RealNetworks Announces a Major Innovation in Social Casino Games: A Sweepstakes With $100,000 Cash Prizes
SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK) today announced GameHouse Casino Plus - the first social casino game to use a sweepstakes to offer U.S. consumers an opportunity to win a life-changing cash prize. Based on Real's highly regarded GameHouse Casino product on Facebook, Casino Plus offers this breakthrough via a seamless connection with a monthly sweepstakes promotion. Each month, one lucky entrant will win $100,000. The cash sweepstakes will be available to Facebook users in 31 states and Washington DC beginning tomorrow, August 1, 2013. Consumers who live outside of these territories will be eligible to enter a monthly virtual coins sweepstakes.
Rob Glaser, founder and interim CEO of RealNetworks, revealed this industry game-changer during a keynote speech today at Casual Connect in San Francisco.
"The social casino space is ripe for innovation," Glaser said. "Now all games on GameHouse Casino Plus - slots, video poker, blackjack and roulette - will offer players the opportunity to collect Golden Tickets, which they can use to enter the Golden Dreams Sweepstakes and have a chance to win $100,000. This goes far beyond the industry standard of virtual coins and makes a fun game even more exciting."
"This is a powerful approach," said Ken Murphy, vice president and general manager of GameHouse. "GameHouse Casino Plus now delivers the excitement of a chance to win real cash through a staple of American culture, a sweepstakes."
Additional details about GameHouse Casino Plus and the Golden Dreams Sweepstakes:
-- Available on Facebook. Mobile platforms coming soon.
-- GameHouse has implemented a rigorous system to ensure sweepstakes
entrants are eligible to win only if they meet certain age and residency
restrictions. For more information on eligibility, visit
apps.facebook.com/gamehousecasino.
-- The first nationwide sweepstakes runs from August 1, 2013, to August 31,
2013, and the final winner will be announced in September 2013.
-- New sweepstakes will launch on the first of every month and close on the
last day of each month.
-- No purchase is necessary to enter or win the Golden Dreams Sweepstakes.
To enter, visit apps.facebook.com/gamehousecasino. Void where
prohibited. See Official Rules for details.
About GameHouse
GameHouse develops and distributes games that people love to play and share -all across the widest mix of channels including social, smartphone, tablets, and download. Today more than 50 million players enjoy GameHouse games, a number that grows daily through a diverse business model that includes direct-to-consumer websites, social game development, and cross platform publishing, licensing, and technology. For more information, please visit http://www.gamehouse.com or for a list of Facebook titles, visit: http://www.gamehouse.com/facebook-games.
About RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks creates innovative products and services that make it easy for people to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners, aiming to support every network, device, media type and social network. Find RealNetworks corporate information at http://www.realnetworks.com
RealNetworks and its respective logos are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of RealNetworks. Other products and company names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to the launch of GameHouse Casino Plus, and expectations regarding the cash sweepstakes promotion. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include the quickly evolving nature of the market and competitive factors such as the emergence of new entrants in the market. More information about potential risk factors that could affect RealNetworks' business is included in RealNetworks' annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent year ended December 31, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.
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Brooks Kushman Expands Open Sourcing Compliance Offering with Formalized Team, Outreach Efforts
IP law firm uniquely qualified to identify and counsel on all aspects of open sourcing software compliance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --To address the rapid growth of open source software (OSS) in consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive and industrial systems, Brooks Kushman P.C. recently established its Open Sourcing Management (OSM) practice group. Brooks Kushman's OSM group helps companies understand and select OSS, and comply with OSS license terms. As a leading intellectual property (IP) law firm, Brooks Kushman is uniquely qualified to assist organizations in this area, as the firm can both identify a company's current and future OSS status, as well as provide practical, legally compliant solutions and future strategies for compliance.
"Open source software license compliance is an issue that affects all industry segments since compliance, which is typically triggered by the distribution of the product, applies to all levels of a product's supply chain," said John LeRoy, shareholder, Brooks Kushman. "While the use of OSS provides immense benefits, it also presents obligations to the distributors and risks for failure to comply with those obligations, including claims for copyright infringement. This can get complicated quite quickly, but with the proper understanding and precaution, it's manageable."
Brooks Kushman's OSM practice group consists of a robust team that is highly experienced in electrical engineering and computer software, which is vital to properly understand, evaluate and advise manufacturers and distributors with respect to OSS. Led by Shareholder John LeRoy, the team helps clients identify what OSS is in their products using digital auditing tools, understand what license terms and legal obligations govern the use and distribution of that OSS, and formulate a strategy to comply with the license terms. Brooks Kushman's practice group will also train software developers on how to select open source projects for inclusion in future projects. Educated selection of open source may reduce license compliance obligations.
As companies from numerous industries recognize the value and cost benefit of using OSS in their products they are calling on Brooks Kushman's expertise to advise them on license compliance. As a result, the OSM practice group is presenting at numerous conferences across the nation to provide companies with practical guidance and legal counsel on how to develop and distribute products to minimize open source liability, as well as manage open source in purchasing and sales.
"As a partner to our clients, we're continually monitoring emerging IP-related challenges to ensure we're properly and comprehensively protecting their product and technology portfolio," said Mark Cantor, president, Brooks Kushman. "After a thorough assessment of the potential pitfalls of open source software, we saw the clear need to expand our service offering to ensure we're advising current and potential clients on this rapidly emerging aspect of IP law. The response has been overwhelming, with a great deal of interest from numerous companies and organizations across a wide range of industries."
According to Brooks Kushman, the use of OSS has become more prevalent as software takes a more prominent role in everyday life. The increased use of OSS is due in part to its numerous advantages, including reducing a product's time-to-market and decreased development costs. But a proper compliance process, as stated by a given software's licensing agreement, is critical to ensure a company doesn't violate the terms and risk liability.
Legal risk associated with use of OSS could include liability for copyright infringement if license terms aren't followed. Since this liability can be triggered at all levels of a product's supply chain, it is critical to understand and manage these terms before a product is introduced into the supply chain.
"We're advising clients that now is the time to get their house in order to maximize the benefits and avoid the risks of open sourcing software," said LeRoy. "With a thorough understanding of the various terms and requirements, as well as a strategy for proper evaluation and compliance, an OSS-compliant supplier has an advantage over its competitors from a supply chain buyers' point of view. As our clients' IP advisors, we want to ensure they're capitalizing on this advantage."
About Brooks Kushman:
Established in 1983, Brooks Kushman P.C. is a nationally ranked intellectual property (IP) and technology focused law firm with offices in Michigan and California. The firm has more than 70 lawyers and agents specializing in various disciplines. Brooks Kushman has a reputation for providing leading IP strategy and counseling with a focus on the business objectives of its clients and represents clients across many industries with respect to protection, enforcement and monetization of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets.
Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries among its clients. The firm is recognized by a number of leading legal publications and resources, including Corporate Counsel magazine, U.S. News & World Report, IP Law & Business magazine and the Law360 organization. For more information, please visit http://www.brookskushman.com.
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CONTACT: Ryan Pasquali, Brooks Kushman, 248-358-4400, rpasquali@brookskushman.com ; Adriana Van Duyn, Bianchi Public Relations, Inc., 248-269-1122, avanduyn@bianchipr.com
Comcast Launches The X1 Platform From Xfinity® In Michigan
- World's first entertainment operating system, cloud-enabled platform transforms the TV into new integrated entertainment experience
- With easy-to-use navigation and search capabilities, social media tools and apps, X1 delivers the world's largest collection of video
- DVR-enabled X1 boxes allow customers to record four shows and watch a fifth at the same time
- X1 remote control app changes dynamic of the traditional remote control to provide a seamless experience between the TV and customers' devices
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, a global media and technology company, today announced the Michigan launch of the X1 Platform from Xfinity. Using cloud-enabled technologies, X1 is a first of its kind entertainment platform that transforms the traditional cable box into an entertainment operating system that delivers a completely new TV experience. With easy-to-use navigation and search abilities, X1 delivers the world's largest library of video content, a new graphically pleasing guide, and customized apps that complement the service. DVR-enabled X1 boxes allow customers to record four shows and watch a fifth at the same time, and enjoy multi-room DVR functionality with AnyRoom DVR.
"Reflecting our standards of innovation, speed and utility, the X1 Platform essentially transforms our video product from a hardware experience to a software experience, and is part of Comcast's ongoing and evolving effort to take advantage of IP technology to constantly bring new innovation and features to our customers," said Tim Collins, Senior Vice President for Comcast in Michigan. "Delivering content from different sources, including games, apps and social media, X1 makes the TV experience smarter, richer, and more personalized to redefine the entertainment experience for our customers."
X1 Platform key features include:
-- All-new easy-to-read main screen with a sleek user interface and search
guide that enables fast, one-click access to a vast array of video
content and entertainment options.
-- All-new, highly responsive smart-remote offers unified search, instant
play and recommendations, finding entertainment content in seconds from
TV listings, DVR recordings and XFINITY On Demand; new remote does not
require a line-of-sight connection to the set-top box.
-- Ability to record four shows simultaneously and watch a fifth at the
same time; DVR includes multi-room service, which lets customers watch
recorded shows in any room in the house.
-- Customized apps including weather, sports, real-time traffic, Facebook
and Pandora.
-- New remote control app with motion and voice control can filter content
by genre and HD, control DVR, and interact with social media tools and
apps.
-- Seamless content delivery from multiple sources (i.e., TV, games, apps,
social media) to nearly all screens in the home (i.e., TV, IP connected
devices, game consoles).
-- Cloud technology delivers regular, real-time updates and enables rapid
web-like development, enhancements and continuous evolution.
New X1 remote app "drives" TV experience using motions, gestures and voice control;Virtual keypad delivers faster than ever search capability
The all-new companion X1 remote control app, available for free for iPhones and iPod Touch devices, delivers a new experience that changes the dynamic of the traditional remote control. Providing a seamless experience between the TV and customers' devices, the X1 app lets customers use motions, gestures, and voice commands to control the X1. Customers can literally swipe their device to page through interactive guides, program personalized shortcuts and favorites ("Quick Links"), and even shake the device to pause On Demand content playing on the television. Voice commands can be used to navigate the guide and search for content.
Customers can also use the IOS devices' virtual keyboard to search among and play tens of thousands of video choices faster than ever before - even faster than using the traditional remote control. The app also has the ability to filter content by genre, standard or high-definition programs, control the DVR, and interact with X1's social media tools and apps.
X1 Platform exemplifies Comcast's latest revolution in media and technology
"Over the past few years, Comcast has gone through a technology transformation that's enabled us to deliver a new generation of products that allow our customers to watch what they want, when they want and where they want," said Collins. "X1 also helps us stay true to our commitment to continually improve the customer experience as the cloud-based user interface can be quickly upgraded, customized and delivered to customers much faster than with the current cable box system."
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company. Visit http://www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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CONTACT: Randy Jones, 248-318-3029, randy_jones@cable.comcast.com; Rob Ponto, 734-260-8188, rob_ponto@cable.comcast.com
In a special offer only available through Kickstarter, pledgers will be able to access
the first production units for less than $1,000. Today, a buyer could expect to pay over
$15,000 for a handheld scanner that provides similar quality results
[http://www.fuel-3d.com/product/compare ] to Fuel3D.
"The explosion of 3D printing and the continued expansion of the games market means
that there is an increasing demand for 3D scanning products that capture high resolution
3D data," said Stuart Mead, CEO, Fuel3D Inc. "With Fuel3D, our goal is to bring high
quality 3D scanning to a wider market by making it available at an affordable
price-point."
Fuel3D is the world's first 3D scanner to combine pre-calibrated stereo cameras with
photometric imaging to capture and process a 3D model in seconds. Fuel3D's ability to
capture color in addition to geometric shape means that the product is also particularly
well suited to on-screen 3D applications, such as game development, animation and 3D art.
In order to enhance the Fuel3D product offering, the company has teamed up with 3D
design software company, Uformia [http://www.uformia.com ], another Kickstarter success
story. For Fuel3D, Kickstarter pledgers will have the opportunity to get their product
bundled with Uformia's MeshUp software, the first real volume modeler for meshes, allowing
any creator to make sure their models are always ready for 3D printing.
"Fuel3D's scanner promises to change the game in the 3D scanning and modeling space,"
said Cherie Stamm, CEO, Uformia. "For the first time, professional level handheld scanning
is in the price range of the average computer user or 3D modeling and printing enthusiast,
at a quality that even surpasses devices costing tens of thousands of dollars. Uformia is
very excited to partner with Fuel3D on their Kickstarter campaign, as our upcoming product
MeshUp is a perfect tool to use together with Fuel3D's scanner to creative an infinite
number of possibilities by scanning and remixing the world around you."
Other Kickstarter alumni from the 3D printing world are also showing a keen interest
in the Fuel3D technology, with companies like Formlabs [http://formlabs.com ] and Pirate
3D [http://pirate3d.com ] following developments closely. The Form 1 3D printer from
Formlabs produces high-resolution, high-quality prints that show the full detail of the
Fuel3D's scans. Pirate 3D's Buccaneer produces low-cost ABS prints and allows fast and
easy printing of Fuel3D scans.
"Right now, a large obstacle to 3D printing adoption is the difficulty in producing
the digital 3D models required," said Roger Chang, CEO, Pirate 3D. "A high quality
affordable scanner will really change the 3D printing game and Fuel3D's 3D scanner looks
set to put 3D modeling capability into everyone's hands."
The technology behind Fuel3D was originally developed within Oxford University and
was, at first, developed for medical imaging applications.
"With Fuel3D, we plan to adapt a technology that has already been proven in the
medical sector to deliver a new 3D scanning option to professionals and consumers with a
passion for 3D creativity," said James Paterson, CTO Fuel3D Inc. "The unique technology
that we have developed allows us to offer what is literally a point-and-shoot approach to
capturing both 3D data and color, and we are confident that no one else in the world is
able to offer this kind of solution at the price that we can achieve."
iMakr.com is an online store selling a wide range of 3D printers and materials, 3D art
and 3D scanners and also operates the world's largest 3D Printing store over 2 floors in
central London.
"Using a typical 3D scanner to capture an image can take a long time and requires the
subject to remain very still," said Sylvain Preumont, founder of iMakr. "With Fuel3D, you
will be able to simply click one button to capture a very high quality 3D model of your
subject in just a few seconds. Combine this with the incredible price they are selling it
for and Fuel3D makes us very excited!"
Pre-production Fuel3D units will be available in Spring 2014, with full production
following soon thereafter.
About Fuel3D
Born in Oxford University, Fuel3D is developed by an expert team of hardware and
software engineers and scientists. Originally developed for the medical imaging sector,
Fuel3D's technology is being adapted for the broader 3D market, with the goal of bringing
the benefits of point-and-shoot 3D imaging to consumers and professionals alike.
Originally developed by Professor Ron Daniel, Lecturer in Engineering Science at Oxford
University, Fuel3D is today led by Stuart Mead, CEO, a veteran of several successful
global technology ventures and Dr. James Paterson, CTO, an Oxford University PhD in
Engineering Science. For more information, visit http://www.fuel-3D.com
TREK, INC. Introduces New High-Speed High-Voltage Power Amplifier
Model 20/20C-HS to be featured at NA-PAC'13 for use in Particle Accelerators, Plasma Research and Dielectric Applications
LOCKPORT, N.Y., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TREK, INC., a designer and manufacturer of high-voltage power amplifiers and high-performance electrostatic instrumentation, will introduce a new high-speed, high-voltage amplifier - Model 20/20C-HS - at the 2013 North American Particle Accelerator Conference (NA-PAC'13) being held September 29 - October 2 in Pasadena, California. Visit Trek at Booth #61.
This new +/-20 kV four-quadrant DC-stable amplifier provides high speed of response with slew rate greater than 800 V/us, output current to +/-60 mA peak AC, and large signal bandwidth of DC to greater than 5.2 kHz (1% distortion).
Model 20/20C-HS expands Trek's High Speed Product Line and will enable technological advancement in many industries including aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, defense, electronics, energy, instrumentation, laboratory, medical, military, power, semiconductors, and telecommunications.
Applications include use in particle accelerators, plasma research and dielectric applications. Additional applications include AC or DC biasing, delta tan testing, dielectric barrier discharge, electrocoalescence, electro-optic modulation, electrospinning, electrostatic deflection, fusion research, insulation breakdown testing, ion beam steering, material characterization (ferroelectrics) and material poling.
Model 20/20C-HS features an all-solid-state design to deliver high slew rate, wide bandwidth and low-noise operation. This amplifier provides precise control of output voltages in the range of 0 to +/-20 kV DC or peak AC with an output current range of 0 to +/-20 mA DC or +/-60 mA peak AC for 1 ms. It is configured as a non-inverting amplifier with a fixed gain of 2000 V/V.
The four-quadrant, active output stage sinks or sources current into reactive or resistive loads throughout the output voltage range. This is essential for achieving the accurate output response and high slew rates demanded by reactive loads. Model 20/20C-HS is protected against over-voltage and over-current conditions that may be generated by active loads or by output short circuits to ground.
Precision voltage and current monitors provide low-voltage representations of the high-voltage output and load current for monitoring purposes or for use as feedback signals in a closed loop system.
The remote high-voltage on/off feature provides a connection for a remote device to turn on/off the high-voltage output, making Model 20/20C-HS suitable for automated or computer-controlled systems. It is CE compliant.
TREK, INC. (http://www.trekinc.com) designs, manufactures and sells high-voltage amplifiers, power supplies & generators and high performance electrostatic measurement instruments, sensors & monitors to the global marketplace. Trek's standard and custom products are used: (1) by OEMs involved in semiconductor manufacturing, electrophotography, photovoltaic/solar and many other industries; (2) in applications sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD); and (3) by companies/universities involved in a variety of research applications.
AirTight Networks Announces New Cellular Phone Detection Capabilities for Enforcing "No Wireless" Zones
New security feature adds 3G, 4G LTE, and CDMA device detection and reporting to AirTight's wireless security platform.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --AirTight(®) Networks, Inc., the leader in secure cloud-managed Wi-Fi and wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS) solutions, today announced that it has added cellular device detection to support the enforcement of wireless free zones inside highly secure environments such as military sites, DoD contractor facilities, prisons, and commercial settings that need to restrict the use of cellular communications. The new option includes a small receiver module capable of detecting and reporting 3G, 4G LTE, and CDMA voice and data communications activity. The module plugs directly into an AirTight C-60 wireless sensor and forwards cellular activity data to the AirTight management console for automated event tracking and report generation.
"Because cellular operates on licensed frequencies that many government and private organizations cannot legally control even inside their own airspace, unauthorized mobile communications can compromise security and create a significant challenge for organizations that rely on "no-wireless" policies as part of their security strategy," said Dr. Hemant Chaskar, VP of technology and innovation at AirTight Networks. "However with reliable detection technology, cellular devices can be easily located and physically removed or disabled to ensure compliance. And by integrating our new cellular detection with our automated wireless intrusion prevention system (WIPS), our customers can now maintain comprehensive 24/7 wireless security that combines tracking and reporting of cellular activity plus our industry leading WIPS for the unlicensed Wi-Fi bands."
The AirTight management console can alert security staff via email or the management interface whenever an incursion is detected. The information provided includes the time, duration, frequency band, and physical location of the cellular activity. In addition to alerts, custom reports can be generated and distributed automatically on a scheduled basis.
Applications include monitoring and detection of contraband cellular phones in and around SCIFs, detection of network and printer eavesdropping devices that use cellular radios to transmit confidential information beyond the security perimeter, and enforcing compliance with DoD and other Federal agency "no-wireless" policies.
The AirTight cellular detection feature is compatible with all AirTight C-60 software-defined radio configurations for maximum flexibility. "The cellular receiver is highly efficient and works completely in the background without affecting the performance of the WIPS sensors," said Dr. Chaskar. "Although not every organization needs this added level of security, those that do will find it highly effective and very easy to implement."
Earlier in 2012, the AirTight Networks WIPS solution, passed the Test Integration Council (TIC) tests for inclusion on the Defense Information Systems Agency Unified Capabilities Approved Products List, DISA UC APL. The DISA UC APL is the single consolidated list of products that have completed interoperability (IO) and information assurance (IA) certification. Use of the DoD UC APL allows DoD components to purchase and operate UC systems over all DoD network infrastructures.
About AirTight Networks
AirTight Networks is the global leader in secure cloud Wi-Fi solutions. The company's award winning family of products and cloud services brings together a true carrier-class multi-tenant cloud architecture, breakthroughs in Wi-Fi analytics, manageability, ease-of-deployment and cost-effectiveness, as well as AirTight's longtime top-rated WIPS technology. AirTight's global customer base consists of leading enterprises in the government, financial, technology/telecom, manufacturing, health care, retail and hospitality sectors. For more information, please visit us at: http://www.airtightnetworks.com, or follow us on Twitter @AirTight.
AirTight is a registered trademark of AirTight Networks; the AirTight Networks logo, and Marker Packet are trademarks of AirTight Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Industry's first single-chip DockPort solution enables DisplayPort, USB and power over a single cable
TI controller supports small form factor docking stations, PCs and tablets
DALLAS, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today unveiled the industry's first single-chip DockPort interface solution. The HD3SS2521 delivers audio/video (A/V), USB data and power over a single cable between a notebook, ultrabook or tablet PC and a docking station or dongle. DockPort provides a lower cost alternative to proprietary implementations and offers more features than standard USB docking stations. The HD3SS2521 controller enables DisplayPort(TM), USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and power over a single interconnecting cable, and provides the control logic and automatic switching required on the cable's host side and dock side. For more information and to order samples, visit http://www.ti.com/hd3ss2521-pr.
The HD3SS2521 enables system designers to create smaller, more affordable docking stations that connect and synchronize computers with LCD monitors, dongles, keyboard/mouse, Gigabit Ethernet, storage, audio speakers, DVD/Blu-ray media player and smartphone.
Key features and benefits of the HD3SS2521:
-- Single-cable solution: Bidirectional 2:1 switch manages DockPort
detection, as well as signal and power switching. It enables display,
USB, power, and computer docking interface over a single cable, which
allows designers to create smaller, more affordable docking stations.
-- Reduced board size and BOM: Highly integrated 5-mm by 11-mm package
reduces board space by one-third and BOM costs by more than 50 percent,
compared to competitive implementations that provide data and A/V over a
single connector.
-- Power and charging delivered over cable: Bidirectional power reduces the
number of connections by allowing upstream charging of host-side
computers, or downstream powering of one or more dongles.
-- Multiple monitor support: Operating in two-lane mode with USB 3.0 data,
the HD3SS2521 supports one monitor with resolutions up to 4K2Kp at 30
frames per second (fps) and 30 bits per pixel (bpp), or multiple
monitors with resolutions less than or equal to 1920 by 1200p at 60 fps.
In four-lane mode with USB 2.0, it supports the following
configurations: 1) one 4K2Kp at 60 fps and 30 bpp, 2) two 4K2Kp monitors
at 30 fps and 30 bpp, or 3) four or more monitors with resolutions less
than or equal to 1920 by 1200p at 60 fps.
System designers can extend DisplayPort reach, enable multiple video interfaces, and add more switching and USB SuperSpeed ports by combining the HD3SS2521 with other TI interface products. Complementary products include the SN75DP130 DisplayPort 1:2 redriver switch, SN75DP126 DisplayPort 1:2 redriver switch, SN75DP139 DisplayPort to TMDS translator, HD3SS212 DisplayPort 1.2 2-to-1 differential switch, TUSB8040A1 four-port USB 3.0 hub, and HD3SS3412 four-channel differential switch.
Tools and support
A reference host side evaluation module (EVM) and dock side EVM are available to accelerate DockPort system development. The HD3SS2521 HSPICE model is also available to verify host and dock signal integrity.
Engineers designing with this DockPort solution can ask questions and get answers from TI experts in the TI E2E(TM) Community Consumer & Computing Forum.
Availability, packaging and pricing
The HD3SS2521 is available today in a 56-pin WQFN package for a suggested retail price of US$1.85 in 1,000-unit quantities.
Learn more about TI's DockPort Solution by visiting the links below:
-- Order HD3SS25121 samples.
-- Download the HD3SS2521 data sheet.
-- View the HD3SS2521 video.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
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Digiboo Introduces Faster, Easier Access to Movies On-the-Go
More than 800 Movies and 300 TV Episodes Available for Rent or Purchase at Download Kiosks in Houston's Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airports
HOUSTON, Texas, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-area movie- and television-lovers now have a quick and easy way to rent and buy their entertainment while traveling, as Digiboo (http://www.digiboo.com), a digital retail entertainment download service, launches at William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental airports. Digiboo has installed four interactive touchscreen kiosks in Hobby Airport (HOU) terminals and six kiosks in Bush Airport (IAH) terminals, so travelers can rent or buy entertainment on-the-go.
"We're delighted to announce the Digiboo offering at Hobby Airport, Houston's oldest airport, and Bush Intercontinental Airport, the city's largest airport," said Karen W. Ellis, director of customer service, Houston Airport System. "Our goal is to provide an enjoyable experience to everyone that visits our airports, including a variety of entertainment options."
Movie fans can choose from Digiboo's library of more than 800 movies and television shows, including new releases such as "42 - The Jackie Robinson Story," "GI Joe Retaliation," "Jack the Giant Slayer," "Warm Bodies," and "The Call," as well as popular catalog titles. TV lovers can enjoy their favorite episodes of "The Walking Dead," "Revolution," "Big Bang Theory," "Weeds," Breaking Bad," and "Mad Men," among others.
These movies and TV programs can be downloaded in as little as 30 seconds to a thumb drive, or directly to a device in just minutes via Wi-Fi and played back on any iPhone®, iPad®, iPad mini®, iPod touch® or any Android or Windows-enabled PC, laptop, tablet or phone. Anyone, from business travelers waiting for flights to families on vacation, can enjoy Digiboo, and since the service is digital-only, with no physical discs, new releases are always in stock, and there is never anything to return.
"Digiboo's mission is to deliver an easier way for entertainment-lovers to get the content they crave, when they want it," said Richard Cohen, Digiboo CEO. "We think Houston's large population of early-adopters, movie enthusiasts and business travelers will enjoy exploring Digiboo's extensive catalogue."
"Smarte Carte is proud to partner with Digiboo to offer Houston travelers access to the latest entertainment titles," said Michael Multer, senior director of business development, Smarte Carte. "We hope travelers take advantage of our wide-array of services and amenities to make their trips enjoyable and hassle-free."
Digiboo's competitively-priced catalogue can be accessed through its interactive touchscreen kiosks, also found in Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Portland International Airport (PDX), Boise Airport (BOI) and within select Gateway Newstands and additional locations in the near future.
New movies and shows are added to the kiosk every week as titles become available. Catalog titles have been hand-selected to provide something for everyone, across genres. Rentals can be viewed on one device at a time, while customers who purchase movies can watch them on up to five devices. The company has partnered with several studios, including Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Warner Bros., as well as FSH, Smarte Carte, PTS and Gateway Newstands, to provide the highest quality service to movie lovers on-the-go.
Digiboo was founded in 2008 by film industry veterans Richard Cohen, former MGM Home Entertainment and Consumer Products president, Jeff Karbowiak, EVP of MGM's Home Entertainment Group, David Beddow, CTO at Movielink, and Blake Thomas, GM of MGM Home Entertainment.
About Digiboo
Digiboo is a convenient option for people to watch the movies and TV shows they love, whenever and wherever they want. It is a first-of-its-kind digital retail download service that has more than 800 new releases and popular movie titles and 20 television series available through its interactive touchscreen kiosks.
Digiboo kiosks are currently available exclusively through airports and Gateway Newstands in the United States, ideal distribution channels offering more choices for people to buy or rent the entertainment they love while on-the-go. These movies and TV shows can be downloaded in as little as 30 seconds to a thumb drive, or just minutes directly to your device via Wi-Fi and played back on any Apple iPhone, iPad, iPad mini or iPod Touch or any Android or Windows-enabled PC, laptop, tablet or phone. Digiboo delivers a fast and convenient way for people to watch movies and TV.
Digiboo was founded in 2008 by film industry veterans Richard Cohen, former MGM Home Entertainment and Consumer Products president, Jeff Karbowiak, EVP of MGM's Home Entertainment Group, David Beddow, CTO at Movielink, and Blake Thomas, GM of MGM Home Entertainment.
About Smarte Carte, Inc.
Since the first vended luggage carts rolled into airports in 1967, Smarte Carte has become the industry leader in self-service computerized electronic lockers, vended strollers, vended massage chairs and phone chargers.
With its corporate headquarters in St. Paul, MN, Smarte Carte currently has more than 1,200 employees managing its services at more than 1,000 locations in four countries.
About Houston Airport System
The Houston Airport System (HAS) is a three-airport system that consists of: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), the city's largest airport and global gateway, William P. Hobby (HOU), a medium sized, low-cost domestic airport and Ellington Airport (EFD), a commerce and aviation center.
New Toshiba Three-Phase Brushless Motor Driver IC Packs High Efficiency In Small Package
Device Enables Quiet Operation and Energy Savings for Home Appliance Applications
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today launches a highly integrated, sine-wave driver IC (Part Number TB6585AFTG) for implementation in three-phase DC brushless motors used in fan motors of home appliances. The device enables quiet operation, low vibration, and low-power consumption for ventilation and electric fans typically used in range hoods, microwave ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and more.
"This newest addition to the Toshiba motor control driver line up once again proves the company's design expertise and technical innovation that continues to deliver integration and packaging benefits not only for industrial and commercial applications, but also consumer applications as well," says Andrew Burt, vice president of the Analog and Imaging Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC.
The integrated Pulse Width Modulation(1) (PWM) controller circuit of the TB6585AFTG driver IC generates a sine wave, to achieve a quiet, smooth, and very efficient motor drive for brushless motor applications of up to 45V/1.8A requirements. It is a highly integrated motor control IC with motor control logic, MOSFET predrivers, and six high-performance MOSFETs. The TB6585AFTG employs a compact, leadless, thermally efficient QFN48 7mm x 7mm package with an assembly bonding technique that improves the current handling capability by 45 percent over the previous version of the device. The product is also offered in a larger HSOP36 package--Part Number TB6585FG.
Pricing and Availability
One piece sample pricing for the TB6585AFTG is $3.00 (U.S.). Mass production is scheduled to being in July 2013.
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), discrete devices, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, enterprise solutions and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's fifth largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2012 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, April, 2013). Toshiba Corporation was founded in 1875 and today has over 554 subsidiaries and affiliates, with 210,000 employees worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
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Note [1] Pulse Width Modulation. A method to control torque and rotation speed of a motor by changing the on and off time in a constant period.
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HONG KONG, July 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Novel Games, the world's leading developer of licensable games, proudly announced today that HTML5 game licensing is now available. They now offer about 30 games in HTML5 format, and they are working to port all 350+ games to support HTML5, which is expected to be complete by the end of this year.
HTML5, the latest technology of the Internet, is the standard of the industry and a means of multimedia delivery on the web. All HTML5 games from Novel Games can run in all major web browsers for desktop computers, iPhones, iPads, as well as Android cell phones and tablets. Other types of game licenses now offered by Novel Games include Flash, Java and Android, while iOS native app licensing will also be available in the coming future.
"For many years, Flash has been one of the most popular formats of web games. However, it could only run in Android devices in the past and is now no longer supported," said Peter Lee, CEO of Novel Games. "On the other hand, HTML5 is designed to enable multimedia and rich graphical presentations. It can run in all major web browsers including those in mobile devices, and in this way, HTML5 has successfully overcome the mobility limitation of Flash." The launch of HTML5 game licensing at Novel Games, according to Lee, is one of their most significant events this year as it marks a momentous milestone in the development of the company.
Novel Games is the market leader in the field of game licensing, and is also the only major developer in the world to offer licenses of over 350 games in desktop and mobile platforms. Through game licensing, customers can embed the games into their websites to attract traffic, advertise their products and services, and increase revenue. To try out the games and to place orders, please visit http://business.novelgames.com.
About Novel Games:
Novel Games is the world's leading developer of licensable games. Since 2001, The company has been developing and marketing family friendly games in a wide range of categories. Novel Games now offer more than 350 Single Player and Multi Player Games for online entertainment, with new games being added every month.
Comcast Launches X1 - A Next-Generation Cloud-Based Video Platform - In Utah
X1 transforms traditional TV into an Entertainment Operating System - complete with apps, personalization and social media tools, second-screen integration and more
SANDY, Utah, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast, a global media and technology company, today announced the launch of its cloud-based interactive television experience, the X1 Platform from Xfinity, across Utah.
Unlike any other video service available today, X1 is a cloud-based platform that transforms TV into an interactive and integrated experience. It integrates the largest collection of video with social media features, interactive apps, web content and more in one easy-to-navigate, sleek viewing experience. The launch of X1 is part of Comcast's ongoing and evolving effort to take advantage of its powerful network and IP technology to constantly bring new innovations to market.
"The X1 Platform is a huge leap forward for us and transforms traditional television viewing into an entirely new entertainment experience," said Comcast Regional Vice President Kyle McSlarrow. "X1 uses cloud-based technology to make the TV smarter, richer and more personalized, and allows us to deliver new features to our customers faster than ever."
New X1 features and capabilities available to customers in Utah today include:
-- Visual, Sleek User Interface: A modern user interface that enables
one-click access to programs and a highly visual guide to entertainment
options and related information.
-- Faster, More Personalized Search and Discovery: A personalized viewing
experience with recommendations based on search input and previously
watched shows and movies. They also have the ability to search
simultaneously across live TV, Xfinity On Demand and DVR recordings -
and see the last nine programs watched across all services with a single
tap on the remote control.
-- In-Home Convenience: The ability to watch DVR recordings from any room
in the house and simultaneously record up to four shows while watching
another.
-- Social Integration and Customized Apps: An expanding selection of
tailored-for-TV apps, including traffic, weather, voicemail, and a
sports app to track multiple games at once and check the latest scores,
standings and schedules while watching a favorite show. X1 also includes
a selection of Web-based apps, including Facebook and Pandora.
In addition, the X1 Remote App lets customers use motions, gestures, and voice commands to control their TVs with their Apple handheld devices. For example, customers can use voice commands to navigate the guide and search for content; swipe their iPhones to page through the interactive TV guide and program personalized short-cuts and favorites ("Quick Links"); and shake their device to pause Xfinity On Demand content.
X1 will initially be available to new Xfinity Triple Play customers and will become available to additional customer segments in the future. The X1 Platform is currently available in more than a dozen markets, and Comcast plans to launch the service in all remaining markets by the end of the year.
About Comcast Corporation:
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBCUniversal operates 30 news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit http://www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
Stratasys 3D Printing Helps Japanese Fashion Designer Flex His Muscles at Yuima Nakazato 2014 Collection in Tokyo
MINNEAPOLIS and REHOVOT, Israel, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Award-winning Japanese designer Yuima Nakazato, known for creating unique
dresses for famed artists and celebrities, creates neo-futuristic sportswear with an
Objet500 Connex multi-material 3D Printer for his 2014 collection
The concept of the collection is based on Nakazato's vision of a neo-futuristic sport:
"young street punks, riding on motorcycles, playing a basketball-like sports game in an
underground dune stadium." For this imaginary game, Nakazato designed an original uniform
and used the Stratasys multi-material 3D Printer to design bibs that combine numbers and
images of human muscles, reflecting his artistic obsession with the idea of "clothing as
extension of the body."
Sun Junjie, another young designer who collaborated on this project, worked to shape
Nakazato's imaginative vision, using 3D CAD software and the Stratasys multi-material 3D
Printer. Starting with the modelling of a muscle fiber for the bibs, he used rubber-like
and transparent materials simultaneously 3D printed to enable the clear, soft and flexible
parts. These were then colored to achieve the desired look and feel.
"Without the Objet500 Connex multi-material 3D printing technology, it would never
have been possible to make these complicated geometries in such a short timeframe. I made
two or three design iterations with the help of prototypes for each piece before it was
completed," says Sun. "The Objet500 Connex is perfect for this kind of creative, iterative
manufacturing. It provides amazing 16 micron precision, the multi-material capability and
a variety of material choices.
"Innovative technologies enable us to go beyond traditional limits. They will not only
change reality, but also a world of imagination," Sun explains.
Nakazato agrees with Sun's appreciation of 3D printing, saying, "3D printing is
revolutionizing the industry. Traditionally, dress making is a short combination of planes
and fabrics to make 3D shapes. But with more advanced materials available in the future,
such as one with the feel of fabric, using a 3D printer we could create a dress of any
shape instantly, just as it is imagined.
Nakazato continues, "I sometimes get an urgent order from the US for which a customer
might say, 'Send me this dress today. I have an award ceremony tomorrow.' Currently, it's
impossible for us to meet her requirements because it would take days to make a dress and
ship it to Hollywood from Tokyo. However, in the future when we begin making dresses with
3D printing, all we will have to do is to send her 3D design files by e-mail. She could 3D
print it in Hollywood and make it to the red carpet the next day."
Aya Yoshizawa, Marketing Manager at Stratasys Japan, says, "Mr. Nakazato's unique
talent in couture is clearly evident through this collection. We can see here yet another
example of 3D printing technology enabling unique artistic creations. Especially in the
fashion industry, a designer's requirement for manufacturing is not limited to geometry,
but also includes quality of texture. The Objet500 Connex multi-material 3D Printer is
able to meet this uncompromised requirement and help visionaries like Nakazato shape their
imagination."
Born in 1985, graduated from the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts with an MA in
fashion design in 2004, held his first collection in Paris and established his own fashion
brand YUIMA NAKAZATO in 2009, held a run way collection in Tokyo in 2010, selected as the
hottest young designer by a Japanese industry magazine, V Magazine in 2011, currently
working in Tokyo and showing in Paris.
About Stratasys Ltd.
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) is the corporate entity formed in 2012 by the merger of
3D printing companies Stratasys Inc. and Objet Ltd., based in Minneapolis, Minn. and
Rehovot, Israel. We manufacture 3D printers and materials for prototyping and production.
Our patented FDM(R) and PolyJet(R) processes produce prototypes and manufactured goods
directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems include affordable desktop 3D
printers for idea development, a range of systems for prototyping, and large production
systems for direct digital manufacturing. Since June 2012, our range of over 130 3D
printing materials is the widest in the industry and includes in excess of 120 proprietary
inkjet-based photopolymer materials and 10 proprietary FDM-based thermoplastic materials.
We also manufacture Solidscape 3D Printers and operate the RedEye On Demand
digital-manufacturing service. Stratasys has more than 1100 employees, holds more than 500
granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than 20
awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: http://www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com.
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of new products and materials and market acceptance of those products and materials; the
success of Stratasys' recent R&D initiative to expand the DDM capabilities of its core FDM
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The World's Best (and Best-Selling) MMO Gaming Mouse Just Got Better
Introducing the all-new Razer Naga: enhanced ergonomics, re-designed mechanical thumb grid and revolutionary in-game MMO configurator
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Razer(TM), the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced the latest iteration of the Razer Naga, the world's all-time, best-selling MMO gaming mouse.
The Razer Naga's iconic 12-button thumb grid is now outfitted with mechanical switches for increased tactility, speed and actuation assurance. Each button on the thumb grid stands out more pronounced than previous generation models to allow for blind-finding, letting gamers more easily execute commands.
The Naga's ergonomic form factor has also been updated with a broader shape offering the best feel and comfort to a wider range of hand types. The fourth and fifth finger rest has a gentler down-slope to promote better grip and reduce fatigue over extended play. Razer's latest Naga also features a tilt-click scroll wheel that clicks in and out and also left and right, disposing more buttons for gamers.
The original MMO gaming mouse, the Razer Naga was announced in 2009 and helped launch a new line of gaming mice that many have imitated but none have matched.
"When we launched the original Razer Naga gaming mouse several years ago, we had no idea that it would rise to become the best-selling MMO gaming mouse the world has ever seen, helping launch a slew of other MMO mice," said Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. "In fact, we expect the copycats to be the first in line to order the new Razer Naga. This new iteration is no different - mechanical thumb grid buttons for better game control, improved ergonomics that were already widely accepted as the benchmark for this type of mouse within the editorial community and intuitive software that makes MMO gaming more efficient."
In-game MMO configurator software is also being introduced and is included with the Naga to allow gamers to set up their mouse's key binds, macros and other preferences, all from within any games they play. This is achieved via a non-intrusive overlay, so gamers conveniently never have to quit games to customize the mouse exactly as they need.
Also available at launch is the left-handed edition of the all-new Razer Naga. Razer decided to produce the left-handed edition of their best-selling MMO gaming mouse at an expected fiscal loss as a result of popular community demand.
"Why? Because we like to do fiscally irresponsible acts for the betterment of gamers worldwide," said Tan.
The Razer Naga is available now at Razerzone.com and at participating retailers worldwide. For more information on the Razer Naga MMO gaming mouse, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/razernaga.
About the new Razer Naga MMO gaming mouse
Get complete control over your MMO gaming with the all-new Razer Naga. Featuring a 12-button thumb grid, the Razer Naga is outfitted with mechanical switches to deliver faster, more tactile actuations. Its improved form factor promotes exceptional comfort and fits snugly with a wide range of hand shapes, sizes and grip-types, while the included in-game MMO configurator software allows gamers to conveniently set up the mouse without ever leaving the game.
Price: $79.99USD/EUR
Availability: Razerzone.com and worldwide- Available Now
Product features:
-- Total of 19 MMO optimized programmable buttons
-- 12-button mechanical thumb grid
-- Tilt-click scroll wheel
-- 8200 dpi 4G laser sensor
-- Razer Synapse 2.0 enabled
-- Green LED backlighting
-- 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
-- Up to 200 inches per second / 50 g max acceleration
-- Zero-acoustic Ultraslick mouse feet
-- 2.1 m / 7 ft. braided fibre cable
-- Product dimensions:
-- Length: 119 mm / 4.68 inches
-- Width: 75 mm / 2.95 inches
-- Height: 43 mm / 1.69 inches
-- Product weight: 135 g / 0.30 lbs
Note: In-game configurator software compatible with Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
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Razer(TM) is the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments, Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers.(TM)
SBTech and ComeOn Announce Multi-year Extension of Their Long-standing Commercial Partnership
LONDON, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Award-winning provider of turnkey sports betting solutions SBTech has announced the
multi-year extension of their partnership with leading online gaming operator ComeOn,
which will see the successful Scandinavian-facing brand continuing to offer SBTech's
cutting edge sports betting products.
The new deal will see SBTech providing ComeOn with a brand new mobile betting
platform, which will give their current customers an even richer sports betting experience
from any mobile device, thanks to a sleek and user-friendly HTML5 based interface that
offers a variety of bet types on over 8,000 monthly live sporting events from around the
world. ComeOn is also expected to be the one of the first operators to launch SBTech's
next generation live betting product later this year.
"We're thrilled to extend our successful partnership with ComeOn," says SBTech CEO
Itai Zak. "Their great success in penetrating the Scandinavian market is testament to the
quality of their offering and a reflection of our dedication to providing industry-leading
services to our operator clients. With the upcoming release of our cutting edge mobile
betting platform under their brand, ComeOn clearly have their sights set on what I'm
confident will be a very successful future."
"We've been very impressed by SBTech's sports betting solutions and the constant
product improvements and innovations that the team demonstrates," says Jovin Genovese,
director of ComeOn." It was an obvious decision for us to extend our partnership and
strengthen our relationship with SBTech, adding their cutting edge mobile betting product
to our line-up, which we know our customers will love. We're extremely pleased with the
great and true dedication we are constantly getting from the SBTech team, which helped us
to grow our business and become a leading Scandinavian brand. We're excited at the
prospect of being able to take another positive step into the competitive sports betting
market and with such a strong suite of products behind us, our continued success is
virtually guaranteed."
About SBTech:
Established in 2007, SBTech is a leading provider of interactive sports betting solutions
and services to traditional and regulated markets. The complete offering includes an
innovative, dynamic and highly customized suite of turnkey and fully managed online,
mobile and offline solutions, which push the interactive betting industry into new
frontiers.
LeapFrog's New Ultimate Learning Tablet For Kids, LeapPad(TM) Ultra, Sells Out
New LeapPad Ultra sells out in its first days of pre-sale
EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in children's learning tablets, today announced that LeapPad(TM) Ultra, the ultimate learning tablet for kids, has sold out of pre-sale units on leapfrog.com. Praised by media, industry influencers and retailers, LeapPad Ultra is expected to be one of the hottest products of the 2013 holiday season. Consumers still have a few days to take advantage of the pre-sale from one of LeapFrog's online retail partners.
"Since we unveiled LeapPad Ultra just a few short weeks ago, it has already received major media and industry accolades globally including named as a top 10 holiday item by two retailers, and now, has sold out on leapfrog.com," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "We have also seen tremendous excitement and incredible support from all of our retail partners, who were very excited to kick off the pre-sale. Our social communities including our Facebook page of more than one million fans have been flooded with consumer anticipation and praise. Based on these results, we believe LeapPad Ultra is sure to top every child's wish list this holiday."
The new LeapPad Ultra is kid-tough and works with LeapFrog's extensive library of more than 800 fun, safe and educational games, creativity apps, ebooks, videos, music and more, all designed or approved by LeapFrog's highly experienced team of learning experts.
LeapPad Ultra also features a breakthrough in kid-safe web browsers. LeapSearch(TM) created by LeapFrog in partnership with Zui(TM), a leading children's browser developer, is kid-ready out of the box and delivers a LeapFrog-quality internet browsing experience that parents can trust. In addition, LeapPad Ultra's peer-to-peer technology showcases new educational gaming innovations with multiplayer collaborative and fast-action gameplay.
Unique to LeapPad Ultra, the seven-inch high-resolution screen is designed to help children learn to write using a stylus while supporting interactive touch experiences. Additionally, LeapPad Ultra features a sleek new look, a long-lasting rechargeable battery, and front and back cameras and video recorders plus 8 GB of storage for photos, apps, videos and more.
"With LeapPad Ultra, LeapFrog has raised the bar when it comes to delivering exceptional educational entertainment solutions for kids," said Lisa Harnisch, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, Toys"R"Us. "With great new features including the kid-safe web browser, compatibility with an incredible library of content, and a cool kid-tough design, LeapPad Ultra is sure to be one of our most popular items this holiday season at Toys"R"Us."
World-Class Learning Library
The LeapPad Ultra content library features more than 800 world-class games, apps, eBooks, videos, music and more that have been designed or approved by LeapFrog's learning experts, and available in the LeapFrog App Center for LeapPad Ultra. LeapFrog's robust learning library is a combination of LeapFrog's top-quality educational entertainment and engaging content from the biggest names in children's entertainment, and is built against a proprietary curriculum of 2,600 skills across math, reading, science, creativity and more. The LeapFrog learning library offers children unique, world class learning content including personalized profile-based curriculum starting points, innovative hints and prompts, and milestones that provide children with the most appropriate and engaging experiences. Select games and apps automatically adjust the level to challenge children at just the right pace, creating a personalized learning experience as each child progresses through the content.
Availability
LeapPad Ultra will be sold at MSRP $149.99 and is recommended for children 4 to 9 years old. Downloadable apps are priced at MSRP $5.00 and up and game cartridges at MSRP $24.99. LeapPad Ultra is available for pre-sale at major online retailers in the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland and available at major retail locations in early August. LeapPad Ultra will also be available in select countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries later in the fall.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms and toys. The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers product recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success. LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Learn more at http://www.leapfrog.com.
olloclip Telephoto Lens Brings Your iPhone Photos Up Close And Personal
Includes circular polarizer lens (CPL), making colors truer to life and reducing reflections
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- iPhone and iPod touch photographers who want to get twice as close to the action and get clear close-ups now have a solution, the new olloclip telephoto lens and circular polarizer lens (CPL). Perfect for capturing a crisp, close-up photo or video at half of the effective distance, the olloclip telephoto lens - like all olloclip products -- continues to take mobile photography further than ever while bringing your faraway subjects closer to you.
The fixed 2x magnification optical lens slides on and off in seconds. Available for the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 4S and iPod touch 4(th) and 5(th) generations, the olloclip telephoto lens is manufactured using a multi-element coated, optical quality, precision-ground glass lens and high-grade aluminum body.
Included is one of the pro photographer's favorite go-to tools, a circular polarizer lens (CPL), which blocks out light coming in at user-adjustable angles, making colors truer to life and reducing reflections. The CPL can also be used directly on the iPhone camera or on the olloclip 3-in-one lens system with fisheye or wide-angle lenses (sold separately).
The olloclip telephoto lens is especially valuable for the serious photographer seeking to achieve certain effects and more professional results. In addition to getting you twice as close to your subject, the lens provides a more creative depth of field so you can use selective focus to make your subjects stand out distinctly from their backgrounds (especially useful when the background is cluttered or distracting).
"Whether you're on location or on vacation, the olloclip telephoto lens adds better quality close ups and more flexibility to the convenience and mobility of the iPhone and iPod touch," said Patrick O'Neill, CEO and founder of olloclip.
Available at olloclip's website at https://www.olloclip.com/order/ and through major retailers including Apple in July and Best Buy in August. The olloclip telephoto lens retails for $99.99.
Features summary:
-- Two SKUs: olloclip 2x telephoto lens for the iPhone 5 or for iPhone 4S,
iPod touch 4(th) and 5th Generation
-- 2X optical magnification
-- High quality glass optics and durable, lightweight aluminum shell
-- Includes a Circular Polarizer Lens (CPL)
-- $99.99 (suggested retail price & MAP)
-- olloclip telephoto lens and the Quick-Flip case are available as a
bundle package for $129.99 at http://www.olloclip.com
-- For more information, visit http://www.olloclip.com/olloclip-iphone-telephoto-lens/
About olloclip
The olloclip® brand is synonymous with creativity in your pocket -- olloclip products give amateur and professional photographers alike the ability to use the iPhone to capture and share what was previously impossible -- easily, spontaneously and artistically. With olloclip, one's mobile phone becomes a window to the world, and mobile photography/videography enters a whole new realm of possibility. For more information about olloclip, visit olloclip.com.
Diablo Technologies Disrupts Latency and Performance Metrics for the Enterprise with Introduction of New Memory Channel Flash Solution
Memory Channel Storage provides a 100x increase in accessible memory, serves as superior replacement for alternative flash-based storage technologies
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Diablo Technologies, a proven innovator in advanced memory system interface products, today introduced Memory Channel Storage(TM) (MCS(TM)), a transformational new storage and system memory solution, resetting the bar for latency and throughput for enterprise applications.
Diablo leveraged its extensive experience in advanced memory channel interfaces and protocols to deliver a superior system architecture that directly attaches persistent memory to the host processors of a server or storage array. This innovative approach utilizes the industry standard DIMM form factor and native CPU memory interface, allowing MCS to be a drop-in replacement for standard RDIMMs. The architecture delivers the highest, most economical scaling of any enterprise storage solution on the market today, with persistent latencies approaching that of DRAM and linear scaling of throughput with additional modules.
"Flash SSDs boost system performance, and flash over PCIe is even faster, but the best performance will come from flash on the memory channel," said Jim Handy, Director at Objective Analysis. "Diablo is on the right path by providing a way to plug flash right into the DDR memory buses on today's servers."
Configuring MCS as a traditional block storage device enables new performance levels for applications, all the while reducing latencies by more than 85% over PCI-Express based SSDs and 96% over SATA/SAS based SSDs. MCS latencies are not only significantly lower than any other flash based storage, but also provides deterministic latencies with minimal variability, allowing applications to commit data quickly and consistently.
In addition to block storage, Memory Channel Storage can also be configured to expand system memory from gigabytes to terabytes, dramatically improving the performance of large in-memory applications. This unparalleled capability provides a 100x increase in accessible memory and allows the entire application data set to reside in the CPU memory space. This disruptive capability makes MCS uniquely well suited for memcached, big data analytics, and other large in-memory applications.
"Performance in storage and density in DRAM have massively fallen behind the curve of CPU capability and growing data capacity needs, which ultimately reduces application performance and increases TCO for users. Flash is the key to a balanced compute architecture and massive application acceleration," said Riccardo Badalone, Chief Executive Officer at Diablo. "The arrival of MCS finally allows applications to leverage the benefits of flash memory connected directly to the processor's memory controllers, which will ultimately change the cost/density/performance rules forever."
Memory Channel Storage is ideally suited for applications critical to large enterprise customers where high performance at deterministic, ultra-low latency is required for ultimate efficiency, including:
-- Database / Cloud
-- Big Data Analytics
-- High Frequency Trading and other financial applications
-- Server and Storage Virtualization and Consolidation
-- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
MCS is compatible with any industry-standard DDR3 memory slot, allowing deployment across the full spectrum of server and storage system designs, chassis' and form-factors. The MCS architecture is particularly attractive for blade servers, where PCIe slots are severely limited in availability and size, requiring costly and custom designs and reduced flash storage capacity.
About Diablo Technologies
Founded in 2003, Diablo is successfully delivering products that enhance the performance and capability of memory system designs. Diablo's innovative Memory Channel Storage technology platform is leveraging the disruptive capability of NAND-flash and future Non-Volatile Memory technologies to enable increased levels of application performance supported by a new class of enterprise server and storage system designs.
The Diablo executive management team, now developing its third family of memory interface solutions, has decades of experience in system architecture, chip-set design and software development at companies including Nortel Networks, AMD, SEGA, ATI, Matrox Graphics, Goal Semiconductor, BroadTel Communications, ENQ Semiconductor, IceFyre Semiconductor, Mosaid Technologies and Huawei.
CONTACT AGENCY:
Dan Miller
JPR Communications
818-884-8282, Ext. 13
dan@jprcom.com
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Microsemi Answers Data Storage Security Threats with World's Only Self-encrypted, Half-terabyte 2.5" SATA SLC Solid State Drive
TRRUST-Stor Series 200 SSD Delivers Superior Data Protection in Mobile Video Surveillance Operations, SANs and Other Information-sensitive Applications
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the world's only secure, half-terabyte (TB) solid state drive (SSD) for mobile video surveillance operations, storage area networks (SANs) and other high capacity storage applications requiring superior real-time data protection. The ruggedized TRRUST-Stor(TM) Series 200 2.5" SATA SSD operates at sustained 200 megabytes per second (MB/s) and delivers the industry's fastest full-hardware-based erase time of less than 10 seconds. The self-encrypting, half-terabyte SSD is available now and currently shipping to multiple customers to support applications requiring massive secure storage capacity.
"Data storage security and reliability are primary defenses in the battle to protect critical information from loss or breach that can put individuals, companies, organizations and nations at high risk," said Charlie Leader, general manager for Microsemi's Power Management Group. "Our TRRUST-Stor drives are built for extreme reliability and data integrity, and are the most secure, most reliable SSDs available on the market. We also leveraged our miniaturization technology to create an SSD that is only 9.5 millimeters in height and meets small form factor parameters required for SANs."
The half-terabyte TRRUST-Stor SSD provides military-grade ruggedization as well as unparalleled safeguards and processes for physical data storage with multiple layers of security features. The suite of industry-leading features prevents corruption and unauthorized access with hardware- and software-based barriers. The drive features a built-in compact in-line encryptor with hardware-implemented, NIST-certified AES 256 encryption using the XTS block cipher mode.
Ruggedization features include superior error correction, 9 petabytes write endurance, power loss protection and more than 2 million hours mean time between failure (MTBF). Enhanced mechanical construction ensures operation in extreme temperatures, humidity, shock and vibration.
The TRRUST-Stor Series 200 is powered by Microsemi's second generation Armor(TM) processor, enabling robust performance. The Series 200 SSDs also offer the ability to load encryption keys. Customers can input their own AES-256 keys, purge them and reload as needed. Microsemi's TRRUST-Purge(TM) technology destroys keys in less than 30 milliseconds when activated.
TRRUST-Stor Series 200 Features:
-- Capacity: Half-terabyte non-volatile storage using reliable, long-life
Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND flash
-- Performance: 200 MB/s sustained reads and writes
-- Encryption: Hardware-based implementation of AES-256 encryption with
XTS, protecting sensitive data
-- Security: Flexible key management with loadable AES encryption keys. An
optional hardware-based authentication enables higher levels of
security. The TRRUST-Purge function erases the keys in under 30ms,
rendering data forensically unrecoverable.
-- U.S.-made with full BOM and assembly control
-- Fast Erase Capability: Hardware-based fast clear of the entire drive
occurs in less than 10 seconds
-- High-reliability: Developed to endure harsh environments, TRRUST-Stor
SSD's ruggedized specifications allow the disk drive to withstand up to
3000 gravitational (G) shock and 30 G root-mean-square acceleration
(Grms) of vibration.
-- Obsolescence Management: Leveraging Microsemi Armor flash management
processor and IP, product obsolescence is mitigated.
More information about the TRRUST-Stor products is available at http://www.microsemi.com/solid-state-drives/solid-state-drives. To request a full datasheet, email sales.support@microsemi.com.
Microsemi has full design, manufacture and test capabilities for a wide variety of multiple chip packages (MCPs), commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) memory, microprocessors and combination MCPs for demanding applications. These microelectronic products can also be ruggedized and processed for tamper resistance.
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance, radiation-hardened and highly reliable analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.
Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to its TRRUST-Stor(TM) Series 200 SSD, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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CONTACT: Gwen Carlson, Director of Corporate Communications, 949.380.6135; Beth P. Quezada, Communications Specialist, 949.380.6102, Email: press@microsemi.com
Epson Announces WorkForce DS-510 Professional Sheet-Fed Document Scanner
Epson WorkForce DS-510 Brings New Levels of Efficiency and Document Management for Businesses Requiring Robust and Flexible Scanning Solutions
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, a leading provider of exceptional performing business imaging solutions, expands its lineup of professional-grade scanning solutions with the introduction of the WorkForce(®) DS-510 sheet-fed scanner. This compact scanner offers a range of features to increase efficiency, including scan-to-cloud capabilities(1) with intuitive one-touch button, fast scan speeds and the ability to scan to email and PDF. The WorkForce DS-510 comes with a robust software package including Epson Document Capture Pro, advanced color and image adjustment capabilities, OCR software, and TWAIN and ISIS drivers for ultimate compatibility with third-party programs, providing the image quality and flexibility businesses require to take document management to the next level.
"No matter the industry, businesses are always looking for ways to become more productive and efficient, and Epson is committed to providing its customers with the document imaging solutions needed to keep business moving while producing high quality results," said Mark Pickard, senior product manager, Document Scanners, Epson America, Inc. "The WorkForce DS-510 builds upon the success of previous models, includes new features based on customers' requests, and is our most robust and efficient sheetfed scanner yet."
Flexibility for Increased Productivity
As the landscape of business efficiency continues to evolve and employees are required to utilize remote access to network files, automated workflow and increased access to records management systems is vital to productivity. Epson Document Capture Pro software for Windows PC or Mac(®) allows users to immediately scan to popular cloud services including Google Docs(TM), MS SharePoint(®), and Evernote(®1 )with one touch, and easily access documents from multiple devices or share with others. Document Capture Pro also enables users to efficiently manage and route documents by scanning directly to email, FTP sites or any computer folder.
The WorkForce DS-510 is compatible with most office software programs, and includes TWAIN and ISIS drivers allowing businesses to easily customize scanner applications for increased efficiency and flexibility. Businesses can also leverage networking capabilities using an optional network module(1) (sold separately) to support up to 100 workstations with full scanner functionality.
Compact Yet Built for Power, Efficiency and Quality
The WorkForce DS-510 boasts scan speeds of up to 26 ppm/52ipm(2) and can scan both sides of one sheet in just one pass, as well as a stack of up to 50 pages with its built-in Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). It is also equipped with ultrasonic double-feed detection technology, which senses if more than a single page has been fed and automatically stops the feeding to avoid missing pages or jamming.
Standing just 6.1" tall, 11.7" wide and 6" deep, the WorkForce DS-510 is compact enough to fit into any office environment, and offers versatile paper handling to meet any business' needs - from rigid ID cards and stacks of business cards to documents up to 36 inches. It can also scan folded pages without using a carrier sheet - both sides will be scanned, stitched together and saved digitally, for increased ease-of-use.
Delivering high image quality, the WorkForce DS-510 also offers new and innovative advanced color and image adjustment capabilities that are simple to use and offer increased flexibility. When saving in black-and-white, it is often useful to manipulate how the software captures or removes information in color from the original page. Color Enhance captures specific and continuously variable colors from the original document before converting to black-and-white; and Color Dropout removes any color from the scanned image. Users can save up to six different colors to capture or drop for each scan profile, which can be saved for repeat use, ultimately allowing for a wide range of options for simplifying the capture and maintenance of data. The scanner also includes features such as automatic paper size detection, hole-punch removal, automatic de-skewing, and background color removal.
Additional features of the WorkForce DS-510 include:
-- One-Touch Scanning - Front control panel with up to 30 user-definable
scan jobs including scan-to-PDF and scan-to-cloud
-- Robust Duty Cycle - Up to 3,000 sheets per day
-- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software - Converts scanned
documents to editable text
-- Connect to a Computer - Compatible with Windows(®) and Mac; hi-speed
USB 2.0 connection
-- Eco Features - Scanner is both RoHS compliant and recyclable(3)
Availability and Support
The Epson WorkForce DS-510 ($399.99 MSRP) will be available in September through major retailers and distributors. The scanner features a one-year limited warranty, along with optional extended warranties and overnight exchange programs. For more information about Epson scanners visit http://www.epson.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and printing systems, 3LCD projectors and industrial robots to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 68,000 employees in 96 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
Note: EPSON and WorkForce are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
(1) With Document Capture Pro installed on the connected Windows PC or Mac
(2) Based on letter-sized scans at 300 dpi in black-and-white, grayscale or color mode
IBM Unveils New PowerLinux System for Analytics and Cloud Computing
ARMONK, N.Y., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) is accelerating its Linux on Power initiative with a new high-performance PowerLinux server as well as new software and middleware applications geared for the growing number of clients embracing big data, analytics and next generation Java applications in an open cloud environment.
The new PowerLinux 7R4 server, built on the same Power Systems platform running IBM's Watsoncognitive computing solution, can provide clients the performance required for the new business-critical and data-intensive workloads increasingly deployed in Linux environments. IBM is expanding the portfolio of software for Power Systems with the availability of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and EnterpriseDB database software, each optimized for Linux on Power.
"More clients are choosing IBM's Power Systems designed to handle mission critical and complex cloud and big data workloads in an open Linux environment," said Doug Balog, General Manager for IBM Power Systems. "Responding to this need, we are aggressively investing in our open ecosystem -- including new products, applications and collaborations -- that support today's emerging Linux workloads."
New PowerLinux 7R4 Server
The PowerLinux 7R4 is the high-end addition to IBM's line-up of Power Systems PowerLinux running industry standard Linux from Red Hat and SUSE. Joining the PowerLinux 7R1 and 7R2 models, the PowerLinux 7R4 delivers a new level of performance with up to 4 sockets and 32 cores -- ideal for clients seeking a Linux solution capable of handling compute-intensive workloads including analytics, cognitive computing, database and web infrastructure. The PowerLinux 7R4 takes advantage of the same virtualization, middleware, and applications that are available on all Power Systems running Linux today.
For clients seeking to operate both Linux and IBM's AIX and/or IBM i operating system software, IBM offers Linux across its entire Power Systems portfolio. Using IBM's PowerVM virtualization tools, clients can partition any Power Systems server into separate virtual servers, some running Linux-based applications while the others can run AIX or IBM i applications.
Growing Demand for Linux on Power
A growing number of clients are now running Linux on Power Systems for critical business workloads. For example, GHY International, an international customs brokerage company based in Winnipeg, Canada, uses a Power Systems server running Linux for its custom applications as well as their firewall and front-end spam checking.
"When we want to do something new, Linux on Power is one of our go-to platforms," said Nigel Fortlage, Vice President Information Technology & Social Business Leader for GHY International. "The performance, security and cost efficiencies inherent in Power Systems make it a superior foundation for the growing number of Linux-based applications available today."
With today's announcement, now businesses and organizations of all sizes have more flexibility and choice when considering systems that support open computing. Local governments and businesses in a variety of industries such as healthcare, telecommunications, retail and banking can leverage the PowerLinux 7R4 and the new software and middleware to gain competitive advantage with fast, data-driven insight.
Data Serving Offerings Expand Power Systems' Ecosystem
In addition to IBM DB2 database software for Linux, which offers an average 98 percent compatibility when migrating Oracle Database applications, IBM announced that EnterpriseDB's enterprise-level PostgreSQL-based database solution is now available on all Power Systems servers running Linux.
EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus Advanced Server provides clients access to a low cost database that supports ongoing and new business applications. According to EnterpriseDB, the new solution is a fraction of the cost of an Oracle database deployment (1) and enables seamless migration.
"Switching databases has traditionally been costly and risky due to limited application compatibility and lack of comprehensive migration tools and resources. EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus Advanced Server and IBM Power Systems solve this problem by providing extensive Oracle compatibility functionality, migration tools and expertise that can deliver significant cost savings while allowing many Oracle based applications to run virtually unchanged,"said Ed Boyajian, President and CEO, EnterpriseDB.
Both the EnterpriseDB and IBM DB2 database software can provide IBM Power Systems clients an open computing platform with the flexibility and innovation of Linux married with the foundation of Power Systems.
Expanded Portfolio of IBM Software Optimized for Linux on Power
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence now joins IBM WebSphere and other IBM software applications currently available on Power Systems running Linux. Optimized for Linux on Power, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence provides an analytics engine that exploits the performance of Power for data-driven insight. In addition, WebSphere provides a comprehensive portfolio of software to support emerging Java-based applications for web clients and mobile devices. Other IBM software technologies already tuned for Linux on Power include InfoSphere BigInsights and InfoSphere Streams.
IBM's Open Source Heritage
IBM has participated in a wide range of open source projects since 1999, and today this includes Open Stack, Open Daylight, KVM, Apache and Eclipse in addition to Linux. Hundreds of IBM programmers and engineers around the world are contributing to open source as part of the collection of global open source communities, including experts working on projects such as KVM and hands-on support for clients, IBM Business Partners and software vendors interested in running Linux on Power Systems. In May 2013 IBM opened the world's first IBM's Power Systems Linux Center in Beijing, and in June 2013 IBM announced its intention to open two more IBM Power Systems Linux Centers in New York and Austin.
To learn more about IBM Power Systems, go to http://www.ibm.com/power, follow @IBMPowerSystems on Twitter or visit the Power Systems press room.
Footnote (1): Based on upon publicly available pricing information as of July 29, 2013 comparing for a 1 socket 8 core Power Systems POWER7+ server running EnterpriseDB Postgres Plus Advanced Server versus Oracle Enterprise Edition Database.
Media contact:
Kristin Bryson
IBM Media Relations
1 (914) 766-4221
kabryson@us.ibm.com
EPGL Medical Invents Self Powered Contact Lenses for Medical and Consumer Applications
Invention Powers Contact Lenses Day or Night from Within
IRVINE, Calif., July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EP Global Communications, Inc. and EPGL Medical (the Company), (OTC-PINK: EPGL) announced today that Company engineers have invented the world's first self powered, self contained, power source for contact lenses. The power supply comes from within the lenses and is self perpetuating day or night. "Using cutting edge technology, EPGL has invented a self perpetuating power source for lenses which does not require external energy such as RF," said David Markus PhD. "The market for contact lenses as information data display devices is just beginning and will be a natural extension of new wearable data devices such as Google Glass." EPGL intends to license the new technology to companies who are developing data display for contact lenses.
Researchers are now designing applications for use in contact lenses for both health care and consumer needs. One use of powered contact lenses being investigated is for displaying data in real-time to the lenses wearer about medical data such as their blood sugar level, oxygen level, heart rate, EKG and many other possible medical applications. Powered contact lenses are also being looked into as delivery devices for drugs and other therapeutic applications.
In the consumer electronics market, powered contact lenses have promise to display data from the Internet directly into the wearer's field of vision real-time. "Imagine being able to have telescopic vision on demand or microscopic vision. The applications for what people could want to have displayed in their vision at the blink of an eye are virtually endless," said Michael Hayes, President of EPGL Medical. "We intend to license the new power technology for those applications because the future market is obviously significant in size and scope."
About EP Global Communications, Inc. / EPGL Medical
EP Global Communications, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer and marketing company with a world-class team of doctors and scientists on board. The Company is currently marketing its first FDA cleared device with several additional "smart" medical devices under development. The Company is the owner of the cutting edge technological platform for medical device development called "Topspin."
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EP Global Communications, Inc.
CONTACT: Mr. Brady Peterson, 877-287-6175, physicians@epglmed.com
World's First Wearable Smart Vibrator Brings Fifty Shades of Fantasy to Life
Tech startup Vibease launches app-enabled smart vibrator that combines erotic audio fantasies with physical stimuli on Indiegogo.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech startup Vibease launches the world's first wearable smart vibrator, enabled by Android and iPhone apps. The Vibease apps control the smart vibrator that interacts with fantasy audio stories to create an immersive sensual experience.
Over the past two years, Vibease has been working extensively to develop a vibrator that can give a uniquely pleasurable experience. After some researches and interviews with women, Vibease realized that physical stimulation alone is not enough. The brain is, after all, the biggest sex organ. For women, a truly great sexual satisfaction includes body stimulus, audio stimulus, emotion and fantasies.
Vibease co-founder Dema Tio stated, "The difference is, Vibease creates an immersive sensual experience by stimulating imagination as well as the body. Vibease makes your fantasy come to life."
The discreet wearable vibrator is controlled through the Vibease app and utilizes Bluetooth technology to give a total hands-free experience. The Vibease Fantasy app includes selection of audio fantasies that work in sync with the vibrator. For example, as the audio narrator is describing a sensual touch, the vibrator begins to vibrate in synchronization with the story.
"The product is designed specifically with the sexual needs of women in mind. Many women find audio fantasies more appealing. Everyone has his or her own fantasies and preferences. We provide a library for you to find a fantasy that suits your mood. Each fantasy contains audio and a non-explicit cover image. It does not contain any video," exclaimed Tio.
The Vibease Fantasy app also allows for a customizable fantasy. Couples can have their partner record their voice and set corresponding vibrations to coincide with the audio content. Once the recording is complete, the user has access to it within their personal audio fantasy library.
The Vibease smart vibrator is compact, measuring only 3.1 inches in length. It is made from 100% body-safe silicone, making it waterproof and easy to clean. The battery can be recharged via USB port.
In addition to the Vibease Fantasy app, the Vibease is designed to bridge the intimacy gap for couples desiring to stay intimate when separate. The Vibease Intimate app allows the partner to control the vibrations from anywhere in the world by combining Bluetooth and an internet connection. It does not matter if the partner is in the office or in another country. The app also has a private messaging system for intimate conversations. In addition, the partner controlling the app can create special moves and vibrations to give you a pleasant surprise.
For a limited time, Vibease smart vibrator is available for pre-order at US$69 through Indiegogo, an international crowd funding site. The shipping will begin in October 2013. Over the past four months, Vibease has been working together with one of the biggest sex toys manufacturers in China to ensure the manufacturing could deliver high quality products on time.
Vibease is a tech startup based in San Francisco and Singapore. The startup was founded in 2011. The team members are Dema Tio, Steven Kik, Hermione Way, Angela Mahon and Maryrose Simpson. The startup is a graduate from Founder Institute and HAXLR8R, a hardware accelerator based in Shenzhen China and San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.vibease.com
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Vibease
CONTACT: Dema Tio, +65-9026-4878, dema@vibease.com
Greenliant Introduces Industrial Grade mSATA ArmourDrive(TM) SSD for Embedded Applications
Sampling MLC and SLC Solid State Drives with Built-in Power Interrupt Data Protection
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenliant Systems, a leader in energy-efficient, highly secure and reliable solid state storage products, has entered the removable solid state drive (SSD) market and is sampling its new mSATA ArmourDrive(TM) GLS86 product line. Based on SATA NANDrive(TM), using Greenliant's internally developed NAND controller, mSATA ArmourDrive is designed for applications that require industrial temperature capability, high reliability and long-life data storage.
mSATA ArmourDrive operates at extreme temperatures between -40 to +85 degrees Celsius with 1-bit-per-cell (SLC) or 2-bits-per-cell (MLC) NAND flash memory, which gives customers a dependable, industrial temperature mSATA SSD using cost-effective MLC NAND. Addressing the needs of space-constrained embedded systems, mSATA ArmourDrive measures 29.85mm x 50.80mm x 4.80mm (JEDEC MO-300).
Other benefits of GLS86 mSATA ArmourDrive include:
-- Efficient Wear Leveling Management: Achieves maximum SSD lifespan for
critical applications
-- Built-in Power Interrupt Data Protection: Safeguards data by promptly
detecting and recovering from sudden power failures
-- Configurable Security: Provides user-selectable protection zones and
military-grade erase commands
-- SMART Command Support: Estimates remaining SSD lifespan and provides
alerts to prevent costly data loss
-- TRIM Command Support: Improves performance by freeing up available
blocks
"mSATA is growing in popularity in embedded applications and it makes sense for Greenliant to add mSATA ArmourDrive to its industrial SSD portfolio," said Michael Yang, principal analyst for Memory & Storage, iSuppli Corporation. "Leveraging its NAND controller know-how is a significant differentiator for SSD suppliers such as Greenliant."
"Building on Greenliant's expertise in embedded storage, mSATA ArmourDrive complements our NANDrive product family," said Nobu Higuchi, vice president of application engineering and product marketing, Greenliant Systems. "mSATA ArmourDrive gives customers the features and benefits of NANDrive, including technical and long-term support, in a removable, small form factor."
Availability
Greenliant is currently sampling GLS86FB 8, 16, 32 and 64 GByte industrial temperature MLC and GLS86FA 8, 16 and 32 GByte industrial grade SLC mSATA ArmourDrive products. For more information, contact a Greenliant authorized distributor or sales representative.
About Greenliant Systems
By leveraging more than 20 years of solid state storage design expertise, Greenliant Systems is dedicated to developing energy-efficient, highly reliable and secure storage solutions for the embedded system, data center and mobile Internet markets. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley with product development in Santa Clara, Beijing, Shanghai and Hsinchu, and marketing teams in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Greenliant Systems, please visit http://www.greenliant.com.
Greenliant, the Greenliant logo, ArmourDrive and NANDrive are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Greenliant Systems. All other trademarks are recognized as being held by their respective owners.
The World's First Socially Connected Smart Headphones to Hit the Market in 2013
- Muzik Set to Enhance the Way Consumers Connect, Discover and Share Music
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is the day the headphone becomes "smart" with the launch of Muzik( http://www.muzikofficial.com ), an innovative company inspired to transform the way music is experienced. Muzik, founded by disruptive innovator, Jason Hardi, is pioneering a new space called Social Smartware(TM), coined to describe the seamless connection of consumer electronic devices, content and social media platforms to make music instantly discoverable and shareable in an effortless way. Muzik is launching a full line of smart audio products synced to their mobile Muzik ecosystem that will activate a new wave of innovation in the headphone space.
Muzik's game-changing lineup includes their marquee product: the smart, on-ear wireless headphone that combines high-fidelity audio in a simple, elegant sleek design with groundbreaking capacitive touch controls. They are the first headphones in the world that allow users to natively share what they are listening to on Facebook and Twitter or instantly send a song anywhere in the world.
"While the music industry has seen its challenges, technological advances have also created a world of opportunity, which Muzik is seizing to create an entirely new category," said Jason Hardi, founder, president and CEO, Muzik. "Headphones will never again just be for listening to music or talking on the phone â our headphones will improve the way we socially discover, share, listen and experience music. In addition to music exploration, I look forward to working with the developer community to create amazing applications leveraging smart headphones."
"After my last headphone project, I saw a lag in advancement and innovation within the headphone space, so I began to design a headphone that would bring forth real connectivity and feature controls to the consumer. As I was bringing Muzik to life, I knew I needed someone who understood my vision, had a sharp business acumen and keen understanding of the industry," added Hardi. "John Cawley was a natural first choice given his distinguished track record of running multi-million dollar operations in entrepreneurial environments and a decade of experience in the music industry."
John Cawley, Muzik's Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman, comes to Muzik after a successful stint as the COO for Music World Entertainment, best known as the management company for Beyonce and Destiny's Child.
"We are not another headphone company in the audio space," said Cawley. "We are a wearable technology company making smart headphones and accessories. Jason's vision is genius and we were singularly focused on joining the ranks of the world's most innovative companies -- Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nike and Samsung -- in one of today's hottest sectors, wearable technology and connected devices."
"We are very clear in our mission," continued Cawley. "We will focus on product development and patent portfolio building as we continue to build state-of-the-art products with a compelling user experience."
Together, Hardi and Cawley have built Muzik over the last year, created a robust hardware and software product lineup and recruited a powerhouse team that includes industry leaders, connected investors and forward thinking strategic partners who are driven to provide consumers an enhanced, interactive music listening experience.
Muzik headphones and other related products will be publicly available in the fourth quarter of 2013. Presales for Muzik products will be announced shortly. Visit us at http://www.muzikofficial.com and through social media @MuzikOfficial
ABOUT MUZIK
Muzik, founded by Jason Hardi, is a technology company pioneering a new space called Social Smartware(TM). Muzik's mission is to create the world's smartest headphone, designed for Smart phones, which combines state of the art technology, with a robust software platform, which connects people through social media. Find Muzik online at http://www.muzikofficial.com and through social media @MuzikOfficial.
The World's First Socially Connected Smart Headphones to Hit the Market in 2013
- Muzik Set to Enhance the Way Consumers Connect, Discover and Share Music
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is the day the headphone becomes "smart" with the launch of Muzik( http://www.muzikofficial.com ), an innovative company inspired to transform the way music is experienced. Muzik, founded by disruptive innovator, Jason Hardi, is pioneering a new space called Social Smartware(TM), coined to describe the seamless connection of consumer electronic devices, content and social media platforms to make music instantly discoverable and shareable in an effortless way. Muzik is launching a full line of smart audio products synced to their mobile Muzik ecosystem that will activate a new wave of innovation in the headphone space.
Muzik's game-changing lineup includes their marquee product: the smart, on-ear wireless headphone that combines high-fidelity audio in a simple, elegant sleek design with groundbreaking capacitive touch controls. They are the first headphones in the world that allow users to natively share what they are listening to on Facebook and Twitter or instantly send a song anywhere in the world.
"While the music industry has seen its challenges, technological advances have also created a world of opportunity, which Muzik is seizing to create an entirely new category," said Jason Hardi, founder, president and CEO, Muzik. "Headphones will never again just be for listening to music or talking on the phone - our headphones will improve the way we socially discover, share, listen and experience music. In addition to music exploration, I look forward to working with the developer community to create amazing applications leveraging smart headphones."
"After my last headphone project, I saw a lag in advancement and innovation within the headphone space, so I began to design a headphone that would bring forth real connectivity and feature controls to the consumer. As I was bringing Muzik to life, I knew I needed someone who understood my vision, had a sharp business acumen and keen understanding of the industry," added Hardi. "John Cawley was a natural first choice given his distinguished track record of running multi-million dollar operations in entrepreneurial environments and a decade of experience in the music industry."
John Cawley, Muzik's Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman, comes to Muzik after a successful stint as the COO for Music World Entertainment, best known as the management company for Beyonce and Destiny's Child.
"We are not another headphone company in the audio space," said Cawley. "We are a wearable technology company making smart headphones and accessories. Jason's vision is genius and we were singularly focused on joining the ranks of the world's most innovative companies -- Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nike and Samsung -- in one of today's hottest sectors, wearable technology and connected devices."
"We are very clear in our mission," continued Cawley. "We will focus on product development and patent portfolio building as we continue to build state-of-the-art products with a compelling user experience."
Together, Hardi and Cawley have built Muzik over the last year, created a robust hardware and software product lineup and recruited a powerhouse team that includes industry leaders, connected investors and forward thinking strategic partners who are driven to provide consumers an enhanced, interactive music listening experience.
Muzik headphones and other related products will be publicly available in the fourth quarter of 2013. Presales for Muzik products will be announced shortly. Visit us at http://www.muzikofficial.com and through social media @MuzikOfficial
ABOUT MUZIK
Muzik, founded by Jason Hardi, is a technology company pioneering a new space called Social Smartware(TM). Muzik's mission is to create the world's smartest headphone, designed for Smart phones, which combines state of the art technology, with a robust software platform, which connects people through social media. Find Muzik online at http://www.muzikofficial.com and through social media @MuzikOfficial.
Frito-Lay And Activision Partner For Skylanders Giants(TM) Promotion, Adding A New Layer Of Fun To The Snack Aisle
Augmented Reality App Allows Fans to Bring Characters to Life In Store and At Home; Promotion Also Offers Chance to Collect Four Special-Edition Skylanders Giants Sidekicks Figures
PLANO, Texas, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), today launched a summer promotion offering fans new ways to interact with Skylanders Giants characters in store and at home. To get in on the action, shoppers can download the free 'Skylanders Giants In-Store Adventure' augmented reality mobile application. Once downloaded, they can scan in-store barcode headers and special-edition Frito-Lay variety packs with thematic packaging to see a Skylanders Giants character appear on their mobile device.
Fans can also score exclusive, limited-edition Skylanders Giants Sidekicks figures by purchasing specially marked Frito-Lay 20-count variety packs of snacks and entering the unique in-pack code online*. A total of four different figures, compatible with the Skylanders Giants video game, are available through this offer. The alliance marks the second year that Frito-Lay and Activision have partnered to bring exciting offers to their shared fans.
"Frito-Lay makes many of America's favorite snack brands and Activision is one of the leading worldwide developers, publishers and distributors of interactive entertainment and leisure products. We wanted to join forces to make the grocery store snack aisle even more fun," said Christine Allen, senior director of marketing, Frito-Lay North America.
Once the Skylanders Giants character appears on their mobile devices, app users can manipulate the character, overlay it on a picture taken through the app and instantly share the photos via email, Twitter or text message. When shoppers use the app to scan all three Frito-Lay and Skylanders Giants in-store displays, they'll unlock additional interactive content. The app is available on iOS and Android platforms.
The promotion extends through Sept. 2, 2013, with specially marked variety packs available for purchase while supplies last at participating retail stores nationwide.
Popular with parents on the go, Frito-Lay Classic Mix and Flavor Mix 20-count variety packs contain some of the company's most popular snacks in convenient one-ounce servings: Lay's potato chips, SunChips multigrain snacks, Doritos tortilla chips, Cheetos cheese flavored snacks and Fritos corn chips.
Skylanders Giants, the best-selling kids' game of 2012, based on revenue including accessory packs and figures(1), is the sequel to Skylanders Spyro's Adventure®, the best-selling kids' title in 2011, based on revenue including accessory packs and figures(2). Together, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure and Skylanders Giants have generated more than $1 billion in retail sales worldwide, inclusive of toys and accessories(3) -- and the franchise reached this milestone in just 15 months. Skylanders Giants builds on the success of its predecessor by dramatically enhancing the magic of bringing toys to life in an exciting virtual experience as first introduced in Skylanders Spyro's Adventure. The game features 16 new characters, led by eight Giant Skylanders, who are twice the size of their comrades. The Giant Skylanders each have exciting new powers and abilities to match their size, and all characters "remember" their previous in-game experiences, traveling seamlessly between physical locations and across platforms including Nintendo Wii(TM), Nintendo 3DS(TM), Xbox 360(TM) and PlayStation®3. The game is rated E10+ by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information on the award-winning Skylanders® franchise, visit http://www.skylanders.com.
*Consumers will pay a fee of $2.50 per character for shipping and handling to redeem figures.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, mainland China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements, including expected launch dates for new products, that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
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About Frito-Lay North America
Frito-Lay North America is the $13 billion convenient foods business unit of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, http://www.fritolay.com/, the Snack Chat blog, http://www.snacks.com/ and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/fritolay.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.
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(1) According to the NPD Group, Gfk Chart-track, and Activision internal estimates.
(2) According to the NPD Group, Gfk Chart-track, and Activision internal estimates.
(3) According to the NPD Group, Gfk Chart-track, and Activision internal estimates.
TI's SensorTag app for Android(TM) 4.3 makes Bluetooth® Smart app development easy
The award winning CC2541-based SensorTag kit jump-starts development of Bluetooth Smart apps for Android and iOS smartphones
DALLAS, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced the availability of the Bluetooth Smart SensorTag app for Android following the launch of Android 4.3 "Jelly Bean" native support of Bluetooth Smart Ready. The new app, available for free at http://www.ti.com/sensortag-app-android, removes the barriers to entry for app developers who want to take advantage of the millions of Android smartphones and tablets that will soon be Bluetooth Smart Ready[i]. With Android and iOS support, TI makes Bluetooth Smart "appcessory" development easier and faster with the CC2541-based SensorTag, which has six commonly used sensors on a single board for quick evaluation and demos. For more information about the award winning SensorTag, visit http://www.ti.com/lprf-stdroid-pr.
The industry has embraced the $25 SensorTag kit since it requires no hardware or software expertise to get sample Bluetooth Smart applications running on a smartphone or tablet in minutes. Android and iOS developers and device manufacturers have already been working with the SensorTag to fuel the Bluetooth Smart appcessory market. Developers can share their SensorTag-enabled Bluetooth Smart apps on TI's wiki page and on Twitter using #SensorTag.
"The addition of Bluetooth Smart support in Android 4.3 is a huge growth opportunity for the market, making it possible for Bluetooth Smart appcessories to work with all OSs. Through initiatives like TI's SensorTag and the Bluetooth SIG's Bluetooth Developer Portal, developers can get a head start with Android 4.3 to meet consumers' desire for more Bluetooth Smart apps and appcessories," said Suke Jawanda, chief marketing officer, Bluetooth SIG.
The SensorTag's six integrated sensors, including TI's TMP006 contactless IR temperature sensor, bring countless applications to life. The possibilities are endless including health and fitness, educational tools, toys and remote controls, and mobile phone accessories, all of which can be controlled by a smartphone, tablet or laptop. TI's royalty-free BLE-Stack(TM) software works with the SensorTag and offers an over-the-air download feature to easily maintain compatibility with end-equipment firmware updates. Additionally, the CC2541-based SensorTag kit complements TI's CC2564 Bluetooth dual-mode solution and WiLink(TM) combo connectivity solutions.
TI's Bluetooth low energy portfolio is built to bolster the growing demand for Bluetooth Smart connectivity in the industry and offers support for several OSs that support Bluetooth Smart Ready, read more in this new blog post on ConnecTIng Wirelessly.
Availability and pricing
Download the free SensorTag app for Android 4.3 on the TI website here. The SensorTag kit (CC2541DK-SENSOR) costs $25 and is available on the TI eStore and from authorized distributors.
Find out more about TI's SensorTag and Bluetooth low energy technology:
-- How to get started with Bluetooth Smart for Android 4.3: http://www.ti.com/lprf-stdroid-pr-blog2
-- TI's SensorTag wiki: http://www.ti.com/lprf-stdroid-pr-wiki2
-- TI's CC2541: http://www.ti.com/lprf-stdroid-pr-pf3
-- TI E2E(TM) Bluetooth low energy community: http://www.ti.com/lprf-stdroid-pr-e2e
-- SensorTag videos:
-- Getting started with TI's SensorTag
-- How to design your own Bluetooth low energy-enabled sensor board
-- TI's wireless connectivity eNewsletter: http://www.ti.com/wiconnewsletter-pr
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world's brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
SimpleLink, BLE-Stack, WiLink and TI E2E are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
[i] In order for an Android smartphone or tablet to support Bluetooth low energy, the device must have hardware support for Bluetooth v4.0 and it must be updated to support Android API ver. 18 from Google - this may require additional firmware or software from the equipment manufacturer.
The World's First Socially Connected Smart Headphones to Hit the Market in 2013
Muzik Set to Enhance the Way Consumers Connect, Discover and Share Music
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is the day the headphone becomes "smart" with the launch of Muzik, an innovative company inspired to transform the way music is experienced. Muzik, founded by disruptive innovator, Jason Hardi, is pioneering a new space called Social Smartware(TM), coined to describe the seamless connection of consumer electronic devices, content and social media platforms to make music instantly discoverable and shareable in an effortless way. Muzik is launching a full line of smart audio products synced to their mobile Muzik ecosystem that will activate a new wave of innovation in the headphone space.
Muzik's game-changing lineup includes their marquee product: the smart, on-ear wireless headphone that combines high-fidelity audio in a simple, elegant sleek design with groundbreaking capacitive touch controls. They are the first headphones in the world that allow users to natively share what they are listening to on Facebook and Twitter or instantly send a song anywhere in the world.
"While the music industry has seen its challenges, technological advances have also created a world of opportunity, which Muzik is seizing to create an entirely new category," said Jason Hardi, founder, president and CEO, Muzik. "Headphones will never again just be for listening to music or talking on the phone - our headphones will improve the way we socially discover, share, listen and experience music. In addition to music exploration, I look forward to working with the developer community to create amazing applications leveraging smart headphones."
"After my last headphone project, I saw a lag in advancement and innovation within the headphone space, so I began to design a headphone that would bring forth real connectivity and feature controls to the consumer. As I was bringing Muzik to life, I knew I needed someone who understood my vision, had a sharp business acumen and keen understanding of the industry," added Hardi. "John Cawley was a natural first choice given his distinguished track record of running multi-million dollar operations in entrepreneurial environments and a decade of experience in the music industry."
John Cawley, Muzik's Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman, comes to Muzik after a successful stint as the COO for Music World Entertainment, best known as the management company for Beyonce and Destiny's Child.
"We are not another headphone company in the audio space," said Cawley. "We are a wearable technology company making smart headphones and accessories. Jason's vision is genius and we were singularly focused on joining the ranks of the world's most innovative companies -- Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nike and Samsung -- in one of today's hottest sectors, wearable technology and connected devices."
"We are very clear in our mission," continued Cawley. "We will focus on product development and patent portfolio building as we continue to build state-of-the-art products with a compelling user experience."
Together, Hardi and Cawley have built Muzik over the last year, created a robust hardware and software product lineup and recruited a powerhouse team that includes industry leaders, connected investors and forward thinking strategic partners who are driven to provide consumers an enhanced, interactive music listening experience.
Muzik headphones and other related products will be publicly available in the fourth quarter of 2013. Presales for Muzik products will be announced shortly. Visit us at http://www.muzikofficial.com and through social media @MuzikOfficial
ABOUT MUZIK
Muzik, founded by Jason Hardi, is a technology company pioneering a new space called Social Smartware(TM). Muzik's mission is to create the world's smartest headphone, designed for Smart phones, which combines state of the art technology, with a robust software platform, which connects people through social media. Find Muzik online at http://www.muzikofficial.com and through social media @MuzikOfficial.
Electro Industries/GaugeTech Releases Remote Display Capability for its MP200 Metering System
WESTBURY, N.Y., July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG) announces the release of an optional touch screen HMI LED display for the MP200, its WiFi communicating, multi-point, high-density metering system. Compact and easy to install, the display is available in either a 3.5" or a 5.7" model. The optional display offers the user a local display and/or a remote display over a network. Each display enables the user to view up to 24 metering points in real time. This extends the MP200 multipoint metering unit, allowing access to real time metering information anywhere throughout a facility.
The display further enhances the usability of the MP200 metering system, which is a product that allows users to immediately monitor and reduce energy consumption system-wide by fairly allocating costs and responsibility to energy users. By doing this, it saves money, reduces carbon-footprint and is an integral part of a total environmental impact program.