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Qualcomm Atheros and Broadcom Validate HomePlug AV Powerline Performance to Support Demanding Home Networking Applications

Leading Chipmakers Drive HD Streaming in Home Networks with High Throughput, Stability and Reliability

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --2012 International CES

News Highlights:

    --  Qualcomm Atheros and Broadcom endorse HomePlug® AV as the best
        powerline technology to meet the interoperability, performance, maturity
        and reliability requirements of carriers and consumer networking OEMs
        around the globe.
    --  Leading vendors validate the performance and stability of HomePlug AV
        powerline products driving adoption of HomePlug AV solutions for
        demanding entertainment, home automation and energy management
        applications in the home.
    --  HomePlug AV complies with the IEEE 1901 standard for powerline
        networking and provides the powerline foundation for the IEEE P1905.1
        Draft Standard for hybrid networks.
Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM) today announced the companies' mutual commitment to HomePlug technology as the powerline solution for high-performance, carrier-grade and consumer home networking applications. The companies have validated the performance and reliability of their solutions when operating together, which support a variety of demanding home networking applications, including simultaneous transmission of multiple broadband HD streams and IPTV content distribution throughout the home.

Key Features:

    --  In recent months, the companies have jointly conducted performance
        testing between Qualcomm Atheros and Broadcom chipsets. Tests have
        verified that their HomePlug AV solutions deliver high performance
        across a range of real-world, multi-node home deployment cases and
        applications.
    --  Qualcomm Atheros and Broadcom are Sponsor members of the HomePlug
        Powerline Alliance, the organization responsible for establishing global
        powerline standards and testing devices for compliance and
        interoperability.
    --  Qualcomm Atheros and Broadcom are committed to enabling the market
        implementation and adoption of the newly approved HomePlug AV2 standard
        for next-generation powerline and the IEEE 1905.1 draft standard for
        hybrid networking, which leverages wired (HomePlug powerline, Ethernet
        and Multimedia Over Coax® - MoCA) and Wi-Fi® technologies to enhance
        seamless networking anywhere in the home.
Quotes:

Dan Rabinovitsj, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Networking Business Unit, Qualcomm Atheros

"With nearly 100 million HomePlug devices deployed, we firmly believe that it is the only viable powerline technology. We are committed to driving the continued rapid adoption of HomePlug technology for the next generation home networking of entertainment, smart energy and home automation applications."

Dan Marotta, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Broadband Communications Group, Broadcom

"Broadcom recognizes and supports customers' demand for multi-vendor supply of HomePlugAV technology.  Broadcom is committed to HomePlugAV with mature hardware and firmware products that meet the interoperability and performance needs of our customers.  As the world's largest supplier of broadband modems and shipping over 100 million modems per year, we will continue to deliver the benefits of high performance home networks built on deployed industry standards and to accelerate time-to-market for future products."

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

About Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions, featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm Atheros is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros Inc. HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

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VIZIO Takes Home Entertainment Beyond TV With New Blu-ray Players, a Stream Player, Audio Products and Accessories for 2012

-Introductions include an advanced VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® (V.I.A. Plus) enabled 3D Blu-ray player, one that incorporates the latest Google TV experience and DLNA; a V.I.A. Plus powered Stream Player that incorporates the latest Google TV experience and DLNA, and a Skype camera for use with VIZIO Internet-connected TVs

-New audio products include an HDMI-equipped slim-profile 2.1 sound bar and a five-speaker, high-performance iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® compatible audio dock

IRVINE, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (CES) VIZIO, America's #1 HDTV Company*, today announced its entry into several new product categories and the expansion of key product lines. The new additions to VIZIO's Beyond TV line will provide consumers with better performance and optimized entertainment experiences never seen before.

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Key new products include the VBR370 3D Blu-ray player, the VAP430 VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) powered Stream Player, the VHT215 2.1 Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer, the VSD210 High Definition Audio Dock compatible with the iPod, iPhone and iPad, and the XCV100 VIZIO Internet Apps TV Video Camera compatible with Skype.

VIZIO's Beyond TV line has shown strong growth in the last three years. The company now holds the #1 market position in sound bars, with four of its SKUs taking the top four slots in recent rankings from a major consumer review publication. Its recent entries in the tablet, Blu-ray player and cable categories have been well received by consumers and dealers alike.

"In the last two years, VIZIO has proven we can extend our high value/high-performance philosophy to categories beyond TV," says John Schindler, VIZIO VP of Product Management. "Our latest Beyond TV products are not only competitive, they exceed the performance of similar products on the market, and they offer consumers easy access to more entertainment options than ever before."

3D Blu-ray Players That Deliver Far More Than Just Blu-ray

The VIZIO VBR430 is one of the most advanced 3D Blu-ray players on the market for many reasons. It offers the incomparable entertainment power of the latest Google TV experience through V.I.A. Plus. The player can run thousands of Android apps and includes a full-featured Chrome web browser with flash capability. It also gives consumers the power to search for the content they want to watch, just as they'd search for a video through a web browser. A touchpad universal remote with QWERTY keyboard makes it easy to control the V.I.A. Plus interface and other functions.

The VBR430 is also the first 3D Blu-ray player to feature V.I.A. Plus with DLNA. DLNA, or Digital Living Network Alliance, allows the player to access personal photos, music and videos stored on DLNA-enabled computers, mobile devices, and network drives connected to your home network - and display them on the TV. Built-in Wi-Fi makes network connection easy, and Bluetooth capability provides yet another conduit for streaming media from cell phones and computers.

The VBR430 and VBR370 and will be available in 2012, with specific ship dates and prices TBA. For more information, please visit http://www.vizio.com/ces/bluray/overview.

The Most Advanced Streaming Player on the Market Today

With VIZIO's VAP430 Stream Player, any TV becomes the world's most advanced Smart TV. This stream player incorporates the latest Google TV experience with a rich V.I.A. Plus user interface, so you have access to thousands of Android apps and any web page through its Flash capable Chrome web browser. Consumers can access countless video and audio streaming services, such as Netflix®, YouTube®, Hulu Plus(TM), Amazon Instant Video(TM), HBO GO, Wall Street Journal®, Pandora®, iHeartRadio®, Slacker Radio®plus many more including the just announced M-GO(TM) video-on-demand services. (Some services may require subscription fees.) And its seamless multi-tasking capability makes it easy to jump from one experience to another. 

With the VAP430's included touchpad universal remote with QWERTY keyboard, consumers can easily navigate through apps, surf the web, and search their streaming services and the web for any content they want. This innovative upgrade also includes HDMI-pass-through, which lets users connect cable or satellite set-top boxes through the VAP430's built-in HDMI ports, for a smooth V.I.A Plus experience that overlays live TV so no one misses a minute of their favorite programs while multi-tasking.

Thanks to DLNA, the VAP430 can access personal photos, music and videos stored on DLNA-enabled computers, mobile devices, and hard drives connected to your home network, then display the images on the TV and play the audio through the TV or any connected sound system..  Built-in WiFi makes connecting to the network a breeze.  Bluetooth capability and USB input provide even more ways to enjoy content from cell phones, computers, and USB drives.

The VAP430 Stream Player will be available in 2012, with specific ship date and pricing TBA. For more information please visit http://www.vizio.com/streamplayer.

A Super-Slim 2.1 Sound Bar With Wireless Subwoofer for True Home Theater Sound and Advanced Features

VIZIO created the new VHT215 sound bar to complement the latest slim-profile TVs. At less than 2 inches thick, the VHT215 looks great mounted on a wall under a flat-panel TV, or placed below the TV on a stand or table. With two HDMI inputs plus an HDMI output with ARC (Audio Return Channel), the VHT215 requires just a single cable to connect to a TV set. Dolby Digital decoding allows compatibility with all digital TV sets. Optical digital, coaxial digital and analog inputs connect the VHT215 to multiple entertainment components.

Thanks to meticulous engineering and careful tuning, the VHT215 delivers superior sound quality. Rugged drivers in the sound bar allow a lower subwoofer crossover point (108 Hz), so voices sound full and natural. Most competing sound bars have a crossover point around 200 Hz, which makes voices sound thin. The VHT215's wireless subwoofer delivers the impact and dimension to create a great movie or music experience. SRS® TruSurround(TM) and TruVolume(TM) produce immersive sound while assuring the volume never gets too high or too low.

The VHT215 is available now.

An Affordable, iPad-Compatible High Definition Audio Dock That Outperforms Docks Three Times its Price

VIZIO's VSD210 high-definition 2.1 audio dock produces big, room-filling sound from iPhone, iPad, and most iPod models. The audio performance of the VSD210 exceeds products at multiples of its price, with separate midrange drivers and tweeters for each channel, a 4-inch subwoofer, and sound carefully tailored through the use of digital signal processing.  A 3.5mm analog input connects to computers and non-Apple mobile devices, and a remote control is included.

The performance of the VSD210 compares with any sound dock at any price. It was tuned specifically to beat some of the best-known docks on the market, and it does so easily--yet at only about one-third the price of some leading models. Its modern, elegant design suits any room in a home or business.

The VSD210 is available now.

Make Free Skype-to-Skype Video Calls Through VIZIO Internet Apps (V.I.A.)-Equipped VIZIO TVs

VIZIO's new XCV100 Video Camera lets owners of VIZIO TVs with VIZIO Internet Apps (V.I.A.) capability and any Skype certified devices--phones, tablets, TVs--to make Skype-to-Skype video or voice calls and instant message anywhere in the world for FREE--and all from the comfort of the couch. The XCV100 mounts atop the V.I.A. enabled TV and incorporates a high-definition** video camera and four separate microphones with a range of 16 feet. The XCV100 tilts down as far as 10 degrees, to assure that the picture is perfectly framed and every member of the family can get in on the call.

Installation is simple: Just plug the XCV100 into the V.I.A. enabled TV's USB port and launch Skype.  Learn more at http://www.vizio.com/tvchat.

The XCV100 is available now.

    * Source: IHS iSuppli Corporation
     Research Q4 2011 Market Tracker
     Report of Q4 2010 -Q3 2011.

    **Not all HDTV models support High
     Definition viewing. Please visit
     www.vizio.com for more information

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc., "Entertainment Freedom For All," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and was #1 for the total year in 2009.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics. VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Editor's Choice, PC World's Best Buy and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at http://www.VIZIO.com.

The V, VIZIO, TruLED, Extreme VIZIO Technology XVT, VIZIO Internet Apps, 480Hz SPS, 240Hz SPS, Thin Line, Smooth Motion, Razor LED, Smart Dimming, Theater 3D, CinemaWide HDTV, Entertainment Freedom For All, names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.

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Broadcom Enables Mobile Device Content to Escape the Tiny Screen with Wi-Fi Display

Broadcom Wi-Fi Now Optimized to Stream HD Movies and Game Play from Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop Displays to Large Screen HDTVs

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 2012 International CES --

News Highlights

    --  World's most complete and robust Wi-Fi Display software connects mobile
        devices to TVs for real-time game play and high quality movie viewing on
        the big screen.
    --  Broadcom's Wi-Fi Display stack leveraging best-in-class 2.4 and 5 GHz
        Wi-Fi is now compatible with 3rd party mobile, set-top box (STB), and
        DTV SoCs.
    --  Mobile solution tightly integrated into Broadcom's smartphone and tablet
        platforms delivering superior, ultra-low power performance.
    --  STB solution integrated into Broadcom's market-leading 40nm STB SoC line
        of products.
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the world's most complete and robust Wi-Fi Display software stack that allows users of smartphones, tablets and laptop computers to play games, video and thousands of apps on a larger HDTV screen by transmitting the mobile screen images over a wireless connection. Broadcom will be demonstrating its end-to-end solutions for both "source" and "sink" devices at the 2012 International CES. Visit Experience Broadcom @ CES for more news, blogs and multi-media from the show.

Enabling the Phone to TV Revolution

With the increased availability of faster mobile networks, end users are using more bandwidth-intensive applications and consuming significantly more high definition video on their mobile devices. Wi-Fi Display couples Wi-Fi and H.264 video encoding technology to allow the consumer to seamlessly move the mobile user interface from a small screen to a bigger display while maintaining control via the touch screen. Since consumers demand real-time interaction with games, movies and apps, only the best implementations of Wi-Fi that are tightly integrated with high quality video codecs will result in a solid user experience.

Broadcom's best-in-class Wi-Fi solutions for mobile and STB/TV have been engineered to minimize packet loss and mitigate interference while maximizing screen resolution and picture quality. In addition, as 5GHz Wi-Fi based on the 802.11ac standard enables wireless network bandwidth over 1 Gigabit per second, Wi-Fi Display will be able to seamlessly stream ultra-high definition content such as new 2K and 4K resolution digital media between devices.

Standards and Third Party Support

The Wi-Fi Display specification driven by the Wi-Fi Alliance is based on mature H.264 and 802.11 standards. Broadcom is fully supporting and contributing to the Wi-Fi Alliance process to achieve full interoperability among suppliers of "source" devices that send an encoded video signal and "sink" devices that can receive the encoded video signal. Broadcom is working with multiple third party partners as well as tightly integrating the technology into its own STB and mobile SoCs to ensure the highest quality end-to-end user experience.

Product Portfolio Key Facts

Wi-Fi Display Source Hardware / Software:

    --  Broadcom tablet and smartphone reference platforms with BCM4330 1x1 dual
        band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth low energy (BLE) support
    --  HDMI to Wi-Fi adapter reference platform:
        --  BCM2763/BCM2835 VideoCore® IV encode engine with BCM43236B 2x2 dual
            band Wi-Fi
    --  Linux reference code portable to major 3rd party application processors
        for use with qualified Broadcom® Wi-Fi chips
Wi-Fi Display Sink Hardware / Software:

    --  Set-top-box reference design:
        --  BCM7230 family STB SoC plus BCM43236B 2x2 dual-band Wi-Fi\
    --  HDMI Dongle reference design:
        --  BCM2835 family VideoCore IV decode engine with BCM43236B 2x2
            dual-band Wi-Fi
    --  Linux reference code portable to major 3rd party application processors
        for use with qualified Broadcom Wi-Fi chips
Quote:

Bill Bunch, Senior Director, Marketing, Wireless Media Group, Broadcom

"Consumers are amazed to see all of their mobile phone's apps and high-quality content released from its small screen and appearing on their large screen TVs at very high quality with no observable delay. To use Wi-Fi Display, there is nothing new to learn; favorite games, movies, pictures and apps magically appear on the big screen.  By melding together the video stack, networking layers and best-in-class Wi-Fi technology, Broadcom delivers all the necessary elements for a solid consumer experience while maintaining interoperability through the forthcoming Wi-Fi Display standard."

Michael Rayfield, General Manager of the Mobile business at NVIDIA

"Broadcom's Wi-Fi Display is a perfect match for devices powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 3 Processor. The full range of experiences that Tegra 3 enables - console-quality gaming, streaming HD videos, new multi-core apps - can now be easily enjoyed on a large screen. Wi-Fi Display helps further the mobile revolution."

Kevin Kang, VP of Sales and Marketing, MStar Semiconductor, Inc.

"MStar Semiconductor strives to offer industry-leading, comprehensive and innovative solutions for its TV customers. By working with Wi-Fi Display collaborators such as Broadcom, we can take advantage of integrating Wi-Fi Display into our TV platforms to further broaden MStar's solutions and features and allow our worldwide TV customers to provide consumers with more enriching and entertaining viewing experiences." Conway Lee, CEO & President of BenQ Corporation

"Broadcom offers Wi-Fi Display standard based solutions with low latency, high resolution and superior performance that match our product strategy to bring seamless wireless connectivity to our next generation networked digital lifestyle devices that feature superb picture quality and ease-of-use like smart LCD monitors and projectors.   We look forward to their new 802.11ac solutions that will reshape the home entertainment ecosystem with Gigabit wireless speeds." Joe Ye, CEO of Cywee Group, Ltd.

"Smart mobile devices are continuing to grow and the desire to share content and streaming video wirelessly to large screens is strong. Broadcom is well positioned to bring high quality solutions to this emerging market with its world leading technology in Wi-Fi and digital video processing. We are very pleased to work with Broadcom to provide exciting products to consumers that can transform existing TVs into Smart TVs which seamlessly sharing HD video over wireless connection."

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo and VideoCore® are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Broadcom Introduces New 1GHz 3G Baseband and Reference Design for More Affordable Smartphones

BCM21552G with Integrated HSPA Modem and Applications Processing Drives Cost Savings While Delivering Enhanced Performance

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 2012 International CES

News Highlights:

    --  New 1GHz HSPA baseband delivers industry's best combination of power and
        affordability for new smartphone designs
    --  Reference design includes baseband, RF and comprehensive InConcert®
        connectivity suite enabling Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth low energy, advanced
        navigation and NFC
    --  Powerful integrated graphics processing supports up to WVGA screen
        resolution and 10 million triangles per second processing power for
        smooth gaming experience
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today introduced the BCM21552G 1GHz 3G cellular baseband and complete reference design to enable a range of next-generation features in affordable smartphones. Featuring Broadcom's InConcert® connectivity suite, the new platform will further popularize advanced connectivity features previously available only on more expensive phones. Visit Experience Broadcom @ CES for more news, blogs and multimedia from CES.

The smartphone experience continues to drive consumer preference for new handsets, providing users with the ability to download and run apps, create and enjoy high quality multimedia, and more easily use Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies. The new Broadcom® BCM21552G 3G baseband integrates a 1GHz ARM11 processing core, high-performance graphics processing and support for dual-SIM configurations in a single chip to drive availability of lower cost smartphones that offer the same features as much higher-priced alternatives.

The reference design based on the new processor includes Broadcom's multi-band 2G/3G RF transceiver and its industry-leading InConcert® connectivity suite, including dual-band (2.4 / 5GHz) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) navigation solution that leverages multiple satellite constellations (GPS and GLONASS) for faster and more accurate location capabilities. InConcert includes coexistence technology that allows its various connectivity components to work better together, providing a seamless user experience and reducing time to market for smartphone developers.

Key Facts:

    --  The Broadcom BCM21552G baseband processor enables the next generation of
        smartphones by supporting 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project)
        release 6 and 7 features, which provides up to 5.8 Mbps (Megabits per
        second) of upstream connectivity, 7.2 Mbps of downstream connectivity
        and support for next generation CS (circuit switched) over HSPA
        services.
    --  The powerful graphics core built into the BCM21552G baseband processor
        is based on Broadcom's advanced multimedia technology, providing video
        support up to D1/VGA quality, support for an 8 megapixel camera, and the
        ability to encode and decode H.264 video at 30 fps (frames per second).
    --  The reference design features best in class connectivity, including the
        BCM4330 Bluetooth 4.0/Wi-Fi 802.11n/FM radio combo chip, the BCM47511
        Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) solution, the BCM20791 NFC
        solution, and the BCM2091 2G/3G cellular RF transceiver.
    --  The platform enables extended battery life due to ultra low standby and
        operating power consumption, including an industry leading low power
        dual-SIM mode.
Quotes:

George Guo, CEO of TCL Communication Technology

"The challenge of mobile terminal makers today is delivering a compelling smartphone experience to a larger audience of phone buyers. Broadcom's new 3G cellular platform enables a broader tier of no-compromise smartphones that feature stunning graphics, powerful OS support, and the most advanced connectivity features like NFC and Wi-Fi Direct.  With this new platform we are able to attack new markets requiring lower cost yet not compromising on performance or quality."

Rafael Sotomayor, Vice President, Marketing, Mobile Platform Solutions, Broadcom

"The ability to offer 1GHz processing and integrated graphics in an advanced 3G baseband enables our new smartphone platform to satisfy the user experience requirements handset makers are targeting at price points that mainstream phone buyers can afford. Broadcom is the first company to bring a 1GHz processor, GNSS and NFC to smartphones that retail for under $100.00, establishing itself as a leader in the growing low-cost smartphone market segment."

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo and InConcert® are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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BodyMedia Revs up Calorie Burn with New 'FIT Coach' & Jillian Michaels Program

Latest Weight Loss Aids for Use with BodyMedia FIT Body Monitors

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The BodyMedia FIT(TM) armband-based body monitoring platform designed to energize your weight loss efforts now offers two new ways to light your calorie-burning fire: BodyMedia FIT coach, a software upgrade providing the market's first personalized feedback system capable of recommending activity and dietary adjustments based on each user's actual calorie expenditure and food intake for the day; and a partnership with America's favorite tough-love fitness trainer that has resulted in the new Jillian Michaels 360 degree Weight Loss Navigator program for exclusive use with BodyMedia FIT.

Both new offerings leverage the ability of BodyMedia's Armbands to track calories burned, steps taken, level of physical activity and sleep patterns that affect health and weight, utilizing a proprietary four-sensor system that collects 5,000 data points per minute. Available models include the new BodyMedia FIT CORE Armband ($179 MSRP), the slimmest and trimmest in the BodyMedia family; and BodyMedia FIT LINK Armband ($199 MSRP), which uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to communicate directly with a smartphone for real-time data.

The FIT coach is included with BodyMedia FIT's online Activity Manager online software ($6.95/month after a free three-month trial period).  The Activity Manager stores and analyzes Armband data, allows users to set individualized activity goals and document daily food intake, and integrates heart rate data from select Garmin fitness devices to enable easy one-stop access to information from both systems. The new FIT coach feature analyzes each user's daily calorie burn and food intake, compares the results Whether you are missing, meeting or beating your target for daily calorie burn

    --  Multiple activity options for making up shortfalls in daily calorie burn
        goals (e.g. "Hop on the treadmill and walk for about 1 hour at a speed
        of 4 mph and you can hit your calorie burn goal today"), based on your
        actual burn rates
    --  Nutritional analysis of each day's eating  patterns, along with relevant
        recommendations for correcting problems such as excess fat intake
    --  Your overall progress toward your weight loss goal, along with advice
        for staying on course

The Jillian Michaels 360 degree Weight Loss Navigator ($4/week after a free 30-day trial period)  - fully integrated with data from the BodyMedia FIT CORE Armband, food logging, and Armband data review - offers a complete toolkit of weight loss support aids utilizing Jillian's tough-as-nails approach. This premium plan developed specially by Jillian includes:

    --  Custom cardio and fitness planner tailored to your fitness level and
        body type
    --  Meal recommendations with more than 1,000 recipes
    --  Fitness videos
    --  Regular challenges and support from Jillian's thriving community
    --  Daily feedback personalized by Jillian herself

"With our new FIT coach as well as the help of Jillian Michaels, we are expanding the capabilities of the BodyMedia platform from monitoring to mentoring. We have now coupled the ability to track calorie input and output with actionable information to promote weight loss and - for the first time - a way to automatically tailor that advice to each user's actual behavior," said BodyMedia CEO Christine Robins. "This is a big step forward in using technology for weight management."

The BodyMedia FIT CORE Armband is sold online at http://www.bodymedia.com and select retailers.  Both the BodyMedia FIT Activity Manager and the Jillian Michaels 360 degree Weight Loss Navigator program can be purchased at http://www.bodymedia.com/Support-Help/Get-Started The Jillian Michaels 360 degree Weight Loss Navigator is also available at http://www.jillianmichaels.com/360

BodyMedia is exhibiting in North Hall 3435 at the International CES conference that opens today in Las Vegas.

About BodyMedia, Inc.

When your body talks, BodyMedia listens. BodyMedia has been unlocking and deciphering secrets of the body since 1999. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, BodyMedia is the pioneer in developing and marketing wearable body monitors that equip consumers with information they can use to make sweeping changes to their own health and wellness beginning with weight management and soon to include management of other conditions affected by lifestyle choices. The BodyMedia platform is the only system of its kind that is registered with the FDA as a Class II medical device and that has been clinically proven to enhance users' weight loss by up to three times (data on file). For more information, visit http://www.bodymedia.com.

SOURCE  BodyMedia, Inc.

BodyMedia, Inc.

CONTACT: CONTACT: Molly Antos, +1-847-415-9328, mantos@sspr.com

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

Organization at Your Fingertips: DYMO® Introduces Its First Stand-Alone Touch Screen Label Maker

DYMO® LabelManager® 500TS label maker puts you in touch with your inner organizer

ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartphones, eReaders and tablets are doing it and now label makers are joining the technology ranks among our favorite daily gadgets. DYMO today introduces its first stand-alone label maker with full-color touch screen functionality. Building on its legacy of innovation,DYMO has touched up label maker functionality with an easy to use screen--and its highest print speed yet.

Getting In Touch with LabelManager® 500TS

Get in touch with your organized side by using the new DYMO LabelManager(®) 500TS label maker to create text for a label using its computer-style keyboard, and then easily edit and format labels by simply tapping on the large touch screen. It prints labels twice as fast as its DYMO predecessors, making it ideal for tackling big projects quickly and easily.

"With revolutionary touch screen functionality and speedy printing, our DYMO LabelManager 500TS is breaking new ground in the stand-alone label maker marketplace," said Julie Hibbard, senior manager of brand marketing for DYMO. "By combining existing DYMO features with touch screen technology, it gives customers an easy-to-use and efficient solution for creating high volumes of labels."

Add a Quick and Easy Touch of Organization to Your Life 

Like many DYMO label makers, the LabelManager 500TS prints labels when connected to a PC* or Mac(®)*, but can also be used independent of a computer. It uses DYMO Label(TM) Software to customize and format labels for immediate printing, or to download them for editing and printing on the go.

Other features include:

    --  300 dpi resolution for crystal-clear graphics, barcodes and logos
    --  Automatic label cutter
    --  Customization tools, including a wide selection of fonts, font sizes,
        text styles and boxes, and hundreds of built-in symbols and clip art
    --  Prints a wide variety of DYMO D1 labels in 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" and 1"
        widths - for any office application, from file folders to binders
    --  Computer-style keyboard, for speedier text entry
    --  Rechargeable battery pack, eliminating the expense and inconvenience of
        disposable batteries
    --  Connect to your PC or Mac®* and use DYMO Label software to customize
        your labels with fonts or graphics - even download your labels for
        editing and printing on the go
The LabelManager 500TS will be available in catalogs and online during the first quarter of 2012 for USD $199.99. For more information about this and other DYMO products, please visit http://www.dymo.com

*Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 or Mac OS® v10.4 or later

About DYMO

DYMO is the master brand for the Newell Rubbermaid Labeling Technology & Integrated Solutions portfolio. In a world that demands greater productivity and measures it at every opportunity, DYMO provides businesses, educational institutions and consumers with innovative and easy ways to share, manage and organize information with improved efficiency and satisfaction.

Our DYMO brands are organized into four solutions:

    --  DYMO® / Labeling Identification Solutions include DYMO hand-held label
        makers, PC connected label and postage printers, plus Industrial
        labeling tools (http://www.dymo.com).
    --  DYMO(TM) / CardScan® Contact Management Solutions include CardScan
        business card scanners and contact management software
        (http://www.cardscan.com).
    --  DYMO(TM) / Endicia® Postage Technologies include Endicia online
        shipping and mailing services (http://www.endicia.com), as well as customized
        postage (http://www.pictureitpostage.com).
    --  DYMO(TM) / Mimio® ITT (Interactive Teaching Technologies) include Mimio
        interactive whiteboard technology, digital ink recorders, document
        cameras, student response systems and engaging lesson plan content
        (http://www.mimio.dymo.com).
These brands complement Newell Rubbermaid's strong portfolio of leading global brands, which also includes Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, Graco®, Calphalon®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Levolor®, Paper Mate®, Waterman®, Parker®, Goody®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products® and Aprica®.

Media Contact:Lauren Knox, Ketchum, 404-879-9157 lauren.knox@ketchum.com

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DYMO

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

Coby Electronics 'Rocks' Stylish New Headphone and Earphone Lines Featuring Bold Colors and Standout Designs

Five Fresh Lines Under the Company's Popular Jammerz and Premiere Attitudz Brands "In Tune" with the Style-Savvy Set

CES, Booth #12027, Central Hall, LVCC

Coby

CONTACT: Grand Communications, Alison Grand, +1-212-584-1133, alison@grandcommunications.com; Laura Liebeck, +1-845-440-7974, laura@grandcommunications.com

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

Announcing Exede(SM) by ViaSat 12 Mbps High-Speed Broadband Service for $50

Unprecedented satellite broadband speed and user experience to begin rollout in U.S. January 16

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For millions of consumers with a need for high-speed Internet, the broadband choices just got a lot better. ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) will launch Exede by ViaSat high-speed Internet service on January 16, offering speeds up to 12 Mbps (megabits per second) downstream and up to 3 Mbps upstream beginning at $50 per month.

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Although satellite Internet has been available for years, ViaSat has completely transformed satellite broadband technology and now delivers a broadband experience similar to some of the fastest terrestrial broadband services for most applications.

"With our new Exede broadband service, customers across the United States will have a way to get exceptional speed whether they live in a city, suburbs or a more rural area," said Tom Moore, senior VP of ViaSat. "Our new Exede service speeds make us very competitive with wireless home broadband service as well as legacy DSL and many cable services."

The rollout of service is a major milestone in a process that began in 2008 when ViaSat introduced its next-generation satellite system, representing the most significant capacity leap in the history of satellite technology. The system integrates ViaSat-1, the world's highest capacity satellite, with an advanced, next generation ground system.

The Exede service also includes advanced web acceleration technology to provide an Internet web browsing experience with "feels like fiber" performance. Through a constantly evolving variety of techniques that go far beyond simple caching of web content, this new web acceleration technology quickly delivers pages, even on media and video intensive websites.

Exede by ViaSat Residential Service Packages

The new Exede by ViaSat residential broadband packages all feature the same high speed with successively higher data allowances at each price point. For the first time, satellite broadband delivers an attractive alternative to wireless and many wireline offers.

        Exede12 Services Up to 12 Mbps downloads
                         and up to 3 Mbps uploads
                               - all packages
    ---                  ------------------------
         Data Allowance
            (monthly)             7.5 GB          15 GB        25 GB
         --------------           ------          -----        -----
          Package Price
            (monthly)                      $49.99       $79.99       $129.99
          -------------                    ------       ------       -------
The data allowances for the Exede service have been established to ensure that a compelling mix of speed and volume can be offered to a large segment of the nation's typical broadband users, many of whom would otherwise not have access to high-speed Internet service.

For more information and to subscribe, go to http://www.exede.com.

Professional Broadband Services

In addition to residential service, the new ViaSat high-capacity satellite system is designed to simultaneously deliver a wide range of enterprise and mobile broadband services. Professional customers can choose from a family of terminals for enterprise, on-the-move, and portable applications.

ViaSat is also working with JetBlue to create the industry's best in-flight broadband for commercial aviation, with a planned service launch by the end of 2012.

About ViaSat

ViaSat delivers fast, secure communications, Internet, and remote network access to fixed sites or on-the-move. The company provides networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military communications and encryption technologies and products to the U.S. and allied governments; and is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer-premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband services. Based in Carlsbad, Calif., ViaSat has established a number of worldwide locations for customer service, network operations, and technology development.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to future dates that ViaSat-1 will enter into commercial service. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: satellite failures, performance degradation, or in-orbit risks and anomalies. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat's SEC filings available at http://www.sec.gov, including ViaSat'smost recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. ViaSat undertakesno obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Exede is a service mark of ViaSat Inc.

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ViaSat Inc.

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Joe LoBello or Scott Cianciulli, Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667, lobello@braincomm.com or cianciulli@braincomm.com

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

Buffalo's Revolutionary CloudStor Shipping Worldwide

Now Includes 5 GB of Free Online Storage

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CES -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, today announced the highly anticipated CloudStor(TM) family of personal cloud storage solutions is now shipping worldwide. First revealed at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Buffalo CloudStor, known in Europe and Asia as CloudStation(TM), goes beyond simple storage, creating a portal to freely access and share photos, videos, music and much more with anyone, anywhere over the Internet. Unlike online storage services, CloudStor, available in 1 TB and 2 TB configurations, has no capacity or service fees and now includes 5 GB of free cloud hosted storage for new and existing customers. Just plug it in, turn it on and create a free account at MyCloudStor.com. CloudStor comes with everything needed to securely access and share content from any mobile device or remote computer, anytime and anywhere in the world.

"Digital content creation and consumption continues to fuel consumer demand for storage solutions that simplify data mobility and accessibility," said Brian Verenkoff, director of business development at Buffalo Technology. "By making CloudStor available worldwide, Buffalo has changed how storage is accessed and shared on a truly global scale."

Providing the best of both worlds, the CloudStor family of personal cloud storage solutions now boasts an additional 5 GB of free online storage that is scalable for a small fee (https://pogoplug.com/expansion). Consumers can now utilize the online capacity as additional high-performance cloud-based storage or as an off-site backup target. With recent updates, including a new multi-language user interface, the CloudStor family features multi-user LAN access and the ability to set and modify LAN permissions, USB hard drive support on select models for expanding capacity or backing up CloudStor content, as well as Time Machine® support for Mac OS® Leopard, Snow Leopard and Lion. At the core of CloudStor remains the Pogoplug® cloud service, connecting users to their storage for unlimited access and sharing anywhere in the world. Files are securely shared between people with no need for user setup; just email a link to family and friends. Consumers' digital content resides on their CloudStor and the online service is only used to connect users and guests to specified files on the device.

In addition, the CloudStor family of personal cloud storage solutions offers many traditional consumer network attached storage features including private share support for LAN-based network sharing and pairing with the popular uTorrent(TM) client, now with RSS subscription support, allowing users to offload the task of downloading torrent files from their computers to CloudStor. Users can easily stream content to popular media player devices, including PlayStation® 3 and Xbox 360®, and back up every Mac® computer on their home network with integrated Time Machine support.

Pricing and Availability

The Buffalo CloudStor family is backed by a limited one-year warranty and toll-free U.S.-based technical support available 24/7.

    --  CloudStor Solo is now available at an estimated street price of $119.99
        for the 1 TB (CS-X1.0) and $169.99 for the 2 TB (CS-X2.0).
    --  CloudStor is now available at an estimated street price of $129.99 for
        the 1 TB (CS-WX1.0/1D) and $179.99 for the 2 TB (CS-WX2.0/1D).
    --  CloudStor Pro is now available at an estimated street price of $249.99
        for the 2 TB (CS-WV2.0/1D).
Buffalo products can be purchased through distribution, online resellers and Buffalo's ecommerce website. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's website at http://www.BuffaloTech.com.

About Buffalo TechnologyBuffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of award-winning networking, storage and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and integrators. With more than three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit http://www.BuffaloTech.com.

About Cloud Engines

Cloud Engines, Inc. is the producer of Pogoplug, the award winning personal cloud solution. The Pogoplug service provides private and secure online storage, with no fees or limits, which can be accessed and shared from any computer or mobile device on the Internet. The service is free with the purchase of a Pogoplug-powered device, a small appliance that safely hosts storage from the privacy of a user's home or office. Cloud Engines was founded in 2007 by experienced entrepreneurs from the digital media and security industries who have a mission to change the way personal content is stored and distributed over the Internet. The company is located in San Francisco, California with development offices in Israel. For more information, please visit http://www.cloudengines.com.

Buffalo, Inc. trademark statements. Buffalo is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology

CONTACT: CONTACT: Jay Pechek of Buffalo Technology, +1-512-349-1333, jayp@buffalotech.com

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

VIZIO and Google TV Join Forces to Create a State of the Art Stream Player

- New stream player turns any HDTV into an enhanced smart TV with access to countless entertainment content and online services as well as powerful search and web browsing capabilities

- Part of the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus ecosystem, the new VIZIO Stream Player incorporates the power of the latest Google TV in combination with premium setup experience and included Bluetooth universal remote with touchpad control

- Integrated app and TV watching experience let users multitask seamlessly and access photos, audio and video stored on networked computers, hard drives and smart phones

IRVINE, Calif., and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (CES) -- VIZIO and Google today jointly announced the introduction of the VIZIO VAP430 Stream Player, an innovative stream player that turns any HDTV into an enhanced VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® (V.I.A. Plus) smart TV that incorporates the latest Google TV. The Stream Player allows consumers to access countless entertainment content and online services with web access through a fully capable Chrome browser, and to also enjoy photos, music and video stored on any computer, hard drive or smart phone connected to a local network and/or the cloud.*

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With the VAP430 connected to an HDTV over an HDMI cable, users can quickly and seamlessly access content and services from their favorite apps and websites using the included Bluetooth premium universal remote control with integrated touchpad. In addition to movies, TV shows and music on demand, the VAP430 lets users search the web for even more entertainment options using the Flash-capable Chrome browser.

"We're excited about what Google TV brings to our new VAP430 Stream Player," says Matthew McRae, VIZIO's Chief Technology Officer. "This isn't just an ordinary streaming box that accesses a few predetermined video services. It's a true entertainment portal that opens up everything the Web has to offer, as well as all the content consumers already have stored on computers and hard drives. And the incorporation of Google TV and our V.I.A. Plus interface makes it all incredibly easy to setup and a joy to use."

Using the included premium remote with QWERTY keypad and integrated touchpad, viewers can easily search for any program or content they want from their favorite apps or the Internet. Users can also check out new apps from an ever-expanding Android Market, or access personal media like videos, photos and music that are stored on devices connected to the same home network as the stream player. Images are displayed right on a connected TV set, and sound plays through the TV or a connected audio system.

"We're thrilled to partner with VIZIO on the launch of their Stream Player," said Mario Queiroz, head of Google TV. "VIZIO has established itself as a leader in the consumer electronics market. Combining Google TV with VIZIO's innovative, easy-to-use consumer electronic products will bring more great entertainment and Android apps to the living room."

Painless Setup, Powerful Capabilities

Part of the V.I.A. Plus ecosystem, the slick yet discreet VAP430 can easily compliment any HDTV using an HDMI cable. Installing the VAP430 and connecting it to the Internet is blazingly fast and simple to do with the built-in setup experience and 802.11n WiFi connection.

The VAP430 also has an HDMI pass-through that lets the user connect a cable or satellite box to the stream player and pass the signal over to the TV for a truly integrated TV watching experience. The smart TV interface overlays the live TV signal so multitaskers can search for the next thing to watch without completely stepping away from what they're currently watching.

Bluetooth capability also makes it simple to enjoy content from smart phones through the connected TV wirelessly. And with the USB input, connecting any USB drive directly to the VAP430 takes only seconds.

VAP430 is the first V.I.A. Plus device to launch this year, followed by the VBR430 3D Blu-ray player, which combines the features of the VAP430 with Blu-ray's state-of-the-art high-definition video and audio playback capabilities.

Preorders for the VAP430 will begin this spring 2012. Find out more and sign up to be the first at http://www.vizio.com/ces

* The VIZIO Internet Apps® (V.I.A.) platform requires Internet access, equipment and subscription services that are not provided.

About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc., "Entertainment Freedom For All," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and was #1 for the total year in 2009.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics. VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Editor's Choice, PC World's Best Buy and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at http://www.VIZIO.com.

The V, VIZIO, TruLED, Extreme VIZIO Technology XVT, VIZIO Internet Apps, 480Hz SPS, 240Hz SPS, Thin Line, Smooth Motion, Razor LED, Smart Dimming, Theater 3D, Cinemawide HDTV, Entertainment Freedom For All, names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Jim Noyd of Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768, jim.noyd@noydcom.com; or Charley Fitzwilliam of Leader Enterprises, +1-949-579-0405, cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com, for VIZIO

VIZIO Levels Up the Ultimate Movie Watching Experience with the First CinemaWide HDTVs that Deliver an Unparalleled, Immersive Cinematic Experience in Sizes Up to 71"

- VIZIO CinemaWide(TM) HDTVs lead the industry as North America's first widescreen LCD HDTV sets in the 21:9 Cinema screen format

- CinemaWide HDTVs are the first* to deliver the authentic cinematic experience at home with an ultrawidescreen 21:9 display that lets movie buffs watch films in their native aspect ratio, providing a true fullscreen picture with the highest available resolution, exceeding full HD at 2560 x 1080p

- CinemaWide, by virtue of its 21:9 aspect ratio feature, displays movies in the CinemaScope 2.35:1 format most commonly used by filmmakers today, for an incredibly immersive movie theater viewing experience without the black bars as seen on conventional 16:9 aspect ratio HDTVs

- CinemaWide HDTVs set a new standard for the ultimate entertainment experience by including VIZIO's award-winning Theater 3D technology and VIZIO Internet Apps, with the first-ever Interactive TV able to run the Internet and full-size, full HD 16:9 television side-by-side.**

IRVINE, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (CES) VIZIO announces the introduction of the first CinemaWide(TM) HDTVs with Theater 3D and VIZIO Internet Apps® (V.I.A.). The very first in the North American market with an ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio, CinemaWide HDTVs are the ultimate display for cinema enthusiasts to enjoy films as they were created for the movie theater, in the CinemaScope 2.35:1 aspect ratio without the black bars as seen on conventional HDTVs.

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This uncompromising cinematic experience allows CinemaWide viewers to see each frame of the movie as the director intended, for a more immersive 2D and 3D movie and gaming experience at home. In addition, CinemaWide HDTVs feature V.I.A. functionality with the unique ability to allow users to view apps side-by-side with full-size and full HD resolution 16:9 programming.

"VIZIO CinemaWide provides the most accurate, broadest canvas for me to paint my film's vision," said award-winning cinematographer, Mauro Fiore, ASC.  "Finally my films can be seen at home the way they were intended - in 21:9 aspect ratio."

Three CinemaWide sets are being introduced - the 50-inch XVT3D500CM, the 58-inch XVT3D580CM and the 71-inch XVT3D710CM. Each of these products will be on display at VIZIO's private showcase at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas during the Consumer Electronics Show, January 10 - 13, 2012.

"One of our most exciting introductions this year is our new CinemaWide HDTVs, which are a dream come true for movie lovers seeking that truly immersive theater experience which is only possible on a 21:9 aspect ratio display," said John Schindler, VIZIO VP of Product Management. "Our perception is that consumers will immediately embrace the CinemaWide concept as soon as they experience it for themselves, not only because it enhances their enjoyment of films and games, but because it also enables them to simultaneously enjoy VIZIO Internet Apps without compromise to 16:9 content."

Full Contact 2D and 3D
VIZIO CinemaWide delivers the true movie theater viewing experience at home by supporting the ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio that renders films shot in the CinemaScope format without any black bars or loss of content as is sometimes experienced when films are cropped for 16:9 screens.

Big-budget Hollywood blockbusters and the majority of new productions are filmed in the much wider 2.35:1 or 2.39:1 aspect ratios, while today's HDTVs have a standard aspect ratio of 16:9. 

CinemaWide HDTVs are the first with the ability to display films in their native CinemaScope aspect ratio, as well as intelligently scale up 16:9 content so users can enjoy a more immersive experience from all their favorite titles, from classics to today's latest films, without the distraction of black bars and loss of valuable screen real estate.

Interactive TV: Uncompromising Side-By-Side App + TV Experience
With CinemaWide HDTVs, users can enjoy interactive TV through an enhanced smart TV experience using the award-winning V.I.A. platform. CinemaWide HDTV ensures a seamless V.I.A. experience when watching TV by displaying apps side-by-side next to a pixel-perfect 16:9 full HD image. CinemaWide LCD HDTVs are the first sets in the market to offer this capability, allowing users to simultaneously browse and use V.I.A. on the left side of the screen without missing anything from their 16:9 programming on the right. Whether it's checking a fantasy football lineup while watching a game, catching up with friends over Facebook or Twitter while watching TV, or tracking a personal portfolio while watching financial news headlines, viewers can complement their TV experience like never before.

At the touch of a button, the V.I.A. ecosystem provides an ever-expanding range of apps, over 75,000 movies and TV shows and more, from the best online services and content providers, including: Hulu Plus(TM), Amazon Instant Video, Facebook®, Flickr®, Netflix®, Rhapsody®, Pandora®, Twitter(TM), VUDU®, Yahoo!® TV Widgets and Fandango. 

Also the Yahoo! Connected TV store makes its debut today on V.I.A. enabled HDTVs. Yahoo! Connected TV Store provides consumers easy access to more than 180 free and paid TV apps from leading brands including Amazon, CBS, Showtime, Pandora, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, AT&T, iHeart-Radio, Fandango, and QVC.  TV apps provide engaging content designed to complement TV viewing and include news, entertainment, finance, sports, games, social networking, music, photo sharing, shopping, and more.  For more information on the Yahoo! Connected TV Store, visit http://connectedtv.yahoo.com> http://connectedtv.yahoo.com

Navigating the V.I.A. platform is simple and comfortably accessible from anywhere in the room, thanks to the premium Bluetooth universal remote control with its integrated QWERTY keypad. Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and one of the industry's easiest setup experiences make it quick to connect to the Internet over a wireless connection.

Full Screen 3D
All CinemaWide HDTVs can also display 3D content delivered from a 3D-capable source, such as a 3D Blu-ray player, set-top box, or gaming console. Featuring VIZIO's Theater 3D technology, these TVs render a superior crystal-clear, flicker-free 3D picture that's up to two times brighter than conventional active shutter LCD TVs, with significantly less crosstalk, a wider horizontal viewing angle, and smoother fast motion scenes.

The accompanying Theater 3D eyewear produces far less eyestrain and headaches than conventional active shutter glasses, and is battery-free, lightweight and comfortable. Up to four pairs of Theater 3D glasses are provided with each set, and are also available in a rapidly growing range of styles and colors from brand name designers. They can even be used in most 3D movie theaters.

Completing the Picture
VIZIO's advanced TV technologies deliver state of the art performance to please the most demanding viewers. These are the first* TVs capable of displaying CinemaWide Full HD resolution (2560 x 1080p), providing the finest detail available to date, whether viewing 2D or 3D films, games  or TV programming. The 50-inch XVT3D500CM and 58-inch XVT3D580CM feature VIZIO's Edge Lit Razor LED(TM) backlight LCD with Smart Dimming(TM) technology. VIZIO's Smart Dimming intelligently controls each set's array of LEDs, which is organized in zones. Working frame by frame, based on the content being displayed, Smart Dimming adjusts brightness in precise steps down to pure black (where the LED is completely off). This cutting-edge technology minimizes light leakage and enables a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 1,000,000 to 1 for stunning picture quality. Both sets have a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth images, even with fast moving sports action.

The 71-inch XVT3D710CM takes performance to an even higher level, using VIZIO's Full Array TruLED(TM) backlighting with Smart Dimming(TM) technology. Using over 120 zones across the entire display, TruLED backlighting is able to control specific areas of the image to a much finer degree than edge-lit sets, resulting in even deeper blacks and higher contrast, with life-like images that "pop" off the screen with an incredible 20,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio.  A 240Hz SPS (Scenes per Second) refresh rate renders amazing detail and clarity in fast motion scenes.

Stunning CinemaWide images call for equally impressive audio, which is delivered with the latest high performance audio technologies from SRS Labs. SRS technologies help deliver an immersive, virtual, high definition surround sound through StudioSound(TM) HD - the ultimate all-in-one audio suite designed specifically for flat panel TVs. StudioSound HD delivers an immersive and natural surround sound by using only the built-in TV speakers. The suite also delivers remarkably crisp and clear dialog, rich bass, an elevated soundstage and consistent, spike-free volume levels. Here are a few performance details and specifications for the new CinemaWide sets:

CinemaWide Series -

    Model                Size/ Res. Refresh Hz Smart Dim-ming VIZIO Internet Apps  3D              Remote           SRS             Avail. Date MSRP
                                                                                   Glasses                          Studio Sound HD
    ---                                                                            -------                          ---------------
    XVT3D500CM Razor LED 50" WFHD 2560 x1080p       120 Y     Y,  802.11n wireless 4 pair included Bluetooth QWERTY Y
                                                                                                   Keyboard
    ---                                                                                            --------
    XVT3D580CM Razor LED 58" WFHD 2560 x1080p       120 Y     Y,  802.11n wireless 4 pair included Bluetooth QWERTY Y
                                                                                                   Keyboard
    ---                                                                                            --------
    XVT3D710CMFull Array
     TruLED              71" WFHD 2560 x1080p 240Hz SPS Y     Y,  802.11n wireless 4 pair included Bluetooth QWERTY Y
                                                                                                   Keyboard
    ---                                                                                            --------

For more information on when CinemaWide HDTVs will be available please visit http://www.vizio.com/ces.

*VIZIO is the first company in the United States to deliver CinemaWide HDTVs in an ultrawidescreen 21:9 aspect ratio.

** Viewing this type of content may require Internet access, separate equipment and/or subscription services which are not provided

About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc., "Entertainment Freedom For All," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's #1 LCD HDTV Company. In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation.  VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics.  VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners.  VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television, Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at http://www.VIZIO.com.

The V, VIZIO, VIZIO Internet Apps,  Theater 3D, CinemaWide HDTV, Full Array TruLED, Edge Lit Razor LED, 240Hz SPS, 480Hz SPS, Entertainment Freedom and Entertainment Freedom for All names, logos and phrase are registered or unregistered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc.  All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768, jim.noyd@noydcom.com; Charley Fitzwilliam, Leader Enterprises, +1-949-579-0405, cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com

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

Coby Electronics Unveils Show-Stopping Collection of Stylish, Pulse-Pounding Digital Audio Gear

All-New Lineup Includes Debut Bluetooth iPad Docks, Feature-Packed Video MP4 Players and Sleek Speakers to Display, Play and Enjoy Today's Most Popular Entertainment

CES, Booth #12027, Central Hall, LVCC

Coby

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Grand Communications, Alison Grand, +1-212-584-1133; alison@grandcommunications.com, or Laura Liebeck, +1-845-440-7974; laura@grandcommunications.com

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

Maytag Brand Revolutionizes Oven Cleaning With First of Its Kind AquaLift(TM) Self-Clean Technology

With industry leading capacity, flexible cooking options, and AquaLift(TM) self-clean technology to clean the oven, the new Maytag® range delivers the space to get it all done and the power to get it done faster.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been nearly 50 years since self-cleaning ovens were introduced, and it's time for something new. Maytag brand is revolutionizing how ovens can be cleaned with the introduction of AquaLift(TM) self-clean technology. Maytag brand's latest line of freestandingranges offer consumers an innovation to self-clean the oven interior with an exclusive enamel oven coating, low heat and water to release baked-on spills in less than one hour.

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At a generous capacity of up to 6.2 cubic feet(1) Maytag® ranges have an industry-leading capacity(2) and are the first to offer AquaLift(TM) self-clean technology. Additional performance features combine the power of the bake and broil burners, convection fan and power vents to preheat in 8 minutes.(3)

The ranges have been engineered with an exclusive enamel oven coating that activates with water and low heat, allowing moisture to release tough baked-on messes. In less than an hour, the oven is ready for a final wipe-down to remove food and debris, with no odor or extreme heat like traditional high-temperature self-clean ovens.   

"Whether it's the lasagna that bubbled over or the pie filling that dripped, oven spills happen to all of us. But thanks to AquaLift(TM) self-clean technology, you can now get your oven clean without the long wait, high heat or odors associated with a traditional self-clean," said Kate Davidson, senior brand manager, Maytag brand.

The cooktop offers flexible element sizes and comes in three different power options: gas, electric and induction. The induction Power Center cooktop features an 11 inch 3,700-watt Speed Heat(TM) element that boils 40 percent faster(4), a 9 inch 3,200-watt induction element and two 6 inch 1,800-watt elements, providing the flexibility and power you need to cook any dish.

A 10 year limited parts warranty is offered on gas, electric and induction models for long-lasting performance and years of dependable cooking. The limited parts warranty includes the oven elements and cooktop, including ceramic glass, on electric and induction models and the cast-iron grates, cooktop and oven burners on gas models.(5) The ranges are designed, engineered and assembled with pride in Tulsa, Okla.

Maytag® ranges are available at retailers nationwide and online. Models from the line will start with an MSRP of $799 each. Please visit http://mayt.ag/zxttG9 for more information on AquaLift(TM) self-clean technology.

(1) Available in electric and induction models only: MER8670A, MER8775A, MER8880A and MIR8890A.
(2) Among leading brand single cavity electric 30" freestanding ranges.
(3) Based on single rack baking in model MER8880A and MIR8890A.
(4) Based on information at http://www.theinductionsite.com
(5) Visit http://www.maytag.com for full warranty details.

About Maytag Brand
For more than a century, Maytag brand appliances have been synonymous with dependability and durability. Through the commitment of Whirlpool Corporation, Maytag brand's enduring tradition of quality production and performance continues to thrive. Exceptionally durable, commercial-grade components are found in many Maytag brand appliances - including Maytag® Maxima® front-load and Maytag® Bravos® top-load washers and dryers. Maytag brand is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion in 2010, 71,000 employees, and 66 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. For more information on any Maytag brand appliance, visit http://www.maytag.com.

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CONTACT: Monica Teague, +1-269-923-7405, media@whirlpool.com; or April Reading, +1-415-633-3225, areading@peppercom.com

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

WebMD Announces Executive Management Changes

WebMD Reaffirms 2011 Guidance and Provides Preliminary Detail for 2012 Outlook

WebMD Announces Termination of Discussions Regarding Potential Corporate Transaction

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD), the leading source of health information, made the following announcements today.

Executive Management Changes
Wayne T. Gattinella has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and as a member of its Board of Directors.  Anthony Vuolo, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will serve as Interim CEO while the Board conducts a search to fill the position on a permanent basis.  Mr. Vuolo will be supported, with respect to the operations and strategic priorities of WebMD's public portals, by a newly-formed Management Committee consisting of Gregory Mason, Executive Vice President - Consumer Services; William Pence, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer; Steven Zatz, M.D., Executive Vice President - Professional Services; and Dorothy Gemmell, Senior Vice President -- Sales.   The responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer position will be assumed by certain members of the Management Committee.  Mr. Vuolo will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of WebMD. These management changes are effective immediately.   

Martin J. Wygod, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented:  "We thank Wayne for his contributions in making WebMD the leader in health information services. With my support and that of the Management Committee, I am confident that Tony will lead a smooth transition as the Board conducts a search for a new CEO."

Financial Guidance for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011
WebMD expects that its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2011 will be consistent with the financial guidance it provided in its press release issued November 2, 2011. Preliminarily, WebMD expects revenue and earnings to be between the low-end and midpoint of its financial guidance range.  WebMD's expectations exclude any costs related to the evaluation of strategic alternatives discussed below.

2012 Preliminary Outlook
WebMD's preliminary outlook for 2012 is that revenue may be as much as 2% to 8% lower than 2011 revenue, with revenues declining more in the first half of the year and improving in the second half of the year.

WebMD's fourth quarter sales activity for advertising and sponsorship products was less than anticipated and reflects a challenging business environment for certain pharmaceutical company customers and a more competitive landscape in the consumer products markets.

WebMD anticipates it will experience lower revenues in 2012 as certain of its pharmaceutical company customers manage the effects of their products losing patent exclusivity. The loss of patent exclusivity is not only impacting the marketing expenditures related to the products facing the loss of patent protection, but it is also having a greater than previously anticipated impact on marketing expenditures across entire product portfolios of some pharmaceutical companies. WebMD anticipates an increase in the number of new branded pharmaceutical product introductions as a result of regulatory approvals expected during 2012. However, the approval and launch of these products are anticipated to begin in the second half of 2012. Any marketing commitments that WebMD may receive from such products are not likely to contribute significantly to revenue for 2012.

Additionally, WebMD expects to face a more competitive landscape in its consumer products market in 2012, primarily resulting from a variety of ad networks and social sites.  This increasingly competitive environment could continue to impact the marketing commitments and related revenues from consumer products customers.

Although the preliminary revenue outlook for 2012 is lower than 2011 for the reasons discussed above, WebMD anticipates that its expenses will increase by as much as 5% to 8% in 2012 as compared to last year. The Company intends to continue to make investments in areas that are important to its long term growth, such as personalization, mobile, social, international, new content areas and new advertiser products and services. As a result, WebMD expects that its 2012 Adjusted EBITDA and net income will be significantly lower than 2011.

"While we face near-term challenges, I am confident that there is significant growth opportunity ahead for WebMD," said Mr. Wygod. "I believe that the pressures facing the pharmaceutical industry will ultimately prove to be the strong catalyst for a meaningful shift by them to digital marketing solutions. WebMD offers a cost-effective, efficient and highly measurable alternative to traditional detailing to physicians and mass media to consumers."

The Company anticipates providing additional guidance regarding 2012 when it reports its year end results in February.  WebMD will release its results for the year ended December 31, 2011 on February 23, 2012, at approximately 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time) and will hold a conference call with investors and analysts to discuss those results at 4:45 p.m. (Eastern time) on that day. The call can be accessed at http://www.wbmd.com (in the Investor Relations section). A replay of the audio webcast will be available at the same web address.

WebMD Announces Termination of Discussions Regarding Potential Corporate Transaction
WebMD also announced today that, in late 2011, the independent directors of its Board of Directors commenced a process to consider strategic alternatives to enhance stockholder value.   In connection with such process, the Board of Directors formed a Special Committee of independent directors, which was advised by independent financial and legal advisors. The Special Committee, with its advisers, had discussions with several potential acquirers of the Company. The Company allowed such potential acquirers to conduct a due diligence investigation of the Company's business. The Special Committee has terminated these discussions with potential acquirers and its process to review a potential sale of the Company. 

About WebMD
WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD) is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers, and health plans through our public and private online portals, mobile platforms and health-focused publications. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, emedicineHealth, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education.

All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including those regarding: guidance on our future financial results and other projections or measures of our future performance; market opportunities and our ability to capitalize on them; the benefits expected from new or updated products or services and from other potential sources of additional revenue; and the impact of management and organizational changes. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release, are based on our current plans and expectations, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to be different than those described in or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include those relating to:  market acceptance of our products and services; our relationships with customers and strategic partners; our ability to attract and retain qualified senior management and other personnel; and changes in economic, political or regulatory conditions or other trends affecting the healthcare, Internet and information technology industries.  Further information about these matters can be found in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings.  Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

WebMD®, Medscape®, eMedicine®, MedicineNet®, RxList®, Subimo®, Medsite®, Summex® and Medscape® Mobile are trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

SOURCE  WebMD

WebMD

CONTACT: CONTACT: Investors: Risa Fisher, rfisher@webmd.net, +1-212-624-3817, Media: Kate Hahn, khahn@webmd.net, +1-212-624-3760

VIZIO Expands the Next-Generation VIZIO Internet Apps Plus® (V.I.A. Plus) Ecosystem, Announcing New HDTV, Blu-ray Player, Stream Player and Tablet Products That Share a Unified User Experience Across All Screens

- V.I.A. Plus provides access to a world of apps on each device with attention to details that optimize the entertainment experience on each and every screen

- V.I.A. Plus offers today's most advanced and functional smart TV user experience, with an intuitive, app-centric interface optimized for the 10-foot viewing experience

- New V.I.A. partners to include iHeartRadio®, The Wall Street Journal® and M-GO®

- VIZIO's expanded line-up incorporating the Google TV platform include the 65-inch, 55-inch and 47-inch HDTVs with Theater 3D, the VBR430 Blu-ray player, and the VAP430 Stream Player

IRVINE, Calif. and  LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- (CES) VIZIO, America's #1 HDTV Company*, announces the continued expansion of its next generation of the award-winning VIZIO Internet Apps® platform: VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus).  V.I.A. Plus brings a unified user experience to a wide range of devices that include HDTVs, Tablets, Blu-ray players, Media Players and more. From the big screen to mobile devices, V.I.A. Plus bridges the worlds of entertainment, content and services with one sophisticated and intuitive interface. V.I.A. Plus accesses a world of apps on each device, with attention to details that optimize the entertainment experience on each screen.

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Among the V.I.A. Plus products to be included in VIZIO's Las Vegas showcase are the 65-inch, 55-inch and 47-inch V.I.A. Plus HDTVs with Theater 3D(TM), the VBR430 Blu-ray Player and the VAP430 Stream Player, all of which incorporate the latest Google TV experience. VIZIO will also show two V.I.A. Plus enabled tablets--the current VTAB1008 and the new 10" VTAB3010.

"The way users consume content has changed drastically over recent years. Technology has enabled nearly every device with a screen to connect to some form of delivery platform, each with its own mechanism for searching, browsing and viewing content." said Matthew McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "V.I.A. Plus focuses entirely on what users care about - their content. By delivering a seamless, intuitive experience that is consistent across multiple screens, V.I.A. Plus products distinguish themselves from devices that function and those that are truly entertaining."

The V.I.A. Plus experience features an intuitive, app-centric interface on every device, making it easy for consumers to understand and navigate as they move between devices. Users can also access thousands of apps from the Android Market(TM) for even more entertainment options.

"We're thrilled to partner with VIZIO on the launch of the Stream Player," said Mario Queiroz, head of Google TV. "VIZIO has established itself as a leader in the consumer electronics market. Combining Google TV with VIZIO's innovative, easy-to-use consumer electronic products will bring more great entertainment and Android apps to the living room."

In addition, VIZIO is announcing new partners who are collaborating to bring their content and services to the V.I.A. Platform, including:

iHeart Radio - iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's industry-leading digital radio service, brings users a best-in-class customizable digital listening experience, one which combines the best of both worlds to deliver everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: More than 800 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities, plus user-created Custom Stations which provide listeners more songs, better music intelligence, more user control and deeper social media integration.

The Wall Street Journal® - WSJ Live from The Wall Street Journal offers up to four total hours of live video programming each business day from across The Wall Street Journal Digital Network, including the Journal, Dow Jones® Newswires, Barron's(TM), MarketWatch®, SmartMoney® and AllThingsD.com. Users can access seven half-hour live shows, breaking news updates, exclusive interviews, and special events coverage. The service also offers more than 2,000 videos per month from an extensive library of on-demand content.

M-GO(TM) video-on-demand - M-GO from Technicolor is a next-generation app that combines all of your media including movies, music, apps, live TV, and more. M-GO will come pre-loaded on VIZIO HDTVs and Blu-ray Players with VIZIO Internet Apps or VIZIO Internet Apps Plus. The app will help consumers find the content they're looking for through its extensive content library and state-of-the-art discovery engine, while also providing a unique second screen functionality for searching additional content. 

"We are extremely excited to be partnering with VIZIO to bring consumers all of their media anywhere, anytime, and anyway they want it," said John Batter, CEO of M-GO.  "As consumers continue to access digital media at home and on the go, it is even more important to provide them with a consistent experience that is easy to navigate and convenient to use. VIZIO's technology combined with our accessibility to content does just that."

On V.I.A. Plus enabled HDTVs, Blu-ray players and Media Players, users can multitask between apps and traditional TV content through an interface designed for the 10-foot viewing experience, created specifically for situations where users want to sit back and enjoy the ultimate in channel and web surfing. Users can also complement their entertainment experience with VIZIO tablets for seamless access to their favorite apps and content in any room in the home or on the road.

With a wide range of apps on each device, V.I.A. Plus enables consumers to choose from a new universe of entertainment options, redefining the TV experience with multi-screen access, gaming, full browsing and enhanced search capabilities, and the ability to view live events streamed over the Internet.

Navigating V.I.A. Plus is simple and intuitive, using the QWERTY keypad and integrated touchpad that's built into the premium Bluetooth remote control included with every V.I.A. Plus product. Users need no technical know-how to get their new devices online, thanks to the advanced wireless Internet access and simplified onscreen setup.

Smart Blu-ray

The VBR430 Blu-ray player is the most advanced on the market today. Not only does it offer the incomparable entertainment power of V.I.A. Plus with Google TV, the player comes with a touchpad universal remote with QWERTY keypad that makes it easy to control apps, content and other functions. As part of the VIZIO Internet Apps Plus ecosystem, the VBR430 also lets users access video, audio and photos stored on any DLNA-compatible computer, network-connected hard drive or cell phone connected to a home network. Built-in WiFi makes network connection easy, and Bluetooth capability provides yet another conduit for streaming media from cell phones and computers.

Smart TV Plus 3D

VIZIO's V.I.A. Plus products will also include Theater 3D technology, for crystal clear, brighter and flicker-free 3D, viewable with lightweight, comfortable, battery-free 3D glasses. The TVs feature LED backlighting with smart dimming technology to achieve dynamic contrast ratios of 1,000,000:1 or greater.

The Ultimate Stream Player

The VAP430 Stream Player with Google TV is an innovative media player that turns any HDTV into an enhanced VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) smart TV. As sales of stream players are poised to pass Blu-ray players in unit volume sales (by 2013, according the CEA U.S. Unit Shipment Forecast of January 2011), the VAP430 is the perfect solution for media multitaskers who consume most of their media over the Internet. The VAP430 is the one of the most advanced Stream Players with built-in HDMI ports that lets users connect existing components like gaming consoles or set-top boxes for unified access to all media sources through the VI.A. Plus touchpad remote. It even supports 3D content and 3D streaming.

Many of the new VIZIO V.I.A. Plus products will be on display at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas during the Consumer Electronics Show, January 10 - 13, 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.vizio.com/ces

* Source: IHS iSuppli Corporation Research Q4 2011 Market Tracker Report of Q4 2010 - Q3 2011.

About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc., "Entertainment Freedom For All," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's #1 LCD HDTV Company.  In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010.  VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation.  VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics.  VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners.  VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, IGN Best of CES - Television, Bluetooth.org Best of CES, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy, Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors.  For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at http://www.VIZIO.com.

The V, VIZIO, VIZIO Internet Apps Plus, Theater 3D, CinemaWide HDTV, Full Array TruLED, Edge Lit Razor LED, 240Hz SPS, 480Hz SPS, Entertainment Freedom and Entertainment Freedom for All names, logos and phrase are registered or unregistered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc.  All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768, jim.noyd@noydcom.com, Charley Fitzwilliam, Leader Enterprises, +1-949-579-0405, cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com, for VIZIO

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

Viper Debuts SmartStart 3.0 at CES: the Cloud-connected Car

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Viper is pleased to announce the introduction of Viper SmartStart 3.0 - the Cloud-connected car at CES2012 - available soon on iTunes and the Android Market.

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Viper SmartStart 3.0, available in Q1 2012, will offer the most advanced and user-friendly new features since SmartStart was introduced, including SmartSchedule, vehicle status, vehicle diagnostics, auxiliary channels and more.

Viper created the smartphone car control category and is leading the keyless lifestyle revolution with Viper SmartStart, which has been downloaded to more than one million iPhone, Android and BlackBerry handsets. Viper SmartStart is the first app that allows users to affordably start, lock, unlock, locate and monitor their vehicle - all using their smartphone. The product has garnered worldwide media coverage including an iPhone TV commercial, and won the Best of Innovations Award at the Consumer Electronics Show.

"Viper SmartStart 3.0 is going to change the way people start their day," says Mike Simmons, President of Directed. "The new features offer drivers unprecedented connectivity with their vehicles, and introduce the promise of the Cloud-connected car, providing a robust, real-time 2-way link between cars and smartphones."

One of the signature new features of SmartStart 3.0 is SmartSchedule. Part weatherman and part mind reader, SmartSchedule users tell SmartStart their daily routine and the Directed Cloud Services (DCS) network does the rest. DCS will continuously monitor temperature, location and schedule variables in the Cloud and push Smart Alerts to their phone when it's time to warm up their car.

Another new cloud-connected feature of SmartStart 3.0 is the ability to receive Vehicle Diagnostics: available soon on selected vehicle installations, customers will be able to access rich information about the health of their vehicle right from SmartStart.

With the release of version 3.0, Viper SmartStart now supports other new features like Auxiliary Channels and enhanced System Status. Users will soon have all the multi-zone control and customization options found on other Directed premium 2-way remotes, and will receive status updates with richer feedback, confirming the vehicle is running, armed, locked and more.

For more information about the many game-changing new features of Viper SmartStart 3.0. please visit http://www.viper.com/smartstart

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CONTACT: Kennedy Gammage, +1-760-599-1325, ken.gammage@directed.com

Web Site: http://www.viper.com/smartstart

Game On! Pacific Interactive Game, House of Fun, Explodes in Popularity, Hits One Million Users

House of Fun, the wildly popular Facebook application by Pacific Interactive, recently hit one million users. Users who play games from Pacific Interactive can expect the highest quality gaming experience.

LONDON, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Interactive, a company that's brought social gaming to hundreds of thousands, announces that its flagship gaming application, House of Fun, has achieved one million users on Facebook in just a few months.

House of Fun from Pacific Interactive offers players a number of slots, from Colosseum, Fruits Extreme, Diamond and Dames, Pirates Islands, Safari Fever, Spino Saurus, Cleoplay and more. Each game has its own unique theme and different jackpots. House of Fun runs a number of contests on its Facebook page where game players can win free coins and bonuses simply by liking or sharing content from House of Fun.

"We think we've got something fun and exciting with House of Fun. When we first launched in September, we were quickly named as one of the fastest growing applications on Facebook, but we're not content to just sit by. We're constantly looking for feedback from our users on how we can create a better gaming experience for them," said the CEO and Founder of Pacific Interactive (http://www.pacific-interactive.net/).

One way the company is doing that is by adding new slot games such as Mega Spin, Roller Girl, Bug Mania and Cleoplay 3D. A wide range of table games are also coming soon, and the company plans to continuously add new games to their app.

"More than a million people agree, House of Fun is the place to be. We work hard to create a unique gaming experience that trumps our competitors, from our top of the line graphics to actually changing the way the player interacts with the game within the application. If you haven't had a chance to check us out, visit us at http://apps.facebook.com/houseoffun/," concluded the CEO and Founder.

About Pacific Interactive:

Pacific Interactive is comprised of experienced gaming industry professionals, committed to providing players with an unrivaled social gaming experience. With a number of game options available, players will be impressed with the crisp, colorful graphics, as well as the varied interactive play. House Of Fun is the developer's latest endeavor, which is available on social media sites like Facebook.

SOURCE  Pacific Interactive

Pacific Interactive

CONTACT: CONTACT:  Brett Ginsberg, Pacific Interactive, http://pacific-interactive.net/, brett@pacific-interactive.net

Web Site: http://www.pacific-interactive.net/

Gameloft and Qualcomm Demonstrate Advanced Mobile Gaming Experiences at CES 2012

Combining high-quality games with Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 processor delivers a seamless and complete mobile gaming experience on mobile devices

PARIS, January 10, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Gameloft(R), a global publisher of social and digital games, and Qualcomm Incorporated
(NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that the advanced, mobile first-person shooter (FPS) game,
Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation, will be shown at the Qualcomm Booth #30310 during the 2012
International Consumer Electronics Show (CES [http://www.cesweb.org ]) in Las Vegas, NV.
Demos of the game will be featured on the Snapdragon(TM) S4 Mobile Development Platform
(MDP) tablet over an LTE network.

    Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation has been optimized to take advantage of the
industry-leading mobile capabilities of Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 processor, like its
integrated advanced 3D graphics, LTE, Web browsing and audio, all of which deliver a
console-quality gaming experience on mobile devices.

    As the third installment to the popular game, which has sold more than 3,000,000
copies since the first installment's launch, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation has become one
of the most popular titles of 2011. With breathtakingly realistic graphics, Modern Combat
3: Fallen Nation takes players into heart-stopping challenges and apocalyptic battles in a
fight for freedom. CES attendees will have the opportunity to experience intense
multiplayer sessions over an LTE network, powered by the latest Snapdragon MDP tablet.

    "Gameloft is thrilled to be working with Qualcomm to continue enhancing the overall
mobile gaming experience for our users with their growing selection of chipsets and
processors," said Baudouin Corman, vice president of publishing for the Americas at
Gameloft. "With Gameloft's commitment to publishing high-quality games and Qualcomm's
dynamic technology, we're able to bring some of the most exciting titles and immersive
experiences to date to Android tablets and smartphones."

    "We are excited to be working with Gameloft to bring multiplayer console-like
experience to mobile devices with Qualcomm's leading, integrated mobile graphics and LTE
technology," said Dave Durnil, director of advanced gaming at Qualcomm. "It is a priority
for Qualcomm to optimize our Snapdragon processors to provide an unparalleled mobile
gaming experience for end users and we are excited to showcase Modern Combat 3: Fallen
Nation on our Snapdragon S4 platform at CES."

    For more information about Gameloft please visit http://www.gameloft.com. Visit
http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon for more information about Qualcomm.

    (EDITOR'S NOTE: Media attending CES 2012 in Las Vegas can see live demos at Qualcomm's
Booth #30310 in the Upper Level, South Hall.)

    About Gameloft:

    A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft
partners with leading international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's
Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own established
franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A
Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its
games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers.

    Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA).

    About Qualcomm

    Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation
mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the
evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to
information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website
[http://www.qualcomm.com ], OnQ blog [http://www.qualcomm.com/blog ], Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/qualcomm ] and Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/qualcomm ] pages.

    QUALCOMM and SNAPDRAGON are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the
United States and may be registered in other countries. Other brand names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

   
    MEDIA CONTACTS:

    Jessica W. Lewinstein
    Gameloft
    +1-415-265-5725
    Jessica.Lewinstein@gameloft.com

    Qualcomm Contacts:
    Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
    Phone:  +1-858-845-5959
    Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

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

Source: Gameloft

Life Technologies Unveils the Benchtop Ion Proton(TM) Sequencer

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

What:  Life Technologies Unveils the Benchtop Ion Proton(TM) Sequencer at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.  The Ion Proton(TM) Sequencer is designed to decode a human genome in one day for $1,000

When:  Tuesday, January 10th thru Friday, January 13th 2012 during exhibitor floor hours

Where:  Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Booth #3438

*Representatives from Life Technologies will be on hand for interviews.

For a copy of the press release please go to http://www.lifetechnologies.com/us/en/home/about-us/news-gallery/press-releases/2012/life-techologies-itroduces-the-bechtop-io-proto.html

For further information, please contact

Patty Zamora
760-277-1669 (cell) ~ patty.zamora@lifetech.com

or

Katie Wood
650-388-6650 (cell) ~ katie.wood@zenogroup.com

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/LA31914-b)
(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/MM49339LOGO)

SOURCE  Life Technologies

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110216/MM49339LOGO
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Life Technologies

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

Qualcomm Atheros Introduces First Generation of Wi-Fi Display-enabled Connectivity Solutions

-- Technology Allows Consumers to Share Content Wirelessly Among Tablets, Smartphones, Computers, TVs and other Consumer Electronics Products --

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced the availability of its first generation of Wi-Fi® Display-enabled peer-to-peer connectivity solutions. This first set of Qualcomm Atheros' solutions will serve as the foundation for a new generation of interoperable consumer electronics that allow users to easily share content from device to device without the need for an Internet connection, network or access point. Wi-Fi Display is an industry standard devised by members of the Wi-Fi Alliance that enables sharing of the screen image or audio content of one device simultaneously on another nearby device, including simple and secure device discovery and pairing. For example, the Web page appearing on a computer screen can be shared on the screen of a nearby enabled TV. A typical use case could enable content on one smartphone screen to be shared with a nearby media tablet.The technology underlying Wi-Fi Display allows a direct, peer-to-peer wireless connection known in the industry as Wi-Fi Direct.

The implementation of Wi-Fi Display will be particularly useful for devices like smartphones and tablets, allowing users to consume content on nearby consumer electronics with larger screens. Wi-Fi Display technology leverages the 5 GHz wireless band, which offers up to 24 non-overlapping channels (or the 2.4 GHz band, which offers three non-overlapping channels) for relatively interference-free transmission of latency-sensitive media content. Wi-Fi Direct technology is the foundation for the Qualcomm Atheros Wi-Fi Display implementation, making Wi-Fi Display easy to enable and use. The specification keeps data safe and secure by using the latest Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) security mechanisms and provides effective, industry-supported content protection mechanisms that free consumers to share content securely between devices. Wi-Fi Display certified devices also eliminate the need for consumers to use cumbersome cables.

"Wi-Fi Display-enabled devices will make sharing video and audio content from device-to-device easier than ever," said Gary Szilagyi, vice president and general manager, consumer electronics group, Qualcomm Atheros. "Allowing devices to connect and share video and audio content wirelessly eliminates the need for messy cables and allows for viewing from the comfort of your sofa. These new Wi-Fi Display-enabled solutions will encourage manufacturers to create a new generation of interoperable and compatible devices that make for friendlier device connectivity and easy content sharing."

Szilagyi continued, "This is not a point solution. By implementing this emerging industry standard in products across its portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros will continue to foster a complete connectivity ecosystem for mobile smartphones, tablets, computers and consumer electronics."

Initial solutions will support Android Ice Cream Sandwich, as well as Windows 7 and 8 operating systems, and will sample in the first half of 2012 to support end products that can be certified for Wi-Fi Display when the industry certification program commences in the second quarter of 2012. Qualcomm Atheros is demonstrating its Wi-Fi Display technology at International CES, Jan. 10-13 in Qualcomm's exhibit (South Hall 3, Booth #30313).

About Qualcomm Atheros

Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions, featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm Atheros is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros Inc. HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Laurie Falconer, Qualcomm Atheros
Phone: 1-408-616-3036
Email: laurief@qca.qualcomm.com

Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com

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

SOURCE  Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Web Site: http://www.qca.qualcomm.com

Medialets Launches Private Marketplace to Transform Mobile Ad Buying

Mobile rich media advertising platform creates new marketplace to solve buying inefficiencies and connect top advertisers with 40 premium publishers and beyond

NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Medialets, a mobile rich media advertising platform that currently supports more than 20 billion monthly impressions, today launched Medialets Private Marketplace, a fully transparent buying platform that lets advertisers directly plan, buy, execute and measure brand advertising on the mobile properties of the world's top publishers.

Medialets Private Marketplace brings significant efficiency to buying premium inventory at scale, uniquely providing agencies and advertisers with a platform that supports direct, guaranteed and reserved buys in addition to real time bidding (RTB) with full transparency on a per placement basis. The new platform grants advertisers complete control at every stage of the campaign process--offering flexible purchasing options, a centralized repository for ad specs and placement data, the full spectrum of display ad units, campaign management and delivery, and comprehensive performance reports--all through a single point of contact. For publishers, Medialets Private Marketplace is a complement to direct sales, making it possible to sell more tier one inventory to existing advertisers and open opportunities with new advertisers. By eliminating longstanding obstacles for large-scale, direct premium ad buys across the mobile spectrum, Medialets Private Marketplace addresses the needs of both direct media buyers and publishers.

Major advertisers and agencies have already given strong endorsements for Medialets Private Marketplace, including:

    --  Razorfish, Paul Gelb, VP of Mobile Practice "Medialets Private
        Marketplace creates value for both advertisers and publishers by not
        only addressing challenges that exist in the mobile advertising
        ecosystem, but also resolving operational issues that still exist
        online. For agencies, Medialets now provides a simplified and expedited
        process without having to sacrifice inventory transparency, control and
        quality. Concurrently, publishers can access a viable supplement to
        direct ad sales revenue without increasing their exposure to price
        attrition. Medialets is one of the few ad tech players that realizes
        mobile provides the opportunity for publishers and advertisers to
        rectify many of the mistakes made in online advertising."

    --  Hill Holliday, Johnny Won, Manager of Mobile & Gaming Platforms  "We've
        seen some incredible results with mobile rich media, but the effort in
        planning and buying rich inventory across premium publishers can be
        disproportionate to the size of the campaign. By combining the
        efficiencies of large-scale media buying with the control and confidence
        that comes with direct buys, Medialets Private Marketplace makes it
        possible for us to drive an even greater share of our clients' budgets
        to mobile where we continue to see great results."
As the most widely deployed mobile rich media platform, Medialets works with more than 200 premium publishers and has enabled thousands of mobile ad campaigns with global advertisers, including Toyota, Ritz-Carlton and Coca-Cola. Top brands have already run successful campaigns through the new Marketplace platform and at launch, there are more than 40 of the world's top publishers participating.

"Medialets has worked closely with the world's leading brands, agencies and publishers to set an exceptionally high bar for creative, high-value rich media advertising on smartphones and tablets. Along the way, we've gained a unique perspective into both the factors that make mobile the world's most powerful advertising medium, as well as those operational details that challenge agencies to profitably build their mobile businesses at pace with client demand," said Eric Litman, CEO of Medialets. "The launch of Medialets Private Marketplace represents a critical milestone in simplifying large-scale brand buying in mobile, and gives publishers the full control to manage, grow and enrich their most valuable advertiser partnerships."

Medialets Private Marketplace supports the full spectrum of mobile display, including rich media, video and static banners. Campaigns can run across iOS and Android platforms, tablets and smartphones, as well as mobile apps and sites.  Each Medialets campaign is supported by Medialets Muse(TM), a comprehensive dashboard that simplifies the process of creating, delivering and measuring rich media advertising. Medialets also recently introduced support for both mobile web advertising and third-party rich media vendors, significantly increasing mobile options for both advertisers and publishers.

For a limited time, the company will waive its rich media fees for advertisers new to the Marketplace. For advertisers, agencies and publishers interested in more information about Medialets and Medialets Private Marketplace, please visit http://www.medialets.com.

About MedialetsMedialets is the most widely deployed rich media advertising platform for mobile and tablets. In operation since 2008, Medialets has pioneered the creation, delivery and measurement of premium rich ads on mobile devices for top advertisers, agencies and more than 200 premium publishers, including AOL, BBC, CBS, CNN, The Daily, The New York Times, Thompson Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, The Weather Channel and Yahoo! Medialets runs Medialets Private Marketplace, a fully transparent buying platform that lets advertisers more easily directly plan, buy, execute and measure brand advertising at scale on the mobile properties of the world's top publishers. To learn more, visit http://www.medialets.com or follow Medialets on Twitter @medialets.

SOURCE  Medialets

Medialets

CONTACT: Matt Rizzetta, North 6th Agency, Inc., +1-212-334-9754, mrizzetta@n6a.com

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

Qualcomm Atheros Launches Skifta Media Shifting Platform for the Connected Home

-- Skifta Wireless Audio Adapter Development Kit Revealed as First Component of New Platform --

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced the introduction of the Skifta(TM) Media Shifting Platform for entertainment-driven consumer electronics. Skifta powered devices will create the framework for an interoperable wireless platform, ideal for accessing and streaming digital music, photos and videos around the home. The first component to be unveiled is the Skifta Wireless Audio Adapter, which is designed for manufacturers seeking to offer consumers a way to retrofit their legacy audio devices with both connectivity and support for Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). Regardless of the connection, consumers can use the Skifta Wireless Audio Adapter to stream music and audio effortlessly throughout the home.

The Skifta Platform will provide device manufacturers and their customers with a new hardware ecosystem that builds on the strength of the Skifta Android(TM) application and promotes the wireless connected home to a broader audience of media consumers. Skifta transforms any Android device into a global media remote control, helping consumers access and enjoy their music, videos and photos at home over Wi-Fi and while on the move with 3G.

"The Skifta Platform is at the heart of a new connected home strategy from Qualcomm Atheros designed to push the boundaries of smart devices and provide endless entertainment opportunities for users," said Dan Rabinovitsj, senior vice president and general manager, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros. "We want to introduce more consumers to the experience of unfettered wireless access and control of the content and electronic devices they use in their everyday lives. The Skifta product line is a unique bundling of compatible hardware and software with benefits that will appeal to manufacturers and consumers alike."

Skifta hardware development kits and embedded software for manufacturers will be available in the coming months for products in the Skifta product line, including modules for stereos, wireless speakers, TVs, set-top boxes, wireless routers, network attached storage (NAS) drives and other digital A/V adapters. The Skifta Android application will help consumers stream and enjoy content on the Skifta-ready products, as well as on standard DLNA Certified® or UPnP devices. The Skifta platform additionally incorporates a channel library, which provides manufacturers with a selection of cloud-based content they can offer their customers. Skifta channels give immediate access to Facebook Photos, Picasa, Flickr, Photobucket, Soma.fm, ShoutCast, Revision 3, TED Talks and more. The development kit will have Wi-Fi, powerline communications and Ethernet networking support for distribution of content within the home.

Pricing and Availability

The Skifta Wireless Audio Adapter hardware development kit, as well as other components of the Skifta Platform, will be available in the first half of 2012. Skifta for Android is free to download immediately from the Android Market and is currently available for smartphones and tablets running Android 2.2 or higher. The Skifta desktop application for remote access to media stored at home (PC, Mac and Linux) is available at http://www.skifta.com. For regular Skifta updates, follow us at http://www.twitter.com/skifta or become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/skifta.

About Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions featuring Wi-Fi(®), GPS, Bluetooth(®), Ethernet, HomePlug(®) powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm Atheros and Skifta are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros Inc. HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Atheros Contact:
Laurie Falconer
Phone: 1-408-616-3036
Email: laurief@qca.qualcomm.com

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

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

SOURCE  Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Web Site: http://www.qca.qualcomm.com

Coroware Announces CoroBot Upgrades and Options

New Hardware Options and Software Upgrades Facilitate More Powerful Applications

KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CoroWare, Inc. (COWI.OB), today announced new software upgrades and hardware options for the CoroBot® Classic and CoroBot Explorer product lines. These new capabilities give researchers, educators and engineers the ability to rapidly develop more powerful autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) applications.

The software upgrades include full Robotic Operating System (ROS) compatibility and an improved teleoperation application. ROS is an open source framework for creating robotic applications, and is rapidly becoming an industry standard. All of CoroWare's mobile robots are designed to be fully ROS compatible. Out of the box, the CoroBot product line features a teleoperation application that allows users to remotely pilot the robot and view output from the cameras and sensors, whether over a private network or over the Internet.

"Our customers are looking for platforms that take advantage of open platforms such as ROS," said Andrew Zager, robotics product marketing engineer at CoroWare. "In addition to the applications developed by CoroWare, researchers and educators have access to a extensive catalog of open source robotic applications such as mapping, image recognition and navigation."

CoroWare is also offering new hardware options to enhance the abilities of the CoroBot product line. Customers can now add a Microsoft Kinect® to any CoroBot either pre-installed with ROS or upgraded to support ROS.  Microsoft Kinect gives users infrared imaging and depth perception to create real-time three dimensional maps.  In addition, the stock CoroBot camera has been upgraded to support 1080p full HD video quality.

With the needs of field researchers in mind, CoroWare is also offering customers the option of ordering Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. These higher performance batteries offer higher power density and faster charge rates than typical unmanned vehicle batteries.

These new CoroBot product line upgrades and options are available today.  The CoroBot product line includes a one year factory warranty at no additional charge.  Customers have the option of purchasing extended warranty and premium support plans.  Customers should contact a CoroWare account representative or authorized reseller for corporate and educational pricing details.

For questions about CoroWare's mobile robot product line, please visit our website at http://robotics.coroware.com; or contact us at sales@coroware.com or 1-800-641-2676, option 1.

About CoroWareHeadquartered in Kirkland, Washington, CoroWare is a solutions integrator with expertise in open mobile robotics platforms, business class HD video conferencing, and business intelligence.  For more information on CoroWare's products and services, please visit http://www.coroware.com.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. This press release is written using forward-looking statements pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:http://www.sec.gov/about/laws/sea34.pdf(Sec. 21E p. 223).

Investor Relations Contact:
Lloyd Spencer
CoroWare, Inc.
investor@coroware.com
(800) 641-2676, Option 4

SOURCE  CoroWare, Inc.

CoroWare, Inc.

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

Qualcomm Atheros Unveils Advanced Single-chip Solution to Drive High-performance HomePlug Powerline Communications into Mainstream Home Networking Products

-- QCA6410 Single-chip IEEE 1901/HomePlug AV Solution Designed for 200 Mbps Applications --

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced the QCA6410, a new single-chip solution that delivers best-in-class performance for next-generation HomePlug® powerline communications (PLC) devices. The QCA6410 is designed to bring higher performance PLC capabilities into the home market at a much lower cost and smaller form factor than current solutions. The QCA6410 supports the IEEE 1901/HomePlug AV powerline networking protocol and delivers 200 Mbps networking performance. The QCA6410 enables a full array of PLC products, including standalone adapters and extenders, as well as embedded PLC in TVs and low-cost IP set-top boxes.

The QCA6410 offers the most integrated solution in the industry, featuring internal memory, 10/100 Ethernet PHY, analog front end/line driver and a power management unit in a single chip. With less than 1.8 watts for the entire adaptor, the QCA6410 chip enables customers to develop the industry's smallest form factor adaptor designs with ultra-low power consumption.

"The QCA6410 is an important step for Qualcomm Atheros in building on our broader vision of the digital connected home," said Tony Hsu, senior director of product management, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros. "The QCA6410 will enable our partners to develop a new generation of standalone and embedded HomePlug PLC connectivity solutions that combine superior performance and energy efficiency at a low cost to spur widespread adoption of powerline as a networking technology. Qualcomm Atheros is committed to expanding our market leadership in powerline communications through a portfolio of solutions that offers tremendous choice and value for our customers."

Samples of the QCA6410 chip are available now to customers with volume production scheduled for the second quarter of 2012.

About Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions, featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm Atheros is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros Inc. HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Laurie Falconer, Qualcomm Atheros
Phone: 1-408-616-3036
Email: laurief@qca.qualcomm.com

Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: casmar@qualcomm.com

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

SOURCE  Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Web Site: http://www.qca.qualcomm.com

Qualcomm Atheros Hy-Fi Technology Supports Recently Approved IEEE 1905.1 Draft Standard

- Leader in Hybrid Networking for the Home Enables Compliance with New Industry Standard that Combines Benefits of Wired and Wireless -

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced a software package that enables solutions in its Hy-Fi(TM) portfolio to comply with the recently approved IEEE 1905.1 draft standard for hybrid home networking. The 1905.1 standard will drive industry interoperability of products that leverage combinations of wireless and wireline technologies--Wi-Fi®, HomePlug® powerline, Ethernet or Multimedia over Coax (MoCA®)--to improve setup, capacity, coverage and reliability in home networks. When upgraded with Qualcomm Atheros' latest Hy-Fi software, hybrid networking devices will feature easy (one-button) auto-configuration and authentication of all 1905.1 compliant devices on the network. The upgrade will also enable intelligent path selection and fail-over, resulting in a reliable whole-home network for the delivery of high-value carrier grade and consumer services.

The IEEE 1905.1 working group unanimously approved a draft version of the P1905.1 Standard for a Convergent Digital Home Network for Heterogeneous Technologies in December 2011. IEEE 1905.1 defines a software abstraction layer that provides a common data and control service access point for IEEE P1901 (HomePlug), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) and MoCA 1.1 compliant devices. For more information, see the official IEEE P1905.1 whitepaper published at grouper.ieee.org/groups/1905/1/P1905.1_White_Paper.pdf.

"At last year's CES, Qualcomm Atheros launched its Hy-Fi family of hybrid networking solutions, and today these solutions have been introduced and deployed by leading networking customers," said Dan Rabinovitsj, senior vice president and general manager, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros. "With the IEEE standardization of 1905.1, the industry has confirmed the value of hybrid networking solutions to the consumer in the home. Qualcomm Atheros' customers will benefit from this recent software development which can make their products immediately comply with the draft standard."

By enabling the draft 1905.1 standard on Hy-Fi platforms, customers can ensure product interoperability across brands and product types and thus help fuel the adoption of hybrid approaches into mainstream networking. Today, Qualcomm Atheros' Hy-Fi networks are able to reach virtually any room in the home by combining Wi-Fi, HomePlug and Ethernet. Qualcomm Atheros is also collaborating with MoCA technology suppliers to enable solutions to those wishing to extend the MoCA infrastructure with Wi-Fi and HomePlug powerline solutions. The technology offers great flexibility as it enables wired connectivity to those devices in the home which are naturally tethered to the power/AC or coaxial cable, such as the TV or desktop computer, while maintaining wireless freedom for mobile devices operating in the home, such as notebook computers, tablets and smartphones. Additionally, Hy-Fi based networks ensure whole-home coverage with ease through the use of hybrid wired and wireless range extenders that can be placed wherever a "dead spot" exists.

"We are very pleased to be among the first to offer the draft 1905.1 compliance software upgrade in our products," said A.J. Wang, chairman and chief technology officer, D-Link. "In addition to the improvements in home network usability and robustness, our customers will have the assurance of future interoperability with a growing range of products that also comply with this specification."

Availability

Qualcomm Atheros will provide Hy-Fi software updates in the first quarter of 2012 to enable customers with new and existing end products based on Qualcomm Atheros' Hy-Fi solutions to comply with the IEEE 1905.1 draft standard.

About Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions, featuring Wi-Fi®, GPS, Bluetooth®, Ethernet, HomePlug® powerline and PON technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm Atheros is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros Inc. HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Laurie Falconer, Qualcomm Atheros
Phone: 1-408-616-3036
Email: laurief@qca.qualcomm.com

Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: casmar@qualcomm.com

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

SOURCE  Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Web Site: http://www.qca.qualcomm.com

RapidSwitch Goes 'Extreme' for Cloud Hosting

GLASGOW, Scotland, January 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

             Dedicated host offers HP-branded processing boost for virtualization

                                       hypervisors

    RapidSwitch, a leading European supplier of self-managed dedicated server solutions,
has announced an HP-branded 'Extreme
[https://myservers.rapidswitch.com/Order/OrderDedi.aspx?preset=extreme1 ]' package for
customers who want more processing power from their self-managed servers.

    With the increase in private cloud deployments and vast popularity of RapidSwitch's
quad core offerings, 'Extreme' represents the next step in a base package for running
virtualization hypervisors, such as VMware's ESXi or Citrix's XenServer. The addition of
an out-of-band management card allows clients to have complete control of their servers
from anywhere in the world.

    'Extreme' is packed with the latest Intel Xeon hex-core processors, SAS hard drives,
and built in iLO card for lights-out management and can be completely customised, with
additional RAM and hard drives to suit.

    Sarah Haran, managing director of RapidSwitch says: "Technical clients are demanding
more from their hardware in order to fulfil virtualization requirements. We are
continually talking to our clients to put together the next generation of self-managed
packages and cloud hosting is definitely the future."

    The package also represents a choice for colocation clients, with the low voltage CPUs
and low-power 2.5" hard drives, all packing into a 1U chassis, providing a great base for
high-density, high-power hosting platforms.

    RapidSwitch is a subsidiary of AIM listed iomart Group plc which is ranked as one of
the top 25 cloud services providers in the world by Talkin' Cloud 50 and was named
Scottish Digital IT Company of the Year 2011.

    Notes for editors:

    About RapidSwitch

    RapidSwitch is one of the UK's leading self-managed and dedicated server companies.
Based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, the company hosts over 4,000 servers for a wide range of
clients and employs more than twenty staff. Founded in 1999, the company has grown rapidly
over the past few years, with a well-deserved reputation for excellent customer service.
RapidSwitch is focused on delivering highly reliable managed hosting solutions for its
clients. RapidSwitch is a subsidiary of AIM listed iomart Group plc. For more information
about RapidSwitch visit http://www.rapidswitch.com

    About iomart Group plc:

    iomart Group plc (AIM:IOM) is one of the UK's leading providers of managed hosting and
cloud computing services. From a single server through to private cloud networks, iomart
specialises in the delivery and management of mission-critical hosting services, enabling
customers to reduce the costs, complexity and risks associated with maintaining their own
web and online applications.

    By physically owning and managing its own network infrastructure, including five
state-of-the-art data centres in the UK, iomart offers world-beating levels of service to
its customers. The Group offers a unique 100% uptime guarantee with all hosting services
being engineered to ensure no single point of failure.

    iomart Group operates in its chosen markets through a number of subsidiaries: iomart
Hosting, RapidSwitch, Titan Internet, Easyspace and Westcoastcloud. The group has been
listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) since April
2000.

    For more information about iomart Group plc visit http://www.iomart.com

    News release issued on behalf of RapidSwitch by Jane Robertson, Head of PR for iomart
Group plc. For more information please email jane.robertson@iomart.com or call
+44(0)141-931-6474 (dir), +44(0)141-931-6400 or +44(0)7827948993 (mob).

Source: RapidSwitch

EvoSwitch Datacenter First 100GE AMS-IX Backbone Location

AMSTERDAM, January 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    EvoSwitch Datacenter has today officially been added to the list of colocation
providers with an AMS-IX Point of Presence (PoP). In addition to being an AMS-IX
collocation connecting with multiple 10GE, EvoSwitch will be the first datacenter of its
kind for which AMS-IX uses a single 100GE backbone connection.

    EvoSwitch, who became an AMS-IX reselling partner in 2010, already has connected
numerous networks and built a solid reputation and experience in the interconnection
market. The state-of-the-art and energy-efficient site has 10,000 msquared of space and is
located in the Amsterdam region, with close proximity to the main airport of the
Netherlands. Today, EvoSwitch serves more than 35 regional carriers and thousands of
hosting, telecom, IT and enterprise customers.

    AMS-IX launched its 100GE ports last year. The increase in capacity was a step in
preparation to the traffic peaks many Internet networks and providers will be facing. This
growth is thought to come from an increase of Internet use and demands of rich media (i.e.
video streaming) over the Internet. A number of regional networks are preparing for the
100GE roll out at the moment, to ensure quality to their customers and manage traffic and
network cost levels during live events, such as the 2012 Olympics and the Euro Cup.

    "The greater Amsterdam region is growing fast and attracting more and more IP density.
This demand is partially created by companies such as EvoSwitch and its customers," says
Job Witteman, CEO of AMS-IX. "It is an impressive step forward to both the region and the
collocation market that EvoSwitch's Green and e-efficient datacenter will roll out a 100GE
connection on a full basis, including backbone."

    EvoSwitch's AMS-IX PoP will go live in February 2012. EvoSwitch expects to connect
numerous networks in the first half of the year.

    "We are continuously looking for ways to improve the service to both our new and
existing customers. With access to one of the largest Internet Exchanges in the world we
offer a lot of added value," says Eric Boonstra, Managing Director of EvoSwitch.

    About AMS-IX

    AMS-IX - Amsterdam Internet Exchange - is a neutral and independent Internet Exchange
based in Amsterdam-The Netherlands since the early 1990's. AMS-IX has more than 470
Interconnected IP networks and a traffic peak of over 1400 Gbps (1.4 Terabit per second),
making it one of the largest Internet Exchanges in the World. The AMS-IX platform provides
a professional, high quality, non-blocking peering service for all types of IP traffic, be
it regular IP data such as e-mail or web content, to also video/TV and voice. AMS-IX
additionally hosts the first mobile peering point worldwide, the Global GPRS Roaming
Exchange (GRX) and the Mobile Data Exchange (MDX) and the first interconnection of IPX
networks (Inter-IPX).

    More information on: http://www.ams-ix.net

   
    For more information about AMS-IX, please contact AMS-IX marketing:
    Tel: +31-20-305-89-99
    Fax: +31-20-305-89-90
    E-mail: pr@ams-ix.net
    http://www.ams-ix.net

    About EvoSwitch

    Established in 2006, EvoSwitch is a next generation carrier neutral datacenter in the
Amsterdam region with excellent connectivity due to the presence of many international
carriers and the AMS-IX. It provides housing space and IT infrastructure solutions,
peering and connectivity and in-house cabling. Customers can make use of full cabinets,
custom cages and private suites. EvoSwitch offers datacenter services with 24/7 customer
support from engineers and technicians. Customers include Wikimedia, Codemasters and
Logica.

    EvoSwitch delivers an energy-efficient "green" framework within which clients can
design their own green data infrastructures. The data center is 80% more energy-efficient
than traditional data centers, enabling substantial savings. It uses 100% green power and
is a carbon neutral facility. Customers of EvoSwitch can make use of the Green Fan logo
[http://www.evoswitch.com/en/the-green-fan ], a partnership of leading IT companies
committed to environmentally friendly outcomes.

    For more information about EvoSwitch, please contact EvoSwitch PR & Marketing:

   
    Caroline Higgins
    Tel: +44-207-025-8215
    E-mail: evoswitch@fireflycomms.com
    Website: http://www.evoswitch.com

Source: EvoSwitch

Mvelopes and Taxbrain Partner to Help Taxpayers Gain Financial Freedom and Manage Their Taxes

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Finicity, the creators of Mvelopes®, an award winning online envelope budgeting system, announced today a strategic partnership with California-based Petz Enterprises, Inc., the makers of Taxbrain.com.

Taxbrain is a leading online tax preparation and filing service focused on providing US taxpayers with a simple and accurate way to manage their federal and state taxes online and year-round.

The partnership is part of a larger initiative by Finicity to deliver a complete suite of integrated personal finance tools online.  Mvelopes customers will be able to access Taxbrain directly through http://www.mvelopes.com, simplifying the process of preparing and filing taxes while managing their overall personal finances with greater ease.

"The Mvelopes budgeting system provides our customers with a powerful solution for managing their personal finances and living within their means," said George Murphy, Vice President of Business Development at Finicity.  "By partnering with Taxbrain, we are providing our customers access to an online service that can assist them in accurately and securely filing their taxes.  These customers can also get assistance from a tax professional if required, helping them conveniently meet their tax obligations. "

Mvelopes is the most complete system available for applying the principles of envelope budgeting to personal finances.  Customers have a choice of using the fully functional free version of Crown Mvelopes, including free iPhone and Android apps, or upgrading to Crown Mvelopes Premier.  Upgrading to Crown Mvelopes Premier allows access to features like integrated electronic bill pay, the Debt Center to help quickly pay down personal debt, transaction alerts and Live Chat support.  Both versions of Crown Mvelopes allow customers to connect to more than 15,000 banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to automatically gather transactions and account balances.

"All of us at Taxbrain are pleased to partner with Mvelopes. Finicity is a wonderful organization whose goals fit well with our family business. Combining their outstanding online budgeting and personal finance solutions with our online tax preparation service is a natural fit that will benefit the people we serve," expressed Craig Petz, Vice President of Marketing at Taxbrain.com.

With over 35 years of tax preparation experience, Taxbrain provides taxpayers with a secure and reliable way to prepare and file their taxes with the support of a highly experienced staff of tax professionals.  The Taxbrain process uses a brief questionnaire to profile the taxpayer's unique situation.  The online system then gathers all the appropriate federal and state income tax forms necessary to complete the tax return. This process is very efficient, making it possible to complete a typical tax return in as little as 30 minutes.  To aid in the process, Taxbrain provides immediate access to tax assistance by phone, online chat, and email. 

About Mvelopes, a product of Finicity

Finicity Corporation is the creator of the Mvelopes system.  Founded in 1999, Finicity is a leading Internet and mobile software services company specializing in personal financial productivity applications. Mvelopes, first released in 2002, is the leading online personal envelope budgeting solution available today. Honors include: PC World 2006 World Class Award; Named one of "The 100 Best Products of Year" by PC World's editors; and Named one of "The 4 Best Money Managers" by Success Magazine. Envelope budgeting principles are used by millions of people throughout the world.  Mvelopes can be found online at http://www.Mvelopes.com.

About Taxbrain.com® America's Online Tax Service(SM)

Taxbrain.com is a web-based tax solution delivering online preparation, filing, professional assistance and representation in all 50 states.  Independently or with the help of a qualified tax professional, Taxbrain.com is a complete online tax service providing tax advice, tools and resources all year to help taxpayers manage their tax burden with greater confidence and ease, allowing them to "Live More and Tax Less".  For more information visit http://www.taxbrain.com

Contact:
Delilah De La Rosa
917-553-3279
delilah@dconsultingservices.com

David Hansen
801-984-4250
david.hansen@finicity.com

SOURCE  Finicity Corporation

Finicity Corporation

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

Rebit Extends "Ridiculously Simple" to the Cloud

Offers the Highest Level of Protection for the Professional PC User

LONGMONT, Colo., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers @CES 2012 -- Rebit Inc., developers of the award-winning, "ridiculously simple" backup software for consumers, professionals and small businesses, today announced Rebit Pro, offering professional-grade data protection for PCs and market-leading features for laptops.

Rebit Pro is the first hybrid cloud backup solution to deliver continuous and automatic backup, full system recovery capability, and seamless cloud integration, leveraging a single backup engine and user interface. Requiring no dedicated processes or schedules, the primary backup is made to a local USB drive or NAS, and the cloud provides an additional layer of redundancy for disaster recovery. If a user's PC is stolen, has a hard disk failure, or is disabled from a virus or malware attack, Rebit Pro enables the full system (data, applications, and system software and settings) to be restored from a user-selected point-in-time recovery point.

While Rebit Pro is designed for all users who want maximum protection for their PCs, it is ideal for professionals whose business lives are on their laptops. Rebit Pro provides a comprehensive solution for managing the increased exposure to problems this class of user experiences, compounded by the inherent risks of travel. Unlike traditional cloud backup services, Rebit Pro starts with a local full system backup and then mirrors a copy in the cloud. Rebit Pro also supports drive rotation for additional redundancy, allowing all backup targets to be continuously synchronized to maintain up-to-the-minute protection, an exclusive benefit of Rebit's proprietary single backup engine.

"We designed Rebit Pro for the large group of users, including professionals and small businesses, that need a higher level of data and system protection with the ridiculously simple ease-of-use that defines Rebit products," commented Paul Guerin, CEO, Rebit Inc. "Rebit Pro satisfies the requirements for users who want cloud storage to complement their local backup and who need full system protection so they won't be without their systems in the event they are stolen, damaged, experience a hard disk failure, or are attacked by a virus or other malware."

Rebit Pro is available now through Rebit's network of authorized partners. For more information, visit the Rebit Pro product page.

About Rebit Inc.
Rebit Inc. is a software company committed to delivering automatic and complete backup for Windows, removing the burden of managing backup from users. Rebit was named a Top300 Startup in 2011 and Rebit 5 has earned the Editors' Choice Awards from PC Magazine and the DigitalReviews Network. Contact Rebit at http://www.Rebit.com and "follow the frog" on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and the Frog Blog.

Rebit and the Rebit logo are registered trademarks of Rebit Inc. in the United States and other countries. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.

SOURCE  Rebit Inc.

Rebit Inc.

CONTACT: Marilyn R. Kroner, Kroner Communications, +1-303-478-3044, marilyn@kronercommunications.com

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

The Mobile Trading Apps Race Begins

LONDON, January 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Forecast as the year of mobile trading, 2012 has already seen 25% of traders spread
betting [http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting ] via their Smartphones and now with
the number of tablet devices on the rise providers are in an apps race to sign as many new
clients as possible.

    In 2009, City Index led the mobile trading market with their award winning iPhone
spread betting app. The provider also won the 2011 Shares Award for Best Mobile Trading
Application for their City Trading app, which allows traders to spread bet and trade CFDs
instantly and securely in real-time, 24-hours a day.

    This week, the technology race began afresh with the release of the first trading
platform for iPad, featuring full-screen charting, real-time quotes and real-time news.
Meanwhile other spread betting providers are busy developing their own tablet specific
trading platforms.

    While the first iPad app may take the lion's share of tablet traders in the short
term, it is a battle between providers to develop the best trading platforms and not only
win as many traders as possible, but keep them as well.

    Joshua Raymond of City Index revealed that the percentage of clients trading on their
mobile devices has increased dramatically from 2% to almost 25%. Now one in three City
Index clients are actively using their mobiles to trade.

    The technological race for usability has only just begun, however there are already
concerns over changes in behaviour as traders switch to the immediacy of mobile devices.

    "While mobile trading can offer substantial advantages, it can also tempt traders to
deviate away from their original strategies with trades of impulse." Said Raymond.

    Meanwhile, Google usability studies have revealed that tablets are changing the way
that users engage with content. The study conducted on April 7th found that tablet users
were 41% more likely to watch video and access educational resources than with their
Smartphones.

    With many spread betting providers also supplying traders with a wide range of free,
interactive, educational resources online, tablet devices could decide who truly triumphs
in this new technological cyberspace race.

    Will tablet be the smartest way to trade? Only time will tell.

    Spread bets [http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting ] and CFDs
[http://www.cityindex.co.uk/cfd-trading ] are leveraged products which can result in losses
greater than your initial deposit.

    For more information on how to spread bet
[http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/how-to-spread-bet.aspx ], visit City Index who
offer a variety of online tutorials and free trading apps for iPhone, Blackberry, Android
and other mobile devices.

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    About City Index:

    Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives,
and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.

    As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for individuals in
over 50 countries worldwide. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including
margined foreign exchange, CFD trading and, in the UK, spread betting.

    Visit http://www.cityindex.co.uk to learn more about online trading.

Source: City Index

Contact: Joshua Raymond, City Index Group, Tel: +44(0)20-7107-7002, Email: joshua.raymond[at]cityindex.co.uk