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iDevices Strengthens Its Market Leadership with the Announcement of Four New Connected Home Products

With an advanced and growing line of innovative connected home products, featuring HomeKit(TM) technology, iDevices® gives its users the ability to seamlessly automate and interact with their home from anywhere using the iDevices Connected app.

AVON, Conn., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- iDevices(®), the preeminent brand in the connected home industry, introduces four new products to its growing connected home product line. The additions, announced at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016, include the iDevices Socket, Wall Switch, Dimmer Switch and Wall Outlet. These build upon iDevices' first three Homekit(TM)-enabled products; the iDevices Switch (indoor connected plug), Outdoor Switch (rain-tight, dual outlet connected plug) and Thermostat, currently available online and at retailers nationwide. Through the use of Apple HomeKit technology, iDevices is able to provide an easy, secure way for its users to control their home's lights, outlets, thermostats, and more from their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and with Siri(®) voice commands.

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These new products embody iDevices' mission of evolving people's homes through responsive, HomeKit-enabled products that enhance everyday life. The iDevices Connected app, provides users with ultimate convenience, comfort and security allowing them to control their home using their iOS 8.1+ mobile phone or tablet from anywhere.

"Our team is laser-focused on developing user-centric products that accelerate the next generation of the connected home," said Chris Allen, CEO of iDevices. "Socket and the three in-wall products we are announcing today signify the next stage of the iDevices evolution and our dedication to connecting users with products that enhance their lives."

iDevices Socket - By screwing in any standard light bulb into the iDevices Socket, users can control their lights from anywhere using the free iDevices Connected app. The iDevices Socket has dimming functionality and a customizable LED nightlight allowing users to easily set the mood for any occasion by changing the light color and adjusting the brightness. The iDevices Socket will be available for sale in Q1 of 2016.

iDevices Wall Switch and Dimmer Switch - By replacing any standard, single light switch with one of these connected wall switches, users can control their home's lighting from anywhere using the free iDevices Connected app. Users can choose between the standard on/off Wall Switch or the Dimmer Switch, both available in Q2 of 2016. These products each feature customizable LED nightlights, making it easy to find them in the middle of the night, and support single pole and 3-way switches.

iDevices Wall Outlet - This product brings the intelligence and intuitiveness of the iDevices Switch to a hard-wired version, perfect for those looking to upgrade existing wall outlets in their home. The iDevices Wall Outlet gives users the ability to control, monitor and schedule the power to both outlets individually, using the iDevices Connected app. The iDevices Wall Outlet will be available for sale in Q3 of 2016.

iDevices Connected App - Using the free iDevices Connected app, users can easily add iDevices products to their home network, securely pair them with their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, add them to a room, set dynamic schedules and add custom photos and names. The app also has the unique ability to support HomeKit-enabled products from other manufacturers.

iDevices Connected App Features

    --  Easy and Straightforward - iDevices products do not require an external
        hub or subscription and work right out of the box with a simple
        connection process. There's no need for users to even know their
        Wi-Fi(®) password to get set up.
    --  Access from Anywhere - Users can securely access iDevices products from
        anywhere through the iDevices IoT Cloud Infrastructure. The cloud
        service is free and requires no logins.
    --  Custom Scenes and Schedules - With an intuitive interface, users can
        quickly design custom schedules and scenes that fit their lifestyle.
        iDevices products have the unique ability to remember events and ensure
        sure they happen even when the user is away.
    --  Energy Reporting - The iDevices Wall Outlet, Switch and Outdoor Switch,
        provide customers with energy tracking and reporting helping to save
        money on utility bills. For the Wall Outlet, the app will show the
        current wattage draw of each accessory plugged in, as well as an average
        usage and cost per day, giving users the insight they need to make
        better energy saving decisions daily.
    --  Personalization - Users can upload photos of their home, rooms and
        accessories to the iDevices Connected app to add a personal touch and
        improve visual navigation.
Visit iDevices At The Consumer Electronic Show 2016
iDevices is giving live product demos of these new products in its 40'x50' CES booth, located in The Sands Expo (#71525). Visit the booth for a one-on-one tour of the products and iDevices Connected app.

About iDevices, LLC
iDevices, the preeminent brand in the connected home industry, has a growing line of HomeKit-enabled products available at the largest retailers worldwide. Through the "Designed with iDevices" co-development program and its custom-built IoT Cloud Infrastructure, iDevices works with highly recognized consumer brands to bring the power of connectivity to their customers. By designing and developing its technology in-house, the Company is able to seamlessly connect people to their worlds with responsive products that enhance everyday life.  For more information, visit iDevicesinc.com.

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Qualcomm Announces Smart Home Reference Platform Utilizing Powerful Computing, Voice Recognition, Audio, Display, Camera and Connectivity Capabilities

- Platform Utilizes Snapdragon 212 Processor to Enhance and Drive New and Rich Smart Home User Experiences -

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has introduced a Smart Home Reference Platform, based upon the versatile Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 212 processor, that is designed to provide computing, voice recognition, audio, display, camera, connectivity, and control capabilities for home control hubs and smart speakers, extending to home appliances and multimedia devices as use cases evolve. At CES® 2016, Qualcomm Technologies is demonstrating a prototype application for the Platform in the form of a smart home assistant/hub. This prototype includes a full hardware design available to OEMs today.

"This Snapdragon 212 Smart Home Reference Platform gives our customers powerful capabilities that can help accelerate the use of high-end computing, voice recognition, audio, display and camera throughout the smart home ecosystem," said Raj Talluri, senior vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "This Platform is another excellent example of how we tap into our rich portfolio to build flexible, integrated platforms that support the way people are interacting with their increasingly connected smart homes - both today and in the future."

The Snapdragon 212 Smart Home Reference Platform is available to OEMs now and offers quick development times with its powerful blend of capabilities to smart speakers, home control hubs, home appliances, multimedia devices like TVs and set-top boxes.  The Platform features:

    --  Quad-core 1.3 GHz ARM7 CPU, Qualcomm(®) Adreno(TM) 304 GPU, and
        Qualcomm® Hexagon(TM) DSP to provide a comprehensive computing platform
        for multimedia and acoustic processing.
    --  Hi-Fi Smart Audio for streaming music, audio feedback, and more:
        --  Up to 24bit/192KHz playback
        --  Comprehensive decoder support for formats including: mp3, AAC, WMA,
            Ogg Vorbis, ALAC, FLAC, AIFF, WAV and PCM
        --  Low-power DSP playback offload
    --  Keyword voice wakeup
    --  Fluence(TM) Pro voice input technology for command/control
        functionality, as well as two-way VoIP calling. Key features include:
        --  Echo Cancellation and Noise Suppression using three microphones
        --  Sound position tracking to determine user location relative to the
            device
        --  Sound focus to capture voice from specific areas
        --  Position Tracking
    --  Comprehensive and fast connectivity including 802.11a/b/g/n (1x1 dual
        band 2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth® 4.1, Bluetooth Low Energy, and NFC - as
        well as full integration with the AllJoyn® communication framework from
        the AllSeen Alliance
    --  Display interface to support up to 1280x800 resolution, 45-60 frames per
        second in a QHD format - ideal for cover art display, on device UI for
        settings/preferences, and always-on content options like weather, clock,
        alerts and emergency notifications
    --  8MP camera with up to 1080p video playback (H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC)
    --  Support for leading high level operating systems (HLOS)
About Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm Adreno, Fluence Pro and Qualcomm Hexagon are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Qualcomm, Adreno, Fluence, Hexagon and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. AllJoyn is a registered trademark of AllSeen Alliance, Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:

Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications

Phone:  1-858-845-5959

Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations

Phone:  1-858-658-4813

Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

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Audi 2017 Vehicles to Integrate Qualcomm Snapdragon 602A Infotainment Processor

-Snapdragon 602A provides leading in-vehicle infotainment and connectivity technology for Audi's next-generation of connected cars-

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and AUDI AG (NASDAQ: AUDVF) today announced that Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 602A processors have been selected for Audi's 2017 vehicles. Announced at CES in January 2014, the Snapdragon 602A is Qualcomm Technologies' first automotive grade infotainment chipset and is designed to meet stringent automotive industry standards while delivering advanced smartphone-quality connectivity, infotainment, navigation, voice quality and control features in cars.

"Audi has always been on the forefront of connected vehicle technologies, first highlighting the potential for LTE connectivity in vehicles at CES 2012 and being the first automaker to announce a commercial model with embedded 4G LTE connectivity," said Ricky Hudi, executive vice president, electronic development, AUDI AG. "Now, with Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon 602A, we are well positioned to provide today's most cutting-edge connected vehicle technologies."

At CES 2016, Qualcomm Technologies will demonstrate the Snapdragon 602A integrated in an Audi Q7 at the Qualcomm booth in Central Hall, # 8643. The 602A contains a quad-core Qualcomm® Krait(TM) CPU, Qualcomm® Adreno(TM) 320 GPU, Qualcomm® Hexagon(TM) DSP, integrated GNSS baseband processing and additional high-performance audio, video and communication cores. The processor pairs with Qualcomm Technologies' leading edge Snapdragon MDM modem roadmap to offer a comprehensive connected experience.

Qualcomm Technologies has been committed to Audi's mission of delivering the leading in-car media experience, advancing the automotive industry with the 2013 Audi A3 with 4G LTE wireless connectivity powered by Qualcomm Technologies' second-generation multi-mode 3G/4G LTE chipset. The chipset provided enhanced features such as an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, Internet radio, web services and an augmented navigation system that presents street level visual imagery streamed to the vehicle. Prior to that, the 2010 Audi A8 models featured 3G connectivity enabled by Qualcomm.

"This announcement builds on our longstanding relationship with Audi, with whom we've been advancing the automotive industry for many years," said Patrick Little, senior vice president and general manager, automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Audi is committed to delivering high-quality connectivity and infotainment experiences to their discerning customers and we are pleased to work with them to integrate the Snapdragon 602A to do just that."

Qualcomm Technologies has been embedding its in-vehicle technologies with leading automakers for more than a decade, with more than 20 million vehicles deployed globally with Snapdragon LTE modems. The Company is currently involved in automotive programs with most major global OEMs, covering technologies such as connectivity, infotainment, navigation, driver safety and Qualcomm Halo(TM) wireless electric vehicle charging.

About AUDI AG
The Audi Group, with its brands Audi, Ducati and Lamborghini, is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium segment. The company is present in more than 100 markets worldwide and produces at 16 locations in twelve countries. In the second half of 2016, Audi will start production of the Q5 in San José Chiapa (Mexico). 100-percent subsidiaries of AUDI AG include quattro GmbH (Neckarsulm), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy) and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Bologna, Italy).

In 2014, the latest full financial year, the Audi Group delivered to customers approximately 1.74 million automobiles of the Audi brand, 2,530 sports cars of the Lamborghini brand and approximately 45,000 motorcycles of the Ducati brand. AUDI AG achieved total revenue of EUR53.8 billion and an operating profit of EUR5.15 billion in 2014. At present, more than 80,000 people work for the company all over the world, 58,000 of them in Germany. Audi focuses on new products and sustainable technologies for the future of mobility. Visit http://www.audiusa.com or http://www.audiusa.com/newsroom for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.

About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm, Snapdragon, Adreno and Hexagon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm Halo and Krait are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm Snapdragon, Qualcomm Adreno, Qualcomm Hexagon and Qualcomm Krait are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm Halo WEVC technology is licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-408-652-1298
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

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Qualcomm Launches Bluetooth Smart SoC Optimized for the Always-on World

-Platform Targets Developers and is Optimized for Performance, Battery Life and Cost For Designing Remote Controls, Smart Watches, Home Automation Devices and Beacons-

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES® 2016 today Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has launched a new Bluetooth® Smart 4.2 System-on-Chip (SoC) family specifically designed to help engineers meet the needs of today's "always-on" world. The CSR102x family is optimized for specific applications in the Internet of Things (IoT), including wireless remote controls, simple smart watches, home automation solutions and beacons, where balancing performance, battery life and cost is critical.

"Consumers expect enhanced functionality from their products with constant connectivity and infrequent recharging - a challenging task for product developers," said Anthony Murray, senior vice president and general manager, IoE, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. "We continuously look to address key customer and developer challenges - like constant connectivity, enhanced functionality, and even-lower battery consumption - with deeply integrated custom platforms like the CSR102x family. The CSR102x family balances high performance, low power consumption and minimal solution size for cost and space optimized products."

Balancing power, features and cost, optimized for specific use cases and target applications, the new CSR102x family of SoCs brings extensive and flexible I/O capabilities designed to simplify integration and eliminate expensive interface components. A comprehensive software development kit enables developers to get ahead with example applications such as Bluetooth Smart profiles and smartphone apps, all in source code. A secure, over-the-air update capability enables flash-based product family members to be reliably updated while in service. Additional features have been added to address target use cases, including high quality voice command capabilities with ultra-low power, for remote controls with always-on voice and CSRmesh(TM) support for home automation manufacturers looking to create whole home systems.

"Bluetooth Smart meets a broad range of product types," explains Anthony Murray, "but designers really want optimized solutions for particular applications to create the best user experience. By providing platforms for specific use cases we take away the need for developers to make compromises."

The CSR102x family is sampling now and Qualcomm Technologies anticipates bringing a comprehensive development kit for high volume customers in Q2 of 2016. The entry level kit, comprising of a programmer base board and pluggable CSR102x SoC module is expected to retail for $99. Extension kits for specific use cases, including remote controls, home automation and sports watch applications, is expected to retail for an additional $49.

About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

CSR and CSRmesh are trademarks of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries. CSR chipsets and CSRmesh are products of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

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Tencent and ZEROTECH Unveil Commercial Drone Based on Qualcomm Snapdragon Flight Platform

--- YING Drone Streams Directly to Tencent's Social Media Networks Creating The Ultimate Selfie Camera ---

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES® 2016 today, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), Tencent (HKG:0700) and ZEROTECH announced and demonstrated a commercial drone based on the Qualcomm® Snapdragon Flight(TM) platform. YING is an innovative drone that uses the Snapdragon 4K capture to "supersample" the video image, providing a stabilized, corrected video and picture recording at 1080P as well as first person view at 720p that can be directly streamed or uploaded to Tencent's drone social community platforms Wexin and QQ.

Tencent and ZEROTECH have co-designed YING, a small, lightweight drone that can be easily controlled right from your smartphone, leveraging the companies' advanced software, and the computational power of the Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 801 processor, making it fun and easy to capture great video that can be streamed directly to your friends using QQ and Wexin. "As the industry's leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, we continue to bring a range of new research and development products to meet the needs and demands of our customers across various industries," said Jianjun Yang, Founder, ZEROTECH. "We're excited to work with two companies who are technology leaders in their space - Qualcomm Technologies who has brought their mobile expertise to the consumer drone industry, and Tencent with its popular social networks, to bring a lightweight, highly integrated consumer drone that enables users to share their photos and videos instantly with their friends."

"The consumer drone market is expected to soar in the next few years, and YING is a good example that shows how Tencent is working closely with the fast growing drone market by enriching use cases of our core and leading social communication services," said Roland Cai, vice president, IEG, Tencent. "ZEROTECH's expertise in UAV manufacturing and, Qualcomm Technologies' highly integrated drone development board coupled with our social networking platforms allows us to provide our hundreds of millions of active users with a competitive price on a high quality drone such as YING that can share their experiences in real time."

Snapdragon Flight is a highly optimized 58x40mm board targeted specifically for consumer drones and robotics applications. Snapdragon Flight is based on the Snapdragon 801 processor, with GPS, 4K video capture, and robust connectivity, along with advanced drone software and development tools, bringing cutting-edge mobile technologies to create a new class of consumer drones. 

"Consumer drones are becoming the ultimate selfie camera but with advanced capabilities such as 4K capture and high performance computing and connectivity," said Raj Talluri, senior vice president, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are tapping into our proven mobile technologies for the exciting drone opportunity, and teaming up with ZEROTECH and Tencent enables us to support smaller, smarter drones that deliver real-time content to China's largest social media network."

Attendees can check out the YING and other drones and robotics at the Qualcomm Technologies Booth #25824 in South Hall. Attendees can also attend the official launch event for the YING at ZERO TECH's Booth #26035 in South Hall on January 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. PT.

Availability

The YING drone is expected to be available globally by 1H 2016.

About Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

About Tencent

Tencent Holdings Ltd. http://www.tencent.com/. Founded in November, 1998, Tencent has grown into one of China's largest and most used Internet service portal. Since its establishment over the last decade, Tencent has maintained steady growth under its user-oriented operating strategies. On June 16, 2004, Tencent Holdings Limited (SEHK 700) went public on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

About ZEROTECH

"ZEROTECH" set up in 2007, is international leading supplier in intelligent drones and industrial turnkey solutions, owns core technology in Fixed Wing, Multi-copter and Helicopter etc main drones area, the technology covered Flight Controller, Gimbal, HD Video Transmitter, CV, Binocular, Video Stabilization etc key drone area. Combine the mobile chips and drone, ZEROTECH launched "SMART Intelligent Drone" turnkey solution, aims to make drones more intelligent and let smart machine serve for more area, making more people's dream come true!

Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Snapdragon Flight is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm Snapdragon Flight are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-408-652-1298
Email: enelson@qti.qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

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Qualcomm aptX HD Delivers High Resolution Audio over Bluetooth

-Enhanced Audio Codec Helps Manufacturers make Wireless HD Audio a Reality-

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., launched Qualcomm® aptX(TM) HD, a newly enhanced codec that offers 24 bit music quality over a Bluetooth® wireless connection. Building on the existing aptX audio codec platform, which revolutionized the Bluetooth stereo listening experience, aptX HD is designed to enable audio manufacturers to meet the increasing demand for high resolution wireless audio.

"aptX transformed the Bluetooth stereo audio ecosystem, providing near CD-quality audio without the need for wires, and consumers now seek out the quality the aptX brand has come to represent," said Anthony Murray, senior vice president and general manager, IoE, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. "Today consumers enjoy the benefits and freedom of wireless audio on the wide variety of aptX enabled devices available but demand for higher resolution audio is growing to fulfill the desire for the most premium listening experience possible. With aptX HD, we are helping device manufacturers to reduce development time and quickly meet demand."

aptX HD is immediately available as part of the CSR8675 Bluetooth audio SoC platform which supports 24 bit audio end-to-end. As with aptX, aptX HD is designed to address the challenge of sending high quality audio wirelessly over Bluetooth by compressing the large audio files so that they can be transmitted through the wireless pipeline without affecting the listening experience quality. To ensure a seamless consumer experience, and to interact with the millions of aptX enabled devices already available, the enhanced codec retains backward compatibility with all Bluetooth devices containing 'classic' aptX.

aptX audio technology has a long history in the pro-audio and broadcast ecosystems. The technology is used to deliver high quality audio in over 30,000 radio stations and 20,000 cinemas across the world. In 2009, aptX was introduced to consumer electronics to provide quality wireless audio - and today, has been adopted by over 320 leading audio brands making it available in millions of headphones, speakers, soundbars, automotive and other Bluetooth audio products worldwide. It's also widely enabled in mobile devices and is now available in flagship Android smartphones and tablets from Samsung, Sony, HTC, Motorola and LG, as well as in other operating systems including Windows 10, MAC OS X and Blackberry.

"aptX was one of the first technologies to bring pro-audio quality to wireless consumer devices and has become synonymous with superior sound quality. The technology will continue to evolve as we invest in further innovation to ensure it meets the future needs of our customers," concludes Anthony Murray.

To learn more about aptX HD please read "Meeting the need for hi-resolution wireless audio: Introducing aptX HD," by Steve Graham, vice president, product marketing, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.

About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX and CSR are trademarks of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

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Qualcomm Launches Wi-Fi SON (Self Organizing Network) Solutions to Simplify Wi-Fi Networking and Optimize User Experience

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., has launched Qualcomm® Wi-Fi SON, the industry's first comprehensive set of differentiation features for networking products that power smart gateways, wireless routers, range extenders and access points in conjunction with several OEMs, including Airtight, Asus, D-Link, Linksys and TP-Link.

Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON is aimed at simplifying Wi-Fi networking in the home and office while optimizing end-to-end performance and offering the best user experience. Key features include:

    --  Self-configuring that enables plug-and-play deployment
    --  Self-managing that offers autonomous performance optimization
    --  Self-healing actively detects and resolves connectivity bottlenecks
    --  Self-defending that secures the network from unauthorized access
Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON is currently available for product integration, allowing OEMs to differentiate their services and further show industry leadership.

"Qualcomm Atheros is at the forefront of bringing innovations that offer seamless connectivity to users," said Gopi Sirineni, senior director of product management, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. "Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON is one such initiative, which provides a comprehensive set of solutions to simplify the deployment of Wi-Fi networks in homes and offices, while also providing the best performance and experience to users."

"Seamless user experience is mission critical to public Wi-Fi. Automating the management, optimization and security is a basic need," said Rick Wilmer, chief executive officer, Airtight. "Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON will help us deliver cloud managed Wi-Fi services to our customers with minimal interruptions and in a cost-efficient way."

"With multiple Wi-Fi spectrum bands and many technology options, installing and managing home Wi-Fi networks is getting increasingly complex. There is a need to make it easier and more user friendly. We applaud Qualcomm Atheros' holistic approach in solving this challenge through their Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON solutions that not only simplify the installation, but also maximize the performance of home networks," said Tenlong Deng, vice president, networking and wireless devices business unit, ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.

"Providing excellent coverage everywhere in the home is D-Link's priority," said AJ Wang, chief technology officer, D-Link. "Our whole-home coverage concept, powered by Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON, is a major step in that direction. We are excited to receive the CES Innovation Award recognizing D-Link's efforts in bringing best user experience to users."

"Today's homes are becoming more connected than ever before with Smart TVs, game consoles, smart phones, tablets, computers as well as connected appliances, lighting and security driving the Internet of Things revolution," said Justin Doucette, director of product management, Linksys. "Our customers expect to enjoy the benefits of these connected devices in a seamless manner with optimal performance to provide a reliable blanket of Wi-Fi throughout the home."

"Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON enables us to take the complexity out of our customer's sight, making it easy to connect and enjoy the Wi-Fi no matter where they are and what apps services they are using," said Andy Chen, vice president, TP-Link International.

About Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.  Qualcomm Wi-Fi SON is a product of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Qualcomm Contacts:

Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications

Phone:  1-858-845-5959

Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations

Phone:  1-858-658-4813

Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

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Qualcomm 802.11ad Products to Lead the Way for Multi-band Wi-Fi Ecosystem

- Qualcomm and Industry Leaders Plan to Introduce end-to-end 11ad multi-band capabilities; launch the 3rd band of Wi-Fi with access points, mobile and notebook offerings -

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its subsidiary, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., reached a major milestone by enabling a number of new multi-band Wi-Fi products (featuring 802.11ad in the 60 GHz band and 2.4/5 GHz 802.11ac with MU-MIMO) across networking, mobile and computing segments. These products are expected to lead the way for a robust ecosystem and underscore the importance of the greater capacity and speed that 802.11ad brings to the evolution of Wi-Fi.

Several companies plan to release products in the coming year that utilize the end-to-end solutions for 802.11ad products including:

    --  Smartphones from Letv
    --  Access points from Elecom, NEC and TP-Link
    --  Notebooks from Acer and Asus
    --  Adapters from SiBEAM, Inc., a Lattice Semiconductor company, and Peraso
        Technologies, Inc.
"With the rising demand for more wireless capacity and speeds in the home and workplace, further evolving Wi-Fi continues to be a top priority for the industry and for us," said Rahul Patel, senior vice president and general manager, connectivity, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Qualcomm Atheros was the first to commercialize 802.11ac wave 2 with MU-MIMO, providing up to 3x greater performance. We are once again leading the industry by bringing multi-gigabit, high capacity connectivity with our 802.11ad multi-band technology."

By utilizing a portfolio of platforms, including the Qualcomm Technologies' Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) 820 and Qualcomm Atheros' Qualcomm® Internet Processor (IPQ) 8064 reference designs combined with its QCA9500 802.11ad chipset, Qualcomm is providing easy to use solutions for the industry. As a result, customers can easily design the most advanced wireless connectivity features into a variety of products.

By offering up to 4.6 Gbps PHY and bringing bandwidth rich 60GHz spectrum to Wi-Fi's fold, 802.11ad is one of the tools that can address the burgeoning data demand in homes, enterprises and carrier networks. Some of the 11ad use cases include lag-free docking and screen mirroring, 4k streaming to multiple devices, near instant access to multimedia and fast upload and downloads.

"Letv has already established itself as one of the world's top innovators and our decision to include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Snapdragon Sense ID and the first to roll out 802.11ad into these new devices demonstrates our commitment to creating and delivering the best technology available to our customers," said Jun Liang, chief operating officer, Letv. "With the rollout of Letv products globally, users will experience multi-gigabit wireless performance for video streaming and sync-and-go applications wherever they go."

"Through our continued collaboration with Qualcomm Atheros, TP-LINK is thrilled to introduce the Talon AD7200, the industry's first wireless 11ad multi-band router launching in early 2016," said Andy Chen, vice president, networking business unit, TP-LINK International. "Now users can share thousands of photos, full-length HD movies, and entire music libraries between devices in seconds. They can also game online wirelessly at speeds faster than wired Gigabit Ethernet connections, and stream in 4K HD on multiple devices at the same time.  The Talon AD7200 brings a whole new level of wireless connectivity to the home."

"Acer's continued collaboration with Qualcomm Atheros demonstrates our mutual commitment to delivering industry-leading connectivity technology," said Jerry Kao, president of notebook business group, Acer, Inc. "After launching the world's first notebooks with 802.11ac MU-MIMO last year, we are excited to introduce the industry's first commercial notebook with multi-band 802.11ad networking technology with our TravelMate P648 series, which unlocks a whole new spectrum of use cases for professional users."

"Gaming tests the performance limits of laptops, and Asus excels in bringing the best gaming experience to our customers," said S. Y. Shian, corporate vice president, Asus, "End-to-end 802.11ad multi-band solutions from Qualcomm Atheros allow us to deliver the best connectivity to gamers, with exceptional speed, lower latency, and outstanding performance."

"Wi-Fi has become the lifeline of enterprise and carrier networks today. 802.11ad, through its multi-gigabit speeds and significant increase in capacity, can revolutionize enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity," said Mr. Mamoru Nagatani, vice president, platforms, NEC. "Integrating advanced 802.11ad multi-band Wi-Fi technology into our access points is a testament to our technology leadership as well as our close relationship with Qualcomm Atheros."

"802.11ad and 60 GHz enable a new class of applications and services, while also augmenting the capacity of existing Wi-Fi networks," said Koji Kajiura, managing director, Elecom. "In continuing our track record of delivering cutting-edge wireless networking technologies, thanks to Qualcomm Atheros, we are proud to once again be offering high-performance, next-generation 802.11ad multi-band technology to our customers."

About Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm's licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm's engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Snapdragon Sense is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Qualcomm Internet Processor and QCA9500 802.11ad chipset are products of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Qualcomm Contacts:

Pete Lancia, Corporate Communications

Phone: 1-858-845-5959

Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations

Phone: 1-858-658-4813

Email: ir@qualcomm.com

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Nikon Charges Into The Action Camera Market With The 360-Degree KeyMission 360

With the New KeyMission 360, Consumers Can Capture and Share an Exciting, Uniquely Immersive Perspective of Their Life and Passions

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced its entry into the action camera market with the development of an exciting lineup of products that build on Nikon's legendary excellence in optical technology and imaging innovation. The first in the lineup will be the Nikon KeyMission 360 a rugged camera capable of recording true 360-degree video in 4K UHD allowing users to share new perspectives and explore imagery like never before.

The Nikon KeyMission 360 features an image sensor and lens on opposite sides of the device, with images from each combining to create a single immersive, ultra-high-definition 360-degree video and still image. A terrific companion for a wide range of travel, sports or when an adventure takes a turn off the beaten path, the camera is designed to be easy to use and withstand the elements. Waterproof (approx. 100 ft./30m), and ready to stand up to dust, shock and low temperatures, the KeyMission 360 also features electronic Vibration Reduction (VR), enabled through applications during playback, that reduces the effects of camera shake to help produce sharp and crisp video quality.

Nikon will exhibit reference models of the KeyMission 360 at the Nikon booth at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Wednesday, January 6 to Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The KeyMission 360, the first of Nikon's lineup of action cameras, along with a variety of dedicated accessories, will officially be released in Spring 2016. For more information about the KeyMission 360 and other Nikon products, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables users to tell their stories through amazing photos and videos. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 compact interchangeable lens camera system. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently announced the production of 95 million NIKKOR lenses in 2015, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo and Flickr.

Specifications, design, product name and supplied accessories may differ by country or area. Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation in the part of the manufacturer.

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Pro Pedigree, DX Agility: The New Nikon D500 Establishes A New Era Of DX-Format Performance

The Highly Anticipated Resurrection of the DX-Format Flagship Gives Photographers the Best Combination of Speed, Reach and Connectivity

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced the D500, a DX-format DSLR with pro-level features that gives photographers nimble handling, speed and extreme processing power in a compact and lightweight body. With amazing imaging capability, robust build quality and lightning fast performance, the D500 is sure to satisfy as the highly sought-after successor to the venerable D300S. Like its sibling the D5, the D500 benefits from Nikon's latest technological innovations such as the totally new, blazing-fast Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system and 4K UHD video capture, yet adds a fun new way to share photos with Nikon SnapBridge built-in.

"Nikon has answered the call from photographers to once again re-invent this camera category and offer an unmatched combination of performance and value that is hard for any photographer to resist," said Masahiro Horie, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. "When paired with the amazing imaging capabilities of legendary NIKKOR optics, photographers can capture intimate portraits, mind-blowing macros or action from extreme distances- the possibilities are endless."

Pro-Level Image Quality, DX-Format Versatility
The D500 imagines the best of both worlds, offering advanced enthusiasts and pro photographers all the benefits of DX-format, such as smaller form-factor and lens crop, combined with many of the same advanced pro features found in the new Nikon D5. The new Nikon D500 features an all-new 20.9-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor that renders images with outstanding colors and gorgeous tonality. This new sensor is coupled with Nikon's new EXPEED 5 image processing engine, affording low noise and maximum processing power with a surprisingly small footprint and superbly balanced body.

The benefits of the DX-format are evident for long-distance applications like wildlife and sports photography, where telephoto ability is at a premium and weight reduction is welcome. With Nikon's legendary FX or smaller-sized DX-format NIKKOR lenses, the sleek D500 is the ideal companion for wanderlust. When mated with the new AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens, the D500 offers a remarkable 350-750mm equivalent focal range for a lightweight, yet super-telephoto duo.

Because amazing images can happen even when the sun goes down, the D500 is capable of excellent low-light performance, with an ISO range of 100-51,200, expandable to 50-1,640,000 equivalent. From low-light cityscapes to action sports under the lights, the D500 is ready to tackle any imaging challenge.

Performance Meets Portability
Within the streamlined body of the D500 is a formidable processing powerhouse. Whether photographing sideline sports for the home team or animals in exotic destinations, a super-fast 10 frames-per-second (fps) burst speed with full AF and AE will help nail nearly any shot. This extreme speed lets users capture every fleeting moment in exceptional clarity, while a generous buffer allows for up to 79 shots (14-bit, uncompressed RAW/NEF) to be captured, so the moment won't be missed.

To keep pace with the action, the D500 is fitted with the same AF system as the Nikon D5, the Multi-CAM 20K AF sensor module, with a separate dedicated processor for AF function. On the D500's DX format sensor, the 153-point AF array fills the frame from side to side, letting users flawlessly track and lock-onto subjects from the edges of the viewfinder. Like the D5, the D500 utilizes the new 180K RGB Metering system and Advanced Scene Recognition System to help ensure balanced exposures and fantastic color rendition in nearly any shooting situation.

Controls and Rugged Construction Worthy of a Flagship
The D500 features an enhanced level of robust build quality, offering the same amount of rugged weather sealing as the Nikon D810. The durable body is a monocoque structure composed of magnesium alloy for the top and rear, while the front is reinforced with lightweight carbon fiber. The shutter mechanism has been tested for 200K actuations, helping to ensure maximum endurance. For further durability, the D500 excludes a pop-up flash, yet is compatible with Nikon's newest radio frequency capable flash, the SB-5000 Speedlight (with optional WR-R10 & WR-A10)(1).

It's easy to compose and view images on the D500's bright 3.2-inch, high resolution (2359K-dot) touchscreen LCD, which lets users interact with photos in playback, control the camera and operate menus. When mounted on a tripod or shooting from creative angles, landscape and event shooters will appreciate the reinforced tilting LCD screen, similar to that of the Nikon D750. Additionally, images are rapidly written to either a fast XQD card slot or to the additional SD card slot for maximum workflow efficiency.

Constant Connectivity with the New Nikon SnapBridge
The D500 marshals in a new way to share photos wirelessly with the new Nikon SnapBridge, making the camera's built-in connectivity easier to use than ever before. SnapBridge allows for Bluetooth(2 )supported connection between your camera and compatible smart device, thus making automatic upload of your images possible. Once enabled, the camera stays connected to the smart device and transfers photos, eliminating the need to re-connect devices. Those looking to share images from their travels or from the field can also tag images for transfer in camera and can password protect their connection for added security. As an added benefit, the D500's built-in Near Field Communication (NFC)(3 )capability easily connects the camera to a compatible smart device with just a tap, while built-in Wi-Fi(3) capability allows for faster wireless image transfer.

For those looking for an even faster transfer solution, the D500 is also compatible with the new optional WT-7A Wireless Transmitter, enabling wired or wireless transmission of files to an FTP server or computer at faster speeds.

Advanced Video Features
Just like the D5, the D500 has the ability to capture striking 4K UHD video at up to 30p (3840x2160), as well as Full HD (1080p) video at a variety of frame rates. Ready for any production, the camera sports a host of pro video features derived from the D810, including uncompressed HDMI output and Picture Controls, but adds even more great features. These pro-level creative video features include the ability to create 4K time-lapse movies in-camera, Auto ISO smoothing to provide fluid transitions in exposure during recording, and the capability to record 4K UHD video to the card and output to HDMI simultaneously. When capturing 1080p Full HD content, the camera also has a new 3-axis electronic VR feature that can be activated regardless of the lens being used.  Challenging video exposures are no problem for the D500, as it also adds in Active D-Lighting to Full HD video to balance exposure values within a scene to help prevent blown-out highlights

Price and Availability
The new Nikon D500 DSLR will be available in March 2016 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $1,999.95* for the body-only configuration. A kit will also be available, bundled with the versatile AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR lens, for the SRP of $3,069.95*. The MB-D17-battery pack will also be available in March 2016 for the SRP of $449.95* and will add extended battery life and facilitate vertical shooting. The WT-7A Wireless Transmitter will be available in March 2016, for the SRP of $934.95*. For more information on these new Nikon products, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables users to tell their stories through amazing photos and videos. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 compact interchangeable lens camera system. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently announced the production of 95 million NIKKOR lenses in 2015, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo and Flickr.

(1)Wireless Remote Controller WR-R10 and WR Adapter WR-A10 (both available separately) required. WR-R10 firmware must be updated to enable support for radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting (see Nikon's website).

(2)The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon Corporation is under license.

(3)Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries.

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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TCL Chooses Nanosys Quantum Dots for New Flagship Line of Premium UltraHD HDR Televisions

Nanosys Technology Required to Achieve the Ultimate in HDR Performance

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, one of the top three television makers in the world, chose Nanosys' QDEF®Quantum Dot technology to bring the ultimate HDR experience to its new flagship Xclusive X1 of premium UltraHD televisions. Nanosys Quantum Dot technology makes High Dynamic Range (HDR) more dynamic by enabling TVs to reproduce pure colors with lifelike brightness using cutting-edge nano-crystal technology. The X1 represents the third generation of Quantum Dot TV products from TCL since 2014.

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"Consumers are excited about our Quantum Dot TV products," said Alex Xiang, Chief Operating Officer, TCL Multimedia. "Nanosys is the recognized leader in quantum dot technology for displays, their unique Quantum Dot film solution enabled us to push the limits of what's possible with the Xclusive X1 in terms of brightness, color and contrast - bringing consumers the very best HDR viewing experience on the market."

The TCL X1's, unique combination of UltraHD resolution, high brightness, vibrant color, deep contrast and power efficiency are made possible by Nanosys' QDEF Quantum Dot technology, the leading HDR TV technology on the market today.

Inside each X1 is a layer containing trillions of Quantum Dot nano-crystals. These tiny nano-crystals, which are 10,000 times narrower than a human hair, can reproduce any color in the visible spectrum with unmatched brightness and purity. The result is a lifelike image that allows home viewers to experience the content creator's original intent.

"Rapid adoption of cutting-edge technologies that consumers crave like Quantum Dots and HDR is a great example of the kind of innovation that has made TCL one of the fastest growing consumer electronics brands on the planet," said Jason Hartlove, CEO of Nanosys. "The X1 is TCL's third Quantum Dot TV, we look forward to working closely with them to continue to develop exciting new Quantum Dot products."

The X1 will be on display in the TCL booth at CES, Booth 9829, Central Hall and will ship this spring.

About the X1

    --  Quantum Dot technology: color gamut NTSC 110%
    --  Backlighting: LED backlight of X1 is divided into 2,304-segmented areas;
        the color brightness of an image will be controlled by segmented area,
        so as to achieve the best contrast and energy efficiency.
    --  Peak luminance: 1000nits
    --  HDR (high dynamic range)
    --  SDR to HDR upscaling
    --  4000R curvature
    --  Harman/kardon speakers
About Nanosys
Nanosys, Inc. is the leader in developing and delivering state-of-the-art Quantum Dot technology to the display industry. Nanosys proprietary QDEF® technology, a key component of the Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV revolution, is enabling a new generation of displays using Quantum Dots to deliver vivid color, lifelike brightness and incredible power efficiency at a fraction of the cost of competing technologies. Industry leading consumer electronics brands have shipped award- winning devices from tablets to TVs based on Nanosys' proprietary Quantum Dot technology.

Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California where it operates the world's largest Quantum Dot nanomaterials fab with manufacturing capacity for over 25 tons of Quantum Dot materials per year. Nanosys currently owns or has exclusive license rights to more than 300 issued and pending patents worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.nanosysinc.com

About TCL
Founded in 1981, TCL Corporation (000100.SZ) is one of the largest consumer electronics enterprises in China. Currently it has three listed subsidiaries: TCL Multimedia (01070.HK), TCL Communication (02618. HK), and Tonly Electronics (01249.HK), with a diverse business portfolio covering LCD TVs, LCD panels, mobile phones, audio and video equipment, home appliances and lighting products. TCL is currently ranked No. 4 in LCD TV shipment, No. 5 in LCD panel manufacturing and No. 6 in mobile phone shipment on global basis. Starting from 2014, TCL is focusing its goal of building new customer-centered "product + service" business model, while pushing its transformation towards "smart + Internet technologies." TCL is committed to its new vision of "enriching lives of its customers by rendering products and services of ultimate experience." 

For more information, please visit website: http://www.tcl.com/English.php/index/index.html

QDEF and Nanosys are trademarks of Nanosys, Inc., registered in the United States and in other countries.

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CEL Introduces the World's First Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® Modules to Offer Pin-Pin Compatibility with ZigBee® and Thread

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CEL announces the preliminary release of its new WB4343 Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® Mini Modules.  As pin-compatible extensions to CEL's leading line of ZigBee®, Thread and Bluetooth Smart products, these new devices allow designers to easily transition between multiple wireless networking standards via drop-in compatible module hardware.  The use of swappable hardware provides significant 'technology agility' where users can quickly adapt to the volatile market trends in the IoT space.  Regardless of which technology gains favor - be it ZigBee, Thread, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth -  CEL's customers will be able to future-proof their hardware to account for evolving technology dominance.  Customers can also maximize their market reach by simply swapping in different technology modules, creating market-specific SKUs from a single common design.

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Based on the industry-leading BCM43438 IC from Broadcom, these new modules eliminate design risk and significantly reduce time-to-market for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Smart wireless solutions.  The devices leverage the world-class WICED SDK toolset from Broadcom, further accelerating design time for customers looking to take advantage of the high data rate of Wi-Fi, to interface to legacy Bluetooth Classic devices already in the field, and to utilize the low power consumption of Bluetooth Smart. In addition to the BCM43438 IC, these devices also contain a second ARM-based microprocessor, creating a complete standalone solution.

The WB4343 series offers best-in-class wireless range, pairing CEL's industry-leading integrated antenna and RF design with the BCM43438's excellent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth output power levels of +18dBm and +8dBm, respectively.  Each module is 100% RF tested and comes fully certified for FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compliance.

The addition of these modules facilitates new ways for CEL's customers to connect their products to a smartphone, tablet or any other Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device within the Connected Home, Lighting, Building Automation, Industrial, and other IoT markets.

Availability

Samples of CEL's WB4343 Mini Modules are available now.  Please visit cortet.cel.com/WB4343 for more information.

Contact Us

Please contact Jim Ahne at jim.ahne@cel.com for further information or to arrange a detailed briefing.  Information can also be found on our website at cortet.cel.com/WB4343.

About CEL

CEL designs and manufactures the Cortet(TM) and MeshConnect(TM) lines of IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, Thread, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth professional grade wireless solutions and participates in the ZigBee Alliance, the Thread Group and the Bluetooth SIG. CEL is ideally positioned to provide its customers with hardware and software products that greatly simplify design and reduce time to market.

CEL provides engineering and applications assistance at its technical centers in Santa Clara (CA), Buffalo Grove (IL), and Lafayette (CO). The company supports customers through sales offices, sales representatives and distributors in numerous locations.

For more information, visit cortet.cel.com.

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Endless Unveils The Endless mini To Bring The Next Five Billion People Into The Information Age

Priced at $79, Endless Solves the Cost Barriers to Computers in Emerging Markets

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Endless, creator of revolutionary Endless computer and operating system, today announced the Endless mini, the world's first fully functioning desktop PC designed/created to bring the next three billion people into the information age.

Priced at $79, the Endless mini is an elegantly designed desktop computer that's simple for anyone to use. Endless was able to achieve this incredible price by using an ARM architecture, the same processor commonly found in a smartphone, tablet and Apple TV.

While computers in the developed world are personal devices, computers in emerging economies are family devices, and so the Endless mini is designed to work well on any kind of television screen.

Low price is not the primary feature that Endless says its consumers want. The bigger obstacle facing people in emerging markets is one of internet connectivity. Their goal was to make a computer useful on limited data plans, and even without any internet at all. Matt Dalio, CEO and Chief of Product, says, "The mini comes preloaded with a 'miniature internet.' Health information, recipes, Khan Academy, Wikipedia are loaded inside of every device we ship. Internet is a barrier that is not being solved fast enough. Our goal is to make it so that the world doesn't have to wait for that."

Matt cites examples of current Endless users, "A few weeks ago I met Marcia, a high schooler in Guatemala whose life trajectory changed completely because of Endless. She was able to return to school, able to complete her homework with the information resources inside of Endless. She is now valedictorian of her class. When I visited Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, I met a teenager who used Endless to create a local magazine that he circulates to the entire refugee camp."

Endless will also sell the mini in the United States, with a focus on areas without reliable or affordable internet connections. Shockingly, over 40 million Americans are unable to access the internet. Some live in rural areas with weak internet infrastructure, and others aren't able to afford the monthly cost.

As the world shifts online, Endless hopes this new product can be a key catalyst in bringing the unconnected into the information age. The Endless mini will provide people in remote areas of the world the opportunity to learn different languages, develop technical skills and build businesses. "Endless hopes to ignite innovation on a global scale," said Matt Dalio. "Two thirds of the world can now join the technology revolution." Matt concludes, "We wanted every person in the world to be able to afford a virtual library. We have been working towards this for years now, and with the Endless mini we achieved that."

Key features include:
The Endless mini is available in two different models and key features include:

    --  Affordable: Built by world-class engineering talent, Endless mini is the
        most affordable, fully functioning and elegantly designed desktop
        computer, at only $79.
    --  Internet (Optional): Preloaded with over 100 applications, the Endless
        mini is ready to use the moment you turn it on. Applications include
        word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, games, Wikipedia, Khan
        Academy, Health, Agriculture, Recipes and more.
    --  Simple: Endless mini is super-fast and easy-to-use with an interface
        designed to mirror the ease of mobile interfaces and the power of a full
        desktop OS.
    --  Two Models: Available in two different models, one with 24GB of storage
        and 1GB of RAM, priced at $79 and another with $99 32GB of storage and
        2GB of RAM
    --  Safe: Built upon the stability of a Linux core, the Endless OS is one of
        the safest operating systems in the world. Never worry about anti-virus
        software again.
"The Endless mini has the potential to deliver affordable desktop computing to the majority of people on the planet, addressing the digital inequality that affects billions," said Dominic Vergine, head of sustainability and corporate responsibility, ARM. "Based on ARM Cortex-A processor technology, the device shares the same engineering heritage as the world's mobile phones and we have been working hard with the Endless team to ensure that the product is as efficient, robust and capable as possible. This is truly a product that has been designed with its core audience in mind and we congratulate the talented Endless engineers on their ingenuity."

Additionally, Endless has announced new leaders in China, Brazil and Mexico to drive continued growth. Agustin Alaman joins as General Manager, Mexico, Ruben Berron, VP, Global Sales and Howard Lam, General Manager, China will focus on global expansion.

Agustin Alaman, General Manager, Mexico: He joins Endless from SAP, where he was most recently VP of Global Partner Operations, and Lenovo where he built Lenovo's consumer business in Mexico.

Ruben Berron, Vice President, Global Sales: Ruben joins Endless from Brightstar, where he was General Manager of Latin America. Ruben previously spent 25 years at HP, where he ran SMB for Latin America.

Howard Lam, General Manager, China: Howard was General Manager of Olympics Consumer Marketing for Coca-Cola China, as well as former Head of Marketing for both PepsiCo China and McDonald's China.

Pricing and availability
Endless mini will be available for purchase online in February with a pricing starting at $79.

About Endless
Endless was founded in 2012 with a mission: to provide access to affordable personal computers to people all over the world. The flagship product is called Endless, a fully functional desktop computer and operating system designed for emerging markets. Right now, just over two billion people have computers. Nearly five billion can't afford one. With the plummeting cost of faster microprocessors, the next billion people will soon be able to afford high quality, powerful, and affordable technology. This creates the opportunity to change lives at a scale never before possible. Education, health, livelihood: these are the things that digital access means to people in Guatemala, China, India, Kenya, Indonesia, and so many other parts of the globe. Endless' mission is far from over; it is just getting started. Endless has a presence in San Francisco, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico, London, Taiwan, and Guatemala with people on the ground in Jordan, the UAE, and India. We believe in possibilities that are Endless - we invite you to join us on our journey.

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New Wireless Charging Tech at CES 2016; BEZALEL Previews First iPhone Universal Charging Solution

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile device users are ready to power up with wireless charging, but many device manufacturers - including Apple - are waiting until the war over competing charging standards (Qi vs. PMA) is resolved. In the meantime, most consumers remain tethered to their power cords.

Los Angeles-based BEZALEL is determined to help end the reliance on power cords via new wireless charging technology that will be previewed this week at CES 2016 in Las Vegas.

Products at BEZALEL's CES booth (Sands Expo Center, Hall G #81355) include the first universal (i.e., dual-standard or dual-mode) wireless charging case for the iPhone. Called the Latitude, this one-of-a-kind case enables iPhone users to power up wirelessly using any charger that employs either the Qi or PMA charging standard.

"The latest iPhones are packed with features, but wireless charging isn't one of them," said BEZALEL CEO and Co-Founder Frank Wu. "The Latitude case enables iPhone users to use any wireless charger, whether it's a PMA charging mat at Starbucks or a Qi-based charger built into the center console of a Toyota."

With its universal compatibility, the Latitude powers up the iPhone at all public places and in all products that offer wireless charging. The number of such locations and products is growing rapidly. Those currently using the QI standard include McDonalds, IKEA (select furniture) and Toyota/Lexus vehicles; those using PMA include Starbucks, Delta Airlines and select GM vehicles.

"The Latitude is the first and only wireless charging solution that doesn't make iPhone users pick a side in the war over competing standards," added Wu.

The Latitude made its debut on Kickstarter last year, and is now available for pre-sale on the BEZALEL website (http://bezalel.co/pages/latitude). It will soon be available widely via Amazon, as well as through retail partners internationally. It comes in black and white for the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s and 6s Plus, and includes a durable Lightning cable connector that lets users synch and charge their iPhone the old fashioned way. The cost is $49.90 for iPhone 6/6s and $59.90 for iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus.

At CES, BEZALEL will also feature its flagship Prelude fully-mobile (rechargeable) wireless charger, as well as its new Qi wireless charging pad (5V -2A USB Input, Size: 100 x 10mm), both of which power up a range of mobile devices - from smartphones and tablets to wearables.

About Bezalel

Los Angeles-based BEZALEL was founded in 2013 to design and manufacture wireless charging technology that lets mobile device users ditch the power cord, both at home and on-the-go. After completing the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's renowned Start-Up Garage incubator program, the company conducted an initial Kickstarter campaign named one of the Top 10 of 2014. Its debut products include the Prelude fully-mobile (i.e., rechargeable) wireless charger, and the Latitude first-of-its-kind dual-mode (Qi and PMA) wireless charging case for the iPhone. More information is available at Bezalel.co.

Contact:
Erik Deutsch
ExcelPR Group
(323) 851-2455
erikd[at]excelpr[dot]com

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BEZALEL

Web Site: http://bezalel.co

Huawei Launches Cutting-Edge Mate 8 Smartphone

Beautifully crafted flagship device offers featuresto complement the pace of life in 2016

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Today the Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) unveiled the Huawei Mate 8 smartphone, a flagship device that offers the performance and features needed by on-the-go consumers in 2016. Featuring unparalleled performance, elegant design and cutting-edge technology, the Huawei Mate 8 is designed to be the perfect phone for the busy, time-pressed professional of today.

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The Mate 8 has a wide range of new features that help the device stand out from the competition. A new generation of fingerprint technology allows the phone to be both smart and secure; for example, the fingerprint-recognition system will make online mobile purchases easier and faster than ever before.

Users can also expect a revolution in mobile photography, thanks to three years of research and development. Huawei has developed the first 'proprietary image sensor processor' which will give users faster focusing, higher clarity and more accurate colours to their photography.

An 8 megapixel front camera has also been included on the device, enabling the perfect selfie. The camera has been further enhanced by a new beauty algorithm to enhance skin tones in photographs.

In so many ways, the device is also more intuitive than ever before, not least with the business card-scanning capability. This allows for contacts to be added simply by capturing a business card with the phone's camera.

"When we envisioned the Huawei Mate 8, we knew we needed to deliver a device that offers global business professionals speed, convenience and connectivity in a beautifully designed package that stands out in a competitive landscape," said Kevin Ho, President of Huawei Handset BU -  Huawei Consumer Business Group. "We're proud to deliver a smartphone that offers the performance and features needed to allow users to stay connected, stay productive and achieve more in every facet of their lives."

The Huawei Mate 8's enhanced processors allow all of the above and more to happen at the same time, without any drop in performance. This is perfect for today's user, who relentlessly multi-tasks between professional and personal duties. To demonstrate this, a new 'split-screen' mode allows for multiple apps to be visible and used at exactly the same time.

What's more, to ensure users aren't left high and dry, the Mate 8's battery gives users two days' usage, with turbocharging technology charging the Mate 8 to a day's charge in just 30 minutes. The result is a phone that works harder, quicker and much more seamlessly than anything else on the market.

Notes to Editors

    --  Running on Huawei's EMUI 4.0 Operating System, based on Android
        Marshmallow 6.0, the Huawei Mate 8 offers hundreds of user experience
        tweaks and improvements
    --  Features a productivity-enhancing split-screen mode that enables
        enhanced multitasking between apps
    --  The circular fingerprint sensor has a depth of 0.45 mm, improving the
        effective identification area by 10 per cent
    --  The fingerprint recognition algorithms include three levels of biometric
        information, increasing the unlock speed by up to 100 per cent and
        cutting recognition failures in half
    --  The Mate 8 adopts the revolutionary, all-new Sony 16MP IMX298,
        increasing the sensor size up by 23 per cent for breathtaking images
    --  A 6-inch IPS-NEO display means the Mate 8 has an 83 per cent
        screen-to-body ratio
    --  The Mate 8 is the first smartphone to run on Huawei's new Kirin 950
        chipset and use TSMC 16nm FinFET plus chip technology
    --  A 4000mAh battery gives the phone two days of charge time
Efficient Conferencing

The Huawei Mate 8 features "Super Hands-Free 3.0" technology, which enables hands-free operation of the phone in a variety of locations. Whether you're in the car, a conference room or at a crowded party, users can enjoy clear conversations from up to 3 meters away. With a 120 degree range of audio pick up and directional noise reduction, conference calls are crisper and clearer than ever before, no matter where they take place.

Globally Connected

The Mate 8 supports global connectivity and more bands than any other dual-SIM phone, including 5 2G bands, 10 3G bands and 18 4G bands in 217 countries and regions with 1334 sets of operation parameters. This makes it the perfect device for the global business traveler.

About Huawei Consumer BG

Huawei's products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world's population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2014. Sixteen R&D centers have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. Huawei Consumer BG is one of Huawei's three business units and covers smartphones, mobile broadband devices, home devices and cloud services. Huawei's global network is built on 20 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world.

For more information, please visit: http://consumer.huawei.com/uk/

SOURCE  Huawei Consumer Business Group

Huawei Consumer Business Group

Mira Announces New Smart Jewelry At CES 2016

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In the year since its launch, Mira (http://www.mymirafit.com) has become the fashion world's preferred line of smart jewelry. Seen on Vogue.com, NY Mag's The Cut, Refinery29 and Cosmopolitan.com, Mira has developed a reputation for high style, empowering technology, and a contagious sense of fun. Mira is helping women live healthier, happier lives.  At CES 2016, Mira will be announcing two innovative designs inspired by the modern-minimalist trend dominating the fashion world, the Mira Vivid Wellness Bracelet and the Mira Vivid Wellness Pendant.

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Slated to launch in 2016, the new bracelet allows for the utmost discretion. Hidden in the sleek, ribbon-inspired design, is the opal, Mira's proprietary tracker which measures steps, calories, distance and elevation. The newest addition to Mira's line of smart jewelry melds style, function and covert design and is the perfect option for the woman who wants to keep her tracking habit private. The setting will be available in two bold finishes - Rosé All Day and Heart of Gold.

Mira will also expand their collection by adding a smart pendant. Simple and sleek, the addition of a necklace will give style mavens the option to change up their look and track to their heart's content. All Mira accessories will pair with the enhanced mobile app, which gives women an easy and personal way to monitor activities, find healthy inspiration and unlock their wellness data. New for 2016, Mira's App provides additional goal-setting features to help women track what matters most to them.

This year at CES, Mira has created a living brand experience that transports visitors into a Woman's World. Their booth (Sands, Halls A-C - # 74528) will bring to life the environments that the Mira woman finds herself in everyday; her workspace and home as well as an interactive display where attendees can try the mobile app and peruse the available styles in a setting that is the perfect backdrop for media buzz. 

Mira is redefining the wearables category by taking design cues from the fine jewelry world, adding innovative tech and moving away from the sea of black, rubber sameness that has permeated the market. Their current collection features the Mira bracelet ($169), available in five finishes (Heart of Gold, Hot Chocolate, Rosé All Day, Jetsetter and Polished Rosé All Day) and pairs with the custom mobile app for both iOS and Android.

Sands, Halls A-C -Booth # 74528   
http://ces.vporoom.com/MiraFitness

About Mira:
Mira is a Chicago-based company led by CEO Rob DeMento, Director of Engineering Deborah Brown and Director of Channel Strategy Lindsay Slutzky. Designed by women, for women, Mira takes its aesthetic inspiration from the fashion world and understands you don't have to sacrifice style in order to be healthy. Dedicated to revolutionizing women's wellness, Mira empowers women with beautiful products that support her, no matter what her age or lifestyle.

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

VOXX Electronics Reinvents Remote Start With the Introduction of CarLinkBT

Now included with all new Prestige PROCORE upgradeable Remote Start Systems

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- LVCC, CENTRAL HALL BOOTH 10417 -- VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), announced today the future of remote starts with the introduction of CarLinkBT, a Bluetooth module and smartphone app that is compatible with most popular remote start systems.  When paired with our powerful smartphone app, CarLinkBT transforms your smartphone into a virtual transmitter, instantly giving you remote access to your vehicle and a direct connection to OE-style safety and convenience services delivering today's most complete safety, convenience and security solution.

"Remote start as we know it today has remained virtually unchanged for over 20 years, providing users with a simple and convenient way to preheat or cool their vehicle with the use of a transmitter.  But what if your transmitter was locked in your car, lost, damaged or had a dead battery leaving you with no way into your vehicle?  With the introduction of CarLinkBT we have reinvented what remote start systems can now do," said Tom Malone, President of VOXX Electronics Corporation.  "For a one-time fee of $7.99, users can download the CarLinkBT app turning their smartphone into a virtual transmitter to unlock/lock and start their vehicle, eliminating the worry of ever being without a transmitter again."

Once the CarLinkBT module is installed with a compatible remote start and/or factory keyless entry and the app is downloaded, the CarLinkBT Bluetooth Basic Service delivers access to the vehicle without the use of a transmitter.  With CarLinkBT, never worry about being without access to your vehicle again.  Have you ever found yourself with a dead battery, or happen to drop your keys in the water, or accidentally leave them locked in the car?  CarLinkBT provides peace of mind by having a virtual transmitter within your smartphone at all times.  For a one-time fee, the CarLinkBT app provides users with Remote Access/Start capabilities within Bluetooth range on up to 10 smartphones.  Users will also have access to the CarLink Insurance Discount Program to potentially save hundreds of dollars on their car insurance(1).  If you're interested in accessing your vehicle from anywhere in the world with no limitations, upgrade to the CarLinkBT Cellular Basic Service to enjoy Remote Access/Start capabilities with unlimited range(2).

In-vehicle safety services are some of the most desirable features in today's newest vehicles. However, there are millions of cars on the road today that are not equipped with these OE-style features as standard equipment.  Does your remote start offer you any of these services today?  Can it respond instantly during an emergency? Help you get roadside assistance?  Or even help locate your vehicle if stolen?  The CarLinkBT Cellular Premium Service is an upgraded service plan that provides users with many of today's most desired safety and convenience features at one low price.  The additional services are included within the CarLinkBT Cellular Premium Service(3) easily accessible directly from your CarLinkBT smartphone app:

    --  E-Call Service - provides 24/7 access to make a one-touch call a
        dedicated Emergency Response call center in the event of an emergency.
    --  Roadside Assistance - provides users with a dedicated Emergency Call
        Center running 24/7 to assist you if you break-down, run out of gas, get
        a flat tire...just about anything.
    --  Stolen Vehicle Assistance - Helps to locate your vehicle, and share its
        location with the local authorities to assist in vehicle recovery.
    --  Driver Safety includes our unique driver distraction Text Blocking App
        to reduce texting and driving while vehicle is in motion, the ability to
        set (up to five) Geo-Fences sending alerts when a vehicle enters or
        exits pre-determined zones, and Speed Alerts sending a notification if
        the vehicle should exceed a predetermined speed threshold.
    --  Location Services - includes On-Demand Vehicle Location to notify  you
        of real-time vehicle location, as well as access to Trip Maps to view
        the path vehicle has traveled when enabled.
    --  Driver Scoring - provides reports to help improve driving habits and
        assist in driver coaching.
The CarLinkBT module will now also be included with the Company's recently introduced, new Prestige PROCORE remote start.  Prestige PROCORE is a "one-module" solution allowing dealers to build any style of remote start by focusing on customized features based on what is most important to their customers - without stocking multiple complete kits.

The CarLinkBT Module (ASCLBT) will be available early spring for an MSRP of $69.99.

The Prestige PROCORE with CarLinkBT (PC1BT) will be available early spring for an MSRP of $349.99.

(1)Users must opt-in on the CarLinkBT App and agree to have their driving data reviewed by one of 19 participating insurance carriers to be eligible for savings discounts.  Saving discounts are determined by the selected insurance carrier based on driving data collected.

(2)Additional cellular hardware (ASCL5) required with a Cellular Basic Service fee of $59.99/year.

(3)Additional cellular hardware (ASCL5) required with a Cellular Premium Service fee of $119.99/year.

For more information about CarLinkBT please visit: http://www.voxxelectronics.com

The Audiovox brand is marketed by VOXX Electronics Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corp., (NASDAQ: VOXX).

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About VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC):
VOXX Electronics Corporation (VEC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products.  VEC is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and tracking, remote start systems, telematics, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).  VEC's Advanced Solutions Group is focused on developing new strategic partnerships in emerging growth categories in the fields of biometrics, imagery and vocal processing.

VEC sells its products through an extensive distribution network that includes expeditors, mass merchandisers, regional mobile electronics chains and independent specialist both domestic and internationally.  VOXX Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products rank among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell.  Primary brands include: Advent, Audiovox, Car Connection, CarLink, Code Alarm, Invision, Omega, Prestige, and Pursuit.  VOXX Electronics has strategic distribution relationships with EyeLock, Singtrix and SiriusXM.  For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.voxxelectronics.com

About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), formerly Audiovox Corporation has grown into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, as well as premium high-end audio.  Today, VOXX International is a global company...with an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt specialists and most of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.  The Company has an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing portfolio, which now comprises over 30 trusted brands.  For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.

VOXX International Contact:

Larissa Bertolotti                                                       

Phone:  (631) 436-6408                                 

Email:  LBertolotti@voxxintl.com

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VOXX International Corporation

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

EyeLock Brings Iris Authentication To PC Products

EyeLock and Wistron NeWeb Corporation Announce Availability of Iris Authentication Module for Notebooks, Tablets, and All-in-Ones

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- 2016 CES LVCC Booth 10417 -EyeLock LLC, a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, today announced the availability of the first iris module for PC products. Created in partnership with Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) (TSE: 6285), a leading global original design manufacturer (ODM), the PC module uses EyeLock's iris identity authentication technology to provide users with seamless security for critical access points. The module will be on display in the VOXX International booth 10417 at the Consumer Electronics Show taking place January 6-9, 2016. VOXX International (NASDAQ: VOXX) acquired a majority interest in EyeLock in September 2015.

EyeLock and WNC have created a module with groundbreaking performance that includes the ability to authenticate an individual from as far away as 60cm. The module natively integrates into existing PC architectures, adding no weight or bulk to the device. Embedding award-winning technology from EyeLock allows iris identity authentication to be quickly adopted across a range of devices in a variety of markets.

EyeLock's advances in iris authentication have made it possible to incorporate this highly secure technology into consumer-oriented devices at scale without compromising the technology's accuracy or ease-of-use.

"EyeLock and WNC are making iris identity authentication technology accessible to people around the world on the devices they use every day," said Anthony Antolino, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer for EyeLock LLC. "Our objective is to change the way people access and protect their identities and the information most important to them. Delivering embedded solutions across consumer products creates easy, safe and ubiquitous identity access to the devices and services we use most. Our partnership with WNC, one of the world's most recognized and innovative ODMs, is helping to make this a reality."

"Iris authentication technology is one of the most sought after integrated features in the market today," said Todd Goodnight, Senior Vice President, Global Business Development for WNC. "EyeLock's market leading technology is a valuable utility to OEM customers, the markets they serve and, ultimately, in helping consumers unlock even more capability from the devices and the services they bring to life. With WNC's vast reach in developing and manufacturing consumer and M2M products across networking, mobile, home, enterprise, automotive, satellite, wireless, and broadband markets, WNC is accelerating the time to market of this game-changing technology."

In November 2014, EyeLock announced a licensing agreement with WNC to embed EyeLock's patented iris authentication technology into a broad array of applications. The partnership established EyeLock as the first company to develop iris authentication technology in an ODM device.

Under the terms of the agreement, WNC will design, develop and market EyeLock-enabled modules that are sold to the market-at-large as well as incorporated into reference designs of devices for OEM customers.

EyeLock's technology provides an unprecedented level of convenience and security with unmatched biometric accuracy, making it the most proven way to authenticate one's identity aside from DNA. EyeLock developed and brought to market proprietary iris authentication technology that looks at more than 240 points in each eye, and is one of the only companies in the world to utilize dual-eye authentication.

The frequency and velocity of password breaches, data compromises and identity theft punctuates current systems' vulnerabilities and the need to move away from outdated security protocols. EyeLock's breakthrough technology coupled with WNC's design and manufacturing expertise helped to create a best-in-class solution that changes the way people work and live.

About EyeLock
EyeLock LLC is an acknowledged leader in advanced iris authentication for the Internet of Things (IoT), providing the highest level of security with EyeLock ID(TM) technology. Iris authentication is highly secure because no two irises are alike and the iris is the most accurate human identifier other than DNA. The company's significant IP portfolio, including more than 75 patents and patents pending, and proprietary technology enables the convenient and secure authentication of individuals across physical and logical environments. EyeLock's solutions have been integrated and embedded across consumer and enterprise products and platforms, eliminating the need for PINs and passwords. Corporations across the Fortune 500 recognize the level of security EyeLock provides due in part to its extremely low false acceptance rate, ease of use, and scalability. As a sponsor member of the Fast IDentity Online Alliance (FIDO), a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a safer and more secure digital presence for consumers, EyeLock is dedicated to advancing digital privacy and next generation security.

About Wistron NeWeb Corporation
Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced communication products. With strong R&D and high-volume production capabilities, WNC consistently introduces innovative technologies covering a range of products including: DBS outdoor units, satellite/digital radio, networking devices (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), mobile devices, small cells, set-top boxes, digital home devices, automotive electronics, IoT products, RFID and NFC solutions, and various types of mobile-device/cellular-phone/LDS antennas. WNC's mission is to provide its worldwide customers and partners with superior products through premium ODM/JDM design, manufacturing, logistics, and after-sales services. For more information, please visit: http://www.wnc.com.tw.

WNC Contact:
Molly Lin
AVP, Marketing Division
+886-3-6667799 ext: 3888
molly.lin@wnc.com.tw

EYELOCK CONTACT:
Brian Levine
Game 7 Comms
561-866-9291
brian@game7comms.com

SOURCE  VOXX International Corporation; EyeLock

VOXX International Corporation; EyeLock

The New LUMIX DMC-ZS100 - Raising the Bar for Compact Travel Cameras

Panasonic's latest compact camera includes a 1-inch sensor and 4K functions for outstanding performance and usability on the go

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic announced today at CES 2016 the new LUMIX DMC-ZS100, a premium  compact travel camera that boasts performance typically associated with expensive interchangeable lens models. Despite the camera's small size, the latest addition to the LUMIX ZS range combines a host of features and a powerful 10x zoom to make it the perfect travel companion for even the most demanding photographers and videographers.

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A large 1-inch MOS sensor, one of the biggest of any camera in its class, combines with Panasonic's Venus engine to capture consistently bright and beautiful images wherever your travels take you. And with innovative features such as 4K Photo and Post-Focus, it's never been easier to capture the exact frame that you visualized when looking through the lens. What's more, with simple control and connectivity, you can share your adventure with friends and family at the press of a button.

Capture your travels in outstanding quality
The 1-inch sensor's large pixels are capable of capturing more light, resulting in shots that look crisp, clear and natural, even when photographing at high ISO, such as dusk and dawn. The Venus engine also provides unrivalled color accuracy for a travel camera - the unique hues, saturation and luminosity of a multi-colored sunset, for example, are individually processed and carefully adjusted to reproduce breathtakingly authentic results.

The LUMIX DMC-ZS100 is the first in its series to incorporate a F2.8-5.9 LEICA DC lens, which allows you to achieve true-to-life images with stunning depth of field. The lens also features a versatile 10x zoom range of 25mm-250mm (35mm camera equivalent), making it ideal for photographing birds and other elusive wildlife.

In addition to stunning photo quality, the camera also provides 4K video recording capability that fits easily into your pocket. The LUMIX DMC-ZS100 offers smooth, high quality video recording in 4K 3840x2160 at 24 and 30 fps in MP4; as well as high-resolution Full HD 1920x1080 60p videos in MP4. With four times the resolution of Full HD, the resulting 4K video brings the sights and sounds of your travels to life, just as you remember capturing it.

Achieve professional quality results, every time
As well as recording high resolution videos, the camera's 4K capability also enables you to capture accurate photos like never before. For the first time in a travel camera, Panasonic's 4K Photo function allows you to extract an 8-megapixel still from 4K video (30fps) with total control and precision, so even fleeting events, such as the exact moment you hit the water diving into the sea, can be captured and enjoyed for a lifetime.

Another new addition to the LUMIX ZS range is the Post-Focus feature, which allows you to choose the focal point of any picture, even after it's taken. The LUMIX DMC-ZS100's 0.1s Light Speed Auto Focus and Depth from Defocus (DFD) capability combine to calculate the distance between the camera and the subject, capturing optimal focus for 49 individual areas within each frame. Once the photo is taken, you can then manually select the exact area you want to focus on - from the minutiae of your subject's eye, to an individual bird as a flock takes flight. What's more, from a single photo you can export multiple shots with different focal points.

In complete control of your creativity
With such a wide array of advanced functions and controls, the LUMIX DMC-ZS100 has been designed for fast and practical usability. The Live View Finder (LVF) features 1,166K-dot resolution, as well as LVF AF that detects when you're about to take a shot. The camera also provides extensive manual controls so you can put your photography skills to the test, including dedicated physical rings and dials for settings such as zoom, aperture, shutter speed, manual focus and ISO level.

Share your memories 
Once you've captured an array of beautiful photos and video, the LUMIX DMC-ZS100 makes it fast and simple to share them with friends and family. Combining Wi-Fi and QR code connectivity, it is easy to connect the camera to a smartphone or tablet, allowing you to post to social media almost as soon as they've been recorded.

Additional features

    --  3.0inch 1,040k dot touch screen-
    --  5 AXIS HYBRID O.I.S and Level Shot functions
    --  10fps burst photo mode (full resolution - 5fps with AF)
    --  Face / eye tracking AF
    --  In-camera RAW data development
    --  Wide Panorama function
    --  Full wireless control and photography via the Panasonic Image App
The DMC-ZS100 will be available at http://www.shop.panasonic.com  and valued channel partners at the end of March in both silver and black for $699.99.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Life+ Screens, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Beauty, Grooming, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. To learn more about our products, visit panasonic.com. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicUSA; additional company information for journalists is also available at us.panasonic.com/news.

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Panasonic Expands Toughpad Family with the FZ-Q1

New 12.5" screen size semi-rugged tablet meets field demands in government & enterprise markets

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Panasonic, an industry leader in exceptionally reliable and innovative mobile computers, today announced the 12.5" Toughpad(®) FZ-Q1, the latest member of its Toughpad family of enterprise-grade ruggedized tablet devices. With an Intel processor and running Windows 8.1 Pro, this business-grade tablet is designed for the highly mobile field worker, in either government or private sectors, who needs a device more durable than a consumer tablet. Applications include code enforcement, home health, transportation, POS retail environments, small business applications and more. To meet varying market needs, the device will come in two configurations, a performance version featuring an Intel(®) Core(TM) i5-4302Y vPro(TM) processor and a standard model with an Intel(®) Celeron(®) processor N2807.

"When fully rugged notebooks were introduced, we slowly saw the demand grow for similar solutions that were less robust," said Jan Ruderman, Vice President, Business Mobility Group, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America. "The tablet market is following this path, but at an accelerated pace. Many applications don't require a fully rugged device, and as a result, businesses felt compelled to purchase consumer-grade solutions. Unfortunately, those tablets don't provide the reliability, usability and security businesses require and consumer device manufacturers typically don't have the sales and services infrastructure needed to support enterprise customers. The Toughpad FZ-Q1 meets the needs of businesses, in less demanding user environments, that want to experience the mobility and productivity benefits of a ruggedized tablet."

The Toughpad FZ-Q1 provides the ideal level of durability for light duty field work. With a shock absorbing case and a magnesium alloy chassis, the device can withstand drops, comes with a fanless design and is resistant to dirt and dust. It is the perfect mobile computing companion for the highly mobile worker who needs a semi-rugged device.

This purpose-built device features a Full High Definition, 350 nit, 10 finger touch, screen with an anti-reflective (AR) screen treatment. Other usability features include an easy grip bottom cover, integrated stylus, fast charging battery that outperforms consumer grade tablets.

When it comes to connectivity, the Toughpad FZ-Q1 offers a broad selection of options, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an optional 4G LTE multi carrier with satellite GPS. The device also features USB 3.0, MicroSDXC, a 2MP webcam, 8MP rear facing camera. Unlike consumer designed tablets, the Toughpad FZ-Q1 has integrated options for insertable or contactless SmartCard readers, a must for many Government and healthcare users.

A broad selection of accessories will be available for the Toughpad FZ-Q1, notably a spill resistant, backlit keyboard with carrying strap. The Panasonic designed keyboard uses a direct, not wireless, interface with the device, for reliable connectivity. Other accessories include a full desktop cradle with multiple I/O options.

Toughpad(®) FZ-Q1 Key Features:

                       Performance Model                                                   Standard Model
                       -----------------                                                   --------------

    Processor          Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4302Y vPro(TM)                                 Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor N2807

                       Processor
    ---                ---------

    Memory & Storage   8GB and 128-256GB SSD                                               4 GB and 64 eMMC or 128GB SSD
    ----------------   ---------------------                                               -----------------------------

    OS                 Windows 8.1 Pro Update                                              Windows 8.1 Pro Update *1

                        or Windows 7 Professional (available through downgrade rights from
                        Windows 8.1 Pro)
    ---                -------------------------------------------------------------------

    Display             12.5" FHD(1920 x 1080), Aspect ratio 16:9, AR Screen
                        Treatment
    -------            -----------------------------------------------------

    Battery            Up to 9 hours *(2)
    -------            -----------------

    Weight & Size      2.3 lbs., 13.4" x 8.7" x 0.8"
    -------------      -----------------------------

    Connectivity & I/O  Optional 4G LTE multi carrier with Satellite GPS, Wi-Fi
                        (802.11ac) , Bluetooth 4.0, USB3.0, Micro SDXC, Optional
                        SmartCard reader, Optional Contactless SmartCard Reader
    ------------------ --------------------------------------------------------
*1: BitLocker is not supported by Standard Model hardware
*2: Per MobileMark 2007 testing; battery life depends on model and usage conditions

Pricing and Availability
The Toughpad FZ-Q1, will be available in March at an estimated street price of $1,699 for the Performance model and $999 for the Standard model.

All Toughpad tablets can be purchased through authorized Panasonic resellers and come standard with the industry's most comprehensive 3-year warranty.

Besides offering the market leading performance and reliability the Toughbook and Toughpad brands are known for, Panasonic helps customers reduce the complexity of deploying and managing mobility projects through its ProServices suite of engineering consultations including premier disc imaging and device deployment services, training, mobility applications and break/fix depot support.

Sales inquiries for Panasonic's Toughpad tablets should be directed to sales.psc@us.panasonic.com or 877-803-8492.

For more information on the Panasonic Toughpad family of tablet computers, visit http://www.Toughpad.com.

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Panasonic Solutions for Business
Panasonic delivers game-changing technology solutions that deliver a customized experience to drive better outcomes--for our customers and our customers' customers. Panasonic engineers build reliable products and solutions that help to create, capture and deliver data of all types, where, when and how it is needed. The complete suite of Panasonic professional solutions for government and commercial enterprises of all sizes addresses unified business communications, mobile computing, security and surveillance, retail point-of-sale, office productivity, visual communications (projectors, displays, digital signage) and HD video production. Panasonic solutions for business are delivered by Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.

All brand and company/product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Information on Panasonic solutions for business can be obtained by calling 877-803-8492 or at us.panasonic.com/business-solutions/.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and solutions for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility, built to meet LEED certification standards, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ.  Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com/news.

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Panasonic's New Camcorder Line-up Provides Videographers and Families with Everything They Need for Picture Perfect Recording

From full-fledged 4K video production to recording memorable family moments in high image quality

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic announced today at CES 2016 two new camcorders into its 4K Ultra High Definition line-up (HC-WXF991 and HC-VX981) and three into its Full-HD camcorder line-up (HC-W580, HC-V380 and HC-V180).

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As a leader in 4K technology, Panasonic's new 4K camcorders enable in camera 4K editing tools and the company's innovative 4K PHOTO mode, alongside features unique to Panasonic such as Wireless Multi Camera and enhanced cinemagraphic functions to simplify ease of use for any user.

Overwhelming 4K Quality at the Touch of a Button HC-WXF991 and HC-VX981

These new 4K camcorders build on the success of Panasonic's first 4K camcorders which were introduced to the market last year.  By combining a wealth of advanced imaging technologies such as the LEICA DICOMAR Lens, BSI Sensor and Crystal Engine 4K, beautiful 4K images that boast four times the resolution of Full-HD can be captured for later viewing.  In addition, high-speed, high-precision auto focus technologies, highly critical for 4K shooting, help to increase image quality further.

Also by recording in 4K PHOTO mode, the user can obtain 8-megapixel still images of decisive moments that even the burst shooting of a DSLR camera struggles to capture.

These 4K technologies are concentrated into a body that is almost as compact and lightweight as Panasonic Full-HD camcorders.

Features and Functions for Semi-Professional Video Production HC-WXF991

The HC-WXF991 is packed with advanced functions and features to satisfy the needs of both professionals and high-amateurs. With the new tiltable viewfinder(1), this model makes it easier to capture subjects more precisely. Cinema-Like Effects are new features that allow the use of shooting techniques seen in the movies, such as Slow & Quick Video, Slow Zoom, and Dolly Zoom.

This high-end compact 4K camcorder is a great tool for creating cinema style videos.

4K Cropping of Recorded Videos without Using Editing Software

HC-WXF991 and HC-VX981

New 4K Cropping cuts out Full-HD resolution video from 4K footage internally within the camcorder. It allows post edit effects to be added to a recorded video, such as zooming(2), panning(3), tracking and stabilizing. The edited video is saved in Full-HD format. This function is especially appreciated by those who want to create high-quality Full-HD videos.

Capture everyone's memorable moment with Simultaneous Recording
HC-WXF991 and HC-VX981, HC-W580 and HC-V380

Wireless Multi Camera is a new function evolved from Panasonic's original Wireless Twin Camera, which enables picture-in-picture recording using a Wi-Fi-connected smartphone as a sub-camera.

While Wireless Twin Camera links to only one smartphone, Wireless Multi Camera connects to as many as three smartphones and records up to two sub-window images instead of one. This lets the user shoot from a variety of angles and viewpoints to capture a level of emotional impact that simply is not possible with a single camera.

Twin Camera Lets You Capture Alternate Shooting Scenes W580

The Twin Camera feature with a pan/tilt sub-camera on the edge of the LCD monitor allows simultaneous recording of images from two different angles. Also provided are a Narration mode that emphasizes the camera user's voice in recording and a backup function that simultaneously records images without the sub-window giving great flexibility to the user.

5-Axis Level Shot Function for Blur and Tilt Free Images
HC-WXF991 and HC-VX981, HC-W580, HC-V380 and HC-V180

All new models feature Panasonic's original Level Shot function, which detects and corrects the tilting of captured images, as well as 5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.+. No matter which model is selected, these functions thoroughly suppress blurring caused by various types of hand-shake and automatically correct the tilting of captured images that may be unnoticed by the camera user while recording.

(Product Information)

                                     WXF991 VX981 W580 V380 V180

    Electronic View Finder             x

    ---

    4K Video Recording and 4K Photo
     Mode                              x      x

    With LEICA Dicomar lens /4K
     high-precision AF technology /
     4K cropping
    -------------------------------

    Wireless Multi Camera              x      x     x   x

    Recording multiple, simultaneous
     scenes
    --------------------------------

    Twin Camera                        x            x

    Picture-in-picture twin camera
     recording
    ------------------------------

    High Picture Quality               x      x

    20x Optical Zoom /Level Shot
     Function /5-Axis Hand-Shake
     Detection /8M BSI Sensor
    ----------------------------

    HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie     x      x     x

    ---

    Intelligent 90x Zoom and 28mm
     Wide-Angle                                     x   x    x

    ---

    Wi-Fi Function                     x      x     x   x
    --------------                    ---    ---   --- ---

    Level Shot Function                x      x     x   x    x

    And 5-axis hand-shake detection
    -------------------------------
(Feature Information)

Cinema-Like Effect for Creating Cinema Style Videos
HC-WXF991 and HC-VX981

This model comes with four special functions that allow professional-like shooting techniques commonly used in cinema films.

Slow & Quick Video

The recording mode can be changed to Quick Video during slow motion shooting. By combining Slow Video and Quick Video, the user can add dramatic effects to motion-filled scenes.

Slow Zoom

Slow zooming, which is also often used in cinema films and difficult to do manually, is easy to operate. It lets the user add tension to otherwise simple scenes, and express emotional shifts in subjects.

Dolly Zoom

This technique zooms only the background while maintaining the subject's size to express feelings such as confusion, distress, or surprise. The resulting footage can be thrilling and create suspense in the film.

Slow Motion Video

Smooth slow motion video turns everyday scenes into works of art.

Intelligent 90x Zoom/Optical 50x Zoom
W580, V380 and V180

When using Intelligent 90x Zoom, Intelligent Resolution technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving the image resolution. You get sharp images of highly detailed objects - without the blurry edges.

                     WXF991  VXF981  W580 V380 V180

    Wide-Angle       30.8mm* 30.8mm* 28mm 28mm 28mm
    ----------       ------  ------  ---- ---- ----

    Intelligent Zoom 25x*    25x*    90x  90x  90x
    ---------------- ---     ---     ---  ---  ---

    Optical Zoom     20x     20x     50x  50x  50x
    ------------     ---     ---     ---  ---  ---
* 4K

Wi-Fi Function
HC-WXF991, HC-VX981, HC-W580 and HC-V380

The camcorders include the Baby Monitor feature which enables you to check on a sleeping baby in another room with the camcorder connected to home network with a smartphone. You can call out to the baby using your smartphone or have a notification sent to your smartphone when your baby's crying voice or other sound is detected. You can also provide live streaming of video over the Internet using USTREAM.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Life+ Screens, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Beauty, Grooming, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. To learn more about our products, visit panasonic.com. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicUSA; additional company information for journalists is also available at us.panasonic.com/news.

(1) The Viewfinder and LCD Monitor cannot be used simultaneously. Also, since the icons displayed in the Viewfinder cannot be operated, open the LCD Monitor for touch operation.

((2)) Length of Pan/Zoom approximately either 20 seconds or approximately 40 seconds.

(3) Length of Pan/Zoom approximately either 20 seconds or approximately 40 seconds.

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Panasonic Announces New Premium Men's Electric Shavers

The new ARC 5-Blade Series is designed with innovative features, including a SkinComfort Foil(TM) System, to deliver an enhanced shaving experience

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company today announced the new ARC5 Premium 5-Blade Men's Electric Shavers at CES 2016.  The new ARC5 features a range of smart features designed to provide a clean, close and comfortable shave.

The new Panasonic ARC5 Men's Premium Electric Wet/Dry Shaver with Automatic Premium Cleaning & Charging System (ES-LV9N-S) and the Arc5 Men's Premium Electric Wet/Dry Shaver (ES-LV6N-S) deliver the most complete men's grooming experience, utilizing cutting edge technology to enhance the shaving experience for extreme comfort, closeness and efficiency. 

Smart features include a new SkinComfort Foil(TM) System, which is equipped with five ARC foils that work together to capture and cut even stubborn hair and two skincare rollers to glide smoothly over the skin to help reduce friction for a comfortable shave.  The new 3D Multi-Flex(TM) Pivoting Head provides multi-dimensional movement, up-and-down, side-to-side and back-and-forth, to trace the individual contours of the face, neck and jaw and stay in close contact with the skin for outstanding closeness and even shaving.  The Hyper-Performance Linear Motor Drive operates at 14,000 CPM (cyclers per minute) to cut through even thick, dense facial hair and Shave Sensor Technology automatically detects beard density and adjusts motor speed for a gentle, more efficient shave.  Finally, a Pop-up Precision Trimmer quickly details mustache or sideburns with ease.

And, Panasonic has applied the ancient Japanese craft of making exceptionally sharp, strong swords to developing shaver blades and foils of outstandingly high-quality.  The acute 30-degree cutting edge of the shaver's inner blades cut hair cleanly at the base, for an extremely smooth shave.  And, the hypoallergenic stainless steel provides incredible comfort, even on sensitive skin.

Both Panasonic shavers operate when wet or dry and offer simple maintenance. The Illuminated Multi LED Display makes it easy to keep track of shave time, battery life, cleaning reminder and more. The ARC5 Men's Premium Electric Wet/Dry Shaver with Automatic Premium Cleaning & Charging System (ES-LV9N-S) has been designed with a silver, metal body, rubberized handle and ergonomic design for enhanced user comfort.  The included Automatic Premium Cleaning & Charge Station cleans and dries the shaver with the push of a button and also acts a charging station for daily storage when the shaver is not in use. 

The new Arc5 Men's Premium Electric Wet/Dry Shaver with Automatic Premium Cleaning & Charging System (MSRP $399.99) and the new Arc5 Men's Premium Electric Wet/Dry Shaver (MSRP $349.99) are now available for purchase on Panasonic.com.   

For more information about Panasonic products, visit http://www.panasonic.com/CES and the Panasonic website at http://www.panasonic.com.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness, Beauty, Men's Grooming products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ.  It is the first newly constructed office tower in Newark to earn both LEED Platinum and Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Panasonic Automotive Premiers World Class ELS Studio® Premium Audio System in Next-Generation Acura NSX Supercar

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The revolutionary ELS Studio Premium Audio sound system, created by Panasonic Automotive in collaboration with eight-time Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Elliot Scheiner, will debut in the 2017 Acura NSX, the supercar designed, developed and manufactured in the U.S., during CES 2016.

Panasonic and Scheiner initially collaborated on the first ELS Surround System for Acura in 2003. After more than a decade of refinement, the most current system -- ELS Studio Premium Audio -- is engineered specifically for the Acura NSX and features nine-speakers and 580 watts of amplification.

"The ELS Studio Premium Audio sound system has been fully customized for the Acura NSX, further elevating the vehicle as the ultimate supercar," said Tom Dunn, director of the audio solutions business unit at Panasonic Automotive. "Premier craftsmanship and engineering have gone into this ground-breaking sound system.  Our North American based acoustic engineering team continues to develop and deploy new technologies to advance and enhance the performance of the ELS Studio audio systems."

There were many challenges in creating an audio system to match the high performance requirements of the NSX.  The ELS Studio system was developed with all-new lightweight components. With nine speakers, the system boasts twice the power to the front door speakers and is the first ELS Studio system with a rear center speaker, creating seamless surround imaging for all occupants in the vehicle. It is also the world's first production audio system with Panasonic's patented Acoustic Motion Control(TM) technology. As the first ELS Studio system to be used in a two-seat sports car, the system features the spacious imaging of a much larger vehicle or listening room.

"This system is a differentiator and an example of the painstaking efforts made by the Acura engineers, the Panasonic Automotive team and myself to achieve a high level of performance," said Elliot Scheiner, Grammy award-winning producer and engineer. "The ELS Studio system in the Acura NSX features remarkable clarity and definition combined with energetic bass response to create a listening experience which is vibrant and visceral." The ELS Studio Premium Audio system will premiere in the Acura NSX on January 6, 2016 at the Panasonic exhibit during CES. The Acura NSX will launch this spring.

Created to bring a new experience to the supercar segment, the next-generation Acura NSX challenges conventional beliefs about supercars, much as the first generation did a quarter century ago. Combining cutting-edge and world-first technologies, the 2017 NSX breaks the mold through a first-of-its-kind Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive power unit, a multi-material body structure, advanced aerodynamics and a cockpit that supports performance driving on every level without sacrificing comfort. The 2017 Acura NSX is the only supercar designed, developed and manufactured in the U.S. with production exclusively at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio(1).

"The NSX challenges conventional notions of supercar performance with advanced Acura technologies that engage the driver at every level," said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of Acura. "Creating a world-class sound environment in the passenger cabin was essential in complementing the NSX's world-class driving experience."

About Acura
Acura offers a full line of performance luxury vehicles sold through a network of approximately 270 U.S. Acura dealers. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models - the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX gateway luxury sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the 7-passenger Acura MDX, America's all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV.

Acura's product lineup was recently recognized by Edmunds.com for the third consecutive year as leading all luxury brands in retained value after five years of ownership. More than 90 percent of the Acura vehicles sold in America are produced at the company's manufacturing facilities in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

About Elliot Scheiner
After nearly 40 years in the music industry, Elliot Scheiner continues to be a highly sought-after producer and engineer. His career includes work with such music legends as the Eagles, Steely Dan, REM, Foo Fighters, Beck, Queen, Sting, Van Morrison and Eric Clapton. Scheiner has 26 Grammy® nominations and has won eight Grammy Awards, including the 2015 Grammy for Best Surround Sound Album for Beyoncé the self-titled album by Beyoncé. Scheiner's recent works include, producer for Ben Folds So There, surround mix engineer for Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (Super Deluxe Edition) by Derek and the Dominos, surround mix engineer for the documentary film on the Eagles' titled, The History of the Eagles, and as engineer on the Paul McCartney album, Kisses on the Bottom. His extensive industry accolades include two Emmy® awards for his work with the Eagles on their farewell tour broadcast, and the documentary film History of the Eagles. He has received four Emmy nominations. A TEC Hall of Fame inductee, Scheiner is the inaugural recipient of the Surround Pioneer Award, which honors individuals who have made significant groundbreaking contributions to the art of surround music production.

He holds an honorary doctorate in music from Berklee College of Music. Scheiner is the first American to be awarded the Master of Sound honor from the Japan Audio Society.

About Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America is a division company of Panasonic Corporation of North America and a leading global supplier of automotive infotainment and connectivity system solutions. Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America acts as the North American affiliate of Panasonic Corp.'s Automotive & Industrial Systems Company, which coordinates global automotive and industrial systems and components operations. Panasonic Automotive is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, and with sales, marketing and engineering operations in Farmington Hills, Mich. For more information on Panasonic Automotive, please visit: http://us.panasonic.com/automotive.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and solutions for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ.  It is the first newly constructed office tower in Newark to earn both LEED Platinum and Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council. Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com/news.

ELS Studio and Acoustic Motion Control are the trade and/or service marks of Panasonic Corporation, all rights reserved.  Panasonic is the registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  Any other trade and/or service marks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

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(1)Manufactured using domestic and globally sourced parts

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Panasonic Introduces WINGS(TM) BTS Series Digital Wireless Sport Headphones

Bluetooth 3D Flex Sport Clip Headphones Designed to Provide Optimal Comfort & Freedom - Even During High Impact Activities

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic announced today the debut of the WINGS® BTS line of Bluetooth® sports type wireless headphones at CES 2016. WINGS® BTS high-performance sports headphones were developed for athletes who want to enjoy music even during intense workouts. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.

The series features two models -- the WINGS® BTS50 (white, black versions) and WINGS® BTS30 (white, black, yellow, and red versions) and feature 3D-Flex Sports Clips. The new ear hook loops are made of a flexible material so they can be bent by the fingers into the desired shape, thus fitting the wearer's ears perfectly and staying in place even during vigorous activity.

The Blue Edge LEDs located on the edge sections of the BTS50 model add style and visibility when worn at night. The BTS50 is water resistant with an IPX5-rated rugged, waterproof shield, so the headphones can be washed with water after use to remove sweat and dirt. The BTS30 model is also water resistant with an IPX4 rating. Both can also be worn rain or shine.

The WINGS® BTS Series supports Quick Charge using the supplied USB cable. By charging the battery for only 15 minutes, the headphones provide 70 minutes of use. Fully charged, the headphones provide up to 6 hours of playback. This is especially convenient when the user forgets to charge the battery in advance.

The WINGS® BTS Series incorporates advanced technologies to provide high-quality sound for maximum musical enjoyment. The BTS50 is equipped with 12-mm drivers (9-mm drivers for the BTS30) and supports aptX and AAC. A flat cable is used which fits comfortably behind the ears, dramatically reducing touch noise and delivering clear, crisp, dynamic sound.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness, Beauty, Men's Grooming products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ.  It is the first newly constructed office tower in Newark to earn both LEED Platinum and Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Product Specifications

                                                                            RP-BTS50                      RP-BTS30
                                                                            --------                      --------

    General
    -------

    Driver Unit (mm)                                                         12 mm                          9 mm
    ---------------                                                          -----                          ----

    Magnet Type                                                            Neodymium                     Neodymium
    -----------                                                         ---------                     ---------

    Impedance ( )                                                          32                            32
    ------------                                                           ---                           ---

    Sensitivity (dB/mW)                                                                   -                             -
    -------------------                                                                 ---                           ---

    Frequency Response                                                 8Hz - 20kHz                   18Hz - 20kHz
    ------------------                                                 -----------                   ------------

    Cord                            Cord Length (m)                     0.1 m (0.3ft)                 0.1 m (0.3ft)
    ----                            --------------                       ------------                  ------------

    MiniPlug
     (3.5 mm)                                                 -                             -
    ---------                                               ---                           ---

    Plug Adaptor
     (6.3 mm)                                                 -                             -
    ------------                                            ---                           ---

    Plug                                                      -                             -
    ----                                                    ---                           ---

    Control/ Mic                                                            *                             *
    ------------                                                           ---                           ---

    Charging Time (25 degrees/ 77F)                                        1.5h                          1.5h
    -------------------------------                                        ----                          ----

    Playback Time with Battery                                              6h                            6h
    --------------------------                                             ---                           ---

    Weight                                                            23 g (0.8 oz)                 22 g (0.7 oz)
    ------                                                             ------------                  ------------

    Supplied Item                                               USB cord for charge, Case,    USB cord for charge, Case,
                                                                    Earpieces(S, M, L)            Earpieces(S, M, L)
    ---                                                             -----------------             -----------------

    Advanced Function
    -----------------

    Bluetooth(R)
     Wireless                       Version                                               4.1                            4.1
    Technology
    ----------                                                                                                          ---

    Supported
     Profiles                          A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP        A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
    ---------                          ---------------------        ---------------------

    Codec                                SBC, aptX(R), AAC                   SBC
    -----                                -----------------                   ---

    Operating
     Distance                            up to 10 m (33ft)            up to 10 m (33ft)
    ---------                             ----------------             ----------------

    NFC (One-touch Connection)                                                            -                             -
    -------------------------                                                           ---                           ---

    Active Noise Cancelling                                                               -                             -
    -----------------------                                                             ---                           ---

    Water Proof                                                      IPX5 equivalent               IPX4 equivalent
    -----------                                                      ---------------               ---------------
IEC:International Electrotechnical Commission

- Specifications are subject to change without notice. All numbers given here are approximate.

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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Technics All-in-One OTTAVA(TM) SC-C500 HiFi System Combines Breathtaking Audio Quality with Elegant Design

Compact stereo amplifier and high performance speakers bring high resolution audio to your home

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Technics has today announced at CES 2016 the new premium all-in-one OTTAVA(TM) SC-C500 HiFi System, the latest addition to Technics' range of HiFi systems which offers a compact design and stunning audio quality that will enhance the style of any home.

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OTTAVA(TM) SC-C500 HiFi System: All-in-one style and performance

Technics has used its many years of experience engineering some of the most advanced home audio technology to create the ultimate compact Network CD Stereo Amplifier. Incorporating many of Technics' groundbreaking components, such as the JENO Engine, LAPC and Battery Driven Clock Generator, OTTAVA's main amplifier unit is able to deliver an audio experience typically associated with significantly larger amplifiers.

Small and sleek, the OTTAVA(TM) SU-C500 is perfectly suited to homes and apartments with limited space. And by using only the most premium materials, the system boasts a finish that looks stunning from every angle.

Technics' new all-in-one system allows you to enjoy music with the very highest sound quality and from a diverse range of sources and devices. Whether you're listening via high-res network audio, CD, USB memory device, USB-DAC or smartphone, control is easy and efficient, thanks to the latest Technics smartphone app.

The OTTAVA(TM) speaker system has two woofers arranged symmetrically to reduce cabinet vibrations, as well as a spiral acoustic port design to produce rich and powerful bass that fills the room. The result is high-quality and immersive sound from a HiFi system that can subtly fit into the corner of a room or small cabinet.

In addition to robust bass, the speaker system delivers outstanding performance across an extensive audio range. As the behavior of sound waves differs depending on the specific pitch, the OTTAVA(TM) speakers employ different technology to emit either high or low frequencies. Low/mid frequency sounds are diffused by a reflector for clarity and resonance, while tweeters are arranged in a multi-angled configuration to deliver crisp and accurate high-frequency sounds.

As well as featuring a sleek and stylish finish, the shape of the speaker cabinet is also designed to prevent tweeter-emitted sounds interfering with the sounds from the other speaker units. This eliminates sound degradation and delivers high-quality sound in your home, regardless of where you're standing.

For more information please see: technics.com, or follow technics.global on Facebook or @technics on Twitter.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Technics HiFi Audio, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness, Beauty, Men's Grooming products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ.  It is the first newly constructed office tower in Newark to earn both LEED Platinum and Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.

OTTAVA(TM) SC-C500 HiFi System: Specifications

Accurate Digital Technology

    --  JENO Engine (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimization)
    --  LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration)
    --  Battery Driven Clock Generator
Noiseless Signal Technology

    --  Digital Noise Isolation Architecture
Emotive Acoustic Technology

    --  Spiral Bass Port with Twin Bass Drive Units
Output Power

    --  Output power: Total  100W
Dimensions & Weight

    --  Main Unit : W:360mm  H: 91mm   D:248.5mm /  Approx. 3.9kg
    --  Speaker   : W:110mm  H:277mm  D:110mm / Approx. 1.9kg
Terminal

    --  Digital Optical Input x1 / USB-A input / USB-B input /
    --  Ether Terminal / Headphone Output  / WiFi abgn / Bluetooth(AAC, SBC) /
        AirPlay
Digital Input Format

    --  Digital Optical : PCM up to 96kHz 24bit
    --  DLNA, USB-A : FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC up to 192kHz 24bit
    --  AAC up to 96kHz 320kbps
    --  MP3, WMA up to 48kHz 320kbps
    --  DSD 2.8Mhz, 5.6MHz
- USB-B : PCM up to 192kHz 32bit

    --  DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz with Asynchronous Transfer Mode
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Panasonic Announces ORA

A platform to create managed experiences for smart home and smart buildings

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic announced today at CES 2016 a flexible software platform called ÔRA. The average American household has more than 100 endpoints that can be connected to the Internet. ÔRA enables integration of it all into smart living experiences.

"Panasonic defines the Smart Home as one that has lighting, heating, cameras, motion sensors, and smart appliances all tied to one, powerful software platform that enables customized managed experiences," said Panasonic President Julie Bauer. "Our new Smart Home innovation ÔRA is a platform capable of integrating them all - regardless of their own operating system - into a smart living experience you can operate on a mobile device from anywhere in the world."

The cornerstone of the ÔRA platform will draw from Panasonic's extensive heritage in consumer products and integrate lifestyle learning technologies that Panasonic consumers all over the globe value. Rather than rely solely on the consumer to manually engage, the platform will marry lifestyle learning with geo presence creating an order of magnitude in ease of use and delight using automation.

Technology has dramatically changed how consumers interact with their environment and an ÔRA managed experience enables a safer, more entertaining, enjoyable and energy efficient environment. The software platform assists our business partners to create innovative smart living experiences that are closely aligned with consumer lifestyles and usher in an unprecedented era in living a better life.

At home, work, play or on the go, we're committed to engineering new ways to make good on our promise - A Better Life, A Better World. 

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Life+ Screens, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Beauty, Grooming, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. To learn more about our products, visit panasonic.com. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicUSA; additional company information for journalists is also available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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Technics Redefines the Direct-Drive Turntable with the Launch of Next-Generation Reference Model

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Technics has today announced the return of its direct-drive turntable based on a newly designed direct-drive motor.  The Technics 50(th) anniversary limited edition Grand Class SL-1200GAE and non-limited Grand Class SL-1200G have been developed for audiophiles looking to rediscover and experience the uniquely warm sound quality of analogue vinyl discs.

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The Vinyl Revival
Due to the widespread use of CDs, turntable systems have been absent as major competitors in the audio market, however an ever increasing consumer interest in vinyl records has prompted the launch of a new system for HiFi use.

Overcoming Analogue Issues of the Past
Direct drive turntable systems have been beloved by HiFi enthusiasts since their birth in 1972. However, one problem that direct-drive systems have always faced was sound quality degradation caused by 'cogging', or tiny vibrations of the motor and rotational speed fluctuations. However, by combining the knowledge and expertise gained as the originator of direct-drive turntable systems with a newly developed coreless direct-drive motor without iron core, this 'cogging' can be eliminated.  Any potential minute motor vibrations are suppressed even further by high-precision rotary positioning sensors guided by a microprocessor controlled system; a feature unique to the new Technics turntable.

The Technics turntable aims to provide the smoothest possible rotary control by the use of an encoder at the bottom of the motor which detects the precise rotating angle.

Furthermore, a twin rotator construction reduces the bearing load while maintaining high torque and also limits minute vibration during rotation making it possible to reproduce the warm sound and subtle nuances of musical expression engraved in the analogue record grooves and craved for by vinyl lovers.

Broadcast Proven Quality Three-layered Turntable
The turntable has a three-layered construction consisting of a rigidly combined heavyweight brass and aluminum die cast platter, and deadening rubber, covering its entire rear surface.  This eliminates unnecessary resonance, achieving high rigidity and vibration damping. The smooth rotational stability and inertial mass even surpasses the Technics SP-10MK2, the direct-drive turntable standard used in the past by broadcast stations worldwide.

High Dampening Tonearm
The tonearm employs a lightweight material (aluminum for the SL-1200G and magnesium for the SL-1200GAE) which has been cold drawn to improve the characteristics of the material and increase the dampening effect.

In addition, high initial-motion sensitivity is attained by employing the traditional Technics gimbal suspension construction with the horizontal rotation axis and the vertical rotation axis intersecting at a single central point, as well as high-precision bearings using a cut-processed housing.

Four-layered Cabinet Construction
A hairline-processed, 10-mm-thick top panel of immaculate aluminum has been added to the previous three-layered construction of aluminum die cast, Bulk Moulding Compound (BMC) and heavyweight-class rubber of the SL-1200MK5. This four-layered construction combines high rigidity with a premium finish and feel.

Released Later This Year
To celebrate the launch of this new Technics SL-1200 development, the Technics 50(th) anniversary limited edition Grand Class SL-1200GAE will be available from summer with a limited serial number plate and restricted global quantity of 1,200 pieces while the Grand Class SL-1200G will be available in late 2016.

For more information please see: technics.com, or follow technics.global on Facebook or @technics on Twitter.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Technics HiFi Audio, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness, Beauty, Men's Grooming products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ.  It is the first newly constructed office tower in Newark to earn both LEED Platinum and Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Grand Class SL-1200G/SL1200GAE Specifications

All new design for Redefining the Direct Drive Turntable

    --  Twin-Rotor Surface-Facing Direct Drive motor
    --  Direct Drive Motor Controller
    --  High Sensitive Tonearm
    --  Brass-Top Turntable Platter
    --  Insulator
Technics Definitive Design

    --  Inherited design from the SL-1200 series
    --  Heavy Aluminum Top Plate
Turntable Speeds

    --  33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Variable Range Pitch

    --  +8%, +16%
Dimension & Weight

    --  W: 453 mm  H: 170 mm   D: 372 mm . / 18kg *tentative*Height: including
        dust cover
Terminal

    --  Phono output x1 / SIGNAL GND x1
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Panasonic Announces Collaboration with Honeywell for Home Monitoring

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic announced today at CES 2016 a collaboration with Honeywell, a leader in the home technology industry, to integrate select Honeywell thermostats into Panasonic's DIY Home Monitoring System.

This relationship further enhances the Home Monitoring System that offers the latest in wireless communication technology. The system allows you to remotely activate appliances, lights and devices in your home, perform surveillance and monitor your baby or pet. The packages utilize both telephone and video technology where Panasonic is a technology leader.

The Panasonic Home Monitoring System is extremely easy to install. Powerful and compact, the DECT-enabled hub unit connects enabled devices to a secure long range (up to 1000ft.) platform which can be placed in any room or space.  It connects in seconds to your Wi-Fi router with the push of a button enabling you to control the system from your smartphone, tablet and system handset. There is no Ethernet cable necessary; as the hub operates completely on Wi-Fi. There is also no need for a PC to set-up the Wi-Fi connection as you only need a smartphone or the system handset. Unlike other systems, there is no monthly fee as remote monitoring and control is free of charge.

Additionally there are several new Panasonic peripherals available from Panasonic that enhance the customizable Home Monitoring installation.  These include:

    --  Glass Break Sensor which picks up the sound frequency of glass breaking
        and will notify you via smartphone that a window or sliding glass door
        has been broken.  This can be linked to a siren.
    --  Garage Door Sensor that has a tilt sensor, so when the garage door is
        tilted (by opening it) past the threshold degree, you will be notified
        via smartphone.
    --  Smart Motion Light is outdoor LED light that can be linked to a siren or
        interior lights via a smart plug. Once the motion is detected, the light
        goes on and can trigger other sensors.
Furthermore, Panasonic recently added an Access Keypad (KX-HNK101W), a Backup Battery (KX-HNP100B) and a Keychain Remote (KX-HNK102B) to the system components.

For more information about Honeywell, please visit http://yourhome.honeywell.com

For more information on Panasonic's Home Monitoring lineup, visit shop.panasonic.com and to learn more about the latest news about Panasonic's at CES 2016, visit panasonic.com/ces.  Follow @panasonicusa on Twitter and Instagram (#PanasonicCES).

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Life+ Screens, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Beauty, Grooming, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. To learn more about our products, visit panasonic.com. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicUSA; additional company information for journalists is also available at us.panasonic.com/news.

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The New LUMIX DMC-ZS60 - A New Perspective for Travel Photography

Panasonic's powerful new travel zoom camera combines 30x Zoom with 4K performance

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic announced today at CES 2016 a new addition to its travel zoom range, the LUMIX DMC-ZS60. The camera's small and sturdy build means it fits easily into a pocket, and at less than 11 ounces it won't weigh you down on your next adventure.

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The new ZS model manages to pack outstanding performance and a host of practical features into its lightweight chassis. An 18M sensor is ideal for taking high quality photos in all conditions, and 4K capability means that your favorite travel memories can be recorded in stunning detail. What's more, the LUMIX DMC-ZS60 also features a 30x Zoom LEICA lens, so you'll never be out of range for that perfect holiday shot.

Color, clarity and powerful zoom
The camera incorporates an 18M high sensitivity MOS sensor, allowing you to capture even the finest details of your travels. Whether taking pictures on a sunny beach or during a candlelit dinner for two, the LUMIX DMC-ZS60's exceptional low light performance ensures crisp, clear and natural results with minimal noise. The sensor complements a powerful Venus engine to reproduce breathtaking color that remains accurate to the composition you saw through the lens.

The LUMIX DMC-ZS60's outstanding optical capability is underpinned by a high-end LEICA lens with 30x Zoom (24-720mm), for performance that far outweighs its compact body. The camera allows you to get closer to the action, without disturbing the subject - perfect for pictures and videos of wildlife, or more natural shots of friends and family.

Capture those perfect moments in stunning 4KUHD
The LUMIX DMC-ZS60's 4K video capability enables you to record and relive all those special moments in the very highest quality. With four times the resolution of Full HD, videos reproduce the breathtaking color and detail of every scene, an experience second only to being there in person. The camera offers smooth, high quality video recording in 4K 3840x2160 at 30 fps in MP4, as well as high-resolution Full HD 1920x1080 60p videos in MP4.

Panasonic has also utilized 4K to help take photo accuracy to a new level. For the first time in a travel camera, Panasonic's 4K Photo function allows you to extract an 8-megapixel still from 4K video (30fps) with amazing precision. The feature provides the perfect solution for capturing those fleeting moments, whether it's timing the kids jumping into a pool or a dolphin breaching the waves.

Another new addition to the LUMIX ZS range is the Post-Focus feature, which allows you to select the focal point of your picture, even after it's taken.  The LUMIX DMC-ZS60's outstanding autofocus capability calculates the distance between the camera and the subject, capturing the optimal focus for 49 individual areas within each frame. Once the photo is taken, you simply select the precise area you want to focus on - for example your family in the foreground, or the stunning scenery behind them. What's more, with the option to export multiple photos from a single shot, you'll never have to choose between the two.

Hone your camera skills
If you're looking to develop your photographic skills, the LUMIX DMC-ZS60 provides extensive and easy-to-use manual settings. A dedicated Control Ring gives smooth control of settings such as zoom, aperture and shutter speed, allowing you to concentrate on lining up the prefect shot. Similarly, a 3.0-inch 1040k-dot touch screen makes navigating menus and selecting your preferred setting incredibly quick and easy, even in bright sunlight.

Share your memories
Once you've selected your favorite holiday snaps on the LUMIX DMC-ZS60, you can share them with friends and family with the press of a button. Simply connect to a smartphone or tablet to share your pictures on social media, attach them to an email or view remotely on a bigger screen.

Additional features

    --  0.2-inch 1,166k-dot Electronic View Finder
    --  1/2.3" High Sensitivity MOS
    --  5 AXIS HYBRID Optical Image Stabilization
    --  Contrast Auto Focus with DFD Technology
    --  10fps burst photo mode (full resolution - 5fps with AF)
    --  Face / eye tracking AF
    --  Full wireless control and photography via the Panasonic Image App
The DMC-ZS60 will be available at http://www.shop.panasonic.com and valued channel partners mid-March in both silver and black for $449.99.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Life+ Screens, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Beauty, Grooming, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. To learn more about our products, visit panasonic.com. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicUSA; additional company information for journalists is also available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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Panasonic Automotive Unveils OneConnect(SM), the First-Ever Vehicle-Centric Marketing and Content Delivery Platform to Connect Drivers Directly with the Brands they Trust

New level of personalized message delivery and analytics launched and integrated with Personal Radio by AUPEO!®

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Automotive debuted OneConnect(SM), its most innovative content delivery platform to date, at CES 2016 today.  OneConnect, the platform that Panasonic's Personal Radio by AUPEO! content service is built upon, now features a new preferred brand loyalty actions service that allows car companies and other brands to directly communicate with drivers and provide them with relevant content and contextual information.

At last year's CES, Panasonic introduced Personal Radio by AUPEO!, a service that lets consumers easily listen to their favorite on-board and off-board music mixed with an individually personalized selection of news and sports from local and global sources. By extending the OneConnect platform, Panasonic Automotive adds an even more sophisticated level of interaction by seamlessly integrating relevant messages to the driver.

OneConnect is available to auto manufacturers to add as an audio integration feature that allows them to connect with drivers through their infotainment systems. For example, notifications on software updates, service reminders and other messages can be seamlessly integrated into vehicle audio at convenient and unobtrusive times for the driver.

The effectiveness of the audio message clips is measured through actions that, for example, enable the driver to more easily initiate phone calls, schedule software updates and set reminders, making the OneConnect platform an end-to-end solution from content authoring to analytics.

"This is the future of OEM communication with their customers," said David Taylor, chief executive officer and managing director of Aupeo, GmbH. "The vehicle remains the number one listening location for most consumers, and now, for the first time ever, brands can send targeted information directly to an engaged audience."

Additionally, drivers will be able to sign up for updates from other brands to receive real-time information. For example, at their request, OneConnect can update a driver on flight information or a special offer from a business that they are near.

"This is one more giant step in adding a personalized level of service and usefulness to the in-vehicle customer experience," Taylor added. "OneConnect provides auto manufacturers with a direct communication channel to their customers, and drivers receive important, relevant information audibly and visibly right when they need it."

Personal Radio by AUPEO! is currently available on more than five million vehicles globally, covering 20 brands including Ford, VW, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Toyota, Jaguar and Land Rover. Personal Radio by AUPEO! has also been enhanced and includes these key features:

    --  Mixed radio stations that combine music and talk content to create a
        single personalized driver-friendly audio feed;
    --  On-demand and personalized news, weather, traffic and sports; and
    --  Automotive grade quality of service features including advanced
        bandwidth optimization that allows the user to mix their own music into
        stations to reduce data plan costs
The platform allows auto manufacturers to create their own user experiences and user interface designs for all on-board and connected audio content to meet their brand needs and best practices. With the addition of CRM capability to the OneConnect platform, manufacturers can now also tailor customer service options to individually connect with, understand, and engage their drivers.

The OneConnect platform is currently in production and in market with more than 20 brands.

About Aupeo
Based in Berlin, Aupeo GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, provides connected service solutions for the automotive industry.  Aupeo GmbH created the all-inclusive OneConnect by Panasonic, a B2B content delivery and brand marketing platform that seamlessly integrates in-vehicle audio experiences into any vehicle.  These white label customizable experiences focus on enhancing the car company's brand relationship and after sales monetization through tailored vehicle alerts and preferred brand notices integrated with on-board and off-board music, live news, sports, weather and traffic.

Aupeo GmbH was founded in 2008, the AUPEO! service launched in November the same year and was acquired by Panasonic Corp of North America in 2013.  As a connected service solutions provider for the automotive industry, Aupeo GmbH works closely with Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, a leading global supplier of automotive infotainment systems and a division company of Panasonic Corporation of North America.

About Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America is a division company of Panasonic Corporation of North America and a leading global supplier of automotive infotainment and connectivity system solutions. Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America acts as the North American affiliate of Panasonic Corp.'s Automotive & Industrial Systems Company, which coordinates global automotive and industrial systems and components operations. Panasonic Automotive is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, and with sales, marketing and engineering operations in Farmington Hills, Mich. For more information on Panasonic Automotive, please visit: http://us.panasonic.com/automotive.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Corporation of North America provides a broad line of digital and other electronics products and solutions for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. As part of continuing sustainability efforts, Panasonic Corporation of North America relocated its headquarters to a new facility, adjacent to Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ.  It is the first newly constructed office tower in Newark to earn both LEED Platinum and Gold certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council. Learn more about Panasonic at us.panasonic.com/news.

OneConnect and AUPEO!, are the trade and/or service marks of Aupeo, GmbH, all rights reserved.  Panasonic is the registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  Any other trade and/or service marks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

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