Tektronix Waveform Monitors Meet 4K Needs of Production, Post-Production and Broadcast Markets
Customers Can Easily Upgrade Their WFM/WVR8200 and WFM/WVR8300 Waveform Monitors and Rasterizers to Support 4K
BEAVERTON, Ore., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, an industry-leading innovator of video quality monitoring solutions, today announced that its WFM8200 and WFM8300 waveform monitors and WVR8200 and WVR8300 rasterizers can now be easily upgraded via software to support 4K, eliminating the need for customers to purchase costly hardware replacements in order to shoot, prepare and deliver 4K programming.
"4K is taking off and all the companies involved in the production and delivery of 4K content - from camera manufacturers to post-production houses to broadcasters - are investing in new 4K-related equipment as cost-consciously as possible. Recognizing this, we engineered these popular waveform monitors and rasterizers to be easily upgraded to meet customers' 4K requirements and to save them money," said Eben Jenkins, General Manager, Video Product Line, Tektronix. "Our WVR8300 recently met the needs of Brazil's Globosat, which used it as part of its comprehensive effort to ensure that its ongoing 4K coverage of the World Cup was as pristine and picture-perfect as possible."
The WFM8200 and WFM8300 waveform monitors and WVR8200 and WVR8300 rasterizers can perform a broad range of 4K measurements including four tile displays of waveform, picture, vector, gamut and eye diagram for YPbPr formats. These comprehensive measurement capabilities enable users to reduce the time to isolate, diagnose and remedy system issues and design faults.
The software upgradeable platform at the heart of each model uses a high-performance architecture designed from the outset to support the throughput requirements of 4K content. Their outstanding combination of capabilities, features, performance and upgradeability make them ideal for meeting the 4K requirements of equipment manufacturers, post-production houses, broadcasters and other video service providers (VSPs). Customers can continue to purchase the equipment they need for their existing requirements, secure in the knowledge that when the time comes to roll out 4K, they can easily upgrade. This level of investment protection is a direct result of Tektronix commitment to staying ahead of the technology curve.
Pricing and Availability
The Tektronix 4K software upgrade (option 4K) for the WFM8200 and WFM8300 waveform monitors and the WVR8200 and WVR8300 rasterizers is currently available worldwide. Upgrading is simple and can be accomplished in the field using an available field upgrade kit. Pricing starts at $5,000 U.S. MSRP. More information is available at http://www.tek.com/baseband-video-test-solutions.
Being able to support wide 2K/4K format coverage is important for post-production houses and other companies that must handle a variety of content types. Tektronix will continue to develop additional software upgrades to include 2K formats for its WFM7200 and WVR7200 and additional 2K/4K formats for its WFM8200 and WFM8300 model waveform monitors and WVR8200 and WVR8300 model rasterizers.
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About Tektronix
For more than sixty five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at http://www.tektronix.com.
Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Huntkey Delivers New Series of Part-In-One Desktop PCs
SHENZHEN, China, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to meet different users' and markets' needs, Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, has introduced its latest DIY All-in-One PCs.
Reclaim your desk and reduce the amount of space needed by up to 80 percent, compared to traditional desktop configurations. The integrated power supply means one cable is all you need, cutting down on clutter. And this new series of part-in-one desktop includes an ergonomically designed adjustable screen angle (0 to 45 degrees) and multiple stand offerings, for maximum user comfort from a compact footprint.
Fueled by smart power supply, ultrathin (38mm thick), super light (3.1kg) design, HA190/HA190-T's 19.5" adjustable (0 to 45 degrees) screen looks vivid and performs even better. Plus, it is easy to carry or install on the wall (75*75mm wall-mount bracket supported).
With HA180's minimal footprint, stylish appearance, and enterprise-level productivity, these all-in-ones are a welcome addition to either the corporate desk or house table.
Besides being widely applicable to the home and office, Huntkey PIO can also be used in the Internet Cafe. 27 inches full HD screen with full-height Independent Graphic Card supported, with an upgraded perfect cooling system, HA270 ushers in a new era of Internet Cafes.
CPU: Intel Bay Trail J1750, Dual CoreTM, up
to 2.4GHZ processor
Memory: 4GB DDR3L 1333 So-DIMM ,up to 8GB
(optional)
Storage: 2.5' 500GB HDD*1, support mSATA*1
(optional)
Display: 19.5", LED backlight LCD
16:9,1600*900,10-Finger multi-touch
(optional)
Power Supply Unit: Adapter 19V,65W.
90~264Vac
I/O Port: Side USB3.0*2+Rear USB3.0*2
Audio*1,Mic*1
Giga Lan *1
Webcam: 1.0MP with 2 Digital Mic
Card Reader: 3-in-1 Card reader (SD/MMC/MS)
Speaker: 2W speaker*2
Wireless Connection: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth(R)4.0 (optional)
Chassis Dimension: 484*335*38mm
HB210
Size: 362*528*69mm (without bracket)
M/B: Micro ATX/Mini-ITX M/B
CPU TDP: <W (65W recommended)
Display: 21.5" Full HD LED
Power: Flex 150W, 90~264 Vac
Chassis Material: ABS
Radiator: Height<`mm
HDD: 3.5"*1
I/O Port: USB1.1*1+MIC*1
Touchscreen: Optional
Webcam: 0.3 MP (Actual Pixel)
Speaker: 2W*2.0 Channel
HA180
18.5-inch, TW made full HD panel
Support Micro ATX/ Mini-ITX motherboard;
CPU TDP<W (65W recommended), Intel CPU Cooler
included;
Unique outlook, individual patented design with Patent
number:201130027779;
Flex 150W only 230Vac
Webcam: 0.3MP (Actual Pixel)
Speaker: 2W*2.0 Channel
Slim DVD*1 supported, 2.5 inch HDD*1 supported
HA270
M/B: Micro ATX/Mini-ITX M/B
Display: 27" CHIMEI LED panel
Power: ATX
Radiator: Height<mm
HDD: 2.5"*1
DVD: Slim DVD*1
Webcam: 0.2MP (Actual Pixel)
Speaker: 2W*2.0 Channel
The Huntkey PIOs will be available in PICO, Tran Anh, Hoanlong and Sang Tao in Vietnam, Vatan in Turkey, shop.ww.kz, Logycom shop and Pulser shop in Kazakhstan, DNS shop in Russia, Massmart in South Africa, Harvey Norman in Australia and other leading computer resellers all over the world.
About Huntkey
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
Forget The Dongle - Givex Introduces New Vexilor POS Tablets With Built-In Card Readers
TORONTO, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The next generation of Vexilor V10 tablets have launched with an integrated magnetic stripe reader (MSR) and unique Plug and Play capabilities.
Researched and designed with the help of business partners, Vexilor is an agile POS that is more than an iPad App. Vexilor is an enterprise level POS solution using tablets that are not only designed to look sleek and enhance any business environment, but are also custom manufactured strong enough to withstand rough handling and a range of indoor and outdoor business settings.
Enterprise level businesses used to be held back by the expenses associated with purchasing, installing, and maintaining legacy POS systems. For less than the costs businesses were traditionally spending on three or four legacy POS stations, Vexilor V10 tablets can create five or six of the same. Businesses have been able to speed up cash-out times, decrease table-turn times, and increase operational efficiencies across multiple industries.
The V10 Gen 2 Vexilor tablets build upon the well-received V10 Gen 1 tablets and are designed to meet the growing demands of enterprise businesses. A built-in magnetic stripe card reader (not just a dongle) for processing transactions involving Givex gift or loyalty cards and coupon redemptions is one of the enhanced business features of the Vexilor V10 Gen 2 tablets.
The V10 Gen 2 tablets can easily be mounted to serve as workstations or customer facings screens. Powered over Ethernet (POE), they don't rely on secondary power cords or bulky wall warts, it's as simple as plugging in one cable and businesses are ready to go. More stable than WiFi, Ethernet gives operators peace of mind when running their businesses, no more worrying about splitters, chargers, or unstable internet connections.
"The enhancements to the Vexilor V10 Gen 2 tablets are a result of Givex working closely with our clients to deeply understand their business needs and demands of their respective industries, and working to always evolve with those needs and demands" saysGraham Campbell, SVP Product Development at Givex. He furthers "the Gen 2 Vexilor V10 tablets speak to Vexilor's agile development, and our commitment to help businesses unleash their full potential."
Vexilor is being used by businesses in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, andmainland China.
Global Garment Care Leader Introduces Its First Widely Distributed Special Edition Iron
WEST ORANGE, N.J., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowenta, the leading manufacturer of high-performance small home appliances, announces the launch of the brand's first widely distributed special edition iron: The DW4 Project Runway Iron. This new addition to Rowenta's premiere garment care line provides consumers with the most stylish and effective iron available on the market, influenced by its long-standing relationship with Project Runway.
Rowenta has been the official garment care sponsor for the past five seasons of Project Runway, each season of Project Runway All-Stars and is now an official sponsor of Tim Gunn's new series, Project Runway: Under The Gunn. All contestants on the aforementioned series use Rowenta products as essential tools in completing their original garments. Furthermore, Rowenta Brand Ambassador, Althea Harper, first became acquainted with Rowenta's wide range of products during her time on "Season 6" of Project Runway; she has remained aligned with the brand for the past three years.
"Rowenta is excited to launch the DW4 Project Runway Iron," said Michele Lupton, Marketing Communications Director, Groupe SEB USA. "Our steam irons, steam stations and garment steamers have been the official garment care products utilized on Project Runway for the past five seasons. The launch of the DW4 Project Runway iron allows the Project Runway viewers to get closer to their favorite show."
The DW4 Project Runway Iron boasts a trinity of advanced technology, fashionable aesthetics and an ergonomic design. The iron features a unique Autosteam distribution system that automatically adjusts the steam output to match the selected temperature or fabric. The iron also includes an advanced safety feature; the 3-Way Auto Shut-off turns the iron off in eight minutes if left vertically and turns the iron off in thirty seconds if left horizontally or is tipped over.
While the DW4 Project Runway Iron is a special edition, the features of product that consumers expect from the brand remain true to traditional Rowenta irons. Product features include:
-- Microsteam 300 Scratch Resistant Stainless Steel Soleplate - highly
polished stainless steel provides a smooth surface with excellent glide;
perfect steam diffusion; rounded shape at the rear to go back and forth
without creasing
-- Microsteam Precision Tip - delivers steam and pressing into
hard-to-reach areas
-- Vertical Steam - allows iron to be used in upright position to remove
wrinkles from hanging garments or drapes
-- Burst of Steam - steam is concentrated at the tip to remove
hard-to-reach wrinkles from difficult fabric
The DW4 Project Runway iron will sell for $69.99 and will be available in September 2014.
For more information on the new DW4 Project Runway iron and other Rowenta products, please visit:
ROWENTA(®) is the leading manufacturer of high-performance small home appliances. Technology and design are at the core of each and every one of our products. Rowenta USA is headquartered in West Orange, NJ and is a division of Groupe SEB USA.
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Rowenta
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HARMAN Introduces a New Generation of Infinity Reference Series Loudspeakers
The award-winning loudspeaker brand founded in 1968, reborn for 2014
STAMFORD, Conn., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, ushers in a new generation of its groundbreaking Infinity loudspeakers. The new Infinity Reference Series, winner of the iF Product Design Award for 2014, encompasses loudspeakers from bookshelves to subwoofers.
"More than 45 years ago, the Infinity brand blended aeronautical-based design with state-of-the-art audio technology. It turned heads even then," said Michael Mauser, president, Lifestyle Division, HARMAN. "Now, Infinity has returned with the all-new Infinity Reference series of loudspeakers destined to, once again, redefine your listening experience with Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm cone technology and our most advanced waveguide to date."
From the compact bookshelf R152 speakers to the top-of-the-range floor-standing R263, the heart of the Infinity Reference family of loudspeakers is the CMMD(TM) (Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm) transducer technology. This proprietary process yields a durable ceramic surface to the aluminum cones and results in an ideal stiffness to weight ratio while helping to move resonances up in frequency and out of the pass-band of the drivers. The three-way models R263, R253 and RC263 utilize a unique flat-piston CMMD(TM) midrange driver that helps reduce diffraction in the critical high and mid-frequency bands. The 1-inch CMMD tweeter found in all full-range models is mated to an advanced waveguide. The combination provides seamless integration with the CMMD midranges and woofers to provide smooth coverage across a wide listening area. The tuned ports and internal cabinet bracing help the CMMD woofers deliver powerful and extended deep bass response.
The RC263 center channel is unusual for its price range in that it is a three-way model. The flat-piston dedicated midrange driver renders dialogue and vocals with unmatched clarity and precision bringing movies and music to life. Both the RC263 and the smaller RC252 center channel loudspeakers are sonically matched to the companion floorstanding, bookshelf, and surround speakers, allowing you to create the ideal system solution for your needs, with a slender profile that allows for flexible placement within any entertainment system.
The RS152 Surround Channel loudspeaker is ideally suited for multi-channel music and home theater. Its sound is unlike any other surround channel loudspeaker because its design is like no other. The reason is the patented Hemispherical Soundfield Technology (HST(TM)), whose combination of driver positioning and waveguide pattern control provides remarkably balanced coverage across a 180-degree hemispherical listening area without the typical "hot and cold" frequency inefficiencies found when mounting traditional loudspeakers on the wall. The end result is a loudspeaker with extremely flexible on-wall placement capability that maintains consistent performance over a wide area even when listening from far off to one side. The RS152's integrated keyhole wall-mounting, slender design and elegant details provide a rich appearance that blends well with any decor.
Holding up the low end, both SUB R10 and SUB R12 powered subwoofers in the Infinity Reference Series start with a fiber-composite driver mated to a high-power digital amplifier. The solid 0.75" (19 mm) construction of the tuned-port subwoofer cabinet with its internal edge-to-edge windowpane bracing provides a firm foundation to reinforce the tight, punchy bass required for high-resolution digital surround and modern popular music. The combination of unyielding structure, high-output digital power, and robust driver provides powerful, deep bass response that will make your music and movies come alive. A full complement of controls including variable crossover, level and selectable LF trim allows fine-tuning to suit any listening environment and personal taste.
Throughout the Infinity Reference lineup, computer-optimized driver positioning and crossover network integration result in ideal performance and lifelike imaging and soundstage, making it seem as if the performers are right in the room with you.
HARMAN Infinity Reference Series Loudspeakers
-- 9 new speaker models for flexible system configurations
-- Flat-piston midrange drivers in R263 and R253 floor-standing and RC263
center-channel speakers
-- CMMD(TM) tweeters with advanced waveguides
-- CMMD(TM) high-output woofers with tuned-port enclosures
-- Fiber-composite high-output subwoofers with tuned-port enclosures
-- Patented Hemispherical Soundfield Technology (HST(TM)) maintains
consistent surround performance even when listening from far off to one
side
-- Subwoofers feature level, crossover, phase, LF trim and auto power
controls
-- Computer-optimized driver positioning and crossover network integration
-- Sleek, contemporary enclosure design
-- Waveguides and woofers feature black chrome trim rings
-- Rich black wood grain finish cabinetry with hidden fasteners
-- Proven acoustic superiority through rigorous testing and real-world
evaluation
-- Designed and engineered in Northridge, California
SUB R10 200-watt 10" (250 mm) Powered Subwoofer MSRP: $499.95
SUB R12 300-watt 12" (300 mm) Powered Subwoofer MSRP:$599.95
Availability
For additional information on HARMAN Infinity Reference Series Loudspeakers, or to purchase, visit http://www.infinityspeakers.com.
About HARMAN
HARMAN (NYSE:HAR) designs, manufactures and markets premier audio, visual, infotainment and integrated control solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. With 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson ®, the Company is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a global workforce of 15,200 people and reported sales of $5.1 billion for the last 12 months ended March 31, 2014.
ATP Introduces advancedMLC (aMLC) Technology at Flash Memory Summit 2014
TAIPEI, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ATP, the leading manufacturer of embedded Flash and ruggedized SSD and DRAM modules, introduces its latest technology,advancedMLC, also known as "aMLC". Developed by ATP, aMLC is an advanced firmware technology uniquely implemented onto ATP's NAND Flash products to vastly improve the endurance and performance of these storage devices while using mainstream MLC NAND to provide the best cost effective solution for any read/write intensive applications. ATP will showcase this technology and related products at the Flash Memory Summit 2014 fromAugust 5 to 7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, booth# 516.
<http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20140725/8521404212> The Benchmarking of MLC, eMLC and aMLC Endurance and performance are the two critical factors for a NAND Flash storage device to meet the demanding industrial operating requirements. However, system and product designers often have to make compromises to fulfill the necessary criteria due to the inherent high cost of SLC NAND Flash components. To address this requirement, ATP introduces aMLC technology by implementing its unique firmware to manipulate four states of MLC into two states, which dramatically widens the disturbance margins among NAND Flash cells. In addition, aMLC can provide more than 13x (40K P/E) higher endurance than traditional MLC NAND, with write performance close to SLC. As such, aMLC is best suited for any write intensive application requiring competitive Drive-Write-Per-Day over Cost (DWPD/Cost).
To learn more about ATP aMLC technology and its latest NAND Flash reliability solutions, ATP will deliver a presentation session on "Innovative Reliability NAND Flash Solution Selection and Configuration", onThursday, August 7th, from 2:40-3:55PM at the Flash Memory Summit conference.
The ATP initial aMLC product lines include mSATA, SlimSATA, and 2.5" SSD, with others to follow. For further details contact your local ATP representatives, or emailinfo@atpinc.com <mailto:info@atpinc.com>
Epson Now Shipping SureColor F7170 Dye-Sublimation Printer
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America today announced the Epson(®) SureColor(®) F7170 64-inch production dye-sublimation printer is now shipping. The SureColor F7170 joins the complete line of SureColor F-Series printers, including the F6070 and F7070, and integrates true roll-to-roll support for unprecedented levels of performance, reliability and image quality for the fabric production and soft signage markets. The complete SureColor F-Series line is now available for purchase through authorized Epson Professional Imaging F-Series resellers.
"We have been using the SureColor F7170 to create samples for a wide range of apparel manufacturers and converters, as well as for printing handbags and makeup bags, and printing for costume houses and the entertainment industry," said Steven Moreno, co-owner, MY Prints. "Our customers want more and more colorful prints beyond the limited scope of colors and repeat sizes provided with screen printing. The SureColor F7170 allows us to produce full color, watercolor gradated images without having to compromise image quality by cutting colors."
The SureColor F7170 leverages the Epson PrecisionCore(TM )TFP(®) print head and Epson UltraChrome(®) DS ink system to deliver high-quality printing, superior dot control, precise and repeatable performance, and excellent longevity for a range of dye-sublimation applications.
In addition, a new, highly accurate take up reel and substrate system delivers winding accuracy between zero and .19-inches on transfer paper rolls for digital textile applications, including soft-signage products such as decorative table tops and runners, as well as POP banners and light way exhibit displays. Other roll-to roll fabric applications that customers can create include home furnishings, fabric patterns, trendy apparel manufacturing, and more. Built for increased productivity, the SureColor F7170 also features a high-capacity ink tank system with refillable tanks to allow continuous printing through a full roll of media, as well as a new post-platen heater for faster drying times.
More about the SureColor F7170 Printer
The Epson SureColor F7170 offers a new highly accurate take up reel that allows for maximum uninterrupted production runs with minimal maintenance downtime. The printer also comes with a Wasatch SoftRIP TX that enables users to start printing sellable output immediately out of the box with specialty features for textile printing. The F7170 is fully compatible with Epson's line of dye-sublimation transfer papers, including DS Transfer Production paper, DS Transfer Adhesive Textile and DS Transfer Multipurpose. The SureColor F7170 is designed to work exclusively with Epson UltraChrome DS Ink and not with other brands of inks or cartridges(1).
Availability & Support
The SureColor F7170 is currently available for $19,995 MSRP and includes a standard Epson Preferred(SM) Limited Warranty, a one-year program that includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and usually next business-day on-site service. For more information, visit proimaging.epson.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader dedicated to exceeding expectations with solutions for markets as diverse as the office, home, commerce, and industry. Epson's lineup ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is based on original compact, energy-saving and high-precision technologies.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
(1) Using Epson ink is important for reliable performance and high image quality. Epson offers voluntary recycling of spent ink cartridges.
Note: EPSON, Epson UltraChrome, MicroPiezo, TFP, and SureColor are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Preferred is a servicemark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
Allwinner A33, World's First $4 Quad Core Tablet Processor, Now in Mass Production
ZHUHAI, China, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- After its announcement during Computex 2014, Allwinner A33 has now kicked off mass production in July. Quad-core tablets based on A33 are now available to end users worldwide in various resolutions and sizes (6.95", 7", 7.85", etc), and also come with different functions (ATV, DTV, 2G, etc), priced from $30 to $60.
Targeted at the entry-level tablet market, the A33 is a quad-core processor combining four power-efficient Cortex-A7 CPUs with the proven Mali400MP2 GPU architecture. A33 includes the following features:
-- Pin-compatible with A23 dual core
-- Four Cortex(TM)-A7 CPUs and Mali400MP2 GPU
-- 1080p video playback and capture
-- Integrated MIPI DSI controller, up to 1280x800
-- SmartColor display technology
-- Integrated Hi-Fi audio codec
-- Ultra-low power consumption
Touted as the most cost-effective quad-core processor for tablets, the A33 reference pricing (with companion PMIC) is expected to be only $4.
Unique SmartColorDisplay
Intraditional color adjustment algorithms without the human skin protection function causes the human skin to be adjusted together with other areas of an image, which makes skin look over-saturated and unnatural.
SmartColor, unique to Allwinner processors, is a kind of image post-processing technology used to deliver more gorgeous and eye-pleasing visual effects by enhancing image saturation and providing skin tone protection.
Robust Video Playback, Outstanding FHD Compatibility
Video processing has always been a competitive edge of Allwinner processors. Allwinner A33 packs a new-generation video engine that supports 1080p@60fps video playback and capture.
Results from Antutu Video Tester, a tool released by Antutu to rapidly test the video process capability, show that tablets based on Allwinner A33 consistently rated about 500 points (higher scores indicate better video process capability). In addition, A33 tablets get over 90 percent passing rates while main competitors can only decode about 40 percent.
Ultra Low Power Consumption: 300 hours standby
A33 achieves low power through a balanced combination of several features: ultra energy-efficient Cortex-A7 CPU cores, an advanced fabrication process, optimized DVFS technology, and a unique Talking Standby mode that allows extremely low power consumption during voice calls.
Test results indicate that the power consumption of tablets based on the A33 quad-core is lower than its quad-core and even most dual core competitors. When using a 4,000mAh battery, tablets with the A33 has 300 hours of standby, equivalent to 6.5 hours of local 1080p video playback.
Allwinner A33, World's First $4 Quad Core Tablet Processor, Now in Mass Production
ZHUHAI, China, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- After its announcement during Computex 2014, Allwinner A33 has now kicked off mass production in July. Quad-core tablets based on A33 are now available to end users worldwide in various resolutions and sizes (6.95", 7", 7.85", etc), and also come with different functions (ATV, DTV, 2G, etc), priced from$30 to $60.
Targeted at the entry-level tablet market, the A33 is a quad-core processor combining four power-efficient Cortex-A7 CPUs with the proven Mali400MP2 GPU architecture. A33 includes the following features:
* Pin-compatible with A23 dual core * Four CortexTM-A7 CPUs and Mali400MP2 GPU * 1080p video playback and capture * Integrated MIPI DSI controller, up to 1280x800 * SmartColor display technology * Integrated Hi-Fi audio codec * Ultra-low power consumption Touted as the most cost-effective quad-core processor for tablets, the A33 reference pricing (with companion PMIC) is expected to be only$4.
Intraditional color adjustment algorithms without the human skin protection functioncauses the human skin to be adjusted together with other areas of an image, which makes skin look over-saturated and unnatural.
SmartColor, unique to Allwinner processors, is a kind of image post-processing technology used to deliver more gorgeous and eye-pleasing visual effects by enhancing image saturation and providing skin tone protection.
Robust Video Playback, Outstanding FHD Compatibility
Video processing has always been a competitive edge of Allwinner processors. Allwinner A33 packs a new-generation video engine that supports 1080p@60fps video playback and capture.
Results from Antutu Video Tester, a tool released by Antutu to rapidly test the video process capability, show that tablets based on Allwinner A33 consistentlyrated about 500 points (higher scores indicate better video process capability). In addition, A33 tablets get over 90percent passing rates while main competitors can only decode about 40percent.
Ultra Low Power Consumption: 300 hours standby
A33 achieves low power through a balanced combination of several features: ultra energy-efficient Cortex-A7 CPU cores, an advanced fabrication process, optimized DVFS technology, and a unique Talking Standby mode that allows extremely low power consumption during voice calls.
Test results <http://www.allwinnertech.com/plus/view.php?aid=407> indicate that the power consumption of tablets based on the A33 quad-core is lower than its quad-core and even most dual core competitors. When using a 4,000mAh battery, tablets withthe A33 has 300 hours of standby, equivalent to 6.5 hours of local 1080p video playback.
Based on Texas Instrument's 1 GHz Sitara(TM) AM335x ARM Cortex-A8, the VAR-SOM-AM3_V2
packs an impressive feature-set, a wide variety of interfaces and industrial operating
temperature range, all the while sustaining a firm focus on minimizing the overall system
cost.
The VAR-SOM-AM33 suits embedded applications across a multitude of market segments,
such as automotive, IoT, lighting, agriculture and industrial. The new V2 enhanced
connectivity features are based on TI's FCC/CE certified dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
with optional MIMO and Bluetooth 4.0 / BLE that can achieve effective bit rates of 100
Mbps, together with extended wireless range.
The new VAR-SOM-AM33_V2 is fully pin-compatible with the previous VAR-SOM-AM33 Rev 1.
Both revisions will continue to be in mass production supporting Variscite's longevity
commitment for the entire product portfolio.
VAR-SOM-AM33_V2 main features include:
- TI AM335x 600, 800 and 1000MHz Cortex-A8
- 128 to 512 MB DDR3
- 128 to 1024 MB NAND Flash
- 2D/3D graphics acceleration: Power VR SGX 530
- RGB display 1400 x 1050 24-bit
- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet + 10/100/1000 RGMII
- Certified Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 / 5GHz with optional 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth 4.0 / BLE
- USB 2.0: Host, OTG
- Audio In/Out
- Industrial temperature -40 to 85degree(s)C
Availability:
Evaluation kits and samples are available to order now.
About Variscite:
In over a decade Variscite has taken a leading position in the System-on-Modules (SoM)
design and manufacture market. A trusted provider of development and consulting services
for a variety of embedded platforms, Variscite transforms clients' visions into successful
products.
New Board Adds E-mail Alerts Based on Security and Energy
NEW ORLEANS, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton announced today the release of the 20A30-1 Omni Notifier, adding immediate e-mail notification to your smartphone or tablet.
This board is an attachment to the Omni and Lumina automation systems including OmniPro II, Omni IIe, Omni LTe, Lumina Pro, and Lumina. For zero fees, homeowners, business owners, facility managers and more can be notified immediately based on security or energy occurrences such as intrusion, temperature change, arming/disarming of security system, etc.
As an added benefit, the Omni Notifier board connects to internet time synching. Now your Leviton keypads, Touchscreens, and thermostats can be the most accurate clocks in the home or business.
"The Omni Notifier provides a new way for you to stay in touch with your home or business 24/7," said Jay McLellan, President of Leviton Security & Automation. "Our powerful automation systems have long been controlled via mobile apps and even telephoned homeowners and business owners, but now without any monthly fees, they can receive e-mails and text messages as well."
When a pre-defined event occurs, your Leviton automation system can be programmed to send an e-mail message. Many cellular carriers convert e-mails to SMS alert messages, allowing instant notification to smartphones. Up to 8 e-mail addresses can receive alert messages and can be filtered based on message type. You can customize specific notifications for up to 100 different scenarios, in addition to the standard system alerts like arm/disarm, intrusion, etc. Custom messages can include information like "Billiard room in use", "Liquor cabinet opened", "Humidity in wine cellar above 70%", "Pool is being serviced", etc.
The Leviton Omni Notifier, part number 20A30-1, is now available in all markets.
About Leviton Security & Automation
Leviton Security & Automation (formerly HAI) creates integrated automation and security solutions for residential and commercial use. As a leader in home automation, Leviton Security & Automation offers a complete line of award-winning automation products, connecting all devices - from programmable communicating thermostats, smart light switches and distributed audio systems to video surveillance equipment and access control products - through touchscreen interfaces and software that allows access and control of an automation system over the Internet or a smart phone. Learn more at http://www.leviton.com/automation, http:// http://www.facebook.com/Leviton, or http://www.twitter.com/LevitonSA.
About Leviton
Leviton is the smart choice, providing the most comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of today's residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Leveraging more than a century of experience, Leviton helps customers create sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, and lighting energy management systems. From switches and receptacles, to daylight harvesting controls, networking systems, and equipment for charging electric vehicles, Leviton solutions help customers achieve savings in energy, time and cost, all while enhancing safety. For more information, visit http://www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton,http://twitter.com/leviton or http://www.youtube.com/Levitonmfg.
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CONTACT: Greg Rhoades, (504) 736-9810 x 233, grhoades@leviton.com
App helps organizations unleash the power of information mobility while saving on expensive print server and print driver costs
MALVERN, Pa., July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Print servers can cost an organization thousands of dollars to buy and manage, but in 2014, they're not always necessary. Just print through the cloud.
That's why Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced the release of an application that will make its business-class printers and multifunction products (MFPs) Google Cloud Print Ready.
With the Ricoh App for Google Cloud Print web printing services, organizations can print from smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices without the need for expensive and time-consuming print servers and drivers, potentially achieving significant hardware and software-related savings.
Ricoh is focused on information mobility - helping customers make information accessible to those who need it, when they need it to make critical business decisions - and this app is the newest example of how workers can easily access, transform and manage information.
The solution enables businesses, nonprofits, government agencies and schools to leverage the capabilities of business-class document services at a lower cost. For example, the Ricoh App for Google Cloud Print web printing services is ideal for elementary schools where many students use cloud-friendly Google Chromebooks. Designed to leverage cloud apps, the laptops are tightly integrated with cloud-based applications in the Google ecosystem, including Google Cloud Print and the Google Docs office productivity suite.
"We've tried the Ricoh App for Google Cloud Print web printing services, and we just love it," said Kelly Spaeth, Business Manager at Sea Crest School in Half Moon Bay, Calif. "Rather than investing in print servers and having to load print drivers on all of our devices, we've started using Google Cloud Print and now our teachers can immediately print their work to any nearby Ricoh MFP. This has enabled us to spend less time worrying about IT connectivity issues and gives our teachers more time to focus on education."
The Ricoh App for Google Cloud Print web printing services may be purchased directly from Ricoh, and installation entails a quick and simple operation by a Ricoh technician who embeds a Java applet, often from a remote management console. Invited users or authorized guests can then print directly from their Chrome web browser or other Cloud Print Ready application.
"Our business is information mobility, and that means removing obstacles that stand between a user and the information they need to make critical business decisions," said Matt Sakauchi, Vice President, Technology Marketing, Ricoh Americas Corporation. "The Ricoh App for Google Cloud Print web printing services is a wonderful example of that and a great complement to our already wide array of mobile printing applications. It's another way we're making information work for our customers in today's dynamic business environment."
For details on Ricoh's full line of products, services and solutions, please visit http://www.ricoh-usa.com.
|About Ricoh|
Ricoh is a global technology company specializing in office imaging equipment, production print solutions, document management systems and IT services. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group operates in about 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ending March 2014, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,236 billion yen (approx. 21.7 billion USD).
The majority of the company's revenue comes from products, solutions and services that improve the interaction between people and information. Ricoh also produces award-winning digital cameras and specialized industrial products. It is known for the quality of its technology, the exceptional standard of its customer service and sustainability initiatives.
Under its corporate tagline, imagine. change. Ricoh helps companies transform the way they work and harness the collective imagination of their employees.
CORONA, Calif., July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc. (OTC Markets: AVTC) (http://www.autoretail.com), a leader in automated retailing, custom vending machines and kiosks, announced that James Winsor, CEO, was interviewed by Investor Pros (http://www.investorprofessional.com).
Asked about why systems built by AVT have dominated several recent lists of the world's most interesting vending machines, Winsor replied, "The culture at AVT is one of innovation... We have one of the most important patents in the industry, and we've also developed many new applications and technological firsts for our customers."
Winsor was asked about AVT-manufactured systems that are gaining international attention, such as the Burritobox, Farmer's Fridge, and Opticwash.
"The Burrito box is really taking off. Customers and the media really love it," Winsor stated. "They (Box Brands) are also starting to franchise the concept, so we expect to see many new orders as the systems go nationwide."
Winsor said the company invested in several significant pilot programs in 2013, which are going into full production this year. He commented that the company now affiliates with major world brands and is deploying more company-owned systems in 2014. "We have entered a new phase at AVT, in that we are now building and deploying company-owned machines that provide recurring revenues. We see this as a significant step toward securing our financial future. We have also sought out and partnered with leading brands to create new types of systems that can capture market share in original and exciting ways."
The CEO also stated that the company had recently changed accounting firms, which had delayed completion of financial reports. However, he noted that all financials would be posted in a few weeks, and added that the company was profitable.
"We are a dynamic, growing company," Winsor commented. "We are not at all the same company we were just a few years ago, and I suspect we will look different in a few years from now," he added. "These are exciting times, indeed."
The statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Statements are based on current beliefs and are subject to significant uncertainties. We do not obligate to update any statements to reflect events after the statement was made.
Raptr Introduces Ultimate PC Gameplay Video Recording and Streaming Platform for AMD and Nvidia Users
Surpasses Rival Offerings with Support for 25x More Games, Extends Experience to Include Seamless Uploading, Sharing and Community
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Raptr, a leading online service for PC gamers, today introduced a major update that elevates gameplay video capture to a new level. Foremost among the advancements is the ability to record or stream gameplay video with virtually no degradation of system performance thanks to hardware encoding support across both AMD- and Nvidia-based graphics processors (GPUs). Equally important, today's Raptr update adds a complete solution that goes beyond simply recording video by facilitating the seamless uploading and sharing of videos to create a truly social experience around the gameplay moments users want to save and celebrate.
Dubbed the Game Video Recorder (GVR(TM)), Raptr's video capture solution includes the ability to stream or record gameplay videos of any length. The new Instant Replay feature leverages the GVR functionality and enables users to save up to 20 minutes of gameplay even after it's happened. Other new features include automated uploading and sharing of recorded gameplay, and an online destination where gameplay clips are shared and curated via the Raptr community of 30 million gamers. Both the GVR and live streaming functions in Raptr are supported across more than 5,000 games, compared to 169 games supported by Nvidia's GeForce Experience.
"Watching recorded and live-streamed PC gameplay footage has quietly become a massive trend involving tens of millions of viewers and billions of hours spent watching," noted Raptr co-founder and CEO Dennis Fong. "But to date, only a modest fraction of gamers actually record and stream some of their gaming exploits, because the tools haven't been easy, accessible or resource-efficient enough. We're excited to be improving the process and experience in all of those areas, and at the same time offering nearly universal support for all the latest GPUs regardless of manufacturer. This marks another big step forward in our ongoing effort to help make PC gaming consistently awesome."
As part of both the GVR and streaming features in Raptr, users now have the option of including their own real-time reactions to the in-game excitement by using the webcam and microphone in their PC to create a picture-in-picture effect. Recording or streaming with Raptr has virtually no impact on system performance, and works equally well on all late-model AMD and Nvidia graphics cards. For recorded gameplay, users simply select the clips they want to share post-game, label them with hashtags and upload them automatically to Raptr.com, with one-click sharing to Facebook and Twitter.
About Raptr
Raptr is the fastest-growing PC gaming service in the world. The Raptr software, which is entirely free, is designed to make PC gaming consistently awesome. The software enables gamers to get the best performance possible out of their rigs and games by automatically optimizing their game settings, enabling video capture and streaming in a simple and resource-efficient way, keeping drivers up to date, and offering intra-game communication across thousands of games. Raptr has tens of millions of users in dozens of countries, and attracts more than two million new sign-ups each month. The company is led by CEO and co-founder Dennis Fong (co-founder of Xfire, Lithium, and Gamers.com). Raptr was founded in 2007 and is backed by investors Accel Partners, Founder's Fund, DAG Ventures, and Tenaya Capital. For more information about Raptr, please visit http://raptr.com and/or follow @Raptr.
Media contact:
Garth Chouteau
garth@raptr.com
415-602-8147
Egencia Previews the new Egencia TripNavigator App for iPad at GBTA
-- Egencia delivers a delightful new user experience for the iPad with personalized travel shopping, turn-by-turn trip navigation and trip alerts
SYDNEY, SHANGHAI and DELHI, India, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Egencia®, the business travel company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), today unveiled its new Egencia® TripNavigator app for iPad at the GBTA Convention in Los Angeles. The new user experience takes advantage of the larger tablet screen to provide users contextual, relevant information while reviewing trips and booking travel. It also features a new, adaptive approach to travel search.
Since the launch of Egencia TripNavigator on iPhone and Android in the last year, Egencia has seen tremendous growth in mobile bookings. Egencia expects this adoption to carry over to tablets, as studies show that 65%* of business travelers take a tablet with them on the road. To meet this demand, Egencia has developed Egencia TripNavigator for iPad to deliver a beautiful and productive booking experience for travelers, while helping corporations reduce their managed travel spend.
"Egencia smartphone apps are primarily used by travelers for last minute bookings and other itinerary changes during a trip," says Rob Greyber, president of Egencia. "But smartphone screens have their limits and tablets make it easier to display more of the pertinent information for a booking on one screen. Our work on tablet optimization also gave us the opportunity to incorporate new adaptive search technology. The app can now adapt to the traveler's intent and behavior to make the search process even more efficient."
Larger iPad Screen Enables Stunning New User Experience
Taking advantage of the larger tablet form factor, Egencia TripNavigator for iPad shows users more aspects of their search in context, within a single side-by-side display and fluid interactions. The new iPad app features a trips view that showcases a carousel of trip cards which can be swiped across a trip timeline, to offer both a larger view and more details on any part of the trip. In addition, the search display for both hotel and flights has been simplified into a fluid experience to guide the traveler through the search process. Finally, a comparison feature in the app makes it easy for the traveler to look at their options in context and make a selection based on multiple criteria, such as hotels' availability and rates, location on a map, traveler reviews and company policy.
Personalized Search Recommendations for iPad
The iPad app features the Egencia new adaptive search technology, which leverages insights from travelers to deliver proactive, personalized flight search options. For travelers who frequently book similar trips, the iPad flights experience proposes common search options in the first step of the search process. In addition, the new 'Similar Flights' feature enables users to indicate what they like about a particular flight, such as similar arrival time, airline or duration, and adapts the search to provide more tailored results. By displaying inbound and outbound flight options side-by-side with clear indications of policy compliance, users can easily compare fares and quickly choose the best option.
The new Egencia TripNavigator for iPad product will be available to all Egencia users globally by the end of 2014.
Egencia will be showcasing its new offerings at the GBTA Convention in Los Angeles from July 28-30. Visit booth #2625 to find out more and see the latest Egencia innovations.
*Source: Four Points by Sheraton Global Survey
About Egencia
Egencia is a leading full-service travel management company delivering innovative business travel technology and expert local service to more than 10,000 clients in 64 countries around the world. As part of Expedia, Inc., one of the world's largest travel companies, Egencia provides forward-looking companies with the ability to drive compliance and cost savings in their travel programs, while meeting the needs and requirements of the modern business traveler. For more information please visit us at http://www.egencia.com.au, http://www.egencia.co.in, or http://www.egencia.cn or connect with us on Twitter @Egencia_Aus.
Egencia previews the new Egencia TripNavigator App for iPad at GBTA
-- Egencia delivers a delightful new user experience for the iPad with personalised travel shopping, turn-by-turn trip navigation, and trip alerts
LONDON, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Egencia®, the business travel company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), today unveiled its new Egencia® TripNavigator app for iPad at the GBTA Convention in Los Angeles. The new user experience takes advantage of the larger tablet screen to provide users contextual, relevant information while reviewing trips and booking travel. It also features a new, adaptive approach to travel search.
Since the launch of Egencia TripNavigator on iPhone and Android in the last year, Egencia has seen tremendous growth in mobile bookings. Egencia expects this adoption to carry over to tablets, as studies show that 65%* of business travellers take a tablet with them on the road. To meet this demand, Egencia has developed Egencia TripNavigator for iPad to deliver a beautiful and productive booking experience for travellers, while helping corporations reduce their managed travel spend.
"Egencia smartphone apps are primarily used by travellers for last minute bookings and other itinerary changes during a trip," says Rob Greyber, president of Egencia. "But smartphone screens have their limits and tablets make it easier to display more of the pertinent information for a booking on one screen. Our work on tablet optimisation also gave us the opportunity to incorporate new adaptive search technology. The app can now adapt to the traveller's intent and behaviour to make the search process even more efficient."
Larger iPad screen enables stunning new user experience
Taking advantage of the larger tablet form factor, Egencia TripNavigator for iPad shows users more aspects of their search in context, within a single side-by-side display and fluid interactions. The new iPad app features a trips view that showcases a carousel of trip cards which can be swiped across a trip timeline, to offer both a larger view and more details on any part of the trip. In addition, the search display for both hotel and flights has been simplified into a fluid experience to guide the traveller through the search process. Finally, a comparison feature in the app makes it easy for the traveller to look at their options in context and make a selection based on multiple criteria, such as hotels' availability and rates, location on a map, traveller reviews and company policy.
Personalised search recommendations for iPad
The iPad app features Egencia's new adaptive search technology, which leverages insights from travellers to deliver proactive, personalised flight search options. For travellers who frequently book similar trips, the iPad flights experience proposes common search options in the first step of the search process. In addition, the new 'Similar Flights' feature enables users to indicate what they like about a particular flight, such as similar arrival time, airline or duration, and adapts the search to provide more tailored results. By displaying inbound and outbound flight options side-by-side with clear indications of policy compliance, users can easily compare fares and quickly choose the best option.
Egencia's new TripNavigator for iPad product will be available to all Egencia users globally by the end of 2014.
Egencia will be showcasing its new offerings at the GBTA Convention in Los Angeles from July 28-30. Visit booth #2625 to find out more and see the latest Egencia innovations.
*Source: Four Points by Sheraton Global Survey
About Egencia
Egencia is a leading full-service travel management company delivering innovative business travel technology and expert local service to more than 10,000 clients in 64 countries around the world. As part of Expedia, Inc., one of the world's largest travel companies, Egencia provides forward-looking companies with the ability to drive compliance and cost savings in their travel programmes, while meeting the needs and requirements of the modern business traveller. For more information please visit us at http://www.egencia.co.uk or connect with us on Twitter @Egencia_UK.
Egencia Previews the new Egencia TripNavigator App for iPad at GBTA
Egencia delivers a delightful new user experience for the iPad with personalized travel shopping, turn-by-turn trip navigation, trip alerts, and Egencia AssistMe
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Egencia®, the business travel company of Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE), today unveiled its new Egencia® TripNavigator app for iPad at the GBTA Convention in Los Angeles. The new user experience takes advantage of the larger tablet screen to provide users contextual, relevant information while reviewing trips and booking travel. It also features a new, adaptive approach to travel search.
Since the launch of Egencia TripNavigator on iPhone and Android in the last year, Egencia has seen tremendous growth in mobile bookings. Egencia expects this adoption to carry over to tablets, as studies show that 65%* of business travelers take a tablet with them on the road. To meet this demand, Egencia has developed Egencia TripNavigator for iPad to deliver a beautiful and productive booking experience for travelers, while helping corporations reduce their managed travel spend.
"Egencia smartphone apps are primarily used by travelers for last minute bookings and other itinerary changes during a trip," says Rob Greyber, president of Egencia. "But smartphone screens have their limits and tablets make it easier to display more of the pertinent information for a booking on one screen. Our work on tablet optimization also gave us the opportunity to incorporate new adaptive search technology. The app can now adapt to the traveler's intent and behavior to make the search process even more efficient."
Larger iPad Screen Enables Stunning New User Experience
Taking advantage of the larger tablet form factor, Egencia TripNavigator for iPad shows users more aspects of their search in context, within a single side-by-side display and fluid interactions. The new iPad app features a trips view that showcases a carousel of trip cards which can be swiped across a trip timeline, to offer both a larger view and more details on any part of the trip. In addition, the search display for both hotel and flights has been simplified into a fluid experience to guide the traveler through the search process. Finally, a comparison feature in the app makes it easy for the traveler to look at their options in context and make a selection based on multiple criteria, such as hotels' availability and rates, location on a map, traveler reviews and company policy.
Personalized Search Recommendations for iPad
The iPad app features the Egencia new adaptive search technology, which leverages insights from travelers to deliver proactive, personalized flight search options. For travelers who frequently book similar trips, the iPad flights experience proposes common search options in the first step of the search process. In addition, the new 'Similar Flights' feature enables users to indicate what they like about a particular flight, such as similar arrival time, airline or duration, and adapts the search to provide more tailored results. By displaying inbound and outbound flight options side-by-side with clear indications of policy compliance, users can easily compare fares and quickly choose the best option.
The new Egencia TripNavigator for iPad product will be available to all Egencia users globally by the end of 2014.
Egencia will be showcasing its new offerings at the GBTA Convention in Los Angeles from July 28-30. Visit booth #2625 to find out more and see the latest Egencia innovations.
*Source: Four Points by Sheraton Global Survey
About Egencia
Egencia is a leading full-service travel management company delivering innovative business travel technology and expert local service to more than 10,000 clients in 64 countries around the world. As part of Expedia, Inc., one of the world's largest travel companies, Egencia provides forward-looking companies with the ability to drive compliance and cost savings in their travel programs, while meeting the needs and requirements of the modern business traveler. For more information please visit us at http://www.egencia.com or connect with us on Twitter @Egencia.
Fabien Cousteau's DOXA Mission 31 SUB Professional Enters History Books as World's Latest Authentic Adventure Watch!
MIAMI, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The DOXA Mission 31 SUB Professional became the newest member of the authentic adventure watch club when Fabien Cousteau emerged from the water at the conclusion of the historic Mission 31, with the watch on his wrist. The DOXA Watch Company was selected to provide all the official timepieces for Cousteau's Mission 31 team. The 31-day underwater mission set a new submersion record for oceanic exploration.
DOXA Watches of Switzerland commemorated the mission by manufacturing a 331piece limited edition of their legendary orange faced SUB watch; this limited edition DOXA Mission 31 SUB is now available to the mainstream market. It is the exact same watch worn by Cousteau's team and promises to be an instant collector's item. The 331 piece edition bears a special dial commemorating this historic event.
Each watch will come with a certificate personally signed by Cousteau and 25% of the proceeds will support Mission 31. Watch numbers 1-31 were worn by the Aquanauts and most of the series has already been acquired. The remaining watches in the edition, numbers 32-331 are now available directly from DOXA.
"We chose the mechanical DOXA dive watch for its reliability during this 31 day long saturation dive. Today's dive computers have no algorithm programmed in to calculate such a long dive and would likely lock up, becoming useless. The DOXA is not only water resistant to 1000 meters, it is designed to move easily from a wet to a dry environment with none of the o-ring issues that are a bane to electronic components at depth," says Fabien Cousteau.
The limited edition DOXA Mission 31 SUB Professional is a modern white titanium cased version of the popular DOXA watch that was worn by Fabien's father, Jean Michel Cousteau and his grandfather, Jacques Cousteau. It is powered by an ETA 2824-2 automatic Swiss movement, housed in a striking 44mm case that is water resistant to 1000 meters. It has a ratcheting dive extension, AR- coated Sapphire crystal and special commemorative face.
Available directly from DOXA for $2890.
About DOXA watches:
In 1967 DOXA created "orange mania" by introducing the world's first orange-faced dive watch equipped with a patented no decompression dive table bezel. The DOXA SUB was issued to the Swiss Elite dive troops, German and Korean Navy, and also to the U.S. Navy Sealab Aquanauts in the late sixties and early seventies. The DOXA Sub was Dr. Clive Cussler's choice for his best-selling Dirk Pitt® action-adventure novels and has been worn by members of the Cousteau family and Ocean Futures team, among other professional divers and underwater explorers http://www.doxawatches.co.uk/mission31/
Nanoveu Introduces Glasses-Free 3D Viewing For Mobile Devices With EyeFly3D Screens In Film And Tempered Glass
-- New Multidimensional Technology Delivers Clearer, Sharper and Brighter 3D Viewing For Smartphones and Tablets --
NEW YORK, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Most 3D viewing currently available for mobile devices tends to make the screens appear dark, and the images distorted. Now, due to a patent-pending, precision technology from Nanoveu, branded as EyeFly3D, the 3D content may be viewed without glasses and with clearer, brighter and sharper images for videos and photos. The EyeFly3D film, and newest Nanoglass scratch-resistant screens made of tempered glass are affordable and simple to use, and once affixed directly to the smartphone or tablet, make 3D available whenever needed in both landscape and portrait modes. The EyeFly3D screens do not distort normal 2D viewing of fine lettering and the screen remains bright and clear when texting and emailing - so the added benefits of screen protection, immersive 3D, and clear 2D are all in one.
By downloading two free proprietary apps from the iTunes App Store - EyeFly3D Vid for videos and EyeFly3D Pix for pictures - stereoscopic content can be viewed on iPhones and iPads in realistic 3D. Stereoscopic content, in which separate left and right eye views are processed simultaneously, emulating what the human eye does, is readily available from the Internet. Users can stream 3D videos in real-time from the EyeFly3D Vid app, which is able to search YouTube's vast collection of videos, among others. Or, they are free to create their own 3D content by giving 2D images a 3D makeover with the EyeFly3D app. These transformed images can be set as a device's 3D wallpaper or shared with other users of EyeFly3D screens.
"The EyeFly3D technology renders 3D glasses obsolete with a more comfortable and natural way to view 3D graphics and videos on hand-held devices in real time," says Alfred Chong, CEO and Founder, Nanoveu Pte Ltd. "What sets EyeFly3D apart from its competitors is that the technology uses lenticular lenses to produce high-quality 3D that feels natural to the human eye. Our screens are more transparent, affordable, simple to use, and feature intuitive apps that allow the user to create, share and experience glasses-free 3D, without distorted, darkened images that are uncomfortable to view."
Currently the Eyefly3D technology is compatible with the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPod Touch 5(th) generation, and iPad Air.
The EyeFly3D ultra-thin plastic screen for mobile phone platforms is made from scratch-resistant PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) containing a layer of thousands of microscopic, precision engineered lenses about the thickness of a human hair strand. The version for the iPad Air utilizes nearly a million micro lenses. The Nanoglass version for both sizes is made of the toughest 9H hardness tempered scratch-resistant glass.
The EyeFly3D film is currently available for the iPhone 4 at $14.95; and the iPhone 5 models at $19.95; and the iPad film retails for $59.95. The EyeFly3D Nanoglass screen for the iPhone is suggested to retail for $29.95 and the iPad version is $84.95. For information on the EyeFly3D screens for mobile smartphones and tablets, go to http://www.eyefly3d.com.
About Nanoveu:
Nanoveu Pte Ltd is a nanotechnology company headquartered in Singapore with a US based office in Seattle, WA. It is the leading global provider of thin-film based nano structures that enhance the way in which mobile devices are viewed and experienced. Nanoveu received several international awards for its EyeFly3D technology developed for smartphones and tablets.
SOURCE EyeFly3D
EyeFly3D
CONTACT: Cathy Callegari, 212-579-1370 or cathy@callprinc.com
HGST Expands Enterprise SAS SSD Storage Portfolio For Data-Intensive Application Acceleration
New Ultrastar 12Gb/s SAS SSD Family Delivers Enterprise-Class Endurance and Performance
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), today announced its next-generation of Ultrastar® 12Gb/s SAS solid-state drives (SSDs) with capacities up to 1.6TB. Building upon its award-winning first generation 12Gb/s SAS SSDs, the new Ultrastar SSD800MH.B, Ultrastar SSD1600MM and Ultrastar SSD1600MR are the ideal building blocks for server and storage systems running today's performance-sensitive enterprise applications.
The Ultrastar SAS SSDs create new price/performance points by combining HGST's deep enterprise storage expertise developed over the last 50 years, HGST's customer-proven 12Gb/s SAS technology and Intel's 20 nanometer (nm) high endurance enterprise-grade MLC NAND memory. As a result, HGST's Ultrastar SAS SSDs excel in key total cost of ownership (TCO) metrics for enterprise applications, including transactions/$ and transactions/watt.
The new high performance Ultrastar 12Gb/s SAS SSD family supports applications requiring fast and reliable data storage, such as online transaction processing, cloud computing, online gaming, and big data analytics. Its features and benefits include:
-- Enterprise-level write endurance -Three options to balance write
endurance, write performance, and cost: Ultrastar SSD800MH.B with 25
full random drive writes per day (DW/D), for five years, Ultrastar
SSD1600MM with 10 DW/D, and Ultrastar SSD1600MR for read-intensive
applications.
-- Highest level of product reliability - Continuing HGST's
industry-leading track record in enterprise storage quality with a
reliability specification of 2 million hours MTBF and a five-year
limited warranty.
-- Broad range of capacities - Available in capacities of 250GB to 1.6TB
for the read-intensive Ultrastar SSD1600MR, 200GB to 1.6TB for the
mainstream endurance Ultrastar SSD1600MM, and 100GB to 800GB for the
high endurance Ultrastar SSD800MH.B.
-- High performance levels - Supports throughputs of up to 1,100 MB/s along
with random read and random write performance of up to 130,000 and
110,000 IOPS, respectively.
-- Choice of security options - A comprehensive set of data security
options including Instant Secure Erase (ISE), Self-Encrypting Drives
(SED), and TCG enterprise SED with FIPS (Federal Information Processing
Standard) 140-2 certification.
"HGST leads the industry in SAS SSDs, which continue to be the preferred storage building blocks for a large variety of server and storage systems that support a growing set of data-intensive enterprise applications," said Ulrich Hansen, vice president of SSD product marketing, HGST. "As our OEM, cloud and enterprise customers implement solutions to meet a variety of storage needs, SSDs and HDDs will increasingly be deployed in tiered pools of storage based on respective TCO strengths. HGST is in a unique position of offering a complete enterprise storage portfolio with leading solutions in both product categories."
"The adoption of Intel 20nm enterprise-grade MLC NAND illustrates the commitment of both companies to continue to develop outstanding performance and endurance in the Ultrastar SAS SSD family," said Rob Crooke, vice president and general manager of Intel's Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group. "With the new HGST Ultrastar SAS SSD family, customers are offered higher performance and the ability to develop a broad range of application acceleration solutions."
Since 2008, HGST and Intel have worked to develop SAS SSDs by combining HGST's enterprise storage experience with Intel's NAND Flash expertise.
The new HGST Ultrastar SSD800MH.B, Ultrastar SSD1600MM and Ultrastar SSD1600MR SAS SSDs are currently completing qualifications at several server and storage system OEMs, and are generally available now. For more information about HGST, visit http://www.hgst.com.
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Compatible smartphones can charge wirelessly in models with CUE system
DETROIT, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reducing clutter and adding function, Cadillac will add wireless charging of smartphones in the 2015 model ATS sport sedan and coupe launching this fall. Compatible with Powermat and other in-phone wireless charging technologies, the feature eliminates the need for cords on board.
"A recent survey from IHS revealed that 70 percent of consumers charge their mobile phone at least once per day, with 30 percent charging more than once," said Ryan Sanderson, associate director, Power Supply & Storage Components at IHS Technology.
"This is driving demand for charging access in multiple locations throughout the day, something wireless charging can address in a more convenient way than the consumer having to carry one or more wired chargers around with them on a daily basis."
Following its introduction into the 2015 ATS, wireless charging technology will be added to the CTS sport sedan this fall and to the Escalade SUV at the end of 2014.
"With 4G LTE capability and now wireless charging, Cadillac is embedding conveniences that have quickly become essential customer needs," said Ken Kornas, ATS global product manager.
Powermat enables the phone to simply sit on a rubberized pad. The battery is recharged by means of an electromagnetic field. An increasing number of smartphones have wireless charging either embedded or as an option. The wireless charger GM and Powermat created accommodates the majority of these enabled devices.
"Our lifestyles have evolved in a more mobile way than ever before and with that comes an even greater need for access to power in those places where we spend the majority of our time," said Powermat CEO Ran Poliakine. "Our integration into the Cadillac ATS is only the first step in the evolution of portable power in places that include your car, your coffee house and even your favorite sporting arena."
The wireless charging feature will be located inside the storage bin behind the fully motorized center instrument panel faceplate of the ATS. This location creates a convenient option for drivers so they can keep their hands on the wheel. Using Bluetooth, a driver can pair his or her phone to the vehicle and enjoy many of the connectivity elements of the mobile device while it is both out of the way and charging.
Cadillac CUE is the centerpiece of the ATS Coupe's in-vehicle technologies. For 2015, CUE includes new enhanced content such as a Text-to-Voice feature for smartphone users with Bluetooth profile (M.A.P.), which reads incoming texts through the car's speakers. Using the feature requires a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth profile and applicable text messaging feature.
About Cadillac
Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. Today Cadillac is growing globally, driven by an expanding product portfolio featuring dramatic design and technology. More information on Cadillac appears at http://www.cadillac.com. Cadillac's media website with information, images and videos can be found at media.cadillac.com.
About Powermat
Powermat is the pioneer and leader of the wireless power industry. Enjoyed by millions of consumers worldwide, Powermat's technology was formally adopted by the PMA, and is the platform of choice for such global leaders as Duracell, General Motors, AT&T and Starbucks. Please find out more at http://www.powermat.com. Powermat's media website with information, images and videos can be found at http://www.powermat.com/media_resources/
CONTACTS:
Dave Caldwell
Cadillac Communications
586-899-7861
david.caldwell@cadillac.com
Jennie Ecclestone
GM Engineering and Safety Communications
313-268-9438
jennifer.ecclestone@gm.com
Scott Eisenstein
VP Communications, Powermat Technologies
212-810-6544
scott@powermat.com
Broadcom HEVC Technology Powers India's First Ultra HD Set-top Box Deployment from Tata Sky and Technicolor
Poised to Deliver Immersive Home Entertainment Experience to India TV Subscribers
IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its BCM7252 high-efficiency video codec (HEVC) H.265 system-on-chip (SoC) will power Tata Sky's first generation Ultra HD set-top boxes (STBs). Tata Sky, a leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) provider in India, and Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, have teamed to design and deploy the region's first 4K STBs, planned for mass deployment throughout India in 2015. Broadcom's industry-leading HEVC-enabled chipsets provide the compression and higher throughput required by operators and OEMs to rapidly introduce Ultra HD subscriber hardware and content. For more news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom.
Ultra HD deployments hinge on the advanced delivery mechanisms for over-the-air broadcasts, pay TV and over-the-top (OTT) services. Unlike HD, which typically relies on MPEG-4 to compress content, Ultra HD craves a higher-efficiency video codec to support transmission. The Broadcom(®) BCM7252 Ultra HD SoC dramatically improves coding efficiency and reduces video bandwidth usage by 50 percent.
"We are committed to delivering an innovative and world class TV viewing experience. With the arrival of HEVC technology, our subscribers will soon be some of the first in the region to experience the live-action quality that only Ultra HD can provide," said Harit Nagpal, Tata Sky Managing Director & CEO. "As Ultra HD TVs continue to become more affordable and Ultra HD content becomes more widely available, we anticipate increased subscriber demand for Ultra HD-capable set top boxes."
Technicolor is at the forefront of Ultra HD, working to enhance the Ultra HD experience on all screens by providing content preparation and 4K image certification for high quality STBs and Video Gateways," said Georges Laplanche, Technicolor Senior Vice President APAC, Connected Home Division. "By leveraging Broadcom's advanced Ultra HD devices with integrated HEVC compression technology, we can deliver 4K resolution at a frame rate of 60 frames-per-second while substantially reducing the bandwidth required for video transmission, and providing the advanced features and capabilities needed to enable the ultimate home viewing experience."
"As consumer interest in Ultra HD continues to grow, Broadcom is delivering advanced devices with market-specific features and price points that allow consumers to enjoy an enhanced viewing experience regardless of their geography," said Rich Nelson, Broadcom Senior Vice President of Marketing, BCG. "Broadcom continues to demonstrate its commitment to furthering the Ultra HD ecosystem across the globe, providing the innovation required by our customers to drive this technology quickly into the market, particularly as lower-cost Ultra HD TVs drive consumer awareness."
Key Features of the BCM7252 Ultra HD SoC
-- High-performance dual-core Brahma15 10000 DMIPs ARMv7 processors
-- 2180p60 or dual 1080p60 decode and transcode capabilities
-- Integrated connectivity peripherals including USB 3.0, PCIe, Gigabit
Ethernet and MoCA 2.0
-- Highest level of platform security, content protection and DRM
robustness
-- Dual display allowing presentation of two simultaneous video channels
from the same STB via independent HDMI outputs and remote control
devices
-- Dedicated interfaces to a range of Broadcom companion front end cable,
DOCSIS, satellite and 802.11ac Wi-Fi devices
Availability
Broadcom's full portfolio of Ultra HD devices are now available. Tata Sky's Ultra HD STBs, produced by Technicolor, are slated for deployment throughout India in the first half of 2015.
For ongoing news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom, read the B-Connected Blog, or visit Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to Broadcom's RSS Feed.
About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
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ACT Broadband Reinvents Brand to ACT Fibernet and Introduces the Fastest Speed Plan in the Market
BENGALURU, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies Pvt. Ltd.), the country's fourth largest ISP in
the wired broadband category and a brand that stands out in the market as a pioneer in the
use of Fiber-to-the-Home technology, announced the launch of its new brand, ACT Fibernet.
ACT Fibernet reinforces the company's commitment to offer consumers the fastest, most
consistent and unparalleled Internet experience, through the use of superior fiber
technology. Living up to the promise of staying at the forefront of change, the company
also launched incredibly fast 60 Mbps plans, which is the fastest speed currently provided
by any service provider in the retail segment.
The new brand resonates as a more fun, youthful and vibrant one. Speaking on the
change, Mr. Bala Malladi, Group CEO of the ACT Group said, "We believe that ACT is at the
forefront of driving Internet consumption in India, not just in terms of growing the
market but also changing the online user behaviour and enhancing the way users experience
this medium."
In keeping with the philosophy of change and evolution, ACT Fibernet has launched its
digitally-led campaign to mark the brand's reinvention as well.
The campaign, run under the hashtag #BeIncredible on Facebook, aims to promote a
complete online experience by encouraging users to utilize the Internet to discover the
incredible in life everyday and actively seek out ways to accomplish the things they have
always wanted to do in life.
ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) had its humble beginning in the year
2000 founded by Mr Sunder Raju, Managing Director. Today, ACT is one of the country's most
renowned triple play service providers with 1 million+ happy customers experiencing
broadband, digital TV and IPTV services. ACT is funded by IVFA (India Value Fund Advisor),
a premier private equity investment fund which played a pivotal role in facilitating
several companies to develop into world-renowned organizations. Some of their most
successful portfolios have been - Biocon, Radio City, HDFC Bank, Meru, Mahindra Hinoday
and TTK Healthcare, just to name a few.
Media Contact: Shivali Mittal, shivali@blr.madisonindia.com, +91-7760822722, Madison
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Ponmi, a Social Media Startup, Launches INDIEGOGO Crowd Funding Campaign
Ponmi connects people with their favorite events, places and people while giving them the opportunity to explore new and exciting possibilities worldwide.
NOVI SAD, Serbia, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ponmi, a social media startup with a mission to enrich people's lives, announces the launch of a simple and fast solution for connecting people with anything they need or want to find. Ponmi will be online by spring 2015, and available for worldwide use.
Ponmi is an informational website (network) which main purpose is to connect people with their favorite interests while giving them the opportunity to explore all other possibilities around the world. The simplicity and modern design are what make Ponmi stand out. With Ponmi, people will never again miss out on what's happening around them. Everyone can find and share events through over 230 categories. Also, everyone can search places and people through over 270 categories. Places are referred to as businesses, organizations and public locations. All categories can be searched by City, State or Country. Anyone can use Ponmi for PERSONAL or BUSINESS needs, or even both.
With design and functionality finished, Ponmi is raising funds to hire a team of professional developers to finalize the software development. "Since we are creating something for the world to use, we are launching an INDIEGOGOcrowd funding campaign to give people the opportunity to join us and help us make our dream their reality," said Bojan Milosavljevic, Ponmi founder and CEO.
Ponmi is a social media startup, located in Novi Sad, Serbia, with a mission to give people the tools they need, so they never again have to be lost in finding something they need. Founded by specialists with experience in business psychology, marketing and design, Ponmi is focused on developing a platform that's fast, simple and available to everyone.
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Trials of TV White Space Communications at 40Mbps in Central London
- with Qualified White Space Database under UK Ofcom Pilot -
TOKYO, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
-- Successfully deployed a 3.7 km link between two locations, and a broadband
wireless communications link at more than 40 Mbps throughput, both in
central London - a large city which has many TV broadcasters and many
active wireless microphone users.
-- Information about available channels and maximum transmission power in each
channel is provided by a database developed by NICT and has passed the
qualification tests for the Ofcom's TV White Spaces Pilot.
-- Contributions to the development of white space communications regulations
of the UK and other countries are expected
The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT, President: Dr. Masao Sakauchi) has successfully deployed the mobile broadband communications systems at more than 40 Mbps throughput, and has successfully established a 3.7km link between two locations within the framework of the TV White Spaces Pilot organized by Ofcom, the communications regulator of the UK. The trials of NICT systems have been deployed in central London, a big city which has many incumbents to be protected, for example TV broadcasters and active wireless microphone users. NICT has also successfully developed a white space database which passed the qualification tests to be included in the Ofcom's databases list. This database provides protection from interference to the incumbents by calculating and providing information about available channels and maximum transmission power in each channel to the white space systems. NICT's trials which deploys TV white space mobile broadband communications based on database information in a crowded city is the first of its kind. The experiences obtained during the trials are expected to contribute to the development of TV white spaces regulations in the UK as well as other countries in the world.
Background
Using TV white spaces is being considered as one of the potential solutions to the high demands on multi-user support and high speed to broadband wireless communications systems. The Ofcom, an independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries has started the TV White Spaces Pilot which provides an opportunity for the stakeholders to conduct tests with their systems and to provide feedbacks to the development of white space communications regulation. In order to join the pilot, the devices have to conform to a set of specifications determined by ETSI which make sure that they will not interfere to the incumbents in the TV bands, while the databases have to conform to a set of specifications determined by Ofcom which requires them to provide operational parameters to the devices. NICT joined the Ofcom's pilot as both device developer and database developer. Because of the intensive and dynamic use of the spectrum in a large city, it is a challenge that the database uses the most updated incumbents' information to calculate the operational parameters for the devices in real-time, and the devices regularly communicates with the database to exchange operational parameters.
Achievements
The antenna deployed at the roof of a building in Denmark Hill for the 3.7 km link establishment.
NICT has successfully established the 3.7 km wireless link between two locations, and has successfully achieved more than 40 Mbps throughput for broadband mobile systems in the TV bands. Both trials have been deployed in central London, a crowded city where the white space systems have to avoid interference to a large number of incumbents e.g. broadcasting users and PMSE (wireless microphone, in-ear monitor etc.) users. Using operational parameters provided by a database and successfully deploying mobile broadband communications system in a large city is the first trial of its kind. The details are as follows:
-- NICT has developed IEEE 802.11af-based system and established wireless
connection between two locations separated by 3.7 km in central London.
NICT has developed an LTE-based system and provided high throughput at more
than 40 Mbps between a base station and a mobile terminal in central
London. Both of the systems developed by NICT conform with the ETSI
specifications which defines a strict level of unnecessary power emissions
in neighboring channels.
-- NICT has implemented a TV white space database according to Ofcom's
specifications. The database calculates and provides operational
parameters to the white space systems by taking into account the
dynamically changed information about spectrum usage of the incumbents such
as TV broadcastings and wireless microphones. The operational parameters
include locations, occupied channels, transmission power and transmission.
Future prospects
Based on the experiences and the results obtained from the trials, NICT plans to improve the performance of the devices and the database. NICT also expects to contribute these experiences to the development of white space relevant regulations in other countries, as well as to transfer their white space technologies to the stakeholders.
Technical Contact:
Ha Nguyen Tran and Kentaro Ishizu
Smart Wireless Laboratory
Wireless Network Research Institute
Tel: +81-46-847-5076
E-mail: ofcom@wireless.nict.go.jp
Media Contact:
Sachiko Hirota
Public Relations Department
Tel: +81-42-327-6923
E-mail: publicity@nict.go.jp
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The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Fire, First Smartphone Designed By Amazon, Now Available At AT&T And Amazon
GET FIRE WITH ZERO DOWN; NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE AT ATT.COM, AMAZON.COM AND AT AT&T RETAIL LOCATIONS
DALLAS and SEATTLE, July 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T(1) and Amazon today announced the arrival of Fire, Amazon's first smartphone. Available exclusively on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network(2), Fire is the only smartphone with new breakthrough technologies - Dynamic Perspective, Firefly (access to Amazon's vast digital ecosystem of over 33 million songs, apps, games, movies, TV shows, books, audiobooks and magazines) and features such as Mayday, Second Screen and X Ray.
Fire is available for purchase today at AT&T locations nationwide or online at http://www.att.com/firephone or http://www.amazon.com/firephone. You can also take advantage of myAT&T(3 )online or via the device app(4) to buy online, pick up in store, or schedule an appointment in AT&T retail stores.
"We can't wait for customers to experience Amazon Fire for themselves," said Ian Freed, vice president, Amazon Fire. "Fire offers an amazing value for customers with innovative features like Dynamic Perspective and Firefly, access to Amazon-exclusive content and services, including Mayday, ASAP and more -plus premium hardware with 32 GB of memory -twice the amount leading competitors offer, as well as free, unlimited photo storage in the Amazon Cloud and 12 months of Amazon Prime included."
"Fire pushes the boundaries of innovation, and is easy-to-use," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president - Devices, AT&T. "Amazon has a vast content ecosystem that consumers know and love. AT&T has built a reputation of offering innovative devices with great pricing options - all on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network. Together, we're thrilled to offer a device that will be as dynamic as its name."
The AT&T Next(sm )program(5) lets you purchase Fire with:
-- Zero money down
-- No upgrade fee
-- No activation fee
-- No annual contract
Fire with 32GB is available for $27.09 a month with AT&T Next 18 or $199 with a two-year contract.(6) The 64GB version is $31.25 a month with AT&T Next 18 or $299 with a two-year contract.(6)
For a limited time, Fire includes a full year of Amazon Prime and 1,000 Amazon Coins (a $10 value) to use on apps, games, and in-app purchases. If you're already a Prime member, your membership will be extended an additional 12 months.(7 )With Amazon Prime, customers enjoy two-day shipping on tens of millions of eligible items in the U.S., along with unlimited streaming of movies and TV episodes with Prime Instant Video; unlimited streaming and download on more than a million popular songs with no ads from Prime Music; and borrow one book a month for no additional charge with no waiting; and no due dates from Kindle Owners' Lending Library. Data charges apply.
To upgrade your current device to Fire, you can use AT&T Mobile Transfer to move contacts, photos, videos and more.(8) Download the free myAT&T app(4) on your current device in the app store to check your upgrade eligibility or upgrade your device.
The Amazon Appstore offers the most popular apps and games, including Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Pinterest, Instagram, Pandora, Netflix, HBO Go, Yelp, Uber, WhatsApp, and Candy Crush, among others. Many apps and games have also been optimized for Fire's unique Dynamic Perspective, Firefly and enhanced carousel features, including USA TODAY, Zillow, iHeartRadio, StubHub, Craigslist, eBay, Fandango, Kik, Rubik's Cube, Trove, TV Guide and WhitePages, among others - plus Amazon Game Studios' Saber's Edge andTo-Fu Fury, developed in partnership with HotGen Ltd and Hibernum Creations.
For a closer look at Fire, check out the Mobile Minute or read the launch blog post. For full device features, read the launch press release details here.
(1 )AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
(2 )Reliability based on 3(rd) party data regarding nationwide carriers' 4G LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
(3 )Subject to availability.
(4 )Compatible device and account registration required. Messaging and data charges may apply for download and usage.
(5 )Requires 20-month or 24-month 0% APR installment agreement and qualifying credit. Sales tax due at sale. Qualified wireless service plan (voice and data) required. If you cancel wireless service, remaining device balance is due. Select locations only. If financed smartphone returned/exchanged within 14 days, restocking fee up to $35 may apply. All terms subject to change. Other charges and restrictions apply. Visit here to learn more.
(6)Requires 2 year agreement with qualifying. plans. Early termination and other fees and restrictions apply. Pricing Req's at att.com/wireless.
(7)Amazon Fire: Firefly technology, Mayday Tech Support, and other functionalities may use data. Data rates apply. Prime Offer: Restrictions apply. See http://www.amazon.com/fireofferfor details.
(8 )Mobile Transfer: This application is available for certain compatible phones. Standard data charges may apply. Please note: Wi-Fi provides a fast, seamless connection at home, in the office, and in thousands of hotspots. Using Wi-Fi is convenient and helps you save on your mobile data usage. View the AT&T Mobile Transfer End User Licensing Agreement at att.com/transfereula.
About Amazon.com
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995. The company is guided by three principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire phone, Fire tablets, and Fire TV are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide based on offering roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier, and offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
ClarinoxBlue Bluetooth Smart Ready and TI's WiLink(TM) 8 key for Revolutionary SMART kapp(TM) Digital Capture Board
MELBOURNE, Australia, July 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarinox Technologies, a leading provider of wireless protocol stack software, is pleased to have provided Clarinox(TM)Blue Smart Ready protocol stack on the Texas Instruments(TI) WiLink(TM) 8 platform for the recently announced SMART kapp digital capture board. Unveiled at InfoComm 2014, SMART kapp allows users to write, draw, diagram and brainstorm using an ink marker, just as they would with a dry-erase board. But with SMART kapp, co-workers and clients can follow the process in real-time, where everything written on the capture board appears as if by magic on their digital devices. The work is simply saved with SMART's advanced software and then as a final product as PDFs or JPEGs and then easily shared with anyone, anywhere, instantly.
For the project ClarinoxBlue is integrated on the WiLink(TM) 8 Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth combo connectivity solution with SYS-BIOS and TMS320C6748. Additionally, the Clarinox built-in Bluetooth protocol analyzer provides enhanced visibility and faster debugging.
Trish Messiter, Clarinox CEO says "Clarinox is very proud to assist SMART bring such an innovative IoT product to the market."
"SMART's relationship with Clarinox has been a key part of the development of SMART kapp," says Warren Barkley, Chief Technology Officer, SMART Technologies. SMART has a reputation for innovation and the protocol stacks from Clarinox on TI's WiLink(TM) 8 combo connectivity platform is an ideal fit for SMART kapp.
Mattias Lange, product line manager, Wireless Connectivity Solutions at TI says "It is impressive to see innovative products like the SMART kapp embrace the benefits of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for easy user interaction. The Clarinox protocol software for real time operating systems adds additional functionality to our WiLink(TM) 8 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo connectivity family."
SMART Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions that enable inspired collaboration in schools and workplaces around the world by turning group work into a highly interactive, engaging and productive experience. SMART delivers integrated solutions of hardware, software and services, designed for superior performance and ease of use, and remains a world leader in interactive displays.
Clarinox Technologies provides short range wireless protocol stacks and related engineering services for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In handling the inherent complexity of the wireless technologies Clarinox allow their customers to be free to concentrate on their innovation.
Skylanders Trap Team(TM) Comes To Fans Nationwide With This Year's GameTruck Licensing, LLC Mobile Marketing Campaign (GameTruckParty.com)
- Experiential Partnership Brings One of the World's Most Successful Video Game Franchises of All Time1 to Major Markets Nationwide for 4th Consecutive Year -
TEMPE, Ariz., July 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- GameTruck Licensing, LLC announced today that it will bring Skylanders Trap Team(TM), the newest installment to the Skylanders® franchise to fans this summer through a nationwide tour with Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. The Skylanders Trap Team First-to-Play Tour is a three-month, five market mobile marketing campaign that kicks off on July 24 at San Diego Comic-Con and will end in late October. For each leg of the tour, a Skylanders-branded trailer will be converted in to a mobile theater, providing fans one of the first consumer hands-on gameplay opportunities before the official launch of Skylanders Trap Team on October 5 in North America. Other stops on the tour include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, and New York.
"We truly believe that we're an ideal partner for such a promotion as we provide a turnkey solution," said GameTruck CEO and Founder Scott Novis. "We're not only responsible for managing the budget of a large program like this, but we also oversee the production of wraps, negotiate deals with all venues and fairs, staff the events and much more."
GameTruck has partnered with Skylanders for the last three years for the launch of each game in the franchise, including Skylanders Spyro's Adventure® and Skylanders Giants(TM). For launch of Skylanders SWAP Force(TM), every GameTruck location featured hands-on gameplay and giveaways.
The consecutive partnership with Activision and other national brands is the result of GameTruck's National Marketing Team's dedication to creating immersive integrated marketing campaigns that capitalize on its franchise system to promote products, brands, and experiences through one-of-a-kind partnerships that include product demonstrations with hands on trials, product sampling, featured videos, in-event signage and mobile billboards.
Skylanders Trap Team brings a ground-breaking innovation to the Skylanders franchise by reversing the magic of its signature Toys-To-Life(TM) play pattern to let kids bring life-to-toys for the first time. With Skylanders Trap Team, Portal Masters seek out and defeat the most wanted villains in all of Skylands, pulling them out of the game and into living rooms by capturing them in magical Traps. Players can then send villains back into the game where they play as them to fight for good.
ABOUT GAMETRUCK
GameTruck offers a premier party experience for both children and adults in a mobile, interactive, multiplayer environment. The original and longest-running mobile video game theater concept, GameTruck expanded to include mobile laser tag adventure in 2013. Since it was founded in 2006, GameTruck has grown to 70 franchisees operating 100 GameTruck rigs and serving 150 territories across 30 states and Lagos, Nigeria. Headquartered in Tempe, AZ; GameTruck aims for the continuous improvement of their current franchises, the expansion into new territories, and the extended opportunities of their National Marketing Team in 2014. http://www.gametruckparty.com.
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SKYLANDERS, SKYLANDERS TRAP TEAM,
SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE, SKYLANDERS
GIANTS, SKYLANDERS SPYRO'S
ADVENTURE, TOYS TO LIFE and
ACTIVISION are trademarks of
Activision Publishing, Inc.
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Chart-Track and Activision Blizzard
internal estimates, including toys
and accessories. All time since NPD
and GfK Chart-track began recording
data
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CONTACT: Scott Goldberg, Southard Communications, Scott@Southardinc.com, 847-347-3333
Magisto Video App for New Amazon Fire Phone Unites Multi-Screen Experience to Offer Personal Expression and Video Creation
Automated video editing platform Magisto launches optimized experiences for Kindle Fire, Amazon Fire TV, and the new Amazon Fire Phone
NEW YORK, July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Magisto, the cloud-based mobile video platform, today unveiled a new version of Magisto optimized for Amazon's newly announced Fire phone.
The Magisto app enables users to easily create movies from videos and photos living on their Fire phone and Kindle Fire, and to access them via the cloud across multiple devices including Amazon Fire TV. Magisto videos have already made their way into the living room with Fire TV, and now users can also capture, create, and share videos on the connected Fire Phone. Magisto's easy-to-use video storytelling engine leverages the full spectrum of Amazon's fast-growing hardware offerings to create personal video stories and lasting memories.
Magisto uses artificial intelligence to analyze and automatically weave together raw video and photos to create a professionally-produced looking video that adds emotional appeal through music, themes, and effects. More than 40 million people currently use Magisto for video creation on the go to commemorate occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or even just their day-to-day lives with family and friends.
With Amazon's new Fire phone, Magisto users can take advantage of the advanced camera system and Fire phone's one-handed Dynamic Perspective capability to capture more personal moments. They can then easily find their Magisto app on the carousel and bring their movies to life on their TV screens in the living room, on their phone, or Kindle Fire. Or, they can access the Magisto community and watch other people's video creations about sports, pets, or family travel.
"We are delighted to make Magisto available for the Fire phone and to see the power of e-commerce and content consumption joined with the capacity for personal expression," said Oren Boiman, co-founder and CEO of Magisto. "Magisto is committed to bringing consumers the best integrated video creation, sharing and viewing experience."
"With Dynamic Perspective, Fire phone recognizes where the user's head is in relation to the device to create a more immersive and satisfying experience around how they hold, move and use the phone," said Steve Rabuchin, Vice President, Amazon Appstore. "We're thrilled to have Magisto make their app available on Fire phone. We think customers are going to love the experience."
About Magisto
Driven by artificial intelligence and simple user experience, Magisto is a cloud-based mobile technology service for creating and sharing beautiful quality personal movies. It automatically selects the most compelling moments from ordinary videos and photos and, like an expert video editor, weaves them together to convey a story with customized styles and music. Magisto is used by millions of customers and can be accessed across iOS, Android, the Amazon Appstore for Android and the Web, and is the highest-rated video creation app in the Google Play and iOS App Stores.
The company is funded by Horizons Ventures, Magma Venture Partner, Qualcomm Incorporated, through its venture capital arm, Qualcomm Ventures, and SanDisk Ventures. The company maintains its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel with offices in New York and California.
Contact:
Paula Batson
917-873-8294
paula@magisto.com
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VersionOne Launches Mobile Team Collaboration and Estimably(TM) Poker-Style "Estimation On The Go"
Mobile capabilities help agile software teams across the enterprise engage and make decisions faster
ATLANTA, July 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- VersionOne, recognized by agile practitioners as the leader in agile application lifecycle management (ALM) software solutions, today introduced VersionOne® Mobile Connect team collaboration and Estimably(TM), a poker-style estimation game played on smart devices. The enhancements enable agile software teams to quickly view project activity, collaborate and even estimate stories with team members anytime, anywhere.
"Our mobile-enabled capabilities directly support our mission of making agile easier by giving all stakeholders real-time access to critical information and collaborative workflows," said VersionOne President and CEO Robert Holler. "Accelerating the feedback loop between teams drastically streamlines the delivery cycle and enables distributed software organizations to scale their agile initiatives faster, easier, and smarter."
VersionOne's Summer Release includes two new capabilities to help teams improve the way they engage and accelerate decisions:
-- VersionOne Mobile Connect: team collaboration on mobile devices
connecting team members to project activity and Conversations anytime,
anywhere.
-- VersionOne Estimably: poker-style estimation game that engages the
entire team in a virtual TeamRoom for story estimation exercises, no
matter where they work.
Learn more about VersionOne's Summer Release at http://www.versionone.com/release/2014/summer/ or visit VersionOne at Agile 2014 in Orlando.
About VersionOne
VersionOne is a recognized leader and visionary in agile ALM solutions. Our mission is to help companies envision and deliver great software. Our promise is to promote and serve the best interests of the agile software development community with genuine respect and humility. Every single day we work hard to make a difference both in our community and with our customers.
Today more than 50,000 teams, including over 35 of the Fortune 100, use our products to help them scale their agile initiatives faster, easier, and smarter. Whether a small team just starting out with agile or a global enterprise, VersionOne customers get the best software tools in the industry backed by the pioneers of agile project and lifecycle management. Follow us on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and our blogs.
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