Miele and Microsoft collaborate to create smarter home appliances
Miele using Microsoft Azure Internet of Things services to change the way we cook.
HANOVER, Germany, April 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Hannover Messe event today, Miele & Cie. KG, a leading manufacturer of high-end domestic appliances and commercial equipment, is announcing a proof-of-concept study based on Microsoft Azure Internet of Things (IoT) services that will help usher in the next generation of smart appliances and home cooking. The concept will allow home users to program their ovens to ensure their meals will come out perfectly cooked, providing an exceptional customer experience.
The new technology comes from a collaboration between Miele and Microsoft to identify new Internet-enabled customer experiences. Based on the partnership, Miele developed this concept, which allows users to browse recipes on Miele's website and choose from various meals. With the selection of a recipe, the necessary food preparation stages are downloaded to the user's smartphone or tablet and the matching program is loaded onto the oven through Azure. The oven is programed to cook the specific meal using the proper operating mode, temperature, cooking time, humidity and other factors, taking out guesswork and promising great results.
"This assistance system incorporates temperature charts, times and the machine's special features, such as adding steam, to create the optimum roasting, cooking or baking results," said Dr. Eduard Sailer, executive director of Technical Affairs at Miele. "This allows people to get the best results out of their cooking appliances."
"This is just one example of how the Internet of Things and cloud technology are moving from enterprise experiences to delivering connected consumer experiences," said Sanjay Ravi, managing director, Discrete Manufacturing Industry at Microsoft. "Miele is driving a truly innovative connected smart appliance solution that will deliver exciting personalized cooking experiences for consumers."
The use of Azure IoT services offers additional benefits, as it can scale to be made available to Miele customers worldwide. Currently, the joint project is classified as a study, but other applications are conceivable on the Microsoft platform, such as status report, remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Qihu 360 patent reveals new type of Smartphone adopting new design of frameless screen
BEIJING, April 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 21(st), 2015 China State Intellectual Property Office website (http://www.sipo.gov.cn/) published relevant patent information. According to that, in the middle of last year, Yulong Coolpad Company applied a patent involving frameless mobile phones. Using this new type of Smartphone can make "frameless screens" come true. And it is told by the insiders that this patent will be applied in a new type of Smartphone which is being launched corporately by both Qihu 360 (NYSE: QIHU) and Yulong Coolpad. This means the Smartphone launched by those two companies will be equipped with a frameless screen visual effect.
According to the patent literature, this patented technology can render the visual effect of a Smartphone's screen to be frameless through a manufacturing process while displaying a frameless visual effect to users. Smartphones adopting this patent will possess larger screen proportion than present narrow-frame Smartphones launched by some Smartphone manufacturers. So this way, this can bring users better user experience.
An unnamed phone engineer introduced a recent Smartphone that cannot fully realize a "frameless" screen. Current phone manufacturers can just innovate technologically on the basis of narrow frames. Taking Huawei P8 that will be launched in mid-April and LETV mobile phone as examples. These two phones both adopt narrow-frame designs where users still can see the black frames of the mobile phone screen. However, if the new Smartphone launched by Qihu 360 (NYSE:QIHU) utilizes that patent, then this new type of smartphone can completely realize "frameless screens" for the user's visual experience.
As far as we know, the "frameless screen" has become the key of new arm race among Smartphone manufacturers. Besides Qihu 360 (NYSE:QIHU), Sharp and other mainstream phone manufacturers all invest massive research and development power on the "frameless screen" in hope that it is a main selling point in the future.
Last December, Qihu 360 (NYSE:QIHU) and Yulong Coolpad announced that they would establish a joint venture company to move into the Smartphone industry. At present, these two companies corporately launching a new Smartphone is still on the way. The specific configuration and launch time is unknown. But according to Zhou Hongyi, Chairman of the Qihu 360 board of directors, who has publicly disclosed information: 360 new Smartphone will be equipped with the hardware configuration of the intelligent mobile phone products.
LEMO and Northwire, Inc. Announcing New SMPTE and ARIB Cable to the Broadcast Market
ECUBLENS, Switzerland and OSCEOLA, Wis., April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LEMO (http://www.lemo.com), a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection solutions, and Northwire, Inc., a LEMO Group Company and manufacturer of wire and cable, will be introducing their new HDTV SMPTE and ARIB cable offerings to the Broadcast Market during NAB, April 13-16, 2015, in Booth C9012. Working collectively with LEMO's worldwide expert specialists, Northwire has extensively designed, tested and validated their newest product to provide a full solution to the market. This cable offering meets or exceeds SMPTE (311-M) and ARIB (BTA S-1005B) standards.
LEMO continues to serve the broadcast marketplace with their high-quality connection solutions for outdoors (harsh environments) and studio (indoor-use) applications. LEMO's products include the well established 3K.93C HDTV Connection System (SMPTE 304 compatible), Audio/Video Connectors, Digital Media Converters, Portable Fusion Splicing, Cable Assemblies, Fiber Optic Maintenance, Inspection and Cleaning Tools.
LEMO will have a live demonstration using RED Digital's Epic Dragon® 4K Broadcast module linked to LEMO's Serbal(TM) fiber optic converter. This configuration demonstrates the performance of LEMO's connections, media converters, terminations and NEW SMPTE Cable.
LEMO's HD Z-Link(TM) fiber optic camera link system provides multi-channel camera-style video and audio connections, and control for studio cameras and camcorders over a single hybrid cable using LEMO's well established high-quality 3K.93C connectors. The use of high bandwidth fiber optics and the multiplexing of numerous forward and return video, audio, talkback and data channels provide full communication with any camera position.
LEMO's media converters make it possible to send TV signals long distance over fiber optic cable, even when the camera is fitted with a Triax connector. Coupled with the LEMO 3K.93C connection system, the media converter allows HD television transmission over much longer distances and higher levels of definition.
The LEMO 3K.93C hybrid connector has a compact design with two single-mode fiber contacts, two power contacts and two signal contacts for HD camera interconnection systems and is 4K ready. The LEMO 3K.93C is fully ANSI/SMPTE (304 & 311 USA), ARIB (BTA-S1005B Japan) and EBU (R100-1999 Europe) compliant. For copper broadcast solutions, LEMO continues to offer its wide range of high-performance, high-quality SD and HD triax connectors which will also be on display in the booth.
About LEMO
LEMO is a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision custom connection solutions. LEMO's high quality connectors are found in a variety of challenging application environments including medical, industrial control, test and measurement, audio-video, broadcast and telecommunications. LEMO now offers cable & wire as well as cable assembly services.
About Northwire, Inc.
Founded in 1972, Northwire Technical Cable (http://www.Northwire.com) is privately-held company headquartered in Osceola, WI, USA. Northwire markets, designs and manufactures technical and retractile cable and assemblies for diverse applications including broadcast, energy, life sciences, government, industrial, machine vision, architectural lighting, underwater and more.
For more information about LEMO connectors, please call LEMO USA at (800) 444-5366 or visit http://www.lemo.com. For editorial contact Julie Carlson, Marketing Communications, 707-206-3776 or jcarlson@lemo.com.
MediaTek Labs Brings Developers Closer to Commercialization with New Development Platform
HSINCHU, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its global developer initiative, MediaTek Labs today announced the MediaTek LinkIt⢠Assist 2502 development platform. LinkIt Assist 2502 is designed for advanced developers looking for a professional environment in which to design and prototype the software and hardware for consumer-ready Wearables and IoT devices.
"Professional developers face many challenges in the lifecycle of device creation, but one such challenge shouldn't be getting that product to a commercial-ready prototype," saidMarc Naddell, VP, MediaTek Labs. "MediaTek LinkIt Assist 2502, combined with our MediaTek Labs Partner Connect program, allows a developer's dream to be a consumer's reality."
The LinkIt Assist 2502 consists of four feature-rich components: a Software Development Kit (SDK) plug-in for the Eclipse IDE, C-based application programming interface (API), a Hardware Development Kit (HDK), and a module-based hardware reference design to help simplify component integration.
The LinkIt Assist 2502 SDK puts an emphasis on features such as enhanced graphics, image decoder, vector fonts (powered byEtrump <http://www.etrump.net/>) and LCD and touchscreen support. Additionally, developers will benefit from advanced features such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) support for web services authentication, Smart Connection API for Wi-Fi configuration, a notification library for iOS and Android, and over-the-air application and firmware update capability.
The LinkIt Assist HDK is designed to build commercial-ready prototypes and delivers a complete package in the form of the LinkIt Assist 2502 development board fromSeeed Studio <http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/> and LinkIt Assist 2502 modules fromAcSiP <http://www.acsip.com.tw/>. The new module-based approach makes it easier to get access to MediaTek chipset technology and simplifies final hardware design for developers. The high performance development board comes with three modules based on MediaTek chipsets, including the MT2502 (Aster) SoC (for GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth 2.1/4.0) and its energy-efficient MT5931 Wi-Fi and MT3332 GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/Beidou) companion chipsets, giving developers a broad range of features in a single board. The development board also comes equipped with a swappable 240x240 16-bit color touch LCD.
MediaTek Labs was launched in September 2014 and provides developers, makers and service providers with SDKs, HDKs and documentation, as well as technical and business support. The first developer offering for Wearables and IoT was the MediaTek LinkIt ONE platform, which has proven to be very popular among the Do-It-Yourself maker community.
The new MediaTek LinkIt Assist 2502 SDK is available for download from MediaTek Labs now. The HDK and modules will ship in Q2 2015. For a full list of features and to gain access to materials, visithttp://labs.mediatek.com/2502 <http://labs.mediatek.com/2502>.
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek is a pioneering fabless semiconductor company, and a market leader in cutting-edge Systems on Chip for wireless communications and connectivity, HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray. MediaTek created the world's first True 8core⢠smartphone platform with LTE and our CorePilot® technology releasing the full power of multi-core mobile processors. Through MediaTek Labs, the company is creating a worldwide ecosystem in support of device creation, application development and services based around MediaTek offerings. With an emphasis on enabling technology for the masses and not the chosen, everyone can be an Everyday Genius®. MediaTek [TSE:2454] is headquartered inTaiwan and has offices worldwide. Please visitwww.mediatek.com <http://www.mediatek.com/> for more information.
MediaTek Press Office:
PR@mediatek.com <mailto:PR@mediatek.com>Â Kristin Taylor, MediaTek Inc.+1- 858-731-92702860 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95134, USA
Joey Lee, MediaTek Inc. +886-3-567-0766 # 31602No. 1, Dusing 1st  Rd., Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City 30078, Taiwan
MediaTek Labs Brings Developers Closer to Commercialization with New Development Platform
MediaTek LinkIt(TM) Assist 2502 delivers module-based reference design and feature rich capabilities to software development, prototyping and final hardware design of Wearables
HSINCHU, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its global developer initiative, MediaTek Labs today announced the MediaTek LinkIt(TM) Assist 2502 development platform. LinkIt Assist 2502 is designed for advanced developers looking for a professional environment in which to design and prototype the software and hardware for consumer-ready Wearables and IoT devices.
"Professional developers face many challenges in the lifecycle of device creation, but one such challenge shouldn't be getting that product to a commercial-ready prototype," said Marc Naddell, VP, MediaTek Labs. "MediaTek LinkIt Assist 2502, combined with our MediaTek Labs Partner Connect program, allows a developer's dream to be a consumer's reality."
The LinkIt Assist 2502 consists of four feature-rich components: a Software Development Kit (SDK) plug-in for the Eclipse IDE, C-based application programming interface (API), a Hardware Development Kit (HDK), and a module-based hardware reference design to help simplify component integration.
The LinkIt Assist 2502 SDK puts an emphasis on features such as enhanced graphics, image decoder, vector fonts (powered by Etrump) and LCD and touchscreen support. Additionally, developers will benefit from advanced features such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) support for web services authentication, Smart Connection API for Wi-Fi configuration, a notification library for iOS and Android, and over-the-air application and firmware update capability.
The LinkIt Assist HDK is designed to build commercial-ready prototypes and delivers a complete package in the form of the LinkIt Assist 2502 development board from Seeed Studio and LinkIt Assist 2502 modules from AcSiP. The new module-based approach makes it easier to get access to MediaTek chipset technology and simplifies final hardware design for developers. The high performance development board comes with three modules based on MediaTek chipsets, including the MT2502 (Aster) SoC (for GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth 2.1/4.0) and its energy-efficient MT5931 Wi-Fi and MT3332 GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/Beidou) companion chipsets, giving developers a broad range of features in a single board. The development board also comes equipped with a swappable 240x240 16-bit color touch LCD.
MediaTek Labs was launched in September 2014 and provides developers, makers and service providers with SDKs, HDKs and documentation, as well as technical and business support. The first developer offering for Wearables and IoT was the MediaTek LinkIt ONE platform, which has proven to be very popular among the Do-It-Yourself maker community.
The new MediaTek LinkIt Assist 2502 SDK is available for download from MediaTek Labs now. The HDK and modules will ship in Q2 2015. For a full list of features and to gain access to materials, visit http://labs.mediatek.com/2502.
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek is a pioneering fabless semiconductor company, and a market leader in cutting-edge Systems on Chip for wireless communications and connectivity, HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray. MediaTek created the world's first True 8core(TM) smartphone platform with LTE and our CorePilot® technology releasing the full power of multi-core mobile processors. Through MediaTek Labs, the company is creating a worldwide ecosystem in support of device creation, application development and services based around MediaTek offerings. With an emphasis on enabling technology for the masses and not the chosen, everyone can be an Everyday Genius®. MediaTek [TSE:2454] is headquartered in Taiwan and has offices worldwide. Please visit http://www.mediatek.com for more information.
MediaTek Press Office:
PR@mediatek.com
Kristin Taylor, MediaTek Inc.
+1- 858-731-9270
2860 Junction Ave, San Jose, CA 95134, USA
Joey Lee, MediaTek Inc.
+886-3-567-0766 # 31602
No. 1, Dusing 1(st) Rd., Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City 30078, Taiwan
Genesis Gaming Announces The Triple Play Launch of Dragons Rock Video Slot Game on Unibet
LONDON, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Collect Dragons Eggs on your Journey to Riches, on Flash, HTML5 and the Spin City App
Genesis Gaming and Unibet are pleased to announce the release of Dragons Rock, a 5
Reel, 50 Line video slot game featuring a family of friendly dragons. Set in a rich
fantasy world, this game is available at launch in Flash, HTML5 and Native formats at the
Unibet Desktop and Mobile Casino, or in the Spin City app for Apple IOS and Android mobile
devices.
In Dragons Rock, Dragon Eggs are the keys to the most exciting features of the game.
Three Dragon Eggs Scatters triggers the Dragon Egg Pick Feature where players are invited
to pick from fifteen colourfully patterned eggs until reaching 'Collect' to win up to
twenty-six Free Spins.
During the Free Spins, Dragon Symbols are collected in the same coloured Dragon reel
to fill the Dragon's nest with three Dragon Eggs. Upon collecting three eggs the clay
earth is broken releasing the Black Dragon and activating the reel - any Wild landing on
this reel will expand to fill the reel with an expanding wild to help generate more
winning combinations!
Game Play Features
- Interactive Bonus Pick Feature wins up to twenty six Free Spins
- Collect Dragon Eggs to activate reels
- Activated reels trigger Expanding Wilds
Game Play Highlights:
- Set in a popular fantasy genre
- Interactive Bonus Pick Feature with Free Spins and Expanding Wilds
- Friendly graphics and animations
- Optimized in Flash, HTML5 and Native
Turtle Beach Corporation's New PC Gaming Accessories Now Available At Retail
Leading Gaming Headset Company Expands Portfolio with New Line of Professional Grade PC Gaming Accessories Designed for Competitive Gamers, Including Gaming Keyboards, Gaming Mice and Mousepads
SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) announced today that its new lineup of PC gaming accessories, including gaming keyboards, mice and mousepads, is available at select North American retail outlets. Turtle Beach, the 40-year strong staple of the gaming industry best known for its amazing range of console and PC headsets, including the first fully wireless headsets for Xbox One, opens a new chapter with its entrance into the PC gaming accessories market with its first round of gaming keyboards, gaming mice and gaming mousepads, each with their own unique features that cater to an audience ranging from casual players to hardcore professional gamers.
In true Turtle Beach form, the company has created a variety of accessories from which gamers can choose to suit their desires and budgets, and each one is crafted with high-quality, durable construction and features, including Cherry switches* and steel reinforced chassis for the keyboards, Avago sensors and Omron switches for the mice, and an assortment of different textured and sized mousepads.
-- IMPACT 700 Premium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Cherry MX Brown
switches, adjustable illuminated keys, two USB 2.0 ports w/audio
pass-through, pink/green audio/mic jacks, six-key rollover with full
anti-ghosting, steel-reinforced chassis w/gunmetal keycap plates, extra
gaming keycaps plus metal keycap puller, full-sized 104-key layout,
PC/MAC compatible, USB plug-and-play compatible. MSRP: $199.95.
-- IMPACT 500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Compact 87-key tenkeyless
layout, Cherry MX Blue switches, six-key rollover with full
anti-ghosting, steel-reinforced chassis w/black rubberized coating,
detachable braided USB cable, PC/MAC compatible, USB plug-and-play
compatible. MSRP: $129.95.
-- IMPACT 100 Gaming Keyboard - Emulated mechanical feel, full-size 104-key
layout, steel-reinforced chassis w/enhanced matte PBD keycaps, 30-key
rollover with full anti-ghosting, PC/MAC compatible, USB plug-and-play
compatible. MSRP: $59.95.
Mice:
-- GRIP 500 Premium Laser Gaming Mouse - Ergonomic 7-button scroll-wheel
mouse, Avago 9800 laser sensors, Omron switches, independently
adjustable DPI settings (up to 8200 DPI), designed for PC gaming
w/customization software included, up to 50 macros w/up to 100 commands
each, 16.8 million color options for scroll wheel and varied
illumination effects, five color coded profiles, non-slip soft-touch
coating, 6-foot snag-free soft rubber USB cable. MSRP: $69.95.
-- GRIP 300 Optical Gaming Mouse - Affordable 5-button scroll-wheel mouse,
Avago 3050 optical sensors, Omron switches, adjustable mouse speed
settings from 500, 1000 and 1750 DPI and polling rates from 125, 500 and
1000Hz, red-illuminated scroll-wheel and Turtle Beach logo, non-slip
soft-touch coating, PC/MAC compatible, USB plug-and-play compatible,
6-foot braided USB cable. MSRP: $39.95.
Mousepads:
-- DRIFT Fast Microfiber Mousepad - High-quality microfiber surface for
fast/smooth mouse control, large surface area, 100% natural rubber
anti-slip base, anti-fray edges, multiple sizes (Medium 270x220mm, Large
350x250mm, X-Large 450x350mm and Wide 900x300mm). MSRP: $14.95 - $34.95.
-- TRACTION Textured Control Surface Mousepad - High-quality textured weave
surface for perfect balance of friction and maximum mouse control, large
surface area, 100% natural rubber anti-slip base, anti-fray edges,
multiple sizes (Medium 270x220mm, Large 350x250mm, X-Large 450x350mm and
Wide 900x300mm). MSRP: $14.95 - $34.95.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (http://www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (http://www.turtlebeach.com), the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a variety of gamers' needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4, as well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound brand (http://www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: .
*Cherry MX switches on IMPACT 700 Premium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and IMPACT 500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboards only. Cherry switches not available on IMPACT 100 Gaming Keyboard.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Forward looking statements are based on management's statements containing the words "may", "could", "would", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "target", "project", "intend" and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.
While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the substantial uncertainties inherent in acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company any is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
CheckVideo Releases the HD Analytics Gateway and Updated Cloud VMS
Analytics-driven video security solutions powered by maintenance-free and simple Cloud setup, management, search and storage
FALLS CHURCH, Va. and LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CheckVideo, the Managed Video Security Leader, today announced the immediate availability of the HD Analytics Gateway(TM) (model CV4IP) to security dealers, video system integrators and end users. The company also announced the availability of the updated and refreshed CheckVideo Cloud VMS(TM), the comprehensive suite of managed software services that are the video management system for all CheckVideo solutions, which features secure, cost-effective HD video backup.
The CheckVideo Cloud VMS is currently providing full management of live customer deployments from 1 to 500 cameras, and last month alone, processed, delivered and securely stored more than 22 million alert events.
Combining the best of video analytics, on-site recording and display functionality with Cloud backup in a compact, low-power form factor, the HD Analytics Gateway will enable advanced detection for up to 16 IP cameras. This will greatly simplify large multi-site video deployments without significant server, software or bandwidth provisioning and without the additional expense of having to purchase analytics software licenses.
"This is a quantum leap forward in supplying the best of what the security community has requested for today's intelligent video deployments," said Nik Gagvani, president of CheckVideo. "For a very reasonable cost, the HD Analytics Gateway provides advanced video analytics proven over 15 years in a compact form factor. And with Cloud VMS on the back end, deployments are simpler, with no software to install anywhere, anytime."
CheckVideo will be presenting its comprehensive video security solutions, including the HD Analytics Gateway and Cloud VMS at ISC West, 15 to 17 April, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA. Please visit booth #32051.
About CheckVideo
CheckVideo, the Managed Video Security Leader, delivers its unique combination of video analytics-powered solutions along with 100% Cloud management to security dealers, integrators and end users. Using the video camera as an alarm sensor, video monitoring with CheckVideo helps significantly extend perimeters outdoors, does not require ANY server, DVR or other hardware purchases and enables dealers to grow recurring revenue fast. A very affordable solution to deploy within new AND existing video systems, CheckVideo is proactive, intelligent and used by thousands of customers every day. For more information, please visit http://www.checkvideo.com.
SOURCE CheckVideo
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CONTACT: Edward Troha, Director of Marketing, +1 571 201 1822, etroha@checkvideo.com
League of Angels Now Available for iOS and Android
Winner of Facebook's 'Best New Games of 2014' award
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Winner of Facebook's 'Best New Games of 2014' award, IGN Top Upcoming iPhone Game, League of Angels is now available all over the world on mobile devices! You can experience the same tense adventure on your phone! It is now available in the App Store and Google Play.
With a wide selection of Heroes and Angels to choose from, multiple ways to deploy your forces in battle, and full player control over the customization of Heroes and Angels, League of Angels - Fire Raiders delivers a groundbreaking experience in strategic RPG gameplay on mobile devices. Toronto Thumbs says, "I dug it, and the hours disappeared the first time I played it.... I definitely recommend this title."
League of Angels - Fire Raiders features a variety of action-packed game modes such as cross-server arena battles, team dungeons, unique PVE and PVP modes and plenty of mini games! Train your Heroes and Angels, and enhance their weapons to build a mighty team to take on evil forces, mighty bosses and opposing players. United through fire, your Heroes will prove to be the most loyal companions you could ever ask for. Your beautiful and protective Angels will do their best to defend them along the way.
Building a strong team isn't the only factor; you need to be quick-witted as well. Some enemies will be impossible to bring down if you use the same combination each time. Players have the option of choosing which Heroes and Angels to deploy in each battle, so customize your tactics and pick the best formation of Heroes and Angels to prevail.
Only by assembling the right party and discovering the perfect strategy can you make it to the top! As an MMORPG, players also have the opportunity to connect with thousands of others via live chat and make new friends who will follow you throughout your journey, through good times and bad.
A full slate of exciting events and giveaways are planned in celebration of the US launch of League of Angels - Fire Raiders. For more information, visit angelmobile.gtarcade.com, and don't forget to like us on Facebook to get the latest news and receive even more free gifts!
Magellan Launches New 5-Inch RoadMate Auto GPS Device With Premium Red Light and Speed Camera Alerts Exclusively at Costco
Includes Popular Magellan Features Such as Free Lifetime Maps, Lifetime Traffic Alerts, Branded Highway-Exit POIs, and More
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan, a leader of innovative GPS devices and content services for vehicles, fitness, outdoor, and mobile navigation, introduces its newest 5-inch auto GPS available exclusively at Costco, the RoadMate 5250T-LM. This premium device adds three free years of PhantomALERT Red Light and Speed Camera Warnings to high-end GPS navigation features such as Lifetime Map and Traffic Updates, Landmark Guidance, Best Parking, and much more.
The specialized information from PhantomALERT combines verified and crowdsourced data to warn drivers of red light and speed cameras. The premium upgrade included free for three years to Costco customers adds in warnings of mobile speed traps, dangerous intersections and school zones for even greater awareness and safety.
"Our new RoadMate 5250T-LM is unique in that it incorporates the premium PhantomALERT subscription service for heightened awareness and safety," said Stig Pedersen, Magellan associate vice president of product management. "Loaded with popular Magellan features that make navigation safer and easier, the RoadMate 5250T-LM guarantees you'll always leave home armed with the latest information to help take the stress out of your drive."
Features of the Magellan RoadMate 5250T-LM include:
-- Free Lifetime Map Updates - Owners can download the latest map
information (up to 4 times a year) for all 50 states and Canada
-- Free Lifetime Traffic Alerts - Real-time, subscription-free traffic
updates sent directly to your GPS unit to avoid traffic jams and other
delays
-- 3 Years PhantomALERT Traffic Camera Warnings - For three years, receive
audible and visual warnings of upcoming red lights, speed cameras, and
more; provided by PhantomALERT(TM) Premium
-- Portrait & Landscape Viewing Mode - Two viewing modes adapt to your
personal viewing preference. Portrait mode provides extended view of the
road ahead; Landscape mode provides an improved peripheral view of your
surroundings
-- Millions of Points of Interest (POIs) - Includes branded and highway
exit POIs to conveniently search for restaurants, hotels, gas stations,
and more
-- Junction View and Lane Assist - Realistic images of freeway signs and
arrows guide drivers to the correct lane for safer maneuvers at
interchanges and exits
-- Landmark Guidance - Provides routing instructions using easier-to-see
visual landmarks like gas stations and super markets instead of street
names
-- Multi-Destination Routing - Users can plan their entire day or multi-day
trip in one route
-- OneTouch(TM) Favorites Menu - Creates shortcuts to favorite destinations
and searches
-- Best Parking - Provides parking garage locations, hours of operation and
directions to the entrance
-- Speed Limit Warnings - Manage your speed with optional settings for
visual and audible alerts
Pricing and Availability
The Magellan RoadMate 5250T-LM will be available at Costco locations throughout the U.S. as well as online at http://www.costco.com in April for $149.99.
About Magellan
Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, MiTAC Digital Corporation, manufacturer of the Magellan (http://www.magellangps.com) brand of portable GPS navigation devices, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation. Magellan, the industry leader for innovative GPS navigation devices since 1986, globally markets award-winning products in multiple categories including auto, RV, commercial, outdoor, fitness and mobile. Continuing its spirit of innovation, Magellan is developing new cloud-based technologies, wearables, OEM and B-to-B solutions to meet the changing needs of today's consumers.
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Edison Investment Research, a leading international investment research firm,
announces the initiation of full coverage of Regenersis
Highlights of the analysis on Regenersis by Edison's technology analysts, Ian
Robertson and Dan Ridsdale, include:
Regenersis provides a suite of lifecycle support services and technologies designed to
help companies and their customers successfully deploy, protect, sustain, retire and
re-use digital technology.
Regenersis combines a robust services business with the potential for margin expansion
and revenue growth from new services and software offered to the mobile phone and pay TV
markets, most notably remote diagnostics. Additionally, in Blancco, it possesses exciting
technologies and market positions in data erasure - an area that is becoming increasingly
important for the public, enterprises and governments. However, the valuation remains more
in line with a support services business than a high-growth, technology-driven business.
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MBX Builds OEM Server Appliances with New HP Moonshot System
Customizes & Rebrands Base Platform to Meet Disparate Video & Broadcast Application Needs
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- OEM server appliance manufacturer MBX Systems today announced the addition of the new HP Moonshot System to the base platform options it offers for video and broadcast solution providers who deliver their applications on optimized hardware appliances. Availability of the new HP system through MBX, an HP OEM Integrator partner, ensures access to HP's newest server technology for vendors who want complete customization of their hardware as well as complete flexibility for all hardware program services.
Use of the HP Moonshot platform can provide significant benefits for video and broadcast content owners, service providers and others dealing with today's burgeoning video demands and evolving standards. Up to 45 server cartridges specifically engineered for video transcoding workloads can be plugged into the system's 4.3U chassis, delivering HD performance at SD prices along with a twenty-fold increase in HD streams. The platform also provides a 90% reduced footprint compared to traditional servers, an estimated 65% reduction in power requirements, and flexible scale-out with significantly less cabling to support data growth.
"Many of our customers prefer Tier One suppliers like HP for their base hardware platforms," said Jeff Luckett, MBX Director of Engineering. "The new HP Moonshot System not only expands their choices but also provides next-generation technology that can help them cope with exploding demands on their legacy video processing and transcoding infrastructures."
MBX has years of experience in building hardware appliances in the video and broadcast markets. Customers in the sector include SnapStream, a supplier of TV monitoring tools; StorageDNA, a provider of intelligent nearline and archiving workflow solutions; ToolsOnAir, a broadcast production solution company; Vubiquity, a global provider of premium content services; and others.
MBX adds critical engineering, customization, integration, branding and other value-added services to the base hardware, enabling customers to provide turnkey hardware/software solutions for easy deployment in data centers and other end user sites.
As an HP OEM Integrator partner, MBX also offers extensive global support to customers who select HP OEM servers, including built-in compliance with global certification standards, a global warranty on HP equipment that travels with the finished system, and HP technical support spanning more than 180 countries.
MBX is also an Intel Technology Provider Platinum, Seagate Elite Partner, and Nvidia Tesla Preferred Provider.
MBX will be exhibiting in Booth #SL14317 (South Hall, Lower) at the 2015 NAB Show running April 13-16 in Las Vegas.
About MBX Systems
MBX Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of application-optimized server appliances and cloud-ready solutions for ISVs and service providers worldwide. MBX delivers turnkey hardware systems that are 100% customized to the customer's specifications by in-house platform engineers, while also offering value-added services such as branding, software imaging, regulatory/compliance, global logistics and warranty support to relieve customers of all hardware responsibilities. That unusual range of services, along with award-winning quality, innovation and customer service, has attracted customers in more than 40 vertical industries in the past two decades. For more information, visit http://www.mbx.com.
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Complete solution for vessel and heat exchanger design, analysis and evaluation includes new modeling capabilities and numerous other productivity enhancements
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Intergraph(®) has released PV Elite(®) 2015, the most advanced version of the complete solution for vessel and heat exchanger design, analysis and evaluation that includes a new 3D PDF modeler, plus Intergraph CodeCalc(TM) improvements and pressure vessel code and calculation updates. The latest release of PV Elite also adds configuration options, improved analysis capabilities and many other productivity enhancements.
Favored by owner operators and engineering firms worldwide, PV Elite is compliant with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2, PD 5500, EN 13445 and API 579, providing an inclusive set of international code rules and region-specific content combined with robust data collection tools. This allows engineers and designers to create vessel and heat exchanger designs quickly and accurately for projects of varying scopes and sites.
PV Elite has important equations built in to help users meet inspection requirements and graphical inputs make it easy to create, update and manipulate analysis models. It also includes bi-directional links to CADWorx(®) Plant Professional and PV Fabricator(®) for information-sharing throughout the project.
Patrick Holcomb, Intergraph Process, Power & Marine's executive vice president of global business development and marketing, said, "Intergraph continues to add new functionality to meet the requests of our customers. PV Elite users are designing equipment for the most extreme uses and are able to do so more quickly, accurately and profitably by using Intergraph solutions."
Rick Allen, president of Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions, said, "Users have a lot to look forward to with this latest release of PV Elite, especially the addition of a 3D PDF modeler, which allows for easily-shareable and dynamic visual representation of vessels, as well as enhanced output presentation. This visibility allows others to easily see the results and make comments and changes earlier, which enables higher-quality deliverables."
Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions products allow design and engineering to share relevant information seamlessly, thereby maintaining accuracy and improving efficiency. These include CADWorx Plant Design Suite, for AutoCAD(®)-based intelligent plant design modeling, process schematics and automatic production of plant design deliverables; CADWorx DraftPro(®), a free solution for intelligent 2D design and layout; CAESAR II(®), the world's most widely used pipe stress analysis software; PV Elite(®), for vessel and exchanger design and analysis; TANK((TM)), for the design and analysis of oil storage tanks; GT STRUDL(®), one of the most trusted, adaptable and fully-integrated structural analysis solutions in the world; and Visual Vessel Design, a comprehensive pressure vessel, shell and tube exchanger, and boiler design and analysis software with a strong emphasis on European codes and standards. For information on Intergraph CAS, visit http://www.coade.com.
Intergraph Technical User Forum (TUF) LinkedIn groups provide an online discussion forum for year-round networking between users. To learn more about PV Elite and network with other Intergraph users, visit http://www.intergraph.com/go/tuf.
The ARC Advisory Group, a leading industry analyst firm, ranked Intergraph as the No. 1 overall worldwide provider of engineering solutions for plant design (process, power and marine), according to its "Engineering Design Tools for Plants and Infrastructure Worldwide Outlook Market Analysis and Forecast Through 2018."
About Intergraph
Intergraph helps the world work smarter. The company's software and solutions improve the lives of millions of people through better facilities, safer communities and more reliable operations.
Intergraph Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) is the world's leading provider of enterprise engineering software enabling smarter design and operation of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Intergraph Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I) is the leader in smart solutions for emergency response, utilities, transportation and other global challenges. For more information, visit http://www.intergraph.com.
Intergraph is part of Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B; hexagon.com), a leading global provider of information technologies that drive quality and productivity improvements across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications.
Dunkin' Donuts Adds Google Wallet As New Mobile Payment Option For Android Users
Guests with Android devices will be able to purchase and reload virtual Dunkin' Donuts Cards using Google Wallet on Dunkin' Mobile® App
CANTON, Mass., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts today unveiled a new mobile payment option, announcing that U.S. customers with Android devices can now purchase and reload virtual Dunkin' Donuts Cards using Google Wallet. This new digital payment option provides guests with a new way to load and reload their virtual Dunkin' Donuts Cards within the Dunkin' Mobile® App, enabling them to pay for Dunkin' Donuts food, beverages and merchandise using their Android mobile devices. This will make it easier and quicker than ever for people to run on Dunkin'.
Google Wallet is an easy way to pay in stores, online or send money to anyone in the U.S. People can securely store any credit and debit cards and speed through checkout in apps or online stores with the "Buy with Google" button, which is now available as a mobile and online payment option for Dunkin' Donuts guests with Android devices.
"Google Wallet offers our guests with Android devices another quick and convenient way to load or reload a Dunkin' Donuts Card within the Dunkin' Mobile App, to purchase favorite Dunkin' Donuts food and beverages quickly and get back into their busy day," said Scott Hudler, Vice President, Global Consumer Engagement at Dunkin' Brands. "Developing and delivering technologies to enhance guests' experience, including the Dunkin' Mobile App, DD Perks rewards program, and eventually mobile ordering, will continue to differentiate our brand as we continue our growth throughout the country."
The Dunkin' Mobile App for mobile payment and gifting enables guests to pay for food, beverages and merchandise at participating U.S. Dunkin' Donuts restaurants by scanning their DD Cards stored in the app either in-store or at the drive-thru. Featuring language settings that enable users to view content in English or Spanish, the Dunkin' Mobile App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone or iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore and from the Google Play Store at https://play.google.com/store. The Dunkin' Mobile App has been downloaded more than 11 million times since its launch in 2012.
Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for nine years running. The company has more than 11,300 restaurants in 36 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit http://www.DunkinDonuts.com.
Doximity Unveils Apple Watch App for Physicians On-The-Go
Doctors Now Have the Power to Securely Message Any US Doctor, Hands-Free
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Doximity, the leading online medical network with over 50 percent of all US doctors as members, today announced its app for Apple Watch. Like the popular Doximity iPhone app, it provides a HIPAA-secure -- and now hands-free -- way for doctors to communicate regarding patient care.
From a privacy perspective, email is the digital equivalent of a postcard -- anyone can read it in transit. Accordingly, HIPAA laws forbid physicians from using email or text messaging to discuss patient issues. But the time it takes to send a fax or play pager/phone tag can be critical to a patient's health. So physicians are secure messaging on-the-go with Doximity's encrypted, authenticated app. In fact, more than 70 percent of Doximity physician traffic comes from mobile devices, and 85 percent of that is on Apple devices. Doximity gives physicians the ability to instantly find and securely message any doctor in the country from their iPhone and iPad, and soon, at the touch of their wrist.
"I can't imagine a more important reason to get information instantly, than when it relates to your patient's health," said Dr. Nate Gross, Doximity Co-Founder. "Apple Watch's impact on patient care could be tremendous, and it can save physicians precious time in a critical setting."
On the Doximity Apple Watch app, doctors can send and receive messages, get notifications for faxes and manage their colleague invites. Specific features include:
-- Read & Respond to HIPAA Secure Messages: doctors can read previews or
full messages from other physicians at a glance and dictate responses,
hands-free. For more detailed replies or to add secure medical images,
the conversation seamlessly transfers to the iPhone, iPad or Mac.
-- Incoming Fax Alerts: physicians are notified of new faxes received on
their free personal fax number. To view the full fax, doctors can
automatically use Handoff to handle the message on their iPhone.
-- Colleague Invites: doctors can quickly view, accept or dismiss pending
invitations to connect with other physicians, as well as see previews of
who they may know to expand their network.
Doximity's Apple Watch app will be available to download on April 24, 2015 -- day one of the Apple Watch release. Physicians are invited to learn more at http://www.doximity.com/watch
About Doximity
Launched in 2011, Doximity (http://www.doximity.com) connects physicians to make them more successful and productive. With more than half of all US physicians as members, collaborating across every specialty and academic medical center, Doximity is the largest secure medical network in the country. Doximity is headquartered in Silicon Valley and was created by the founders of Epocrates.
LiveU Unveils its MultiPoint Cloud-Based IP Video Distribution Service
Seamlessly integrates into broadcasters' LiveU Central workflow with no additional hardware to enable sharing of high-quality live video between multiple broadcast facilities over the public Internet
LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 2015 NAB Show -- LiveU today unveiled its second-generation internal and cross-organizational IP video distribution service, LiveU MultiPoint. The cloud-based MultiPoint service is seamlessly integrated into LiveU's unified management platform, LiveU Central, so broadcasters can share incoming live feeds simultaneously with multiple end-points over the Internet from within the same interface they are accustomed to.
The new service presents broadcasters with a highly cost-effective way of replacing most of their satellite operations to share content across groups with minimal delay, without the costs of satellite re-transmission.
LiveU MultiPoint offers broadcasters the following key advantages:
1. Distribution of video with minimal delay for up to 100 concurrent
destinations via the LiveU cloud distribution server, without requiring
additional bandwidth at the point of origin.
2. No additional hardware: any existing LiveU server running the latest
software can begin receiving and transmitting MultiPoint feeds.
3. Easy management via single user interface: MultiPoint is fully integrated
into the LiveU Central browser-based cloud management platform, where all
other LiveU devices and applications are managed.
4. Any Internet connection: MultiPoint can send high-quality video
regardless of the type of Internet connection available at the points of
origin or destination. By using intelligent Adaptive Bitrate Distribution
algorithms, MultiPoint optimizes live video delivery to different classes
of receivers, either over the public Internet or over an organization's
private fiber connectivity.
5. Send video from any source to any destination: any LiveU device or
application can transmit either to a physical LiveU server for
re-distribution to other locations with minimal delay, or feed directly
into the LiveU cloud distribution server to be shared in real-time with
all destinations. In addition, by using a LiveU LU700 studio encoder or
LU200, broadcasters can share any SDI source in the studio, not just
those originating from a LiveU device or application.
6. Open Platform with APIs for managing broadcasters' content acquisition
and distribution.
Samuel Wasserman, LiveU's CEO, said, "MultiPoint enables broadcasters to distribute live video to a wider audience, optimizing their workflow and making the most of their content. It's simple, fast and reliable, which is why we're already seeing huge interest from global customers. MultiPoint is a key example of the value-added premium services we're developing at LiveU to power broadcasters' electronic newsgathering operations."
MultiPoint can be used with LiveU's full-field acquisition portfolio, including the LU500 professional backpack, LU200 ultra-small unit, LU-Smart mobile apps and hybrid cellular/satellite vehicles. It will be available for full use by LiveU customers starting this month.
LiveU owns the patent for cellular bonding for remote news gathering in the US and other countries. All LiveU products are based on this fourth-generation patented technology.
LiveU is presenting its full range of IP-based video uplink services and solutions at the 2015 NAB Show, April 11-16, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #SU4405.
About LiveU
LiveU is the pioneer and leader in IP-based live video services and broadcast solutions for acquisition, management and distribution. LiveU's award-winning technology enables live video transmission from any location around the world with lightweight, easy-to-use equipment. From backpacks to smartphones, and satellite/cellular hybrid to external antenna solutions, LiveU offers a complete range of devices for live video coverage anytime, anywhere. In addition, LiveU offers extensive cloud-based management and video distribution solutions. With top-tier customers in 60+ countries, LiveU's solutions are being utilized for breaking and developing news and high-profile events, such as the FIFA World Cup(TM), Winter and Summer Olympic Games, Presidential Campaigns, Super Bowls, US Collegiate Championships and red-carpet events. LiveU's solutions include multiple 4G LTE/3G, HSPA+, WiMAX and Wi-Fi cellular links, which are optimized for maximum video quality based on the available network conditions. For more information, visit http://www.liveu.tv, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram.
BankMobile To Be One Of First Banks With App Available On Apple Watch
NEW YORK, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BankMobile, a division of Customers Bank (NYSE: CUBI) and the first and only bank offering a no fee, mobile, online and tablet banking platform, today announced it will be one of the first banks whose app will be available on Apple Watch when the device becomes available April 24. Pre-orders for the watch begin April 10.
"This latest announcement further proves our commitment to being on the cutting edge of technology as we continue to disrupt traditional banking," stated Luvleen Sidhu, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at BankMobile. "We are a bank dedicated to our customers and it was because of their crowdsourced feedback that we decided to offer our app on Apple Watch. BankMobile is here to revolutionize the industry and bring it into the digital age."
BankMobile's smartwear app will allow its customers who purchase an Apple Watch to easily view important banking information with a glance at their wrist. Customers will have the ability to check account balances and view transaction history. They can also receive account and security alerts from the bank on the device as well. The app will be available in English and Spanish.
BankMobile is revolutionizing banking by using big data to anticipate customers' needs and proactively fulfilling them. It also aims to build a bank that its customers love through its crowdsourcing campaigns. BankMobile was launched to provide its target customers - millennials and middle income households - a digital, effortless, and financially empowering experience. It offers checking, savings, lines of credit, joint accounts and access to over 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, a guaranteed higher savings rate than any of the top 4 banks in the nation, a 24-hour personal banker available for all customers and access to a free financial advisor. It is not just a bank but is in the business of using innovative technology to help its customers simplify their entire financial life and achieve their personal goals.
About BankMobile: Established in 2014, BankMobile is a division of Customers Bank. Based in Wyomissing, Pa, BankMobile will engage in traditional banking through a fully mobile platform. Customers Bank is a Federal Reserve regulated and FDIC insured commercial Bank. Customers Bancorp is the bank holding company for Customers Bank. BankMobile will be an independent operating Digital Banking Division of Customers Bank and hence also of Customers Bancorp. For more information, please visit http://www.bankmobile.com
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BEIJING and NEW YORK, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacer Health has announced that their popular activity and health tracking app Pacer for iPhone will be sporting a brand new companion, the Pacer app for Apple Watch.
"We're thrilled to be one of the first apps available for Apple Watch," explained Pacer's co-founder Michael Caldwell. "We set out to use technology to help people live healthier lives, and the Apple Watch has created a natural space for us to innovate."
The Pacer app for Apple Watch will introduce a new feature designed just for the Apple Watch: the Daily Step Challenge. Users can directly challenge friends to see who can take the most steps in a day.
According to Caldwell, "It's a new way for people to motivate and support each other to be more active. What's so great about it is that using Actionable Notifications, the whole interaction of challenging a friend can be done in a couple of seconds from your wrist."
Additionally, the app will deliver timely notifications to users when they reach their daily activity goals. Notifications will also show real-time messages of motivation and encouragement from friends.
Some of the Pacer app for Apple Watch will be familiar to users of the iPhone version of the app. The Glance shows a quick summary of the user's day so far, including current activity level and daily goals. Within the app itself, users can also check out their friends' daily steps alongside their own.
The Pacer app for Apple Watch will be made available to all users of the Pacer app for iPhone from 24 April.
Pacer Health, Inc. developed the Pacer app with the mission of using mobile technology to help everyday people live more active and healthier lives. Officially launched in 2013, the app has been downloaded nearly 20 million times by users around the world.
Huawei Brings Unlocked Affordability to Open Market with Introduction of Huawei SnapTo Smartphone
SnapTo smartphone offers full-featured Android for sub-$200 price tag and unlocked flexibility to choose from service providers
PLANO, Texas, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today introduced SnapTo, a full-featured Android smartphone perfect for consumers who don't want to be shackled to carrier contracts and are watching their spending. As an unlocked smartphone, SnapTo gives customers the capabilities they care about without weighing them down with contracts and services they don't want and can't afford.
Powered by Android 4.4 (KitKat), Huawei SnapTo comes with some of the latest tech specs to make sure users are getting the best speed and mobile browsing experience on whichever U.S. GSM mobile service provider they choose. SnapTo supports LTE networks from the nation's two leading GSM providers, along with smaller wireless service providers, making it possible to experience fast mobile web browsing and streaming almost anywhere across the country.
SnapTo doesn't skimp on fun for the sake of functionality either. With the Ultra Snapshot camera activation feature, users simply press the lower volume button twice to capture a spontaneous moment or unexpected photo opportunity. This action immediately activates the camera and allows users to take and review a photo, all without unlocking the screen or opening the camera application. Plus, SnapTo's camera application features unique after-effects like adding watermarks to personalize and customize captured photos.
And no one wants to worry about slow touchscreen response or getting bogged down when switching between multiple applications. Huawei SnapTo features a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor so it can handle any applications and multitasking users throw at it
Other features include:
-- 5-inch HD (1280x720) display
-- 5 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 720p video recording
capability
-- 2 megapixel front-facing camera
-- 2200mAh battery
-- 1GB RAM and removable memory card slot
Availability
Starting today, consumers can pre-order Huawei SnapTo on Amazon.com, with availability beginning next week. Also starting next week, Huawei SnapTo will be available at GetHuawei.com, BestBuy.com, Brandsmart USA, Frys.com and Fry's Electronic retail stores, NewEgg.com, and various other retail and dealer stores across the country.
About Huawei Consumer BG
With 16 R&D centers in countries that include Germany, Sweden, the US, France, Italy, Russia, India, and China, Huawei's products and services extend to over 170 countries, serving one third of the world's population. In 2014, Huawei's smartphone global shipment ranked third in the world. As one of Huawei's three business groups, Huawei Consumer BG offers mobile phones, mobile broadband (MBB) devices and home devices. With more than 20 years of rich expertise in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, an extensive global network, vast global business operations and network of partners, Huawei Consumer BG is dedicated to bringing the latest technology to consumers, offering a world of possibilities, creating extraordinary experiences and realizing dreams for people everywhere.
mophie Introduces New Vision For Mobile Storage And File Management With Next Phase Of Software And Space Products
The mophie SpaceTM App Software and Extended Line of Space Products Offer Storage Solutions to Wider Mobile Audience
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- mophie--the #1 selling mobile battery case in North America(1), announced today the release of its revamped mobile application, mophieSpace(TM) (2.0), available in the App Store. Accompanying the latest version of Space is a new line of compatible space products, including spacestation®, space pack® for iPad® mini and space pack® for iPhone® 6/6Plus.
Redesigned to function without mophie hardware, Space gives users an easy-to-adopt way of connecting to all their files and media stored on their device from a single app. Space(TM) automatically organizes any file downloaded to a user's device into smart collections, making media easy to manage and simple to find. Users can also wirelessly share photos, videos, documents and music between their mobile device and a Mac or PC via the secure Wi-Fi Space Portal. Android users will also be able to download a version of Space(TM) via Google Play.
"With this new introduction of Space, it's a transformative moment for mophie, as we've created a solution millions of people could use and benefit from, but without the barrier of a high price point - the app is free," said Daniel Huang, mophie CEO and Co-Founder. "Space represents another opportunity for us. Just as we created and established a real solution for mobile power with the juice pack, the next phase of Space establishes a complete, user-friendly solution for mobile storage and file management."
For users looking to go beyond their device's internal storage capacity, mophie also introduced a full lineup of Space(TM) compatible products to enhance the app experience through the benefit of adding more local storage; accessible anywhere, anytime.
The mophie spacestation® incorporates universal compatibility (iOS/Android/Mac/PC) and compact design to deliver both power and external storage in one. Equipped with a 6000mAh internal battery and 2.4A of high-current power, spacestation® delivers up to 100% extra battery for iPad mini, and 200-300% for the iPhone 6/6Plus. Seamlessly transfer any file to and from spacestation and the connected device. With up to 128GB of additional memory, users can enjoy up to 64,000 additional photos, up to 56 additional hours of video and up to 36,000 additional songs. spacestation® is universally compatible with both iOS (7.0+), Android (4.4+), Mac, and PC.
Loaded with up to 128GB of external storage, space pack for iPad® mini ensures up to 64,000 additional photos, up to 56 additional hours of video, and up to 36,000 additional songs. Manage content by transferring files to and from space pack® to the iPad mini, and from space pack® to a Mac or PC. A 7000mAh internal battery delivers up to 100% extra battery to keep the iPad mini charged. space pack® also features integrated buttons and mute switch along with complete edge-to-edge protection from everyday wear and tear.
space pack® iPhone® 6 boasts a 3300mAh internal battery that provides up to 100% extra life to your phone, while and space pack® for iPhone® 6 Plus includes a 2,600 mAh internal battery that provides up to 50% extra life to your phone, along with up to 128GB of extra storage to access up to 64,000 additional photos, 56 additional hours of video and 36,000 additional songs.
For more information about the mophie Space app, and mophie's new space product lineup, please visit mophie.com/space. To download the Space app now for free, visit mophie.com/SpaceApp.
mophie, the #1 selling battery case manufacturer in North America, is a California-based, award-winning designer and manufacturer that empowers the mobile world to stay powerful. Widely acclaimed for innovative mobile solutions, mophie is the proud creator of the juice pack(®), the first ever mobile battery case certified by Apple Inc, and space pack(®), the world's first rechargeable battery case with local built-in storage. mophie products are recognized for style and engineered for performance, providing a seamless integration of hardware, software and design. mophie has operations in California, Michigan, Netherlands, Hong Kong, and China. mophie products are available in more than 130 countries, and can be found at Apple, Best Buy, Verizon, and T-Mobile stores, as well as Sprint and other leading retailers. Visit http://www.mophie.comand follow us on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram(@mophie).
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OtterBox Makes the Case for GALAXY S6, Available at Launch
FORT COLLINS, Colo., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Built with a full glass body and high-end finishing touches, Samsung GALAXY S6 goes where no GALAXY has gone before. OtterBox(®) makes the case for GALAXY S6 and GALAXY S6 edge with an extensive lineup of protective cases for the next big things from Samsung. OtterBox protection for the GALAXY S6 is available now, just in time for the device's highly anticipated launch.
Protect GALAXY S6 with rugged Defender Series(®), Defender Series with Realtree Camo, stylish Symmetry Series(®), slim Commuter Series(®) or crystal-clear Alpha Glass(®) screen guards. Suit up GALAXY S6 edge with Symmetry Series and Clearly Protected(® )360 device guards, available soon.
"No matter what you're looking for in a GALAXY S6 case, OtterBox makes the case for you," said OtterBox President and CEO Pete Lindgren. "Our premium lineup is part of the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program and not only brings trusted protection, but also the ability to choose a style that's unique to you. This is the best variety we've ever had available at the time a device hit store shelves."
Defender Series and Defender Series with Realtree Camo help guard GALAXY S6 from bumps and drops with legendary triple-layer defense. A built-in membrane helps protect the vibrant touchscreen from scratches and scuffs. The rugged GALAXY S6 case utilizes a polycarbonate shell and shock-absorbing slipcover to defend against dust and drops, while the precision-cut form factor ensures all features and functions are fully accessible. The included holster-style belt clip allows for easy access on belts or straps, and doubles as a display stand.(1)
The two-layer design of Commuter Series slips easily in and out of pockets for those on the go. The slim GALAXY S6 case helps prevent damage from shock and blocks out pocket lint with a shock-absorbing slipcover and tough polycarbonate shell.(2) The dual-layer protection means choosing from a variety of mix and match color options on otterbox.com.
Symmetry Series stands out from the masses with stylish colors and graphics, and tough, dual-material construction. This slim GALAXY S6 and GALAXY S6 edge case protects against fumbles and the raised, beveled edge keeps the touchscreen tucked in on drops.(3)
Alpha Glass protects the GALAXY S6 touchscreen against scratches and objects floating around pockets and purses. Fortified, anti-shatter glass defends the display, while reactive technology retains touch sensitivity. Alpha Glass is available in Clear for immaculate clarity and Privacy to conceal side views for ultimate discretion.
Clearly Protected 360 provides minimalist protection for those who prefer the look of a naked smartphone but still want added shock and scratch defense. The simple, bubble-free application covers all sides of the GALAXY S6 edge to keep it looking new.
For more information and product availability, visit otterbox.com.
About OtterBox:
Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(4) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is a seven-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.
For more information, visit otterbox.com. Protecting your mobile world.
Note:
(1) Defender Series NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bump, drop and shock.
(2) Commuter Series NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps and shock.
(3) Symmetry Series NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps and shock.
(4) No. 1-selling smartphone case source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 1/2014 - 12/2014
Sharp To Showcase Solutions At Healthcare Information And Management Systems Society Annual Conference
Learn about Sharp security, solutions for healthcare, and certifications at HIMSS 2015 in Chicago
MAHWAH, N.J., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, will be participating as a guest in the RF Ideas Booth at the 2015 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, IL.
The HIMSS Annual Conference and Exhibition is a showcase for the newest technologies trends, and solutions in health IT. Bringing together more than 38,000 healthcare IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world, HIMSS is the largest health IT event in the industry. Sharp will be showcasing print and content management solutions ideally suited for medical care and related facilitates.
Featured at HIMSS will be the Sharp MX-C301W Desktop Workgroup MFP. It provides powerful functionality in a compact footprint, in addition to the peace of mind that comes from one of the most comprehensive MFP network and data security suites. Sharp MFP security is further enhanced when paired with the MX-SW100 Print Release Software that helps safeguard printed confidential healthcare information. Additionally, Sharp will be highlighting its certifications and compatibility with leading healthcare EMR (Electronic Medical Record) providers that help ensure seamless operation of Sharp printers and MFPs.
Complementing this offering, Sharp will also be showcasing Cloud Portal Office (CPO), the award-winning cloud-based document management and collaboration software that seamlessly integrates with mobile devices, Sharp MFPs and AQUOS BOARD(TM) interactive display systems. CPO enables organizations to maximize workplace efficiency by securely storing electronic and hardcopy content in a single repository. It also enables controlled sharing to select staff, helping to optimize both administrative and patient care services.
"At HIMSS15, we're eager to engage with healthcare IT professionals and show them how Sharp Hardware and Software products can help meet the needs of healthcare organizations large and small," said Mike Marusic, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Operations, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. "We are delighted to be invited back for a second year by RF Ideas, our long-standing Sharp Partner Program Member."
Stop by the RF Ideas booth #3441 April 13-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago to learn more about Sharp's technology and solutions for Healthcare.
About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products. Sharp was named one of the Most Admired Brands in America and one of the 20 Most Loved Companies globally**.
About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets the advanced, MX Series multifunction printers (MFP) systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp(®) MFPs feature the Sharp OSA(®) development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan(2) technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the MFP industry in security by offering the most secure suite of MFP applications.
For more information on Sharp's energy efficient products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 1 Sharp Plaza, Suite 1, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit Sharp's web site at http://siica.sharpusa.com.
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Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. Completes Significant Upgrades for Smart Shoe Sensor System
The company improves sensor performance after release of new chip
DRAPER, Utah, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: FLXT) today announced the redesign of the original PCB (printed circuit board) for the athletic shoe insert is complete. The upgrade is due to the recent release of a new single chip solution that replaces the use of several chips in order to complete the same tasks. This improvement has a major impact on all of the internal hardware, including the firmware, sensor and battery size.
Utilizing the new chip will allow the shoe insert to provide optimal performance with a smaller footprint for both the battery and PCB. A lower chip count on the board reduces the cost and size of assembly. The ability to simplify the firmware provides a more robust system from the software side. There is also an improved connection between the sensor and phone or other monitoring device. Additionally, an upgraded sensor connection has been added to the PCB to provide a more durable connection interface.
The size of the battery has been reduced by 50% while maintaining the same battery life. Flexpoint's sensors can be recharged while remaining inside the shoe unlike other shoe inserts that must be removed in order to be charged. Pairing the shoes is easier for the end user because the new chip is hardwired to allow for right and left shoe discrimination.
Clark Mower, President of Flexpoint stated, "We are extremely enthused with the upgrades the new chip allows us. We have managed to lower costs and improve sensor performance. While the improvements have delayed the launch slightly, we now have a better quality product for our end users. With the upgrades, Bend Tech is now preparing for a full launch of the product including both a self-launch and significant partnerships. It is anticipated the product will be on the market within 60 days. Flexpoint is pleased to continue to make improvements and deliver high quality products to our current customers as well as use these upgrades to attract new clients."
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (FLXT) is an innovative technology firm specializing in developing products that feature the Company's patented Bend Sensor(®) and related technology. The Bend Sensor(®) is a groundbreaking sensing solution that is revolutionizing applications in the automotive, safety, medical and industrial industries. The Bend Sensor's single-layer, thin film construction cuts costs and mechanical bulk while introducing a range of functions and stylistic design possibilities that have never before been available in sensing technology. Flexpoint's technology and expertise have been recognized by the world's elite business and academic innovators for over 17 years. The company is setting a new standard for sensing solutions in the "smart" age of technology.
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Neopost USA To Take Online Sales to New Heights with Apttus E-Commerce
The mailings solution leader prioritizes customer accessibility and convenience via new platform implementation
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Neopost USA, a global leader in mailing solutions and a major player in digital communications and shipping services, today revealed the initial results of its successful launch of Apttus E-Commerce. Apttus, the category-defining Quote-to-Cash solution provider, was selected by Neopost USA to provide its customers with a state-of-the-art solution that allows users to easily order and pay for supplies and other goods offered to Neopost customers on its newly launched MyNeopost.com website.
The launch of the new MyNeopost.com website on March 2 positioned Neopost USA solidly in the digital commerce arena. In addition to allowing customers to utilize previously existing services - postage account tracking, online bill payment, reporting, and postage funds management - the new customer portal added services that enabled users to transact shipping solutions through the NeoShip service as well as send, print and archive critical business documents through the web-based NeoPreference service. On March 30, Neopost USA successfully launched a new feature on MyNeopost.com using the Apttus E-Commerce solution which enables customers to purchase and pay for supplies and other goods offered through the web portal.
Over the last 12 months, Neopost USA has partnered with Apttus in multiple areas to improve both the customer-facing transactional processes as well as the internal order-management processes. Neopost USA manages hundreds of thousands of customer relationships in the U.S., providing both contract-based solutions for hardware and software systems as well as transactional-based purchases for other key business needs of customers. Neopost USA is leveraging Apttus' CPQ and E-Commerce solutions to help improve the ease and accuracy of order-processing for all contract-based and transactional purchases.
"Neopost USA has two simple goals - improve the customer experience and build long-term customer loyalty," said Steve Rakoczy, senior vice president of operations and IT at Neopost USA. "The Apttus E-Commerce platform allows us to leverage our Salesforce and Apttus CPQ investments in a single, integrated solution. Customers enjoy a uniformly superior experience in the format they prefer - a conversation with a sales professional or a self-service option on MyNeopost.com."
Designed to fully support complex products and pricing models across multiple channels on a single platform, Apttus E-Commerce allows brands to present unique user experiences that boost transaction volume and top-line revenue. Apttus E-Commerce delivers seamless buying experiences while harnessing configuration and pricing technology, all on the Salesforce platform. In addition, using Apttus E-Commerce tools, product catalogs, configuration rules, pricing strategies and bundles only need to be addressed during initial setup. A complete rundown of Apttus E-Commerce capabilities and details can be found on the Apttus site.
"Apttus' goal is to be a transformative and supportive partner for our customers, and we're thrilled with the results the Neopost team has seen," said Kirk Krappe, chief executive officer at Apttus. "They are the strongest indicator yet of the dominant position organizations can put themselves in by linking E-Commerce with the rest of their Quote-to-Cash cycle."
About Neopost USA
Neopost USA provides mailing, business communications management and shipping hardware and software solutions. For generations, Neopost USA has worked with its customers to send, receive and connect their customer communications in the most secure, efficient and professional manner possible. As businesses increasingly move to digital communications, Neopost USA will continue to help its customers communicate via physical mail, digital communications and parcels. For more information on Neopost USA, visit http://www.neopostusa.com.
General Steel's JV Launches UHF RFID Tag and Cloud-based Internet-of-Things Platform
BEIJING, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- General Steel Holdings, Inc. ("General Steel" or the "Company") (NYSE: GSI), a leading non-state-controlled steel producer in China, today announced its majority-owned joint venture, Tianjin General Shengyuan IoT Technology Co., Ltd. ("General Shengyuan IoT") launched a new UHF RFID tag for iron and steel, and a cloud-based Internet-of-Things platform for steel logistics and bulk commodity management.
General Shengyuan IoT's UHF RFID tag is fully compatible with the Electronic Product Code (EPC) tag data standard, which coupled with its cloud-based Internet-of-Things platform, enable steel mills to quickly and effectively enhance the efficiency and accuracy of logistic planning and management. The cloud-based platform integrates the UHF RFID tag with sensors, satellite communication, data collection devices, wireless vehicle terminals and handsets to aggregate real-time data transmissions and provide long-distance tracking and management of bulk commodities. The platform also integrates with Effective Management Systems (EMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for real-time inventory management. The Company has initiated internal procedures for patents application of the iron and steel UHF RFID tag and Internet-of-Things platform.
Henry Yu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Steel commented, "We appreciate the high-efficiency efforts of General Shengyuan IoT, which quickly launched its first major product less than two months after its inception in February. This new product combines the expert team's RFID technology and General Steel's vertical expertise to tap China's huge market potential for steel logistics management. We are pleased with our progress in business transformation, and remain confident that the joint venture will drive greater synergies and efficiency enhancements soon."
Michael Au, Chief Executive Officer of General Shengyuan IoT added, "Our unique combination of UHF RFID tag and cloud-based platform is ideal for customers with heavy demands for inventory management and asset tracking. Our solution is built on our deepest understanding of the unmet needs for steel logistics, and as a result, we have received exceedingly positive feedback and acceptance from customers' initial trials. Furthermore, our system's ability to provide long-distance asset tracking and real-time inventory will enable steel manufacturers to receive additional bank financing through collateralized in-transit assets and thereby improve working capital and financial flexibility. With this exciting new product that addresses not only China's large and untapped steel logistics management market but also the country's huge market potential for bulk commodity logistics management, we are very optimistic about our prospects."
About General Steel Holdings, Inc.
General Steel Holdings, Inc. is a leading non-state-owned steel maker headquartered in Beijing, China. With seven million metric tons of crude steel production capacity under management and operations in Tianjin municipality and China's Shaanxi and Guangdong provinces, the Company produces a variety of steel products including rebar and high-speed wire.
In addition to its steel business, the Company also designs, manufactures, and integrates radio frequency identification ("RFID") systems. The Company's RFID technology provides real-time data on supplies, inventory, and goods, thereby greatly enhancing its customers' administration and planning processes, as well as, asset tracking and supply chain management.
For more information about General Steel, please visit http://www.gshi-steel.com. To be added to the General Steel email list to receive Company news, or to request a hard copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, please send your request to investor.relations@gshi-steel.com.
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Family App Keepy® Collaborates with Samsung to Save and Share Kids' Memories Worldwide
Pre-installed on New Samsung S6 Phone, Keepy Offered to Millions of Phone Owners
NEW YORK, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Keepy, the family app that allows parents to save and share their kids' artwork, schoolwork and mementos and enrich them with audio and video narration, announced that it has been selected by Samsung to provide millions of families globally with a unique place to organize and store memories - from artwork and schoolwork to photos and videos.
Trusted by more than 600,000 members around the world who are using the app with their family, Keepy will now be available worldwide pre-installed as one of several productivity, family and lifestyle gift apps to owners of the Galaxy S6. As part of the Galaxy Gifts program for Galaxy S6 devices, parents that install Keepy will be automatically upgraded to save unlimited memories for six months.
"We are thrilled Keepy is part of Samsung Galaxy Gifts, giving millions of parents a simple and intuitive way to build an emotional and interactive timeline of their kids' artwork, schoolwork, photos and videos," said Offir Gutelzon, Founder and CEO of Keepy. "As a father of two young children, I created Keepy to easily save and share all of their creative moments and milestones in one safe place. Connecting families with their loved ones, Keepy's simple platform enables even less technically-savvy grandparents to enjoy posts and leave comments with ease."
Roughly 44 percent of parents say they sometimes have trouble locating photos and videos of their children because they can't remember where the files are saved. Between smartphones, digital cameras, tablets, and a range of social media, creating an organized system for posting and storing important family photos, artwork and mementos can be challenging. With Keepy, parents can quickly and easily save, organize, and manage all of these cherished memories on one trusted platform.
Keepy is a safe and private scrapbook for grandparents, grandkids, aunts, uncles, other family members and close friends to view and comment on photos and videos, delivering a personal, interactive experience that even the youngest user can understand. Additional features include photo cropping tools that can turn a smartphone into a scanner, auto sync with Dropbox, unique timelines for every family member, and accessibility from all devices. Keepy users can also print photos, mugs, t-shirts and greeting cards directly from the app through partner companies who bring these cherished memories to life.
The Keepy team will demo the app on April 9 at DigitalFocus, Pepcom's annual Spring showcase, where tablets, laptops, smartphones, gadgets, videogames, toys, and consumer electronics will be previewed for the "Moms, Dads & Grads" gift-giving season.
About Keepy
Keepy is the fastest growing mobile app for families to save and share memories. As a multi-generational mobile platform, parents use Keepy to build their kids' timeline, letting grandparents and the extended family leave voice and video comments that turn the artwork, schoolwork and mementos created every day into memories that can be relived for now, for later and forever. Keepy is available on Android, iOS and Kindle Fire.
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Welcome To DTS:X - Open, Immersive And Flexible Object-Based Audio Coming To Cinema And Home
Next-Generation Technology Gives Content Creators, Cinema and Home Theater Owners More Control than Ever; Audiences Will Experience the Richest, Most Realistic Soundscape Possible
CALABASAS, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a global leader in audio technology solutions, has unveiled further details about DTS:X, its open, next-generation, object-based, multi-dimensional audio technology. DTS:X replicates a real-world sound environment that transports the audience into a new dimension of sound immersion by delivering truly captivating entertainment experiences in the cinema and at home. The technology also provides numerous customization options for cinema and home theater owners.
Unlike existing surround sound systems, DTS:X is not tied to prescribed speaker configurations or a specific number of audio channels. DTS:X adapts to the viewing environment, allowing for a flexible speaker configuration that best fits the viewing space. DTS:X more accurately conveys the fluid movement of sound to create a richer entertainment soundscape than has previously been possible by moving sound objects to and through specific locations within - in front of, behind, above and beside the audience, precisely where the mixer placed them.
"DTS:X is built on the foundation of providing an open, adaptable solution for content creators, cinemas and homes to fulfill our goal of bringing immersive audio to as many people around the world as possible," said Jon Kirchner, chairman and CEO of DTS, Inc. "Until recently, sound in movie theaters and in our homes has been dictated by a standardized speaker layout. Through the use of object-based audio, DTS:X is able to scale immersive soundtrack presentations across a wide range of playback systems, from efficient to extravagant, while staying true to the content creator's vision. This approach delivers the most authentic three-dimensional audio experience ever, making the audience feel as if they are in the center of the action."
DTS:X + CINEMA
In 1993, DTS revolutionized cinema sound, delivering "Jurassic Park's" award-winning 5.1-channel soundtrack on CD-ROM, which was synchronized to the picture using a time code printed on the film. Twenty-two years later, DTS:X, the industry's newest audio solution, is no longer limited to channels or tied to a speaker layout and is now delivered as part of the Digital Cinema Package.
The foundation of DTS:X is MDA, DTS' license fee-free, open platform for creation of object-based immersive audio. MDA gives movie studios unprecedented control over the specific placement, movement and volume of sound objects. The platform also enables sound engineers to "mix once" for both immersive and conventional cinemas in a combined object- and channel-based audio format, allowing content to be easily distributed beyond the theater for streaming, broadcast, optical media and more.
"MDA is DTS' license fee-free contribution to the professional audio community for mixing and storage of immersive audio content," said Kirchner. "MDA fits perfectly within today's production workflow, and a combination of MDA and DTS:X provides a complete end-to-end workflow, from creation to exhibition."
The DTS:X licensing program in cinema will offer theater owners the opportunity to provide their audience the most compelling, immersive sound experience possible. This can be achieved for almost any room configuration by installing DTS:X-approved equipment and working with the recommended speaker installation guidelines.
To ensure quality and provide flexibility within the DTS:X program, DTS has partnered with industry-leading server, sound rendering and processing companies. GDC Technology, QSC and USL, have developed and made available DTS:X-ready components that process and render MDA files.
-- GDC Technology - develops, manufactures and sells digital cinema servers
and provides a comprehensive suite of digital cinema products, services
and solutions for exhibitors and distributors
-- QSC - designs and manufactures professional audio systems and solutions
for professional installed, portable, production and cinema sound
customers worldwide
-- USL - is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of motion picture
audio equipment and sound processors
GDC Technology is an initial partner integrating DTS:X into theaters.
-- GDC Technology - boasts the largest installed base of digital cinema
servers in the Asia-Pacific region, and the second largest, globally
-- GDC is the worldwide DTS:X certification agent with an exclusive in
Asia
-- GDC will make MDA firmware updates available to theater owners over
to its existing installed server base of more than 40,000 servers
starting in May 2015
-- GDC will provide DTS:X installation and certification for
approximately 350 screens throughout Asia beginning in May 2015
"GDC is committed to offering state-of-the-art technology to its customers. We chose DTS:X because we believe it will transform the movie theater experience for audiences around the world," said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC Technology. "Theater owners will appreciate the easy integration and flexible solutions that DTS:X offers as they upgrade their screens to this superior sound experience. Audiences win too. Because of the flexibility in speaker layout that DTS:X offers, immersive audio is now available to a larger number of theaters of all sizes than ever before."
DTS is presently working with several major studios and mixing stages in Los Angeles, Northern California and Canada that are evaluating DTS:X. DTS:X content announcements will be made by the studios when ready, in alignment with DTS.
DTS:X + AVRs
Manufacturers representing nearly 90 percent of the home AVR and surround processor market will launch DTS:X-enabled products beginning in early Summer 2015, with additional manufacturer and model announcements to follow in the coming months. Confirmed AVR partners include:
-- Denon - AVR-X7200W available now / DTS:X firmware upgrade later in 2015
-- Integra - launching several models by Fall 2015
-- Marantz - AV8802 available now / DTS:X firmware upgrade later in 2015
-- Onkyo - launching several models by Fall 2015
-- Pioneer - details to follow
-- Steinway Lyngdorf - P200 Surround Sound Processor available Summer 2015
/ DTS:X firmware upgrade in Fall 2015
-- Theta Digital - Casablanca IVa available Summer 2015
-- Trinnov Audio - Altitude32 available now / DTS:X firmware upgrade Summer
2015
-- Yamaha - launching DTS:X ready models in Fall 2015
DTS:X solutions are also available for 2015 AV receiver silicon platforms representing the majority of the DSP platform market share, including Cirrus Logic, Analog Devices and Texas Instruments.
For home theater system owners, DTS:X provides personalization, flexibility and control for the most optimized listening experience possible. Key features include:
Backward Compatibility - DTS:X builds upon existing DTS-HD Master Audio to provide backward compatibility with existing DTS bitstreams and speaker layouts. In short, all features of DTS-HD Master Audio are supported and enable an immersive audio experience for older content.
-- The DTS:X content is backward compatible with the DTS-HD decoder
-- The DTS:X decoder supports DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and streaming media
file formats
-- DTS:X can spatially reformat stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 content to take full
advantage of all speakers in a surround system
-- Objects are never lost; if the object is embedded, it can be
extracted and used in the rendered experience
Dialog Control - AVR owners will be able to control the volume of specific audio elements at home, such as increasing dialog volume to match their listening preferences.
-- Dialog, as an object, can be lifted out from the background sounds when
clarity and intelligibility are desired
-- Content creators have the choice to implement this feature in their
content mix
Flexible Speaker Layout - With flexible speaker layouts and remapping technology, DTS:X allows the placement of home theater speakers virtually anywhere. The freedom of object-based audio enables optimized playback on a multitude of speaker layouts, with any number of speakers. The DTS speaker remapping engine supports any speaker configuration within a hemispherical layout based around the listening position in the room.
-- 2015 DTS:X AVRs can support up to 11.2 speaker output channels
-- Content created for a specific speaker layout can be remapped for
playout through a different layout
-- Enables remapping of outputs to custom or OEM-defined speaker layouts,
and remapping legacy content to new output configurations
-- Support for 32 speaker locations (subject to each manufacturer's product
capabilities)
-- Metadata-based spatial mapping renders the ideal 3D sound image to
actual speaker layouts
Lossless - DTS is known for lossless, master audio quality with no compromise, delivering dynamic bit allocation. DTS:X supports lossless encoding for the highest audio quality possible. In situations where bitrate is of high concern, DTS:X can also operate in a high-quality lossy mode.
-- Supports up to 96k for object mixes
-- Still supports up to 192k for stereo and multi-channel mixes
-- DTS:X is true to the audio master, delivers in the highest quality and
preserves its fidelity
DTS Headphone:X
As part of DTS' strategy to support the entire ecosystem of sound, from cinema to home to mobile, consumers can also access an engaging audio experience over their mobile devices with DTS Headphone:X, which enhances any ordinary pair of headphones with fully immersive surround sound. With DTS technology, even the smallest screens will sound huge. Immerse yourself at http://www.dts.com/dtsx and http://www.dts.com/headphonex.
For more information about DTS, please visit http://www.dts.com, or connect with DTS on Facebook and Twitter (@DTS_Inc).
About DTS, Inc.
Since 1993, DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) has been dedicated to making the world sound better. Through its pioneering audio solutions for mobile devices, home theater systems, cinemas and beyond, DTS provides incredibly high-quality, immersive and engaging audio experiences to listeners everywhere. DTS technology is integrated in more than two billion devices globally, and the world's leading video and music streaming services are increasingly choosing DTS to deliver premium sound to their listeners' network-connected devices. For more information, please visit http://www.dts.com.
ECI Telecom Announces The Market Introduction of the LightApps(TM) Suite
LightConnect(TM), LightTime(TM) and LightInsight(TM), part of ECI's new 'elastic network' vision, are designed to enhance, optimize and easily expand existing and SDN networks
PETACH TIKVAH, Israel, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
ECI Telecom, a global provider of elastic, next generation network solutions,
announced today the market introduction of the first three apps in the company's LightApps
suite. LightConnect, LightTime and LightInsight are engineered to enhance, optimize,
expand network performance. They are designed to smoothly integrate with existing, as well
as SDN networks. All three apps are available for purchase and delivery through ECI's
sales personnel and partners.
"LightApps offer a strategic way to maximize the potential of current networks by
adding better visibility, automation and new service offerings," said Mr. Jimmy Mizrahi,
Head of ECI's Portfolio Solutions.
"LightApps are a cornerstone of ECI's elastic network vision. Elastic networks scale
and operate more efficiently by using open, secure and vendor agnostic technology. The
goal is to enable ECI clientele to quickly adapt to the rapidly evolving market around
them. That means benefiting now from SDN applications on the current installed base as
well as on future SDN networks," said Ms. Gali Malkiel, Head of ECI's Software and SDN
Applications Line of Business.
The following LightApps are available immediately:
LightConnect is ECI's bandwidth on demand application for providing dynamic services
for bursty applications. LightConnect provides simple APIs for dynamic and fast service
activation and can be utilized by either external applications or the OSS itself.
LightTime is an application which enables customers to schedule services in advance.
Via an intuitive GUI, LightTime enables service providers to book network resources in
advance and know that the allocation will commence as planned. LightTime enables the
network to efficiently handle temporary services and shorten new service introduction.
LightInsight, ECI's network analytics application, offers in-depth insights into
network resources and their utilization. By providing a complete, 360 degree view of the
network inventory, SLA and health, LightInsight's resource dashboard significantly
improves planning and brings better visibility of network resources and customer SLAs. A
full consolidated audit can be performed within hours.
Ms. Malkiel continued, "The LightApps application suite offers a powerful SDN solution
both when used in combination or stand alone. For example, a company can use the analytics
of LightInsight to understand how applications are consuming bandwidth and then use
LightConnect to allocate the bandwidth on an as needed basis. The result? LightApps can 1)
reduce new service launch time from months to weeks, even days, 2) improve network
utilization by up to 60% and 3) reduce time spent on routine tasks by up to 20%."
ECI's LightApps suite also includes LightAction(TM), the network programming
application, which will offer automated responses to network events. In addition,
LightWays(TM), the traffic congestion management application will provide optimal traffic
flow by predicting and detecting patterns, then offering the proper relief. Market launch
of these apps is expected soon.
To learn more about ECI's new elastic network vision and the products, applications
and services crafted to bring telecom customers into the future, visit us at : Comptel
Spring, April 12-15 in Orlando, Florida (booth number 113), ONF 1st Symposium in Israel
April 27.
About ECI Telecom
ECI Telecom delivers comprehensive network solutions to service providers, data center
operators and strategic industries around the globe. Along with its long standing,
industry proven next generation packet optical transport, today ECI offers a variety of
SDN/NFV applications, a comprehensive cyber security solution and a range of professional
services. ECI's solutions and products transform any transport network into a competitive
advantage by enabling customers to rapidly and cost-effectively deploy revenue-generating
services. For more information how ECI can support your business, visit us at http://www.ecitele.com.
Coupons.com Announces Coupons.com App for Apple Watch
Saving money becomes as easy as checking the time
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Coupons.com Incorporated (NYSE: COUP), a leader in digital coupons, has developed the first-of-its-kind savings and digital promotions app for the Apple Watch. Using the Coupons.com Apple Watch app, shoppers can add nearby digital savings at hundreds of top national retailers and restaurants. The free Coupons.com app for the Apple Watch will be available in the App Store when the watch launches on April 24.
"With our app for the Apple Watch, finding great deals becomes second-nature - as easy as checking the time," said Steven Boal, CEO and president of Coupons.com. "Our aim, as it is with all our products, is to show you the most relevant and convenient offers available."
The Coupons.com Apple Watch app incorporates some of the most popular features from the Coupons.com web and mobile properties. Those include digital offers that shoppers show or scan at checkout as well as Card Linked Offers, in which the savings is credited directly to a Visa, MasterCard or American Express card.
The interface is intuitive. Offers appear by retailer and distance, with the closest deals shown on top. Then, once shoppers select an offer, additional details about the retailer appear, including address, phone number and a map. Shoppers can launch the map straight from the app. For shoppers with a Coupons.com account, the buttons will change color when they add a Card Linked Offer directly to their credit cards - indicating that the offer is valid and ready to be automatically redeemed at checkout.
The Watch app works in tandem with the Coupons.com mobile app. Download the mobile app here. For additional images, please contact Tessa Chen at press@couponsinc.com.
About Coupons.com Incorporated
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Mobile Viewpoint Introduces Data Roaming Services Across Europe
ALKMAAR, The Netherlands, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Mobile Viewpoint announces a Sim card Roaming service which will support their users
go live anywhere in Europe. Since Mobile Viewpoint encoders use bonded 3G and 4G
connections, SIM-cards from different national telecom-operators are needed. This is a
challenge for journalists traveling between countries but is now solved by Mobile
Viewpoint offering data packages for Europe including Russia and Ukraine.
"We started talks with a mobile telecom operator to see if we could offer our
customers a better service by providing them with a set of SIM cards which work not only
on all networks within a single country, but also in all European countries. And we're
very proud we can offer this service now to our clients. Shortly after NAB we will start
offering SIM-cards and data packages. These will work in all European countries, including
Russia and Ukraine. In most countries they can connect to up to 3 different networks,
offering even more redundancy."
This new service allows Mobile Viewpoint to take another significant step in offering
high quality mobile live video transmissions. By bonding up to 10 IP connections, Mobile
Viewpoint encoders already offered reliability and redundancy. By offering roaming mobile
data, clients can now cross borders just as easy without changing SIM cards Data packs
will be priced competitively compared to KA-sat services, and will be cheaper than roaming
data from local providers.
On Mobile Viewpoint
Mobile Viewpoint is a global player, focusing on the development and implementation of
solutions for both the security and broadcast industries. Based on their H.264 and H.265
codec implementations, combined with patented technology, allowing for HD video to be
transmitted over bonded P connections, Mobile Viewpoint has developed the most versatile
product portfolio. Products range from smartphone apps (iPhone & Android), backpack
encoders and rack-mount solutions all working together on the unified WMT Video Manager
and Content Exchange platforms.
Customers include major broadcasters, such as BBC, Al-Arabiya, Sky Sports, NBC Sports,
and over 120 other global customers.
CONTACT: Note for editors For additional information, please contact: Charlotte Van Hertum c.vanhertum@mobileviewpoint.com +31-72-7000502 http://www.mobileviewpoint.com/presskit