Salutron, Inc. Unveils LifeTrak® Zone C410 Activity Tracker at Seventh Annual Health 2.0 Fall Conference in Silicon Valley
Fitness Industry's First Waterproof Activity Tracker Providing ECG Accurate Heart Rate From the Wrist - and Requiring No Charging - Now Includes Accurate Auto-Detection Sleep Tracking
FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Salutron, Inc., recognized leaders for the most innovative and scientifically accurate fitness and wellness products, today unveiled the LifeTrak Zone C410 - the latest in NASA caliber physiologic monitoring for activity and sleep tracking. Dr. Jin Lee, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Salutron provided a first viewing of the Zone C410 today on stage in a session entitled "Off the Couch and Into Shape: Tools for Physical Fitness" conducted in Grand Ballroom D at 11:30 am Pacific Standard Time during the Seventh AnnualHealth 2.0 Conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Silicon Valley.
Known for the leading-edge technology found in the LifeTrak brand and other private-label and well-known global sports brands, Salutron continues to deliver advances in activity monitoring that address unmet needs for consumers and drive better health. Introduction of the first auto-detected sleep monitoring capability for LifeTrak activity trackers, incorporated into the Zone C410, marks another important advance for the industry. Unlike other devices that require the press of a button before you fall asleep and when you wake up - which is often easy to forget to do - the Zone C410 is engineered to automatically detect when you fall asleep and wake up, as well as track and graphically report your sleep patterns throughout the night. As with other LifeTrak devices, the Zone C410 also provides accurate heart rate monitoring and blue-tooth compatibility for data syncing with mobile devices in a waterproof tracker that doesn't require charging, encouraging continuous use.
"We believe that providing the best science in an activity tracker that can be continuously worn and easily integrated into daily activities will help drive significant behavior changes that lead to better overall health," said Dr. Mike Tsai, Chairman and CEO of Salutron. "We are proud to deliver automated sleep tracking technology incorporated into our Zone C410 to the industry and consumers. It demonstrates not only our commitment to strong science, but sets us on a course to achieve our mission of helping people everywhere live longer, healthier lives."
"Actigraphy - the continuous monitoring of levels of activity and sleep - provided in the LifeTrak Zone C410 is another highly accurate NASA caliber physiologic measurement that we have developed as part of our core technology," said Dr. Jin Lee, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Engineering at Salutron. "We are pleased to lead the industry in advancing the science of sleep monitoring and activity tracking and to continue to develop the strongest science to help keep people healthy. Our unique algorithms that provide calorie computation based on motion and heart rate, our active motion artifact correction, ECG accurate heart rate and low power signal processing for motion analysis, along with the incorporation of NASA caliber physiologic monitoring for sleep patterns sets a new standard for the activity tracking industry. We are inspired by the progress being made in activity tracking and excited by the opportunities to continue to lead the revolution in healthcare with our strong science and technology."
Key Features of LifeTrak Zone C410:
-- Sleep Monitoring: Automatic detection of start and end of sleep cycle
along combined with actigraphy tracking of micro movements to determine
duration and quality of sleep.
-- Bluetooth® Smart Connectivity: Easy and simple connectivity to
Bluetooth Smart enabled devices providing a gateway to a world of health
and fitness apps.
-- ECG Accurate Heart Rate: Patented S-Pulse(TM) ECG accurate heart rate
from a simple press of a button. ECG wave references and storage of last
heart rate taken.
-- Automated Tracking: All-day calorie burn and step tracking along with
auto-calibrated distance.
-- Advanced Calorie Tracking: Proprietary calorie algorithm integrates
heart rate and activity data to provide a full day's record of calories
burned.
-- Dynamic Distance Calibration: patented pace-based calibration algorithm
dynamically adjusts to stride length based on identification of walking,
jogging and running motions.
-- Enhanced Step Filtering: Filters out false step count.
-- ComfortFit Band: Reversible/interchangeable bands for full
customization. Additional band colors available.
-- 7-Day and Hourly Records: Easy, intuitive navigation with context driven
display. Review your results from the past seven days or see your
progress throughout the day with a 24-hr progress bar. Measured
parameters automatically reset at midnight and offer independent daily
goal setting.
-- Independent Workout Mode: Track calories, steps, distance and workout
time separately from daily tracking.
-- Time Keeping: Time, day and date settings with AM/PM or 24-hour time
format.
-- Ultralow Power Monitoring: One year+ estimated battery life; no charging
required.
-- Waterproof: Submersible to 90 feet.
Pricing and Availability:
The LifeTrak Zone C410 will be available for a suggested retail price of $99.99 through leading retailers nationwide and via the LifeTrak web site at http://www.lifetrakusa.com.
The LifeTrak family of products includes the Core C200, Move C300 and Zone C410 LifeTrak activity trackers, offering NASA-caliber technology for activity tracking and heart rate monitoring, are waterproof, require no charging, and are highly affordable ranging from $49.99 to $99.99 for various models. For more information on the complete family of LifeTrak products, please visit http://www.lifetrakusa.com.
About Dr. Jin Lee
Dr. Lee brings more than 20 years of technical development and leadership to Salutron and also serves as the Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of Linea Research Corporation, which recently merged with Salutron to capitalize on the innovative sensor integration and signal processing strengths of both companies. Beginning his career at Texas Instruments in the Semiconductor Process and Device Center, Dr. Lee quickly rose to Director of Semiconductor Technologies at Veeco Instruments. In 2000, Dr. Lee founded Semizone, Inc. and served as President for the next six years. Since 2006, Dr. Lee has guided Linea Research Corporation as they provide cutting edge technologies to clients in industry as well as agencies including NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Lee holds multiple degrees from Stanford University, including a BS in Electrical Engineering, a BA in Economics, an MS in Electrical Engineering, an MS in Engineering Management, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering.
About Salutron:
Salutron, Inc. develops physiological monitoring solutions for wearable devices and exercise equipment. Salutron technology has been incorporated into many of the name brands including Precor, Nautilus, Star Trac, and Life Fitness found in gyms across the globe. The wearable devices, in band and watch format, can be found in major retailers including Sports Authority, Sport Chalet, Dick's Sporting Goods, Big 5, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, CVS, Costco, and Amazon. Salutron technology has also been incorporated into many well-known private label brands including Timex, Reebok, New Balance, Sportline and Pro-Form. Salutron is privately held and based in Fremont, CA. More information on Salutron and LifeTrak products can be found at http://www.lifetrakusa.com or follow @MyLifeTrak.
Media Contact:
Jana Stoudemire
Porter Novelli on behalf of Salutron, Inc.
jana.stoudemire@porternovelli.com
Sharp's "Art of Amazing 4K Film Competition" Launches with THX
Call for filmmakers to create "amazing" 4K short films
MAHWAH, N.J., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the release of the 70" class AQUOS® 4K Ultra HD LED television, the first TV to receive the coveted THX 4K certification for picture quality, Sharp Electronics Corporation, along with the help of two other expert voices in picture quality, THX and RED, has announced the "Art of Amazing 4K Film Competition." Sharp is inviting independent filmmakers to celebrate the detail of 4K resolution by creating a short film (less than four minutes in length) that captures an amazing high resolution entertainment experience through "energy, light and scale."
In the official call for entries Sharp defines AMAZING as:
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"The impeccable interaction of energy, light and scale. It's full of dynamic, precisely directed energy. It glows with crisp, radiantly bold light. Its scale is larger than life, its proportions exact."
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Entrants are asked to submit short films, depicting their personal vision of energy, light and scale. Submissions will be judged based on their creativity, technical quality and the use of the above elements. Submissions will be accepted through Nov. 8.
"We believe that everyone should be able to experience picture quality so pure, so detailed that they are viewing the content as the director intended," said Mark Viken, vice president of marketing at Sharp Electronics Corporation. "To realize this goal we have launched the world's first THX certified 4K Ultra HD TV, which sets a higher standard for picture performance, and now we are calling on the creators of amazing content to help us embrace this mission and start a resolution revolution."
Four finalists will be selected by Sharp, THX and RED's REDucation team. Each finalist will receive a trip to the Shot on RED Film Festival in Hollywood on Dec. 4 and 5, where their film will be screened and the winner will be announced. The winner will also receive a Sharp 70" class AQUOS® 4K Ultra HD LED TV ($7,499.99 value) and a trip to the 2014 International CES® (Jan. 7( )to 10) in Las Vegas, where their film will gain additional exposure while playing in Sharp's highly trafficked CES booth.
Sharp, THX and RED's REDucation network will announce four finalists on Nov. 14 with a winner to be chosen by a fan vote on Facebook. The video with the most votes will be the winner. The winner will then be announced live at the Shot on RED Film Festival on Dec. 5 in Hollywood. Fans who vote are also eligible to win a Sharp AQUOS 4K Ultra HD LED TV.
About Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America (SEMCA)
SEMCA is the U.S. consumer electronics sales and marketing arm of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading products include AQUOS® LED TVs, Insight® Microwave Drawer® ovens, and Plasmacluster® air purifiers.
About RED Digital Cinema
In 2006, RED Digital Cinema began a revolution with the 4K RED ONE digital cinema. By 2008, the camera that changed cinema also began to change the world of stills. The same camera being used to shoot features like The Hobbit and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was being used to shoot covers for magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. Additionally, the EPIC and SCARLET and 6K EPIC DRAGON cameras are built around a modular foundation that gives the flexibility of full customization for each shoot. For more information, visit http://www.red.com.
About THX Ltd.
From the big screen to your screen, THX ignites your passion for exciting entertainment experiences. Founded by George Lucas and recognized by audiences around the globe, THX is synonymous with the design and certification of world-class cinemas, premium audio systems, 4K TV's and blockbuster movies. Products featuring THX technologies defy convention and define quality in their class, whether in the cinema, in the home or on the road.
Transforming Education Through Innovation: Broadview University Introduces The Educational User Experience--edUX
New learning model utilizes technology to make college more engaging and affordable
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadview University introduces the Educational User Experience (edUX), an innovative adaptive learning model, transforming how students learn with the use of technology. This transformation includes making the classroom experience more interactive and engaging, and now all Broadview University students will utilize iPad as part of their learning experience. Campuses will be transformed into Broadview University "iPad Zones" for hands on, career-focused learning with instructors also using iPad and its technology in the classroom.
"We're using iPads as part of this learning model to enhance the classroom experience and to ensure our students are ready to meet the market demand for smart, tech-savvy professionals," said Shana Weiss, Broadview University Academic Dean. "edUX is a continuation of our longstanding commitment to providing students with a cutting-edge, hands-on learning environment."
To enhance and support the new learning experiences, Broadview University will provide students with iPad scholarships to cover the cost of the iPad. All Broadview University students are eligible for the iPad scholarship for the fall academic quarter 2013.
"We're always looking for ways to optimize costs for our students while simultaneously assessing and enhancing the rigor of our degree programs," said Weiss. "By providing students with the iPad scholarship we're able to ensure every student has the proper tools and technology to be successful in the classroom."
The introduction of iPad not only enhances the learning experience, but also makes college more affordable for both students and schools. Producing and printing expensive, quickly-out-of-date paper textbooks will be a thing of the past; with students instead utilizing lighter, less expensive e-books customized for their classes and downloaded right to their iPad. Students will also have access to the over 20,000 educational apps now available for iOS devices on the App Store.
"We're committed to providing not only an innovative, but affordable college experience for our students," said Weiss. "Eliminating the need for most textbooks will save our students thousands of dollars and we know affordability plays a major role in ensuring students stay enrolled and working toward on-time degree completion."
edUX gives students at Broadview University access to interactive digital content and the tools to creatively and actively engage with other students and their instructors. edUX also allows students to connect to their campus and outside community in newly applied and meaningful ways.
"Technology is at the forefront of everything we implement in the classroom," said Weiss. "Whether enrolled in a master's degree program, 9-month certificate--or anything in between, edUX will transform how our students learn, engage, connect, apply, and eventually work, in their chosen career field."
Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, App Store, AppleCare, Mac, MacBook, and MacBook Air are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iBookstore is a service mark of Apple Inc.
ABOUT BROADVIEW UNIVERSITY
Broadview University is part of a premier, family-managed network of career colleges and universities. The schools prepare students for successful careers in a wide range of high-demand professions. Through its mission, We Care, the organization integrates hands-on and career-focused education with service- and applied-learning experiences that expose students to their communities and real-world learning. Programs offer undergraduate, diploma and graduate degrees in career fields, including business and accounting, health sciences, legal sciences, technology, creative media and applied arts. All academic programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information, visit http://www.broadviewuniversity.edu.
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Transforming Education Through Innovation: Globe University And Minnesota School Of Business Introduce The Educational User Experience - edUX
New learning model utilizes technology to make college more engaging and affordable
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe University and Minnesota School of Business introduce the Educational User Experience (edUX), an innovative adaptive learning model, transforming how students learn with the use of technology. This transformation includes making the classroom experience more interactive and engaging, and now all Globe University and Minnesota School of Business students will utilize iPad as part of their learning experience. Campuses will be transformed into Globe University "iPad Zones" for hands on, career-focused learning with instructors also using iPad and its technology in the classroom.
"We're using iPads as part of this learning model to enhance the classroom experience and to ensure our students are ready to meet the market demand for smart, tech-savvy professionals," said Shana Weiss, Globe University Academic Dean. "edUX is a continuation of our longstanding commitment to providing students with a cutting-edge, hands-on learning environment."
To enhance and support the new learning experiences, Globe University and Minnesota School of Business will provide students with iPad scholarships to cover the cost of the iPad. All Globe University and Minnesota School of Business students are eligible for the iPad scholarship for the fall academic quarter 2013.
"We're always looking for ways to optimize costs for our students while simultaneously assessing and enhancing the rigor of our degree programs," said Weiss. "By providing students with the iPad scholarship we're able to ensure every student has the proper tools and technology to be successful in the classroom."
The introduction of iPad not only enhances the learning experience, but also makes college more affordable for both students and schools. Producing and printing expensive, quickly-out-of-date paper textbooks will be a thing of the past; with students instead utilizing lighter, less expensive e-books customized for their classes and downloaded right to their iPad. Students will also have access to the over 20,000 educational apps now available for iOS devices on the App Store.
"We're committed to providing not only an innovative, but affordable college experience for our students," said Weiss. "Eliminating the need for most textbooks will save our students thousands of dollars and we know affordability plays a major role in ensuring students stay enrolled and working toward on-time degree completion."
edUX gives students at Globe University and Minnesota School of Business access to interactive digital content and the tools to creatively and actively engage with other students and their instructors. edUX also allows students to connect to their campus and outside community in newly applied and meaningful ways.
"Technology is at the forefront of everything we implement in the classroom," said Weiss. "Whether enrolled in a master's degree program, 9-month certificate--or anything in between, edUX will transform how our students learn, engage, connect, apply, and eventually work, in their chosen career field."
Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, App Store, AppleCare, Mac, MacBook, and MacBook Air are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iBookstore is a service mark of Apple Inc.
ABOUT GLOBE UNIVERSITY AND MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are part of a premier, family-managed network of career colleges and universities. The schools prepare students for successful careers in a wide range of high-demand professions. Through its mission, We Care, the organization integrates hands-on and career-focused education with service- and applied-learning experiences that expose students to their communities and real-world learning. Programs offer undergraduate, diploma and graduate degrees in career fields, including business and accounting, health sciences, legal sciences, technology, creative media and applied arts. More than 30 programs are available online. All academic programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information, visit http://www.globeuniversity.edu.
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Crank Software WebKit Chosen to Power Nintendo Web Framework
Web Developers Able to Create Wii U Games and Applications with Nintendo Web Framework Using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS
OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Crank Software, an innovator in embedded user interface (UI) solutions, announced today that Crank Software has been selected by Nintendo to provide the WebKit technology that powers the Nintendo Web Framework. With Crank Software's WebKit, web developers, in addition to traditional developers, can now use the Nintendo Web Framework to develop their newest games and applications on the Wii U system with the best technologies possible - including HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. In a recent analyst briefing, Nintendo stated that there has been tremendous interest in the new Nintendo Web Framework development environment.
Nintendo announced its Nintendo Web Framework in March of this year at GDC. It is a development environment based on WebKit technologies that supports software development on the Wii U system using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. The Nintendo Web Framework supports the Wii U GamePad controller, Wii Remote controllers, and JavaScript extensions such as video playback. Combining the Wii U GamePad, a TV screen, and the Internet, developers can use the Nintendo Web Framework powered by Crank Software's WebKit to develop their web technology-based software.
"Our goal is to give developers the best tools possible so that they can create successful games and applications," said Brian Edmond, Crank Software president. "With this WebKit for the Nintendo Web Framework, we were able to put the power of new technology like HTML5 in the hands of developers - and we look forward to seeing all of the games and applications they can create with the Nintendo Web Framework."
With the custom WebKit for Nintendo, Crank Software maximized its proven embedded development tools, superior graphics, and optimization experience to benefit developers using the Nintendo Web Framework.
Proven Tools for Better Development
Crank Software was first known for its turnkey UI development software, Storyboard Suite. With Storyboard Suite, development teams save time and costs by having designers and engineers work side-by-side to ultimately create a better UI. Teams can develop, prototype, and refine a UI until it's perfect for a customer - both in function and in design. Crank Software used its expertise helping engineers and designers create the best UIs possible to make Nintendo's WebKit with exactly what the company needed - support for the latest tools and the ability for developers to create top-of-the-line applications faster and easier.
For more information on Crank Software, visit cranksoftware.com.
About Crank Software
Crank Software is an innovator in embedded user interface (UI) solutions, reducing the time, costs, and headaches that notoriously come hand-in-hand with UI development by letting designers and engineers work side-by-side. Crank products manage the UI lifecycle from design to deployment. Teams can use the software to develop, prototype, and refine the UI until it's perfect - both in function and in design - and then deploy the UI for the final product. With a shorter development time and a more collaborative process, products get to market first with a higher ROI and a remarkable UI that builds brand loyalty.
Customer/Media Contact: Jason Clarke, jason@cranksoftware.com, 613-595-1999
Apical Announces the Release of its New Smart Camera Engine Assertive Vision
BOSTON, October 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Apical, a UK company which provides advanced imaging and video technology to many
chipmakers and OEMs, today announced the release of its Assertive Vision embedded
processor at the Embedded Vision Summit in Boston, USA.
Apical's Assertive Vision is a real-time detection, classification and tracking engine
capable of accurate analysis of people and other objects. It is designed for integration
into system-on-chip devices and requires no external compute resources.
It makes no compromise on performance and analyses all pixels in HD video in real
time. For example, any number of people and their poses can be simultaneously detected and
tracked based on a set of models of the head, upper and full body. This enables an
unprecedented ability to analyse the presence, motion and behavior of individuals and
groups within a very wide range of environments.
The Assertive Vision processor brings together Apical's expertise in image processing
with state-of-the-art embedded vision algorithms and demonstrates a level of performance
and accuracy previously unseen in smart cameras.
Robustness to complex and difficult environments was a key factor in the design, with
the result that the system copes very well with both day and night conditions, variable
lighting, background motion and complex scenes.
Michael Tusch, CEO Apical: "We knew that if we could combine our imaging experience
and abilities to implement complex analytics algorithms in low-power hardware we ought to
be able to produce a step change in performance of smart cameras. And this step change is
needed for the long-promised potential of smart cameras to be realised. Our Assertive
Vision processor achieves all the goals we set ourselves and I believe it offers the
foundations for a new level of intelligence in cameras."
About Apical
Apical is a leader in advanced image and video processing technology for embedded
applications. The company's Assertive products are derived from original research into the
human visual system and are designed to maximize the performance of a wide range of image
capture and display devices. Apical works primarily with OEMs and semiconductor
manufacturers for whom imaging capture and display are critical components. Apical is a
privately-held company based in the UK. http://www.apical.co.uk
Connectify Dispatch Goes Freemium -- Faster Internet For PC Users
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Connectify announced the launch of Connectify 7 which now includes a free version of Dispatch, the company's PC software application that lets users combine Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G to create a faster and more reliable Internet connection. The PRO version of Connectify Dispatch, which was Kickstarter-funded in late 2012, has grown steadily in popularity with users that demand more control over their available bandwidth to create faster and more seamless Internet connectivity.
With the release of Connectify 7, millions of current Connectify Hotspot users now have access to Dispatch's load-balancing functionality to speed up general web browsing, BitTorrent downloads, and much more. In Dispatch Lite mode, consumers will immediately be able to enjoy the benefits of combining any available Internet connections at no cost, while advanced features like bandwidth monitoring and application specific settings are available when users upgrade to the premium product.
"We've been listening closely to Connectify users on our community site and we found that many of our customers wanted a free tier of Dispatch that demonstrates the advantages of combining Wi-Fi, mobile broadband, and Ethernet for faster speeds," said Alex Gizis, founder and CEO of Connectify. "By adopting the freemium business model for Connectify Dispatch, we have embraced a strategy that best serves our user-base while allowing Connectify to continue to add innovative tools and features to our products."
The new Connectify 7 suite is now available, and includes free and premium tiers for both Connectify Dispatch and Connectify Hotspot, the company's flagship software router. For more information, or to download Connectify 7, visit: http://www.connectify.me
Connectify is a privately-held company that develops next-generation networking software for PC and mobile platforms. Founded in 2010, Connectify's mission is to give all users the power to perform complex networking tasks at the click-of-a-button. For more information on Connectify, visit http://www.connectify.me. Connectify is a trademark of Connectify Inc.
New Jenn-Air Introductions Include Industry's Most Powerful 36" 6-Burner Gas Cooktop
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury appliance maker Jenn-Air, the pioneer behind downdraft cooktop ventilation and other major cooking advancements, is introducing its first 6-burner, 36" gas cooktop, a new 30" model and several updated cooktops to its growing collection of high-end appliances.
Adding to the brand's growing list of "best in class" offerings, the newest gas model is billed as the industry's most powerful 36" 6-burner gas cooktop. It features an 18,000 BTU PowerBurner, three 15,000 BTU burners, a 9,000 BTU burner and 6,000 BTU simmer burner, all sealed and constructed of high quality brass.
At a height of only 3mm, the cooktop's low profile and near-flush design creates a sleek, built-in appearance. It will be available this fall in an elegant Euro-Style stainless design with barrel knobs, and a bolder Pro-Style(® )stainless model with heavier grates and diamond etched knobs inspired by commercial equipment. Five-burner, 30" versions of the new cooktop are being introduced as well. All models are crafted using superior stainless and die-cast materials, minimal welding and hand polishing for a highly refined fit, feel and finish.
"For those looking for the greatest possible flexibility in a cooktop, or who like to cook and entertain on a larger scale, there's nothing like having six burners to work with," says Juliet Johnson, manager of brand experience for Jenn-Air. "But whether choosing a five or six burner cooktop, or opting for gas, electric or induction cooking, anyone creating a luxury kitchen can look to Jenn-Air for high performance, extraordinary precision and, from a design standpoint, great attention to detail."
Other updated cooktop offerings from Jenn-Air include electric and gas downdraft cooktops with newly-designed knobs and a gas downdraft model with an advanced, invisible Durafinish(TM) coating designed to resist staining and yellowing and extend the cooktop's like-new appearance.
About Jenn-Air:
Since the introduction of the first self-ventilated cooktop in 1961 and downdraft ventilated range in 1965, Jenn-Air brand has consistently grown its reputation as a technology and design innovator. Its selection of style options includes two distinct stainless steel collections and a cutting-edge Floating Glass finish in black or white. From downdraft cooktops, wall ovens and professional style ranges to dishwashers, refrigerators and such entertaining essentials as warming drawers, built-in ice machines and wine cellars, Jenn-Air brand offers a complete line of major kitchen appliances. To learn more about the Jenn-Air® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the concierge team, please visit jennair.com, twitter.com/jennairusa or facebook.com/jennair.
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, 212/350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, 212/350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com, or Juliet Johnson, Jenn-Air, 269/923-7440, juliet.johnson@jennair.com
World's First "I" Integrated Augmented Reality Helmet Systems
LONDON, October 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The World's only Rear Vision helmet manufacturer, Reevu, have now invented and
developed another World first: a commercially viable fully functioning Intelligent Helmet
with internal augmented reality display within the internationally accepted standards
envelope. "Unlike a great deal of the proposed augmented reality systems populating the
internet, this development won't reside on a drawing board."
Reevu's development engineers have invented and built a World first by utilizing their
knowhow and internationally registered patents to develop the World's first internally
housed augmented reality helmet device. "The knowhow gathered over the many years in
assembling complicated Optical devices into articles of headgear while enhancing their
impact resistive capability is the technological advance in which Reevu is leading the
World". The compact Multiple Reflective Optical Systems. M.R.OP.S is one of the inventions
that enable a fully functioning Helmet that can deliver information without eye strain or
unnecessary distraction to the wearer. The invention can be integrated to accept a number
of existing diagnostic and information enabling systems currently linked to the cluster
pack of some of the latest bike designs. "We are primarily developing the product to fit
within Reevu's product portfolio in the motorsports sector however further products are on
the drawing board utilizing the invention." - Markus S. Engineering team leader.
"This invention takes the Reevu business into a $500 billion mobile communications
market, as we negotiate with a number of companies to spin out the innovation into a
number of business sectors utilizing our commercially available optical system. If you
need H.U.D. communications systems in an article of headgear, we have the commercially
viable answer" - Graham Steele, marketing sales Director Reevu.
LG Introduces Secure, Enterprise-Ready Mobile Platform For Business Sector
Launching on Popular New LG G2 Smartphone, Comprehensive BYOD Solution Boasts Enhanced Features, Superior Security
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics today announced the release of "LG GATE," an enterprise-grade technologies package that simplifies access to and enhances the security of mobile enterprise solutions.
With LG GATE, on-the-go employees can conveniently utilize work resources from any location, while companies can better manage IT security and privacy. Designed to meet the demands of the fast-growing "bring your own device (BYOD) to the workplace" market, this innovative platform will launch first in the United States on the LG G2.
The ultimate BYOD solution, LG GATE leverages the power of the LG G2 to provide a seamless Private & Business Virtualization experience. Users can simultaneously run two operating systems on a single smartphone, enabling them to keep personal and business information completely separate.
In addition to Private & Business Virtualization, LG GATE supports a range of top-notch software and features including Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Mobile Device Management (MDM). LG has collaborated with major VPN and MDM providers to ensure an optimal mobile environment for business users, anywhere, anytime.
LG GATE also incorporates powerful encryption technology, meaning companies can feel confident that their digitally stored and transmitted resources are protected by the highest level of security.( )
"With the increasing popularity of BYOD, employees and IT managers alike are demanding improved work solutions for mobile devices," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "LG GATE satisfies the need for both company security and individual privacy, while delivering exceptional business and personal user experiences."
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative mobile phones, home entertainment products, home appliances, and air conditioning systems and energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.
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CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, Chaz Abbott, 858-635-5232, Chaz.Abbott@lge.com or Samantha Perez, 310-280-2453, Samantha.Perez@lg-one.com
Kozio Announces Verification and Test support for Xilinx Zynq®-7000
- Kozio provides Verification and Test OS (VTOS(TM)) support for the Xilinx Zynq®-7000 All Programmable SoCs.
- Kozio's extensible verification platform, with Xilinx's extensible processing platform, provides an ideal prototyping and verification combination.
- This release of VTOS includes support for the Cadence Virtual System Platform for the Xilinx Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC virtual prototype, along with support for the community-based ZedBoard.
LONGMONT, Colo., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kozio(http://www.kozio.com), a leader in verification and test software solutions, for SoC, FPGA, and PCB designs, announces support for the Xilinx Zynq®-7000 All Programmable SoCs through its Verification and Test OS (VTOS(TM)) package. The Xilinx Zynq-7000 combines the benefits of an ARM® Cortex(TM)-A9 processor based system-on-chip (SoC) with the flexibility and scalability of a field programmable gate array (FPGA). Xilinx Zynq designs can now benefit from the verification power of VTOS in design, production, and field deployment.
VTOS is an embedded software application targeted for a specified SoC. VTOS provides a verification platform with deterministic test results, low-level commands for full hardware access, built-in system-level tests, test case development and extensions via run-time scripting, FPGA programming, fast file transfers to the prototype, and both interactive and programmatic user interfaces. The VTOS Suite of tools are easy to install and easy to configure for your prototype, allowing designers to focus on discovering and correcting faults using a fast and lightweight verification toolset.
"The Zynq-7000 provides unprecedented capability for programmable embedded designs by delivering a very flexible multi-core processing platform," said Joe Skazinski, chief technology officer at Kozio. "We designed our verification platform to be very adaptable and extremely flexible. It allows our customers to deliver highly optimized hardware solutions with significantly less development effort."
Kozio's Verification and Test OS (VTOS(TM)), and system-level functional test library, for the Zynq-7000 is available now. VTOS can be demonstrated running on the Cadence Virtual System Platform or the community-based ZedBoard.
VTOS can be utilized by SoC or FPGA designers for pre-silicon verification under simulation, and the same repeatable test scenarios can be executed on post-silicon board designs, providing a company-wide test strategy spanning each phase of the product lifecycle. Using this verification platform, the hardware design team and test team can validate all aspects of the hardware design with no dependence on application software. With early access to hardware verification, extremely fast boot and test times, an easily extensible software platform, and superior visibility and control, this verification platform reduces test development time and production test times.
About Kozio, Inc.
Kozio is the leading provider of software solutions for embedded hardware design verification and production test. Kozio's technology includes a Verification and Test OS (VTOS) - a packaged solution that combines a special purpose OS with a comprehensive peripheral and processor functional test library. VTOS provides a powerful, user configurable verification environment for boot, system-level test execution, file transfer and interactive debug. VTOS is designed specifically for the purpose of hardware design verification to ensure design correctness, performance and reliability. VTOS replaces the traditional methods of creating one-off test programs or using the application OS as the hardware test platform. VTOS can also be utilized for pre-silicon or post-silicon verification, for production test, and field delivered self-test, making the technology reusable amongst or across teams.
Kozio and the Kozio logo are registered trademarks of Kozio, Inc. VTOS is a trademark of Kozio, Inc. Other names and products may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact Information
Joseph Skazinski
info@kozio.com
Kozio, Inc.
303.776.1356
Cloud-based Mobile Device Management Released Today by CoSoSys for Simpler Access and Higher Flexibility
CoSoSys now delivers its MDM solution as a cloud service with My Endpoint Protector
CLUJ-NAPOCA, Romania, October 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
CoSoSys, IT security vendor, releases today Mobile Device Management as a cloud
service, showcasing highly efficient functionalities like Tracking & Locating, Remote
Lock, Remote Wipe, App Monitoring and many others.
Mobile devices are now integrated in companies' networks. With cloud-based MDM,
enforcing security and managing iOS and Android mobile devices can be done easily on
business trips, in coffee shops, etc. through a web-browser.
"IT administrators should have the necessary tools regardless of their location to
quickly react to various threats, including a device being lost or stolen. With our MDM
cloud solution, they can manage mobile devices from anywhere, at any time," said CoSoSys
CEO, Roman Foeckl.
Key advantages and benefits
- Set up a Mobile Device Management solution in just minutes
- Manage iOS and Android mobile devices directly in the cloud
- Flexibility and easy scalability as the number of enrolled mobile devices can
increase or decrease anytime
Availability and price- free for up to 5 mobile devices
Cloud-based Mobile Device Management from CoSoSys, with a price of 2$/device/month is
incorporated in the new version of My Endpoint Protector, which also offers Device Control
and Data Loss Prevention capabilities.
CoSoSys is specialized in network Device Control, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for
Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application
Management for iOS and Android and development of applications for portable storage device
encryption. The application portfolio includes functions from device control, mobile
device security, file tracing and shadowing to network security. CoSoSys distributes its
products globally through distributors, resellers and directly to users at http://www.EndpointProtector.com. CoSoSys enjoys a continuously growing installation
base of users worldwide and was recognized in 2011 as one of the fastest growing
technology companies being a winner of the 2011 Deloitte Technology FAST 50 ranking for
Central Europe.
Survey Says: Family Feud Video Content Comes to Mobile
New Video App from FremantleMedia Now Available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android Devices
BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Feud, is now the newest game show experience available as an app for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. The Family Feud App, available now on the App Store and Google Play, was developed by Beachfront Media, the video everywhere company, in conjunction with FremantleMedia.
The app allows fans of the show to search and view their favorite content from past Family Feud episodes all in one place. Content can be searched through various categories including Greatest Hits, Audition Videos and Most Interesting Answers. Users can then save their favorite clips and then share them socially with friends.
"Beachfront Media's app development platform allows us to connect with viewers in new ways and create engaging experiences in a multiplatform world," said Nicholas Dale, Director, Licensing, Hardlines & Interactive, FremantleMedia North America. "We are dedicated to digital and branded entertainment and bringing mainstream television shows to mobile devices is a great way to give consumers the content they love, in the palm of their hands."
Beachfront Builder provides a next-generation video platform with a focus on the smartphone, tablet, and connected TV devices that power the future of TV and video content. With Builder, publishers can easily create, manage, deploy, and monetize high-quality, native apps for iPhones, iPads, Android phones and tablets, Windows 8 devices and now connected TVs.
The Family Feud App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at http://www.AppStore.com. The app can also be downloaded on Android devices at https://play.google.com/.
About Beachfront Media
Beachfront Media is a video everywhere company whose video technology helps consumers stay informed and entertained across a wide range of mobile, web, and TV platforms. Beachfront Media's flagship products include Beachfront Builder, a video app platform, Beachfront Solutions, a video distribution ecosystem, and MeFeedia, a patented social search and video discovery system. Since 2007, the company has been a recognized leader in video and video advertising, powering more than 500 million video streams to over 30 million unique users a month across all screens. For more information about Beachfront Media, go to http://www.beachfrontmedia.com and follow Beachfront on twitter for updates: @beachfrontmedia
About FremantleMedia North America
FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) is the U.S. production division of global media giant FremantleMedia. Based in Burbank, California, FMNA produces entertaining and innovative programs for network, cable, syndicated and online platforms, including the Emmy-nominated musical/reality phenomenon "American Idol" (FOX), "The X Factor" (FOX), "America's Got Talent" (NBC), "Family Feud" (SYN), "The Price Is Right" (CBS), "Let's Make A Deal" (CBS), "Total Blackout" (Syfy), "Married to Medicine" (Bravo), "The Pet Collective" (BlipTV), "Perfect Score," (The CW), "The Tomorrow People" (The CW) and "Psychic Tia" (A+E).
The FremantleMedia Group (which includes FremantleMedia North America, UFA, FremantleMedia UK, FremantleMedia Australia, Ludia, @radical.media and Original Productions, among others) has one of the most comprehensive global networks with operations in 22 countries, creating over 9,200 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 60 formats and managing over 300 individual titles. The company also distributes more than 20,000 hours of content in over 150 countries. FremantleMedia is part of RTL Group, the leading European entertainment network, which is in turn 75% owned by the international media company Bertelsmann.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. Apple, iPad, iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
MF-100 Headphones Launch - First Overheads From British High-End Hi-Fi Firm Musical Fidelity
LONDON, October 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Following the success of their first range of in-ear headphones, the EB-50s, Musical
Fidelity has added an overhead to their repertoire. The MF-100 headphones capture the same
studio quality sound Musical Fidelity has become renowned for, in an overhead that is sure
to impress.
Made with years of audio industry experience and passion, the MF-100s provide clear,
natural sound - ideal for enjoyment of the music you love. Musical Fidelity's award
winning design team have achieved the combination of natural sound, lightness, comfort and
durability.
The music is delivered through a sleekly designed, high quality headset that looks as
good as it sounds. The soft touch frame and padded leather ear pieces or additional
Alcantara
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(R) pads will ensure the
most comfortable fit - allowing you to enjoy hours of perfect sound. Just like all Musical
Fidelity products, the MF-100s aim to enhance the music, sounding more like you're
listening to your favourite artist in a live environment than through headphones.
Not only do the MF-100s look good and perform well but they are built with
practicality in mind. The cable includes an in-line mic/mute control so that users with
smartphones can take calls and the ear pieces can be rotated and folded in when not in
use. The MF-100s drive units have been designed from the ground up to give a very flat and
wide frequency response with low distortion.
With the MF-100 headphones, you'll be left with an appreciation for precision build
and superior quality sound. Like listening to a live performance whenever you please -
you've not heard your favourite artist until you've heard them through the MF-100s.
Musical Fidelity is one of the best-known brands in the Hi-Fi industry. Driven by a
passion for music and world-class engineering, they have decades of experience at the
top-end of the audio industry.
MF-100 is the first overhead headphone from Musical Fidelity, following the release of
their first in-ear headphones, the EB-50 in August 2012. The headphones are designed to
encapsulate the quality of Musical Fidelity's high-end audio equipment in an on-the-go
format.
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Nathalie Agnew/ Katie Mackenzie
Muckle Media
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Powered by Atmel's maXTouch Controller, Popular Mi3 Smartphone Allows Users To Enjoy Superior Touch Experience With a Super Sensitive Touch Panel, Water Resistance and Support for Users with Gloves
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(® )Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch technology solutions, today announced that Atmel's maXTouch® mXT540S controller is powering the 5-inch touchscreen for the recently launched full high-definition (HD) Mi3 smartphone from Xiaomi, a leading provider of smartphones, apps, and consumer electronics who has taken the China market by storm.
Powered by Atmel's maXTouch mXT540S, Xiaomi's full HD Mi3 smartphone delivers superior touch performance with a very sensitive touch panel offering the fastest report rate in the industry, a crucial feature for capturing precise touches including handwriting and signature capture with a fingernail. With an industry-leading signal-to-noise ratio, the mXT540S offers noise suppression for environments with aftermarket noisy chargers, along with longer battery life.
"Xiaomi continues to bring modern designs to the market with an established brand and is known for launching some of the most innovative smartphones," said Jon Kiachian, Vice President of Touch Marketing, Atmel Corporation. "The new Xiaomi Mi3 offers users a wide 5-inch smartphone on a 1080p HD touchscreen with extremely precise touches in the rapidly growing China and emerging markets. We are thrilled that Xiaomi has selected our maXTouch controller and we look forward to collaborating with them on future designs."
Additional features of the Mi3 smartphone include:
-- NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor or Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (depending on
market)
-- 5-inch IPS 1080p display
-- 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM
-- 13MP Sony Exmor RS CMOS camera
-- 2MP front facing
-- 3,050mAh battery
-- NFC
-- 8.1mm thick profile
More Information
Atmel maXTouch S touchscreen controllers: http://www.atmel.com/microsite/maxtouchs
Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.
With New My Cloud(TM) Consumers Can Easily Save, Access and Share all of their Photos, Videos and Files from Any Device, Anytime - without Sacrificing Privacy
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a world leader in storage solutions for the connected life, today introduced its new My Cloud(TM) family of personal cloud solutions. WD's My Cloud is a complete solution for users to organize, centralize and secure the digital content from all of their computers and mobile devices and access those files from any device, from anywhere in the world. By simply connecting a My Cloud personal cloud drive to the Internet, consumers get the anywhere, any-device access they can get from the public cloud, without having to pay monthly fees or giving up control of their personal data.
"We believe that there's no place like home for the cloud," said Jim Welsh, executive vice president and general manager of WD's branded products and consumer electronics groups. "Everyone is inundated with thousands of digital files scattered across multiple computers and mobile devices, and controlling that chaos is a challenge. WD's personal cloud is the easiest, most secure and most affordable way for customers to control that chaos, with access to all of their files anywhere, anytime."
Research firm Gartner estimates that the average household will own approximately 3.3 terabytes (TB) of digital content by 2016[1]. In line with this growth of digital content is the explosive growth of Internet-connected devices, with the current U.S. household owning 5.7 connected devices, according to The NPD Group[2]. The convergence of rapid content and device growth requires a new storage paradigm that gives consumers complete control over their digital lives. Personal cloud storage is the new standard, allowing users to keep media and files safe at home on their own physical drive and then access them over the Internet with any PC or Mac® computer or on tablets and smartphones through mobile apps. Using the My Cloud drive, users can share files, stream media and access content anywhere with no monthly fees and feel secure in the knowledge that their cloud resides in their own home under their exclusive control.
"Families are connecting, sharing, syncing, and backing-up numerous mobile devices and computers in their household, with the amount of digital data being created on these devices growing dramatically," said Liz Conner, Senior Research Analyst, Storage Systems, IDC. "Personal cloud is an ideal solution to simplify the complex issue of organizing digital files across various devices so that users can enjoy their digital videos, photos and music on all of their devices."
Streamlined Setup and Backup
Customers can get their personal cloud up and running in minutes with WD's rich web-based user interface for seamless web-guided setup. WD's software auto-detects the drive to make setup simple for novice users. Once the My Cloud drive is setup, customers can easily connect their computers and mobile devices with WD's free desktop and mobile apps. With a Gigabit Ethernet connection and Dual-Core processor, transferring files is blazing fast, allowing customers to quickly centralize all of the digital content scattered across various devices onto My Cloud. With direct file uploads from mobile devices, important files and videos can be safely moved to My Cloud, freeing up valuable space on users' tablets and smartphones.
Customers can also use their My Cloud to back up their computers and digital files. For PC users, WD SmartWare(TM) Pro software offers options for how, when and where to back up files. Mac users can utilize all the features of Apple® Time Machine® backup software to protect their data.
Complete Control
My Cloud users can store and organize their families' photos, videos, music and important documents in one secure place on the home network. With the new My Cloud desktop app, navigating, controlling and sharing these files from anywhere in the world is simple and intuitive. My Cloud is available in 2 TB, 3 TB, and 4 TB capacities, providing bountiful storage capacity with no monthly payment required. Customers can also attach a compatible USB 3.0 hard drive directly to the USB expansion port on the My Cloud drive and instantly expand their storage capacity.
Additionally, My Cloud serves as a home's digital entertainment hub, storing terabytes of movies and music that can then be streamed to any DLNA(TM)-certified multimedia device such as a WD TV® Live(TM) media player, as well as smart TVs and gaming consoles.
Accessing the Personal Cloud
Available for iOS® and Android(TM) devices, the new WD My Cloud mobile app allows users to view photos, stream video and access their files from anywhere on their smartphones or tablets. The mobile app also makes file sharing and collaborating simple and secure, allowing customers to easily email files, share files as a link, and print and open files with third party apps.
Additionally, the My Cloud mobile app integrates major public cloud services so that customers can easily transfer files between their Dropbox(TM), SkyDrive® and Google Drive(TM) public cloud accounts[3].
Price and Availability
The 2 TB and 3 TB My Cloud is currently available at select U.S. retailers and online at the wdstore.com. The 4 TB My Cloud is expected to be available in November. MSRP is $149.99 USD for 2 TB, $179.99 USD for 3 TB and $249.99 USD for 4 TB. The My Cloud mobile app currently is available for download from the App Store(SM) and Google Play(TM). A two drive and four drive My Cloud configuration will be available in the future.
Capacity and Compatibility
My Cloud personal cloud storage is available in capacities of 2 TB, 3 TB and 4 TB and is compatible with Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP, OS X Mountain Lion(TM), Lion®, Snow Leopard®, as well as DLNA®/UPnP® enabled devices.
About WD
WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com.
Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.
This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the expected availability of My Cloud products in two drive and four drive configurations, estimated growth of digital content and interconnected devices, and the expected availability of the 4 TB My Cloud product in November. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, competition, demand; failure to accurately anticipate customers' changing needs and emerging technological trends like personal and corporate cloud storage, failure by certain suppliers to develop and manufacture components, technology or production equipment for our products, global economic or political conditions and or other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries; Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac, OS X Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard and Time Machine are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license by Apple Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
CONTACT: Steven Johansson, WD Public Relations, 949.672.9940, steven.johansson@wdc.com; or Bob Blair, Western Digital Investor Relations, 949.672.7834, robert.blair@wdc.com
MindLink Software Announces MindLink for Mac and Linux
LONDON, October 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Bringing persistent chat capabilities to Apple desktop and Linux users
MindLink Software [http://www.mindlinksoft.com ], a provider of business-critical
collaboration and persistent chat solutions, has today announced that its platform is
fully Mac and Linux-compatible. The announcement of MindLink
[http://www.mindlinksoft.com/mindlink-applications ] for Mac and Linux follows the
introduction of the company's native iPhone app in 2012 and makes MindLink
[http://www.mindlinksoft.com/mindlink-applications ] the only persistent chat tool on the
market to support the Apple desktop and Linux operating systems. The move comes as the use
of Apple products (Mac, iPhone, iPad) within the business environment continues to
increase[1].
MindLink [http://www.mindlinksoft.com/mindlink-applications ] provides a structured
and secure way for employees to share information and knowledge in real-time using a 'free
flow' conversational style. By focusing on business collaboration and team efficiency, it
enables organisations to benefit from the shared expertise of their staff, regardless of
their role, geographical location or the technology they are using.
"Leveraging our clients' existing Lync investments, our focus has traditionally been
on the support of Microsoft users," says Annekathrin Hase, director of strategy and
marketing at MindLink [http://www.mindlinksoft.com/mindlink-applications ]. "Yet Mac and
Linux are widely adopted within organisations. Some organisational roles - such as those
of the design department or software development - commonly require Apple hardware and
software and / or Linux systems. To date users of these systems have not been able to
benefit from persistent chat tools, but because business collaboration is only powerful
when everyone can be involved and share knowledge, we have invested resources into
ensuring that we support the Mac and Linux platforms, offering every team member the
possibility to share and access knowledge."
Software company EventZero [https://www.eventzero.com ] has been trialling MindLink
[http://www.mindlinksoft.com/mindlink-applications ] for both their PC and Mac users.
David Tucker, founder and chairman explains: "Running both Windows and Apple operating
systems is an integral part of our business operations, as is business collaboration via
persistent chat. However, until we discovered MindLink Software, the two were mutually
exclusive. Now, MindLink [http://www.mindlinksoft.com/mindlink-applications ]'s full
availability on Mac makes it easy for our teams, and especially our developers, to share
and access their extensive knowledge, regardless of the system they use. The result is
better knowledge-sharing and projects that run more smoothly which benefits both our
business operations, as well as those of our customers."
Note 1: In June 2013, Gartner research vice president Carolina Milanesi predicted that
sales of devices based on Apple's Mac OS and iOS will overtake those of products running
Windows in 2015.
About MindLink Software
MindLink Software Ltd is provider of the only purpose-built business critical
collaboration platform that allows teams to coordinate and exchange information rapidly
across the business. Providing IM, Presence and unique Persistent Chat, MindLink is
designed to help people work together faster and smarter, so that they can make critical
business decisions more effectively.
The MindLink Software management team has more than 30 years of combined experience
working with many medium to large sized businesses, facilitating better collaboration for
both internal and external users. MindLink Software Ltd is a Microsoft Gold Communications
Partner and RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Partner. Its software is fully compatible with
Microsoft Lync 2010, Microsoft OCS 2007 R2 and Microsoft Lync 2013.
BlackBerry, RIM, Research In Motion and related trademarks, names and logos are the
property of Research In Motion Limited (RIM). RIM is not responsible for any third party
products or services.
MindLink Software
CONTACT: Kate Alexander, +44(0)7788-584413, kate@alexander-pr.co.uk Nikki Alvey, +44(0)7973-354-706, nikki@alexander-pr.co.uk
MTS Expands Real-Time Lab Monitoring Solution with the Release of MTS Echo(TM) 2.0
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced its release of the next generation of MTS Echo(TM) Software. The software gives MTS customers the ability to remotely monitor equipment activity throughout their lab from anywhere.
Released in 2012, MTS Echo enables customers to view the real-time status of equipment through any web-enabled device--smartphone, laptop or tablet. Echo provides lab managers with more tools to increase lab productivity by reducing test equipment downtime. With 24/7 access to test status information that can be remotely accessed, MTS Echo gives customers the ability to manage lab activity even when they are not on-site.
"MTS Echo is an excellent example of what we are doing to help our customers solve their business problems that goes beyond the test equipment itself," said Dr. Rich Baker, General Manager of MTS Test. "Echo gives customers greater visibility into the status of their local and global lab operations which helps them increase productivity and reduce downtime. Leading-edge tools like MTS Echo create an exciting future where systems and people work together to achieve operational efficiency in the lab that is unrealized today."
In this latest release, MTS Echo is compatible with a wider range of the company's products, including a broad range of MTS load frames, controllers and hydraulic power units and has been integrated with MTS TestSuite Software, permitting powerful monitoring capability of test status. Additionally, this release introduces an MTS native mobile application for Android(TM) and Apple® iOS®. This application provides users with real-time test equipment activity updates including a timeline feed that can be customized based on the users' needs.
"The industries we serve are changing quickly, driven in part by globalization trends. MTS Echo provides powerful tools for lab managers to stay up-to-date on lab activity, improve productivity, and share information throughout their increasingly global organizations. We are excited that we continue to make progress toward offering our customers a connected lab solution," said MTS President and CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Graves.
About MTS Systems Corporation
MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors. The Company's testing hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures. MTS' high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS had 2,147 employees at September 29, 2012 and revenue of $542 million for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2012. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com.
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MTS Systems Corporation
CONTACT: Susan Knight, Chief Financial Officer, 952.937.4000
Chelsio Delivers 40GbE iWARP RDMA For Windows Server 2012
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chelsio Communications, a leading provider of high performance Ethernet solutions, today announced the release of its Windows Server 2012 NDK driver for RDMA enabled SMB Direct. Chelsio's high performance storage adapters enable a converged interconnect solution that simultaneously supports a complete suite of networking and storage protocols, as well as Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V for virtualized applications.
Chelsio's Ethernet adapters are the only ones capable of true 40Gb line rate operation at 8KB I/O with Windows 2012 SMB-Direct. Chelsio demonstrated 40Gb operation of the Windows Server 2012 SMB Direct protocol using a Chelsio T5-based iWARP RDMA over Ethernet adapter at the Storage Developer Conference in Santa Clara, CA. The demonstration showed line rate throughput at 8KB I/O size, effectively the highest possible IOPS for SMB Direct over Ethernet-based fabrics.
"Windows Server 2012 provides breakthrough innovations in storage technology," said Jose Barreto, principal program manager, File Server Foundation, Microsoft. "When combined with high performance RDMA adapters such as the ones from Chelsio, Windows 2012 enables robust and high performance Flash based storage appliances."
"Chelsio's 40Gb iWARP RDMA solution offers a new level of performance and scalability for Windows cloud installations," said Kianoosh Naghshineh, president and CEO of Chelsio. "The offload capability of the adapters enables the deployment of less expensive and power efficient CPUs on the server side, resulting in a more economical and greener virtualized cloud infrastructure. With the combined support for offloaded Network Direct, iSCSI and FCoE, T5 adapters provide the most complete Windows solution, releasing the full value of a Windows platform."
SMB Direct over iWARP RDMA Demonstration
The demonstration at the Storage Developer Conference consisted of two systems connected via 40Gb Chelsio T580-LP-CR interfaces through a switch. Using the Microsoft sqlio2 utility, Chelsio was able to demonstrate the transfer of data at 40Gb/sec from the SMB client to SMB server with 8kB blocks and the SMB Direct protocol using iWARP RDMA. More information is available at http://www.chelsio.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/05/Microsoft-Word-T5-Brief-SNW-Spring-2013-docx.pdf.
RDMA over Ethernet (iWARP RDMA)
RDMA over Ethernet (iWARP) is an industry-standard low latency protocol developed by the IETF. Since it is built on top of TCP/IP, it is routable and scalable from just a few to thousands of co-located or geographically dispersed endpoints, and is adaptable to any data center topology or speed. It further can work independently of the DCB capabilities, thereby reducing deployment costs and decoupling the server and switch refresh cycles. More data at http://www.chelsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/iWARP-LAMMPSand-WRF-40G.pdf.
About Chelsio Communications, Inc.
Chelsio is a leading technology company focused on solving high performance networking and storage challenges for virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Now shipping its fourth generation protocol acceleration technology, Chelsio is delivering hardware and software solutions including Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high performance storage gateways, unified management software, bypass cards, and other solutions focused on specialized applications. Visit the company at http://www.chelsio.com.
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Chelsio Communications, Inc.
Chelsio Demonstrates 40GbE iSCSI; Releases New Adapters
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chelsio Communications, a leading provider of high performance Ethernet solutions, today announced that is releasing to production 3 new PCI Express 3.0 Ethernet adapters, based on Chelsio's Terminator 5 ASIC and optimized for cloud computing, HPC, virtualization, storage, and other data center applications. The new adapters are high performance drop-in replacements for any FibreChannel or InfiniBand interfaces.
-- T522-CR: a dual 1/10Gb port (SFP+) plus dual 1Gb port (RJ-45) low
profile Unified Wire adapter that provides 22Gb of full-duplex
bandwidth, and allows OEMs the flexibility of fielding products at both
1Gb and 10Gb via the same qualification effort.
-- T540-CR: a quad10Gbport (SFP+)Ethernet Unified Wire adapter that
provides aggregate 40Gbps full duplex performance for iSCSI, FCoE,
TCP/IP, UDP/IP and RDMA applications. This adapter allows line rate 40Gb
full-duplex operation over four standard 10GbE switch ports, using
generic twin-ax or optical cables.
-- T580-CR: a dual40Gb port (QSFP)Ethernet Unified Wire adapter, optimized
for iSCSI, TOE, and storage applications. The T580-CR provides maximum
full duplex performance for iSCSI, FCoE, TCP/IP, UDP/IP and RDMA users.
Chelsio's high performance storage adapters enable a converged, traffic managed interconnect solution that simultaneously supports a complete suite of networking and storage protocols. The Chelsio adapters are the only ones capable of true 40Gb line rate operation for the iSCSI protocol, while reducing CPU utilization to enable building high performance, yet cost effective storage solutions. In addition, T5 introduces T10-DIX support for iSCSI as well as advanced internal data integrity protection capabilities, making it ideal for mission critical applications.
Chelsio demonstrated the industry's first 40Gb line rate operation of offloaded iSCSI protocol with CRC Digest protection enabled, using a single Chelsio T5-based 40GbE Unified Wire adapter at the Storage Developer Conference in Santa Clara, CA.
"The high performance benefits of Flash storage can be unrealized through the use of inefficient networking" said Saqib Jang, of Margalla Communications. "Chelsio's T5 with iSCSI offload enables consistent high-throughput, low-latency access to Flash storage for virtualized applications."
"With the introduction of T5, Chelsio has now raised the performance bar for SAN technology past anything possible with Fibre Channel, now or in the foreseeable future," said Kianoosh Naghshineh, president and CEO of Chelsio. "Combined with a comprehensive set of offload capabilities, such as RDMA, TOE, FCoE, and T10-DIX, T5 provides a complete solution for today's high performance storage appliances."
Availability and Pricing
The T5 adapters are available now from Chelsio's distributors with standard lead times. T522-CR is list priced at $980, T540-CR is list priced at $995, and T580-CR is list priced at $1450. All software is available for download at no additional licensing fees.
iSCSI Demonstration
The demonstration at Storage Developer Conference aggregated traffic from several iSCSI initiator systems running at 10Gb to one server running a 40Gb iSCSI target. The data was transferred at 40Gb line rate with iSCSI CRC data integrity protection enabled. A detailed report can be found at: http://www.chelsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/T5_iSCSI_Brief.pdf
Chelsio Unified Wire Adapters
Ideal for all data, storage and high performance clustering applications, Chelsio Unified Wire adapters enable a unified fabric over a single wire by simultaneously running all unmodified IP sockets, FibreChannel and InfiniBand applications over Ethernet at line rate. Designed for deployment in virtualized data centers, cloud service installations and high performance computing environments, Chelsio adapters bring a new level of performance metrics and functional capabilities to the networking space.
About Chelsio Communications, Inc.
Chelsio is a leading technology company focused on solving high performance networking and storage challenges for virtualized enterprise data centers, cloud service installations, and cluster computing environments. Now shipping its fifth generation protocol acceleration technology, Chelsio is delivering hardware and software solutions including Unified Wire Ethernet network adapter cards, unified storage software, high performance storage gateways, unified management software, bypass cards, and other solutions focused on specialized applications. Visit the company at http://www.chelsio.com.
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Chelsio Communications, Inc.
"These new speakers are perfect for people looking for clear stereo sound around the
home," said Rogier Volmer, Country Manager UK & Ireland at Logitech. "The speakers feature
modern designs and colours to fit your home, and great acoustics to help you get the most
out of whatever you're listening to."
Available in both black and white, the Logitech z200 Multimedia Speakers offer 10
watts of peak power and rich sound with deep bass in a contemporary design. Two 2.5-inch
drivers per satellite generate balanced stereo and clear acoustics for a room-filling
sound. You can use the 3.5 mm audio input and auxiliary line to play audio content from
multiple devices, such as a tablet or smartphone, or use the headphone plug-in to connect
to your headphones for a more private listening experience. Audio adjustment is also extra
convenient thanks to integrated volume and power controls on the front of the speakers,
and you can tweak the bass to your liking by adjusting the bass tone control wheel on the
side.
With 6 watts of peak power, the Logitech(R) z150 Multimedia Speakers produce clear
stereo sound that is loud enough to enjoy around the home. Controlling these speakers is
simple and convenient with integrated volume and power controls on the system's solid,
compact design. A handy headphone jack means you can plug your headphones in for a more
personal listening experience, or you can use the 3.5 mm auxiliary input to connect to
your laptop or smartphone for simultaneous connectivity and shared sound that fills the
house. The Logitech(R) z150 Multimedia Speakers will be available in both black and white,
so you can choose the colour that fits best within your home.
The Logitech z50 Multimedia Speaker offers big sound in a small, eye-catching package.
With 10 watts of peak power, it's surprisingly loud and deceptively powerful for its size.
It has a 2.25-inch single driver and a 3.5 mm audio line in connecting the mini speaker to
multiple devices. The Logitech z50 Multimedia Speaker is available in three colours -
pink, grey or blue - so you can choose the color that reflects your personal style, or
best matches your home.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech z200 Multimedia Speakers, Logitech z150 Multimedia Speakers and Logitech
z50 Multimedia Speaker are expected to be available for a suggested retail price of
GBP27.99, GBP17.99, and GBP17.99, respectively. For more information please visit http://www.logitech.co.uk.
Kensington Expands Accessories for Samsung Tablets
Smart Features and Vibrant Colors Help Users Get More Done and Have Fun Doing it
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensington,a division of ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO), and a worldwide leader in delivering smart. safe. simple.(TM) mobile accessories, today announced new high-performance keyboard cases and protective cases for Samsung tablets.
KeyFolios and Folios with Features as Smart as Your Galaxy Tab
According to industry reports Samsung tablets continue to gain market share.[1] So it's only natural that a tablet with smart features like the Galaxy Tab deserves supporting accessories that offer the same smart features and styling to keep you productive wherever you may be. The Kensington KeyFolio Pro(TM) for Samsung® Galaxy Tab(TM) 3 10.1 adds the protection you need plus a high-performance, removable tactile wireless Bluetooth® keyboard. There's even a built-in multi-position stand. It all adds up to make your Galaxy Tab the perfect on-the-go companion.
Prefer the flexibility of a folio style case? We have you covered. The Kensington Comercio(TM) Soft Case & Stand offers everything you want from a folio, including a two-position stand, ultra-slim design and fashionable styling in seven hot colors to suit your style - including plum, olive, red and slate grey.
Kensington KeyFolio Pro(TM) for Samsung® Galaxy Tab(TM) 3 10.1 (K97156US, SRP $99.99):
The Kensington KeyFolio Pro for Samsung® Galaxy Tab(TM) 3 10.1 wraps your tablet in sumptuous sheepskin for the unique combination of rich feel and long-lasting durability with a classic folio look. With its removable six row Bluetooth® keyboard, adjustable viewing angles and integrated stylus loop, the KeyFolio Pro has everything you need to get the most from your Galaxy Tab. When it's time to pack up and hit the road, simply close the KeyFolio Pro and let the magnetic closure secure your Tab from damage and scratches. Key features include:
-- Sumptuous sheepskin for rich feel and long-lasting durability
-- Microfiber interior protects screen from scratches
-- Form-fitting basket holds Galaxy Tab securely in place while maintaining
thin form factor
-- Removable keyboard enables multiple viewing angles
-- Keyboard works well on lap for continuous productivity
-- Removable Bluetooth® keyboard with six rows and short-cut keys for high
performance
-- Stylus holder
-- Available now in five bright colors
Kensington KeyFolio Exact(TM) Thin Folio with Keyboard for Samsung Galaxy 3 10.1 (K97178US -- Black, SRP $129.99): Looking for a KeyFolio that boosts protection without adding bulk? This is exactly what you want. The Kensington KeyFolio Exact(TM) Thin Folio with Keyboard for Samsung Galaxy 3 10.1 wraps your tablet in an ultra-thin basket design folio that's not only stylish but also adds protection. The raised bezel protects the corners and screen of your tablet from scratches and damage and the magnetic construction enables multiple viewing angles. Plus the thin and stable keyboard works well on your lap for productivity your way. Key features include:
-- Removable keyboard enables multiple viewing angles with six rows of keys
for high performance
-- Bluetooth keyboard pairs with any Bluetooth enabled device
-- Soft folio interior offers a gentle surface for your wrist
-- Built-in, integrated stylus holder
-- Available for pre-orders now at Kensington.com
-- Shipping end of October
Kensington Comercio(TM) Soft Case & Stand (K97111WW - Plum; K97112WW - Olive; K97113WW - Red; K97096WW - Black; K97097WW - Slate Grey; K97114WW - Denim Blue; Dermal Black -K97115WW; SRP $39.99): Personalize and protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with the hands-free comfort and convenience of the Kensington Comercio(TM) Soft Folio Case & Stand. The most vulnerable parts of your tablet are the screen and the corners -- especially if you accidentally drop it. Despite being a soft case the Comercio features basket style design for corner and edge protection. A functional soft screen cover protects the delicate display against scratches and damage and provides storage for papers and business cards. Enjoy the built-in two-position stand that securely holds your Galaxy Tab upright for hands-free video chats. Key features include:
-- Form-fitting basket holds Galaxy Tab securely in place while maintaining
thin form factor
-- Functional soft screen provides protection, storage for papers and
business cards
-- Two-position stand for viewing or typing
-- Business slot card for identification
-- Stylus holder
-- Available for pre-orders now at Kensington.com
-- Shipping mid- to late October
Kensington Portafolio(TM) Soft Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and 8.0 (K97161WW-- Tab 3 7.0 - Black ; K97162WW -Tab 3 7.0 - Blue ; K97163WW Tab 3 7.0 - Pink; K97164WW Tab 3 7.0 - Purple; K97165WW Tab 3 7.0 - Emerald; K97166WW Tab 3 8.0 - Black; K97167WW Tab 3 8.0 - Slate Grey; SRP $39.99): Protect your Galaxy Tab and add hands-free convenience with Kensington's Portafolio Soft Case. The Portafolio Soft Case has basket style for top tier protection. A functional soft screen cover protects your Tab's display against scratches. A hand strap makes it easy to hold onto, while dedicated slots provide storage for papers, business cards, and a stylus.
-- Strong corners and edges provide real drop protection
-- Functional soft screen cover provides Galaxy tab protection as well as
storage for papers, business cards and stylus
-- Convenient hand strap for easy holding
-- Business slot card for identification
-- Stylus holder
-- Available for pre-orders now at Kensington.com
-- Shipping mid- to late October
Product Availability
These Kensington products are available for sale or pre-order at Kensington.com and Amazon.com. For additional information on the new and existing line of Kensington products, please visit http://www.kensington.com.
About Kensington
Kensington, a leader in smart. safe. simple. (TM) computing accessories, is the recognized industry standard trusted by enterprises around the world. Kensington's mobile security product offerings include laptop and mobile security locks providing a new generation of front-line protection for mobile devices. In addition, Kensington offers accessories including power adapters, chargers, mice, keyboards, trackballs, universal docking stations, desktop accessories, carrying cases and iPad/iPhone/iPod accessories. Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Kensington is the technology division of ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO), a world leader in branded office products, with products marketed in more than 100 countries across the globe. For more information, visit http://www.kensington.com or call Kensington toll-free at 1-800-235-6708.
Kensington is a registered trademark of ACCO Brands. Smart. Safe. Simple., Virtuoso, KeyFolio Pro and Comercio are trademarks of ACCO Brands. Samsung and Samsung® Galaxy Tab(TM) 3 10.1 are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Seiki Sets New Entry Price For 65-Inch Class 4K Ultra HD TVs
Seiki Prices Its Largest 4K Ultra HD Screen Size at $2,999
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering on its brand promise of providing the ultimate digital entertainment experience at an affordable price, Seiki Digital, Inc. (http://www.seiki.com), announced today the availability and pricing for its 65-inch class 4K Ultra High-Definition television (Ultra HD TV). The new 4K Ultra HD model (SE65UY04) will be available early-December at an MSRP of $2,999.
The new 65-inch class model joins the current Seiki 4K Ultra HD lineup that includes a 50-inch model priced at $1,199 MSRP and a 39-inch at $699 MSRP. Like previous models, the 65-inch set features a panel resolution of 3,840-by-2,160, and an input refresh rate of 120Hz on a 1080p signal and 30Hz on a 4K signal via HDMI 1.4 standard cable.
"Riding the success of the Seiki 50- and 39-inch Ultra HD models is the new 65-inch model offering an expansive 4K digital entertainment experience," said Frank Kendzora, executive vice president, Tongfang Global, Inc., for Seiki Digital brand. "It's no secret that the Seiki brand is the price leader in the 4K Ultra HD category, and we aim to further our market leadership by offering the best value in large-screen 4K Ultra HD TVs with exceptional picture and build quality."
The Seiki 65-inch class 4K model features a thin piano black finish bezel, 64.5-inch diagonal panel size, built-in digital and analog channel tuning, USB port for displaying 4K photos via USB flash drive, and multiple video and audio connections to support current high-definition video content. The model is also packaged with an HDMI 1.4 standard cable.
For all of its Ultra HD TV models, Seiki offers the industry's first one-year, no-nonsense, replacement warranty through its U.S.-based technical support at (855) MY-SEIKI.
About Seiki Digital, Inc.
Seiki (pronounced "SAY-key") represents a new way of thinking in consumer electronics. Seiki offers straightforward, reliable digital entertainment experience that is affordably priced and backed by the industry's most comprehensive customer support.
Featuring the industry's first one-year, no-nonsense, replacement warranty, Seiki markets a full range of high-definition LED televisions that feature 4K Ultra HD and Full HD 1080p resolution. The company also markets an audio product line that includes multi-channel stereo sound bar solutions and portable Bluetooth(®) speaker models. Seiki products are available at select authorized national in-store and online retailers. For more information about Seiki and its complete list of North American retail partners, please visit http://www.seiki.com.
3Dconnexion Releases World's First Wireless 3D Mouse
The new 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless provides precise 3D navigation in a sleek, wireless design.
WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Dconnexion®, the global leader in advanced 3D navigation devices, is proud to announce SpaceMouse® Wireless, the world's first wireless 3D mouse.
For the first time, SpaceMouse Wireless combines 3Dconnexion's 6-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) sensor with 3Dconnexion 2.4 GHz wireless technology to deliver the reliability of a wired device, without the clutter of cords.
The SpaceMouse Wireless battery lasts up to one month(1 )and when it does need recharging, simply connect the supplied micro-USB cable and continue working.
"We are excited to introduce SpaceMouse Wireless, the world's first wireless 3D mouse," said Antonio Pascucci, vice president of products at 3Dconnexion. "It's designed to meet the evolving needs of 3D software users by combining 3Dconnexion's superior 3D navigation experience with optimized 2.4GHz wireless technology for a real-time connection to digital 3D content and a clutter-free desktop."
Like other 3Dconnexion products, SpaceMouse Wireless allows users to smoothly position 3D content or camera views while simultaneously using the standard mouse as a pointing device to select, create and edit. The end result is a more rewarding 3D experience, proven productivity gains and a reduction in the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
The 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless is compatible with Windows, OS X and Linux and offers the following benefits:
-- Six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) navigation. Gently manipulate the
SpaceMouse Wireless' controller cap to simultaneously pan, zoom and
rotate digital models or viewports.
-- 3Dconnexion 2.4GHz wireless technology with micro-USB receiver
(included) for a discreet and reliable connection.
-- One month battery life. The SpaceMouse Wireless' lithium-ion polymer
battery lasts up to one month(1). When it does need recharging, simply
connect the micro-USB cable (included) and continue working.
-- Ease of use. Each of the SpaceMouse Wireless' two conveniently
positioned buttons open their own on-screen radial menu for mouse click
access to application commands.
-- Modern design. The SpaceMouse Wireless sports a small footprint,
high-quality construction and a stylish brushed steel base.
(1) Battery life of up to 1 month is based on 8 hours use per day, 5 days per week
Pricing and Availability
SpaceMouse Wireless has a suggested retail price of $129 and is available immediately from professional CAD resellers and major online resellers.
For more info on the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless click here.
DevGAMM Expansion: Top Gaming Industry Event in Russia to Be Promoted by US Game Publisher, Renatus
PALO ALTO, California, October 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
DevGAMM (ex. FlashGAMM), a no.1 conference for gaming industry professionals in Russia
and Ukraine, has been acquired by leading US publisher of mobile and social games, Renatus
Media, LLC.
The new sponsor will bring winds of change to DevGAMM's environment. It's expected
that there will be a greater focus on game development topics, so the number of speeches
from developers will four times exceed those presented by marketing experts. This year the
conference will feature world-famous speakers from the United States and other countries.
Another goal is to attract more promising game publishing companies from all over the
world. New organizers consider all these changes highly important in making DevGAMM the
most exciting international gaming event of the year.
Founded in 2008 as FlashGAMM, the conference has been held twice a year in two main
Eastern European capitals: Kyiv, Ukraine and Moscow, Russia. The primary focus of the
event is mobile, social and online games, as well as helping young developers to reach
publishers and showcase their products.
To reflect the newly changed goals and directions, FlashGAMM changed its name to
DevGAMM a couple of months ago. DevGAMM's Managing Director, Valeriya Mallayeva, explained
it with gradual shifting from Flash technologies since 2008, the year of FlashGAMM's
debut. "The number of participants, their presentations and the diversity of technical
solutions in game development has grown, so we feel the need to extend the existing
limits. We believe that with Renatus this goal will be achieved, and the DevGAMM brand
will become even more recognizable worldwide."
In 2013, DevGAMM held an inagural event in Hamburg, Germany. Next year it will arrive
in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Renatus announced even more ambitious plans to bring DevGAMM
overseas, to the United States, after its triumph in Western Europe.
Mark Watt, the President of Renatus Media, LLC, commented: "By organizing DevGAMM, we
aim at getting into the epicenter of the gaming industry, creating our own space for
contacts and cooperating with talented game developers. But there's more to DevGAMM. We
firmly believe that it may become a 'ticket' to the international market for gaming
startups accross Ukraine, Russia, Europe, and beyond."
The next DevGAMM event will take place in Kiev on 7-8th December, 2013. Registration
is open now. Visit to register: http://devgamm.com/kyiv2013/en
Renatus Media, LLC (http://www.renatus.com) is a successful publisher of mobile &
social games, based in Palo Alto, California, US. Its portfolio includes over 30 game
titles published on App Store, Google Play, Amazon and Facebook. This summer Renatus
surpassed a milestone of 10 million monthly active users worldwide, thus becoming one of
the top game publishers on the global market.
Contact:
Mark Watt
President
Renatus Media, LLC
pr@renatus.com
+1-(415)-800-3522
Valeria Mallayeva
Managing Director
DevGAMM
mallayeva@DevGAMM.com
Skype: mallayeva
SOL REPUBLIC Launches Its Professional-Caliber Headphone: Master Tracks XC, Studio Tuned By Calvin Harris
Engineered by SOL REPUBLIC and tuned by Calvin Harris, Master Tracks XC isn't just another music artist's headphone - it's a headphone for music artists.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to changing the world one listener at a time, SOL REPUBLIC announced today its first professional-caliber headphone: SOL REPUBLIC Master Tracks XC, studio tuned by Calvin Harris. With sound that's acoustically accurate for music artists to use in the studio, and style, lightweight design and durability for use everywhere else, Master Tracks XC over-ear headphones deliver professional-grade sound with a modern headphone design. Tapping into the sonic perfection of multi-platinum producer, recording engineer, singer, songwriter and collaborator Calvin Harris, SOL REPUBLIC presents the pinnacle headphone for both music creators and music lovers.
"DJ's travel a lot and they produce music on their laptop, on the plane, or in the car," said Calvin Harris. "These headphones were created to have professional sound quality so you can make music anywhere and it will sound just like it was made in the studio. And if it sounds good on the headphones, you know it's going to sound good at the club."
Master Tracks XC produce an extremely dynamic, sonically accurate and shockingly powerful sound signature with incredible vocal presence that retains critical details in the high, mid and low ranges. It offers an unprecedented combination of audiophile acoustics, high-end, club-level dynamic power, and rich, sophisticated styling in a headphone.
"Calvin Harris is an award-winning producer. He has an impeccable ear and understands sound well beyond most music professionals," said Kevin Lee, CEO and Co-Founder, SOL REPUBLIC. "Together we identified everything we'd want in a studio headphone for modern music producers. The design, custom tuning and myriad of details required took more than a year to develop, but were paramount for the quintessential studio headphone. The result is a headphone unlike any we have ever created. The style is sexy and the sound is so powerfully pure, you won't just hear everything the artist wanted you to hear - you'll feel it."
SOL REPUBLIC engineered a new Sound Engine(TM) design for these Master Tracks that delivers both the transparency and acoustic accuracy that music creators require as well as the dynamic music punch and emotion music listeners love. The result is the new XC Sound Engine that has the full range of music, which reproduces super-deep, low-end bass as well as the extended high frequencies. Beyond bass, perhaps the most impressive feature is the XC's mid range. Mid range is a critical part of the music experience and sounds amazing when done well. Master Tracks XC's Sound Engine delivers an unbelievable strong and accurate mid range, without the distortion and resonances that muddy up the sound. It delivers a level of music realism that music producers will appreciate and music lovers have probably never heard before in a headphone.
SOL REPUBLIC's XC Sound Engine is engineered with a full throttle of dynamic power that moves super-fast. This allows for all the "attack" the artist and engineers intended, delivering a bass punch without the bass boom that is often criticized in bass-heavy headphones.
The sound of Master Tracks XC is most simply described as purity and power, the combination of which isn't traditionally found in the same headphone. It uniquely delivers a harmony of ideal audio transparency, that simultaneously retains power to deliver deep bass, and clean, crystal-clear nuances within a bespoke design that's effortless and comfortable transitioning easily from professional to personal use, without compromise.
As important to the headphone as the sound, the style of the Master Tracks XC design pays homage to the professional recording studio. With a smooth, slim-line finish, Master Tracks XC samples the warm tones of the wood, walls and furniture found in legendary studios around the world. For the music artist or fan who celebrates the smallest details, the Master Tracks XC has an on-trend 'singularity red' satin finish and micro-suede headpad with studio upholstery-inspired accent stitching, which completes the headband's progressive design. A lightweight construction and super-soft ear cushions with perfect tension set them a world apart from traditional, bulky and heavy studio headphones that become painful to wear after days in the studio. Whether you're cutting a track or just kicking back, Master Tracks XC's can be worn comfortably for hours on end.
Constructed with SOL REPUBLIC's legendary advanced polymer compound, the FlexTech(TM) SoundTrack headband on Master Tracks XC headphones can be tossed, twisted, bent without breakage and is backed by our exclusive 1,000 day no-breakage guarantee. And just like all other SOL REPUBLIC Tracks headphones, Master Tracks XC is compatible with other SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Sound Track headbands, cables and Sound Engines enabling you to create a completely unique look anytime.
Rounding out the incredible attention to every detail from in-studio to anytime, Master Tracks XC come with a six-foot rugged cable, with a five-inch coil and quarter-inch adapter. Ideal for professional use, the quarter-inch adapter can be secured on a metal arm, so it's never lost when you go from the studio equipment to your phone. Also in a matching 'singularity red' finish, the MFI cable has a three-button mic and music control to complement any accessory device. Additionally, the indicators, including LEFT and RIGHT jacks, glow in the dark so that they are easy to read in a low-light studio environment.
To see exclusive video with Calvin Harris describing the Master Tracks XC's design and sound and why he partnered with us to create them, visit http://www.solrepublic.com/mastertracksxc. SOL REPUBLIC Master Tracks XC, studio tuned by Calvin Harris, will be available in October 2013 at http://www.SOLREPUBLIC.com and at leading CE, tastemaker and professional audio retailers worldwide, including Target stores, in early October for $249.99.
About SOL REPUBLIC
SOL REPUBLIC is a global consumer electronics company dedicated to enhancing people's lives through style, sound and technology. Comprised of music fanatics, SOL REPUBLIC develops its products from the ground up to look, sound and feel unlike anything else in the market. For more information, visit http://www.SOLREPUBLIC.com
Bring the Excitement of WWE® Home with New Products by Sakar
Kid-friendly Camelio Tablets, Adventure Kits and Accessories Feature WWE Superstars Dwayne "The Rock®" Johnson, John Cena®, Stone Cold Steve Austin®, The Big Show® and More
DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall Toy Preview -- Leading youth electronics manufacturer Sakar International showcased its new line of officially licensed WWE themed electronics, mobile accessories and other products, today at the Toy Industry Association's Fall Toy Preview in Dallas.
Featuring fan-favorite Superstars The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Big Show, CM Punk®, Ryback®, John Cena®, Kofi Kingston® and CJ Parker(TM), the new products let WWE fans bring the excitement home and show off their allegiance to their favorite characters. The products are part of the licensing deal and the full line will be available soon at major toy retailers.
The new WWE products include:
-- The Vivitar Camelio tablet app kit, a WWE-themed 'personality kit' that
allows users to customize the 7" Android tablet with their favorite WWE
Superstars. Each kit includes a case, as well as a special code to
unlock branded content, such as WWE wallpapers, widgets, music and
books.
-- Three-piece WWE Adventure Kits, each with a digital camera, binoculars
and a flashlight.
-- Character flashlights with wrist strap and mini LED flashlights with
carabineer clip.
-- A WWE stylus and universal 7" portfolio-style tablet case, sold
separately.
"WWE is a global phenomenon, with millions of fans in more than 150 countries who tune in to watch events in 30 languages," said Liza Abrams, VP of Licensing for Sakar. "These products will make the perfect holiday gift for legions of WWE fans of all ages."
To learn more about the new WWE line from Sakar, visit the Sakar Booth #1201 at the Toy Industry Association's Fall Toy Preview today through October 3 at the Dallas Market Center/World Trade Center in Dallas, Texas.
About Sakar International
Sakar International, Inc. is a leading provider of consumer electronics and accessories. With a rich heritage of technology innovation since 1977, Sakar has developed a global presence by consistently evolving alongside technology to develop on-trend, cutting edge products. Sakar licenses over forty major entertainment brands and has maintained a diverse portfolio of product offerings, including: digital cameras, video recorders, karaoke machines and small appliances, along with audio, tablet, camera, smartphone and computer accessories. Sakar acquired the Vivitar brand in 2008 and has since launched a full line of photographic, optic and related accessories. Sakar is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with additional offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, Latin America, Hong Kong and China.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 150 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Istanbul and Tokyo.
Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.
3Dconnexion Releases World's First Wireless 3D Mouse
- The new 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless provides precise 3D navigation in a sleek, wireless design.
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Dconnexion®, the global leader in advanced 3D navigation devices, is proud to announce SpaceMouse® Wireless, the world's first wireless 3D mouse.
For the first time, SpaceMouse Wireless combines 3Dconnexion's 6-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) sensor with 3Dconnexion 2.4 GHz wireless technology to deliver the reliability of a wired device, without the clutter of cords.
The SpaceMouse Wireless battery lasts up to one month(1)( )and when it does need recharging, simply connect the supplied micro-USB cable and continue working.
"We are excited to introduce SpaceMouse Wireless, the world's first wireless 3D mouse," said Antonio Pascucci, vice president of products at 3Dconnexion. "It's designed to meet the evolving needs of 3D software users by combining 3Dconnexion's superior 3D navigation experience with optimized 2.4GHz wireless technology for a real-time connection to digital 3D content and a clutter-free desktop."
Like other 3Dconnexion products, SpaceMouse Wireless allows users to smoothly position 3D content or camera views while simultaneously using the standard mouse as a pointing device to select, create and edit. The end result is a more rewarding 3D experience, proven productivity gains and a reduction in the risk of repetitive strain injuries.
The 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Wireless is compatible with Windows, OS X and Linux and offers the following benefits:
-- Six-degrees-of-freedom (6DoF) navigation. Gently manipulate the
SpaceMouse Wireless' controller cap to simultaneously pan, zoom and
rotate digital models or viewports.
-- 3Dconnexion 2.4GHz wireless technology with micro-USB receiver
(included) for a discreet and reliable connection.
-- One month battery life. The SpaceMouse Wireless' lithium-ion polymer
battery lasts up to one month(1). When it does need recharging, simply
connect the micro-USB cable (included) and continue working.
-- Ease of use. Each of the SpaceMouse Wireless' two conveniently
positioned buttons open their own on-screen radial menu for mouse click
access to application commands.
-- Modern design. The SpaceMouse Wireless sports a small footprint,
high-quality construction and a stylish brushed steel base.
(1) Battery life of up to 1 month is based on 8 hours use per day, 5 days per week
Pricing and Availability
SpaceMouse Wireless has a suggested retail price of £109 and is available immediately from professional CAD resellers and major online resellers.
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The cinemizer OLED from ZEISS now has headtracker support from the CryENGINE gaming platform
CryENGINE supports an additional third axis of rotation and ultra low latency feedback
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Total 3D Solutions, the North American Business Partner for ZEISS Multimedia, makers of the cinemizer OLED, announced the optional headtracker attachment from ZEISS is now supported by Crytek in version 3.5 of CryENGINE, which is available now. This support offers an improved experience for first person gaming, plus full three-axis rotation, where previously only two were possible.
The ground-breaking CryENGINE 3 will utilize data from the headtracker to pan the view up, down, left and right, as is possible with mouse controlled games. In addition, users will be able to tilt their head and the horizon will remain level, adding a great degree of realism, and will give a far better feeling of being there while gaming. The immersive experience can be further enhanced by using the cinemizer OLED in 3D mode.
CryENGINE is the basis for a number of highly acclaimed games on the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Both the commercial and non-commercial version of CryENGINE will include support for the headtracker SDK. The addition of headtracker support will see many future games working with the cinemizer OLED and headtracker on all platforms, including the forthcoming Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
The inclusion of the SDK enables developers to directly access the raw data and quaternions of the headtracker, which then can be used for programming. The benefits of the SDK include access to an additional axis of rotation (viewing axis - roll), lower latency times and the availability of absolute rotational data. The low latency times are critical to match the viewed scene with the head movement without noticeable lag. This delivers a more believable, immersive and realistic experience.
Franz Troppenhagen, Product Manager for ZEISS Multimedia's cinemizer OLED said, "It is a great benefit to have full driver support. The combination of the CryENGINE's incredible graphics performance, ultra-low latency headtracker data and the cinemizer OLED head-mounted display offers an immersive 3D gaming experience at a level that has not been possible anywhere until now."
About Total 3D Solutions
Total 3D Solutions is a Carl Zeiss business partner and North American distributor for the cinemizer OLED. A Michigan-based company, Total 3D Solutions has 15 years of experience in the fields of 3D video production and animation, app development and immersive training solutions for the U.S. military and several large US corporations.
In addition to immersive training solutions, Total 3D Solutions develops various applications and uses for the cinemizer OLED, such as a calming aid for dental patients, gaming, controlling model aircraft via first-person view (FPV), a presentation tool for architects, a marketing tool for ad agencies and a flexible viewfinder for photographers and film-makers. For more information, please visit http://www.total3dsolutions.com.
SOURCE Total 3D Solutions
Total 3D Solutions
CONTACT: Chris Mahar, +1.616.340.5809, Total3DSolutions@airfoilgroup.com
Introducing System State Backup and Bare Metal Restore in CloudBerry Backup v 3.6
Powerful image level backup and recovery solution integrated with Windows Azure and Amazon Web Services clouds
NEWPORT BEACH, California, October 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
CloudBerry Lab
[http://www.cloudberrylab.com/?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=PR ], a vendor of
backup and management solutions for public cloud storage services, released CloudBerry
Backup v 3.6. The new version of backup and disaster recovery solution for Microsoft
Windows systems comes with a set of new features, including System State Backup and Bare
Metal Restore.
The new version comes with Windows System State Backup to enable system administrators
restore Windows system settings. System State Backup is particular important for disaster
recovery as it allows to quickly restore the original operating system configuration
instead of reconfiguring it in event of system corruption. By running regular System State
Backup with CloudBerry Backup 3.6 system administrators ensure copies of boot files,
Windows Registry, Active Directory configuration and other files and components of
installed operating system are securely backed up to cloud storage.
The other feature introduced in CloudBerry Backup 3.6 is Bare Metal Restore for
Windows 2008 R2 or higher. Unlike System State Backup, Bare Metal Restore allows
rebuilding entire system, including all components of operating system, applications and
user data to a new or existing hardware. Performing backups for Bare Metal Restore on a
regular basis increases data protection level and ensures entire server or workstation can
be easily recovered from secure cloud storage in case of system failure or corruption.
In the new version of CloudBerry Backup also comes with the support for MS Exchange
2007 databases backup.
CloudBerry Lab
[http://www.cloudberrylab.com/?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=PR ] was
established in 2008 by a group of experienced IT professionals with the mission to help
organizations in adopting cloud computing technologies by closing the gap between cloud
vendor propositions and consumer needs through development of innovative low-costs
solutions. CloudBerry Lab is an Amazon Web Services Advanced Technology Partner.
Alexander Negrash, +1-949-200-6398, contact@cloudberrylab.com