SensoMotoric Instruments Unveils SMI RED-n Consumer Eye Control Technology for Gaming and Computing
BOSTON, BERLIN and TELTOW, Germany, January 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The RED-n eye tracker by SensoMotoric Instruments' (SMI) brings robust, accurate and
precise eye tracking technology with unprecedented small form factor at a mass market
price to OEMs and consumer applications.
The doors open at CES 2014 and SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI),
[http://www.smivision.com ] a world leader in eye and gaze tracking for over 20 years,
announces their RED-n eye tracking technology
[http://www.smivision.com/oem-eye-tracking/index.html ] that will change how people control
their tablets, laptops and desktop PCs and how they play and experience the next
generation of video games. SMI's product development team has listened carefully to SMI's
best in class OEM partners who use SMI eye tracking technology along with gaming, computer
hardware, assistive devices and professional applications. As a result, the SMI RED-n
opens up new ways for people to use eye control in their daily tasks - truly natural and
productive.
The technology is already available for evaluation by OEM customers. SMI is working
with a partner to announce a general available eye tracking peripheral for individual
developers and dedicated end user applications in Q1/14.
The next-generation algorithms of the SMI RED-n deliver unprecedented robustness and
highest accuracy for monitor sizes up to 28", and free head movements in a range more than
four times larger compared to the current market available technology. With only 8mm
thickness, the RED-n hardware components can be integrated into almost any device such as
tablets, laptops and monitors or can been used as an externally attached eye tracking
accessory.
Christian Villwock, Director of SMI's OEM Solutions Business: "We've listened
carefully to our partners, so that this new generation of our well established eye
tracking technology outperforms in all relevant dimensions the existing eye tracking
solutions while allowing a mass market's price for volume applications."
VOXX Accessories Corp. Launches Champ Line of Emergency-Preparedness Gear
Offering consumers helpful solutions for life's emergencies, big or small
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LVCC, CENTRAL HALL, BOOTH 10404/10415 -- VOXX Accessories Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX), announced today the launch of the Champ line of Emergency-Preparedness Gear, with the introduction of three exciting new products: the Survival Sidekick with integrated Weather Radio, the Bodyguard Battery Backup and the Survival Skybox Portable AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Bluetooth Speakers.
"Emergency preparedness is becoming top-of-mind for more and more consumers," explained David Geise, President of VOXX Accessories Corporation. "We see it everyday in news and weather reports around the globe: emergencies happen. The Champ line gives consumers the tools to be prepared. Champ products are designed to be easy to use and keep handy, to help consumers deal with the unexpected and keep themselves and their families safe."
Champ Survival Sidekick with integrated NOAA Radio
The Champ Survival Sidekick 10-in-1 Multi-tool is a single device that helps consumers stay prepared at home or on the road, with 10 emergency preparedness tools: a distress light and magnetic base to serve as a beacon on the roadside, a seatbelt cutter and glass breaker for escaping a vehicle in an emergency, and a mobile device charging outlet for emergency power to make an urgent phone call or send a critical message when the phone is running low. The Champ Survival Sidekick 10-in-1 even includes a hand crank just in case the battery hasn't been charged, to give the Sidekick enough power to use the flashlight or give an emergency charge to a mobile device. Also included with the Sidekick Multi-tool is an AM/FM/Weather radio to provide crucial emergency weather information when other sources are off-line.
The Champ E-Prep Survival Sidekick uses a familiar flashlight form that makes it easy to stow and carry. Most importantly, the Survival Sidekick has been rigorously tested, so it's safe and reliable to use when consumers will need it the most. The Survival Sidekick with integrated NOAA Radio will be available in April 2014, and will retail for a suggested price of $49.99.
Champ Bodyguard Battery Backup
Emergencies can also happen on a more individual level, with personal safety quickly becoming a concern in an unfamiliar environment, such as an unlit street or a deserted parking lot after-hours. The Champ Bodyguard Battery Backup provides a built-in flashlight and personal alarm for just such situations, with a 90db siren to scare off and to signal for help. The Bodyguard Battery offers support for everyday "emergencies" as well, such as the red battery icon on a cell phone when an essential call or message is needed. The Bodyguard Battery Backup will be available in April 2014, and will retail for a suggested price of $34.99.
Champ Survival Skybox Portable AM/FM/Weather Radio with Bluetooth Speakers
The Survival Skybox portable AM/FM/Weather Radio with alert capability and Bluetooth wireless speakers is the perfect addition to all households. Not just for emergencies, the Survival Skybox's Bluetooth wireless feature allows users to stream music or other audio from their smartphone wirelessly. The Survival Skybox's suite of essential emergency preparedness tools prepares consumers for the unexpected. The Survival Skybox delivers weather and news updates, even when other sources are down, mobile device charging, a built-in flashlight with emergency beacon, and time/date and temperature info. Best of all, the Skybox's rechargeable battery can be recharged via AC adapter, or via the built-in solar panel or crank-powered dynamo for users who find themselves off the grid. The Survival Skybox Portable AM/FM/Weather Radio with Bluetooth Speakers will be available April 2014, and will retail for a suggested price of $99.99.
The Champ Emergency Preparedness line is marketed by VOXX Accessories Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp. (NASDAQ: VOXX).
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About the Champ Brand:
Champ E-Prep Gear is a pioneering brand devoted specifically to emergency-preparedness products. Established by VOXX Accessories Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX), Champ makes the tools consumers need to deal with unexpected events, in convenient form factors, with testing and quality assurance consumers can trust.
About VOXX Accessories Corporation (VAC):
VOXX Accessories Corporation (VAC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX). VAC is a leader in consumer electronics products and consumer electronics accessories and is the US market leader in over-the-air reception products and universal remote controls. The Company has an extensive distribution network including power retailers and all of the big box stores as well as many of the country's largest home improvement chains.
VOXX Accessories Corporation possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products rank among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell. Brands include RCA®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, 808 and SURFACE CLEAN.
For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com and click on RCA or Acoustic Research for specific product info.
About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX) is the new name for Audiovox Corporation, a company that was formed over 45 years ago as Audiovox that has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, as well as premium high-end audio. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, VOXX International proudly is recognized as the #1 premium loudspeaker company in the world, and has #1 market positions in automotive video entertainment and remote starts, digital TV tuners and digital antennas. The Company's brands also hold #1 market share for TV remote controls and reception products and leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of other consumer and automotive segments.
Today, VOXX International is a global company...with an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and most of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. The Company has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing portfolio, which now comprises over 30 trusted brands. Among the key domestic brands are Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Audiovox®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, CarLink®, Excalibur®, Prestige®, and Pursuit®. International brands Hirschmann Car Communication ®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mirage®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Oehlbach® and Incaar(TM). The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.
Panasonic and Mozilla to Collaborate on New Firefox OS Open Platform for Next Generation Smart TVs
OSAKA, Japan and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Â Panasonic Corporation and Mozilla today announced that the two companies have agreed to form a partnership to develop and promote the new Firefox OS, an open platform based on HTML5 and other Web technologies, for next generation smart TVs.Â
The development of the new Firefox OS platform aims to deliver more expansive access into smart TVs by leveraging the HTML5 and Web technologies already prevalent on PCs, smartphones and tablets, to offer consumers more personalized and optimized access to Web and broadcasting content and services through the Internet.
With the launch of this new open platform, next generation smart TVs will gain full compatibility with Web technologies and HTML5 standards used for cloud services and various future networked devices, enabling data from Web services and devices to be easily mashed up on a single application. This ensures flexibility for developers to create new applications and services by using cross-leveraged content from the Internet and broadcasting. By using new Mozilla-pioneered WebAPIs for hardware control and operation, next generation smart TVs will also be capable of monitoring and operating devices inside and outside of the home, such as the emerging smart home appliances.Â
In next generation smart TVs, basic functions, such as menus and EPGs (Electronic Program Guide) which are currently written as embedded programs, will be written in HTML5, making it possible for developers to easily create applications for smartphones or tablets to remotely access and operate the TV. In addition, through the Web services, next generation smart TVs can display personalized user interfaces, featuring the user's favorites and even add new functions for multiple users sharing the same screen after devices are purchased.
"Panasonic had been expanding content and services dedicated for Panasonic TVs on our own portal site and our collaboration with Mozilla on Firefox OS will further accelerate various innovations and encourage many new services," said Mr. Yuki Kusumi, Director of the TV Business Division of the AVC Networks Company of Panasonic. "Through Panasonic's partnership with Mozilla, we will create further innovation in smart TV technologies and features, which will take consumers to a whole new level of interaction and connectivity inside and outside of the home."
"We are very excited to partner with Panasonic to bring Firefox OS to more people on more platforms. As we see more partners supporting Firefox OS and the open Web, Firefox OS helps solidify open Web standards for smart screen solutions," said Dr. Li Gong, Senior Vice President of Mobile Devices and President of Asia Operations at Mozilla. "This new platform enables developers and service providers to create a wide range of applications and services to deliver a new user experience. We see a strong alignment between the visions of Mozilla and Panasonic, and by combing our collective expertise and know-how, we will create amazing products together."
Panasonic will release next generation smart TVs powered by Firefox OS, and Mozilla and Panasonic will work together to promote this Firefox OS and its open ecosystem.
About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and engineering of electronic technologies and solutions for customers in residential, non-residential, mobility and personal applications. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates over 500 consolidated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.30 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2013. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company strives to create a better life and a better world for its customers. For more information about Panasonic, please visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.
About Mozilla
Mozilla has been a pioneer and advocate for the Web for more than 15 years. We create and promote open standards that enable innovation and advance the Web as a platform for all. Today, half a billion people worldwide use Mozilla Firefox to discover, experience and connect to the Web on computers, tablets and mobile phones. For more information please visit https://www.mozilla.org/.
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Panasonic Announces Smart Network 3D Blu-ray Disc(TM) Home Theater Systems At 2014 International CES
Modern Form Meets Enhanced Functionality in the New SC-BTT465 and SC-BTT405
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company today announced the introduction of two new Smart Network FULL HD 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems that deliver high-resolution 3D images and true-to-life surround sound to enrich a user's cinema experience. Sporting attractive designs to harmonize with any living area, the new Smart Network Home Theater Systems include advanced network functions, offering greater overall enjoyment of movies and television and new ways for users to experience video and audio. The new SC-BTT465 and the new SC-BTT405 will be available http://www.shop.panasonic.com later this year.
"With the new Smart Network 3D Blu-Ray Disc Home Theater Systems, Panasonic is bringing a true cinema experience right into family living rooms, reproducing crystal clear imagery and faithful audio that engulfs the listener," said David Fisher, Product Manager, Home Entertainment, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. "We have built upon our previous picture and sound technologies to enhance product enjoyment, giving users a more intimate connection with what they see on screen."
The new Panasonic SC-BTT465 and SC-BTT405 incorporate Panasonic's renowned FULL HD 3D image reproduction technology to play back dynamic 3D movies faithful to the original. They are also packed with advanced Panasonic sound technologies to fill a room with natural, dynamic bass sound. The 5.1-channel Rich Surround System with Powerful Bass-Reflex Subwoofer faithfully reproduces sound, with all nuances intact, from Blu-ray Disc media through five speakers that are designed to surround the user's viewing position and a bass-reflex type subwoofer that achieves rich, robust bass. The BTT465 and BTT405 deliver truly realistic, high-quality surround sound to enhance the exciting climactic scenes in movies. The BTT465 is equipped with tall-boy front speakers, satellite speakers for surround sound and a bass-reflex type subwoofer, while the BTT405 uses satellite speakers for the front and surround, and a bass-reflex type subwoofer. Panasonic has designed these two models with varying speaker sizes so that a user can select the right high-quality system based on their needs for their rooms.
The new Smart Network 3D Blu-Ray Disc Home Theater Systems from Panasonic support popular Internet applications including YouTube, Netflix and CinemaNow(TM). An optional wireless adapter can establish a wireless connection to a home network. Additionally, both the BTT465 and BTT405 have built-in Near Field Communication (NFC) capability, which enables a compatible smartphone to easily pair with the device via Bluetooth. A user simply waves the smartphone over the One-touch Connection mark on the main unit to establish a connection to play their music.
The new Panasonic SC-BTT465 and SC-BTT405 will be available http://www.shop.panasonic.com and select retailers. For additional information, please visit the Panasonic CES website, http://www.Panasonic.com/CES, or home.panasonic.com.
* The Bluetooth(®) word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
* Network content services are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice.
* The YouTube(TM), CinemaNow, and Netflix names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners in the United States and other countries.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Life+ Screen, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2013 Annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, the Panasonic brand rose to number four, the highest ranked electronics brand in the report. (http://bit.ly/19WFSpu).
Jabra provides fully integrated call-control with Cisco Jabber
As an industry first, Jabra will have 'built-in' call-control with Cisco Jabber 9.6 for Windows and virtual environments - the latest step in the continued integration of Jabra audio devices with Cisco solutions.
NASHUA, N.H., Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra today announced that all its leading headsets and speakerphones now offer fully integrated call-control with the latest Cisco Jabber 9.6 for Windows. Jabra is also the first headset vendor to complete the Cisco certification process, which allows Jabra to provide a complete USB, Bluetooth and DECT offering on key audio devices.
With the launch of Cisco Jabber 9.6 Jabra has stepped up the competition for headset manufacturers worldwide to deliver compatible headset call-control functionalities. Jabra is the first to announce 'built-in' drivers with Cisco Jabber. Earlier this year, Jabra was also the first to launch the PC Suite based call-control for the Cisco Jabber 9.2.
Continued integration of Jabra audio devices with Cisco solution
Jabra's fully integrated call-control with Cisco Jabber is the latest step in the continued integration of Jabra audio devices with Cisco solutions, which enable businesses to make an easy choice on communication infrastructure and increase the productivity of their end-users at the same time.
The continued compatibility updates are the result of Jabra's participation in the Cisco Developer Network Program, which unites Cisco with third-party developers of hardware and software to deliver tested interoperable solutions to joint customers. As a Preferred Solution Developer, Jabra is continuously working with Cisco to deliver new solutions that offer end-users with all the benefits of unified communication.
Cisco Jabber for Windows and in virtual environments
Another great example of the collaboration with Cisco is the co-developed audio devices also launched earlier this year - solutions that increase the collaboration experience on Cisco Jabber for Windows and in virtual environments. Jabra brought its expertise in audio engineering, award-winning product design and software integration to the development of two new products - a compact office speakerphone and a wireless handset.
"Building on Cisco's software and Jabra's headsets, businesses will have a broader portfolio of validated solutions designed to meet their individual needs and budget requirements," said Chris Briglin, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Jabra, and continued "Jabra is dedicated to enhancing the user experience by developing audio devices that allow customers to appreciate the full collaborative value of unified communication, regardless of where they work or how they connect to the network."
About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 900 people worldwide and in 2012 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,355 million. Jabra is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of hands-free communications solutions. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality.
Performance Model of World's First* 20-Inch 4K Tablet Powered by Intel® Core(TM) i7 vPro(TM) Processor, NVIDIA® Quadro® GPU to Serve as Mobile CAD, Video Workstation
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, an industry leader in reliable and innovative mobile computers since 1996, today at the 2014 International CES announced the U.S. availability of the Toughpad((TM)) 4K UT-MA6 tablet, the performance model of the world's first* 20-inch tablet with a 4K resolution display. Featuring an Intel(®) Core((TM)) i7-3687U vPro((TM)) processor with an NVIDIA(®) Quadro(®) K1000M GPU, and an advanced beyond Ultra HD 4K display providing a lifelike viewing experience unlike any tablet on the market, the Toughpad 4K performance model is built to serve as an ideal mobile workstation for professionals in visual-intensive fields such as computer-aided design (CAD) and video editing.
The Toughpad 4K performance model further expands Panasonic's Toughpad line to create the world's most comprehensive portfolio of enterprise-focused tablets. It expands the capabilities of the groundbreaking Toughpad 4K UT-MB5 tablet announced in 2013, a business-rugged tablet with a brilliant 230 pixel-per-inch display that goes beyond Ultra HD resolution. Optimized for the Windows 8.1 Pro operating system and built on the Intel(®) vPro((TM)) platform, the Toughpad 4K tablet bridges the gap between the needs of IT professionals and workers by including unique hardware and OS-based enhanced security features, remote manageability and capabilities designed to increase end user productivity and data protection.
"Professionals in visual-intensive fields such as CAD and non-linear editing have traditionally been stuck working behind a desk away from where decisions are being made, due to a lack of mobile technology on the market with the large, high-quality displays and high-performance processors these users require," said Kyp Walls, director of product management, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. "As a lightweight 20-inch tablet PC with beyond Ultra HD resolution and high-performance processing power, the Toughpad 4K performance model enables these workers to get things done in the field that previously were only practical at a desktop workstation, greatly expanding productivity, creativity and efficiency in a number of areas."
Toughpad 4K UT-MA6: Key Features
-- High-Power CPU: Intel(®) Core((TM)) i7-3687U vPro((TM)) processor (4MB
cache, up to 3.3 GHz) with Intel(®) Turbo Boost Technology
-- Advanced Graphics Performance: NVIDIA(®) Quadro(®) K1000M GPU (2GB
VRAM)
-- 4K Visual Experience: 20-inch IPS Alpha LCD screen with 3840x2560 pixel
display featuring 230 pixels per inch and 15:10 aspect ratio
-- Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro and Windows 7 Professional downgrade
-- Storage & Memory: 256GB SSD,16 GB RAM, 2GB VRAM
-- Connectivity & I/O: Mini DisplayPort((TM)), Intel(®) Centrino(®)
Advanced-N 6235 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth(®) v4.0 (Class 1), USB
3.0, SDXC card slot, smart card reader, docking connector, Gigabit
Ethernet LAN port
-- Camera: 5 MP rear camera; 1280 x 720 pixel front camera
-- Durability: Business-rugged with resistance to 12-inch drops to 26
angles (non-operating) and 30-inch drop to its back (operating)
-- Battery: 2.5 hours per MobileMark(®) 2007 testing (60 cd/m(2))
-- Lightweight Portability: 5.6 lbs., 0.49 inch thick
Like the standard model, the Toughpad 4K performance model offers an optional Panasonic Electronic Touch Pen, a unique new device offering pixel-level precision and a distinctly pen-and-paper-like feel for freehand sketching, annotation or handwriting. The pen uses infrared signals to distinctly read each pixel on the screen and communicates with the tablet via Bluetooth(®). For natural and highly accurate drawing or handwriting, the pen can be held from various angles and can interpret more than 2,000 levels of pressure. The Toughpad 4K also offers 10-point multi-touch input.
Combined with accessories such as the optional Panasonic desktop cradle and carrying case solution, the device can be used as both a desktop PC and tablet. The cradle easily converts into a titled stand to allow the tablet to be used in drafting table mode, and offers USB 3.0 x3, Ethernet and HDMI-output connectivity. A VESA-compatible mounting adapter plate is also available.
Pricing and Availability
The Toughpad 4K performance model, powered by a third-generation Intel(®) Core((TM)) i7 vPro((TM)) processor and NVIDIA® Quadro(®) GPU, will be available in Spring 2014 at a list price of $6,999. The previously announced Toughpad 4K standard edition, featuring an Intel(®) Core((TM)) i5-3437U vPro((TM)) processor with an NVIDIA(®) GeForce(®) 745M GPU, will be available in February 2014 at a list price of $5,999.
All Toughpad tablets can be purchased through authorized Panasonic resellers. All products in the Toughpad family come standard with the industry's most comprehensive 3-year warranty.
Sales inquiries for Panasonic's Toughpad family of tablets should be directed to sales.psc@us.panasonic.com or 877-803-8492.
International CES 2014
The Toughpad 4K performance model will be showcased as part of Panasonic's full line of solutions for business at International CES 2014, Central Hall Booth #9806, this week in Las Vegas. Panasonic today at International CES also announced the Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet, a thin and lightweight fully-rugged seven-inch tablet with multiple configuration options and desktop-class performance for highly mobile mission-critical professionals.
Toughpad 4K UT-MA6 Digital Resources
For images, specifications and more detailed information on the Toughpad 4K UT-MA6, visit http://us.panasonic.com/4k. An in-depth video press release on Panasonic's Toughpad 4K tablets can be found at http://www.youtube.com/PanasonicToughpad.
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The Panasonic Toughpad brand can be followed on various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and our blog, Panasonic for Business.
*World's first 20-inch tablet with a 4K resolution display as of Jan. 6, 2014
Panasonic Solutions for Business
Panasonic delivers reliable business technology solutions that connect data with decision makers to drive better outcomes--for our customers and our customers' customers. Panasonic engineers reliable products and solutions that help to create, capture and deliver data of all types, where, when and how it is needed. The complete suite of Panasonic professional solutions for government and commercial enterprises of all sizes addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance, retail point-of-sale, office productivity, visual communications (projectors, displays, digital signage) and HD video production. Panasonic solutions for business are delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.
All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic solutions for business can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or at us.panasonic.com/business-solutions/.
About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and services for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation, and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In Interbrand's 2013 Annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, the Panasonic brand ranked number four, the highest ranked electronics brand in the report (http://bit.ly/17ezCDI). As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility built to meet LEED certification standards, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ. Learn more about Panasonic at http://www.panasonic.com.
Experience the power of more with HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G
Huawei launches its new 6.1-inch smartphone at CES 2014
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today launched the HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The 4G LTE-enabled smartphone is Huawei's new super performer that gives people around the world more power and a bigger screen to seize opportunities at every moment. With its 6.1-inch IPS screen, long-lasting 4050 mAh[1] battery, and 5-megapixel front-facing camera, HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G is perfect for enjoying more non-stop entertainment and has enough power to watch six downloaded movies or listen to up to 100 hours of music on a single charge.
"With HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G, we are bringing the benefits and convenience of superfast connectivity to people everywhere," said Colin Giles, Executive Vice President, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G is power-packed for the mobile generation who want non-stop entertainment on the go, such as the ability to snap and download photo albums in seconds or use their smartphone as their mobile office."
HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G features a powerful quad-core 1.6 GHz processor and a long-lasting 4050 mAh battery to enjoy a half-day of web surfing on a single charge. The smartphone features unique power saving technology that improves performance by more than 30% compared to other smartphones in its class. HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G is 9.5mm slim and its stylish shape and ergonomic casing lets the phone fit comfortably in the palm of the hand.
HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G comes with Huawei's proprietary Emotion UI 2.0.[2] The intuitive user interface features Huawei's One-Hand UI to enable single-handed operation, made easier with HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G's 79% screen-to-body ratio. Its Floating Window function gives multi-taskers access to notes, messages, calendar and calculator at any time, and Huawei's Simple UI aids easy customization, perfect for those who like to keep their homescreen simple. Ensuring convenient use at all times, the smartphone's Gloves Mode functionality supports use when wearing gloves and Driving Mode enables voice activation when on the road.
At 6.1-inches, HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G's large screen is ideal for viewing documents, watching movies or browsing pictures. Spontaneously snap and view photos with HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G's 13-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera featuring 2.0 aperture, enabling crystal clear and professional-quality photos, whatever the occasion. Turn the smartphone around and HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G's 5-megapixel front-facing camera, with vertical panorama and Auto Face Enhancement, broadens pictorial horizons to create a fun-filled 'selfie' experience.
To keep up with today's around-the-clock lifestyle, HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G offers ubiquitous connection. Whether at your desk, on the road, or at home, HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G's lightning fast LTE Cat4 connectivity enables movie downloads in minutes or work file uploads in a flash, with speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Across its range of accompanying connectivity options including WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0, HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G offers all-round support.
To add more color and fun to HUAWEI Ascend Mate2 4G, additional accessories including a Bluetooth earphone, stylish flip cover and colorful external battery packs, are available for purchase.
[1] For reference only, actual battery size may vary between regions.
[2] For reference only, user interface version may vary between regions.
About Huawei Consumer Business Group
As at the end of 2012, Huawei's products and services are deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. Huawei has also established more than 16 R&D centers around the world in countries such as the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. One of Huawei's three business groups, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) provides a range of products including mobile broadband (MBB) devices, home devices, handsets, and cloud services. A young, progressive company, Huawei Consumer BG was ranked third in global smartphone shipments in Q3 2013. Huawei Consumer BG is committed to making the impossible possible, to better enriching people's lives through communication, and to bringing the benefits and joy of technology to more people around the world.
For more information, visit Huawei Consumer BG online: consumer.huawei.com/en/
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AT&T Leads the Future of the Connected Car - Announces New AT&T Drive Studio and Global AT&T Drive Platform
First Wireless Carrier Facility Dedicated to Connected Car Opens in January
DALLAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --As 4G LTE networks reach more and more people in the US, virtually every automobile manufacturer is working toward a connected car that takes advantage of next-generation data speeds, from voice-controlled apps and infotainment to advanced diagnostics.
AT&T* today announced two major initiatives to lead innovation in the connected car market - a first-of-its-kind connected car center in Atlanta, called the AT&T Drive Studio, and a modular, global automotive platform called AT&T Drive.
Located in Atlanta, the more than 5,000-square foot AT&T Drive Studio features working garage bays, a speech lab, a full showroom to exhibit the latest innovations, conference facilities, and much more. The AT&T Drive Studio integrates AT&T solutions across multiple companies, and serves as a hub where AT&T can respond to needs of automotive manufacturers and the auto ecosystem at large.
"We're making a significant commitment to lead the future of the connected car with the launch of the AT&T Drive Studio and our AT&T Drive platform," said Glenn Lurie, president, AT&T Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility. "Our goal is to be the best carrier for connected car innovation in the world."
AT&T Drive Studio
AT&T is the first carrier to open a dedicated facility for connected car innovation and research. Called the AT&T Drive Studio, it will be the premier location for creating the future of connected cars.
Located just blocks away from AT&T's newest Foundry innovation center in Atlanta, the AT&T Drive Studio is a working lab where AT&T tests and develops technologies to enhance the driving experience, by improving safety, convenience and entertainment.
The Atlanta Foundry, AT&T's fourth such space, is dedicated to new wireless services, like the connected home, car and other consumer electronics. Ideas started in these innovation centers will be integrated into AT&T Drive within the Drive Studio in Atlanta.
"The sky's the limit in the Drive Studio," said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, emerging devices, AT&T Mobility. "We're going to work here with automakers to build innovative new solutions to make the in-car experience better for the driver and passengers, all doing so safely, with a focus on minimizing driver distraction. We're also going to use this facility to extend our relationship with the developer community and drive new applications and services focused specifically on the car and their end users."
AT&T Drive Studio showcases end-to-end solutions that AT&T and its contributors can provide automotive manufacturers around the world. Significant ecosystem players are committed to the Drive Studio and will work alongside AT&T, including Accenture, Amdocs, Clear Channel's iHeart Radio, Ericsson, Jasper Wireless, Synchronoss and VoiceBox.
AT&T Drive is the company's connected car platform - a modular, global solution that allows automakers to pick and choose what services and capabilities are important to them in order to differentiate their solutions in the marketplace. From connectivity and billing solutions to data analytics and infotainment, AT&T Drive will allow auto makers and developers to develop their own innovative and customized connected car solutions, now and in the future.
The platform allows AT&T to work with companies to bring new connected vehicle services to market quickly including:
-- Global SIM and Global Provisioning
-- Unique Global Billing Solutions
-- Safety, Security, and Diagnostics Solutions
-- Voice Enablement / Safe Driving Solutions
-- Service Delivery
-- Secure Firmware Updates
-- Application Store Capabilities
-- Policy Management Solutions
AT&T Drive allows automakers the ability to utilize or build their own services and join them with services from AT&T Drive, which helps create unique solutions for their end users.
AT&T Drive includes the leaders in the connected car ecosystem, including:
-- Ericsson - Global application delivery framework
-- VoiceBox - Natural language to vehicles
-- Synchronoss (NASDAQ: SNCR) - Cloud platform solution that enables
seamless network activation
-- Accenture - Connected vehicle services and solutions, including
telematics and big data analytics
-- Amdocs - Customized billing solutions
As a telematics leader, AT&T already provides mobile internet access in vehicles manufactured by both domestic and foreign automobile makers. AT&T was the first to enter the market with a proprietary, global SIM platform which made it possible for automotive, consumer and M2M equipment makers to work through a single carrier to wirelessly enable and connect products across the globe, and cars are being sold throughout world today with this SIM.
AT&T Drive Studio Comments
"We look forward to being a key part of the AT&T Drive Studio ecosystem, working with AT&T and automakers to help create the innovative services that will drive the connected car market. Amdocs' flexible billing and data monetization solutions can support the new connected-car billing models we're likely to see, in which new in-car applications may need to allocate billing charges between the automaker, service provider and consumer--a great opportunity for service differentiation," said Rebecca Prudhomme, vice president for product and solutions marketing, Amdocs
"We are committed to providing Clear Channel's industry-leading digital radio service to our listeners everywhere they expect, no matter where they travel," said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "The AT&T Drive platform allows us to do just that, taking an innovative, safety-minded approach to offering iHeartRadio across a multitude of auto manufacturers in a seamless and standardized way."
"We are excited to be chosen by AT&T for this strategic business and groundbreaking introduction of services," said Per Borgklint, head of Business Unit Support Systems, Ericsson. "The Ericsson Connected Vehicle Cloud is designed to truly transform the in-car digital experience for the consumer. The combined capabilities of AT&T and Ericsson in terms of superior network quality, technology and services leadership and global reach make this a very strong business relationship."
"Jasper is proud to be an integral contributor to AT&T Drive. By combining the cloud-based AT&T Control Center platform, along with our Global SIM and Split Billing capabilities, we believe AT&T is primed to deliver amazing new connected experiences inside the vehicle," said Macario Namie, Vice President, Marketing at Jasper Wireless. "With the AT&T Drive Studio, we're excited to showcase these new end-to-end solutions for automotive manufacturers around the world."
"Synchronoss has enjoyed a more than 10 year relationship with AT&T to deliver a robust experience, which has given customers unprecedented access to their content no matter what device they use," said Steve Waldis, Chairman, Founder and CEO, Synchronoss. "As the types of connected devices continue to expand, our Integrated Life platform is designed to help AT&T provide its customers with access to their content on a multitude of new connected devices, including automobiles. We are excited to be a part of the AT&T Drive ecosystem as we help shape the future of the connected car industry."
"Next generation speech control will be absolutely critical to a safe driving experience," said Mike Kennewick, CEO at VoiceBox. "VoiceBox aims to meet these needs by delivering an intuitive interface through VoiceBox's award-winning, patented Conversational Voice technology. Leveraging our innovation with AT&T Drive Studio can enhance safety and unlock the power of infotainment and connectivity in the car."
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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Audio-Technica Debuts New Over-Ear SonicFuel Headphones, First-Ever Gaming Headsets and More at CES 2014
STOW, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES 2014 Audio-Technica is introducing a wealth of new products at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall Lower Level, Booth 20656, Las Vegas, Nevada (January 7 - 10, 2014). Highlights of Audio-Technica's new product introductions include the following:
Audio-Technica's new SonicFuel AX Series over-ear headphones feature sleek, comfortable design, superior sound quality and three models with smartphone and iPhone compatibility. AX models include the ATH-AX5iS, ATH-AX3iS and ATH-AX1iS with microphones, and the ATH-AX5 and ATH-AX3without microphones (SRP: US$89.95 - US$39.95). Like all SonicFuel iS models, the ATH-AX5iS, ATH-AX3iS and ATH-AX1iS have universal smartphone compatibility; they're fully compatible with today's latest smartphone devices from companies like Apple, Samsung, HTC and more.
The new SonicFuel CKX Series in-ear headphones are designed to take musical enjoyment to greater sonic heights. All feature ergonomic C-tip earpieces that nestle in the ear for a stay-in-place fit, and the "iS" models have smartphone and iPhone(® )capability with an in-line controller with microphone and volume adjustment for managing phone calls and music/video playback. Other features like the innovative 360-degree rotating eartips, flat tangle-free cord and useful accessories are also available on various models throughout the line. The SonicFuel in-ear headphones include the ATH-CKX9iS, ATH-CKX9, ATH-CKX7iS, ATH-CKX7, ATH-CKX5iS and ATH-CKX5, with suggested U.S. retail prices ranging from $99.95 to $44.95.
Audio-Technica is introducing its first-ever gaming headsets, the closed-back ATH-AG1 and open-back ATH-ADG1 (SRP: US$249.95 and US$299.95). The premium-quality headphones utilize core elements of the company's audiophile models to deliver an immersive sonic experience with exceptional clarity and dynamics, and a realistic soundstage that draws listeners completely into the gaming environment. Both include a built-in microphone and a detachable USB D/A converter/headphone amplifier along with additional gaming-specific features.
The ATH-ANC70 is the newest member of Audio-Technica's acclaimed QuietPoint active noise-cancelling headphones lineup. The ATH-ANC70 (SRP: US$199.95) provides up to 90% noise cancellation and offers a host of improvements, including a mic and controller for answering calls and controlling music, completely integrated electronics with all functionality built into the earcup, and a new comfort-fit design.
Audio-Technica is expanding its SonicSport fitness-oriented headphones lineup with the ATH-CKP200iS ear hook style headphones with mic, volume and control functionality. The ATH-CKP200iS (SRP: $US44.95) has an IPX5-certified waterproof rating and is sweat-proof and washable. Its hinged ear hook adjusts around the ears for a perfect fit. The ATH-CKP200iS comes with both standard silicone and ridged XS/S/M and L eartips to provide a choice of greater sound isolation or allowing in a low amount of ambient sound for greater safety outdoors.
The ATR 7000 Series VHF Wireless Microphone Systemsare four new wireless systems designed for consumer use that combine long-range wireless performance with ease of use, clear, natural sound quality and outstanding value. Incorporating technologies that are directly drawn from Audio-Technica's industry-standard professional wireless systems, the new models include the ATR7200 handheld wireless, ATR7100/L lavalier, ATR7100/H headworn and ATR7100/G guitar/instrument systems. Suggested retail prices range from US$129.95 to US$109.95. In addition, Audio-Technica is introducing its ATR3350iS lavalier mic with smartphone compatibility (SRP: US$29.95).
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Celebrating over 50 years of audio excellence, Audio-Technica is renowned worldwide for a broad range of consumer and professional audio products, including high-performance headphones, microphones, wireless systems, turntables and phono cartridges. Winner of numerous industry awards, Audio-Technica designs and manufactures products that set quality, durability and price/performance standards for major concert tours, broadcast and recording studios, corporate and government facilities, theaters, house-of-worship venues, and consumer applications. Learn more at http://www.audio-technica.com.
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Audio-Technica is exhibiting at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall Lower Level, Booth #20656 during CES 2014 in Las Vegas, NV.
ViXS and Quantenna Bring 4K Ultra HD TV to Life Without Wires
ViXS XCode(®) Media Processor Sets New World Standard for Video Processing and
Wireless Transmission
TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. (TSX: VXS), a pioneer
and leader in media processing silicon solutions, announces today that
working together with Quantenna Communications a leader in
ultra-reliable Wi-Fi networking for whole-home entertainment, have
jointly developed a next generation reference design for transmitting
and receiving wireless UltraHD 4K TV.
Demonstrated at both the Quantenna and ViXS meeting rooms at CES
Quantenna's 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology has been added to the XCode 6400
reference design platform, the world's first system-on-a-chip (SoC)
that can decode and display UltraHD 4K p60 HEVC at 10-bit. Ideal for
wireless set-top boxes, the XCode 6400 family now features Quantenna's award-winning QSR1000 4x4 802.11ac Multi-User Multiple Input
Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) chipset, giving it the wireless speed, stability and fidelity needed for 4K TV.
Quantenna's QSR1000 provides unsurpassed data throughput of up to
1.7Gbps, with dynamic digital beam-forming that intelligently
strengthens connectivity, improves efficiency and extends wireless
coverage range beyond that of any other solution. ViXS's breakthrough
video technology decodes more than 60 frames per second (fps) and
displays HEVC Ultra HD TV 4K broadcasting content at full resolution of
3840x2160@60fps in both Main and Main 10 (M10P) profile. In addition
when decoding HEVC at HD resolution up to 1920x1080 the XCode 6400
requires only half the bandwidth of today's AVC (H.264) video streams
and just a quarter of the bandwidth of MPEG-2.
"UltraHD 4K stands for the utmost in picture quality, and that's what
the XCode 6400 delivers," said Sally Daub, President and CEO of ViXS
Systems Inc. "The XCode 6400 has set a new cost effective benchmark for
true-to-life images, ultra-low-power operation and unsurpassed
efficiency. Now Quantenna's industry-leading QSR1000 chipset enables us
to provide that same spectacular experience with the freedom of a
wireless connection."
"For service providers and set-top-box manufacturers, wire-quality Wi-Fi
is no longer an option it's a necessity," said Dr. Sam Heidari, CEO of Quantenna. "Our unique 802.11ac 4x4 MIMO architecture is a
natural match for 4K video, reaching farther and performing faster and
more reliably than any other. The QSR1000 adds a whole new dimension of
performance to the ViXS XCode 6400, the best-in-class SoC for 4K Ultra
HD TV."
The XCode 6400 reference design will be available in Q1 2014.
ViXS will demonstrate the power of its XCode 6400 family at the 2014 International CES, January 7-10, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (South Hall 2 - MP25953).
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is the pioneer and market leader in designing revolutionary media
processing semiconductor solutions for the broadcasting and consumer
electronics industries, with over 428 patents issued and pending
worldwide, numerous industry awards for innovation, and over 28 million
media processor shipments to date. ViXS is driving the transition to
Ultra HD 4K across the entire content value chain by providing
professional and consumer grade chipsets that support the new High
Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard up to Main Profile 10-bit,
reducing bandwidth consumption by 50% while providing the depth of
color and image clarity needed to take advantage of higher-resolution
content. ViXS' XCodePro 3xx family is ideal for Ultra HD 4K
infrastructure equipment and the XCode 6xxx family of system-on-chip
(SoC) products achieve unprecedented levels of integration that enable
manufacturers to create cost-effective consumer entertainment devices.
ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in Europe, Asia
and North America. VIXS((TM)), the ViXS(® )logo, XCode(®), XCodePro(TM), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. For more information on ViXS, visit our website: http://www.vixs.com.
About Quantenna Communications, Inc.
Quantenna is a leading developer of 802.11ac and 802.11n Wi-Fi
semiconductor solutions that deliver the performance, speed and
reliability of wired Ethernet for multimedia data anywhere in the home.
Quantenna pioneered the delivery of seamless video over Wi-Fi and set
the performance standard for delivering wire-like quality HD video
reliably throughout the connected home, for which it has amassed a list
of major awards, including being named a "Top 5 Start-Up for 2013" by
The Wall Street Journal. Founded in 2006, Quantenna has shipped
millions of its Wi-Fi chipsets being deployed by major telco, cable and
satellite service providers and operators worldwide including AT&T,
Bell Canada, Swisscom, Telefonica, France Telecom and Belgacom.
Quantenna is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices worldwide.
For additional information, visit http://www.quantenna.com.
Quantenna(TM) is the trademark of Quantenna Communications and its
affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. Wi-Fi® is
a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Any other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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LG Jumps Into Fitness Tech At CES With Lifeband Touch And Heart Rate Earphones
LG's Lifeband and Heart Rate Earphones First Products in Company's Wearable Ecosystem
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today took the wraps off LG Lifeband Touch and LG Heart Rate Earphones, two wearable products that mark the company's first foray into fitness tech. Unveiled at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, both products incorporate comfortable designs and compatibility with other devices so that monitoring one's health requires no additional effort beyond strapping on a watch and inserting a pair of headphone earbuds.
Lifeband Touch is a smart activity tracker that incorporates a bold yet comfortable design and is compatible with heart rate monitors (HRM) as well as smartphones. Meanwhile, the innovative Heart Rate Earphones' unique dual-function design offers a convenient way for users to measure their heart rate while exercising. Both devices are designed to help users take greater control over their health. Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones can wirelessly link up to each other, creating a seamless wearable ecosystem. Connected to smartphones (Android and iOS supported), the devices can transmit data to the intuitive, easy-to-use LG Fitness app, or to a number of other third party apps such as MyFitnessPal, Runkeeper or MapMyFitness.
Lifeband Touch was designed to be asymmetric and flexible, providing greater comfort and style than other wearable fitness wristbands. Featuring a touch OLED panel to display time, biometrics, incoming calls and music controls, the built-in 3-axis accelerometer and altimeter allows the device to accurately measure key performance indicators such as distance, speed, number of steps, calories consumed and projected pace. All this information is visible with a swipe of a finger on the OLED display. Engineered to be lightweight and simple to use, it incorporates a unique motion-sensing algorithm that automatically turns on the display when the wearer rotates his or her wrist. Lifeband Touch also offers wireless connectivity via Bluetooth to transmit data to a smartphone or receive data from third party devices such the Heart Rate Earphones.
LG's Heart Rate Earphones feature PerformTek(®) sensor technology which measures blood flow signals from the auricle, the external part of the ear to capture accurate biometric data such as heart rate and maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max). As a continuous heart rate monitoring device, PerformTek(®) has proven accurate during rigorous physical activity. LG employs a flexible ear piece design to make its Heart Rate Earphones more comfortable to use than other similar monitoring devices. A clip-on medallion connected to the earphones provides Bluetooth connectivity, enabling the unit to send data to a smartphone or the Lifeband Touch for a truly seamless experience.
"We wanted to introduce wearable fitness products that met the expectations of today's tech savvy consumers and brought something new to the table, which in our case meant exceptional design, comfort and functionality," said Jim Clayton, executive vice president of LG's New Business Division in the Home Entertainment Company. "The uniqueness of our wearable devices is that they weren't just designed for exercise but also for day-to-day use in the office or around the home. With Lifeband Touch, you can get call and text notifications sent from your smartphone while the Heart Rate Earphones are perfectly happy playing back music all day even when you're not exercising. These are much more than just fitness devices."
Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones will be available starting in the United States in the first half of 2014, to be followed by rollouts in other markets. Visitors to LG's booth at CES 2014 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall #8204) from January 7 through January 10 will be able to see and experience LG's newest wearable devices for themselves.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 87,000 people working in 113 locations around the world. With 2012 global sales of USD 45.22 billion (KRW 50.96 trillion), LG comprises five business units -- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning & Energy Solution and Vehicle Components -- and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR(®) Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.
About LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company
The LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company is a global top player in televisions, monitors, commercial displays, audio video systems, personal computers and security systems. The company constantly pushes technological boundaries to create feature-rich devices with stylish designs that meet global consumer needs. LG's consumer products include OLED TV, Ultra HD TV, CINEMA 3D Smart TV, IPS monitors, home theater systems, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, car audio video systems, mouse scanners and external storage devices. LG's commercial products include digital signage, video conferencing systems and IP security cameras.
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CONTACT: Ken Hong, +1 310 404 8156 (Las Vegas), ken.hong@lge.com, or Juah Kim, +82 2 3777 3981 (Seoul), juah.kim@lge.com, both at LG Electronics, Inc., http://www.LGnewsroom.com
The webOS platform, which LG acquired from Hewlett-Packard in March last year, has been reinvented and reintroduced as LG's new Smart TV* platform. The new operating system offers an intuitive user interface for an experience that is both seamless and refreshingly uncomplicated, based on years of experience collected by the webOS team. The new platform makes it extremely easy for developers to create applications and enhances the compatibility of LG's Smart TVs with other devices.
"We are extremely excited to be able to introduce webOS optimized for LG Smart TV here at CES 2014," said In-kyu Lee, Senior Vice President and head of the TV division at the LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. "The beauty of webOS is that it provides so much freedom, and is so simple to use. We feel confident that consumers will find navigating, exploring and switching between different forms of content on webOS a truly enjoyable, not frustrating, experience."
Simple to Connect, Easy to Use
The webOS platform, which will be implemented in more than 70 percent of LG's Smart TVs in 2014, greatly simplifies the smart TV experience. Its ease-of-use makes content searching and viewing, connecting with other devices, and even the initial setup process incredibly smooth. The new Launcher, a left-to-right scrollable menu that runs along the lower portion of the screen is one of the most distinctive features of webOS. The Launcher makes it possible to switch between broadcast TV, smart TV content and media stored on external devices without having to return to the Home screen. It allows the viewer to simultaneously watch a show, play a game or browse the internet while searching or downloading other content. What's more, Live Menu, which can be opened while viewing the TV, keeps the search, recommendation and channel options within easy reach.
Content Discovery Made Simple
The webOS development team in LG's Silicon Valley Lab created the unique Today menu as a one-stop content recommendation service, suggesting popular TV shows, programs that have been missed as well as full-feature movies. Running horizontally along the center of the screen, the Today bar can also be scrolled up or down via the Magic Remote wheel to reveal more exciting viewing options.
LG's webOS also offers access to the LG Store's comprehensive collection of apps. The LG Store lets users browse the most-viewed and most-downloaded items available from across the Smart TV platform, including broadcast TV programs and the latest games. The logically organized categories, which include 3D content, games and movies, employ thumbnail images for fast and convenient selection of content.
Visitors to LG's CES booth (2014 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall #8204) from January 7 to January 10 can experience webOS on LG's latest OLED TVs, 4K ULTRA HD TVs and on other models from the company's new year Home Entertainment lineup.
Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.
*Internet connection and certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 87,000 people working in 113 locations around the world. With 2012 global sales of USD 45.22 billion (KRW 50.96 trillion), LG comprises five business units -- Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning & Energy Solution and Vehicle Components -- and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR(®) Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.
About LG Electronics USA
Named Official HDTV Provider for International CES 2014, LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2013 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. http://www.lg.com
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CONTACT: John I. Taylor, LG Electronics USA, john.taylor@lge.com, 847-941-8181; or Raul Lopez, LG-One, Raul.lopez@lg-one.com, 212.880.5347
It's all About Wireless Freedom for Jabra at CES 2014
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Better performance, sleeker design and uncompromised sound are at the very heart of Jabra's wireless headphone and speaker portfolio on show at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
"In the last 12 months we've raised our game and now have an exciting range of innovative wireless products that have been specifically designed and developed for the expanding music and active user markets," said Suzaan Sauerman, Global Senior Director, Consumer Solutions at Jabra.
"Jabra has some 140 years of experience in sound technology and we're one of the few brands exclusively focused on hands-free and audio accessories. Our ability to develop products that can be used across different technology platforms allows us to offer consumers versatile solutions that fit their budgets and lifestyles," she noted.
Here is an overview of the products to be displayed at CES 2014.
Jabra Solemate wireless speaker family
From the ultimate travel buddy, the pocketable Solemate Mini, to the powerful party companion, the Solemate Max, these portable wireless speakers not only deliver superior sound, they're highly durable, easy to pair and come in an exciting range of colors.
Jabra Rox Wireless earbuds
Jabra lost the jack, considered every single detail and used only the finest materials when designing these comfortable, perfect fitting, great sounding earbuds. They're the ideal wireless accessory for those on-the-go users who demand usability, durability and performance.
Jabra Sport Wireless+
A favorite of five-time Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander, this headset epitomizes the best in comfort, fit and uncompromised sound quality. And it's weather- and sweat-proof and stringently shock tested for on-the-go activities.
Enhanced Jabra Sound App
Exciting new features include: Social Jukebox for creating a shared music playlist for the ultimate portable party and YouTube streaming for listening to music and videos - all in amazing Dolby® sound.
Each of these products will be on display at Showstoppers on Tuesday, January 7 at The Wynn and on the CES show floor in South Hall 1 (Booth # 20860).
About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 900 people worldwide and in 2012 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,355 million. Jabra is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of communications and audio solutions. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality.
Valeo Takes Part in the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show for the First Time
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Valeo is participating in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an international trade show dedicated to technological innovation held in Las Vegas January 7-10, 2014. Reflecting its ongoing research and development programs, which the Valeo Group allocated EUR1 billion in 2012, the company is unveiling new technologies designed to make driving easier and safer, while saving drivers valuable time.
To support its development in the years ahead, Valeo is presenting three major technologies for a more intelligent mobility that is connected to the drivers and their environment:
- The AutomatedValet Parking. Demonstrated at CES in the Driverless Car Experience in the Gold Lot (DC3), this innovation transforms vehicles into their own automated, autonomous valet. The Automated Valet Parking allows drivers to leave their car at the entrance of a parking lot or structure and let the car find a suitable space to park itself. Drivers remotely activate the fully automatic parking feature using their smartphone. Similarly, they can use their smartphone to call their car to pick them up when they leave.
- Eye Control Systems. Valeo developed a driving assistance system controlled by eye movement that will be demonstrated at the Valeo booth in the Central Plaza (CP10). This eye control technology is based on interaction between the vehicle's human machine interface (HMI) and the driver's eyes. Using a gaze detection camera, the driver can change the radio station or get traffic information, among other activities, simply by looking at a control button. When combined with Valeo's heads-up display (HUD) technology which projects dashboard controls onto the windshield, this system allows drivers to activate a control without taking their eyes off the road.
- FullLED Lighting Systems. Valeo's FullLED lighting system will be introduced on the new Cadillac Escalade in the United States in 2014. In addition to its innovative design, LED technology makes it possible to develop headlamps that outlast the operational life of the car.
When equipped with Valeo's PremiumLED system, headlights become intelligent; those equipped with BeamAtic® PremiumLED provide maximum visibility, without blinding oncoming or passing vehicles.
Valeo's participation at the 2014 CES aligns with the Group's innovation strategy which aims to make driving more intuitive and more intelligent for all vehicle categories. The Group's objective is to create systems that reduce CO(2) emissions and energy consumption, while at the same time enhance driving enjoyment.
Valeo stand: CES Central Plaza - Booth CP10
Outdoor demonstration of AutomatedValet Parking: CES Gold Lot, Booth DC3
Valeo is an independent industrial Group fully focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for the automotive industry, mainly for CO(2) emissions reduction. Valeo ranks among the world's top automotive suppliers. The Group has 124 plants, 20 research centers, 36 development centers, 12 distribution platforms and employs 75,300 people in 29 countries worldwide.
For more information about the Group and its businesses, please visit our website at http://www.valeo.com.
SOURCE Valeo
Valeo
CONTACT: Media Relations, Brad Warner, Regional Communications Manager, North America, Brad.Warner@valeo.com, 248.619.8377
SOL REPUBLIC Creates First Cross-Over Headphone For Work, Play And Sport
Relays in-ear headphones provide great sound without falling out whether you're running to catch the train or training for a run
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Committed to changing the world one listener at a time, SOL REPUBLIC has announced Relays, the first cross-over headphone that keeps up with you and your active life. In-ear Relays offer the benefits of a sports headphone but have amazing style that looks great anytime, making them the only headphone you need all day. With Relays, SOL REPUBLIC introduces its proprietary FreeFlex(TM) technology, which is wrapped around the new i5 Sound Engine. FreeFlex enables Relays' universal fit and makes them easy to put in your ear and stay there regardless of how intensely you move. Relays deliver the sound and style to keep you going whether you're commuting on the subway, running after work or pushing through to meet a deadline.
"It's always been a challenge to find one headphone to keep up with you all day long. Your everyday earbuds are great for your commute, but fall out when running or biking. And your sports headphones are great for the treadmill, but you would never be caught wearing them on the street," said Scott Hix, SOL REPUBLIC President. "Like the cross-trainer shoe, Relays are a cross-over headphone that keeps up with you whether you're hanging out or working out."
With the help of SOL REPUBLIC's exclusive patent-pending FreeFlex technology, Relays offer a secure, universal fit that adjusts to any ear size, thanks to a malleable ring around the ear-bud. They just fall right in, without needing adjustments or fidgeting, and they are easier to use than most earbuds. The lightweight, low-profile design is the perfect teammate for any sport, but Relays stay put without the cumbersome, heavy clips or bulky bands that are standard on most sports headphones. From the streets to the trails, the train to the slopes, Relays keep up with you and your music without sacrificing amazing sound or style.
The unique design may be subtle in size; however, the sound is anything but. Providing the clarity and big sound that you would expect from a larger headphone, Relays' new I5 Sound Engine, which is tiny and an engineering feat in itself, delivers full sound with balance and details that bring out the best in any type of music. The sound is so big you'll be amazed it's coming from such a sleek in-ear headphone. We believe music is emotion, and sound is the power behind it. When it comes to sports, better sound helps you train harder. For work, great sound makes you more focused. For play, if music sounds better, it feels better so you can lose yourself to your music and have a better time.
For sports and outdoor use, Relays are water and sweat resistant, and have a clip-on cable that ensures the cable won't ever get caught. No need to change headphones when commuting or working because the easily accessible mic and phone control lets you seamlessly stay in touch. Adjusting volume or switching tracks is easy and essential for finding the right song for the next step of your day.
Like all other SOL REPUBLIC in-ear headphones Relays are part of our exclusive "Ear Tips for Life" program so you never have to worry if you lose your ear tips. SOL REPUBLIC is the only manufacturer that will replace your ear tips anytime they are lost, misplaced or if you simply want a different size. Relays ship with four different size ear tips for the perfect fit as well as a carrying case to keep them protected when not in use.
SOL REPUBLIC Relays are available now in Black for $79.99 at Verizon Wireless and SOLREPUBLIC.com/relays and will be available nationwide in Black & White, Horizon Blue and Lemon Lime at leading nationwide retailers in February 2014.
About SOL REPUBLIC
SOL REPUBLIC is a global consumer electronics company dedicated to enhancing people's lives through style, sound and technology. Comprised of music fanatics, SOL REPUBLIC develops its products from the ground up to look, sound and feel unlike anything else in the market. For more information, visit SOLREPUBLIC.com
Light Cyber First to Detect, Protect Customers from New Bitcoin-Related Malware
Light Cyber's MAGNA detected breaches from new Bitcoin mining malware some four days before the campaign became widely known, proving the system's superiority in detecting and containing breaches from unknown malware early in the attack life cycle
RAMAT GAN, Israel, January 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Light Cyber (http://www.lightcyber.com), an emerging provider of innovative
Predictive Breach Detection solutions, today announced that its customer-installed MAGNA
appliances were the first to detect breaches by a previously-unknown and sophisticated
Yahoo-ad based malware campaign. Despite the unrecognized nature of the malware, Light
Cyber's solution detected the breaches immediately - some four days prior to its
widespread reporting - enabling its clients to rapidly neutralize the threat at the
earliest stages of the attack.
Light Cyber's MAGNA appliances, deployed in multiple customer networks around the
world, first detected malicious activity by the unknown malware on Monday, December 30th
at 11 AM UTC - well before the attack was reported
[http://blog.fox-it.com/2014/01/03/malicious-advertisements-served-via-yahoo ] by a
Dutch-based security firm and confirmed by Yahoo on Friday, January 3rd. As a result,
Light Cyber customers were able to immediately disconnect affected computers from their
networks, containing the attack and mitigating damage.
Furthermore, Light Cyber researchers were the first to discover that among other
activities, the malware was attempting to use host computational resources for Bitcoin
mining, and were the first to report attack-related files on Tuesday, December 31st.
As later reported, the sophisticated malware campaign used Yahoo's advertising server
to distribute malicious advertisements that included exploitations of Java vulnerabilities
which installed the malware on client computers visiting ads.yahoo.com. It is estimated
that tens of thousands of computers in countries around the world have been infected by
the campaign in recent days.
"We are pleased to have again provided early warning to our customers regarding an
advanced malware attack," said Gonen Fink, CEO at Light Cyber. "New attacks are launched
on a daily basis, yet traditional perimeter and endpoint security products are not
effective in detecting unknown threats. Even new technologies like sandboxing and threat
emulation can capture only a small part of these advanced threats. Our MAGNA system closes
the gap between the time a computer is breached and the time the breach is detected,
allowing users to remediate before the damage is done," he continued.
About Light Cyber Ltd.
Light Cyber is a fast-growing provider of Predictive Breach Detection solutions that
protect organizations from targeted threats and cyber-attacks inside their networks. Light
Cyber's MAGNA(TM) appliance combines deep packet inspection with endpoint information and
threat intelligence to analyze the behavior of users, devices and applications, detecting
and alerting about malicious activity early on in the attack lifecycle, before damage is
done. Founded in 2011 and led by world-class cyber security experts and a seasoned
management team, the company's products have been successfully deployed and sold to top
tier customers in the financial, telecom, government, media and technology sectors. For
more information, please visit http://www.lightcyber.com, or contact Light Cyber at
pr@lightcyber.com or +972-73-2641876.
Rightware's Kanzi User Interface Solution is Featured on Two New Visteon Products
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Digital Instrument Cluster and In-Vehicle-Information System Both Utilize HD 3D Graphics to Reduce Driver Distraction
Rightware proudly announced today, that Visteon has chosen Rightware and its Kanzi User Interface solution for Visteon's Open Architecture Strategy and that Visteon has completed two new products that were unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier today. These are LightScape(TM), a fully digital and fully reconfigurable instrument cluster and OpenAir(TM), a digital In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) product. Both products were developed by Visteon with Rightware's Kanzi UI Solution.
Kanzi UI Solution enables design and engineering teams to rapidly create and deploy advanced user interfaces to automotive applications. One of the key advantages of Kanzi UI solution is its performance that enables high-quality, high-definition, real-time 2D and 3D graphics rendering. Consumers say high-quality displays enable them to absorb the driver information more quickly and effortlessly, thus resulting in better safety.
"We are very honored to be chosen by Visteon and we are excited about our collaboration in their constant innovation in the automotive HMI area. Visteon's adoption of the Kanzi UI solution is a great testament for the maturity of our software." said Jonas Geust, Rightware CEO. "We look forward to working with Visteon in helping them push the envelope and bring ever better instrument clusters and IVI systems to a wide variety of cars."
Visteon is showcasing both LightScape(TM) and OpenAir(TM) at its display in Central Plaza #20. For further information, see Visteon's CES press release http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/visteon-launches-connected-car-technologies-at-2014-international-ces-238471881.html. Visteon Corporation, through its Visteon Electronics business unit is a leading supplier of automotive cockpit electronics that delivers innovative in-vehicle user experiences through solutions in user interfaces, connectivity and open architectures.
Rightware is present at CES, showcasing the Kanzi UI solution and their popular line of benchmarking software at the MGM Grand Las Vegas hotel. For more information, please go to http://www.rightware.com/ces2014
About Rightware
Rightware(R) is the market leader in User Interface technology, serving mobile, automotive and other embedded industries with its patent pending Kanzi(R) solution for rapid 3D and 2D user interface design and deployment. Rightware also develops industry leading system performance analysis tools and its renowned product portfolio includes the Basemark(R) product family for various benchmarking purposes, including industry standard benchmarks for OpenGL ES, OpenVG, OpenCL, Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows Mobile performance measurement. Rightware is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and has offices in Saratoga, CA, Shanghai, Taipei and Munich. More information:
Technology Company IAI Industrial Systems Will Supply a Banknote Perforation System to China
WAALWIJK, The Netherlands, January 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Technology company IAI industrial systems B.V. in Veldhoven, The Netherlands, a
subsidiary of the stock listed company DOCDATA N.V. in Waalwijk, The Netherlands, will
supply a banknote perforation system to the Technology Center of the China Banknote
Printing & Minting Corporation in Beijing, China.
The China Banknote Printing & Minting Corporation is part of the People's Bank of
China.
The system is able to apply the well-known security feature named MicroPerf(R) which
is already applied in e.g. Swiss, Russian and Romanian banknotes. Thanks to new
innovations the system is also able to apply two new laser-perforated security features.
Being a leading equipment supplier to the Security Printing market, IAI industrial
systems supplies systems for securing and/or personalisation of passports, ID-cards,
driver licences, banknotes, diplomas and other security documents.
IAI's systems are in use in many countries such as: Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland,
Ireland, UK, Sweden, China, Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Portugal, Estonia, Costa Rica,
Poland, Morocco, South Africa, Bulgaria, Algeria, India, Uzbekistan and Thailand.
Technology company IAI industrial systems also offers laser processing systems for
special industrial applications.
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The listed DOCDATA N.V. exists of two lines of business:
Technology company IAI industrial systems (http://www.iai-industrial-systems.com)
is a high tech engineering company specialised in developing and building systems for very
accurate and high speed processing of all kinds of products and materials. IAI delivers
clients globally in the following sectors: securing and personalising of security
documents, processing of solar cells and modules and processing of other materials and
products.
E-commerce service company Docdata (http://www.docdata.com) is a European market
leader with a strong basis in The Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. Docdata
offers a complete e-commerce service portfolio to clients, enabling them to be successful
on the internet.
Polaroid Debuts Peer-to-Peer Wi-Fi Enabled Line of Ultra High Optical Zoom Bridge Cameras at CES 2014
Four New Bridge-Style Models Make it Easy to Capture Exceptional Quality, Sharable Shots
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaroid today launched a new line of ultra high optical zoom Wi-Fi enabled bridge cameras at the 2014 International CES. The built-in Wi-Fi enables instant peer-to-peer sharing of photos and videos--simply connect to your smartphone or tablet and share images and movies from your camera directly with friends, family or social media.
The family of easy-to-use cameras feature the optical zoom capabilities designed to fit any need and budget from a 50X optical zoom (iE5036W), 40X (iE4038W), 35X (Ixx353W) and 30X optical zoom (iE3035W).
"Polaroid is the iconic brand that consumers trust to capture and share their precious moments, and with the addition of peer-to-peer Wi-Fi to our new bridge camera line, consumers can now instantly share those moments with all their friends and family," commented Scott W. Hardy, Polaroid President and CEO. "This is what Polaroid is all about and we are going to continue to bring consumers these easy to use, cool innovations that will make their lives more memorable."
Produced by Sakar International, an authorized Polaroid licensee, all four models deliver ultra high optical zoom capabilities, quality images, and have the ease and convenience of a smartphone, making it fast and simple for everyone to capture outstanding photos with minimal fuss. The 18 MP resolution and HD video capability are ideal for recording every precious memory as it happens with legendary Polaroid imaging quality.
"These days, capturing the moment is only part of the story--sharing it with friends and family wherever they are is just as important," said Sakar President Jeff Saka. "With impeccable optics and ultra high optical zoom capabilities, these new Polaroid models allow you to get even closer to the action for instantly sharable shots."
Each of the new Polaroid cameras feature a large, bright 3" high-resolution LCD screen to help users set up, preview and review their perfect shot, and built-in image controls allow more advanced users to customize settings to add a creative touch to any photo or high-definition video. A powerful pop-up flash with red-eye reduction provides just the right light for any situation. An SD card slot provides media on-board storage.
The new Wi-Fi instant peer-to-peer sharing cameras are expected to hit store shelves this spring, at an MSRP ranging from $149 for the 30X model to $299 for the 50X.
To learn more about the full line of new Polaroid cameras, visit the Sakar Booth #13027 or the Polaroid booth #13613 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES, or visit http://www.polaroid.com/ces-2014.
About Sakar International
Sakar International, Inc. is a leading provider of consumer electronics and accessories. With a rich heritage of technology innovation since 1977, Sakar has developed a global presence by consistently evolving alongside technology to develop on-trend, cutting-edge products. Sakar licenses over 40 major entertainment brands and has maintained a diverse portfolio of product offerings, including digital cameras, video recorders, karaoke machines and small appliances, along with audio, tablet, camera, smartphone and computer accessories.
Sakar is the parent company to Vivitar, a full-spectrum consumer tech company specializing in the production of tablets, cameras, camcorders, mobile accessories, and health and wellness products. Sakar is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with additional offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, Latin America, Hong Kong and China.
About The Polaroid Brand
Polaroid is one of the world's most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands with a rich 75 year history beginning with Polaroid instant film. Our range of products include instant and digital still cameras, high-definition and mountable sports video cameras, tablets and flat-screen TVs that deliver the fun, instant gratification and value for which the brand has long stood. Today, the Polaroid Classic Border Logo rooted in our beginnings of instant photo sharing serves to designate genuine Polaroid branded products. For more information, visit http://www.Polaroid.com.
Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Color Spectrum and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license.
SOURCE Sakar International; Polaroid
Sakar International; Polaroid
CONTACT: Molly Antos for Sakar International, SS|PR, 847-415-9327, mantos@sspr.com; Melissa Hoistion for Polaroid, R&J Public Relations, 908-722-5757, mhoistion@randjpr.com
Rightware's Kanzi User Interface Solution is Featured on Two New Visteon Products
LAS VEGAS, January 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Digital Instrument Cluster and In-Vehicle-Information System Both Utilize HD 3D
Graphics to Reduce Driver Distraction
Rightware proudly announced today, that Visteon has chosen Rightware and its Kanzi
User Interface solution for Visteon's Open Architecture Strategy and that Visteon has
completed two new products that were unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier
today. These are LightScape(TM), a fully digital and fully reconfigurable instrument
cluster and OpenAir(TM), a digital In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) product. Both products
were developed by Visteon with Rightware's Kanzi UI Solution.
Kanzi UI Solution enables design and engineering teams to rapidly create and deploy
advanced user interfaces to automotive applications. One of the key advantages of Kanzi UI
solution is its performance that enables high-quality, high-definition, real-time 2D and
3D graphics rendering. Consumers say high-quality displays enable them to absorb the
driver information more quickly and effortlessly, thus resulting in better safety.
"We are very honored to be chosen by Visteon and we are excited about our
collaboration in their constant innovation in the automotive HMI area. Visteon's adoption
of the Kanzi UI solution is a great testament for the maturity of our software." said
Jonas Geust, Rightware CEO. "We look forward to working with Visteon in helping them push
the envelope and bring ever better instrument clusters and IVI systems to a wide variety
of cars."
Visteon is showcasing both LightScape(TM) and OpenAir(TM) at its display in Central
Plaza #20. For further information, see Visteon's CES press release http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/visteon-launches-connected-car-technologies-at-2014-international-ces-238471881.html
. Visteon Corporation, through its Visteon
Electronics business unit is a leading supplier of automotive cockpit electronics that
delivers innovative in-vehicle user experiences through solutions in user interfaces,
connectivity and open architectures.
Rightware is present at CES, showcasing the Kanzi UI solution and their popular line
of benchmarking software at the MGM Grand Las Vegas hotel. For more information, please go
to http://www.rightware.com/ces2014
About Rightware
Rightware(R) is the market leader in User Interface technology, serving mobile,
automotive and other embedded industries with its patent pending Kanzi(R) solution for
rapid 3D and 2D user interface design and deployment. Rightware also develops industry
leading system performance analysis tools and its renowned product portfolio includes the
Basemark(R) product family for various benchmarking purposes, including industry standard
benchmarks for OpenGL ES, OpenVG, OpenCL, Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows Mobile
performance measurement. Rightware is headquartered in Espoo, Finland and has offices in
Saratoga, CA, Shanghai, Taipei and Munich. More information:
OKIDOKEYS Launches Complete Line of Smart Locks and Keys at the 2014 International CES(R)
-- OKIDOKEYS enables secure, simple and practical key management to -- anytime, anywhere -- lock and unlock doors using cell phones, smartphones and tags.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- OKIDOKEYS, part of OpenWays Group, today announced the official launch of its line of smart locks and keys at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. OKIDOKEYS enables consumers to securely and easily manage access to all properties anytime, anywhere, through a complete line of smart devices. Users can lock and unlock any door with OKIDOKEYS -- as well as garage doors and electronic gates -- using smartphones, cell phones or smart tags, and still have the option of using current traditional keys.
OpenWays Group, parent company of OKIDOKEYS, is the world's leading Mobile Key solution provider selected by major U.S and global hotel chains. OKIDOKEYS leverages this proven technology and uses a highly proven 256 Bit AES cryptology (military and banking security standards) to secure its system.
"OKIDOKEYS features a rich line of smart devices, and surpasses other residential smart locks on the market," said Pascal Metivier, founder and CEO of OpenWays. "With OKIDOKEYS, we've modernized the old-fashioned house key. Think about how antiquated it is to call a locksmith when you're locked out of your home or to continue hiding keys under the doormat. Consumers no longer need to practice these archaic ways of life. OKIDOKEYS offers consumers a modern lock and key solution with unparalleled security, reliability, ease of use and quality design."
OKIDOKEYS' smart locks work across a unique multi-technology platform including: Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE), Near Field Communication (NFC), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Crypto Acoustic Credential (CAC) and is not dependent on WiFi networks thanks to OKIDOKEYS Virtual Network (OVN). This solution involves a portfolio of intellectual property, including 27 patents, design patents and pending patents.
The OKIDOKEYS Smart-Lock easily installs on the interior of any home door using the existing ANSI Grade 1 and Grade 2 deadbolt and keys. It is easy to install in just a few minutes with no drilling or wiring required. Once the Smart-Lock is installed, users can lock and unlock their doors with Bluetooth 4.0 enabled smartphone, using the free OKIDOKEYS App available for iOS and Android. Users can select different opening rules according to their needs. Among them, the hands-free mode unlocks the door automatically when an authorized user gets close to it. Once paired with the optional OKIDOKEYS Smart-Reader, users and their guests can enjoy the freedom to lock and unlock doors using a variety of key options: smartphones, cellphones, smart keys and traditional metal keys. Users can even keep a credit-card-sized RFID card in their wallet in case their cell phone battery loses its charge.
Using OKIDOKEYS App web portal, users can create, share and revoke keys with family, friends and all trusted third-parties, at anytime, from anywhere. It is now easy to provide instant access to their homes when they are away, grant time-limited access to babysitters, housekeepers, pet-sitters or trusted contractors. OKIDOKEYS can provide homeowners notifications whenever their doors are being operated. Users, for example, know when their children return home from school. Thanks to the OKIDOKEYS Smart-Lock built-in alarm, users can be notified when an unauthorized user enters the door. OKIDOKEYS highly-secured Web platform can be accessed from any smartphone, laptop or tablet using 3DSecure logins identical to the most advanced security environments.
OKIDOKEYS makes it easy to manage multiple homes and rental properties, allowing owners complete control over who receives a key and for how long. Keys can be shared from anywhere -- across continents and time zones -- making life easier and more profitable.
OKIDOKEYS Smart-Lock comes in several colors. A special customizable version (ready to paint) is available to best match a user's decor. OKIDOKEYS will be available for purchase in January starting at $179 USD, and will begin shipping in early spring 2014. A European EN version of the product will also be available shortly after so all consumers around the world will be able to enjoy OKIDOKEYS.
OKIDOKEYS extends a special offer to early customers who place orders prior to January 31, 2014.
OKIDOKEYS is located at CES Booth 74211 at The Venetian Las Vegas. To see the new product in action at the show, contact press@okidokeys.com( mailto:press@okidokeys.com ).
About OKIDOKEYS
OKIDOKEYS is an OpenWays Company (world's leading Mobile Key solution provider), providing consumers with a complete line of Smart Locks and Smart Keys. OKIDOKEYS leverages the secure and proven technology OpenWays already provides to the global hotel industry to offer front desk bypass solutions for hotel guests wanting a fast, efficient and modern check in/out process. Based in USA and Europe, OpenWays and OKIDOKEYS teams combined have more than 100 years of experience in leadership positions with the world's leading makers of access management systems and electronic locks. With high-quality materials, modern designs and the latest technological innovations, OKIDOKEYS products are built to be a lasting revolution for the home. For more information, visit http://www.okidokeys.com. Connect with OKIDOKEYS on Facebook( https://www.facebook.com/okidokeys ) and Twitter( https://twitter.com/okidokeys ).
OmniVision's New OV10626 AutoVision Sensor Redefines Rear- and Surround-View Automotive Vision Systems
First Automotive-Grade Image Sensor to Deliver Both High Dynamic Range and High Sensitivity
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, sets a new standard in automotive imaging today with the launch of the OV10626 AutoVision sensor. The single-chip OV10626 incorporated advanced imaging concepts to deliver exceptional high dynamic range (HDR) while maintaining excellent low-light sensitivity, making it an ideal camera solution for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
"This unique system-on-a-chip solution gives OmniVision a quantum leap forward in automotive imaging," said Inayat Khajasha, senior product marketing manager for automotive products at OmniVision. "Conventionally, HDR and high sensitivity have been mutually exclusive in automotive imaging. With the OV10626, however, we now offer both features in a compact, single-chip solution."
The OV10626 supports both NTSC analog and digital outputs, as well as dual dynamic overlay functions. The sensor's color HDR of up to 120 dB and low-light sensitivity of 15 V/Lux-sec ensure that clear, high-quality images are captured, even in extremely challenging lighting conditions.
The OV10626 is packaged in OmniVision's proprietary AutoVision chip-scale package (aCSP(TM)), which is the industry's most compact and efficient package available.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities and potential market appeal, of the OV10626 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV10626, customer acceptance, demand and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.
OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies Inc. CameraChip(TM) and aCSP(TM) are trademarks of OmniVision Technologies Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
OKIDOKEYS Launches Complete Line of Smart Locks and Keys at the 2014 International CES®
OKIDOKEYS enables secure, simple and practical key management to - anytime, anywhere - lock and unlock doors using cell phones, smartphones and tags.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- OKIDOKEYS, part of OpenWays Group, today announced the official launch of its line of smart locks and keys at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. OKIDOKEYS enables consumers to securely and easily manage access to all properties anytime, anywhere, through a complete line of smart devices. Users can lock and unlock any door with OKIDOKEYS - as well as garage doors and electronic gates - using smartphones, cell phones or smart tags, and still have the option of using current traditional keys.
OpenWays Group, parent company of OKIDOKEYS, is the world's leading Mobile Key solution provider selected by major U.S and global hotel chains. OKIDOKEYS leverages this proven technology and uses a highly proven 256 Bit AES cryptology (military and banking security standards) to secure its system.
"OKIDOKEYS features a rich line of smart devices, and surpasses other residential smart locks on the market," said Pascal Metivier, founder and CEO of OpenWays. "With OKIDOKEYS, we've modernized the old-fashioned house key. Think about how antiquated it is to call a locksmith when you're locked out of your home or to continue hiding keys under the doormat. Consumers no longer need to practice these archaic ways of life. OKIDOKEYS offers consumers a modern lock and key solution with unparalleled security, reliability, ease of use and quality design."
OKIDOKEYS' smart locks work across a unique multi-technology platform including: Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE), Near Field Communication (NFC), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Crypto Acoustic Credential (CAC) and is not dependent on WiFi networks thanks to OKIDOKEYS Virtual Network (OVN). This solution involves a portfolio of intellectual property, including 27 patents, design patents and pending patents.
The OKIDOKEYS Smart-Lock easily installs on the interior of any home door using the existing ANSI Grade 1 and Grade 2 deadbolt and keys. It is easy to install in just a few minutes with no drilling or wiring required. Once the Smart-Lock is installed, users can lock and unlock their doors with Bluetooth 4.0 enabled smartphone, using the free OKIDOKEYS App available for iOS and Android. Users can select different opening rules according to their needs. Among them, the hands-free mode unlocks the door automatically when an authorized user gets close to it. Once paired with the optional OKIDOKEYS Smart-Reader, users and their guests can enjoy the freedom to lock and unlock doors using a variety of key options: smartphones, cellphones, smart keys and traditional metal keys. Users can even keep a credit-card-sized RFID card in their wallet in case their cell phone battery loses its charge.
Using OKIDOKEYS App web portal, users can create, share and revoke keys with family, friends and all trusted third-parties, at anytime, from anywhere. It is now easy to provide instant access to their homes when they are away, grant time-limited access to babysitters, housekeepers, pet-sitters or trusted contractors. OKIDOKEYS can provide homeowners notifications whenever their doors are being operated. Users, for example, know when their children return home from school. Thanks to the OKIDOKEYS Smart-Lock built-in alarm, users can be notified when an unauthorized user enters the door. OKIDOKEYS highly-secured Web platform can be accessed from any smartphone, laptop or tablet using 3DSecure logins identical to the most advanced security environments.
OKIDOKEYS makes it easy to manage multiple homes and rental properties, allowing owners complete control over who receives a key and for how long. Keys can be shared from anywhere - across continents and time zones - making life easier and more profitable.
OKIDOKEYS extends a special offer to early customers who place orders prior to January 31, 2014.
OKIDOKEYS is located at CES Booth 74211 at The Venetian Las Vegas. To see the new product in action at the show, contact press@okidokeys.com.
About OKIDOKEYS
OKIDOKEYS is an OpenWays Company (world's leading Mobile Key solution provider), providing consumers with a complete line of Smart Locks and Smart Keys. OKIDOKEYS leverages the secure and proven technology OpenWays already provides to the global hotel industry to offer front desk bypass solutions for hotel guests wanting a fast, efficient and modern check in/out process. Based in USA and Europe, OpenWays and OKIDOKEYS teams combined have more than 100 years of experience in leadership positions with the world's leading makers of access management systems and electronic locks. With high-quality materials, modern designs and the latest technological innovations, OKIDOKEYS products are built to be a lasting revolution for the home. For more information, visit http://www.okidokeys.com. Connect with OKIDOKEYS on Facebook and Twitter.
Visteon Presents Automotive User Interfaces Delivering Consumer Electronics Experience at 2014 International CES
Automotive electronics supplier debuts LightScape(TM) brand of premium instrument clusters at show
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) exhibits its industry-leading portfolio of advanced and production-ready automotive user interface solutions at the 2014 International CES®, Jan. 7-10.
Combining superior graphics display performance with touch, voice, sound and haptic technologies, Visteon's automotive solutions deliver a human-machine interaction (HMI) experience that consumers intuitively recognize from their mobile devices.
Making its debut at the show, Visteon's LightScape(TM) brand of premium instrument clusters features reconfigurable, high-resolution color displays offering clarity and graphics quality considered unmatched in the automotive market.
The range's advanced concept, the high-performance digital LightScape(TM) D3.0, incorporates complex 3D graphics, camera inputs and video features for driver awareness, presented through a superior quality 12.3-inch display.
A LightScape(TM) performance-level instrument cluster, featuring multiple high-resolution displays, is scheduled for launch with a premier European vehicle manufacturer in 2016.
"Visteon is delivering HD-quality displays that satisfy consumer preferences for fully reconfigurable automotive user interfaces with high-resolution graphics," said Martin T. Thall, president, Visteon Electronics. "We are providing highly relevant information to the driver, more intuitively, to successfully deliver a user-experience raising the bar for automotive applications."
Visteon is also exhibiting a range of advanced cockpit concepts exploring innovative approaches for drivers and passengers to safely interact with the vehicle's cockpit electronics system.
The HMeye cockpit concept features an innovative user interface which, enabled by camera technology, is controlled by the driver's eye gaze and head direction data, coupled with image attribute tracking. Selection controls are retained on the steering wheel to improve response time while allowing the driver to focus on the road ahead. Further input methods can be added to offer a wide range of features without compromising the interface's response time.
Visteon's Horizon Cockpit explores the application of emerging disruptive technologies related to HMI. Using 3D gesture recognition to interact with the HMI menu structure, an advanced camera system maps the driver's gestures through a full kinematic spatial hand which, in turn, replicates the motion as a virtual hand on the cockpit's display.
The Horizon Cockpit also features a unique dual-layered display offering two depths of view, enabling the user to virtually "push" through the graphics on the first pane to access the second. The cockpit also incorporates a further touch-sensitive pad, creating a virtual touch screen.
Visteon's exhibit is located in the Central Plaza #20, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Visteon Electronics, a division of Visteon Corporation, is a leading supplier of automotive cockpit electronics that delivers innovative in-vehicle user experiences through solutions in user interfaces, connectivity and open architectures. Supported by a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, four technical centers and 11 customer centers, Visteon Electronics employs approximately 5,000 people in its consolidated operations.
About Visteon
Visteon is a global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative components and systems for virtually every vehicle manufacturer worldwide through businesses including Visteon Electronics, Visteon Interiors and Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. Visteon's family of businesses generated $13.8 billion in sales in 2012. Visteon employs about 22,000 people in its consolidated operations in 29 countries, and has corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK. Learn more at http://www.visteon.com.
Lyons Consulting Group and Shopatron Bring New Omnichannel Capabilities to Demandware Customers
Lyons Consulting Group and Shopatron announce upcoming Certified LINK Cartridge for Demandware Commerce
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyons Consulting Group (lyonscg), the industry's premier eCommerce Digital Agency offering eCommerce solutions that help retailers maximize online potential; and Shopatron, the leading provider of cloud-based, eCommerce order management, today announced they are working together to provide new Order Management/Inventory capability under the Demandware LINK Certification Program. The partnership brings the core of Shopatron's cutting edge technology, the patented Shopatron Order Exchange, to Demandware customers, allowing them to quickly deploy advanced fulfillment capabilities like in-store pickup, ship-from-store, inventory lookup, and vendor drop-ship without disrupting existing Web deployments, POS systems, or warehousing applications. When implemented, shoppers will see available inventory levels--especially at retail outlets--as well as greater convenience and flexibility in pickup, shipping, and return options.
"We are delighted to work with Shopatron to make omnichannel retailing a reality for our customers," said Rich Lyons, CEO of lyonscg. "When certified as part of the Demandware LINK program, the new distributed order management and fulfillment capabilities will bring unprecedented new flexibility to eCommerce professionals and give them the ability to realize their omnichannel potential."
The new capabilities will help Demandware customers meet the promise of omnichannel retailing by providing a number of Shopatron features currently unavailable in the Demandware platform, including:
-- Customer views of real-time in-store inventory availability to
facilitate broader delivery options
-- Selections for in-store pickup, ship-to-store, and ship-to-home
-- Increased location-specific details including store hours, store contact
email, and latitude/longitude coordinates
-- Enablement of the use of retail outlets for forward inventory and
shipment, reducing warehousing costs
-- Toolsets for customer care and managing returns
"We have spent the past 13 years refining a best-in-class order management and fulfillment solution that sets the industry standards for seamless cross-channel experiences, and we are excited to enrich Demandware clients' eCommerce initiatives with true buy-anywhere, pick-up-anywhere, and return-anywhere functionality," said Ed Stevens, Founder and CEO of Shopatron. "We selected Lyons because of its deep development experience building Demandware cartridges and its expertise in integrating clients to the Demandware platform."
The firms expect the certified cartridge to be available in mid-February.
Representatives of lyonscg and Shopatron will be available to discuss the new capability at the National Retail Federation's 103(rd) National Convention and Expo (Retail's Big Show) at booth #1260, Jan. 13 to 14 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.
About Shopatron
Shopatron is the leading provider of cloud-based, eCommerce order management. Our patented Shopatron Order Exchange allows branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers to seamlessly leverage the available inventory of every retail storefront and distribution center when fulfilling online orders. Unlike legacy order management software or custom-built solutions, Shopatron makes it easy and affordable to deploy advanced capabilities like in-store pickup, ship-from-store, inventory lookup, and vendor drop-ship. With Shopatron, retail channels join forces to increase sales, turn inventory, and deliver a superior purchase experience to online shoppers.
About Lyons Consulting Group?
Lyons Consulting Group is the industry's premier eCommerce Digital Agency, serving brand, retail, and B2B organizations with tailored eCommerce solutions that maximize online potential. From its headquarters in Chicago, the firm offers a full range of services beginning with Digital Strategy and Digital Marketing and extending through Experience Design, Platform Implementation, Application Development, Hosting, and Support. The approach is holistic--to provide every client with a creative, robust, and increasingly profitable eCommerce website. lyonscg is Ecommerce Realized.
E Ink To Showcase New Consumer Products Using Electronic Paper Displays At CES 2014
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- E Ink® Holdings, "E Ink" (8069.TW), a display technology visionary, will be showcasing a number of new consumer products using its unique electronic paper displays at CES 2014. Electronic Paper Displays (EPDs) from E Ink are well recognized as the technology that has enabled the eReader market. The same leading edge displays are also enabling a host of new products in mobile, home wares, transportation, travel, retail, and other applications.
A number of new consumer products enabled by E Ink display technology will be shown for the first time at the E Ink booth in South Hall #3, booth 31646, at CES 2014 from January 7-10. These products take advantage of E Ink's unique technology to enable new features and designs that are not possible using other display technologies.
Products of note include:
-- The latest generation of eReader products
-- Novel devices targeted for the business reading environment
-- The YotaPhone, the first dual screen smartphone now in mass production
-- A tag that ensures luggage is never lost again when travelling
-- An electric bicycle that completely sold out on Kickstarter
-- A new clock design for the home that you will not believe could be
possible
-- Electronic shelf tags that make sure the price displayed on the shelf is
always correct
To find more about these and other leading edge consumer products, please visit the E Ink booth, #31646, at CES 2014.
About E Ink Holdings
Founded in 1992 by Taiwan's leading papermaking and printing group YFY (1907.TW), E Ink Holdings Inc. (8069.TW) is the pioneer of TFT and ePaper business in Taiwan. Its corporate philosophy aims to deliver revolutionary products, user experiences and environmental benefits through advanced technology development. This vision has led to its continuous investments in the field of ePaper display as well as its 2008 acquisition of Hydis Technologies, manufacturer of the world's best wide viewing angle LCDs, and its 2009 acquisition of E Ink Corporation, the worldwide leader in ePaper. Listed in Taiwan's GreTai Securities Market and the Luxembourg market, E Ink Holdings is now the world's largest supplier of displays to the eReader market. For corporate information, please visit http://www.einkgroup.com ; for EPD information, please visit http://www.eink.com / tw.eink.com; and for FFS information, please visit http://www.hydis.com.
TP-LINK Adds AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router to Growing Line of Powerful 802.11ac Products
With 1900Mbps, TP-LINK AC1900 wireless router gives a new meaning to fast wireless speed
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced the AC1900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit router, a new addition to its growing line of advanced 802.11ac wireless products.
The TP-LINK AC1900 features the next generation IEEE 802.11AC Wi-Fi standard. It offers data transfer speeds of up to 1.9Gbps, with 1.3Gbps over the clearer 5GHz channel, and 600Mbps over the 2.4GHz Channel -- the fastest wireless speeds available on the market today.
With "Beamforming" technology, the router's transmission signal is remarkably enhanced so that even when a user changes location, the router will optimize the data transmission for the best signal strength possible.
In addition, its fully shielded Gigabit WAN/LAN ports with hardware NAT can achieve blazing WAN to LAN throughput of over 900Mbps. It also comes with an ultrafast USB 3.0 port that allows you to share files, movies or music in your home network or even across the internet at up to 10 times the speed of USB 2.0.
Using the TP-LINK Tether app, you can easily configure the AC1900 with just a few touches from your phone. After which, you can view a live network map, manage connected devices, stream router connected files and media, set parental control rules and more.
TP-LINK's AC1900 Router will be shown from January 7-10, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center - Booth No. 36206. South Hall 4, Upper Level. The product will be available in the second quarter of 2014 and have a MSRP of $179.99.
Features
-- Supports 802.11ac next generation Wi-Fi
-- Dual Band for combined concurrent wireless speeds of up to 600Mbps over
2.4GHz and 1300Mbps over 5GHz
-- Hardware NAT ensures Gigabit ports provide WAN to LAN throughput of over
900Mbps
-- USB 3.0 Port - Share files or media with your friends or family locally
or over the Internet at up to 10 times faster rates than USB 2.0
-- Supports TP-LINK Tether APP for easy network management using a smart
phone or tablet
-- Guest Network Access provides secure WiFi access for guests sharing your
home or office network
-- IPv6 supported, meeting the demands for the next generation of the
Internet
-- WiFi On/Off Button allows users to turn their wireless radio on or off
-- Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button
-- External antennas provide maximum wireless coverage and reliability
-- Easy Setup Assistant with multi-language support provides a quick and
hassle free installation process
About TP-LINK
TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products and the world's No.1 provider of WLAN and broadband CPE devices, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in Wireless, ADSL, Routers, Switches, IP Cameras, Powerline Adapters, Print Servers, Media Converters and Network Adapters for Global end-users.
2014 International Consumer Electronics Show Features the Latest in Education Technology from McGraw-Hill Education
Company highlights updates to McGraw-Hill SmartBook at CES; adaptive study tool LearnSmart surpasses 3 million student users
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, McGraw-Hill Education announced its participation at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where company executives will discuss how digital innovation continues to improve the education industry and provide an update on the state of adaptive learning technology in today's classrooms. At the show, the company will debut a new user interface for SmartBook(TM), the first adaptive reading experience for higher education, which was launched at CES last year along with the broader LearnSmart Advantage(TM) adaptive learning suite.
McGraw-Hill Education will also highlight its adaptive study tool, LearnSmart®, which recently surpassed 3 million users as the market-leading adaptive learning tool in higher education. McGraw-Hill Education developed SmartBook and LearnSmart in conjunction with Denmark-based adaptive learning company Area9.
Stephen Laster, chief digital officer at McGraw-Hill Education, and Brian Kibby, president of McGraw-Hill Higher Education, will also join other thought leaders at TransformingEDU, the education conference and exhibition at CES, to share thoughts on digital courseware, personalized and adaptive learning, and what the future holds for education technology.
"I believe we are reaching a 'when, not if' moment in the personalized education movement," said Laster. "I am excited by the progress we have made as a company and as an industry in developing and advancing adaptive learning and other important education technologies, such as LearnSmart and SmartBook, but there is more work to be done. We have increased our focus on the user experience to make it even easier for instructors and students to use our technologies, and we are sharpening our application of data and analytics to provide more insightful feedback about students' current and future performance. I am confident that 2014 will bring even greater innovation to schools and universities as we work toward creating more data-driven, real-time classrooms and increasing student engagement and results."
TransformingEDU Presentation Details:
The Next Edition of Digital Textbooks and Courseware
Who: Brian Kibby, president of
McGraw-Hill Higher Education,
will join panelists Mickey
Levitan, CEO/ Founder of
Courseload, Dr. Richard
Baraniuk, the Victor E Cameron
Professor at Rice University,
Grenville Gooder, Vice
President, EDU Practice at
Kaltura, and Amanda Antico,
President of Saylor Academy
What: This panel will examine the
current state of digital
textbooks at the institutional
level and what changes are
needed to improve them
When: Thurs., Jan. 9 at 9:50 a.m.
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center,
North Hall, Room N256
Getting Personal: Curriculum Built for One
Who: Stephen Laster, chief digital
officer of McGraw-Hill
Education, will join panelists
Dr. Dan Yang, Founder of
Rullingnet Corp., Raj Valli,
Founder and CEO of Tabtor, and
Jessica Berlinski, Chief
Learning Officer and Co-
Founder of If You Can Company
What: This panel will focus on the
growth of personalized learning
and the different systems that
are available in the education
market
When: Thurs., Jan. 9 at 2:35 p.m.
Where: Where: Las Vegas Convention
Center, North Hall, Room N256
McGraw-Hill Education at CES and Pepcom:
Throughout CES and at the Pepcom media event on Jan. 6, McGraw-Hill Education will highlight the growing adoption of adaptive learning technology at high schools, colleges and universities across the country. In 2013, LearnSmart approached some key milestones, including:
-- 3 million total users since its launch in 2009, and almost 1.5 million
LearnSmart users in 2013
-- Over 2 billion questions answered by students using LearnSmart
-- When compared to 2012, LearnSmart saw a user growth of 45 percent in
2013
At Pepcom in particular, the company will demonstrate SmartBook's new user interface and the larger LearnSmart adaptive learning suite.
McGraw-Hill Education will post live tweets from the conference through its Twitter feeds (@MHEducation, @MHHigherEd).
About McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a digital learning company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions that improve learning outcomes around the world. McGraw-Hill Education is the adaptive education technology leader with the vision for creating a highly personalized learning experience that prepares students of all ages for the world that awaits. The Company has offices across North America, India, China, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and makes its learning solutions available in more than 60 languages. For additional information, visit http://www.mheducation.com.
Dealiche Restaurant Deal Platform Challenges Paid Coupons with Frictionless Marketing
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- New business startup Dealiche intends on challenging traditional paid coupon distribution models like group coupons, daily deal websites, coupon books and perhaps even free-standing inserts in the Sunday newspaper. According to Pete Bosse, an Iraq war veteran with a PhD in Marketing, "the time is ripe for Frictionless Marketing to change the trajectory of coupon distribution forever." Bosse coined the term Frictionless Marketing and he defines it as the process of engaging unlimited people in an exchange of information to build Business to Consumer (B2C) or Business to Business (B2B) relationships, at little or no cost, by leveraging digital technology and the internet. Bosse says, "Paying for coupon books, group coupons or daily deals is nonsense; it's like paying extra to use the restroom when you're at a restaurant." When people are interconnected digitally and they can exchange information freely, why should there be a barrier between them that requires the exchange of money? Bosse believes this sort of information transfer should be free and businesses that require payment for coupons, offers, or deals are creating a chasm between themselves and their customers using an unsustainable business model.
Frictionless Marketing reduces the barriers between B2C or B2B by enabling an ongoing low or no cost dialogue in building relationships; the use of social media is an excellent example. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter provide venues for seamless two-way dialogue between B2C or B2B. Bosse goes on to observe that in this day and age when envelope and postage costs are no longer a necessity and people communicate electronically and freely over the internet; many businesses still persist in building barriers between themselves and their constituents.
Bosse founded Dealiche in 2013 to help people get more restaurant food for less money. Dealiche is a new offer/deal platform, available soon via a mobile app and website, where restaurants can post offers/deals for free and consumers can redeem those offers/deals for free. In other words, no one has to pay money anymore for coupon books, group coupons or daily deals.
Bosse further believes military veterans make good entrepreneurs because they have the drive and perseverance to overcome adversity. Bosse applauds crowdfunding as an ideal platform for veterans supporting veterans. Crowdfunding is a grassroots effort to generate funds for a wide range of initiatives from small projects to funding new business startups like Dealiche. "I decided to use crowdfunding for Dealiche to generate buzz, interest and a following early in the development of the product," notes Bosse. The Dealiche crowdfunding campaign runs through February 9 on Indiegogo.com and provides perks/gifts to supporters. New Securities and Exchange Commission rules on crowdfunding are planned for 2014. These new rules may unleash pent up demand as crowdfunding moves from a gift/perk only exchange for project backing to an actual exchange of ownership equity.
"Dealiche will forever change the way people access restaurant coupons, offers, and deals," according to Bosse. This new offer/deal platform benefits businesses by reducing their marketing costs and allowing them to target and fill off-peak restaurant hours. Dealiche provides a business-friendly marketing platform with tools that align business and consumer goals to fill idle versus peak operating hours. Dealiche benefits consumers through highly customizable search options and by providing a FREE Mobile App and FREE offer redemption. "Dealiche is a true win/win for all and it doesn't cost a dime to use it," exclaims Bosse. Dealiche is FREE for restaurants to post offers/deals and FREE for consumers to redeem those same offers/deals. In other words, no money exchanges hands. The Dealiche business model makes money using a traditional advertising banner on the mobile app and website. Dealiche software development began in December and will be completed by March. The website and mobile app, in both IOS and Android formats, will be available for business and consumer evaluation in Minneapolis, MN in April.
Dealiche can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram and on Indiegogo.com at http://bit.ly/1a3XXRL. Pete Bosse is the Founder of Dealiche at Dealiche.com. Contact Pete Bosse via email, on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/petebosse/, on Facebook at facebook.com/Dealiche, on Twitter @Dealiche, or ph. 612-810-2524.
Polk and Definitive Technology Team Up with DTS to Launch the Next Generation of Play-Fi(TM) Speakers
Sound United to Share Network Audio Plans at CES
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Polk, an audio brand with more than 40 years' experience pioneering high-quality personal audio, and Definitive Technology, a 25-year veteran in the high-end home audio space, today announced that they are working with DTS, a leader in high-definition audio solutions, to provide consumers with Play-Fi(TM) speaker solutions in 2014. As part of Sound United, a company that supports and curates a diverse portfolio of audio brands, Polk and Definitive Technology will leverage the Play-Fi ecosystem to create a new milestone in whole-home, multi-room audio.
"Our collaboration with DTS is integral to meeting consumer demand for a next-generation home listening experience through our high-performance speakers," said Kevin Duffy, President of Sound United and its holding company, DEI Holdings. "By providing wireless audio streaming over Play-Fi technology, we look to define a whole new level for the home audio experience, immersing consumers in multi-room sound through our Polk and Definitive Technology speakers that are known for exhilarating performance."
Play-Fi is an advanced, whole-home wireless audio solution from DTS, designed to seamlessly transform mobile devices into handheld media hubs capable of playing stored music or music streaming from popular services on any Play-Fi connected speaker(s) in a home, wirelessly over Wi-Fi, with zero loss in sound quality. Polk's foray into network audio marks a unique user experience by providing listeners with multi-room, wireless streaming audio over Wi-Fi networks at a competitive price point. Definitive Technology will combine its capacity for optimal performance audio with the Play-Fi technology to deliver the best and most comprehensive listening experience. Throughout 2014, both brands will also leverage DTS' Play-Fi technology within an assortment of new loudspeaker solutions.
"Polk and Definitive Technology represent a rich culture of audio products, making them excellent partners in expanding the Play-Fi ecosystem," said Brian Towne, executive vice president and chief operating officer, DTS. "Coupling DTS technology with quality audio engineering will bring to the market an attractive selection of wireless loudspeaker solutions that meet the mobile lifestyle of today's consumers who enjoy the simplicity of streaming music anywhere in the home."
Sound United will be discussing its Play-Fi speaker solutions and DTS collaboration at the 2014 International CES in booth 21130, South Hall, LVCC. For more information on Polk and Definitive Technology, please visit http://www.polkaudio.com and http://www.definitivetech.com; to set up a booth appointment, please contact soundunited@formulapr.com.
About DTS, Inc.
DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) is dedicated to making digital entertainment exciting, engaging and effortless by providing state-of-the-art audio technology to more than a billion consumer electronics products worldwide. From a renowned legacy as a pioneer in high definition multi-channel audio, DTS became a mandatory audio format in the Blu-ray Disc(TM) standard and is now increasingly deployed in enabling digital delivery of compelling movies, music, games and other forms of digital entertainment to a growing array of network-connected consumer devices. With the acquisition of SRS Labs, DTS strengthens its position as a leader in providing end-to-end audio solutions to the rapidly growing network entertainment sector. DTS technology is in car audio systems, digital media players, DVD players, game consoles, home theaters, PCs, set-top boxes, smart phones, surround music content, and every device capable of playing Blu-ray(TM) discs. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, California with its licensing operations headquartered in Limerick, Ireland. DTS also has offices in Los Gatos and Santa Ana, California, Washington, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For further information, please visit http://www.dts.com. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together, are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. (c) 2013 DTS, Inc. All rights reserved.
About Definitive Technology
Definitive Technology is where precision sound meets iconic design. Definitive Technology has been building beautifully designed, superior sounding home audio and home theater loudspeakers since 1990. Definitive Technology loudspeakers are among the most positively reviewed and honored high performance loudspeakers on the market. Based in Baltimore, Definitive Technology is part of the Sound United family of consumer electronics brands. Audio/video specialty retailers throughout the United States and more than 40 countries around the world proudly sell Definitive Technology loudspeakers. For more information and the location of your nearest Definitive Technology retailer visit http://www.definitivetech.com, or call us at (800) 228-7148 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America, call +1 (410) 363-7148. For more information about Definitive Technology please visit http://www.definitivetech.com; for Sound United http://www.soundunited.com.
About Polk
Polk (http://www.polkaudio.com) is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of high performance audio products and the largest audio brand of Sound United. Founded in 1972, Polk is the market share leader in premium Home Theater speakers in North America, and is a leading manufacturer of sound bars, headphones, wireless speakers, mobile and marine speakers and amplifiers, and other high performance audio products. For more information on Sound United and its brands, visit http://www.soundunited.com
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