Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus Scream on Google TV, Apple TV and Roku
Ubicom's StreamEngine Automatic QoS prioritizes Streaming Video
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- Ubicom®, a leading networked CPU provider, today announced general availability of StreamEngine(TM) automatic Quality of Service (QoS) enhanced for streaming video and other media. Streaming video has become mainstream with content providers like Netflix, Hulu Plus and YouTube on platforms like Apple TV, Google TV and Roku.
Streaming video, audio and online gaming are very different from other internet traffic due to strict requirements on latency and real time bandwidth. While most traditional internet traffic is bursty in nature, streaming media requires consistent bandwidth for the optimal user experience. Ubicom's patented StreamEngine technology automatically recognizes different types of traffic between a home and the internet and prioritizes streaming video, audio, VoIP and gaming traffic over others. It also deprioritizes bandwidth-intense applications like BitTorrent, which tend to consume all available bandwidth. StreamEngine adapts to real time network conditions like available bandwidth, which devices are in the home network and the types of traffic going through the network - all without user input or configuration. This intelligent network and traffic management also works on Wi-Fi networks using Ubicom's Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling (WISH(TM)) extension, for wireless entertainment on tablets, handheld devices, TVs, Set Top Boxes and BluRay players connected via Wi-Fi.
Ubicom's demonstration of this solution at CES 2011 shows a side-by-side comparison of multiple streaming video services in a typical broadband home network, one powered by Ubicom's StreamEngine router gateway and the other powered by leading off-the-shelf routers. The Ubicom network delivers a consistently uninterrupted HD video stream even in the presence of other internet traffic in the home, while the other network delivers low resolution video that is interrupted often.
"The killer app for broadband is streaming video," said RK Parthasarathy, vice president of marketing at Ubicom. "Together with gaming, VoIP and streaming music, video is changing the consumption landscape in the home as more devices get connected. With large revenues at stake, a compelling user experience for these internet services is imperative, and the home network is a key part of the solution."
"The consumer's expectation of streaming video is to match a DVD or BluRay playback experience," said Tim Higgins, managing editor of SmallNetBuilder, the premier review and analysis site for consumer and SOHO/SMB networking. "In addition to consistent bandwidth, the right QoS with easy setup is critical to the mass-market adoption of these connected services."
About Ubicom, Inc.
Ubicom develops networking and multimedia processor solutions that address the unique demands of networking applications and multimedia content delivery in the digital home. The company provides optimized system-level solutions to OEMs for a wide range of products including wireless routers, home gateways, VoIP gateways, and streaming media devices. For more information, visit http://www.ubicom.com.
Trademarks
Ubicom®, StreamEngine(TM) and WISH(TM) are trademarks of Ubicom. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
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Ubicom, Inc.
CONTACT: Michelle Amaya of Ubicom, Inc., +1-408-433-3330, mamaya@ubicom.com
Navman Wireless OEM Solutions Announces Feature-Packed Jupiter® GPS Module with Best in Class Anti-Jamming
Now in Full Production, Jupiter-F2 Maintains Continuous Hot-Start Conditions
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Navman Wireless OEM Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, today announced full production of its new Jupiter®-F2 (J-F2) GPS module for OEM applications. The next-generation J-F2 maintains continuous hot-start performance (position fix in less than one second), guaranteeing the condition through the SiRFaware(TM) mode that draws as little as 50-500 microampere or through the free A-GPS with 3-day ephemeris predictions.
The J-F2can navigate to -160dBm and track to -163dBm, providing higher coverage, accuracy and availability compared to earlier Jupiter models. The ultra-low power consumption and high sensitivity of Navman Wireless' Jupiter-F2 with SiRFstarIV architecture makes an unbeatable combination for vehicle, object and even personal positioning products. SiRFstarIV's sensory interface features dead reckoning and smart sensor support and can remove up to eight in-band jammers up to 80 dB-Hz prior to correlation.
"The Jupiter-F2 is a significant improvement over earlier Navman products for customers around the world who are seeking leading-edge technology," said George Arnott, Vice President Global OEM Solutions, Navman Wireless OEM Solutions. "With price and functionality demands increasing, OEMs are looking for smaller, more power efficient and adaptable GPS capability. The Jupiter-F2 delivers on all these requirements."
TheJupiter-F2supports a full range of satellite-based augmentation systems including WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN. The GPS modulecombines the SiRFstarIV(TM) GSD4e(TM) GPS engine, TCXO, LDO, SAW filter, RTC and Memory.
"Navman adds significant value by creating a turnkey flexible module that exploits the advanced capabilities of the SiRFstarIV architecture in an innovative manner," said Kanwar Chadha, Chief Marketing Officer at CSR plc and founder of SiRF. "With Navman's support infrastructure, the Jupiter-F2 OEMs can quickly add location awareness to a broad range of products in an efficient way."
Navman Wireless offers unparalleled flexibility in the Jupiter-F2 platform through its ability to create custom builds for automotive and other OEM applications. Now available in full production with integrated Flash Memory. A future ROM release will offer additional Cost Savings. For more information or a product brief, go to http://www.navmanwirelessoem.com/Jupiter-F2.html.
About Navman Wireless OEM Solutions:
Headquartered in Foothill Ranch CA, Navman Wireless OEM Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navman Wireless Holdings, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative GPS solutions for various OEM applications, from personal and asset tracking solutions to automotive solutions. Navman Wireless has more than twenty years of experience serving the GPS markets and has sold millions of high-performance Jupiter® GPS modules worldwide. www.navmanwirelessoem.com.
Jupiter is a registered trademark of Navman Wireless in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Navman Wireless OEM Solutions
CONTACT: Jenna Moles, S&S Public Relations, +1-847-415-9343, jmoles@sspr.com, for Navman Wireless OEM Solutions
World's Powerful Tiny Computer Unveiled at CES 2011
Unparalleled Mobile Gaming Device, based on Intel® Atom(TM) Processor, Developed by OCOSMOS Brings PC-like Power to Handheld Devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OCOSMOS Co., Ltd, a leading innovator and developer of consumer electronics and solutions, today unveiled one of the world's smallest personal computer and gaming devices: the OCS1 Tiny Computer (TC), revolutionizing both business and gaming mobile PC markets.
The OCS1 is a family of Tablet PCs powered by Intel's next generation Atom(TM) platform codenamed "Oak Trail", running Windows 7, and capable of running the most demanding online PC games, MMORPG, 3D, productivity and social networking applications. It's a handheld mobile device with the power of a PC. Its OMOS Key user interface enhances the ease and speed of tasks and games commonly performed on a laptop or desktop and its intuitive control mechanism is superior to multi-touch interfaces for playing games and browsing the Web.
The OCS1 is a powerful mobile device that enables PC-based games and applications, with its OMOS interface, 5.0-Inch TFT Capacitive touch screen, QWERTY keyboard, connectivity over Wi-Fi, WiMax, detachable HSDPA, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB 2.0 HS, powerful stereo sound, gyroscope, and full Internet browsing capability, making it ideal for running the most demanding hardcore and social networking games and communities.
"Ever seen a handheld that can run StarCraft II? You have now," says Sean Holister, contributing editor for engadget.com.
"OCS1 is the world's first TC that provides the same experience of playing online games as on a PC," said Eu-jin Oh, President of OCOSMOS. "Users will love the TC's capabilities, ease of use, power, and mobility."
The OCS1 TC delivers a new platform of tiny PC technology that benefits both business users and the gaming public, and its unique OMOS Key interface overcomes the limitations of existing mobile devices with an innovative OMOS Key interface.
"The Intel Atom processor is designed to deliver high performance and ultra low power across a range of connected mobile devices," said Rene Torres, director of marketing for Intel's Notebook and Tablet Group. "The OCS1, developed by OCOSMOS, represents a good example of what is possible with Intel's upcoming Oak Trail platform."
The OCS1 specifications include:
-- Intel Oak Trail platform
-- Up to 64GB of solid-state storage
-- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
-- 5.0-Inch TFT Capacitive Multi-touch screen
-- 1024 x 600 pixel resolution capacitive touch screen
-- Front and rear cameras (1.3MP Webcam in front , 3.1MP camera in back)
-- A microphone for video chat sessions
-- Windows 7 OS
-- OMOS Key Interface: useful as a mouse, and customizable for character
input
-- 1GB of RAM installed, upgradable to 2GB
-- Right/Left keys on the device shoulder for gaming
-- microSD Memory Card Expansion Slots
-- Gyroscope/Accelerometer
"The TC is a revolution in mobile culture," says OCOSMOS General Manager, Marketing, Jay-Hun Kim. "With its powerful Intel Atom processor, the OCS1 is positioned to win against other portable gaming consoles on the market, not to mention PCs, and users will find fast 2D and 3D image editing compelling"
The OCOSMOS OCS1 TC will be available in North America late in H1 2011, and will later be available in Korea and other global markets. OCOSMOS is planning to work with mobile operators, major online and offline distributors for the OCS1, and will collaborate with leading game developers to enhance existing games for the TC platform.
At CES 2011, the OCOSMOS team will demo the OCS1. OCOSMOS will exhibit and hold briefings at CES in conference room at the Venetian Tower and at the South Hall Lower Level Booth 26533, as well as appear at ShowStoppers. Stop by the booth to learn more.
About OCOSMOS
OCOSMOS, headquartered in Daejeon, Korea, is dedicated to bringing innovative consumer electronics to the world. OCOSMOS is a young company with a proven record of introducing innovative products and technology developed by our talented team. Collaborating and partnering with technology leaders like Intel, OCOSMOS has created the world's most powerful Tiny Computer (TC) product, OCS1, and the world's most gaming-friendly user interface, the OMOS Key.
Gamer's Dream Windows 7 Tablet PC Launched at CES 2011
World's Only Tablet with Detachable Controller, Stylus Stand, Pouch and OMOS Key Brings High-End PC Power and Uniquely Intuitive Interface to Gamers and Office Workers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OCOSMOS Co., Ltd, a leading innovator and developer of consumer electronics and solutions, today unveiled the world's most user-friendly personal computer and gaming device: the OCS9 Tablet PC, revolutionizing both professional and gaming PC markets.
The OCS9 is a multimedia PC tablet powered by Intel's next generation Atom platform codenamed "Oak Trail", running Windows 7, and capable of running the most demanding online PC games, MMORPG, 3D, productivity and social networking applications. It's a high-end tablet PC. Its uniquely usable OMOS Key interface enhances the ease and speed of tasks and games commonly performed on a laptop or desktop and its intuitive control mechanism is superior to multi-touch interfaces for playing games and browsing the Web.
The OCS9 is built for hardcore and casual gaming, interactive entertainment, social networking and productivity applications, with its OMOS interface, nine-inch (diagonal) multi-touch display, detachable QWERTY controller with virtual keyboard, connectivity over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB 2.0 HS, powerful stereo sound, and long battery life, making it the ideal Tablet PC. A stand allows users to tilt the tablet for operation at a convenient angle. The OCS9 also comes with a pouch that holds the detachable controller and the alternate battery.
"OCS9's OMOS Key raises the bar for the most usable Tablet PC interface," said Eu-jin Oh, president of OCOSMOS. "Users will love the OCS9's capabilities, ease of use and power."
The OCS9 Tablet PC delivers a new platform of Tiny Computer (TC) technology that benefits both business users and the gaming public, and its unique OMOS Key interface overcomes the limitations of multi-touch interfaces.
"The Intel Atom processor continues to create waves of innovation in the industry," said Rene Torres, director of marketing for Intel's Notebook and Tablet Group. "We are excited to see OCOSMOS take advantage of Intel Atom's performance and compatibility to bring PC-class gaming experiences to life with their OCS9 announcement."
The OCS9 specifications include:
-- Intel's next generation Atom processor platform codenamed Oak Trail Up
to 64GB of solid-state storage
-- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
-- 9.0 Inch (Diagonal) Widescreen Multi-Touch Display
-- 1024 x 768 pixel resolution capacitive touch screen
-- Front and rear cameras (1.3MP Webcam in front, 3.1MP camera in back)
-- A microphone for video chat sessions
-- Windows 7 Home Premium
-- OMOS Key Interface: useful as a mouse, and customizable for character
input
-- 64GB of Internal SSD storage
-- External Micro SD Card up to 64GB
-- Right/Left keys on the device shoulder for gaming
-- Gyroscope/Accelerometer
"The OCS9 Tablet PC is a revolution in gaming," says OCOSMOS representative, Jay-Hun Kim. "With the Intel Atom platform and OMOS controller, the OCS9 is positioned to blow away other portable gaming consoles on the market, not to mention PCs, and users will find that 2D and 3D image editing is even faster than on a desktop PC."
OCOSMOS is planning to work with major online and offline distributors for the OCS9, and will collaborate with leading game developers to enhance existing games for the platform. The product will be available in the United States mid 2011, and will later be available in China and other global markets.
At CES 2011, the OCOSMOS team will demo the OCS9. OCOSMOS will exhibit and hold briefings at the Venetian Tower and at the South Hall Lower Level Booth 26533, as well as appear at ShowStoppers. Stop by the booth to learn more.
About OCOSMOS
OCOSMOS, headquartered in Daejeon, Korea, is dedicated to bringing innovative consumer electronics to the world. OCOSMOS is a young company with a proven record of introducing innovative products and technology developed by the talented team. Collaborating and partnering with technology leaders like Intel, OCOSMOS has created the world's most powerful Tiny Computer (TC) product, OCS1, and the world's most gaming-friendly user interface, the OMOS Key.
CES Announcement: Copia Featured on Windows 7 Tablets
Copia's Social Reading Experience Will be Available on Multiple Microsoft Devices
Copia is redefining eReading
NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Copia, the groundbreaking social eReading platform, today announced that it is shipping a touch-optimized client application for Windows 7 tablets of its social eReader, Copia, and has added features to support IE9 for the Copia Web Portal. The Copia platform will be showcased on new Windows 7 tablets and multiple Windows 7 devices at Copia's CES 2011 exhibit, booth # 9828 and Microsoft's CES 2011 exhibit, booth # 7144.
Copia's family of Windows 7 applications allows users to access Copia with a best in class consumer experience across multiple digital touch points produced by Microsoft's brand partners with support for IE9, a native desktop client, a native touch client and support for Windows Phone 7, all available today at http://www.TheCopia.com or through the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace.
"We are thrilled to be able to deliver a seamless experience across tablets, smart phones, and PCs," said Ben Lowinger, Executive Vice President of Copia Interactive, LLC. "Copia's robust social eReading experience combined with cutting edge Windows 7 devices and tablets will change the way we enjoy books, magazines, and other digital content and how we share and interact with that content with our friends and others that share our reading interests. IE9 will enable Copia users easy access to activity streams, catalogs, and notebooks, allowing them to keep up with their friends and reading groups--transforming today's eReading experience into a unique social and sharing experience that transcends today's current eReader platforms."
"As a new business Copia is able to quickly create a collection of tier one consumer experiences by tying into Windows to reach millions of customers globally. This encompasses Windows Phone 7, the Web through IE9 and Windows 7 PCs," said Chris Bernard, Microsoft User Experience Advisor for Copia. "Copia sets the bar for what the next generation of eReader experiences should be on devices and the Web."
Copia (http://www.TheCopia.com) is a social media and content delivery platform that brings together content, community and commerce to create an environment where users collaborate, socialize and buy content. Copia is accessible across a broad array of digital devices and platforms including Mac, PC, Android, notebooks, netbooks, iPads, slates, smart phones and eReaders. Copia OEM solutions are available for partners who want to benefit from the value of Copia's social commerce engine. Copia Interactive, LLC is a DMC Capital Funding, LLC portfolio company (http://www.DMCCapitalFunding.com).
MEDIA CONTACT:
Trey Ditto / Samantha Wolf
KCSA Strategic Communications
(212) 896-1248 / (212) 896-1220
tditto@kcsa.com / swolf@kcsa.com
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Copia Interactive, LLC
CONTACT: Trey Ditto, +1-212-896-1248, tditto@kcsa.com, or Samantha Wolf, +1-212-896-1220, swolf@kcsa.com, both of KCSA Strategic Communications
Bang & Olufsen Enters Strategic Cooperation With Intel
Bang & Olufsen is working in cooperation with Intel to gain access to the latest technologies, and to provide Intel with first hand information in the consumer electronics industry from a leader in the high-end segment.
STRUER, Denmark and ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang & Olufsen, a worldwide provider of exclusive, high quality audio and video products is working closely with Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation.
"During this convergence of PC, TV and audio technologies, this strategic cooperation with Intel is hugely important to Bang & Olufsen. We looking forward to working with Intel on creating unique product solutions for the future," says Kalle Hvidt Nielsen, Bang & Olufsen President & CEO.
"This strategic cooperation with Intel provides Bang & Olufsen with access to the latest silicon process technologies. This will enable Bang & Olufsen to stay at the technological forefront in the future and increase the efficiency of Bang & Olufsen's product development," Kalle Hvidt Nielsen continues.
"Bang & Olufsen represents a unique opportunity and brings a deep understanding of the high-end consumer DTV market to this exciting cooperation," says Wilfred Martis, General Manager, Retail CE, Digital Home Group, Intel Corporation. "Intel looks forward to this collaboration to develop smart TV enabling products that take advantage of Bang & Olufsen's design and engineering expertise."
Bang & Olufsen will be launching this cooperation at the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas, January 6-9.
Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.
Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.
CONTACT: Tommy Jakobsen, Corporate Communication of Bang & Olufsen a/s, +45 96 84 51 00, tjk@bang-olufsen.dk, or Monica Gartner, PR Consultant of Bang & Olufsen America, Inc., +1-847 590 4020, mcy@bang-olufsen.dk
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ServerLogic formally announced formation of a Drupal 7 Migration Service led by Todd Tomlinson, VP of Public Sector Solutions at ServerLogic. This service is targeted at companies and organizations who wish to port their Drupal environments, including custom modules from previous versions, to the new Drupal 7. Tomlinson indicated that "our service will enable organizations to take full advantage of the new features and functions of the latest Drupal release. It could also potentially allow them to eliminate some custom modules in their current environment by leveraging the new capabilities of Drupal 7."
Drupal 7 provides many benefits over previous versions, including:
-- Vastly improved administrative user interface
-- Flexible content and custom fields
-- Better visual presentation and theming with Render API
-- Accessibility is greatly improved
-- Adding images to content is now built in
-- Automated code testing
-- Out-of-the-box support for SQLite, MySQL/MariaDB, and PostgreSQL
-- Better software distribution support
-- Support for the Semantic Web through RDFa markup
ServerLogic's Drupal 7 Migration Team has been formed from members of ServerLogic's full service Drupal Practice, all of whom are experienced in design, configuration, and customization of Drupal CMS solutions. For organizations interested in obtaining assistance with migrating their current Drupal environment to Drupal 7, contact Todd Tomlinson at toddtomlinson@serverlogic.com or by calling 503.416.8344.
ABOUT TODD TOMLINSON
Todd Tomlinson is the author of the recently published Pro Drupal 7 Development, 3rd Edition, which is currently the #1 selling software development technical book on Amazon.com. Todd is a 32-year veteran of the IT industry and is responsible for ServerLogic's Public Sector Solutions group. Todd has a long track record of helping public and private sector clients through the process of defining, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting web based solutions and architectures. Over his career Todd has led organizations around the globe with strategic online initiatives. He is widely recognized for his expertise in eGovernment, Libraries, Higher Education, K-12 and web content management solutions - and is the author of Beginning Drupal 7 (Apress Publishing).
ABOUT SERVERLOGIC
ServerLogic is a premier provider of Information Technology services to businesses and public sector organizations wishing to leverage the Internet to expand their markets, deliver better service, and reduce their costs. Based in Portland OR, ServerLogic specializes in building innovative, cost-effective web solutions for government and private sector clients. For more information about ServerLogic, visit http://www.serverlogic.com.
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Monster Enters Exclusive Partnership With the Trading Standards Service in Cheshire West and Chester, in the U.K., for Major Anti-Counterfeiting Effort
-- U.K. Alliance is Part of Monster's Global Fight to Halt Illegal Counterfeit Sales of Its High-Performance Products --
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster, a leading manufacturer of cables, headphones and consumer electronics accessories based in Brisbane, California, U.S.A., today announced that it is partnering with the Trading Standards Service in Cheshire West and Chester, in the U.K., in an exclusive alliance to fight illegal counterfeiting of Monster's high-performance products throughout the U.K. Monster and the TSS have entered into the agreement in order to work together on identifying, investigating and prosecuting criminals dealing in counterfeit Monster products.
Monster has already assisted the TSS in several ongoing investigations and will work with it on upcoming raids in the near future. The Monster/TSS anti-counterfeit initiative will be spearheaded by Monster's EMEA Gray Market Investigator Jim Mathieson of C3i Europe Ltd based in the U.K. and Camilla Herron, Monster's U.S.-based Brand Protection Manager.
David Tognotti, Monster's General Manager and Vice President of Operations noted: "The manufacture and sale of counterfeit consumer electronics products is a major concern to Monster, its retailer partners, and, of course, our customers, all over the world. We are increasing our enforcement actions to help to protect U.K. consumers from being defrauded by sellers of counterfeit products. Our alliance with the TSS will help us ensure that when our customers make the choice to buy a Monster product they know they are getting a genuine Monster item. By combining the resources of our Brand Protection team with those of the TSS we look forward to a vigorous anti-counterfeit and diversion program in the U.K." We are targeting importers, distributors, and retailers of counterfeit product, including the many website businesses selling counterfeit versions of Monster products.
Vanessa Griffiths, Regulatory Services Manager, Cheshire West and Chester, said "We welcome the opportunity work with Monster and their Brand Protection Team in the fight against counterfeiting, and look forward to producing worthwhile results in the near future."
In addition to its U.K. effort, Monster is currently working with federal and state law enforcement in the U.S., as well as the EU, and China as well to stop the manufacture and trade of counterfeit Monster products globally. The company has been successful with recent raids and arrests of counterfeiters in China and the U.S. and has a full slate of additional anti-counterfeit investigations underway.
Consumers with ANY information or questions regarding counterfeit products or diverted products are encouraged to contact: Camilla Herron, Brand Protection Manager - Monster Cable Products, Inc. at 415-330-4402 or ipprotection@monstercable.com.
ABOUT MONSTER
Monster was founded by Head Monster Noel Lee with a commitment to creating products under the Monster Cable® brand to literally "make music sound better." Today, Monster has grown and diversified to become the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high-performance audio, video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming, as well as a leading innovator in the field of iPod® and iPhone(TM) accessories and professional audio and sound reinforcement. As part of its commitment to improving the music listening experience, Monster worked with Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine to create the Beats(TM) by Dr. Dre(TM) headphone line, including the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones. The company is also continuing to innovate with its own line of Monster brand headphones, including "Turbine Pro(TM) In-Ear Speakers(TM)," the first in-ear headphones geared for use by music professionals and audiophiles. Additionally, under its Monster Power® brand, the company is the leading manufacturer of high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems.
About Cheshire West and Chester Trading Standards Service
Chester West and Chester Trading Standards Service offers advice and information for businesses in Cheshire West and Chester regarding Trading Standards legislation such as weights and measures, food and fair trading. The aim of the Service is to promote a fair trading environment that enables honest businesses to succeed. This is achieved through a variety of activities including the provision of advice and education for businesses and through the detection and investigation of criminal offences.
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Monster
CONTACT: Sara Trujillo, DBA Public Relations, for Monster, +1-212-388-1400, strujillo@dba-pr.com
YBP Library Services Teams with Orbis Cascade Alliance and EBL
- Trio will provide an integrated e-book evaluation and purchasing model -
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- YBP Library Services, a Baker & Taylor company, Orbis Cascade Alliance, a 36-member consortium of academic libraries in Oregon and Washington, and Ebook Library (EBL) are proud to announce a partnership at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. Through this partnership, the trio will implement a consortial e-book evaluation and purchasing model that is fully integrated with Alliance members' approval and firm order purchases from YBP and offers the flexibility of EBL's proven On Demand acquisition platform.
"Since being named the preferred vendor for the Orbis Cascade Alliance in 2007, YBP Library Services has been proud to work with this dynamic group of libraries. This new consortia e-book purchasing project is testament to the continued innovation demonstrated by the Alliance," said Mark Kendall, Senior Vice President of Sales for YBP.
The new service, scheduled to begin as a pilot this spring, will allow access across the Alliance to e-books selected by individual library patrons. YBP's industry-leading approval process will be used to profile the dynamic lists of titles available and GOBI will provide comprehensive duplication control, for print and electronic titles, across all participating Alliance libraries. The Alliance will use EBL's On Demand platform tools to build a customized user experience and automated acquisition workflow.
According to John F. Helmer, Executive Director of Orbis Cascade, "The Alliance and our member libraries are very enthusiastic about this innovative pilot project. YBP and EBL have been outstanding partners in helping to plan this pilot project. Together we have created a comprehensive and flexible approach to reviewing, selecting and acquiring e-books that will benefit all Alliance member libraries."
"EBL was thrilled to be selected as a partner in this project. The Orbis Cascade Alliance's vision for building a truly collaborative demand-driven e-book program is unprecedented and exciting. We think the pairing of our expertise and technology with those of YBP will provide the Alliance with a very successful solution and one that many consortia will find compelling," said Robin Champieux, Vice President of Business Development at EBL.
About YBP Library Services
YBP Library Services, a Baker & Taylor company, provides books and supporting collection management and technical services to academic, research and special libraries in the Americas, Asia, Middle East, Australia and the Pacific Rim. GOBI3, YBP Library Services' online, interactive bibliographic information service, provides access to 4 million titles in an English language database. YBP Library Services headquarters are in Contoocook, N.H., USA. For more on the company, go to http://www.ybp.com.
EBL is a division of Ebooks Corporation Limited, an Australian public company with additional distribution channels that include ebooks.com (http://www.ebooks.com), the leading dedicated ebook retail site, and Ebook Services for publishers (http://www.ebookscorp.com/publishers.html). EBL's multi-user and demand-driven access models have been widely adopted by libraries around the world. EBL's ever expanding catalogue currently offers over 150,000 titles from over more than 400 international publishers in a vast range of academic and professional subject areas.
About the Orbis Cascade Alliance
The Orbis Cascade Alliance is a consortium of 36 academic libraries in Oregon and Washington. Alliance member libraries work together to provide outstanding services to students and faculty, share information resources and expertise, develop library staff, and help members allocate financial and human resources to serve the unique needs of each member. To this end, the Alliance considers the combined collections of member institutions as one collection. The Alliance supports a number of services that support this vision, including Summit, a system that allows students, faculty and staff to easily search and request library materials owned by member libraries; courier service offering delivery of library materials in Oregon, Washington and Idaho; the Northwest Digital Archives, cooperative purchasing for databases, ebooks and ejournals, and other digital library services. For more information: http://www.orbiscascade.org.
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Baker & Taylor
CONTACT: Amy Baldwin George, Communications Manager, Baker & Taylor, +1-704-998-3136, Amy.baldwin@baker-taylor.com; Greg Doyle, Electronic Resources Program Manager, Orbis Cascade Alliance, +1-541-868-4866, gdoyle@uoregon.edu; Robin Champieux, MLIS, Vice President, Business Development, EBL - Ebook Library, +1-971-270-0296, robin.champieux@eblib.com
Orb Networks Announces New Internet TV Software for Blu-Ray and PS3 Players at CES Show
--Orb BR Makes it Easy and Affordable to Watch Online TV Shows, YouTube, Home Videos, Photos, Movies and More on any TV with a Connected Blu-Ray or PS3 Player--
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Orb Networks (http://www.orb.com) today at CES announced new software for Blu-ray and PlayStation 3 players that allows consumers to watch thousands of online TV shows from Hulu, HuluPlus, Comedy Central and more on their home TV. The new Orb BR (Blu-ray) software works with an Internet- connected Blu-ray player, and is easily controlled through a smartphone app (iPhone, Android, iPad, iPod Touch) or on any computer.
Priced at only $19.99, Orb BR leverages the consumer's investment in a Blu-ray player, and offers an easy and cost-effective way to enter the new world of connected TV without buying or installing any new hardware. In addition to an extensive array of online TV options, Orb BR provides consumers with access to thousands of movies on their TV, via Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand. Orb BR also makes it fun to watch YouTube, personal videos, and photos on a TV, connected to a Blu-ray player, as opposed to viewing on a PC or Mac screen.
"The combined cost of a Blu-ray player and Orb BR software is less expensive than most of the other Internet TV solutions, like Boxee and Google TV, while providing more capabilities," said Joe Costello, CEO of Orb Networks. "With more than eight million connected Blu-ray players and 40 million PS3 players already in homes, the market opportunity for Orb BR is huge."
At the same time, the number of consumers watching TV online is on the rise. A recently published Forrester Research study shows a significant increase in the number of people using the Internet to watch streaming video; 33 percent of adults surveyed in 2010 said they use the Internet to watch video, up from 18 percent in 2007.
Orb BR makes it easy to get started watching online video on a TV, because there is no hardware to install. To set up Orb BR, consumers simply insert the Orb BR software CD into their Blu-ray player, download the free Orb Caster software to their PC or Mac, and then download the free Orb controller app to their smartphone.
Orb BR works with a range of Blu-ray players and PS3 units that are connected to the Internet via a wired or wireless connection. And, Orb BR supports HD output at 720p and 1080p resolution. To help consumers easily find and watch their favorite shows, the Orb controller app features a powerful and easy-to-use global index of TV shows. Consumers can type in the name of the show they want and then Orb quickly finds the show, without requiring the user to specify its source (e.g. Hulu, ABC, CBS, etc).
Orb BR availability is planned for late February, and can be ordered online at orb.com for a price of $19.99.
About Orb Networks
Based in Oakland, California, Orb Networks, Inc. is the leader in digital media streaming solutions for the digital home and remote access applications. In addition to Orb BR, Orb Networks offers the Orb Music Player ($69) that streams iTunes and Pandora to any home stereo. And, the Orb TV ($99) solution, with a hockey puck-sized device that plugs into a TV, enables consumers to stream online video content to a TV. Focused on enabling the enjoyment of media anytime, anywhere, the company develops and markets PC (Windows, Mac, and Linux) software, smartphone applications and web application services. For more information about Orb products, please visit http://www.orb.com.
SOURCE Orb Networks
Orb Networks
CONTACT: Lisa Hendrickson of Commstrat, +1-516-767-8390, lisa@commstrat.com, for Orb Networks
Airport Shuttle Company Launches Travel 'Deals' Page
CHICAGO, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for a good deal on a flight to Cancun or a hotel in Boston? The travel experts at The GO Group have launched a "Winter Deals" web site to provide travelers with the hottest travel bargains, discounts and incentives.
The site, http://www.goairportshuttle.com/deals, also offers a 10 percent discount on airport ground transportation from The GO Group transportation companies at some 60 airports in North America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. The offer is good for both departure and destination cities.
Listings on The GO Group Deals Page will be updated weekly, and visitors are advised to revisit regularly.
The GO Group, LLC, launched in August 2007 as a convenient, one-stop source for door-to-door airport shuttle services, transports more than 13 million passengers per year.
SOURCE The GO Group, LLC
The GO Group, LLC
CONTACT: Dyana Flanigan, +1-312-464-9668, dyana@schindlercommunications.com, for The GO Group, LLC
Trend Micro Announces Network Attached Storage Security With Built-In Antivirus
Trend Micro(TM) NAS Security helps prevent the spread of malware in workplaces and home offices using NAS.
CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro today announced an NAS (Network Attached Storage) solution that includes built-in antivirus designed to prevent the spread of viruses within workplaces and home offices. Trend Micro NAS Security's antivirus technology is built directly into the NAS itself and requires no extra installation for fast, simple protection.
Trend Micro NAS Security is optimized for NAS-based Linux operating systems and helps prevent malware infections. The product provides comprehensive protection against computer viruses, Trojans, and worms. When these files are uploaded to an NAS, Trend Micro NAS Security is able to scan these files in real-time. An intuitive, web-based management console makes it easy to use, while at the same time providing centralized virus scanning, pattern updates, event reporting and antivirus configuration.
Main features include:
-- Powerful antivirus and spyware protection. Detects and removes viruses
and spyware using real-time, on-demand and scheduled scans.
-- Anti-malware policy compliance. Enables antivirus policy enforcement and
accelerates automatic updates of virus patterns and scan engines.
-- Log report. Allows IT administrators to keep logs of malware detection
and scan performance.
"Our customers who choose to implement NAS within their business or home office are looking for a central place to securely store and share all of their data. We are pleased to partner with Trend Micro, a recognized leader in content security, to be able to offer our customers the most powerful antivirus protection available. With Trend Micro NAS Security built into select Buffalo NAS products, our customers can have ease of mind, knowing their data is protected," said Hajime Nakai, Director, Member of the Board at Buffalo Inc. and Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Inc.
Currently, Trend Micro NAS Security is found built into select network storage devices by leading NAS vendors.
About Trend Micro:
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. Visit TrendWatch to learn more about the latest threats.
Trend Micro's flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. Many of these solutions are powered by the Trend Micro Smart Protection Network cloud computing security infrastructure which delivers advanced protection from the cloud, blocking threats in real-time before they reach you. A transnational company, with headquarters in Tokyo, Trend Micro's trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide. Please visit Trend Micro.com
Duracell Unveils Advanced Power Inverters and Laptop Adapters
Ultra-Fast, Efficient Chargers are Most Comprehensive Line of USB 2.1 Amp Charging Devices
BETHEL, Conn., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Duracell responds to increasing consumer need for dependable charging solutions with the launch of a new line of Duracell Portable Power Inverters and Duracell Laptop Power Adapters. The new portable power lines from Duracell are the first to market with advanced USB 2.1 Amp charging ports across inverters and laptop adapters, making them the most comprehensive line of USB 2.1 Amp charging devices available.
The demand for USB electronic devices such as iPads, tablet PCs, e-Readers, smartphones and iPods continues to grow. In 2009, more than 3 billion USB-enabled devices were shipped worldwide and over 4 billion are expected to ship in 2012. (1) The five new inverters and two new adapters from Duracell with USB 2.1 Amp charging offers the latest standard in USB power and provides the high level of power needed to charge these power-hungry devices.
"With the popularity of USB and AC electronic devices continually on the rise, consumers are in need of efficient, dependable portable power," said Bob Jacobs, Duracell marketing director-North America. "Duracell Portable Power Inverters and Duracell Laptop Power Adaptors provide consumers with the power solutions needed to stay connected to their mobile devices."
Duracell inverters convert the 12-Volt DC power from vehicle cigarette outlets into 120-Volt AC and 5-Volt USB power giving consumers the ability to charge thousands of devices on the go including the iPad and other tablet computers, iPhones and smart phones, iPods and MP3 players, e-readers such as Kindle and Nook, digital cameras and camcorders, as well as netbooks and laptops. The power inverter line includes five models which can simultaneously charge two devices and range from the compact Mobile Inverter 30 and Mobile Inverter 100, the slim Pocket Inverter 100 and Pocket Inverter 175,and the Power Inverter 130 that fits seamlessly into a car cup-holder and includes AC, DC and USB 2.1 Amp ports able to charge three devices at once. All models are equipped with high-quality cooling technology which dramatically reduces fan noise and makes them the quietest, most efficient inverters available. Many current competitor models rely on internal cooling fans which can emit enough noise to drown out normal conversation.
The Universal90-Watt AC Adapter and the Universal Energy Efficient 90-Watt AC Adapter are the latest entries to the Duracell laptop power adapter family. The Universal Energy Efficient model exceeds the stringent EnergyStar efficiency requirements and is designed to use 90 percent less energy than comparable adapters. Both models include 10 patented voltage-controlling tips to ensure safe, efficient power to all popular laptop models from top manufacturers including Acer, Asus, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba and more. The additional USB 2.1 Amp power port can simultaneously charge thousands of popular handheld devices.
Duracell is also answering consumer demand for environmentally-friendly product packaging with an innovative new "green packaging" design. The new structure eliminates the use of plastic by up to 85 percent versus traditional "clamshell" cases and incorporates several leading-edge technologies that together make a significant positive impact on the environment. These innovations include 100 percent recyclable paper made from 50 to 60 percent post-consumer recycled paper, 100 percent recyclable plastic made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled PET plastic, Zero-Hassel Zero-Residue(TM) water based adhesive and vegetarian soy-based inks.
The new lineup of Duracell Portable Power Inverters and Duracell Laptop Power Adapters will be available in Spring 2011 with an MSRP of $29.99 -- $59.99 and feature a 3-year warranty.
About Duracell
Part of the Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG), Duracell has been powering people around the world for more than 40 years. Our products serve as the heart of devices that keep people connected, protect their families, entertain them and simplify their increasingly mobile lifestyles. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, Duracell also innovates in lighting, renewable power and wireless charging technologies to help consumers live life without limits. Visit http://www.duracell.com for more information, follow us on Twitter.com/Duracell_Power, and like us on Facebook.com/Duracell.
About Procter & Gamble
Four billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Gain®, Pringles®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun® and Fusion®.
The P&G community includes approximately 127,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.
(1) USB 2010: SuperSpeed USB Adoption Will Lag the Pace of High-Speed USB Adoption, In-Stat report
SOURCE Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble
CONTACT: Kurt Iverson, Duracell, +1-203-796-4669, iverson.k@pg.com; or James McQueen, PainePR, +1-212-613-4928, jmcqueen@painepr.com
DICOTA Unveils Unique Carry Solution Portfolio as Part of Built for BlackBerry Program
LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Leading carry solutions brand, DICOTA, is unveiling a unique range of
carry solutions for BlackBerry(R) smartphones and the BlackBerry(R)
PlayBook(TM) tablet, as part of the Built for BlackBerry(TM) program.
"We are delighted to be part of the Built for BlackBerry program," says
Jean Pierre Martin, DICOTA Vice President.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
The new offering builds on DICOTA's established heritage of successfully
developing thoughtful, functional, design-conscious mobile computing
solutions that embody outstanding quality and high value. DICOTA's product
offering is underpinned by the core value proposition of 'Protect Your World'
by producing innovative, durable and attractive products that safeguard our
customers' digital lives.
The entire DICOTA product range - from the Built for BlackBerry
accessories, to our travel bags and cases, customized solutions for mobile
workspaces and accessories - features the best materials available and an
attention to detail and functionality that is unrivalled in the industry.
"We developed this range to deliver unique OEM-quality features that
create a look and feel that are consistent with BlackBerry design brand
elements, while extending the existing carry solution product line for
BlackBerry smartphones," Jean Pierre Martin adds.
The portfolio is specifically designed to provide functional, hardwearing
and stylish products for business professionals, frequent travelers and
anyone who needs to work online, on the move. The range will also appeal to
those with an eye for fashion and design: slim, contemporary design and high
quality materials that promote mobility and freedom of use.
DICOTA is currently exhibiting at the world's largest consumer technology
tradeshow, International CES, at South Hall MP25956. Held in Las Vegas, CES
2011 has attracted some 2,700 exhibitors and runs between January 6 and 9.
You can learn more about CES at http://www.cesweb.org/
About DICOTA
DICOTA is renowned for supreme quality and functionality in protection
through carrying solutions for your personal media products. Each DICOTA
product is created for a world on the move: for a world that requires perfect
protection and deserving no less than first class design. Find out more about
DICOTA at http://www.dicota.com .
About OSM Group
OSM Group specializes in the design, manufacture and distribution of
customized mobile accessories, retail display and premium product solutions
for leading brands primarily in the multi-media industry. For more
information about OSM Group, please visit our website at http://www.osmglobal.com
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are
the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Contact: Oscar Otteborn, Head of Global Marketing DICOTA, Mobile:
+46-708335421, E-mail:oscar.otteborn@dicota.com
ATX Group Teams with Aeris Communications to Deliver New Hyundai Blue Link® Connected Vehicle Program
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ATX Group has announced it will provide turnkey network solutions to Hyundai Motor America as the telematics services developer and integrator for its new Blue Link® connected vehicle program utilizing cellular service from Aeris® Communications, Inc., a leading cellular carrier to the connected vehicle marketplace in North America.
Hyundai announced the Blue Link telematics program Tuesday in a prelude to the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas. Blue Link will launch on all future Hyundai models in the U.S. beginning this spring on the Sonata.
ATX, a leader in customized connected vehicle services to global automobile manufacturers, utilizes Aeris' enhanced system selection, the first product of its kind within the telematics industry. Enhanced system selection utilizes overlapping cellular networks to provide redundant data paths to vehicles, ensuring the most reliable connectivity possible.
In addition, ATX's will use the Aeris AerFrame(TM) Web interface to monitor and confirm connections and communications between ATX's recently enhanced next-generation telematics platform and the vehicle, efficiently integrating control of the wireless service to the vehicle and billing systems, as well as providing service protocols optimized to take advantage of the network's unique features.
"Aeris has enabled ATX to provide a 'one-stop-shop' solution in all aspects of service for Blue Link, including the planning, implementation and delivery of wireless account management services for the program," said James Dawson, ATX's director of Customer Solutions. "This solution has been gaining market traction and everything has gone extremely well with this first joint launch."
As a division of Cross Country Automotive Services, a leading provider of driver and vehicle assistance services to automobile manufacturers and auto insurers in North America, ATX's dedicated wireless team focuses on ensuring wireless accounts and connected vehicle configurations are synchronized. As a result, automobile manufacturers and other ATX clients are assured wireless costs are minimized and network resources optimized for efficiency. This is achieved through services such as asset tracking, phone number forecasts/administration, activations/deactivations, fraud management, incident reporting and management, billing reconciliation, and rate plan management. ATX also partnered with Aeris to help minimize complexities of wireless contract management and negotiation.
"Aeris closely collaborated with us throughout the program development process, and we will continue to work together to guarantee the level of reliability and service that our clients require for connected vehicle services," said Tom Metzger, senior vice president and general manager of Connected Vehicle Services at ATX.
"Providing ATX with real-time visibility into the interaction of their feature software with multiple layers of Aeris' network (elements) resulted in faster, more reliable software development and unparalleled device control," said Paul Drysch, vice president of Telematics at Aeris.
Blue Link is a registered trademark of Hyundai Motor America Corporation.
About Aeris Communications, Inc.
Aeris Communications is the only nationwide cellular carrier focused exclusively on selling to businesses that transmit real-time information to and from remote or mobile devices as an integral part of their products and services. Aeris customers include technology leaders in automotive and commercial telematics, medical devices, utilities, point of sale, and monitoring and control.
Aeris has the only network optimized for automation and performance combined with the Aeris Aerframe provisioning and device management platform. This unique combination delivers cellular network performance that is more reliable, more flexible and more cost-effective than traditional cellular carriers.
Aeris, a privately held company located in San Jose, CA, has the industry's most experienced technical team who design and roll out comprehensive solutions such as Hyundai's Blue Link program. Aeris brings Silicon Valley technology to the telecom world to offer the leading platform for OEMs such as Hyundai.
About ATX
With operations in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas and subsidiary offices in Dusseldorf, Germany and Paris, ATX (http://www.atxg.com) is one of the world's leading providers of connected vehicle services to global automobile manufacturers. ATX services, among the first to be launched in the consumer vehicle market back in 1996, are provided to vehicle owners through the brand names of its customers: Hyundai, Toyota, Lexus, BMW, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Mercedes-Benz Canada, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Services by ATX provide enhanced safety, security and driving convenience to vehicle owners, and help automobile manufacturers and their affiliated dealerships use telematics data and multiple customer contact channels to reduce costs, enhance vehicle servicing, and more closely manage customer relationships and contacts with the vehicle through its lifetime.
ATX is a division of Cross Country Automotive Services (http://www.crosscountry-auto.com), a leading provider of roadside assistance programs in the U.S. on behalf of global automobile manufacturers and U.S. insurance carriers. Cross Country provides solutions for the nearly 6 million roadside service events experienced by their consumers each year. In addition, Cross Country provides accident scene management, vehicle release management and total loss screening services for insurance carriers, and customer care services for a number of automotive manufacturers.
NTS Qualified to Certify ZigBee Remote Control Products
Product Certification Testing Starts Today. Test Harness Ships This Month.
CALABASAS, Calif., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Technical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTSC) (NTS), a leading provider of engineering services, announced today that it has been qualified by the ZigBee Alliance to begin offering testing of the ZigBee Remote Control public application profile. In addition, NTS is also releasing a ZigBee RF4CE test harness product - RCTest - designed to simplify and expedite ZigBee RF4CE development, debugging and certification.
ZigBee RF4CE is a 2.4GHz ZigBee protocol that replaces infrared in consumer electronics such as TV, remote controls, DVD players, etc. Some of its advantages include non-line of sight operation, long battery life and omni-directional, two-way communication.
ZigBee Remote Control is the first public application profile for ZigBee RF4CE. It allows for low power RF-based remotes that deliver non-line-of sight operation, along with better range and battery life than traditional infrared based remotes. During certification, products will be tested to verify that they comply with the ZigBee Remote Control standard and offer interoperability with other ZigBee Remote Control certified products from other ZigBee members.
"NTS has worked closely with the ZigBee Alliance from the very beginning to provide our members with certification testing at an affordable price," said Benno Ritter, vice president of marketing and business development of the ZigBee Alliance. "We look forward to continuing to work with NTS on new control standards that bring more innovative and green ZigBee products to consumers."
In addition to performing testing for certification, NTS has also designed a custom test product, RCTest, using a Freescale platform validated by the ZigBee Alliance for use in testing and certification. NTS RCTest is designed to be used by manufacturers to pre-test their ZigBee RF4CE devices to verify they meet the ZigBee Remote Control requirements. Additionally, RCTest is an automated test tool supporting full design debugging capabilities and custom test script development to allow for more detailed testing and validation of products during its design lifecycle, as well as the easy expansion of the scope of that testing by manufacturers, if needed.
"We are pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with the ZigBee Alliance, and look forward to helping them bring more ZigBee products to the market," said Osman Sakr, NTS CTO. "We are also glad to be able to assist our customers in bringing their products to market more quickly and efficiently through the use of our Test Harness product and certification services."
ZigBee Remote Control - The standard for advanced remote controls
ZigBee Remote Control is the global standard for advanced and easy-to-use RF remotes that delivers non-line-of-sight operation, two-way communication, longer range of use and extended battery life for a variety of consumer electronic (CE) devices including HDTV, home theater equipment, set-top boxes and other audio equipment. ZigBee Remote Control is the public application profile for the ZigBee RF4CE specification. For more information, visit: http://www.zigbee.org/remotecontrol.
ZigBee: Control your world
ZigBee offers green and global wireless standards connecting the widest range of devices to work together intelligently and help you control your world. The ZigBee Alliance is an open, non-profit association of approximately 400 members driving development of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use ZigBee standards. The Alliance promotes worldwide adoption of ZigBee as the leading wirelessly networked, sensing and control standard for use in consumer, commercial and industrial areas. For more information, visit: http://www.zigbee.org.
About National Technical Systems
National Technical Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering services to the aerospace, defense telecommunications, automotive and high technology markets. Through a world-wide network of resources, NTS provides full product life-cycle support, offering world class design engineering, compliance, testing, certification, quality registration and program management. For additional information about NTS, visit our website at http://www.ntscorp.com or call 800-270-2516.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that relate to future plans, events or performance, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties pertaining to customer orders, demand for services and products, development of markets for the companies' services and products and other risks identified in the companies' SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The companies undertake no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding National Technical Systems' business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
Contact: Allen & Caron Inc National Technical Systems
Jill Bertotti (investors) Aaron Cohen (corporate)
jill@allencaron.com aaron.cohen@ntscorp.com
Len Hall (media) Derek Coppinger (technical)
len@allencaron.com dcoppinger@ntscorp.com
(949) 474-4300 (818) 591-0776
SOURCE National Technical Systems, Inc.
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National Technical Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: investors, Jill Bertotti, jill@allencaron.com, or media, Len Hall, len@allencaron.com, both of Allen & Caron Inc, +1-949-474-4300; or corporate, Aaron Cohen, aaron.cohen@ntscorp.com, or technical, Derek Coppinger, dcoppinger@ntscorp.com, +1-818-591-0776, both of National Technical Systems
Alpha Networks Launches Digital Multimedia Products Based on the Smart TV Application at the 2011 International CES
HSINCHU, Taiwan, Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Alpha Networks, Inc. (TAIEX: 3380), a global leader in the networking and multimedia DMS industry, is showcasing a series of Smart TV, application based, peripheral products at the 2011 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. These products aim to create a multimedia application platform, which combines home entertainment, home communications, home monitoring and home storage to allow families to experience a whole new generation of technology.
Home Entertainment:
Alpha Networks is ready to provide the most updated technology of Home Entertainment to the world, which is going to make life at home easier and smarter!
A. Over-The-Top, HD STB?Alpha Networks, a pioneer in this technology, launches the first non-X86 platform Over-The-Top, HD STB which supports a Web browser, exclusively designed for TV and Adobe FLASH 10.1 plug-in technology. This technology combines TV functionality with an Internet search engine combined with the hottest cloud computing services like YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, Google Weather and many more on-line media services, to fulfill home user's high expectation of Home Multimedia products.
B. 3D Remote Controller: 3D interaction with the Internet is one of the main focus points of the Multimedia Research and Development team in Alpha Networks. In the new generation Human-System Interfaces, Alpha Networks will launch the 3D Remote Controller. By adjusting the angle and position of the remote controller, corresponding operations can be easily performed which revolutionizes operation between users and multimedia products, giving a whole new operation and experience to users.
C. Wi-Fi Direct & Over-The-Top, STB: Combining the latest Wi-Fi Direct wireless communication technology, users can project photos and videos from their mobile device directly onto the big screen of the TV, saving the efforts of using a Home Router, allowing users to easily share wonderful and diverse digital content with family and friends.
D. On-Line viewing and file sharing: Alpha Networks will also bring out and demonstrate the new operation of Multimedia video communication at the 2011 CES. By using cloud service, users can log into their own account and upload and download media files, and also manage the Over-The-Top STB in a home scenario. Users can even combine the Over-The-Top STB with a USB webcam to monitor content from the remote site.
Home Communication
To go with the high-quality home video system, Alpha Networks introduces several family communication products. These products provide unrestricted access to the Internet and high-speed transmission standard, so that uploading and downloading multimedia files can be finished in a short time.
A. USB 3.0 Home Storage Router: Alpha Networks showcases an application that combines the USB3.0 Home Storage Router with external storage equipment in the CES. The transfer speed of the new generation USB3.0 is 10 times faster than USB2.0, showing its capability of fast streaming high-definition video and audio to the HD Over-The-Top STB.
B. 500 Mbps Power Line Communications (PLC): It solves the problem of network signal instability so that transferring large video files will not be interrupted any more. Its high transfer speed the need for high-definition multimedia transmission.
C. 3G Femtocell : Since smart mobile devices are selling well in the world, 3G Femtocell solves the problem of limited signal coverage and capacity indoors. Alpha Networks showcases its strong software and hardware development capabilities by demonstrating the high performance and best cost-captivities 3G Femtocell.
D. 3G Personal Mobile Router: Being light and portable, this router allows users to access network data, view multimedia, and shop or chat online wherever they are. This is showcased using multiple user connections simultaneously.
Home Monitoring
LinknLook cloud monitoring services: Alpha Networks launches LinknLook cloud services and combines it with a home monitoring system. Users can do online monitoring using PCs, laptops, iPhones, iPads, Andriod Phones, and more. Monitored content can even be saved to a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. By using the Over-The-Top, HD STB, the contents can be transmitted directly to a television for viewing. The functions of Live Monitoring and Motion Detection allows users to watch movies while simultaneously checking if there are visitors at the door or monitoring kids in another room. In addition, the iWatchCAM, developed by Alpha, is already available in Apple's App Store for users to download.
Home Storage
Alpha Networks' Home Storage products passed the most advanced NAS certification provided by the DLNA 1.5 Server (DMS) and Microsoft Windows 7. Through the integration of set-top boxes and web surveillance cameras, network storage servers goes beyond the role of simple data NAS and transforms it into a more diverse and flexible Home Media Storage Center.
"Alpha Networks has been cultivating, for years, in the development of digital home products. It provides hardware and software customization services to large international industry partners and wins a lot of accolade from them. Alpha Networks will follow the trend of the digital home market and continue to develop in the direction of providing solutions to all aspects and integration services. By combining cloud services and multimedia applications, Alpha Networks will create a diverse and convenient digital home environment for consumers," said Harrison Chang, President of Alpha Networks.
Alpha Networks, Inc., a global leader in the networking ODM/OEM industry, is a premier outsourcing partner of brand name networking companies, telecommunications firms, and service providers from around the world. Our diverse portfolio of off-the-shelf and custom solutions leverage the full potential of current and next generation technologies, including: LAN/MAN, Broadband, Wireless, and Digital Multimedia. For more information about Alpha Networks, please visit http://www.alphanetworks.com
SOURCE Alpha Networks, Inc.
Alpha Networks, Inc.
CONTACT: Alpha Networks, Inc. - Claire Yu, +886-3-563-6666 x5096, or claire_yu@alphanetworks.com
Verizon Wireless Unveils Suite of 4G LTE Smartphones: B-Roll From CES Available
Verizon Wireless, operator of the fastest, most
WHO: advanced 4G LTE network in the United States
Broadcast-quality B-Roll video from the Verizon
News Conference at the International Consumer
WHAT: Electronics Show (CES), including:
-- Sound bites from:
--Dan Mead, president and chief executive officer
of Verizon Wireless
--Tony Melone, executive vice president and chief
technology officer of Verizon
--Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing
officer of Verizon Wireless
--Video of smartphones, tablets and other devices
that will run on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE
Mobile Broadband network
Earlier today, Verizon Wireless unveiled a suite of
10 smartphones, tablets and other devices that
will run on its 4G LTE network by the middle of
BACKGROUND: this year.
Verizon Wireless also announced today that its 4G
LTE Mobile Broadband network will cover 178
markets by the end of this year. The Verizon
Wireless 4G LTE network is the fastest, most
advanced 4G mobile network in America, providing
laptop users with speeds up to 10 times faster
than the company's 3G network. The company's 4G
LTE network is currently available in 38 major
metropolitan areas, covering more than one-third
of all Americans.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tom Pica
Verizon Wireless
914.772.0757 (mobile)
Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
New MyFord Mobile App Keeps Focus Electric Owner Engaged and in Control of Electric Car Experience
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
-- Ford has developed the all-new MyFord Mobile app for North America,
allowing Focus Electric drivers to remain engaged and in control even
when away from the vehicle. It's part of a strategic approach to make
Ford electric car ownership simpler and easier
-- MyFord Mobile works via a smartphone app or secure website to give
owners the ability to monitor and control selected vehicle functions
anywhere they and the car have connectivity
-- The new app dedicated to Ford plug-in vehicle owners helps remotely
monitor and control vehicle charge levels, plan single- or multiple-stop
journeys, locate charging stations, pre-heat or cool the car and perform
other convenient electric vehicle-specific tasks
-- A value charging feature, powered by Microsoft, allows Ford customers to
reduce their electricity costs by taking advantage of off-peak or
reduced rates from their utility without a complicated set-up process
-- MyFord Mobile will help Focus Electric owners make smart-trip planning
decisions with features powered by MapQuest®, which will maintain the
largest database of charging stations
Electric vehicle owners can plug in and walk away from their vehicles while staying connected, thanks to the new MyFord Mobile app being introduced exclusively with the all-new Ford Focus Electric.
The unique new MyFord Mobile technology provides Focus Electric owners in North America with a powerful tool to stay connected, monitor and control their vehicle. Via a smartphone or a secure website, MyFord Mobile allows Focus Electric owners to plan trips, monitor the vehicle's state of charge, receive various alerts for vehicle charging, as well as provides several other features designed to simplify the electric vehicle ownership experience.
It is part of the innovative Ford approach to understand that electric vehicle customers want to be informed and in control of their vehicle at all times, especially while away from the vehicle. The technology builds on Ford's connectivity leadership and is part of a complete suite of tools designed to give Focus Electric vehicle owners peace of mind through constant connectivity, helping strengthen the unique EV ownership experience.
"We're putting battery charge and vehicle range information, along with an interactive, data-driven trip planning app right at customers' fingertips," said Ed Pleet, Ford Connected Services manager. "That's going to get drivers involved and excited about the electric car ownership experience."
MyFord Mobile uses an on-board wireless module integrated into Focus Electric that allows the car to communicate off-board via standard cellular technology. Owners can use any connected mobile phone with a data plan or computer with Internet access when not operating a vehicle to:
-- Find current and projected state of charge information including
estimated range and the amount of charge time necessary for additional
distances
-- Program vehicle charging with utility input, allowing the car to start
charging immediately or when electricity prices are lowest with the
value charging feature, powered by Microsoft
-- Using features powered by MapQuest®:
-- Locate charging stations and get the destination sent to the vehicle
-- Know if the vehicle can reach a specific charge station from its
current location with the current charge level
-- Create a journey with multiple stops, and determine the likelihood
that the car has adequate charge for the full journey
-- Find the car by creating a route from a mobile phone to the vehicle
-- Receive alerts if the vehicle isn't charging when it's scheduled to, or
if charging stops unexpectedly due to a power outage, plug removal or
other event
-- Receive alerts during recharge when the vehicle has reached a particular
preset charge level or has the ability to reach a particular destination
-- Engage remote vehicle preconditioning, using grid power to heat or cool
the battery and vehicle interior
-- Remotely lock/unlock doors
-- Use the built-in GPS system to locate the car
-- Download performance and system data
-- Receive various achievements for driving and ownership milestones that
can then be posted to your Facebook or Twitter account
-- Fun ways of understanding your driver behavior, with ratings from 'Zen'
to 'zippy'
-- Receive information personalized to the driver, depending on which key
the driver used
How the system works
At launch, the MyFord Mobile app will be available for most major smartphones, including BlackBerry, Android and iPhone, along with a mobile web application for compatibility with any phone supporting HTML-5 browser-based access, or features phones with WAP 2.0-supported browsers. The feature also is accessible via a secure Ford website.
Owners will use the smartphone to communicate with a cloud-based secure server, which stores information provided by an embedded wireless module in Focus Electric. Using a cloud-based architecture ensures users will have up-to-the-minute access to information anywhere both they and the vehicle have connectivity.
Key component in the electric vehicle ownership experience
MyFord Mobile is a primary feature in the suite of tools Focus Electric owners in North America will have to help them manage the recharge process and involve them engagingly.
They will engage with a version of MyFord Touch(TM), the Ford driver connect technology, which is being introduced across the all-new Focus family, designed exclusively for electric vehicle owners. The MyFord Touch system in Focus Electric adds an impressive layer of electric vehicle operation information on top of the broader MyFord Touch functionality.
The unique implementation of MyFord Touch offers configurability of vehicle information including battery state of charge, range budget, distance to charge point and expected range surplus. The cluster's MyView option allows drivers to access even more vehicle data such as the electrical demands of vehicle accessories including air conditioning, which can impact driving range.
Working with the charge station manufacturers and MapQuest, Ford will provide Focus Electric owners with the most current, comprehensive charging station information in the country. That information is accessed via MyFord Mobile and can then be communicated to Focus Electric using SYNC's Traffic, Directions and Information Service (TDI) when the vehicle is stationary.
Once SYNC TDI receives a charging station location from MyFord Mobile, turn-by-turn guidance is provided by the in-car map-based Navigation System. In the vehicle, drivers also can get charging station information directly through SYNC TDI simply by connecting to SYNC Services using voice commands.
Additional elements of the ownership experience include a new value charging feature powered by Microsoft that lowers cost of ownership by allowing customers to recharge their vehicles at off-peak or at other reduced rates from their utility through an uncomplicated "set it and forget it" approach.
"Ford recognizes the electric vehicle ownership experience is going to be new for just about everyone," said Pleet. "Our goal is not just to provide the most practical, enjoyable electric car on the market, but also to give drivers the information, applications and resources they need to feel confident about choosing fun, environmentally conscious transportation."
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 163,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotivebrandsinclude Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
CONTACT: Alan Hall, +1-313-594-3744, ahall32@ford.com, or Dan Pierce, +1-313-594-0949, dpierc41@ford.com
Kornit Digital to Launch its New Kornit Avalanche 951 Printer at the ISS Long Beach 2011 Event
ROSH-HA'AYIN, Israel, January 7, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- Kornit Digital (http://www.kornit-digital.com/), a leading-edge
company that develops, manufactures and markets high-speed industrial and
commercial digital inkjet printers (http://www.kornit-digital.com/), superior
pigmented ink and unique chemistry solutions for the textile industry,
announced today the release of its new Kornit Avalanche 951 industrial
Direct-To-Garment printer at ISS Long Beach 2011.
The Kornit Avalanche 951 is a dual-pallet industrial digital
inkjet printer for mass production of light and dark garments. With an
extremely innovative and robust industrial platform, designed for printing
vast quantities in a high-level production environment, the Kornit Avalanche
951 is capable of printing at an impressive rate which ultimately reduces
costs by shorter turnaround times and production schedules. As a part of its
dual-bridge platform technology, specifically designed for industrial
production of extremely large quantities, the Kornit Avalanche 951 includes
12 print heads (8 CMYK + 4 White) and demonstrates an unparalleled ability to
generate four-color process prints at lightning speed.
Kornit continues to explore how to improve its solutions and make
them friendlier to the environment, adapting to the green environmental
policies. The Kornit Avalanche 951 uses Kornit's new V323 ink series, which
is the first digital textile ink that is formaldehyde-free.
The Kornit Avalanche 951 features the largest printing area in
the marketplace (up to 23.5" x 35") and is ideal for XXL garments and cut
pieces. Like other Kornit models, the Avalanche 951 includes Kornit's PreT,
an integrated automatic, pre-treatment system. The PreT system eliminates the
need for a secondary operation or outsourcing, and allows capital savings on
equipment, labor, space & other operational utilities.
"We at Kornit are committed to constantly seeking to improve our
products and to adapt to the growing demands of the textile printing market.
With the Kornit Avalanche 951, Kornit Digital exclusively meets a growing
market need for fast turnaround, high profitability and low printing costs,"
says Sarel Ashkenazi, VP Marketing & Business Development at Kornit Digital.
"We can now assist finished garment decorators to achieve their goals by
enabling faster, more profitable productions using the Kornit Avalanche 951."
About Kornit Digital
Kornit Digital is a dynamic, leading edge company that develops,
manufactures and markets state-of-the-art solutions for the textile industry.
Founded in 2003, Kornit Digital is a privately held and venture-backed
company with offices in the United States, Asia, Europe and Israel, that
operates a wide marketing and support network around the world. With a
globally installed base, Kornit Digital is dedicated to providing its
customers with cutting-edge solutions that assure high-quality, innovative
and profitable results.
A Collaboration Between Two of the Most Influential Icons of Our Time, Polaroid Grey Label Comes to Life With Three New Products That Showcase the Magic of the Polaroid Instant Experience
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaroid and its Creative Director, Lady Gaga today unveiled Polaroid Grey Label, an original line of products co-designed with Lady Gaga. This collaboration between two cultural icons reflects Polaroid's long standing tradition of innovation tracing back to founder Dr. Edwin Land and Lady Gaga's mission to deliver products that enable creativity for all, celebrate artistry and make sharing instantaneous across the physical and digital. The inaugural Polaroid Grey Label line is truly expressive of Lady Gaga's artistic vision and includes the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer, GL30 Instant Digital Camera and the GL20 Camera Glasses, a unique new look at how to turn images into a fashion statement.
"I consider myself to be a visionary, not just a songwriter and a singer. I am an artist," said Lady Gaga, Polaroid's Creative Director. "I brought my vision and love of fashion, technology and obsession with the future into all of my work with Polaroid."
Polaroid Grey Label Products
Polaroid and Lady Gaga today unveiled the first trio of PolaroidGrey Label products at Polaroid's CES booth:
1. GL10 Instant Mobile Printer:
-- Advanced Technology: The newest instant printing experience begins with
the embedded dye-crystal ZINK® Zero Ink® Technology from ZINK Imaging.
Patented ZINK Paper(TM) is an advanced composite material with cyan,
yellow, and magenta dye crystals embedded inside. Before printing, the
embedded dye crystals are clear, so ZINK Paper®, looks like regular
white photo paper. The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer uses heat to activate
and colorize these crystals.
-- Superb Print Quality: The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer uses ZINK's
second-generation thermal technology, delivering image quality that
rivals a photo-lab. Prints emerge fully developed and protected by a
smudge-proof, water-resistant coating.
-- Aesthetically Pleasing and Environmentally Responsible: Designed for
both form and function for use both in the present and future. ZINK
technology requires no messy ribbons, toner or inkjet cartridges.
The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer will be available in May 2011 (US $149.99 MSRP). ZINK 3x4" Paper will be available in May 2011 at a price to be announced.
2. GL30 Instant Digital Camera:
-- Brings the Polaroid Instant Experience to Life: Introducing a new
generation to the joy of instant photography, the GL30 uses next
generation ZINK Zero Ink Technology from ZINK Imaging.
-- Fuses the Digital and Physical Worlds: Featuring the benefits of a
digital camera, instant photo printer and digital display, the GL30 is a
creative tool that delivers the best of the digital and physical worlds.
-- Pays Tribute to Polaroid's Legacy: Reminiscent of Polaroid cameras of
the past, the GL30 is clearly a significant departure from a typical
camera. Designed for longevity, the GL30 is not only for the future,
it's an object of desire. Users can select from a number of filters and
borders to create truly original images that instantly fit in the palm
of your hand.
The GL30 Instant Digital Camera will be available later this year, at a price to be announced.
3. GL20 Camera Glasses:
-- Merges Fashion With Photography: Never before has the world seen
fashion, photography and technology come together in one, singular
product.
-- Tells Your Story to the World: Users can instantly capture or upload
photos with the built-in camera and then display the images on the
glasses' LCD screens for others to see.
-- Expresses True Artistry and Originality: Only Lady Gaga could create a
hybrid that's part fashion statement, part revolutionary technology and
part tool for self-expression.
The GL20 Camera Glasses will be available later this year, at a price to be announced.
The Polaroid Grey Label Evolution
After being named Polaroid's Creative Director in January 2010, Lady Gaga and Polaroid collaborated to define a direction for the line that blended the brand's core values with Lady Gaga's creativity. Stemming from "greige goods," a fashion-industry term for fabric in its purest form, the Polaroid Grey Label line encompasses Polaroid's heritage of delivering simplicity with the style, wit and sensibility of Lady Gaga.
Committed to bringing originality back to product design across all genres, Lady Gaga articulated that all PolaroidGrey Label products communicate three essential elements of self-expression:
-- Creativity: All Polaroid Grey Label products are designed with the idea
that creativity and sharing go hand in hand, in both the digital and the
physical world.
-- Instant Artistry: All features found in Polaroid Grey Label products
celebrate, express and bring an element of artistry and originality to
the act of image making.
-- Fashion: Intended to be just as much everyday fashion accessories as
innovative imaging tools, all Polaroid Grey Label products feature
unexpected design elements such as leather touch points, brushed metal
and exposed mechanical details.
"The Polaroid Grey Label line embodies the Polaroid brand, with an injection of the future-looking fashion and design mantra of Lady Gaga that simply can't be replicated," said Scott W. Hardy, Polaroid's President. "It represents Polaroid innovation for the new generation, one in which there are no limitations to sharing creativity through photography, both physical and digital."
About Polaroid
Across several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to instant photography. The Polaroid brand has been around for more than 70 years starting with polarized sunglasses which then evolved into instant film, camera and camera accessories, marking the beginning of the well recognized Polaroid Classic Border Logo. In recent years, the Polaroid brand has expanded into flat panel televisions, portable DVD players, digital photo frames, digital HD camcorders, waterproof digital cameras and more. People can expect to see new Polaroid products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value for which the brand has long stood.
Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Grey Label, and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC.
About ZINK Imaging
ZINK Imaging Inc., a privately held company, was founded to enable millions of customers to enjoy the magic of ZINK® Zero Ink® products. ZINK Imaging invented, manufactures, and is an OEM supplier of the ZINK Printing Technology and the award winning ZINK Paper® to partners that will bring ZINK?enabled products to market under their respective brands. ZINK Imaging's headquarters and research and development labs are in Massachusetts, with a state of the art manufacturing facility in Whitsett, North Carolina. For more information, please visit http://www.ZINK.com.
The ZINK® Technology and ZINK® trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging, Inc.
Polaroid and Lady Gaga Announce the New GL10 Instant Mobile Printer
The Next Generation of the Polaroid Instant Printing Experience, the GL10 Frees Digital Images, Placing Them In the Palm of Your Hand
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaroid today announced that the billions of digital images trapped on hard drives and cell phones around the world can now experience the joy of Polaroid instant printing with the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer. The first product in Polaroid and Lady Gaga's new PolaroidGrey Label line, the GL10 features a small size, intuitive design and easy-to-use feature set that produces Polaroid Classic Border, full bleed and contemporary 3x4'' photos in less than one minute - making it a portable photo booth that allows you to bring Polaroid magic wherever you go.
Designed by Polaroid and Lady Gaga as both a creative tool and fashion accessory, the GL10 gives your digital photos more power and emotion than a "like" button ever could. Bring it to a party. Pack it in your carry-on bag. Play with it in the office. No matter where you take it, the GL10 breathes new life into the digital images that shape our stories.
"I love all the PolaroidGrey Label products but I'm the most excited about the printer," said Lady Gaga, Polaroid's Creative Director. "This product will revolutionize how we see photos. Your images will no longer die a death on your cell phone or digital camera."
Marrying the convenience of today's digital images and the original Polaroid instant experience, the 15-ounce GL10 printer works from most mobile phones wirelessly via Bluetooth and from most digital cameras, Windows PCs and Macs via a USB cable and provides the classic Polaroid instant experience using the ZINK® Technology:
-- Advanced Technology: The newest instant printing experience begins with
the embedded dye-crystal ZINK® Zero Ink® Technology from ZINK Imaging.
The patented ZINK Paper® is an advanced composite material with cyan,
yellow, and magenta dye crystals embedded inside. Before printing, the
embedded dye crystals are clear, so ZINK Paper looks like regular white
photo paper. The GL10 uses heat to activate and colorize these crystals.
-- Superb Print Quality: The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer uses ZINK
Imaging's second generation of the ZINK Technology, delivering vibrant
and highly saturated prints. ZINK prints emerge fully developed and
protected by a smudge-proof, water-resistant coating.
-- Aesthetically Pleasing and Environmentally Responsible: Designed for
both form and function for use both in the present and future. ZINK
Technology requires no messy ribbons, toner or inkjet cartridges to
throw away.
"With the GL10, there are no more excuses to hold digital images captive on mobile phones or just look at them on small, dim camera screens," said Polaroid's Scott W. Hardy, President. "The PolaroidGrey Label debut product merges Polaroid's rich 73-year history with Lady Gaga's mission of empowering the people of the world to unleash their creativity."
Featuring elegant brushed metal and textured surfaces with leather accents, the simple, clean design and straight forward feature set of the GL10 makes instant photo printing effortless. Making it easy to instantly create, print and share on the go, the rechargeable battery of the GL10 prints up to 40 images.
Polaroid is also introducing an exclusive and free Android app for fun, fast editing as well as adding borders and special Polaroid filters in order to enhance pictures prior to printing. Apps for the GL10 Instant Mobile Printer on other mobile platforms will be introduced throughout 2011.
The GL10 Instant Mobile Printer will be available in May 2011 (US, $149.99 MSRP). ZINK 3x4'' paper will be available in May 2011 at a price to be announced.
About Polaroid
Across several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to instant photography. The Polaroid brand has been around for more than 70 years starting with polarized sunglasses which then evolved into instant film, camera and camera accessories, marking the beginning of the well recognized Polaroid Classic Border Logo. In recent years, the Polaroid brand has expanded into flat panel televisions, portable DVD players, digital photo frames, digital HD camcorders, waterproof digital cameras and more. People can expect to see new Polaroid products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value for which the brand has long stood.
Polaroid, Polaroid & Pixel, Polaroid Grey Label, and Polaroid Classic Border Logo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC.
About ZINK Imaging
ZINK Imaging Inc., a privately held company, was founded to enable millions of customers to enjoy the magic of ZINK® Zero Ink® products. ZINK Imaging invented, manufactures, and is an OEM supplier of the ZINK Printing Technology and the award winning ZINK Paper® to partners that will bring ZINK-enabled products to market under their respective brands. ZINK Imaging's headquarters and research and development labs are in Massachusetts, with a state of the art manufacturing facility in Whitsett, North Carolina. For more information, please visit http://www.ZINK.com.
The ZINK® Technology and ZINK® trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging, Inc.
St. Thomas University Expands Curricula and Scientific Research
MIAMI, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University has expanded its schools' curricula to address adult learners' and high-potential science students' needs. Honing student leadership skills, the School of Science, Technology and Engineering Management is one of the few to offer undergraduate research in state-of-the-art labs guided by faculty with publishing experience. One way the Hispanic community in South Florida has been significantly impacted is its Science Fellows Program, which provides funding to qualified minority students in science and math, areas with highly projected job openings.
Other new initiatives bring much needed encouragement to Florida teachers looking to advance in the state's public and private school systems. A new M.S. in Elementary Education is now offered online to benefit those facing full-time jobs and after-five family pressure. The courses include "Content and Methods for Teaching Language Arts", which provides added insight and specialization to thousands of teachers and teaching assistants who deal with South Florida's diverse populations. For those already in school administration who are looking for a doctoral level degree with a minimum timeframe to complete the title, there is also the Ed D in Educational Leadership while the M.S., Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology aligns its curriculum to the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers and is competitive with the country's top IT programs.
"An Honors Program, scientific research, intercultural human rights degrees, United Nations internships in global studies, social justice programs that focus on crucial issues, are all integrated in our leadership building vision. And as a regionally-accredited institution, St. Thomas University's education degrees provide professionals one of the credentials needed to receive a teaching certificate in a particular state", said Marivi Prado, Chief Marketing Officer for St. Thomas University.
"We are also offering unique programs in Fire Science, Electronic Media, and Art Management. This graduate-level program has been steadily growing in enrollment as Greater Miami's art scene has been increasing its presence, as it is evident in most recent international art fairs of global prestige. Few universities provide a specialization in art as a business, needed by entrepreneurs in art galleries, museum and other cultural or public service institutions. The curriculum concentrates in the economy of art, its marketing, legal aspects, production, financing and fundraising."
St. Thomas' Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Executive Management synthesizes cutting-edge concepts and the student's professional experiences, serving the working adult who wish to advance their careers. The degree is geared to employees who hold managerial, executive and other leadership positions in industry, government and non-profit organizations. Students gain first-hand knowledge of current practices and trends using a mixture of theory and practice. Most of the curriculum is online and the program represents a fast-track way to advancement that can be achieved within an 18-month timeframe. For additional information on St. Thomas' Biscayne College and 5 Schools, please visit http://www.stu.edu
Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless to Introduce the First 4G LTE MiFi®
Transform any of your Wi-Fi Enabled Devices into Mobile 4G Devices with the First 4G LTE MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless today announced the MiFi® 4510L Intelligent Mobile Hotspot that takes advantage of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.
"We're very excited to be launching the first 4G LTE MiFi device with Verizon Wireless," said Peter Leparulo, chairman and chief executive officer of Novatel Wireless. "The 4G LTE MiFi device will unleash 4G on any existing Wi-Fi enabled device making it easy and economical for consumers to transition to 4G and take advantage of Verizon Wireless' new advanced network."
"With the popularity of the original Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot on the Verizon Wireless network, it made sense to introduce a Novatel Wireless device as the first 4G LTE MiFi," said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Whether customers are experiencing 4G speeds on their Wi-Fi-capable netbooks, notebooks, tablets or smartphones, they can count on the reliability of both the MiFi 4510L and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network."
The MiFi 4510L is small enough to fit in the palm of the hand and allows customers to create a personal Wi-Fi cloud capable of sharing the high-speed Internet connectivity of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE and 3G Mobile Broadband network with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
The 4G LTE MiFi 4510L is the next generation of the Novatel Wireless MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot portfolio, building on award winning innovation and design, proven performance and industry-leading flexibility, convenience and reliability. Consumers using laptops, tablets and gaming devices will immediately benefit from Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network with expected download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in the 4G Mobile Broadband coverage area. The 4G LTE MiFi 4510L is backward compatible with the Verizon Wireless 3G network and includes new features, such as integrated status display on the device showing battery life, roaming and connectivity information.
Also announced today by Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless is the 4G LTE USB551L modem. The USB551L modem harnesses the power of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network to help enterprise, business and government customers make their workforces more productive, providing super-fast laptop connectivity.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
The MiFi 4510L Intelligent Mobile Hotspot and USB551L modem will be highlighted from Jan. 6-9 in Verizon Wireless' booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center). For more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte and for more information about Verizon Wireless at CES, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/verizonwireless.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Novatel Wireless
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies providing wireless connectivity. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products, software, USB modems, embedded modules and smart M2M modules provide innovative anywhere, anytime communications solutions for consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit http://www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)
(C) 2010 Novatel Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. The Novatel Wireless name and logo and MiFi are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other Company, product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-732-690-8123, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Charlotte Rubin, Novatel Wireless, +1-858-812-3431, crubin@nvtl.com
Verizon Wireless and HP Introduce Industry's First Notebook PCs to Use Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Network
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and HP today announced the industry's first notebook PCs to use the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network - the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Notebook PC and the Compaq CQ10-688nr.
Taking full advantage of the improved bandwidth and low latency of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, the new HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr and Compaq CQ10-688nr are expected to provide blazing fast online experiences. Customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas. The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr allows customers to stream high-definition (HD)(1) content, play games, video chat, and download music, photos and videos all within seconds rather than minutes. Small, slim and stylish, the Compaq CQ10-688nr allows users to stay connected and access their music, photos and files on the go.
"The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Notebook PC and the Compaq CQ10-688nr provide our customers the reliability they've come to expect from our network combined with our new 4G LTE speeds -- all within compact, yet extremely powerful computers," said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "As the first notebook PCs to use the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, they demonstrate our commitment to bringing our customers a wide breadth of devices to suit their mobile needs."
"We're excited to offer the first notebook PC and mini for Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network," said Todd Achilles, vice president, North America Service Providers, Personal Systems Group, HP. "Through our collaboration, customers will experience true mobile computing via compact, stylish PCs and blazing speed."
The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr combines the performance of a notebook with the mobility of a netbook. Measuring less than 1-inch thin, the 11.6-inch HP Pavilion dm1 includes HP CoolSense Technology, which combines advanced hardware and intelligent cooling software for a notebook that feels noticeably cooler. Customers can watch HD content in smooth 1080p for a full HD(1) viewing experience. The HP Pavilion dm1 includes the latest VISION Technology from AMD - powered by an AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Unit, which integrates a Microsoft® DirectX 11 capable graphics processing unit into the main processor.
With up to 9.5 hours of battery life(2) and 320 gigabytes (GB) (3) of storage, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr includes a full-size, island-style keyboard, multi-format digital media card reader, HDMI port, Dolby Advanced Audio and GPS for mapping and navigation(4).
Less than 1-inch thick and with a 10.1-inch diagonal anti-glare widescreen LED display, the slim and stylish Compaq CQ10-688nr offers an ideal balance of size, weight and performance for Internet browsing and entertainment. Featuring an Intel® Atom N455 processor for reliable, energy-efficient performance, a 6-cell in-line battery providing up to 8.5 hours of battery life(2), multi-format digital media card reader, webcam and multiple connectivity options with WLAN, and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, the Compaq CQ10-688nr allows users to take just what they need and leave the rest on their primary PC.
Both the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr and Compaq CQ10-688nr can be turned into mobile hotspots and allow other Wi-Fi enabled devices to connect with the integrated Internet Connection Sharing application.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
The HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Notebook PC and HP Compaq CQ10-688nr will be on display at CES in Verizon Wireless' booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center). For more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte and for more information about Verizon Wireless at CES, please visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/verizonwireless.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com/.
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ROCK BAND(TM) Coming to Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Network
Popular Music Game, Designed for Android, will Bring Friends Together Over a Cellular Network for the First Time
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends coast to coast, across state lines or in the next room will soon jam together playing ROCK BAND(TM) over a cellular network for the first time. When playing ROCK BAND on select Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphones, consumers will be able to rock out with their friends like never before - wherever they are hanging out.
Debuted today during the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), ROCK BAND will be coming to select 4G smartphones from Verizon Wireless later this year. Verizon Wireless; EA Mobile(TM), a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: ERTS); Harmonix Music Systems Inc., the world's premier music video game developer; and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) announced the new ROCK BAND game today.
Packed with favorite hits, ROCK BAND will be ideal for music lovers looking to rock out on guitar, bass, drums and vocals. A Quick Play mode will provide casual jam sessions, and players can hit the road to rock sold-out stadiums in Tour Mode. Buddy Lists, a feature exclusive to ROCK BAND on select Verizon Wireless 4G LTE devices, will allow players to join games, locate others they have recently played with and search for friends. EA Mobile worked directly with Verizon Wireless to optimize ROCK BAND for Verizon Wireless' fast 4G LTE network.
"By bringing ROCK BAND to Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, EA continues to innovate and change the way mobile gamers experience the popular music franchise," said Travis Boatman, vice president of worldwide studios for EA Mobile. "ROCK BAND is all about great music and having fun with your friends. With the integration of multiplayer over Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE mobile network, you will be able to play your friends anywhere they are, anytime you want, from your favorite Verizon Wireless 4G LTE device."
"We've worked with EA for years to bring exciting games to our customers, and ROCK BAND on the 4G LTE network takes it up a level and will deliver even more fun and entertainment on mobile phones," said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Our 4G LTE network gives leading game developer and publisher EA the freedom to flex its creative muscles to give consumers new and innovative ways to play."
ROCK BAND for select Verizon Wireless 4G LTE devices will feature 20 popular songs, including:
-- "Attack," 30 Seconds to Mars
-- "Girls Not Grey," AFI
-- "Sabotage," Beastie Boys
-- "All the Small Things," blink-182
-- "Hanging on the Telephone," Blondie
-- "Learn To Fly," Foo Fighters
-- "Everlong," Foo Fighters
-- "Bad to the Bone," George Thorogood and the Destroyers
-- "Hymn #A43," Jethro Tull
-- "Bad Reputation," Joan Jett
-- "Simple Man," Lynyrd Skynyrd
-- "Ace of Spades," Motorhead
-- "Give It All," Rise Against
-- "Lazy Eye," Silversun Pickups
-- "Cherub Rock," Smashing Pumpkins
-- "Take the Money and Run," Steve Miller Band
-- "Debaser," The Pixies
-- "Move Along," The All American Rejects
-- "We Got The Beat," The Go Go's
-- "Ladybug," The Presidents of the United States of America
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Consumer devices with a wide range of applications, including ROCK BAND, are expected to be available later this year. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About EA Mobile
EA Mobile(TM) is the world's leading wireless entertainment publisher with award-winning games such as Tetris®, Bejeweled®, The Sims(TM), and Need For Speed(TM). The EA Mobile portfolio also includes casual games based on the company's alliance with Hasbro, Inc. including MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) as well as sports blockbusters from the EA SPORTS(TM) brand, including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer and NASCAR®. EA Mobile develops games for multiple mobile platforms including mobile phones, smartphones, the iPhone®, iPad(TM) and iPod® touch. For more information about EA Mobile, please visit http://www.eamobile.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA(TM), EA Mobile(TM) and POGO(TM). In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.
About MTV Games
MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.
About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit http://www.harmonixmusic.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, Pogo, The Sims and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Tetris is a registered trademark of Tetris Holding. Bejeweled is a registered trademark of PopCap Games, Inc. BATTLESHIP, MONOPOLY, YAHTZEE and SCRABBLE (in the U.S. and Canada) are trademarks of Hasbro. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and NASCAR are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. and iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Harmonix, Rock Band, Rock Band 2, Rock Band 3, Rock Band Network and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., a MTV Networks company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Skype Mobile to Bring Video Calling to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network
Get Ready to Choose 4G LTE Smartphones to Make Video Calls to Friends and Family Around the World
LAS VEGAS, BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Skype said today that Skype mobile(TM) with video will soon be available on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network. This new version of Skype mobile from Verizon Wireless will be deeply integrated into a wide range of 4G smartphones to be available by mid-2011. With front- and rear-facing cameras, these Android-based 4G LTE smartphones will make it simple for customers to make Skype-to-Skype video calls over Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
Customers will be able to see and hear their friends and family when making or receiving Skype-to-Skype video calls on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, the fastest and most advanced 4G network in the nation. The new offer expands Skype's video calling capabilities for millions and provides a great video experience using the speed, low-latency and quality of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE wireless network.
"Skype mobile with video is the kind of application that truly shows off what a 4G network can mean to consumers. Keeping in touch with friends and family will be more enjoyable because video calling over the fastest and most advanced 4G network is coming. Finally, using Skype mobile with video, 'you can see what I see, and I can see what you see' becomes reality, and it's because of the combination of Skype and Verizon Wireless - and our 4G LTE network," said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless.
"We heard the demand for mobile video calling loud and clear from our users and are delighted to meet this demand with a mobile video calling product that takes advantage of Verizon Wireless' new network in the U.S.," said Russ Shaw, general manager and vice president of Skype's Mobile Business Unit. "Skype mobile with video will enable Verizon Wireless and Skype users to share special moments face to face with those who matter most - from wherever they may be."
Consumer devices with a wide range of applications, including Skype mobile with video, are expected to be available by mid-2011. The low-latency of the 4G LTE network makes it ideal for video calling and chatting across the room to another wireless phone or around the world to a PC or Mac.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
Skype mobile with video represents the next phase in the strategic relationship between the two companies, which began last year when Verizon Wireless and Skype launched the initial version of Skype mobile for Verizon Wireless customers. Skype mobile continues to provide customers with Skype-to-Skype voice calls over Verizon Wireless' leading network.
More details on Skype mobile with video will be available at CES in Verizon Wireless' booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center).
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Skype
Skype is a communications platform provider whose purpose is to break down barriers to communication. With an Internet-connected device, families, friends and colleagues can get together for free with messaging, voice and video. At low cost, they can also call landlines or mobiles virtually anywhere in the world. Skype has recently introduced group video, allowing groups of more than two people to do things together whenever they're apart.
Founded in 2003 and based in Luxembourg. Skype can be downloaded onto computers, mobile phones and other connected devices for free at http://www.skype.com.
You can get news and updates from Skype on its blog: blogs.skype.com Twitter: twitter.com/skype or Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/skype.
Verizon Wireless and Samsung Mobile Announce First 4G LTE-Enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM)
New 4G LTE-Enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) Features Access to Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Network and 5-Megapixel Rear-Facing Camera
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that a 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) will be available on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.
The 4G LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab features a 7-inch enhanced TFT display with 1024 x 600 WSVGA resolution, full support of Android(TM) 2.2 with access to Adobe® Flash® 10.1, 1.2GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird application processor and access to more than 100,000 applications available on Android Market.
Designed with a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera, the 4G LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab is also outfitted with a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder, enabling video chat capabilities. The 4G LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab includes access to Samsung's Social Hub service, built around messaging, contacts and calendar sync, allowing users to send and receive information, whether it is e-mail, social network updates or text messages. It also features Samsung's Media Hub content service available on the 4G LTE network, which offers a robust collection of premium movies and TV episodes for purchase or rental from some of the biggest entertainment companies in the United States. Additionally, the 4G LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab will come preloaded with popular LTE-specific applications.
"The 4G LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab takes full advantage of Android 2.2 to deliver a blazingly fast experience for customers," said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "The 4G LTE-Samsung Galaxy Tab pairs Samsung's advanced technology with the power of Verizon Wireless 4G LTE, so that customers can leap into the future of the mobile multimedia experience."
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit http://www.samsungwireless.com.
CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-732-690-8123, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Makenzie Blythe, MWW Group for Samsung Mobile, +1-214-414-3331, mblythe@mww.com
HTC Launches Three New 4G Smartphones, Solidifying Its 4G Leadership With 4G Devices at All National U.S. Carriers
HTC EVO Shift(TM) 4G, HTC ThunderBolt(TM) and HTC Inspire(TM) 4G Bring the Power and Speed of 4G to People Across the U.S.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show (CES) -- HTC Corporation, a global leader in smartphone innovation and design, this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) unveiled three new 4G smartphones together with three U.S. wireless operators, further solidifying HTC's position as the leader in 4G. HTC introduced the world's first 4G smartphone in 2008, and the world's first 4G Android(TM) smartphone in 2010. With these three new smartphones joining the HTC EVO(TM) 4G, HTC's T-Mobile G2(TM) and HTC's T-Mobile MyTouch(TM)4G, HTC's portfolio of 4G devices in the United States grows to six devices, demonstrating HTC's ability to deliver advanced phones to support the launch of every major U.S. carrier's 4G network.
"HTC has always focused on delivering innovations that are inspired by our consumers to delight them in big and small ways. That pioneering spirit continues this week with the start of a new chapter through the introduction of three new 4G smartphones," said Peter Chou, chief executive officer, HTC Corporation. "HTC offers a diverse portfolio of devices that are designed to not only perform at 4G wireless speeds, but to put each of our customers at the center with the HTC Sense(TM) experience, which truly brings the power of broadband wireless to life. Whether people are looking for large-screen multimedia, consumer social media, touch or QWERTY 4G devices, HTC has a device that fits their needs."
HTC Brings 4G Speed to the People
Earlier this week, Sprint and HTC unveiled the new HTC EVO Shift 4G, a 4G phone with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The smash-hit HTC EVO 4G introduced the world to the possibilities of 4G, and with the introduction of the HTC EVO Shift 4G, Sprint and HTC have created the first true portfolio of 4G smartphones in the industry. With a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, compact size and a price point of $149.99, the HTC EVO Shift 4G is a strong choice for mass-market smartphone users looking to explore the speed of 4G.
Unveiled today, HTC ThunderBolt on Verizon is one of the world's first LTE smartphones, spearheading Verizon Wireless' push into the world of 4G. Embedded deeply within the HTC Sense experience is Skype connectivity, allowing people to connect to other Skype users from virtually anywhere, and between mobile devices and from mobile to PC. This connectivity makes HTC ThunderBolt the ultimate device to connect by both voice and video, enabling the more than 100 million active Skype users to connect across networks and devices. With a 4.3-inch screen, front and rear cameras, integrated DLNA support, Qualcomm's 1GHz Snapdragon(TM) processor and the latest version of HTC Sense, the HTC ThunderBolt is a cutting-edge multimedia powerhouse.
The HTC ThunderBolt delivers the speed of 4G LTE by combining HTC innovation with the power of a Qualcomm LTE chipset solution. "Qualcomm is providing chipsets that can switch seamlessly between 3G and the next-generation LTE networks that are coming online," said Steve Mollenkopf, executive vice president and group president, Qualcomm. "These multimode solutions are catalyzing the creation of advanced new devices -- ones that truly unleash the power of mobile broadband and provide consumers with a differentiated and unique experience. Our chipset roadmap enables innovative companies such as HTC to lead the charge, and we are very pleased to work with them."
In addition, HTC is joining forces with AT&T to launch one of the first 4G smartphones on AT&T's HSPA+ network, the HTC Inspire 4G. The HTC Inspire 4G is the first device in the U.S. to enhance the HTC Sense experience with htcsense.com, an online service that extends the HTC Sense experience beyond the handset. This allows people to find a lost phone on a map, send a command to make the phone sound an alert -- even while on "silent" mode, and if needed, remotely wipe all the phone's data with a single command. Along with 4G HSPA+ connectivity, the HTC Inspire 4G boasts an impressive list of features, including an 8 megapixel camera, Dolby and SRS surround sound, active noise cancellation, and a sleek unibody design machined from a single block of aluminum.
The HTC EVO Shift 4G, HTC ThunderBolt and HTC Inspire 4G join the most diverse and exciting lineup of 4G devices on the market, while also strengthening HTC's leadership in 4G device development and deployment.
Continuing to Build the HTC Brand
HTC is continuing to build awareness by kicking off the next phase of its brand-building growth with a campaign evolution, which was unveiled for the first time at CES. This campaign focuses on how HTC puts people at the center of everything it does, and the HTC innovations that have been inspired by listening to consumers and responding to their needs.
"At HTC, our long-standing focus has been to find new ways to make the mobile experience simpler for customers. We don't believe in innovating for innovation's sake, but rather to first gain a deep understanding of our customers to ensure that every HTC innovation creates a real customer benefit," said John Wang, chief marketing officer for HTC Corporation. "This way of thinking about innovation is the inspiration behind the latest evolution of our brand advertising campaign."
HTC launched its first global brand campaign at the end of 2009, with global brand awareness around 16 percent. Today, in the wake of HTC's market success and brand campaign, HTC's brand awareness is reaching 60 percent.
For additional information about HTC and these devices, please visit http://www.htc.com. You can also follow HTC on Twitter (@HTC) or on Facebook.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation that are sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit http://www.htc.com.
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Boogie Board(TM) LCD Writing Tablet Now Available in Six New Colors, More Enhancements to Come in 2011
KENT, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kent Displays announced today it is introducing six new colors for its popular Boogie Board Paperless LCD Writing Tablet. New colors include red, green, yellow, white, pink and cyan. Kent Displays subsidiary Improv Electronics launched the original all-black Boogie Board tablet in January 2010. It is the first paperless writing tablet to utilize a pressure-sensitive, Reflex(TM) No Power LCD from Kent Displays for its writing surface.
The six new Boogie Board tablet colors are available now for $41.95 USD each from Improv Electronics at http://www.myboogieboard.com and http://www.amazon.com, as well as from select authorized resellers globally.
The new colors are the first of several Boogie Board tablet enhancements and additions that will be launched in 2011. These include other form factors and features such as image capture. "The original Boogie Board tablet was a tremendous success in 2010, with unit sales exceeding our forecast by 10 times," said Albert Green, Kent Displays CEO. "Based on this success, we have already launched numerous accessories. The new colors are the next step in creating a comprehensive family of Boogie Board tablets and accessories. We have received a great deal of market feedback about preferred enhancements, and we are very excited about launching several of them in 2011."
In 2011, Improv Electronics also plans to expand its European channel for Boogie Board tablets and launch a non-tablet, aftermarket consumer product that features a Reflex LCD. The new product will utilize a Reflex LCD Electronic Skin for decorative purposes.
Improv Electronics will introduce the media to the new Boogie Board tablet colors, as well as preview several 2011 products, at Showstoppers@CES in Las Vegas on the evening of January 6, 2011. To schedule a meeting with company representatives during CES, e-mail koswald@kentdisplays.com.
About Kent Displays
Founded in 1993, Kent Displays, Inc. is a world leader in the research, development and manufacture of Reflex No Power LCDs for unique, sustainable applications including electronic skins, writing tablets, smartcards and eReaders.