2014 Chicago Auto Show Hosts Connected World Conference
The Era of the Connected Car Has Arrived
CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association is partnering with Connected World magazine to present the Connected World Conference at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. An established exposition for the past three years, the Connected World Conference has successfully coupled connected technology providers, app developers and industry experts. Bringing this conference to the Chicago Auto Show adds a public element that hasn't been tapped in previous technology conferences.
The Connected World Conference examines the convergence of the automobile with today's new communications and infotainment technologies. The Connected World Conference will be located within a 20,000-sq.ft. pavilion on the floor of the 2014 Chicago Auto Show.
The Connected World Conference will showcase technologies, products and services developed to enhance the in-car experience. App developers, device makers, software companies, and product and car manufacturers collectively will provide 10 days of programming during the show. The Connected Car of the Year award winners will be announced Feb. 6 during the show's Media Preview.
"We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Connected World at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show," said Dave Sloan, Chicago Auto Show general manager. "Connected World is a strong voice in this space and we feel that connected technology plays a huge role in the future of transportation. This conference and partnership will foster growth and understanding between the automotive and technology worlds."
"The automobiles we drive, the homes we live in, and the devices and apps we engage with are the critical link in our always on, 24/7 lives. These technologies revolve around what we call the Human Hub, at the wheel of a connected car, interacting with other cars, people and destinations," says Peggy Smedley, editorial director and president of Connected World magazine. "The Connected World Conference at the Chicago Auto Show represents one of the most important destinations for anyone seeking to understand the technologies powering our interconnected ecosystem."
The Connected World Conference will feature multiple exhibits that provide a tour of the technologies coalescing around the connected car. These exhibits include connected energy, connected healthcare/fitness, and a special start-up zone for innovators seeking funding. Advanced programming includes presentations on connecting the car to the house, the car to physicians, the car to other vehicles, and the car to our health and fitness.
The Connected World Conference will provide Chicago Auto Show attendees an opportunity to experience a world of new technology, including NFC (near-field communication), as attendees can tap tags for engagement throughout the Connected World venue. They will learn how wearables and the use of NFC are shaping everyday lives from every aspect of health, fitness and fashion. Additionally, the Gadget Giveaway will feature some of the hottest connected devices on the market from companies like Garmin, Fitbug, Swingbyte, Dropcam, and NETGEAR on Sunday, Feb. 16.
The 2014 Chicago Auto Show will be open to the public Feb. 8-17. For more information on the Connected World Conference, please visit connectedworldmag.com.
About the Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show is the largest on the continent, spanning more than 1 million square feet of production, concept, and exotic vehicle exhibit space. In addition to hosting multiple world and North American vehicle debuts, the Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity raises more than $2 million annually for 18 worthy Chicago organizations in a single night. The 2014 public show will be February 8-17. For more information, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com or Facebook.com/ChicagoAutoShow. Media can register for the Chicago Auto Show Media Preview at chicagoautoshow.com/media/
About The Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Founded in 1904, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is the nation's oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization. It is comprised of more than 400 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group's dealer members employ nearly 20,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information, visit CATA.info.
About the Connected World Conference
The Connected World Conference is the window into the emerging technology trends shaping the future of connected devices. The conference is a destination for everyone interested in learning, sharing, and presenting their ideas and visions about the future of our digital lifestyle, connecting to our vehicles, our homes, our energy, our apps, and our health/fitness. This event gives attendees a chance to explore the strategic shifts that new technologies will have now and into the future. For more, visit http://www.connectedworldmag.com/conference.
AT&T Unite Pro Mobile Hotspot Available On The Nation's Fastest And Most Reliable 4G LTE Network
AT&T UNITE PRO CONNECTS UP TO 15 WI-FI DEVICES
DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* is launching AT&T Unite Pro, a 4G LTE mobile hotspot from NETGEAR(®). Customers can connect up to 15 devices, and with outstanding battery life, they'll be able to do more work and enjoy entertainment from almost anywhere.
With AT&T Unite Pro, living a connected life has never been easier. Whether taking care of business on-the-go or watching your favorite movies while waiting for your car to be serviced, AT&T Unite Pro keeps you connected to the mobile Internet. The BatteryBoost feature also keeps your smartphone charged for hours as you go about your busy day.
"AT&T is proud to continue to add to its industry leading portfolio of devices with the AT&T Unite Pro," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president - Devices, AT&T. "With the ability to connect up to 15 devices, Dual-band Wi-Fi and up to 16 hours of use on one charge, the AT&T Unite Pro is the perfect choice for customers who want to stay connected."
Other features include:
-- Dual-band Wi-Fi(®) for best performance.
-- LTE Advanced support.
-- Easy to use on-display keyboard.
-- 2.4-inch touchscreen for customizing the look and monitoring data use.
AT&T has the nation's fastest and now most reliable 4G LTE network.** AT&T was also named America's fastest 4G LTE network in PC Magazine's 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study - and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.***
AT&T is focused on giving our customers a top-notch experience with every single interaction. The company was recently recognized with two major achievements, outperforming competitors for customer service and wireless purchase experience. J.D. Power awarded AT&T the "Highest Ranked Customer Service Performance Among Full-Service Wireless Providers" and "Highest Satisfaction with the Purchase Experience among Full Service Wireless Providers" in their 2013, Volume 2 studies.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Speed claim based on comparison of national carriers' average 4G LTE download speeds for Android(TM) and Windows smartphones and iPhone 5. Reliability claim compares data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
***PC Magazine, June 17, 2013; http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420333,00.asp
AT&T received the highest numerical score among full service wireless providers in the proprietary J.D. Power 2013 Wireless Purchase Experience Full Service Study(SM) - Vol. 2. Study based on responses from 8,693 consumers measuring 4 full service wireless providers and measures opinions of consumers who purchased a wireless product or service within last 6 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed January-June 2013. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Amber Alert GPS Available To AT&T Customers For $129.99
Unlimited Voice, Email Notification System Helps Parents and Children to Stay In Touch
DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents can now rest a little easier when their children are out of sight. AT&T today announced it will carry the Amber Alert GPS product, a communication and location device that helps parents keep in touch with their children. Starting November 22, it will be available online and in AT&T's flagship Michigan Avenue retail location. Customers can purchase the Amber Alert GPS product for $129.99.
For a look at the inside story on the Amber Alert GPS product, check out this video.
The Amber Alert GPS product is a smart GPS locator with two-way calling and unlimited voice on AT&T's wireless network, allowing parents to locate and communicate with their children for just $10 a month with a standalone plan or as part of an AT&T Mobile Share plan. Weighing just 1.5 ounces, children can easily carry it in a pocket or backpack, in addition to a variety of other attachment options.
The smart tracker allows children to talk to their parents whether they are checking in from the neighborhood park or lost in a shopping mall. Speed Alerts notify users when their child is in a vehicle exceeding a predetermined speed threshold. Parents can automatically receive location alerts with the Breadcrumbing feature, keeping them up-to-date on their child's location based on a preset schedule. They can also create "Zones" around their home, neighborhood, school, soccer field, etc., and receive an email alert whenever their child enters or exits a Zone. Additionally, the Amber Alert GPS product will send an email message to parents when the child presses the call button, acting as a secondary alert that the child is trying to connect with their loved ones.
"Amber Alert GPS offers so many features that help parents and children stay in touch, regardless of the situation," said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, Emerging Devices, AT&T Mobility. "It's portable and convenient for children to carry around with them, allowing them to still be kids."
"We are extremely excited to collaborate with AT&T to bring our solution to today's active families," said Alan Baratz, CEO, Amber Alert GPS. "Letting our children explore their world can be a tough thing to do these days, but the Amber Alert GPS mobile solution coupled with AT&T's robust network will give parents the peace of mind they need to let their kids be kids."
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
4G LTE speed claim based on national carriers' average 4G LTE download speeds. Reliability claim based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. 4G LTE availability varies.
Looxcie Launches New Social, Ultra-Wearable Video Cam, Looxcie 3
New form factor, robust video streaming plus photo capture give users greater flexibility for wearing and sharing at a price of $99.99.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Looxcie, Inc., makers of the first hands-free live streaming mobile-connected video cam, announced today their newest product, the Looxcie 3. Designed for a more social and easy to wear experience, Looxcie 3 sports a lightweight design, but is a heavyweight in the features department, offering a multitude of capture and share options for both video and photos. When paired over Wi-Fi with the Looxcie companion app, users can live stream video directly to their friends and family or to their Facebook wall via the Looxcie Facebook App. The Looxcie companion app is free and is available for download from the Google Play or iTunes App Store.
Taking advantage of the lens' wide 100 degree field of view, available accessories make it easy to clip, hang or mount the video cam to a shirt, from a necklace or to a backpack. Vibrant color covers are also available to add a splash of personality and doubles as a protective layer. If users need a more rugged cover solution they can choose the rugged waterproof case, which is IPX-8 rated and usable in water up to 60 meters deep, perfect to keep the video cam safe when snorkeling or conquering a sand dune in a 4x4.
Looxcie 3 is available starting at $99.99 for the camera. For $149.99, the Looxcie 3 social pack comes with eight accessories: the rotating social clip, two color covers, two lanyards, universal stand with sticky pad, ball cap clip and tripod mount.
"While the market for wearable cameras has been proven by thrill seekers, Looxcie 3 invites anyone who doesn't want to miss life's spontaneous moments to wear and share in real time by offering a camera loaded with features and wearing options at an affordable price point of $99.99," said Looxcie CEO Romulus Pereira. "Whether walking to school, flying down a roller coaster or catching a family member's baseball game, it has never been easier to share video."
Additional Product Features & Specs:
-- HD recording up to 720p
-- Simultaneous video streaming & recording
-- Direct-to-Facebook live streaming
-- Weighs approximately 1.3 ounces
-- Battery life of up to 2 hours
-- Still image capture with a press of a button
-- Sleek, hands-free design with a wide range of mounting options
-- Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
-- Low-light sensor for use in dim lighting
-- Unique Instant Clip button for creating "instant replays" of what just
happened
-- Expandable microSD video storage up to 64GB
Looxcie functions with the free Looxcie mobile app, available for iOS or Android smartphones and tablets. With the Looxcie app, use the Looxcie 3 video cam to capture, share or stream video over the mobile network. Footage can be instantly shared to Facebook, iCloud, YouTube or email, or viewed in real time through streaming capabilities, allowing users to share life as they live it.
Based in Silicon Valley, Looxcie, Inc. makes a broad range of social video cameras and apps for consumers and enterprises. Looxcie created the first live-streaming video cam, and continues to shape the growing trend in wearable tech and social video. Founded in 2008, Looxcie is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.
The LTE-Only Ellipsis 7 Tablet Offers Fastest Broadband Service at Affordable Price
HOD HASHARON, Israel, November 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Altair Semiconductor (http://www.altair-semi.com), the world's leading developer
of high-performance, single-mode LTE chipsets, today announced that its FourGee-3100/6202
chipset is at the core of the new, LTE-enabled Ellipsis 7 tablet, which is the first-ever
device marketed under Verizon Wireless' own brand.
"We are proud to have been selected by Verizon Wireless - the 4G LTE leader - to power
its first consumer LTE-only device," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and Vice President of
Marketing and Business Development at Altair. "Since introducing the first single-mode LTE
chipset in the world several years ago, we have pioneered this market with the highest
performance, yet affordable, LTE semiconductors. This product is a strong endorsement of
our strategy to disrupt the market and displace costly 3G+4G multimode with lower cost 4G
LTE-only Internet connectivity solutions."
As LTE coverage expands in key markets such as the US, Japan and Korea, carriers are
able to realize the significant cost benefits of integrating 4G LTE functionality into
devices deployed on their networks, while removing the costly 3G component from their
requirements. The impact of this trend is a fundamental transformation of LTE, from being
a premium feature to a mainstream feature and enabling previously cost-prohibitive
applications, such as tablets, netbooks, connected consumer devices and M2M with mobile
broadband cloud connectivity.
Altair's FourGee-3100/6202 is the world's first LTE-only chipset to have been
certified by Verizon Wireless' 4G chipset certification program.
About Altair Semiconductor
Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of high-performance, single-mode
LTE chipsets. By focusing on 100% LTE solutions, Altair enables the introduction of
competitively priced connected devices to the market. The company's chips have been
qualified by the world's top LTE carriers. More than 30 original design manufacturers
around the world have selected Altair to connect more than 80 end-user devices such as
tablets, netbooks, USB dongles, portable hotspots, fixed routers and modems, and M2M
applications. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi
[http://twitter.com/AltairSemi ]
Media Contact:
Finn Partners Israel for Altair Semiconductor
Ari Applbaum
+972-544-448-654
ari@finnpartners.co.il
Unitrends Takes Audience Engagement to New Level with Online Scavenger Hunt
"There and Back Again" gamification initiative builds unique affinity with players, offering opportunity to win Pebble SmartWatch, Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition box set and Amazon.com gift card
COLUMBIA, S.C., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Unitrends, the leading provider of all-in-one backup, archiving, instant recovery and disaster recovery solutions, today announced the launch of "There and Back Again," an online scavenger hunt designed to engage customers through a quest to find the #1BackuptoRuleThemAll. Players are led through Unitrends' site (http://www.unitrends.com) by a series of hidden clues, with the final destination revealing Unitrends as the No. 1 replacement vendor for Symantec Backup Exec. Hobbit footprints appear on website pages along the journey, indicating that players are on the right path.
Click to Tweet: Backup FUN: Enter to win a Pebble SmartWatch, Lord of the Rings box set or Amazon card. #Quest4Unitrends at unitrends.com/quest
Players who successfully complete the scavenger hunt by December 20, 2013 will be eligible to win one of 25 Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Blue-ray box sets. They will also be entered into a daily drawing to win a $25 gift card to Amazon.com. As an added bonus, the first 500 people to tweet about this online game using the hashtag #Quest4Unitrends will be automatically entered to win the grand prize: a Pebble SmartWatch.
The grand prize winner and winners of the Lord of the Rings Collector's Edition Blue-ray box sets will be notified and announced by January 6, 2014. Daily winners of the Amazon.com gift card will be notified via email within 72 business hours. Daily winners and announcements will be posted on Unitrends' Facebook and Twitter pages.
To start your #Quest4Unitrends, visit http://www.unitrends.com/quest. Players who get lost along the way can email thereandbackagain@unitrends.com for assistance.
About Unitrends
The trusted provider of all-in-one backup solutions, Unitrends enables its customers to focus on their business instead of backup. The company's family of scalable, all-in-one appliances and software solutions for backup, archiving, instant recovery and disaster recovery protects corporate data, over 100 different versions of servers, operating systems (including Windows, Hyper-V, VMware, Mac OS, Linux, AIX, Solaris and many others), SAN, NAS, hypervisors (including Hyper-V and VMware) and applications (including Exchange, SQL, Oracle and many others). Unitrends is the preferred choice of IT professionals because the company sets the standard in virtual, physical and cloud server data protection with instant recovery that enables complete system recovery in less than five minutes while Unitrends' pricing offers the lowest TCO in the industry. Unitrends' regionally-based support team boasts a 98% customer satisfaction rate. Visit http://www.unitrends.com.
Media Contact:
Jackie Gerbus for Unitrends, Inc.
pr@unitrends.com
803-454-0300
Anite Demonstrates Unique Lab-based Mobile Ad-hoc Network Testing Capability at Milcom 2013
FLEET, England, November 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Propsim solution enables realistic and repeatable testing of up to 32
VHF/UHF tactical radios in emulated environment
Anite, a global leader in wireless equipment testing technology, today announced that
it has enhanced its unique Propsim Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) testing toolset to offer
an even higher level of emulation capability for realistic testing of tactical
communications equipment under fading conditions. Users are able to perform more precise
and repeatable testing related to functionality and interoperability as well as access a
ready-made set of scenarios for tactical radio and MANET testing.
Performance verification of a mobile ad-hoc network involves sophisticated evaluation
of numerous independent and time varying links between radios. MANET integrators and radio
equipment manufacturers test these crucial radio links in dynamic radio channel conditions
including path loss, multi-path, Doppler and propagation delay. Based on the Propsim radio
channel emulator, Anite's Propsim MANET testing toolset allows the user to emulate any
network topology in a laboratory environment. This advanced lab-based testing approach
simplifies and speeds up testing, leading to a more cost-efficient way of verifying
performance.
Propsim's unique capacity to support as many as 32 radios enables efficient testing of
critical security features in any military band, enabling rigorous mission planning.
Originally launched in 2012, the Propsim F32 is the only radio channel emulator with the
capacity to test up to eleven VHF/UHF radios in full mesh configuration where each radio
directly communicates with any other radio in the network. Anite's toolset offers
automated testing, quick and easy setup and intuitive definition of test parameters.
"Anite's enhanced lab-based Propsim MANET Testing Toolset enables developers to
quickly and easily verify the performance of VHF/UHF tactical radio equipment in an
emulated real-world environment", says Paul Beaver, Products Director at Anite. He
continues, "Significant time and cost savings can be made by conducting a large part of
the radio equipment testing in the lab instead of in the field."
Anite provides a comprehensive range of critical IT solutions to the Wireless and
Travel sectors across the globe. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Anite develops and
implements software as well as provides consultancy, systems integration and managed
services to ensure that our customers operate effectively and securely. By using the
latest technologies to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions, Anite meets
customers' specific requirements and realises tangible results for its clients.
Anite offers industry leading device and network test solutions for an enhanced
end-user experience. Its rigorous and intuitive test solutions accelerate new device
launches and ensure optimised network performance. As a global market leader with over 20
years' experience, Anite provides cutting-edge technology to a wide range of customers
including device, chipset and network equipment manufacturers, mobile operators and test
houses. Anite's key partners rely on its expertise and highly flexible, reliable test
solutions.
Headquartered in the UK, Anite has offices in 16 countries across Europe, America,
Asia and the Middle East. For more information, please visit http://www.anite.com
Eye Tracking for PS4 - Sony Magic Lab and SMI Eye Tracking
BERLIN and TELTOW, Germany, November 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) eye tracking technology empowers Sony's Magic Lab to
develop new gaze interaction game concepts for the PlayStation 4
During the All Access launch event for its PlayStation 4, Sony allowed an exclusive
inside look at their Magic Lab which is now testing the use of eye tracking in PS4 games.
The eye tracking technology [http://www.smivision.com/redoem ] is provided by SensoMotoric
Instruments (SMI) [http://www.smivision.com ] of Germany, a world leader in eye and gaze
tracking for over 20 years.
The Magic Lab is Sony's dynamic R&D department that works on finding and prototyping
new technologies which will impact people's gaming experience. The Lab has already given
birth to the PlayStation Move Motion Controller, the EyeToy camera and most recently the
DualShock 4 Controller. The EyeToy creator Richard Marks revealed that the Lab is
currently looking into the eye control technology using SMI's RED-oem eye tracker that
could allow players to use eye movements to steer a game's camera, employ eye gaze as an
aiming or selection mechanism, and also let the gamers have more intelligence as they'll
know what the other players are looking at.
SMI's flexible RED-oem platform and powerful Software Development Kit (SDK) allows
enterprise customers to easily integrate remote eye tracking into their own applications
and products. The RED-oem eye tracker provides accurate gaze, pupil and position
information and guarantees large freedom of head movement for the game players.
Christian Villwock, Director of SMI's OEM Solutions Business: "We believe that gaze
interaction creates an amazing new experience for gaming and we're excited to work with
global players like Sony to make our Eye Tracking Technology ready for the gaming market."
Supermicro(R) Debuts Powerful 4U 8x GPU SuperServer(R) Optimized for the New NVIDIA Tesla K40 GPU Accelerator at Supercomputing 2013
-- New SuperServer Features Advanced Thermal Cooling Architecture with Separate CPU/GPU Cooling Zones for Maximum Performance & Reliability
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, exhibits its latest high-performance computing (HPC) solutions at the Supercomputing 2013 (SC13) conference this week in Denver, Colorado. In sync with the launch of the NVIDIA(R) Tesla(R) K40 GPU accelerator, Supermicro debuts new 4U 8x GPU SuperServer(R) that supports the new and existing active or passive GPUs (up to 300W) with an advanced cooling architecture that splits the CPU (up to 150W x2) and GPU (up to 300W x8) cooling zones on separate levels for maximum performance and reliability. In addition, Supermicro has 1U, 2U, 3U SuperServers, FatTwin, SuperWorkstations and SuperBlade(R) platforms ready to support the new K40 GPU accelerator. These high performance, high density servers support up to twenty GPU accelerators per system and in scaled out Super Clusters provide massive parallel processing power to accelerate the most demanding compute intensive applications. Supermicro's new platforms extend the industry's most comprehensive line of servers, storage, networking and server management solutions optimized for Engineering and Scientific Research, Modeling, Simulation and HPC supercomputing applications.
"Supermicro's HPC servers and solutions deliver the performance, scalability and reliability needed to answer the most complex challenges of our time," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "Our extensive supercomputing solutions range from 5x GPU workstations to 6x GPUs in 1U/2U, 8x GPUs in 4U and 30x GPUs in 7U blade severs. Our GPU platforms are unrivaled in the industry and provide exactly the best configurations optimized for any scientific, engineering or big data analytics application. With the addition of a new 4U single node, 8x GPU server and a new 2U TwinPro platform, the HPC community can build even higher density compute clusters to deliver maximum parallel computing performance per watt, per dollar, per square foot."
"The Tesla K40 GPU accelerator provides double the memory and 10 times higher performance than today's fastest CPUs, enabling enterprise data center and HPC customers to solve their most complex engineering and big data analytics computing challenges," said Sumit Gupta, general manager of Tesla Accelerated Computing Products at NVIDIA. "When combined with Supermicro's high-density, scalable systems, the new Kepler-based accelerators deliver high performance computational horsepower with maximum energy efficiency."
Supermicro's new GPU accelerator-optimized server solutions on exhibit this week at SC13 include:
-- NEW 4U 8x GPU SuperServer(R) (SYS-4027GR-TR) â Ultra-high GPU density with massive parallel processing power in 4U form factor. System supports 8x NVIDIA Tesla K40, K20, K20X or K10 active or passive GPU accelerators (up to 300W) + additional full-height, full-length 2x PCI-E 3.0 x8 and 1x PCI-E 2.0 x4 slots, dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 v2 "Ivy Bridge" processors (up to 150W), 24x Reg. ECC DDR3 1600MHz DIMM support (up to 768GB), 2x 10GbaseT or GbE ports with 1x dedicated IPMI 2.0 port and 24x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA/SSD bays. The 30" depth chassis features redundant Platinum Level high-efficiency 1600W power supplies (up to 4) and an advanced thermal cooling architecture with two rows of mid-chassis fans and separate CPU/GPU cooling zones.
-- NEW 2U TwinPro(TM) (SYS-2027PR-DTR) / TwinPro2(TM) (SYS-2027PR-HTR) â Supermicro takes its 2U Twin architecture to the next level of performance, flexibility and expandability with the high efficiency 2-node TwinPro and high density 4-node TwinPro2. Each node supports dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 v2 processors and the 2-node 2U TwinPro accommodates a NVIDIA(R) Tesla(R) GPU accelerator with support for two additional add on cards per node. The systems feature greater memory capacity up to 16x DIMMs, 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 support, NVMe optimized PCI-E SSD interface, additional PCI-E expansion slots, 10GbE and onboard QDR/FDR InfiniBand for maximized I/O.
-- 1U SuperServer(R) (SYS-1027GR-TRT2( http://www.supermicro.com/products/system/1u/1027/sys-1027gr-trt2.cfm )) â supports 3x GPUs, dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 series processors (up to 130W TDP), up to 512GB memory in 16x DIMM slots and 4x hot-swap 2.5" SATA3 HDD bays. Features 1600W redundant Platinum Level high-efficiency (94%+) power supplies and smart server management tools.
-- 1U SuperServer(R) (SYS-1027GR-TQFT( http://www.supermicro.com/products/system/1U/1027/SYS-1027GR-TQFT.cfm )) â supports 4x GPUs, dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 series processors (up to 115W TDP), up to 256GB memory and 4x hot-swap 2.5" SATA3 HDD bays. Features 1800W Platinum Level high-efficiency (94%+) power supplies and smart server management tools.
-- 2U SuperServer(R) (SYS-2027GR-TRFH( http://www.supermicro.com/products/system/2U/2027/SYS-2027GR-TRFH.cfm )) â supports 6x GPUs, dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 series processors (up to 130W TDP), up to 256GB memory and 10x hot-swap 2.5" SATA HDD bays. Features redundant 1800W Platinum Level high-efficiency (94%+) power supply and smart server management tools.
-- 3U SuperServer(R) (SYS-6037R-72RFT+( http://www.supermicro.com/products/system/3U/6037/SYS-6037R-72RFT_.cfm )) â supports 2x GPUs (passive cooling with optional GPU fan kit installed), dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 v2 series processors (up to 135W TDP), up to 1.5TB memory and 8x hot-swap 3.5" SAS2 HDD bays. Features redundant 1280W Platinum Level high-efficiency (94%) digital switching power supplies.
-- SuperBlade(R) Solutions â The all-in-one 7U SuperBlade features redundant Platinum Level high-efficiency (94%+) power supplies, high speed connectivity through network switch modules( http://www.supermicro.com/products/SuperBlade/networking ), including 56Gb/s FDR IB (SBM-IBS-F3616M), FC/FCoE (SBM-XEM-F8X4SM), 10GbE (SBM-XEM-X10SM) and 1/10GbE (SBM-GEM-X3S+) and centralized remote management software.
-- 3x GPU SuperBlade(R) (SBI-7127RG3) â Supports 3x NVIDIA Tesla K20X GPUs in the SXM form factor, dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 series processors, up to 256GB memory and onboard BMC for IPMI 2.0 support. 10x blades in 7U SuperBlade(R) enclosure scales to best density (180x GPUs and 120x CPUs) and performance (256 TFLOPS theoretical) per 42U rack.
-- 2x GPU SuperBlade(R) (SBI-7127RG-E( http://www.supermicro.com/products/superblade/module/sbi-7127rg-e.cfm )) â Supports 2x GPUs, dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 series processors, up to 256GB memory, 1x SSD or 1x SATA-DOM, and onboard BMC for IPMI 2.0 support. 10x blades in 7U SuperBlade(R) enclosure offers high density (120x GPUs and 120x CPUs) and performance (178 TFLOPS theoretical) per 42U rack.
Experience Supermicro's latest High Performance Computing solutions this week at Supercomputing 2013 in Denver, Colorado in booth #3132 at the Colorado Convention Center, November 18th - 22nd. Supermicro server solutions optimized for NVIDIA Tesla K40 GPU accelerators are also on exhibit at NVIDIA's SC13 booth #613. For information on Supermicro's complete line of GPU enabled supercomputing platforms visit http://www.supermicro.com/GPU.
Supermicro(R) (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions(R) for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green(R)" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Supermicro® Debuts Powerful 4U 8x GPU SuperServer® Optimized for the New NVIDIA Tesla K40 GPU Accelerator at Supercomputing 2013
New SuperServer Features Advanced Thermal Cooling Architecture with Separate CPU/GPU Cooling Zones for Maximum Performance & Reliability
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, exhibits its latest high-performance computing (HPC) solutions at the Supercomputing 2013 (SC13) conference this week in Denver, Colorado. In sync with the launch of the NVIDIA® Tesla® K40 GPU accelerator, Supermicro debuts new 4U 8x GPU SuperServer® that supports the new and existing active or passive GPUs (up to 300W) with an advanced cooling architecture that splits the CPU (up to 150W x2) and GPU (up to 300W x8) cooling zones on separate levels for maximum performance and reliability. In addition, Supermicro has 1U, 2U, 3U SuperServers, FatTwin, SuperWorkstations and SuperBlade® platforms ready to support the new K40 GPU accelerator. These high performance, high density servers support up to twenty GPU accelerators per system and in scaled out Super Clusters provide massive parallel processing power to accelerate the most demanding compute intensive applications. Supermicro's new platforms extend the industry's most comprehensive line of servers, storage, networking and server management solutions optimized for Engineering and Scientific Research, Modeling, Simulation and HPC supercomputing applications.
"Supermicro's HPC servers and solutions deliver the performance, scalability and reliability needed to answer the most complex challenges of our time," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "Our extensive supercomputing solutions range from 5x GPU workstations to 6x GPUs in 1U/2U, 8x GPUs in 4U and 30x GPUs in 7U blade severs. Our GPU platforms are unrivaled in the industry and provide exactly the best configurations optimized for any scientific, engineering or big data analytics application. With the addition of a new 4U single node, 8x GPU server and a new 2U TwinPro platform, the HPC community can build even higher density compute clusters to deliver maximum parallel computing performance per watt, per dollar, per square foot."
"The Tesla K40 GPU accelerator provides double the memory and 10 times higher performance than today's fastest CPUs, enabling enterprise data center and HPC customers to solve their most complex engineering and big data analytics computing challenges," said Sumit Gupta, general manager of Tesla Accelerated Computing Products at NVIDIA. "When combined with Supermicro's high-density, scalable systems, the new Kepler-based accelerators deliver high performance computational horsepower with maximum energy efficiency."
Supermicro's new GPU accelerator-optimized server solutions on exhibit this week at SC13 include:
-- NEW 4U 8x GPU SuperServer® (SYS-4027GR-TR) - Ultra-high GPU density
with massive parallel processing power in 4U form factor. System
supports 8x NVIDIA Tesla K40, K20, K20X or K10 active or passive GPU
accelerators (up to 300W) + additional full-height, full-length 2x
PCI-E 3.0 x8 and 1x PCI-E 2.0 x4 slots, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2
"Ivy Bridge" processors (up to 150W), 24x Reg. ECC DDR3 1600MHz DIMM
support (up to 768GB), 2x 10GbaseT or GbE ports with 1x dedicated IPMI
2.0 port and 24x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA/SSD bays. The 30" depth chassis
features redundant Platinum Level high-efficiency 1600W power supplies
(up to 4) and an advanced thermal cooling architecture with two rows of
mid-chassis fans and separate CPU/GPU cooling zones.
-- NEW 2U TwinPro(TM) (SYS-2027PR-DTR) / TwinPro²(TM) (SYS-2027PR-HTR) -
Supermicro takes its 2U Twin architecture to the next level of
performance, flexibility and expandability with the high efficiency
2-node TwinPro and high density 4-node TwinPro². Each node supports
dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 processors and the 2-node 2U TwinPro
accommodates a NVIDIA® Tesla® GPU accelerator with support for two
additional add on cards per node. The systems feature greater memory
capacity up to 16x DIMMs, 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 support, NVMe optimized PCI-E
SSD interface, additional PCI-E expansion slots, 10GbE and onboard
QDR/FDR InfiniBand for maximized I/O.
-- 1U SuperServer® (SYS-1027GR-TRT2) - supports 3x GPUs, dual Intel®
Xeon® E5-2600 series processors (up to 130W TDP), up to 512GB memory in
16x DIMM slots and 4x hot-swap 2.5" SATA3 HDD bays. Features 1600W
redundant Platinum Level high-efficiency (94%+) power supplies and smart
server management tools.
-- 1U SuperServer® (SYS-1027GR-TQFT) - supports 4x GPUs, dual Intel®
Xeon® E5-2600 series processors (up to 115W TDP), up to 256GB memory
and 4x hot-swap 2.5" SATA3 HDD bays. Features 1800W Platinum Level
high-efficiency (94%+) power supplies and smart server management tools.
-- 2U SuperServer® (SYS-2027GR-TRFH) - supports 6x GPUs, dual Intel®
Xeon® E5-2600 series processors (up to 130W TDP), up to 256GB memory
and 10x hot-swap 2.5" SATA HDD bays. Features redundant 1800W Platinum
Level high-efficiency (94%+) power supply and smart server management
tools.
-- 3U SuperServer® (SYS-6037R-72RFT+) - supports 2x GPUs (passive cooling
with optional GPU fan kit installed), dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2
series processors (up to 135W TDP), up to 1.5TB memory and 8x hot-swap
3.5" SAS2 HDD bays. Features redundant 1280W Platinum Level
high-efficiency (94%) digital switching power supplies.
-- 4U FatTwin(TM) (SYS-F627G3-FT+ / G2-FT+) - 4x hot-plug nodes supporting
12x GPUs (3x per node) and dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 series processors
(up to 130W TDP) per node. Available with front I/O and 2x 3.5" or 6x
2.5" hot-swap HDD bays. Features redundant 1620W Platinum Level
high-efficiency (94%+) power supplies.
-- 4U/Tower SuperWorkstation (SYS-7047GR-TRF / -TPRF) - Ultimate
performance (NVIDIA Maximus(TM) Technology Certified) and expandability
with support for up to 5x GPUs, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 series
processors, up to 512GB memory and 8x hot-swap 3.5" HDD bays. Tower/4U
rackable chassis features redundant 1620W Platinum Level high-efficiency
(94%) power supplies.
-- SuperBlade® Solutions - The all-in-one 7U SuperBlade features redundant
Platinum Level high-efficiency (94%+) power supplies, high speed
connectivity through network switch modules, including 56Gb/s FDR IB
(SBM-IBS-F3616M), FC/FCoE (SBM-XEM-F8X4SM), 10GbE (SBM-XEM-X10SM) and
1/10GbE (SBM-GEM-X3S+) and centralized remote management software.
-- 3x GPU SuperBlade® (SBI-7127RG3) - Supports 3x NVIDIA Tesla K20X
GPUs in the SXM form factor, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 series
processors, up to 256GB memory and onboard BMC for IPMI 2.0 support.
10x blades in 7U SuperBlade® enclosure scales to best density (180x
GPUs and 120x CPUs) and performance (256 TFLOPS theoretical) per 42U
rack.
-- 2x GPU SuperBlade® (SBI-7127RG-E) - Supports 2x GPUs, dual Intel®
Xeon® E5-2600 series processors, up to 256GB memory, 1x SSD or 1x
SATA-DOM, and onboard BMC for IPMI 2.0 support. 10x blades in 7U
SuperBlade® enclosure offers high density (120x GPUs and 120x CPUs)
and performance (178 TFLOPS theoretical) per 42U rack.
Experience Supermicro's latest High Performance Computing solutions this week at Supercomputing 2013 in Denver, Colorado in booth #3132 at the Colorado Convention Center, November 18(th) - 22(nd. )Supermicro server solutions optimized for NVIDIA Tesla K40 GPU accelerators are also on exhibit at NVIDIA's SC13 booth #613. For information on Supermicro's complete line of GPU enabled supercomputing platforms visit http://www.supermicro.com/GPU.
Follow Supermicro on Facebook and Twitter to receive their latest news and announcements.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Audials AG Releases Generation 11: the Latest Features Include the Music Universe and Brand New Streaming Functions
KARLSRUHE, Germany, November 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Audials AG has just released Generation 11 of its successful Audials Software on
audials.com. In addition to the numerous optimizations compared to previous generations,
Gen 11 promises to be better than ever thanks to the brand new Music Universe feature and
the revamped streaming recording.
Audials - the leading software on the market for acquiring free entertainment legally
and treating files for perfect playback
For exactly 10 years now, Audials has been offering its multiple award-winning
flagship product Audials One to satisfied users around the world. Audials One, and its
various specialized freeware and pay versions for beginners and pros alike, is a
one-of-a-kind software solution for acquiring and managing music, video and movie files.
100% free, 100% legal. Furthermore, Audials converts media in the right file format for
PCs, smartphones and tablets, while also removing copy protection.
New recording features for audio and video streaming services
Audials 11 boasts an improved automatic song separation feature for tracks recorded
from music streaming services, while also automatically tagging and naming songs post
download. Moreover, Audials 11 records internet videos from HTTPS sources and
video-on-demand services with its state-of-the-art Audials stream recorder.
New Music Universe locates the right music match for any music preference
The Music Universe eases the search for new tracks and browsing user collections by
displaying artist pictures of similar artists to make it even easier to discover new
music. The greater the match between artists, the thicker the match line between artists.
More Radios, Podcasts and Music TV
Over 70,000 internet radio stations, 120,000 podcasts with 500,000 episode, as well as
more than 50 music TV stations are now available in Audials 11. The increased database
guarantees even more content and increases the possibility of getting maximum
entertainment automatically.
Brand New Audials Notifier delivers charts, tips & tricks for free
Audials users can now choose to subscribe to the free monthly Audials music and film
charts. This great way to stay up to date of the latest in the world of music and film
also includes pro tips and other tricks to get more out of Gen 11.
We asked, we listened, we acted: 350 user suggestions implemented
Before releasing Audials 11, we conducted an extensive test phase, in which we worked
closely with heavy users to make Gen 11 faster, more stable and easier to use - even on
Windows 8.1.
Audials is now cheaper than ever
The price for the Audials Gold subscription has been permanently lowered to $39.90,
while individual licenses for Audials Software can still be acquired at the same price as
before. In addition, users can now use the same license on up to three different playback
devices.
About Audials
Audials AG is the world's leading provider entertainment software solutions. The
successful Audials brand includes Audials One, Audials Radiotracker, Audials Tunebite,
Audials Moviebox and Audials Mediaraptor, which are available on Audials.com and in
specialist shops around the world. Audials Software is optimized for the Windows 8, 7,
Vista, and XP. In addition it is available as an app for smartphones and tablets using
Android or iOS, or as an app in the Windows store.
Audials AG
Norman F. Foerderer
Telefax: +49-721-66-33-88-19
press@audials.com
M-Edge Unveils the Stripped(TM) Case for iPhone 5/5s
Featuring architectural panels never before used in gadget protection, Stripped(TM) breaks new ground with barely-there design and innovative manufacturing
BALTIMORE, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading tech accessory brand M-Edge unveils the Stripped(TM) case for iPhone 5/5s. Stripped(TM) is a groundbreaking new case featuring clear, "eco-resin" panels inlaid with reclaimed materials and natural elements including gold flakes, silver sequins, blades of grass, and leaves. Perfect for Apple purists who want to showcase the elegant minimalism of their device but still want protection, the see-through, barely-there design of Stripped(TM) offers both.
Stripped(TM) has a soft TPU bumper for impact protection and a rigid over-molded, optical-grade polycarbonate window with an anti-scratch coating that nests the eco-resin panel. Like a snowflake, each case is unique and displays its inlaid materials differently. Stripped(TM) also incorporates a black camera ring to eliminate flash interference.
Stripped(TM) Product Designer Tom Zipprian says, "After a long development process of extensive testing and revisions, the Stripped(TM) case is ready for release. The panels are normally used in architectural partitions. I remember seeing them in design school and have loved the idea ever since. It was a complex set of engineering goals to create a thin yet protective case that would permanently hold the eco-resin panel. The final product is a streamlined case that perfectly combines glamorous and natural elements with the minimalist, modern lifestyles of today's device enthusiasts."
Stripped(TM) is currently available for sale at medgestore.com and is coming soon to retailers nationwide. M-Edge also plans to offer the Stripped(TM) for iPad mini in Spring 2014. To shop and learn more about M-Edge products, visit medgestore.com and follow M-Edge on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
About M-Edge
Launched in 2006 out of a basement in Baltimore, M-Edge rapidly grew to offer a variety of tech accessories for the most popular devices available - Kindle, iPad, iPhone, laptop and Android devices. Using edgy materials and premium features, M-Edge gives the tech-crazed what they want: protection, attitude, and boundary-pushing style.
Ranked #91 on Inc. Magazine's list of Fastest Growing Private Companies 2012, M-Edge products are currently available nationwide at T-Mobile, AT&T, Best Buy, Staples, Target, Wal-Mart, Nordstrom, and more. M-Edge has been featured in publications such as InStyle, Us Weekly, Maxim, Good Housekeeping, The New York Times, TechCrunch, Mashable, CNET, The Today Show, and ABC News.
Sarah Windham
Public Relations Manager
410.927.6256
sarahwindham@medgestore.com
The conference will be held in Tel-Aviv on November 26th, 2013
TEL AVIV, Israel, November 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
RiT Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ CM: RITT), the innovative leader in intelligent
infrastructure management, announced today that it will host the ITC 2013 conference, to
be held in Tel-Aviv, November 26th, 2013.
The ITC conference will be hosted together with RIT partners, Teldor Cables & Systems
Ltd. and Contech Electronic Enclosures Ltd.
The conference will be attended by Israel's leading system integrators, communications
consultants, Government organizations, secuRiTy industry, telecommunications operators,
financial institutions and universities.
At the conference, RIT will showcase PatchView+(TM) IIM: the first intelligent
management solution to provide both inter-connect and cross-connect topologies, enabling
data centers and network operators manage all components of the network infrastructure on
one single platform.
In addition, RIT will provide an overview of newly issued standards by ISO/IEC and
TIA, concerning infrastructure management for data centers and workspace environments;
The concept of infrastructure management was originally pioneered by RIT, and since
then has been universally adopted by all industry players.
"We are pleased to join with our esteemed partners once again to bring this premier
event for the IT community in Israel," says Dr. Vadim Leiderman, RiT's President and CEO.
"Our aim in this conference is to provide our customers with the tools they need in
order to adhere to the latest standards in our field, and leverage the next wave of
innovation in communications technology."
About RiT Technologies
RiT is a leading provider of IIM solutions and a developer of an innovative indoor
optical wireless technology solution. Our IIM products provide and enhance secuRiTy and
network utilization for data centers, communication rooms and work space environments.
They help companies plan and provision, monitor and troubleshoot their communications
networks, maximizing utilization, reliability and physical secuRiTy of the network while
minimizing unplanned downtime. Our IIM solutions are deployed around the world, in a broad
range of organizations, including data centers in the private sector, government agencies,
financial institutions, airport authoRiTies, healthcare and education institutions. Our
Beamcaster(TM) product is the first of our indoor optical wireless technology solutions.
It is designed to help customers streamline deployment, reduce infrastructure design,
installation and maintenance complexity and enhance secuRiTy in a cost effective way.
RiT's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol RITT.
For more information, please visit our website: http://www.RiTtech.com, the
content of which is not part of this press release.
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current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially
from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important
factors, including, but not limited to, those described under the heading "Risk Factors"
in our most recent Annual Report filed with the SecuRiTies and Exchange Commission (SEC)
on Form 20-F, which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports filed with the
SEC. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to raise
additional financing, if required; the continued development of market trends in
directions that benefit our sales; our ability to maintain and grow our revenues; our
dependence upon independent distributors, representatives and strategic partners; our
ability to develop new products and enhance our existing products; the availability of
third-party components used in our products; the economic condition of our customers; the
impact of government regulation; and the economic and political situation in Israel.
Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we expressly disclaim any obligation to
update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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Sam's Club Kicks off the Holidays with Exclusive Savings
Continuous seasonal savings expand options to meet members when, where and how they want to shop
Black Friday at Sam's Club features top-brand smartphones for 96 cents
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam's Club, the nation's eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club, kicked off the holiday season of savings with hundreds of new items and thousands of dollars of members-only savings this month.
"Our members should have access to the best brands and best prices every day. That's what we're giving them," said Charles Redfield, executive vice president of merchandise at Sam's Club. "Not all members' holiday shopping routines are the same, but they expect value, quality and excitement from Sam's Club - whenever, wherever and however they shop. We're prepared to exceed their expectations."
Sam's Club welcomes everyone to experience why holidays are better in the club with four new ways to save:
$4,100 in Instant Savings
Through Nov. 27, Sam's Club Instant Savings Book provides $4,100 in savings on 100 items in-club and at SamsClub.com to all U.S. members. No need to clip any coupons: Instant Savings are automatically loaded onto each membership card.
Big Bets on Small Packages: Extreme Value Gift Cards
Gift cards are at the top of wish lists with 60 percent of Americans hoping they receive one this Holiday.[1] Sam's Club recently launched 50 new Extreme Value Gift Cards in clubs and at Samsclub.com that save members up to 20 percent on lifestyle and restaurant gift cards. Participating brands include national and regional restaurant groups, Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa and AMC Movie Theatres.
For Fans of Black Friday: Breakfast, Savings and Smartphone Trade-In
Electing to close clubs on Thanksgiving Day, the Sam's Club Black Friday Savings Event launches in-club at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 with breakfast and amazing savings on top-rated smartphones, Smart TVs, video games and consoles, speakers, jewelry, toys and more. SamsClub.com will feature exclusive savings and free shipping on Black Friday items from Thanksgiving Day to Nov. 29 midnight (CST).
Through Black Friday weekend, 495 participating Sam's Club locations will honor the smartphone trade-in program. Once accepted, the trade-in value of a members' smartphone can be applied to a new smartphone with a two-year contract. The difference in value will be applied to a Sam's Club gift card, valid for purchase of any item in the Club.
How to Get in the Club
Non-members who want to take advantage of holiday savings will receive up to a $40 Sam's Club gift card with in-club purchase of a Sam's Plus Membership ($100) from Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. Sam's Plus membership benefits include early shopping hours, invitations to seasonal VIP shopping events and additional savings on fresh grocery items, pharmacy and optical services.
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS from Sam's Club, while supplies last.
Instant Savings (Oct. 30 - Nov. 27)
-- $20 off Fire Sense Portsmouth Fire Pit (Samsclub.com only)
-- $30 off Ninja Mega Kitchen System - juice, blend, knead all in one
-- $30 off Philips Norelco SensoTouch Electric Razors - 2D or 3D models
-- $100 off Samsung WB800F Digital Camera Bundle, including 8GB SD card and
camera case
-- $100 off HealthRider H50 Crosswalk SL Treadmill with CrossWalk arms
(SamsClub.com only)
-- $500 off 8 CT. T.W. Diamond Riviera Necklace - 16" chain, 18K gold,
IGI-certified, H-I, S12 (Samsclub.com only)
Brands Members Want: Buy Now in November
-- Duck Dynasty and Swamp People Deluxe Action Figure Gift Sets, $24.98
-- Kenneth Cole - Women's Riding Boot, $39.98 - black or brown; sizes 6-10
(in-club only)
-- Lalaloopsy - Loopy Hair Doll, $31.88 - includes hair comb and clips
-- Hallmark Gift Bags, Gift Wrap and Gift Tag assortment sets, $9.98 ea.
-- Godiva Chocolatier Gift Set, $14.98
-- GoPro(®) - HERO3 Silver Edition Camera, $229.99 - wearable, waterproof,
1080p HD video camera
Black Friday Deals (Nov. 28 online; Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 in-club)
-- Samsung(®) Galaxy S(®)4, 96 cents with 2 year contract (in-club only)
- AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and U.S. Cellular; Available in black and white;
5" HD Super AMOLED screen; 13MP rear-facing camera; 1.9GHz Processor
-- Apple(®) iPhone(®) 5C, 96 cents with 2 year contract (in-club only) -
AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and U.S. Cellular; A6 chip; 8MP iSight camera;
4-inch Retina Display; Availability of model and colors varies by club.
-- Vizio 55" LED Smart TV, $548
-- Brilliant Diamond Stud .95 Carat Earrings, $499 -IGI appraisal value
$1,285.
-- Apple(®) iTunes(®) $100 Gift Card Multipack, $79.88
-- Dyson(®) - DC25 Animal Total Clean Vacuum, $299.98
-- KitchenAid(® )Professional Heavy-duty Stand Mixer, $249.98 plus $50
mail-in rebate - available in five colors, including copper and
stainless steel
-- HP 15.6" TouchSmart Notebook (Core i5, 750 GB HD), $499
-- 7' Carson Spruce Quick Set Christmas Trees, $99
-- Disney Infinity Starter Pack or Skylanders SWAP Force(TM) Starter Pack,
$37.98/ea.
-- Xbox 360(®) Limited Edition 4GB with Kinect(®) Bundle, $199.98
-- 808 Canz Bluetooth Speakers, $19.98
-- $40 Sam's Club Gift Card with purchase of a new Sam's PLUS membership,
in club only, restrictions apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Pricing and item availability may vary by location and in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and on SamsClub.com. Black Friday breakfast available while supplies last. The Black Friday Savings Event circular is available for viewing at SamsClub.com/bfsavings and holiday photos and b-roll can be found at Samsclub.com/newsroom "Photos" and "Videos". Free shipping is only available in the continental U.S., excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, on purchases made from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1.
About Sam's Club
Sam's Club(®), a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the nation's eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products and services to millions of members in 630 clubs across the U.S. Sam's Club members averaged savings of 33 percent versus traditional retailers.(1) To learn more about Savings Made Simple(®), visit the Sam's Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com, and interact with Sam's Club on Twitter and Facebook.
(1)Based on estimated annualized savings on items Members purchased in select categories derived from a survey conducted in 30 U.S. markets between 2/25/2013 and 3/15/2013 comparing our regular unit prices to regular and shelf-visible sale and loyalty discount unit prices of selected non-club competitors, including but not limited to grocery stores and mass retailers but excluding Walmart(®). Local savings for individual customers vary. For more information, please send requests to the attention of Sam's Club Member Services, 2101 SE Simple Savings Drive, Bentonville, AR 72716-0745.
[1] Source: National Retail Federation Survey, October 2013
SGI and Extreme Networks Partner to Bring High Performance Big Data and Hadoop Solutions
SGI Chooses Extreme Networks' High Performance Ethernet Solution for Hadoop Support; Big Data for Critical Business Decisions Can Now be Analyzed in Days Instead of Weeks
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a leading provider of high performance network solutions, today announced an agreement with SGI (Nasdaq: SGI), the trusted leader in high performance computing (HPC) and Big Data, to be their select networking partner in order to provide comprehensive Hadoop solutions globally. SGI will include Extreme Networks' Summit® X670 fixed Ethernet switches, with 10/40GbE capabilities, as part of its SGI Clusters for Hadoop. The integrated solution is designed to help customers harness valuable information and rapidly improves the speed at which data can be analyzed.
Big Data delivers knowledge capital and bottom line benefits to enterprises, re-shaping the way customer information is analyzed and consumed. With the recent launch of data centric network and compute solutions such as Hadoop 2.0, the Big Data industry is expected to reach $24 billion by 2016, according to research firm IDC.(1)
"As businesses continue to tackle Big Data, they face the challenge of how to unlock value at greater speed, scale and efficiency," said Bill Mannel, general manager of Compute for SGI. "We're applying the expertise we learned in designing and building the world's fastest high-performance supercomputers to our Big Data Analytics solutions, allowing customers to increase ROI on their Big Data investments as they scale."
"Customers today want to make faster decisions from all available data," said Steve Conway, IDC Research Vice President, High Performance Computing/Data Analysis. "The combined SGI and Extreme Networks solution is designed to alleviate bottlenecks in traditional networks and facilitate better and faster decisions for business users."
Through the partnership, SGI's customers, ranging from research and education to government and financial industries, will be empowered to handle and maintain the massive amounts of data they process. Hadoop will enable customers to generate reports that incorporate billions of stored data within one night, versus the weeks that conventional databases take. It will also simplify the management of these files, images, sound and video, opening the possibility for quick data retrieval when the information is most needed.
"Partnering with SGI, the global leader in high performance computing, provides our customers with the performance required to turn Big Data into actionable insights," said Eileen Brooker, vice president of strategic alliances for Extreme Networks. "The integrated SGI/Extreme solutions offer customers the low latency performance required for Big Data and Hadoop environments."
Extreme Networks Summit X670 series provides exceptional high-performance switching and cross-platform stacking for building next generation enterprise data centers and cloud networks. The purpose-built top-of-rack Summit X670 is designed to support emerging 10GbE-enabled servers and helps optimize new server deployments with its optional, future-proofing 40GbE uplink for 10GbE-based high-performance servers to start the transition to the new virtualized environment.
Users can connect with Extreme Networks on Twitter (@extremenetworks) and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/extremenetworks or with SGI on Twitter (@sgi_corp), YouTube (youtube.com/sgicorp), Facebook (facebook.com/sgiglobal) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/sgi).
(1) [Citation- IDC, Worldwide Big Data Technology and Services 2012-2016 Forecast, Doc # 23874, December 2012]
About Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR) sets the new standard for superior customer experience by delivering network-powered innovation and best-in-class service and support. The company delivers high-performance switching and routing products for data center and core-to-edge networks, wired/wireless LAN access, and unified network management and control. Our award-winning solutions include software-defined networking (SDN), cloud and high-density Wi-Fi, BYOD and enterprise mobility, identity access management and security. Extreme Networks is headquartered in San Jose, CA and has more than 12,000 customers in over 80 countries. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.extremenetworks.com.
Extreme Networks, the Extreme Networks logo, Summit and BlackDiamond are registered trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other names are the property of their respective owners.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to features, performance, and benefits of Extreme Networks products, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, including network design and actual results of use of the product in different environments. We undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking information in this release. Other important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov.
Qualcomm Announces Availability of Qualcomm Toq Smartwatch
- Smartwatch Technology Set to Transform Wearable Device Category -
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Connected Experiences, Inc., will make its Qualcomm Toq(TM) ('talk') smartwatch available to consumers on Cyber Monday, December 2, 2013. Toq is compatible with Android(TM) smartphones* and features proprietary Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc.'s Qualcomm Mirasol(TM) display technology, providing an always-on experience with multiple days of battery life and visibility even in bright sunlight. Toq starts at $349.99 and will be available through toq.qualcomm.com.
"The Toq smartwatch showcases key Qualcomm innovations, such as Mirasol always on low power display, AllJoyn interactions and WiPower LE wireless charging, that will define the emerging wearable category," said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of Qualcomm. "Like a traditional watch, Toq displays information at a glance with no on/off switch. And paired with a smartphone to receive notifications and content, it allows the watch to seamlessly merge our physical and digital lives. Leveraging these and other industry-leading technologies, we and our partners will enable new product opportunities and consumer experiences."
As previously announced, this limited edition smartwatch will leverage breakthrough technologies necessary to deliver compelling user experiences on wearable devices. Of note, Toq demonstrates the benefits of significant technologies, such as:
-- Mirasol display technology - always on, always visible reflective
display technology that utilizes ambient light to enable a crisp and
clear viewing experience even in bright sunlight;
-- Qualcomm WiPower(TM) LE technology - enables a hassle-free, true "drop
and go" wireless charging experience; and
-- Stereo Bluetooth audio experience - first truly wireless stereo
headphones that sit outside the ear canal for all day comfort and
wearability
Using Bluetooth® wireless technology, Toq allows consumers to accept/reject calls, view text messages and meeting alerts, and selectively receive notifications from their smartphone or AllJoyn-enabled devices directly from their wrist. Qualcomm will continue adding functionality to Toq through software upgrades. Consumers also will be armed with preloaded weather and stock applets from AccuWeather and E*TRADE. For more information about Qualcomm Toq, please visit http://toq.qualcomm.com.
*Android 4.0.3 and above, 4.3 Jelly Bean preferred
About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and in other countries. Toq is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Mirasol is a trademark of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Qualcomm is under license. All Qualcomm Incorporated trademarks are used with permission. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
New Baby-G BA110, BA111 and BA112 Collections Keep "In Time" with G-SHOCK Favorite
DOVER, N.J., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Baby-G is growing up this holiday season with a new collection of timepieces inspired by its analog and digitally-dynamite "big brother," G-SHOCK. Fashioned with G-SHOCK's hallmarks in toughness and durability, these watches will shock and delight wearers with a look of strength that is synonymous with Baby-G, but with a more sophisticated, edgier design to fit the lifestyles of the newest millennial tastemakers. These watches offer the perfect gift-able accessory for the holiday season.
This season, Baby-G is making a wrist wear statement with a three-fold debut of the BA110, BA111 and BA112 collections, which were designed to mirror G-SHOCK's most standout model - the XL GA110 line - in nine distinctly feminine colorways. The BA110 model(s) feature a lightweight, glossy resin band in four fashionable hues of black, white, platinum and matte translucent, casting a spotlight on the large watch face brushed in striking gold, rose-gold and silver metallics. The BA111 collection adds three high-intensity, monochromatic models in pure white, champagne and gold. Finally, the BA112 line showcases two jewel-toned gems in cobalt blue and magenta, complete with vibrant multi-colored dials.
Perfect for the multitasking mom, the trendsetting fashionista, the tech-savvy guru or any woman on your gift list, the timepieces are each equipped with a layered 3D metallic face, along with gear motif hands, which nod to the sophisticated styling cues of industrial design. Even in mirroring the aesthetic of G-SHOCK's GA110 model, the watch stays true to Baby-G's signature functionality and strength with a shock resistant, 100 meter water resistant structure, an LED backlight, 48-city world time, three multi-function alarms, 1/100(th) second stopwatch, countdown timer, and 12/24 hour time formats. This timepiece blends style and performance seamlessly, appealing to the on-trend types, function-over-fashion females, and those one in the same.
"This collection has been one of our most anticipated Baby-G launches and we expect our customers to embrace them this season," said Shigenori Itoh, Chairman & CEO of Casio America. "G-SHOCK roll-outs have always been met with great reception, so taking that applauded design into our own product portfolio was an easy decision. The look is strong, but chic and fashion-forward at the same time - just like our Baby-G loyalist!"
The BA110, BA111 and BA112 model(s) are available at select Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Macy's storesfor an MSRP of $120. Please visit http://www.baby-g.com for more information.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.comorhttp://www.baby-g.com.
About Baby-G
Casio's female timepiece brand, Baby-G, was created as a counterpart to its "big brother" G-SHOCK in 1994. The brand exemplifies the synergy of fashion and function for the vibrant, active woman with watches that are stylish, bold, tough and chic. Equipped with the same superior functionality that G-SHOCK is known for, Baby-G timepieces are shock and water resistant with multiple daily alarms and stopwatch functions. The brand has partnered with some of the hottest names in music, fashion and pop culture on standout Baby-G watch collaborations, the most recent including Ke$ha, Rebecca Minkoff, Joyrich and Married To The Mob. This 2014, Baby-G will celebrate its 20th anniversary.
A New Mobile Device Rating System for Consumers Based on User Experience
WALNUT CREEK, California and BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BDTI (Berkeley Design Technology, Inc.: http://www.BDTI.com), the technology industry's trusted source for benchmarks, analysis, advice, and engineering, today announced the launch of Certimo(TM), a new rating system for mobile devices that accurately reflects consumer experiences. The first version of Certimo is now available, supporting Android smartphones in China. Future versions of Certimo will be available for other regions and other device types.
Certimo ratings allow prospective mobile device purchasers to choose a phone with confidence. With Certimo, consumers have a trustworthy way to evaluate different vendors' smartphones through standardized measurements--including application performance, web browsing, messaging, multimedia, infotainment, display quality and battery life--all based on real-world operating conditions and use cases. Moreover, all Certimo results are laboratory-certified before public release.
Developed by BDTI with the support of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (http://www.qualcomm.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, and others, Certimo addresses an important need to accurately evaluate smartphone experiences. "The mobile device industry has grown quickly, and consumer benchmarks have just not kept up," explained Jeff Bier, President of BDTI. "This has created an environment where benchmarks often have no relation to user experience, and where benchmark results can confuse or mislead consumers. With Certimo, consumers have access to a trustworthy comparison reflecting user experience to help with their buying decisions."
The digital channel of China's largest and most used Internet service portal, QQ.com (Tencent), has joined with BDTI for the launch of Certimo and has become the exclusive online media partner for China. QQ.com's editor-in-chief, Caitlyn Chen, commented, "Certimo provides an objective and accurate analysis of product characteristics based on user-experience, to provide an accurate and reliable basis for decision making. As China's largest Internet media platform, Tencent will leverage our media-oriented operation to bring the consumer benefits of the Certimo rating to China."
Initial Certimo results cover over 25 mobile devices, with more scheduled. All results are certified before release. Access to the Certimo rating system will be available through the Mobile Experience Alliance (http://www.mobile-xperience.com), a membership-based association that welcomes all companies equally. Members may gain access to the Certimo tests for internal use during their product development. As new devices become ready for market, BDTI manages the process of verifying and certifying Certimo results. Certimo results include an overall score for each mobile device, as well as key individual user experience ratings. This detail provides prospective buyers with trustworthy and in-depth insights into each device's capabilities to help in their purchasing decisions.
"Certimo brings a useful and verifiable tool for mobile users in China to help evaluate smartphone performance based on real user experiences and ways people actually use their phones," said Raj Talluri, senior vice president of product management for Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "With Certimo, users will gain valuable knowledge about their phone and the experiences they can expect to get from it."
For over 20 years, BDTI has been a leading provider of independent technology analysis and benchmarks. BDTI benchmarks are used by leading electronic system and semiconductor companies and have become the most trusted benchmarks in the electronics industry. BDTI was founded by U.C. Berkeley faculty and researchers, and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Further information about BDTI may be found at http://www.BDTI.com.
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Supermicro(R) Unveils New 2-Node 4U FatTwin(TM) Supporting 12x Intel(R) Xeon Ph(TM) Coprocessors and New TwinPr(TM) Platforms featuring 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 and NVMe at Supercomputing 2013
Ultra-High Density FatTwin Server Delivers Massive 144 TFLOPS of Parallel Processing Power with Maximized I/O in 42U Rack
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, exhibits its latest high-performance computing (HPC) solutions at the Supercomputing 2013 (SC13) conference this week in Denver, Colorado. Highlighted at the show is Supermicro's innovative high-density energy efficient Twin architecture and the launch of a new 4U FatTwin platform featuring two ultra high performance compute nodes, each supporting dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 v2 "Ivy Bridge" processors (up to 130W TDP) and up to six Intel(R) Many Integrated Core (MIC) based Intel(R) Xeon Phi(TM) Coprocessors. Also making their debut are new 2U TwinPro(TM) and TwinPro2(TM) SuperServers, the second generation Twin architecture from Supermicro featuring greater memory capacity up to 16x DIMMs, 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 support, NVMe optimized PCI-E SSD interface, additional PCI-E expansion slots, 10GbE and onboard QDR/FDR InfiniBand for maximized I/O and support for a full-length, double-width Xeon Phi coprocessor per node in the 2U TwinPro. Supermicro will also highlight the 4U 4-node FatTwin SuperServer which supports up to 3x Intel Xeon Phi 5110P coprocessors paired with dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors. This platform configured and deployed by Atipa Technologies supports the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) supercomputer. The EMSL HPCS-4A on the DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) campus comprises 42x 42U rack clusters with 1,440 compute nodes and 2,880 Intel(R) Xeon Phi(TM) coprocessors, providing 3.38 petaflops theoretical peak processing speed and 2.7 petabytes of usable storage. The HPCS-4A is expected to be ranked among the world's top 20 fastest supercomputers.
Additional MIC based 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U SuperServer, FatTwin(TM), SuperBlade(R), MicroBlade, MicroCloud, Hyper-Speed and 4-Way systems along with single/dual/multi processor (UP/DP/MP) motherboards which are the foundation of Supermicro's server Building Block Solutions(R) will also be on exhibit. High bandwidth 12Gb/s storage servers featuring LSI 3008 SAS3 controllers and 4U 72x hot-swap HDD bay Double-Sided Storage(R) servers maximize I/O performance with Intel(R) Cache Acceleration Software (CAS), offering dramatically enhanced performance for data-intensive HPC applications running on dedicated servers or virtual machines (VMs). Complete rack, network and server management software solutions round out the end-to-end server, network and storage solutions that can be configured and optimized to meet any scale supercomputing deployment.
"Supermicro's Twin architecture delivers maximum performance per watt, per dollar, per square foot for many supercomputing deployments with its unique combination of high performance compute density coupled with energy saving technology and highest reliability," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "Indeed, we have invested a great amount of engineering effort to perfect our Twin server technology and now offer an unrivaled range of server solutions optimized for practically any scale application. With our new 4U 2-node FatTwin featuring dual Xeon CPUs and six Xeon Phi coprocessors per node, science, research and engineering programs can increase and accelerate project deliverables with maximized utilization of budget, resources and space."
"The industry is moving from experimentation with heterogeneous computing to more efficient neo-heterogeneity which combines the benefits of heterogeneous hardware while still using the same, common and standard programming models for both the CPU and co-processor," said Rajeeb Hazra, vice president and general manager of Technical Computing Group at Intel. "With solution providers such as Supermicro combining the high-performance Intel Xeon processors E5-2600 v2 with Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors in high-density, scalable server solutions, industry has the ideal pairing of technology to enable a neo-heterogeneous era. With a common underlying Intel architecture we provide developers with a rapid deployment environment for their programs along with enterprise class stability and reliability for the most demanding mission critical, compute intensive applications."
Supermicro's New HPC optimized supercomputing solutions on exhibit this week at SC'13 include:
-- 4U 12x Xeon Phi FatTwin(TM) (SYS-F647G2-FT+) -- 2-node system featuring 6x Intel(R) Xeon Phi(TM) Coprocessors per node with Front I/O, Redundant Platinum Level high efficiency power supplies and hot-swap cooling fans. Each node supports dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 v2 (up to 130W TDP) processors, 16x DDR3 Reg. ECC DIMMs, 10GbE onboard option and 8x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA/SSD bays.
-- 2U TwinPro(TM) (SYS-2027PR-DTR) / TwinPro2(TM) (SYS-2027PR-HTR) -- Supermicro takes its 2U Twin architecture to the next level of performance, flexibility and expandability with the high efficiency 2-node TwinPro and high density 4-node TwinPro2. Each node supports dual Intel(R) Xeon(R) E5-2600 v2 processors and the 2-node 2U TwinPro accommodates an Intel(R) Xeon Phi(TM) Coprocessor with support for two additional add on cards per node. The systems feature greater memory capacity up to 16x DIMMs, 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 support, NVMe optimized PCI-E SSD interface, additional PCI-E expansion slots, 10GbE and onboard QDR/FDR InfiniBand for maximized I/O.
Experience Supermicro's complete range of High Performance Computing solutions at the Supercomputing 2013 Conference this week November 18th -- 22nd in Denver, Colorado in the Colorado Convention Center, Booth #3132.
Supermicro solutions will also be exhibited at partner booths
-- Fusion-io (#3709) High Performance PCI-E Storage
Supermicro(R) (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions(R) for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green(R)" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, SuperRack, TwinPro, TwinPro2, Double-Sided Storage, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Supermicro® Unveils New 2-Node 4U FatTwin(TM) Supporting 12x Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) Coprocessors and New TwinPro(TM) Platforms featuring 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 and NVMe at Supercomputing 2013
Ultra-High Density FatTwin Server Delivers Massive 144 TFLOPS of Parallel Processing Power with Maximized I/O in 42U Rack
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing, exhibits its latest high-performance computing (HPC) solutions at the Supercomputing 2013 (SC13) conference this week in Denver, Colorado. Highlighted at the show is Supermicro's innovative high-density energy efficient Twin architecture and the launch of a new 4U FatTwin platform featuring two ultra high performance compute nodes, each supporting dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 "Ivy Bridge" processors (up to 130W TDP) and up to six Intel® Many Integrated Core (MIC) based Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) Coprocessors. Also making their debut are new 2U TwinPro(TM) and TwinPro²(TM) SuperServers, the second generation Twin architecture from Supermicro featuring greater memory capacity up to 16x DIMMs, 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 support, NVMe optimized PCI-E SSD interface, additional PCI-E expansion slots, 10GbE and onboard QDR/FDR InfiniBand for maximized I/O and support for a full-length, double-width Xeon Phi coprocessor per node in the 2U TwinPro. Supermicro will also highlight the 4U 4-node FatTwin SuperServer which supports up to 3x Intel Xeon Phi 5110P coprocessors paired with dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors. This platform configured and deployed by Atipa Technologies supports the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) supercomputer. The EMSL HPCS-4A on the DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) campus comprises 42x 42U rack clusters with 1,440 compute nodes and 2,880 Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) coprocessors, providing 3.38 petaflops theoretical peak processing speed and 2.7 petabytes of usable storage. The HPCS-4A is expected to be ranked among the world's top 20 fastest supercomputers.
Additional MIC based 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U SuperServer, FatTwin(TM), SuperBlade®, MicroBlade, MicroCloud, Hyper-Speed and 4-Way systems along with single/dual/multi processor (UP/DP/MP) motherboards which are the foundation of Supermicro's server Building Block Solutions® will also be on exhibit. High bandwidth 12Gb/s storage servers featuring LSI 3008 SAS3 controllers and 4U 72x hot-swap HDD bay Double-Sided Storage® servers maximize I/O performance with Intel® Cache Acceleration Software (CAS), offering dramatically enhanced performance for data-intensive HPC applications running on dedicated servers or virtual machines (VMs). Complete rack, network and server management software solutions round out the end-to-end server, network and storage solutions that can be configured and optimized to meet any scale supercomputing deployment.
"Supermicro's Twin architecture delivers maximum performance per watt, per dollar, per square foot for many supercomputing deployments with its unique combination of high performance compute density coupled with energy saving technology and highest reliability," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "Indeed, we have invested a great amount of engineering effort to perfect our Twin server technology and now offer an unrivaled range of server solutions optimized for practically any scale application. With our new 4U 2-node FatTwin featuring dual Xeon CPUs and six Xeon Phi coprocessors per node, science, research and engineering programs can increase and accelerate project deliverables with maximized utilization of budget, resources and space."
"The industry is moving from experimentation with heterogeneous computing to more efficient neo-heterogeneity which combines the benefits of heterogeneous hardware while still using the same, common and standard programming models for both the CPU and co-processor," said Rajeeb Hazra, vice president and general manager of Technical Computing Group at Intel. "With solution providers such as Supermicro combining the high-performance Intel Xeon processors E5-2600 v2 with Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors in high-density, scalable server solutions, industry has the ideal pairing of technology to enable a neo-heterogeneous era. With a common underlying Intel architecture we provide developers with a rapid deployment environment for their programs along with enterprise class stability and reliability for the most demanding mission critical, compute intensive applications."
Supermicro's New HPC optimized supercomputing solutions on exhibit this week at SC'13 include:
-- 4U 12x Xeon Phi FatTwin(TM) (SYS-F647G2-FT+) - 2-node system featuring
6x Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) Coprocessors per node with Front I/O, Redundant
Platinum Level high efficiency power supplies and hot-swap cooling fans.
Each node supports dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 (up to 130W TDP)
processors, 16x DDR3 Reg. ECC DIMMs, 10GbE onboard option and 8x 2.5"
hot-swap SAS/SATA/SSD bays.
-- 2U TwinPro(TM) (SYS-2027PR-DTR) / TwinPro²(TM) (SYS-2027PR-HTR) -
Supermicro takes its 2U Twin architecture to the next level of
performance, flexibility and expandability with the high efficiency
2-node TwinPro and high density 4-node TwinPro². Each node supports
dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 processors and the 2-node 2U TwinPro
accommodates an Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) Coprocessor with support for two
additional add on cards per node. The systems feature greater memory
capacity up to 16x DIMMs, 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 support, NVMe optimized PCI-E
SSD interface, additional PCI-E expansion slots, 10GbE and onboard
QDR/FDR InfiniBand for maximized I/O.
End-to-End Scalable Computing Solutions include:
-- 1U SuperServer® (SYS-1027GR-TRT2) - supports 3x Intel® Xeon Phi(TM)
Coprocessors and dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 series processors (up to
130W TDP).
-- 2U SuperServer® (SYS-2027GR-TRFH) - supports 6x Intel® Xeon Phi(TM)
Coprocessors and dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 series processors (up to
130W TDP).
-- 3U SuperServer® (SYS-6037R-72RFT+) - supports 2x Intel® Xeon Phi(TM)
Coprocessors and dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 series processors (up to
135W TDP).
-- SuperBlade® (SBI-7127RG-E) - Supports 2x Intel® Xeon Phi(TM)
Coprocessors, dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 series processors per
Blade. 10x Blades in 7U SuperBlade® enclosure offers high density 120x
Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) Coprocessors and 120x CPUs per 42U rack.
-- MicroBlade - 6U powerful and flexible microserver platform that features
28x hot-swappable micro blades supporting 112x Intel® Atom(TM)
processor C2000 or 28x Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v2 / 56x E5-1600
v2 family configurations with 2x HDDs/SSDs per node for high-performance
applications.
-- MicroCloud - 3U in 12-node (SYS-5038ML-H12TRF), 8-node
(SYS-5038ML-H8TRF) and coming 24-node (SYS-5038ML-H24TRF) configurations
supporting independent hot-swappable nodes, Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1200 v3, 32GB memory, up to 2x 3.5" or optional 4x 2.5" HDDs and
MicroLP expansion
-- 4U 4-Way (Quad CPU) SuperServer® (SYS-4048B-TRFT) - Quad Intel® Xeon
processor, 96x DIMMs DDR3 Reg. ECC 1600MHz (up to 6TB), 11x PCI-E 3.0
slots, Dual 10Gb LAN, up to 48x hot-swap 2.5" HDD/SSD bays.
-- 4U/Tower SuperWorkstation (SYS-7047GR-TRF / -TPRF) - Ultimate
performance and expandability with support for up to 4x Intel® Xeon
Phi(TM) Coprocessors and dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 v2 series
processors.
-- 2U Hyper-Speed Servers (SYS-6027AX-TRF-HFT3 / -72RF-HFT3) - Highly
optimized solution for low-latency applications, featuring special
firmware and hardware modifications and supporting accelerated dual
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2687W v2 CPUs.
-- 2U SAS3 12Gb/s SuperStorage Server (SSG-2027R-AR24NV) - 24x hot-swap
2.5" SAS3 (12Gb/s)/SATA3 HDD/SSD bays with direct attached backplane. 3x
LSI 3008 SAS3 controllers in IT mode providing 12Gb/s throughput, dual
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v2 and support for NVDIMM technology.
-- 4U Double-Sided Storage® (SSG-6047R-E1R72L) - 72x hot-swap 3.5" HDD/SSD
bays plus 2x 2.5" internal HDD/SSD bays, dual Intel® Xeon® processor
E5-2600 v2 support, up to 1TB ECC DDR3 in 16x DIMMs.
-- Uni-Processor (UP), Dual-Processor (DP) and Quad Multi-Processor (MP)
Motherboards
-- Complete Rack, Network and Server Management Solutions - SuperRack®
enclosures in 14U and 42U, 10/1GbE Top-of-Rack Network Switches,
Supermicro Server Management Utilities and full Integration Services.
Experience Supermicro's complete range of High Performance Computing solutions at the Supercomputing 2013 Conference this week November 18(th) - 22(nd) in Denver, Colorado in the Colorado Convention Center, Booth #3132.
Supermicro solutions will also be exhibited at partner booths
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About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, SuperRack, TwinPro, TwinPro², Double-Sided Storage, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Gameloft Teams Up with MediaTek to Unleash Stunning Graphical Gameplay for Modern Combat 5
Gameloft to use latest True Octa-Core MT6592 to bring mobile gaming to the next level
HSINCHU, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gameloft,a leading global publisher of digital and social games, and MediaTek, a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, announce that the hotly anticipated Modern Combat 5 will be optimized on the new MT6592 octa-core smartphone chip, for Android smartphones.
The MT6592, MediaTek's latest innovation, is the first true octa-core processor in the world, and Gameloft's next title, Modern Combat 5, will be the first game optimized for the new chip. As mobile gaming moves forward highly detailed and realistic gameplay, the need for higher performance chipset is required. Specific features of the new Modern Combat 5 include definition levels not seen before, especially in the technically difficult mediums of water distortion effects, reflections and shadowing.
Modern Combat 5 is a fast-moving, visually exciting action game played across various terrains and conditions. MT6592 allows for continuous scrolling in high definition with attention to detail from soft particle display to enhanced depth of field to create a more immersive experience.
"We're thrilled to expand our collaboration with MediaTek," said Ludovic Blondel, Vice President OEM at Gameloft. "This new octa-core system on a chip is focused on high performance and is one of the best mobile technologies on today's market. We are delighted to showcase this innovative, high-end technology in Modern Combat 5, one of our most awaited games of 2014."
"With the rapid development of mobile Internet applications and services, mobile gaming has become one of the leading value-added services for our customers and the best medium to experience the power of True Octa-Core with our MT6592 chip," said Jeffrey Ju, General Manager of MediaTek Smartphone Business Unit. "Our partnership with Gameloft on Modern Combat 5 is a major breakthrough for the industry and gaming community, as we empower the ultimate gaming experience that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime."
Modern Combat 5 will be available on all smartphone models equipped with the MT6592 chip, and will be available for download from the Google Play Store in early 2014.
About Gameloft
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat, and Dungeon Hunter, and also partners with major rights holders including Universal®, Illumination Entertainment®, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, FOX®, Mattel® and Ferrari®. Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs over 5,000 developers. Gameloft is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris (NYSE Euronext: GFT.PA, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA). Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the US.
About MediaTek Inc.
MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SoC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the "2454" code, MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, United States, Japan, Korea, Denmark, England, Sweden and Dubai. For more information, visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.
Spansion Launches Family of Flexible Microcontrollers for the Industrial "Internet of Things"
Designed for stringent industrial requirements, Spansion FM Family offers a range of high performance and low power solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE), a global leader in embedded systems solutions, today announced a complete family of microcontrollers addressing high performance and low power needs for industrial applications such as factory automation, building management, inverter drives, smart meters, home appliances and medical devices. This family includes the release of the first line of its low power Spansion® FM0+ products, which are now sampling. The Spansion FM3 Family and the first products of the high performance Spansion FM4 Family are in mass production.
The Spansion FM (flexible microcontrollers) family, based on ARM® Cortex-M processors, offers a seamless transition for customers for high performance and low power needs. The family delivers high performance up to 200 MHz / 250 MIPS for applications such as factory automation, building management and motor control, as well as ultra low power features for sensors, human machine interfaces and home appliances. These products are offered with different voltage ranges from 1.65V to 5.5V, embedded Flash memory options ranging from 64Kbytes to 2Mbytes, analog interfaces, and support for serial, CAN, USB and Ethernet communications interfaces.
Embedded Processing for Internet of Things Industrial Innovation
Spansion's industrial solutions meet a diverse range of needs including the transition to the growing industrial Internet of Things, which requires high-performance MCUs, graphical user interfaces, connectivity and programmability.
"Spansion delivers a scalable family of microcontrollers designed for the industrial market with options from low power to industry-leading performance that allows for differentiated features such as touch, connectivity and inverter drives to be added into a single MCU," said Saied Tehrani, senior vice president and CTO of Spansion. "Together with Spansion's extensive software support and long history serving global industrial markets in both Flash memory and MCUs, the Spansion FM family and solutions help our customers simplify system design and accelerate time to market."
The Spansion FM family, which includes over 700 products, comes with high levels of quality and functional safety standards for stringent industrial requirements, and is backed by Spansion's longevity program. A set of sophisticated solution packs of HMI, touch and inverter drives reduced development time by delivering ready to run blocks for different application needs. In addition, Spansion's virtual development system enables customers to save on evaluation time and costs.
Product Family Overview and Availability
High Performance Spansion FM4 Family
With more than 140 products in production now,the Cortex-M4 based Spansion FM4 Family incorporates DSP and FPU functions that provide the power required for advanced computations and eases a model-based design approach. The products include a rich set of peripherals, including inverter drive support, SDIO, USB, CAN and Ethernet, and embedded Flash ranging from 256Kbytes to 2Mbytes that support 100,000 rewrite cycles with a 20-year data retention.
Universal Spansion FM3 Family
With more than 570 products in production now, the Cortex-M3 standard core based Spansion FM3 Family ranges from 32-pin to 176-pins. It comes with a rich set of peripherals, including inverter drive support, USB, CAN and Ethernet, and offers 64Kbytes to 1.5Mbytes of embedded Flash memory.
Entry/Low Power Spansion FM0+ Family
The Spansion FM0+ Family is based on the ARM Cortex-M0+ core, optimized for low power and high efficiency. With only 70uA/MHz, it offers industry leading power consumption. This family is designed for a whole range of industrial applications that require low-power consumption at cost-effective prices. The products are now sampling.
Spansion®, the Spansion logo, MirrorBit®, and combinations thereof, are trademarks and registered trademarks of Spansion LLC in the United States and other countries. Other names used are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
PlayStation®4 Sales Surpass 1 Million Units In North America In 24 Hours
Gamers Immerse Themselves In a New Era of Gaming and Entertainment Only Available on the PS4(TM) system
TOKYO, Nov. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that the highly anticipated launch of the PlayStation®4 (PS4(TM)) computer entertainment system resulted in 1 million units sold through during the first 24 hours after it became available on November 15, 2013 in the United States and Canada.
"PS4(TM) was designed with an unwavering commitment to gamers, and we are thrilled that consumer reaction has been so phenomenal," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. "Sales remain very strong in North America, and we expect continued enthusiasm as we launch the PlayStation 4 in Europe and Latin America on November 29. We are extremely grateful for the passion of PlayStation fans and thank them for their continued support."
About PlayStation 4
Built for gamers and inspired by developers, the PlayStation®4 system provides powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. The PS4(TM) system comes with a DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller that allows gamers to easily share videos of their favorite gameplay moments on Facebook, and images of their gameplay on Facebook or Twitter, with a single press of the controller's SHARE button. Gamers can also broadcast their gameplay in real-time through Ustream or Twitch, and friends can comment on the streamed gameplay. The PS4's launch lineup includes highly anticipated games such as Killzone(TM) Shadow Fall, Knack(TM), Assassin's Creed®IV Black Flag(TM), NBA® 2K14 and Call of Duty®: Ghosts. The PS4 system also offers access to entertainment options through a curated portfolio of digital entertainment apps, including Sony's own Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited, as well as Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, NBA Game Time and Hulu Plus, all available on PlayStation(®)Store.(1)
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PlayStation®2 further enhanced the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP® broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3® is a computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PSN(SM), that includes PlayStation®Store, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation® experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. PlayStation®4 redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC, and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.
1. Entertainment apps to be released will vary by regions. User responsible for applicable service fees.
All games featured are trademarked and copyrighted properties of their respective publishers and/or licensors. PlayStation is a registered trademark, PS4 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Knack and Killzone Shadow Fall are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. The Sony Computer Entertainment logo is a registered trademark and "SONY" and "make.believe" are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc. The Twitter name is a trademark of Twitter, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Ustream is a registered trademark of Ustream Inc. Twitch is a trademark or registered trademark of Justin.tv Inc. Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google.Inc.
California Recovery Center Starts Special Program For Videogame Dependency
Release of PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Call of Duty Illuminates Potential Risks
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningside Recovery, a leading substance abuse and mental health recovery center in Southern California, has founded a highly unique, all-inclusive recovery program focusing on compulsive video and online gaming--a growing issue among teen and young adult males.
With presales reaching a record high for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, in conjunction with the recently released Call of Duty: Ghosts, gamers are even more susceptible to becoming lost in a virtual world.
According to the Entertainment Software Association, 51% of U.S. households own a dedicated game console and those that do own an average of two (2013). The videogame developer for Call of Duty claims that gamers have logged over 25 billion online hours for the franchise (Prescott, 2013).
This issue requires more than just powering down. Problem gamers are driven to increase status within the games' online communities; often to escape the problems of their everyday lives. For young males in particular, long periods of time spent gaming, lack of social skills, and impulsivity are considered strong risk factors for compulsive gaming.
"Mistaking video game interaction for interpersonal relationships can be easily reinforced and is detrimental to children and young adults," says Morningside Recovery's Clinical Director Dr. Gerald Grosso. As he explains, "They often miss opportunities to develop the social skills needed to reach developmental milestones, making relationships difficult and awkward."
Compulsive gamers are also more likely to be diagnosed with other disorders including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Addressing these issues along with the actual compulsive behavior is crucial to successfully treating compulsive gaming, which shares many attributes with certain process addictions like gambling or shopping.
Entertainment Software Association. (2013). Essential Facts about the Computer and Video Game Industry. The Entertainment Software Association. Retrieved from http://www.theesa.com/facts/pdfs/ESA_EF_2013.pdf
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Fonesalesman Announces Launch Of Ultra-thin Qi Wireless Charging Receiver for Samsung's Galaxy Note 3
LONDON, November 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Still celebrating the good success of their ongoing Indiegogo crowdfunding
campaign for their iQi Mobile Wireless Charger For iPhone, Fonesalesman will has launch
its Note 3 Wireless Charging System as well.
Pleased at the advance toward being a leading supplier of the world's wireless
charging systems Fonesalesman announces the launch of its Note 3 Wireless Charging
Receiver. The wireless charger will support Samsung's Note 3 device and is similar to the
already successful S4 Receiver with rave review on Amazon UK & US. The London based
company provides the marketplace with streamlined charging options by way of the thinnest
receivers to date, which measures 0.5mm, and slots seamlessly behind the Note 3 and S4
back cover. With their products success the company has launched the Note 3 Receiver
today, and their current iQi Mobile Wireless Charger For iPhone Indiegogo crowdfunding
campaign is 80% funded with 16 days to go.
Bavan Palasanthiran, Founder of Fonesalesman said, "It's so rewarding to know that our
product are sought after by consumers worldwide. The new Note 3 Receiver, launched today,
is analogous the S4 Receiver which has great feedback, it the same 0.5mm but also has a
dedicated NFC coil, which no other Note3 internal receiver has ."
The company is encouraged by ongoing rave reviews for their Koolpad and S4 Receiver
products on Amazon.com. Reviews for the S4 Receiver speak of it being "truly thin" and
"easy to install" much to the pleasure of Palasanthiran. Unlike the iQi Mobile Wireless
Charger for iPhone which merely plugs into the charging port and then lies virtually
unnoticeably between the smartphone and its soft case, the S4 and Note 3 Receivers are
installed within the phone. Koolpad Qi Wireless Charger rave reviews highlight the
simplicity of the product stating, "Take it out of the box, plug it in. Drop your phone on
it. Done."
Fonesalesman is based in London, UK and is a leading supplier of innovative wireless
charging systems. The company supplies the Koolpuck Charger, Koolpad Qi Charger which
works flawlessly with the new Google Nexus 5, as well as their newest product the iQi
Mobile Wireless Charger for iPhone. Today is the launch of the Note 3 receiver, joining
the popular S4 receiver in Fonesalesman's Samsung Receiver range.
Nokia Lumia 2520 Tablet Available To AT&T Customers For $199.99 With Windows Smartphone Bundle
WINDOWS TABLET COMES WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE THAT HELPS USERS CREATE, EDIT WITH EASE
DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* customers can own a tablet that's used for more than reading the news and watching videos. The Nokia Lumia 2520, which will be available in black in all AT&T channels beginning on November 22, is a great tool for both consuming and creating content. Customers can purchase the Lumia 2520 for $399.99 with a two-year agreement, or for $199.99 with a two-year agreement when bundled with a Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia Lumia 1020, or Nokia Lumia 1520 smartphone.
For a look at the inside story on the Nokia Lumia 2520, check out this video.
The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a versatile Windows RT 8.1 tablet with a variety of features that helps users stay connected, productive, and entertained.
-- Lumia 2520 has a 10.1" Full High Definition display with ClearBlack
technology for amazing outdoor readability so you can even use it
anywhere in direct sunlight. Enjoy stunning video playback, gaming, and
document viewing in 1080p from virtually anywhere.
-- Lumia 2520 comes with built-in Microsoft Office and Outlook, which
allows users to create presentations, edit spreadsheets, and keep track
of emails wherever they may be.
-- The tablet weighs just 22 ounces and is portable enough to carry on a
business trip, family vacation, or around town.
-- The tablet's powerful 6.7 megapixel rear-facing camera with ZEISS optics
makes it easy to capture candid family moments in crisp, true-to-life
colors.
-- Windows RT 8.1 also provides users with enhanced home screen and lock
screen personalization features and split-screen multitasking to use two
apps side by side.
-- Lumia 2520 comes with 32GB of internal memory and a micro-SD slot for
expandable memory.
-- The fast-charging 8,000 mAh battery gives users up to 11 hours** of
power during video playback and can reach 80% charge in one hour.
-- Pair the Lumia 2520 with the Nokia Power Keyboard, making it easier than
ever to do work on the move with up to five additional hours of battery
life, a touch pad, and two full USB ports.
-- Lumia 2520 comes with a number of unique software experiences exclusive
to the Lumia family including:
-- Dragons Adventure is a gaming app developed in partnership with
DreamWorks Animation for school age children.
-- Nokia Storyteller allows you to relive your stories through pictures
in a timeline format that is easy to view and organize.
-- Nokia Video Director makes it easy to edit video in a matter of
minutes.
-- Nokia Music lets users download and play songs from their favorite
artists.
-- The industry leading HERE Maps helps users discover all the best
places in any neighborhood, as well as the smartest way to get
there.
"Full Microsoft Office on the Lumia 2520 makes working on-the-go as easy as being entertained by your apps, music and video," said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, Emerging Devices, AT&T Mobility. "That plus a killer design makes it truly a tablet for everyone."
AT&T has the fastest and now most reliable 4G LTE network***. And AT&T was named America's fastest 4G LTE network in PC Magazine's 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study - and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.
AT&T gives customers the option to purchase the Nokia Lumia 2520 with no down payment, no upgrade fee and no activation fee at $25 monthly installments for the device, with no financing fees.
AT&T customers who purchase and activate a Nokia Lumia 2520 between Nov. 22 and Jan. 9, 2014 are eligible for a $20 app voucher for the Windows Store.**** Redemption instructions will be included with the device at purchase.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Talk and standby times are estimates only. Actual times are affected by, for example, network conditions, device settings, features being used, battery condition, and temperature.
***Speed claim based on national carriers' average 4G LTE download speeds. Reliability claim based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. 4G LTE not available everywhere. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
****App offer available with purchase of a Nokia Lumia 2520, Nokia Lumia 1520 or Nokia Lumia 1020. For use in Windows Phone Store only. Offer valid while supplies last. Full terms and conditions apply. $20 Credit Offer Ends 1/9/14. Must purchase and activate an eligible Nokia Lumia smartphone or tablet (925, 1020, 1520, or 2520) at participating locations. Redemption instructions will be provided at time of purchase or receipt of device and are available at http://www.nokia.com/us-en/lumia-world-of-apps. Code must be entered by 2/15/2014. Use the credit within 180 days of the redemption date or unused value will be removed from Wallet app. Not all apps available across all devices and markets. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited by law.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse® brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
This convenient charge pad gives you the power to simply drop your phone or other device on a mat and begin charging. Huntkey wireless chargers do this by moving the contact points required for electricity transfer from the standard port to the back of the device with specialized cases, attachments or micro USB cable attached in package. For some, this means adding a new battery door to a phone or attaching a plastic clip to the back of a device. Here's a diagram showing how it works:
Whats more, the Huntkey wireless charger is compatible with the Qi (pronounced "chee") wireless charging standard adopted by the Wireless Power Consortium, which means Huntkey wireless charging pad is able to accommodate any device that's compliant with the Qi standard.
So is it worth it? Are we so lazy that we can't bother to plug in our phones to charge them? Probably. Maybe it's not laziness, but the desire for convenience that makes wireless charging so appealing. Huntkey Wireless chargers remove cord clutter and consolidate the charging of device to one platform, plus the clear status indicator. There is no reason for us to ignore what high-tech brings to us, right?
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, DELL, Bestbuy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
KingsIsle Unleashes All New Magic In A Brand New World In Wizard101
Wizards Continue the Journey to Battle Morganthe
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 releases the all-new world of Khrysalis today continuing the players' journey after the evil Morganthe. Wizards will also discover the long lost and powerful Shadow Magic in pursuit of levels now up to 95.
"This is a very exciting release for Wizard101," said Josef Hall, vice president and creative director at KingsIsle. "Not only have we introduced an epic new world to our Wizards but we have released an entirely new form of magic that really amplifies a Wizard's capabilities."
Khrysalis is a vibrant world filled with flying and walking insect inspired creatures. It is here that Wizards will discover the long lost dark power of Shadow Magic. Shadow Magic is an ancient and powerful force that can be as dangerous to the caster as to the intended target. Be prepared, Wizards, as this magic changes the game...
This content release is packed full of other exciting additions and enhancements. Castle Tours give Wizards the ability to open up their castles for other Wizards viewing pleasure. Visiting players can vote on how much they like the castle and also identify all of the items within a castle. The tournament system is also expanding to include new tournament types including a quick match.
KingsIsle Entertainment is a developer and publisher that creates high-quality online games which provide entertainment for the entire family. KingsIsle games have received numerous honors, including the Parent Tested Parent Approved Media Seal and recognition by the National Parenting Publications Awards. KingsIsle's first game, Wizard101, was named Best MMO of 2010 by Beckett Massive Online Gamer Magazine, Best Family MMO of the Decade by Massively.com and the #1 Best Family Game of 2009 by MMORPG.com. Pirate101 won MMORPG.com community choice Game of the Year in 2012. KingsIsle is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has a development studio in Austin, Texas. Information about the company's games, which include core titles Wizard101 and Pirate101, can be found at http://www.kingsisle.com/corporate/products.
KingsIsle, Wizard101 and Pirate101 are trademarks or registered trademarks of KingsIsle Entertainment Inc.
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Zeos Glassy: New High-End Glass Screen Protector for Digital Devices Released by Zeos Global LLC
New Jersey-based company starts crowdfunding campaign in support of new product
BORDENTOWN, N.J., Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeos Global LLC, a New Jersey-based company, announces the release of their newest product, Zeos Glassy, a high-end glass screen protector for digital devices. It's the world's first screen protector for SmartPhones, iPads/tablets and digital cameras made from Corning(TM) Gorilla(TM) glass. The glass is then precision laser cut to ensure a perfect fit to nearly every device. More information is available at http://www.zeosglassy.com.
The product is ready to ship in December, but preordering is available through Indiegogo at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-world-s-best-screen-protector-for-smartphones-ipads-tablets-and-cameras. The Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will help Zeos Glassy to create eye-catching package and meet the factory's minimum order quantity for the first run. They have gotten this far on their own and are hoping to get a tiny push over the top.
"We saw a gap in the market, where most of the market share is taken by $1 to $5 cheap PET/film screen protectors. But what does a thick plastic film really protect? My $600 smart phone screen costs upwards of $150 to fix if the screen cracks or breaks. So we thought, 'How about making a screen protector made of the same material used to make screens by most popular smart phone and tablet manufacturers - Corning(TM) Gorilla(TM) glass?' That's how we came up with the idea for making Zeos Glassy." - Sona Khan, Co-Founder and Vice President, Product Development
Zeos Glassy is made with tough ultra-thin Corning(TM) Gorilla(TM) glass, so the look and feel is the same as the manufacturer intended. It's so hard that even steel can't scratch it. Due to the nature of this chemically altered glass, it is has an almost 100% transparency rate.
"We used a high quality acrylic optical adhesive, an anti-shatter film, anti-fingerprint coating, anti-static layer and a special silicone to make this a state-of-the-art product. Putting it on is a breeze, for a totally bubble free installation. You can also re-seat it if it's not aligned right. To top it off, we are the first in the industry to use laser technology to cut each screen protector to size for an exact match to each and every model we make them for." - Sona Khan, Co-Founder and Vice President, Product Development
About Zeos Global LLC
Zeos Global LLC is based in New Jersey and was started in 2012. We are a 100% women-owned company with offices and warehouse in Bordentown and Cranbury, NJ. Zeos Global plans to introduce about 3 to 4 new state-of-the-art products every year across different industries, either developing them completely or through partnership with like-minded companies.
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Sony Entertainment Network Launches The Music Unlimited Service On PlayStation 4
Cloud-Based Digital Music Service Lets Users Listen to Music During Gameplay
SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Network Entertainment International today announced that Music Unlimited, the company's cloud-based digital music subscription service, is now live on PlayStation®4 (PS4(TM)).
The Music Unlimited service on PS4 features a completely redesigned user interface specifically enhanced for PS4. It is faster, simple to use, and lets gamers create their own soundtracks to their favorite games from the Music Unlimited's service's global library of over 22 million songs(1).
The service enables playback of music in the background while gaming, as well as easy discovery of new songs and artists. Users can control music playback on the fly without completely exiting games or other apps by pressing and holding the "PS" button on the DUALSHOCK®4 controller. A pop-up menu offers controls to toggle play or pause, skip tracks, seek to a location within a song, and adjust volume.
"Music Unlimited is seamlessly integrated with PS4 at the system level, delivering quick access to music, fast navigation and powerful discovery," said Michael Aragon, Vice President and General Manager of Global Digital Video and Music Services at Sony Network Entertainment International. "By far the biggest request from our core gamers was in-game music playback, and now they can create playlists tailored to their style of gameplay."
Available in 19 countries around the world, the Music Unlimited service offers on-demand access to an ever-expanding global catalog of over 22 million licensed tracks(1) from all major and many leading independent labels across an array of devices including PS4, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Vita, Android(TM) smartphones and tablets, iPhone®, PCs, and many more.
Through the Premium ($9.99)(2 )and Access ($4.99)( 3) monthly subscription plans, the Music Unlimited service allows customers to enjoy a unified digital music experience across multiple devices in the home and on the go. Whether customers enjoy music from their personal playlists, channels based on their favorite artists, or pre-programmed channels based on era or genre, users' favorite music follows them to any destination without the hassle of syncing or signing into multiple accounts.
The Music Unlimited Service Features:
-- A cloud-based streaming service with no digital files, so there is no
need to sync a device. Customers can access music anywhere, anytime on
PlayStation 4 (PS4(TM)), PlayStation 3 (PS3(TM)), PlayStation Vita (PS
Vita), any PC (Windows or Mac OS), any Android mobile device including
Sony Xperia(TM) smartphones and tablets, Apple's iPhone and iPod®
touch, Sony BRAVIA® HDTVs, and Blu-ray Disc(TM) devices
-- An always-growing global library of over 22 million licensed tracks
including all the major U.S. labels and many independent and local
labels, so users enjoy the latest hits, local favorites, and timeless
classics.
-- Easy management and discovery across all compatible devices with
hand-selected music channels and the ability to build personal playlists
and add playlists based on favorite artists.
-- Offline playback, so music is always available even if a network
isn't(4). With the offline playback feature for iPhone, iPod touch,
Android smartphone and tablets, and PS Vita, customers can listen to
select songs added to offline playlists when not online, so they're
never caught without their favorite music.
-- No ads and no unwanted songs. Music lovers will never be interrupted by
advertisements and they can skip songs as often as they like.
About the Music Unlimited service
Music Unlimited is a cloud-based digital music service with a global catalog of over 22 million licensed songs including all major US labels, leading independent labels and major publishers worldwide. Originally launched in December 2010, Music Unlimited is available on a wide range of Sony and non-Sony connected devices. With the depth of its music catalog, available across so many devices and regions Music Unlimited is set to be a major player in the digital music subscription space, as users expect more from their the music experience. For more information, please visit: http://sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/music-unlimited.
About Sony Entertainment Network
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1. Number of tracks available from catalog varies by country and may be
less.
2. Premium subscription is USD$9.99 (US customers), USD $8.99 (Mexican
customers), CAD$9.99, £9.99, EUR9.99, DKK89.00, NOK 89.00, SEK 89.00,
AU$12.99, NZ$13.99, and JPY 980 per month.
3. Access subscription is USD$4.99 (US customers), USD $4.49(Mexican
customers), CAD$4.99, £4.99, EUR4.99, DKK 49.00, NOK 49.00, SEK 49.00,
AU$7.99, and NZ$8.49 per month (Access subscription tier is not available
in Japan).
4. Select devices only.
SOURCE Sony Network Entertainment International
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