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Merchants can win $10,000 cash plus a touch-screen POS System in Harbortouch's Business Upgrade Contest

Point-of-Sale Systems Leader Sponsors YouTube Contest to Help Merchants Grow Their Business

ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Merchants looking to upgrade their business now have a chance to get $10,000 to help them make improvements plus a new state-of-the-art touch screen point of sale (POS) system.

Leading national point-of-sale (POS) systems and merchant services provider Harbortouch today launched its Business Upgrade contest that will award one lucky winner with the $10,000 cash prize as well as a complete Harbortouch POS Elite system, with all fees waived for the first year.

To enter, merchants simply create a YouTube video explaining why their business needs an upgrade. Harbortouch will review submissions and choose a winner based on a number of factors. Merchants are encouraged to share the video via their own social networks as well.

"At Harbortouch, we serve small and mid-sized businesses all over the country. We know how hard it is to succeed in this economy and we hope that this contest will make a difference for one lucky merchant," said Harbortouch CEO Jared Isaacman. "We're looking forward to reviewing the submissions and selecting the winner. Make sure to be creative - the funnier, wittier and more entertaining, the better!"

The contest runs from May 22(nd) to August 15(th) and all entries must be submitted at http://www.harbortouch.com/contest. Any business with a physical location may enter, including restaurants, retailers and service providers. The winner will be announced in early August and will receive $10,000 plus the required number of POS systems with all accessories, installation, setup and training with no service/support fees for the first year. The winner must enroll in a Harbortouch merchant services account and will be responsible for all credit card processing fees during the free period.

The Elite system is part of Harbortouch's exclusive free POS program that helps hospitality and retail merchants manage their entire business with a single, reliable, easy-to-use, efficient and highly affordable solution. The Harbortouch Elite comes complete with a sleek touch-screen interface; integrated cash/check/credit/debit payment processing; extensive inventory, employee and menu management features; and comprehensive reporting.

The Harbortouch POS Elite system is available with a wide range of software modules to meet the specific needs of retail, hospitality, convenience and liquor stores and quick-service/food delivery restaurants. Additional features for restaurants include a free, integrated Reservations system and the Lighthouse, a cloud-based POS management and reporting dashboard for secure, remote back-end access 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.

To enter the Business Upgrade contest or to view the full contest terms and conditions, visit http://www.harbortouch.com/contest.

About Harbortouch
Harbortouch is a leading national supplier of point of sale (POS) systems, serving thousands of businesses across the nation. The company offers an unparalleled "free" program that supplies a full-featured POS system to restaurants and retail businesses with no up-front cost. Custom programming, professional installation and on-site training are included with every order and award winning customer service and technical support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to offering state-of-the-art POS systems, Harbortouch also delivers a full range of merchant services such as credit/debit and gift card processing. For additional information, visit http://www.harbortouch.com or call 800-201-0461.

SOURCE  Harbortouch

Harbortouch

CONTACT: Courtney Cohen, SS|PR, (847) 415-9315, ccohen@sspr.com; or Nate Hirshberg, nhirshberg@harbortouch.com

Web Site: http://www.harbortouch.com

Life Wireless offers cellphone service in Nevada and Ohio

Leading Lifeline carrier helps low-income Americans stay connected to family, doctors, employers and emergency service providers

COVINGTON, Ga., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Wireless is now offering subsidized cellphone service to eligible low-income residents in Nevada and Ohio.

Life Wireless provides phone service through the federal Lifeline program, which was created by Congress in 1985 to ensure that all Americans have access to quality telephone service and the security and opportunities that it affords.

Subscribers are eligible if they take part in a federal assistance program, such as Medicaid or Food Stamps, or meet income eligibility requirements. In Nevada, residents are eligible if they earn up to 175 percent of the federal poverty level. In Ohio, residents are eligible if they earn up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level.

Life Wireless customers receive a basic mobile handset with voicemail, text messaging, call waiting, and other features. Smart phones are not available. Calling plans offer up to 250 minutes a month.

"We're excited at the opportunity to provide essential telephone service to families in Nevada and Ohio," said Jim Carpenter, a senior vice president with Life Wireless. "Life Wireless helps people stay in touch with loved ones, medical providers, potential employers and emergency service providers. A cellphone is no longer a luxury item, it's a necessity."

Life Wireless has developed industry-leading practices designed to preserve the integrity of the Lifeline program. Life Wireless performs multiple checks on each potential customer to verify that they qualify for the Lifeline program. All Life Wireless sales representatives receive extensive training and oversight to ensure that company policies are upheld.

Those interested in obtaining Lifeline service, or becoming a Life Wireless sales representative, may complete an application at the company's web site, http://www.lifewireless.com.

About Life Wireless
LIFE WIRELESS(TM) is a government assisted wireless service provided by LIFE WIRELESS HOLDINGS, LLC and is powered by the TELRITE CORPORATION. LIFE WIRELESS(TM) offers a Lifeline discount to low-income families and individuals for wireless services. To obtain LIFE WIRELESS(TM) service potential subscribers must meet certain eligibility requirements such as receiving governmental assistance or a household income that is near the federal poverty level. The specifics of what determines a potential subscriber's eligibility are specific to each state. For more information about Life Wireless, please visit the company's Web site, http://www.lifewireless.com.

Life Wireless is available in Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

SOURCE  Life Wireless

Life Wireless

CONTACT: Paul Donsky, +1-404-739-0161, paul.donsky@fleishman.com

Web Site: http:// http://www.lifewireless.com

RadioShack Begins Collecting Customer Donations To Benefit Texas and Oklahoma Tornado Victims

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corporation today announced it will accept customer donations to the American Red Cross to directly benefit victims of tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma.  The donations can be made at the point of sale at all RadioShack stores nationwide.

When checking out, customers will have the option of donating $1, $5 or $10 to directly benefit tornado victims in Oklahoma and Texas.   

"We are saddened by the loss of life, homes and other vital property as a result of these violent storms," said Joe Magnacca, chief executive officer. "We are partnering with the American Red Cross in providing these donations, which will go directly to helping the relief efforts and rebuilding in these affected communities."

Donations can be made at any RadioShack location and will help cover the cost of emergency shelter, food, recovery and other assistance to families impacted by the storms.

RadioShack will match a portion of the contributions, and also will donate needed product - including mobile phones, chargers, power inverters, generators, batteries, flashlights, and other emergency items -- that will be delivered to affected areas.

About RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) is a leading national retailer of innovative mobile technology products and services, as well as products related to personal and home technology and power supply needs. RadioShack® offers consumers a targeted assortment of wireless phones and other electronic products and services from leading national brands, exclusive private brands and major wireless carriers, all within a comfortable and convenient shopping environment. RadioShack employs approximately 30,000 knowledgeable and helpful sales experts globally. RadioShack's retail network includes approximately 4,600 company-operated stores in the United States and Mexico, and approximately 1,000 dealer and other outlets worldwide. For more information on RadioShack Corporation, please visit http://www.radioshackcorporation.com; to purchase items online, please visit http://www.radioshack.com. RadioShack® is a registered trademark licensed by RadioShack Corporation.

Media, Media Relations, +1-817-415-3300, Media.Relations@RadioShack.com

Analysts and Investors, Bruce Bishop, +1-817-415-3400, Bruce.Bishop@RadioShack.com

SOURCE  RadioShack Corporation

RadioShack Corporation

Web Site: http://www.radioshackcorporation.com

GainSpan's Application Development Kit Jump-Starts Innovation for Wireless Video Applications

Complete video streaming reference design ideal for security/surveillance cameras and baby monitors

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GainSpan(®) Corporation, a leader in ultra-low power Wi-Fi connectivity for the Internet of Things, today introduced a complete reference design for wireless video streaming applications such as remote security/surveillance cameras, car back-up cameras and video baby monitors. The new Video Application Development Kit (ADK) speeds and simplifies design and integration of video streaming services into end products based on GainSpan Wi-Fi modules. 

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GainSpan's Video ADK includes hardware and software that help reduce the time needed to develop products that deliver live video over Wi-Fi.  With the development kit, users can stream the video feed from a Wi-Fi enabled camera to an iOS or Android based smartphone. 

Included in the Video ADK is a video application board, complete hardware design package and software suite with reference source code for the embedded video application, and iOS and Android based mobile applications. An Application Evaluation Kit (AEK) is also available that provides a binary version of the software and video mobile application.   

The Video application board features the GainSpan GS1011M Wi-Fi module that communicates with an H.264 video compression chip (VGA resolution at 30 frames per second) over the SPI bus, a VGA camera and imaging sensor module, a motion detector, a single snapshot trigger button, a WPS/Provisioning button for easy set-up of the wireless network and mode indicator LEDs. The GainSpan embedded software running on the Wi-Fi module offers complete Wi-Fi functionality including the networking stack and services and wireless security. It supports mDNS/DNS-SD based device and service discovery that allows users to automatically discover and connect to the embedded video profile. In addition, it includes provisioning software that allows configuration of the Wi-Fi module in Limited AP or Client modes, and supports over-the-air firmware upgrades.

Offering flexibility of design and customization, the new kit provides hardware and software building blocks that provide a starting point for product development while allowing the developer to add application software and services, and customize the end product's user interface.  With the reference source code included in the kit, customers can rapidly build custom features suited to their video applications.

"IP video surveillance cameras will soon represent over 50% of the video surveillance market and the demand for Wi-Fi based cameras has increased significantly due to ease of installation. With our Video ADK we've made it simple for customers to develop battery operated or line powered Wi-Fi cameras that can be activated through motion control" said Bernard Aboussouan, vice president of marketing at GainSpan. "This is the latest ADK featuring a complete end application that we've brought to market and, like our other ADKs, is designed to help customers get their products and services to market quickly and reliably."

In addition to the new Video ADK, GainSpan offers six other application development kits: a Smartplug ADK, Audio ADK, Temperature and Light Sensors ADK, Renesas Wi-Fi Sensor ADK, and functional ADKs such as Provisioning and Over-the-Air Firmware Update.

Pricing and Availability
The Video ADK is priced at $4000 and is available immediately.  The evaluation version of the kit is available for $300.  Customers can purchase the kits at Gain Span's online store, or by contacting GainSpan Sales.

About GainSpan Corporation
GainSpan, a spinoff of Intel Corporation, is an innovator and leader in semiconductor solutions for wireless connectivity for the rapidly emerging Internet of Things. GainSpan's solutions let customers quickly and easily create connected products for smart energy, healthcare and control/monitoring in industrial, commercial and residential markets.  With a broad portfolio of state-of the art low-power Wi-Fi and ZigBee/Wi-Fi chips, modules and software, GainSpan is changing the world by connecting Things to the Internet and People to Things. GainSpan is a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance(®) and the ZigBee Alliance.  http://www.gainspan.com.
Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/gainspan
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LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/company/308585

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Web Site: http://www.gainspan.com

D&H Distributing's "Get Authorized" Program Makes Pricing Compliance More Convenient

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- D&H Distributing, the major North American computer products and consumer electronics distributor, introduces its new "Get Authorized" program for resellers.  The "Get Authorized" tool reduces the time and labor of the vendor authorization process, which resellers and dealers must go through in order to buy products subject to MAP (minimum advertised pricing), UPP (unilateral pricing policy) and similar authorization restrictions.

Such policies have been instituted by manufacturers in order to keep product margins from dropping too dramatically due to aggressive pricing. VARs who wish to sell items covered by these guidelines must undergo a sometimes complex authorization process, which documents that the VAR agrees to be compliant.  This usually requires the engagement of an account representative and can take hours or even days.  Products frequently subject to authorization guidelines include displays, PCs, storage drives, and audio equipment.

With D&H's new tool, eligible resellers need only to click a "Get Authorized Now!" button at any point during an online product search or order, and the authorization process is approved instantly.  VARs can view and print a list of the different items covered under each vendor authorization, plus other key policy details.  D&H customers must sign up for the program at dandh.com.

"Our vendors have been asking us to help them manage their authorization programs, and at the same time, customers who want to sell their products under these guidelines have been asking us to make the process easier.  We devised a totally automated and real-time time process that accommodates both the vendors' and customers' needs," said Jeff Davis, senior vice president of sales at D&H Distributing. "The 'Get Authorized' program makes it more convenient for VARs to be compliant, and simplifies access to a greater breadth of offerings."

About D&H Distributing
As the nation's leading technology distributor, D&H provides a wealth of resources to empower solution providers and consultants, delivering a broad selection of SMB categories, products and applications.  The company's offerings span server and infrastructure, SOHO and mobile applications, consumer electronics and gaming. The company ships out of five separate North American locations, including its US headquarters in Harrisburg, PA and its Canadian headquarters in Ontario.  Additional warehouses are in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and Fresno, CA. Call (800) 340-1001 or visit http://www.dandh.com.

Contact: 

Suzanne Mattaboni
Suzanne Mattaboni Communications, Inc.
(610) 261-4560 
suzgm@aol.com

SOURCE  D&H Distributing

D&H Distributing

Web Site: http://www.dandh.com

Synaptics ClearPad® S7500 Brings Large, High-Performance Touchscreens to Mainstream Notebook PCs and Premium Tablets

Next Generation ClearPad Allows Ease-of-Integration and Extreme Flexibility to Support Continued Mobile Device Evolution

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced the ClearPad(®) S7500, the latest addition to Synaptics' industry-leading ClearPad line of clear capacitive touchscreen solutions. The ClearPad S7500 removes barriers to the adoption of large, high-performance touchscreens in today's mainstream notebook PCs and high-end tablets by offering a highly advanced, yet flexible and cost-effective, solution for screens up to 15.6".

To date, large capacitive touchscreens in notebooks and premium tablets have been difficult to implement, adding excess thickness, weight and cost to designs. However, as exciting new applications and operating systems, such as Windows 8 and 8.1, emerge with increasing focus on touch and pen capabilities, Synaptics eliminates these difficulties with a range of unique integration features only available with the ClearPad S7500.

ClearPad S7500 Key Benefits:

    --  Extreme Performance. The advanced touch controller silicon architecture
        and algorithms, along with high sensing channel count, enable the S7500
        to provide the most accurate finger and small object detection on the
        market, along with faster report rates and superior noise resistance.
    --  Ultimate Flexibility. The S7500 accommodates a wide range of advanced
        touch sensor technology stackups, such as On-Glass-Solution (OGS) and
        Ultra-Thin Discrete, and is compatible with emerging sensor materials
        like metal mesh. This flexibility allows OEMs to add touch to their
        latest designs with little to no added thickness or weight, and
        minimizing added component and manufacturing costs. This design
        flexibility will support future generations as sensor technology
        continues to evolve.
    --  Active Stylus Tracking. Synaptics' active stylus technology enables
        finely detailed drawing and writing without compromising industry
        leading finger touch performance, and without the need for additional
        sensor hardware in the computing device.  The fine-tipped active stylus
        supports advanced features such as hover detection and pressure
        reporting to the host application, enabling very rich stylus usage
        models without adding cost, thickness, or manufacturing complexity to
        the device.
    --  Robust Performance. Advanced algorithms enable robust and accurate
        multitouch performance under a wide range of scenarios, such as in the
        presence of moisture or with gloved fingers.
    --  Easy Integration. A low-profile single-ASIC solution, the S7500 is
        designed for simple integration with very small discrete component
        requirements and minimal physical and electrical footprints. This also
        affords lower power consumption and a reduced total bill of materials
        for OEMs.
"Capacitive touch has become the defacto human interface for today's small form factor computing devices like smartphones and tablets, but has seen slower integration in larger computing devices due to design challenges and high costs," said Kevin Barber, senior vice president and general manager, Smart Display Division (SDD), Synaptics. "With the introduction of the game changing ClearPad S7500, barriers are broken down, making it simple and cost-effective for OEMs to embrace the large touchscreen for a range of new computing devices and form factors."

To experience the ClearPad S7500, customers and suppliers are encouraged to contact their Synaptics partner to arrange a meeting time in Synaptics' private suite at Computex in Taipei from June 4-8, 2013 (Grand Hyatt Taipei, Suite 1141). Media are encouraged to contact synaptics@text100.com to arrange a meeting time.

Availability
The Synaptics ClearPad S7500 has been sampling since first quarter of 2013 supporting design efforts of PC and Mobile OEMs.  These devices are expected to become available to consumers starting in third quarter of 2013.

For up-to-the-minute Synaptics news, follow @SynaCorpon Twitter. For more information on Synaptics' products and solutions please visit http://www.synaptics.com.

About Synaptics
As a leading developer of human interface solutions which enhance the user experience, Synaptics provides the broadest touch solutions portfolio in the industry.  The ClearPad(TM) family supports touchscreen solutions for devices ranging from entry-level mobile phones to flagship premium smartphones, tablets and notebook PCs.  The TouchPad(TM) family, including ClickPad(®) and ForcePad(TM), is integrated into the majority of today's notebook PCs.  Synaptics' wide portfolio also includes ThinTouch(®) supporting thin and light keyboard solutions, as well as key technologies for next generation touch-enabled video and display applications.

(NASDAQ: SYNA) http://www.synaptics.com

Synaptics, ClearPad and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact:

Nick Rottler

Synaptics

408-454-5388
nrottler@synaptics.com

Starlayne Meza

Text 100 Global Communications

415-593-8431
synaptics@text100.com

SOURCE  Synaptics Inc.

Synaptics Inc.

Web Site: http://www.synaptics.com

LRS Announces MFPsecure(TM) Pull Printing Hardware and Software

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) is announcing a new line of hardware and software aimed at the pull printing and secure document delivery markets. The MFPsecure family of solutions will support output devices from a variety of hardware vendors, enabling customers with large, diverse printer fleets to save money and improve document security.

"We know that approximately 10 percent of all print jobs are never retrieved from the printer," said John Howerter, LRS Senior Vice President of Product Marketing. "These unclaimed documents are not only costly and wasteful, they also put sensitive information at risk. Our new MFPsecure solutions offer a seamless way of delivering any document, in any format, anywhere in the organization while simultaneously improving document security."

LRS is extending its MFPsecuresoftware to support Lexmark and Xerox hardware through embedded software agents designed to run natively on most modern multifunction print devices (MFPs). Similar to the recently-developed solution for HP devices, this solution leverages the MFP touchscreen interface to let users select their desired output options. All MFPsecure software also works with LRS' MFPsecure Card Reader hardware to provide proximity card-based user authentication.

The new MFPsecure XT solution uses both hardware and software components to bring pull printing capabilities to network-attached printers and MFPs that do not support embedded agents. Included in the solution are the MFPsecure Card Reader and an external controller interface box for device connectivity. This hardware extends the capabilities of the MFPsecure and VPSX(®) software solutions to single-function and specialty printers, allowing users to retrieve queued documents from a multitude of output devices.

"Our solution for HP devices generated a lot of interest last year, but most large organizations have equipment from multiple vendors," explains Brian Huggins, LRS Vice President of Product Development. "We are now expanding our embedded solutions to support Lexmark and Xerox hardware, and expect to announce support for Ricoh MFPs and other vendors in the coming months."

Customers and others interested in learning about the MFPsecure product suite are invited to visit http://www.LRSPullPrinting.com.

About LRS
LRS is a privately-held U.S. company with corporate headquarters located in Springfield, Illinois, USA. Remote offices are located throughout the United States and in key geographic regions around the world. More than half of the Fortune 500 and Fortune 500 Service companies rely on industry-leading LRS(®) solutions, with products in use in over 30 countries. Industry analyst groups recognize LRS as a global IT leader and Software Magazine consistently ranks LRS as one of the top software companies in the world. For more information about LRS, visit http://www.LRSOutputManagement.com.

LRS, LRS in the diamond device, and VPSX are registered trademarks of Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

Lexmark is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. Xerox is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.  Ricoh is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company, Ltd.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or service marks of their respective holders.

Mark Brudnak
217-793-3800
mark.brudnak@LRS.com

SOURCE  Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.lrs.com

WD® to Demonstrate Solid State Hybrid Drive and 5 mm Technologies in Tablet, Thin and Light Devices at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013

SSHD Among Thin-and-light, Cloud Storage and Connected Life Portfolio Exhibited

IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- WD(®), a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and world leader in storage and connected-life products, today announced that it will demonstrate its solid state hybrid drives (SSHD) and 5 mm ultra-slim hard drive technologies in tablet and other thin-and-light devices at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2013 trade event, held in Taiwan from June 4 to June 8, 2013. The innovations will be a part of WD's exhibit showcasing its latest storage technologies and solutions addressing thin-and-light mobile devices, cloud datacenter computing and the connected lifestyle.

At Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, booth number L0810, WD will demonstrate:

    --  The world's first ultra-slim 2.5-inch, 5 mm hard drives and SSHDs, which
        are designed for integration into the slimmest devices and
        space-constrained computing environments;
    --  7 mm form factor drive designs for high-capacity mobile storage;
    --  Enterprise storage building blocks for the cloud-oriented datacenters,
        aligning to application performance, capacity, reliability and workload;
    --  Connected Life Products, revolving around personal cloud storage and
        software, enabling personal and premium content on multiple screens; and
    --  WD's "Power of Choice" client hard drive solutions. The four colors - WD
        Blue(TM), WD Green(TM), WD Black(TM) and WD Red(TM) - enable customers'
        easy selection of the best WD drive for their application or usage
        requirements.
About WD

WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.wd.com.

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is a global provider of products and services that empower people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. Its companies design and manufacture storage devices, networking equipment and home entertainment products under the WD, HGST and G-Technology brands. Visit the Investor section of the company's website (http://www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries; WD Blue, WD Green, WD Black, WD Red are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies.

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CONTACT: Heather Skinner, WD Public Relations, 949.672.7920, heather.skinner@wdc.com; or Bob Blair, Western Digital Investor Relations, 949.672.7834, robert.blair@wdc.com

Web Site: http://www.wd.com

IncrediBuild Speeds Development of Xbox One Games

TEL AVIV, Israel, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

             Xbox One games can get to market faster with dramatically truncated

                                        processes

    IncrediBuild
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's application development acceleration solution speeds game
development for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

    A great console demands great games," says Eyal Maor, CEO of IncrediBuild. "By
accelerating the entire application lifecycle management process, we ensure that gaming
companies can deliver their games faster to market following the launch of the new Xbox
console."

    IncrediBuild's harnesses unused processing power across the network, speeding every
aspect of the entire game development process: code build, rendering, image processing,
lighting, shading, compression, encoding, testing, QA, code analysis, and more. It is
integrated with all versions of Visual Studio 2012, including the latest upgrades, as well
as all previous versions and with the Xbox One development platform. It supports all
code-build and development tools, both commercial and in-house.

    Reducing time to market is critical for development companies to maintain their
competitive edge. IncrediBuild not only provides that edge, it delivers additional cost
savings by accelerating other tools like rendering, encoding, and shading that require
lengthy processing time. IncrediBuild support for 64-bit and full Windows(R) compatibility
- including Windows 8 - ensures it is easy to use in any network environment.

    In fact, Microsoft Game Studios(R) itself has been a long-time user of IncrediBuild
technology for its own development, among many other companies. Disney, Electronic Arts,
Ubisoft, and Crystal Dynamics are just a few of IncrediBuild's other 2000 customers.

    "A new game developed for Xbox One needs to be dynamic and visually engaging,"
concluded Maor. "For developers, each step takes a significant amount of time and
creativity. With IncrediBuild, they can reduce down time to maintain the intensity they
bring to create exciting, intense games and, most importantly, get to market as soon as
the console is available."

    About IncrediBuild
IncrediBuild
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, developed by Xoreax Ltd., is a leading solution provider
of software acceleration technology. Harnessing unutilized processing power across
networks, IncrediBuild speeds the code build
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and application life cycle
management processes. With its unique process virtualization technology, IncrediBuild has
become the de facto standard solution for code-build acceleration on the Windows platform.
More than 100,000 users at over 2,000 companies and organizations depend on IncrediBuild,
including 20 Fortune 100 companies. http://www.incredibuild.com.

       
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Dungeonland is Endlessly Entertaining in Infinite Dungeon Mode, Title Now on Mac

NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Star System Added, New Trailer Released

    Paradox Interactive and Critical Studio today released a mind-blowing free content
update for Dungeonland, including a new achievement-style Star System and Infinite Dungeon
mode-a never-ending level that challenges visitors to keep fighting and looting until they
die. Dungeonland is also now available on Mac.

    Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-yGeAGRZRg

    Take a look at the new Dungeonland features featured in a not-feature-length trailer,
featured here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-yGeAGRZRg&hd=1

    Dungeonland is a cooperative action game that sends three players to a theme park just
for heroic adventurers, surviving relentless hordes of friendly staff and stealing loot
from all of the gift shops. Players can now make the game impossible to win for
themselves, and never again have to experience Dungeonland without the sweet release of a
gruesome death. The update also includes a new Casual Mode for terrified little infants,
and a Star System for heroes who complete actual challenges, plus a broad variety of
updates to Dungeon Maestro Mode, in which a fourth player can take on the role of
Dungeonland's handsomest and cleverest character behind the scenes.

    Of their recent success, the studio had this to say:

    "We embarked on an incredible adventure together, and if you had seen us three years
ago; a ragtag band of wannabes trying to make a huge game and release it worldwide, you
would probably have bet against us.

    Since then our family has grown, we made a completely retarded game, released it on
Steam, made it to the platform's top 3 (the first Brazilian game to achieve this!), met a
lot of cool people, travelled around, made new friends, and most important of all: we have
seen people having fun with something we created!

    There is definitely some magic involved in creating something for people to enjoy. We
have seen small kids playing Dungeonland with their parents, groups of friends laughing
and having a great time together, players overcoming the game's crushing difficulty, game
developers and students being inspired by what we did... and all of this will be a part of
the lives of all these people from now on. We are very humbled and thank you very much for
allowing a little piece of ourselves to be a part of your history."

    The game is available for purchase via all major digital download portals. Read more
here http://www.dungeonlandgame.com

Paradox Interactive

CONTACT: Contact: Susana Meza, Email: susana.meza@paradoxplaza.com

Deals2Buy.com Monthly Deal Breaker Report: What to Buy During Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Deals2Buy (http://www.deals2buy.com), a leading deals website for discounts and close-out inventory offers, today released the Memorial Day weekend edition of its monthly Deal Breaker Report, identifying the hottest deals available on Deals2Buy.com leading up to Memorial Day weekend.

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Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the unofficial start of summer, and according to a survey Deals2Buy recently conducted with The Omnibus Company (http://www.omnibus.com), consumer-purchasing plans during May reflect consumer excitement for summer to begin. This month, 1 in 5 (20%) consumers surveyed will book summer travel and another 29 percent are likely to buy new summer clothing during this time frame.

To kick-start their summer shopping, 79 percent of consumers surveyed typically seek out information about Memorial Day weekend sales to help them find the best deals. The top resources respondents use to find these sales are newspaper ads or circulars (37%), retailer websites (23%) and coupon websites (17%).

"We're encouraged to see that such a high percentage of consumers plan to take advantage of Memorial Day weekend sales, as May is a great time to get deep discounts on apparel, home goods and gym memberships," says Mike Spankie, senior merchandising manager of Deals2Buy.com. "However, there are some items you may want to hold off on while you're out and about shopping this weekend to avoid paying top dollar if you don't need the items right away."

With warmer weather here or just around the corner, 13 percent of consumers surveyed plan to purchase outdoor furniture in May, but this is when patio furniture and grill costs are at a premium.

"If you can wait, retailers will begin discounting summer seasonal items closer to July and August," adds Spankie.

Additionally, because May is graduation season and many new smartphones have been released onto the market, 17 percent of consumers surveyed plan to purchase consumer electronics in May through the beginning of June.

"I would caution that May is not typically when we see the deepest discounts on new electronics," says Spankie, "but if you're willing to buy an older model, you'll always get a cost benefit."

More than 4 in 5 (83%) consumers surveyed can name at least one electronic item that they would buy an older model of instead of the new version to save money. Laptops (60%), smartphones (56%) and cameras (51%) top this list. However, 17% of respondents are unwilling to purchase older model electronics even if it means they'd save money.

Consumers can visit Deals2Buy.com year-round for discounts on a variety of products and services, but they should act now to take advantage of the Memorial Day weekend deals below.

Editor's Picks - Top Memorial Day Weekend Deals

Outdoors

Save $240 off the Garden Oasis Shoal Creek 7-Piece Dining Set. Now only $359.99 + free delivery or in-store pickup at Sears.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356664-garden-oasis-shoal-creek-7pc-dining-set

Save 23% off the Crosley Griffith 2 Metal Outdoor Seating Set in White. Now only $159.99 + free shipping at Cymax Stores.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356670-crosley-griffith-2-metal-outdoor-seating-set-in-whi

Save $120 off a Propel Trampolines 15-foot Trampoline With Enclosure and Anchor Kit. Now only $299.99 + free in-store pickup at Sears.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356630-propel-trampolines-15ft-trampoline-with-enclosure-a

Save 15% Off Franklin Sports Outdoor and Indoor Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball Games including free shipping at BuyDig.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356722-15-off-franklin-sports-outdoor-and-indoor-hockey-ba
Expires May 31, 2013

Save up to 50% off sun care products at Walgreens. Includes free shipping with $25 purchase.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356694-up-to-50-off-suncare-sale
Expires May 25, 2013

Save 69% off Lokkii HWG110816F (Black Enamel) 14-inch Portable Charcoal BBQ Grill. Now only $24.99 + free shipping at eBay.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356665-lokkii-hwg110816f-black-enamel-14-portable-charcoal

Save 82% off an i-Zoom 11 LED 20 Lumens LED Mini Lantern for Camping & Emergencies. Now only $8.99 + free shipping at eBay.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356669-izoom-11-led-20-lumens-led-mini-lantern-for-camping

Apparel & Accessories

Save up to 50% off select sunglasses and get free 2nd day shipping at SunglassHut.com.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356680-up-to-50-off--free-2nd-day-shipping-
Expires May 31, 2013

Save up to 50% off sunglasses for him or her and get free shipping at eBay.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356193-up-to-50-off-sunglasses-for-him-or-her--free-shippi
Expires May 31, 2013

Travel

Save up to 50% off travel with Travelocity's Memorial Day sale.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356625-save-up-to-50-off-from-travelocity
Expires May 27, 2013

Save up to 30% off hotels with the hotels.com Memorial Day sale.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356622-save-up-to-30-off-during-memorial-day-sale
Expires May 27, 2013

Electronics

Save up to 66% off computers, TVs, Blu-ray players, cameras, appliances and much more at BestBuy. Offers are changing daily between now and June 1(,) so check back often.
http://www.deals2buy.com/deals/o/356631-save-up-to-66-off-during-best-buys-kick-off-to-summ
Expires June 1, 2013

Survey Methodology:
The survey was conducted by The Omnibus Company between May 2 and May 9, 2013, among 1,058 nationally representative Americans ages 18 and over, using an email invitation and an online survey. Quotas are set to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the entire U.S. population 18 and over. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. In this particular study, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 3 percentage points from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample. The marge of error for any subgroups will be slightly higher.

About Deals2Buy.com

Founded in 2002, Deals2Buy (http://www.deals2buy.com) focuses on delivering consumers time-sensitive last-minute deals on thousands of products and services. Known among tech professionals and enthusiasts as a leading destination for deals on items like laptops, computing hardware and other technology products, the site has since expanded its discounted offerings to include promotions for products and services -- everything from clothing and credit card offers to jewelry and tax-preparation services. Deals2Buy is a RetailMeNot, Inc. website. Follow Deals2Buy on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. To get hot deals delivered directly to your inbox, sign up for deal alerts at http://www.deals2buy.com/#subscribe-modal.

About RetailMeNot, Inc.

RetailMeNot, Inc. (http://www.retailmenot.com/corp/) is the world's leading digital coupon marketplace. The company's websites enable consumers across the globe seeking to save money to find hundreds of thousands of offers from retailers. RetailMeNot, Inc. experienced more than 450 million consumer visits to its sites in 2012. The RetailMeNot, Inc., portfolio of coupon and deal websites includes http://www.RetailMeNot.com, the leading online coupon site in the United States; http://www.VoucherCodes.co.uk, the leading online coupon site in the United Kingdom; http://www.Deals.com in Germany; http://www.ActiePagina.nl in the Netherlands; Bons-de-Reduction.com and http://www.Poulpeo.com in France; and http://www.Deals2Buy.com, a leading discount offer site in North America.

Be sure to "like" RetailMeNot, Inc. on Facebook and follow the company via Twitter @retailmenotinc.

Media Contacts:

Kristen Nelson
RetailMeNot, Inc. (operator of Deals2Buy.com)?
+1 832-398-5792?
Knelson@rmn.com

Allison+Partners Public Relations
Deals2Buy@allisonpr.com

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CommProve Launches Mobile Broadband Insight for LTE

DUBLIN, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Leveraging its experience in deploying network monitoring and business solutions for
mobile networks from 2G to LTE, CommProve is today launching its Mobile Broadband (MBB)
Insight application for LTE. Expanding on the existing CommProve Insight application suite
[http://www.commprove.com/products/commprove-insight-2 ], the LTE application provides
operators with invaluable network-wide information including handset usage trends,
subscriber location and customer profile information. MBB Insight enables operators to
improve both the quality of service (QoS) on the network but also subscriber quality of
experience (QoE).

    "CommProve MBB Insight has been very successful with our customers globally and we're
excited to be launching the application for LTE," said Francesco Pumelli, VP Product
Management of CommProve. "Operators can't afford to look at their LTE network and
subscriber activities in isolation to each other. They need instead a holistic view of
what's happening whether it's on their 3G or LTE network, and they also need information
from across the various network interfaces."

    CommProve's NetLedge 4G monitoring platform provides the MBB Insight application with
correlated user and control plane information so operators know where a subscriber is, and
what device/application they're using. This network subscriber view enables operators to
truly understand network congestion and how this is impacting subscriber experience so
that they can proactively trouble shoot network issues even when subscribers are on the
move.

    CommProve's MBB Insight application has been widely deployed to date with customers
all over the world including Telecom Italia as well as Telecom Personal in Argentina and
Wataniya Maldives. The application is available immediately for deployment.

    For more information about CommProve MBB Insight click here
[http://www.commprove.com/portfolio-view/mbb-insight ] and to watch CommProve's MBB Insight
video click here [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBbCchDAEpg&feature=youtu.be ].

    About CommProve

    CommProve enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to gain real-time visibility into
their operations to control financial performance, quality of experience and network
performance using a single integrated platform. The CommProve NetLedge platform provides
real-time data acquisition and mediation while the CommProve Insight application suite
collects and analyzes network usage information and integrates it with business rules and
subscriber data to enable operators to maximize both customer satisfaction and
profitability.

    Headquartered in Ireland, and privately held since it was founded in 1996, CommProve
customers include H3G, Telecom Italia, TIM Brazil and Vodacom. For additional information
please visit http://www.commprove.com.

    Analyst/media contact:

       
        Stephanie Forrest
        Tel: +44-(0)-7917695755
        Email: stephanie.forrest@commprove.com
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Commprove

SOTI Welcomes Optidev as a Gold Elite Partner in Europe

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    SOTI Inc. [http://www.soti.net ], the industry-leader in Enterprise Mobile Device
Management (MDM) [http://www.soti.net/Solutions/DeviceManagement.aspx ] and Bring Your Own
Device (BYOD) [http://www.soti.net/Solutions/Byod.aspx ] policy management, proudly
announces that Optidev AB, Sweden, has achieved SOTI Elite Gold Partner status for Europe.

    Operating out of Boras, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo, Optidev
[http://www.optidev.se ] leverages over 13 years of experience in web and mobility to
deliver a complete suite of hardware, communications and software solutions with the goal
of providing the best service, high reliability, and quick assistance to global customers
when the need for experience in mobility arises.

    With an industry track record of over 15 years, award-winning SOTI MobiControl
[http://www.soti.net/Mobicontrol/Features ] is the MDM solution of choice for partners and
customers worldwide, offering complete management, support and security for corporate and
employee-liable mobile devices running on Windows, iOS or Android. MobiControl enhances
enterprise mobility and enables successful Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs, allowing
organizations to quickly realize the ROI in adopting a mobile strategy.

    Mr. Tobias Espmark, CEO, Optidev AB, said, "Optidev AB is very proud that we have been
chosen to be a SOTI Elite Gold Partner for Europe. It's a mutual agreement where we are
very happy that SOTI Inc. has seen this long-term relation with Optidev AB within the MDM
industry. We realise that the device management sector will grow in the coming years and
we are pleased that we have signed this exclusive agreement with SOTI Inc., the world's
leading provider of Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. SOTI's device management
will be one of our key modules for the future. To have remote access and be able to
monitor/ support our customer's fleet of devices live, will be a great pillar in Optidev's
TrueMobile business model where everything (HW, SW, SIM-card, service, support, hosting,
communication, etc.) is included in a monthly cost."

    Nassar Hussain, European Sales Director, SOTI Inc., said, "SOTI is proud to
congratulate Optidev on achieving SOTI Elite Gold Partner status for Europe. Optidev has
been at the forefront for driving innovation and change within the mobile solutions
industry. Optidev is one of the few companies around the world that truly understands the
requirements for customers who are looking to deploy a complete solution-one that will
drive efficiency, increase reliability and deliver a cost-effective system enhanced by
superior enterprise mobility management."

    About SOTI Inc.

    SOTI is the world's most trusted provider of Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions,
with over 10,000 enterprise customers and millions of devices managed worldwide. SOTI
develops industry-leading solutions for enterprise mobility management, allowing
organizations to support corporate-liable and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies. SOTI
MobiControl solves the unique challenges involved in managing, securing, supporting, and
tracking mobile and desktop computing devices across all platforms. For more information,
visit us at http://www.soti.net, contact us by email at sales.eu@soti.net or call
us at +44-1213680675 (UK - Europe), +1-888-624-9828 NA, +61-3-90015554 (Australia).

       
        For further information:

        Contacts:

        Tobias Espmark
        CEO, Optidev AB
        +46-31809380

        Nassar Hussain
        European Sales Director, UK
        +44-7768885222

SOTI Inc.

Whirlpool Corporation Chairman and CEO Jeff Fettig Champions Next Big Opportunities to Positively Impact the Environment During Keynote Address at EE Global

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Fettig, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:WHR), discussed the company's environmental responsibility as the leader in the global home appliance industry during a keynote address at EE Global 2013 yesterday. The event concludes this afternoon in Washington, D.C.

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Opening the plenary session on, "The Next Generation of Energy Efficiency: Driving Productivity through Investment, Modernization and Education," Fettig issued a call to action to the appliance industry, consumers and government agencies.

"Today, there are more than 860 million appliances in the U.S. This is a huge industry with a huge impact, which is why Whirlpool incorporates energy efficiency into everything we do. Every appliance we make is more energy efficient than the appliance we made a year ago, five years ago and 10 years ago," said Fettig.

Fettig emphasized that focusing on appliance replacement is our biggest opportunity in energy efficiency. As an example, a new washer today is 77 percent more efficient than one from the year 2000 and only costs $66 a year to run. Consumers who replace older models would save $117 a year. He also discussed the advantages of the company's new suite of smart appliances, which have the capability to "talk" to the electrical grid. These appliances can shift energy consumption to reduce impact during peak energy usage times.

"These approaches make sense for consumers by delivering on performance, being cost-effective and having a big impact on saving our precious natural resources," he said.

Fettig offered specific examples to illustrate how improvements in appliances are saving energy:

    --  Refrigerators are bigger and have better features; yet they cost less to
        buy and operate and are more energy efficient. A modern refrigerator
        uses less energy than a 60-watt light bulb.
    --  Front-load washing machines can hold 20 percent more laundry than they
        did in the year 2000, yet they are 70 percent more efficient. Also,
        today's washers use 26 fewer gallons of water than 13 years ago,
        equaling 8,000 gallons saved per year.
    --  If newer dishwasher models with heightened standards were in every home
        in the U.S., it would save 270 billion gallons of water annually. Over
        the lifetime of the products, that's enough water to fill more than 40
        million Olympic swimming pools.
    --  All the refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and clothes washers shipped
        to consumers last year will save 111 trillion kWh during their lifetime.
        That's enough energy to power Washington, D.C. for 60 years.
After delivering his keynote, Fettig participated in a Q&A session with Kateri Callahan, president, Alliance to Save Energy, to further discuss how Whirlpool Corporation is leading in energy efficiency.

Fettig also discussed Whirlpool Corporation's history as a pioneer in environmental stewardship. The company helped draft the first ENERGY STAR appliance standards and was the first appliance manufacturer to announce greenhouse gas reduction targets, where it has seen a 12 percent reduction since 2003.

EE Global is hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders. The event is expected to draw more than 500 attendees, exhibitors, speakers and media. Whirlpool Corporation is a founding sponsor of EE Global.

For additional information, please visit http://www.eeglobalforum.org.

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion in 2012, 68,000 employees, and 65 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world.  The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and other major brand names to consumers in nearly every country around the world. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com and on Twitter at @WhirlpoolCorp.

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Farnell Element14 Launches new Wireless Measurement Device From Fluke

LONDON, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Farnell element14 announces it will stock the Fluke CNX3000 wireless multimeter which
allows the user to solve problems faster and manage results from multiple sources.

    Part of the new Fluke wireless troubleshooting team, the CNX3000 gives visibility of
live measurements from multiple modules simultaneously and remotely on a single screen.
Displaying readings from up to three wireless modules, plus the meter, the optional laptop
adapter can display readings from up to 10 modules, both from up to 20 metres away.

    Chris Godfrey, MRO Segment Manager at Farnell element14, said: "The CNX3000 is a
really exciting development for us as it allows the user to take multiple measurements at
the same time, wirelessly. We are constantly developing our product range in the sector to
make it easier for our customers to find all the products they need from one distributor."

    Alan Thomson, Global Sales Director for Fluke, said: "We are very proud of the
CNX3000. The completely wireless function allows the capture of up to 65,000 sets of
min/max/avg readings over single to multiple logging sessions using the recording
capability. It also allows the isolation of intermittent events or recording signal
fluctuations without even being there using the log function on the modules. Safety is
increased as readings can be taken in a separate location from the point of measurement."

    The product can be used for the following applications:

       
        - Detecting power interruption - measurement procedures
        - Single phase measurement procedures
        - Determining current imbalance
        - Measure incoming current

    Fluke CNX3000 meets measurement Category 1000 V CAT III and Category IV 600 V safety
Standards.

    Newark element14 is a high-service distributor of technology products and solutions
for electronic system design, maintenance and repair including an extensive range of
development kits, capacitors, resistors, connectors, relays switches
[http://www.newark.com/switches-relays ], semi conductors and cables.

       
        Contact:
        Ken Leitch
        Global Head of PR
        Premier Farnell plc
        Tel: +44(0)20-7851-4145
        E-mail: KLeitch@premierfarnell.com

Newark element14

Crytek's CryENGINE® 3 Already Primed for Xbox One Development

FRANKFURT, Germany, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

          State-of-the-art technology ensures developers are ready for the future of

                                        gaming now

    Videogame developer and publisher Crytek GmbH has welcomed the unveiling of Xbox One,
the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, reiterating that their
CryENGINE 3 technology is equipped to start creating software for the system now.

    Crytek recently became an officially licensed provider of middleware and tools for
Xbox One, and will support the platform as well as equipping CryENGINE 3 licensees with
the advanced toolset required to achieve their own games for the system.

    "We offered assurances over two years ago that CryENGINE 3 was ready for the next
generation of consoles, and time has revealed that promise to be true," said Carl Jones,
Director of Global Business Development at Crytek. "As developers begin to create new
games for Xbox One, our technology and unparalleled support will ensure CryENGINE 3 users
remain at the forefront of the industry now and well into the future."

    Crytek's CryENGINE 3 is used by licensees around the world to create blockbuster hits
and popular online games, and is the first all-in-one development solution that provides
multi-award winning graphics, and all necessary game systems and tools, out of the box.

    About Crytek GmbH

    Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is an independent company at the forefront of the interactive
entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming by creating
standout experiences for Xbox 360(TM), Playstation(R)3, PC, mobile devices and
games-as-service using their cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE(R).

    The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek also has studios
in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea), Nottingham
(UK), Shanghai (China), Istanbul (Turkey) and Austin (USA).

    Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence
in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio
and a 2010 Red Dot Design Award. Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry(R),
Crysis(R) (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers
Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead(R) (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008
Awards), Crysis(R) 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010) and Warface
(awarded Best Social/Casual/Online Game of Gamescom 2012). For more information, please
visit http://www.crytek.com.

       
        Contact:

        Jens Schaefer
        Head of PR
        jens@crytek.com
        Phone: +496921977661071

        Franziska Lehnert
        Senior PR Manager
        franziska@crytek.com
        Phone: +496921977661222

        Jennifer Willis
        PR Manager
        jenniferw@crytek.com
        Phone: +496921977661481

Crytek GmbH

Microsoft unveils Xbox One: the ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system

Blockbuster titles, Steven Spielberg-produced Halo TV series, and exclusive agreements with the NFL transform games, TV and entertainment for the 21st century living room.

REDMOND, Wash., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new vision for the future comes to life today as Microsoft Corp. unveils Xbox One, the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system created for today and the next generation. At Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash., the company showcased how Xbox One puts you at the center of all your games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype.

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"Xbox One is designed to deliver a whole new generation of blockbuster games, television and entertainment in a powerful, all-in-one device," said Don Mattrick, president, Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. "Our unique, modern architecture brings simplicity to the living room and, for the first time ever, the ability to instantly switch across your games and entertainment."

Introducing Xbox One
With Xbox One, games push the boundaries of realism, and TV obeys your commands.(1 )Say "Xbox On" to launch your personalized Xbox One Home screen, discover what is popular on TV or see friends' latest gaming achievements all using the most natural interface -- your voice. The more you interact with Xbox One, the more it gets to know you and learns what you like. Some of the breakthrough Xbox One features that put you at the center of your living room entertainment include the following:

    --  TV on Xbox One.(1) Navigate and watch live TV from your cable, telco or
        satellite set-top box through your Xbox One. Microsoft is committed to
        bringing live TV through various solutions to all the markets where Xbox
        One will be available.(3)
    --  Home. Turn on your entertainment system with two powerful words, "Xbox
        On," and a custom-tailored Home dashboard welcomes you with your
        favorite games, TV and entertainment.
    --  Snap. Do two things at once on the biggest screen in your home. Use Snap
        to jump into a multiplayer battle while watching your favorite movie,
        talk with friends on Skype while watching live TV, or track your fantasy
        team on TV as you watch the big game and more.
    --  Skype for Xbox One. Specially designed for Xbox One, talk with friends
        on your TV in stunning HD, or for the first time ever, hold group Skype
        calls on your TV.
    --  Trending.(1) Stay on top of what is hot on TV by discovering the
        entertainment that is popular among your friends, and see what is
        trending within the Xbox community.
    --  One Guide.(1, 2) Find your favorite entertainment easily, searching by
        network, name or time, all with the sound of your voice and presented in
        a tailored program guide.
To create the most advanced Xbox system ever designed for games, TV and entertainment, Microsoft created a state-of-the-art gaming operating system and fused it with an equally amazing entertainment platform, so you will not have to switch inputs to watch TV or play a game. An eight-core, x86 processor and more than 5 billion transistors helps make lag and load times a thing of the past, so you can instantly jump between a game and your entertainment at lightning speed or run a host of apps right alongside your game with no loss in performance.

Introducing Xbox One titles and exclusives
Gaming on Xbox One immerses gamers in cinematic worlds that look like real life, with characters that feel more human than ever before. AAA blockbuster titles unveiled for Xbox One include the following:

    --  "Forza Motorsport 5" from Turn 10 Studios is the latest edition of the
        highest-rated racing franchise of the past 10 years.(3) Built from the
        ground up to take advantage of Xbox One and the infinite power of the
        cloud, no game better delivers the sensation of being behind the wheel.
        "Forza Motorsport 5" sets a new bar for racing games and will be
        available exclusively for Xbox One at launch.
    --  "Call of Duty: Ghosts" is the next generation of "Call of Duty" and a
        stunning leap forward for the franchise. It delivers an all-new world,
        an all-new cast of characters and an all-new story, built on a new,
        next-generation engine. The next-generation technical innovations built
        to support the incredible gameplay advancements make this the most
        beautiful and immersive "Call of Duty" experience yet. Activision and
        Microsoft also announced the renewal of their close partnership that
        will see both the return of the "Call of Duty(®) Championship,"
        presented by Xbox, as well as all-new downloadable content debuting
        first and exclusively on the Xbox platform.
    --  "FIFA 14," "Madden NFL 25," "NBA LIVE 14," and "EA SPORTS UFC" from EA
        SPORTS will change the way consumers experience and play sports games.
        Driven by the new EA SPORTS Ignite engine, these new EA SPORTS games
        will deliver massive innovations in human intelligence, true player
        motion and living worlds. Adding to its commitment to Xbox One, EA
        SPORTS also announced the promise of exclusive content to be revealed in
        the coming months.
    --  "Quantum Break" from Remedy Entertainment is a revolutionary
        entertainment experience from the creators of "Max Payne" and "Alan
        Wake" that blurs the line between gaming and TV by integrating drama and
        gameplay into one seamless, uniquely immersive experience. How you play
        the game impacts the show, and the show informs how you play the game.
In addition to the amazing lineup of games coming to Xbox One, Microsoft unveiled exclusive content partnerships with some of the top names in TV, sports and entertainment.

    --  "Halo" television series. Award-winning filmmaker, director and
        producer, Steven Spielberg will executive-produce an original "Halo"
        live-action television series with exclusive interactive Xbox One
        content, created in partnership with 343 Industries and Xbox
        Entertainment Studios.
    --  National Football League (NFL).(1) A multiyear, landmark partnership
        will deliver the ultimate interactive NFL television experiences for the
        next-generation Xbox One and leverage Microsoft devices and services to
        evolve both in-game and on the sideline. The NFL on Xbox will redefine
        broadcast experiences through innovations around Skype, Xbox SmartGlass
        and player-worn technology; add an all-new fantasy football solution for
        the biggest screen in the house; and create a personalized NFL
        destination only available on Xbox One.
Introducing a new generation of Xbox Live
Xbox One is built to amplify an all-new generation of Xbox Live that is more powerful, more personal and more intelligent. Unleashing the virtually unlimited power of the cloud makes everything more convenient and accessible, from allowing games to be installed in segments so that gameplay can start quickly to updates downloading in the background. Save and store your personalized profile, games and entertainment in the cloud to access them anytime, from any Xbox One console.(4) In addition, existing Xbox Live Gold Membership for Xbox 360 will seamlessly carry over to Xbox One.(5) Xbox Live takes you deeper into the games you love with all-new features.

    --  Smart Match. A new Smart Match matchmaking system virtually eliminates
        waiting in lobbies by estimating wait times and finding people you want
        to play with while you are enjoying other activities -- reputation
        fundamentally matters and helps find best matches.
    --  Game DVR. A dedicated Game DVR captures and accesses your magic moments,
        all saved to the cloud. Along with sharing tools, you will have the most
        amazing bragging rights with Xbox Live.
    --  Living Games.(6) Dynamic, living worlds evolve and improve the more you
        play, and advanced artificial intelligence can learn to play like you,
        so friends can play against your shadow.
    --  Expanded achievements. A new and expanded achievements system captures
        video of your epic moments, continues to grow a game's achievements over
        time and rewards you in new ways, and your Gamerscore carries over from
        Xbox 360.
    --  Xbox SmartGlass.(6) Xbox SmartGlass is natively part of the Xbox One
        platform, built in from the beginning with the ability to quickly render
        content directly onto your device, and now more devices can connect at
        one time for multiplayer and shared entertainment.
Introducing the Xbox Onelook and feel
New Xbox One hardware is sleek and modern and complements any decor. The console is shaped in the 16:9 aspect ratio and employs a horizontal orientation optimized for its high-speed Blu-ray((TM)) disc player. It is molded in a deep and rich liquid black color and includes a distinctive beveled edge.

The completely redesigned, revolutionary 1080p Kinect is more precise, more responsive and more intuitive. Its unparalleled vision, motion and voice technology let you reach into games and entertainment like never before by dramatically expanding its field of view and fidelity. It works in nearly any lighting condition, recognizes precise motion control from a slight wrist rotation, and distinguishes your voice even in a noisy room using advanced noise isolation.

The class-leading Xbox controller is refreshed with more than 40 technical and design innovations. Updated directional pad, thumb stick and ergonomic fit immerse all gamers in ways that are uniquely Xbox, and precision and control have been dramatically increased with all new vibrating impulse triggers.(6) The Xbox One Wireless Controller is designed to work in concert with the new Kinect, allowing the two to be paired automatically to create seamless player syncing.

Xbox One will launch in markets around the world later this year. Visit the new Xbox Wire blog at http://news.xbox.com for in-depth features on the new system, including photos and videos from the unveiling event and new and rotating content from Xbox. More details about Xbox One and blockbuster games will be explored at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June.

About Xbox
Xbox is Microsoft's premier entertainment brand for the TV, phone, PC and tablet. In living rooms or on the go, Xbox is home to the best and broadest games, as well as one of the world's largest libraries of movies, TV, music, and sports. Your favorite games, TV and entertainment come to life in new ways through the power of Kinect, Xbox SmartGlass, and Xbox Live, the world's premier social entertainment network. More information about Xbox can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Features and requirements are under development and may change prior to release. Available features and content may vary by country. Broadband Internet (ISP fees apply) and advanced TV hardware required. Games and media content sold separately. Xbox Live Gold Membership, paid subscription and other requirements apply for some Xbox Live features.

¹ Live TV with Kinect navigation, Live TV with One Guide, Trending, and NFL on Xbox available in U.S. at launch; anticipating global scale over time.

²( )Kinect voice functionality only available in supported locales and languages.

(3) At launch, Live TV will require a supported receiver device with HDMI output (sold separately).

(4) Subject to geographical content restrictions.

(5) Some Xbox Live content and features available on Xbox 360, including avatar content and some apps, are not available with Xbox Live on Xbox One.

(6) In supported games.

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Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com

Startup Aims to Change the Way We See Brake Lights Forever

Device Senses and Indicates Perceptible Deceleration to Following Drivers

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vectolabs, LLC.  is raising funds to launch their patent pending brake light system they believe will change the brake light forever.  Dubbed the Adaptive Perceptible Deceleration Indicator (APDI) by engineers at this innovative company, the product is designed to reduce the risk of rear end collisions by enhancing visibility.  An onboard accelerometer and microprocessor coupled with automotive grade LEDs alleviates 3 major deficiencies of current brake light systems:

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    --  Today's brake lights only appear when depressing the brakes.  Down
        shifting and engine braking slow your vehicle considerably although
        brake lights never illuminate
    --  Brake lights only indicate a driver is applying brakes without any
        indication of the level of urgency
    --  Driving distractions are on the rise and inattentive drivers might lose
        precious time by failing to notice brake lights in front of them
Vectolabs' proprietary algorithm alerts following drivers to deceleration by any means; whether engine braking, downshifting or conventional braking.  In addition, two levels of flashing distinguish between normal deceleration and emergency braking.

Vololights(TM) will be the branded product utilizing this technology in a motorcycle license plate frame.  "Vololights revolutionizes motorcycle safety.  With the ability to signal any method of deceleration in addition to alerting drivers how fast the rider is braking, Vololights could potentially reduce rear end collisions," said Ken Whalster.  Ken knows a thing or two about motorcycles; he is a rider and President of BikeBandit.com, the largest online powersports distributors cataloging 8 million parts.

This breakthrough technology is being well received by some in the media.  Vololights was featured in the popular Cycle World magazine as well as Gizmag.com.  Autoevolution.com even declared, "Vololights is just amazing!"

The San Diego based start-up launched on the popular Kickstarter crowdfunding platform during May for Motorcycle Awareness Month.  The funding will be used for production molds to target the motorcycle and scooter markets.  Phase two will include multiple plate designs and eventually the company looks to adapt the technology to fleets and automobiles. "Following the company's mission to improve the lives of customers through unique and innovative products, we think motorcycle safety is a great place to start," said Faizal Ali, the company's co-founder and also an avid motorcyclist.

For more information, follow the Kickstarter link or contact Jesse T. Szynal, 949-354-4329, jesse@vectolabs.com.

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365 Main Successfully Completes SSAE 16 Examination of its 16 Data Centers

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 365 Main Inc., a leading data center developer and operator, today announced that it has successfully completed its company-wide SSAE 16 examination. SSAE 16 (Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16) examinations recently become the new benchmark for reporting on controls at service organizations, replacing SAS (Statement on Auditing Standards) 70 audits in 2011.

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"365 Main's management understands the ever increasing importance of corporate governance, as well as the impact of the organization's services on their clients' system of internal controls," said Greg Miller, principal, BrightLine CPAs. "The successful completion of the 2013 SSAE 16 examination is only part of 365 Main's continued commitment to its customers to maintain a high level of internal control."

BrightLine CPAs and Associates, a nationally recognized independent auditing firm, performed the examination. Its scope included examinations of 365 Main's customer service, physical and environmental security, technical support, equipment, and administration as related to each of 365 Main's 16 data centers and its San Francisco headquarters. The report may be used by 365 Main's customers and their auditors to support their own compliance and certification efforts.

"365 Main has responded to the needs of our customers' growing operations and attracted new customers by expanding to support their businesses," said James McGrath, 365 Main COO. "The completion of the SSAE 16 examination shows that we have kept tight controls as we have increased our offerings, which gives our customers every assurance that they can rely on us and frees them to focus on their own core missions."

About 365 Main Inc.

365 Main was founded by industry leaders Chris Dolan and James McGrath in 2002. They began with a single data center based in San Francisco and grew to five facilities nationwide with 39 megawatts of power under management. These data centers were developed and certified to the highest industry standards and compliance requirements. Today, 365 Main operates 16 data centers nationwide, having earned an industry reputation for high touch customer service, satisfaction and retention. With its years of experience in modern data center development and operations, 365 Main has proven its capability of managing customers with a broad range of requirements ranging from retail colocation to build to suit. 365 Main is a privately held company based in San Francisco. Its financial partners include Housatonic Partners, Crosslink Capital and Brightwood Capital. More information is available at 415-901-5700 or 365Main.com.

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Atmel ARM- and AVR-based Microcontrollers Power Secret Labs' Ultra-low-power Smart Watch

The 'AGENT' Smart Watch Delivers More Power Efficiency for Users And Simplicity for Third Party Application Development with Atmel MCUs

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Atmel(® )Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML), a leader in microcontroller (MCU) and touch technology solutions, today announced that Secret Labs' recently launched 'AGENT' smart watch is powered by Atmel's SAM4S and tinyAVR(®) microcontrollers.

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The AGENT smart watch combines SAM4S and tinyAVR MCUs to deliver extended battery life for the user, consuming less than half the power of competing solutions. Extremely low power consumption is achieved through Atmel's patented picoPower(®) technology in the tinyAVR microcontroller, combined with the low-power RAM retention capabilities of the SAM4S microcontroller. The tinyAVR MCU handles maintenance tasks and events while the SAM4S ARM(®)-based MCU handles the operating system and watch apps. This combination optimizes power use and enables the larger SAM4S microcontroller to remain in sleep mode for as long as possible. Additionally, the new smart watch intelligently switches into airplane mode when remaining battery life reaches 10 percent, enabling traditional watch functionality even in low-battery conditions.

"We are excited to launch the most energy-efficient and easy-to-program smart watch," said Chris Walker, Founder, Secret Labs. "With Atmel's microcontrollers, we are delivering an extremely low-power watch with rich capabilities. And for application developers, we offer a free software development kit, making it easy to develop watch apps that enrich users' lives."

AGENT is a battery-powered smart watch with a 1.28-inch outdoor-readable display, wireless charging and Bluetooth 4.0. The watch also displays notifications from your smartphone and can integrate with third-party smartphone apps. The new smart watch features an anti-glare glass lens and accent-stitched 22mm wrist strap.

"We are seeing more consumers adopt smart watches to simplify their busy lives," said Andreas Eieland, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Atmel Corporation. "We are thrilled Secret Labs has selected Atmel MCUs to power its next-generation smart watch family. By combining our AVR- and ARM-based microcontrollers, we can deliver the right power performance for this new smart device. And we expect the SDK for third party developers will enable the creation of a new wave of apps that will radically simplify consumers' lives and add entirely new kinds of entertainment. We look forward to collaborating on future designs with Secret Labs."

The Secret Labs 'AGENT' smart watch is available via Kickstarter today. To download a high-res image of the watch, please visit the following links:

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More Information

AGENT smart watch: http://www.agentwatches.com / http://player.vimeo.com/video/66373085 Atmel AVR devices: http://www.atmel.com/avr
Atmel ARM-based devices: http://www.atmel.com/arm/
Atmel YouTube Channel: http://www.atmel.com/youtube
Embedded Design Blog: http://www.atmelcorporation.wordpress.com
Twitter: http://www.atmel.com/twitter
LinkedIn: http://www.atmel.com/linkedin
Facebook: http://www.atmel.com/facebook

About Atmel
Atmel Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets.

© 2013 Atmel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Atmel(®), Atmel logo and combinations thereof, AVR(®), tinyAVR(®), picoPower(® )and others are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries. ARM(® )is a registered trademark of ARM Ltd. Other terms and product names may be trademarks of others.

Press Contact:

Agnes Toan, PR Manager

Tel: (+1) 408-487-2963, Email: agnes.toan@atmel.com

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TEK RECON: E3 bound and bringing live action online gaming to life!

FOLLOWING A VERY EXCITING KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN ONE OF THE MOST
ANTICIPATED NEW GAMES TO BE SAMPLED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT E3 JUNE 11-13
IN LOS ANGELES

TORONTO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - TEK RECON, one of the most anticipated new
product launches of 2013 will be available for demonstration and
sampling by fans and consumers for the first time at the Electronic
Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California June 11-13, 2013.

E3 will immediately follow a crowd funding campaign hosted on
Kickstarter that began May 9(th). The response to TEK RECON from gamers, tech enthusiasts, and blaster
fans has been exceptional as backers and players from all over the
world have reached out to provide valuable feedback, insight and
support. The campaign is currently more than 50% funded and tracking to
exceed the kickstarter goal of $50,000.

Gamers, adventure seekers and fans of technology, get off the couch and
into the game as we need your help to create a revolutionary new way to
connect and play! TEK RECON Blasters feature a first of its kind design
with real trigger action, authentic recoil and specially designed
reusable "NRG Rounds".

To optimize the battle and team experience TEK RECON developed a free
"Live Action Online Gaming" app to enhance blaster battles. Simply
connect your mobile device to the blaster to bring video game styled
play to life through mobile and GPS technology.  The free TEK RECON App
will be available for iOS and Android devices, enhancing real battle
experience through an interactive heads up display, live chat, vision
modes, and more.

"Bringing TEK RECON to market is the most ambitious and exciting launch
in our company history," stated Brad Pedersen CEO of TEK RECON Inc.
"Two years ago we set out on a mission to bring video games, online
connectivity and social interactive play together through innovation
and great product design. The outcome, TEK RECON has come to life and
created a phenomenal play experience that has exceeded our
expectations."

The time is now to be one of the first to experience Live Action Online
Gaming and change the way you play. For more information on this
product and the KICKSTARTER campaign please visit TekRecon.com.

SOURCE  ChizComm Ltd.

ChizComm Ltd.

CONTACT:  Harold Chizick
ChizComm Ltd. on behalf of TEK RECON Inc.
647.992.3561
Harold@chizcomm.com

Mobile Users Prefer Ad Engagements Over Paying To Receive Premium Content, New Study Finds

App-based virtual rewards represent growing opportunity within $47.5 billion virtual currency economy

SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapjoy, Inc. (http://www.tapjoy.com), a leading mobile advertising and publishing platform, today released the "Redefining Virtual Currency" study, conducted by Yankee Group on behalf of Tapjoy, examining the current state of virtual rewards such as loyalty points, credit card points, airline miles, app-based virtual currencies and more. The study found that mobile consumers prefer to engage with advertisements, rather than paying money, as a means to receive virtual rewards and premium content. One out of five mobile device owners engages with advertising daily in exchange for virtual rewards and premium content, and nearly one in two does so at least monthly.

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Alternative payment methods, such as advertising engagements and exchange of personal information, represent a rapidly growing segment of the virtual currency economy, which Yankee Group estimates to have been worth $47.5 billion in 2012 and projects to grow to $55.4 billion by 2017. Advertising engagements represent the fastest-growing segment of this virtual currency economy, projected to grow more than 200 percent to nearly $900 million by 2017.

"Yankee Group's report confirms that mobile is disrupting how consumers want and expect to receive virtual rewards and premium content," said Peter Dille, CMO, Tapjoy. "We expect this virtual currency model will continue to grow through mobile beyond games and into other types of content, such as music, print media and video content."

"Given sizable adoption rates and comfort levels, consumers are clearly expressing that they value virtual currencies, helping set the stage for continued growth," said Jordan McKee, analyst with Yankee Group and author of the whitepaper. "Mobile device owners have demonstrated that they're willing to interact with a brand by exchanging their time (ad-views) and personal data for free digital content. Since users choose to take part in this exchange, the engagement can be far more meaningful and powerful than pop-up, banner or television advertisements. Marketers that opt to leverage this model have the potential to realize robust engagement rates because their mobile audiences view the exchange as worthwhile."

The study also found other evidence of this growing trend, such as:

    --  To Pay or Not to Pay: Roughly half of mobile users have paid for in-app
        premium content (54 percent of smartphone users and 41 percent of tablet
        users). However, when given the option of paying for content or
        receiving the same content for free in exchange for advertising, both
        smartphone users (67 percent to 39 percent) and tablet users (73 percent
        to 46 percent) preferred engaging with advertising.
    --  Free Digital Content is Worth Digital Engagement: Mobile device owners
        want opportunities to engage with advertising to receive digital content
        as much or more than physical content. Seventy-seven percent said they
        would be willing to engage with ads to earn a tablet app. The next most
        popular items were paperback books (75 percent), tablet in-app premium
        content (73 percent) and music (73 percent) and smartphone in-app
        premium content (67 percent).
    --  Personal Information as the Emerging Virtual Currency: Mobile users
        believe their personal information has value, and they are very willing
        to share this personal information (such as their e-mail address) to
        advertisers in exchange for virtual rewards and premium content. Many
        mobile users are already doing so frequently, as 70 percent of
        smartphone owners and 53 percent of tablet owners have willingly
        provided personal information to advertisers to receive a paid download
        of an app.
The study, conducted between February and May 2013, can be read in its entirety on Tapjoy.com or at http://tap.tj/l9hB1.

About Tapjoy
Tapjoy is a mobile advertising and monetization platform whose Mobile Value Exchange model allows users to select personalized advertisements with which to engage for virtual rewards or premium content. Tapjoy empowers users on more than 1 billion devices to watch videos, subscribe to services, install applications and participate in other types of advertisements in exchange for virtual rewards they can use in their favorite apps. Tapjoy's turnkey in-app advertising platform helps developers to cost-effectively acquire high-value new users and monetize their applications, while its powerful advertising marketplace lets brand advertisers reach a global mobile audience spanning more than 116,000 applications. Tapjoy is backed by top-tier investors, including J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Rho Ventures, North Bridge Venture Partners, InterWest Partners and D.E. Shaw Ventures. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Santa Barbara, Atlanta, Boston, Paris, Dusseldorf, London, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. For more information, please visit http://www.tapjoy.com.

© 2013 Tapjoy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Tapjoy and the Tapjoy logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tapjoy, Inc. All third party logos and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Patrick Seybold, Tapjoy, Inc., (650) 766-6776, patrick.seybold@tapjoy.com, Andy Lutzky, Tapjoy, Inc., (650) 281-9023, andy.lutzky@tapjoy.com

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Wi-Ex Launches zBoost TRIO, a Product Finalist in the 2013 CTIA E-Tech Awards

ATLANTA, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Wi-Ex (http://www.wi-ex.com), a leading provider of cell phone signal booster kits, announced today the launch of its zBoost TRIO, a 2G, 3G and 4G cell phone signal booster kit.  Showcased May 21 -23 at CTIA 2013 in booth 2225, the zBoost TRIO extends the indoor "cell zone" by boosting voice and data signals for multiple users enhancing the performance of consumers cell phones, smartphones, wireless data card and tablets. The carrier-specific zBoost TRIO cell phone signal booster kit combines 4G LTE or 4G AWS with 2G/3G Cellular and PCS into an easy to install cell phone signal booster kit that enhances signal and reduces dropped calls and choppy voice performance while increasing data speeds by 20 times.

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"There is a need for a tri-band booster because most 4G capable devices drop to 3G while placing a call and use 4G for transmitting data. The zBoost TRIO improves voice and data coverage, solving both choppy voice calls and slow download speeds with one device, making it perfect for your home or office," says Frank Smith, director of sales and channel strategy at Wi-Ex.

The zBoost TRIO Kit improves indoor cell phone signal by capturing the outside signal, bringing it indoors and then enhancing and amplifying it to extend the "cell zone" in homes and offices up to 2500 square feet.  The package includes everything you need: zBoost amplifier base unit, base unit antenna, power supply, coaxial cable (RG59-mini), signal antenna and mounting hardware. The wide radio wave beam width antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers.  Due to the nature of LTE, the zBoost TRIO Kit is a carrier specific cell phone signal booster kit.  Like all zBoost products, the zBoost TRIO protects the carrier network using patented technology, is easy to install (comes kit-complete) and "consumer-affordable." It was designed to comply with the recent FCC's procedural and technical rules adopted for consumer signal boosters.  In addition, there is no cradle or connection to your phone.

"This rapid growth of corporate America's reliance on their smartphones and tablets -- and their workplace applications -- and the increase in teleworking, has created a need for IT managers to find ways to keep their teams connected with strong signals so they don't drop calls or data. The zBoost TRIO allows us to offer consumers and the professional consumer a single cell phone signal booster kit for 2G, 3G and 4G," said Sharon Cuppett, executive vice president of marketing at Wi-Ex.  "We are excited to have CTIA again recognize us as a finalist in the CTIA E-Tech Awards and look forward to a great CTIA."

The zBoost TRIO is a finalist in the Infrastructure; In-Building Network category of CTIA's annual Emerging Technology (E-Tech) Awards competition. The CTIA E-Tech Awards honor the industry's most innovative new wireless products and services in mobile apps, consumer electronics, enterprise & vertical markets and network. Winners will be announced at CTIA 2013(TM), taking place May 21-23, 2012 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Nearly 300 entries were judged by a panel of highly-respected industry experts, reporters and analysts. Submissions were scored on innovation, functionality, technological importance, implementation and overall "wow" factor. E-Tech winners, including Best in Show and Online Pick will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. PDT at CTIA's Exhibit Innovations Stage on the trade show floor within CTIA World, booth #5646.

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About CTIA Shows
CTIA Shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. CTIA 2013(TM) takes place May 21-23, 2013 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas and MobileCON(TM) 2013 takes place Oct. 16-18, 2013 at the San Jose Convention Center in Silicon Valley. Visit http://www.ctiashows.com.

About CTIA
CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.

About Wi-Ex
Wi-Ex (http://www.wi-ex.com), a leading provider of cell phone signal booster kits and manufacturer of the popular zBoost product line, developed zBoost, the first consumer-priced signal booster that "extended cell zones" for the small office/home office cell phone market. Wi-Ex has expanded their "extending cell zone coverage" beyond consumers to corporate enterprises and large commercial applications and now includes the "DataBlast", an LTE booster.  From M2M applications to large commercial complexes to the rising number of teleworkers, the zBoost line provides a business-centric solution for improving poor in-door cell phone coverage domestically and internationally. The zBoost product line works with most carriers in the US and abroad including AT&T, Sprint, Vodaphone, Verizon and T-Mobile. The award-winning zBoost home and office solutions help today's connected consumers including iPhone, iPad, Android (DROID), BlackBerry, and smartphone users with dropped calls and slow data. They were awarded a 2007 and 2010 Consumer Electronics Association Innovations Honoree by the Consumer Electronic Association (CEA) and a 2011 and 2012 EXC!TE honoree and 2012 CE PRO's Top 100 Technology Providers. They also were selected as a finalist for the 2007, 2009 and 2013 CTIA Emerging Technologies (E-Tech) Award.  Wi-Ex continues to develop innovative products to meet the demands of an increasingly wireless society by enhancing wireless signals.

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CONTACT: Deanna Anderson, AquaPR, danderson@aquapr.com, 404-759-1890

Web Site: http://www.wi-ex.com

Sound Pockets Launches Freedom Case to Store Headphones

iPhone/iPod Touch case offers innovative design to ensure tangle-free headphone cords

DENVER, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sound Pockets today announced the launch of a patent pending iPhone/iPod Touch case called the Freedom case to store headphones. The Freedom case offers an ergonomic design that is comfortable to hold while keeping headphones tangled-free and neatly stored against the back of the handset.

"Development of the Freedom case came from my desire to take along a set of headphones when I headed out each day. Unfortunately, I could never find them when I wanted them, and when I did they were always tangled in knots or damaged. Now, when in the car, traveling, or out and about, my headphones are neatly organized and ready when I need them," said Dean Stevinson, founder of Sound Pockets. "My daughters and their friends were constantly untangling cords and losing pair after pair because there was no way to store them with their phone. The Freedom case is perfect for music lovers, travelers, those who often talk on the phone hands-free or anyone looking for a tangle-free option."

The Sound Pockets Freedom case also functions as a kickstand, holding the iPhone or iPod Touch at a comfortable, hands-free viewing angle.

Sound Pockets' Freedom cases are available for the iPhone 5, the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 4 and the iPod Touch 5 and are compatible with Apple Ear Pods, Apple In-Ear Headphones and Apple classic Earbuds. Sound Pockets' Freedom cases come in eight colors including black, white, green, blue, red, orange, purple and pink.

Sound Pockets cases are available for purchase at SoundPockets.com or at select retail locations. The Sound Pockets Freedom Case for iPhone 5 costs $39.95, and the Freedom case for iPod Touch 5 and iPhone 4/4S costs $34.95.

Aside from being the Founder of Sound Pockets, Stevinson is a partner at ThinkVillage, a Colorado based patent licensing, enforcement and litigation firm.

About Sound Pockets

Sound Pockets Freedom Series is a patent pending iPhone/iPod Touch case that includes a small compartment to hold Apple headphones to keep them untangled, safe, clean and available whenever you need them. The innovative ergonomic design is comfortable to hold and doubles as a kickstand for hands-free viewing. Based in Centennial, Colo., Sound Pockets was released in early 2013. For more information or to purchase a Sound Pockets case, visit http://www.SoundPockets.com.

SOURCE  Sound Pockets

Sound Pockets

CONTACT: Jill Thompson, jthompson@metzger.com, 720-438-8289

Web Site: http://www.soundpockets.com

HGST Launches The Highest Capacity Hard Drive For The Mainstream Mobile Market

With the Highest Storage Density of Any Hard Drive Today, HGST Delivers 1.5TB Capacity in a Standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm Form Factor, Targeting Notebooks, External Hard Drives, Gaming Consoles and All-in-one Desktop PCs

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --HGST (formerly Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and now a Western Digital company, NASDAQ: WDC) continues to push technology innovation by offering the highest storage density (MB/mm(3)) of any hard disk drive (HDD) today. The new Travelstar® 5K1500 is the industry's first 9.5mm, 1.5TB mobile hard drive and features the industry's highest capacity in a standard 9.5mm design. Built on HGST's proven platform for quality and reliability, the Travelstar 5K1500 delivers high shock protection, low power and solid performance to meet the growing demands for a variety of market segments, including notebooks, external hard drives, gaming consoles and all-in-one desktop PCs.

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The HGST three-platter Travelstar 5K1500 offers 50 percent more capacity than currently shipping 1TB 2.5-inch 9.5mm HDDs and 200 percent more capacity than single-disk 500GB 7mm or 5mm 2.5-inch HDDs, making them ideal for capacity-hungry devices. With better PCMark® Vantage and PCMark 7 performance than currently shipping two-platter HGST 5,400RPM models, all Travelstar 5K1500 drives ship with a 32MB cache buffer and 6Gbps SATA interface.

Smaller than current 15mm or 12.5mm 2.5-inch HDDs, the Travelstar 5K1500 drive features a standard 9.5mm form factor for simple integration into many traditional system designs. This allows OEMs and system integrators to take advantage of its huge capacity, 0.5 watt low power idle and 5,400RPM performance to deliver new high-capacity, power-efficient systems for longer battery life in notebooks and other unplugged applications. With only 2.5 bels idle, the 1.5TB Travelstar 5K1500 drive is also whisper quiet. The new Travelstar 5K1500 family offers the best operating shock at 400G/2ms and non-operating shock at 1000G/1ms to protect against bumps and rough handling in mobile environments. A dual stage actuator is included for track miss registration improvements for greater data integrity and reliability. All Travelstar drives use halogen-free components to support the "green" computing initiatives that are of increasing importance to today's end users.

"Contrary to popular belief, the mobile hard drive market is not being replaced by SSDs. We continue to invest in and serve both the traditional 9.5mm and 7mm thin and light HDD mobile markets as they offer the best cost-per-GB, performance and proven product reliability for high-capacity, mainstream, Ultrabook® and A/V content creation notebook markets," said Brendan Collins, vice president of product marketing at HGST.  "HGST continues to have a strong share in the 2.5-inch market and the new Travelstar 5K1500 hard drive is the latest addition to our broad line of 5,400 and 7,200 RPM 2.5-inch drives, giving OEMs, ODMs and integrators an opportunity to grow and differentiate their product lines."

"The PC continues to be an important productivity platform for content creators, who represent an echelon of users that value high-capacity portable storage," said John Rydning, research vice president for hard disk drives at IDC.  "HGST's new mobile 1.5TB hard disk drive in a standard form factor for notebook PCs provides the highest capacity solution available today for users seeking more storage capacity inside their notebook PC." 

The new 1.5TB Travelstar 5K1500 is also available in an Enhanced Availability (EA) model, which brings together a host of features such as high capacity, durability and low power for blade servers, network routers, video surveillance and other systems needing 24x7 access to data. The Travelstar 5K1500 drive helps system designers, integrators and IT managers build and maintain their storage systems, achieving greater storage density in the same 2.5-inch footprint, while maximizing performance, and improving data integrity in "always-on" applications in lower-transaction environments.

Availability
Travelstar 5K1500 drives are expected to ship in June. The EA model, and the optional self-encrypting Travelstar 5K1500 model, which is designed to meet the Trusted Computer Group (TCG) Opal Storage Security specification, are expected to be available in 3Q 2013. 

About HGST
HGST (formerly known as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies or Hitachi GST), a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), develops advanced hard disk drives, enterprise-class solid state drives, innovative external storage solutions and services used to store, preserve and manage the world's most valued data. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, HGST provides high-value storage for a broad range of market segments, including Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Personal Storage. HGST was established in 2003 and maintains its U.S. headquarters in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.hgst.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to expected availability dates for HDD products. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including changes in markets, demand, global economic conditions and other risks and uncertainties listed in Western Digital's recent SEC filings, to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak on as of the date hereof, and HGST/WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

One GB is equal to one billion bytes, and one TB equals 1,000 GB (one trillion bytes). Actual capacity will vary depending on operating environment and formatting.

Travelstar is a registered trademark of HGST, Inc. and its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. Western Digital, WD, and the WD logo are registered trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

HGST trademarks are intended and authorized for use only in countries and jurisdictions in which HGST has obtained the rights to use, market and advertise the brand.  The Travelstar trademark is authorized for use in the Americas, EMEA, and the following Asia-Pacific countries and jurisdictions:  Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan.

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    Office: 303-284-7790                                  Cell: 408-439-2002

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D-Link Adds Pinch-to-Zoom Capability and Host of New Features to mydlink(TM) Apps for Cloud Cameras

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its leadership and innovation in the consumer IP surveillance marketplace, D-Link today announced several enhancements available now to its mydlink((TM)) portal and mydlink Cloud Camera apps, making it even easier to remotely monitor a home or small office via virtually any computer, iPhone(®) or iPad(® )running iOS 4.3 or later or Android((TM) )device running 1.6 Android or later. Offering advanced new features to its award-winning line of mydlink-enabled Cloud Cameras, D-Link now offers easier configuration on its mydlink portal and enhanced remote capabilities via the mydlink+ and free mydlink Lite app.

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"We're excited to add several new features to our mydlink apps in order to make it even easier for moms, dads, home owners and small businesses to use D-Link(®) Cloud Cameras for round-the-clock surveillance," said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. "The new capabilities cater directly to mobile users and extend the control of Cloud Cameras while on the go. Whether you're looking to keep an eye on your property, your business after hours, the kids while you're away, or even the family dog, the new features make it easier than ever."

D-Link Cloud cameras now offer more control of what matters most via the mydlink portal and a range of mobile devices; highlights include:

    --  Easy Portal Configuration: The mydlink portal now enables users to
        update motion and audio detection(1 )settings, including recording
        schedules and setting noise thresholds, directly on the mydlink portal
        without having to go through advanced settings.
    --  Remote Video Playback: Users can play back video stored on the SD card
        housed in the camera (for select cameras) to multiple mobile devices, as
        well as configure recording(2) schedules and override options in the
        event the SD card is full.
    --  Two-Way Audio: Users can now speak and hear through a mobile device to
        select D-Link Cloud Cameras that support two-way audio, including the
        Cloud Camera 1200 (DCS-942L) and Cloud Camera 2200 (DCS-2132L).
    --  Remote Pan and Tilt: For added remote flexibility, users of the Cloud
        Camera 5000 (DCS-5222L) can also pan and tilt live camera video from a
        mobile device.
    --  Device Rename: Easily rename the mydlink-enabled device from the mobile
        app or portal - a useful feature if you relocated the device to a new or
        temporary location and want to easily identify the device.
    --  Re-order Device Listing: Simple drag and drop interface allows users
        with multiple mydlink-enabled devices to show devices in the order of
        their preference.
Availability and Pricing
D-Link continues to offer customers the most features and value with the broadest line of cameras and features and requires no monthly fee or subscriptions.  The enhancements to the mydlink portal and mydlink Lite (free) app are now available and will be available on the mydlink+ app ($0.99) in late June which also offers expanded tablet support and a multi- camera monitoring dashboard.  Both apps are available at the Apple App Store and the Android Marketplace.  Detailed specifications and information about mydlink and D-Link's complete Cloud Camera line are available online at http://www.dlink.com

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link, the D-Link logo and mydlink are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2013. D-Link. All Rights Reserved

(1)Audio detection is only available for select models, including the DCS-933L, DCS-931L, and DCS-942L.

(2) Use of audio or video equipment for recording the image of a person without their knowledge and consent is prohibited in certain states or jurisdictions.  The end-user assumes all liability for compliance with applicable state, local and federal laws.

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CONTACT: Denise Keddy, D-Link Systems, Inc., 714.885.6318, denise.keddy@dlink.com; Natalie Pridham, Walt & Company, 408.369.7200, ext. 2976, npridham@walt.com

Web Site: http://www.dlink.com

Samsung First to Achieve Sustainability Certification for Smartphones

STOCKHOLM, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Samsung's flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone is the first to achieve internationally
recognized requirements for environmental design
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and socially responsible manufacturing. As the largest manufacturer
of smartphones worldwide, Samsung is the first major brand to achieve the TCO Certified
Smartphones [http://tcodevelopment.com/tco-certified/product-areas/smartphones ] product
certification.

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    The new certification was recently launched by TCO Development
[http://tcodevelopment.com ], an independent organization with over twenty years experience
of sustainability certifications for IT products. Criteria in TCO Certified Smartphones
[http://tcodevelopment.com/tco-certified/product-areas/smartphones ] are developed from a
life cycle perspective, including requirements for socially responsible manufacturing
pratices, the reduction of hazardous material content and health/safety. Compliance with
all criteria is verified by an independent, accredited third party.

    "We're really pleased to see a smartphone available on the market that meets the
requirements in TCO Certified Smartphones", comments Soren Enholm, CEO of TCO Development

    The goal of TCO Certified Smartphones is to place higher sustainability demands on
smartphones and make it easier for smartphone buyers to choose sustainably designed
devices.

    The fact that smartphone buyers want certified, responsisbly produced devices has a
direct effect on how smartphones are manufactured. Buyers have influence in how these
products are made.

    "Samsung's choosing TCO Certified Smartphones is one example of a leading brand paying
close attention to what consumers want", adds Niclas Rydell, Director, Product
Certifications at TCO Development.

    TCO Development is already talking with other smartphone brands about certifying their
products. Soren Enholm comments "While we're pleased that we have a certified product,
it's vital that other responsible brands certify their smartphones and do their part to
advance mobile products towards a more sustainable future.

    Learn more about TCO Certified Smartphones
[http://tcodevelopment.com/tco-certified/product-areas/smartphones ]

    About TCO Development

    TCO Development advances sustainable IT is the organisation behind TCO Certified, the
third party sustainability certification for IT products. Professional IT purchasers
worldwide choose TCO Certified products as part of their sustainable IT strategy. Products
achieving TCO Certified meet a broad series of criteria to ensure that manufacturing, use
and recycling is carried out with consideration for environmental, social and economic
responsibility. TCO Certified is available for displays, notebooks, tablets, smartphones,
desktops, all-in-one PCs, projectors and headsets. TCO Development is headquartered in
Stockholm, Sweden, with regional presence in North America and Asia.

    Contacts:

    TCO Development

       
        Press - Anna Pramborg
        +46-8-7829346
        Europe-Niclas Rydell
        +46-8-7829271

       
        USA - Clare Hobby
        +1-310-8018769

       
        Asia - Martin Soderberg
        +886-2-66038802

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Toshiba to Start Mass Production of Next Generation NAND Flash Memory

To Supply the World's Smallest 64-gigabit NAND Memory Chip on Second Generation 19 Nanometer (nm) Process Technology

TOKYO and IRVINE, Calif., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Corporation and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced that the company has developed second generation 19 nanometer process technology that it will apply to mass production of 2-bit-per-cell 64 gigabit NAND memory chips later this month.

Toshiba has used the new generation technology to develop the world's smallest(*) 2-bit -per-cell 64 gigabit NAND memory chips, with an area of only 94 square millimeters. Using a unique high speed writing method, the next generation chips can achieve a write speed of up to 25 megabytes a second  - the world's fastest class(*) in 2-bit-per-cell chips.

Toshiba is also developing 3-bit-per-cell chips by using this process technology and aims to start mass production in the second quarter of this fiscal year. The company will initially introduce 3-bit, multi-level-cell products for smartphones and tablets by developing a controller compatible with eMMC, and will subsequently extend application to notebook PCs by developing a controller compliant with solid state drives (SSD).

NAND flash memory is an essential component of a diverse line-up of consumer products, including memory cards, smartphones, tablets and notebook PCs, and is increasingly deployed in enterprise products, including SSD for data centers. Looking to the future, Toshiba will continue to promote product innovation and development as a leading company in the market, able to respond to a wide variety of clients' needs.

(*)Source: Toshiba. As of the release date.

*About Toshiba Corp. and TAEC

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.

For additional company and product information, please visit http://www.toshiba.com/taec/.

Product density is identified based on the density of memory chip(s) within the Product, not the amount of memory capacity available for data storage by the end user. Consumer-usable capacity will be less due to overhead data areas, formatting, bad blocks, and other constraints, and may also vary based on the host device and application. Maximum read and write speed may vary depending on the host device, read and write conditions, and file size.  For purposes of measuring read and write speed in this context, 1 megabyte or MB = 1,000,000 bytes.

eMMC(TM) is a registered trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).

Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.  Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.  In developing designs, please ensure that Toshiba products are used within specified operating ranges as set forth in the most recent Toshiba product specifications and the information set forth in Toshiba's "Handling Guide for Semiconductor Devices," or "Toshiba Semiconductor Reliability Handbook."  This information is available at http://www.chips.toshiba.com, or from your TAEC representative.

All trademarks and tradenames held within are the properties of their respective holders.

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Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (949) 623-3099, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com

Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec

zNitro Presents Innovative and High-Quality Electronic Device Protection, Including New and Unique Retract iPad® Case, at CTIA 2013

LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- zNitro (znitro.com), a Clear Protector company, announced the launch of an exclusive lineup of Nitro accessories for consumer electronics at CTIA 2013. zNitro will be displaying their impressive collection of stylish and durable accessories at Booth 7163 in the Sands Exposition and Convention Center during this Las Vegas event scheduled for May 21-23,( )2013.

The zNitro lineup includes:

    --  Nitro Glass: Now with an oleophobic and hydrophobic coating, these
        Hammer Tested and tempered glass next generation screen protectors
        shield phones and tablets from everyday damage. The new and innovative
        coating resists fingerprints and smudges while providing the same crisp,
        clear screen that is visible on an unprotected device.  Nitro Glass has
        a hardness rating of 8H out of 10H ensuring that a device will be
        protected no matter the drop or potential damage.
    --  Nitro Charge:  Listen to and charge devices while still enjoying the
        excellent quality and value of zNitro products. Each Nitro Charge kit
        comes with a USB wall and car charger, Apple® 9 pin, Apple® 30 pin,
        Micro USB and 3.5 mm headphones so the consumer on the go can get the
        most out of their devices.
    --  Nitro Retract: Unlike any iPad® case ever seen before!  With a patent
        pending retractable shoulder strap, these stylish cases protect the
        Apple® iPad® from damage, dust and dirt.  The shoulder strap is
        strong, durable and tangle resistant which gives the user the ability to
        wear the case over the shoulder or across the body. This unique case
        demonstrates the ability to transform into an easel position for the
        easy viewing of devices. Nitro Retract is available in Onyx, Rustic,
        Claret, Grenadine, Bubblegum and Slate Green.
    --  Nitro Shield: The most advanced film protector available! Nitro Shield
        is designed to be exceptionally smooth so that finger drag and screen
        distortion are eliminated.  At just 2 millimeters thick, 1/3 of the
        national standard, this protector looks and feels just like glass. The
        high quality of their material eliminates any possibility of the "orange
        peel" effect.
    --  Nitro Carbon:  The new style of scratch proofing! Nitro Carbon protects
        electronics with a light reflecting texture that has the look and feel
        of carbon fiber. Support a favorite team or show school spirit with the
        selection of 10 different colors that zNitro provides for the consumer.
        Each Nitro Carbon is custom designed and, if it is ever removed, there
        will never be any sticky residue.
    --  Nitro Accessories: zNitro provides the consumer with a wide array of
        high-quality cases and bumpers designed for today's most popular cell
        phones and tablets.  They provide cases and bumpers in a large selection
        of colors which makes it easy to mix and match with other exceptional
        zNitro products to create a pleasing color scheme.
Each product builds upon the notable reputation of zNitro, who continues to provide value, quality and high-end products to the consumer.

Z(2), the fighting robot, is back by popular demand and will make an appearance at CTIA 2013. He provides entertainment to watchers by performing kicks and dropping elbows onto a device that is protected with zNitro products. Watchers will observe that through all of Z(2)'s extravagant MMA inspired movements the device will remain unbroken and unscratched. Due to the quality of their products, and real time testing by Z(2), zNitro is a simple choice for those who wish to protect the devices that are so essential to their lives. Consumers and industry professionals alike can marvel at Z(2) while learning more about zNitro's complete line of electronic device accessories.

zNitro is based out of Sandy, Utah. Formerly known as Clear Protector, they have remained a leader in quality and innovation as well as a source for electronic device protection since 2007. Operating out of a high tech facility with a team of professionals, zNitro provides a range of solutions for the consumer looking to protect and enhance their electronic devices.

SOURCE  zNitro

zNitro

CONTACT: Greg Norris, +1 (801) 571-5678

Web Site: http://znitro.com

Optimize Automated Test Systems With NI PXI Programmable Power Supplies

Save rack space and simplify system design with modules featuring the highest power density on the PXI platform

AUSTIN, Texas, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced its newest general-purpose programmable power supplies, which offer the highest power density available in PXI and form the foundation of automated test systems. The NI PXIe-4112 and NI PXIe-4113 modules provide high power density that saves rack space while simplifying design by eliminating the need to mix multiple instrumentation form factors. When programmed with NI LabVIEW software and paired with a range of PXI hardware instrumentation, the new power supplies can help engineers create a complete, customized test solution.

"With the capability of these new programmable power supplies, PXI demonstrates yet again its unique value in building automated test and benchtop validation systems," said Charles Schroeder, NI director of test systems. "When engineers combine NI PXI hardware with LabVIEW, they simplify their programming experience and quickly gain access to the latest technology - all within a thriving ecosystem. Engineers incorporating these latest technologies into their automated test systems have technical and time-to-market advantages over those using legacy box instrument approaches."

The new programmable power supplies are ideal for a range of applications from aerospace and defense to automotive and component test. These modules feature two 60 W power supply channels in a single PXI Express slot. The NI PXIe-4112 power supply features 60 V at 1 A per channel and the NI PXIe-4113 power supply offers 10 V at 6 A per channel. The two channels can be combined to create a single 120 W channel. To easily synchronize measurements, engineers can combine the power supplies with more than 1,500 PXI modular instruments ranging from digital multimeters to RF analyzers and generators, and simply trigger the instruments across the PXI chassis backplane.

Engineers can quickly take measurements using soft front panels with an interactive user interface or build fully automated applications using the LabVIEW example programs that come with the power supplies. There are example programs to perform voltage sweeps, source DC current and source DC power. With seamless LabVIEW integration, engineers dramatically reduce development time while improving system scalability for a range of applications.

Learn more by visiting http://www.ni.com/powersupplies.

About National Instruments

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