Pillsbury Launches Toaster Strudel Made With "More Fruit"
To celebrate its new product, Toaster Strudel teams up with Fruit Ninja
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel today announced the launch of its new product recipe, now made with more fruit, and corresponding "More Fruit" campaign. To reach moms and millennials where they are already playing, Toaster Strudel partnered with Halfbrick, the makers of the popular app, Fruit Ninja.
"Research shows that 75 percent of moms play video games and, in fact, gaming creates a bonding experience for families[1]," says Polly Madsen, marketing manager for Pillsbury Toaster Strudel. "Our partnership with Fruit Ninja is a fun way to celebrate now having more fruit in every Toaster Strudel with the same great taste, and it's a natural fit because it resonates with moms and millennials."
Fruit Ninja Partnership
Toaster Strudel's partnership with Fruit Ninja comes to life in two ways--through an in-app experience and a live event in Los Angeles. Beginning August 7, Fruit Ninja players will notice Toaster Strudel through sponsored in-app challenges and videos with flying fruit that will play after each completed mission. Players will also be rewarded with Toaster Strudel coupons and other Fruit Ninja incentives.
Offline, Toaster Strudel will host the first-ever "in real life" Fruit Ninja spectacle on August 13 at The Grove in Los Angeles. At this one-of-a-kind event, fans will watch as world-renowned swordsman Isao Machii slices apples, berries, watermelons and more fruit tossed his way. During the event, attendees can sample Toaster Strudel, play Fruit Ninja Kinect, pose for photos and more.
"We're excited about our first-ever partnership with Toaster Strudel," said Phil Larsen, chief marketing officer for Halfbrick. "It's a natural way for the brand to share its 'more fruit' news with our combined fanbase."
Other Campaign News
To continue the 'more fruit' buzz, Toaster Strudel is also partnering with the Food Network this summer through an integration with the new hit show Rachel vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off. Along with print, digital, mobile, online sweepstakes and social extensions, 60-second Toaster Strudel "More Fruit" vignettes will run during the show in which teens will be challenged to whip up recipes with Toaster Strudel and real fruit.
Starting August 4, 2014, a Toaster Strudel TV spot featuring the brand's spokes-character Hans Strudel will be airing across America. To emphasize the "More Fruit" messaging, each commercial shows how Toaster Strudel can help Mom get her morning moving.
About General Mills
General Mills is one of the world's leading food companies, operating in more than 100 countries around the world. Its brands include Cheerios, Fiber One, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., USA, General Mills had fiscal 2014 worldwide sales of US $17.9 billion.
[1] A 2013 report from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) found that 75 percent of "moms" play video games. The data comes as part of a new report from the trade group representing the video games industry called "Mom Gamers Study: A New Generation of Gamer."
Back to School: OtterBox Cases Transform Learning In and Out of Class
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Back to school used to mean new pencils and notebooks, but today's students learn using a variety of new technologies both in and out of the classroom. Tablets are becoming a staple in many households and are gaining traction as an educational tool, but the bumps, drops and scratches of daily transport can quickly add up. The OtterBox(®) Agility((TM)) Tablet System protects these ultra-portable devices and enhances the way students continue the learning experience after the last bell rings.
The Agility tablet system creates a seamless environment for tablet use in the home and on the go. The Agility Shell, the system's base, snaps easily into place around the tablet to provide trusted OtterBox protection. From there, the system uses magnets to provide a solution that can be mounted, docked or carried with options for viewing and typing angles - ideal for working on math homework or watching an assigned documentary. System accessories include an Agility Dock, Wall Mount, Power Base, Folio, Portfolio or Deluxe Folio. This "Build Your Own" ecosystem is available to cater to each tablet user's individual needs.
The Agility tablet system is currently available for the Apple(®) iPad Air((TM)), iPad(®) 2/3/4, iPad mini with Retina(®) display, Samsung(®) Note 8, Samsung Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) and Samsung Tab 3 10".
"We know that the education experience doesn't end in the classroom," said OtterBox CEO Brian Thomas. "The Agility tablet system is designed to encourage students to keep learning after school hours, while providing parents the peace of mind to encourage children to use these extraordinary tablets freely. With Agility, learning on a tablet can become more convenient and effective for students and parents alike."
OtterBox has a long history of working to promote educational enhancement through the use of technology and is a supporter of innovative education. OtterBox works directly with schools and districts across the country, like Belton Independent School District and Conrad Ball Middle School, outfitting classrooms with Defender Series cases to keep school-issued iPads safe for an uninhibited learning experience. OtterBox also released UnlimitEd, an education-specific tablet case, earlier this year. UnlimitEd was designed specifically to fit the needs of a K-12 classroom, with input from students, teachers and administrators. For more information on UnlimitEd, contact education@otterbox.com.
Agility tablet accessories are available now on otterbox.com and at Best Buy locations. For more information on the individual components and packages, visit otterbox.com/agility-tablet-system.
About OtterBox:
Founded in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(1) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for handheld technology protect, connect and enable a mobile world. OtterBox has been a six-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.
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(1) No. 1-selling case brand source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 1/2012-12/2013
Introducing Kuddle, a New Picture Sharing App Especially Designed for Kids
OSLO, Norway, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- America's youngest social media enthusiasts now get their very own picture-sharing app - Kuddle - being launched in the US today.
While most social media networks have a minimum age requirement of 13, Kuddle provides a safer entry to social media for kids below this age. Kuddle aims to create a fun and safer digital environment for children, while enhancing their knowledge about responsible digital sharing by combining elements of education and entertainment.
"Today's children increasingly want to partake in social media, but it's important that they use social media services that are adapted to their level of knowledge and their critical judgment," said Ole Vidar Hestaas, founder and CEO of Kuddle. "Kuddle not only provides a fun picture-sharing experience for kids, but also a platform on which kids can learn how to behave and act responsibly on social networks."
Cyberbullying and inappropriate content-sharing among children and youth is a growing challenge in today's society. The Kuddle app is a tool that is directly aimed at changing the alarming online culture and negative trends developing among children and adolescent teens.
Kuddle offers users features to educate children about things such as inclusion, responsibility, and online etiquette - otherwise known as "netiquette." The app features a character - Kodi Kuddle - who befriends all users by default and regularly sends positive messages and input for good digital behavior to Kuddle's users. Additionally, parental supervision is one of Kuddle's most important and unique features. With this feature, the parent/caregiver will be able to regulate content on their child's/children's account(s) to ensure their online safety. Parents/caregivers will be able to monitor all of their child's activities, including photo-sharing, caption-writing, and added friends.
Created after son's demand
The idea behind the app came when Hestaas' son asked him if he could create an account on a popular picture-sharing app. Hestaas deemed the popular app, with its age limit of 13, as too grown-up for his seven-year-old son, but also discovered the lack of alternatives for children interested in social media.
To address this need, under the advisement from children's advocacy group Save the Children Norway, the Norwegian Media Authority and the interest group ICT Norway, Hestaas began developing an app to provide a safer entry to the world of social media for kids, together with designer Knut Taroy and technology developer Christian Vebner. One year later the three founders are now ready to launch their invention, Kuddle, into the US market.
Kuddle is now available for download on iOS and Android. For more information, please visit http://www.kuddle.com.
About Kuddle
Kuddle was established in Oslo, Norway, in March 2014 by the three Norwegian entrepreneurs; Ole Vidar Hestaas, Christian Vebner and Knut Taroy. During the development of the app, the founders have received advice from representatives from Save the Children Norway, ICT Norway and the Norwegian Media Authority.
Electro Industries Releases BACnet and LonWorks Protocol Solutions for EIG's Power Meters
WESTBURY, N.Y., Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG) announces the release of versatile, simple-to-use, add-on BACnet or LonWorks protocol gateways for its advanced Shark® and Nexus® series power and energy meters. The ProtoCom protocol gateway enables BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, and other popular Building Management System (BMS) protocols to communicate easily with any EIG power meter, including all Shark® series and Nexus® series meters. The ProtoCom-Lon gateway allows any system to communicate with EIG power meters via LonWorks protocol.
These new gateway products are part of EIG's commitment to comprehensive energy management solutions for LEED and green initiatives. With EIG's meters, gateways and software, a user can now obtain a total solution to measure, manage and control energy usage, reducing energy costs and lowering carbon emissions and footprint.
WPS Office Unveils Major Update to its Free iOS Office Suite
-Dramatically improves Spreadsheet experience
-Adds dozens of formatting features, animations and layouts to Presentation
-Users can export Writer and Presentation documents as a PDF
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingsoft Office Software, Inc. a market leader in mobile and desktop office solutions, today announced that its new WPS Office 4.0 for iOS is available as a free download on the Apple App Store.
WPS Office allows users to view, create and share office documents, presentations spreadsheets, fully compatible with Microsoft Office, on any iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch device. With the launch of WPS Office 4.0, Kingsoft introduces dozens of updates and enhancements to make its free office app even better. This includes a newly updated iPad user experience. Additional updates include:
-- Spreadsheets:
-- Dozens of new formatting features
-- Added ability to merge cells and freeze panes
-- Full support for formulas
-- Save spreadsheets to XLS and XLSX
-- Presentation:
-- Includes dozens of new slide layouts
-- Added new slide transitions and animations
-- Insert, crop and resize images in slides
-- Export slides directly to PDF
-- Writer
-- Better manage comments within a document
-- Export documents directly to PDF
Additional WPS Office features include:
-- Fully compatible with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
-- One small app (less than 100 megabytes) includes Writer, Presentation
and Spreadsheets
-- Supports dozens of file formats including doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls,
xlsx, tif, pdf and zip
-- Rich formatting features similar to a PC experience - fonts, colors,
image editing and more
-- Advanced collaboration tools including track changes, comments and spell
check
-- Open documents directly from most of the popular cloud services such as
Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive and WebDAV
-- Share presentations with other devices using AirPlay, WIFI and DLNA
-- Share documents through AirDrop and WIFI
-- Supports wireless printing and Bluetooth keyboards
"With WPS Office 4.0 we introduce what we believe to be the best free office suite available to iPad and iPhone users," said Mr. Ke Ge, CEO of Kingsoft. "But this is just the beginning. We will be launching many additional features and innovations in the coming months."
WPS Office is available across mobile operating systems as a free download on the Apple App Store, Google Play and directly from wps.com
About Kingsoft Office Software, Inc.
Palo Alto-based Kingsoft Office Software is a leading, global developer of office software solutions. With over 600 million registered users worldwide, its flagship WPS Office (formally Kingsoft Office) product is one of the world's most popular, cross-platform office solutions, allowing users to view, create and share any office document on any mobile device or PC. More information can be found at: wps.com. Fans can also follow updates via @WPS_Office on Twitter and Like on facebook.com/kingsoftwps.
Microchip Introduces the PIC32 Bluetooth(R) Starter Kit
BANGKOK, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip Technology Inc. [NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced the newPIC32 Bluetooth® Starter Kit <http://www.microchip.com/get/1AVL>. The full-featured kit boasts a PIC32 microcontroller (MCU), HCI-based Bluetooth radio, Cree high-output multi-color LED, 3 standard single-color LEDs, an analog 3-axis accelerometer, analog temperature sensor and 5 push buttons for user-defined inputs. Additionally, a PICkit⢠On Board (PKOB) eliminates the need for an external debugger/programmer, USB connectivity and GPIOs for rapid development of Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP), USB and general-purpose applications. The starter kit also features a plug-in interface for an audio CODEC daughter card which is set to release at a later stage to support Bluetooth audio.
<http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20140721/8521404111> Microchip PIC32 Bluetooth® Starter Kit The Bluetooth Starter Kit includes a PIC32MX270F256D MCU for main processing that runs at 83 DMIPS with 256 KB Flash and 64 KB RAM with a rich feature set including USB, I2S/SPI, mTouch® capacitive touch sensing and an 8-bit Parallel Master Port. The kit reduces software development time by offering a free Bluetooth SPP stack optimised for the on-board PIC32 MCU for setting up emulated serial port connections between two peer Bluetooth devices.
The Bluetooth Starter Kit is targeted for low-cost applications in the consumer markets, such as Bluetooth thermostats and wireless gaming controllers. In the medical and industrial markets, applications include blood glucose meters, wireless diagnostic tools, Bluetooth GPS receivers, Bluetooth serial adapters and cordless barcode scanners.
"Microchip's new Bluetooth Starter Kit is an ideal solution for developers who want to add Bluetooth as a wire replacement for their designs in consumer, industrial, medical and gaming markets," saidRod Drake, director of Microchip's MCU32 Division. "The kit includes everything that a designer needs for rapid prototype and development of Bluetooth SPP designs."
Development support
The PIC32 Bluetooth Starter Kit is supported by Microchip's free MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) <http://www.microchip.com/get/B9HK> andMPLAB Harmony Integrated Software Framework <http://www.microchip.com/get/TBJN>. Additionally, the free Quick Start Package is available today, featuring an Android⢠application development environment. It also includes a free Software Development Kit (SDK) with the application source code and binary for  Microchip's Bluetooth SPP library.  Both are optimised for the on-board PIC32 MCU, and are available today via freedownload under the Documentation and Software section at --http://www.microchip.com/get/1AVL <http://www.microchip.com/get/1AVL> .
Availability
The PIC32 Bluetooth Starter Kit (part # DM320018) is available for purchase today.Â
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:Â MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered inChandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website athttp://www.microchip.com/get/SUMD <http://www.microchip.com/get/SUMD>.
Note: The Microchip name and logo, MPLAB, mTouch, and PIC are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in theU.S.A., and other countries. PICkit is a trademark of Microchip Technology Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
StubHub Launches Music App - Providing Fans with a Local Event Discovery & Acesss Experience
STUBHUB MUSIC AVAILABLE IN SAN FRANSCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- StubHub announced today that it was launching a music-focused app to make it easier than ever for fans to explore local events and experience a more end to end music experience - taking the fan through the entire process from discovery to ticket purchasing.
In terms of core functionality, the new StubHub Music app allows consumers to plan their outings in a more convenient and intuitive way, analyzing existing music tastes and preferences to make recommendations on what local music events may interest users. By alerting and connecting fans with artists through music preferences, StubHub Music adds personalization and social interaction/commerce to the mobile event discovery and ticket purchasing experiences - making it faster and easier for users to address every part of the local live event experience through one app.
StubHub Music demonstrates the company's commitment to delivering a more unique, useful and personalized experience to fans, helping to bring together a live event experience that is highly fragmented and disjointed. In the coming year, StubHub will actively test and release products that address the pain points associated with the live event space (i.e. event discovery, logistical planning, etc.) to provide consumers with a one-stop solution for all of their event needs.
When logged in, the app will scan users' music libraries, instantly populating a list of upcoming events featuring their favorite artists and similar artists that will be performing in the greater San Francisco area. Event information, including ticketing details and purchase options can then be shared with friends and connections.
Key app features include:
-- Customizes concert preferences to each user
-- Notifies users when favorite artists are headed to San Francisco
-- Allows users to add alert settings and dates to their calendars
-- Allows users to share, email or message friends to invite them to an
event (a move toward "social commerce")
-- Provides a convenient mobile marketplace for direct ticket purchases
For more on the StubHub Music app, please visit the iTunes App Store or contact Smita Saran at ssaran@stubhub.com or (516) 902-8890.
GIV Mobile Announces Most Affordable No-Contract Plan Yet: $29/Month For Unlimited Talk, Text And Data On 4g LTE Network Of T-Mobile USA
The Philanthropic, No-Contract Service Offering Even More Affordable Plans, Now with LTE, and FREE Android Smartphone with 2-month Pack Purchase
CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The consumer conscious, no-contract wireless service GIV Mobile just made giving back even easier and more affordable by announcing its four new plans, now with LTE, starting at $29/month for unlimited talk, text and data. The goal? To reinvent what a customer can expect from their no-contract service, allowing subscribers to help those in need at an all-time affordable monthly rate.
"Not only is GIV Mobile the most unique no-contract wireless service on the market, but its newest $29/month plan is the one of the most affordable options on the market for unlimited talk, text and data," says Omar Aqel, co-founder of GIV Mobile. "Where else can you talk on your cell phone and help those in need? GIV Mobile is changing the landscape of the no-contract industry by marrying philanthropy and affordable, dependable cell phone service under one unified message that helping others is important in today's society."
These new plans shortly follow their FREE Android powered smartphone announcement, which allows subscribers to receive a free Android smartphone with the purchase of a 2-month pack of their "Unlimited Everything" plans. The free smartphone is powered by Google's Android operating system, which includes a high-resolution camera, great apps like Google Maps, Gmail, Google Search, YouTube, and gives the user access to hundreds of thousands of apps on the Google Play Store.
GIV Mobile utilizes the blazing fast 4G LTE network of T-Mobile USA, Inc., allowing users to have fast and reliable connections from nearly anywhere in the U.S. Their four Unlimited Everything plans include:
-- $29/month Unlimited Everything - talk, text, MMS, International text and
web (unlimited 2G speeds).
-- $35/month Unlimited Everything - talk, text, MMS, International text and
web (first 500 MB up to 4G LTE speeds).
-- $45/month Unlimited Everything- talk, text, MMS, International text and
web (first 2GB up to 4G LTE speeds).
-- $65/month Unlimited Everything- talk, text, MMS, International text and
web (first 4GB up to 4G LTE speeds).
After choosing a plan, customers are able to select up to three charities from eight different categories that will receive a monthly donation. Charities include:
-- Animal Welfare: American Veterinary Medical Foundation, National Fish
and Wildlife Foundation, PetSmart Charities, WCS Wildlife Conservation
Society
-- Arts, Culture & Humanity: The Academy of Natural Sciences,
Archaeological Conservancy, Fractured Atlas, Little Kids Rock,
StoryCorps
-- Education: Children's Scholarship Fund, Donors Choose, Kids in Need
Foundation, Scholarship America
-- Environment: American Forests, American Rivers, The Conservation Fund,
The Nature Conservancy, The Wilderness Society
-- Health: Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, Commonweal,
Patient Services Incorporated
-- International: Camfed USA, Doctors Without Borders, Direct Relief
International, United States Fund for UNICEF
-- Human Services: American Red Cross, The Children's Aid Society, Dress
for Success, Feeding America, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Wounded
Warrior Project
-- Public Benefit: American Endowment Foundation, Carnegie Institution for
Science, Mercy Housing, Taproot Foundation, United Way Worldwide
On a bi-annual basis, GIV Mobile will have a period of open submissions during which members can nominate new organizations for inclusion. Then, members can vote to decide which new charity will be added to GIV Mobile's service.
About GIV Mobile
GIV Mobile is the first consumer conscious, no-contract service dedicated to giving 8% of a monthly Unlimited Everything Plan (starting at $29/month) to a non-profit charity of the customer's choice. Utilizing the 4G LTE network of T-Mobile USA, Inc. GIV Mobile's four affordable "Unlimited Everything" no-contract plans allow users to have fast and reliable connections from nearly anywhere in the U.S. Along with providing a great mobile service, GIV Mobile collaborates with extraordinary charities to create a community that is dedicated to giving back. GIV Mobile's wireless service is exclusively available at http://www.givmobile.com.
"MADNESS" Movie. A Gamer's Real Journey into Artificial Reality to be Documented in a Film
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiesty girl-gamer, gaming personality and actress Rachel Lara is prepping to shoot a unique new movie, a movie that takes a gamer who became a popular video game character far further into artificial reality than anyone has ever gone before. Rachel's film is being funded by supporters on her Indiegogo online crowd funding site http://igg.me/at/MADNESSmovie.
Last year, Rachel was hand picked by gaming giant Capcom to become the game character, 'Marissa "Tweed" Ronson' in their 'Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City' video game. This gave her the rare perspective of a person who has been through the process of being immersed inside artificial reality.
"Once I became a video game character, defining questions about my now 'dual realties' consumed me and now I have to go in deeper" said Lara. "I reached out to film director Marty Thomas and asked him if he would document my journey, a journey far into the depths of artificial, augmented and virtual realities."
"I immediately thought how mind-blowing it would be to shoot inside artificial reality", said director Thomas. "The plan is to immerse Rachel and the audience inside these realties utilizing new technologies and systems never seen before."
Thomas continued, "This film will go inside that world in every way imaginable, both physically and mentally. Rachel asks the big questions and tries to define reality itself with top vanguards of technology and gaming, science and psychology. She discovers what the future holds for us, what are the possibilities? How can this also be dangerous to us? What are the risks with this technology as it evolves and becomes nearly or completely sentient as it already is well-woven in to our everyday lives?"
Diablo Technologies Unveils Second-Generation Platform at Flash Memory Summit, Santa Clara
OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Diablo Technologies today announced Carbon(2), the second-generation of their award-winning Memory Channel Storage(TM) (MCS(TM)) platform. The company's latest memory-based architecture is purpose-built for seamless integration with the new, industry-standard DDR4 interface. Diablo's DDR4-compatible design complements its existing support for DDR3, and expands the reach of MCS to include next-generation server architectures. The Carbon(2) platform provides additional performance enhancements to further accelerate new software innovations, such as Diablo's NanoCommit(TM) technology.
"Memory Channel Storage DDR4 solutions represent the next evolution of Server Acceleration technology," said Riccardo Badalone, CEO and Co-founder of Diablo Technologies. "In addition to supporting a faster memory interface, the Carbon(2) platform delivers unprecedented levels of hardware acceleration for new software innovations like NanoCommit. Converged Memory, where the best of Flash and DRAM are combined, will rely on this type of technology to give applications the ability to transparently persist updates to main memory."
NanoCommit technology supports hundreds of millions of transactions per second, with nanosecond latency. The resulting combination of throughput and response time is completely unprecedented for flash-based memory devices. Available on the Carbon(2) platform, NanoCommit enables dramatic performance and scalability advantages for business-critical, enterprise applications.
The Carbon(2 )Reference Design Kit (RDK) will be available exclusively to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and solid-state drive (SSD) vendors in the first half of 2015 via the Diablo Carbon(2 )partner program. Carbon(2) is provided as a complete reference design, including a DDR4-compatible MCS chipset, firmware and device drivers for Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi and popular distributions of Linux. Pricing and availability for the Carbon(2 )RDK can be obtained directly from Diablo Technologies.
"We've designed our MCS architecture to allow for new levels of flexibility and modularity. As a result, we've been able to quickly and seamlessly incorporate support for the DDR4 protocol," said Maher Amer, CTO at Diablo Technologies. "We are excited to expand the Memory Channel Storage portfolio and bring the next wave of game-changing technology to market."
Diablo is showcasing prototypes of Carbon(2 )and demonstrations of NanoCommit technology in booth No. 110 at Flash Memory Summit, August 5-7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Calif.
Founded in 2003, Diablo is at the forefront of developing breakthrough technologies to set the standard for next-generation enterprise computing. Diablo's Memory Channel Storage platform combines innovative software and hardware architectures with Non-Volatile Memory to introduce a new and disruptive generation of Solid State Storage for data-intensive applications.
The Diablo executive leadership team has decades of experience in system architecture, chip-set design and software development at companies including Nortel Networks, Intel, Cisco, AMD, SEGA, ATI, Cadence Design Systems, Matrox Graphics, BroadTel Communications and ENQ Semiconductor.
Superior International Software programing experts Greyshore Technology LLC specializes in the development of Gaming Software and Crypto-Currency Platforms
NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyshore Technology LLC, the software developer of the online crypto-currency platform and virtual wallet website http://www.MyBigCoin.com today announces that the company has completed its development of online gaming platform http://www.betsports247.com. The online gaming platform will accept MyBigCoin as one of its payment methods, this will enable the platform users to deposit and withdraw funds when using MyBigCoin.
About Greyshore Technology LLC
Greyshore Technology LLC is headed by CEO Randall Crater the creative force behind this innovative tech powerhouse. Mr. Crater has an extensive history in the software development business that stems over a 15 year span. Any additional information about the company can be obtained from the company website http://greyshoretechnology.com/
The company plans to engage attorney Adam S. Tracy and the securities law firm of the Securities Compliance Group (http://www.ibankattorneys.com) to become its legal representative as it moves forward with future developments.
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Aventis Systems Becomes Veeam Silver ProPartner, Adds Veeam Solutions to Virtualization Service Offering
Aventis Systems to Offer Full Suite of Veeam Solutions and Help SMBs Leverage the Growing Demand for Modern Data Protection
ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aventis Systems, Inc., a leading provider of both new and refurbished technology equipment, today announced it has been named an authorized Veeam Silver ProPartner and will now offer the complete portfolio of Veeam products, including Veeam Backup Essentials and Veeam Backup and Replication. As a Veeam Silver ProPartner, Aventis Systems is certified as a trusted Veeam advisor and has received accreditation through extensive training and examinations. One hundred percent of Aventis Systems' sales and pre-sales teams have obtained the Veeam Sales Professional (VMSP) Certification, with additional pre-sales staff receiving the Veeam Technical Sales Professional (VMTSP) credential.
"This accomplishment enables us to develop more innovative backup and replication solutions for our customers," said Hesam Lamei, President and Founder of Aventis Systems, Inc. "It also illustrates our dedication to providing optimal solutions through experienced, Veeam-certified professionals and enhances the depth and breadth of our virtualization offerings."
Aventis Systems is pleased to offer Veeam Backup & Replication(TM) solutions that provide fast, flexible, and reliable recovery of virtualized applications and data. Veeam delivers an agentless backup solution built for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V virtual environments. Veeam solutions take modern data protection to the next level with features and enhancements that disrupt today's market for data protection. These tools help small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) leverage the growing demand for modern data protection and equips customers with the tools needed to reduce expenses, mitigate risk, and fully realize the promise of virtualization.
"Veeam solutions will help our customers remove hurdles to offsite backups and get more out of their virtual infrastructures," added Lamei. "With this offering, we can provide our customers the tools to restore the data they need in minutes, not hours."
In a recent Veeam survey entitled the SMB Virtualization Data Protection Report, it was found that eighty-five percent of SMBs are experiencing problems with backup and recovery. Veeam discovered how capabilities, complexity, and cost are key challenges for businesses wishing to consistently protect their most critical data. "SMBs are facing many of the same IT challenges that enterprises are dealing with," said Lamei. "The Aventis Systems' team has the knowledge, tools, and technology needed to provide successful backup and replication solutions in the SMB space."
Aventis Systems has been a trusted provider of IT equipment since 2008. All customers are covered by a complete warranty on hardware, which includes access to dedicated, domestic technical support, and on-site installation services for customers across the continental United States.
About Aventis Systems
Aventis Systems, Inc. is one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. The Atlanta-based company specializes in Dell and HP lines of servers and storage units, as well as Cisco networking equipment. The Company also offers a full suite of business class workstations, desktops, laptops and all hardware components necessary for upgrades. Aventis Systems' mission is to build long-lasting relationships with customers by offering an extensive plan designed to cover their IT needs. Aventis Systems starts by leveraging experienced sales and engineering professionals to evaluate customers' infrastructures in order to craft the most cost-effective solutions. Due to the Company's expansive inventory, Aventis Systems delivers these solutions with the shortest build and ship times in the industry. Additionally, the Company offers on-site installation services for customers across the continental U.S. so that they can implement their projects as quickly as possible. All Aventis Systems customers are covered by comprehensive warranties which include access to dedicated, domestic technical support. Optional maintenance service plans are provided by certified technicians with on-site response times as short as two hours. Finally, to further simplify the purchasing process, Aventis Systems offers equipment trade-in and financing options. For more information on Aventis Systems, please contact 1-866-528-9313, visit http://www.AventisSystems.com, or connect with them on LinkedIn.
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Filmmaker Aims to Enlighten Public to the Possible Dangers of a World Seen Through Google Glass
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- While 'Google Glass' continues to be banned and pre-banned at public establishments across the country; one indie filmmaker shows his supports of the Anti-Glass movement and the U.S. Representatives who express concerns about the device; by taking a fictional but thought-provoking aim at the controversial technology with his directorial debut 'Ex Post Facto'.
Ex Post Facto is now playing free at: http://www.expostfactomovie.com, and welcomes you to a reality where every day people have the ability to play out any fantasy of any nature... no matter how light or dark... in real-time.
The film is titled after a law that refers to a law being adopted after an act is committed making it illegal, although it was legal when done. Inspired by the release of Google Glass, Antonio R. Cannady wrote, produced, and directed the 13-minute drama / sci-fi, which tells the story of two MIT graduates who invent a device that will not only rival one of the world's largest tech companies but also question the morality of our society.
As Google Glass slowly rolls out and the drawbacks of the gizmo arise, Antonio is the first filmmaker to create a serious film highlighting this type of technology. He supports U.S. Representatives who continue to voice concerns over Google Glass such as safety, privacy and security problems when it comes to the device, and are calling for limitations to be implemented. Antonio states: "With this film my only objective is to enlighten the audience to what could be a scary reality."
Understanding that threats are real; banks, casinos and even hospitals across the country have outright banned or have pending bans in place to protect themselves and visitors of their establishments.
Some may think the concept of the film is a far stretch compared to today's technology. Or is it? London based firm, This Place has already developed a software called 'MindRDR' that allows Google Glass users to control the device with their mind. This software combined with Google Glass allows you to simply look at a subject and trigger the camera to take a picture via thought.
reQall Aims to Make Driving Safer With InCar Intelligent Messaging Assistant; Keeps You In Touch and Your Hands on the Wheel
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif., Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Â reQall (http://www.reqall.com <http://www.reqall.com/>), the award-winning developer of proactive intelligent assistant technologies, today introduces reqallable InCar (beta), the first context-aware app to intuitively decrease phone-related text and email distractions while driving. The new app works by detecting a user's Bluetooth connection and launching the phone into reqallable InCar mode, which prompts the handset to acknowledge notifications only from priority contacts, highlight and read aloud critical details within incoming emails and texts, and enable voice activated replies for safer, smarter in-car phone use.
"reqallable InCar is an intelligent assistant built from the ground up to transform messaging for drivers by helping your Android phone understand when it shouldâand should notâinterrupt you," saidRao Machiraju, co-founder and CEO of reQall. "The app calibrates the phone to work as if purpose-built for driving: screening contacts, highlighting key message details for clear, explicit communication, and leveraging Bluetooth audio for hands-free and car-smart message commands and replies." Â
Available for Android, reqallable InCar hooks into the phone's contacts, calendar and user's home and work locations to contextually assign "priority" status to incoming messages. When a Bluetooth connection is detected, reqallable InCar launches and quickly identifies whether a message is VIP status - like from a spouse or colleague at work - while less critical emails and texts are held back until you have reached your destination, or the Bluetooth connection ends.
For texts or emails messages deemed a priority, reqallable InCar distills the content to present only the most salient details, delivering requests and action items via audio. Users can reply to messages by voice, with responses "read" back to the driver to insure accuracy. Users can also listen, and respond to, awaiting messages and reach out to VIP contacts with the quick touch of a single button.
A new industry report by Parks Associates[1] revealed that connected car features are rapidly gaining consumer acceptance. Over 75% of U.S. vehicle owners with at least one connected car feature indicate these services will influence their next vehicle purchase, and over 50% rated connected services as "very important" in guiding their new vehicle purchase, according to Connected Cars: Revenue Opportunities.
"Digital distractions present a real road safety issue, which will only increase as technology provides new ways to communicate while we drive," addedSandy Pentland, Professor, MIT Medialab and reQall's Strategic Product Advisor. "Reqallable InCar ushers in a new era of context-sensitive, intelligent messaging for the carâone that uses your personal smartphone to keep distractions to a minimum, no matter what car you're in. Only messages that are important and contain actionable content merit attention surface, and drivers can respond by voiceâto keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel."
reqallable InCar comes on the heels of Google Glass and smartwatch app launches by reQall, which introduced reqallable's virtual assistant technology for Google Glass in June, the Toq smartwatch in May, the Pebble smartwatch in March, the Samsung Gear in February and the Sony Smartwatch in January. New reQall apps for other devices and environments will be released in the coming months.
reqallable InCar beta can be downloaded for free from Google Play. More information can be found atwww.reqallable.com <http://www.reqallable.com/>.
About reQallRecognized as one of the top 25 ideas from MIT Labs over the past 25 years, reQall is the award-winning developer of context-aware, proactive and intelligent assistant applications for wearable and mobile devices. reQall is a venture-backed company based in NASA's Silicon Valley research park.
[1] Connected Car: Revenue Opportunities features research and analysis on market trends, big data analytics, UBI, emergency assistance, stolen vehicle recovery, location-based services, infotainment, Wi-Fi hotspots, and safe-driving technologies, The report is available for sale atwww.parksassociates.com <http://www.parksassociates.com/>.Â
CS Odessa Announces New Typography Infographics Solution in ConceptDraw Solution Park
New addition to ConceptDraw PRO and the ConceptDraw Solution Park extends the current vector libraries with a complete Typography infographics solution.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CS Odessa is pleased to announce a new enhancement for ConceptDraw PRO v9. CS Odessa has introduced a new set of libraries that provides a complete solution for producing high-quality typographic infographics for social media, presentations, educational material, or any other purpose that you'd use typography in infographics for. The Typography Infographics Solution from the ConceptDraw Solution Park includes separate object libraries for Tables, Text Blocks, Tabbed Text Blocks, Arrowed Text Blocks, Callout, Numbers, Labels, and Titles. These new additions to the ConceptDraw Solution Park are free for current users of ConceptDraw PRO.
The new solution in the ConceptDraw Solution Park, the Typography Infographics Solution, includes collections of templates, samples, and libraries of vector stencils and icons that support comprehensive typographic infographics illustrations. These new additions to the ConceptDraw Solution Park are free for current users of ConceptDraw PRO v9. ConceptDraw PRO is compatible with Apple OS X and Microsoft Windows. ConceptDraw PRO retails for $199 USD. ConceptDraw PRO v9 is included in ConceptDraw Office v2 which retails for $499 USD.
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About CS Odessa
Founded in 1993, Computer Systems Odessa supplies cross-platform productivity tools and graphic technologies to professional and corporate users around the world. From their headquarters in Odessa, Ukraine, and offices in San Jose, CA, and Boston, MA, CS Odessa sells internationally in over 150 countries, both directly and through resellers. The ConceptDraw Productivity Line has won numerous awards and is used by hundreds of thousands, including Fortune 500 companies, U.S. Federal Government agencies, small and medium businesses, and students and educators around the globe. For more information, visit http://www.conceptdraw.com.
Copyright (C) 1993-2014 Computer Systems Odessa. ConceptDraw is a registered trademark, and ConceptDraw Office, ConceptDraw Solution Park, ConceptDraw PRO, ConceptDraw MINDMAP, ConceptDraw PROJECT, and ConceptDraw Solution Browser are trademarks of CS Odessa. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Poopsy Pets(TM) App Now Available In iTunes App Store
VAN NUYS, Calif., Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Glitter and rainbows and jewels, oh my! Poopsy Pets(TM), a new app featuring a unicorn that poops rainbows, a koala that poops jewels and a pink bunny that poops glitter is now available for free download in the iTunes App Store. The app is based on the popular Moxie Girlz(TM) Poopsy Pets line of dolls, some of which have sold out at retailers nationwide and are now showing up on eBay at inflated prices.
In the app, players will be swept away on an enchanted journey where evil bugs may swoop, but only one thing can save the world - magical poop.
"It is a scientific fact that unicorns poop rainbows," said Isaac Larian, CEO of MGA Entertainment. "So we weren't surprised at all when the dolls became such a smash hit. The next natural step was to take these magical pooping characters into the digital realm."
Poopsy Pets game players will have to nurture their young pets by fine tuning their abilities, giving them toys, training them, and cleaning up after them by depositing the magical poop in the APM - the automatic poop machine, of course! Then, players will embark on an adventure in which matching fruits and magical poops save the world from evil beetles. A bonus level features an enchanted garden the player can decorate. The game, with more than 100 levels, is easy to learn, but difficult to master.
About MGA Entertainment ?
MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company headquartered in Van Nuys, California, manufactures innovative lines of proprietary and licensed products including toys and games, dolls, consumer electronics, home decor, stationery and sporting goods. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as Little Tikes®, Lalaloopsy(TM), Moxie Girlz(TM), Mooshka(TM), Bratz®, and Zapf Creation®. For more information please visit http://www.mgae.com.
Broadcom® WICED(TM) Technology Supports New AS&E® MINI Z(TM) On-the-Go Threat Detection System
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) (NASDAQ:ASEI) has selected the Broadcom Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED((TM))) Wi-Fi technology as the connectivity component for the world's first handheld Z Backscatter(®) imaging system. Broadcom's WICED platform provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a complete simplified implementation of wireless connectivity resulting in faster time-to-market for a broad range of Internet of Things (IoT) innovations. For more news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom or join the conversation on the WICED community site.
The evolution of the IoT is driving significant growth and opportunities in a variety of end market segments and analysts expect revenues from the burgeoning market to reach $8.9T by 2020(1). According to IDC, the enabler for increased growth is the pervasiveness of wireless connectivity and ubiquitous access to the Internet, regardless of location.
"The MINI Z(TM) system represents an entirely new class of product for the detection industry, an effective, lightweight scanner that -- for the first time -- enables security, customs, and public safety officials to quickly determine if threats or contraband are present in hard-to-reach environments, such as the interior of cars, aircraft and watercraft," said Joe Reiss, AS&E Vice President of Product Management. "Broadcom's WICED technology provided the complete development platform we required to get to market quickly with this ground-breaking, innovative new product."
"As the IoT ecosystem continues to evolve, we are seeing rapid adoption of our turnkey WICED technology in a number of emerging market segments including connected appliances, smart energy systems and cloud-based health and home management services," said Brian Bedrosian, Broadcom Senior Director, Wireless Connectivity. "Broadcom's implementation into the MINI Z demonstrates the wide range of applications enabled by the WICED platform."
AS&E's design and development efforts were supported by Inventek Systems, a full-service wireless solutions provider. Inventek's WICED enabled eS-WiFi (embedded serial Wi-Fi), modules and Wireless Interoperability Network (IWIN), software eases development and simplifies implementation of Wi-Fi connectivity in an array of products across a broad spectrum of end market segments.
The MINI Z handheld X-ray detection system is a portable, single-sided imaging system that can be used to scan objects in hard-to-reach areas such as unattended bags, backpacks, or packages in a subway or bus with no set up required. It uses AS&E's signature Z Backscatter technology, an advanced X-ray imaging technology that detects and highlights the organic materials that transmission X-ray systems can miss, such as plastic guns, ceramic knives, explosives, and drugs. The device provides a real-time, easy-to-interpret image of its target on a tablet screen using Z Backscatter technology and Broadcom's WICED Wi-Fi module for a wireless connection to the scanner. The MINI Z is the first portable screen implementation based on the WICED platform. For more information visit http://www.meetminiz.com.
Availability
Broadcom's WICED Wi-Fi technology and Inventek's eS-WiFi modules are now available.
For ongoing news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom, read the B-Connected Blog, or visit Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to Broadcom's RSS Feed.
Resources:
(1) IDC, IoT 2013 to 2020 Market Analysis: Billions of Things, Trillions of Dollars
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
Broadcom(®), the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Burroughs Introduces Quantum DS - The Next Generation Sorter On The Desktop
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Burroughs, Inc., a leader in the payments industry and global provider of item processing equipment for the financial community, is pleased to announce the Quantum DS (desktop sorter), the next generation desktop sorter. The Quantum DS provides the flexibility to process a wide range of payments, combined with the durability and quality that are inherently designed into all Burroughs products and services offerings.
The Quantum DS processes items at 200 documents per minute and offers either 8 or 12 pockets for sorting and improved throughput. With each pocket able to hold up to 200 items, and the ability to define multiple physical pockets as a single logical pocket, the sorter can maintain exceptionally high throughput rates, even with heavy volume users. The item feeder mechanism is designed to enable the insertion of additional items while the sorter is running, providing a virtually unlimited input capability. Available features include: high quality imaging, MICR and optional multi-line OCR and barcode reading and flexible endorsement options, including true-type fonts with logo graphics capabilities. The machine is engineered to be backward compatible with the Burroughs Quantum series, minimizing application integration efforts.
"The Quantum DS provides the perfect desktop platform for check and remittance processing in the US and abroad," remarks Alan Grote, Vice President of Sales for the Financial Industry, Worldwide. "The capabilities built into the machine provide the features necessary to efficiently process items, while the footprint, which is less than 75 lbs and 5 feet, and attractive price point provide a compelling business case for clients."
The Quantum DS has undergone an extensive beta test process, and is available today. Contact your Application provider or Burroughs representative for more information.
About Burroughs
Burroughs, Inc. offers its customers access to world-class service, industry-leading technology, and overall support for a portfolio of technology related needs. Our vast portfolio consists of repeatable and custom solutions like the SmartSource® check and document scanners, SmartCash(TM) cash automation solutions; ATM products, ATM parts, enterprise servers, device performance management software, asset recovery, and supplies combined with implementation and maintenance services. The sales organization works through value-added resellers, distributors and directly with clients in more than 55 countries worldwide. Today, our focus on payment systems related technologies and services results in numerous efficiencies for anyone who processes check and cash transactions. For more information, visit http://www.burroughs.com.
Fonesalesman Announces QiStone+, The First Completely Wireless Power Bank
LONDON, August 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
QiStone+ is the first Power Bank that can be called truly Wireless, as it
can charge other devices wirelessly, and be charged wirelessly itself.
Fonesalesman, a renowned name when it comes to offering Wireless Charging accessories,
today announced the launch of QiStone+, a leap in wireless charging technology that will
help the users to leave their wires in the yesteryear.
QiStone+ uses Qi Wireless Charging standard to power other devices that support this
standard for wireless charging. Fonesalesman's unique Qi+(TM) technology allows QiStone+
to be charged with any Qi Charging Pad (such as QiStone, KoolPad, KoolPuck from
Fonesalesman).
Bavan Palasanthiran, Founder of Fonesalesman, said, "This is a one-of-a-kind solution
that will mean that users don't ever have to plug in the QiStone+". He further added,
"Popularity of Wireless Charging is rising, especially in wearables market. The upcoming
Motorola smartwatch, Moto 360, has abandoned traditional charging methods altogether in
favor of Qi Wireless charging. So, we have seen a strong demand for truly wireless
solutions, which is what we are introducing today."
The QiStone+'s look and feel of the product is unique and has the potential to attract
anyone. The stone texture is exceptional and that makes it an object to behold. The device
is designed to fit the palm of the user. It has 4000mAh of Wireless Power, enough to
charge any phone fully.
"QiStone+ is perfect for sharing - users can charge one of the gadgets wirelessly, and
another via USB port", Bavan continued.
There are over 400 Qi compatible devices, including Google Nexus 4/5/7, Nokia Lumia
1520, Lumia Icon and Lumia 930, LG G3. QiStone+ is a perfect fit for all these products.
If the user's device is not compatible with Qi Wireless Charging out of the box, the
functionality can be added thanks to Fonesalesman Wireless Receivers, such as the S5
SlimPWRcard for the Samsung Galaxy S5, iQi Mobile for the Apple iPhone.
QiStone+ is available direct from Fonesalesman and Amazon for Pre-Order today at
GBP44.99/$79.99. As a part of the launch offer, the company also announced attractive 20%
discount to the customers who have purchased Fonesalesman products in the past (For more
information, please find the link below). The company is also running a competition for
users where anyone can participate to win a QiStone+. They just need to visit the webpage,
link provided below, and register themselves for the same.
"Our aim is to introduce the convenience of wireless charging to everyone and provide
the users with the best products we can. During the past year, we have become the
providers of the most-beloved wireless charging accessories, and aim to innovate and bring
more wireless charging solutions to customers as we grow", Bavan added.
About Fonesalesman;
Fonesalesman is determined to make the world without wires a reality for its
customers. We are responsible for top-of-the-line pads sporting such as the KoolPad,
KoolPuck, game-changing wireless charging receiver for iPhone iQi Mobile and the thinnest
wireless charging receivers for Samsung Galaxy S5, the S5 SlimPWRcard.
Sprint Selects IXcellerate for Point of Presence in Russia
MOSCOW, August 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Global Carrier enhances international network coverage in Moscow to meet
growing demand from Russian market
IXcellerate, Moscow's premier carrier neutral datacentre operator, today announced
that Sprint, a global provider of wireless and wireline communications services, has
expanded its wireline network to include a Point of Presence (PoP) in IXcellerate's Moscow
One Datacenter. Sprint is enhancing the reach of its international network to provide its
global customers with close proximity and optimal connectivity to IXcellerate's clients
and partners in Moscow, Russia.
Organizations that require global coverage, low jitter and a congestion free
environment rely on Sprint's international network as a foundation to connect their
software and 'as a service' applications seamlessly around the world.
As part of an ongoing expansion of its core network backbone, Sprint chose
IXcellerate's Moscow One Datacentre to access its unique community of carriers and ISPs,
and create new business opportunities for multi-national customers looking to expand
further into Russia. IXcellerate's facilities located within the MKAD ring road of Moscow
are the ideal match for Sprint, enabling the company to provide its customers robust,
resilient services, while also offering the opportunity to interconnect with other
carriers and capacity providers.
Michael Rolff, Director EMEA Network Services at Sprint, commented, "Sprint is
investing in its network capabilities within Europe, Middle East and Africa. Through
having a presence in IXcellerate's data center, Sprint remains focused on ensuring its
customers continue to have direct access to facilities with the highest levels of
connectivity, reliability and scalability, and in support of mission critical applications
around the world."
Guy Willner, the CEO of IXcellerate, added, "Sprint is a premier International
Capacity provider and its commitment to grow with IXcellerate demonstrates the strong
returns our datacentre facilities continue to provide. Sprint is the most recent carrier
to join our growing community of telecommunications customers in the Moscow One
Datacentre"
Sprint offers MPLS service in more than 155 countries and continues to expand with its
own facilities and through NNI (network-to-network interconnectivity) agreements as
customer needs require. It also offers Ethernet access in 118 countries.
About Sprint:
Sprint (NYSE: S) offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications
services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users.
Sprint served nearly 55 million customers as of March 31, 2014 and is widely recognized
for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first
wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract
brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national
and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The
American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved U.S. company in
customer satisfaction, across all 43 industries, over the last six years. Sprint has been
named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
You can learn more and visit Sprint at http://www.sprint.com or http://www.facebook.com/sprint and http://www.twitter.com/sprint.
About IXcellerate
IXcellerate is an unparalleled carrier neutral data centre operator in Moscow, which
is comparable to the quality of data centres in America and Western Europe. IXcellerate
offers pure-play co-location designed to meet the standards of financial institutions,
multinational corporations, international carriers and major content operators.
Opened in 2012, IXcellerate's Tier 3+ [http://ixcellerate.com/qa/?lang=en ] Moscow One
Data centre is a stand alone data centre located within the MKAD ring road of Moscow, set
over a 15,000msquared campus. IXcellerate Moscow One provides clients with a bespoke
solution aimed towards solving their unique data centre requirements, offering co-location
services including private and secure cages, combined with on-hand technical support
24/365. Within our carrier-neutral facility, affordable and resilient connectivity is
available in Russia and the entire World. Expansion phases have the potential to increase
the co-location floor space to over 5000msquared, with power feeds planned up to 13.7 MVA.
IXcellerate was founded by Guy Willner (co-founder and former CEO of IXEurope, former
President Europe for Equinix Inc.), and Cliff Gauntlett (former SVP of Golden Telecom in
Russia).
Take Control of Your Privacy Settings on Twitter with AVG PrivacyFix
Updated AVG PrivacyFix app also allows users to calculate their Twitter value
AMSTERDAM and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AVG® Technologies N.V. (NYSE: AVG), the online security company for 182 million active users, today announced a number of updates to its flagship AVG PrivacyFix(TM) application, including extending its scope to the popular social network Twitter® and enabling users to assess their 'worth' to the key networks in terms of targeted advertising value.
With many social media companies, including Twitter and Facebook® monetizing their sites through advertising revenue, the value of personal information is becoming big business. With AVG PrivacyFix 3.0, users can now see not only the extent to which their social media account settings are exposing their personal information but can also understand how much they could potentially be worth to the companies who would look to monetize their social media interactions.
AVG's free application allows users to take steps to assess their exposure and apply one-click fixes to their settings, which include:
-- Choosing who can tag them in photos on Facebook
-- Preventing their location from being made public on the key social
networks
-- Deciding if others can find them through the email address attached to
their account
-- De-authorizing access to old and unused apps connected to their Twitter
account
This latest version of AVG PrivacyFix also includes a new Progress Meter that gives users a better all-in-one view of their social media privacy settings, including showing which advertisers are tracking them online and offering a snapshot of their overall journey to taking control of their privacy.
"As more people realize that social networks and popular websites are collecting data about their activity for monetization purposes, AVG PrivacyFix provides them with an easy way to understand and control this data collection," said Tony Anscombe, Senior Security Evangelist, AVG Technologies. "But it's not just about reputable sites using data to sell advertising. We increasingly live our lives online and share more personal information regularly, and as such we risk leaving ourselves open to growing online threats such as cyberbullying, cyberstalking and identity theft. Parents, in particular, are increasingly concerned about protecting family privacy, and the Progress Meter is a way for them to manage all of the settings in one place simply and confidently."
AVG PrivacyFix is now available in English and seven additional languages - Czech, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Available for desktop and mobile devices running on the Android(TM) and iOS® platforms, it is also integrated with AVG Zen(TM), which lets users see their protection, performance and privacy status across all devices from one central place.
About AVG PrivacyFix
AVG PrivacyFix(TM) is a free application that puts control of a consumer's personal online privacy back in their hands. Available for desktop, mobile and tablet, it allows people to check, manage and personalize their privacy settings across popular sites such as Facebook®, Google®, LinkedIn®, Twitter® and across websites in general, all from one easy-to-use central control panel. With customized features for different devices on multiple platforms, AVG PrivacyFix provides a unified approach to privacy for the connected consumer and household.
Key features include:
-- A personal privacy dashboard, available when you want it, on your phone,
tablet, and computer.
-- The ability to keep your privacy up to date, as AVG PrivacyFix lets you
know when settings change or new settings need review.
-- Guidance on keeping loved ones private by showing you when their
Facebook and Twitter profiles may be exposed.
-- Information that helps you understand who's collecting data about you
and what your data may be worth to Facebook, Google and Twitter.
Further information
AVG is the online security company providing leading software and services to secure devices, data and people. AVG has over 182 million active users, as of June 30, 2014, using AVG's products and services including Internet security, performance optimization, and personal privacy and identity protection. By choosing AVG's products, users become part of a trusted global community that engages directly with AVG to provide feedback and offer mutual support to other customers.
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Mind Solutions, Inc. Reaches Significant Milestones On EEG Headset Development
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mind Solutions, Inc. (OTC - VOIS), has reached significant milestones in the development of the Company's micro EEG Headset. Since engaging our Southern California design and engineering firm, the Company has completed the industrial design, engineering and development for 3D prototype units, which have been tested for ergonomic comfort and functionality.
The proprietary BCI device being created is believed to be the smallest, mobile EEG product on the market. The unique design mimics an ordinary Bluetooth cellular device which is very discreet when worn. The product uses one dry sensor, anatomically located for functionality and to be extremely consumer-friendly. The Company is keeping certain proprietary elements confidential until the product is ready to launch in order to preserve the competitive advantage our product has over other BCI providers. The Company expects to unveil the final design of the working prototype in the next several months, prior to launching a world-wide marketing campaign.
Joe Abrams, Co-Founder of MySpace parent company has joined our Advisory Board. The Company plans to leverage the contacts and partnerships that Mr. Abrams brings to the table, with a focus on large companies providing world-wide distribution of The Company's products upon the completion of our EEG micro headset.
Show Off Your Style with Colorful Back-to-School Nextbook Android Tablets
E FUN Quad-Core Android Tablets In Red, Blue and Silver Available for Back to School this Month
WEST COVINA, Calif., Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- E FUN is introducing its Nextbook 8 Android tablet in three limited edition colors for back to school - red, blue and silver. The slim and portable Nextbook 8 lets students of all ages access everything they need in one place - from textbooks, web pages, notes and to-do lists to movies, photos, games, and more. The Nextbook 8 (7.85") limited edition colors are available now at Walmart stores nationwide and on Walmart.com.
"We are thrilled to offer students our latest Android tablet in their choice of three stylish colors for back to school," said Jason Liszewski, managing director and VP of sales for E FUN. "With the latest Android operating system, the Google Play store, and leading content from partners, the Nextbook 8 limited edition tablets provide a great out of box experience for customers. We are proud to continue leading the way in quality, value-priced consumer electronics for users of all ages."
The new Nextbook 8 limited edition tablets feature 7.85" high-definition color touch screens, the Android 4.4 Kit Kat operating system, and high-performance quad-core processors (Rockchip RK3188 ARM Cortex A9 1.6GHz) for quick and easy navigation between tasks.
The Nextbook 8 tablets are optimized and preloaded with Google Play as well as Android apps from Google including Gmail(TM), Chrome(TM), Google Talk(TM), Google+(TM), Google Maps(TM), YouTube(TM), and Google Drive(TM). The tablets also come preloaded with the Barnes and Noble NOOK for Android app so that users can buy and read their favorite books with the touch of a finger. Other preloaded apps include VUDU, Flixster, CloudLink, Net Nanny and more.
Additional features of the Nextbook 8 limited edition back-to-school tablets include:
-- 1024x768 capacitive touch screen
-- 1GB DDR3 system memory
-- 8GB internal memory, expandable via microSD card to 64GB
-- Dual webcams with microphone: 2-megapixel back-facing and 0.3-megapixel
front-facing
-- Micro HDMI port to send 1080p HD video to an HDTV or computer
-- Built-in G sensor
-- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
-- Built-in b/g/n 802.11 Wi-Fi connection
Pricing and Availability
The E FUN Nextbook 8 Android tablets in red, blue and silver are available for a limited time in Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com for $79.99. The Nextbook 8 tablet in black is also available for $99.99.
About E FUN
E FUN, a designer and marketer of mobile lifestyle products, entered the North American market in late 2010. Since then, E FUN has grown to be one of the leading Android tablet brands at retail. Its ongoing product innovation and partnerships set E FUN apart from competitors and provide customers with unique out of the box experiences. Its product lines include the Nextbook line of Android tablets and patented APEN line of digital and touch pens. E FUN is headquartered in West Covina, California.
Stern Announces Improved AC/DC Pro Pinball Machine
World's Leading Arcade-Quality Pinball Maker Offers AC/DC Pro With Improved LED Lighting and Swinging Bell
MELROSE PARK, Ill., Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball games, announced an upgraded AC/DC Promodel with all LED lighting and a newly designed swinging bell.
Originally released in early 2012, AC/DC and Stern Pinball have made history by creating a fan-favorite pinball game and an iconic pop culture classic.
The new AC/DC LED Pro features technological upgrades implemented by Stern in its current Pro models. In addition to the LEDs and the swinging bell, the new AC/DC LED Pro is manufactured with Stern's updated modern metal and wood back box with a decaled cabinet and speaker housing. All the other great game features, art and music are unchanged from Stern's earlier AD/DC Pro.
"With the AC/DC license expiring at the end of December 2014, we wanted to offer our operators and enthusiasts a great earning game with the enhanced features that we've recently developed," said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball.
Stern is planning a small immediate production run on this upgraded game so order while supplies last.
Pricing and Availability:
Pro Version: $5,595 (MSRP)
About Stern Pinball, Inc.
Stern Pinball, Inc., headquartered just outside Chicago, Illinois, is the oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball games in the world. Stern's highly talented creative and technical teams design, engineer and manufacture a full line of popular pinball games, merchandise and accessories. Recent Stern titles include Mustang, Star Trek, Metallica, The Avengers, X-Men, AC/DC, Tron, Transformers, Avatar, Iron Man, Batman, Spiderman and many more! All of Stern's pinball games are crafted by hand and assembled by Stern's expert team. Both pinball enthusiasts and casual players around the globe enjoy Stern's games. For more information, please visit http://www.sternpinball.com.
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Bell Media's The Movie Network Announces Development of 14 New Drama and Comedy Projects
- Attached talent includes Oscar(®) nominees Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, Scotiabank Giller Prize
winner Joseph Boyden, and seasoned writer Stephen Tolkin -
- Production companies working with The Movie Network include
Serendipity Point Films, Prospero Pictures, Halfire Entertainment, ICF
Films, and Darius Films -
TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2014 /CNW/ - The Movie Network announced today its
current roster of 14 drama and comedy projects in development,
featuring acclaimed writers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski (Madame Tutli-Putli), Joseph Boyden (Through Black Spruce), and Stephen Tolkin (BROTHERS & SISTERS). The diverse group of stories ranges from historical event series (THE TENDERNESS OF WOLVES, UNCOMMON YOUTH), to provocative character drama FERAL, epic fantasy THE SEIGE, and a comedy about hicks, skids, and hockey players living in
Letterkenny, Ontario LETTERKENNY.
"We are thrilled to be working with some of the best and brightest
writers and producers in the Canadian production community to develop
scripted comedies and dramas for The Movie Network," said Corrie Core,
Senior Vice-President, Independent Production, Bell Media. "From
engaging contemporary comedies to sweeping historical epics, this
development slate is full of exciting prospects for the discerning
viewers of The Movie Network."
In total, The Movie Network currently has 14 drama and comedy projects
in development, including three previously announced comedies.
The Movie Network's current slate of development projects include:
BEOWULF: BLOOD OF KINGS
Drama
A violent, romanticized, post-modern take on the classic saga.
Attached:
-- Omni Film Entertainment: Brian Hamilton, Michael Chechik
(DEFYING GRAVITY)
-- Matt Greenberg (1408) - Writer
-- Co-developed in partnership with Movie Central
DIVORCE PARTY
Comedy
A half-hour, single-camera comedy about a group of young, divorced women
living the very definition of the term "hot mess".
Attached:
-- New Metric Media -Patrick O'Sullivan and Mark Montefiore (Cas &
Dylan)
-- Jessie Gabe (Cas & Dylan) and Linsey Stewart (BEING ERICA) -
Writers
FERAL
Drama
A slightly unhinged child protection worker avoids her own life by
throwing herself into her work.
Attached:
-- ICF Films: Ilana Frank (ROOKIE BLUE, SAVING HOPE)
-- Sherry White (ROOKIE BLUE, SAVING HOPE) - Writer
-- Semi Chellas (MAD MEN) - Story Editor
-- Co-developed in partnership with Movie Central
PRONS
Comedy
A famous porn star returns to his childhood home in Brantford, Ontario
to get away from the business.
Attached:
-- Halfire Entertainment: Noreen Halpern (WORKING THE ENGELS,
HUNG)
-- Kevin Smith (Clerks) and Aaron Martin (SAVING HOPE, BEING
ERICA) - Writers
-- Co-developed in partnership with Movie Central
GUCCI WARS
Drama
Chronicling the House of Gucci's notorious rise and fall.
Attached:
-- Bauman Entertainment: Ted Bauman (THE CLIENT LIST)
-- Angus Fraser (ROGUE, TERMINAL CITY) - Writer
-- Co-developed in partnership with Movie Central
INCARNATE
Drama
An epic genre drama that follows an unlikely trio as they discover a
shocking experiment has awakened an ancient conspiracy.
Attached:
-- Copperheart Entertainment: Steven Hoban (Ginger Snaps) and
Clark Peterson (Monster) - Executive Producers; Clive Barker
(Hellraiser) - Executive Producer and Creative Consultant
-- Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens (PRIMEVAL: NEW WORLD) -
Writers and Executive Producers
-- Co-developed in partnership with Movie Central
IRON BELLY
Drama
An epic adventure set on a 19(th)-century prison ship where the brutal journey becomes an intimate study
of humanity, both above and below the decks.
Attached:
-- Darius Films: Nicholas Tabarrok (The Art of the Steal,
Defendor)
-- Jeremy Boxen (LOST GIRL) and Jonathan Sobol (The Art of the
Steal) - Writers
-- Co-developed in partnership with BBCA
LETTERKENNY
Comedy
Based on the YouTube sensation LETTERKENNY PROBLEMS, a series where hicks, skids, and hockey players have the last laugh.
Attached:
-- New Metric: Patrick O'Sullivan and Mark Montefiore (Cas &
Dylan)
-- Jared Kesso (19-2) and Jacob Tierney (The Trotsky) - Writers
METHOD
Comedy
A satirical behind-the-scenes look at the making of a police procedural.
Attached:
ICF Films: Ilana Frank (SAVING HOPE), David Wellington (SAVING HOPE),
Sonia Hosko (SAVING HOPE) - Producers
-- Peter Wellington (Cottage Country) and Peter Mooney (ROOKIE
BLUE) - Writers
OPIUM
Drama
Set in Hong Kong and Victoria B.C., this epic historical drama charts
the turbulent journey of the pious McLellan family as it takes control
of the international opium trade.
Attached:
-- Reunion Pictures: Matthew O'Connor (CONTINUUM)
-- Nick Willing (NEVERLAND) - Writer
-- Co-developed in partnership with Movie Central
THE SIEGE
Drama
A fantasy/genre series set in New France in the early 1600s, a land of
myth, magic, warriors, Jesuit assassins, and monstrous Wendigos.
Attached:
-- Prospero Media: Martin Katz (Maps to the Stars) and Karen
Wookey (ANDROMEDA) - Producers
-- Chris Lavis (Madame Tutli-Putli), Maciak Szczerbowski (Madame
Tutli-Putli), and Andrew Wreggitt (JACK) - Writers
THE TENDERNESS OF WOLVES
Drama
A gripping whodunit set against the wild and captivating backdrop of
Upper Canada in 1867, based on the award-winning novel of the same name
by Stef Penney.
Attached:
-- Adlib Films and Origin Pictures: Greg Dummett (THE CRIMSON
PETAL AND THE WHITE), and David M. Thompson (Mandela: Long Walk
to Freedom) - Producers
-- John Brownlow (Sylvia) - Writer
-- Co-developed in partnership with Movie Central
THUNDERHOUSE FALLS
Drama
A wayward daughter returns to her family and is haunted by past and
present dangers.
Attached:
-- Serendipity Point Films: Ari Lantos and Mark Musselman
(Barney's Version)
-- Joseph Boyden (The Orenda) - Writer
UNCOMMON YOUTH
Drama
Based on the gripping true story of the infamous 1973 kidnapping of John
Paul Getty III in Rome.
Attached:
-- Sea to Sky Studios in association with Epix
-- Stephen Tolkin - Writer (BROTHERS & SISTERS)
About Bell Media Independent Production
Bell Media has commissioned some of Canada's most-watched and
most-acclaimed original programming, working with the best Canadian
independent producers in the country. Hit CTV series include ratings
success stories SAVING HOPE, THE LISTENER, MOTIVE, and THE AMAZING RACE
CANADA, the record-breaking, Canadian-produced complementary version of
the hit international series. New to CTV in 2014 are hit international
format MASTERCHEF CANADA and multi-cam office comedy SPUN OUT, one of
the most-watched new comedies of the season. Among the scripted series
on Bell Media pay and specialty channels are the two-time
Emmy®-nominated hit DEGRASSI, the internationally acclaimed ORPHAN
BLACK, the most-watched original series in Space history BITTEN,
Bravo's most-watched new drama 19-2, TRANSPORTER - THE SERIES, and
drama SENSITIVE SKIN, and the upcoming KILLJOYS. Bell Media specialty
channels are also home to hit factual series HIGHWAY THRU HELL and
CANADA'S WORST DRIVER, among others.
About The Movie Network:
The Movie Network is a pay television service available in eastern
Canada delivering premiere access to Hollywood hit movies, new and
exclusive HBO content, critically acclaimed Showtime series and
first-rate Canadian programming to subscribers. The Movie Network
service includes five 24-hour multiplex channels - The Movie Network,
HBO Canada, MExcess, MFun!, and MFest. All five multiplex channels are
simulcast in High Definition and joined by TMN GO, a multi-platform
video streaming service; The Movie Network OnDemand, a Subscription
Video On Demand (SVOD) service available in select areas across eastern
Canada; and TMN OnLine, an Internet-based content streaming service.
The Movie Network is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE
Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company. More
information about The Movie Network is available at http://www.themovienetwork.ca.
About Movie Central:
Movie Central is a commercial-free premium pay TV service available in
western Canada. Movie Central premieres the best in Hollywood,
international and Canadian films across eight 24-hour movie channels,
including dedicated high-definition feeds, a Movie Central On Demand
service and exclusive HBO content on HBO Canada. Movie Central is also
the first window for Showtime content and home to cutting-edge Canadian
series. A major force in the Canadian independent film and television
production industry, Movie Central, through Script to Screen, a
writer-oriented feature script development program funded by Movie
Central and delivered by NSI supports Canadian filmmaking. Visit the
Movie Central website at http://www.moviecentral.ca.
Movie Central is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based
media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty
television and radio with additional assets in pay television,
television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's
animation. Experience Corus on the web at http://www.corusent.com.
SOURCE The Movie Network
The Movie Network
CONTACT: Nicolle Balen, The Movie Network, 416.384.4061 or nicolle.balen@bellmedia.ca
Today Ractiv launches Touch+ [http://www.ractiv.com/touchplus ], the modern day mouse
that makes any surface multitouch and more. Touch+ lets you control your computer from any
surface and with natural hand gestures. It's simple, practical, and powerful, making
everyday tasks easier, such as web browsing and playing games, while making sophisticated
interaction possible, such as typing on a TV without a keyboard.
Touch+ is a small, sleek bar that connects to any computer and "sees" the user's hands
like the human eyes do, tracking their positions with advanced computer vision algorithms.
It is the first affordable 3D sensor that allows you to tap or swipe on any surface while
seeing your fingers on the screen. Like true multitouch, you directly tap on what you see.
Previously a hit on crowdfunding site Kickstarter, Touch+ has been completely reimagined
and reinvented with a new name, new features, and a brand new design; being the perfect
tool both for the everyday PC user and those who need their computer for more specialized
uses.
Darren Lim, Ractiv Co-Founder, explains: "Touch+ only uses two normal cameras, so the
magic happens in the software. While 3D tracking tech is fun to play with, Touch+ is the
first to give it a very practical application that everyone loves using: multitouch. After
more than 50 years of relying on the mouse, we're excited to offer a form of interaction
that's simple, comfortable, and full of possibilities. We hope Touch+ will lead the way in
showing how much more we can achieve by bringing multitouch and gestures to computers and
other devices."
Touch+ is uniquely designed to clip onto your laptop, turning your keyboard into a
multitouch surface that you can touch and type from. Instead of lifting your hand from
your keyboard to scroll down a webpage, all you have to do is swipe a finger - saving the
unnecessary strain of moving to the mouse or trackpad. For example, gamers can play
first-person shooter games without a mouse, and designers can access functions hidden in
menus by making simple hand gestures. Tasks such as selecting a menu can be done in half a
second, while using a traditional mouse or trackpad might take much longer to navigate.
The technology behind Touch+ isn't dependent on infrared, allowing it to enable
multitouch at short range and be undisrupted by infrared sources. Touch+ is also equipped
with a portable stand that allows users to perform multitouch and gestures on any surface.
While gesture control often means raising your hands in the air with exaggerated
movements, Touch+ allows you to control your computer precisely and conveniently with
rested hands.
Lai Xue, Ractiv Co-founder, explains: "The inspiration for Touch+ came from using a
laptop on a bus and wondering what it would be like to have multitouch on the keyboard all
the time so our hands wouldn't have to keep moving all over the place - which, needless to
say, is tricky in a confined space. After early prototyping with lasers to create a single
multitouch plane before creating a 3D tracking device, we look forward to sharing this
technology with the mass market."
Ractiv, short for "interactive", creates technology based on our personal experience
of human-computer interaction. Co-founded by Darren and Lai in early 2013, Ractiv is a
graduate of The Iron Yard startup accelerator in the US, and its team works out of US,
China, and Singapore.
Producer and inventor US Candy Network joins forces with Regout Group
VENRAY, The Netherlands, August 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The mobile vending machine MARV (Media & Advertising Racing Vehicle), that offers a
thousand possibilities to customers, is a worldwide hit. All major companies and store
chains in the world are calling Dutch producer US Candy Network (USCN) to order one. To
supply 6100 machines in the next two years USCN has joined forces with the Regout Group.
The Regout Group already supplied telescopic slides for MARV and will produce the base
modules as well. When owner Joost van Luyken saw the machine he got so exited that he
wanted to become a partner in its further development.
Luyken has joined USCN as CEO and will lead the company together with Kersten, who
remains Executive Chairman. "We have joined our forces to introduce MARV into the market.
We welcome the knowledge of the Regout Group," Chantal Kersten of USCN says.
MARV was launched in January this year during the worlds largest sweets and snacks
fair ISM in Cologne Germany. That was such a success that afterwards movie companies,
supermarkets, toy stores and breweries from all over the world wanted to have one. "Before
the fair MARV had caused a craze in advertising, but afterwards even more. We could supply
20.000 machines if we'd wanted to," Kersten says. The company will be interviewed soon by
Donald Trump jr., which will be broadcasted on TV in the fall at Fox and Bloomberg.
MARV is the future of marketing and media advertising. The machine interacts with
customers through different sounds. It has a 21 or 46 inch touch screen where they can
order, view movies, print coupons, get a discount, play games or plug in their iPad. MARV
can contain all kinds of wrapping: cool, frozen or keeping warm, all open to advertising.
It offers all possible payment through internet or smartphone.
The machines are custom made. MARVs are transformed to characters from movies or into
corporate design. The hip, tricycle runs electric and can ride in cities, on fairs or even
on the beach. The machine uses Microsoft's Kinect 2 system, enabling it to interact and
even talk with customers.
RadioShack Opens 23 Interactive Remodel Stores in Washington, D.C. Area
Newly Remodeled Stores Open This Week, Featuring Innovative Products, Interactive Experiences and New Fix It Here! Mobile Device Repair Service
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack today announced the opening of 23 new interactive remodel stores in the Washington, D.C. metro area, bringing innovative products to market while revitalizing its store base.
The stores provide an updated shopping experience to RadioShack customers in the area, while highlighting key elements from our new store formats and promoting unique products from tech-savvy inventors.
RadioShack has been open for business in the D.C. metro area since 1977 and today is home to more than 140 locations and hundreds of knowledgeable associates.
"The D.C. metro area has always been an important and loyal market for RadioShack, given the city's strength in the technology sector. We are excited to launch an upgraded shopping experience at such a significant number of stores in the area," said Mike DeFazio, senior vice president of store operations at RadioShack. "As we've opened more than 40 concept stores over the past year, customers have expressed their desire to interact with products before they buy, find personalized technology solutions and, of course, gain access to top brands. These interactive remodel stores represent what consumers should expect to see from the RadioShack brand."
RadioShack began remodeling and opening highly experiential concept stores across the country in July 2013, and has refreshed its more than 4,000 U.S. company-owned stores.
Locally remodeled stores feature RadioShack's new Fix It Here! service, a mobile device repair program that typically delivers same-day repair for many of today's most popular mobile devices. Customers who have damaged or broken mobile devices can conveniently and quickly have them repaired by a trained RadioShack technician. Technicians will diagnose and repair the device at an in-store kiosk, often in as little as an hour.
Interactive remodel store features include:
-- Innovative products from startups and inventors, such as mobile
device-controlled robot ball Sphero, educational magnetic circuit boards
from littleBits and Lively's activity sensors that create a smart home
for older adults to log daily routines
-- An interactive speaker wall where customers can shop and compare
different speakers using music installed on in-store tablets
-- Experiential displays that enable shoppers to find and compare products,
including headphone demo stations where they can listen to leading
brands like SOL REPUBLIC, Skullcandy and Beats by Dr. Dre; in-demand
devices from Apple, Samsung and HTC; a remote control (RC) toy
exploration center; and a GoPro camera display demonstrating the
capabilities of several models of GoPro cameras
-- Technology that makes shopping interesting and playful, like
touchscreens and apps that help shoppers understand the benefits of
products
-- Full mobility offerings from top mobile carriers such as AT&T, Sprint
and Verizon with flexible financing plans available all under one roof
-- Helpful, informative RadioShack staff who can answer shoppers' questions
about hundreds of products and services and direct customers to the
items that meet their specific needs
Neighbors are invited to come see the bolder, brighter RadioShack and pick up an instant savings coupon good for $10 off any $40 qualifying purchase, while supplies last. Find the new Washington, D.C. RadioShack stores at radioshack.com/DC.
As part of the grand opening of these stores, RadioShack is partnering with Byte Back, a nonprofit organization generating economic opportunities for low-income Washington, D.C. residents by providing computer training and employment readiness skills. RadioShack is donating a portion of August 5 sales from the store location at 732 7(th) Street in Washington, D.C. to Byte Back programs.
RadioShack is opening a select number of these sleek, bright, highly experiential stores in neighborhoods throughout the nation. These new, updated stores reflect the company's strides toward reinvigorating its stores, revamping its product assortment and repositioning the brand. See all of our new or remodeled locations at radioshack.com/newRS.
About RadioShack Corporation
RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading retailer with more than 27,000 knowledgeable associates focused on connecting consumers with personalized solutions and discovering what's possible through the latest in consumer electronics. The company's updated product assortment incorporates national brands, industry-leading private brand products, mobile devices and wireless carriers. Customers can shop leading brands in headphones and speakers, wearable technology, smart toys and DIY supplies, connected home, power accessories and home entertainment at radioshack.com, or at one of the more than 5,000 locations in 26 countries. Find RadioShack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
News Media Contact: Andrea McCauley, +1-817-415-3300, andrea.mccauley@RadioShack.com
Debut Game App Developer Launches Contest for iPhone 6 to Promote First App
Oliver Galang enters the gaming app industry with Treasure Match and creates competition among players to win the new iPhone 6
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Oliver Galang has entered the mobile app industry with the release of Treasure Match, a casino-type gaming app where players must uncover matching treasure chest values to achieve a high score. To separate Treasure Match from similar gaming apps, Galang has organized a competition among Treasure Match players. The player with the highest score of the day will win the new iPhone 6, scheduled for release this fall.
Inspired by stories of other independent gaming app creators, Galang decided to put into motion his idea for the new app. Treasure Match emulates the idea of a scratch-off ticket, in that players attempt to uncover matching icons to add their score.
Treasure Match is a true casino type game, giving players the "instant gratification" achieved from slot machines. "I was always intrigued why people played slots. I always thought it was boring because all you have to do is hit a button. With blackjack or card counting, you're always thinking. I decided to mix the two together by presenting what's behind the treasure in half a second, making the players think," says Galang.
Although Galang has years of computer experience, he worked with leading application development company 19Studios to create the app itself. Treasure Match features engaging graphics and sound as well as smooth gameplay. A main focus of the game's creation was timing; players are able to uncover the treasure chests in mere tenths of a second.
Not only can players compete for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, but also they can do it for free and without any in-app purchases. Treasure Match is available on the App Store and Google Play at no cost to download or play.
Instead of the highest accumulated score, the winner is determined by the highest score of the day. This way, players who have just downloaded the app can compete with those who have been playing for months. At the end of the day, the scores will be validated, and the winner will be sent the new iPhone 6.
Find more information about Treasure Match on GameAxes.
Neudesic Expert Offers Cutting-Edge Educational Sessions at Visual Studio LIVE! Redmond
Seven-time Microsoft MVP, Rick Garibay provides .NET developers insight into the Internet of Things and Node.js at leading developer conference
REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Visual Studio LIVE! Redmond brings together developers, software architects and designers to experience cutting-edge education on the Microsoft
Platform. This five-day conference will include two sessions presented by Neudesic's Rick Garibay: "From the Internet of Things to Intelligent
Systems: A Developer's Primer" which will feature a sneak peek at the reference architecture (code-named Reykjavik) that Microsoft has developed for
use with high-scale IoT solutions as well as a walk through the recently released Azure Service Bus Event Hub capability. In addition, Rick will be
presenting on "Building APIs with NodeJS on Microsoft Azure Websites."
HOW: Garibay, distinguished engineer and vice president of Neudesic's development platform group, will lead these sessions as part of the event's Cloud
Computing Track. Both sessions focus on challenges faced by .NET developers and offer methodology to readily tackle those challenges.
Garibay, a published author, sought-after speaker and 7-time Microsoft MVP, has more than 13 years' experience in delivering solutions built on the
Microsoft platform across industry sectors such as finance, transportation, hospitality and gaming.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014; 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - From the Internet of Things to Intelligent Systems: A Developer's Primer (Session W09)
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014; 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - Building APIs with NodeJS on Microsoft Azure Websites (Session TH04)
WHO: Neudesic is the trusted technology partner in business innovation, delivering impactful business results to clients through leading-edge
technologies, innovative solutions and strategic alliances. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Neudesic is a privately-held
company, serving clients globally form offices across the United States. For more information, visit http://www.neudesic.com.