Limefuel Announces New USB Type C Portable Battery Charger
Recharge your Macbook on the Go
BOULDER, Colo., March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Limefuel announces new Macbook charger specifically designed around new USB Type C technology for quick, efficient charging of newer devices.
For those who wish to travel without the worry of an outlet nearby, the new 24,000mAh portable Apple Macbook charger from Limefuel will keep your laptop going all day long. This is the first portable charger that will support the new Type C standard for the recently announced 12 inch Macbook. The new charger will feature two Type C ports and four USB ports for charging other mobile devices. Limefuel's new Macbook charger also features pass-through technology allowing multiple devices to charge at the same time. The charger will be available in the second quarter of 2015 through Kickstarter with a $149.99 MSRP.
Limefuel was established in 2013 in Boulder, Colorado. The company produces cutting-edge external batteries for smartphones, tablets and other devices, maximizing battery capacity within the smallest possible form factors by pushing the boundaries of what current technology will allow.
Visit http://www.limefuel.com or contact Rafael Morales at press@limefuel.com for more information.
Make a Free 3D Print with Zeepro, Application Deadline is Approaching!
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A friendly reminder that #My3DPrintWithZeepro application deadline is approaching! Be sure to sign up by March 15, 7PM EST to launch a fun 3D object and watch it print in real time. We will even mail you the 3D print that you launched straight to your home or office for free. This is a week campaign for those who do not own a Zim and want to try out ZeeproShare. Participants* can choose an object on ZeeproShare and watch the printing happen in real time inside Zeepro's San Francisco headquarters. Apply on http://www.zeeproshare.com and participants will receive a limited-time code to access our Zim printers.
-- Limited number of participants. See terms and conditions on
zeeproshare.com. Apply between March 10, 9AM EST and March 15, 7PM EST
2015. The campaign will run from March 20 to March 26, 2015.
Philippe Guglielmetti, CEO, says, "A lot of people believe 3D printing is still a complex experience. Zeepro's aim is to bring 3D printing into everyday life. We want to show how easy it is to launch a 3D print from anywhere in the world. This is why, during our #My3DPrintWithZeepro Week, we have decided to give curious individuals access to our Zims in our San Francisco headquarters."
About Zeepro
Zeepro, based in San Francisco and VC backed, is an innovative start-up that has a unique approach: Use 3D printing technology to easily share objects with friends from a smartphone, tablet, or desktop. In September 2013, Zeepro was the first to offer an embedded camera into a smart connected 3D printer and the first to give 3D printers user-control directly from smartphones and tablets. Zim 3D printer is available in the U.S. at Amazon, B&H, Newegg and DataVision for a suggested retail price of $1,499. http://www.zeepro.com for more information.
Zeepro Inc.
3130 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
@zeeproshare
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CONTACT: Emily Ann Hodges, Emily.hodges@zeepro.com
The MIC4520 <http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/MIC4520.pdf>/MIC4521 <http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/MIC4521.pdf> utilizes Micrel's high performance FETZilla⢠DMOS technology to achieve high efficiency (over 90 percent peak). Micrel's IntelliMOS power MOSFETs have been optimized for low gate capacitance to enable fast switching performance (up to 1.2MHz) for minimal switching losses while their low on-resistance reduces conduction losses.
"Board space and heat dissipation constitute major challenges in cloud computing systems, so designers need high efficiency and compact DC-DC solutions. Micrel's IntelliMOS power stage solution meets these challenges and enables designers to reduce their solution size by operating at higher switching frequency while maintaining very high efficiency," statedBrian Hedayati, vice president of marketing for high performance linear and power solutions at Micrel. "Micrel's IntelliMOS solutions provide accurate monitoring and protection when used with Micrel'sMIC21000 <http://www.micrel.com/_Autologin/requestMIC21000.php> digital controller. Designers can build a complete point of load solution with full monitoring, dynamic scaling of output voltage and fault protection."
About Micrel, Inc.Micrel, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high-bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high-performance communication, clock management, MEMS-based clock oscillators and crystal-less clock generators, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located inSan Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas,Europe andAsia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web:http://www.micrel.com <http://www.micrel.com/>.
SHENZHEN, China, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, has announced its latest X-TREME series of power supply, which contains 5 models: EN 450, GP 500, GP 550, APFC 600 and APFC 700.
The Huntkey X-TREME series adopts active PFC and dual forward circuit for a high conversion efficiency of 80%, therefore saving power for users. It uses a 12cm fan, which can reduce heat and lower noise, leaving a silent environment.
The rich connectors of the power supply allow users to install several hard disks. With a long DC cable, the X-TREME series support dorsal line perfectly. The whole series lies in the middle and high power range and can meet the power needs of all graphic cards.
The Huntkey X-TREME series of power supply supports all kinds of CPU and protects your system far away from blue screen. The multiple protections, including Over Current Protection, Over Voltage Protection, Over Power Protection and Short Circuit Protection, guarantee safety of your other components.
-- Power saving ------ 80% efficiency at typical load (50% load)
-- Silent ------ 12cm low noise intelligent temperature controlled fan
-- Support dorsal line ------ rich connectors and long DC cable
-- High reliability and built-in protection circuit: OVP, OCP, OPP & SCP
-- Support Intel and AMD dual-core and multi-core CPUs
-- Industrial grade protection for the PC system and hardware
-- The standby mode consumes less than 1W when +5VSB is less than 0.1A.
-- MTBF greater than or equal to100,000 hours
-- 100% Hi-Pot and burn-in tested
Model EN 450 GP 500 GP 550 APFC 600 APFC 700
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Power Cord 1.5m UL certified 1.5m UL certified 1.5m UL certified 1.5m UL certified 1.5m UL certified
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About Huntkey
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
MTS Systems Announces New UK Research Facility to Accelerate Development of its Electric Power Systems Product Line
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (Nasdaq: MTSC), is pleased to announce plans to establish a new research and development technology center at the Surrey Research Park, owned by The University of Surrey, in the United Kingdom. This facility will support the MTS Motorsports Technology Group, and specifically focus on its electric power systems ("EPS") product line.
In commenting on the new technology center, Professor Mark Gillan, Ph.D., leader of the MTS Motorsports Technology Group, stated, "This is a significant expansion in capability and resources that will allow MTS to accelerate the development of EPS in key performance areas, such as size, mass, thermal tolerance, durability, lead times and cost, allowing us to move this exciting transformational technology efficiently into new high-growth markets, as well as further expanding into our existing markets."
"The University is delighted to welcome MTS' EPS technology facility to the Surrey Research Park. We are proud to have such a prestigious company in Surrey, developing this important technology," shared Dr. Malcolm Parry, Director of the Surrey Research Park. "The University of Surrey has developed the Surrey Research Park to attract companies to co-locate their technical and development facilities here with the intention of working together to drive technological advances."
The move toward electrification in the automotive, aerospace and energy sectors is progressing rapidly. MTS' investment in this new facility builds on the electric motor technology that MTS has pioneered for over a decade. Originally developed to support its advanced testing systems, and more recently for direct use in Formula 1 racing, MTS has continued to work to design and build more efficient motors that are currently being incorporated into concept cars for several automotive manufacturers. Targeted to open by the end of 2015, this new research and development technology center represents a significant expansion in development and production capability for MTS' EPS product line, enabling faster product development, and the introduction of this exciting technology into new markets. Currently, MTS' EPS solutions are used within motorsports, OEM supercars technology demonstrators, the oil and gas industry and various other commercial applications.
"We are very proud of our innovative electric motor technology, and the platform it has created for accelerated growth," stated Dr. Jeffrey Graves, MTS President and Chief Executive Officer. "The projected growth in the electric and hybrid consumer vehicle markets is driving OEM's to create and commercialize more efficient and reliable high-performing solutions. These trends are driving our continued investment in finding electric solutions for the world's markets and provide us with an excellent opportunity for rapid growth within this area of our business."
About MTS Systems Corporation
MTS Systems Corporation's testing hardware, software and services solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures. MTS' high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS had 2,180 employees at September 27, 2014 and revenue of $564 million for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2014. Additional information on MTS can be found at http://www.mts.com.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions, that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and those presently anticipated or projected. Words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "intends," "projects," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "targets," "anticipates," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements in the release.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements. For a more thorough discussion of the risks associated with our business, see the "Risk Factors" section in the Company's most recent Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The Day Indoor Air Changed as Airborne Contaminants Made Visible
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
For the first time in human history, people can now easily 'see' all the nasty stuff
lurking in their indoor air at home or in the office thanks to a smart new air sniffing
technology launched today by Blueair, the world's biggest name in indoor air cleaning.
The Blueair 'Aware' air sniffer quickly identifies indoor health hazards ranging from
deadly PM2.5 fine dust particles to allergy-causing dust mite feces, gasses and odors.
More, 'Aware' then transmits that information to the Blueair Cloud for display in an App
on a mobile iPhone or Android device, which in turn adjusts an air cleaner to remove the
stuff that otherwise would be inhaled.
"We've launched the future of indoor air today and now health conscious people can
tackle the airborne problems that previously were invisible," said Herman Pihltrad,
President of Chicago-based Blueair Inc.
Noting that once what was out of sight is 'no longer out of mind', Pihltrad added that
Blueair has moved indoor air technology into the 'Internet of Things' realm to deliver a
tangible benefit to consumers.
"Blueair's Aware detects hundreds of different types of airborne particles in indoor
air and sends that information in real time to a Blueair App downloaded onto a mobile
device," said Mr. Pihltrad. "Designed to give people the opportunity to prevent flu or
allergy-like symptoms common to poor indoor quality to develop, Blueair Aware also
monitors room humidity and temperature."
Apart from the impact of outdoor air pollution caused by industrial activity and car
exhausts, modern homes are also being built 'tighter' to conserve energy. Unfortunately,
snug buildings encourage the accumulation of pollution from building materials, carpeting,
household cleaning products, air fresheners, personal care products and even cooking,
which can impact human health, comfort and productivity.
"Previously, people could not know exactly what is in their indoor air, but thanks to
the Blueair Aware sensor and mobile app we can now actually 'see' what's causing us to
sleep badly or is making us feel unwell. And that allows us to do something about it by
turning up our air purifiers to trap the pollution, just as we vacuum dust from the
floor," Pihltrad concluded.
Sold in over 50 countries around the world, Blueair air purifiers work efficiently and
whisper silently to remove 99.97% of allergens, asthma triggers, viruses, bacteria and
other airborne pollutants.
Contact: David Noble, Blueair PR Manager, Phone +44-7785302694 Email:
david.noble@rocketmail.com
Sanhua appears at ACREX 2015 with energy efficient products & solutions
BANGALORE, India, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As India's largest and most influential refrigeration and air conditioning exhibition, ACREX 2015 was held in Bangalore from February 26-28, 2015.
During the event, Sanhua drew attention to the energy efficient automatic control components of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, inverter controllers, and micro-channel heat exchanger products for the Indian market.
One of the new launch products was the VPF series commercial electronic expansion valve, with its maximum capacity of up to 400RT, complete stainless steel body design to improve strength and corrosion resistance, bi-metal connections easy for welding and patented design to ensure higher regulation accuracy and reliability.
Sanhua also capitalized on the opportunity to promote another of its new products, a pressure sensor that has also received widespread attention, in addition to electronic expansion valve integrated solutions (EEV, EEV controller and pressure sensor) that are applied in areas such as RAC, HP, commercial air-conditioning, commercial refrigeration and transport refrigeration.
A total of about 2,000 visitors came to the Sanhua booth over the three days, including top manufacturers such as Voltas, Lloyd, Amber, Bluestar, Godraj, ETA, Hitachi, Daikin, India Media, Carrier, as well as professors from research institutions and related academic groups.
After visitng and sharing a few technical exchanges with the Sanhua team, they all agreed Sanhua creates high quality products, with many expressing an interest in integrating the company's new products and solutions for new applications, thus laying a solid foundation for Sanhua to further expand into the India market.
Sanhua will also be appearing at China International Exhibition for Heatpumps, Heating, Special Application 2015 and the China Refrigeration Expo 2015, both held in Shanghai, China from March 18-20 and April 8-10 respectively. The company will be showcasing its various environmental, high efficiency, energy-saving products, and leading technologies and solutions as well as holding high level technical exchange meetings at both exhibitions, with all industry colleagues encouraged to come and join in.
RS Components Makes It Quicker and Easier to Find Products and Place Orders Online with Latest Website Upgrades
TAIPEI, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://twen.rs-online.com/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has made a number of important enhancements to its website to make the customer purchasing journey quicker and simpler. The upgrades, which include a redesign of the website header, facets of search and product pages, are all based on customer feedback to make it easier to find products and place orders. By helping to increase the conversion of visitors to the website, the changes are expected to drive the Group's online sales and helpit on its way to achieving medium-term target of 70% ofits business to be transacted online.
A significant improvement to the RS website is the new header design, which makes it easier for customers to use the site, such as finding products, viewing new products or customer account information, as well as find the site through search engines such as Google. Another key enhancement is the redesign of product pages across the site. Larger product images, clearer pricing and stock availability, easier access to datasheets and product details, whilst providing a more intuitive filtering of search results by product attributes all combine to make it quicker and easier to find the right products and see the relevant product and pricing information to make a purchase.
Further upgrades to the website include: boosting the most popular product categories to the top of search results; the ability to create parts lists for future reference or sharing; and the ability to remember customers' details so that they can check out more efficiently with saved defaults and preferences and not have to repeatedly log in when revisiting the site.
Keith Reville, Global Marketing Director at Electrocomponents, said: "Improving our customers' online experience is fundamental to our eCommerce strategy and our goal to build aGBP1bn eCommerce business at the heart of the company, and these latest enhancements are another step to achieving this. We continually listen to what our customers tell us to make it easier for them to do business with us and to ensure we provide the best online experience in our sector."
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Makes It Quicker and Easier to Find Products and Place Orders Online with Latest Website Upgrades
BEIJING, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://china.rs-online.com/web> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has made a number of important enhancements to its website to make the customer purchasing journey quicker and simpler. The upgrades, which include a redesign of the website header, facets of search and product pages, are all based on customer feedback to make it easier to find products and place orders. By helping to increase the conversion of visitors to the website, the changes are expected to drive the Group's online sales and help it on its way to achieving medium-term target of 70% of its business to be transacted online.Â
A significant improvement to the RS website is the new header design, which makes it easier for customers to use the site, such as finding products, viewing new products or customer account information, as well as find the site through search engines such as Google. Another key enhancement is the redesign of product pages across the site. Larger product images, clearer pricing and stock availability, easier access to datasheets and product details, whilst providing a more intuitive filtering of search results by product attributes all combine to make it quicker and easier to find the right products and see the relevant product and pricing information to make a purchase.
Further upgrades to the website include: boosting the most popular product categories to the top of search results; the ability to create parts lists for future reference or sharing; and the ability to remember customers' details so that they can check out more efficiently with saved defaults and preferences and not have to repeatedly log in when revisiting the site.
Keith Reville, Global Marketing Director at Electrocomponents, said: "Improving our customers' online experience is fundamental to our eCommerce strategy and our goal to build aGBP1bn eCommerce business at the heart of the company, and these latest enhancements are another step to achieving this. We continually listen to what our customers tell us to make it easier for them to do business with us and to ensure we provide the best online experience in our sector."
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS ComponentsTan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Â Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Â Telephone: +65-6347-2355
RS Components Makes It Quicker and Easier to Find Products and Place Orders Online with Latest Website Upgrades
HONG KONG, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://hken.rs-online.com/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has made a number of important enhancements to its website to make the customer purchasing journey quicker and simpler. The upgrades, which include a redesign of the website header, facets of search and product pages, are all based on customer feedback to make it easier to find products and place orders. By helping to increase the conversion of visitors to the website, the changes are expected to drive the Group's online sales and help it on its way to achieving medium-term target of 70% of its business to be transacted online.Â
A significant improvement to the RS website is the new header design, which makes it easier for customers to use the site, such as finding products, viewing new products or customer account information, as well as find the site through search engines such as Google. Another key enhancement is the redesign of product pages across the site. Larger product images, clearer pricing and stock availability, easier access to datasheets and product details, whilst providing a more intuitive filtering of search results by product attributes all combine to make it quicker and easier to find the right products and see the relevant product and pricing information to make a purchase.
Further upgrades to the website include: boosting the most popular product categories to the top of search results; the ability to create parts lists for future reference or sharing; and the ability to remember customers' details so that they can check out more efficiently with saved defaults and preferences and not have to repeatedly log in when revisiting the site.
Keith Reville, Global Marketing Director at Electrocomponents, said: "Improving our customers' online experience is fundamental to our eCommerce strategy and our goal to build aGBP1bn eCommerce business at the heart of the company, and these latest enhancements are another step to achieving this. We continually listen to what our customers tell us to make it easier for them to do business with us and to ensure we provide the best online experience in our sector."
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS ComponentsTan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Â Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Â Telephone: +65-6347-2355
The MIC4520 <http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/MIC4520.pdf>/MIC4521 <http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/MIC4521.pdf> utilizes Micrel's high performance FETZilla⢠DMOS technology to achieve high efficiency (over 90 percent peak). Micrel's IntelliMOS power MOSFETs have been optimized for low gate capacitance to enable fast switching performance (up to 1.2MHz) for minimal switching losses while their low on-resistance reduces conduction losses.
"Board space and heat dissipation constitute major challenges in cloud computing systems, so designers need high efficiency and compact DC-DC solutions. Micrel's IntelliMOS power stage solution meets these challenges and enables designers to reduce their solution size by operating at higher switching frequency while maintaining very high efficiency," statedBrian Hedayati, vice president of marketing for high performance linear and power solutions at Micrel. "Micrel's IntelliMOS solutions provide accurate monitoring and protection when used with Micrel'sMIC21000 <http://www.micrel.com/_Autologin/requestMIC21000.php> digital controller. Designers can build a complete point of load solution with full monitoring, dynamic scaling of output voltage and fault protection."
About Micrel, Inc.Micrel, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high-bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high-performance communication, clock management, MEMS-based clock oscillators and crystal-less clock generators, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located inSan Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas,Europe andAsia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web:http://www.micrel.com <http://www.micrel.com/>.
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Chaotic Moon Studios, a creative technology studio in Austin, TX has apparently ruined the fun for themselves at the 2015 South By Southwest Interactive Festival. The notorious design studio made international headlines last year with its "Taser Drone" that shocked an intern with 80,000 volts of electricity.
Their newest drone, Tyrone, which can tag a wall with spray paint, accost onlookers with silly string or deter attackers with a three foot flame, was originally supposed to debut during the South by Southwest Interactive Festival.
"Drone Tyrone is about pushing the utility aspects of drone and beacon technology," said Chaotic Moon Studios' Ben Lamm. "We wanted to prove that you can use these vehicles for more than just aerial photography."
However, this year Austin Chief of Police, Art Acevedo, is taking no chances with public safety and issued a complete ban on flying their drones over crowds. If they fail to follow the rules, Chaotic Moon Studios could have Drone Tyrone confiscated, suffer a fine, or even go to jail.
"Believe me, in the state of Texas folks don't like drones, so if you operate one, we will get a call," said Acevedo in an interview with KEYE TV. He worries the drone could pull officers away from bigger concerns. "When people see drones, guess what that generates?" asked Acevedo. "911 calls. And that generates unnecessary work for us."
"For Chaotic Moon Studios, it's always about pushing technological boundaries," said Lamm. "We got a lot of flak last year for the taser drone, but we did that to start a real dialogue about citizen drone surveillance and submission. The technology was outpacing the legislation, and that event was a huge catalyst for public awareness and education."
Even though Drone Tyrone might be grounded for SXSW, Chaotic Moon still has plenty of other projects to debut during the festival. Chaotic Moon is launching FitCoin, a fitness band crossed with BitCoin that actually pays you to work out. They are also revolutionizing indoor lighting with their LED and fiber optic system called Solaura, and they are partnering with global architecture firm, Gensler, on a 30-ft tall interactive pneumatic tree called ORCHARD.
"We've got a ton of awesome stuff going on at South by Southwest," said Lamm. "We'll figure out how to debut TYRONE, one way or another. We didn't get where we are by asking for permission."
Smartwatch CEO at SXSW 2015: Seniors don't want ugly tech that screams 'I've fallen, and I can't get up'
Fashionable wearable tech goes to market after it beats funding goals
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The first smartwatch that helps seniors with discreet support for falls, medication reminders and a guard against wandering is now going to market and will be viewable at SXSW.
UnaliWear's Kanega smartwatch (http://www.UnaliWear.com) is the first wearable specifically for independent seniors that uses an easy speech interface rather than buttons, includes cellular and Wi-Fi technology, and updates medical information without typing.
CEO Jean Anne Booth is a serial entrepreneur whose two previous startups sold to Apple and Texas Instruments. The smartwatch was recently released for market feedback on Kickstarter (bit.ly/Unali-KS-URL) and has already surpassed its funding goal. UnaliWear is also investor-backed. Prototypes of the watch will be viewable at SXSW's Health and MedTech Expo.
"Statistics show that 80 percent of seniors don't like the style of current assistive devices. What really makes the Kanega watch different is that it features a classical watch style without buttons, so there's no stigma from wearing an assistive device, and it speaks to you. It helps extend a person's independence with dignity," said Booth.
The smartwatch also:
-- Goes where the wearer goes 24/7 and is waterproof
-- Has its own technology so no smartphone or home-based system is needed,
unlike a Samsung Gear or an Apple Watch
-- Helps prevent the wearer from getting lost while driving or walking
-- Makes a nightly connection with pharmacies to automatically bring
medication updates into the watch
-- Features a continuous welfare check and fall detection - during an
accident or medical emergency that leaves the wearer unable to move or
speak, it notifies the monitoring operators for help
Booth designed the wearable after her active, fashionable mother turned 80 and did not want to wear an assistive device that was ugly, stigmatizing and kept her tethered to her home.
The watch is expected to retail in 2016 for roughly $299 with a monthly fee of $35-$85 depending on the services requested. Watch buyers will most likely be just like Booth -- adult children who want to empower their loved ones to live independently and safely.
Arbor Solution Adds to Its Line of Transportation Box PCs Designed for Fleet Management
The Highly Integrated, In-Vehicle ARTS-1450 Offers Ultra-Compact Design, High Performance, Rich Expansion, and Data Communication; Powered by Intel® Atom(TM) Quad-Core Processor
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbor Solution has added to its lineup of transportation box PCs with the introduction of model ARTS-1450. The highly integrated, robust, in-vehicle unit offers the ultimate in ultra-compact design along with high performance, stability, and rich expansion capabilities through a multitude of I/O connections. It also provides real-time, two-way data and voice communications. Its power-efficient Intel® Atom(TM) quad-core E3845 SoC, 1.91GHz processor provides extraordinary performance. The unit is designed specifically for fleet operations, whether it be car, truck or bus.
"Our ARTS-1450 delivers security, efficiency, communication, and energy control, making it perfect to satisfy the demands of even the toughest of fleet operations," stated Brian Yurkiw, Arbor Solution vice president. "Its fanless, robust design provides a high degree of stability, allowing it to withstand the shock and vibration associated with fleet vehicles constantly on the go. This versatile unit is suitable for a wide variety of applications in government and commercial fleets. The product is well suited for installation in buses, on trains, and in a wide variety of truck fleets."
Expansion Capabilities
The Arbor Solution ARTS-1450 comes with extensive I/O supporting a wide variety of applications and peripherals. Standard I/O includes: two each RS232 and RS-232/485 serial ports with DB-9 connectors; one type-A USB 3.0 and two type-A USB 2.0 ports; one RJ-45 gigabit Ethernet LAN port; one DVI-D female connector and one DB15 VGA connector; five SMA female-connector holes for external antennas; extensive digital I/O (1 x 8 bit digital I/O, and audio (line-out and mic-in)). Optional CAN BUS 2.0B and 4-channel CCTV I/O offer even more functionality.
Externally-accessible SIM sockets connected to dual WWAN modules support seamless switching between different carriers and offer potential cost savings, improved effective coverage and more extensive bandwidth, which is particularly useful for long haul trucking. By connecting an optional standalone GPS module to the unit, navigation and tracking is supported. Two mini-PCIe sockets provide the HSUPA and LTE communications. The third mini-PCIe socket provides WiFi and Bluetooth communications.
Real-Time Communications
The ARTS-1450 can also be applied for vehicle safety control and surveillance. With the optional embedded CAN BUS 2.0B interface, data from the vehicle - such as temperature, fluid levels and tire pressure, engine speed - can be collected, and acted upon. Via 3G/4G, the unit can provide continuous real-time communication between drivers and a control or dispatch center. This allows managers to monitor vehicle status anytime and anywhere, especially important during emergencies. With four-channel CCTV, the device can also deliver surveillance capabilities, which are a critical factor for most fleet operators.
Other Features
Additional features found in the Arbor Solution ARTS-1450 include:
-- Ultra-compact size: 7.9" x 7.1", ultra-lightweight of 3.3 lbs., makes it
an ideal solution for vehicles with limited space
-- Wide-operating temperature (-40°F to 158°F) range allows unit to be
operated in extreme environments
-- Compliant with MIL-STD-810G for drop and vibration protection
Availability and Pricing
The Arbor Solution ARTS-1450 is available now from authorized resellers throughout the U.S. and Canada. It has a starting MSRP of $585 (not including RAM, storage or operating system). As with all Arbor Solution products, it may be customized to user's preferences.
For more information about the ARTS-1450, click here.
About Arbor Solution, Inc. North America
Arbor Solution, Inc. North America provides embedded systems and rugged tablets to a variety of markets. Its expertise as an Industrial PC (IPC) provider makes it uniquely positioned to provide reliable solutions through a customer-first approach. Its products are known for their high productivity, convenience, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and dependability. The company is at the forefront of the technology required to conduct business in challenging applications, encompassing operating environments to product size and the coding needed for specialized applications. Arbor Solution North America offices are located in the US in San Jose, CA; Florence, MA; and Flower Mound, TX; and in Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. The company is part of Taiwan-based Arbor Technology Corporation.
Honor, the global leading digital brand for the mobile generation has executed an
innovative campaign #TestOfHonor, to showcase the exceptional battery life of the
to-be-launched Honor 4X. Viewers have to call on the number - 07045386911, which dials
into a fully-charged Honor 4x smartphone, and the battery is tested with the number of
calls the phone can take, without any recharge. The contest, run via Youtube feed, shows
the phone live, and viewers have to keep dialing in, for as long as the phone's battery
lasts. The last person to call till the battery lasts, would win a free Honor 4X
smartphone. The idea behind this interactive activity is to let the users know the
exceptional battery life of Honor 4x.
Speaking about the campaign, Wang Gudong, President, India Device Business Department,
Huawei, said, "Our strategy is to offer the best-in-class smartphones offering the best
technology, design and user-interface, to offer unmatched value to our customers. We will
be promoting the Honor brand via exciting 360-degree marketing campaigns. We plan to
aggressively grow our market share in India in 2015, and will be launching exciting
smartphones in the coming month, which will be followed by more exciting new models."
Mobile phones have evolved over the years in design, and the technology they pack.
From bulky feature phones, the size of a cordless phone to state-of-the-art smartphones
that pack compact, super-fast processors, high-definition cameras and crystal clear,
durable displays. Today, batteries are one of the most important aspects of a phone. The
ability to talk for hours with your loved ones or play your favourite games without
worrying too much about the battery back-up is a great facet of today's feature-rich
phones. Mobile phone users take pride in owning smartphones that have a strong battery
life.
Honor has established itself as a brand across a number of markets in parts of the
world, which gives users a premium, one-of-a-kind smartphone experience. The brand is
known to conduct unique trials which test the various aspects of their range of phones.
With this #TestofHonor campaign, Honor plans to promote one of its biggest USP's i.e.
battery back-up.
Battery is one department the brand strongly focuses on, to provide a strong back-up
which supports the performance and multi-tasking requirements of the user. You can watch
the live streaming of the #TestOfHonor here [http://hihonor.in/testofhonor ].
About Honor
Honor was launched in 2013 and is an independent internet smartphone brand under
Huawei. Honor is committed to be a global leading digital brand for mobile generation. It
is a brand for users who have grown up in the Internet era and take positive attitudes
towards life and is hence a brand 'for the brave'. All the Honor products enjoy global
aesthetics, super processing technology and massive patent support.
Energid Technologies Launches Gesture-based Interface for Collaborative Robots
Energid Signs Licensing Agreement with Thalmic Labs for Myo(TM) Enabled Robots.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Energid Technologies today announced it has signed a licensing agreement with Thalmic Labs, the maker of the Myo(TM) gesture control armband, to support new and intuitive ways to program and control collaborative robots.
Collaborative robots, those that can work side by side with humans, are contributing in the workplace and will soon arrive at the home. Energid's software framework, Actin, has been designed to support the needs of this new generation of robots by making interaction simple, safe, and natural.
By combining years of robotic control experience with the latest in wearable technology, Energid and Thalmic make it easy to manage robot complexity. In the past, robot control and programming was often left to engineers and scientists. Energid's Actin is changing this with graphical programming, and the Myo armband makes interaction even easier with motion and gesture-based control.
"Energid has been testing the Myo armband with robot control strategies for six months," said Ryan Penning, Senior Robotics Engineer at Energid. "The hard work has paid off, and we are excited by the possibilities."
The armbands will initially be offered as an add-on to the Cyton line of humanoid robot arms sold through Energid's wholly-owned subsidiary, Robai.
"The Myo/Actin combination allows the robot to be controlled by mere gestures," said James English, CTO at Energid. "Programs that took hours are now possible in minutes."
The Myo armband, along with the Actin gesture plugin, are available for pre-order from Robai for the Cyton line of robots. Energid's Actin software with the Myo interface is also available to license for use with other robots.
"We are pleased to be working with Thalmic and offering their unique product to our customers," said Neil Tardella, CEO at Energid. "This is an important step in enabling the next generation of robotics."
About Energid Technologies
Energid Technologies develops advanced software and robotic systems for the aerospace, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, defense, and medical industries. Energid's Actin(®) software is a powerful control framework and operating system for commercial, industrial, and mission critical robots that is sold as a cross platform application and extensible software toolkit. Energid specializes in the sensing, control, and simulation of complex systems.
About Robai
Robai builds and markets the Cyton(TM) line of humanoid robot arms and hands. These systems take advanced robotics from research into industry. Robai's Cyton Gamma is the latest offering from the company.
About Thalmic Labs
Thalmic Labs is pioneering new ways of interacting with digital devices. With a mission to merge people and technology, the company is revolutionizing how we will interact with technology in the future. Its first product, the $199 Myo(TM) armband, measures electrical activity in muscles to wirelessly control computers, phones and other digital technologies
MICROSOFT AND MAZDA LET YOU DRIVE IT FIRST: ALL-NEW 2016 MAZDA MX-5 DEBUTS AS FREE DOWNLOAD FOR FORZA HORIZON 2 ON XBOX ONE
- Win Your Own 2016 MX-5 in Time Trial Rivals Contest -
IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning March 17, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is giving Forza Horizon 2 players the exclusive opportunity to drive the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata on Xbox One months before the physical car goes on sale to the public. Additionally, by taking advantage of the free download of the car, and driving it in the game, users will have the chance to win one by competing in the new Time Trial Rivals Contest. In addition to the free download for the 2016 MX-5, the Mazda MX-5 pack gives Forza Horizon 2 gaming enthusiasts the chance to collect and drive other special one-of-a-kind MX-5s exclusively on Xbox One. A sneak peek of the Forza Horizon 2 Mazda MX-5 Car Pack can be viewed at https://youtu.be/7SCE3yONvOA.
"Through history, there have been very few purer sportscars than the Mazda MX-5 Miata, and this fourth generation car is no exception," said Russell Wager, vice president of marketing, MNAO. "In the past, Miata was always a product of the analogue world, but this new 2016 model is the most sophisticated and digital yet, while still being a throwback to everything that made the original 1990 car so special. The new car is nearly as light, yet with a power-to-weight ratio exceeding that of its predecessor. While the physical car doesn't go on sale until later this summer, we're excited to give fans an opportunity to get behind the virtual wheel in Forza Horizon 2 to drive it before they can buy it."
Forza Horizon 2 Mazda MX-5 Car Pack
Mazda MX-5 fans - and anyone who loves real sportscars -- will be able to explore the car in tremendous detail inside and out through Forza Horizon 2's stunning graphics. They will also get to experience the car in the game's massive open-world roads and, for the first time, in various climates and day and night settings. It will be the ultimate test drive for those accustomed to getting all their information digitally, and all before you can drive one in the real world.
The Forza Horizon 2 Mazda Car Pack will be made up of the 2016 MX-5, 2010 MX-5 Super20 SEMA concept car, 1990 MX-5 and 2005 MAZDASPEED MX-5. To download, after logging into Xbox Live on Xbox One, users can head to the Mazda landing page to find the car pack.
Those heading to the SXSW Gaming Expo, taking place Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15 in Austin, Texas, will be able to be amongst the first to drive the virtual 2016 MX-5 at Mazda's booth (#513) before it becomes available to download. As part of its activities at the expo, Mazda will have two interactive driving simulators pre-loaded with the 2016 MX-5. Mazda also will announce the winner of the Mazda Livery Design Contest, entered from the Xbox One and Xbox 360 platforms, at the show on Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. CDT.
Win a 2016 MX-5 in Time Trials Rivals Contest...Before It Arrives In Dealerships
The Time Trial Rivals Contest, which begins Tuesday, March 17 and ends Thursday, April 30, will give Forza Horizon 2 players the opportunity to win a 2016 MX-5--not a model, not a toy, but a real 2016 MX-5. To enter, users must log into Xbox Live using their Xbox One console and navigate to any one of the following channels: Games, Music, Movies or Apps. From there, users may see a Mazda MX-5 ad and must click into the Mazda MX-5 ad landing experience. Once on the hub, users must register to enter the contest by following the prompts on the contest page. Players will be required to play in the appropriate Rival Mode event (the "Mazda MX-5 Challenge") using the 2016 Mazda MX-5 vehicle from the Forza Horizon 2 Mazda MX-5 Car Pack on the Sisteron Perimeter Sprint Track. The two players with the fastest times will be flown to Los Angeles in June to compete head-to-head in a winner-take-all race, with the winner receiving a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
SKYACTIV: More Technology, Less Weight
Mazda also has used this as an opportunity to reveal another important, previously unannounced, specification for the 2016 MX-5: curb weight, which has been reduced to 2,332 lbs. (when equipped with the manual transmission)/2,381 lbs. (with the automatic transmission). Reducing the weight by approximately 150 lbs. over the outgoing third-generation model required lightening and strengthening even the smallest parts for optimal performance and driving enjoyment--one of the benefits of SKYACTIV(®) Technology. The Mazda MX-5 is the world's best-selling two-seat roadster, according to Guinness World Records, and recently celebrated its 25(th) anniversary. Further information about the 2016 MX-5 can be found on the Mazda branded hub on Xbox One or Xbox 360 or at http://www.longlivetheroadster.com.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at http://www.mazdausamedia.com.
Synopsys and Hardent Provide Interoperable Display IP Solutions to Reduce Data Transmission Bandwidth for Ultra High-Definition Mobile Devices
Combination of Synopsys DesignWare MIPI DSI IP and Hardent VESA Display Stream Compression IP Enables Single and Dual High-Definition Displays
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
-- The compliant and interoperable DSI solution reduces data transmission
bandwidth by compressing and transmitting video signals through existing
display interfaces for ultra-high resolution
-- Synopsys' complete DesignWare® MIPI® DSI(SM) Host Controller IP and
MIPI® D-PHY(SM) IP solution lowers integration risk for application
processors, display bridge ICs and multimedia co-processors
-- Hardent's VESA DSC Encoder IP is visually lossless and decreases
transmission bandwidth by up to 3X, allowing designers to use existing
physical and electrical interfaces with higher resolution displays
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) and Hardent today announced availability of a compliant and interoperable Display Serial Interface (DSI) solution that helps reduce the data transmission bandwidth in Ultra-High Definition (UHD) mobile devices. By using Hardent's Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Stream Compression (DSC) Encoder IP, video signals can be compressed and transmitted through Synopsys' DesignWare® MIPI DSI Host Controller IP. This enables higher-resolution displays with reduced bandwidth, while enhancing interoperability and lowering power, electromagnetic interference, and overall system costs.
Synopsys' DesignWare MIPI DSI Host Controller IP is compliant to the latest MIPI specification v1.2. Combined with the silicon-proven DesignWare MIPI D-PHY, designers have a complete, interoperable MIPI display solution that can be easily integrated into application processors with less risk. The Hardent VESA DSC Encoder IP is compliant with VESA DSC standard v1.1 and enables visually lossless video compression between the application processor and the display system inside the system-on-chip (SoC). Hardent's VESA DSC Encoder IP compresses and transports the video signal to one or more DSI streams utilizing Synopsys' DesignWare MIPI DSI Host Controller and MIPI D-PHY IP.
"Electronics manufacturers leverage visually lossless compression to enable compelling displays for ultra-high-definition mobile applications," said Alain Legault, vice president of IP products at Hardent. "We have collaborated with Synopsys, the industry's trusted provider of high-quality IP, to provide a fully interoperable solution that will allow companies to deliver next-generation displays."
"The evolution of displays in mobile devices has brought about new SoC design challenges," said Joel Huloux chairman of the MIPI Alliance. "As an active contributor to the MIPI Alliance Display and PHY working groups for more than 10 years, Synopsys continues to collaborate with other ecosystem partners to establish display interface standards, drive adoption and deliver interoperable IP solutions that foster innovative products implementing MIPI standards."
"Portable devices, including hand-held, are moving toward 4K resolution, and SoC designers must move in this direction without sacrificing battery life, weight and cost," said Bill Lempesis, executive director at VESA. "Working with the MIPI Alliance, we've established a DSC standard that addresses these requirements. Hardent was an active member of VESA's DSC Task Group and contributed to the standard, and we're glad to see this collaboration between Synopsys and Hardent to help enable this new technology for product development."
"By collaborating with Hardent, we are providing designers with an interoperable and compliant solution that enables them to support ultra-high-definition mobile displays," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP and prototyping at Synopsys. "As the leading provider of MIPI IP with more than 200 design wins, Synopsys provides designers with a complete high-performance, low-power DesignWare MIPI DSI IP solution that helps them implement the required functionality into SoCs for the mobile and consumer markets."
Availability
Synopsys' DesignWare MIPI IP solutions including DSI v1.2 and CSI-2 v1.2 Host Controllers and D-PHY v1.2 are available now. The Hardent VESA DSC Encoder IP is available now.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is the Silicon to Software(TM) partner for innovative companies developing the electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, and is also a leader in software quality and security testing with its Coverity® solutions. Whether you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that require the highest quality and security, Synopsys has the solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure products. Learn more at http://www.synopsys.com.
About Hardent, Inc.
Hardent is a professional services firm providing engineering, IP products and training to leading worldwide electronics equipment and component manufacturers. Hardent's experts cultivate innovation in electronics and are specialized in ASICs, FPGAs, DSPs, embedded software, FPGA video processing and system on chip (SoC) design. Hardent's consultants are trusted advisers in developing high-complexity products, improving engineering processes, providing expert training solutions and accelerating products' time-to-market. Learn more at http://www.hardent.com.
ElcomSoft Co. Ltd. updates Elcomsoft Phone Breaker [https://www.elcomsoft.com/epb.html
] (formerly Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker) with full support for Apple iCloud Drive.
The new release adds acquisition support for iCloud Drive, enabling investigators to
extract all types of data stored in Apple iCloud as well as iCloud Drive by all Apple and
third-party applications. In addition, the new release adds the ability to decrypt the
keychain stored in iCloud backups provided that the correct 'securityd' key is supplied
(extracted from the physical device). Finally, the latest release changes the Open File
dialog, displaying backup's properties in-place, before the backup file is actually
opened.
With this release, Elcomsoft Phone Breaker finalizes acquisition support for Apple's
online infrastructure, delivering investigators the ability to perform the complete
over-the-air acquisition of information stored in the cloud regardless of whether or not
the subject has upgraded their account to use iCloud Drive.
"We strived to deliver this functionality right after the official release of iCloud
Drive," says Vladimir Katalov, ElcomSoft CEO. "Unfortunately, this required far more
efforts than we initially anticipated. We wanted to thank our customers for their
patience, and apologize for not updating our tool earlier. Today, we have finalized
support for iCloud Drive, and can now offer our customers a reliable way for accessing
information stored in both Apple iCloud and iCloud Drive accounts."
While accessing user files uploaded to iCloud Drive via Finder or Windows Explorer
could be possible with other tools (if Apple ID and password are known), Apple provides no
means for accessing iOS backups and data stored in the iCloud Drive account by the apps.
Considering the changes between iCloud Drive and the "old" iCloud, previous versions of
Elcomsoft Phone Breaker were only able to extract information from iCloud accounts that
have not been updated to use iCloud Drive.
Armed with the ability to access information stored in the subject's cloud without
knowing the original Apple ID or password (via binary iCloud/iCloud Drive tokens extracted
from the subject's computer or hard drive), Elcomsoft Phone Breaker
[https://www.elcomsoft.com/epb.html ] becomes the ultimate acquisition tool for Apple iOS
devices.
About Apple iCloud Drive
The ability to save information other than device backups and some limited app data
into the cloud was introduced with the release of iOS 8 with the new cloud storage service
Apple called iCloud Drive. The new service is aimed to compete with established cloud
storage providers such as Dropbox, Box.com, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. The
concept is similar to what is provided by other storage providers, and most closely
resembles Microsoft's OS-integrated OneDrive. Users are able to use Apple iCloud Drive to
store just about any type of file, and access the data from any Apple device as well as
from Windows PCs. While Apple users can upgrade their iCloud account to use iCloud Drive
at any time, iOS 8 is required to access iCloud Drive from iPhones and iPads.
According to Apple, more than 72% of its users have already migrated to iOS 8, gaining
the possibility to upgrade their iCloud service to iCloud Drive.
iCloud Drive Acquisition Support
The latest release of Elcomsoft Phone Breaker enables full acquisition support for the
recently introduced iCloud Drive. The tool enables full access to all types of information
stored in the user's iCloud or the new iCloud Drive, including:
- iWork documents including Pages, Numbers, Keynote (if configured to be
stored in the cloud)
- Documents stored by third-party apps (e.g. game backups, 1Password password
databases, WhatsApp communications, etc.)
- Certain system files such as user dictionaries, which may contain words and
phrases typed by the user that are not part of a common dictionary
- All types of files that can be stored in iCloud Drive
The feature is available in the Forensic edition of Elcomsoft Phone Breaker.
Acquiring Keychain Items
The new release adds the ability to acquire and decrypt keychain items stored in
iCloud backups (not to be confused with iCloud Keychain, which is a different matter
altogether).
"In order to decrypt the keychain, one will need a valid 'securityd' key extracted
from the device with Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit," says Ivan Ponurovskiy, ElcomSoft
Lead Mobile Forensics Developer. "Notably, this key will not change through the entire
life of the device. As a result, one will only need to extract the key once to be able to
deal with existing and future backups."
About Elcomsoft Phone Breaker
Elcomsoft Phone Breaker [https://www.elcomsoft.com/epb.html ] (formerly Elcomsoft
Phone Password Breaker) provides forensic access to encrypted information stored in
popular Apple and BlackBerry devices, Apple iCloud/iCloud Drive and Windows Live!
accounts. By recovering the original password protecting offline backups produced with
compatible devices, the tool offers forensic specialists access to SMS and email messages,
call history, contacts and organizer data, Web browsing history, voicemail and email
accounts and settings stored in those backup files. The new iteration of the product can
also retrieve information from online backups stored in Apple iCloud.
Pricing and Availability
Elcomsoft Phone Breaker is available immediately. Home, Professional and Forensic
editions are available. iCloud recovery is only available in Professional and Forensic
editions, while password-free iCloud access as well as the ability to download arbitrary
information are only available in the Forensic edition. Elcomsoft Phone Breaker Pro is
available to North American customers for $199. The Home edition is available for $79. The
Forensic edition enabling over-the-air acquisition of iCloud data is available for $799.
Local pricing may vary.
Elcomsoft Phone Breaker supports Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8, 8.1, as well as Windows
2003, 2008 and 2012 Server. Elcomsoft Phone Breaker operates without Apple iTunes or
BlackBerry Desktop Software being installed.
About ElcomSoft Co. Ltd.
Founded in 1990, ElcomSoft Co. Ltd. [https://www.elcomsoft.com ] develops
state-of-the-art computer forensics tools, provides computer forensics training and
computer evidence consulting services. Since 1997, ElcomSoft has been providing support to
businesses, law enforcement, military, and intelligence agencies. ElcomSoft tools are used
by most of the Fortune 500 corporations, multiple branches of the military all over the
world, foreign governments, and all major accounting firms. ElcomSoft is a Microsoft
Partner (Gold Application Development and Gold Intelligent Systems), Intel Premier Elite
Partner and member of NVIDIA's CUDA/GPU Computing Registered Developer Program.
ELCOMSOFT Co. Ltd.
CONTACT: Olga Koksharova, o.koksharova@elcomsoft.com, Fax US, toll-free: +1-866-448-2703
SRT Group Announces Next-Gen Satellite Modem, Presents on Cybersecurity at Satellite 2015
Emerging leader in satellite and Wi-Fi technologies announces Afterburner, an ASIC-based satellite modem developed for the Thuraya Telecommunications network
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SRT Group, which develops mission-critical satellite, Wi-Fi, and cellular technologies and services, is announcing development of the smallest, most feature-packed satellite modem on the market at this year's Satellite 2015 conference, March 16-19 in Washington, DC.
Afterburner represents the next generation of SRT's VIPturbo satellite modem, which it developed in partnership with MSS operator Thuraya Telecommunications. The smallest, most cost-effective single-board module available today, the VIPturbo is easily customizable and capable of delivering every service on the Thuraya network. It enables product developers to accelerate development timelines and lower costs for new satellite products and services.
"VIPturbo is already the smallest, most feature-packed modem on the market," said SRT CMO JR Russell. "But Afterburner goes even further. Compared to the VIPturbo, Afterburner is ASIC-based, delivering a 60 percent reduction in size and 50 percent reduction in power from the VIPturbo. It will exceed all competitive products in terms of size, weight, price, security and performance."
Also at Satellite 2015, SRT CTO Conrad Smith will present on a cybersecurity panel on best practices to prevent satcomms hacking. In addition, SRT executives will be available to answer questions about current satellite industry trends and issues.
Based in Florida, SRT is a 100 percent U.S. operation that has grown its workforce by more than 30 percent over the past year. In addition, it recently opened an office in the greater Washington, DC region.
The new Washington office employs engineers with expertise in MSS L-band, 802.11 and 4G technology. The office also allows for on-site training instruction in SRT's communications technology.
LG Showcases Customer-Centric Line-Up At Digital Signage Expo 2015
2015 Digital Signage Portfolio Underscores LG's Leadership in Display Technology and Smart TV
LAS VEGAS, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA today introduced its next generation of digital signage products, led by Ultra HD signage displays and an expanded line of displays featuring the commercial version of its award-winning webOS platform.
Customers attending Digital Signage Expo 2015 (LG Booth #1213) will have the opportunity to discover more about LG's business-to-business (B2B) solutions with indoor and outdoor signage and a wide range of commercial applications for airports, quick-service restaurants (QSR), retail, hotels, education and public settings.
"Our customers are at the core of everything we do," said Kimun Paik, B2B senior vice president, LG Electronics USA, which is the exclusive Gold Sponsor of DSE 2015. "As new applications for digital signage emerge and the category continues to grow, it's our customers' input that drives our commitment to delivering superior engineering in a wide range of real-world commercial applications."
Ultra HD Signage Displays
Exemplifying LG's leadership in 4K Ultra HD display technology is LG's largest 2015 digital signage display, the 98-inch class (98.0 inches measured diagonally) 98LS95A, which is designed to delight both customers and end users. It delivers 3840 X 2160 resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio, displaying vivid images with superior brightness and an incredible level of detail - four times the resolution of 1080p Full HD displays.
LG's In Plane Switching (IPS) LCD panel technology produces accurate and consistent colors from virtually any viewing angle. The 98LS95A, with a bezel width of just 14.6mm, may be mounted in portrait or landscape mode for use in a wide range of commercial applications.
Full HD Displays with "webOS for Signage"
LG's Full HD Displays with webOS for Signage (models 49LS75A and 55LS75A) were designed with customer's needs at the forefront. These models are equipped with a slim bezel that measures 7.4mm, contributing to a sleek and stylish design. Each model also comes with Wi-Fi connectivity and OPS compatibility.
Viewing is available in either landscape or portrait, and the 49-inch class (48.5-inches diagonally) and 55-inch class (54.64-inches diagonally) LS75A series models are equipped with the IP5X Dust-Proof certification, which protects against contaminants and resists dust for better performance and less heat generation.
The webOS display is also equipped with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which allows the TV to automatically configure a self-diagnosis to check the screen status with a pixel sensor. These features were designed to shorten integration time, reduce maintenance of the displays and allow business owners to focus on what is important for them, their customers.
EcoSmart Features
LG's ENERGY STAR® certified LED signage displays incorporate LG's EcoSmart features, which allow for multiple manual and automatic options for energy conservation and provide an ideal solution for corporate and lodging environments looking to save on energy costs. LG EcoSmart features include:
-- Dynamic Power Savings: Reduces power consumption and optimizes picture
settings
-- Static Power Savings: Allows the installer to set the preferred power
consumption level
-- Intelligent Sensor: Allows integrators to program the display to respond
to the ambient light and automatically reduce brightness, therefore
reducing consumption under most circumstances.
Visitors to LG's booth at DSE 2015 (March 11-12, Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall #1213) will be able to experience the full range of displays.
About LG Electronics USA
The LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business division serves customers in the U.S. digital signage, systems integration, lodging and hospitality, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Home Electronics Business-to-Business delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $56 billion global force in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. For more information, please visit http://www.LGSolutions.com.
The MIC4520 <http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/MIC4520.pdf>/MIC4521 <http://www.micrel.com/_PDF/MIC4521.pdf> utilizes Micrel's high performance FETZilla⢠DMOS technology to achieve high efficiency (over 90 percent peak). Micrel's IntelliMOS power MOSFETs have been optimized for low gate capacitance to enable fast switching performance (up to 1.2MHz) for minimal switching losses while their low on-resistance reduces conduction losses.
"Board space and heat dissipation constitute major challenges in cloud computing systems, so designers need high efficiency and compact DC-DC solutions. Micrel's IntelliMOS power stage solution meets these challenges and enables designers to reduce their solution size by operating at higher switching frequency while maintaining very high efficiency," statedBrian Hedayati, vice president of marketing for high performance linear and power solutions at Micrel. "Micrel's IntelliMOS solutions provide accurate monitoring and protection when used with Micrel'sMIC21000 <http://www.micrel.com/_Autologin/requestMIC21000.php> digital controller. Designers can build a complete point of load solution with full monitoring, dynamic scaling of output voltage and fault protection."
About Micrel, Inc.Micrel, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high-bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high-performance communication, clock management, MEMS-based clock oscillators and crystal-less clock generators, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located inSan Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas,Europe andAsia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web:http://www.micrel.com <http://www.micrel.com/>.
Microsemi and Marvell Collaborate to Simplify Synchronous Ethernet Designs for Packet Switched Networks
Two industry-leading companies come together to provide proven G.8262-compliant solution for faster time to market
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, and Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL)--a worldwide leader in providing complete silicon solutions from mobile communications to storage, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment, in-home content delivery and Kinoma® software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle"-- today announced a joint reference design for use in G.8262-compliant Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) applications. The solution was designed, built and tested using Microsemi's ZL3015x family of SyncE network synchronizer chips along with Marvell's Alaska(®) 10G/40G Ethernet transceivers.
Communications networks are rapidly transitioning to a packet infrastructure to support ever-increasing bandwidth demands. This transition is enabled with the implementation of packet network synchronization technologies meeting stringent synchronization requirements defined by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Microsemi is a worldwide leader in packet network synchronization with the industry's widest portfolio of IEEE-1588 and SyncE synchronization solutions. IEEE-1588 provides frequency, phase and time synchronization over Ethernet networks while SyncE provides frequency synchronization over Ethernet networks.
The fully tested G.8262-compliant solution uses Microsemi's industry-leading synchronization capability in the ZL3015x-based device in combination with Marvell 88X2242M and 88X2242P quad-port multi-speed Ethernet transceivers. The Microsemi and Marvell collaboration provides a proven solution to system architects, enhancing the overall system performance and brings significant savings on design, development and time-to-market. Microsemi continues its leadership in network synchronization by developing collaborative efforts with companies such as Marvell to provide the most advanced and comprehensive solutions to its customers.
"As carriers continue to expand their packet switched networks to accommodate the increased demand for mobile video and data traffic, the synchronization needs of the 4G/LTE systems are driving demand for SyncE deployments in service providers' infrastructure equipment," said Maamoun Seido, vice president and business unit manager of Microsemi's timing products. "The synchronization functionality needed for SyncE is available with the ZL30154 SyncE network synchronization DPLL coupled with the Marvell integrated quad/dual-port multi-speed Ethernet transceivers (88X2242M/P), providing a complete and standard-compliant solution."
According to Transparency Marketing Research, Inc., the global LTE market is expected to reach a value of $610.71 billion by 2019. Increased need for higher data rates and greater spectral efficiency driven by increased data usage, rapid deployments of smart devices and the need for high quality of services on the move are driving the growth of LTE market globally.
"The latest Alaska X PHY series of devices underscores Marvell's continued leadership in bringing world-class connectivity solutions to market by offering increased flexibility, robust performance and value-added features such as MACsec and one-step PTP for enterprise, datacenter and infrastructure applications," said Michael Zimmerman, vice president and general manager, Connectivity, Servers, Infrastructure Business Unit (CSIBU) at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. "Microsemi's advanced solutions in packet network synchronization together with Marvell's leading-edge PHY technologies provide a reference design with high performance, strong security capabilities and reliability features which are critical requirements in next-generation networking systems."
About the ZL30154 and ZL30150
There are two versions of the ZL3015x family of circuits that can be populated on the board--the ZL30154 or the ZL30150. The ZL30154 is a highly integrated device that provides all of the functionality required for a central timing card in carrier grade network equipment. The ZL30154 efficiently handles all synchronization, wander and jitter filtering and clock rate translations required for a synchronous 10GBASE-W/10GBASE-R system. ZL30150 is a dual-channel clock translator with two programmable numerically controlled oscillators (NCOs), and provides all the features required to implement the timing on a 10GBASE-R or 10GBASE-W line card.
About the Marvell Alaska X 88X2242M/P
The Marvell Alaska X 88X2242M/P transceiver family is a fully integrated single-chip solution with Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC) capability, to enable end-to-end data transmission over fiber-optic networks as well as Twinax copper links. These are quad port devices performing all physical layer functions associated with 10GBASE-R, 10GBase-W and 1000BASE-X. The devices support XFI, RXAUI and XAUI host interfaces. The devices also support features required for IEEE 802.1ae MACsec protocol and 1-step and 2-step time stamping capabilities defined by IEEE 1588 Precision Timing Protocol (on 88X2242P). In addition, the X2242M can be used as a single port 40G device capable of driving 40G optical modules as well as 40G-CR4 cables. Marvell's product portfolio also includes the 88X2222M/P family, which offers dual port variants of these transceivers.
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,400 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions and Kinoma software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle." From mobile communications to storage, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing the human experience.
As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. Marvell, the M logo, Kinoma, and Alaska are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates.
Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates.
Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to a joint reference design board for use in G.8262 compliance Synchronous Ethernet Applications, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Sanhua appears at ACREX 2015 with energy efficient products & solutions
BANGALORE, India, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As India's largest and most influential refrigeration and air conditioning exhibition,ACREX 2015 was held in Bangalore from February 26-28, 2015.
<http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20150312/0861501756-b> Photo of the booth During the event, Sanhua drew attention to the energy efficient automatic control components of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, inverter controllers, and micro-channel heat exchanger products for the Indian market.
One of the new launch products was the VPF series commercial electronic expansion valve,with its maximum capacity of up to 400RT, complete stainless steel body design to improve strength and corrosion resistance, bi-metal connections easy for welding and patented design to ensure higher regulation accuracy and reliability.
Sanhua also capitalized on the opportunity to promote another of its new products, a pressure sensor that has also received widespread attention, in addition to electronic expansion valve integrated solutions (EEV, EEV controller and pressure sensor)that are applied in areas such as RAC, HP, commercial air-conditioning, commercial refrigeration and transport refrigeration.
A total of about 2,000 visitors came to the Sanhua booth over the three days, including top manufacturers such as Voltas, Lloyd, Amber, Bluestar, Godraj, ETA, Hitachi, Daikin, India Media, Carrier, as well as professors from research institutions and related academic groups.
After visitng and sharing a few technical exchanges with the Sanhua team, they all agreed Sanhua creates high quality products, with many expressing an interest in integrating the company's new products and solutions for new applications,thus laying a solid foundation for Sanhua to further expand into the India market.
Sanhua will also be appearing at China International Exhibition for Heatpumps, Heating, Special Application 2015 and the China Refrigeration Expo 2015, both held in Shanghai, China from March 18-20 and April 8-10 respectively.The company will be showcasing its various environmental, high efficiency, energy-saving products, and leading technologies and solutions as well as holding high level technical exchange meetings at both exhibitions, with all industry colleagues encouraged to come and join in.
At the 2015 Saint-Etienne International Design Biennial, Legrand Introduces its Ground-breaking Concept 'FLOCOON Pixel' to Explore Tomorrow's Home Controls
LIMOGES, France, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
The 2015 edition of the Saint-Etienne International Design Biennial opens up an
opportunity for Legrand to present a ground-breaking concept in electrical home controls,
called FLOCOON Pixel. Like a concept-car, FLOCOON Pixel explores future possibilities for
the smart home, putting the spotlight on an unprecedented form and concept, which creates
a completely new relationship between end users and their homes.
Building on the success of their award-winning concept FLOCOON, introduced at the
"Futur en Seine" digital festival in 2014, Legrand's design team continues to explore
future developments in home controls. By focusing on usage rather than product, FLOCOON
broke away from the codes of traditional wiring devices, creating a touch-sensitive
relationship between the user and controls.
Drawing inspiration from the world of connected objects, FLOCOON Pixel goes even
further. This time, the aim is to explore a smart and intuitive way of managing controls
based on interaction and the merging of function with form. In a truly ground-breaking
way, users get to play and combine functionalities that match their personal preferences.
With FLOCOON Pixel, Legrand's design team explores a new shape: the pentagon
In giving shape to its FLOCOON Pixel concept, Legrand's design team decided to
experiment with an unprecedented form, the pentagon. The pixel, as a basic unit, can thus
be united with others to create an infinite wealth of combinations. Users are placed
centre-stage in personalizing the interface, in both aesthetic and functional terms. For
instance, they can combine the "dimmer" pixel with the "motion sensor" pixel, thereby
generating enhanced functionality in a playful, intuitive way.
A fleeting touch, a gesture, a creative input... FLOCOON Pixel opens up new forms of
control
Legrand invites visitors to experience some of the flagship functions of the FLOCOON
Pixel concept, centered on lighting control.
Experience 1: A light touch on the surface of a pixel or simple gestures of the hand
are sufficient to dim the lighting.
Experience 2: Users experience simple interaction, for example by combining lighting
control with the change of color of the light. This is possible through access to more
advanced functions via smart phone applications.
Experience 3: The Space Light Manager offers an immersive experience with lighting
control at your finger. The user can create light spots on the ceiling, increase their
size and move them around in an intuitive way - designing their own atmosphere.
FLOCOON Pixel turns lighting control into something playful. Light sources respond to
a fleeting touch or to a body movement, and we learn to combine objects for instinctive
controls. A playful concept, FLOCOON Pixel is also a nomadic decorative element. Charged
by induction, the connected objects in the FLOCOON Pixel family can be positioned and
moved around the house at will to suit the user's mood.
Live the FLOCOON Pixel experience on the Legrand stand at the 2015
GigaMedia's Premier Promotion for Three New Games in the United States
TAIPEI, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) today announced attendance to the "Game Connection America 2015" event inSan Francisco fromMarch 2nd to March 5th. The Company is aiming at introducing new in-house developed games, while exploring overseas partners for more business opportunities to expand its international presence.
The Company had three games for its premier promotion at the event, namely "Fantasy League", "Deadtopia" and "JaeJae Guardians". The first two titles were developed in partnership with Korean game studios, whereas the latter title was developed by GigaMedia.
"Fantasy League" is a 3D RPG about collecting Creature characters and quest adventures in a 3D picture book, with a Korean styled art theme experience. Players can make use of creature's various skills, formation and class effects to form a powerful team to battle against the evil forces.
"Deadtopia" is a cross-platform FPS (first person shooting) game, powered by Unreal Engine 3 for both PC and mobile devices. Featured by various game modes and battle scenes, this game also enables the players to play in virtual reality which increases excitement and involvement. "Deadtopia" is expected to be available on the market in the second quarter of 2015.
"JaeJae Guardians" is a self-developed, tower defense casual mobile game. JaeJae, a famous Taiwanese illustrator and an IP acquired by GigaMedia, is the leading character of the game. The storyline illustrates JaeJae on an adventure to save another character while recruiting companions along her journey for support. "JaeJae Guardians" is featured by its triple row battle strategy where players now must consider enemies coming in three row lines instead of the classic simple line tactic.
All three games received enthusiastic responses from publishers and developers at the event. Publishers from different countries showed high interest in licensing the demonstrated three games. The Company will carefully evaluate and select appropriate publishers for partnership and expect all three games to be released on the market for players in the second quarter this year.
About GigaMedia
Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of online games and cloud computing services. GigaMedia's online games business is an innovative leader inAsia with growing game development, distribution and operation capabilities, as well as platform services for games; focus is on mobile games and social casino games. The company's cloud computing business is focused on providing enterprises inGreater China with critical communications services and IT solutions that increase flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained fromwww.gigamedia.com <http://www.gigamedia.com/>.
The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission inApril 2014.
GigaMedia's Premier Promotion for Three New Games in the United States
TAIPEI, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) today announced attendance to the "Game Connection America 2015" event in San Francisco from March 2(nd) to March 5(th). The Company is aiming at introducing new in-house developed games, while exploring overseas partners for more business opportunities to expand its international presence.
The Company had three games for its premier promotion at the event, namely "Fantasy League", "Deadtopia" and "JaeJae Guardians". The first two titles were developed in partnership with Korean game studios, whereas the latter title was developed by GigaMedia.
"Fantasy League" is a 3D RPG about collecting Creature characters and quest adventures in a 3D picture book, with a Korean styled art theme experience. Players can make use of creature's various skills, formation and class effects to form a powerful team to battle against the evil forces.
"Deadtopia" is a cross-platform FPS (first person shooting) game, powered by Unreal Engine 3 for both PC and mobile devices. Featured by various game modes and battle scenes, this game also enables the players to play in virtual reality which increases excitement and involvement. "Deadtopia" is expected to be available on the market in the second quarter of 2015.
"JaeJae Guardians" is a self-developed, tower defense casual mobile game. JaeJae, a famous Taiwanese illustrator and an IP acquired by GigaMedia, is the leading character of the game. The storyline illustrates JaeJae on an adventure to save another character while recruiting companions along her journey for support. "JaeJae Guardians" is featured by its triple row battle strategy where players now must consider enemies coming in three row lines instead of the classic simple line tactic.
All three games received enthusiastic responses from publishers and developers at the event. Publishers from different countries showed high interest in licensing the demonstrated three games. The Company will carefully evaluate and select appropriate publishers for partnership and expect all three games to be released on the market for players in the second quarter this year.
About GigaMedia
Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of online games and cloud computing services. GigaMedia's online games business is an innovative leader in Asia with growing game development, distribution and operation capabilities, as well as platform services for games; focus is on mobile games and social casino games. The company's cloud computing business is focused on providing enterprises in Greater China with critical communications services and IT solutions that increase flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from http://www.gigamedia.com.
The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2014.
EOS to Showcase its Additive Manufacturing (AM) Solution Portfolio at TCT Asia + Personalize in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS, the global technology and quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions, is showcasing its Additive Manufacturing (AM) solution portfolio at the TCT Asia + Personalize show debuting inShanghai March 12 to 14, 2015. At their booth D 26 EOS will highlight their latest systems, materials and applications, among them the latest Polymer systemEOS P 396 <http://www.eos.info/systems_solutions/plastic/systems_equipment/eos_p_396> and the latest Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) systemsEOS M 290 <http://www.eos.info/eos-m290> and EOS M 400 <http://www.eos.info/systems_solutions/metal/systems_equipment/eos_m_400>. All systems meet customer demands, and support the shift of AM from a mere Rapid Prototyping towards a true production technology. The booth will highlight parts that were manufactured on these systems.
<http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20150309/8521501461> EOS M 290 Direct Metal Laser Sintering System (DMLS) for Additive Manufacturing (source: EOS) Jack Wu, Regional Manager Greater China at EOS stresses: "Over the last few years we have experienced a strong growth in the industrial Additive Manufacturing sector and expect this trend to continue in the future. Today, EOS has an installed base of 93 AM systems inChina that tripled over the last four years." And he continues: "In China, manufacturers start to appreciate, depending on the application, the capabilities of AM as a true alternative to conventional manufacturing processes. They begin to acknowledge the benefits the technology can bring to their business and their competitiveness through innovative design and manufacturing solutions and e.g. the impressive cost reductions it enables. InChina, aerospace <http://www.eos.info/case-studies?category=Luft-+und+Raumfahrt> applications are currently the key drivers for AM, followed by applications from themedical <http://www.eos.info/case-studies?category=Medizin> and tooling <http://www.eos.info/case-studies?category=Werkzeugbau> sector."
Stephanie Cheong, Marketing Manager EOS Singapore Pte. Ltd. (phone +65-6430-0541, e-Mail:Stephanie.cheong@eos.info <mailto:Stephanie.cheong@eos.info>). For further information please visit the EOS-Website <http://www.eos.info/> and you tube channel <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-0owluhIbw>.
At the 2015 Saint-Etienne International Design Biennial, Legrand Introduces its Ground-breaking Concept 'FLOCOON Pixel' to Explore Tomorrow's Home Controls
LIMOGES, France, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2015 edition of the Saint-Etienne International Design Biennial opens up an opportunity for Legrand to present  a ground-breaking concept in electrical home controls, called FLOCOON Pixel. Like a concept-car, FLOCOON Pixel explores future possibilities for the smart home, putting the spotlight on an unprecedented form and concept, which creates a completely new relationship between end users and their homes.Â
Building on the success of their award-winning concept FLOCOON, introduced at the "Futur en Seine" digital festival in 2014, Legrand's design team continues to explore future developments in home controls. By focusing on usage rather than product, FLOCOON broke away from the codes of traditional wiring devices, creating a touch-sensitive relationship between the user and controls.
Drawing inspiration from the world of connected objects, FLOCOON Pixel goes even further. This time, the aim is to explore a smart and intuitive way of managing controls based on interaction and the merging of function with form. In a truly ground-breaking way, users get to play and combine functionalities that match their personal preferences.
With FLOCOON Pixel, Legrand's design team explores a new shape: the pentagonÂ
In giving shape to its FLOCOON Pixel concept, Legrand's design team decided to experiment with an unprecedented form, the pentagon. The pixel, as a basic unit, can thus be united with others to create an infinite wealth of combinations. Users are placed centre-stage in personalizing the interface, in both aesthetic and functional terms. For instance, they can combine the "dimmer" pixel with the "motion sensor" pixel, thereby generating enhanced functionality in a playful, intuitive way.
A fleeting touch, a gesture, a creative input⦠FLOCOON Pixel opens up new forms of controlÂ
Legrand invites visitors to experience some of the flagship functions of the FLOCOON Pixel concept, centered on lighting control.
Experience 1: A light touch on the surface of a pixel or simple gestures of the hand are sufficient to dim the lighting.
Experience 2: Users experience simple interaction, for example by combining lighting control with the change of color of the light. This is possible through access to more advanced functions via smart phone applications.
Experience 3: The Space Light Manager offers an immersive experience with lighting control at your finger. The user can create light spots on the ceiling, increase their size and move them around in an intuitive way - designing their own atmosphere. Â
FLOCOON Pixel turns lighting control into something playful. Light sources respond to a fleeting touch or to a body movement, and we learn to combine objects for instinctive controls. A playful concept, FLOCOON Pixel is also a nomadic decorative element. Charged by induction, the connected objects in the FLOCOON Pixel family can be positioned and moved around the house at will to suit the user's mood.
Live the FLOCOON Pixel experience on the Legrand stand at the 2015 Saint-Etienne International Design BiennialÂ
Access Fixtures Leads Revolution in Adoption of LED Technology
WORCESTER, Mass., March 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Fixtures, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of commercial and sports lighting, is spearheading a fundamental shift in the lighting industry with their new 26w LED traditional wall pack, the first to be priced lower than an equivalent 70w metal halide traditional wall pack.
For the first time ever, in addition to its lower cost of operation and maintenance, coupled with significantly better performance over the long-term, LED technology now holds an initial price advantage over comparable metal halide.
"This is a true game-changer," said Access Fixtures CEO, Steven Rothschild. "The lighting industry has just changed before our very eyes. Technology has finally reached the point where a number of our LED luminaires can now be priced lower than their metal halide equivalents. As you can well imagine, this factor will contribute greatly to LED rapidly solidifying its position as the dominant lighting technology."
The Access Fixtures 26w LED traditional wall pack features arrays with Samsung LED chips boasting a CRI of 85. To withstand the elements, it is constructed with a die-cast aluminum housing with a textured, architectural bronze powdercoat finish over a chromate conversion coating.
Compared to the "equivalent" metal halide wall pack, the LED wall pack has a higher mean luminaire lumen output, lasts approximately 5x longer, and uses 71% less energy. It is rated LM70 at 50,000 hours--approximately 15 years--virtually eliminating maintenance costs and, based on a 12-hour daily pattern of use at $0.25 per kWh, each LED wall pack will save property owners about $780 in operating costs over ten years.
Access Fixtures LED wall packs are Assembled in USA using domestic and imported components.
About Access Fixtures
Access Fixtures offers commercial and sports lighting for less, and features light fixtures with LED, induction, eHID, PS-MH and CFL light sources that are long lasting and energy saving. With custom manufacturing capabilities, Access Fixtures can competitively build and custom finish luminaires and poles to the performance specifications required. Access Fixtures' extensive lineup of interior and exterior lighting fixtures includes products for sports, commercial, industrial, residential and hospitality applications. Luminaire types include wall packs, area lights, bollards, garage lighters, vandal resistant, exit and emergency, high bay, low bay, linear fluorescent, track lighting and grow light fixtures. For more information visit Access Fixtures at http://www.AccessFixtures.com.