strategies ensure scalability and creation of a forward-looking
ecosystem. Sankalp Semiconductor is the recipient of several Industry accolades like Red
Herring Asia, Deloitte Tech Fast 50 India (2011, 2012 and 2013), STPI recognitions, Frost
& Sullivan award for Competitive Strategy leadership in Semiconductor Design Market, and
was selected in the Red Herring Top 100 Global Tech companies. For more information,
please visit http://www.sankalpsemi.com
GAME GOLF Expands Availability in the U.S. and Canada
Revolutionary wearable device now available at Apple retail stores in the U.S. and Canada and the Apple Online Store
SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Active Mind Technology today is happy to announce GAME GOLF, its game-changing wearable device which captures real on-course golf data to make golf more fun and interactive, is now available at Apple Retail Stores in the U.S. and Canada and the Apple Online Store.
GAME GOLF makes golf more fun and interactive, bringing the golfer's data to life with the ability to share socially. GAME GOLF utilizes sensors on each club and a "tag-and-go" wearable device sensor on the player's belt. Vital performance data is synced to the cloud from the device and is viewable on GAME GOLF's website (http://www.gamegolf.com) within a player's profile or via the GAME GOLF App on a player's iPhone or iPod touch. From there, a player can view a dynamic interface displaying each shot and round data such as club selection, fairways hit, greens in regulation and distance, in addition to other stats and trends important to the player.
"GAME GOLF has arrived in grand fashion," said John McGuire, CEO of GAME GOLF. "We are excited to bring this revolutionary product to Apple customers in the U.S. and Canada and look forward to helping them improve their game and compete with their friends and favorite professional golfers."
GAME GOLF was nominated for three CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show. Famed Swiss designer Yves Behar, CEO of fuseproject and the man behind some of the most iconic technology product designs in the world, designed GAME GOLF to deliver a 21st century experience to the game of golf.
Top PGA player Jim Furyk is joined by 2010 U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell and PGA Tour professional Lee Westwood on the GAME GOLF team. McDowell has been involved with GAME GOLF for two years playing an integral role in the product's development.
The development company behind GAME GOLF is Active Mind Technology, a privately held company that is pioneering the gamification of sport through its development of the GAME platform. Leading investors in Active Mind Technology, Inc. include Seagate Technology, Crosslink Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, Venture51, and other elite Silicon Valley-based investors.
GAME GOLF is available exclusively for $249.99 at Apple retail stores in the U.S. and Canada and the Apple Online Store (http://www.apple.com).
Sony Online Entertainment to Launch Player Studio in Landmark this Spring
Player Studio Program to Expand Internationally for the First Time
SAN DIEGO, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced that Player Studio support will begin for Landmark on or before May 1, 2014. As part of the rollout, for the first time ever, Player Studio creators in select regions outside of the United States will be able to submit in-game items across all Player Studio-supported games.
Player Studio offers enterprising gamers and creators the opportunity to create items that can be sold in the in-game marketplaces of their favorite SOE games and share in revenue generated by those sales. Previously, participation in Player Studio required that creators be based in the United States and skilled at creating items in 3D modeling software. With Landmark, SOE opens the door for many more players around the world to participate as they can build directly within the game itself, using Landmark's powerful and flexible toolset.
Creators in Landmark can save any of their creations - a fantastic castle, a sleek alien space ship, or whatever they imagine - directly to a template that, upon approval, can be sold within Player Studio. For players who dream of making a name for themselves as designers and creators, there is an opportunity for fame and fortune as they build their reputation within the community.
"Landmark offers powerful and intuitive tools that enable players to build just about anything they can imagine," said Dave Georgeson, Director of Development, EverQuestfranchise. "Players who choose to participate will be able to make meaningful royalties by building in and playing the game they love. Our vision is that some prolific and talented creators will turn this into a full-time career."
While the launch of Player Studio in Landmark has the potential to dramatically increase, by an order of magnitude, the number of players able to participate in the program, SOE is already seeing extensive participation from players in Player Studio as it currently exists in EverQuest, EverQuest II and PlanetSide 2.
Player Studio Quick Facts:
-- Nearly 5,000 submissions have been submitted to SOE's Player Studio
program as of March 2014.
-- Players can currently create items across 17 different item categories
in EverQuest, EverQuest II and PlanetSide 2. SOE is adding 18 more
categories across all participating Player Studio games in the coming
months.
-- In PlanetSide 2 alone, Player Studio items represented more than 10
percent of total in-game item sales in January and February, and 35
percent of all cosmetic item sales.
-- SOE players and creators are already making thousands of dollars in
royalties from items they create in the program.
Currently, participation in the Player Studio program is only available to residents of the United States. With the launch of Player Studio in Landmark this spring, SOE will introduce new updates to the program for all supported titles that will simplify and expedite the Player Studio registration process and also allow international players to participate. The program is planned to roll out soon to residents of Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, and is expected to be available in additional countries later this year. An SOE Station account is required to create items for Player Studio.
Landmark enables players to construct their wildest dreams and find their own path, with some of the most intuitive building and content creation tools ever offered in an online game. Landmark will be an online game unlike any that has come before - players will gain fame, acclaim, and even fortune based on the things they discover, build, and create.
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay. Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises such as EverQuest(®), EverQuest(®) II, PlanetSide(®)2,DC Universe(TM) Online, and the highly-anticipated Landmark(TM) and EverQuest Next(TM), SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms, while also collaborating directly with its players to provide tools for creating in-game items that can be sold in SOE game worlds for real-world money.
Through in-game programs such as Player Studio(TM) and the upcoming developments of Landmark and EverQuest Next, SOE continues to build on its proven legacy by ushering in a new emergent era for online games that delivers a fully transparent approach to MMO design and development, and transforms the way players interact and participate in online games.
Smokio marks a revolution in the e-Cigarette industry, evolving the 'electronic' to
present the world's first smart, connected e-Cigarette. With wireless smartphone
synchronization, Smokio offers in-depth information about a user's consumption, capturing
every puff, tracking health improvements and even calculating how much money using Smokio
has saved so far.
Monitoring vital usage details such as cigarette equivalents, cash savings, vitals
recovery and life expectancy increases,Smokio transforms the e-cigarette into a lifestyle
coach, offering real support and visible results. Alex Prot, co-founder of Smokio,
explains, "Like many ex-smokers, we were attracted by e-cigarettes, but there was no real
way to keep track of your consumption and its effects. We also found that most users
continued smoking tobacco cigarettes alongside 'vaping', because there was no e-Cigarette
on the market which provided the real encouragement you need to remain an ex-smoker."
Charting its benefits to users' bodies and their wallets, Smokio offers a powerful
alternative to both tobacco and orthodox e-Cigarettes. "By displaying the numerous
positive impacts of their 'vaping'," Steve Anavi, co-founder of Smokio, affirms, "Smokio
enables users to continue reducing their dependence on nicotine. Positive reinforcement
and feedback is vitally important when trying to overcome any addiction and, until we
developed Smokio, there was nothing available to 'vapers' that offered those tools."
- 1 Smokio battery, containing a 900mAh Lithium-ion battery (7h of use-time
or several days on standby) and the smart chip communicating with your Smartphone;
- 2 clearomizers (tanks);
- 1 bottle of 5ml of nicotine-free e-liquid;
- 1 USB charger.
Smokio e-cigarette kits are available on Smokio.com at $129.90 (plus tax/shipping),
and will be distributed to approved suppliers' stores from May.
About Smokio
Founded in 2013, Smokio develops and distributes the first connected e-cigarette that
synchronizes automatically with a smartphone, monitoring consumption and tracking the
positive impact on users' vitals and wallet.
Smokio was founded by Steve Anavi (EPFL, INSEAD MBA) and Alex Prot (HEC, INSEAD MBA).
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New Casio XJ-UT310WN Projector Boasts 3100 Lumens and WXGA Resolution
DOVER, N.J., April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc., today introduced its first LampFree(®) Ultra Short Throw projector - the XJ-UT310WN. With brightness up to 3100 lumens and an ultra short throw ratio of 0.28:1, Casio's new XJ-UT310WN is the world's brightest LampFree(®) Ultra Short Throw projector(*) available. Primarily designed for the education market where Ultra Short throw projectors are becoming the standard, the XJ-UT310WN offers WXGA resolution and required connectivity plus a suite of application tools which easily integrate today's mobile technology into the classroom.
"We take great pride in developing ground-breaking LampFree(®) projectors that lead the way in education technology, and our new Ultra Short Throw projector does just that," said Matt Mustachio, general manager of Casio's Business Projector Division. "It will fundamentally change the status quo in the education space, and deliver the benefits of LampFree(®) projection to schools and educators while providing enhanced features that will illuminate any classroom."
Weighing less than 13 pounds, Casio's XJ-UT310WN not only enables projection from data files stored on a USB memory device, (**) but also allows wireless connection to smart phones(***) and computers via wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g). The built in 2 GB of memory allows many file formats, such as PDF and QuickTime, to be stored in the projector for quick and easy playback. A full range of input terminals including HDMI RGB and video inputs provide connectivity to standard hardware sources. Audio inputs and a built in 16 watt speaker ensure all students can hear and a microphone terminal allows for teacher sound reinforcement. Ideal for classroom use, Casio's XJ-UT310WN projector provides a 0.28:1 throw ratio using a mirror system which allows up to a 23" throw distance for a 67" image. This ultra short throw projector also has a new structure that has been developed to minimize deterioration of brightness due to dust. The XJ-UT310WN even enables educators to display content from a mobile device, which can also be used to control presentations eliminating the need for additional hardware and equipment.
Using Casio's free mobile application - compatible with both Apple and Android - educators can easily integrate technology into the classroom. The mobile application allows educators to display and annotate presentations from a mobile device, as well as capture and save. In addition, educators can open an Internet browser and display content in real-time. There is also an image capture function using the mobile device's camera to snap an image and send it to the projector.
Finally, educators and IT managers will be able to enjoy all of the benefits of Casio's LampFree(®) projectors in an Ultra Short Throw format with the XJ-UT310WN. No longer required to replace unsafe mercury lamps, the new XJ-UT310WN will help streamline costs and deliver a 20,000 hour estimated life due to Casio's LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source technology. This technology achieves an increase in color spectrum compared with a mercury lamp, while lowering a projector's total cost of ownership and maximizing investment.
Casio's XJ-UT310WN comes with a standard three (3) year parts and labor warranty plus a five (5) year or 10,000 hour warranty on the Hybrid Laser & LED light source. The XJ-UT310WN will be available in Q3 2014 with an MSRP of $1,999.99 and available for purchase through Casio's National Pro AV dealer network and authorized distributors. For additional information on Casio's XJ-UT310WN and its full portfolio of LampFree(®) projectors, visit http://www.casioLampFree.com
*Based on Casio Market research of available non Mercury Lamp source Short Throw Projectors as of March 31, 2014
**Depending on the data format, files may need to be converted using computer software that can be downloaded from the Casio website and then stored on a USB memory device.
*** Smart phones or other mobile devices that have the MobiShow(®) application (Android(TM), Apple iOS, or Windows Mobile(®) version) installed.
About Casio LampFree(®) Projectors
Casio's portfolio of LampFree® projectors combines a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED light to deliver a mercury-free hybrid light source that lasts up to 20,000 hours while sustaining a high brightness and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum. Casio has four series of LampFree® projectors that are available for home, business, education and commercial applications - Slim, Signature, Pro and Short Throw. For additional information on Casio's projector series and LampFree® technology, please visit http://www.CasioLampFree.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
Fusion-io Collaborates with MariaDB and Percona on New Flash Aware Interfaces to Increase Performance and Efficiency
Expanding the Architecture Advantages of Flash as Memory, New Flash-Aware NVM Compression Interface Reduces Latency and Boosts Usable Flash Memory Capacity by Up to 50% in Databases from Percona and SkySQL
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- [Percona Live booth #200] - Fusion-io (NYSE: FIO) today announced NVM Compression, a flash-aware interface that can double the useable capacity of ioMemory flash while eliminating the performance impact associated with disk-era compression algorithms commonly used with flash SSDs. When integrated with the Atomic Writes interface, NVM Compression also delivers 4x more flash endurance by streamlining commands to optimize databases for persistent flash memory architectures.
"From each email we send to every song we listen to online, databases manage our ever-expanding information that must be processed and stored," said Monty Widenius, creator of MariaDB. "The NVM Compression interface introduced by Fusion-io emphasizes how flash architected as a memory for application acceleration goes far beyond the capabilities of SSDs. The results MariaDB saw in testing NVM Compression were astounding, and it's very exciting to deliver new innovation in flash-aware database performance with Fusion-io."
"Solutions like the flash-aware NVM Compression and Atomic Writes interfaces integrate powerful software-defined features that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of modern IT architectures, making flash an even more essential addition to the data center," said Eric Burgener, Research Director for IDC's Storage Practice. "While much of the rest of the industry is looking at flash as a replacement for disk, these flash aware interfaces emphasize how Fusion-io is architecting flash as a replacement for memory."
With traditional disk storage, data compression significantly hinders database performance. Testing conducted by MariaDB database developer SkySQL showed that using the NVM Compression interface with the Fusion-io nonvolatile memory file system (NVMFS) doubled the useable capacity of the ioMemory server flash available to the database without affecting performance. As NVM Compression reduces undesirable write amplification, testing of longer workloads demonstrated that the MariaDB database featuring NVM Compression became even faster than the traditional uncompressed database.
"Database compression provides the valuable ability to store more information in a limited storage capacity and reduces TCO of database management systems," said Peter Zaitsev, Percona CEO and Co-founder. "We recognize Fusion-io's continued leadership in providing hardware level storage optimization for databases and leverage that expertise when possible. We integrated both the flash-aware NVM Compression interface and Atomic Writes into Percona Server to ensure maximum capacity as well as maximum performance when used with Fusion-io flash memory products. We see this as enabling Percona Server users to enjoy lower total ownership costs and enhanced performance."
Unlike disk-era compression techniques, flash-optimized NVM Compression shares the vast majority of the application code with the traditional uncompressed database logic. By leveraging the underlying architecture of flash as a memory tier, NVM Compression significantly reduces the complexity of storage engines, which allows for improved scalability and higher efficiency.
In addition, the well-defined interface of NVM Compression allows developers to quickly introduce flash-aware compression to their applications using versatile workload-optimized compression algorithms. Once integrated into an application, NVM Compression enables developers to help enterprises scale their IT infrastructure to meet increasing data demands by effectively balancing storage efficiency with customer workload performance requirements.
"Flash-aware interfaces like NVM Compression and Atomic Writes underline the significant divide between flash as a memory and flash SSDs," said Fusion-io Chief Technology Officer Pankaj Mehra. "The value of enterprise flash memory is maximized as a memory tier that enables unique optimizations for cloud computing, big data, in-memory databases and high volume transactions. Fusion-io is proud to collaborate with MariaDB and Percona to make these interfaces available to the businesses that use these databases every day."
The NVM Compression and Atomic Writes interfaces are now in early access testing in MariaDB 10 and Percona 5.6. Fusion ioMemory platforms for MySQL database acceleration are available from leading server vendors including HP, Cisco, Dell, IBM, and Supermicro. The NVM Compression interface and other flash-aware interfaces led by Fusion-io are being showcased at the Percona Live conference April 1-4, 2014. For more information on flash-aware interfaces, visit Fusion-io in booth 200 at Percona Live 2014.
ABOUT FUSION-IO
Fusion-io delivers the world's data faster. Our Fusion ioMemory platform and software defined storage solutions accelerate virtualization, databases, cloud computing, big data and performance applications. From e-commerce retailers to the world's social media leaders and Fortune Global 500 companies, our customers are improving the performance and efficiency of their data centers with Fusion-io technology to accelerate the critical applications of the information economy.
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Certain statements in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, including, but not limited to, statements concerning our flash-aware NVM Compression Interface and flash-aware Atomic Writes, as well as the expected capabilities and benefits of these and similar flash-aware interfaces in connection with Percona and SkySQL as well as other databases. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding future events and business performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained, anticipated, or implied in any forward-looking statement, including, but not limited to, the risk that the users of our ioMemory products and flash-aware interfaces may not realize the expected benefits, and such other risks set forth in the registration statements and reports that Fusion-io files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on the Investor Relations section of our website at http://www.fusionio.com. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or will occur. Fusion-io undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason after the date of this press release.
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hereO Family Launches New Reward In Support of World Autism Awareness Day
hereO Announces Watch with Optional Locking Mechanism, Donating Proceeds to Autism Society
FORT LEE, N.J., April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Autism now affects 1 in 68 children and is the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S (via Autism Speaks). Today, hereO (http://www.hereofamily.com) announces the launch of its optional locking mechanism on the hereO watch, designed for the comfort of kids and peace of mind for their parents.
The hereO watch with the optional locking mechanism is priced at $135, comes in all four original hereO colors and a six-month GPS subscription. The hereO watch has one of the longest lasting battery life's at an average of ~50 hours between charges. Ten percent of proceeds from this particular reward will go to the national organization, Autism Speaks.
"During the launch of the hereO family set of products, received great amounts of feedback on the watch design and concerns from parents," said Gill Mendelson. "With the special needs of children in mind, this optional locking mechanism helps give confidence to parents with children affected by autism or children that wander easily, to know where their kids are and that they are safe."
The hereO GPS watch is the world's smallest real-time GPS tracking device designed for children ages three and up. New designs are being developed as the company reaches its initial funding goals of $100K.
Working in sync with the hereO family location app, the watch functions as a tracker, enabling parents to know their children's whereabouts directly on their mobile phones. The watch is also water resistant and features a child enabled panic alert that can be easily triggered by the child in any scary situation.
Pricing
-- The hereO GPS watch is now on sale for preorder on Indiegogo, starting
at $99 on for early bird, with a 6-month subscription included and $4.95
per month thereafter.
-- The hereO GPS watch with the optional locking mechanism is available
starting at $135, with a 6-month subscription included. Ten percent of
the proceeds of this reward to towards Autism Speaks, a national
organization supporting awareness and education around Autism.
-- Retail MSRP will be at $149 for the hereO watch, with a 3-month
subscription included and $4.95 subscription per month thereafter.
For more information on hereO, please visit our website.
About hereO
Founded in 2011, hereO is the first complete end-to-end family location service. The hereO GPS watch is the world's smallest real-time GPS tracking device created specifically for children three years and up; the hereO family location app, which works in sync with the watch and works as a standalone family location-sharing app for the entire family. Stay connected with hereO by visiting http://www.hereofamily.com or join us on social media: Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Organovo to Present at the 13th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference
SAN DIEGO, April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Organovo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ONVO) ("Organovo"), a three-dimensional biology company focused on delivering breakthrough 3D bioprinting technology, has been invited to present at the 13(th) Annual Needham Healthcare Conference, which will be held in New York April 8-9, 2014.
Organovo's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Keith Murphy, will be presenting at 8:40 am, April 9(th). The conference is being held at The Westin New York Grand Central Hotel, New York, NY.
Needham's Healthcare Conference focuses on connecting leading emerging life science companies and institutional investors. This year, senior management teams from approximately 120 companies in the biotechnology, specialty pharmaceutical, medical technology and diagnostic sectors are scheduled to present. The life sciences sector is enjoying its fourth straight year of outperforming the broader market. One-on-one meetings with companies will be available for qualified institutional investors and venture capital firms.
About Organovo Holdings, Inc.
Organovo designs and creates functional, three-dimensional human tissues for medical research and therapeutic applications. The Company is collaborating with pharmaceutical and academic partners to develop human biological disease models in three dimensions. These 3D human tissues have the potential to accelerate the drug discovery process, enabling treatments to be developed faster and at lower cost. In addition to numerous scientific publications, the Company's technology has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, The Economist, and numerous others. Organovo is changing the shape of medical research and practice. Learn more at http://www.organovo.com.
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CONTACT: Investor Contact, Barry Michaels, Chief Financial Officer, 858-224-1000, ext. 3, IR@organovo.com, or Gerry Amato, Booke & Company Investor Relations, admin@bookeandco.com; Media Contact, Mike Renard, EVP, Commercial Operations, 858-224-1006, mrenard@organovo.com