LeapFrog's Highest Performance Five-Inch Screen Children's Learning Tablet, LeapPad(TM)3, Now Available
With access to a world-class Learning Library of games and apps, a kid-safe web experience out of the box, the latest and most powerful processor and a kid-tough design, LeapPad(TM)3 is the best first tablet experience for children
EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: LF), the leader in children's learning tablets*, today announced that LeapPad(TM)3 is now available for sale online and at major retail locations across the U.S. As part of the no. 1 selling children's tablet line of LeapPad tablets,* the LeapPad3 tablet is the fastest, highest-performance five-inch tablet ever from LeapFrog.
"When we introduced the LeapPad learning tablets three years ago, we changed the way children learn through and interact with technology by creating the best first tablet experience built just for them. Our introduction of LeapPad3 takes our tablet-based educational entertainment solution for kids to a whole new level," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "Core to our LeapPad3 experience is our Learning Library which spans key subject areas such as math, reading, science and social studies in addition to helping children learn about art, physics, collaborative play and more, all while making learning fun by featuring some of today's most popular children's characters."
With kid-safe web, Wi-Fi and a new capacitive touchscreen, LeapPad3 is the perfect combination of performance, durability, safety and affordability. LeapPad3 features LeapFrog's latest and most powerful processor, 4GB of memory, two mega-pixel front and back cameras and video recorders, and a built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery so the exploration and creativity never ends.
The Best Educational Content
The LeapPad3 tablet provides access to LeapFrog's Learning Library of more than 1,000 games, apps, eBooks, videos, music and more all designed or approved by LeapFrog's team of gaming and learning experts. LeapFrog is the only children's tablet maker to employ a full-time in-house team of learning experts, all with PhDs in various specialties including education, child development and educational psychology. LeapFrog games draw from 2,600 skills across core subjects like reading, math, science and creativity, and seamlessly blend LeapFrog's comprehensive curriculum into age-appropriate gameplay and videos that keep children learning.
Children will go on an exciting adventure with Ariel and friends in THE LITTLE MERMAID (game sold separately). They will dive into Ariel's adventure, and use mathematics skills to participate in special moments from her enchanting life including searching for human artifacts in exciting underwater treasure hunts, and dancing the night away with Prince Eric. Children will join Ariel under water and on land while building skills and fluency in number recognition and sequencing, addition, subtraction, patterns and 2D and 3D shape recognition.
In OCTONAUTS (game sold separately), young explorers will learn about sea creatures, explore different ocean habitats, use problem solving skills and more, all while driving cool GUP vehicles, listening to creature sounds, using the signature Octonauts' gadgets and viewing real photographs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Through action-packed gameplay, children develop their knowledge of ocean science, life science and ecosystems. OCTONAUTS also helps young explorers build fundamental scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills as they learn about three different ocean zones and the sea creatures that live in them.
Additionally, with LeapPad3, every child can learn and play in a way that is appropriate for them. Select games in the LeapFrog Learning Library personalize the learning to each child, automatically adjusting the level for just the right challenge.
Super Kid-Safe
The LeapPad3 learning tablet has been designed specifically for kids. With built-in Wi-Fi and LeapSearch(TM), a kid-friendly web environment of more than 1,000 videos, games and more that have been prescreened by LeapFrog's learning experts, parents can rest assured every web-based content experience is safe and age-appropriate. LeapSearch is an innovative browsing tool that allows kids, including those that are not yet reading, to explore web content in an easy and safe way by categorizing content based on topics.
LeapPad tablets are also equipped with safe wireless peer-to-peer chat and gameplay. Children with a LeapPad3 tablet can play together using the included Pet Chat and Pet Pad Party apps, or extend the fun with multiplayer games such as LEAPFROG KART RACING and AARDVARK ADVENTURE TALES apps (sold separately).
Kid-Tough Design
Built kid-tough with special impact zones to insulate and protect the tablet, LeapPad3 has been thoroughly drop tested, impact tested and compression tested in LeapFrog's Quality Lab to ensure that it not only keeps functioning, but also remains safe for a child as they play on their tablet. The shatter-safe screen prevents glass from coming loose and is sealed with a silicone gasket for extra energy absorption for worry-free fun at home or on the go.
Availability
The LeapPad3 tablet (MSRP $99.99, for children 3-9 years old) is available in green and pink and online and at major retail locations. Game cartridges are available at major retail locations (MSRP $24.99) and downloadable apps are available for purchase via the LeapFrog App Center (MSRP $5.00 and up). For more information, visit http://www.leapfrog.com/tablets.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. For nearly 20 years, LeapFrog has created award-winning learning solutions that combine educational expertise, innovative technology and a child's love for fun. With experiences that are personalized to each child's level, LeapFrog helps children achieve their potential through LeapFrog's proprietary learning tablets, learn to read and write systems, interactive learning toys and more, all designed or approved by LeapFrog's full-time in-house team of learning experts. LeapFrog's Learning Path, the ultimate guide for parents on early childhood, is designed specifically to help support and guide their child's learning with personalized ideas and feedback, fun activities and expert advice. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Learn more at http://www.leapfrog.com.
Runtastic Expands Ecosystem With Launch Of New Wearable, Runtastic Orbit
Runtastic Enters Wearable Market with Industry-Leading Hardware & Compatible App
SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Runtastic - an innovative suite of apps, products and services that track and manage health and fitness data to motivate individuals to get in shape, stay healthy and improve overall fitness - released the highly-anticipated Runtastic Orbit. Orbit is a 24-hour tracking device that allows users to track their daily movements, fitness activities and sleep. In combination with the just-released Runtastic Me app which is available on iOS and Android, Orbit further expands the Runtastic Ecosystem and is the first Runtastic hardware product geared towards anyone and everyone, regardless of an individual's affinity for sports or fitness.
"Orbit was crafted with a diverse audience of users in mind," said Florian Gschwandtner, CEO and co-founder of Runtastic. "We see a market with pent-up demand and a desire for an easy-to-use, reliable tracking product. So whether people simply want to become more familiar with their daily habits, track their sleep patterns and cycles, or achieve specific goals, such as burning more calories or completing a certain number of steps each day, Orbit is the perfect tool to help users improve their lives."
Runtastic Orbit Features & Functionality
Runtastic Orbit boasts a wide variety of features and functionalities that set it apart from the competition, including Steps & Distance, Calories Burned, Active Minutes, Sleep, Goals and Ambient Lighting. Orbit also allows users to monitor daily progress and set vibration alerts to go off after an hour of inactivity. Additional features include an OLED Display, Time & Alarm and Bluetooth Smart Technology. The Runtastic Orbit is also waterproof up to 300 feet.
"We recognize consumers have a lot of choices when it comes to wearables," said Gschwandtner. "For that reason, our team was especially meticulous about putting together a unique feature set that brings together the 'best of the best.' Our goal is to provide users with tracking data plus context in order to inspire them to optimize their behaviors and overall lifestyles."
In addition to broad, top-quality functionality, Orbit also provides users with versatility. The device comes with a clip (black) and two wristbands (black and blue), allowing users to make use of Orbit on their wrist, attached to their waistband or even affixed to a more discreet location, such as a bra or pants pocket. Six additional colored wristbands are also available for purchase.
Orbit Connect
Runtastic Orbit offers users of the flagship Runtastic app a practical, second screen during their fitness activities via the Orbit Connect feature. Orbit Connect allows data collected by the Runtastic app to be viewed on the Orbit display, improving the ease of viewing real-time activity details during a run, walk or bike ride. In the future, additional Runtastic apps will utilize the Orbit Connect feature, making the wearable a truly ideal companion for everyday movements and planned fitness activities.
Runtastic Me App
Orbit's tracking capabilities and data output are made even more robust by the compatible Runtastic Me app and greater Runtastic Ecosystem. Data generated by Runtastic Orbit syncs wirelessly with the Runtastic Me app, allowing users to view data on the Orbit display, within the Me app and on Runtastic.com. The new app also provides users with detailed statistics about their sleep cycles, tracking both light and deep sleep phases.
Where to Purchase Runtastic Orbit
For the first time, U.S. customers can purchase Runtastic hardware from the Runtastic Online Shop. Runtastic Orbit and other hardware will also be available in retail stores soon.
About Runtastic
Founded in 2009, Runtastic has rapidly grown into an innovative suite of apps, products and services that track and manage health and fitness data to motivate individuals to get in shape, stay healthy and improve overall fitness.
With more than 85 million downloads and 40 million registered users on Runtastic.com, Runtastic's mobile applications sync directly with proprietary hardware to track distance, speed, pace, duration, heart rate, calorie consumption and route traveled (via maps) when running, biking or engaging in other exercise activities. The results can then be viewed directly within the app, via Runtastic GPS devices or on Runtastic.com, where users can view their online training log, get detailed data analysis and compare with others. Whether you are a novice or an athlete, Runtastic makes exercise easy and fun. Additional information can be found at Runtastic.com or you can follow us on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
TinderUs Launches Service to Help you up Your Tinder Game
LONDON, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
TinderUs, a consultancy business for legendary dating app Tinder, have launched a $50
service to help Tinder users maximise their potential.
TinderUs was launched by 25-year-old London based entrepreneur Michael Raven,
initially as a joke, but the service saw immediate interest and gained traction via large
online and offline press coverage.
Raven said: "It's no coincidence that TinderUs took off. I run Catch London
[http://www.catchlondon.com ]: PR, Marketing and Communications for Tech Startups. We help
bring ideas to market and ensure that they're covered in the correct places.
TinderUs' initial success is the perfect example of how an idea can spread with the
correct launch."
The service offers expert advice in the five key areas highlighted by TinderUs as
being key to a successful Tinder profile:
- Picking your best 5 photos from Facebook
- Choosing your main image (most important)
- Curating your profile tagline
- Give you ideas and advice on opening lines
- Giving you expert advice on flirting and what to say in a conversation
TinderUs consultancy is "simple, quick and effective", with all consultancy done over
Facebook Chat. TinderUs's handpicked consultants - a mix of fashion, media and
relationship gurus -- add you on Facebook with their TinderUs profile. Once added, they
look through your photos and profile, giving the consultant a chance to get a feel of the
person and what profile would work for them.
Airbiquity Deploys European Content Providers On Its Choreo Connected Car Services Delivery Platform
- Airbiquity Responds to Driver Demand for Locally-Relevant In-Vehicle Infotainment -
SEATTLE, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbiquity Inc., the global leader in connected car services, today announced the deployment of two best-of-breed content providers to serve the European connected car market, including Eurosport.com, the leading sports news and information provider in Europe, and NAVX, the leading fuel station location, pricing, parking, and EV charge point information provider. Both deployments reflect the growing importance of the connected car market, driver demand for locally relevant in-vehicle infotainment, and the continued regionalization of the Airbiquity smartphone app and cloud content portfolio made available to their automotive OEM customers.
Airbiquity's Choreo connected car services platform provides the latest vehicle connectivity technology, program services, management capabilities, and the ability to easily customize, deploy, and scale connected car programs in 50+ countries and 30+ languages. Airbiquity's Driver Experience solution, which runs on the Choreo platform, enables turnkey infotainment delivery featuring a managed portfolio of popular global and regional smartphone apps, cloud content, and support for basic and premium automotive services if desired.
Airbiquity's integration of the NAVX fuel finder application enables real-time fuel station location and pricing data, one-touch navigation, and helpful calling features allowing drivers to easily locate and contact the nearest preferred fuel station. NAVX also lets drivers assess fuel stations sorted by distance, price, or brand. When a selection is made NAVX automatically activates the vehicle on-board navigation system and efficiently directs drivers to their desired location.
Airbiquity's Eurosport.com integration provides European drivers with the latest news and updates for a wide spectrum of popular sports to European fans, including international coverage of football, tennis, Formula One racing, cycling, rugby, cricket, winter sports, Olympics, and more. Eurosport content is displayed directly on the vehicle head unit and utilizes enhanced text to speech capability to read headlines, news stories, and the latest scores to drivers thereby minimizing distractions and helping to keep their eyes on the road.
"Eurosport.com is Europe's #1 online sports destination with a very loyal user base featuring an average of 20 million unique visitors per month, and NAVX is the de facto regional source for fuel price information," said David Jumpa, Airbiquity Chief Revenue Officer. "By partnering with these highly regarded content providers we're able to offer rich, localized connected car infotainment to our automotive OEM customers and their European drivers further solidifying our position as the global leader in connected car solutions."
Airbiquity's Choreo connected car services delivery platform serves over 4 million vehicles around the world and supports hundreds of millions of vehicle transactions per month for leading automotive OEMs. Driver Experience, Airbiquity's latest product offering, was announced in 2013 and began providing infotainment delivery for Nissan North American Altima and Rogue model lines. Since then Airbiquity's Nissan deployment has gone global and now encompasses nine model lines: Altima, Frontier, Juke, March, Rogue, Sentra, Serena, Versa, and Xterra.
Learn more about the Choreo platform and Driver Experience offering by viewing this video.
About Airbiquity
Airbiquity is the global leader in connected vehicle services and a pioneer in the development and engineering of automotive telematics technology, the foremost application of Machine-to-Machine (M2M). Airbiquity enables the vision of the connected car today with the industry's most advanced cloud based connected car services delivery platform: "Choreo." Working in partnership with Airbiquity, automotive manufacturers, tier one suppliers, and mobile network operators are delivering customized connected car solutions meeting the management, safety, and infotainment needs of their customers in 50+ countries and 30+ languages. Looking beyond automotive, Airbiquity is extending its innovative solutions to enable the next wave of M2M applications serving the Home Automation, Medical and Utility industries. To learn more about Airbiquity visit http://www.airbiquity.com.
Airbiquity is a trademark of Airbiquity Inc.
About Eurosport Group
This year Eurosport celebrates 25 years of leadership in live sports broadcasting and digital innovation. The Eurosport Group is Europe's leading sports entertainment group. In 2014, Discovery Communications, the world's #1 pay-TV programmer, took controlling ownership of Eurosport, expanding its portfolio to reach 2.7 billion cumulative subscribers across more than 220 countries and territories. Eurosport, the #1 pan-European TV channel, broadcasts in 20 languages and reaches 135 million homes across 54 countries. Eurosport HD is the high definition simulcast of Eurosport. Eurosport 2 broadcasts to 72 million households in 18 languages across 51 countries. Eurosport 2 HD was launched in August 2009. Eurosport Asia-Pacific reaches 16 countries in the region and launched an HD channel in September 2011. Eurosportnews is the sports news channel transmitted worldwide. Eurosport.com, Europe's #1 online sports destination, has up to 23 million unique users per month (comScore) across an international network of sports websites in 11 languages, including Yahoo! co-branded sites in Germany, Spain, Italy and the UK. The Eurosport.com free mobile applications are available in 10 languages. Eurosport Player, Eurosport's online TV service, provides LIVE and on-demand sports to fans' PCs in 53 countries and the Player application is available for mobile, tablet and connected TV in up to 40 countries. Eurosport Events is the group's expert division in the management and promotion of international sporting events.
Jeppesen Simplifies Mobile FliteDeck IFR Subscriptions
Part of ten coverage options, full U.S. IFR coverage now available with a $299 annual data subscription
OSHKOSH, Wis., July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- EAA AIRVENTURE -- Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, today introduced a new structure for Mobile FliteDeck data subscriptions, to simplify the flying experience for general aviation pilots. Pilots using Mobile FliteDeck on iPad now have ten global coverage options for IFR navigation data services offered at a lower price point, including full U.S. coverage available for a $299 annual subscription.
"General aviation pilots are seeking greater value for their navigation data subscription investment, with simple purchase options to suit their needs," said Reggie Arsenault, director, Jeppesen General Aviation Client Management. "We recognize that general aviation flying is costly and we are dedicated to providing an increased level of data-driven IFR services, at an affordable price for general aviation pilots. This new IFR pricing structure builds on the model we introduced with the launch of our Mobile FliteDeck VFR offering last year for the general aviation community."
In 2013, Jeppesen launched Mobile FliteDeck VFR, the visual flight rules iPad solution for private pilots, including full U.S. VFR coverage with a $49 annual data subscription.
Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck for IFR flying provides pilots with enhanced data-driven navigation functionality to simplify complex procedures and make decisions based on enhanced situational awareness. Mobile FliteDeck eliminates paper-based flight materials and streamlines the entire flight process.
Jeppesen also announced new features and functionality today for Mobile FliteDeck, including SID and STAR procedures on enroute charts, enhanced flight plan integration, and more. For more information about Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck and navigation services data coverage options, please visit http://www.jeppesen.com/mobile.
About Jeppesen
For 80 years, Jeppesen has made it possible for pilots and their passengers to safely and efficiently reach their destinations. Today, this pioneering spirit continues as Jeppesen delivers transformative information and optimization solutions to improve the efficiency of air and sea operations around the globe. Jeppesen is a Boeing subsidiary and part of the Digital Aviation business unit within Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. Boeing offers the industry's largest portfolio of services, support and solutions, collectively known as the Boeing Edge, providing customers a competitive advantage by solving real operational problems, enabling better decisions, maximizing efficiency and improving environmental performance - intelligent information solutions across the entire aviation ecosystem.
SOURCE Jeppesen
Jeppesen
CONTACT: Brian Rantala, +1-303-328-4370, brian.rantala@jeppesen.com
Design to Innovation (DTOI) Introduces World's First Wireless Scanner Mouse
- Zcan Wireless Scanner Mouse Represents New Way of Scanning in a 2-in-1 Portable Device
- Indiegogo Campaign Launches Today
HONG KONG, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Design to Innovation (DTOI) today announced it is launching an Indiegogo (#indiegogo) campaign to help complete the development of Zcan Wireless, the world's first wireless scanner mouse. A scanner integrated into a wireless mouse, Zcan represents a new and unique way of scanning documents, books, magazines, and more, by allowing users to easily swipe in a zigzag motion across what they want to capture. The campaign has a funding goal of $30,000USD.
Zcan Wireless can scan the portions of the areas users want, meaning they no longer have to scan the entire page like they would with a traditional scanner. Users can scan anything from a receipt, a recipe to photos and nutritional information printed in a foreign language. Scanned information becomes searchable, meaning users can get rid of their paper versions and box files with backup copies.
"Our Wireless Scanner Mouse is about the same size and weight as a regular mouse," said Sam Ng, business development director, DTOI. "And with Wi-Fi, users can install it on almost any device including iPad and iPhone!"
Features:
-- Scan to Table - Zcan supports powerful scanning and editing features
which can convert an entire table into one single sheet in Excel.
-- Scan to Text - Use Zcan to edit scanned text, which is much faster than
typing it entirely from scratch.
-- Break Down Language Barrier - Zcan supports over 199 OCR (Optical
Character Recognition) languages. With an Internet connection to Google
Translate, drag the scanned paragraph into the dialogue box where it is
then translated into a different language instantly. It even reads you
the paragraph.
-- Evernote - Zcan helps to track things like notes, letters or any
important notices and store them in Evernote with just one click.
-- Photos - Zcan allows users to share any scans with family or friends
instantly through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or email.
-- Specifications - Sensor: Optical sensor 1000cpi / Buttons: 3 + Dedicated
Scan / Resolution: Up to 400dpi / Scan size: Up to A3 (Upon memory
configuration)/ USB Port: 2.0 / Wireless Scanning: IEEE802.11n, g /
Wireless Mouse: 2.4GHz Digital Channel.
Press Contacts:
Venus Wong
DTOI
venuswong@systechele.com
+852-2199-5321
Terence Kam
DTOI
terencekam@systechele.com
+852-2199-5316
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About Design To Innovation
Hong Kong-based Design To Innovation (DTOI), a Systech Electronics Limited company, is a team of designers and developers passionate about creating innovative products. Its flagship product, the Zcan scanner mouse, has won a number of industry awards, including a Gold Medal in Smart Gifts Design Awards' Consumer Gifts and a Special Mention in Hong Kong ICT Awards' Best Innovation (Best Technology) Award. In July 2014, DTOI will be introducing the Zcan Wireless Scanner Mouse, the next evolution in productivity. For more information, visit http://d-toi.com/ and http://igg.me/at/zcanwireless.
NTT Resonant Adds Audio Testing Function to "Developers AppKitBox", Cloud-based Smartphone Apps/Websites Testing Service
- For about 100 Japanese models and 10 U.S. models -
TOKYO, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NTT Resonant Inc. has added a new function as one of the basic features of "Developer AppKitBox - Remote TestKit ("Remote TestKit" http://appkitbox.com/en/testkit )," cloud-based smartphone apps and websites testing service, enabling audio testing for smartphone developers. This brand-new feature will strongly support developers of music, video, and game apps for smartphones.
Cloud-based testing service for smartphone apps and websites usually provides only a function to test behavior of the screen. Now, NTT Resonant offers an audio testing function with smooth streaming audio, in addition to current unique high-speed image transfer. Thus, we provide developers with comprehensive and efficient testing environment. Since this function is included in basic features of Remote TestKit, customers can use it at no additional cost. Also, same as with the existing service, the audio testing service can be used for multiple handsets simultaneously.
What is the audio testing function?
Customers can check the sound of music, video, and game apps/websites with audio output from a smartphone screen on their PC displays. Since this feature can play audio as smoothly and speedily as the actual smartphones, it makes far easier to test those apps/websites.
*This audio testing function can be used with every fee plan.
*This function is available as a client software version. We are planning to
provide it with a browser version in the near future.
2. Service launch date
July 31, 2014
3. Applicable smartphones
The new function is applicable to about 100 Japanese models and about 10 U.S. models such as iPhone, Xperia, etc., including the latest ones. We will add applicable devices up to 200 models by the end of 2014.
NTT Resonant will keep supporting developers of various smartphone apps/websites by continuing to expand applicable models for AppKitBox - Remote TestKit, and by reinforcing its "automatic test" function.
Square Enix Group's Extensive Game Portfolio Showcased At ChinaJoy 2014
The Group boosts to deliver online and mobile games for the Chinese market
TOKYO, Japan, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. ("Square Enix") today announced the Square Enix Group's extensive game portfolio showcased at the 12th China Digital Entertainment Expo (ChinaJoy 2014), which takes place in Shanghai, China from July 31 through August 3.
Square Enix Group's games showcased at ChinaJoy 2014 include FINAL FANTASY XIV, Puzzle Bobble and Cross Gate. Please see the following page for details.
Square Enix Group gives substantial weight to expansion of its businesses in emerging markets, primarily in Asia, as one of the key strategic initiatives, and is pursuing to offer entertainment content which appeals to consumer tastes in each local market.
Notably in the fast-growing Chinese market, the Square Enix Group has offered highly-acclaimed PC-based MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) and games for smartphones. A mobile game, Million Arthur, which was released in June 2013 in China, became the 2nd Top Grossing Apps on Apple's App Store shortly after its launch. Another mobile game, Cross Gate, which is provide by Perfect World in China, has become the 1st Top Grossing App for iPad and the 4th Top Grossing App for iPhone in a few days following its launch on July 18, 2014 in China.
Furthermore, the official launch of FINAL FANTASY XIV, an MMORPG and the latest installment of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, is coming soon in this summer through a partnership with Shanda Games. Registered users over 2.3 million have been playing FINAL FANTASY XIV since its 2013 global launch in Japan, North America and Europe. While this will be the first release of the FINAL FANTASY franchise title in mainland China, the franchise is widely-known, and many Chinese game players are looking forward to the long-awaited epic saga with high-expectations.
Square Enix Group also plans to introduce to the Chinese market its key titles such as Puzzle Bobble (also known as Bust-A-Move), a popular bubble-popping puzzle game with over 6 million downloads worldwide, through alliance with Qihoo 360, and Sangokushi Ranbu in partnership with Tencent in China.
Square Enix Group has been building strategic relations with strong local companies to accelerate expansion of new IP content as well as its strong franchises offered in the market, and broaden its position in the fast-growing Asian markets including China. Square Enix Group will vigorously continue to drive a multifaceted approach as the only Japanese game company offering a variety of content from MMORPG to smartphone games for various platforms in those markets.
ChinaJoy 2014 Lineup
The information below is for mainland China, and will be showcased by the publishers of each content.
FINAL FANTASY XIV
Platform ? Windows(R) PC
Release date ? This summer (currently in
closed beta)
In addition to the above, FINAL FANTASY X HD Remaster and FINAL FANTASY X-2 HD Remaster (traditional Chinese and Korean version) for PlayStation®Vita will be shown as reference exhibits.
Also, Naoki Yoshida, Producer and Director of FINAL FANTASY XIV, and Tomohiro Hasegawa, Producer of Sangokushi Ranbu, will be presenting at China Game Developers Conference, and Shizuya Nakamoto, General Manager of Business Development Division at Square Enix Co., Ltd. will present at World Mobile Gaming Conference. Both conferences are held in parallel with ChinaJoy 2014.
About The Square Enix Group
The Square Enix Group leads a diverse range of content and service businesses as an integrated entertainment group. The Group develops, publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS ® and TAITO® and operates a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The Group also boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 110 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 64 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 42 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.
EORZEA, CROSS GATE, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. TAITO, the TAITO logo and PUZZLE BOBBLE are trademarks or registered trademarks of TAITO Corp in Japan and/or other countries. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contact (press and industry analysts only):
Square Enix Holdings
Michihiro Sasaki / Hideki Katata / Misa Tokunaga
+81-3-5292-8166
ccir@square-enix.com
Design to Innovation (DTOI) Introduces World's First Wireless Scanner Mouse
HONG KONG, July 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Design to Innovation <http://www.d-toi.com/> (DTOI) today announced it is launching an Indiegogo (#indiegogo) campaign to help complete the development ofZcan Wireless <http://igg.me/at/zcanwireless>, the world's first wireless scanner mouse. A scanner integrated into a wireless mouse, Zcan represents a new and unique way of scanning documents, books, magazines, and more, by allowing users to easily swipe in a zigzag motion across what they want to capture. The campaign has a funding goal of$30,000USD.
Zcan Wireless can scan the portions of the areas users want, meaning they no longer have to scan the entire page like they would with a traditional scanner. Users can scan anything from a receipt, a recipe to photos and nutritional information printed in a foreign language. Scanned information becomes searchable, meaning users can get rid of their paper versions and box files with backup copies.
"Our Wireless Scanner Mouse is about the same size and weight as a regular mouse," saidSam Ng, business development director, DTOI. "And with Wi-Fi, users can install it on almost any device including iPad and iPhone!"
Features:
* Scan to Table - Zcan supports powerful scanning and editing features which can convert an entire table into one single sheet in Excel. * Scan to Text - Use Zcan to edit scanned text, which is much faster than typing it entirely from scratch. * Break Down Language Barrier - Zcan supports over 199 OCR (Optical Character Recognition) languages. With an Internet connection toGoogle Translate, drag the scanned paragraph into the dialogue box where it is then translated into a different language instantly. It even reads you the paragraph. * Evernote - Zcan helps to track things like notes, letters or any important notices and store them in Evernote with just one click. * Photos - Zcan allows users to share any scans with family or friends instantly throughFacebook, Twitter, Flickr or email. * Specifications - Sensor: Optical sensor 1000cpi / Buttons: 3 + Dedicated Scan /Resolution: Up to 400dpi / Scan size: Up to A3 (Upon memory configuration)/USB Port: 2.0 / Wireless Scanning: IEEE802.11n, g / Wireless Mouse: 2.4GHz Digital Channel. Press Contacts:
NBA Great Shaquille O'Neal Caps HSN's Birthday Month With Innovations From Monster On July 31st
-- Basketball Icon Turned Entrepreneur, Shaquille O'Neal will Celebrate HSN's 37th Birthday with a Special On-Air Appearance to Present Exciting New Products from Monster Products--
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaquille O'Neal is stepping off the court and into the HSN Studios, as a special on-air guest for Monster Products. Shaq will present two innovations from the brand live across all of HSN's platforms - TV, online and mobile - on Thursday, July 31 at 8 AM EST and 5PM EST.
Monster Superstar(TM) Speaker ($129.95)
Superstar(TM) is the world's smallest audiophile Bluetooth speaker. This pocket-sized speaker features big sound with a lightweight and compact design, it fits easily into your pocket, briefcase, or backpack. The speaker has a built-in microphone for crystal clear speaker phone conversations, and easily pairs with Bluetooth 4.0. This splash resistant speaker is really the party that fits in your pocket.
Monster Powercard(TM) ($39.95)
The Powercard(TM) is a credit card sized smartphone charger that packs a serious punch. With its super slim design, the charger fits into a wallet for power on the go. The Powercard(TM) is extremely versatile and has a universal USB port to charge anything from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy.
HSN's month-long birthday celebration has been full of special surprises and debuts, including the exclusive launch of Nicki Minaj's latest fragrance MINAJESTY Nicki Minaj Exotic Edition; an appearance by Martha Stewart during HSN's 24-hour Craft Event; fashion and jewelry launches from reality stars NeNe Leakes and Melissa Gorga; as well as an HSN Live concert with Grammy Award winning artist Jason Mraz.
For more information about HSN's Monster Products assortment, visit http://www.hsn.com , keyword 'Monster' or join the conversation @HSN on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest using #ItsFunHere.
About HSN:
HSN is a leading interactive entertainment and lifestyle retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty, Jewelry, Home/Lifestyle, fashion/Accessories, and Electronics. HSN broadcasts live to 95 million households in the US in HD 24/7 and its website - hsn.com features more than 50,000 product videos. Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android. HSN, founded 37 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI). For more information, please visit HSN.com, or follow @HSN on Facebook and Twitter.
Gameloft: Modern Combat 5: Blackout Climbs to the Top of the App Store and Google Play Charts
PARIS, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Modern Combat 5: Blackout, the latest installment in Gameloft's successful franchise,
has reached the top 5 on the App Store's top paid apps ranking in 75 countries on iPhone
and 103 countries on iPad. In the games category, Modern Combat 5: Blackout was also in
the top rank in 67 countries on iPhone and 73 countries on iPad. The game was even
featured as an Editor's Choice on the App Store.
The Modern Combat franchise has become the benchmark for FPS games on digital
platforms since the first installment was released in 2009. Modern Combat 5: Blackout
offers complete single and multiplayer modes with visually stunning gameplay.
"Modern Combat 5: Blackoutis probably one of the most polished games currently on the
application stores." states Julien Fournials, Senior Vice President Production at
Gameloft. "All of the teams who worked on this game put a lot of effort into it in order
to offer a completely innovative gaming experience with impressive graphics. We've been
working on the Modern Combat franchise now for 5 years with the same passion, and we're
thrilled with the very enthusiastic response that the fifth installment has received
around the world."
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS, Android(R) and Windows(R) devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs.
Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt(R), Order & Chaos, Modern
Combat or Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal,
Illumination Entertainment, Disney(R), Marvel(R), Hasbro(R), Fox Digital Entertainment,
Mattel(R) and Ferrari(R).
Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and
employs over 5,200 developers.
Gameloft is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (Euronext: GFT.PA, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft is traded OTC in the US (sponsored Level 1 ADR ticker: GLOFY).
The Smart Dash: The Surge to Market. A Mission of Safety. No More Excuses.
Voice-Controlled, Hands-Free, Destroyer of the Driving-While-Texting Scourge.
Designed, Created in Florida by British/American Engineers/Entrepreneurs.
The Smart Dash bolts out of the gate: Preloaded data deal struck with T-Mobile USA Inc.
The Market: Every used vehicle in America. For starters.
BRADENTON, Fla., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As the carnage continues, the American public screams for change, and the government, cops and U.S. realpolitik do next to nothing. Americans young and old are dying horrific, unnecessary deaths - mostly the young, they're still as clueless, ambitious and boundless as ever - at the guillotine of technology and a smart phone-obsessed society, one that's been created, bought and sold right here in the good 'ole U.S. of A.
"Yes, we are in essence killing our own children, when we give them all these fun little phone toys to grow up with, then hand them the keys to a two-ton vehicle, and tell them to 'Don't Text-and-Drive,' " said Chris Tunmore, co-founder of The Smart Dash, a Florida-based startup set to take flight this summer. Dead in its sights: the texting-and-driving scourge plaguing America.
"Things have to change. Immediately. Texting-and-driving has now become one of the most important issues of safety, in our everyday lives, all across the U.S., and is the very reason for The Smart Dash," Tunmore said.
Enter The Smart Dash (http://www.thesmartdash.com), created and designed in Florida by Tunmore and his colleagues, a team of British/American engineers, targeting a retrofit of the mammoth U.S. used-car market, estimated at between 200 million to 250 million vehicles. The target: any, and every, used vehicle in America not currently equipped with the latest voice-activated technology.
The Smart Dash is an online, portable, dash-mounted and safety-first solution being developed by a seasoned team including co-founders Tunmore, Andrew Britt, a mechanical engineer, and Roger Pellew, a business development professional. The co-founders of The Smart Dash represent a wide spectrum of business interests, experience and knowledge.
Together, the partners are established entrepreneurs with a proven track record, having provided a leading chain of national retailers' ink cartridge recycling solutions. Individually, they have each developed a number of successful businesses, including one of the nation's premier plastic manufacturing companies.
The Tech: Android and iOS
The Smart Dash will be available to both Apple and Android smart phone users. The system coordinates smart phones and vehicle features into a single-screen Android tablet display of applications, mounted on the vehicle dashboard. The Smart Dash delivers a comprehensive range of voice-activated applications, while providing a safer eye-level information display.
Features include Voice-Activated Phone Calls, Voice Messaging, Text Messaging, Enhanced GPS Navigation, a Media Player, Engine Health Monitoring, Accident Assistance, a Driver Behavior Log along with many other standard features. The windshield or dashboard-mounted telescopic arm allows for quick and easy portable tablet installation and removal, with a power source provided by a standard DC connection.
"This twisted text-me-now ecosystem - this smart phone obsession, and the 24/7 web world that feeds into it - is now taking our children's very lives. There can be no more excuses," Tunmore said.
Tunmore designed The Smart Dash (http://www.thesmartdash.com) with an engineer's precision, an entrepreneur's vision, and a father's heart: A serial offender, he realized the hypocrisy of lecturing his teenager over texting-and-driving.
The Smart Dash carries an array of potential other uses, including the transport industry and for fleet vehicles. The ginormous gap of technology between the U.S. used-vehicle market and what new vehicle manufacturers are putting out "presents an enormous opportunity for us as entrepreneurs, as parents, and as a business," Tunmore said. "But which comes first? In the eyes of The Smart Dash, it's people. It's a conscious decision made by people."
First Partner: T-Mobile USA Inc.
The Smart Dash is a start-up, but its co-founders and partners are most certainly not, as evidenced by the first corporate partner to step up, T-Mobile USA Inc., one of the fastest-growing carriers in the U.S. Based in Washington state, T-Mobile is distinguished by its policy of not charging for data overage.
T-Mobile USA will be providing a pre-loaded data package. A Kickstarter campaign is poised to finance the final steps of software development and product manufacturing, slated to begin in accordance with the launch of a national media and PR campaign. Tunmore is scheduled to appear live on The FOX Business Network (FBN) today at 2 p.m. EST on the "Money with Melissa Francis" program to announce The Smart Dash Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesmartdash/2092724330?tokenf5c8d4
Says Fred Hifko Jr. of T-Mobile USA Inc.: "What we see in The Smart Dash, is something we've been seeking for quite some time, which is: a solution to stop the carnage. We look forward to a very exciting launch of The Smart Dash, and the ability of T-Mobile to continue to engage in the conversation of all things safety-minded."
Production of The Smart Dash is pegged for early 2015, with all manufacturing to take place in America: each system will come with The Smart Dash app, an interface, universal mount, power cable and adaptor. The pricetag for the proprietary system and app starts at a Kickstarter-early contributor discount of $195, retailing for $260. Tiered level of packages include a 7-inch Android tablet for $425, $395 early contributor on Kickstarter. The rear-cam feature sells separately for $100.
The Urgency: No More Excuses
Every day, the stories, and the statistics, pour in: There's a texting-and-driving incident every 75 seconds in America; drivers are between three to 23X as distracted while texting; there are 3,000+ accidents every year logged by the Ohio State Highway Patrol as "driver-distracted."
No segment of society, including law enforcement is immune: An L.A. County Sheriff's deputy drills a bicyclist in Calabasis, while texting. The Mayor of Oakland, California, gets busted twice.
At offices south of Tampa, The Smart Dash is poised to take flight, armed with a voice-activated suite of safety and security. The partners are engineers, and entrepreneurs. But fathers first. "The clock is ticking. She's already driving. And I'm still texting-and-driving," Tunmore says of his 17-year-old daughter.
"We are businessmen, with a product, yes; but with a greater mission: there's a better way. And people - our family members, our neighbors, our friends - don't have to die like this," Britt said.
Contacts:
Mr. Chris Tunmore Mr. Andrew Britt Mr. Roger Pellew
Co-Founder, The Smart Dash Co-Founder, The Smart Dash Co-Founder, The Smart Dash
2331 63rd Avenue East 2331 63rd Avenue East 2331 63rd Avenue East
LG TONE INFINIM Bluetooth Headset Offers Signature Harmon Kardon Sound
New Accessories Launched for Popular LG G3 Smartphones
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new TONE INFINIM(TM) Bluetooth headset from LG Electronics that features Harmon Kardon® Signature Sound will go on sale in the coming weeks for $149.99 at AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Best Buy and Amazon.
TONE INFINIM is LG's most premium headset in its popular line of TONE Bluetooth headsets, including TONE ULTRA and TONE PRO, and is amped up by Harman Kardon Signature Sound. This gives users an immersive, high-end audio experience with up to 14 hours of listening time and up to 17 hours of talk time. The latest in LG's TONE headset series exudes style with an elegant brushed metallic finish and slim profile. The stereo headset also has a new ergonomic design featuring Retractable Earbuds with Wire Management, plus an easy-to-access Jog Button for volume and music control.
"The TONE INFINIM is the perfect accessory to pair with our LG G3 smartphone, which is now available at all four major carriers and Best Buy," said Bruce Tripido, director of U.S. accessories, LG MobileComm USA. "It is strategic collaborations such as this one with Harmon Kardon that help LG bring to market a superior mobile experience for its users. This is another example of LG's efforts to ramp up its accessories portfolio and give consumers the personalization options they want."
New LG Quick Circle(TM) Cases Redefine Mobile Access On-The-Go
Consumers are always looking for ways to make their phones more personal and unique, so in addition to its TONE headsets, LG has created a new stylish and colorful array of folio cases to fit the all-new LG G3.
Called Quick Circle, LG G3 users can protect their new phone with a case that features a circular window on the front for easy access to basic phone features such as call and message alerts, camera, time, etc. - without ever having to flip open up the case.
The standard Quick Circle Folio Case is on sale now for $49.99 at Verizon, Sprint, Best Buy and Amazon. The Quick Circle Folio Case with Wireless Charging capabilities is also available now for $59.99 at Verizon, AT&T and Amazon.
LG also launched the world's first mobile game developed for the LG G3 Quick Circle case called Puppy Pop, available for free on Google Play. Using LG's new QCircle software development kit (SDK), more apps such as Puppy Pop and additional phone functionality will become available in the coming months.
"Made for LG" Accessory Ecosystem
Through its "Made for LG" program, LG has teamed up with some of the most popular providers including, Incipio, Otterbox, Body Glove, Case-mate, and Speck, amongst others to offer a huge variety of different style smartphone cases to fit the LG G3.
LG Electronics is the maker of the acclaimed G Series smartphone, including the all new LG G3, as well as the LG G Pad tablet series and innovated curved LG G Flex. For more information about LG and its complete accessory line, please visit http://www.LG.com.
Key TONE INFINIM Specifications:
-- Bluetooth Specification: version 3.0
-- Supported Bluetooth Profiles: Headset (HSP), Hands-Free (HFP),
-- Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP)
-- Talk Time: up to 17 hours
-- Music Listening Time: up to 14 hours
-- Standby Time: up to 23 days
-- Charging Time: less than 2 hours
-- Dimensions: 6.10" (W) X 7.00" (H) X 0.59" (D)
-- Weight: 1.83 oz
About LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc.
LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the U.S. sales subsidiary of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, a global innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evolution of mobile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and strategic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG's consumer-centric products ? including the flagship premium G Series models ? incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX features that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit http://www.LG.com.
SOURCE LG Electronics MobileComm USA
LG Electronics MobileComm USA
CONTACT: LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Chaz Abbott, 858-635-5232, Chaz.Abbott@lge.com; or LG-One, Samantha Perez, 212-880-5234, Samantha.Perez@lg-one.com
Barr Group Announces Course on "Firmware Defect Prevention for Safety-Critical Devices"
One-day course highlights coding standards, code inspections, and static analysis
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Barr Group today announced an updated training calendar for 2014, adding the new "Firmware Defect Prevention for Safety-Critical Devices" course. This new course will join Barr Group's popular "Boot Camp" courses and will be offered in Michigan on September 23. This new course is ideal for those embedded software engineering teams looking to more proactively implement techniques to eliminate firmware defects early in the device development process.
Early elimination of firmware defects in safety-critical device development is critical to reduce the chance of improper device operation. For devices in the automotive, medical, aviation, and energy production industries, such defects - if not trapped and removed - can result in catastrophic consequences for the users and manufacturers of these devices. The "Firmware Defect Prevention for Safety-Critical Devices" course focuses on developing reasonable strategies to reduce firmware defects by implementing and enforcing coding standards, conducting meaningful code inspections, and using static analysis properly.
"Many development teams rely too heavily on important, but costly, downstream approaches such as testing, validation, and end user feedback to discover and remove firmware defects," said Michael Barr, CTO of Barr Group. "The proactive activities and strategies taught in our Firmware Defect Prevention for Safety-Critical Devices course are designed to trap firmware defects sooner, which is much more cost-effective and less time-consuming."
Barr Group's "Firmware Defect Prevention for Safety-Critical Devices" course is available for early registration at $495. Registration information is available at http://www.barrgroup.com/Training-Calendar.
About Barr Group
Founded in 2012 and based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Barr Group (http://www.barrgroup.com) provides design, consulting, expert witness, and educational services to the embedded systems market. The company's engineering leaders are internationally-known experts in the creation and evaluation of secure and reliable embedded systems, intellectual property, and educational content.
Barr Group, The Embedded Systems Experts, Embedded Software Boot Camp, Embedded Android Boot Camp, and Embedded Security Boot Camp are trademarks or service marks of Barr Group, LLC. All other trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Roam Mobility unveils new unlimited talk, text and data roaming plans with rates as low as $1 per day
Roam Mobility continues to transform cross-border roaming for Canadians
with the announcement of new plans, unlimited data, and 4G LTE network
VANCOUVER, July 30, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, Roam Mobility, Canada's
independent roaming replacement provider, rolled out new pricing,
plans, and unlimited data for Canadian travellers who want affordable
talk, text, and data while in the USA.
Since 2012, Roam Mobility has led the development of cross-border
solutions to help Canadians avoid roaming fees and stay connected while
travelling. In early July, the company broke the news about its new 4G
LTE network, which offers faster data speeds, enhanced coverage, and
more.
"In two years, Roam has completely re-invented cross-border roaming for
Canadians," says Emir Aboulhosn, CEO of Roam Mobility. "Our new 4G LTE
network is powering the next leap forward in terms of roaming plans,
features, and rates."
Customers who purchase a one-time upgrade* to the Roam Mobility 4G LTE
Network for $1.95 can now access:
New Text+Data plan: The new Text+Data plan offers unlimited texting and unlimited data for
$1.95 per day. Data is throttled to slower speeds which is fast enough
for email and social media updates.
Unlimited data: Now our Talk+Text+Data, Text+Data, and Snowbird Plan all include
unlimited data. Plans that include high-speed 4G LTE data will now
provide unlimited data at a lower speed when your high-speed data is
used. So no matter how much data you use, you'll always stay connected.
Data Bolt-ons: Add high-speed 4G LTE data to any plan with our new Data Bolt-ons.
Available in 300MB for $5.95, 500MB for $9.95 and 1GB for $14.95.
New pricing: All Talk+Text+Data, Talk+Text and Text+Data rates are now just $1 per
day after your initial 14 days.**
Flex Scheduling: Now customers can buy any Talk+Text+Data, Talk+Text or Text+Data plan
for any number of days up to a maximum of 60 days.
Flexible Snowbird plan: Customers can now add 1-month increments as needed to their 3-month
Snowbird plan up to a maximum of 6 months.
The popularity of Roam Mobility's affordable, no-commitment roaming
services has soared, with major retailers across Canada including
London Drugs, Staples, 7-Eleven, Simply Computing, and many more.
*When existing customers are eligible to upgrade, they will be notified
by email. New customers can choose to upgrade. All upgrades must be
purchased directly from roammobility.com.
**Price per day for additional days of Talk+Text+Data, Talk+Text and
Text+Data plans purchased after initial 14 days, up to a maximum of 60
days.
About Roam Mobility
Roam Mobility is a telecommunications provider focused on delivering
innovative, affordable solutions and products for mobile users around
the world. Roam Mobility was voted the Best Prepaid SIM for Canadians
by PC Magazine, and its products have been featured in the Vancouver
Sun, CBC, CTV, Business in Vancouver, and The Globe and Mail. For more
information about Roam Mobility, please visit http://www.roammobility.com, or visit us on Facebook and Twitter @RoamMobility
SOURCE Roam Mobility Inc.
Roam Mobility Inc.
CONTACT: Media Contact Christian Paul, VP Marketing, Roam Mobility
P: 604-270-7626Â
E:Â press@roammobility.com
Design to Innovation (DTOI) Introduces World's First Wireless Scanner Mouse
Zcan Wireless Scanner Mouse Represents New Way of Scanning in a 2-in-1 Portable Device
Indiegogo Campaign Launches Today
HONG KONG, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Design to Innovation (#DTOI) today announced it is launching an Indiegogo (#indiegogo) campaign (http://bit.ly/zcan) to help complete the development of Zcan Wireless (#zcanwireless), the world's first wireless scanner mouse. A scanner integrated into a wireless mouse, Zcan Wireless represents a new and unique way of scanning documents, books, magazines, and more, by allowing users to easily swipe in a zigzag motion across what they want to capture. Once scanned, users can directly import to Excel and text (instead of PDF - both are editable in Microsoft Office), share to social pages or translate to speech. The campaign has a funding goal of $30,000USD.
Perfect for immediate document backup with instant scan, the Zcan Wireless Scanner Mouse can scan the portions of the areas users want, meaning they no longer have to scan the entire page like they would with a traditional scanner. Truly designed to reduce people's workloads, Zcan is the perfect wireless productivity tool (why spend time re-typing?) compared to wired versions which may interrupt fluidity of image capture.
Users can scan anything from a receipt (perfect for keeping records for tax audits in a neat way) and business cards to photos and nutritional information printed in a foreign language (which can be instantly translated). Scanned information becomes searchable, meaning users can get rid of their paper versions and box files with backup copies - users do not have to dig through a ton of paper to find the right one. And with Wi-Fi, users can even use Zcan on iPad and iPhone!
"Our Wireless Scanner Mouse is about the same size and weight as a regular mouse," said Sam Ng, business development director, DTOI. "With Zcan, users can now scan what they want while simultaneously using the mouse too. And, since it is wireless, users can install it on almost any device for use in any location."
Features:
-- Scan to Table - Zcan supports powerful scanning and editing features
which can convert an entire table into one single sheet in Excel.
-- Scan to Text - Use Zcan to edit scanned text, which is much faster than
typing it entirely from scratch.
-- Scan to Speech - Zcan helps users learn how to pronounce a particular
word or intonation. Users can use Google Translate as an audio book
tool, getting it to read aloud articles, books or even a foreign
language magazine (after it is scanned).
-- Break Down Language Barrier - Zcan supports over 199 OCR (Optical
Character Recognition) languages. With an Internet connection to Google
Translate, drag the scanned words or paragraph into the dialogue box
where it is then translated into a different language instantly.
-- Evernote - Zcan helps to track things like notes, letters or any
important notices and store them in Evernote with just one click.
-- Photos - Zcan allows users to share any scans with family or friends
instantly through Facebook, Twitter, Flickr or email.
-- Specifications - Sensor: Optical sensor 1000cpi / Buttons: 3 + Dedicated
Scan / Resolution: Up to 400dpi / Scan size: Up to A3 (Upon memory
configuration)/ USB Port: 2.0 / Wireless Scanning: IEEE802.11n, g /
Wireless Mouse: 2.4GHz Digital Channel.
About Design to Innovation
Hong Kong-based Design to Innovation (DTOI), a Systech Electronics Limited company, is a team of designers and developers passionate about creating innovative products. Its flagship product, the Zcan scanner mouse, has won a number of industry awards, including a Gold Medal in Smart Gifts Design Awards' Consumer Gifts: For Workplace category and a Special Mention in Hong Kong ICT Awards' Best Innovation (Best Technology) Award. In July 2014, DTOI will be introducing the Zcan Wireless Scanner Mouse, the next evolution in productivity. For more information, visit http://d-toi.com/ and http://www.d-toi.com/zcanwireless.html.
Press Contacts:
James Little Glenn Mandel
JumpStarter PR JumpStarter PR
Email Email
310-529-9793 760-798-1563
SOURCE Design to Innovation
Contour Semiconductor CTO to Disclose Details on New Non-Volatile Memory Technology at Flash Memory Summit 2014
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dan Shepard, founder and CTO of Contour Semiconductor, Inc., will reveal details about the company's development of Diode Transistor Memory (DTM(TM)) technology, the world's lowest production-cost, non-volatile memory technology at the upcoming Flash Memory Summit during the panel "Life Beyond Flash: New Non-Volatile Memory Technologies," Thursday August 7 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific.
Contour's Diode Transistor Memory (DTM) technology, backed by 42 issued patents and more than a dozen patent applications, overcomes production and CapEx challenges that plague NAND manufacturers, while offering significant technical advantages over traditional NAND flash memory.
DTM is a durable and scalable technology based on phase-change memory. Its granular cross-point array reduces complexity, eliminates the block page mismatch and solves other issues that for years have frustrated developers working with the cost and constraints of developing a NAND flash memory finished product.
Contour DTM incorporates historically proven approaches and materials that reduce the mask and process steps by 65 percent compared to NAND flash technology, dramatically reducing the cost of building a memory fab and creating an unprecedented wafer production cost profile.
The $25 billion flash memory market includes consumer and enterprise products, yet experts say traditional NAND flash is nearing the end of its scalable path. With the production cost advantages of DTM, that path can be extended to support new applications, emerging and future technologies such as wearables, Internet connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT).
"Our industry is struggling with increased demand for flash memory while manufacturers are challenged by the ever-increasing costs associated with building new fabs and buying production tools, so this discussion couldn't be more timely or relevant," said Shepherd. "Contour has developed Diode Transistor Memory not only to keep up with the demands of evolving applications and components, but ideally to enable them."
Contour executives will also meet with strategic partners at Flash Memory Summit to share details of the process technology and discuss next-generation development and investment opportunities.
Flash Memory Summit, held August 4-7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, is the world's largest event dedicated to flash technologies from consumer to enterprise applications.
About Contour Semiconductor
Contour Semiconductor, Inc. is a venture-backed company founded to produce the world's lowest-cost, high-volume, non-volatile memory chips. Contour is headquartered in Massachusetts, with a development facility in Silicon Valley. The company is backed by American Capital, TD Capital, Still River Funds, Eastward Capital Partners and private investors. For more information about the company, visit http://www.contoursemi.com.
About the Flash Memory Summit
Flash Memory Summit, produced by Conference ConCepts, showcases the mainstream applications, key technologies, and leading vendors that are driving the multi-billion dollar non-volatile memory and SSD markets. FMS is now the world's largest event featuring the trends, innovations, and influencers driving the adoption of flash memory in demanding enterprise storage applications, as well as in smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and embedded systems.
Contact:
Dan Miller
JPR Communications
818-884-8282, ext. 13
dan@jprcom.com
Orion Telekom Selects Cambium Networks ePMP(TM) For Its IP Television Network Roll-Out
Serbia's largest ISP upgrades network to Cambium Networks' GPS sync solution
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks(TM), a global leading provider of wireless broadband solutions, today announced that it has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with Orion Telekom to supply wireless broadband network infrastructure. The first ePMP 1000 installations for Orion will support its new IP television service offering.
With over 100,000 residential broadband Internet users, Orion Telekom is the leading private Internet service provider in Serbia and one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. Since its inception in 2010, Orion's customer base and its desire for high-quality VoIP, data and video services has grown beyond what its original network could offer. In Cambium Networks, Orion has found a partner that can quickly, reliably and cost effectively increase network performance and throughput to satisfy its growing market share of enterprise and residential subscribers.
"Due to our planned expansion into IP television services across Orion's client base, we selected the ePMP 1000 platform to increase network performance. We found its performance characteristics well suited to this service offering and to our network needs, as we grow into larger and denser areas requiring a high-performance solution," said Slobodan Djinovic, CEO, Orion Telekom.
Since launching ePMP in October 2013, Cambium Networks has continued to evolve the platform with enhanced features and functionality based on direct customer feedback. In May, Cambium announced ePMP's latest release incorporating eFortify(TM), which helps customers recognize and react to external interference, and eCommand(TM), a suite of management tools to plan, provision and monitor the network. Both offer greater visibility and control over network deployment. GPS Sync, a self-interference mitigating technology built into ePMP, allows users to maximize available spectrum and manage up to three times the network capacity of non-sync solutions.
Critical portions of Orion's existing network will be replaced with Cambium Networks technology; facilitating this migration are Cambium Networks engineers, who will provide Orion with network design, optimization and system integration services.
"As operators in developing communities expand to provide carrier-class services, Cambium Networks' proven wireless broadband technology allows for operators to easily upgrade their networks and plan for future growth. We are confident that ePMP will afford Orion the right balance of performance and cost effectiveness to continue its expansion in Serbia and beyond," said Martin de la Serna, vice president sales, EMEA, Cambium Networks.
To find out more about Cambium Networks(TM) go to http://www.cambiumnetworks.com, or follow @CambiumNetworks on Twitter and like us on Facebook for industry updates.
Additional information:
Product page: ePMP
Download Release 2.1 at: ePMP Software
The Transition from Unsynchronized to GPS Synchronized Networks - Finally Explained: Read the white paper
Understanding Throughput Capacity: Read the white paper
About Cambium Networks:
Cambium Networks is a leading global provider of wireless broadband solutions that connect the unconnected. Through its extensive portfolio of reliable, scalable and secure wireless broadband point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) platforms, Cambium Networks makes it possible for all service providers; enterprises; governmental and military agencies; oil, gas and utility companies; Internet service providers; and public safety networks to build powerful, easily sustainable communications networks. The company currently has over four million of its access and backhaul radios deployed in thousands of demanding networks in more than 150 countries. Headquartered outside Chicago and with R&D centers in the U.S., Ashburton, U.K. and Bangalore, India, Cambium Networks sells through a range of trusted global distributors. For more information, visit:www.cambiumnetworks.com and http://www.connectingtheunconnected.org.
About Orion Telekom:
Orion Telekom was founded in 2010 with the merger of the largest Internet providers in Serbia - Media Works, Neobee Net and SezamPro. The company was formed with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with the aim of developing alternative communications resources and providing the highest possible quality of fixed-line telephony and Internet services to private and business users. Orion Telekom boasts an enviable portfolio of telecoms resources - fiber-optic cables in the major cities, the largest ADSL user base and a national CDMA frequency - and based on this we have developed our own fixed-line telephony and Internet service infrastructure.
Contact:
GolinHarris for Cambium Networks - Sara Ball
+1 415 318 4361
sball@golinharris.com
Powerful VIZIO 2.1 Sound Stand Delivers Best-In-Class Audio In Compact Design with Integrated Subwoofer
All-In-One Design Delivers Room-Filling, High Performance Audio with Bluetooth Streaming Convenience Ideal for Media Cabinets, Bedrooms, Dorms and Other Confined Spaces
IRVINE, Calif., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, America's #1 Sound Bar company(1), today announced the launch of its latest home audio solution, the VIZIO 2.1 Sound Stand. Designed for living areas with limited table or counter space but in need of big, high performance audio, the VIZIO 2.1 Sound Stand is an ideal solution, delivering an outstanding virtual surround sound experience with tremendous bass. This latest addition to VIZIO's audio collection is now available with an MSRP of $249.99.
Great for tighter spaces like dens, dorm rooms or traditional media cabinets, the VIZIO 2.1 Sound Stand provides a convenient audio upgrade for TVs up to 55" class. With a beautifully simple, yet sturdy design that measures only 3" in height, the sound stand was developed to support the weight of TVs up to 60 lbs. With all cables included in the box, users will appreciate an easy, streamlined set-up quickly transforming areas where a traditional sound bar wouldn't fit, offering a complete home theater for a full audio experience.
While the 2.1 Sound Stand is an excellent complement to HDTVs, it also conveniently functions as a stand-alone audio system for Bluetooth streaming. Consumers can place the sound stand in a bedroom, kitchen or living room without a TV and easily stream their favorite music via Bluetooth from their smartphone or tablet. This feature serves as a great way to fill compact rooms with full, rich audio with deep bass performance, making the 2.1 Sound Stand perfect for parties and other get-togethers.
"As the sound bar category leader, we're committed to delivering high-quality audio performance, with solutions that meet consumers' needs and accommodate all rooms in the home," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "The new 2.1 Sound Stand offers extensive bass output with its built-in subwoofer and is the versatile option consumers have been looking for. Outperforming other competitive options in its class, our sound stand delivers an unparalleled audio experience and saves on space."
When compared to competitive units in its class, the VIZIO sound stand greatly outperforms, delivering unbeatable audio performance for its size - without distortion - to produce measurable output at a low frequency of 32 Hz(3). Equipped with a powerful 5.25" subwoofer, VIZIO's 2.1 Sound Stand pumps out smooth, thunderous bass with low frequency responses that reach as low as 55 Hz. In addition, the VIZIO 2.1 Sound Stand produces bass levels of +5 dB (at 63 Hz) and +15 dB (at 40 Hz) above competitive products(3), providing consumers with superior audio performance when stacked up against the competition. Combine that with up to 101 dB volume with less than 1% total harmonic distortion(2), and consumers now have access to rich, cinematic sound regardless of room size. The VIZIO 2.1 Sound Stand is engineered with the latest in sound enhancement technologies, featuring Dolby® Digital, DTS TruSurround(TM), DTS TruVolume(TM) and DTS Studio Sound(TM).
The latest offering from America's #1 sound bar company(1) joins the 54² 5.1 and 38² 5.1 Sound Bars and is available now at SamsClub.com, Amazon.com and VIZIO.com, and will continue to roll out to additional retailers such as Sam¹s Club, Costco.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. The 2.1 Sound Stand (S2121w-D0) is offered at an MSRP of $249.99.
(1) The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service, units sold in the U.S., Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
(2 )Sound Pressure Level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, C-weighted. Total harmonic distortion calculated as electrical measurement of amplifier distortion.
(3 )Based on 3(rd) party testing using CEA-2010
About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in North American LCD HDTV shipments(1). VIZIO was #1 in North America LCD shipments for 20101. VIZIO is now also America's #1 Smart TV company4 and large size LCD company(2) as the leading seller of 60" and larger HDTVs in the U.S. VIZIO is also the #1 Sound Bar Brand in the U.S(3). For over a decade, VIZIO has remained committed to what it does best -- focus on the consumer to deliver visionary products at a great value. The brand is consistently recognized for excellence in customer service. Since 2011, VIZIO has been awarded 31 Stevie Awards, including the Grand Stevie Award in the 8th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics that now include PCs and mobility products. VIZIO's products are found at Amazon, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide. VIZIO has won numerous awards including 2014 Editor's Choice by Reviewed.com, "Best of CES 2014" by IGN, "Best of CES 2014" by PC Magazine and "Best of the Best 2014" by UltraHDTV Magazine for its Reference Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV. VIZIO's P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV also captured Reviewed.com's 2014 Editor's Choice award and was also recognized by The Verge as "Best TV of CES" for 2014 as well as awarded "Best of CES" by Complex and "Best of Show" by Wired for 2014. VIZIO also earned #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, CNET Best of CES 2013 - Home Theater and Audio, Sound & Vision's Top Picks, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy and Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice among many other prestigious honors. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit http://www.VIZIO.com.
(1) DisplaySearch Market Tracker Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report
(2) The NPD Group / Weekly Tracking Service, Large Size includes 60"+, Q2 2013 units sold
(3) The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service, units sold in the U.S., Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
(4) The NPD Group / Weekly Tracking Service, Flat Panel TV units with Apps included, Dec 30 2012 - May 24 2014
MBX Adds HP Hardware Option for ISVs' Custom Server Appliances
Base HP OEM Platforms Provide Global Coverage, Can Be Customized & Branded by MBX
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MBX Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom server appliances for independent software vendors and service providers, today announced the addition of HP Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) servers to the hardware options available to customers. As an HP OEM-Integrator partner, MBX can now build customers' turnkey hardware/software systems using HP hardware as the base platform while also customizing and rebranding HP products to meet customer needs.
Access to HP servers, storage, networking and technology services gives MBX customers a new Tier One hardware option featuring full global support, including built-in compliance with global certification standards for easy worldwide sales. Additionally, the option includes a global warranty on HP equipment that travels with the finished system and HP technical support spanning more than 180 countries to expedite problem resolution.
MBX adds critical integration and value-added services to deliver fully customized hardware platforms pre-loaded with the customer's software. Each platform is designed by the company's platform engineers to optimize the software performance and produced to order with specialty components, custom branding, software imaging, testing and more. MBX also offers logistics and inventory management services.
One MBX customer who opted to base its server appliance on an HP OEM server is a network security solution provider planning an expansion to overseas markets. MBX designed the customer's platform on a standard 1U HP ProLiant DL360 Server, adding select components including two 10Gb network adapters used to analyze network traffic. MBX is also imaging the customer's systems and testing them with a custom burn-in script, branding each unit, inventorying finished systems, and drop-shipping them to end users as needed.
"Part of our engineering and design process involves determining the best type of hardware for the customer's application and business needs. Adding HP OEM servers to our hardware portfolio broadens the choices for customers who prefer Tier One suppliers, require global coverage or both," said Jeff Luckett, MBX Director of Engineering.
"Partners like MBX play an invaluable role in the growth of our OEM program. They have the capability to provide highly customized appliance deployment programs to support the needs of OEMs and software providers," said Gary Gammon, HP Director of OEM Sales for the Americas. "As a company that is dedicated specifically to this space, MBX is an ideal addition to our OEM-Integrator roster."
About MBX Systems
MBX Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of application-optimized server appliances and cloud-ready solutions for ISVs and service providers worldwide. MBX delivers turnkey hardware systems that are 100% customized to the customer's specifications by in-house platform engineers, while also offering value-added services such as branding, software imaging, regulatory/compliance, global logistics and warranty support to relieve customers of all hardware responsibilities. That unusual range of services, along with award-winning quality, innovation and customer service, has attracted customers in more than 40 vertical industries in the past two decades. For more information, visit http://www.mbx.com.
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The launch of Aaj Tak on TVPlayer will enhance its channel reach via multi-platform
viewing opportunities across web, mobile and tablet, making the channel available to a
wider audience of the Indian population residing in the UK.
Aaj Tak was launched in India in December 2000 as a 24-hour Hindi News channel, which
covers India with insight, courage and plenty of local flavors. Within 6 months of its
launch, Aaj Tak emerged as India's number one news channel. Beginning with an impressive
connectivity of 5.2 million homes when launched, Aaj Tak today boasts of a reach of over
50 million homes and a channel share of more than 55% among the news channels. Its unique
style of passionate storytelling and live coverage has become its hallmark.
Aaj Tak telecasts programmes viz Dharam, Movie Masala, Mumbai Metro, Seedhi Baat, Saas
Bahu aur betiyaan etc. The editorial panel of Aaj Tak includes many renowned journalists
including Anjana Kashyap, Shams Tahir Khan, Sweta Singh, Punya Prasun Vajpayee and many
more.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Salil Kumar, COO, India Today Group Digital, said, "It
is great to expand our offering on to a new OTT/ IPTV platform in the United Kingdom. This
partnership will engage more audiences globally. "
Lewis Arthur, Platform Manager of TVPlayer, responds, "Our DESI pack has been an
incredible success since it launched this year; its content often representing over 10% of
all total viewing, in any given day. Our new partnership with Intoday means that we have
topical and breaking news from Aaj Tak, further strengthening our overall channel
offering."
About TVPlayer:
TVPlayer is an OTT platform launched in the UK by Simplestream, which streams live TV
across multiple devices from some of the UK's favourite free-to-air broadcasters.
Launched in December 2013, TVPlayer is one of the fastest growing platforms in the UK,
with over 40 channels spanning Entertainment, Kids, News, Desi and Lifestyle.
About Aaj Tak:
Aaj Tak was launched as a 24-hour Hindi News channel on December 31st, 2000.
In the last 13 years, Aaj Tak has evolved into the Nation's Best News Channel. Aaj
Tak's focus on accuracy and timeliness of content and its innovative presentation style
have been facilitated by its strong credo of "Ankhen Khol De" journalism. This has ensured
its leadership position and allowed it to set the agenda for news broadcasting in the
country. It has been awarded the "Best News Channel" by the Indian Television Academy for
13 successive years.
Aaj Tak has won several accolades including the Abbys, RAPA, Promax, Indian Marketing
Awards, and Indian Telly Awards etc.
IRVINE, Calif., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Until recently, most people could only imagine bicycling from one side of America to the other. But that dream has just proven more attainable with the success of Cathy Rogers, 57, a casual cyclist who is completing a coast-to-coast ride on a Pedego® electric bike. Pedaling from Washington State to Washington, D.C. as part of this year's Big Ride Across America, Rogers will arrive at the National Mall at Noon ET on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Rogers' ride made history as it is the first recorded cross-country tour on a Pedego electric bicycle. Rogers joined her husband Paul Rogers and others on a team of hardcore cyclists as they rode to raise funds for the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific.
Rogers and the team departed Redmond, Washington on June 16, 2014, and followed a northerly path through Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois and on through Ohio and Pennsylvania, continuing to the East Coast. Biking a grand total of 3,300 miles, the team will join fans and friends to celebrate the achievement upon their arrival in Washington, D.C. "I'm a casual cyclist, and I am very proud to be the first woman to ride across the USA on an electric bike," Rogers said. "This has been so much fun. I've had such an amazing experience while achieving this bucket-list goal together with my husband."
A cross-country bike ride was always on her bucket list, and she wanted to share the experience with her husband. Though Paul is an avid cyclist, they were able to stay together throughout the ride with help from Cathy's Pedego Interceptor electric bike. They've been married for more than 35 years, and they're grateful that they were able to enjoy this adventure of a lifetime as a couple. Making the trek and surviving challenges -- including weather extremes and many 100-mile days of riding -- has brought them closer than ever before.
Pedego Electric Bikes CEO and co-founder Don DiCostanzo sees this as a regular occurrence among Pedego customers. "We often sell Pedego electric bikes in pairs," he says. "Couples riding together discover a shared loved of the Pedego adventure, which can kindle renewed romance in their relationship."
Enabling her to cross 3,300 miles in just 48 days, Rogers' rugged cruiser-style bike with a powerful 48-volt battery and Kevlar-lined balloon tires proved worthy of every test. When the team raced up a hill, she was able to keep up. When they traveled great distances, she pedaled a lot, using the throttle to boost her through headwinds, over hills and to keep pace with the pack. As she has done with her professional life, Rogers made a success of this ride through excellent planning and a can-do attitude.
Bicycles have always been a part of Rogers' life passion. In college, she made cycling clothes for friends in a way that revolutionized the cycling apparel industry. "At the time, the only bike apparel was made out of wool," she said. "So I started making comfortable clothes out of bathing suit material that would stretch with the rider." She later founded Aero Tech Designs, a cyclewear company for avid cyclists.
BigRide.org is a way to honor those that have lost, fought or won the battle with lung disease. "When you can't breathe, nothing else matters." To date, the 2014 Big Ride has raised nearly $50,000 in donations. To sponsor Cathy Rogers, visit http://www.bigride.org.
About Pedego Electric Bikes
Pedego® Electric Bikes, the world's premier electric bicycle brand, transforms people's lives with fun and an abundance of delightful moments. Pedego's stylish, colorful bikes boast the latest in electric bicycle technology and deliver a green alternative for transportation, exercise and recreation. Riders sail up hills and breeze through headwinds! Pedego "pedal or not" models include the Comfort Cruiser, City Commuter and Trail Tracker. Hailing from Orange County, Calif., Pedego is the fastest growing electric bicycle company in the world. Pedego electric bikes are sold in more than 800 stores in 40 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/.
iStratus® DayPlanner and Dropbox -- the Perfect Pair for Digital Organizing with iPhone and iPad
Dropbox, a global leader in cloud storage, has changed the way people store, share and manage files and folders. Now, iStratus® DayPlanner is revolutionizing the way people work with Dropbox. This integrated and fully functional organizer and day planner app gathers, connects and securely stores personal and business data with its seamless cloud integration, functioning both online and offline. What's more, iStratus DayPlanner brings additional and unprecedented power to Dropbox with the ability to customize, personalize and organize files and folders.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Created to work both online and offline since its development began, the iStratus® DayPlanner is an organization and productivity app that combines personal and business calendars, contacts, receipts, documents, voice memos and to-dos in one place. The app is comparable in many ways to the comprehensive functions of pre-digital paper-and-ink day planners, but it leverages technology that maximizes the capabilities of iPad and iPhone mobile devices and cloud data storage.
"iStratus was fundamentally designed with cloud storage and online/offline access in mind," says Mark Johns, chief technology officer of iStratus LLC. "This app supercharges Dropbox to give users more convenience, control, and security than ever before."
Users of the iStratus DayPlanner can access files and folders even without an internet connection, a major contrast to current functionality when Dropbox is used on its own, without the iStratus DayPlanner integration. In addition, a user can make changes and add new documents, files and folders while offline. When an internet connection is restored, all the offline work syncs with Dropbox. Files are stored in Dropbox and on the iPhone or iPad, through a secure tab called Cabinet in iStratus DayPlanner, which makes documents and data available any time and in any place, on the user's mobile device. "Think about getting on a plane and getting to work on documents without an internet connection," says Johns. "This app makes it possible to do your work and then have it automatically saved to Dropbox just a few hours later."
Another first-time innovation of the iStratus DayPlanner is the ability to navigate in, and search, the entire contents of a Dropbox account while offline. The search function in iStratus DayPlanner is designed to index items by name, comment, tag, and completion status, similar to how a traditional search engine functions.
"iStratus aims to support and maximize a lifestyle and work-style in a culture that is increasingly on the move," says Johns. "With high-quality Dropbox integration, iStratus DayPlanner liberates users to work from anywhere, with the reassurance that none of their data is going to slip through the cracks."
The iStratus DayPlanner is a free download at the Apple App Store during the introductory period. A nominal fee for the continuation of the calendar functionality beyond 2015 is planned. Search for iStratus to find the app, or discover more about it at iStratus.com.
About iStratus
iStratus® LLC is a privately-owned American software development company established in 2011 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Committed to making people's lives easier through technology, iStratus delivers affordable, accessible, streamlined mobile applications that help people make the most of their time and effort. http://www.iStratus.com
GibbsCAM Supports ISO 13399 and Integrates Adveon(TM) Tool Library
MOORPARK, California, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Cimatron Limited (NASDAQ: CIMT) announced today that Gibbs and Associates, developer
of GibbsCAM [http://www.GibbsCAM.com ](R) software for programming CNC machine tools and a
Cimatron company, has developed a partnership with Sandvik Coromant to integrate the
Adveon(TM) Tool Library application. Adveon has been developed in compliance with ISO
13399, which defines cutting tool data representation and exchange. ISO 13399 allows the
accurate exchange of tooling data among computer aided applications that support and
adhere to the standard, including CAD, CAM, CAE, PDM, PLM and tool management systems.
Gibbs and Associates will begin marketing Adveon integrated with GibbsCAM immediately, and
begin shipping it with the GibbsCAM 2015 release. Adveon will initially support milling
tools, and incorporate turning tools when the data becomes available. GibbsCAM users with
current software maintenance will receive Adveon free of charge. Gibbs will demonstrate
Adveon at IMTS 2014, September 8-13, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Booth E-3310.
Adveon for GibbsCAM allows users to develop their own tool library, selecting from
tools they use daily. While having all tooling data at users' fingertips provides them a
greater understanding of available tooling choices, having an overview of available
tooling provides them flexibility in selecting and maintaining the assortment of tools in
the library. The ISO 13399 cutting tool data representation and exchange standard lets
GibbsCAM users work with tools from any supplier and assures accuracy of geometric
information. Users can quickly and easily create tool assemblies, see immediate
representations in 2D and 3D, and use them for simulation with GibbsCAM's integrated Cut
Part Rendering and Machine Simulation.
The Adveon Tool Library provides three inter-related functions. First, a specially
formatted library (based upon ISO 13319) allows customers to download or enter data for
tooling items, including tool holders, adapters, cutting tools and inserts, to create a
master catalog. A second function enables users to collect and categorize the various
tooling items they use, while the third allows them to quickly and easily create tool
assemblies from these components. Applications which support the standard, can then access
the cutting tool assemblies without further searching or definition.
"We applaud Sandvik's leadership and initiative in implementing ISO 13399 with Adveon,
and look forward to our partnership in delivering a great time-saving solution to
manufacturers everywhere," said Robb Weinstein, Senior Vice President of Sales and
Strategic Planning of Gibbs and Associates. "Adveon is a perfect fit with GibbsCAM, which
has the inherent ability to associate specific tools with machining processes and the
parts and part features the tools cut, to facilitate fast CNC programming and even faster
engineering changes."
About Gibbs and Associates and GibbsCAM
For over thirty years, Gibbs and Associates has been a leader in providing cutting
edge CAD/CAM technology, while maintaining its signature ease-of-use and productivity.
Powerfully Simple, Simply Powerful is the guiding philosophy at Gibbs. Gibbs believes in
empowering the NC programmer, machinist, and manufacturing engineer, not eliminating them.
Gibbs' goal is to introduce manufacturers to new technologies and new ways of working that
makes their machining easier and their businesses more profitable. To achieve this goal,
Gibbs creates tools that are naturally intuitive, graphically interactive, extremely
visual, associative, and just plain enjoyable to use. Gibbs provides a total quality
solution with the service and support that successful customers require.
The current GibbsCAM product line supports 2- through 5-axis milling, turning,
mill/turning, multi-task simultaneous machining and wire-EDM. GibbsCAM also provides fully
integrated manufacturing modeling capabilities that include 2D, 2.5D, 3D wireframe,
surface, and solid modeling. GibbsCAM is Compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and
Certified for Windows Vista. GibbsCAM's data exchange capabilities are able to access the
broadest range of native and industry standard CAD data formats. GibbsCAM is certified
under the Autodesk Inventor Certified Program, is a Siemens Solution Partner Program-PLM
for Solid Edge product, is a Gold Tier Partner within the PTC Partner Advantage Program
and is a SolidWorks Certified CAM Product. GibbsCAM is either offered or endorsed by a
number of leading worldwide control and machine tool manufacturers, including GE Fanuc,
Infimatic, Siemens, Doosan Infracore, DMG MORI, Haas, Index, MAG, Mazak, Mitsubishi, Okuma
and Tornos. Gibbs and Associates distributes its products worldwide through a network of
international Resellers.
In January 2008, Gibbs and Associates merged with Cimatron Ltd., and is now operating
as a wholly owned subsidiary. For more information about Gibbs and Associates and its CAM
software packages, visit its web site (http://www.GibbsCAM.com) or call 1-800-654-9399
(outside of North America, call +1-805-523-0004).
About Cimatron
With 30 years of experience and more than 40,000 installations worldwide, Cimatron
Ltd., or Cimatron, is a leading provider of integrated, CAD/CAM software solutions for
mold, tool and die makers as well as manufacturers of discrete parts. Cimatron is
committed to providing comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that streamline
manufacturing cycles, enable collaboration with outside vendors, and ultimately shorten
product delivery time.
Cimatron's shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CIMT. For more
information, please visit Cimatron's web site at: http://www.cimatron.com.
The Gibbs logo, GibbsCAM, GibbsCAM logo, Virtual Gibbs, and "Powerfully Simple. Simply
Powerful." are either trademark(s) or registered trademark(s) of Gibbs and Associates in
the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are
trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other brand or product names are
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Gibbs and Associates or Cimatron products and services, long sales cycles, new product
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and partners, and increased competition. For more details about the risks and
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For more information, contact:
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Cadence Achieves PCIe 3.0 Compliance for PHY and Controller IP
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced that its PHY IP and Controller IP for PCI Express® (PCIe®) 3.0 have passed certification tests from PCI-SIG®. The solutions were tested to their full potential and complied with the full speed of 8GT/s for PCIe 3.0 technology. The compliance assures designers that their system-on-chip (SoC) designs will operate as expected.
"As a PCI-SIG member for more than 10 years, Cadence holds a valued role in the success of PCIe technology," said Al Yanes, president and chairman of PCI-SIG. "By participating in the compliance program, Cadence is helping to ensure the continued adoption of the PCIe architecture."
The Cadence PHY IP for PCIe 3.0 technology is a low power solution, enabling customers to implement a PCIe 3.0x16 solution with power consumption under 1W. It also enables seamless SoC integration by allowing customers to prototype their design and test compatibility with other PCIe devices. The unique FPGA platform for evaluation and product development offered with the solution supports the 8GT/s data rate specified under PCIe 3.0 requirements.
"With the lowest power consumption in the market, our certified solution enables customers to build extremely power-efficient designs," said Gary Dick, PCIe architect, IP Group at Cadence. "With the FPGA platform, our customers can fully test and emulate application logic before the design is implemented."
"As part of its successful PCIe compliance testing, Cadence utilized the leading-edge PCIe 3.0 test and development tools from Teledyne LeCroy," said John Wiedemeier, product marketing manager at Teledyne LeCroy. "This is the latest example of many years of partnership between the two companies on comprehensive compliance testing that enable designers to confidently integrate high-speed PCIe interfaces into their SoCs."
Cadence's PHY IP and its Controller IP for PCIe 3.0 architecture are offered as an integrated solution. When tested using the industry-leading Cadence verification IP (VIP) for PCIe technology, it can save customers months of integration and verification work.
Cadence (NASDAQ: CDNS) enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available here.
About PCI-SIG
PCI-SIG is the consortium that owns and manages PCI specifications as open industry specifications. The organization defines I/O (input/output) specifications consistent with the needs of its members. Currently, PCI-SIG is comprised of nearly 800 industry-leading member companies. To join PCI-SIG, and for a list of the Board of Directors, visit http://www.pcisig.com.
Charter to Bring 200 HD Channels, Improved All-Digital Network and Faster Internet Speeds to Customers in Montana, Wyoming and Colorado
100 percent all-digital network requires digital equipment for all TVs - customers to be notified of their conversion date and required actions one month in advance
BILLINGS, Mont., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) customers in Montana, Wyoming and Colorado will enjoy access to more than 200 high definition (HD) channels, better picture quality and significantly faster Internet speeds as Charter completes its move to a 100 percent all-digital network through the end of 2014.
"By removing outdated analog signals, we regain bandwidth in our network enabling us to provide more HD channels and open the door to faster Internet speeds and future innovation," said Charter President and CEO Tom Rutledge. "This upgrade speaks to the fact that Charter is providing our customers with the very best products at the very best value, and we've invested more than $2 billion in our fiber-rich network to make that happen."
Once the all-digital upgrade is complete for all customers, Charter will double residential Internet speeds from 30 Mbps to 60 Mbps at no additional cost.
The Mountain States all-digital upgrade is scheduled to begin in August and run through November, with groups of customers transitioning to an all-digital network on a rolling basis.
The upgrade will impact more than 35 communities including Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Canon City, Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Durango, Gillette, Grand Junction, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula, Montrose and Sheridan.
As part of this upgrade process, customers must take action by acquiring Charter-issued digital set-top boxes for each of their televisions.
With the use of set-top boxes, Charter customers will gain Video On Demand (VOD) access to more than 4,500 titles for every television in their homes.
Charter is making it easy for customers to receive one or more digital boxes at no cost for one, two or five years, depending on the customer's programming package and other qualifying factors. Customers can obtain these digital boxes at their local Charter store, through direct shipment where available or by calling to arrange a professional installation.
Charter will be communicating with customers about their scheduled upgrade date via direct mail, bill messages, outbound calls, and messages that will appear on their television prior to the cutover.
Charter has already completed all-digital upgrades in several markets, including parts of Texas, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina, Michigan and Massachusetts. The company plans to complete the upgrade across its 29-state footprint by the end of 2014.
Charter (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including advanced Charter TV® video entertainment programming, Charter Internet® access, and Charter Phone®. Charter Business® similarly provides scalable, tailored, and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data networking, business telephone, video and music entertainment services, and wireless backhaul. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media® brand. More information about Charter can be found at charter.com.
Continuity Software Launches New Channel Partner Program - Enables VARs, SIs, Distributors and MSPs to Fully Ensure Clients' IT Service Availability
NEW YORK, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
AvailabilityGuard Channel Partner Program Provides Opportunity to Capitalize on
Lucrative High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) Market Opportunities
End Users Can Now Work With Local Trusted Advisors To Fortify IT Infrastructure
Against Downtime and Data Loss with AvailabilityGuard Software Suite
Continuity Software [http://www.continuitysoftware.com ](TM), the world's leading
provider of service availability risk management solutions, today announced the launch of
its global AvailabilityGuard Channel Partner Program
[http://www.continuitysoftware.com/partners/channel-partners ], designed to enable channel
partners with the industry's most powerful and proven solutions for ensuring the highest
levels of availability (HA) and disaster recoverability (DR), across their clients'
physical, virtual and cloud environments.
Continuity Software has already successfully engaged with many of the top VARs, SIs,
distributors, MSPs and consultants in select countries. Following on this tremendous
initial success, the enhanced formalized program is now open to new channel partners
around the world, enabling them to offer the AvailabilityGuard(TM) software suite
[http://www.continuitysoftware.com/products/availabilityguard-enterprise ] to customers in
their respective markets.
By adding AvailabilityGuard to their offerings portfolio, value-added reseller (VAR),
system integrator (SIs), distributor, and managed service provider (MSP) partners can
enhance and extend their relationships with current clients, while also opening up
countless new lucrative client opportunities. End users benefit as they are now able to
work with local trusted advisors to fortify their IT infrastructure against downtime and
data loss.
Sample Success Stories
Early participants in the AvailabilityGuard Channel Partner Program
[http://www.continuitysoftware.com/partners/channel-partners ] have already secured
numerous lucrative engagements with leading enterprises and government organizations,
including the following:
- BBVA case study [http://markedist.com/docs/BBVA-Deploys-RecoverGuard.pdf ]
- Continuity Software and Market Experts teamed to help one of the world's largest
financial institutions to meet its service availability goals.
- Spain's General Comptroller of the State Administration Office case study
[http://markedist.com/docs/IGAE-case-study-English.pdf ] -Continuity Software and
Market Experts teamed to help this government organization ensure 24x7 business
continuity.
AvailabilityGuard Channel Partner Program Benefits
The AvailabilityGuard Channel Partner Program provides Continuity Software's partners
with a Dedicated Channel Partner Champion who is responsible for ensuring each partner
benefits from:
- Early Roadmap Access and Influence - early access to product roadmaps
enables channel partners to improve business planning; the ability to influence
product direction helps ensure customer requirements are met today and into the future
- Demand Generation and Lead Referral Program - extensive cooperative programs
(i.e., may include co-developed webinars and seminars, co-branded collateral, white
papers, and technical documentation, email campaigns, etc...)
- Deal Registration - early deal registration initiates Continuity Software's
support of partner's sales engagement and prevents channel conflict
- AvailabilityGuard Risk-Free Assessments - to date, 100% of the organizations
that have conducted an AvailabilityGuard Risk-Free Assessment have identified
vulnerabilities and/or gaps in their IT infrastructure of which they were completely
unaware
- Sales and Engineering Training and Support - in-region, pre-sales and
post-sales support, including 24/7 online access to Continuity Software expertise;
ongoing Continuity Software led programs for training sales and support personnel; as
well as phone and/or onsite customer deployment support (as required)
"The bottom-line objectives of Continuity Software's new AvailabilityGuard Channel
Partner Program are quite simple. Our first goal is to enable our partners to enhance
their trusted advisor status, increase sales success, shorten the sales cycle, and
increase profitability," said Lior Itai, Director of Channel and Business Development,
Continuity Software [http://www.continuitysoftware.com ]. "Our second and equally critical
goal is to make it as easy as possible for IT organizations around the world to obtain and
deploy our AvailabilityGuard software in order to ensure their applications and
information services remain highly available, protected and instantly recoverable in the
event of an outage or disaster."
Channel Partner Commentary
"AvailabilityGuard is the only solution that is able to analyze our clients' complex
IT environment so that risks can be detected and eliminated long before they negatively
impact the business," said Jucheol Kim, President and CEO, Infortric
[http://www.infortric.co.kr ] (Korea). "With AvailabilityGuard, our customers can finally
sleep soundly knowing their data and business applications are protected and continuously
available."
"Our clients are facing increasing pressure to meet the expectations of their
customers that services will be continually available," said Michael Speck, CEO, Local IT
4 You [http://localit4you.com/en ] (Germany). "Continuity Software has really helped open
doors for us in this area - with both existing and new clients."
"The AvailabilityGuard Risk-Free Assessment in particular is a real eye opener. It can
clearly demonstrate that even the most highly sophisticated IT infrastructures can have
vulnerabilities that remain hidden," echoed Laurent Caillie, Director, Local IT 4 You
[http://localit4you.com/en ] (France).
"We at Market Experts strive to team with the world's foremost technology solutions
providers in order to provide our clients with the best IT solutions available today,"
said William Weber, President and CEO, Market Experts [http://markedist.com ] (Spain). "As
a partner, Continuity Software is tops! They are responsive, deliver world-class service
and support, and consistently demonstrate their desire to help us to exceed our clients'
expectations."
"Not only does AvailabilityGuard deliver one the most advanced and proven HA/DR
solutions available on the market today, it also provides a choice of deployment options,"
said Malcolm Clark, Managing Director, Recovery Assurance
[http://www.recoveryassurance.co.za ] (South Africa). "This flexibility provides our
customers with the ability to meet both their IT and budgetary requirements."
(c) Continuity Software. Continuity Software, RecoverGuard, AvailabilityGuard,
AvailabilityGuard/Enterprise, AvailabilityGuard/Cloud, AvailabilityGuard/DR,
AvailabilityGuard/Cluster, and AvailabilityGuard/SAN are trademarks of Continuity
Software. All other brand and product names in this announcement may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Focus on Huntkey at China Sourcing Fair Electronics, August 2014, Indonesia
SHENZHEN, China, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider will unveil its innovative consumer electronics at China Sourcing Fair Electronics 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Huntkey is well known to customers by its star products: power supplies and power strips. Huntkey has been working hard on the inheritance and the innovation of its products over the past 20 years, aiming to provide its customers with solid products. Huntkey star products such as X7 900, CP350H and Jumper400 will be showcased at the exhibition. Visitors will also be able to see smart universal USB sockets PZD401, PZB404 and SZM 604 at Huntkey's booth.
Besides of providing power for your computers, Huntkey is dedicated to develop new products which can "Power your life". Huntkey Powerbank is designed to satisfy customers' needs to charge all portable apparatus like mobile phones while they are on the go. Power bank HPBA 3500 and HPBA 6000 will be unveiled as well.
Besides, Huntkey will also shed light on some other consumer electronics such as ultrabook adapter with the industry's latest outlook, colorful iPhone 5 cables and car charger S101 and D202.
Welcome to visit Huntkey booth at 1L10 during 7th - 9th, August, Jakarta International Expo, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1995, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
The online game about homelessness created for Urban Ministries of Durham in 2011 goes mobile in 2014
DURHAM, N.C., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD), the nonprofit behind a game about surviving homelessness, and its ad agency McKinney announce that SPENT can now be played on phones and tablets. Launched in February 2011, SPENT continues to be played by millions of people in hundreds of countries. This and the fact that more and more people worldwide are using Web browsers on their mobile devices warranted an HTML version of the game, which was originally developed using Flash.
Players still spend more than 11 minutes on the site, where they must make the same difficult decisions about money and resources that the families and individuals served by UMD must make every single day. Whether players make it through the month, and the end of the game, with money left over or not, they're asked to share SPENT, get involved with UMD or donate via PayPal. The addition of a new text-to-give component will make it easy for phone and tablet players to support the nonprofit, as both the donation total and number of players continue to rise.
The latest effort out of McKinney for the emergency services organization is Names for Change, where anyone can buy the naming rights to 169 different items that UMD uses in their shelter every day. Share a customizable high-quality poster online, download it or order a glossy print to give as a gift, and support UMD with every cent.
Key Facts
-- Since February 2011, SPENT has been played more than 4 million times by
almost 2 million people in 218 countries.
-- The average time players spend on the SPENT website is 11:46 minutes,
more than half the total time U.S. adults spend playing online games
each day, according to figures released by The Wall Street Journal.
-- With SPENT, Urban Ministries of Durham has raised nearly $70,000 to date
in its efforts to provide food, shelter and a future to Durham's
neediest.
Supporting Quote
Patrice Nelson, Executive Director, Urban Ministries of Durham
"Teachers and college professors have been especially passionate about using SPENT, using the game to show students the problems faced by those living in poverty. Several times each month, we get calls from teachers asking to use the game or telling us the strong emotions that it evoked in their classrooms. The game designers at McKinney used real scenarios faced by our clients and treated them with compassion and humanity, and that comes through when people play.
"When we first launched SPENT, my simple hope was that it would help affluent people in our local metro area understand a little better the wrenching choices their very poor neighbors face every day. But it's exceeded our wildest expectation, touching millions of people worldwide.
"SPENT has also raised an impressive amount of donation income, enough to end homelessness for 14 people. I know that the mobile version of the game will help SPENT find even more viewers and continue its work of raising funding and awareness to help those in need."
Urban Ministries of Durham offers food, shelter and a future to poor and homeless neighbors, helping end homelessness for 245 people in a single year. The Community Shelter offers case management and welcomes about 140 homeless neighbors every night, with 80 beds for men, 26 beds for women and nine family rooms. UMD's Community Cafe serves some 600 meals a day, donated and prepared largely by community volunteers. The Clothing Closet and Food Pantry help over 450 households per month, on average. To learn more, visit http://www.umdurham.org.
About McKinney
Founded in 1969, McKinney's mission is to help our clients by creating big ideas that grab people emotionally and change the way they think, feel and behave. McKinney is recognized for having one of the most innovative business models in the industry focused on delivering creativity that the influences the world. Since January 2012, McKinney has won nearly 40 major industry awards, including seven Effies, a Cannes Lion, a One Show Interactive Pencil and six IAB MIXX Awards (including Best in Show). McKinney has been recognized as one of the best U.S. agencies, one of the Best Places to Work in Marketing & Media by Advertising Age, and one of a handful of agencies setting the standard for creativity by One Magazine. The agency's clients include Sherwin-Williams, Nationwide, Nationwide Financial, Travelocity, Samsung, Mentos, World of Coca-Cola, ESPN, Mizuno USA, Hankook, Gold's Gym, CenturyLink, Dognition, Big Boss Brewing, Durham Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Urban Ministries of Durham. McKinney is part of Cheil Worldwide, one of the world's leading marketing communications networks with 59 offices in 33 countries. One agency with two doors, McKinney has offices in both Durham, North Carolina, and in New York. To learn more, visit mckinney.com and follow @mckinney.
Yonder & Beyond Launches as Early Stage London Technology Incubator
LONDON, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Yonder & Beyond
[http://www.asx.com.au/asx/research/companyInfo.do?by=asxCode&asxCode=QRL ]* (Y&B), a
global tech incubator, launches today, having raised an initial $1.5m for its portfolio of
tech-based startups, delivering innovative services predominantly across mobile. Headed by
British tech investor Shashi Fernando, former CCO and Executive Director of HTC
Corporation, Y&B aims to create a world leading global digital service incubator with a
pedigree in mobile, content and technology, and is based in London, Perth and LA. Y&B has
just announced a deal that will lead to its listing on the the Australian Stock Exchange
(under the stock ticker QRL:ASX) in the coming months.
Y&B initially houses four businesses that it has incubated for over a year:
- Prism Digital [http://www.prism-digital.com ] - a fast growing digital
recruitment agency that also supports portfolio companies.
- Boppl [http://www.boppl.me ] - a cutting edge mobile ordering and payment
service
- Wondr [http://wondr.it ] - content sharing and social networking with emphasis
on privacy
- Gophr [http://www.gophr.it ] - a service that revolutionises the delivery
process
Y&B's mission is to act as an incubator with an emphasis on providing operational
support to accelerate new and disruptive services. Y&B seeks to provide businesses with
more efficient and data driven tools as well as access to global partners and consumers
with practical and intuitive solutions to their every-day needs. The services that are
being nurtured within Y&B all have operational and consumer synergies enabling them to
create a halo effect around one another.
CEO Shashi Fernando said: "Our mission is to identify, incubate and build up exciting
and disruptive teams and businesses that have the potential to make a difference on a
global scale. One of the biggest problems faced by startups is the skills gap, the lack of
real experience growing new services at speed as well as limited global relationships and
partnerships. Y&B's portfolio companies benefit from a management team that have that have
delivered on deals and launched products across the world with countless operators,
manufacturers and media and entertainment companies."
"We aim to offer operational support to strengthen each startup's offering and bring
them to market quicker. With this approach we enable early stage businesses to maintain
focus on developing superior products that will get access to market through Y&B's
relationships."
As part of its ASX re-compliance process Y&B is securing additional funding of $5
million in 12 weeks to accelerate the growth of its existing and future portfolio
companies.
About Yonder & Beyond [http://www.yonderbeyond.com ] Yonder and Beyond is a one of a
kind incubation company, built of exceptional proven C-level executives and entertainment
industry leaders, who are evolving the concept of incubation and investment to daily
"hands on" delivery, input and extensive business support. The team have a track record of
creating world-class technology solutions and growing businesses from start up to exit.
Yonder & Beyond (Y&B)
CONTACT: Press: Sam Phillips - sam.phillips@battenhall.net / +44(0)7747-016-519