Apalon Launches Top Rated Utility Apps for Apple Watch
Popular Apps Weather Live, Speak & Translate and More Now Available for the Small Screen
NEW YORK, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Apalon Apps, a top 10 developer of iOS applications worldwide and an operating business of IAC, today announced the release of several of its most popular apps for the Apple Watch in conjunction with the device's official launch on April 24: Weather Live, NOAA Radar Pro, Speak & Translate. Collectively, these apps (including free versions) have already been downloaded more than 18 million times by iOS users worldwide.
"Our apps have always been designed to deliver real utility - such as weather forecasts and language translation - in a beautiful and fun way, which makes smart watches an exciting new platform for us," said Peter Skoromnyi, Apalon co-founder and chief strategy officer. "For our initial set of Apple Watch apps, we focused on optimizing the most valuable data points at a glance, capturing everything in a single screen at a single moment - transforming the Apple Watch into a true extension of an iPad or iPhone."
Apalon's apps for the Apple Watch include:
Weather Live
A beautiful weather app, Weather Live provides users with accurate forecasts accompanied with live weather scenes that change depending on real-time conditions. Weather Live for Apple Watch offers eight adjustable weather parameters, along with accurate forecasts for the day's coming hours. Available for $1.99.
NOAA Radar Pro
NOAA Radar Pro alerts users to severe weather conditions via push notifications on the Apple Watch, eliminating the need to reach for a phone if the weather takes a turn for the worse. Available for $1.99.
Speak & Translate
With advanced voice recognition technology, users receive an instant translation with voice to text in 100 languages. Simply speak to your watch and translation happens right from the wrist. Available for $9.99.
About Apalon Apps
Operated by Mindspark Interactive Network, an IAC consumer applications business focused on providing software and application solutions, Apalon is a leading mobile development company with one of the largest and most popular app portfolios in the world, reaching more than 20 million monthly active users. A unique blend of passion and skills are at the core of the company's DNA, driving the team to produce top-rated, award-winning mobile experiences for millions of people around the world. Apalon's portfolio includes well-known titles such as Weather Live, My Alarm Clock and Calculator Pro. Learn more at http://www.apalon.com.
D-Link Now Shipping Weatherproof 802.11ac Outdoor Wireless Access Point
IP67-Rated Access Point Ideal for the Most Challenging Business Environments
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced immediate availability of its new Wireless AC1200 Concurrent Dual Band Outdoor Access Point with PoE (DAP-3662). Designed with weather-resistant features and an IP67-rated housing, the DAP-3662 is an ideal solution for creating outdoor wireless hot spot networks in high-demand business applications.
The DAP-3662 delivers reliable, high-speed wireless performance using the latest 802.11ac standard, with maximum wireless signal rates of up to 300 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz band, and 867 Mbps using the 5 GHz band(1). It supports impressive device densities and offers optimal range and coverage over both bands.
"In addition to outdoor applications, the DAP-3662 can be installed in environments where challenging or harsh conditions exist," added Steven Olen, director of product marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "This includes manufacturing plants, industrial automation facilities, convention halls, stadium facilities, airports, school campuses, golf courses, marinas or virtually any venue requiring a robust, high performance wireless solution."
The DAP-3662 was designed for maximum flexibility and utility. It has internal omnidirectional antennas, supports operating temperatures between -22 degrees and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and has two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, so it can also bridge to other wired networks. It can be powered directly via the network cable using Power over Ethernet (PoE) from any switch or midspan injector that supports IEEE 802.3af. An innovative mounting bracket supports installation on a pole, wall, or ceiling with ease. And integrated GORE(®) Venting Technology repels water while ensuring pressure equalization inside the device as weather conditions change.
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The new DAP-3662 wireless access point is currently available for $489.99 through D-Link's vast network of channel partners, including value-added resellers and distributors and online retailers. Detailed specifications are available online at D-Link's website.
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D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit us.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/d-link) and Spiceworks (http://community.spiceworks.com/networking/d-link).
(1)Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 and 802.11ac specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Canon Europe Acquires Lifecake to Accelerate Growth in Digital Consumer Services
LONDON, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Canon Europe today announces that it is acquiring London-based digital start-up
Lifecake, marking a major step in the development of Canon's digital consumer services
business. This brings Canon closer to its ambition to play a part in every image taken no
matter what device is being used, and enables the business to establish a presence within
London's 'Tech City'.
Lifecake is the company behind the Lifecake photo-sharing app for families, which
allows parents to store, organise, share and relive key moments of their children's lives.
With Lifecake, parents can create photo and video timelines that the whole family can
experience on smartphones, tablets, computers and in printed photobooks.
Alberto Spinelli, Director of Digital Services at Canon Europe, says: "Today, we are
all taking more photos on more devices than ever before but often become overwhelmed and
even disconnected from them. We would all like to be able to quickly find our photo as we
remember a moment - at the swipe of a finger - and relive it on any screen, or print it to
hold. At Canon, we are building digital services to help people do just that with tailored
experiences.
"Lifecake is an extremely exciting addition to the Canon Group, providing a digital
service that makes it easy for families to take control of their ever-increasing number of
photos. This acquisition fits perfectly with our vision to give everyone taking photos the
tools to bring their stories and experiences to life - and engage with them whenever and
wherever they choose."
CEO and co-founder of Lifecake, Nicholas Babaian comments: "With the reach and
technology of Canon, we'll strap booster rockets onto our service. At the same time, our
team will accelerate the growth of Canon's digital services ecosystem. But we're most
delighted that our existing and potential customers will know their precious memories are
safe with one of the most trusted brands in photography - a company that's helped families
capture and relive moments for nearly 80 years and will continue to do so for generations
to come."
Lifecake is currently available in English language worldwide. Today sees the launch
of additional language versions in French, German, Spanish and Italian.
About Lifecake
Lifecake was born when one of the founders travelled 6,000 miles to be at the birth of
his nephew. The experience was amazing but upon returning home, the distance felt
enormous. He wanted to feel more connected and soon found others who felt the same.
The start-up team of parents, aunts and uncles worked together previously at some of
the biggest names on the Internet - including Skype, Yahoo!, Microsoft and Qualcomm - and
are based in London, England.
CONTACT: Media enquiries, please contact: On behalf of Canon Europe and Lifecake: Fiona Rush, Nelson Bostock Unlimited, t: +44-(0)20-7792-7403, e: fiona.rush@nelsonbostockunlimited.com
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IG Group launches first trading app on the Apple Watch
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- IG Group is the first online trading platform to launch an app for the Apple Watch, reflecting the company's commitment to providing the latest in cutting-edge technology to help clients tradein international markets.Â
IG Group's new offering has the company's existing world-class trading technology at its heart and reflects the business's aim of offering innovative, market-leading functionality. It will be available immediately following the launch of the watch in nine countries on 24th April. This is IG's and Apple's first move into wearable technology and offers a new and more instantaneous way to trade and monitor the financial markets, complementing more traditional mobile technology.
The IG Watch app will automatically install if the iPhone has already been downloaded and clients will be able to access the markets with a one-tap login. You will be able to trade any one of IG's 10,000 markets on the app, including over 90 FX pairs and 6000 global shares, as well as options, indices, binaries and commodities.
Given IG Group's global reach, the app is also fully localised and available in 12 languages (including Chinese).
A tech savvy solution to stay ahead of the markets
IG Group is committed to technological innovation and providing clients with a variety of opportunities to trade the financial markets. Given the watch is Apple's most personal device ever, IG has simplified the trading experience to allow effective trading on a small personal device. Personalised watchlists allow clients to view the markets relevant to them and open positions from them.
Furthermore, your iPhone app push notifications will come through automatically on to your wrist so you can constantly stay on top of your trading.
The economic calendar keeps you informed of the day's major financial events. It takes the current date and time from the client's Apple Watch and uses this data to display a list of macroeconomic events from that moment up until the end of the day. Clients will be able to see how these events affect their positions and act on actual figures the moment they're announced.
Retail traders
An Investment Trends report on retail trading behaviour compiled in the last six months has highlighted that between 72% and 88% of traders inAustralia, Hong Kong and Singapore currently use a smart device for trading, with a further 8% to 15% saying they plan to start. On these grounds, we expect the app to be well received byAsia-based traders.
Tamas Szabo, IG's Head of Asia Pacific comments, "Launching the first trading app on the Apple Watch proves IG Group's commitment to providing world-class technology for our clients. Apple has a track record of transforming everything they have gone into, just as IG has transformed online trading. We are excited to be part of this latest development, and to have created something we feel our clients will truly value.
"The launch of this app follows IG's revolutionary stockbroking platform launch in the UK, which is soon to be launched inAustralia, offering traders and investors alike the most complete way to gain exposure to global equities. These innovations clearly demonstrate that improving the client experience through superior technology is at the heart of what IG does.
"We believe that trading on a watch is another important step in simplifying the trading and user experience. The features and functionality have been developed to ensure clients can access markets and execute trades in a simplified and immediate manner. Not only will IG's clients have the best of IG's 40 years of trading experience at their fingertips, they will also have access to the best available technology."
For further information, please contact:
IG
Chris Weston
Head of Research
03 9860 1758
Oliver Imre
Head of Operations
03 9860 1793
Notes to Editors
IG is a global leader in online trading, providing fast and flexible access to over 10,000 financial markets -- including shares, indices, forex, commodities and binaries.
Established in 1974, IG's aim is to become the default choice for active traders globally. It is already an award-winning multi-platform trading company, the world's No.1 provider of CFDs* and a global leader in forex, and it launched an execution-only stockbroking service in the UK andIreland in September 2014.
It is a member of the FTSE 250, with offices across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the US, where it offers limited risk derivatives contracts via the Nadex brand.
*Based on revenue excluding FX, published financial statements, July 2014.
Diablo III(R): Reaper of Souls(TM)? China Open Beta Now Live
SHANGHAI, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) today announced that Sanctuary's gates have been thrown open to all Chinese heroes, as open beta testing for Blizzard Entertainment's award-winning action role-playing game Diablo III(®): Reaper of Souls((TM)) is now live in China. Players throughout China are now able to join the army of nephalem and embark on a challenging journey to save Sanctuary from the demonic forces of the Burning Hells!
An array of new features and highly replayable content is included with the open beta test. The Crusader, a veritable war machine made human, has joined the game's other five playable classes -- barbarian, witch doctor, wizard, monk and demon hunter. In addition, players are able to unlock Act V, the latest chapter of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, and embark on a dark and perilous journey through terrifying landscapes; explore the legendary city of Westmarch; and slay countless minions, each hell-bent on bringing their heroic quest to a grisly end -- all culminating in a climactic confrontation with Malthael, the Angel of Death. Players can also unlock Adventure Mode, a new game mode that gives players the freedom to go anywhere and slay anything.
"We want to thank our closed beta testers for helping us put the finishing touches on the Chinese version of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're pleased to now be able to welcome players across China into the open beta, and we can't wait to see everyone in Sanctuary."
"We're very excited to be launching the Diablo III: Reaper of Souls open beta test in China through the joint efforts of Blizzard and NetEase and the incredible support of passionate Chinese players," said William Ding, CEO and founder of NetEase, Inc. "The NetEase team will continue to work closely with Blizzard to ensure that Chinese gamers receive the best experience possible in this truly epic game."
With the start of open beta testing, players will be able to purchase the Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Premium Package or Digital Deluxe Package for RMB198 or RMB388, respectively, in the in-game Shop, unlocking the Crusader class, Act V, Adventure mode, and a wealth of in-game bonuses.
The Premium Package contains the Crusader class, Act V, Adventure mode, Face of Death Portrait Frame, 4 additional Stash Tabs, and 8 additional Character Slots. In addition to all the content in the Premium package, the Digital Deluxe Package contains extra in-game bonuses, including Bottled Cloud and Bottled Smoke Dye, Angelic Wings, Spectral Hound Minion and Aesthetic Artifacts, a Class Sigil, two World of Warcraft(®) in-game companion pets: Fetish Shaman and Treasure Goblin pets, a set of StarCraft(®) II Diablo-themed Battle.net(®) portraits and Malthael-themed decals, and a playable hero in Heroes of the Storm((TM)): Valla the Demon Hunter.
Chinese players who just want to try out the core game experience will be able to conquer the first four Acts of the Diablo III campaign and level their characters up to 70 for free.
In celebration of the China open beta test, any player who purchases either the Premium Package or the Digital Deluxe Package in the next 30 days will receive a special in-game souvenir -- Wings of Valor. The first 10,000 players who purchase the Digital Deluxe Package will additionally receive a limited-edition memorial badge, engraved with a unique serial number, to commemorate the Diablo III China launch.
Download the Diablo III: Reaper of Souls client now. See you in Sanctuary!
To learn more details about Diablo III: Reaper of Souls China open beta testing, please visit the Diablo III: Reaper of Souls China official site: http://www.diablo3.com.cn.
About Blizzard Entertainment
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft(®)and the Warcraft(®), StarCraft(®), and Diablo(®)franchises, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (http://www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry's most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment's track record includes nineteen #1 games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company's online-gaming service, Battle.net, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
About NetEase, Inc.
NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) is a leading Internet technology company in China. Dedicated to providing online services centered around content, community, communication and commerce, NetEase develops and operates some of China's most popular online games, e-mail and e-commerce services, advertising services, mobile applications and games and web portals. In partnership with Blizzard Entertainment, NetEase operates some of the most popular international online games in China, including World of Warcraft(®), Hearthstone((TM)): Heroes of Warcraft((TM)), StarCraft(®)II and Diablo III(®): Reaper of Souls((TM)). For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Blizzard Entertainment's and NetEase's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase generally use words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "would," "might," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," "future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Blizzard Entertainment's and/or NetEase's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Blizzard Entertainment's titles generally, the popularity of Diablo III among Chinese players and the effect of future expansion sets on the game, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, the risk that Shanghai EaseNet will not be able to operate Diablo III, Heroes of the Storm, StarCraft II, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft or other games licensed by it from Blizzard Entertainment for a period of time or permanently due to possible governmental actions, the risk that Shanghai EaseNet or NetEase will be subject to penalties or operating restrictions imposed by governmental authorities in the PRC resulting from the operations of their online games, including suspension of their Internet service or other penalties, the risk that changes in Chinese government regulation of the online game market may limit future growth of Blizzard's or NetEase's revenue in China or cause revenue to decline; industry competition and competition from other forms of entertainment, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as real-time strategy, action-role-playing and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Blizzard Entertainment and/or NetEase, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers who can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and of NetEase's most recent annual report on Form 20-F and other filings and submissions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Blizzard Entertainment, Activision Blizzard and NetEase, as the case may be, as of the date of this release, and none of such parties assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Blizzard Entertainment, Activision Blizzard or NetEase and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond their respective control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
For further information contact:
Rob Hilburger
Vice President, Global Communications
Blizzard Entertainment
(+1) 949-242-8404
rhilburger@blizzard.com
Roger Sun
Public Relations Director
Blizzard China
(+86) 21-3133 0700
rsun@blizzard.com
Cassia Curran
NetEase, Inc.
(+86) 571-8985-2076
cassia@corp.netease.com
Warner Bros. And DC Entertainment In Partnership With Mattel Launch DC Super Hero Girls, A New Super Hero Universe Designed Just For Girls, Slated For Fall 2015
BURBANK, Calif., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in Fall 2015, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Mattel join forces to launchDC Super Hero Girls, an exciting new universe of Super Heroic storytelling that helps build character and confidence, and empowers girls to discover their true potential. Â Featuring DC Comics' most powerful and diverse line-up of female characters as relatable teens,DC Super Hero Girls will play out across multiple entertainment content platforms and product categories to create an immersive world.
Developed for girls aged 6-12, DC Super Hero Girls centers on the female Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC Comics universe during their formative yearsâprior to discovering their full super power potential. Featuring a completely new artistic style and aesthetic, DC Comics' icons such as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl,Harley Quinn, Bumble Bee, Poison Ivy, Katana and many more make their unprecedented teenaged introduction. Each character has her own storyline that explores what teen life is like as a Super Hero, including discovering her unique abilities, nurturing her remarkable powers and mastering the fundamentals of being a hero.Â
"DC Entertainment is home to the most iconic and well-known Super Heroes including Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl," saidDiane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment. "DC Super Hero Girls represents the embodiment of our long-term strategy to harness the power of our diverse female characters. I am so pleased that we are able to offer relatable and strong role models in a unique way, just for girls."
The initial launch of DC Super Hero Girls in Fall 2015 will include an immersive digital experience, original digital content and digital publishingâproviding opportunities for girls to interact with characters, learn about the storylines, and engage in customizable play. TV specials, made-for-videos, toys, apparel, books and other product categories will begin to rollout in 2016.Â
"Developing a Super Hero franchise exclusively for girls that includes all of the key components of a comprehensive entertainment experienceâfrom content to consumer productsâis something we are excited to be doing in conjunction with our great partners," said Brad Globe, President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "It's really an honor to be part of this cultural moment and to be delivering a concept so rooted in a relatable and empowered theme that the characters of DC Comics are uniquely able to present."
As master toy licensee, Mattel is collaborating with DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Consumer Products onDC Super Hero Girls' narrative creation, interactive digital activations and ultimately a toy line launching in 2016. Mattel category-leading firsts include a line of characters for the action figure category, an area of the industry that has been primarily developed with boys in mind, and fashion dolls featuring strong, athletic bodies that stand on their own in heroic poses.
"Partnering with the best and being the best partner is of paramount importance," saidRichard Dickson, President, Chief Operating Officer, Mattel. "Together with Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment, theDC Super Hero Girls franchise will further expand our already powerful girls portfolio. We know Super Hero is a culturally relevant theme and theDC Super Hero Girls franchise will engage and inspire girls, providing cues to explore heroic acts through play and into real life."
The Random House Books for Young Readers imprint of Random House Children's Books has been appointed the master publishing partner for the franchise and will be creating a portfolio of books that will bring theDC Super Hero Girls world to life, beginning in Spring 2016. Random House's publishing program will be complemented by a series of original graphic novels from DC Entertainment. The LEGO Group will also be key to building theDC Super Hero Girlsfranchise, leveraging their experience and success engaging girls in creative construction play to bolster this universe through an array of LEGO® building sets designed to inspire girls' imaginations. Additionally, consumer products partners around the world will be engaged in creating a merchandise line dedicated toDC Super Hero Girls across all key categories.Â
About Warner Bros. Consumer ProductsWarner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
About DC EntertainmentDC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.
About Warner Bros. AnimationWarner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing both CG and traditionally animated projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. For TV, WBA produces series such as Teen Titans Go!, The Tom andJerry Show and the upcoming Be Cool Scooby-Doo! and Wabbit â A Looney Tunes Production for Cartoon Network, as well as Mike Tyson Mysteries for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. As the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films â including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies â for DVD. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, theGeorge Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents' Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
About MattelThe Mattel family of companies (Nasdaq: MAT) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. Mattel's portfolio of best-selling brands includes Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever produced, Hot Wheels®, Monster High®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends® and Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People® and Power Wheels®, MEGA® Brands, including MEGA BLOKS® and RoseArt®, as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2013, Mattel was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine and in 2014 ranked No. 5 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. With worldwide headquarters inEl Segundo, Calif., Mattel's companies employ nearly 30,000 people in 40 countries and territories and sell products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are Creating the Future of Play. Visit us atwww.mattel.com <http://www.mattel.com>, http://www.facebook.com/mattel <http://www.facebook.com/mattel> or http://www.twitter.com/mattel <http://www.twitter.com/mattel>.
About Random House Children's BooksRandom House Children's Books is the world's largest English-language children's trade book publisher. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, ebooks, and apps, the imprints of Random House Children's Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series. The company's website, Kids @ Random (http://www.randomhousekids.com <http://www.randomhousekids.com/>) offers an array of activities, games, and resources for children, teens, parents, and educators. Random House Children's Books is a division of Random House LLC, a Penguin Random House Company.
About The LEGO Group The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in Billund,Denmark, and main offices in the U.S., UK, China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 byOle Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. Guided by the spirit of its founder: "Only the best is good enough", the company is committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold worldwide and can be virtually explored atwww.LEGO.com <http://www.lego.com/>.
MEDIA CONTACTS:Barry Ziehl                                            Warner Bros. Consumer Products                                                                   +1 818.954.6804                                      barry.ziehl@warnerbros.com <mailto:barry.ziehl@warnerbros.com>
Courtney SimmonsDC Entertainment+1 818.977.7764courtney.simmons@dcentertainment.com <mailto:courtney.simmons@dcentertainment.com>
Julia JensenMattel, Global Communications+1 310.806.1739julia.jensen@mattel.com <mailto:julia.jensen@mattel.com>
Warner Bros. And DC Entertainment In Partnership With Mattel Launch DC Super Hero Girls, A New Super Hero Universe Designed Just For Girls, Slated For Fall 2015
Mattel to Launch Company's First Action Figures for Girls
Unprecedented Initiative to Include Digital Content, TV Specials, Made-For-Videos, Publishing, Toys, Apparel and Other Products
Random House Children's Books to be Master Publishing Partner The LEGO Group to be Exclusive Construction Partner
BURBANK, Calif., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning in Fall 2015, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Mattel join forces to launch DC Super Hero Girls, an exciting new universe of Super Heroic storytelling that helps build character and confidence, and empowers girls to discover their true potential. Featuring DC Comics' most powerful and diverse line-up of female characters as relatable teens, DC Super Hero Girls will play out across multiple entertainment content platforms and product categories to create an immersive world.
Developed for girls aged 6-12, DC Super Hero Girls centers on the female Super Heroes and Super-Villains of the DC Comics universe during their formative years--prior to discovering their full super power potential. Featuring a completely new artistic style and aesthetic, DC Comics' icons such as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumble Bee, Poison Ivy, Katana and many more make their unprecedented teenaged introduction. Each character has her own storyline that explores what teen life is like as a Super Hero, including discovering her unique abilities, nurturing her remarkable powers and mastering the fundamentals of being a hero.
"DC Entertainment is home to the most iconic and well-known Super Heroes including Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl," said Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment. "DC Super Hero Girls represents the embodiment of our long-term strategy to harness the power of our diverse female characters. I am so pleased that we are able to offer relatable and strong role models in a unique way, just for girls."
The initial launch of DC Super Hero Girls in Fall 2015 will include an immersive digital experience, original digital content and digital publishing--providing opportunities for girls to interact with characters, learn about the storylines, and engage in customizable play. TV specials, made-for-videos, toys, apparel, books and other product categories will begin to rollout in 2016.
"Developing a Super Hero franchise exclusively for girls that includes all of the key components of a comprehensive entertainment experience--from content to consumer products--is something we are excited to be doing in conjunction with our great partners," said Brad Globe, President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "It's really an honor to be part of this cultural moment and to be delivering a concept so rooted in a relatable and empowered theme that the characters of DC Comics are uniquely able to present."
As master toy licensee, Mattel is collaborating with DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Consumer Products on DC Super Hero Girls' narrative creation, interactive digital activations and ultimately a toy line launching in 2016. Mattel category-leading firsts include a line of characters for the action figure category, an area of the industry that has been primarily developed with boys in mind, and fashion dolls featuring strong, athletic bodies that stand on their own in heroic poses.
"Partnering with the best and being the best partner is of paramount importance," said Richard Dickson, President, Chief Operating Officer, Mattel. "Together with Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment, the DC Super Hero Girls franchise will further expand our already powerful girls portfolio. We know Super Hero is a culturally relevant theme and the DC Super Hero Girls franchise will engage and inspire girls, providing cues to explore heroic acts through play and into real life."
The Random House Books for Young Readers imprint of Random House Children's Books has been appointed the master publishing partner for the franchise and will be creating a portfolio of books that will bring the DC Super Hero Girls world to life, beginning in Spring 2016. Random House's publishing program will be complemented by a series of original graphic novels from DC Entertainment. The LEGO Group will also be key to building the DC Super Hero Girls franchise, leveraging their experience and success engaging girls in creative construction play to bolster this universe through an array of LEGO® building sets designed to inspire girls' imaginations. Additionally, consumer products partners around the world will be engaged in creating a merchandise line dedicated to DC Super Hero Girls across all key categories.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world.
About Warner Bros. Animation
Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing both CG and traditionally animated projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. For TV, WBA produces series such as Teen Titans Go!, The Tom and Jerry Show and the upcoming Be Cool Scooby-Doo! and Wabbit - A Looney Tunes Production for Cartoon Network, as well as Mike Tyson Mysteries for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. As the home of the iconic animated characters from the DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films -- including the DC Universe Animated Original Movies -- for DVD. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 35 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents' Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 20 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).
About Mattel
The Mattel family of companies (Nasdaq: MAT) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. Mattel's portfolio of best-selling brands includes Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever produced, Hot Wheels®, Monster High®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends® and Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People® and Power Wheels®, MEGA® Brands, including MEGA BLOKS® and RoseArt®, as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2013, Mattel was named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by Ethisphere Magazine and in 2014 ranked No. 5 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel's companies employ nearly 30,000 people in 40 countries and territories and sell products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are Creating the Future of Play. Visit us at http://www.mattel.com, http://www.facebook.com/mattel or http://www.twitter.com/mattel.
About Random House Children's Books
Random House Children's Books is the world's largest English-language children's trade book publisher. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, ebooks, and apps, the imprints of Random House Children's Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series. The company's website, Kids @ Random (http://www.randomhousekids.com) offers an array of activities, games, and resources for children, teens, parents, and educators. Random House Children's Books is a division of Random House LLC, a Penguin Random House Company.
About The LEGO Group
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in Billund, Denmark, and main offices in the U.S., UK, China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. Guided by the spirit of its founder: "Only the best is good enough", the company is committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold worldwide and can be virtually explored at http://www.LEGO.com.
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Click & Grow Announces the Affordable, Ultra-efficient Smart Farm
Estonian technology company Click & Grow, maker of the Smartpot and Smart Herb Garden, announces the Smart Farm to offer large-scale modular solution for consumers and professionals wanting fresh, hyperlocal food.
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Estonian-based Click & Grow is proud to announce today the Smart Farm, a scalable, modular automated gardening system that allows consumers and professionals to effortlessly grow hundreds or even thousands of fruits, herbs and vegetables indoors, no matter the time of year.
The Smart Farm uses cutting-edge research in plant biology for higher yields, denser growth (up to 30 percent) and more nutritious produce--all with zero pesticides, non-GMO seeds and up to 95 percent less water use compared to traditional farming methods. Featuring Click & Grow's seed cartridges with proprietary nanotech Smart Soil growth medium (patent pending), ultra-efficient LED grow lights and electronic precision irrigation (EPI), the Click & Grow Smart Farm automatically provides plants with the perfect amount of water, light and nutrients at up to 80 percent less than the cost to set up a comparable hydroponic or aeroponic system. The Smart Farm will also feature a connected mobile app, allowing users to easily adjust growth parameters through its EPI technology to meet custom growing needs.
"Most indoor garden systems on the market require expensive, complex pumps, harsh lights, large footprints, and constant calibration of multiple expensive sensors as well as dosing with chemical fertilizers, which many consumers and professional chefs find unappealing," said Mattias Lepp, CEO of Click & Grow, which also has an office in Palo Alto. "The Smart Farm uses new low-cost, ultra-efficient technologies to remove these hurdles, so anyone can grow hyperlocal, fresh food in their home, school, restaurant or community center with minimal management and easy scalability. The result is higher quality herbs, fruits and vegetables at a lower cost to the consumer and the environment."
With various options, a Smart Farm can be set up to fit in any space. Click & Grow will offer a smaller freestanding enclosed unit to grow 64 plants at once on four shelves and fit a space similar to a small refrigerator unit. For heavier demands, a larger freestanding enclosed unit for the prosumer will allow people to grow as many as 250 individual plants at once. In addition to enclosed units, Click & Grow is also offering open-design Smart Farm shelves to help integrate the technology in custom spaces.
Product Specifications:
Small Smart Farm Unit:
-- Dimensions: 1.6' x 2' x 4.7'
-- 4 interior shelves
-- Grows 64 plants at once
Large Smart Farm Unit:
-- Dimensions: 6.9' x 2' x 5.6'
-- Holds 5 large removable shelves
-- Grows up 250 plants at once
Smart Farm open-design shelves:
-- Work independently to incorporate in custom spaces
-- Dimensions: 5' x 1' x .3'
-- Grows 50 plants at once
Available plants include: strawberries, tomatoes, basil, lemon balm, thyme, salad rocket, chili peppers, and stevia, with lettuce, parsley, cilantro and additional plant cartridge options currently in development. Smart Farms are available for purchase on a build-to-order basis immediately, with a three-month lead time, at ClickandGrow.com/SmartFarm and will go into production for retail distribution in early 2016.
About Click & Grow
Founded in 2009 by Mattias Lepp in Tallinn, Estonia, to develop local gardening solutions for urban-dwellers and communities in difficult agricultural environments, Click & Grow has quickly emerged as the premium indoor gardening tech company. The company received initial funding for its Smartpot in 2010 through a televised Estonian business competition. Click & Grow received further validation from the international online community for its Smart Herb Garden, which raised $625,000 in May 2013 on Kickstarter and was named one of crowdfunding site's top 50 launches. Among others, Click & Grow's shareholders include Mr. Jaan Tallinn, co-founder of Skype Technologies. To date, Click & Grow has shipped hundreds of thousands of grow kits to customers all around the world. For more information on Click & Grow and its products, visit ClickandGrow.com.
SOURCE Click & Grow
Click & Grow
CONTACT: Jason Heller, jheller@5wpr.com, (212) 584-4278
Launch Of G-SHOCK S Series Glamorous Gold, Tribal Rose, And Botanical Rose Collections
Casio Launches New Collections for its Women's Product Line
DOVER, N.J., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. proudly celebrates the launch of its second S Series collection with three distinct new product series: Glamorous Gold, Tribal Rose and Botanical Rose. This season's S Series collection introduces graphic rose prints and warm metallics with a color punch. Josephine Skriver remains the face of the new S Series campaign, produced by Berger & Wild.
The S Series line uplifts the G-SHOCK brand into the contemporary fashion space for the female consumer who loves G-SHOCK watches, but feels they may be too large for her wrist. G-SHOCK continues to offer brilliant technical innovations through S-Series but now extends itself into presenting their watches as a sporty fashion accessory.
The Tribal Rose, Glamorous Gold and Botanical Rose collections made their debut at FW15 NYFW via integrations with womenswear designers Timo Weiland, Nicholas K and up and coming designer Charles Harbison.
Casio will release three S-Series watches globally to retail this April and May 2015: the new collection will embrace all the features usually associated with G-SHOCK. They are all equipped with an auto LED light with afterglow, 5 daily alarms, an hourly time signal, 1/1000 second stopwatch, countdown timer, world time with 29 time zones and are shock resistant and water resistant to 200M.
The Tribal Rose collection is available in four color ways: Black Floral, Powder Blue Floral, Red Floral, and White Floral. Each watch is beautifully styled with a floral pattern that has been MAP printed on the bands.
The G-SHOCK S-Series ana/digi introductions are also rounding out the spring assortment with a touch of gold - gold on gold, pink on gold and navy on rose gold.
The third collection to the spring/summer lineup is the Botanical Rose collection which is equipped with a 5-year battery and EL Backlight with afterglow and Flash Alert for high visibility under low-light conditions. It too is shock resistant and water resistant to 200M, and comes equipped with 2 multi-function alarms, 1/100(th) stopwatch, countdown timer, 12/24-hour time formats and 48-city world time to help keep the sporty fashionista ready for whatever comes her way. The GMDS-6900F Botanical Rose is available in two bold color ways this May: Red Botanical Rose and Green Botanical Rose.
"Following the success of our first series designed specifically for female consumers, we are excited to offer our classic styles in these new rose patterns and gold color ways," said David Johnson, Vice President of Timepiece Division Casio North America. "We've reduced the case size and strap of our two most popular models for a more comfortable fit and created patterns that are geared towards the fashion forward female who is looking for an accessory that makes the personal statement, toughness and resilience that G-SHOCK is well-known for."
The S Series collections are available at Nordstroms, Macy's and select department stores, as well as G-SHOCK Soho NYC store, and online at http://www.gshock.com/s_series. Prices range from $99 to $150.
About G-SHOCK
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up".
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
Sabre's TripCase releases its leading travel app for Apple Watch
LONDON, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) announced today that its leading travel management app, TripCase, will be available on the Apple Watch when it is released on Friday, bringing convenience and simplicity for on-the-go travellers.
The newest version of TripCase, which is one of the fastest growing mobile travel apps, allows Apple Watch users to access their most relevant, time-sensitive trip information - including the ability to receive real-time flight alerts at a glance of their wrist.
"Sabre is a global leader in developing travel services across the emerging spectrum of wearable technology, preparing for the dramatic impact wearables will have on the way consumers shop for and experience travel," said Tom Klein, Sabre President and CEO. "Sabre has long been a leader in bringing mobile technology to travel suppliers and buyers, including our Sabre Red Mobile Workspace for travel agents, mobile check-in and traveller notification services for airlines, and a full suite of digital marketing and mobile solutions for hotels. Now with TripCase on the Apple Watch, travel suppliers and buyers can rely on Sabre to help them serve travellers through this new device."
In addition to real-time flight alerts, travellers can access flight and hotel details from the Apple Watch including flight status and gate number as well as hotel address, phone number and confirmation code. With a quick tap of a button on the Apple Watch, TripCase users can easily save great restaurants, shops or activities they find along their journey. Additionally, travellers can access maps and directions for each activity in a trip as well as view the local time for any destination.
"TripCase is a perfect fit for the Apple Watch because of the time sensitive and glanceable information we provide," said John Samuel, senior vice president of TripCase. "Millions of travellers rely on TripCase every day for real-time, accurate updates to their trips. Now with the Apple Watch, we can make travel even easier as travellers receive these messages on their wrist."
An analysis of the more than 30 million trips TripCase managed in 2014 shows that 70 percent of trips with air segments experienced a flight change within 72 hours of departure. Of these, 69 percent were schedule changes or delays, 29 percent were gate changes and two percent were flight cancellations.
"This analysis underscores the importance of the real-time updates that TripCase provides and shows how wearable technology will take the concept of real-time traveller interactions to another level," said Samuel. "The integration of travel services with wearable technology will drive more relevant and frequent touch points with the traveller and TripCase is leading the way."
TripCase began integrating with wearable technologies, including popular devices such as the Pebble and Android Wear, in 2014 with enhancements that allowed users to receive important trip notifications directly on their smartwatch. TripCase was the first travel management app to send rich notifications to the new Samsung Gear S.
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre(®) Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Sabre's software, data, mobile and distribution solutions are used by hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotel properties to manage critical operations, including passenger and guest reservations, revenue management, flight, network and crew management. Sabre also operates a leading global travel marketplace, which processes more than $110 billion of estimated travel spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world.
Media Contact:
Jess Matthias
Jess.matthias@sabre.com
+44 (0) 7563 582269
Sabre's TripCase releases its leading travel app for Apple Watch
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) announced today that its leading travel management app, TripCase, will be available on the Apple Watch when it is released on Friday, bringing convenience and simplicity for on-the-go travelers.
The newest version of TripCase, which is one of the fastest growing mobile travel apps, allows Apple Watch users to access their most relevant, time-sensitive trip information - including the ability to receive real-time flight alerts at a glance of their wrist.
"Sabre is a global leader in developing travel services across the emerging spectrum of wearable technology, preparing for the dramatic impact wearables will have on the way consumers shop for and experience travel," said Tom Klein, Sabre President and CEO. "Sabre has long been a leader in bringing mobile technology to travel suppliers and buyers, including our Sabre Red Mobile Workspace for travel agents, mobile check-in and traveler notification services for airlines, and a full suite of digital marketing and mobile solutions for hotels. Now with TripCase on the Apple Watch, travel suppliers and buyers can rely on Sabre to help them serve travelers through this new device."
In addition to real-time flight alerts, travelers can access flight and hotel details from the Apple Watch including flight status and gate number as well as hotel address, phone number and confirmation code. With a quick tap of a button on the Apple Watch, TripCase users can easily save great restaurants, shops or activities they find along their journey. Additionally, travelers can access maps and directions for each activity in a trip as well as view the local time for any destination.
"TripCase is a perfect fit for the Apple Watch because of the time sensitive and glanceable information we provide," said John Samuel, senior vice president of TripCase. "Millions of travelers rely on TripCase every day for real-time, accurate updates to their trips. Now with the Apple Watch, we can make travel even easier as travelers receive these messages on their wrist."
An analysis of the more than 30 million trips TripCase managed in 2014 shows that 70 percent of trips with air segments experienced a flight change within 72 hours of departure. Of these, 69 percent were schedule changes or delays, 29 percent were gate changes and two percent were flight cancellations.
"This analysis underscores the importance of the real-time updates that TripCase provides and shows how wearable technology will take the concept of real-time traveler interactions to another level," said Samuel. "The integration of travel services with wearable technology will drive more relevant and frequent touch points with the traveler and TripCase is leading the way."
TripCase began integrating with wearable technologies, including popular devices such as the Pebble and Android Wear, in 2014 with enhancements that allowed users to receive important trip notifications directly on their smartwatch. TripCase was the first travel management app to send rich notifications to the new Samsung Gear S.
About Sabre Corporation
Sabre(®) Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Sabre's software, data, mobile and distribution solutions are used by hundreds of airlines and thousands of hotel properties to manage critical operations, including passenger and guest reservations, revenue management, flight, network and crew management. Sabre also operates a leading global travel marketplace, which processes more than $110 billion of estimated travel spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world.
Media Contact:
Heidi Castle
Sabre Corporation
(682) 605-4290
heidi.castle@sabre.com
Arbor Solution Rugged Gladius G0975 Tablet Perfect for mPOS and Retail Applications
With a Desk Dock or Mounting Dock, Magnetic Stripe Reader, 1D/2D Barcode Scanner, Multiple Connectivity Options, and Rugged Design, It Stands Up to Busy Days on the Floor or at Mobile Locations or in Harsh Outdoor Environments
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Arbor Solution offers the perfect tool for retail and mobile point of sale applications: its new Gladius G0975 rugged tablet. Featuring docking options or portable use, magnetic stripe reader, 1D/2D barcode scanner, and multiple connectivity options, this ruggedly built tablet makes the perfect sales assistant. The unit also has a generous, easy-to-view 9.7" XGA TFT color LCD with projected capacitive touchscreen. It is ideal for use indoors under normal store or warehouse lighting situations or there is a display option for outdoors in bright sunlight.
"Today's retail operations require highly digitalized and automated processes, far different from previous practice, in order to ensure effective and accurate results through the entire selling transaction," remarked Brian Yurkiw, Arbor Solution vice president. "Featuring a rugged design, industrial-grade components, and configurable peripherals, our Gladius G0975 tablet provides the ideal solution for increasing productivity and reducing cost in a retail environment. With its compact size and low power-consumption features, it enables storekeepers to easily check merchandise status, accurately control inventory, and correctly process sales transactions."
Rugged Mobility
The Gladius G0975 tablet is both MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified, meaning it withstands drops of up to four feet, as well as shocks and spills, and prevents entry of dust and 360° water spray. Its rugged characteristics make it perfect for any retail or mobile point of sale application, whether inside or out, mounted or portable.
Large 9.7" Display
The Arbor Solution G0975 tablet features a large, easy-on-the-eyes 9.7" XGA IPS color LCD with five-point MultiÂTouch projected capacitive touchscreen display. It provides clear images and consistent, accurate color from all viewing angles. It uses exceptionally thin Corning® Gorilla® Glass, that enables more sensitivity and accurate touch response, as well as enhanced scratch resistance, reduced scratch visibility, and better retained strength once a scratch occurs.
A second version of the G0975, with an optically bonded screen, is available for use in sunlight or high ambient-light conditions.
Multiple Connectivity Options
The variety of standard connectivity options with the G0975 allow sales professionals to roam freely about a store or warehouse, or to work at off-site kiosks and other distant locations. These options include:
-- Integrated WLAN, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections
-- USB, mini USB, assorted SD, and HDMI ports provide extended versatility
Other Features
-- Intel® Quad Core Celeron® N2930 Baytrail 1.86 GHz processor for
high-computing performance
-- Intel® HD graphics
-- Support for Linux, as well as Windows 7 and Windows 8 and their embedded
versions
-- Internal and external Lithium-Ion battery packs that deliver hot-swap
functionality
-- 2GB of standard memory; up to 8GB optional
-- 32 GB of mSATA storage; up to 512 GB optional
-- Time-saving keys for 'home' and four customer programmable function keys
-- 5MP rear facing CMOS camera with auto focus and light supplement
-- Integrated microphone and speakers
-- Accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, and light sensors
-- System security provided by an encrypted drive or enterprise drive,
software or hardware encrypted magnetic stripe reader or via a wide
variety of third party Windows software solutions.
Customization
For customers with unique hardware and software requirements, Arbor Solution's team of U.S. and Taiwan based engineers can customize the Gladius G0975 rugged tablet to meet specific needs.
For more information about the Arbor Solution G0975 rugged tablet computer, click here.
Availability and Pricing
The Arbor Solution Gladius G0975 rugged tablet is available from authorized resellers throughout the U.S. and Canada. It is available with either a standard display or sunlight display. The standard display has an MSRP starting at $1,118 (without Operating System), while the MSRP sunlight version has an MSRP starting at $1,335 (without Operating System). Both may be customized to user's preferences.
About Arbor Solution, Inc. North America
Arbor Solution, Inc. North America provides embedded systems and rugged tablets to a variety of markets. Its expertise as an Industrial PC (IPC) provider makes it uniquely positioned to provide reliable solutions through a customer-first approach. Its products are known for their high productivity, convenience, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and dependability. The company is at the forefront of the technology required to conduct business in challenging applications, encompassing operating environments to product size and the coding needed for specialized applications. Arbor Solution North America offices are located in the US in San Jose, CA; Florence, MA; and Flower Mound, TX; and in Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. The company is part of Taiwan-based Arbor Technology Corporation.
SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
SEGA(R) of America, Inc. and SEGA(R) Europe, Ltd. today announced a new title from UK
videogame studio Creative Assembly(TM); the first in partnership with Games Workshop(R),
creators of the well-known Warhammer(R) Fantasy Battle tabletop wargame and accompanying
range of miniatures.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
Total War(TM): WARHAMMER(R) for PC, Mac and SteamOS, coming soon.
Now in its 15th year, the award-winning Total War(TM) continues to offer a unique
combination of huge-scale real-time battles and an addictive turn-based campaign game of
statecraft, politics and empire building.
Total War: WARHAMMER will take the series to a realm of grand high fantasy for the
very first time in its history. Our rules have changed, and with change comes war on a
scale as yet unimagined.
The limitlessly deep and rich universe of Warhammer heralds a new era for Total War.
Gigantic monsters, flying creatures, legendary heroes and storms of magical power take
their place on the battlefield, alongside thousands of warriors clashing in real-time
tactical battles.
In the turn-based campaign game, players will find the Old World an unforgiving and
treacherous place, filled with endless war and cunning alliances alike. Whichever race you
choose to play as and however you seek conquest, you will be faced with a conflict that
threatens to tear the very fabric of reality asunder.
The first in an epic trilogy of titles, Total War: WARHAMMER will deliver hundreds of
hours of absorbing gameplay. It will combine with two further standalone instalments and
additional content packs to create the single largest Total War experience ever.
"We've always loved the Warhammer universe, and couldn't wait to approach it with the
same colossal scale and authenticity that has characterised our titles for the last 15
years," said Total War: WARHAMMER Project Lead, Ian Roxburgh. "We're bringing it to life
in a way that nobody's attempted before."
Watch the announcement trailer, voiced by celebrated actor Steven Berkoff, http://youtu.be/7i4d3ignBNQ for just a taste of this forthcoming match made in gaming
heaven.
SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
SEGA(R) of America, Inc. and SEGA(R) Europe, Ltd. today announced a new title from UK
videogame studio Creative Assembly(TM); the first in partnership with Games Workshop(R),
creators of the well-known Warhammer(R) Fantasy Battle tabletop wargame and accompanying
range of miniatures.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
Total War(TM): WARHAMMER(R) for PC, Mac and SteamOS, coming soon.
Now in its 15th year, the award-winning Total War(TM) continues to offer a unique
combination of huge-scale real-time battles and an addictive turn-based campaign game of
statecraft, politics and empire building.
Total War: WARHAMMER will take the series to a realm of grand high fantasy for the
very first time in its history. Our rules have changed, and with change comes war on a
scale as yet unimagined.
The limitlessly deep and rich universe of Warhammer heralds a new era for Total War.
Gigantic monsters, flying creatures, legendary heroes and storms of magical power take
their place on the battlefield, alongside thousands of warriors clashing in real-time
tactical battles.
In the turn-based campaign game, players will find the Old World an unforgiving and
treacherous place, filled with endless war and cunning alliances alike. Whichever race you
choose to play as and however you seek conquest, you will be faced with a conflict that
threatens to tear the very fabric of reality asunder.
The first in an epic trilogy of titles, Total War: WARHAMMER will deliver hundreds of
hours of absorbing gameplay. It will combine with two further standalone instalments and
additional content packs to create the single largest Total War experience ever.
"We've always loved the Warhammer universe, and couldn't wait to approach it with the
same colossal scale and authenticity that has characterised our titles for the last 15
years," said Total War: WARHAMMER Project Lead, Ian Roxburgh. "We're bringing it to life
in a way that nobody's attempted before."
Watch the announcement trailer, voiced by celebrated actor Steven Berkoff, http://youtu.be/7i4d3ignBNQ for just a taste of this forthcoming match made in gaming
heaven.
SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
SEGA(R) of America, Inc. and SEGA(R) Europe, Ltd. today announced a new title from UK
videogame studio Creative Assembly(TM); the first in partnership with Games Workshop(R),
creators of the well-known Warhammer(R) Fantasy Battle tabletop wargame and accompanying
range of miniatures.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
Total War(TM): WARHAMMER(R) for PC, Mac and SteamOS, coming soon.
Now in its 15th year, the award-winning Total War(TM) continues to offer a unique
combination of huge-scale real-time battles and an addictive turn-based campaign game of
statecraft, politics and empire building.
Total War: WARHAMMER will take the series to a realm of grand high fantasy for the
very first time in its history. Our rules have changed, and with change comes war on a
scale as yet unimagined.
The limitlessly deep and rich universe of Warhammer heralds a new era for Total War.
Gigantic monsters, flying creatures, legendary heroes and storms of magical power take
their place on the battlefield, alongside thousands of warriors clashing in real-time
tactical battles.
In the turn-based campaign game, players will find the Old World an unforgiving and
treacherous place, filled with endless war and cunning alliances alike. Whichever race you
choose to play as and however you seek conquest, you will be faced with a conflict that
threatens to tear the very fabric of reality asunder.
The first in an epic trilogy of titles, Total War: WARHAMMER will deliver hundreds of
hours of absorbing gameplay. It will combine with two further standalone instalments and
additional content packs to create the single largest Total War experience ever.
"We've always loved the Warhammer universe, and couldn't wait to approach it with the
same colossal scale and authenticity that has characterised our titles for the last 15
years," said Total War: WARHAMMER Project Lead, Ian Roxburgh. "We're bringing it to life
in a way that nobody's attempted before."
Watch the announcement trailer, voiced by celebrated actor Steven Berkoff, http://youtu.be/7i4d3ignBNQ for just a taste of this forthcoming match made in gaming
heaven.
Tiger Woods & SOL REPUBLIC Launch Special Edition SHADOW Wireless Earphones
Golf icon and music lifestyle brand unite to bring great sound to music fans on and off the course
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to changing the world one listener at a time, music lifestyle brand SOL REPUBLIC and Tiger Woods have teamed up to create a special edition of their SHADOW Wireless earphones. Like the original SHADOW, the Tiger Woods version features NASA-inspired biomorphic design, incredible sound and a fashion-forward look for music fans. Partnering with Tiger Woods, SOL REPUBLIC designed a red and black version to commemorate Tiger's tradition of wearing red on Sundays. Launching exclusively at Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com, this edition will also include a carrying case.
"Music is a big part of my life on and off the course," said Woods. "Working with SOL REPUBLIC, we've created a headphone that looks and sounds incredible. I'm excited to share it with my fans."
Balanced and detailed, the Tiger Woods special edition SHADOW sounds better than most wired headphones, features a mic & remote, and has an 8 hour battery life so you'll be ready to play music whenever you want it. Featuring a flexible, soft, natural-fit collar, SHADOW distributes weight evenly and adjusts to your body movements just like eyeglasses or a watch so you'll soon forget it's there. Small and flexible enough to keep in your pocket or a small bag and built to endure both sweat and rain, SHADOW is a wireless headphone that can go anywhere you go.
Using multi-point connectivity, music lovers can easily connect up to two devices at once and seamlessly switch from listening to music on a tablet to taking a phone call on a smartphone without the hassle of connecting and disconnecting.
"It's been amazing to work with Tiger to bring this edition to life," said Kevin Lee, co-founder and CEO at SOL REPUBLIC. "He inspires those who strive to break barriers and we hope music and golf fans alike appreciate the design and performance."
Like all other SOL REPUBLIC earphones, the Tiger Woods special edition SHADOW is part of the exclusive "Ear Tips for Life" program that ensures you will never have to worry about losing your ear tips again. 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.
The Tiger Woods special edition SHADOW is available now for purchase exclusively at BestBuy.com; available soon at Best Buy stores, TigerWoods.com and SOLREPUBLIC.com for $119.99.
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
New Tensilica Fusion DSP Sets Low-Energy Benchmarks for IoT, Wearables and Wireless Connectivity
Flexible and scalable DSP is ideal for applications requiring ultra-low power in a small footprint
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced the new Cadence® Tensilica® Fusion digital signal processor (DSP) based on the proven Xtensa® Customizable Processor. This scalable DSP is ideal for applications requiring merged controller plus DSP computation, ultra-low energy and a small footprint. It can be designed into systems on chip (SoCs) for wearable activity monitoring, indoor navigation, context-aware sensor fusion, secure local wireless connectivity, face trigger, voice trigger and voice recognition. Optional Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) extensions are included to accelerate multiple wireless protocols including Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread and Zigbee using IEEE 802.15.4, SmartGrid 802.15.4g, Wi-Fi 802.11n and 802.11ah, 2G and LTE Category 0 release 12 and 13, and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
The Tensilica Fusion DSP sets a new ultra-low-power benchmark using 25 percent less energy, based on running a power diagnostic derived from the Sensory Truly Handsfree(TM) always-on algorithm, when compared to the current low-power Cadence Tensilica HiFi Mini DSP.
The Tensilica Fusion DSP combines an enhanced 32-bit Xtensa control processor with market-leading base DSP features and flexible algorithm-specific acceleration for a fully programmable approach, supporting multiple existing and developing standards and customer algorithms. Many IoT applications are space- and energy-constrained, but still require advanced sensor processing, wireless communications and control. IoT device designers can configure just the options they need using the Xtensa Processor Generator to create an optimized Tensilica Fusion processor. Tensilica Fusion DSP configurable elements include:
-- Tightly integrated floating point
-- 1-4 MACs supporting real and complex operations
-- AES-128 encryption
-- Flexible memory architecture
-- MAC and PHY algorithm acceleration
-- Audio/voice compatibility with the Tensilica HiFi architecture
The Tensilica Fusion DSP combines flexible hardware choices with a library of DSP functions and more than 1540 audio/voice/fusion applications from over 70 partners. It also shares the Tensilica partner ecosystem for other applications software, emulation and probes, silicon and services, and much more. The Tensilica Xtensa architecture is the second most popular licensable processor architecture, shipping at a rate of over 2B cores per year in products spanning sensors to supercomputers.
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products and its services is available at http://www.cadence.com.
"As we were designing Tensilica Fusion DSP, we saw that our customer requirements varied greatly," stated Martin Lund, senior vice president of the IP Group at Cadence. "We took those requirements into consideration while designing this DSP to extend beyond anything in the market today. The Xtensa Customizable Processor allows customers to further optimize the processor to create distinctive, highly efficient processors and DSPs that will help set them ahead of their competition."
"We see strong growth opportunities ahead in the applications targeted by the new Tensilica Fusion DSP," stated Will Strauss, president of Forward Concepts. "The fact that the Tensilica Fusion DSP can do both DSP and control is a really strong point, allowing a stand-alone capability, often without the need of an associated application processor. Because the Fusion DSP is highly customizable, designers can design it into many different high-volume chips supporting a great number of end products."
"Sensory's TrulyHandsFree solution is ideal for real-world noisy environments where voice activation provides a secure and superior user experience," stated Bernard Brafman, vice president of business development at Sensory. "By taking full advantage of the architectural features in the new Fusion DSP, we were able to optimize our software to achieve further power reduction for functions such as trigger to search, user-defined triggers, and speaker verification and identification."
"We ported our software to the Tensilica Fusion DSP and demonstrated it at this year's Mobile World Congress," said Chad Lucien, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing at Hillcrest Labs. "The Fusion DSP provides an excellent foundation for ultra-low-power sensor hubs. Our partnership with Cadence provides a great benefit for our customers looking to design devices with outstanding user experience and optimal battery performance."
Affectiva announces availability of free evaluation of emotion-enabling SDK for iOS, Android and Windows
BOSTON, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Affectiva, the global leader in emotion sensing and analytics with over 11 billion data points collected to date, today announced availability of its industry-leading Software Development Kit (SDK) on Microsoft Windows, joining iOS and Android as supported platforms. Also, Affectiva announced it would make its SDKs available to developers for a 45-day free evaluation.
The Affdex SDKs enable developers to create interactive and exciting emotion-aware apps and digital experiences. Now with the Windows SDK, Affectiva can also provide on-premises, real time emotion analytics as required by media and entertainment test labs and academic research labs.
"Devices, apps and technology have become exceedingly smart and hyper-connected. They bring high IQ to the digital world, but lack EQ. At Affectiva we bring emotional intelligence to the digital world," says Nick Langeveld, President and CEO of Affectiva. "With our Affdex SDKs, emotion-enabled applications open a new world of real time interaction in response to how people feel, allowing digital experiences to come to life. Infused with immediate, unfiltered emotion feedback, applications and digital experiences become sympathetic to the user, adapting to the user's emotional state, and adjusting their interfaces and flow to better suit the user's mood."
Use cases for the Affdex SDK span a variety of industries and verticals and include reactive narration, gaming, online video communication, online education and consumer experiences. Recently, experiential design firm Wild Blue Technologies developed a unique consumer retail experience for The Hershey Company, using the Affdex SDK.
"At Hershey, we recognize the importance of leveraging technology to drive emotional connections. Our iconic brands, like Hershey's, Kisses, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, are key to driving a great consumer experience and capturing emotion at the point of sale," says Frank Jimenez, Senior Director of Retail Evolution at The Hershey Company. "Our deep knowledge of the consumer and shopper has also helped us to understand that we have a powerful opportunity to deepen this consumer connection and loyalty through the intersection of technology and beloved consumer brands. The ability to capture and connect that emotional response to consumers' favorite brands is a game changer for the industry."
Says Steve McLean, President of Wild Blue Technologies: "Leveraging Affectiva's emotion recognition SDK, we were able to provide a unique way for consumers to sample Hershey products in real time while they were making a decision at the point of purchase. We chose Affectiva because they invested in the science and technology needed to make their emotion analytics excel in all scenarios, even recognizing a wide variety of ethnicities -- a critical requirement for execution in a public space. No other emotion tracking SDK has been as accurate and easy to use as Affectiva's Affdex SDK. And, with the SDK available for iOS, Android and Windows, it has opened up a whole new world of opportunities for us and our clients. We look forward to leveraging Affectiva's software to create more surprising and delightful customer experiences."
Affectiva brings emotional intelligence to the digital world. Using optical sensors, Affectiva technology and science map people's facial expressions into emotions, unobtrusively and at scale. Affectiva has amassed the world's largest emotion data repository -- 2.7 million faces analyzed from over 75 countries amounting to more than 11 billion emotion data points. Its emotion analytics platform Affdex(R) is used by one third of Fortune Global 100 companies to understand consumer emotional engagement, optimize business processes and improve customer experiences. Affectiva's technology is also applied to emotion-enable digital apps and experiences.
Valpak® at Forefront of Technology; Launches Coupon App for New Apple Watch(TM) to Help Consumers #WatchforSavings
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the way in technology, Valpak® announces its new coupon app will be available for download for the Apple Watch(TM), making it one of the first coupon companies to offer savings for the new device, and making it easier than ever for consumers to get savings right in their neighborhoods.
"We've always been right there for consumers, finding the great offers on shops and services in their neighborhoods. Now we make getting those savings easier than ever," said Michael Vivio, president of Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., and Cox Target Media, Inc.
"At Valpak, our commitment to consumers is to give them what they want when they want it. This app is about providing a simple, easy and convenient way for consumers to save. We will be there to do that whether it's in their mailbox, online, on their phone or on their watch," he said. "This app helps us energize the savings game for all - for both consumers and advertisers, who count on getting the word out about their business through Valpak marketing solutions."
Known for its local coupons in North America, Valpak has also become a leader in mobile couponing recently focusing heavily in the mobile space. Valpak has shown an ongoing commitment to consumers with its mobile app presence in the top mobile operating systems and integration into mobile wallets, including Passbook®, Samsung® and Google®.
"Valpak is there at the launch of the Apple Watch launch, just as we were with the Passbook wallet launch," said Vivio. That means the Valpak app is compatible with Passbook, so coupons can be stored there ahead of time on the phone and will pop up on the watch screen to let consumers know there are savings available nearby on their favorite shops and services.
With the convenience of the new Apple Watch, consumers can now find savings just a tap away on their wrist and have access to coupons for stores and services within a 25 mile radius. No matter where they are, consumers can download the Valpak coupon app for Apple Watch and get savings when they need them.
"It's simple, smart and intuitive with minimal navigation," said Vivio. "Just as the new Apple Watch suits many lifestyles, the Valpak app will also support busy lifestyles of consumers and help them save money along the way."
All the Valpak offers that are on the Valpak smart phone apps, as well as Valpak.com, will also be available on the watch app. The app is especially helpful to find savings on the go for restaurants, services such as health and beauty, as well as automotive offers such as car washes, oil changes and tires.
To use the app, consumers need to download the app on their iPhone®. They then tap on the Valpak icon. They can scroll to see services, restaurants and more, choose the offer with a quick tap and even get directions. A unique coupon code will be displayed on the screen, which they can show to the store clerk to redeem.
"Valpak is committed to focusing on first-to-market applications and products," said Vivio. "As wearable technology becomes more widely adopted by consumers, we'll then begin to build out other products as well," he said.
Discover more about Valpak®
Valpak® is at the heart of communities across North America, helping people save, businesses grow and neighborhoods thrive through a network of local franchises in the U.S. and Canada. Valpak marketing consultants live and work in your neighborhood. We know what your customers want (we are them!) and can help you take the guesswork out of advertising with real-world marketing solutions that drive measurable results. From the mailbox to online to mobile devices, Valpak continues to find innovative ways to connect businesses with consumers. Monthly, close to 40 million homes receive The Blue Envelope® of savings and traffic on valpak.com and our syndication partner sites exceeds 110 million. Backed by the muscle of Cox Target Media, Inc., your local Valpak office has the means and know-how to custom build a marketing campaign that meets your needs and budget. Let us introduce you to the neighborhood. Call Valpak at 1-800-676-6878.
About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of CoxReps. Additionally, CMG owns Cox Target Media, which operates Valpak, one of North America's leading direct marketing companies, and Savings.com, a leading online source for savings. The company's operations currently include 14 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 59 radio stations, seven daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services. CMG currently operates in more than 20 media markets and reaches approximately 52 million Americans weekly, including more than 31 million TV viewers, more than 3.5 million print and online newspaper readers, and more than 14 million radio listeners. For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at http://www.coxmediagroup.com.
Contact information:
Marsha Strickhouser
805 Executive Drive West, Suite 100
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
727-399-3175 - office
marsha_strickhouser@valpak.com
New Calibre xACT Product Addresses Broad Range of Advanced Extraction Needs
WILSONVILLE, Ore., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the new Calibre® xACT(TM) parasitic extraction platform that addresses a wide spectrum of analog and digital extraction needs, including 14nm FinFET, while minimizing guesswork and setup efforts for IC designers. The Calibre xACT platform delivers the best combination of accuracy and turnaround time (TAT) by automatically optimizing its extraction techniques for the customer's specific process node, application, design size, and extraction objectives. Customers using the Calibre xACT platform for parasitic extraction have experienced improvements in turnaround time as high as 10X, while meeting the most stringent accuracy requirements.
Samsung has worked extensively with Mentor Graphics on the development and qualification of the Calibre xACT platform for 14nm, and used it during technology development because of the high accuracy it provides. The Calibre xACT product's ability to employ a single rule deck for a range of extraction applications allows customers to get the accuracy and fast TAT they need without having to manually modify their rule decks or tool configuration.
"After careful benchmarking of the leading extraction products, we selected Calibre xACT to be our reference signoff extraction tool for all of our next generation designs," said Dragomir Nikolic, CAD Director, Cypress Semiconductor. "This includes products at the 90nm and 65nm process nodes. We found Calibre xACT to have the best combination of high accuracy and fast turnaround available among extraction products targeting leading-edge nodes. We also see great value in the ability to use a single extraction tool to produce optimum results across a wide variety of applications, from transistor level to full chip digital extraction."
Circuit designers have to wrestle with performance versus accuracy throughout the design cycle. Parasitic extraction is no different. With the leading process nodes using more complex FinFET devices, design engineers are pushing for tighter accuracy, while also needing higher performance and capacity for billion transistor designs. In fact, all process nodes are seeing growing complexity with the mix of memory, analog, standard cell, and custom digital content in modern ICs. This complexity poses a range of different challenges for extraction tools. To meet these requirements the Calibre xACT platform uses a combination of compact model, field solver and efficient multi-CPU scaling technologies to ensure robust accuracy as well as turnaround performance needed to meet schedule deadlines.
The Calibre xACT extraction platform is integrated with the entire Calibre product line for a seamless verification flow, including the Calibre nmLVS(TM) product for complete transistor-level modeling, and the Calibre xACT 3D product for targeted, extreme-accuracy extraction applications. It also interoperates with third-party design environments and formats to ensure compatibility with existing design and simulation flows.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.24 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics and Calibre are registered trademarks and xACT and nmLVS are trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
For more information, please contact:
Gene Forte
Mentor Graphics
503.685.1193
gene_forte@mentor.com
New Calibre xACT Product Addresses Broad Range of Advanced Extraction Needs
WILSONVILLE, Ore., April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the newCalibre® xACT⢠<http://www.mentor.com/xact> parasitic extraction platform that addresses a wide spectrum of analog and digital extraction needs, including 14nm FinFET, while minimizing guesswork and setup efforts for IC designers. The Calibre xACT platform delivers the best combination of accuracy and turnaround time (TAT) by automatically optimizing its extraction techniques for the customer's specific process node, application, design size, and extraction objectives. Customers using the Calibre xACT platform for parasitic extraction have experienced improvements in turnaround time as high as 10X, while meeting the most stringent accuracy requirements.
Samsung has worked extensively with Mentor Graphics on the development and qualification of the Calibre xACT platform for 14nm, and used it during technology development because of the high accuracy it provides. The Calibre xACT product's ability to employ a single rule deck for a range of extraction applications allows customers to get the accuracy and fast TAT they need without having to manually modify their rule decks or tool configuration.
"After careful benchmarking of the leading extraction products, we selected Calibre xACT to be our reference signoff extraction tool for all of our next generation designs," saidDragomir Nikolic, CAD Director, Cypress Semiconductor. "This includes products at the 90nm and 65nm process nodes. We found Calibre xACT to have the best combination of high accuracy and fast turnaround available among extraction products targeting leading-edge nodes. We also see great value in the ability to use a single extraction tool to produce optimum results across a wide variety of applications, from transistor level to full chip digital extraction."
Circuit designers have to wrestle with performance versus accuracy throughout the design cycle. Parasitic extraction is no different. With the leading process nodes using more complex FinFET devices, design engineers are pushing for tighter accuracy, while also needing higher performance and capacity for billion transistor designs. In fact, all process nodes are seeing growing complexity with the mix of memory, analog, standard cell, and custom digital content in modern ICs. This complexity poses a range of different challenges for extraction tools. To meet these requirements the Calibre xACT platform uses a combination of compact model, field solver and efficient multi-CPU scaling technologies to ensure robust accuracy as well as turnaround performance needed to meet schedule deadlines.
About Mentor GraphicsMentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of$1.24 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road,Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site:http://www.mentor.com/ <http://www.mentor.com/>.
(Mentor Graphics and Calibre are registered trademarks and xACT and nmLVS are trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
For more information, please contact:Gene ForteMentor Graphics+1.503.685.1193gene_forte@mentor.com <mailto:gene_forte@mentor.com>
Play Tree Story, A Mobile Game that Plants Real Trees
LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever played a mobile game that literally changed the world? You can with Zig Zag Zoom's mobile game Tree Story. Founded by former Disney Interactive executives, Zig Zag Zoom is dedicated to the mission of engaging mobile gamers to have fun and do good. Supporting this mission, the company is launching Tree Story, a groundbreaking experience where nurturing "virtual pet" trees results in planting Real Trees. A Tree Story trailer, with voice over from Ed Begley, Jr. can be seen here.
News Facts
-- Tree Story, the first mobile game release from Zig Zag Zoom, is
available today on the iTunes App Store.
-- Tree Story introduces Seedling, Sapling and Treeling...the starring
characters of Tree Story brought to life as adorable tree pets by former
Disney artists and animators.
-- The game is a fun and highly captivating "virtual pet" game for your
smartphone, where players nurture tree seedlings with water, sun, food
and love to grow them into fully grown trees...while playing exciting
action and puzzle games. Once grown, the virtual trees are sent to
virtual forests and then Real World trees get planted!
-- The game was developed in partnership with Tree Planet, a successful
game in South Korea that won multiple social innovation awards and has
resulted to date in the planting of more than 500,000 trees in 73
forests across 10 countries.
-- Trees will be planted by leading organizations including the U.S. Forest
Service, Alliance for Community Trees, the Arbor Day Foundation, Project
Learning Tree, and The Nature Conservancy.
Tree Story Gameplay
-- You start by choosing where you want to plant your Real Tree - an urban
forest, a school, or featured plantings like the Jimi Hendrix Park in
Seattle.
-- Then you choose from a variety of tree types - elm, pine or
magnolia...Raise your tree from Seedling to full-grown Treeling, and
then send it off to be planted!
-- While nurturing your tree, you play a variety of action and puzzle games
that entertain you and your tree - everything from match-3 games to
physic-based games to platform games, and more!
-- When your trees are all grown up, our expert tree-planting partners will
help turn your virtual trees into real trees to be planted!
-- With your help, we can plant trees all over the country, and all over
the world!
Tree Story Features
-- PLANT REAL TREES AS YOU PLAY: Make a difference! When you raise virtual
trees in Tree Story, our partners plant REAL trees in forests and urban
groves!
-- MEET SEEDLING, SAPLING, TREELING: Tree Story introduces new tree
characters that you can collect as you play the game.
-- CARE FOR YOUR TREES: Look after your trees by feeding, watering,
pruning, and giving them love and sunshine.
-- CHOOSE AMONG LOADS OF GAMES & ACTIVITIES: Choose from a variety of
forest-themed action and puzzle games that will keep you and your trees
entertained. Play them to have fun and to earn in-game coins that you
use to buy food to feed your tree and to buy plushies to keep them
happy.
-- PROTECT YOUR TREES: Fend off nasty harmful pests to keep your trees
safe and happy.
-- CUSTOMIZE YOUR ANIMATED TREES: Animated in a cute and unique 2D style,
all of our huggable tree characters are based on real trees, but unlike
real trees you can dress Tree Story trees up in tons of fun and stylish
outfits!
-- TALK TO YOUR TREES; Talk with your device's mic and listen while your
trees talk back.
-- EXPERIMENT WITH POTIONS: Earn in-game coins to buy potions that will
speed up your game, so you can grow and plant EVEN MORE trees!
-- LEARN TREE FACTS: Trees are amazing! Impress your friends with cool
tree facts found in the game!
-- HELP REFORESTATION EFFORTS: Help our partners (U.S. Forest Service,
Alliance for Community Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, Project Learning
Tree and The Nature Conservancy) by sending your trees to reforest areas
affected by wildfires, to repopulate endangered tree species, to create
more habitat for animals and birds and to improve and beautify our
schools and our neighborhoods!
Zig Zag Zoom's Mobiliz3 platform
-- Tree Story is the first game on Zig Zag Zoom's mobiliz3 platform.
-- Enormous amounts of time and energy are invested in playing mobile
games. Americans spend 2 hours and 38 minutes on their phones everyday
with 32% dedicated to playing games - the single largest category of
apps. (Source: Flurry). mobiliz3 channels this energy to Do Good!
-- mobiliz3 is a publishing platform that invites mobile gamers,
developers, cause organizations and corporations to make a difference
through mobile games.
-- mobiliz3 has a unique engine that empowers game players to support
causes they care about. Players earn mobiliz3 points while playing fun
mobile games. Players then direct mobiliz3 points to causes of their
choice directly through the mobiliz3 platform. These mobiliz3 points
translate to dollars and fund real world activity.
Quotes:
Thomas Kang, CEO of Zig Zag Zoom: "Our game is the perfect blend of having fun, feeling good and doing good. We are excited to be launching our first game to show that playing mobile games can literally change the world. We make it easy and fun in Tree Story."
Resources:
Tree Story web site
Tree Planet web site
U.S.Forest Services web site
Alliance for Community Trees web site
Arbor Day Foundation web site
Project Learning Tree web site
The Nature Conservancy web site
About Zig Zag Zoom
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Zig Zag Zoom (Z3) is a mobile game publisher built on the principle that people want to both Have Fun and Do Good. Z3's mission is to be a world-leading network for mobile games that Entertains, Connects, and Empowers millions of daily users to support the causes they care about by simply playing fun mobile games. Founded by a team of former senior Disney executives and partnered with China's largest independent mobile gaming platform iDreamSky, Z3 has decades of combined game development and publishing experience, as well as exceptional access to the Chinese market. Along with a slate of games releasing in 2015, Z3 is launching mobiliz3, a proprietary platform that empowers gamers to support their favorite causes while playing their favorite games. Z3 seeks to change the world for good...one game at a time. The company can be found online at http://www.zigzagzoom.com
e-pill Medication Reminders Introduces Accutab Personal Pillbox for Apple Watch
Accutab Personal Pillbox turns any smartwatch into a practical tool to help users never forget to take their medications again.
BOSTON, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Boston based e-pill Medication Reminders is releasing the world's first pill box for smart watches. The Accutab Personal Pillbox (Accutab) turns your smart watch into a practical medication adherence tool. Organize all your medications weekly, store them in your Accutab and use your smart watch to remind you to take your medications.
This pill box was designed by an arthritis patient, and its simple operation makes it a practical tool for persons of all ages taking multiple medications and/or taking lots of medicines or supplements.
The Accutab Personal Pillbox is a semi-automatic pill dispenser for one person and can be mounted under or inside a kitchen cabinet. Accutab can dispense all your meds - Rx prescription pills, OTC medicines or vitamins / supplements - up to three (3) per day. Accutab holds lots of medications (up to 25 aspirin-sized tablets per medication event - maximum three events per day - fill Accutab weekly). It is easy to dispense medications even for patients with arthritis, simply move the red lever from left to right to dispense all your pills in a medicine cup or directly into your hand.
Accutab works with all smart watches. You may use the Apple Watch's daily alarm function or use the Web MD medication reminder function (included with your Apple Watch) to schedule your daily pill reminders. Notifications will include images of the medication, the amount to take, and when to take it. Users will be prompted to log whether they've taken or skipped a dose; alternately, they can hit a 15-minute snooze button or dismiss a notification entirely.
The Accutab Personal Pillbox (SKU 820534 / UPC 817475001001) is available today for an introductory price of $39.95 from e-pill Medication Reminders and Amazon.com. Fits right under or inside your kitchen cabinet and is easy to set-up and use. Each unit is 9 ½" x 8" x 4 ¼" and comes with mounting bracket and on-the-go pill box. The Accutab does not require AC power or batteries.
e-pill Medication Reminders (legal name e-pill, LLC / Wellesley MA) has been in business since 1999 and offers 53 different medical devices to improve medication adherence / patient compliance and to allow patients to continue to live independently and maintain their freedom. The company's products ("e-pill medication reminders") range from pill boxes, electronic pill timers and medication alarm watches to locked automatic pill dispensers.
e-pill and ePill are registered trademarks. Accutab is a trademark.
Amcrest offers Consumers & Professional Security System Installers New HDCVI Technology that Integrates HD IP Camera's with Existing Coaxial Cable
HOUSTON, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcrest a top rated advanced video surveillance solutions provider has a new family of products with HDCVI technology. "What is HDCVI technology? And why is it important? HDCVI works on the same coaxial cabling that traditional CCTV camera systems used. In the past, you may have needed multiple cables for video, audio and controlling pan-tilt-zoom positions on cameras. With HDCVI all you need is one coax cable to do all three. Customers that want to upgrade to HD with a heavy-duty solution for security sites requiring multiple cameras and the ability to manage a large amount of HD footage over a long period of time through a Smart DVR are quickly turning to this new technology," says Chase Rhymes, COO of Foscam the company who launched Amcrest.
Steven Bass, a Partner at IT Results, an IT and Security Systems Installer states, "We are very excited about HDCVI technology. It's an affordable way for consumers to upgrade their old outdated video surveillance systems with high definition video technology using their existing coax cables. When it comes to powerful, long-term and reliable surveillance, a smart DVR is the way to go. One can access the cameras remotely, on their own local network or for the particularly network-conscious, the DVR systems have the perk of being a completely closed-circuit system (offline)."
HDCVI's technology provides crystal clear viewing. The signal is transmitted uncompressed which eliminates latency and allows for real time, highly reliable video security without loss or delay. Systems include night vision, remote viewing and storage, support for all major browsers, coaxial range up to 1640 feet, IP66 weather resistant rating and plug-and-play set up.
About Amcrest
Amcrest is a top rated security products manufacturer and distributor delivering advanced surveillance, GPS tracking and Home Automation products to consumers and business' in the US, UK, Canada and Europe. When it comes to the security of people, places and things Amcrest delivers innovative technologies at exceedingly affordable prices and is leading the way with HDCVI products and the movement towards smarter, stronger, more efficient technologies.
RS Components Adds High-Quality Thermal Imaging Choices Under Major New Distribution Agreement with FLIR Systems
SYDNEY, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://au.rs-online.com/> (RS), the trading brand ofElectrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has announced a major new distribution agreement with FLIR Systems, giving customers access to high-performing, portable thermal imaging instruments suitable for testing, troubleshooting and building-maintenance applications.
The market-leading instruments now available from RS include the FLIR E4/E5/E6/E8 and FLIR E40/E50/E60thermal imaging cameras <http://au.rs-online.com/web/c/?searchTerm=flir&sra=oss&r=t>, as well as the newly launched FLIR TG165 imaging IR thermometer and FLIR C2, the world's first full-featured, pocket-sized thermal camera. In total, 35 new products join the RS test & measurement portfolio, including accessories such as carry cases, tripod adapters, batteries, chargers and power supplies.
Valerie Ramon, Global Head of Electrical, Test & Measurement, RS Components, said, "The FLIR Systems range is a valuable extension to our portfolio, and delivers advanced features with affordability that allows even small contractors to use thermal imaging to enhance their test, maintenance and troubleshooting capabilities. We have worked with FLIR Systems to create a unique special offer for the E4-E8 series, and invite customers to celebrate with us by taking advantage of this great introductory package."
Thomas J. Scanlon, Vice President, Worldwide Test Equipment Sales, FLIR Systems, added, "RS has a large and loyal customer base among electrical and building maintenance engineers; the owners of the toolkits we are looking to expand with our portable thermal imaging devices. We expect this new agreement to increase sales and share in our key target markets."
The E4, E5, E6 and E8 thermal cameras included in the RS exclusive introductory offer are accessible and functional instruments that feature a focus-free lens, easy one-button operation and resolution choices from 4800 to 76,800 pixels. These handheld cameras support multiple imaging modes including thermal, visual and picture-in-picture, and feature FLIR's MSX® image-enhancement technology. An on-screen spot thermometer allows fast temperature measurement, and search features help the user pinpoint temperature extremes.
Also joining the RS portfolio, the FLIR TG165 <http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/ir-thermometers/8481331/> is a revolutionary imaging IR thermometer that enables faster and richer thermal analysis than is possible with a conventional spot IR thermometer. Users can perform more accurate and detailed analysis, and record before and after images to provide visual proof that any problems have been solved.
The FLIR E40, E50 and E60 are high-performance thermal imaging cameras with touchscreen capability, up to three user-selectable measurement boxes and moveable spots, and MSX® image-enhancement technology. These cameras can be fitted with interchangeable wide-angle or telephoto lenses, giving extra flexibility to optimise field of view, image clarity and accuracy to suit various applications. A Wi-Fi app is also available, allowing users to send thermal images to a smartphone or tablet.
RS will also supply selected FLIR Systems test and measurement instruments, including theDM93 digital multimeter <http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-multimeters/8481356/>, and the CM83, CM85 and CM78 handheld power clamps with power analysis and VFD diagnostics. The CM78 has a built-in IR thermometer, making this device ideal for use with high-amperage systems and temperature-controlled equipment.
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR's advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection. For more information, go to FLIR's website atwww.FLIR.com <http://www.flir.com/>.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
RS Components Adds High-Quality Thermal Imaging Choices Under Major New Distribution Agreement with FLIR Systems
BEIJING, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Â RS Components <http://china.rs-online.com/web> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has announced a major new distribution agreement with FLIR Systems, giving customers access to high-performing, portable thermal imaging instruments suitable for testing, troubleshooting and building-maintenance applications.
Valerie Ramon, Global Head of Electrical, Test & Measurement, RS Components, said, "The FLIR Systems range is a valuable extension to our portfolio, and delivers advanced features with affordability that allows even small contractors to use thermal imaging to enhance their test, maintenance and troubleshooting capabilities. We have worked with FLIR Systems to create a unique special offer for the E4-E8 series, and invite customers to celebrate with us by taking advantage of this great introductory package."
Thomas J. Scanlon, Vice President, Worldwide Test Equipment Sales, FLIR Systems, added, "RS has a large and loyal customer base among electrical and building maintenance engineers; the owners of the toolkits we are looking to expand with our portable thermal imaging devices. We expect this new agreement to increase sales and share in our key target markets."
The E4, E5, E6 and E8 thermal cameras included in the RS exclusive introductory offer are accessible and functional instruments that feature a focus-free lens, easy one-button operation and resolution choices from 4800 to 76,800 pixels. These handheld cameras support multiple imaging modes including thermal, visual and picture-in-picture, and feature FLIR's MSX® image-enhancement technology. An on-screen spot thermometer allows fast temperature measurement, and search features help the user pinpoint temperature extremes.
Also joining the RS portfolio, the FLIR TG165 <http://china.rs-online.com/web/p/ir-thermometers/8481331/> is a revolutionary imaging IR thermometer that enables faster and richer thermal analysis than is possible with a conventional spot IR thermometer. Users can perform more accurate and detailed analysis, and record before and after images to provide visual proof that any problems have been solved.
The FLIR E40, E50 and E60 are high-performance thermal imaging cameras with touchscreen capability, up to three user-selectable measurement boxes and moveable spots, and MSX® image-enhancement technology. These cameras can be fitted with interchangeable wide-angle or telephoto lenses, giving extra flexibility to optimise field of view, image clarity and accuracy to suit various applications. A Wi-Fi app is also available, allowing users to send thermal images to a smartphone or tablet.
RS will also supply selected FLIR Systems test and measurement instruments, including theDM93 digital multimeter <http://china.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-multimeters/8481356/>, and the CM83, CM85 and CM78 handheld power clamps with power analysis and VFD diagnostics. The CM78 has a built-in IR thermometer, making this device ideal for use with high-amperage systems and temperature-controlled equipment.
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR's advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection. For more information, go to FLIR's website atwww.FLIR.com <http://www.flir.com/>.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
RS Components Adds High-Quality Thermal Imaging Choices Under Major New Distribution Agreement with FLIR Systems
SEOUL, South Korea, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://kr.rs-online.com/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has announced a major new distribution agreement with FLIR Systems, giving customers access to high-performing, portable thermal imaging instruments suitable for testing, troubleshooting and building-maintenance applications.
The market-leading instruments now available from RS include the FLIR E4/E5/E6/E8 and FLIR E40/E50/E60Â thermal imaging cameras <http://kr.rs-online.com/web/c/?searchTerm=flir&sra=oss&r=t>, as well as the newly launched FLIR TG165 imaging IR thermometer and FLIR C2, the world's first full-featured, pocket-sized thermal camera. In total, 35 new products join the RS test & measurement portfolio, including accessories such as carry cases, tripod adapters, batteries, chargers and power supplies.
Valerie Ramon, Global Head of Electrical, Test & Measurement, RS Components, said, "The FLIR Systems range is a valuable extension to our portfolio, and delivers advanced features with affordability that allows even small contractors to use thermal imaging to enhance their test, maintenance and troubleshooting capabilities. We have worked with FLIR Systems to create a unique special offer for the E4-E8 series, and invite customers to celebrate with us by taking advantage of this great introductory package."
Thomas J. Scanlon, Vice President, Worldwide Test Equipment Sales, FLIR Systems, added, "RS has a large and loyal customer base among electrical and building maintenance engineers; the owners of the toolkits we are looking to expand with our portable thermal imaging devices. We expect this new agreement to increase sales and share in our key target markets."
The E4, E5, E6 and E8 thermal cameras included in the RS exclusive introductory offer are accessible and functional instruments that feature a focus-free lens, easy one-button operation and resolution choices from 4800 to 76,800 pixels. These handheld cameras support multiple imaging modes including thermal, visual and picture-in-picture, and feature FLIR's MSX® image-enhancement technology. An on-screen spot thermometer allows fast temperature measurement, and search features help the user pinpoint temperature extremes.
Also joining the RS portfolio, the FLIR TG165 <http://kr.rs-online.com/web/p/ir-thermometers/8481331/> is a revolutionary imaging IR thermometer that enables faster and richer thermal analysis than is possible with a conventional spot IR thermometer. Users can perform more accurate and detailed analysis, and record before and after images to provide visual proof that any problems have been solved.
The FLIR E40, E50 and E60 are high-performance thermal imaging cameras with touchscreen capability, up to three user-selectable measurement boxes and moveable spots, and MSX® image-enhancement technology. These cameras can be fitted with interchangeable wide-angle or telephoto lenses, giving extra flexibility to optimise field of view, image clarity and accuracy to suit various applications. A Wi-Fi app is also available, allowing users to send thermal images to a smartphone or tablet.
RS will also supply selected FLIR Systems test and measurement instruments, including theDM93 digital multimeter <http://kr.rs-online.com/web/p/digital-multimeters/8481356/>, and the CM83, CM85 and CM78 handheld power clamps with power analysis and VFD diagnostics. The CM78 has a built-in IR thermometer, making this device ideal for use with high-amperage systems and temperature-controlled equipment.
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR's advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection. For more information, go to FLIR's website atwww.FLIR.com <http://www.flir.com/>.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
The new dress code: the launch of Apple Watch has seen rivals upping their game as
wearable technologies heat up the market
The wearable-technology revolution hit fever pitch in August 2014. At first it
simmered - the Fitbit Flex, Google Glass and the Pebble smartwatch were early trailblazers
- yet everything seemed to be an entree for the Apple Watch-led wearable feast set to
explode.
In April, Apple's first wearable is expected to take the category to uncharted
heights, featuring watches that range from US$349 for the entry-level model to US$17,000
for the top-tier 18-carat gold editions. Along with Android Wear from Google, which powers
watches such as the Moto 36, and mind-blowing advances in virtual-reality technology,
these amazing new products are part of a seismic shift in the consumer technology
landscape.
And, as with any major technological game-changer, the business world is now exploring
how it can take advantage of the new possibilities provided by such gizmos. From
smartglasses and smart- watches to augmented reality and fitness trackers, companies have
a lot to gain from wearable tech.
A study called The Human Cloud at Work: a Study into the Impact of Wearable
Technologies in the Workplace concluded that employees on average were 8.5 per cent more
productive when using wearable technology and 3.5 per cent more satisfied in their work.
"Wearable technologies are arguably the biggest trend since tablet computing, so it's
natural employees and businesses will look to use them in the workplace," says the
report's author, Chris Brauer, Founder of the Centre for Creative & Social Technologies at
Goldsmiths, University of London.
"By using data from the devices, organisations can learn how human behaviours impact
productivity, performance, wellbeing and job satisfaction. The results show organisations
and employees need to develop and implement strategies for introducing and harnessing the
power of wearables in the workplace."
Wearable tech in the workplace isn't just the stuff of studies and conjecture. At its
gargantuan distribution centre in Ireland, UK supermarket giant Tesco tracks its workers
using connected armbands with 2.8-inch displays. Tasks are allocated to workers on the
floor, and users are nudged if their orders are short, boosting efficiency at every turn.
It's not just about time efficiencies either. There are 30 Fortune 500 companies using
Fitbit activity trackers to promote healthier lifestyles among their workers, challenging
employees to complete team and collective goals, to boost team performances and enjoy the
benefits of a fitter workforce.
While we could - and are - finding efficiencies in the workplace from these devices,
consideration must still be taken as to how wearables affect us as human beings. 24/7
tracking may be a manufacturer's dream, but there are undeniable emotional side effects.
CYBIRD's "Midnight Cinderella: Ikemen Royal Romances," Most Popular Title's English Version in "Ikemen Series" Now Available at Amazon Appstore
- Game for Girls and Women Logs Over 3 Million Members Globally -
TOKYO, April 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CYBIRD Co., Ltd. on April 21 launched a new service at Amazon Appstore for the English-language edition of "Midnight Cinderella: Ikemen Royal Romances," the most popular title in the "Ikemen Series" of dating simulation games for girls and women that boasts 10 million members.
CYBIRD has provided service for the popular game at AppStore and Google Play in Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand and North America, logging over three million members globally and emerging as a high-ranking app title in Japan and abroad. Amazon Appstore will join App Store and Google Play editions, available since December 2014, in providing the service for greater numbers of members in the English-language speaking world.
"Midnight Cinderella: Ikemen Royal Romances" allows users to enjoy high-quality manga-style images on a big screen together with extremely realistic background music. As with the Japanese edition, users of the English-language version, armed with five free story tickets a day, can enjoy a sweet love story filled with handsome male characters with strong individuality, such as a knight, a mysterious duke and a seductive tutor. In addition, you can dress up your very own fashion avatar with gorgeous dresses, colorful accessories and horse-drawn carriages straight out of a fairy tale.
Outline of "Midnight Cinderella: Ikemen Royal Romances"
First introduced on Sept. 26, 2012, "Midnight Cinderella: Ikemen Royal Romances" has been the top-ranked title of the "Ikemen Series" simulation game titles, staying within top 50 rankings on the iPhone and Android OSs for 10 straight months. Users have a very favorable opinion of the title because of handsome characters and alluring scenario.
English-version of "Midnight Cinderella: Ikemen Royal Romances"
Information provider: CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
Distribution start date: April 21
Information service charge: Basic play free, per item charge system
Copyright: (C) 2014 CYBIRD
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About CYBIRD Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
President and CEO: Kazutomo Robert Hori
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