Supermicro(R) 1U-4U GPU SuperServers and 7U SuperBlade(R) Maximize Compute Density and Performance per Watt with Support for New NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPU Accelerator
Extreme Density, Energy and Cooling Optimized 1U 4x GPU, 4U 8x GPU and 7U 20x GPU Blade Offer up to 28 Teraflops of Single Precision Performance per U, Dramatically Reducing Time to Train Deep Neural Networks
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing delivers the industry's widest range of GPU-enabled SuperServers ready to support the new addition to the NVIDIA® Tesla® Accelerated Computing Platform, the NVIDIA® Tesla® M40 GPU Accelerator.
Available immediately, the Supermicro 1U 4x GPU (SYS-1028GQ-TR/-TRT), 2U 6x GPU (SYS-2028GR-TR/-TRH/-TRHT), 4U 8x GPU (SYS-4028GR-TR/-TRT), 4U/Tower 4x GPU (SYS-7048GR-TR) and 7U 20x GPU SuperBlade® (SBI-7128RG-X/-F/-F2) offer unrivaled configuration flexibility and industry leading GPU density. With Supermicro's GPU cooling optimized architecture in the 1U 4x GPU SYS-1028GQ-TR/-TRT, NVIDIA Tesla M40 accelerators can operate at a sustained 1000W delivering up to 28 Teraflops of single precision performance for deep learning training applications.
"Supermicro's 1U 4x GPU high performance computing SuperServer maximizes GPU density and performance per watt with a non-preheat GPU cooling architecture providing maximum system performance and reliability," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "With an expanding range of solutions incorporating the NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs we deliver the industry's widest range of accelerated computing solutions optimized for next generation deep learning research."
"The NVIDIA Tesla M40 is purpose-built for deep learning training at scale, dramatically reducing the time required to train sophisticated neural networks," said Roy Kim, group product manager of Accelerated Computing at NVIDIA. "With support for the new Tesla M40 GPUs, Supermicro offers data scientists a range of high-performance, high-density accelerated platforms to advance their most challenging deep learning projects."
-- 1U 4x GPU (SYS-1028GQ-TR/-TRT) -- supports 4x NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs,
Dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3, up to 1TB ECC, up to DDR4
2133MHz; in 16x DIMMs, 4x PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots, 2x PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16)
LP slot, dual port GbE LAN (-TR SKU), dual 10GBase-T (-TRT), 2x 2.5"
hot-swap drive bays, 2x 2.5" internal drive bays, efficient airflow
heavy duty counter-rotating fans with air shroud & optimal fan speed
control, redundant 2000W Titanium Level (96%+) power supplies
-- 2U 6x GPU (SYS-2028GR-TR/-TRH/-TRHT) -- supports 6x NVIDIA Tesla M40
GPUs, dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 family, 10x 2.5" Hot-swap
SATA3 HDD Bays, 16x DIMM slots; up to 1TB DDR4 2133MHz reg. ECC memory,
4x PCI-E 3.0 x16 and 1x PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots, 2x GbE/10GBase-T (-TRT,
-TRHT), 1x Video, 4x USB 3.0 (2 rear, 2 via header), 2x USB 2.0 (2 via
header), Built-in Server management tool (IPMI 2.0, KVM/media over LAN)
with dedicated LAN port, redundant 2000W Platinum Level (94%+) power
supplies
-- 4U 8x GPU (SYS-4028GR-TR/-TRT) -- supports 8x NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs,
dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 (up to 160W), up to 1.5TB ECC
DDR4, 2133MHz in 24 DIMM slots, 24 2.5" hot-swap SAS2/SATA3 drive bays,
8 PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots (double-width), 2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16) slots, 1
PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x16) slot, dual 1GbE/10GBase-T (-TRT), and four
redundant 1600W Platinum Level (94%+) power supplies
-- 4U/Tower 4x GPU (SYS-7048GR-TR) -- supports 4x NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs,
dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 family, 8x 3.5" Hot-swap SATA
HDD Bays, 3x 5.25" peripheral drive bays, 1x 3.5" fixed drive bay, 16x
DIMM slots; up to 1TB DDR4 2133MHz reg. ECC memory, 4x PCI-E 3.0 x16 (4
GPU cards opt.), 2x PCI-E 3.0 x8 (1 in x16), and 1x PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8)
slot, 2x GbE, 1x Video, 2x COM/Serial, 5x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, Built-in
Server management tool (IPMI 2.0, KVM/media over LAN) with dedicated LAN
port, redundant 2000W Titanium Level (96%+) power supplies
-- 7U SuperBlade® (SBI-7128RG-X/-F/-F2) -- 20x NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs in 10
Blade Servers, each supports Dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3
family, up to 512GB DDR4 2133MT/s ECC RDIMM in 8 DIMM slots, 1x 2.5"
SSD, 1 SATADOM, FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand switches, 1 and 10Gb/s Ethernet
switches, redundant chassis management module (CMM) and Titanium Level
(96%+) 3200W and Platinum Level (95%) 3000W/2500W (N+N or N+1 redundant)
power supplies with cooling fans.
Additional Information:
-- Supermicro GPU optimized solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com/GPU
-- Supermicro high performance, high-efficiency Server, Storage and
Networking solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com
Visit Supermicro at SC15 in Austin, Texas, November 16 through the 19th at the Austin Convention Center, Booth 1518.
Follow Supermicro on Facebook and Twitter to receive their latest news and announcements.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Supermicro® 1U-4U GPU SuperServers and 7U SuperBlade® Maximize Compute Density and Performance per Watt with Support for New NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPU Accelerator
Extreme Density, Energy and Cooling Optimized 1U 4x GPU, 4U 8x GPU and 7U 20x GPU Blade Offer up to 28 Teraflops of Single Precision Performance per U, Dramatically Reducing Time to Train Deep Neural Networks
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server, storage technology and green computing delivers the industry's widest range of GPU-enabled SuperServers ready to support the new addition to the NVIDIA® Tesla® Accelerated Computing Platform, the NVIDIA® Tesla® M40 GPU Accelerator.
Available immediately, the Supermicro 1U 4x GPU (SYS-1028GQ-TR/-TRT), 2U 6x GPU (SYS-2028GR-TR/-TRH/-TRHT), 4U 8x GPU (SYS-4028GR-TR/-TRT), 4U/Tower 4x GPU (SYS-7048GR-TR) and 7U 20x GPU SuperBlade® (SBI-7128RG-X/-F/-F2) offer unrivaled configuration flexibility and industry leading GPU density. With Supermicro's GPU cooling optimized architecture in the 1U 4x GPU SYS-1028GQ-TR/-TRT, NVIDIA Tesla M40 accelerators can operate at a sustained 1000W delivering up to 28 Teraflops of single precision performance for deep learning training applications.
"Supermicro's 1U 4x GPU high performance computing SuperServer maximizes GPU density and performance per watt with a non-preheat GPU cooling architecture providing maximum system performance and reliability," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "With an expanding range of solutions incorporating the NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs we deliver the industry's widest range of accelerated computing solutions optimized for next generation deep learning research."
"The NVIDIA Tesla M40 is purpose-built for deep learning training at scale, dramatically reducing the time required to train sophisticated neural networks," said Roy Kim, group product manager of Accelerated Computing at NVIDIA. "With support for the new Tesla M40 GPUs, Supermicro offers data scientists a range of high-performance, high-density accelerated platforms to advance their most challenging deep learning projects."
-- 1U 4x GPU (SYS-1028GQ-TR/-TRT) - supports 4x NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs, Dual
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3, up to 1TB ECC, up to DDR4 2133MHz;
in 16x DIMMs, 4x PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots, 2x PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16) LP slot,
dual port GbE LAN (-TR SKU), dual 10GBase-T (-TRT), 2x 2.5" hot-swap
drive bays, 2x 2.5" internal drive bays, efficient airflow heavy duty
counter-rotating fans with air shroud & optimal fan speed control,
redundant 2000W Titanium Level (96%+) power supplies
-- 2U 6x GPU (SYS-2028GR-TR/-TRH/-TRHT) - supports 6x NVIDIA Tesla M40
GPUs, dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 family, 10x 2.5" Hot-swap
SATA3 HDD Bays, 16x DIMM slots; up to 1TB DDR4 2133MHz reg. ECC memory,
4x PCI-E 3.0 x16 and 1x PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots, 2x GbE/10GBase-T (-TRT,
-TRHT), 1x Video, 4x USB 3.0 (2 rear, 2 via header), 2x USB 2.0 (2 via
header), Built-in Server management tool (IPMI 2.0, KVM/media over LAN)
with dedicated LAN port, redundant 2000W Platinum Level (94%+) power
supplies
-- 4U 8x GPU (SYS-4028GR-TR/-TRT) - supports 8x NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs, dual
Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 (up to 160W), up to 1.5TB ECC DDR4,
2133MHz in 24 DIMM slots, 24 2.5" hot-swap SAS2/SATA3 drive bays, 8
PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots (double-width), 2 PCI-E 3.0 x8 (in x16) slots, 1
PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x16) slot, dual 1GbE/10GBase-T (-TRT), and four
redundant 1600W Platinum Level (94%+) power supplies
-- 4U/Tower 4x GPU (SYS-7048GR-TR) - supports 4x NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs,
dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3 family, 8x 3.5" Hot-swap SATA
HDD Bays, 3x 5.25" peripheral drive bays, 1x 3.5" fixed drive bay, 16x
DIMM slots; up to 1TB DDR4 2133MHz reg. ECC memory, 4x PCI-E 3.0 x16 (4
GPU cards opt.), 2x PCI-E 3.0 x8 (1 in x16), and 1x PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8)
slot, 2x GbE, 1x Video, 2x COM/Serial, 5x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, Built-in
Server management tool (IPMI 2.0, KVM/media over LAN) with dedicated LAN
port, redundant 2000W Titanium Level (96%+) power supplies
-- 7U SuperBlade® (SBI-7128RG-X/-F/-F2) - 20x NVIDIA Tesla M40 GPUs in 10
Blade Servers, each supports Dual Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 v3
family, up to 512GB DDR4 2133MT/s ECC RDIMM in 8 DIMM slots, 1x 2.5"
SSD, 1 SATADOM, FDR 56Gb/s InfiniBand switches, 1 and 10Gb/s Ethernet
switches, redundant chassis management module (CMM) and Titanium Level
(96%+) 3200W and Platinum Level (95%) 3000W/2500W (N+N or N+1 redundant)
power supplies with cooling fans.
Additional Information:
-- Supermicro GPU optimized solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com/GPU
-- Supermicro high performance, high-efficiency Server, Storage and
Networking solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com
Visit Supermicro at SC15 in Austin, Texas, November 16 through the 19th at the Austin Convention Center, Booth 1518.
Follow Supermicro on Facebook and Twitter to receive their latest news and announcements.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, SuperServer, SuperBlade, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Synology's First Router Earns CES 2016 Innovation Honoree Award
NAS Maker Debuts Router with Fast Speeds, Superior OS, Storage and Media Server in One!
BELLEVUE, Wash., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) recognized Synology's first router - the RT1900ac - as a CES 2016 Innovation Award Honoree in the computer accessories category. Synology creates network attached storage (NAS) and private cloud solutions that transform the way people share, manage, and backup data - at home and at work.
"Routers have basically been the same for 20 years, but Synology is changing that," said company President Alex Wang. "We're extremely proud to be an Innovation Awards Honoree with our first entry into the market."
Synology Router RT1900ac Product Features
The new RT1900ac comes with fast performance speeds of up to 1.9Gbps and the most intuitive operating system in the industry - Synology Router Manager (SRM). Typical routers have confusing interfaces, but SRM resembles a desktop - making it extremely easy to use. Moreover, the router works as a private cloud and multimedia player that offers both computer and mobile access. Plug in a USB or SD card and get storage and printer functions - straight from the router! The RT1900ac also comes with free mobile and VPN apps for even more value.
The RT1900ac Gives Consumers Control Over Their Wireless Networks
With the RT1900ac, consumers have the ultimate control over their wireless networks and settings. Don't want your kids watching YouTube on their computers all day? Set limits so they only stream the site for two hours daily - without adding limits to your own PC. Using Application Layer Quality of Service (QoS), the Synology router lets users set bandwidth limits and website filters that control traffic - by device and individual applications.
Need to protect your children from adult content? With the RT1900ac, families can use parental controls that have a built-in DNS-based web-filter to block countless inappropriate websites, with a few simple clicks. Synology has created and will continue to update a DNS database that is comprised of thousands of inappropriate websites and grouped them by gambling, drugs, and adult content. Parents can use these preset filters to block entire groups of websites at one time, instead of manually entering them, individually. This makes the RT1900ac a huge time saver for households.
Wang added, "Some people might ask 'Why is a NAS company getting into routers?' At Synology, we're always pushing the limits of network technology. Our products work as a private cloud, file server, multimedia sever, and file backup - all in one. Since the router connects the storage to the computer, we realized that with more control over the router, we could make even more advancements in NAS. The possibilities are endless."
Network attached storage uses wireless and wired Internet connections to access files from anywhere at any time. Synology leveraged this technology to create a wireless router with NAS capabilities.
Synology Router RT1900ac Technical Highlights
-- The RT1900ac comes with:
-- Simultaneous dual-band at 2.4GHz & 5GHz for up to 1900Mbps
-- High-speed networking with IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac support
-- Fast, reliable Wi-Fi with Beamforming
-- Application layer Quality of Service (QoS)
-- Parental control with a built-in filter database
Product Availability and Price
The RT1900ac will be available in the United States in the first quarter of 2016. Suggested retail price is $149.99.*
Preview the Synology Router & 2016 NAS Products at a CES Press Conference
Synology will preview the router and other 2016 products at a CES press conference on:
Date: Thursday, January 7
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)
South Hall Connector, Room S227 - A
Synology will feature additional products from its entire product line (including business NAS) at the Synology CES Booth #30431 located at Upper South Hall.
About Synology Inc.
Founded in 2000, Synology offers an extensive line of NAS: from 2-bay desktop units (known as DiskStations) - to rackmounts (called RackStations) scaling up to 1.4PB. The company carries products that are ideal for home, SMB, and SME. Synology's private cloud solutions come with the intuitive DiskStation Manager operating system.
Synology NAS offer exceptional value with free add-on packages for file sharing, file syncing, multimedia streaming, photo management, VPN setup, and more. The NAS also come with built-in encryption, antivirus protection, warranties, free software upgrades, and online support. Products are feature-rich, easy-to-use, energy efficient, reliable, and affordable. http://www.synology.com
About the CES Innovation Awards
The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CEA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.
*The Synology RT1900ac router is in development and price is subject to change based on sales region
A Cute Robot That Dares to Fight: Self-balancing Robot "Gemini" Launches Kickstarter Campaign
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini, a waterdrop-shaped, two-wheel, self-balancing robot with two distinct personalities, will accommodate consumers' leisure needs more than ever before. The Gemini Kickstarter campaign launches on November 10th, 2015.
After the wild success of Makeblock, an educational robot kit series targeting makers and educators, the Shenzhen-based hardware startup Shenzhen Maker Works Technology Co., Ltd expanded its reach and designed the user-friendly smart robot Gemini, which requires no programming knowledge or assembling efforts on users' behalf.
While standing, Gemini moves like a cute puppy, spreading joy via iridescent LED lights and flashing emoticons, and dancing to music at your command. When Gemini is equipped with a turret and crouches down, however, the robot transforms into a fearless warrior who is ready to combat.
The key to Gemini's accurate signaling and angular actions lies in the self-balancing technology. With one MPU-6050 3-Axis Accelerometer and Gyro working with STM32 MCU, through real-time analysis of related state parameters, Gemini can minimize the displacement both vertically and horizontally, in a timely manner, and control the angular offset with the utmost accuracy, remaining level with ease.
Additional Features
-- Stable MovementThe waterdrop-shaped, two-wheel, streamlined structure,
empowered by the dual encoder motors with high resolution, ensures
Gemini's extraordinary agility and mobility.
-- Innovative Control SystemsBased on the free iPad app, the robot can
perform complex motions and tasks with tap-and-swipe finger movements,
tilting techniques (gravity control), and voice control.
-- Fluent Intercommunication Together, the 2.4G and Wi-Fi modules offer
seamless and timely communication, instantly transmitting and updating
all parties' data throughout the game.
-- High-Sensitivity LED Blue LightInheriting the signature Makeblock blue
LED lighting, Gemini improves the transmission efficiency and undermines
unstable performance from the reflection of the sun, which is often
encountered by IR light-enabled devices. Overall, Gemini offers users an
enhanced interactive experience.
Starting at USD $99.00, the team provides different bundles for buyers. "Our mission is to make an 'Apple product' for consumer robot kits," says the founder and robot hobbyist Jasen Wang.
Hyundai Virtual Guide Introduces Augmented Reality To The Owner's Manual
-- First Mainstream Automaker to Launch 2D/3D Owner's Manual for Smartphones and Tablet Computers
-- Hyundai Virtual Guide Provides Convenient, Simple Ways to Become Familiar with Full Vehicle Capabilities
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Later this year, Hyundai will be the first mainstream automaker to launch an augmented reality owner's manual app. The Hyundai Virtual Guide app is the brand's modern take on the traditional owner's manual, allowing consumers to use their smartphone or tablet computer to get how-to information for repairs, maintenance and vehicle features.
At launch, the Hyundai Virtual Guide is compatible with the 2015 Sonata model, and will soon become available for additional models. The new app recognizes more than 45 major features of the Sonata and is available for free download on the Apple App store and Google Play.
Hyundai used quality consumer survey results to determine the top difficult-to-use features to incorporate into the Virtual Guide. The app also contains 82 how-to videos, six 3D overlay images that appear once users scan areas of their vehicle like the engine bay and more than 50 informational guides.
"The Virtual Guide is aimed at educating our owners on how to use the functions and features of their vehicle," said Frank Ferrara, executive vice president, customer satisfaction, Hyundai Motor America. "We modernized the idea of an owner's manual to provide the highest-quality user experience for the growing population of tech savvy consumers."
The Hyundai Virtual Guide uses two- and three-dimensional tracking technology to deliver deep levels of information related to different parts of the car. Users simply position their phone or tablet's camera over the part they want to learn more about.
The Hyundai Virtual Guide can virtually identify and provide how-to information on the following features:
-- Air filter
-- Smart Cruise Control
-- Bluetooth phone pairing
-- Warning indicators
-- Clock
-- Engine oil
-- Brake fluid
-- Fuse box
-- Smart trunk
Hyundai is a leader in reinventing the thick owner's manual sitting in every car's glove box. In 2010, Hyundai redefined the luxury-vehicle ownership experience with the launch of the Equus Owner's Manual App for iPad(®), iPhone and iPod touch. In 2014, the Hyundai Assurance Car Care mobile and in-vehicle app arrived as another convenient option for accessing car care services and vehicle information. The in-vehicle Car Care app put the owner's manual right inside the vehicle's touchscreen, giving customers the services and information they want the most, when and where they need them most: right inside the car.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and In-Vehicle Service Scheduling.
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Mentor Graphics Adds ARM AMBA 5 AHB Verification IP to Mentor Enterprise Verification Platform
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
-- New verification IP (VIP) for ARM(®) AMBA(®) 5 AHB specification
speeds development of embedded and Internet-of-Things (IoT) products
-- Increases productivity in verifying hardware and software in complex
products
-- Extends coverage of Mentor® VIP for a new generation of ARM-based SoCs
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced availability of verification IP (VIP) for the ARM AMBA 5 AHB on-chip interconnection specification. Available in the Mentor(®) Enterprise Verification Platform(TM) (EVP), this new VIP simplifies and speeds up the verification process for designers using Questa(®) simulation and Veloce(®) emulation to verify chip designs using the new specification.
As part of the Mentor(®) VIP library, the new VIP provides essential information for verifying designs using the interconnect specification--sequences, test plans, coverage and assertions for the memory types, and security and messaging features.
"The ARM AMBA 5 AHB specification defines on-chip connectivity that is area-efficient, low-latency, and low-power for ARM-based embedded and IoT solutions," said Andy Nightingale, vice president of system IP marketing, systems and software group, ARM. "Mentor Graphics is providing verification IP to simplify development of interconnects for the next generation of ARM-based SoCs to meet the growing demand of the IoT and embedded markets."
The Mentor VIP library provides engineers with standard UVM SystemVerilog (SV) components using a common architecture across all protocols. This allows rapid deployment of multiple protocols within a verification team. Test plans, compliance tests, test sequences and protocol coverage are all included as SV and XML source code, allowing simple re-use, extension and customization. The Mentor VIP components also include a comprehensive set of protocol checks, error injection and debug capabilities.
"The ARM AMBA 5 AHB expands our industry-leading support for AMBA in the Mentor VIP library," said Mark Olen, product manager, Design Verification Technology Division. "Combined with our EZ-VIP productivity package, the Mentor VIP library helps all ARM-based SoC designers and verification engineers identify bugs quickly and reduce overall time to market."
By providing AMBA 5 AHB VIP for use with Questa and Veloce platforms, the EVP helps designers debug block-to-block interactions in simulation, as well as fully verify system-level software running on virtual hardware using high-performance simulation acceleration. Questa simulation brings a complete interactive debug environment, Veloce emulation delivers the highest performance system-level verification throughput, and now both provide complete functional support of the AMBA 5 AHB specification.
Mentor verification IP is a key part of the EVP, which combines Questa(®) advanced verification solutions, Veloce emulation platform, and the Visualizer((TM)) debug environment into a globally accessible, high-performance, datacenter resource. The Mentor EVP features global resource management that supports project teams around the world, maximizing both user productivity and total verification return on investment.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.24 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
Mentor Graphics and Questa are registered trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Unveils First 4K Ultra HD Discs
Library and New Release Titles Will Be Available in 2016 on Ultra HD Blu-ray(TM) Format Enabling Convenient Home Viewing of 4K Content with High Dynamic Range and Immersive Audio
CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) today announced the studio's first releases in the next-generation 4K Ultra HD(TM) Disc format, which will arrive in early 2016.
"By some estimates, consumers will own over 100 million Ultra HD television sets by 2019. Sony Pictures' 4K Ultra HD Discs will deliver consumers the ultimate home theater experience, with stunning picture and sound quality," said SPHE president, Man Jit Singh.
Singh continued, "Ten years ago this month, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment authored the world's first feature film on Blu-ray Disc(TM), and we continue to bring consumers the most innovative, immersive home entertainment experiences available."
SPHE's first 4K Ultra HD releases will include The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Salt,Hancock, Chappie, Pineapple Express, and The Smurfs 2, followed by a growing roster of titles including new release film and television content.
SPHE's 4K Ultra HD Discs feature four times the resolution of HD and include high dynamic range (HDR), which produces brilliant highlights, vibrant colors and greater contrast on compatible displays. Many titles will also support next-generation immersive audio formats.
Sony Pictures has an extensive library of 4K content, including newer films and television shows, as well as classic catalog films restored from original film elements, including Fury, Captain Phillips, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Men In Black, Ghostbusters, The Fifth Element, Bad Boys, The Da Vinci Code, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Leon: The Professional, Lawrence Of Arabia, The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Guns of Navarone, Taxi Driver, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and many others.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com.
"Blu-ray Disc(TM)" and "Ultra HD Blu-ray(TM)" are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
First iPhone Universal Wireless Charging Case Launches on Kickstarter
BEZALEL Crowdfunding Campaign Will Empower iPhone Users in Time for the Holidays
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BEZALEL - the company devoted to empowering mobile device users to discard the power cord - is launching a Kickstarter campaign November 10 - December 15 to fund production of the first universal wireless charging case for the iPhone. The initial 400 pre-orders on Kickstarter for the new Latitude iPhone case will be manufactured and delivered in time for Christmas.
"The latest iPhones have just about every feature imaginable, with the exception of built-in wireless charging," said BEZALEL CEO and Co-Founder Frank Wu. "We're returning to our Kickstarter roots to enable iPhone users to power up wherever there's a wireless charger."
BEZALEL's Latitude is the first case for the iPhone that works with both the Qi and PMA wireless charging standards. Such dual-mode compatibility means the Latitude can charge the iPhone with every type of wireless charger, including those at a growing number of public places and in an expanding range of products. Those currently using the Qi standard include McDonald's, IKEA (in select tables and lamps) and Toyota/Lexus; those using PMA include Starbucks, Delta Airlines and GM (select 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.
The Latitude Kickstarter campaign (http://bit.ly/LatitudeKickstarter) marks a return to crowdfunding for BEZALEL, which launched its breakthrough fully-mobile (rechargeable) wireless charging device via Kickstarter in January 2014.
"Our initial Kickstarter campaign last year earned more than four times its fundraising goal, and we're even more charged up now to empower iPhone users in time for the holidays," added Wu.
Kickstarter Campaign Info:
-- Launch Date: November 10, 2015
-- End Date: December 15, 2015
-- Rewards:
-- The first 400 pledges of $39.00 pre-order the Latitude charging case
(for the iPhone 6 or 6s) at the early-bird rate, with delivery
guaranteed in time for Christmas.
-- The following pledges of $45 pre-order the Latitude charging case
(for the iPhone 6 or 6s) at the discounted price, with delivery in
March 2016.
-- Those who want to pre-order the Latitude case for the iPhone 6 Plus
or 6s Plus may pledge at the discounted price of $54, with delivery
in March 2016.
-- Additional reward options are available for pre-ordering bundles of
two or more Latitude cases (please see the Kickstarter campaign page
for more info).
-- Early-Bird Ship Date: Guaranteed in time for Christmas (for the first
400 pledges)
-- Standard Ship Date: March 2016
-- Campaign Funding Goal: $30,000
-- How Funds Will be Used: For first production run of the Latitude
(initial custom molding, raw materials and skilled labor).
Latitude Product Info:
-- Available for iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s and 6s Plus
-- Colors: Black and White
-- Material: Advanced polycarbonate
-- Features:
-- Dual (Qi and PMA) wireless charging compatibility
-- Strong and stylish ultra-slim design
-- Easy access to controls; guaranteed to accommodate every type of 3.5
mm earphone plug
-- Flexible and super-durable Lightening cable connector (to easily
synch and charge iPhone the old fashioned way)
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.
Cadence Announces Verification IP for ARM AMBA 5 AHB5
Immediate availability of new simulation VIP speeds development of latest IoT designs
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov.10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), today announced verification IP (VIP) for the ARM(®) AMBA(®) 5 Advanced High-Performance Bus 5 (AHB5) specification. The announcement covers two new VIP titles in Cadence's portfolio including simulation VIP and assertion-based VIP. The simulation VIP, available now, supports all of the major logic simulators and enables verification engineers to perform in-depth verification with SystemVerilog-UVM testbenches. The assertion-based VIP, available in early 2016, supports the Cadence® JasperGold® formal verification platform, which enables design engineers to rapidly verify that their daily design changes are bug free.
The newly announced ARMv8-M architecture is focused on security, scalability and efficiency, which includes the ARM TrustZone(®) technology. This technology takes a system approach to protect peripherals such as secure memory, crypto blocks, keyboards and screens from software attacks. The TrustZone technology is targeted specifically for small real time embedded microcontroller and system-on-chip (SoC) designs, including security functionality for IoT applications. Designers can take full advantage of the TrustZone technology by implementing the AHB5 interface, which is the latest version of the specification.
The new AHB5 protocol extends this security foundation to the SoC system. The protocol provides an efficient mechanism to manage and control access to secure SoC resources, offering a way to help ensure that secure resources can only be accessed by trusted software. The Cadence VIP solution enables existing AHB customers to upgrade to the newest version of the specification and verify that their designs work with the new features and functionalities.
The availability of VIP is key to the rapid adoption of new interface standards, as every new standard challenges verification engineers to learn it well enough to be able to validate their SoC designs. The Cadence VIP solution for AMBA protocols includes simulation VIP, assertion-based VIP, accelerated VIP, interconnect VIP and interconnect performance analysis tools. To learn more about Cadence VIP products, visit http://www.cadence.com/news/VIPAHB5.
"Our close partnership with ARM has enabled us to add support for AHB5 to the Cadence VIP catalog," said Erik Panu, corporate vice president of the IP Group, Cadence. "This addition to the widely used VIP solution for AMBA interfaces will further help our customers to be first to market with innovative products."
"As ARM IP and technologies expand into IoT and other emerging applications, VIP is essential for rapid customer deployment," said Andy Nightingale, vice president of system IP marketing, systems and software group, ARM. "Cadence has been a trusted source for high-quality VIP for AMBA interfaces for more than 12 years and consistently delivers support for new interfaces such as AHB5."
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products and its services is available at http://www.cadence.com.
Handheld Camera Produces Professional Grade Ground Shots While On-The-Go
ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuneec International, the world leader in electric aviation, today announced the release of the Typhoon ActionCam, a handheld camera stabilization platform that ensures ground shots are as smooth as the ones taken from the air.
The Typhoon ActionCam combines the impressive CGO3 camera gimbal with a handle for stable ground footage, allowing consumers to record videos and take photos like never before. When using the Typhoon ActionCam, the camera stays level regardless of shaky hands or wobbling and is an ideal tool for capturing life's moments with unparalleled detail.
The included CGO3 camera boasts impressive 4K resolution, four times higher than HD, 12 megapixel still images and slow motion 1080p/120fps video. The 115-degree field of vision and no-distortion lens are additional features allowing for professional grade content capturing. The Typhoon ActionCam features a run time of up to 90 minutes and is compatible with previous Typhoon camera gimbals.
"The Typhoon ActionCam is designed to extend Yuneec's advanced camera technology from the sky to the ground. The ergonomic design allows you to take part in the action while capturing ultra-stable footage, rather than recording the action from afar with a tripod," said Shan Phillips, CEO of Yuneec USA.
The camera pitch controller enables precise camera angle control and is conveniently placed where the thumb naturally sits on the handle. Additionally, the Typhoon ActionCam displays real-time footage from a mobile device of up to 6.4 inches, and is controlled by the easy-to-use CGO3 smartphone app. The CGO3 app allows users to record video, take still shots and operate camera settings conveniently.
The Typhoon ActionCam includes a CGO3 camera, 1400mAh LiPo battery and smart charger. The device will be available on November 10, 2015 for the suggested retail price of $549.99 USD. For more information, visit http://www.yuneec.com.
About Yuneec International
Founded in 1999, Yuneec is the world leader in electric aviation. With hundreds of patents held, Yuneec's core technologies power manned aircraft, Typhoon and Tornado drones and its market-leading line of radio controlled aircraft for the hobby market. With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Yuneec manufactures over one million units a year that are sold under OEM/ODM brands as well as the Typhoon brand of multicopters. The company's achievements include the introduction of the industry's first "Ready to Fly" radio controlled electric powered airplane, and the design and manufacture of market-leading radio controlled helicopters and microcopters.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether for the rising culinary explorer or the advanced cook needing an extra hand in the kitchen, three new small appliances from KitchenAid are sure to make welcome gifts this holiday season. They include a Multi-Cooker with Stir Tower attachment, Siphon Coffee Brewer, and Spiralizer Attachment for the KitchenAid stand mixer. Further information about the products detailed below can be found at http://www.KitchenAid.com/Countertop-Appliances.
Home cooks likely to multi-task in the kitchen during the holidays should consider one of the latest countertop cooking appliances from KitchenAid: a four quart Multi-Cooker with stir tower, providing 10 cooking functions, step-by-step cooking modes and a stirring accessory that allows for assisted cooking at precise temperatures.
The Multi-Cooker's pre-programmed settings take the guesswork out of preparing such essentials as rice, risotto, soup and yogurt. Each setting provides cooks with next step instructions to help deliver perfect results. Additional cooking modes include simmering, sauteing, searing, steaming and two slow cook options, all of which can be programmed for up to 12 hours of cooking, plus a Keep Warm function that can be programmed for up to 24 hours. The Multi-Cooker automatically sets the temperature for each setting, while the brand's Even-Heat(TM) technology allows for precise temperature regulation between 110 degrees - 450 degrees F to prevent under or over cooking.
The 3-speed stir tower accessory mixes, flips and stirs ingredients to keep them consistently incorporated and evenly heated. Once attached to the Multi-Cooker, a speed dial can adjust the stir tower settings to handle everything from stirring vegetables to heavy stew. The flipping paddle, combined with a flex edge-scraping blade, stirs and scrapes around the cooking vessel to keep foods like batters and sauces from sticking to the sides. The Multi-Cooker is currently available in Candy Apple, Onyx Black and Stainless at suggested retail prices of $349.99 for the Multi-Cooker, $229.99 for the Stir Tower accessory and $549.99 for the Multi-Cooker and Stir Tower combined.
Siphon Coffee Brewer
Coffee connoisseurs will have a reason to skip the trip to the coffee house this holiday season thanks to the new KitchenAid® Siphon Coffee Brewer, designed to deliver the bright, rich taste of siphon coffee with the convenience of an automated home system. The Siphon Coffee Brewer features vacuum technology that fully immerses the grounds in water to create a more complex flavor profile.
Constructed of premium glass with stainless steel accents, the brewer also includes a reusable stainless steel filter that is simple to clean and eliminates the waste created by disposable filters. A strong magnetic interlock system secures the top and bottom carafes together to ensure a tight seal for brewing, while a dual-purpose lid sits on top of the unit during brewing and then attaches to the carafe for pouring. The Siphon Coffee Brewer is available in Onyx Black, Silver and Slate at a suggested retail price of $249.99.
Spiralizer Attachment
Cooks looking to eat healthier or simply expand their recipe repertoire during the holidays can take advantage of the new KitchenAid® spiralizer attachment for the essential and iconic Stand Mixer.
Featuring five blades with up to nine combinations of spiralizing, slicing, peeling and coring, the attachment offers endless possibilities for fruit and vegetable preparation. As a healthy alternative to flour based pasta, a fine spiral blade turns vegetables, such as zucchini or squash, into thin, noodle-like strands. A medium blade spiralizes potatoes for casseroles and potato pancakes, or winter root vegetables for roasted rutabaga or butternut squash dishes. Separate slicing blades can be used for creating spirals of fresh fruits or vegetables with little to no cores, such as carrots, or those with larger cores, including apples and pears.
The spiralizer features durable metal construction and a storage case for convenient organization of both the unit and its dishwasher-safe accessories. The spiralizer attachment carries a suggested retail price of $129.99.
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid® brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen®, is now in its 14(th) year and has raised over $10 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit KitchenAid.com or join us at Facebook.com/KitchenAid and Twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2014 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
Thales dramatically increases visibility into HSM security and operations with introduction of new monitoring platform
Capabilities answer demand of customers who deploy hardware security modules across multiple locations
PLANTATION, Fla., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Thales, leader in critical information systems and cybersecurity, announces the launch of CipherTrust a new monitoring and management platform allowing network operations teams to receive 24 x7 visibility on the operational status of all hardware security modules (HSMs) across all locations.
Thales HSMs can now be monitored and remotely managed in a similar way to general IT equipment in data centers, keeping operations staff fully informed while helping them pro-actively respond to potential security or performance issues using complementary Thales HSM management tools. The result is a dramatic reduction in operating costs to monitor HSMs providing users with an effective tool in helping to maintain the security and operational efficiency of their complete HSM infrastructure for their data protection requirements.
News facts:
-- Provides 24 x 7 visibility on all HSMs
-- Identifies performance bottlenecks to improve capacity planning
-- Facilitates pro-active HSM management responses to potential issues
through automatic alerts
-- Reduces costs through background remote operation without human
intervention
-- Works seamlessly with existing HSM hardware and software configurations
Recently announced Thales HSM management tools such as nShield Remote Administration and payShield Manager complement CipherTrust by enabling security teams to manage and make configuration changes to any of the HSMs as a result of information delivered via CipherTrust.
Cindy Provin, president Thales e-Security Inc., says:
"Data security is a top concern for enterprises and governments. The need for data protection is mandatory. As IT security systems become more complex with the need of deploying multiple layers of data protection the effects from a disruption caused by network downtime are great. Operations staff need tools that automatically deliver information about potential issues. CipherTrust delivers visibility across groups of Thales HSMs in multiple locations, allowing operations to monitor alerts and warnings and proactively respond to issues both now or on the horizon."
The first release of CipherTrust provides monitoring for payShield HSMs. Future versions will support additional Thales products including the Thales nShield multi-purpose HSM family.
Follow Thales e-Security on Twitter @Thalesesecurity, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube
About Thales e-Security
Thales e-Security is a leading global provider of trusted cryptographic solutions with a 40-year track record of protecting the world's most sensitive applications and information. Thales solutions enhance privacy, trusted identities, and secure payments with certified, high performance encryption and digital signature technology for customers in a wide range markets including financial services, high technology, manufacturing, and government. Thales e-Security has a worldwide support capability, with regional headquarters in the United States, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. http://www.thales-esecurity.com
About Thales
Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Transport, Defence and Security markets. With 61,000 employees in 56 countries, Thales reported sales of EUR13 billion in 2014. With over 20,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design and deploy equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex security requirements. Its unique international footprint allows it to work closely with its customers all over the world.
Positioned as a value-added systems integrator, equipment supplier and service provider, Thales is one of Europe's leading players in the security market. The Group's security teams work with government agencies, local authorities and enterprise customers to develop and deploy integrated, resilient solutions to protect citizens, sensitive data and critical infrastructure.
Drawing on its strong cryptographic capabilities, Thales is one of the world leaders in cybersecurity products and solutions for critical state and military infrastructures, satellite networks and industrial and financial companies. With a presence throughout the entire security chain, Thales offers a comprehensive range of services and solutions ranging from security consulting, intrusion detection and architecture design to system certification, development and through-life management of products and services, and security supervision with Security Operation Centres in France, the United Kingdom and The Netherlands.
- NEW Dropbox compatible encrypted backup with flexible, on-demand control
- NEW Advanced duplicate file detection and Cleanup helper to free up disk space quickly
and safely
- NEW Boot Manager for control over processes and applications that open automatically
when Windows starts
- IMPROVED Antivirus and safe browsing modules further enhance security
- IMPROVED Parental controls offer enhanced reporting to generate more in-depth alerts
- WINDOWS 10 CERTIFIED with smooth, pain-free migration
BullGuard [http://www.bullguard.com ], award-winning global provider of antivirus and
mobile security, has announced the release of the new version of its Internet Security
software [http://www.bullguard.com/products/bullguard-internet-security.aspx ] for the
consumer market. Designed to enhance performance, convenience and deliver cutting-edge
antivirus and malware, the new version of BullGuard Internet Security offers a range of
new features and is fully compatible with Windows 10.
As one of few security suites to offer secure backup to safeguard files, BullGuard
provides 5GB of storage. It also includes convenient, encrypted backup to Dropbox accounts
via the software, offering peace of mind that important documents are securely stored.
Files and folders can be easily selected without having to move them to a specific folder,
with the process able to be run on demand or as a scheduled event. Unencrypted files are
viewable in Dropbox as normal files for added convenience from any device or browser, and
full synchronisation reflects changes made to files and folders in real time.
Enhanced PC tune upÂ
Internet Security provides a real boost to performance, making PC tune up and
optimisation even easier. New tools include duplicate file detection to identify and
delete unnecessary files to free up disk space. A Cleanup Helper actively recommends safe
file removal with single-click fast delete and provides category views for a far clearer
picture of the file system. Finally, a new Boot Manager gives an intuitive overview of the
applications that start automatically with the computer. Users can view both mandatory and
optional processes and applications to fine-tune startup with ease, significantly
improving boot speed and freeing up memory and processor usage for a faster and smoother
PC.
Even stronger antivirusÂ
As shown in recent tests, Internet Security's enhanced behavioural detection engine
now offers more protection than ever before. An improved safe browsing module reduces
impact on performance, a streamlined quarantine provides protection without user
intervention, and specific exploit detection includes malicious URLs and executable image
files. Users will also find improved detection of malware at Windows start-up to combat
rootkit attacks, and helps to protect against the rise of ransom ware that is affecting
increasing numbers of PCs.
More flexible parental controlsÂ
BullGuard's powerful parental controls have been improved with enhanced reports and
notifications to help parents to ensure they are always one step ahead. The in-depth child
monitor now offers more detail on activity, parents can automatically view newly created
Windows profiles and are notified when time and application restrictions are applied.
"The improvements we've made to Internet Security reflect our user's feedback and our
own observations about the demands of modern consumers" said Cam Le, Chief Marketing
Officer for BullGuard. "Our already powerful antivirus engine has been enhanced to
continue to deliver the very best protection against modern threats. We've also made
changes to make it easier than ever before to keep important files safe and with our value
added tools, keep a computer in great working order."
BullGuard Internet Security will be available from November 10th priced at GBP49.95
with a three-user license, and is also available as a 60 day free trial. Software will be
automatically updated for existing users and those upgrading to Windows 10 will see a
smooth migration to the new version.
BullGuard is a fast growing antivirus and mobile security brand. Its award-winning
product portfolio includes internet security solutions, antivirus, mobile security, 24/7
identity protection, and social media protection for both home and small business users,
including BullGuard Premium Protection. This unique suite goes beyond the PC to safeguard
personal and financial information by continually monitoring the web, social networks, as
well as the dark web for stolen and compromised data sources.
BullGuard's product offering is based on proprietary middleware technology which
provides Plug & Play architecture to integrate cutting-edge third-party solutions, along
with strong in-house development capabilities.
BullGuard sells its security products online and through retail resellers to a rapidly
expanding customer base of 650,000. It also has an industry leading renewal rate. Its
customer base has seen significant growth, with e-Commerce particularly strong at more
than 40% year on year growth in 2014.
Sonos Trueplay Brings Simple Speaker Tuning to Millions of Rooms Around the World
Free software update allows Sonos listeners to get great sound at home no matter where speakers are placed.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 /CNW/ -- Today, with a free software update called Trueplay(TM), millions of Sonos owners around the world will be able to precisely tune their speakers without the need for specialized equipment or complicated training. With reliable wireless strength and elegant aesthetics, Sonos speakers can now be placed anywhere in a house - from under a kitchen cabinet to the corner of a bathroom - and still sound great. Trueplay listeners will hear the full clarity and impact of their favorite music regardless of how challenging these locations are acoustically.
"The way I describe our approach as a home speaker company is like being a clear window from the studio to your home," said record producer, composer and Sonos sound experience leader Giles Martin."Trueplay brings music fans closer to all the emotion captured in the recording studio."
Trueplay makes it easy for anyone to improve the way music sounds in any room. Using the Sonos app, the microphone on an iPhone or iPad, and a special tone emitted by the Sonos speaker, the system analyzes the acoustic profile of any room to determine how sound reflects off walls, furnishings, glass and other surfaces that impact how sound is heard. Sonos then smartly tunes that speaker in 60 seconds or less so the music sounds it's very best. The sound profile of each speaker is changed only as much or as little as needed to sound right for the room. Whether Trueplay makes a big or small sonic adjustment, the listener always knows they are hearing the purest sound.
"Trueplay is a major step in Sonos' mission to bring music fans a great experience at home without compromises. And we believe a great experience is one that also stays current," said Sonos Chief Product Officer Marc Whitten. "The original PLAY:5 now features Trueplay, so a speaker that was released more than six years ago is going to have its best year yet,even as we've begun selling its successor."
In addition to both the original and new SONOS PLAY:5®, Trueplay is compatible with all SONOS PLAY:1® and SONOS PLAY:3® smart speakers, iOS devices, and will continue to be added to more of the Sonos lineup over time. To get started with Trueplay at home today, update to the latest software and open Rooms Settings in the Sonos iOS app.
To learn more, read about the inspiration and the making of Trueplay at Sonos.com/blog or visit Sonos.com today for more information.
Blog | Video
About Sonos
Founded in 2002, Sonos(®) creates the leading smart speaker system. From a tech start-up populated with nerdy engineers and brilliant designers who love music, Sonos has grown into a global music brand dedicated to transforming the experience of listening out loud to music in the home. Its family of wireless smart speakers and home audio products make it easy for everyone to listen to the music they love in every room of their home. To hear their favorites, discover new music, and appreciate it all with the highest sound quality.
Sonos is doing it all over the world - in more than 60 countries, with dozens of streaming music providers, through thousands of retailers, and in millions of homes. With a constant investment in software and services, Sonos is improving the experience customers have with music in the home for years after they buy it.
Sonos is changing the way people listen to music - one home at a time.
Sonos, Inc. is a privately-held company, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California with additional offices in Boston and Seattle, as well as in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and China.
SOURCEvapes Introduces Next Level of Vaping With SOURCE orb XL
New Vaporizer Pen Can Hold One Gram of Concentrated Material
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SOURCEvapes, manufacturer of high-quality vaporizer equipment, announced today the launch of its revolutionary SOURCE orb XL, the only vaporizer pen that uses Grade 1 (Gr1) titanium. Holding up to one gram of concentrated material, the SOURCE orb XL is also the only vape pen on the market with such a large capacity.
"The SOURCE orb XL is a dream product for concentrate lovers," said Robert Kayvon, president of operations for SOURCEvapes. "We used the highest-quality materials as well as our second generation Variable Airflow System, with five different airflow settings to create this amazing vape that allows users to Experience True Taste."
The SOURCE orb XL is the fourth and largest vape pen in SOURCEvapes' wax product line. The four sizes give users options to have a pen that best meets their needs. The SOURCE 10cig is small, SOURCE orb slim is medium, SOURCE orb 3 is large, and of course the SOURCE orb XL is extra-large. It is important to note that SOURCE orb XL attachments are also compatible with SOURCE orb 3 atomizers.
The first SOURCE orb XL product to be released is the SOURCE orb XL Travel Kit which includes the first Gr1 Quartz Triple Coil as well as a SOURCE orb XL Gr1 Quartz Double Coil Atomizer. The MSRP for the SOURCE orb XL Travel Kit is $89.95. Also announced are the SOURCE orb XL Atomizers 3-Packs, Gr1 Quartz Double Coil ($29.95) and Gr1 Quartz Triple Coil ($39.95).
About SOURCEvapes
Las Vegas-based SOURCEvapes has been bringing the highest-quality vaporizers to market since 2013. The extensive product line consists of concentrate vaporizers, herb vaporizers, and accessories. SOURCEvapes products transform the vaporizing experience into a sophisticated sensory journey; transporting, relaxing, and enveloping users in true luxury. To ensure the purest taste SOURCEvapes products are made with the finest materials and are sold at an incredibly competitive price-point. All of SOURCEvapes products are covered by a no-hassle warranty. For more information please visit http://www.SOURCEvapes.com, http://www.facebook.com/SOURCEvapes,http://www.twitter.com/SOURCEvapes,http://www.instagram.com/SOURCEvapes,http://www.youtube.com/user/SOURCEvapes, or call (855) 710-8700.
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Electric Water Bath Canner + Multi-Cooker Joins Jarden Home Brands' Line Of Ball® FreshTECH Appliances
Versatile appliance makes the preserving process easier than ever; also has multi-cooker capabilities
FISHERS, Ind., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest in homesteading food traditions is on the rise, with nearly 40% of Americans expressing interest in home canning, according to a recent survey from ORC International and Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball® brand home canning products. Meeting the needs of those just learning to preserve while also exciting veteran canners, Jarden Home Brands announces availability of a new countertop appliance that makes it easier than ever to transform fresh foods into delicious recipes and meals, without taking over the stovetop. The Ball® FreshTECH Electric Water Bath Canner + Multi-Cooker is a plug-in, countertop appliance that makes water bath canning more convenient than ever. This versatile appliance can also be used as a multi-cooker for preparing soups & stews, steaming vegetables, warming beverages and much more, making it the perfect gift for anyone from novice foodie to culinary expert.
Developed by Jarden Home Brands' Fresh Preserving experts, the FreshTECH Electric Water Bath Canner + Multi-Cooker eliminates the need to use the stove top for the canning process and gives preservers of all levels more flexibility to prepare their favorite recipes. Not only does the 21-quart pot allow for additional batch capacity, but it is removable from the base for compact storage in any space, and includes a convenient drain spout for easy, safe cleanup.
"In recent research, we found that 68% of Americans would rather make their own fresh foods than purchase store bought. But that doesn't mean they want to be tied to the stove so our experts are constantly in search of new innovations that will make fresh preserving easier for all home cooks, regardless of experience," said Deepankar Pant, Senior Brand Manager of Innovation at Jarden Home Brands. "With more consumers growing and buying fresh foods and seeking out new ways to enjoy that produce, we wanted to provide a multi-tasking appliance that not only preserves, but helps transform fresh ingredients into delicious meals."
The FreshTECH Electric Water Bath Canner + Multi-Cooker comes with a recipe booklet filled with ideas for pickles, pasta sauce, soups and even ciders. A must-have appliance for holiday entertaining, the FreshTECH Electric Water Bath Canner + Multi-Cooker eliminates heat from using the stove top and can even act as a beverage urn for your favorite winter party punch. Atop every foodie's wish list, it's also a great gift for home cooks, gardeners and even new homeowners looking for an appliance that can meet many mealtime needs.
About Jarden Corporation
Jarden Corporation is a diversified, global consumer products company with a portfolio of over 120 trusted, authentic brands. Jarden's record of strong financial performance and organic growth is supported by a focused operating culture coupled with value enhancing acquisitions and shareholder focused capital allocation. Jarden operates in three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including: Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee®, Bernardin®, Bicycle®, Billy Boy®, Crawford®, Diamond®, Envirocooler®, Fiona®, First Alert®, First Essentials®, Hoyle®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Lifoam®, Lillo®, Loew-Cornell®, Mapa®, Millefiori®, NUK®, Pine Mountain®, Quickie®, Spontex®, Tigex®, Waddington, Yankee Candle® and YOU®; Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia®, AeroBed®, Berkley®, Campingaz® and Coleman®, Dalbello®, ExOfficio®, Fenwick®, Greys®, Gulp!®, Hardy®, Invicta®, Jostens®, K2®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, Neff®, PENN®, Rawlings®, Shakespeare®, Squadra®, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Völkl® and Zoot®; and Consumer Solutions: Bionaire®, Breville®, Cadence®, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Health o meter®, Holmes®, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rainbow®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam®, VillaWare® and White Mountain®. Headquartered in Florida, Jarden ranks #348 on the Fortune 500 and has over 35,000 employees worldwide. For further information about Jarden, please visit http://www.jarden.com.
WDLabs® Enables Internet Of Things For App And Device Developers
Companies Push the Edge and Transform Data Into Value
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- WDLabs(®), a business growth incubator of storage solutions leader Western Digital® Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC), is utilizing its WD® My Cloud® OS3 device in conjunction with the IBM® Internet of Things (IoT) Foundation and the ARM® mbed(TM) IoT Device Platform to provide developers a flexible platform to support advanced analytics and data application services.
At the ARM TechCon conference (booth #910) in Santa Clara, CA, WDLabs will be demonstrating a proof-of-concept on how the WD My Cloud OS 3 SDK provides an ideal platform for developing applications at the edge. In addition, IoT sensor data may be stored and analyzed when integrated with the ARM mbed IoT Device Platform and IBM IoT Foundation. Ultimately, knowledge gained from analysis of multiple data sources can be combined to achieve further insight.
Together the companies create a viable infrastructure for developers to create better and smarter apps that process IoT and video data at the edge. Western Digital, IBM and ARM play three significant roles to enable the development in an end-to-end IoT infrastructure for app and device developers, such as:
-- Smart Sensors: The mbed IoT Device Platform is secure, enables devices
to be mass-production ready and offers support for app developers to
plug and play sensors;
-- Data Services at the Edge: WD's My Cloud OS 3 platform interacts with
the mbed IoT Device Platform, hosting data services at the Edge and
connecting to data services on the cloud; and
-- Analyzing the Data: IBM real-time, predictive and cognitive analytic
services run locally through IBM IoT Foundation platform to better
understand the data that IoT devices generate, including video analytics
libraries optimized for sending alerts, metadata and deeper analytics.
"Western Digital is enabling inventors and businesses to be more productive, while storing data locally on My Cloud systems," said Richard E. Rutledge, SVP of marketing, WDLabs. "The My Cloud OS SDK and platform enable app developers to efficiently connect to their apps and run local analytics and metadata."
The demonstration will address the following pain points for app developers in IoT:
-- Performance: Maintaining data locally provides faster access to more
actionable data. By using local analytics, only necessary and relevant
video data and metadata need to be sent to the cloud. Local analytics
can be run on My Cloud OS 3, with complex analytics in IBM IoT
Foundation for greater functionality. Latency problems are reduced
because users are not sending all of the data set to the datacenter and
back. Local data retention also means a user can run edge-based trend
analysis on historical data.
-- Control: Storing data locally allows a user to control what's shared.
Only pre-processed fractions of the data must be transferred to the
cloud for more comprehensive analytics.
-- Cost: Data storage latency and resource costs are reduced by storing
most of the data locally on a My Cloud device. Subscription fees are
eliminated and bandwidth requirements are lower.
-- Security: Pre-processed data is encrypted when transferred to the cloud.
The impact of IoT lies in the sheer volume of data generated. More and more of the world's activity is being expressed digitally by billions of interconnected devices. The resulting data provides businesses with the ability to learn more about their operating environment and to act with the potential of creating new value. IoT is helping businesses better understand and manage very complex systems, such as smart surveillance buildings. According to IDC, 61 percent of the organizations surveyed by the firm are actively pursuing IoT initiatives(1).
It is estimated from IDC that by 2020, IoT spending will rise to $3 trillion and there will be nearly 30 billion IoT devices(2). As IoT sensors generate more and more data at the edge, in systems such as automation and video surveillance for smart homes/buildings, there is not a simple or clear way to save, aggregate and learn from all the data that is being generated.
"As the IoT grows, there is an increased demand for reliable, secure and productive embedded software and web services," said Zach Shelby, vice president of marketing, IoT business, ARM. "ARM mbed is providing the building blocks to simplify the creation and deployment of secure and reliable IoT applications at scale. The collaboration with Western Digital and IBM offers mbed developers the key value-add features to enable a full end-to-end IoT infrastructure solution."
"We are excited about collaborating with both Western Digital and ARM on a real-world example of secure distributed analytics for the Internet of Things," said John Cohn, IBM Fellow, Internet of Things. "The proof of concept shows how easy it is to link ARM's mbed devices to IBM real-time analytics by way of Western Digital's highly secure storage My Cloud gateway. Together we are showing how we can efficiently move workloads through a highly secure gateway and obtain real-time insights through a combination of advanced analytics on the edge and in the cloud."
My Cloud SDK Platform:
The My Cloud device SDK, based on the Docker(TM) open platform technology, ensures developers can easily access and collaborate to create customized experiences. Partners already developing extensions and new features based on the new SDK include Plex and Milestone. To learn more about the My Cloud platform for developers, visit http://developer.mycloud.com/.
About WD Labs®
WD Labs, a Western Digital organization, is a business growth incubator focused on opportunity identification, early engagement, partnering and market creation. It accomplishes this goal via a disciplined growth process and staffing with a broad range of WD talent and aims to create ecosystem opportunities for both WD and its partners.
About Western Digital
Founded in 1970, Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of storage solutions that enable people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. It is a long-time innovator in the storage industry. Western Digital Corporation is responding to changing market needs by providing a full portfolio of compelling, high-quality storage products with effective technology deployment, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Its products are marketed under the HGST and WD brands to OEMs, distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and consumers. Financial and investor information is available on the company's Investor Relations website at investor.wdc.com.
Apps, services, and other features are subject to change based on your location, software version, device model, and third party service providers.
Western Digital, and the WD logo are registered trademarks and WDLabs is a trademark of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Not all products may be available in all regions of the world. As used for storage capacity, one gigabyte = one billion bytes; one terabyte = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
Cypress Introduces the Industry's Fastest 256Mb Quad Serial Peripheral Interface NOR Flash Memory with 4KB Uniform Sector Size for Efficient Code Updates
New FL-L Family Device Provides Maximum Flexibility for Storing Program Code And Parametric Data in High-Performance Embedded Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: CY), a global leader in embedded systems solutions, today introduced a 256Mb NOR Flash memory with a Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (Quad SPI). The new Cypress FL-L NOR Flash device combines the Quad SPI with a 4KB uniform sector size to deliver the industry's highest read bandwidth and fastest program time while enabling a small PCB layout. Using small, uniform physical memory sectors allows the device to optimally store program code and parametric data. The device is ideal for high-performance applications, such as video game consoles, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), automotive instrument clusters and infotainment systems, networking equipment and set-top boxes.
High-performance system designs require the highest read bandwidth for program execution, a small low-pin-count package and the fastest program and sector erase times. Cypress's 256Mb FL-L Quad SPI NOR Flash memory leverages a 66-MHz Double Data Rate (DDR) mode to deliver read bandwidth of 66 MBps and enable the fastest program execution for high-performance systems. The device is available in small 48-mm(2) packages that save board space and simplify layout. The device provides a 0.30-ms program time per 256 bytes, increasing manufacturing throughput, and a 50-ms sector erase time, enabling new data to be written quickly. The memories provide low standby current and a deep-power-down mode that extends battery life for battery powered applications. The FL-L NOR Flash family offers AEC-Q100 automotive qualification and supports an extended temperature range of -40 to +125 degrees C.
"Designers of high-performance systems require fast, low-pin-count Quad SPI NOR Flash memories, and our newest FL-L device is tailor-made to deliver the bandwidth and small form factor for these applications," said Anup Sidhu, Director of SPI Product Marketing at Cypress. "This new device is another example of Cypress's commitment to expand our market-leading NOR Flash portfolio of high-performance memories for embedded systems."
Availability
Cypress's 256Mb FL-L Quad SPI NOR Flash memory is now sampling in space-saving 24-ball BGA, 16-pin SOIC and 8-contact WSON packages. Production will start in the first quarter of 2016.
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Cypress (NASDAQ: CY) delivers high-performance, high-quality solutions at the heart of today's most advanced embedded systems, from automotive, industrial and networking platforms to highly interactive consumer and mobile devices. With a broad, differentiated product portfolio that includes NOR flash memories, F-RAM(TM) and SRAM, Traveo(TM) microcontrollers, the industry's only PSoC(®) programmable system-on-chip solutions, analog and PMIC Power Management ICs, CapSense(®) capacitive touch-sensing controllers, and Wireless BLE Bluetooth Low-Energy and USB connectivity solutions, Cypress is committed to providing its customers worldwide with consistent innovation, best-in-class support and exceptional system value. To learn more, go to http://www.cypress.com.
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Belkin's New Car Power Valet(TM) Accessories Deliver an Unparalleled In-Car Charging Experience
- Luxury charging solution for in-car use, the Car Power Valet seamlessly blends in with any high-end vehicle interior
- Smartchip technology ensures optimal charging speeds, while simultaneously protecting your iPhone and iPad from excess power
PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Belkin®, the leader in smartphone accessories, debuts the Car Power Valet and Dual Car Power Valet(TM), special edition in-car charging solutions made exclusively for iPhone, iPod and iPad. The new line of high-end car chargers provide an optimal charging experience through the embedded smartchip technology, which automatically registers the ideal amount of power needed to charge the connected devices via the included premium braided Lightning cable.
The Belkin Car Power Valet charges at 1.2A for iPhone and up to 2.4A for iPad. The Belkin Dual Car Power Valet, which features two ports with a total of 4.8A, can charge at speeds up to 1.2A for iPhone and up to 2.4A for iPad, allowing two iPads to be charged at once. These capabilities result in an unparalleled charging experience for the iPhone and iPad, while also protecting them from damaging current levels and excess voltage.
Crafted from machined and aluminum stainless steel, the Car Power Valet chargers easily slide into any 12V power socket and seamlessly blend into any luxury vehicle interior. Each of the Car Power Valet kits include either a single-port or dual-port charger, a 4-ft braided Lightning cable, an elegant dash magnet to secure the custom designed aluminum Lightning cable head to the dashboard, and a soft leather pouch for conveniently storing the entire charging kit.
Belkin Car Power Valet
-- Single-port precision machined aluminum car charger
-- 2.4A for fast charging
-- 4ft/1.2m braided USB to Lightning cable
-- Custom designed magnetized aluminum cable heads
-- Dash magnet for cable management
-- Leather pouch for neat storage
Belkin Dual Car Power Valet
-- Dual-port precision machined aluminum car charger
-- 4.8A for fast charging
-- 4ft/1.2m braided USB to Lightning cable
-- Custom designed magnetized aluminum cable heads
-- Dash magnet for cable management
-- Leather pouch for neat storage
Pricing and Availability:
Available now on belkin.com, Apple retail stores and Apple.com, the Car Power Valet (TM) (F8J184) is available for an MSRP of $ 79.99 and The Dual Car Power Valet(TM) (F8J185) is available for an MSRP of $99.99.
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Apple Watch Update to AAA App Gives Consumers More Control over Gas Spending
Find the Fastest Route to the Cheapest and Most Up-To-Date Gas Prices
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the recognized leader in providing fuel price trends and gas prices to consumers, AAA has unveiled its AAA app functionality for Apple Watch. With the recent update, Apple Watch owners can now find the gas station that is the fastest to get to or the station with the cheapest price for the type of fuel they use in their vehicle. The app also ensures consumers have the most accurate gas prices by updating prices across the United States and Canada seven times a day.
"AAA's new Apple Watch functionality puts consumers in charge of their time and helps them make decisions on how much money they spend on gas, whether it's in their daily commute, or traveling for leisure or business," said AAA President and CEO Marshall Doney. "Updating our app to integrate with the newest platforms shows AAA's commitment to lead in the consumer technology space and provide value for our members and the traveling public."
The AAA Gas Price functionality for Apple Watch searches gas station pricing within a multi-mile radius of the user. It then shows the options the user selected - fastest or cheapest. The fastest gas station is determined by reviewing detailed turn-by-turn directions of the eight closest stations and layering traffic information to compute drive times. Navigation to the stations is routed through Apple Maps. Users can also configure the app to select the price for the type of fuel they use.
Be sure to program the watch before driving, then follow Apple Watch's turn-by-turn voice commands or designate a passenger to help navigate to a destination.
Download the AAA Mobile app before a Thanksgiving getaway
Before setting out on a Thanksgiving trip, download the free AAA Mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android. Travelers can use the app to map a route, find lowest gas prices, access exclusive member discounts, make travel arrangements, request AAA roadside assistance and more. Learn more at AAA.com/mobile.
With the AAA Mobile app, travelers can find more than 58,000 AAA Approved and Diamond Rated hotels and restaurants via TripTik Travel Planner. Every AAA Approved establishment offers the assurance of acceptable cleanliness, comfort and hospitality, and ratings of One to Five Diamonds help travelers find the right match for amenities and services.
As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 55 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com. For more information about AAA Travel, visit AAA.com/Travel.
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Infortrend Announces Ultra High Performance "EonStor DS 4000 Gen2"
One of the First Storage Systems to incorporate the latest Intel ® Xeon® processor D-1500 product family
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495) today announced the launch of the EonStor DS 4000 Gen2, one of the world's 1(st) storage systems to integrate the Intel ® Xeon® processor D-1500 product family. Thanks to this integration and enhanced hardware, EonStor DS 4000 Gen2 systems deliver 20% higher IOPS performance and a 30% improvement in write throughput than its previous generations.
Working closely with Intel, Infortrend is one of the 1(st) storage providers to integrate the Intel ® Xeon® processor D-1500 product family and optimize their design for specific processor features that are tailored to enterprise SAN and cloud storage. This integration, combined with 128MB memory, dual host board, 12Gb/s SAS support in drives, host and expansion ports, and SSD optimization features, enables EonStor DS 4000 Gen2 to deliver a 11,000MB/s read, 5,500MB/s write throughput and end-to-end 600K IOPS.
EonStor DS 4000 Gen2 systems offer great integration for VMware SRM and VASA and OpenStack, making them ideal for IOPS intensive applications such as VDI, Web Server, database, and cloud computing. Their high throughput also makes them a great choice for media and entertainment applications.
"We are always looking to improve our product offerings, and by using the latest Intel ® technology we are able to provide our customers with the EonStor DS 4000 Gen2, which represents a new era in high performance storage," said Thomas Kao, Senior Director of Product Planning at Infortrend.
"Data center customers are seeking new levels of density, integration and intelligence in their storage systems. The Intel ® Xeon® processor D-1500 product family allows storage providers like Infortrend to provide their customers with these important features and deliver greater efficiency and ROI," said Andrea Nelson, director of Storage Marketing for Intel's Data Center Group.
Available as a 2U 24-bay small form factor (SFF) high density system, EonStor DS 4000 Gen2 saves data center space and lowers energy bills. Other form factor models will be released later this year. For more details about EonStor DS 4000 Gen2, please click here.
About Infortrend
Infortrend (TWSE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions for businesses and organizations since 1993. Innovation joins impeccable quality thanks to a passionate team of professionals and an emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing. Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, backed by user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unmatched value. Core product families are EonStor DS, EonNAS, and ESVA. For more Information, please visit http://www.infortrend.com
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TAG Heuer Presents the "TAG Heuer Connected" Watch
The first connected watch developed by a Swiss luxury watchmaker, engineered with Intel Inside and powered by Android Wear
#ConnectedToEternity
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TAG Heuer, Intel Corporation and Google unveiled a connected watch, designed by Luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer, engineered with Intel technology and benefiting from everything the Android Wear universe has to offer.
The TAG Heuer Connected Watch with Intel Inside was revealed at a press conference at the symbolic LVMH Tower hosted by Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer & President of the LVMH Group's Watches Division, accompanied by Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel Corporation, and David Singleton, VP of Engineering for Android at Google.
Jean-Claude Biver announced: "We are incredibly proud to be unveiling the first connected watch, which brings more than 150 years of history firmly into the future. The TAG Heuer Connected watch gives you the means not only to connect to the future, but also to connect to eternity."
Brian Krzanich emphasized: "Intel makes amazing experiences possible with smart, connected technology. Together with TAG Heuer and Google we created a beautiful, intelligent and functional product that harmonizes the latest computing innovation with more than a century of watchmaking experience, timeless aesthetics and supreme quality."
David Singleton agreed: "From Google Search to smartwatches, Google strives to give you the right information, at exactly the right time and place. Android is how we bring this helpful experience to many of the world's devices. TAG Heuer Connected, powered by Android Wear, is a luxury watch that's beautiful and incredibly useful. We are thrilled to present it along with TAG Heuer and Intel."
What is the TAG Heuer Connected Watch?
The TAG Heuer Connected Watch with Intel Inside is a luxury watch that benefits from over 150 years of Swiss expertise, savoir-faire and heritage as cultivated by TAG Heuer, a watch manufacture based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the cradle of Swiss watchmaking and a UNESCO World Heritage site set at an altitude of 1000 metres, in the middle of Alpine pastures and mountains.
Here, watchmakers have been spending the winter in their workshops (in summer, they farm in the pastures) since the 18th century, inventing incredible watches, which have built the unique reputation and extraordinary image of quality and exclusivity that Swiss watches enjoy the world over. For more than 150 years, TAG Heuer has been inventing and manufacturing elegant sports watches in the city, including some of the most accurate chronographs produced by the Swiss watch industry.
At 46 mm in diameter, the design of the TAG Heuer Connected is primarily that of a true chronograph, with a case, back and lugs made from grade 2 titanium, a contemporary material ensuring the watch is lighter and more resistant to impacts than a traditional material such as steel or gold. Completed by a textured black rubber strap (six other colors - red, blue, white, orange, green and yellow - are available, sold separately) with a deploying buckle made of grade 2 titanium as well, it has all the elegance, characteristics and level of finish expected from a fine wristwatch. The price is set at 1500 USD, 1'350 Euros, 1'400 CHF, 1'100 GBP.
To reinforce its watch DNA...
For the first time, TAG Heuer has developed three digital watch dials (known as watch faces), which feature the immediately recognizable design codes of TAG Heuer's Carrera collection, including hands, index, counters, date window and minute track.
The following will be available from the launch date: the chronograph dial, the 3-hand dial and the GMT dial, all of which display the date and are available in a choice of three colors (black, deep blue or pearl white), faithfully reproducing the appearance and functions of a true dial, with shadows under the hands and the beautiful sunburst effect of the light. And because the TAG Heuer Connected is above all a watch, the digital hands and indexes remain visible at all times, even when the watch is in ambient energy-saving mode.
Soon, other watch faces will be made available, so you can try one customized by TAG Heuer's ambassadors via the exclusive TAG Heuer app which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
And to make it even more unique
The TAG Heuer Connected is a true watch, both in terms of its appearance, with its watch faces and its minute tracks, but also in its "interactive counters," thanks to the unique way in which its applications are displayed.
The principle is simple: the dial and the hands remain, while the most pertinent information from partner applications is elegantly displayed inside the three counters on the chronograph dial at 12, 6 and 9 o'clock, completely integrated into the watch's aesthetic environment.
What if something shown in a counter really interests you? Touch the counter in question to open and interact with the application in full screen mode.
Favorite applications, sports updates or alerts... it is easy to use and makes information simple to read, enabling the user to stay focused on the essential, without this spoiling the watch's classic appearance. The apps customized for TAG Heuer and available on an exclusive basis will be, to start with, Insiders (lifestyle), GolfShot Pro (golf), RaceChrono Pro (motor racing) and Viewrangers (trailing), which will be offered with free subscriptions. A specially developed Software Development Kit (SDK) will allow enrichment.
In addition, TAG Heuer has added the classic functions that are a key part of the watch universe: Timer, Alarm and Stopwatch, the design of which is faithful to the brand's codes.
Smart. But to what extent?
Living, travelling, getting information, connecting... the TAG Heuer Connected watch is the perfect partner. It brings together the best of both worlds: a magnificent TAG Heuer watch with computing intelligence.
TAG Heuer worked closely with Intel and Google to create a luxury watch that combined connectivity and computing intelligence with Swiss watchmaking heritage. The watch features an Intel® Atom(TM) processor Z34XX and runs the Android Wear platform.
Intel engineered the intelligence inside the watch to optimize performance and enable a multitude of connectivity options including audio streaming, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well as allow users to harness the full range of features offered by the Android Wear operating system.
With 4 GB of memory, and all day battery life thanks to its latest-generation lithium battery, the TAG Heuer Connected is equipped with a small microphone to communicate with via Google voice control and a sapphire crystal touchscreen - the indispensable complement to the crown at 3 o'clock which also houses controls. The entire piece has been made water resistant for everyday use and is IP67 water resistance rated.
What if the phone is not with you? No problem. The watch will continue to calculate, display, and exchange data, and as long as you have a Wi-Fi connection it will remain connected to the cloud. Naturally, its resident applications (music, timer, alarm, step counter) remain active even when no connection is available.
Android Wear opens the watch up to an almost infinite universe, an ecosystem that enriches itself night and day: thousands of Android applications are already available for the TAG Heuer Connected watch user to download. The key applications, currently used by millions, such as Google Fit, Google Translate, Google Maps and Google Search with your voice are already available on the watch, and show you information with just a glance.
The watch can also be easily synced with a phone running either on Android 4.3+ or iOS 8.2+. It is charged using a contact charger. Simply place the watch on top to recharge it.
The watch also benefits from a two-year warranty, like other TAG Heuer watches.
A connected watch that can also be a timeless gift
Finally anyone who purchases a TAG Heuer Connected watch will have the opportunity to exchange it for a mechanical watch with real Swiss movement inside.
At the end of the connected watch's two-year warranty period, customers can go to the TAG Heuer store of his or her choice to exchange the TAG Heuer Connected watch for a mechanical Swiss Made Carrera watch. With similar design, also made from grade 2 titanium, this mechanical watch has been exclusively developed and reserved for owners of connected watches. Its price is set at 1500 USD, 1'350 Euros, 1'400 CHF, 1'100 GBP.
To complete the experience, an online platform that brings all users together
A dedicated online platform tagheuerconnected.com has been created to share the latest new features and obtain the partner applications available for the interactive counters watch faces. The TAG Heuer Connected watch is available for sale right now from the site tagheuer.com and in more than 100 TAG Heuer boutiques and 150 carefully selected retailers across the world. The list of points of sale can be viewed at tagheuerconnected.com.
Link to images of the press conference and TAG Heuer boutique: Getty Images - TAG Heuer Connected Watch NYC Presentation
Link to download images of the TAG Heuer Connected Watch : TAG Heuer Connected Watch Images
*TAG Heuer is the Swiss watchmaker that invented the oscillating pinion in 1887, the first chronograph accurate to 1/100(th) of a second in 1916, the first chronograph to go into space on the wrist of the American John Glenn in February 1962, of the Heuer Carrera in 1963, of the Monaco V4 in 2004 with the first movement driven by belts as fine as a hair, and of the TAG Heuer Carrera Mikropendulum in 2013 with the first magnetic chronograph.
About TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer? The Swiss Avant-Garde watchmaker since 1860. Avant-garde is in our culture and philosophy. Our unique heritage is built on pushing boundaries and breaking rules: harnessing mental fortitude to overcome technology restraints and create daring luxury watches with real racing spirit and a performance touch. The brand has marked the history of watchmaking, especially in the field of chronographs with an unequalled mechanical accuracy. With Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer and President of the LVMH Group Watch Division at the helm, the 2015 models reveal a new dynamic in terms of both the fast lead times and a completely transformed environment. TAG Heuer is currently the only watch brand to be able to communicate in the four different worlds: Art, Lifestyle, Sport and Heritage. Our partnerships (Bundesliga, World Surf League & Big Wave Tour, FIA Formula E, Monaco Grand Prix...) and our ambassadors, living football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, it-girl Cara Delevingne, American Quarterback Tom Brady, DJs David Guetta & Martin Garrix, Chinese singer GEM & actor Li Yifeng, tennis superstar Maria Sharapova... they all reflect common core values of mental strength, disruptive attitude and ambition. Our slogan #DontCrackUnderPressure is far more than a claim - it is a mindset. TAG Heuer is part of the LVMH Group.
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CONTACT: TAG Heuer: Marine Lemonnier-Brennan, marine.lemonnier@tagheuer.com, presscorner@tagheuer.com, M.+41 79 389 67 62; Intel: Ellen Healy, ellen.healy@intel.com, newsroom.intel.com; Google: Elizabeth Markman, emarkman@google.com, press@google.com
Singapore Airlines Selects GX Aviation Powered By Honeywell For High-Speed Global In-Flight Wi-Fi
Passengers will enjoy unprecedented connectivity speed and bandwidth over land and sea, even at 40,000 feet
SINGAPORE, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) will provide its JetWave satellite communications hardware to Singapore Airlines for connection to Inmarsat's Global Xpress Aviation broadband solution, giving passengers a seamless experience of global high-speed in-flight connectivity and capability. The solution will be provided through Zodiac Inflight Innovations and SITAONAIR and provide a homelike and officelike Wi-Fi experience aboard aircraft via Inmarsat GX Ka-band network.
The installation of the first Global Xpress (GX) Aviation system is scheduled for the second half of 2016 and will be equipped on Singapore Airlines' B777-300ER aircraft, followed by its A380-800s. GX is the only global Ka-band network designed around the requirements of mobile assets, including airplanes. GX Aviation is the first truly global high-speed in-flight connectivity service that will provide aircraft with data rates of up to 50Mbps. Using GX Aviation, passengers will be able to do everything from sending real-time social media updates and emails to live streaming TV, all while in flight and from virtually anywhere in the world, over both land and sea.
"Singapore Airlines is known for its world-class service and sees the value of high-speed Wi-Fi to keep its passengers connected, even on transoceanic flights," said Brian Davis, vice president, Airlines, Asia Pacific, Honeywell Aerospace. "As consumer electronic devices continue to consume frequency bandwidth, more demand will be placed on high-speed satellite connectivity and infrastructure. Honeywell's JetWave hardware and Inmarsat's Global Xpress will support this growth trajectory, giving passengers greater flexibility and not have the frequent in-flight disruptions consumers currently experience on other available systems."
"In-flight connectivity is a major focus area for airlines across the world, and Global Xpress marks the first time that they can offer a reliable, consistent and high-speed solution to their passengers with global coverage," said Leo Mondale, president of Inmarsat Aviation. "The fact that an outstanding airline such as Singapore Airlines has selected Global Xpress is further testament to the strength of our offering, and we congratulate our partners Honeywell Aerospace and SITAONAIR on this exciting development."
In August, Inmarsat successfully launched a third GX satellite. Together, these three satellites provide seamless global coverage for the GX Aviation network. As demand ramps up, additional capacity will be added to the network, with a fourth Global Xpress satellite already scheduled for launch in 2016. The third launch comes less than three months after Honeywell's first successful over-the-air test for JetWave on Inmarsat's GX satellite network. The flight tests validated the reality of a truly seamless experience of connectivity and capability for passengers, airlines and operators.
Vietnam Airlines and Lufthansa have been among the first adopters of JetWave and GX Aviation, bringing the next generation of high-speed in-flight connectivity to their passengers. Vietnam Airlines selected GX Aviation for its A350 fleet, while Lufthansa selected it for its short- and medium-haul fleet. The first Lufthansa aircraft will be fitted with the system in early summer 2016. Honeywell also signed a memorandum of understanding with Air China last year to begin testing GX Aviation on the airline's A330 aircraft.
Supporting Resources
-- Read more about Honeywell's satellite communications experience
-- Read more about Global Xpress and Ka-band technologies
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Lockheed Martin Advances Threat Protection on U.S. Air Force GPS Control Segment
Upgrades enhance data security and sustainability for more than one billion daily users
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Security upgrades developed by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) for the current ground control system of the U.S. Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS), are now fully operational to safeguard data and ensure satellite availability.
The GPS Intrusion Protection Reinforcement (GIPR) technology refresh is part of the Air Force's strategy to modernize the current GPS system and to ensure the availability of its services for more than one billion global military, civilian and commercial users daily. GIPR advances the Operational Control Segment's ability to protect data and infrastructure, enhance the sustainability of the system, and meet future GPS operational requirements. Infusing advanced hardware and software solutions for information assurance provides improved protection against today's rapidly changing cyber threats.
"The GPS Control Segment Sustainment (GCS) contract is vitally important to the sustainment of positioning, navigation and timing services for our military, government officials and citizens," said Vinny Sica, vice president of Lockheed Martin's Space Ground Solutions. "A system this large requires continued security focus and that's where Lockheed Martin's information security capabilities are on the cutting edge."
Beyond data protection, GIPR resolves many equipment obsolescence issues and increases system maintainability with modern vendor supported hardware and operating systems. This is the second major technology refresh on the GPS command and control system since the GCS Sustainment contract was awarded.
The Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin the GIPR engineering modification in 2013, and the system is now fully deployed into the GPS Master Control Station and the Alternate Master Control Station. The project included system design, hardware procurement, software development, network configuration design, and technical documentation.
The Global Positioning Systems Directorate at the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center contracted the GIPR upgrade. Air Force Space Command's 2nd Space Operations Squadron (2SOPS), based at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., manages and operates the GPS constellation for both civil and military users.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that - with the addition of Sikorsky - employs approximately 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Cadence Digital and Signoff Tools Enabled for GLOBALFOUNDRIES 22FDX Platform Reference Flow
Reference flow available for early customer engagement
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that its digital and signoff tools are now enabled for the current version of the GLOBALFOUNDRIES® 22FDX(TM) platform reference flow. GLOBALFOUNDRIES has qualified these tools for the 22FDX reference flow to provide customers with the design flexibility of software-controlled body bias to manage power, performance and leakage needed to create next-generation chips for mainstream mobile, Internet of Things (IoT) and consumer applications. In addition, the ARM(®) Cortex(®)-A17 processor was used to validate the implementation flow with the Cadence® Innovus(TM) Implementation System and Genus(TM) Synthesis Solution.
Cadence collaborated with GLOBALFOUNDRIES on the development of the Process Design Kit (PDK) for the 22FDX platform. The Cadence digital implementation tools support the capability of forward and reverse body bias (FBB/RBB) to optimize the performance/power tradeoffs, implant-aware and continuous diffusion-aware placement, tap insertion and body bias network connectivity according to high voltage rules. The digital implementation tools also support double-patterning aware parasitic extraction (PEX) and design for manufacturing (DFM). Tools in the flow include:
-- Genus Synthesis Solution: An RTL synthesis and physical synthesis engine
that improves productivity challenges faced by RTL designers, delivering
up to 5X faster synthesis turnaround times
-- Innovus Implementation System: Advanced physical implementation tool,
incorporating a massively parallel architecture that helps designers
deliver high-quality SoCs in less time with best-in-class PPA
-- Tempus(TM) Timing Signoff Solution: A complete timing analysis tool that
improves signoff timing closure via massively parallel processing and
physically aware timing optimization
-- Quantus(TM) QRC Extraction Solution: A parasitic extraction tool that
provides faster runtimes for single- and multi-corner extraction and
best-in-class accuracy versus foundry golden
In addition, Cadence and GLOBALFOUNDRIES are actively working on the qualification of Voltus(TM) IC Power Integrity Solution and Physical Verification System (PVS). For more information on the Cadence digital and signoff tools, please visit http://www.cadence.com/products/Pages/all_products.aspx.
"We are collaborating closely with Cadence on enabling their products to help customers realize the benefits of the GLOBALFOUNDRIES 22FDX platform," said Pankaj Mayor, vice president of Business Development at GLOBALFOUNDRIES. "The 22FDX reference flow can enable customers to achieve real-time tradeoff between static power, dynamic power and performance to create innovative products."
"Cadence digital and signoff customers can engage with us now to start realizing the benefits of the GLOBALFOUNDRIES 22FDX platform," said Dr. Anirudh Devgan, senior vice president and general manager of the Digital and Signoff Group at Cadence. "Our work with GLOBALFOUNDRIES demonstrates our joint commitment to enabling customers to create innovative, next-generation SoCs that meet advanced technical requirements and aggressive market deadlines."
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products and its services is available at http://www.cadence.com.
SolidRun Announces ClearFog: The First Open Development Kit Based on Marvell's New ARMADA 38x SoC
The advanced solution is based on an SBC supporting several System on a Module (SOM) configurations simplifying the development and deployment of high performance networking and storage solutions.
TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SolidRun Ltd. announces ClearFog(TM), a development solution based on Marvell's ARMADA 38x SoC. The ARMADA 38x family is ideally suited for a wide range of applications such as IoT gateways, high-performance networking, network attached storage (NAS), customized ISP gateways, enterprise access points and surveillance video recorders.
SolidRun's leading Micro System on a Module (MicroSoM(TM)) family is designed for embedded systems, product developers and OEMs. SolidRun has packed a Marvell ARMADA 388/380 SoC (System-on-Chip), memory subsystem, I/O, and interconnected subsystems into a single ultra-compact System-on-a Module sized at 35mm x 50mm. The MicroSoM is available in a variety of power, memory and storage configurations offering engineers and developers a unique set of off-the-shelf design features and benefits such as faster time to market, lower design costs, and reduced risk.
The ClearFog Pro carrier is a single board computer built for development and deployment. Its schematics and documentation are openly available as a reference. The board supports a rich set of I/Os and features such as a Gigabit Ethernet port, SFP cage, 6-port Gigabit Ethernet switch, USB-3.0 Host interface, Dual Mini-PCIe slots (including support for SIM Card holder), M.2 slot for SSD modules, mikroBUS(TM) and Telephony/Audio expansion header, wide range power supply support, Power-over-Ethernet ready and much more. The solution supports a variety of Linux distributors including Yocto and OpenWrt.
"The new MicroSoM and companion carrier board were built in cooperation with Marvell, with the aim of increasing accessibility and dramatically simplifying development and mass deployment of ARMADA 38x based products," stated Kossay Omary, SolidRun's co-founder and technology leader. "Customers in the networking, storage and IoT Gateway industries space are looking for efficient building blocks to help generate revenue faster."
Established in 2010, SolidRun is a global leading developer and manufacturer of powerful energy efficient System on Modules (SOMs) and mini computers. SolidRun's innovative embedded solutions are ARM processor architecture based and compact, and include comprehensive software packages, drivers and support for major operating systems. Investing in software as one of the key differentiators, SolidRun is a proud member of the OSS community and strongly believes in its principles.
New Music Curation Tool Helps Human Editors Sequence Millions of Songs
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gracenote, the world's leading provider of entertainment data and subsidiary of Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO), today announced the beta launch of Gracenote Rhythm Curation(TM), a Web-based application developed for professional music editors and DJs around the world. Rhythm Curation will help human curators working for popular streaming music services, labels and radio stations build killer playlists for fans to enjoy.
Music curation is a top priority for many of the world's leading streaming music services today. As more services hire well-known DJs and artists to build out their radio and discovery products, the challenge has become navigating the overabundance of music available at their fingertips. Tools like Rhythm Curation will add a flexible and intuitive user interface to large music catalogs to help curators, regardless of technical chops, create, edit and publish music stations and playlists.
"Rhythm Curation brings together the best of data and technology with the passion and creativity of music industry professionals," said Ty Roberts, chief strategy officer and interim general manager of Music for Gracenote. "Today, music editors don't have tools to help them build eclectic playlists - many simply rely on the search bar. We've changed that with Rhythm Curation which essentially adds a user interface that gives non-technical musicologists the unprecedented ability to filter the world's music catalog."
Gracenote music data has been powering intelligent discovery and recommendations for the world's top music brands for years. With the Rhythm Curation tool, music editors can now easily filter vast song catalogs using deep descriptive metadata (such as Artist type, Genre of the song, Origin or region most associated with the artist and Era the song was recorded) and insights gleaned from machine-learning technology (such as Mood and Tempo) for millions of tracks.
By adding a user-friendly interface, Rhythm Curation will broaden the use of Gracenote music data beyond technologists. In addition to DJs and music editors at streaming services, music directors for feature films and TV shows, radio stations and record labels can now use Rhythm Curation to build upon their favorite songs as well as uncover new and emerging artists based on editorial intelligence aided by machine learning insights.
The full launch of Rhythm Curation is slated for December 2015. Beta access is limited. To learn more, please visit: http://www.gracenote.com.
About Gracenote
Gracenote, Inc., provides music and video content and technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands. Gracenote is the industry standard for music and video recognition and is supported by the largest source of music and video metadata, featuring descriptions of more than 200 million tracks and TV listings for 85+ countries. Gracenote is a subsidiary of Tribune Media Company (NYSE:TRCO) and has offices around the globe. For more information, visit our website http://www.gracenote.com or follow us at @GracenoteTweets and http://www.facebook.com/PoweredbyGracenote.
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Adam Elements Announces New Rose Gold PeAk Cables with Universal Compatibility for Waterproof Cases
The brand new PeAk Rose Gold cable joins the exclusive, highly-popular iKlips Rose Gold and makes the perfect match for the new Rose Gold iPhone
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Elements, a leading smart lifestyle and Apple accessories brand, today introduced a fresh new Rose Gold finish for its range of Apple MFi certified Lightning-to-USB cables, as well as design improvements for the PeAk Duo that promise complete compatibility with any iPhone or iPad case in line with the already compatible PeAk cables. The latest color - a gorgeous, gleaming Rose Gold - matches perfectly with the iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus and features a premium aluminium shell for the perfect must-have iPhone accessory.
For charging or sync, premium AdamLine PeAk cables are engineered for unrivalled durability and an extended lifespan. Designed to be 2-3mm thicker than standard cables and constructed from high-quality woven nylon fiber, AdamLine cables are engineered to address the problem of charging cables that don't last long enough.
AdamLine PeAk cables for iPhone & iPad - the best Lightning cables you'll ever need - are the first on the market with universal compatibility for iPhone & iPad cases, including waterproof cases for genuine convenience. The PeAk Duo has now been improved to offer the same waterproof compatibility as the existing PeAk series. Charging and sync is simple without ever having to remove the case.
Lightweight & polished, Adam Elements designs premium Apple accessories with extra care for details - bringing the world's best mobile products, smart wearables and intelligent accessories together under one roof. Adam Elements PeAk cables are available in a range of vibrant colors and lengths, including a 3-meter cable to stretch out and relax without interruptions when your battery is low.
The PeAk Duo also works with Android devices, featuring a 2-in-1 adjustable connector that fits both Lightning and micro-USB. And with a micro-USB connector, PeAk Duo cables can work with portable power banks, meaning you'll only need to take a single cable with you to charge your devices on-the-go. For charging and sync, PeAk Lightning cables are sleek, tough and functional and the Rose Gold finish is the perfect finishing touch.
Marvell Introduces New Trusted Authentication Element for Connected Device and Consumable Protection
Marvell extends its leadership in security solutions by offering state-of-the-art IC and product authentication technologies
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL) -- a worldwide leader in providing complete silicon solutions from storage to Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment, in-home content delivery and Kinoma® software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle -- today announced a new solution for trusted product authentication and consumables management, the 88PA810 Trusted Authentication IC. Designed for use in systems that require secure product authentication and usage tracking, the 88PA810 provides a proven and trusted offering to prevent counterfeit attacks. The 88PA810 integrates state-of-the-art technologies to ensure customer product quality, longevity, and safety while protecting a customer's brand, reputation, and revenue.
Counterfeit solutions, such as poorly crafted ink and toner cartridges or dangerous batteries, present very real problems for both producers and consumers. The 88PA810 will also provide an IoT smart device protection against external attacks that threaten these vulnerable cloud-connected devices. Based on more than five years of collaboration with Cryptography Research, Inc., now Rambus Cryptography Research Division, Marvell's second-generation IC integrates the CryptoFirewall(TM) security solution, in addition to leading-edge anti-tampering and anti-reverse engineering technologies.
"In today's increasingly connected world, products such as IoT smart devices, mobile phones, medical devices, printers, and automotive components rely on advanced security mechanisms to verify system integrity. Superior security must be maintained also for products that allow component upgrades, after-market accessories or replaceable consumable items," said Mark Montierth, Vice President and General Manager, Marvell Printer and Customer Solutions Business Unit. "The 88PA810 Trusted Authentication IC extends Marvell's leadership in authentication security, providing our customers a sophisticated, proven solution to secure their products and protect their customers."
Marvell's 88PA810 security chip features advanced anti-tampering alarms and extensive circuit obfuscations with active metal mesh coverings, internal clocks and regulators, and other security features to prevent attackers from tampering or using physical attack methods to disrupt or copy the chip or its related consumer product. The IC protects against numerous attack threats and encrypts off-chip data communications. The 88PA810 includes secure product authentication services using a unique hardware ID, a secure usage metering count-down counter that cannot be reset, and 3KB of one-time programmable (OTP) memory for OEMs to record product information and manufacturing metadata. Using a traditional inter-integrated circuit (I²C) interface, the 88PA810 connects with a host controller to run authentication and product management services. The 88PA810 also protects the entire supply chain through a multi-stage provisioning solution to eliminate potential risks from rogue elements.
The 88PA810 will be available to OEMs directly and from a secure programming service and distribution channel. In addition, after the 88PA810 has been deployed in the field, it offers further mechanisms to adapt and counter new attacks and security risks.
The 88PA810 is sampling now.
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions and Kinoma software enabling the "Smart Life and Smart Lifestyle." From storage to Internet of Things (IoT), cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world's most powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing the human experience.
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ShareRoller Turns any Bike into an E-Bike & any Scooter into an E-Scooter
Indiegogo campaign brings the first portable and removable electric assist for bicycles, kickscooters, even bike share, along with an e-bike/e-scooter bundle
NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- What if one compact device could add electric power to everything you ride in seconds? ShareRoller today announced an Indiegogo campaign that will bring the world's first removable and portable electric assist for bicycles, kickscooters and bike share system: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shareroller-world-s-best-bike-scooter-motor#/
The company is also offering a bike and scooter bundle together with a ShareRoller device and all needed mounts for under $800. The bike is a 27-spd Schwinn Sidewinder mountain bike with suspension fork, and the scooter is a Razor A5, one of the most popular adult kickscooters around. This bundle gives the customer both an e-bike and an e-scooter all in one simple package, making it the most cost-friendly e-bike/scooter option on the market.
Created by Jeff Guida, ShareRoller looks like a miniature high-tech briefcase. It weighs just 4.5 pounds and measures just 8 x 7 x 3 inches. The product has a brushless DC motor that delivers 750 watts of continuous power and the ability to conquer any hill it encounters.
ShareRoller attaches to a mounting bracket above the front wheel of the bike and has a Bluetooth-enabled wireless thumb throttle control that clips onto the handlebars. The motor assembly swings out of the case and into position on top of the front tire, and features a custom urethane drive belt to optimize power transfer to the bike. When your ride is complete, ShareRoller can be removed and retracted within five seconds, so you can take it with you to avoid theft.
ShareRoller can achieve speeds of 20mph and nearly 30 miles of range without the need to pedal, while speeds of 28mph and distances of up to 55 miles are possible when the rider pedals along. ShareRoller's convenient quick-release lithium battery packs allow riders to carry spares for longer rides, and feature the same battery cells that Tesla uses for its Model S. All battery packs are controlled by a sophisticated Battery Management System, and the unique split-pack design enables even the largest capacity version to comply with strict FAA carry-on regulations for Lithium batteries, making ShareRoller the ultimate travel companion.
ShareRoller also has a built-in USB charging port that allows you to charge your smartphone, iPad or other electronic devices.
ShareRoller has been in development since early 2013 and has been thoroughly tested, improved, and refined. The company is completing full certifications for the US and international markets in early 2016 and will offer comprehensive warranty coverage.
"With ShareRoller you can cruise up hills, power through headwinds, and sail with a tail wind without breaking a sweat, and without pedaling. ShareRoller transforms your wheels by turning every bike (or scooter) you ride into an e-bike with the option of pedaling as much or as little as you want with our variable throttle button, TailWind cruise control, and available pedelec sensor operation," Guida said.
The crowdfunding campaign for ShareRoller has been launched on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shareroller-world-s-best-bike-scooter-motor#/ and has already surpassed its goal. The Indiegogo site contains detailed information on the latest model as well as the e-bike/scooter bundle, which will be in full production by May 2016. The MSRP is $649 for the ShareRoller with the mini battery set and less than $800 for the e-bike/scooter bundle.
ShareRoller Features:
-- Compatible with mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrids, cruisers, cargo
bikes, even share bikes and kick scooters
-- All-in-one device that is ultra-portable and can be installed or removed
in seconds.
-- Easy-to-install Universal Mount fits nearly any bike and many scooters
-- Quick-release battery packs with up to 55 mile range
-- Tiny and light. Weighs 4.5 lbs and measures 8" x 7" x 3" with the Mini
battery pack
-- Top speed: 20mph without pedaling; up to 28 mph when rider pedals along
-- Wireless Bluetooth throttle module allows 3 modes of control
-- Variable throttle button gives the option of pedaling some, or not at
all
-- Smartphone App (Android and iOS) to control and monitor various
functions
-- ADA-inspired product. Makes bike share more accessible to a segment of
disabled or elderly citizens
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