Hisense Curved ULED2 Appears on the Market, Adopts Quantum Dots Technology
QINGDAO, China, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Known for its product advantages such as high color gamut, high dynamic range, high definition and high FPS, Hisense ULED TV has been popular with consumers since it appeared on the market. The upcoming upgraded G2 products also appeared at CES 2015.
From the live contrast demo, it could be seen directly that, compared with its predecessor, this newcomer has lots of new features: first of all, ULED2 has further enhanced its contrast and peak brightness; second, it has adopted quantum dots technology, a technology that was jointly developed with 3M, and which displays more amazing color effects during contrast demonstrations; third, its image processing algorithm technology has also been upgraded to achieve a more exquisite and slick screen effect; finally, in terms of appearance, the ULED2 adopts 4K and the smallest curvature radius in the industry as well as the best image immersion in the industry.
With this upgrade, Hisense ULED2 has improved the contrast of traditional LED TV from 1000 -1 to 8 million-1 and the color range to 100%NTSC, becoming excellent in color rendering.
These new products will appear on the market soon after the Spring Festival.
Simple, Compact, Competitively Priced Motor Drives Extend Industrial Automation Portfolio at RS Components
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://my.rs-online.com/web/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is now stocking the Eaton PowerXL⢠DE1 series of variable-speedmotor starter/controllers <http://my.rs-online.com/web/p/inverter-drives/8203541/>. These compact drives offer easy menu-free setup for electricians with no previous automation experience, and are available at prices that compete strongly with basic motor starters from other suppliers.
PowerXL DE1 controllers combine the economy and simplicity of a starter or contactor with the features of a variable-speed drive to help save energy and meet increasingly strict regulations governing motor efficiency. Motor speed, acceleration and deceleration are set by adjusting switch positions on the small plug-in parameter loader, DXE-EXT-SET, using a screwdriver. No specialist knowledge is needed. This unit also provides a status LED and a 50Hz/60Hz selector switch to optimise the drive for use in territories worldwide.
At just 231mm high, and 45mm or 90mm wide depending on power rating, the module dimensions are consistent with Eaton PKZM motor-protection modules and DILM wiring modules. This enables equipment designers to achieve a neat and attractive front-panel layout. The enclosures are IP20 rated.
All PowerXL DE1 drives support OP-Bus (RS-485) and Modbus communication, and also provide a PC connection. The series comprises 0.25kW, 0.55kW and 0.75kW single-phase units and 11 three-phase options from 0.37kW to 7.5kW, and can be used in a wide variety of pumps, fans, conveyors, and simple machines for applications such as handling, packaging and process control.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
Simple, Compact, Competitively Priced Motor Drives Extend Industrial Automation Portfolio at RS Components
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://nz.rs-online.com/web/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is now stocking the Eaton PowerXL⢠DE1 series of variable-speedmotor starter/controllers <http://nz.rs-online.com/web/p/inverter-drives/8203541/>. These compact drives offer easy menu-free setup for electricians with no previous automation experience, and are available at prices that compete strongly with basic motor starters from other suppliers.
PowerXL DE1 controllers combine the economy and simplicity of a starter or contactor with the features of a variable-speed drive to help save energy and meet increasingly strict regulations governing motor efficiency. Motor speed, acceleration and deceleration are set by adjusting switch positions on the small plug-in parameter loader, DXE-EXT-SET, using a screwdriver. No specialist knowledge is needed. This unit also provides a status LED and a 50Hz/60Hz selector switch to optimise the drive for use in territories worldwide.
At just 231mm high, and 45mm or 90mm wide depending on power rating, the module dimensions are consistent with Eaton PKZM motor-protection modules and DILM wiring modules. This enables equipment designers to achieve a neat and attractive front-panel layout. The enclosures are IP20 rated.
All PowerXL DE1 drives support OP-Bus (RS-485) and Modbus communication, and also provide a PC connection. The series comprises 0.25kW, 0.55kW and 0.75kW single-phase units and 11 three-phase options from 0.37kW to 7.5kW, and can be used in a wide variety of pumps, fans, conveyors, and simple machines for applications such as handling, packaging and process control.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
Simple, Compact, Competitively Priced Motor Drives Extend Industrial Automation Portfolio at RS Components
SYDNEY, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://au.rs-online.com/web/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is now stocking the Eaton PowerXL⢠DE1 series of variable-speedmotor starter/controllers <http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/inverter-drives/8203541/>. These compact drives offer easy menu-free setup for electricians with no previous automation experience, and are available at prices that compete strongly with basic motor starters from other suppliers.
PowerXL DE1 controllers combine the economy and simplicity of a starter or contactor with the features of a variable-speed drive to help save energy and meet increasingly strict regulations governing motor efficiency. Motor speed, acceleration and deceleration are set by adjusting switch positions on the small plug-in parameter loader, DXE-EXT-SET, using a screwdriver. No specialist knowledge is needed. This unit also provides a status LED and a 50Hz/60Hz selector switch to optimise the drive for use in territories worldwide.
At just 231mm high, and 45mm or 90mm wide depending on power rating, the module dimensions are consistent with Eaton PKZM motor-protection modules and DILM wiring modules. This enables equipment designers to achieve a neat and attractive front-panel layout. The enclosures are IP20 rated.
All PowerXL DE1 drives support OP-Bus (RS-485) and Modbus communication, and also provide a PC connection. The series comprises 0.25kW, 0.55kW and 0.75kW single-phase units and 11 three-phase options from 0.37kW to 7.5kW, and can be used in a wide variety of pumps, fans, conveyors, and simple machines for applications such as handling, packaging and process control.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
Simple, Compact, Competitively Priced Motor Drives Extend Industrial Automation Portfolio at RS Components
MANILA, Philippines, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://ph.rs-online.com/web/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is now stocking the Eaton PowerXL⢠DE1 series of variable-speedmotor starter/controllers <http://ph.rs-online.com/web/p/inverter-drives/8203541/>. These compact drives offer easy menu-free setup for electricians with no previous automation experience, and are available at prices that compete strongly with basic motor starters from other suppliers.
PowerXL DE1 controllers combine the economy and simplicity of a starter or contactor with the features of a variable-speed drive to help save energy and meet increasingly strict regulations governing motor efficiency. Motor speed, acceleration and deceleration are set by adjusting switch positions on the small plug-in parameter loader, DXE-EXT-SET, using a screwdriver. No specialist knowledge is needed. This unit also provides a status LED and a 50Hz/60Hz selector switch to optimise the drive for use in territories worldwide.
At just 231mm high, and 45mm or 90mm wide depending on power rating, the module dimensions are consistent with Eaton PKZM motor-protection modules and DILM wiring modules. This enables equipment designers to achieve a neat and attractive front-panel layout. The enclosures are IP20 rated.
All PowerXL DE1 drives support OP-Bus (RS-485) and Modbus communication, and also provide a PC connection. The series comprises 0.25kW, 0.55kW and 0.75kW single-phase units and 11 three-phase options from 0.37kW to 7.5kW, and can be used in a wide variety of pumps, fans, conveyors, and simple machines for applications such as handling, packaging and process control.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
Simple, Compact, Competitively Priced Motor Drives Extend Industrial Automation Portfolio at RS Components
TAIPEI, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://twen.rs-online.com/> (RS), the trading brand ofElectrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is now stocking the Eaton PowerXL⢠DE1 series of variable-speedmotor starter/controllers <http://twen.rs-online.com/web/p/inverter-drives/8203541/>. These compact drives offer easy menu-free setup for electricians with no previous automation experience, and are available at prices that compete strongly with basic motor starters from other suppliers.
PowerXL DE1 controllers combine the economy and simplicity of a starter or contactor with the features of a variable-speed drive to help save energy and meet increasingly strict regulations governing motor efficiency. Motor speed, acceleration and deceleration are set by adjusting switch positions on the small plug-in parameter loader, DXE-EXT-SET, using a screwdriver. No specialist knowledge is needed. This unit also provides a status LED and a 50Hz/60Hz selector switch to optimise the drive for use in territories worldwide.
At just 231mm high, and 45mm or 90mm wide depending on power rating, the module dimensions are consistent with Eaton PKZM motor-protection modules and DILM wiring modules. This enables equipment designers to achieve a neat and attractive front-panel layout. The enclosures are IP20 rated.
All PowerXL DE1 drives support OP-Bus (RS-485) and Modbus communication, and also provide a PC connection. The series comprises 0.25kW, 0.55kW and 0.75kW single-phase units and 11 three-phase options from 0.37kW to 7.5kW, and can be used in a wide variety of pumps, fans, conveyors, and simple machines for applications such as handling, packaging and process control.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
Simple, Compact, Competitively Priced Motor Drives Extend Industrial Automation Portfolio at RS Components
BEIJING, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://china.rs-online.com/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is now stocking the Eaton PowerXL⢠DE1 series of variable-speedmotor starter/controllers <http://china.rs-online.com/web/p/inverter-drives/8203541/>. These compact drives offer easy menu-free setup for electricians with no previous automation experience, and are available at prices that compete strongly with basic motor starters from other suppliers.
PowerXL DE1 controllers combine the economy and simplicity of a starter or contactor with the features of a variable-speed drive to help save energy and meet increasingly strict regulations governing motor efficiency. Motor speed, acceleration and deceleration are set by adjusting switch positions on the small plug-in parameter loader, DXE-EXT-SET, using a screwdriver. No specialist knowledge is needed. This unit also provides a status LED and a 50Hz/60Hz selector switch to optimise the drive for use in territories worldwide.
At just 231mm high, and 45mm or 90mm wide depending on power rating, the module dimensions are consistent with Eaton PKZM motor-protection modules and DILM wiring modules. This enables equipment designers to achieve a neat and attractive front-panel layout. The enclosures are IP20 rated.
All PowerXL DE1 drives support OP-Bus (RS-485) and Modbus communication, and also provide a PC connection. The series comprises 0.25kW, 0.55kW and 0.75kW single-phase units and 11 three-phase options from 0.37kW to 7.5kW, and can be used in a wide variety of pumps, fans, conveyors, and simple machines for applications such as handling, packaging and process control.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
Simple, Compact, Competitively Priced Motor Drives Extend Industrial Automation Portfolio at RS Components
SINGAPORE, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components <http://sg.rs-online.com/web/> (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc <http://www.electrocomponents.com/> (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is now stocking the Eaton PowerXL⢠DE1 series of variable-speedmotor starter/controllers <http://sg.rs-online.com/web/p/inverter-drives/8203541/>. These compact drives offer easy menu-free setup for electricians with no previous automation experience, and are available at prices that compete strongly with basic motor starters from other suppliers.
PowerXL DE1 controllers combine the economy and simplicity of a starter or contactor with the features of a variable-speed drive to help save energy and meet increasingly strict regulations governing motor efficiency. Motor speed, acceleration and deceleration are set by adjusting switch positions on the small plug-in parameter loader, DXE-EXT-SET, using a screwdriver. No specialist knowledge is needed. This unit also provides a status LED and a 50Hz/60Hz selector switch to optimise the drive for use in territories worldwide.
At just 231mm high, and 45mm or 90mm wide depending on power rating, the module dimensions are consistent with Eaton PKZM motor-protection modules and DILM wiring modules. This enables equipment designers to achieve a neat and attractive front-panel layout. The enclosures are IP20 rated.
All PowerXL DE1 drives support OP-Bus (RS-485) and Modbus communication, and also provide a PC connection. The series comprises 0.25kW, 0.55kW and 0.75kW single-phase units and 11 three-phase options from 0.37kW to 7.5kW, and can be used in a wide variety of pumps, fans, conveyors, and simple machines for applications such as handling, packaging and process control.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer around 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include semiconductors, interconnect, passives and electromechanical, automation and control, electrical, test and measurement, tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended31 March 2014 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
RS Components Tan Soo ChunPublic Relations Manager - Asia PacificEmail: soochun.tan@rs-components.com <mailto:soochun.tan@rs-components.com> Telephone: +65-6391-5745
Edelman Public Relations (Singapore)Yvette YeoManagerEmail: yvette.yeo@edelman.com <mailto:yvette.yeo@edelman.com>Telephone: +65-6347-2355
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayeim unveils AYEFI, the smart versatile device, at CES the biggest international show for consumer electronics. The Ayefi smart device provides unique features such as safety, engagement, fashion, being connected and many more. The product comes with and without a cellular connection thus providing the option to avoid unnecessary recurring bills. It has built-in display, gps, wifi, camera and alert button functions. While this could be used by anyone, the immediate beneficiaries are senior citizens, families with kids and outdoor enthusiasts. The device can be used to monitor kids or patients to provide attention, alert, while the user can also use it for engagement, education or fashion display for personal or smart home usage. The platform provides a variety of programs for kids and adults to engage, self-educate, and keep mental and physical balance. The product has unique strengths in comparison to other leading brands launching their products at this time.
The product has drawn good interest from potential customers, distributors and investors. Ayeim also displayed the accessories such as a Smart bag and a Solar power charger which some customers found attractive. Some major potential partners have shown interest for joint-venture programs and the products have the prospect for wider release soon. The CES show provided feedback and opportunities from global attendees for strengthening the product launch. Some of the notable comments included 'cool,' 'the device to gift to a loved one to be connected when they need' and 'valuable.'
Ayeim has also been working on bringing a lighter version of a wearable to wear on the wrist later this year. The other future cutting-edge feature is the integrated solar power charger for the device giving it an independent source of power. Ayeim has a technology partnership with Yesj Expert for the smart device's software solutions and its connectivity cloud platform which provides more features for the customer such as data storage, data analysis, content management and other retail solutions. Yesj Expert has been providing innovative solutions to companies in retail, content management and data management and has plans for other innovative benefits to Ayefi device users.
Ayeim is involved in smart township projects where it intends to implement Ayefi series of smart products for the smart home and community infrastructure.
ABOUT AYEIM
AYEIM is a venture management company with ventures in sustainability and hi-tech globally. Ayefi is a trademark of Ayeim.
Holston Micro Systems Introduces Blackfin RJ Network Interface Module
10/100/1000Base-T to PCI-e adapters offers reduced size, weight and cost
WELLINGTON, Fla., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Holston Micro Systems, an innovation leader in modular solutions for copper and optical communications networks, today introduced the Blackfin RJ 10/100/1000Base-T to PCI-Express network adapters. Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapters provide a complete modular network adapter interface implemented in an extremely small and light weight configuration. The small size and light weight of the Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapter modules make these units especially well-suited to applications where platform size constraints, installation in difficult to access areas or platform mobility are important design considerations.
Blackfin RJ network adapters integrate an Intel I210 PCI-Express network controller plus isolation filters and transformers into a modular pluggable component with an RJ-45 interface. Holston Micro Systems offers alternative modules with MMF or SMF LC fiber optic connectors enabling the same motherboard to support either copper or fiber optic network cable infrastructures without redesign.
Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapters support the IEEE-802az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard. During periods of low network activity, EEE reduces platform power consumption by negotiating with its link partner to transition to a low power idle (LPI) operating mode. The motherboard electrical interface for the Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapter is a *Samtec SMT connector with a 20 position footprint. The RJ-45 connector interface supports most popular UTP and STP network media options including CAT 3, 4, 5 and 6 cable structures.
-- Complete PCI-Express network adapter integrated into an RJ-45 connector
form factor
-- Intel(®*) I210 Ethernet Controller for PCI Express Gen 2.1 @ 2.5GT/s
for x1 width (Lane)
-- Pluggable unit can be swapped for fiber optic LC modules with identical
motherboard layout
-- IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab compliant for multi-rate network topology
support
-- Automatic cable crossover detection function (MDI/MDI-X) configures
interface polarity as required
-- Intel System Management Bus (SMBus) pass through enables IPMI / BMC
configuration of controller interface
Availability
These devices are now sampling.
About Holston Micro Systems
Holston Micro Systems is a supplier of high-performance network interface modules, application software and integrated turnkey systems solutions used primarily in Carrier, Enterprise and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) network applications. We design, develop and market a diverse portfolio of high-performance, feature-rich, low-power and cost-competitive Ethernet networking and connectivity solutions, associated applications and protocol software.
*Samtec is a registered trademark of Samtec Incorporated in the USA and other countries.
*Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the USA and other countries.
Citizen Introduces New CL-E700 Series Mid-Range Barcode Printers at NRF 2015
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizen Systems America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of world-class printing technology, announces the CL-E700 series, the newest family of mid-range barcode printers at NRF 2015.
Citizen provides VALUE and FUNCTIONALITY at the Barcode printing mid-range class of products
Citizen's CL-E720 mid-range barcode printer extends an already impressive line of high quality, durable and extremely functional products in the mid-range printing category. Carrying many of the best in class benefits of the popular CL-S700 model, the CL-E720 provides the expected ease-of-use, top loading access and advanced feature set for all businesses ranging from small office uses to enterprise level installations.
The new CL-E700 family bridges the gap between the desktop product range and the highly functional mid-range product classes by providing mid-range functionality at an extreme value based position. The CL-E700 product family, lead by the first model offered, the CL-E720 provides full 8" OD roll size, full metal mechanism, advanced print speeds of up to 8 inches per second, various sensor capabilities including ribbon low, and valuable integration tools for remote management of the product via the intuitive LinkServer(TM) technology.
"The tools offered in this product and the value based pricing position is meant to remove barriers to adoption and integration in the competitive world of IT equipment," says Ted Masuda, President and CEO of Citizen Systems America. "We expect the advanced capability to manage these devices and the long lasting product quality of them to make for a very compelling reason to integrate the CL-E700 family into many vertical applications."
Citizen will be offering a preview of the CL-E720 printer at the National Retail Federation show January 11-13, 2015 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City, booth number 306.
About Citizen Systems America
"Citizen Systems America" is the America subsidiary of Citizen Systems Japan - the electronic products affiliate of Citizen Holding Co. Ltd., Japan, the world renowned manufacturer of fine watch timepieces. Citizen headquarters is located in the greater Los Angeles area, California.
Citizen develops and markets Printers for point-of-sale, industrial solutions, photo and identification, barcode and label, portable and 80-column serial matrix applications. Citizen products provide Thermal, Impact and Dye-Sublimation technologies for packaged and OEM printer mechanisms that are used in a variety of industries including, retail, manufacturing, food service, healthcare, banking and many more.
For over four decades, Citizen products have set the standard for performance, reliability and value in the marketplace. For more information, please visit Citizen Systems America's website at: http://www.citizen-systems.com.
CITIZEN SYSTEMS AMERICA CORPORATION
363 Van Ness Way, Suite 404
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 781-1460 Fax (310) 781-9152 http://www.citizen-systems.com
Editorial Contact:
Glenn Williams, Director Marketing & Product Management
Citizen Systems America Corporation
310.224.7030, ext. 230
gwilliams@citizen-systems.com
Monster® and adidas Set New Benchmark in Sports Headphones with adidas Performance by Monster Collection at CES 2015
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster(®), the world leader in premium, high-performance headphones, and adidas, the world renowned sports and fashion brand that delivers the best state-of-the-art athletic and running gear, are proud to announce the second collection of their new adidas Performanceby Monster line of headphones at CES 2015.
The super durable line includes two in-ear models, the black wireless adidas Performance adistar(TM) Bluetooth ACTby Monster (SRP: $149.95), the official headphone for the acclaimed adidas micoach fitness devices, and the dark grey/white adidas Performance Supernova(TM)ACT by Monster (SRP: $99.95). Both have an Apple(®) ControlTalk(TM) On-Cable Mic for convenient, hands-free control. In addition, the company announced the adidas Performance Response(TM)by Monster (SRP: $49.95 to $59.95). All models will be available in March.
Key to the breakthrough capabilities of adidas Performance by Monster headphones is Monster's patented SportClip(TM) design, which provides maximized comfort and an unprecedented no-slip fit. The adidas Performance adistar(TM) Bluetooth UCT by Monster features seamless compatibility with the miCoach Train & Run mobile apps and theSMART RUN all-in-one running watch with integrated wireless music player.
ABOUT ADIDAS
The adidas Group is a global leader in the sporting goods industry, offering a broad portfolio of footwear, apparel and hardware for sport and lifestyle around the core brands adidas, Reebok, TaylorMade, Rockport and Reebok-CCM Hockey. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, the adidas Group employs more than 50,000 people across the globe and generated sales of EUR 14.5 billion in 2013.
"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad mini, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
AccuWeather Launches Updated Award-Winning App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Cross-platform technology includes unique, hyper-local AccuWeather MinuteCast for all iOS device users
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AccuWeather Global Weather Center -- AccuWeather, Inc., the global leader in weather information and digital media, today announced it has launched an update to its iOS application that will provide one universal app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users everywhere. All AccuWeather App users now have instant access to AccuWeather MinuteCast®, the only global minute-by-minute precipitation forecast for a person's exact street address or GPS location, across their iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. AccuWeather MinuteCast was first introduced to users of the AccuWeather for iPhone and iPod touch app in 2014, and with this newest app update, the popular forecast only available from AccuWeather is now also available to iPad AccuWeather App users.
"Providing AccuWeather MinuteCast to all iOS app users supports our ongoing dedication to bringing the best and most relevant localized forecasts to all people across the planet," said Steven Smith, Chief Digital Officer of AccuWeather. "Users of the app can automatically download it to all of their iOS devices if they choose to. With this latest app update from AccuWeather, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users everywhere are now able to make more informed decisions about their daily and long-range plans with consistent content designed to deliver a personal and innovative weather experience."
In addition to MinuteCast and the universal app functionality, the AccuWeather App provides severe weather notices, weather animations illustrating the weather forecast for right now, each of the next 72 hours, and each of the next 15 days, and animated weather radar and maps for tracking the storm's path. The weather radar is currently available for the United States, Canada, Northern Europe, and Japan. Other popular features include the Local Forecast Summary, a brief summary of what users can expect from the weather over the next 3-5 days, and widgets. The widgets provide a summary of what users can expect from today's weather and are easily accessible from the Today screen through the device's Notification Center.
AccuWeather MinuteCast includes precipitation type and intensity, as well as start and end times for precipitation. It gives users by-the-minute precipitation forecasts for the next two hours, set for their exact street or GPS location, with the Superior Accuracy(TM) that is AccuWeather's hallmark. AccuWeather MinuteCast is uniquely supported by both national and international patented technology, and is currently available for the contiguous United States, Canada, Japan, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and parts of the Czech Republic with additional locations to come.
The AccuWeather App is available for free on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at http://www.AppStore.com.
About AccuWeather, Inc. and AccuWeather.com
Every day over a billion people worldwide rely on AccuWeather to help them plan their lives, protect their businesses, and get more from their day. AccuWeather provides hourly and Minute by Minute(TM) forecasts with Superior Accuracy(TM) with customized content and engaging video presentations available on smart phones, tablets, free wired and mobile Internet sites, connected TVs, and Internet appliances, as well as via radio, television, and newspapers. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Joel N. Myers - a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society who was recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur Magazine's Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs - AccuWeather also delivers a wide range of highly-customized enterprise solutions to media, business, government, and institutions, as well as news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000 third-party websites. AccuWeather's CEO, Barry Lee Myers, is an award winning leader in global weather information issues and one of the world's most recognized advocates for cooperative relationships between government weather agencies and the weather industry. He is a leader in the digital weather information space.
For more information contact:
Justin Roberti / 814.235.8756 / roberti@accuweather.com
AccuWeather, Inc. / 385 Science Park Road / State College, PA 16803
AEE UAV AP10 and Action Camera S80 Are Amazing at CES
SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Once a year, the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held on time in Las Vegas International Convention and Exhibition Center on 6(th)-9(th) January, 2015 (local time).
As the global advanced recording equipment manufacturer, every year, AEE attend CES with its most competitive products. This year, AEE also bring audience amazing products at CES site. AEE booth: South Hall 3, 30537.
At the exhibition, AEE bring TORUK AP10 UAV and a new action camera S80. TORUK AP10, own reasonable body weight and streamlined body design, fly safer and more stable. 1080i/60fps high-definition recording, 16M pixel photo-taking, 120 degree wide angle, allowing it to capture freely and capture all possibilities. It has two control methods: through remote control or mobile devices (with Wi-Fi), enjoy more convenient aircraft operation. High-voltage battery power (11.1V), making it fly more powerful, faster and higher. At the CES show site, AP10 demonstrate a variety of high difficulty flight performance, attracting much concerns and praises from visitors, professional persons and agents.
AEE also exhibited a variety of other high-tech star product, the most concerning product is the body-waterproof action camera S80, unlike the other products, S80 itself is waterproof without waterproof case. Waterproof depth reaches 1 meters, the protective standards is up to IP67; S80 also own the excellent function of 1080P/60fps high-definition recording, 16M pixel photo-taking, built-in WiFi, more intelligent operation; the comprehensive upgrading 2 inches HD touch screen (960 x 240), make the preview more convenient. High-voltage battery makes it own up to 4 hours endurance. In a word, S80 can allow you to record as you wish.
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Email: market20@aee.com
LG Innotek Offers Retailers the Store of the Future
- LG Innotek will introduce advanced ESL products at the "®NRF Retail's Big Show 2015"
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Innotek, a leading global components and materials manufacturer, today announced that it is increasing its presence in the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions market in regards to the retail industry with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL).
ESL is the latest solution for inventory and price management in the retail sector, based on the use of advanced IT technology. ESL replaces conventional paper price tags attached to the shelves of supermarkets and department stores with, for example, LCDs and electronic paper (E-paper) that show information on product price, sales promotions, etc.
LG Innotek will introduce the best customized ESL solutions for various retail outlets at the "®NRF Retail's Big Show 2015," at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City from January 11 to 13. The company will engage with global retailers on future collaboration and seek new customers.
The integration of ESL enables retailers to manage the price of thousands of products in the store, as well as tracking the inventory status in real time. Customers can check on product information, and also easily find the product, as the ESL communicates with their smartphones. It also processes the order, payment, and delivery on site.
LG Innotek has been working with experts in ESL for customer analysis and product development for the last two years to prepare for this market to bloom. The company is now seeking an increased presence in the global market with its newly expanded ESL business team in R&D and marketing.
LG Innotek's progress in ESL business has been proactive and rapid, reflecting the company's conviction that it is positioned to lead the market, based on the IoT core technology and its own business capacity in electronic materials and components, including wireless telecommunications /control technology.
The company will provide customized solutions for retail store outlets with 10 types of product line-up. It will also expand the line-up of displays that range from small-sized 1.5-inch to mid-sized 9-inch, including those employing near field communication technology (NRF) and a special tag product with a waterproof function.
LG Innotek has also developed stable ESL solutions that consume less power by applying low-power wireless telecommunications technology such as Zigbee, Wi-Fi and IR-UWB.
The company was recognized for developing the world's best wireless telecommunications/ control technology with its wireless lighting control system and a real-time location tracking system in 2013. Its wireless telecommunications components such as 3G/4G modules and Bluetooh/Wi-Fi modules are applied in the latest consumer electronic products and automotive components.
LG Innotek said: "ESL enables the building of an IoT based intelligent, integrated store management system that controls the operation of the store while managing product status. Operational efficiency will increase and retailers will be able to reclaim a return on their investment in ESL solution installment within two years, on average."
LG Innotek plans to expand product promotion to major global retailers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia to strengthen its market position.
According to Technavio, a British technology research and advisory company, the global ESL market will reach $2 billion this year and $5 billion by 2017.
LG Innotek will be available for meetings at NRF Retail's Big Show 2015 at booth #824.
About LG Innotek, Ltd.
LG Innotek is a leading global components and materials manufacturer and an affiliate of LG Group. LG Innotek was established in 1970 and recorded $5.7 billion in sales in 2013. The company specializes in components for the smartphone, automotive and LED lighting sectors, including camera modules, auto electronic components, LED, and substrate materials. It is the world's largest manufacturer of camera modules.
In the automotive component sector, LG Innotek focuses on the convergence of cutting-edge technologies, performance and safety-related components. LG Innotek's automotive components include a wide range of vehicle motors including ABS motors, EPS motors, AFLS Actuators, DCT motors, electric oil pump, traction, belt-driven starters and generators and torque angle sensors. LG Innotek also produces camera modules, 3G and 4G telecommunication modules, Bluetooth modules, Wifi modules, DC/DC converters for electronic vehicles, battery management systems, wireless power chargers, PCB, and LED light source and modules.
LG Innotek is listed on the Korea Exchange (011070 KS). For more information, visit http://www.lginnotek.com.
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LG Innotek, Ltd.
CONTACT: Sue Kim, Vice President, Insight Communications Consultants, +82-10-2390-6958, sue.kim@insightcomms.com
from their third party fitness apps and devices in one location.
Technogym (http://www.technogym.com), a world leading company supplying fitness
and wellness products, services and solutions, will be showing at the Consumer Electronics
Show 2015 from January 6th to the 9th in Las Vegas at Booth 74125 at the Sands Expo, Tech
West, Level 2. Technogym will be focusing on its mywellness [http://www.mywellness.com ]
platform and how it fully integrates into the Technogym ecosystem. Technogym will also be
exhibiting with Samsung at Booth 11906 in the Central Hall, Tech East, Las Vegas
Convention Center, debuting a new fitness integration with Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
Technogym's mywellness cloud
[http://www.technogym.com/us/solutions/fitness-centers/mywellness-cloud/16172 ] is the
first and only open platform that allows fitness enthusiasts and operators to see all of
the information collected from their third party fitness apps and devices in one location.
It boasts the most comprehensive list of third party fitness and device partners in the
current marketplace so end users can seamlessly measure and aggregate all of the data
surrounding their physical activities, both inside the gym and out, along with their daily
movements and their evolving body measurements. With the mywellness cloud, consumers can
manage their workouts in the gym (in concert with Technogym equipment & UNITY(TM)
consoles), outdoors on their mobile devices, at home via personal computers or Technogym
home equipment, on holiday or wherever they train, for a truly personalized and seamless
wellness experience.
All of this ladders up to Technogym's "Wellness on the Go" philosophy, which is at the
heart of everything that Technogym strives to achieve from a technological, lifestyle and
holistic standpoint. Made possible by the UNITYconsole
[http://www.technogym.com/us/company/news-and-events/news/products-solutions/unity-the-ne/18721 ]
, the Android-based display for cardio equipment that allows users to customize the
information and entertainment options on Technogym cardio equipment much like you
customize the screen on your mobile devices, in combination with Technogym's mywellness
app [http://www.mywellness.com ], which stores physical activity in the mywellness cloud
on a variety of devices. Technogym provides a fully integrated personal health and fitness
system for everyday use on the mywellness cloud.
All of these components are integral parts of the Technogym Ecosystem, the first
integrated system that incorporates interconnected equipment, services, content and
programs. Through the mobility and interconnectedness inherent in all these products,
fitness facilities can now offer their members "Wellness on the Go" packages and connect
with them on Technogym equipment anywhere in the world, whether inside or outside of the
gym. Technogym's mywellness cloud can now be integrated with a suite of popular products,
including Fitbit, MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal, Polar, RunKeeper, Strava, Withings and
Garmin.
Monster Takes Outdoor Music Fun To New Heights With Launch Of SuperStar(TM) BackFloat(TM) High Performance Floating Speaker
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster(TM), the world leader in high-performance personal audio, is proud to announce the maiden voyage of its breakthrough SuperStar(TM) BackFloat(TM) (MSRP: $169) high-performance floatable portable speaker at CES 2015. No matter where you want to enjoy your music - beach, pool, shower, surfing, outdoors or around the house - SuperStar BackFloat delivers great sounding music, with acclaimed Pure Monster Sound(TM).
Monster's high performance SuperStar BackFloat delivers best-in-class Bluetooth stereo sound, which is delivered from any music device using a 3.5mm Aux line out, and it is optimized for smartphones, tablets, notebooks and PC's. SuperStar(TM) BackFloat(TM) features built-in mics that also offer speakerphone functionality for taking conference calls via a smartphone.
Wireless Pure Monster Sound(TM): Better Audio Quality for Active Listeners
Designed by Head Monster Noel Lee, SuperStar BackFloat integrates Pure Monster Sound(TM), which uses Monster's latest proprietary technologies to offer the full powerful, rich and immersive experience of live music with clarity, dynamics, articulation, tight bass and sound pressure levels you'd only expect from a full-size high-end loudspeaker.
Head Monster Noel Lee noted: "With the tremendous popularity of smartphones and other portable music solutions, the year over year sales growth in portable wireless speakers is 200% in units sold. With SuperStar BackFloat, anyone's musical universe can be expanded to the shower, pool or beach."
ABOUT MONSTER
For the past 35 years, Monster has been a catalyst for innovation and big ideas. Discovering that cables in hi-fi systems influenced the sound, Head Monster Noel Lee developed Monster Cable® - an immediate hit. Monster engineered the sound of Beats® headphones, and has since become the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance headphones, all featuring Pure Monster Sound(TM) technology. Today, the company offers advanced connectivity solutions for professional musicians, home entertainment, computing, mobile and gaming, as well as high performance AC Power and conditioning products. Monster continues to lead in innovation having been granted over 500 patents and 100 patents pending worldwide, offering more than 5,000 products in over 160 countries. Monster also prides itself in helping those who are in less-than-fortunate circumstances through Monster Cares®. Above all, Monster does what it does Because The Music Matters.
Diamond Kinetics Partners with Truefit to release SwingTracker mobile app to App Store
Revolutionary sensor-based mobile app from Pittsburgh collects and visualizes quantitative swing motion data for player improvement.
Diamond Kinetics Partners with Truefit to release SwingTracker mobile app to App Store
Revolutionary sensor-based mobile app from Pittsburgh collects and visualizes quantitative swing motion data for player improvement.PITTSBURGH, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh has another claim to leadership in the sensor-based consumer technology space. SwingTracker, from Pittsburgh-based startup Diamond Kinetics, is now available in the App Store. Pittsburgh software innovation firm Truefit played a pivotal role in helping Diamond Kinetics to design and build this groundbreaking solution that helps baseball players and coaches collect and measure powerful motion analysis data.
The app utilizes the SwingTracker sensor, which attaches to a player's bat and captures up to 11,000 data points per second. The app provides sophisticated analytical power and easy-to-understand charts for tracking a player's quantitative swing measurements such as bat barrel velocity, hand speed, and swing power, among others.
Truefit worked with Diamond Kinetics to define the product strategy and core user experience for players, parents, and coaches. Truefit's team of designers and engineers assisted Diamond Kinetics's internal product development team in creating the app's user interface, sensor integration, 3D visualization, video capture, and data visualization features.
"Due to its complex engineering, sensor integration, and visualization tools, the project was perfectly suited for us," says Darrin Grove, Truefit CEO. He continues, "With our integrated research, design, and engineering services, Truefit is the ideal partner to support this type of innovation."
"Truefit has been an essential partner for us as we've moved our product from concept to market-ready," says Diamond Kinetics CEO, CJ Handron. "They did a great job working with our internal team to get past some challenging technical hurdles. We feel we're off to a great start with a distinctive solution for the baseball training market that showcases the quality of our sensor and the foundation of our training platform."
This newest product adds to Truefit's already extensive experience with sensor-based products. Truefit has contributed to innovations by wearable body-monitor pioneer BodyMedia (acquired by Jawbone), as well as the Preva Mobile app by Precor, a Seattle-based leader in networked fitness equipment.
"Given our experience working with wearable devices and networked fitness systems, I'm very excited by the emerging sports technology space. SwingTracker is a great example of the value of connected sports equipment and is a great showcase of how Truefit supports innovators in this space," says John Beck, Truefit's VP of Design. Beck was an original member of the BodyMedia startup team before founding Gist Design, recently acquired by Truefit.
The app is available in the Apple App Store, and the SwingTracker sensor is available through the Diamond Kinetics site for $149.99.
About Truefit and Diamond Kinetics
Truefit helps clients build new software products that people love by reducing the inherent risks of innovation through practical research, design, and engineering services. http://www.truefitinnovation.com
Diamond Kinetics is focused on bringing motion data and analytics to players of all ages and skill levels, and their coaches, in baseball and softball. http://www.diamondkinetics.com
Name: John Zemet
Phone: 724-772-5959
Email: jzemet@truefitinnovation.com
OmniVision and Wavelens Bring MEMS-Based High-Speed Autofocus to Next-Generation Smartphones
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, that it has partnered with Wavelens to bring to market an innovative autofocus (AF) technology that utilizes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) instead of the dated voice coil motor (VCM) technology used in many consumer devices today. OmniVision couples its 23.8-megapixel OV23850 sensor with Wavelens' solution to provide MEMS-based, high-speed autofocus functionality with DSC-like image quality and performance for flagship smartphones.
"With our partnership with OmniVision, we are able to fully leverage the high-speed focus and low-power consumption that our MEMS-based autofocus technology offers," said Sebastien Bolis, CEO at Wavelens. "Together, we are redefining what users can do with a smartphone camera, allowing them to take rapid multi-frame captures or to have continuous autofocus during video capturing."
"The OV23850 supports fast-auto focus modes and is our highest resolution image sensor currently available, which makes it the preferred sensor for the MEMS focus technology developed by Wavelens," said Tehzeeb Gunja, senior partnership and business development manager at OmniVision. "VCM-based autofocus, while a proven technology, suffers from slow speed to focus and high current consumption. We are excited to take part in the transition to a superior MEMs-based solution that can overcome VCM's shortcomings. OmniVision is working with Wavelens to bring to market the MEMS-based autofocus technology across a wide array of sensors."
The OV23850 is capable of recording quad high definition (QHD) video at 30 FPS in HDR mode to enable 'always on' HDR preview mode for a resolution size popular with flagship smartphone displays. Additionally, the sensors support 720p HD video at 120 FPS and 1080p HD video at 90 FPS, allowing for crisp slow motion video recording.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.
About WAVELENS
Wavelens is developing optical MEMS solutions aimed at improving cameras image quality by making easier the integration of optical functions such as Autofocus, Image Stabilization and Zoom. Wavelens is leveraging a disruptive microsystem technology to provide its customers with a competitive products offer relying on compact MEMS outline, high speed and extremely low power consumption whatever the camera resolution. Find out more at http://www.wavelens.com.
Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appealof the OV23850 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV23850, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.
OmniVision® and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. PureCel-S(TM) is a trademark of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Polk Designer Grilles for Omni S2 Wireless Speaker Coming in March 2015
Exclusive Designs Allow Consumers to Customize their Home Setup with Colorful Offerings
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Polk, a high-performance audio brand with over a 40-year legacy of sound engineering and design expertise, unveiled at the 2015 International CES(®) a series of exclusive designer grilles ($24.95) for its Omni S2 wireless speaker. As part of its continued commitment to providing customers with more options to adapt to their daily lifestyle, the colorful designer grilles will be available for free to existing and future Omni S2 owners beginning in March when they register through Polk's website. Each quarter thereafter, Polk will also launch new colorways and seasonal patterns of the grilles, allowing users to update their home with eye-catching designs.
"Polk's Omni wireless music system is built around flexibility and the ability to customize the way you listen to music," said Michael DiTullo, Chief Design Officer, Polk Audio. "The new designer series grilles for the Omni S2 are an extension of that ethos, providing customers the freedom to choose designs that complement their home and personal style. As we continue to innovate in the wireless audio space, we also look to add more options for listeners to personalize and update their speakers with future designs."
The Omni S2 speaker ($179) is part of Polk's existing Omni(TM) Wireless Music System--a series of wireless products designed to control and stream all the music you love to any room from a smartphone, tablet or PC. Each Omni S2 is crafted to compliment one's home decor, blending an ultra-compact form factor with an appealing design aesthetic. Whether in the kitchen, on bookshelves or an office, Omni S2 is ideal for both small and medium spaces and can be placed horizontally or stood up. It also ships with black and white swappable grilles for the ultimate design flexibility.
Out of the box, setting up the speaker is a simple process once the Polk Omni companion app is connected to a Wi-Fi network, communicating back to the speaker and the mobile device or PC to stream music effortlessly and without loss of quality. When it comes to room-filling audio, Omni S2 houses two 2" (50mm) full-range drivers powered by a two-channel amplifier, while its two passive radiators create a fuller bass response to deliver Polk's renowned signature sound.
For more information on the upcoming designer grilles for the Omni S2, please visit http://wireless.polkaudio.com/grilles/. For information on Polk's Omni collection of speakers and products, please visit polkaudio.com.
About Polk
Polk (http://www.polkaudio.com) is an award-winning designer of high-performance audio products and the largest audio brand of Sound United. Founded in 1972, Polk is the market share leader in premium home theater speakers in North America, and is a leading manufacturer of sound bars, headphones, wireless speakers, mobile and marine speakers and amplifiers, and other high-performance audio products. For more information on Sound United and its brands, visit http://www.soundunited.com. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Tonino Lamborghini Mobile Unveils Latest Fusion of Legendary Design, Cutting Edge Personal Tech: 88 Tauri Smartphone
Lamborghini Family Brings Iconic Styling, Outstanding Craftsmanship to Hand-Assembled, Limited Edition Android Phone
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonino Lamborghini Mobile, the luxury personal technologies manufacturer that carries on a family tradition for iconic design, today unveiled its latest high-end Android smartphone, the 88 Tauri. Building on a catalog of unique luxury accessories ranging from wristwatches, eyewear and jewelry, to high-tech headphones, 88 Tauri's design aesthetic emphasizes quality materials in a sleek, distinctive package.
"Mobile phones are such personal devices that someone's choice of smartphone says a lot about them. 88 Tauri is the latest example of applying the Tonino Lamborghini design philosophy to the accessory we all use the most," said Gianluca Filippi, CEO Tonino Lamborghini Group. "Uncompromising quality in every detail, down to the stitching, and vibrant color choices help our devices - and users - to stand out from a sea of too-similar phones."
Real luxury is in details
Sharp geometric lines and color combinations represent the iconic Tonino Lamborghini style; the famous "Raging Bull" logo on the both sides of the phone conveys the spirit of the legendary Italian brand.
88 Tauri offers 3 color variants of its metal panel (black, gold and steel silver) and is finished with top-quality leather available in 5 colors (black, blue, red, orange and brown). Each phone is assembled by hand and receives a unique device number. Only 1,947 pieces of each colorway will be created. This number was chosen to honor the year of birth of the company's founder - Mr. Tonino Lamborghini.
Tech Specs
-- Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 801 processor with quad-core CPU at speeds of
up to 2.3 GHz per core
-- 3GB RAM
-- Android 4.4 KitKat OS
-- Dual SIM Dual Active LTE (DSDA) configuration (both SIM-cards are active
at the same time)
-- 5-inch Full HD display
-- 64 GB of high-speed internal memory, expandable up to 128GB via microSD
card
-- USB 3.0 with direct phone-to-computer sync at 625 MB/s
-- 3400 mAh battery capacity, providing up to 35 hours of life for calls in
3G networks and 1000 hours in standby mode.
-- main 20MP auto-focus camera with a dual LED-flash, face recognition and
white balance correction
-- front-facing 8 MP camera
-- 13 exclusive ringtones created by famed disc jockey and producer DJ
Ravin
Availability
"We are proud to present the latest and greatest in our family of luxury smartphones - the 88 Tauri, which combines cutting-edge mobile technology and unique features with the inimitable style and design that was characteristic for our company since its foundation. I am confident that our new flagship phone will open a new chapter in the history of Tonino Lamborghini Mobile and will raise the bar for luxury smartphones higher than ever before," said Mr. Tonino Lamborghini, founder and President of Tonino Lamborghini Group.
"88 Tauri is the latest example of our successful cooperation with Tonino Lamborghini Mobile, and we are happy to see our premium technology powering the latest in the world of luxury smartphones. The latest Snapdragon 801 processor offers new levels of performance, productivity and power efficiency, allowing a seamless and smooth user experience that helps 88 Tauri stand out in any crowd," said Raj Talluri, senior vice president of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
About Tonino Lamborghini Group
Tonino Lamborghini founded the Tonino Lamborghini Group in 1981 in Bologna. The creative design workshop - called 'Centro Stile' - responsible for creating the Tonino Lamborghini style is now based in the splendid 'Palazzo del Vignola', a villa just outside Bologna's city walls. Inspired by his more than thirty years of professional experience in the fields of engineering and design, Mr. Lamborghini has extended the concept of luxury to products that evoke a world of passion for mechanics and uncompromising style. Wristwatches, eyewear, mobile phones, fragrances, home design pieces, clothing, sports accessories, Italian delicacies, five star boutique hotels, branded lounges and restaurants: a coordinated universe of style. All products are characterized by the symbol of the Tonino Lamborghini Group: the 'raging' Miura bull on a backdrop of red.
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Robotics Trends Launches New Consumer Robotics Website At The 2015 International CES®
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With a grand unveiling on January 8 during the Robotics conference track at the 2015 International CES ®, Robotics Trends Media launched the new RoboticsTrends.com, a consumer guide to lifestyle enhancement with robotics and AI technology.
It is the mission of Robotics Trends to make robots accessible by sharing with consumers the innovative robots and robotic technologies shaping today's high-tech landscape. It exists to inspire, inform and add to the growing community of robot consumers - whether hobbyists, educators, enthusiasts, or curious shoppers.
Robotics Trends covers what robots are on the market, where you can buy them, how to use them and how they stack up to competing products. Plus, readers encounter the exciting robots under development in the Future Tech section, designed to keep consumers ahead on next-gen disrupters. "Robotics Trends is the first media site of its kind and will be a staple within consumer robotics," says Casey Nobile, Manager of Robotics Trends Media.
In honor of its launch, Robotics Trends is raffling off a FURo-i Home robot courtesy of Future Robot. The FURo-i Home "can provide companionship with elderly people at home; can easily access messages and face-to-face video calls; can also be a playmate and a communications tool; can take immediate action by detecting problems through its sensors, and the FURo-i's tablet can be separated from its body, so users can carry the tablet while they are on the move," says Future Robot CEO Dr. SK Song. Visit RoboticsTrends.com to enter. All entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on January 31.
ABOUT ROBOTICS TRENDS MEDIA GROUP
The Robotics Trends Media Group accelerates the advancement of robotics through a collection of integrated media brands customized to serve audiences at all levels of the robotics industry. Comprised of online publications and live events, The Robotics Trends Media Group brands currently include Robotics Trends (http://www.roboticstrends.com), Robotics Business Review (http://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com), RoboBusiness (http://www.robobusiness.com), RoboBusiness Europe and CES' Robotics Marketplace.
CONTACT: Sarah Kastrinelis; skastrinelis@ehpub.com; 508.663.1500
LG Electronics, UL Environment Expand 'GREENGUARD' Television Certifcation
LG Ushers in 2015 as Only Manufacturer to Achieve Highest TV Performance While Focusing on Improving Indoor Air Quality
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA and UL Environment, a business unit of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), today announced that LG's new 55-, 65- and 77-inch class 4K Ultra HD OLED TVs have received the coveted "GREENGUARD" Certification, which sets a new precedent for television manufacturers to help create healthier indoor environments.
Announced here at the 2015 International CES®, this noteworthy industry achievement builds on last summer's major milestone when LG's 55-inch class 2014 OLED model was the first TV in the world to be GREENGUARD certified. Now, LG has achieved GREENGUARD Certification for nine additional OLED TVs models for 2015.
To confirm low emissions from the LG OLED TVs, UL Environment performed rigorous tests against the GREENGUARD Certification standard in its Marietta, Ga. Laboratory. According to UL Environment, televisions amass considerably more surface area in homes and built environments today than they have in decades past. Complex components, plastics and other substances in TV products can create significant potential to contribute to high chemical and formaldehyde exposures.
"As we bring more and more electronics into our living and working environments, we need to think about the impacts of these devices on our health and quality of life," said Lisa Meier, Vice President and General Manager at UL Environment. "We spend up to 90 percent of our time indoors, so impact to indoor air quality is an important consideration. LG's leadership role in systematically obtaining GREENGUARD Certification for its newest OLED TVs demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to bringing safer and healthier products to market."
Heaven Lee, Senior Vice President, Home Entertainment at LG Electronics USA, said, "LG OLED TVs are designed to deliver superior picture quality with infinite contrast ratio achieving the deepest blacks imaginable and displaying colors that appear richer and brighter. In 2015, 4K OLED TVs are expected to take the industry by storm, and our recognition as the first and only TVs to achieve GREENGUARD Certification worldwide further enhances OLED's standing as a groundbreaking new product."
Recognized and referenced as a leadership standard by more than 400 codes, rating systems, and procurement policies worldwide, the GREENGUARD Certification process requires that products meet some of the world's most rigorous and comprehensive limits for low emissions of volatile organic compounds into indoor environments. Completion of the certification gives assurance that products designed for use in indoor spaces meet strict chemical emissions limits, which contribute to the creation of healthier interiors.
GREENGUARD Certification for LG OLED TVs is just one example of the company's leadership in developing products with health and environment in mind. For example, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its operations, LG is a long-time leader in fighting climate change with energy efficient appliances and TVs, including the first ENERGY STAR® certified OLED TVs. Among other initiatives, LG also is focused on conserving natural resources by reducing product weight, using more recycled materials, and designing products for easier recycling.
"We're proud to expand our work with UL Environment to help accomplish LG's broad environmental sustainability goals," Lee said. Learn more about LG's line of GREENGUARD Certified TV and other UL Environment Certified and Validated LG Electronics products at this link on UL Environment's online Sustainable Product Guide (http://www.ul.com/SPG), used by purchasers, specifiers, and consumers worldwide to assist them in identifying and purchasing healthier, more sustainable products.
About LG Electronics USA
Named 4K Ultra HD Partner for the 2015 International CES, LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $53 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 82,000 people working in 119 locations around the world. With 2013 global sales of USD 53.10 billion (KRW 58.14 trillion), LG comprises four business units ? Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance & Air Solution, and Vehicle Components ? and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.
About UL Environment
UL Environment works to advance global sustainability, environmental health, and safety by supporting the growth and development of environmentally preferable products, services, and organizations. We help companies achieve their sustainability goals--and help purchasers, specifiers, retailers, governments, and consumers find products they can trust. UL Environment offers environmental claim validations, multi-attribute product certifications, environmental product declarations, indoor air quality certification, product emissions testing, organizational sustainability certification, and consulting. For more information, visit http://www.ul.com/environment, and connect with us via Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
Gameloft Announces 3 of its Hit Games for Xiao Cong's First Game Console Designed in Partnership With 360
Modern Combat 5: Blackout, Asphalt 8: Airborne and Wild Blood available soon on Warchief
PARIS, January 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Gameloft, a leading publisher of digital and social games, announces that three of its
popular games -Modern Combat 5: Blackout, Asphalt 8: Airborne and Wild Blood-will be
available on Warchief, an Android-based TV game console using Nvidia's Tegra K1 processor,
designed by Xiao Cong in partnership with 360, which will be sold in China starting in
January 2015.
"We're thrilled to collaborate with Xiao Cong and 360 to make our successful games
available on their Warchief game console. This partnership will allow us to take advantage
of 360's strong market presence and offer high-quality games to even more players and on a
large screen," states Ludovic Blondel of Gameloft.
The CEO of Xiao Cong, Mr. Zhang Weiming, said: "Warchief starts a new chapter of
Android game console. Thanks to this partnerships with Gameloft we are able to provide
amazing titles to our end-users, ensuring the best gaming experience."
Modern Combat 5: Blackout, Asphalt 8: Airborne and Wild Blood will be available to
download for free in early 2015 on the Warchief game console store.
Players can use the controller sold with the Warchief game console, which will be
available only in China for the time being.
About Gameloft:
A leading publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established itself as
one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital
platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS,
Android(R) and Windows(R) devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Gameloft operates its
own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon
Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination
Entertainment, Disney(R), Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel(R) and
Ferrari(R).
Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,200 developers.
Gameloft is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (Euronext: GFT.PA, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft is traded OTC in the US (sponsored Level 1 ADR ticker: GLOFY).
ALCATEL ONETOUCH Is Now Offering Unlocked Devices And Accessories Direct To Consumers' Finger Tips
Expanding Its Commitment to Bring Affordable Smart Technology to Consumers, ALCATEL ONETOUCH Has Launched Its First E-Commerce Channel, Powered By Amazon
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -ALCATEL ONETOUCH today announced the inaugural launch of its first-ever e-commerce channel for North America, allowing consumers to purchase unlocked smart devices and accessories directly. Beginning today, consumers looking for affordable unlocked smart devices and accessories can visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.us to begin shopping in the U.S. A new e-commerce channel for Canada will be available later in Q1 2015.
"Launching this e-commerce channel allows us to form a more direct relationship with our customers, while providing them greater access to affordable, feature-rich technology," said Steve Cistulli, Senior Vice President of North America for ALCATEL ONETOUCH. "Bringing our key global devices to consumers, unlocked, is a natural progression of our growth in North America and is another step we're taking to ensure consumers have the choice and opportunity to buy the smart devices they need at affordable prices."
This first for ALCATEL ONETOUCH in North America is an expansion of the online channel shop.alcatelonetouch.com which went live in Europe in November 2014 offering a full range of accessories for customers in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. In 2015, the European e-commerce store will expand to include other countries in Europe.
In the U.S. this new online sales channel, powered by Amazon, gives consumers the opportunity to experience the best of ALCATEL ONETOUCH's global technology with the flexibility to choose what fits their needs best. These are the first unlocked devices and accessories offered directly to shoppers online in the U.S. by ALCATEL ONETOUCH, which includes some of our most popular smartphones and tablets. Accessories available on the webstore range from device covers and NFC tags, to 1800mAh power banks and Bluetooth headsets.
SMARTPHONES AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
IDOL X+ (4G):
-- 5-inch Full HD IPS 1920x1080, 440 PPI capacitive touch display
-- 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek processor
-- 13MP rear camera with auto-focus, LED flash, 4x digital zoom and EIS
video stabilization
-- Ultra-slim, lightweight design, weighing only 4.5 ounces
-- 2500mAh battery for up to 16 hours of talk time and up to 600 hours of
standby time
-- 2GB RAM / 16GB of storage (Expandable to 32GB via MicroSD)
-- Android 4.4 KitKat operating system
-- Available starting at $275 (USD)
IDOL 2 S (LTE):
-- 5-inch (12.7 cm) HD IPS 1280 x 720 16M color display
-- 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
-- 8MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash and 4x digital zoom + 1.3MP HD
front camera
-- Lightweight design, weighing only 4.4 ounces
-- 2150mAh battery for up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours of
standby time
-- 1GB RAM / 8GB of storage (Expandable to 32GB via MicroSD)
-- Android 4.3 operating system
-- Available starting at $198 (USD)
CONNECTED TABLETS AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
POP 8 (4G):
-- 8-inch IPS 1280x800 16M color capacitive touch display
-- Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek processor
-- 4060mAh battery for up to 3.5 hours of gaming, 5.5 hours of video
playback and 350 hours of standby time
-- 1GB RAM / 4GB of storage (Expandable to 64GB via MicroSD)
-- 2MP main camera with additional front facing camera
-- Lightweight, thin design, weighing just over 11 ounces
-- Available starting at $199 (USD)
POP 7 (4G):
-- 7-inch TFT 1024x600 16M color capacitive touch display
-- Dual-core 1.3GHz MediaTek processor
-- 3240mAh battery for up to 8 hours of browsing and 280 hours of standby
time
-- 1GB RAM / 8GB of storage (Expandable to 32GB via MicroSD)
-- 2MP main camera with additional front facing camera
-- Lightweight, thin design, weighing just over 10 ounces
-- Available starting at $149 (USD)
To shop the new ALCATEL ONETOUCH web store in the U.S., or learn more about the company, visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.us.
About ALCATEL ONETOUCH
ALCATEL ONETOUCH is simple, unexpected, down to earth, irreverent and colorful. We believe that what makes technology smart is what you can do with it rather than what it can do.
ALCATEL ONETOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation, one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.
Truefit releases Diamond Kinetics' SwingTracker mobile app to App Store
Revolutionary sensor-based mobile app from Pittsburgh collects and visualizes quantitative swing motion data for player improvement.
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh has another claim to leadership in the sensor-based consumer technology space. SwingTracker, from Pittsburgh-based startup Diamond Kinetics, is now available in the App Store. Pittsburgh software innovation firm Truefit played a pivotal role in helping Diamond Kinetics to design and build this groundbreaking solution that helps baseball players and coaches collect and measure powerful motion analysis data.
The app utilizes the SwingTracker sensor, which attaches to a player's bat and captures up to 11,000 data points per second. The app provides sophisticated analytical power and easy-to-understand charts for tracking a player's quantitative swing measurements such as bat barrel velocity, hand speed, and swing power, among others.
Truefit worked with Diamond Kinetics to define the product strategy and core user experience for players, parents, and coaches. Truefit's team of designers and engineers assisted Diamond Kinetics's internal product development team in creating the app's user interface, sensor integration, 3D visualization, video capture, and data visualization features.
"Due to its complex engineering, sensor integration, and visualization tools, the project was perfectly suited for us," says Darrin Grove, Truefit CEO. He continues, "With our integrated research, design, and engineering services, Truefit is the ideal partner to support this type of innovation."
"Truefit has been an essential partner for us as we've moved our product from concept to market-ready," says Diamond Kinetics CEO, CJ Handron. "They did a great job working with our internal team to get past some challenging technical hurdles. We feel we're off to a great start with a distinctive solution for the baseball training market that showcases the quality of our sensor and the foundation of our training platform."
This newest product adds to Truefit's already extensive experience with sensor-based products. Truefit has contributed to innovations by wearable body-monitor pioneer BodyMedia (acquired by Jawbone), as well as the Preva Mobile app by Precor, a Seattle-based leader in networked fitness equipment.
"Given our experience working with wearable devices and networked fitness systems, I'm very excited by the emerging sports technology space. SwingTracker is a great example of the value of connected sports equipment and is a great showcase of how Truefit supports innovators in this space," says John Beck, Truefit's VP of Design. Beck was an original member of the BodyMedia startup team before founding Gist Design, recently acquired by Truefit.
The app is available in the Apple App Store, and the SwingTracker sensor is available through the Diamond Kinetics site for $149.99.
About Truefit and Diamond Kinetics
Truefit helps clients build new software products that people love by reducing the inherent risks of innovation through practical research, design, and engineering services. http://www.truefitinnovation.com
Diamond Kinetics is focused on bringing motion data and analytics to players of all ages and skill levels, and their coaches, in baseball and softball. http://www.diamondkinetics.com
Name: John Zemet
Phone: 724-772-5959
Email: jzemet@truefitinnovation.com
Aerix To Extend Availability Of DTS Play-Fi® Wireless Whole Home Audio Ecosystem To Europe
Company Will Be One of the First Speakers Available in Region to Incorporate Play-Fi Technology
CALABASAS, Calif., Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio solutions, has announced that Aerix Wi-Fi speakers will be the one of the first speaker brands in the growing European whole-home market to incorporate DTS Play-Fi technology.
DTS' Play-Fi technology provides listeners with the freedom and flexibility to stream their music wirelessly from smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktop PCs over an existing home Wi-Fi network to any number of connected speakers that incorporate the Play-Fi technology throughout the home. The technology enables uncompromised wireless audio streaming from the most popular music services, Internet radio stations and personal music libraries on any supported product.
"The European market for whole-home audio over Wi-Fi is ramping up quickly, and we believe DTS Play-Fi technology will play a major role in its adoption," said Jimmy Chang, Managing Director of Aerix. "With our Play-Fi-connected speakers, European consumers can experience their favorite music anywhere in the home with lossless, high-fidelity sound quality."
"According to GfK research, unit sales of multi-room systems in Western Europe increased by 120% in the first half of 2014, and we appreciate Aerix extending the Play-Fi ecosystem into Europe, furthering our mission to create the world's largest high-fidelity wireless ecosystem of audio product manufacturers and content service providers," said Dannie Lau, general manager, Play-Fi Division, DTS, Inc. "DTS is delivering on its promise to provide a variety of Play-Fi-connected audio products that work seamlessly together for the enjoyment of music in the home."
Benefits of DTS' Play-Fi technology include:
-- Multi-Room, Multi-Zone, Multi-User Listening Experience - Connect
multiple audio systems that incorporate Play-Fi into a zone and enjoy
music in every room of your home, perfectly synchronized with no lag. Or
create multiple zones and stream different music to different rooms from
the same device. Play-Fi technology makes it possible for every user in
the home to simultaneously stream from different smartphones, tablets or
PCs that incorporate the Play-Fi software.
-- Exceptional Sound Experience - Play-Fi wirelessly transmits high-quality
"lossless" audio, with no impact on sound quality.
-- Whole-Home Range - Play-Fi works everywhere your Wi-Fi does, even if
range extenders are used. It works over Ethernet, Powerline, and other
IP-based networking technologies, too. There is no need for proprietary
bridges or routers. Most homes already have everything that is needed.
· Stream Anything. Control Everything - Stream from every music service on the planet using Play-Fi drivers for Windows and Android. Additionally, download Play-Fi apps for Android, iOS, and Kindle Fire that give you access to over 20,000 radio stations, podcasts, local music, media servers, and select cloud-based music services. Set-up, link and control all of the speakers on the network from the same streamlined interfaces.
For more information about DTS, please visit http://www.dts.com, or connect with DTS on Facebook and Twitter (@DTS_Inc).
About DTS, Inc.
DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) is a premier audio solutions provider for high-definition entertainment experiences--anytime, anywhere, on any device. DTS' audio solutions enable delivery and playback of clear, compelling high-definition audio, which is incorporated by hundreds of licensee customers around the world, into an array of consumer electronic devices. From a renowned legacy as a pioneer in high definition multi-channel audio, DTS became a mandatory audio format in the Blu-ray Disc(TM) standard and is now increasingly deployed in enabling digital delivery of compelling movies, music, games and other forms of digital entertainment to a growing array of network-connected consumer devices. DTS technology is in car audio systems, digital media players, DVD players, game consoles, home theaters, PCs, set-top boxes, smart phones, surround music content and every device capable of playing Blu-ray(TM) discs. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, California. DTS also has offices in Los Gatos, San Diego and Santa Ana, California, Washington, China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Copyright 2015, DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
S4i Systems Desktop Capture Achieves Certification with PaperStream IP Image Enhancement Solution
Certification Further Expands Capabilities of the Award-Winning Fujitsu "fi-Series" Scanner Product Line
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, today announced S4i Systems, Inc., a leading electronic document automation and disk space management software provider for IBM Power(TM) customers, as the latest independent vendor to certify its software with the company's PaperStream IP (PSIP) image enhancement technology. The certification of S4i Systems Desktop Capture solution with PSIP further expands the capabilities of the Fujitsu high-performance "fi-series" document imaging scanner line and the flexibility of Desktop Capture.
In combination with Fujitsu "fi-series" scanners, PaperStream IP delivers a powerful image processing solution that allows documents to quickly and easily be converted into exceptionally clean images, giving organizations the ability to maximize automation, productivity, and efficiency throughout the document capture processes. PaperStream IP is equipped with both a TWAIN and ISIS driver interface to seamlessly integrate with the myriad of scanning applications on the market today.
"PaperStream IP has far exceeded our expectations. Its image cleanup and correction allows our software to capture higher quality images in smaller, more manageable file sizes with absolutely no custom integration," said Jon Fortner, technical support and implementation manager, S4i Systems. "PaperStream IP gives S4i Systems' tailored solution sets for enterprise document capture and business process management a head start."
S4i Systems helps customers simplify management of enterprise documents for greater accessibility and more efficient processing. Its Desktop Capture solution provides an easy and cost-effective way to capture and enter paper-based or online records into any content management or business system. Accounts payable and receivable documents, bills-of lading, insurance and any other work-related forms or digitized files are automatically validated, indexed and archived for later retrieval.
"Fujitsu has a collaborative partnership with S4i Systems and is thrilled to work with them to integrate the PaperStream IP driver with Desktop Capture," said Scott Francis, senior vice president of marketing, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "The S4i Systems advanced software solution combined with PaperStream IP gives their customers the most intelligent image correction solution allowing their documents to be automatically and easily converted into exceptionally clean images, as well as the ability to dramatically improve their entire document capture processes."
Built on decades of technology refinement, PaperStream IP improves on numerous industry enhancement features while bringing many other specialized features to market such as edge repair fills, multi-stream capability for fast output of different color formats simultaneously without slowing down scans, and blur correction for smooth dot matrix print and better OCR and reproduction. Additional features of PSIP include:
-- Preset Profiles: With a simple selection of black and white, color or
auto-color, the driver's defaults provide perfect images utilizing
advanced features such as auto orientation, blank page removal, deskew,
and hole punch removal. Setup time is also kept to a minimum.
-- Assisted Scanning: In the rare instances when a document's background is
not automatically cleaned up, the Assisted Scan takes the guesswork out
of document clean up by providing nine distinct cleaned up images. Users
simply select the image that looks best. There is no need for technical
prowess or detailed driver changes.
-- Real-Time Preview: For complex documents that require their own
specialized profiles, the Real-Time Preview functionality eliminates the
need to rescan documents as changes are immediately made.
-- Fast Scanning: Having a small usage footprint of approximately 100MB,
PSIP takes advantage of the PC's multicore processor to perform powerful
cleanup without compromising throughput. PaperStream IP also provides
64-bit support for the latest generation of advanced scanning
applications.
-- Patch and Barcode Recognition: In conjunction with scanning
applications, PSIP recognizes all of the most common patch codes
including, 1-4, 6 & T, as well as both one and two dimensional barcodes
such as Code 3 of 9, Code 128 and QR Code, allowing users to prepare and
organize batches for faster electronic filing.
For more information about Fujitsu scanners and PaperStream IP, call 800-626-4686 or visit http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa. For more information about S4i Systems, Inc., visit http://www.S4iSystems.com.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 162,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$46 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is an established leader in the Document Imaging industry, delivering innovative scanning solutions and services that enable our customers to solve critical business productivity issues and streamline operations. Fujitsu provides cutting-edge document capture solutions for business and personal environments, backed by a comprehensive portfolio of service and support programs. For more information about Fujitsu Document Imaging solutions and services, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa or call us at 800-626-4686.
About S4i Systems, Inc.
S4i Systems, Inc. works with organizations around the globe to simplify business with Enterprise Document Management Solutions (EDMS). Our mission is to simplify your business by reducing paper, errors, labor, and processing costs. S4i's solution sets enable automated document distribution, content management, document capture/scanning, forms design, workflow and electronic signature capture for your enterprise. See how we tailor solutions for you at http://www.s4isystems.com or call us at 800-231-5280.
Copyright 2015 Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks. Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. reserves the right to modify, at any time without notice these statements, our services, pricing, products, and their warranty and performance specifications.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Diane Vo Jenniefer Halverson
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. S4i Systems, Inc.
HTC Announces The RE Camera Delivers Live Streaming Via YouTube To Share Moments As They Happen
Anyone can live the experience - even when they can't be there
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced live streaming from its new RE(TM) camera to YouTube. Now consumers can easily share the moment by connecting a RE camera to their YouTube channel and sending a live broadcast link to viewers around the world.
Available for Android(TM) devices beginning tomorrow, Jan. 9, through a free update to the RE app in the Google Play(TM) store, the new live streaming feature allows RE users to not only capture great video with ease, but also to share special moments and favorite events with those who can't be there. Friends across the world or traveling family members won't miss any live action. The free update will also be available for iOS later in Q1 2015.
The RE camera's wide-angle capture and small form ensure that both you and your RE won't miss anything. With storage via a microSD(TM) card in addition to backup to your smartphone and the cloud, RE is always ready to capture your precious memories.
The live streaming feature is a simple-to-use and handy add-on to get the most out of video capture, making it easy to broadcast a piano recital, snorkeling adventure, puppy cam and more. With the RE app, sign in to your YouTube channel and activate live streaming. Once verified, broadcasting from your RE is a snap. Any live footage you wish to share is transmitted directly from RE to your smartphone, which then sends your broadcast to your YouTube channel. Invite people to view the event by sending your broadcast link to tune in via SMS or social networks. Even if they can't watch it live, the link will continue to be active, even after the broadcast ends.
Viewers do not need a YouTube channel to view broadcasts, and live streams can be broadcast in public mode, which makes videos available to anyone who has the link or discovers it on YouTube, or in private mode, which limits the broadcast to only those you share it with.
Availability
The updated software for the RE application will be available beginning tomorrow, Jan. 9, in the Google Play store and is coming to the Apple App Store(TM) later in Q1 2015.
RE is widely available at Amazon.com, AT&T, Best Buy, HTC.com, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless.
When used according to guidelines, the RE is rated for use in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. For further information on availability, features, functionality and accessories, visit http://www.REcamera.com
About HTC
HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com
Introducing Primera Trio: the World's Smallest, Lightest All-in-One Printer
Print, copy & scan from laptops, tablets & other USB-enabled devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers @ CES 2015 -- Specialty printer manufacturer Primera Technology, Inc., today announced the new Primera Trio, the world's smallest and lightest portable all-in-one printer. Primera Trio prints, copies and scans in full color or black monochrome from a unit that weighs just 2.7 lbs. (1.2 kg), is about the size of a hardcover book, and fits easily into computer bags, backpacks and briefcases, setting a new benchmark in the portable printer market.
Designed for business and leisure travelers as well as local users with on-the-road printing needs, Primera Trio copies, scans and prints on standard A/A4-size paper with fast and reliable full-color inkjet technology. It can print text, graphics and photo-quality images on plain paper with up to 4800 dpi print resolution. Postcards, invitations and 4" x 6" borderless photos can be printed by using the printer's rear feed slot.
Innovative patent-pending design keeps the size small. For example, the top cover opens to reveal a built-in 10-sheet input feeder. A unique rotating print head is then moved to the "up" position so that the printer is ready for use. For traveling, the print head folds back down, caps itself to prevent drying out or leaking while in transit, and the top cover folds back into the case.
Primera Trio also:
-- Connects to any computer, laptop or tablet that includes a USB port and
supports Windows® Vista®, 7 and 8x or Mac® OSx 10.7+.
-- Comes with Primera PTgo! scanning and copying software, which allows
scans to be saved as .pdf files, .jpg images or other common file
formats.
-- Offers an optional battery pack that delivers up to 100 printed pages on
a single charge.
-- Offers an optional vehicle mounting bracket and 12V/USB power cords for
applications requiring in-vehicle printing such as route delivery,
public safety and law enforcement.
-- Lets you personalize your printer with optional top covers in silver,
white, pink and blue.
"Until now, portable printing has never really been practical. Existing page-size portable printers are heavy and bulky; the smallest machines print only in black monochrome with low print resolution on old fax-style thermal paper that curls, fades in sunlight and easily scratches; and hotel business centers are notoriously outdated, out of order, out of paper and not secure," said Mark D. Strobel, Primera's vice president of sales and marketing. "Primera Trio is a true road warrior's dream. It is as easy to carry as a laptop, as full-featured as much larger and heavier desktop all-in-ones, and is as close as your computer bag when you need it."
About Primera
Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, Primera is one of the world's leading specialty printer manufacturers. Its products are sold worldwide in more than 222 countries through Primera's Authorized Resellers and Distributors. In the U.S., Canada and Latin America, more information is available at http://www.primera.com or 1-800-797-2772 (USA and Canada). Outside of the USA and Canada, call (763) 475-6676, fax (763) 475-6677, or e-mail sales@primera.com. For Europe, Scandinavia, Middle East and Africa, contact Primera Europe GmbH in Germany by phone at +49-(0) 611-92777-0, by FAX at +49-(0) 611-92777-50 or by e-mail at sales@primera.eu. For Asia Pacific, contact Primera Asia Pacific in Australia by phone at +61 3 8586 3030 or by email at sales@primera-ap.com.
Notes to Editors: Primera is a registered trademark and Primera Trio is a trademark of Primera Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Patents pending. Specifications subject to change.
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Primera Technology, Inc.
CONTACT: Jennifer Loegering (Media only), E-mail: jloegering@primera.com, Primera Technology, Inc., WWW: http://www.primeratrio.com, Phone: (763) 951 7404, Sales: 1-855-797-2332 (USA and Canada only), FAX: (763) 475-6677, or +1-763-951-7404