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Audiovox Unveils "Insite"...Lets You Keep Your Personal Electronic Devices In Sight.

Wireless tethering solutions keep track of cell phones, laptops, cameras and more.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International CES, Center Hall, Booth 10404-10415 - Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX),unveiled today its new product line called Insite...designed to help you keep your valuable electronics devices close at hand.  No more leaving your smartphones, tablets or iPods®, cameras or laptops behind in restaurants, taxis or trains. Simply pair the device to you Bluetooth® enabled product or attach the signal transmitter to your valuable and turn it on. The receiver will alert you via alarm or buzz if you leave a predetermined area without your valuable electronics. There are three models; a Bluetooth separation alarm with vibrate and audible alert; a Bluetooth separation alarm with vibrating alert only, and a 433MHz RF separation alarm system with audible alert only.

"In 2011 there were sales of over a 150 million plus smartphones...there were 15 million tablets sold and roughly 50 million laptops.  That's a lot of valuable electronics all with one thing in common.  They are eminently losable.  People leave them behind in restaurants, taxis, airports, hotels, trains and on and on.  We see great market potential for this product category," said Tom Malone, President, Audiovox Electronics Corp. "For a very nominal cost with no monthly fees, consumers can keep track of their portable valuables."

The LBT805 Bluetooth wireless alarm works with any Bluetooth enable device such as cell phones, Smartphone's and tablets and alerts the user when the unit and Bluetooth enabled device become separated by Bluetooth distance of approximately of a 30 foot operating range. This device alerts you via audible alarm or vibrating notification. This system also vibrates on incoming calls and can be used to "not answer" a call if the cell phone or Smartphone is not immediately accessible. This system also has an internal rechargeable battery.  The LBT805 will be available in spring of 2012, with a suggested retail price of $59.99.

The LBT505 Bluetooth wireless alarm works with any Bluetooth enable device such as cell phones, Smartphone's and tablets and alerts the user when the unit and Bluetooth enabled device become separated by Bluetooth distance of approximately of a 30 foot operating range. This device alerts you via vibrating notification only and also vibrates on incoming calls and can be used to "not answer" a call if the cell phone or Smartphone is not immediately accessible. This system also has an internal rechargeable battery.  The LBT505 will be available in spring of 2012, with a suggested retail price of $49.99.

The LRF103 RF Proximeter operates on 433MHz radio spectrum. This system has an audible alarm only which activates when the two units become separates by a distance of approximately 30 feet at Lo setting and approximately of 120 feet at High setting. The LRF103 uses two button cell batteries which are included and comes with two lanyards and surface stick tape.  The LRF103 will be available in spring of 2012, with a suggested retail price of $29.99.

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

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About Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC):

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX), a leading, global supplier of mobile and consumer electronics products.  The Company holds number one market share in rear seat entertainment as well as remote start systems and is the exclusive provider of SIRIUS XM satellite radio products in the aftermarket.  AEC is also a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, rear observation, and vehicle security.  Its extensive distribution network includes power retailers and 12-volt specialists as well nearly all of the major vehicle manufacturers ("OEMs"), both domestically and abroad.

Audiovox Electronics possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products ranks among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell.  Primary brands include Audiovox®, Invision®, Jensen®, Omega®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, Prestige®, and Excalibur®.

Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, Audiovox Electronics has a manufacturing facility in the United States, and a robust international footprint with offices in Europe, Canada, Mexico and Venezuela.  For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.audiovoxproducts.com.

About VOXX International Corporation:

VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX).  The Company that began as Audiovox over 45 years ago has morphed into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio.  The Company's brands hold leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.

Today, VOXX International is a global company....with an extensive distribution network that includes some of the world's Fortune 500 companies and an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing brand portfolio, which is now comprised of over 30 trusted brands including Audiovox®, Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Acoustic Research®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, and Oehlbach®.  The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves.  For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the accessories business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against VOXX International Corporation and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011.

    Audiovox Contacts:
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    Jeremy Stoehr                Mary Kate Joyce, Marina Maher Communications
    Phone:  1-631-436-6371       Phone:  1-212-485-6865
    Email:  jstoehr@audiovox.com Email: mkjoyce@mahercomm.com

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RCA Unveils the 'iRemember' Daily Assistant

New software records, sorts and stores with the press of a button

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International CES, Center Hall, Booth 10404-10415 RCA® has designed an easy, convenient way to record and remember all the things that make up our busy lives, from shopping lists to meeting notes to doctor's appointments.  It's called the iRemember Daily Assistant, and it's the simplest way to make those little reminders--no typing, no writing, no special App to find. Just press a button and SAY it! The iRemember records and sorts it for you, with three (3) pre-programmed folders that organize your recordings automatically into NOTES, GROCERIES, and FAMILY, so you can access them at a touch. It fits right in the palm of your hand, so you can take it anywhere.

Its large 1.8-inch display is easy to read, and large buttons make it simple to use. And with two (2) gigabytes of memory, the RCA iRemember can hold up to 580 hours of recorded audio. The RCA iRemember also comes with a conference/dictation switch, mic jack, headphone jack, runs on two (2) AAA batteries (not included) and has a one (1) year limited warranty.

"Most of us juggle hundreds of details during the course of a day, and in this age of information overload, the details just keep growing.  Personal voice recorders help, but 'iRemember ' takes it to the next level by simplifying the recording process to the touch of a button and providing three pre-programmed folders for data storage: notes, grocery and family lists," said David Geise, President of Audiovox Accessories Corporation. "'iRemember' is like a personal assistant, automatically organizing your recordings and making them accessible at a single touch."

Geise concluded, "RCA has been a leader in personal digital recording since the inception of the category and remains committed to it and focused on delivering innovative products. Whether you are someone on the go or you just need a little memory boost, the iRemember Daily Assistant is easy enough to use to help organize and remember the details of your busy life."

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

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About Audiovox Accessories Corporation (AAC)

Audiovox Accessories Corporation (AAC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX), a leading, global supplier of premium speaker systems, consumer electronics products and consumer electronics accessories.   The Company is the number one, premium high-end loudspeaker company in the world, the number one universal remote supplier and is also a recognized leader in the marketing of connectivity and antenna products.   Its' extensive distribution network includes power retailers and all of the big box stores as well as many of the country's largest home improvement chains.

Audiovox Accessories Corporation (AAC) possesses a strong brand portfolio and its products ranks among the top ten in almost every category in which they sell.  Brands include RCA®, Jensen®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent® and SURFACE.

Headquartered in Carmel, IN and with offices in Canada, AEC has a robust international footprint through Audiovox Germany with multiple locations in Europe. For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com and click on RCA or Acoustic Research for specific product info.

About VOXX International Corporation:

VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ:VOXX).  The Company that began as Audiovox over 45 years ago has morphed into a worldwide leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories categories, and now into premium high-end audio.  The Company's brands hold leading market positions across a wide-spectrum of consumer and automotive segments.

Today, VOXX International is a global company....with an extensive distribution network that includes some of the world's Fortune 500 companies and an international footprint in Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America, and a growing brand portfolio, which is now comprised of over 30 trusted brands including Audiovox®, Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®, Acoustic Research®, Jamo®, Energy®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, and Oehlbach®.  The Company continues to drive innovation throughout all of its subsidiaries, and maintains its commitment to exceeding the needs of the consumers it serves.  For additional information, please visit our Web site at http://www.voxxintl.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the accessories business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against VOXX International Corporation and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011.

    Audiovox Contacts:            Mary Kate Joyce, Marina Maher Communications
    Jeremy Stoehr
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    Phone:  1-631-436-6371       Phone:  1-212-485-6865
    Email:  jstoehr@audiovox.com Email: mkjoyce@mahercomm.com

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Optosecurity Attains Standard 2 EU Certification With its Single-View Liquid Explosive Detection Systems (LEDS) OptoScreener(R) Software Upgrade

QUEBEC CITY, January 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Optosecurity redefines industry cost and performance paradigms

    Optosecurity Inc., a leader in threat detection technology, announced today that,
following extensive testing by ECAC, its EU Certified Type C LEDS OptoScreener software
upgrade for single-view X-ray machines has attained Standard 2 performance on Smiths 6040i
host machines.

    This means that thousands of machines deployed across European airports can now be
upgradeable to the highest level of Type C performance without the need to be replaced,
change the layout of the checkpoints, or change electricity power consumption. Standard 2
is the highest level of detection in the current regulation, and was recently perceived as
attainable only with multi-view or CT X-ray machines.

    Eric Bergeron, President and CEO, Optosecurity, said "Optosecurity is extremely proud
to once again push the limits of engineering performance, especially in the current
economic environment where capital expenses need to be optimized, and regulatory
requirements are approaching. We offer airports the opportunity to comply right now with
the highest level of Type C performance, while keeping their existing hardware
infrastructure which is most of the time already financially amortized. It's a business
case that can't be beat, and is future proof as our offering is compatible with our
eVelocityTM software suite that enables important operational efficiencies through remote
centralized screening and other value added features."

    About Optosecurity Inc.

    Optosecurity Inc. develops innovative security software solutions for the
transportation and critical infrastructure markets. The OptoScreener(R) includes the
XMS(R) Suite to enhance X-ray systems with advanced liquid threat detection and bottle
detection, providing a meaningful step-change in countering threats. In addition,
eVelocityTM, Optosecurity's integrated security screening software suite, provides
real-time centralized remote screening and remote monitoring.
http://www.optosecurity.com

   
    For further information:
    Steve Buchan, Sales Director EMEA
    sbuchan@optosecurity.com
    +44(0)7817-207634

    Timothy Mathews, Vice-President of Sales and Business Development
    tmathews@optosecurity.com
    +1-617-686-6829

Source: Optosecurity Inc.

AT&T Announces Wireless Data Plans for PlayStation® Vita

AT&T's Mobile Broadband Network to Power Sony Computer Entertainment's Next Generation Portable Entertainment System

PlayStation Vita Available in the United States February 22

DALLAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, the exclusive U.S. wireless carrier for Sony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation® Vita, today announced data plan pricing for the 3G-enabled model of the next generation portable entertainment system. AT&T plans to offer two data plans, a $14.99 plan featuring 250MB and a $25 plan with 2GB. Both plans will be month-to-month and will not require a long-term contract. The high speeds and broad coverage of AT&T's mobile broadband network mean that PS Vita owners will remain connected to their content and with the world around them, including their friends and other PS Vita owners. PlayStation Vita customers with an AT&T data plan will also have free access at more than 29,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.

"The data plans for the PlayStation Vita will give gaming enthusiasts a convenient and seamless path to connect to a nationwide mobile broadband network while gaming on the go," said Glenn Lurie, president, emerging devices, AT&T. "We are looking forward to providing PlayStation Vita users the ability to experience a new era of portable gaming through wireless integration. This introduces an entirely new gaming experience, with access to popular social networking sites, right on the device."

PS Vita will launch with a wide range of social networking features developed specifically for the system that provide unique, handheld entertainment experiences:

    --  Location-based application "near" will allow users to find out what
        other PS Vita owners in their vicinity are currently playing and what
        titles are most popular in the area. "near" also enables location-based
        gaming features such as "gifting," in which a user can access virtual
        game-related items that other users are sharing by checking in at
        geographic locations. For example, in the popular kart racing series
        ModNation Racers: Road Trip, PS Vita users will be able to collect rare
        gift items provided through the game when visiting specific points of
        interest in 45 major cities around the world. They can then share them
        with other PS Vita owners through the "near" application.
    --  "LiveArea(TM)" is an interactive interface for each PS Vita software
        title in which users can access the latest information for games through
        PlayStation®Network.
    --  In addition, a variety of social networking and communications services
        such as Facebook, Flickr, foursquare, and Twitter will be available on
        PS Vita.
"With a mobile broadband connection, gaming enthusiasts will have seamless access to LiveArea," added Lurie. "Users can check on their friends' accomplishments with LiveArea when they're playing the same game, triggering real-time communication."

PS Vita systems with an active AT&T data plan will also take advantage of software functionality developed specifically for the 3G-enabled model that allow users to game at the speed of their mobile lifestyle, including turn-based, asynchronous multiplayer gameplay, instantly updated rankings and leaderboards, immediate access to the latest downloadable add-on content, and real-time community news.

"PlayStation Vita will completely transform the way consumers game on the go, offering new ways to play games and interact with entertainment," said Phil Rosenberg, senior vice president of business development, SCEA, "With access to AT&T's mobile broadband network, PlayStation Vita owners will be able to stay connected with their friends and experience PS Vita's rich social gaming features virtually wherever they are."

The PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available in the United States on February 22 for $299.  AT&T data plans are priced separately and will be available on a month-to-month basis. Users can easily activate a data plan directly from their PS Vita system. In addition, once PlayStation Vita owners activate their 3G/Wi-Fi unit with one of AT&T's data plans, they will be eligible to choose one free download from a list of select games available on the PlayStation®Store.

For more information on the 3G-enabled lineup for PlayStation Vita, please visit http://us.playstation.com/psvita/att/.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&TAT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

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Monster Debuts "Diamond Tears - Edge(TM)" with J.Y. Park

- "Edgy Like Diamonds, Smooth Like Tears," Diamond Tears - Edge Headphones Combine Outstanding Audio Performance with Stunning Jewelry-Like Design; J.Y. Park and the Wonder Girls to Make Special CES 2012 Appearance -

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster, the global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance headphones, connectivity solutions and A/V accessories, is proud to announce the debut of Diamond Tears -Edge(TM) High Definition MusicHeadphones (SRP: $279.95), the first in a planned family of trendsetting products to be created in alliance with J.Y. Park, founder of JYP Entertainment (JYPE). The new Diamond Tears - Edge headphones by Monster will be available beginning the first quarter of 2012, with a new in-ear version scheduled to be available in the latter half of 2012. 

The creation of Diamond Tears -Edge(TM)Headphones was based on and inspired by J.Y. Park's musical talent.  With 48 #1 hits in eight different countries, Park is not only Asia's most prominent producer, composer and artist, he has become the only Asian producer to successfully crossover into the U.S. market. Producer of Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, 2AM, and miss A, he is also the first Asian producer to work with top U.S. artists such as Will Smith and Mase.

With a stunning cosmetic design that parallels J.Y. Park's approach to the creation of music, the new headphone is "edgy like diamonds, smooth like tears" -- edgy to stimulate you and smooth so you never tire of it and will always enjoy it. "Diamond Tears-Edge" headphones give style-conscious consumers a brand new way to enjoy all their favorite music with superior sound and performance.  They bring together Monster's world renowned audio engineering, instrumental in the creation of the breakthrough Beats(TM) by Dr. Dre,(TM) headphone line, with J.Y. Park's musical vision and expertise for a truly unique and powerful personal listening solution.

Major Media Product Visibility for Diamond Tears - Edge
The Wonder Girls and J.Y. Park are helping launch "Diamond Tears-Edge" headphones with a variety of high-profile events and product visibility placements planned for 2012. Notably, the Wonder Girls will star in an original TV movie titled "The Wonder Girls" in February on Teen Nick, a TV channel seen by more than 70 million households in the U.S. market. Created as a Samsung/TeenNick collaboration, the movie will include a Wonder Girls music video "The DJ is Mine," shot using Samsung's new 3D technology, and Monster's Diamond Tears-Edge headphones make a special appearance in both the movie and music video. The Wonder Girls TV movie trailer is currently being shown on Teen-Nick. This is one of multiple major product placements for Diamond Tears On-Ear headphones for the first half of 2012. Others include an appearance in the Korean/Asia Pacific TV series "Dream High 2," in which the headphones are an integral part of the storyline, as well as in the upcoming film "5 Million Dollar Man," starring J.Y. Park. In addition, all JYPE music acts, music videos, concerts, press conferences, and viral seeding will include Diamond Tears product visibility.

Monster/JYPE Alliance: Energetic, International Flavor and Style
The Monster/JYPE alliance is part of a Monster lifestyle initiative to reach out to younger consumers around the world and to bring an energetic, international flavor to consumer electronics products. Diamond Tears - Edge headphones feature a bold, jewelry like appearance with a multi-faceted design. The sound is pure Monster -- rich, powerful audio that is super detailed and accurate across all frequencies, so music sounds the way the original artist intended it to be heard.

Noel Lee, the Head Monster, noted: "Monster is always looking for ways to give our customers new way to express themselves and their tastes, while also enjoying the best quality music listening experience possible. J.Y. Park is one of the world's most influential new taste makers of music and entertainment, and we are thrilled to be able to work with him to create such an amazing new type of headphone. Diamond Tears are really the first-ever personal listening solution to combine ultimate-quality sonic performance with such an astounding, fashion-forward design. They literally are 'edgy like diamonds, smooth like tears.'"

J.Y. Park and The Wonder Girls at CES 2012
J.Y. Park and The Wonder Girls will be making a special appearance at the Monster booth #13013 on Wednesday, January 11th(  )at 4PM. In addition, theywill perform as the opening act for legendary band Chicago later that evening at theannual Monster Retailer Awards and Concert at the Paris Hotel, where they will sing their new smash hit "Be My Baby" for the first time in English, as well as "Girls Girls" In Korean.

JYP Entertainment
JYP Entertainment is a global entertainment company with offices in Seoul, New York City, Beijing and Tokyo. JYPE has also become the premiere Asian record label/entertainment company to establish itself in the United States.  With over 14 years of experience in content planning & production, artist management, new talent discovery and Internet & mobile business, our company has successfully continued to expand its influence as a worldwide entertainment corporation.  JYPE hopes to create a new business paradigm as a professional entertainment firm, reaching for globalization and cross-cultural expansion within the entertainment industry.  JYPE discovers, trains, develops, and manages talented artists, and then develops partnerships with U.S. producers and record labels to create and distribute musical and other contents.  JYPE also develops partnerships with digital, media, and telecommunications companies for content development and distribution.

ABOUT MONSTER®
Monster is the world's leading manufacturer of premium headphones and advanced connectivity solutions for high-performance home entertainment, audio, home theater, computer and gaming, as well as a leading innovator in the field of mobile accessories and professional audio.  The company was founded by Head Monster Noel Lee more than 30 years ago with a commitment to creating products that literally "make music sound better" and it has continued to expand and diversify ever since.  Under its Monster Cable® brand, the company leads the way in advanced audio, video, and data connectivity solutions, and under the Monster Power® brand, it provides high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems. Monster continues to lead in innovation with over 350 U.S. and international patents and 100 pending, offering more than 6,000 products in over 120 countries worldwide.

Explore the world of Monster at http://www.monsterproducts.com.

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Monster Brings Music and Fashion Together With "Inspiration(TM)" Company's First Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphone

-- "Higher Definition" Listening Solution Is Perfect for Business Travelers and Everyone Who Wants a More Powerful, Deeper Connection to Their Music; New Interchangeable Headbands Let Users Express Any Mood, Style or Occasion --

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster, leader in manufacturing and design of high-performance headphones, is breaking new ground in the worlds of both high fashion and high-performance audio with the launch of "Inspiration(TM)," the company's first over-ear, noise canceling headphone.  Ideal for frequent business travelers, home, commuting or office use, Inspiration headphones deliver pure and powerful music reproduction, with a trendsetting "fashion-forward" twist - interchangeable headbands in a multitude of different colors and materials. The bold new concept in headphone design lets users express themselves by changing headbands, transforming the entire look and feel to suit style preferences for any day, mood or occasion. Available with either a titanium or pearl white finish, as well as a special SILVER LIMITED EDITION version, Inspiration over-ear headphones will begin shipping in Spring 2012 for a suggested retail price of $279.95 a pair. Additionally, "Inspiration Lite" on-ear headphones will be available in June in pearl white for a suggested retail price of $229.95. The interchangeable headbands will be available separately, with eight different styles to choose from initially. Each band carries a suggested retail price of $29.95.

Express Yourself, with Great Sounding Music and Great Style!

Monster is committed to developing audio products that complement peoples' lifestyles and reflect the way they enjoy music today, while faithfully reproducing all genres of music as the artists intended. That's why the company designed Inspiration(TM)from the ground up to bring the very best audio reproduction to consumers who not only want to bring their music with them wherever they go, but also show off a sense of style, self-expression and fun. 

With their advanced noise canceling capabilities, Inspiration headphones are perfect for busy commuters and travelers, as well as for everyone who wants to enjoy a deeper emotional connection to their music, coupled with ahead-of-the-curve fashion. Designed for both men and women, they feature a unique angled plush earcup, in addition to their super comfortable, extra wide interchangeable headband.

Head Monster Noel Lee noted: "Everyone at Monster is passionate about better sounding music - music is what inspires us. So to create our Inspiration over-ear headphones, we started by making ultimate quality sound our number one priority. But we didn't stop there. By bringing together stunning, fashion-forward styling with true 'higher definition' audio performance, we are giving all serious music lovers an opportunity to think beyond their current listening choices and elevate both their listening experience and their self-expression. Just as some days you wear jeans and some days you might wear a tuxedo, these headphones with interchangeable bands let you choose whatever look or feel you want to express yourself, and feel 'inspired.' With Inspiration we can express ourselves exactly the way we want, wherever and whenever we want - and of course enjoy the kind of superior music listening experience only Monster headphones deliver."

Sophisticated Audio Technologies: Because the Music Matters(TM)

Like all Monster headphones, Inspiration incorporates a variety of sophisticated audio-enhancing headphone technologies, including leading-edge noise canceling that allows users to immerse themselves in the music they're listening to.  Inspiration headphones ensure an optimum audio experience, with a big high performance sound of extreme clarity, deep bass and full power that is the sonic signature of Monster headphones.

ABOUT MONSTER(®)
Monster is the world's leading manufacturer of premium headphones and advanced connectivity solutions for high-performance home entertainment, audio, home theater, computer and gaming, as well as a leading innovator in the field of mobile accessories and professional audio.  Head Monster Noel Lee founded the company more than 30 years ago with a commitment to creating products that literally "make music sound better" and it has continued to expand and diversify ever since.  Under its Monster Cable® brand, the company leads the way in advanced audio, video, and data connectivity solutions, and under the Monster Power® brand, it provides high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems. Monster continues to lead in innovation with over 350 U.S. and international patents and 100 pending, offering more than 6,000 products in over 120 countries worldwide.

Explore the world of Monster at http://www.monsterproducts.com

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Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless Announce New Verizon Jetpack(TM), Global Ready(TM) 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL)  today announced the new Verizon Jetpack((TM))- MiFi(®) 4620L.  This Verizon Jetpack is a Global Ready((TM)), 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot and the next generation of the Novatel Wireless MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot portfolio for Verizon Wireless, building on award-winning innovation and design, proven performance and industry-leading user experience.  The Jetpack provides ultimate global support allowing consumers to stay connected while traveling abroad, supporting Quad Band EDGE and HSPA technology.  The Jetpack will be in the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259).

The Verizon Jetpack - MiFi 4620L creates a personal Wi-Fi cloud, capable of sharing high-speed 4G LTE and 3G Mobile Broadband Internet connectivity with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously.  The Jetpack supports the latest security requirements, complying with the strictest corporate VPNs, including VPN pass-through and NAT firewall.  It includes new features such as an interactive OLED display, allowing customers to scroll through menu options, check security settings, view battery life and manage connected devices at any given time.

Key features:

    --  4G LTE - Customers in the United States can expect fast download speeds
        of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps
        in Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas
    --  Global Ready, allowing customers to enjoy wireless data service in more
        than 205 countries, including more than 125 with 3G speeds
    --  Support for up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
    --  Backward compatible with the Verizon Wireless 3G network
    --  Simple one-touch connectivity
    --  OLED display and multi-color LED status indicator
    --  Security: WEP/WPA/WPA2 and VPN pass-through support
    --  Supports Windows(®), Macintosh(®), Linux, and most other Wi-Fi-enabled
        devices
    --  No software installation required
    --  Advanced integrated antenna technology
    --  Wi-Fi Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n
    --  Dimensions: 3.76" x 2.36" x 0.53"
Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the largest 4G LTE network and most reliable 4G network in the United States, which now covers more than 200 million people in 190 markets.  The Verizon Jetpack - MiFi 4620L will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com in the coming weeks.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Novatel WirelessNovatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies providing wireless connectivity. The Company delivers specialized wireless solutions to carriers, distributors, retailers, OEMs and vertical markets worldwide. Novatel Wireless' Intelligent Mobile Hotspot products, software, USB modems, embedded modules and smart M2M modules provide innovative anywhere, anytime communications solutions for consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more information please visit http://www.novatelwireless.com. (NVTLG)

(C) 2012 Novatel Wireless, Inc.  All rights reserved.  The Novatel Wireless name and logo and MiFi are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc.  Other Company, product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Albert Aydin of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Charlotte Rubin of Novatel Wireless, +1-858-812-3431, crubin@nvtl.com

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

Friday the 13th Gets Lucky With FEARnet's Latest Sweepstakes

Winner Receives Sony Bravia Theater System, "Friday the 13th" DVDs and More: Only At http://www.FEARnet.com

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FEARnet.com, the web's #1 genre site, is passing around lucky charms on one of the unluckiest days of the year with its Friday the 13th Sweepstakes. Starting today through January 16, 2012 at 5 p.m. PT, movie fans can enter to win this luck-filled prize pack at FEARnet.com that would make even Jason Voorhees smile.

FEARnet scares bad luck away, and will have fans feeling so lucky that they'll no longer fear crossing paths with black cats, shattered mirrors, or walking under ladders.  The Friday the 13th pack includes:

    --  Sony Bravia Theater System
    --  "Friday the 13th" (Extended Killer Kut) DVD
    --  "Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Collection" (Parts I - VIII ) DVD with
        Jason's Mask
    --  "Freddy vs. Jason" DVD
    --  "Jason Goes To Hell" DVD
    --  "Jason X" DVD
    --  FEARnet Swag
Fans can enter the Friday the 13th Sweepstakes starting today through January 16 at: http://www.fearnet.com/holidaysweepstakes. It is open to all residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older.  One entry per person per email address per day will be allowed.

The Friday the 13th Sweepstakes is the latest addition to the list of amazing sweepstakes and giveaway events featured on FEARnet.com.  FEARnet also recently gave fans chances to win amazing prize packs with its Christmas Sweepstakes, and its trip giveaways to four of America's most haunted cities including New Orleans, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Follow FEARnet on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/FEARnet) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/FEARnet) for all the latest news and updates on horror, thriller and suspense entertainment.

About FEARnet

FEARnet is the premier cable television channel for fans of horror, thriller and suspense entertainment.  Featuring original series and movies, its unrivaled modern horror library unites Sony Pictures Television (SPT: US), Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), the two top studios producing and distributing the genre, and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) (NASDAQ: CMCSK), the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services.  FEARnet is also available online at FEARnet.com and On Demand.    FEARnet launched its traditional cable channel October 31, 2010 and is available on Comcast, Cox Communications, Time Warner, Verizon FiOS, and other MSOs.  The channel provides more than 300 movies a year including regularly scheduled world, broadcast and network premieres, as well as new series, and original interstitial content, and is offered in both standard and high-definition.  FEARnet On Demand has generated over 600 MM views, is the #1 Free Movie VOD network, and is available on AT&T U-Verse, Bresnan, Comcast, Cox Communications, Guadalupe Valley Systems, Insight Communications, Time Warner, Verizon FiOS, Wyandotte Municipal Services, and others.  FEARnet.com is the web's #1 site for genre fans, and PC Magazine named FEARnet.com among "The 15 Best Websites for Movie Fans" where users can explore the world of genre entertainment on a visually arresting video-rich environment packed with movies, news, interactive community features and fresh original content.

SOURCE  FEARnet

FEARnet

CONTACT: Sabrina Pietryga / Raul Rojas, Beck Media & Marketing, Sabrina@beckmedia.com / Raul@beckmedia.com, +1-310-300-4814

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

New Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Routers from TP-LINK Offer Faster Speeds and Wider Coverage for All Your Home or Office Online Activities

TP-LINK'S N750 and N600 Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Routers offer industry leading performance to reliably handle bandwidth-intensive activities

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced two new Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Routers, providing a reliable and high quality wireless multimedia experience online. With speeds of up to 450Mbps and simultaneous dual-band capabilities, you can now play music, games and HD videos as well as share photos from anywhere in your home or office without worrying about drops in wireless connection.

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"With more and more people using media-intensive applications online, it becomes even more critical to ensure a reliable wireless experience," said Richard Xu, Vice President of TP-LINK USA. "Streaming HD content, gaming online, and even sharing photos require the best possible wireless connection. People want to get online and stay on. Our Concurrent Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Routers stay true to this promise."

The N750 and N600 Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Routers are on display at:

    --  2012 International CES, January 10 - 13, 2012, in Las Vegas at Booth
        #36212 South Hall
The N750 Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router will also be on displayed at:

    --  Digital Experience media event, January 9, 2012, in Las Vegas at The MGM
        Hotel
N750 Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (TL-WDR4300) - $89.99 - Product Available Q2 2012

With the power of up to 300Mbps at 2.4GHz and 450Mbps at 5GHz simultaneously, this dual band router is the best weapon to avoiding interference on your wireless network. Due to a variety of devices in the home or office operating on the 2.4GHz band--such as cordless phones, microwaves, automatic garage door openers, Bluetooth devices, and even neighboring wireless networks, the likelihood of wireless speed slowing down is high. However, with the less crowded 5GHz band, you gain access to an entire band of free channels to transmit data. Browsing the Web with the 5GHz band at 450 Mbps to stream HD videos just got that much easier.

The TP-LINK N750 Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router offers two USB ports to attach an external hard drive or other USB storage device for sharing and backing up files. Adding a new device to your network is simple with its Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Button. Just press a button and your wireless device will automatically establish a WPA2 secure connection, more secure than WEP encryptions.

N600 Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (TL-WDR3600) - $64.99 - Available Q2 2012

The N600 Concurrent Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router comes with the power of up to 300Mbps at 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. You have the flexibility to transmit data on the less crowded 5GHz band to avoid interference, and significantly improved wireless stability and overall performance. With the built-in gigabit Ethernet ports, it provides powerful data processing abilities to ensure lightning-fast, lag-free connections. The two USB ports on the back of the router are capable of connecting USB storage devices, digital cameras, or printers; powering a robust home entertainment system is worry free.

Hi-res images (TL-WDR4300 and TL-WDR3600 share same exterior) available here:

ftp://tplink:wr641g@ftp.tp-link.com/temp/TP-LINK-Dual Band- TL-WDR4300.rar

TP-LINK products are available at Fry's Electronics, Micro Center, B&H and Data Vision. You can also find them online at Newegg.com, Amazon.com, TigerDirect.com, Walmart.com and Buy.com. For more details on where-to-buy, please visit us here.

*Actual data will vary because of the network conditions and environmental factors

About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO & SMB networking products and the world's No. 1 market share leader in WLAN and Broadband CPE devices, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions of customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in wireless routers, network adapters, access points, ADSL modem routers, 3G routers, Powerline adapters, switches, IP cameras, print servers and media converters to global end users. Visit us at http://www.tp-link.com/en/.

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Web Site: http://www.tp-link.com/en

TP-LINK's New Network Attached Storage Provides Simple, Secure Access to Files and Media, at Home and Away

TP-LINK's Dual-Bay NAS provides efficient, secure storage backup and convenient access to files and media around the home or over the Internet

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TP-LINK, a global provider of networking products, today announced the launch of its Network Attached Storage (NAS), TL-NS210, providing a secure place to store and share all of your data over your home network or at the office. With NAS, all of your devices, such as PCs, TVs, Laptops, tablets and smart phones can store and share files between each other over the network.

Equipped with a 1.2GHz high-performance CPU and gigabit Ethernet port, TP-LINK NAS guarantees faster data processing and with its 2-bay hard disk drive, supports up to 4TB of storage and an automatic backup solution. TP-LINK NAS is your most reliable solution for data storage and sharing.

TP-LINK TL-NS210 Network Attached Storage - Pricing To Be Announced - Product Available Q3 2012

    --  2-bay hard disk drive, SATA II Interface
    --  1.2GHz high performance CPU
    --  3 USB 2.0 Ports, with one Direct USB Copy button
    --  1 Gigabit Ethernet Port
    --  Built-in Web, File Sharing and Media Streaming Server
    --  One-touch flash copy
With network attached storage, multiple PCs, Macs, gaming consoles and other internet-enabled devices can instantly access the same shared files and even stream media across the network.

TP-LINK's new Network Attached Storage is on display at:

    --  2012 International CES, January 10 - 13, 2012, in Las Vegas at Booth
        #36212 South Hall
Hi-res images available here: ftp://tplink:wr641g@ftp.tp-link.com/temp/TP-LINK-NAS-TL-NS210.rar

About TP-LINK

TP-LINK is a global provider of SOHO & SMB networking products and the world's No. 1 market share leader in WLAN and Broadband CPE devices, with products available in over 120 countries to tens of millions of customers. Committed to intensive R&D, efficient production and strict quality management, TP-LINK continues to provide award-winning networking products in wireless routers, network adapters, access points, ADSL modem routers, 3G routers, Powerline adapters, switches, IP cameras, print servers and media converters to global end users. Visit us at http://www.tp-link.com/en/.

SOURCE  TP-LINK

TP-LINK

CONTACT: Edward@firecrackerpr.com, 1-888-417-4687 ext. 1, http://www.firecrackerpr.com

Web Site: http://www.tp-link.com/en

Livio Radio Turns Up the Volume on Car Connectivity, Partners With TargetSpot and AirKast

Applications can now target in-vehicle advertisements

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Livio Radio today unveiled its expanded Livio Connect Mobile App Network roster with the addition of AirKast, the leader in mobile digital content and advertising solutions. Additionally Livio Radio is announcing they are partnering with TargetSpot, the largest digital audio advertising network, during Livio Radio's press conference at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show.

The addition of TargetSpot enables all Livio Connect app partners to access targeted advertising opportunities (and associated dollars) in the vehicle.

"We know that despite a plethora of options for digital audio content, 88 percent of digital audio listeners tune in via free, ad-supported services," said Eyal Goldwerger, CEO of TargetSpot. "We are pleased to be the exclusive third-party advertising provider for Livio Connect, to allow these listeners to enjoy the music they love at no cost to them, and to enable advertisers to reach this audience."

AirKast offers the first true mobile advertising network coupled with an enterprise-level mobile delivery platform. Its AirBridge platform delivers innovative and profitable mobile programs for the best media companies in the world, including ESPN, Disney, Cumulus Media, Radio One and Univision.

"Radio listeners are passionate about tuning in to their favorite stations no matter where they are," said Larry Leung, CEO of AirKast, Inc. "Our agreement with Livio allows listeners of the most popular terrestrial and Internet radio stations to now hear their favorite stations through their car stereos directly from their phones. In addition, advertisers will still retain the high quality display they've come to expect from our apps."

Livio Connect allows developers to integrate apps safely into the vehicle through the recently announced exclusive partnership with CSR, the maker of 65% of Bluetooth chips found in car stereos.

"We know that the effort for developers on both the OEM/Tier1 side and the Smartphone side to get apps into the car can be time consuming and difficult," said Livio Radio president, Massimo Baldini. "Livio Connect allows everybody to win by providing an easy, scalable and safe app-to-car integration solution, now including an improved monetization path with TargetSpot, for our partners to leverage."

Partners in the Livio Connect Mobile App Network include 977 Music, AccuRadio, AirKast, Digitally Imported, Greater Media, Grooveshark, jacAPPS, Live365, NPR and Rdio.

Demonstrations of Livio Connect are being held at the Livio Radio booth #2806 at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.

About Livio Radio

Founded in 2008, metro-Detroit-based Livio Radio has already developed a list of successful Internet radio products through ongoing relationships with major broadcasters. The company remains committed to connecting apps to cars in an easy, scalable and safe way for both and offering more music and less work to end-consumers and business partners. More information is available at http://www.livioradio.com

SOURCE  Livio Radio

Livio Radio

CONTACT: CONTACT: Nicole Yelland, nicole@livioradio.com, +1-248-591-0333 x 890

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

NETGEAR's New Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Maximizes Wireless Coverage to Get the Most from Your Home Network

NETGEAR's New WiFi Range Extender Eliminates Dead Spots and Extends Both WiFi Bands for the Best Wireless Experience Anywhere in Your Home

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the worldwide launch of the Universal Dual-Band WiFi Range Extender (WN2500RP).  The WN2500RP was designed specifically to extend the wireless range and optimize performance of any existing home network.

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NETGEAR's Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender extends the coverage of both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi signals from an existing wireless router or gateway, providing consumers with the convenience of a flexible and improved WiFi connection. The WN2500RP offers simultaneous dual-band WiFi which runs both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands concurrently, doubling WiFi bandwidth and reducing WiFi interference. With NETGEAR's FastLane Technology for range extenders, consumers can opt to use a performance optimized operating mode that is ideal for HD video streaming and online gaming. In addition, the Dual Band WiFi Range Extender supports up to four wired to WiFi connections, turning any Ethernet-enabled entertainment or computing device into a WiFi-enabled device quickly and easily.

"With the proliferation of connected devices in the home, consumers today increasingly rely on the strength and stability of their home wireless network. NETGEAR's new WiFi range extenders make it easier for consumers to improve their overall wireless experience by getting the most out of their existing wireless network," said Damir Skripic, product line manager for connected entertainment at NETGEAR.

NETGEAR's Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender is easy to install and set up with no need for a CD or Ethernet cable.

Pricing and Availability

The NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender is available now in the United States starting at $89.99.

More Information

Learn more about the NETGEAR Dual-Band WiFi Range Extender at http://www.netgear.com/WN2500RP.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and through more than 37,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.  Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Note: Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary from maximum signal rates stipulated. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, and specific uses of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 48 through 67, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2011. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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CONTACT: Jeff Norris of Weber Shandwick, +1-408-530-8458, jnorris2@webershandwick.com, for NETGEAR; or U.S. Sales Inquiries, +1-408-907-8000, sales@netgear.com, or U.S. Customer Inquiries, 1-888-NETGEAR

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

NETGEAR Unveils Smart Network Cloud Application Platform for Its Consumer Products; Invites Developers to Join the Revolution

NETGEAR's New Smart Network Allows Consumers to Tap the Power of Customized Apps to Add New Capabilities and Features to Their Home Networks for the First Time Ever

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced its Smart Network Cloud Application Platform, a new technology platform that enables consumers to purchase and download apps from the cloud for their home network to optimize and personalize their connected home. Enabled exclusively through NETGEAR's latest routers, ReadyNAS® storage devices, media players and future products, the NETGEAR Smart Network gives consumers far more control over their home network than ever before and enables enhanced capabilities and management of practically any connected device. The Smart Network Cloud Application Platform also provides a platform for innovative new applications to exist in the cloud and be readily downloaded by consumers - allowing users to customize their network capabilities and manageability to match their particular lifestyle and needs.

NETGEAR's Smart Network Cloud Application Platform allows consumers to download apps from a variety of categories to their NETGEAR home network products.  These downloaded apps will enable a nearly infinite number of capabilities, controls and applications for these connected NETGEAR home network devices, including media, gaming, security, energy conservation, and more.  Consumers can use apps to do everything from managing smart home devices, such as WiFi thermostats, for increased energy efficiency, to ensuring priority and performance for streaming media entertainment. Other apps will greatly enhance personal productivity tasks, such as enabling simple print sharing and cloud printing capabilities for tablets or sharing pictures and home videos with friends and family on social networks without having to upload any files to public web sites. 

Smart Network Apps can be developed by anyone, from an independent programmer to a game developer, home appliance company, major utility company and more.  For example, an independent programmer can develop a simple data usage meter app that alerts consumers when they near their data cap.  Utility companies can provide applications that allow users to more closely monitor, and even lower, their energy usage.  Game developers can provide network optimizers that ensure higher network priorities for their particular high-bandwidth game.  Internet service providers could even create applications that allow simple sharing of user-generated content without the need to upload any content files to public web sites.

"NETGEAR's Smart Network Cloud Application Platform opens up a whole new world of possibilities for consumers everywhere.  For the first time, consumers can use our dashboard to create a customized network experience that caters to their needs and desires," said Cedar Milazzo, Senior Director of Engineering. "Today's smart devices are only as smart as the networks they are connected to.  Over the years, mobile phones have evolved into smartphones, and televisions have evolved into Smart TVs.  Now NETGEAR is driving the evolution from home networks to Smart Networks. NETGEAR Smart Network will allow consumers to use innovative new applications to harness the power of all of their network devices and use those devices in new ways that meet customers' needs and that enable accessibility from anywhere."

AppManager for Increased Control
NETGEAR's AppManager is a dashboard that enables consumers to select and use downloadable apps from a convenient cloud operated by NETGEAR. The AppManager dashboard offers a variety of apps built by NETGEAR as well as third party vendors, with more apps being added all the time.  Users can interact with the apps directly from the dashboard, giving them a simple overview of their connected devices. From the NETGEAR Smart Network Application Cloud, consumers can easily download and install new apps to fit their needs.

Developers to Join the Revolution
NETGEAR is opening its Smart Network platform to developers to create apps that let consumers customize their network to their lifestyle. Enabled through NETGEAR's latest routers, media players, storage solutions and other devices, the Smart Network software develop kit (SDK) provides a technology agnostic XML API to interact with network devices and other applications on the Smart Network. As the home networking market leader, NETGEAR is also the broadest deployed platform shipping tens of millions of routers and gateways every year. NETGEAR is now accepting applications from developers to become a part of the Smart Network developer's community Early Access Program. Interested parties are encouraged to visit http://www.netgear.com/smartnetwork.

More information
To learn more about the Smart Network, please visit http://www.netgear.com/smartnetwork.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of Big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and through more than 37,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo and ReadyNAS are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. NETGEAR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.  All rights reserved. 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, and specific uses of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 48 through 67, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2011. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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CONTACT: Media, Jeff Norris, Weber Shandwick for NETGEAR, +1-408-530-8458, jnorris2@webershandwick.com; or U.S. Sales Inquiries, +1-408-907-8000, sales@netgear.com, or U.S. Customer Inquiries, 1-888-NETGEAR

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NETGEAR Announces Products that Make It Easier than Ever to Connect Entertainment Devices to Your Home Network and Internet

The Powerline 500 Nano and N900 Video and Gaming WiFi Adapter Deliver Ultra-Fast Network Performance for Home Theater Components and Game Consoles

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR(®), Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today unveiled two products that make it easier than ever to connect Ethernet-enabled gaming and home theater devices to your home network.  For consumers who want simple plug-and-play networking for a single device, such as a TV or a game console, NETGEAR's new Powerline Nano 500 (XAVB5101) instantly converts a standard electrical wall outlet into a high-speed network connection that easily accommodates the most demanding multimedia tasks.  For consumers who want to connect multiple devices in a room - including TVs, a network disk, media players, game consoles, PCs and other Ethernet-enabled devices - NETGEAR's new N900 Video and Gaming 4-Port WiFi Adapter (WNCE4004) is the perfect device that can simultaneously connect up to four wired devices to your WiFi router at top speed.

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Powerline 500 Nano

With best-in-class performance and reliability, NETGEAR's Powerline 500 Nano converts any electrical outlet in your house into a high speed network connection, instantly.  It offers easy, plug-and-play setup and top speeds, all in the smallest form factor available today. The Powerline 500 Nano is perfect for connecting a single device such as game console, Blu-ray(TM) player, Smart TV, HD set-top box, network DVR, PC, and other devices to the home network router and the Internet.  Gamers particularly benefit from Powerline technology because of its exceptionally low latency.

NETGEAR's Powerline 500 Nano delivers speeds up to 500 Mbps, which easily accommodates HD and 3D HD video streaming, multimedia, multiplayer gaming and other bandwidth intensive tasks. With NETGEAR's unique "Pick-a-Plug" function, the Powerline 500 Nano automatically tests the connection at any electrical outlet and displays the results in the form of color coded LED lights to ensure that users can pick a specific electrical outlet in order to ensure the highest possible performance.

N900 Video and Gaming 4-port WiFi Adapter

Streaming HD content to Ethernet-enabled devices in your living room can be difficult or even impossible because a wired connection is often unavailable or impractical to install. NETGEAR's N900 Video and Gaming 4-port WiFi Adapter enables consumers to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices at the fastest WiFi speeds available today.  The adapter utilizes multiple wireless streams and dual-band technology to support multiple, simultaneous HD video streams in 1080p resolution and fast, low-latency multiplayer gaming.  With the N900 WiFi Adapter it is easier than ever to wirelessly stream high resolution entertainment from Internet services like Netflix, Vudu, YouTube and Hulu to virtually any Ethernet-enabled entertainment device in your home.

"Consumers today are connecting a broader array of devices to their networks than ever before -often simultaneously.  All of these devices together can hog a lot of bandwidth, thus making a huge demand on the home network," said David Henry, Vice President of Product Management at NETGEAR. "NETGEAR's new N900 Video and Gaming WiFi Adapter and Powerline 500 Nano change everything by delivering the bandwidth required to accommodate virtually any task, no matter how many devices are on the network."

Pricing and Availability
NETGEAR Powerline 500 Nano will be available in Q1 2012 for $119.99. The NETGEAR N900 Video and Gaming 4-Port WiFi Adapter will be available in the summer of 2012 for $79.99.  Both products will also be available worldwide from major retailers in stores and online.

More information
To learn more about NETGEAR's Powerline 500 Nano and N900 Video and Gaming 4-Port WiFi Adapter or the, please visit http://www.netgear.com/N500 and http://www.netgear.com/N900.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and through more than 37,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Blu-ray is a registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), registered in the United States and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.  Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, and specific uses of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 48 through 67, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2011. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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NETGEAR Unveils Award-Winning Line of Consumer Networking, Storage and Media Products at CES 2012

NETGEAR Provides Complete Connectivity with a New Set of Products and Technologies That Enable a Smarter, More Enjoyable WiFi Networking, Digital Entertainment and Gaming Experience

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today launched a number of new WiFi, networking, storage and media streaming products at CES 2012 that are set to transform the home computing and entertainment experience for consumers around the world, and cement the company's position as the global leader of complete connectivity solutions.

Three of NETGEAR's new products have also been honored as CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award winners.  These include the company's Media Storage Router (WNDR4700), the N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit DSL Modem Router (DGND4000) and the NETGEAR Genie® network management application.

"NETGEAR is leading the home networking revolution by redefining what the home network does and expanding its capabilities and functionality to help make people's lives richer, more rewarding and more productive than ever before." said NETGEAR CEO, Patrick Lo.  "The smartest phone, the most capable tablet, the most feature rich connected TV, even smart appliances, all need a high performance, reliable and secure network to live up to their fullest potential.  This is NETGEAR's core mission - to deliver complete connectivity solutions and new features and capabilities for consumers around the world."

A Better WiFi Experience
NETGEAR's Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender (WN2500RP) extends dual band WiFi coverage for any home network. The WN2500RP offers simultaneous dual band WiFi which extends both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands concurrently, therefore reducing the effects of WiFi interference. The device is easy to install and set up with no need for a CD or Ethernet cable.  With NETGEAR's exclusive FastLane technology, customers can enjoy fast WiFi speeds at longer distances.  This NETGEAR Dual Band WiFi Range Extender is ideal for homes with a mix of high bandwidth video streaming devices such as HD/3D Smart TVs, network DVRs, streaming media players, and more.  For more information, please visit: http://www.netgear.com/WN2500RP

NETGEAR's N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter (WNDA4100) connects a notebook or desktop computer to a wireless network with ultra high speeds and is perfect for demanding applications like streaming HD video, downloading large files, and online gaming.  The WNDA4100 delivers up to 450 Mbps WiFi speed on 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz frequencies and is the ideal complement to the N900 Dual Band Wireless Router (WNDR4500) and Media Storage Router (WNDR4700).  Push 'N' Connect offers a secured connection and easy setup at the push of a button.  For more information, please visit: http://www.netgear.com/wnda4100

Home Networking and Home Storage Converge
A CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree, the NETGEAR Media Storage Router (WNDR4700) embodies the intersection of two of the most important consumer technology trends of the last few years: The desire to store and stream large amounts of HD content and other media around the home and the need for high-speed, secure wireless connectivity for the rapidly growing number of Internet enabled devices in the home - everything from smartphones and tablets to game consoles, TVs and more.  The ability to provide both Apple Time Machine backup and Windows PC backup services differentiates the high performance storage capabilities of this product.  The Media Storage Router leaps ahead with up to 900 Mbps of combined WiFi speed and the industry's best WiFi range for maximum performance.

The Media Storage Router comes with an integrated 2TB hard drive that is consumer-upgradable at any time.  The Storage Router also provides two high-speed USB 3.0 ports for adding more storage capacity or for converting existing external USB hard drives into networked drives, making it the most advanced combination of wireless router and storage available to consumers today. For more information, please visit: http://www.netgear.com/wndr4700

Streaming Media and Home Theater
NETGEAR announced two products that make it easier than ever to connect Ethernet-enabled gaming and home theater devices to your home network.  For consumers who want simple plug-and-play networking for a single device, such as a TV or a game console, NETGEAR's new Powerline 500 Nano (XAVB5101) instantly converts a standard electrical wall outlet into a high-speed network connection that easily accommodates the most demanding multimedia tasks.  For consumers who want to connect multiple devices in a room - including TVs, a network disk, media players, game consoles, PCs and other Ethernet-enabled devices - NETGEAR's new N900 Video and Gaming 4-Port WiFi Adapter (WNCE4004) is the perfect device that can simultaneously connect up to four wired devices to your WiFi router at top speed.

NETGEAR also announced that Hulu Plus is now available on the NeoTV(TM) Streaming Player.  Hulu Plus is the leading streaming service for current and back season TV episodes and acclaimed movies.  With Hulu Plus, Netflix, Vudu(TM), Best Buy CinemaNow(TM), YouTube, Pandora®, and hundreds of other channels, NeoTV offers the best variety of both premium and long tail content.  In addition, NETGEAR also announced that Intel Wireless Display technology (WiDi) will be added to future NeoTV streaming players.  With Intel WiDi, customers can wirelessly display content from their laptop screen on their TV, in up to 1080p full HD video resolution.  With Intel WiDi, the world of the Internet becomes available on the TV through the NeoTV.

To learn more about NETGEAR's Powerline 500 Nano and N900 Video and Gaming 4-Port WiFi Adapter, please visit http://www.netgear.com/N500 and http://www.netgear.com/N900.  To learn more about NeoTV200, please visit http://www.netgear.com/ntv

Complete Connectivity for DSL and Cable Homes
The NETGEAR CGD3700B/CGE3700B is the industry's first concurrent dual band WiFi cable gateway to receive modem certifications for both DOCSIS 3.0 from CableLabs and EuroDOCSIS 3.0 from Cable Europe Labs. The NETGEAR CGD3700T is the first model of its kind based on an Intel chip set to receive DOCSIS 3.0 modem certification from CableLabs.  Cable Europe Labs and CableLabs develop industry specifications and conduct product certification, among other activities. For more information, please visit: http://www.cablelabs.com/ and http://www.cableeurope.eu/index.php?page=technology.

With these products, NETGEAR is also the first company to provide a choice of Broadcom or Intel based DOCSIS 3.0 and EuroDOCSIS 3.0 modems with concurrent dual-band gateways to North American and European Multiple System Operators. This demonstrates the company's continued leadership in offering next-generation DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 gateway devices for consumers and businesses with advanced WiFi performance. For more information, please visit: http://www.netgear.com/CGD3700B-CGE3700B and http://www.netgear.com/CGD3700T-CGE3700T.

Another CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering award honoree product, the N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit DSL Modem Router (DGND4000) provides an integrated DSL modem with high performance wireless router with speeds of up to 450 Mbps for demanding applications such as streaming HD video and multiplayer gaming. The router also includes premium features such as ReadySHARE® Cloud for remote access to the USB hard drive and ReadySHARE Printer to convert your USB printer into a networked printer.

Introducing the Smart Network Cloud Application Platform
NETGEAR's Smart Network Cloud Application Platform is a new technology platform that enables consumers to purchase and download apps from the cloud to optimize and personalize their connected home. Enabled exclusively on NETGEAR's latest routers, ReadyNAS® storage devices, media players and future products, the NETGEAR Smart Network gives consumers far more control over their home network than ever before and enables enhanced capabilities and management of practically any connected device.

NETGEAR's Smart Network Cloud Application Platform allows consumers to download apps from a variety of categories to their NETGEAR home network products.  These downloaded apps will enable a nearly infinite number of capabilities, controls and applications for these connected NETGEAR home network devices, including media, gaming, security, energy conservation, and more.  Consumers can use apps to do everything from managing smart home devices, such as WiFi thermostats, for increased energy efficiency, to ensuring priority and performance for streaming media entertainment. Other apps will greatly enhance personal productivity tasks, such as enabling simple print sharing and cloud printing capabilities for tablets or sharing pictures and home videos with friends and family on social networks without having to upload any files to public web sites.  NETGEAR's AppManager is a dashboard that enables consumers to select and use downloadable apps from a convenient cloud operated by NETGEAR. The AppManager dashboard offers a variety of apps built by NETGEAR as well as third party vendors, with more apps being added all the time.  Users can interact with the apps directly from the dashboard, giving them a simple overview of their connected devices. From the NETGEAR Smart Network Cloud Application, consumers can easily download and install new apps to fit their needs.  For more information, please visit: http://www.netgear.com/smartnetwork.

NETGEAR Genie Mobile
The NETGEAR Genie application, originally introduced as a desktop application for PCs and Macs, will be available as a smartphone and tablet app.  The NETGEAR Genie mobile app for iOS and Android devices allows customers to easily monitor, control, and repair their home networks, ensuring that the network 'just works.'  Parental Controls, Guest Networks, and a Network Map all can be managed through the Genie Mobile app.  With the innovative MyMedia feature, Genie Mobile turns the smartphone or tablet into a DLNA controller - customers can find videos, music, and photos on their network and push them to SmartTVs.  The NETGEAR Genie Mobile app will be available in Apple's App Store and Android Market. The NETGEAR Genie is a CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree - the first ever software award winner from NETGEAR.

Next Gen WiFi
NETGEAR will also introduce new wireless network devices based on the upcoming IEEE 802.11ac WiFi standard.  This 5th generation WiFi standard delivers greater than Gigabit speeds - up to 3 times faster than today's fastest 802.11n products. 802.11ac includes technologies which substantially improve reliability, range, and power saving, making it the ideal wireless technology for video streaming and mobile devices. To learn more about 802.11ac please visit http://www.netgear.com/80211ac. 

More information
Please visit http://www.netgear.com to learn more about NETGEAR's new products and services.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations around the globe, and through more than 37,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, NETGEAR Genie, NeoTV, ReadyShare and ReadyNAS are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mac are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, and specific uses of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part II - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 48 through 67, in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2011. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Myriad to Provide JVM for tru2way Based Set-Top Boxes

- Myriad to provide Java(TM) Virtual Machine for Comcast's tru2way set-top software platform that powers the popular Comcast Xfinity TV service

- Myriad Java(TM)VM will be integrated into Comcast's Device Software Reference Design Kit (RDK) to help deliver a consistent and high-performance application environment

ZURICH, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Myriad Group AG (SIX: MYRN), the company powering billions of rich mobile social and web experiences on any connected device, today announced it will deliver its industry-leading Java(TM) technology for use in Comcast's tru2way set-top software platform to power the Xfinity TV service. 

The Myriad CDCA Java(TM) Virtual Machine (JVM) will be integrated into Comcast's Device Software Reference Design Kit to deliver a consistent operating environment and improved application performance for set-top boxes and other devices. The Comcast RDK is a pre-integrated software bundle that powers tru2way, IP or hybrid set-top boxes.The RDK includes the CableLabs OCAP Reference Implementation software, along with other leading open source components, creating a device software platform that enables operators and device vendors to quickly develop and deploy new solutions. Under the arrangement, Myriad will integrate its CDCA JVM into Comcast's tru2way set-top box technology to power a complete, high-performance solution.

"As leaders in our respective markets, we believe this will be a great collaboration," said Simon Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Myriad Group. "Our team will work with Comcast to help maintain its edge as a best-in-class video services provider by rapid deployment of Comcast's RDK software enabling faster time-to-market for device OEMs. This new opportunity further expands our OCAP set-top market share and demonstrates Myriad's leadership and commitment to the North American cable TV service provider market."

"Myriad's Java(TM) Virtual Machine will provide a key element in our device software RDK, providing a consistent and high-performance virtual machine to power this platform," said Steve Reynolds, Senior Vice President, Customer Premise Equipment for Comcast.  "We are confident that this JVM will provide the performance and speed necessary to deliver the latest innovative services and applications we're bringing our customers."

Myriad is the global leading provider of Java(TM) solutions, delivering industry-leading Java(TM) platforms recognized for their superior performance, features, portability and development tools. Myriad Java solutions are designed to power applications on mobile handsets, set-top boxes, BluRay players, tablets, home gateways, as well as in-car systems, ensuring the ultimate user experiences on any connected device.

About Myriad Group AG

Myriad is chosen by leading OEMs and network service providers to power rich mobile social and web experiences - from the most basic to the smartest connected device through a single, scalable platform.

Today, over 2.5 billion mobile users rely on Myriad software. Myriad apps often provide users with their first taste of the Internet, and with our proven technology embedded in every Android device we are on target to help our partners power the next billion users.

We operate worldwide, with offices in Switzerland, France, UK, USA, Mexico, India, UAE, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia. Headquartered in Zurich Switzerland, Myriad is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX Symbol: MYRN).

For more information please visit our website: http://www.myriadgroup.com. You can also follow us on twitter@MyriadGroup and view our YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/myriadgroupmarketing

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Verizon Wireless Introduces the Verizon Jetpack(TM), a Global Ready(TM) 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Developed by ZTE

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and ZTE today announced the Verizon Jetpack(TM) - EuFi890.  Developed by ZTE, the Jetpack is a Global Ready(TM) 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot.  Harnessing the power of the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, the Jetpack allows customers to share blazing fast internet connectivity with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices.  The Jetpack will be in the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259) and ZTE booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #35466).

The compact Jetpack comes equipped with an OLED screen and interactive keypad to help manage connections and settings and to display data usage alerts.  Consumers and international business travelers alike can enjoy Web access in more than 205 countries, including more than 125 with 3G speeds, on their Wi-Fi-enabled devices using the Jetpack to watch movies, listen to music and conduct business.  Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million Americans in 190 markets.

Key features:

    --  4G LTE - Customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits
        per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE Mobile
        Broadband coverage areas
    --  Global Ready, allowing customers to enjoy wireless data service in more
        than 205 countries, including more than 125 with 3G speeds
    --  Support for up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
    --  OLED display with interactive keypad
    --  Backward-compatible with the Verizon Wireless 3G network
    --  Data usage alerts via text message displayed on the Jetpack
    --  Wireless Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n
    --  Supports Windows®, Macintosh® and Linux operating systems
    --  Security: WEP/WPA/WPA2 and VPN pass-through support
    --  Dimensions: 3.49" x 3.49" x .70"
    --  Weight: 4.7 oz
The Verizon Jetpack, developed by ZTE, will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com in the coming weeks.

For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About ZTE USA

ZTE USA is a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. ZTE USA is dedicated to making quality communications technology accessible to all. The company draws on more than 25 years of experience and research investment to deliver smart, affordable, quality choices for infrastructure and mobile data device customers nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.zteusa.com.

About ZTE

ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. ZTE's 2010 revenue led the industry with a 21% increase to USD10.609 billion. ZTE commits 10 percent of its revenue to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact. ZTE is China's only listed telecom manufacturer, publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit http://www.zte.com.cn.

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Grace Musat, Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide for ZTE USA, +1-212-880-5371, Grace.Musat@ogilvy.com

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Magellan Introduces Newest Addition to eXplorist Outdoor GPS Family

The Magellan® eXplorist® 110 GPS Receiver Provides Essential Outdoor Navigation

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan, a pioneering GPS brand, today announced the introduction of the Magellan eXplorist 110 GPS receiver, a waterproof and rugged handheld GPS with core outdoor navigation features. Powerful yet light and portable, the eXplorist 110 demonstrates Magellan's continued commitment to outdoor navigation.

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With a vibrant, sunlight readable color display plus a highly sensitive GPS chipset providing 3-5 meters of accuracy, and the ability to record hundreds of waypoints, tracks, and routes, the eXplorist 110 GPS receiver is an amazing value for any beginning outdoor enthusiast. It comes pre-loaded with Magellan's World Edition map, which includes a road network of more than 200 countries. Users can start each adventure with a single click, record every step, and monitor their distance travelled, average speed, elevation gain and descent by viewing the track summary statistics. It will even navigate users back at the end of the day.

The newest addition to the eXplorist family of dedicated outdoor GPS receivers, the eXplorist 110 provides the fundamentals for basic outdoor navigation. Ready to use right out of the box, the 5.2-ounce GPS device can be hung around a users' neck or attached to a pack for easy reference. Both beginners just starting to explore the outdoors and more experienced outdoorsman will find the simple main menu, intuitive contextual menus and vibrant graphics easy-to-use. The eXplorist 110 is the perfect companion for precise GPS signals and tracking while fishing, hiking, hunting, camping and many other outdoor activities.

"As the only device in the market in this price range with a color display and packed with features for the outdoorsman, the eXplorist 110 is an outstanding value," said Sam Muscariello, director of product marketing, for Magellan GPS. 

With the eXplorist 110, users can overlay a series of different transparent compass styles on top of the pre-loaded World Map that shows roads, water features, parks, and city centers. The dashboard screen shows a mini-compass for quick reference and customizable navigation data fields such as latitude, longitude, heading, bearing, distance to end, trip odometer, and much more. The eXplorist 110 also supports paperless geocaching with a variety of unique characteristics and attributes of each cache available for download and view. Two AA batteries provide up to 18 hours of continual outdoor use to guide you to and from your next adventure, wherever in the world that may be.

The eXplorist 110 is available now at an MSRP of USD $129.99.

The eXplorist 110 is the newest member of the eXplorist outdoor family. The line, first introduced in 2010, begins with the eXplorist GC and continues with the eXplorist 310 and the high-end eXplorist 510, 610, and 710 GPS receivers. The high-end eXplorist models each feature a 3.0-inch color touch screen and are equipped with a 3.2 mega-pixel camera, microphone, and speaker to enable users to record and share their adventures with friends. The eXplorist 310 provides many of the features found in higher-end devices at a lower price point for essential outdoor navigation, while the eXplorist GC is the only color handheld GPS receiver exclusively dedicated to geocaching.

For optional accessories, visit http://www.magellangps.com.

About MiTAC Digital Corporation

MiTAC Digital Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MiTAC International Corporation and promotes and sells products and services under the Magellan brand name. Magellan assists people to travel, work and play with leading portable navigation and positioning solutions across multiple consumer markets. Recognized as an industry innovator, the company is the producer of the award-winning Magellan RoadMate series portable car navigation, Outdoor and Mobile navigation devices. MiTAC Digital Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information on Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com.

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LG Unveils Future of Home Entertainment With Innovative 2012 HDTV Line

New Designs, Upgraded Smart TV and New Magic Remote, Enhanced LED and Plasma Technologies Deliver Uncompromised Options for the Whole House

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today introduced its 2012 HDTVs, led by what is believed to be one of the world's largest Ultra Definition (UD) 3D TV and an awe-inspiring 55-inch class (54.6-inch diagonal) OLED HDTV - at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (booth #8204). This new line of HDTVs brings the future of TV into the home today with virtually bezel-less designs, an upgraded LG Smart TV platform with a redesigned Magic Remote and touch-screen plasma.

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"LG continues to innovate in the TV space, bringing to market sleek new designs with technological advances such as 3D and Smart TV," said Tim Alessi, Director of New Product Development, Home Electronics, LG Electronics USA. "This is just the beginning of another exciting year for LG as we look to deliver new products that meet the needs of consumers' growing appetite for theater-quality products in the home."

Pushing Limits, Eliminating Barriers
LG exemplified its commitment to innovation and stylish design for its 2012 line with its 55-inch class OLED HDTV, which showcases precise color, absolute contrast and blazing clarity in a chassis measuring just over 4mm thick. LG applied similar design rigor to other 2012 series (LM9600, LM8500, LM7600 and LM6700) by developing CINEMA Screen technology, which limits the bezel to roughly 5mm. This design element gives these models an even more streamlined, modern look, while also providing consumers a more immersive viewing experience. 

Smarter LG Smart TV*
LG reaffirmed its commitment to the connected TV movement by offering an upgraded Smart TV package in 60 percent of its 2012 LCD TV line. In addition to premium content from providers like Netflix, Hulu Plus, VUDU and others, new content options this year include a one-stop-shop for 3D content (via the 3D Zone) and almost 1,200 total applications in the LG App store. LG also enhanced the user Web browsing experience by incorporating HTML 5 and Flash so it can now function as a full internet browser with video support.

Select series (LM9600 and LM8600) will feature the LG Dual Core chipset, which powers faster loading speeds and enables voice recognition technology on the new 4-mode Magic Remote**. The new Magic Remote simplifies navigation with additional functions including Voice Recognition, Wheel, Magic Gesture and Pointing (see separate release). Consumers can also access online content easily through a built-in Wi-Fi connection. With Mobile HD Link (MHL), consumers can connect (hardwire) compatible mobile devices to the TV to charge and play its content (launch apps, games or access multimedia files) on the big screen using the Magic Remote to navigate. Finally, this year's Smart TV dashboard will be customizable so consumers can navigate and personalize their interface by putting their favorite content options on the main page.

Complementing its broad Smart TV line, LG also introduced two LED series featuring LG Smart TV with Google TV (LMG860 and LMG620). Consumers can navigate through LG's TV-centric home dashboard, or via the standard Google TV interface using a special remote control that combines the simplicity of the Magic Remote with an integrated QWERTY keyboard to access the broad array of Google content, including services and TV applications from the Android Market.

CINEMA 3D is Here to Stay
Due to its success in 2011, CINEMA 3D technology has been expanded to seven new series of LED HDTVs, all told 25 models. LG CINEMA 3D employs the revolutionary Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology to give viewers a great 3D effect and uses glasses that don't flicker like active shutter glasses. It also virtually eliminates cross-talk to help provide a more comfortable 3D viewing experience. The 3D glasses are battery-free, affordable and don't shutter open and closed so both eyes receive an image simultaneously. With new 3D Depth Control, viewers can optimize 3D content to their personal preference by adjusting the amount 3D effect applied to the content. 3D Sound Zooming offers users a maximized 3D experience with sound effect changing in accordance with the movement of on-screen objects. Upgraded 2D to 3D Conversion with improved depth effect enables any 2D content to be seen in immersive 3D.

Getting Interactive
LG's Dual Play function takes gaming to new levels of excitement. Many multi-player video games rely on a split-screen to show each player's perspective. However, Dual Play enables each player to enjoy a full screen view (in 2D) simultaneously through two different sets of polarized glasses.

Also on display will be the LG PenTouch plasma TV (PM6900). Particularly useful for families and businesses, the PenTouch plasma TV allows users to draw and write directly onto the display panel. Using a newly designed touch pen, users can do so through a variety of applications, including those for illustrations, photo editing and PowerPoint presentations.

Full details on LG's 2012 HDTVs are below:

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For more information and product images, please visit LG's online press kit at http://www.lgnewsroom.com/CES2012.

*Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

**A 3-mode Magic Remote without voice will come standard with most LG Smart TV models.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice.  LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting.

For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider. 3D glasses required and sold separately.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  John Taylor of LG Electronics USA, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Clara Chang, +1-201-816-2011, clara.chang@lge.com, or Lisette Kwong of LG-One, +1-212-880-5222, lisette.kwong@lg-one.com

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

Spike Announces Exclusive Product Reveals and Interviews With Top Tech Executives and Celebrities For "CES All Access Live"

Network To Debut New Products From Sony, Toshiba, Sharp, Polaroid, Razer And Many More

Celebrity Interviews Include 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Ludacris, Zachary Levi, Felicia Day And Hank Shocklee, As Well As Tech Industry Leaders From Yahoo!, Google, Hulu, Spotify And Nintendo

Live Event Airs On Spike TV And Digital Platforms Beginning Tuesday, January 10 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spike TV announced today its initial line-up of special product debuts and interviews for "CES All Access Live," the network's exclusive multi-platform coverage of 2012 International CES(®) airing this Tuesday, January 10 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT.  The live event will be hosted by Geoff Keighley (Spike TV's "GTTV"), actress Eliza Dushku ("Dollhouse" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), Justine Ezarik (aka iJustine), tech reporters Rich DeMuro (KTLA-TV), Sam Biddle and Joe Brown (Gizmodo) and writer, actress and tech enthusiast Jessie Cantrell. 

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Tech fans who tune-into "CES All Access Live" can expect to see world premieres of new products from the biggest technology and gaming companies at CES including Sony, Toshiba, Sharp, Razer, Polaroid, Turtle Beach, Sonic Emotion, Haier, Accousticom, Mad Catz, ThinkGeek, Origin PC, MakerBot and more.  Celebrity interviews will include 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Ludacris, Zachary Levi, Felicia Day and Hank Shocklee, who also scored the music and sound design for "CES All Access Live."  Show hosts will also welcome top executives from Yahoo!, Nintendo, Google TV, Hulu, Spotify, Microsoft, Sony, XboxLive, Netflix, CEA and many more.

"This year's CES is gearing up to feature amazing product launches and Spike's 'CES All Access Live' will deliver a front row seat to all the action," said Jon Slusser, Senior Vice President, Sports and Multi-platform Programming and Events, Spike.  "We look forward to providing our viewers with exclusive coverage of the technologies and people that will inevitably shape our future."

The five-hour live broadcast will feature the hottest reveals from the 2012 CES showroom floor and welcome industry experts as they discuss key topics from CES including "must-have" tech products of 2012, the pros and cons of 3D, the ever-polarizing debate of Apple vs. Android, and much more. 

Other specials featured during the live event include Spike's "Top Ten CES Game Changing Moments Of All Time," which highlights companies or individuals whose contributions to entertainment and technology have changed our lives, and will culminate in the presentation of the "Spike CES 2011 Game Changer."  The honor will be presented during the primetime part of the show, which will include coverage of Spike's exclusive VIP CES party, hosted by Eliza Dushku at Tryst Nightclub, in the Wynn Las Vegas.

Show hosts will also operate a social media hub in-studio, using Twitter and Facebook to engage audience participation and provide up-to-the-minute feedback throughout the show.  Fans will be encouraged to interact with the hosting team in real time and share thoughts on new products, participate in opinion polls or ask questions.  They will then be able to receive answers from hosts and guests, view poll results or see their comments pop up on screen instantaneously.

Spike's "CES All Access Live" will broadcast more than 12 hours of its multi-platform coverage from its own studio overlooking the highly-anticipated event in Las Vegas and will be viewable live on Spike TV, online on Spike.com, GameTrailers.com, Gizmodo.com and Yahoo.com, as well as on mobile phones and tablets including the iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Sponsors for "CES All Access Live" are Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Taco Bell. Dr. Pepper will also serve as the event's digital sponsor.

The 2012 International CES runs January 10-13 in Las Vegas. For more information about "CES All Access Live," visit http://www.allaccess.spike.com.

Spike TV is available in 99.8 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks.  A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.  Spike TV's Internet address is http://www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV's press site at http://www.spike.com/press.  Follow us on Twitter@spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.

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CONTACT: Claire Delacruz, +1-424-645-8035, Claire.Delacruz@mtvn.com, or Aileen Budow, +1-212-767-3952, Aileen.Budow@mtvn.com

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Harness the Power of Mobile Apps, Untether Your Employees

AT&T Mobile Application Management Powered by Apperian® Simplifies Delivery of Apps

DALLAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile apps designed to drive productivity for businesses are cropping up all over the workplace. It's no surprise - with the number of enterprise smartphone users expected to reach 285 million worldwide this year(1), employees are well equipped for the mobile app revolution. But it's often a challenge for companies to deliver applications to dozens, hundreds or even thousands of workers with different job functions and various types of devices.

That's where a new mobility solution from AT&T* can help.

Available today, AT&T Mobile Application Management powered by Apperian gives businesses the tools they need to distribute, manage, analyze and help secure applications. And for employees, the cloud-based service includes a customized enterprise app store, making it easy to download the latest mobile applications to their smartphones or tablets.

Apps Amp up Business

Imagine a company that sells a wide array of products - everything from skin care to dog food to household cleaning supplies - to customers all over the world. Always on the cutting edge of technology, the IT department developed several mobile applications to boost productivity. This global business also decided to implement a "bring your own device" policy to support employees' desire for flexibility and offer mobile applications to a wide personnel base.

Then, the company ran into a challenge - how could they make mobile apps accessible to workers on both corporate and personal smartphones and tablets, while maintaining the security of their corporate network?

AT&T Mobile Application Management, powered by Apperian's Enterprise App Services Environment (EASE®), is the answer to these concerns, satisfying the requirements of employees, IT departments and developers alike.

    --  Employees get access to an enterprise application catalog, customized
        with their company's logos and brand colors. The refined user experience
        that AT&T Mobile Application Management powered by Apperian offers can
        help motivate app adoption. All employees need to do is search, tap and
        download - then start working more efficiently than ever before with the
        help of mobile productivity apps.
    --  IT departments gain clear visibility into which employees have access to
        company applications and can remove sensitive data from lost or stolen
        mobile devices. They can deliver new or updated applications - as well
        as content such as videos, presentations and documents - to employees'
        devices in a matter of seconds. And all this is done through a highly
        secure Mobile Application Management web portal.
    --  Developers - on their own or with AT&T's help - can build innovative,
        enterprise-quality apps and add features such as authentication,
        authorization, reporting and tracking with AT&T Mobile Application
        Management's optional Software Developer Kit (SDK). The platform also
        provides Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for managing and
        sending out applications to a company's users.

"As more companies let employees bring their own devices to work, IT departments need a simple way to push out mobile apps to larger audiences to achieve maximum return on enterprise app investments," said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. "AT&T Mobile Application Management allows a business to extend the productivity benefits of mobile apps to all of its employees."

"With AT&T Mobile Application Management powered by Apperian, companies can truly take advantage of the 'bring your own device' revolution to create a more motivated and happier workforce. It gives companies the insight and security they need, while also providing a great end user experience through features like the Enterprise App Catalog," said David Patrick, CEO, Apperian.

According to Forrester Research(2), "Corporate mobility strategies will evolve from the current focus on managing the fragmented mobile device landscape to managing a growing number of mobile applications for employees, customers and partners."

Complementary to AT&T's Mobile Enterprise Applications Platform (MEAP) and Mobile Device Management solutions, AT&T Mobile Application Management allows businesses to manage enterprise applications and application catalogs on most operating systems and device types, regardless of employees' service providers.

Watch the video to learn more.

(1) ABI Research, Mobile Enterprise Applications for Smartphones and Media Tablets, June 2, 2011.

(2) Forrester Research, Inc., "Mobile Management Takes a 180-Degree Turn", August 8, 2011.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About Apperian

Apperian (http://www.apperian.com) is a mobile application management (MAM) company.  Apperian's EASE platform supports iOS and Android devices, and is used by many of the world's largest companies to deploy and manage mobile business applications.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

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LG Electronics Breaks New Ground With Full 3D Sound, Home Entertainment Experiences

New Audio-Video Products Include Enhanced Sound Systems, Blu-ray Capabilities

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) today introduced its 2012 line-up of Home Theater Systems and Network Blu-ray Disc Players at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (Booth #8204), bringing the home entertainment experience to new heights with improved 3D sound and picture quality.

Leading the line-up unveiled this week is LG's BH9420PW, a "3D Sound" home theater system, incorporating LG's 3D sound technology with a state-of-the-art Blu-ray system. The BH9420PW enhances the 3D experience by adding a dimension of height to the audio field and uses 3D Sound Zooming to synchronize the audio with 3D picture depth when playing back 3D video from Blu-ray discs and broadcast sources.

"Following a tremendously successful year for our CINEMA 3D TV line, LG is excited to provide enhanced 3D experiences through our full line of 2012 audio-video products," said Jay Vandenbree, senior vice president, LG Electronics USA. "As a pioneer in making 3D fun, easy and engaging, LG is helping consumers make their home entertainment experiences truly immersive with our new 3D sound systems and Network Blu-ray players."

Complete Home Theater in 3D

The BH9420PW incorporates both 3D Sound and 3D Sound Zooming capability, offering a "live in your living room" experience for consumers. This 3D surround sound home theater provides consumers with high-quality 360-degree 3D sound through a unique 9.1 speaker system that creates an expanded sound field around the listener through the additional vertical-firing speaker units. This flagship Home Theater System also includes a 3D Blu-ray disc player with LG's innovative Smart TV* application suite for access to a variety of content and services, including movies, music and over 1,200 applications such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, VUDU, CinemaNow, Amazon VOD, YouTube, Pandora, MOG and more. All online content can be accessed via a home network using the player's built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.

Consumers can also stream audio files from their smart phones or MP3 players via Bluetooth for playback on the home theater.

Additional Home Theater Systems also announced this week at CES include:

BH9220BW - Incorporates LG's 3D Sound technology, Bluetooth streaming, Blu-ray Player with LG's Smart TV* and built-in Wi-Fi.  It's a 9.1 speaker system including two wireless satellite rear speakers, two satellite front speakers, a center channel speaker and a subwoofer.

BH6820SW - Incorporates 3D Blu-ray Player with LG's Smart TV* and built-in Wi-Fi.  This 5.1 channel speaker system includes two wireless satellite rear speakers for easy home installation, two satellite front speakers, a center channel speaker and a subwoofer.

BH6720S - Incorporates 3D Blu-ray Player with LG's Smart TV* and built-in Wi-Fi.  It's a 5.1 channel speaker system including four satellite speakers, a center channel speaker and a subwoofer.

Delivering 3D Sound Into the Home

Leading LG's 2012 line-up of sound bars is LG's NB3520A, an easy-to-use, 300W, 2.1 channel speaker bar and subwoofer duo that incorporates Bluetooth connectivity, delivering big-screen sound.

Bluetooth connectivity enables consumers to playback streamed content from mobile devices, such as smart phones, tablets and laptops. For more content playback options, it can play MP3 and WMA files from USB flash memory drives.

The NB3520A's wall-mountable design and clean and modern look makes it the ideal accompaniment for a 42-inch class size TV (or larger) within any living space. Only a single cable is required to connect to a TV, as the subwoofer is connected wirelessly.

Additional sound bars on display at CES include:

NB2420A - This wall-mountable 160W, 2 channel speaker bar incorporates Bluetooth for content streamed from devices, such as smart phones, tablets and laptops.

NB2520A- A stand-type speaker bar with built-in subwoofers, the NB2520A incorporates 3 HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through for multiple peripheral device connections and 1 HDMI output for simple connection to the TV.

Increased Content with Improved Picture Quality

In all, LG introduced four new Network Blu-ray Players; these feature 3D capability, advanced content options, wireless (802.11 n) network technology and excellent picture quality. They also include Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) functionality, which expands entertainment options by enabling easier access to family videos and pictures stored on other DLNA-enabled systems, such as computers, making content options almost limitless. Full details on the models are below:

BP620 - This Full HD 1080p 3D-enabled Network Blu-ray Player with LG Smart TV* also includes built-in Wi-Fi capability and DLNA.

BP520 - Full HD 1080p 3D Network Blu-ray Player features LG Smart TV* and is Wi-Fi ready (adaptor required, sold separately) and DLNA.

BP320 - Full HD 1080p Network Blu-ray Player with LG Smart TV* and built-in Wi-Fi capability.

BP220 - Full HD 1080p BD player with LG Smart TV* via wired Ethernet connection.

For more information and product images, please visit LG's online press kit at http://www.lgnewsroom.com/ces2012.

*Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $48 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com.

SOURCE  LG Electronics USA

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CONTACT: John Taylor, +1-847-941-8181, john.taylor@lge.com, or Clara Chang, +1-201-816-2011, clara.chang@lge.com, or Lisette Kwong, +1-212-880-5222 , lisette.kwong@lg-one.com, all of LG Electronics USA

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Wireless Glue Networks Launches New In-Home Electricity Display At CES

LAFAYETTE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wireless Glue Networks is proud to announce the debut of SmartLook(TM), its second-generation In-Home Display device, at the 2012 International CES on January 12, 2012.  To see our latest SmartLook, please stop by the NRG Energy booth at CES in South Hall, booth 26103.

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Wireless Glue Networks' SmartLook display unit gives electricity customers easy wireless access to their Smart Meters for real-time information about their energy usage, while giving utilities a direct connection to customers and their energy demands. The SmartLook, manufactured by our partner, Hosiden Corporation, is sleek, feature-rich, over the-air upgradeable and can store historical usage data for later retrieval and analysis by customers.

"We're very excited about our presence in the NRG Energy booth," said Peter McCabe, President & CEO of Wireless Glue Networks. "We believe SmartLook(TM) provides a crucial step towards empowering consumers to make intelligent energy decisions based on real-time information."

About Wireless Glue Networks
Wireless Glue Networks is a leading Smart Energy software and hardware technology company that provides a suite of products that are simple to install, easy to use, cost-effective, and capable of working with other devices and appliances. The combination of our technology and our embedded go-to-market approach represents the quickest path for our partners to obtain consumer adoption in the Smart Energy space.  For further information, visit http://www.wirelessglue.com.

About Hosiden
Hosiden Corporation, an electronic component manufacturer headquartered in Osaka, Japan, specializes in acoustic components (microphones, speakers/receivers, headphones, headsets), connecting components (connectors and switches), LCDs, and applied components (Bluetooth products). Hosiden provides solutions for a variety of markets including IT & communication, AV, automotive, home automation and green energy. Hosiden operates more than 19 manufacturing locations in six countries. With 21 sales locations in 11 countries, it has approximately 11,000 employees. For further information, visit http://www.hosiden.com.

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CONTACT: Matt Dowling of Wireless Glue Networks, +1-925-4652202, mdowling@wirelessglue.com

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

Valpak® Coupons Now Available on CheckPoints: 'The App that Pays You Back'

LARGO, Fla., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, will expand its reach further by making its coupons available on  CheckPoints, an app that gives shoppers easy access to discounts and savings right when and where they need them.

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Valpak, known for its hyper-local offers in 170 markets in North America, will offer its savings to mobile consumers via CheckPoints, the leading shopper rewards app with national brand partners such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Energizer, Belkin, Nestle, Kimberly Clark and Coca-Cola. 

CheckPoints, "The App that Pays You Back," allows consumers to check in and earn rewards for scanning product bar codes at grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants and more, thanks to location-based service technology.  The company's newest version 3.0 for iPhone now features Valpak coupons, which are found under the "deals" icon.

"Valpak is always looking for innovative ways to engage consumers with relevant savings," said Nancy Cook, vice president of digital business. "Mobile devices not only reach consumers on the go, but also provide a unique opportunity to create real time experiences between consumers and our advertisers."

Valpak's mission is to be where shoppers are anywhere@anytime. As an industry leader for 44 years, Valpak continues to grow and evolve, providing digital and mobile coupons, and free smart phone apps for most mobile platforms, allowing consumers to save in more ways than ever.

CheckPoints currently has access to millions of users in their network looking for savings or rewards where they shop. "We're seeing a once in a generation shift in media consumption, and mobile devices are at the forefront as a resource for shoppers in the store.  For these consumers, CheckPoints is like a shopping Swiss Army knife," said Todd Dipaola, president and co-founder of CheckPoints. 

"Valpak has long been regarded as a leading resource for shoppers, and we're pleased to bring the value of the Blue Envelope to our savvy mobile consumers," Dipaola said.

There are several ways consumers can use CheckPoints to collect points. Shoppers can check in at local stores, where featured products can then be scanned.  CheckPoints also features mini-games, such as a slot machine and scratch-off ticket, that can instantly win enough points for a tablet computer.  With CheckPoints 3.0, consumers can Scan@Home with everyday household products, collecting rewards without leaving the comfort of their own homes.  Points are also available through sharing CheckPoints with friends, watching videos, and shopping or searching online with the CheckPoints RewardsBar. 

Rewards range from gift cards at several retail outlets, such as Amazon.com, Apple, Home Depot, Hermes and Louis Vuitton, to gadgets like a tablet computer or gaming system, airline miles or donations to charities like the American Red Cross and Humane Society. 

CheckPoints is available to download in the Apple App Store and the Android Market.  For more information, please visit http://www.CheckPoints.com.   

About Valpak®

Valpak, one of the leading direct marketing companies in North America, is owned and operated by Cox Target Media, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Media Group, Inc. With 170 franchises throughout the United States and Canada, The Blue Envelope® delivers savings and value to nearly 40 million households each month. Annually, Valpak will distribute some 20 billion offers inserted in more than 500 million envelopes. Valpak also offers digital solutions with http://www.Valpak.com®, an online site for local savings, which has nearly 70 million offer views each month, as well as most mobile phones, including apps for most smartphones. For more information, please contact 1-800-676-6878.

About CheckPoints

CheckPoints is the "App that Pays You Back," rewarding consumers for product interaction before, during and after they shop.  Users simply scan products in stores and at home for rewards for sponsors, with no purchase necessary.  Points are instantly redeemable for prizes ranging from gift cards at retailers like Amazon, Home Depot and Louis Vuitton, to gadgets like a tablet computer or gaming system.  Clients include Coca-Cola, Energizer, Nestle, Procter & Gamble and Unilever, among others. CheckPoints, based in Venice, CA, was founded in 2010 by veteran entrepreneurs Mark and Todd Dipaola. 

Contact information:
Marsha Strickhouser
8605 Largo Lakes Drive
Largo, FL 33773
727-399-3175 - office
marsha_strickhouser@valpak.com

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PrimeSense(TM) Presents New Living Room Lifestyle, Showcasing Thrilling User Experience, at CES 2012

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PrimeSense (http://www.primesense.com/), the leader in Natural Interaction®, announced today it will present new gesture and recognition-based user experiences for the living room, focused on intuitive and visual content discovery, during CES 2012 in Las Vegas, January 10-13.

Through reach(TM) UX, PrimeSense brings to life a new TV user experience that combines gesture control, content discovery and user awareness. This paradigm places the user at the center of an immersive, all-encompassing experience that enables multi-functional TV.

With the new personal living room, PrimeSense is reinventing the living room content discovery experience and opening up a whole new world of apps with augmented reality, virtual dress room for shopping, fitness and more, many of which are developed by members of the OpenNI(TM) developer community. 

Using Natural Interaction, PrimeSense's reach UX turns the TV into a connected media hub with the user controlling all information and data through simple and intuitive gestures. The solution also allows the television or set-top box to recognize the viewers and differentiate between them and their guests, therefore providing a fully tailored service, which includes user defined preferences, favorite channels, personalized search, friends' recommendations and much more.   

"reach( )UX is unlike any content discovery experience you've ever seen before; it's magical. It brings excitement back into the living room. Users have a fun and intuitive way to search and navigate the abundance of content and services that Smart TVs offer.  Basically it transforms the living room TV into a large touch screen, improving on the familiar touch experience while you are still leaning backward on your couch," said Inon Beracha, CEO, PrimeSense. 

Visitors to the PrimeSense booth at CES 2012, South Hall 3 Stand 30242, will experience this new user experience paradigm and applications, allowing infinite content discovery with user awareness. 

About PrimeSense

PrimeSense is the leader in Natural Interaction®, enabling consumer devices to "see" environments and allowing users to control and interact naturally with those devices in a simple and intuitive way. PrimeSense offers affordable business and lifestyle solutions for consumer markets including visual/home computing, interactive entertainment and consumer electronics. PrimeSense products include the PS1080 System on Chip and NITE middleware, as well as the PrimeSense 3D sensor, plus cross-platform enabling software to make application development easy and intuitive. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with offices in North America, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, PrimeSense is a privately held company. For more information, please visit: http://www.primesense.com or follow on Twitter  @goprimesense.

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PrimeSense

CONTACT: CONTACT: Alexandra Crabb of ink Communications, +1-617-956-2214, alex@theinkstudio.com, for PrimeSense

Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile Continue Legacy of Innovation by Offering a True HD Mobile Experience With Spectrum(TM) by LG

Latest LG Smartphone Boasts True HD IPS Display, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE, Dual-Core Processor and ESPN ScoreCenter App with Exclusive HD Feed

LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile today announced Spectrum(TM) by LG, exclusively for Verizon Wireless. Spectrum is the first smartphone for Verizon Wireless to feature a 4.5-inch True HD In-Plane Switching (IPS) display, the same display technology used in premium LG HD televisions. Intensifying its HD capabilities, Spectrum by LG will give customers exclusive HD access to the ESPN(TM) ScoreCenter application. Spectrum will be in the Verizon booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #30259) and LG booth (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #8204).

ESPN's ScoreCenter app is supported by an exclusive HD video feed, giving customers the exclusive access to ScoreCenter stats, images and videos in 720p HD. Scoreboards and live game details include in-game stats, news and video. Personalization features allow fans to customize their ScoreCenter experience by highlighting their favorite teams and leagues from around the world, all in crystal clear high-definition.

Showcasing LG's True HD technology, Spectrum by LG supports 1280 x 720 resolution and offers one of the brightest and sharpest displays available on a mobile device. Spectrum's 500-nit display luminance and Real-Stripe RGB pixels offer users clear viewing in direct sunlight and accurate true-to-life color rendering.

Spectrum also features a Qualcomm® 1.5 GHz dual-core processor combined with 4G LTE connectivity for robust power, multitasking and download speeds. Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million people in 190 markets.

Key features:

    --  4.5-inch True HD IPS display provides natural colors and brilliant,
        undistorted HD images in 16:9 aspect ratio. Pictures and texts are
        incredibly sharp with 329 pixels per inch (PPI) screen density.
    --  Protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the True HD IPS display uses
        Real Stripe subpixel arrangement so images never get blurred.
    --  Android(TM) 2.3 Gingerbread (Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade
        available the first half of 2012); support for Google(TM) Mobile
        Services including Gmail(TM), YouTube(TM), Google Talk(TM), Google
        Search(TM), Google Maps(TM) and access to more than 300,000 apps
        available to download from Android Market(TM).
    --  Preloaded Netflix app allows Netflix subscribers to stream the latest
        movies in high-definition quality.
    --  Qualcomm 1.5 GHz dual-core processor makes multitasking seamless.
        Customers can surf the Web, check email and update social networks
        effortlessly.
    --  ESPN's ScoreCenter app offers the most comprehensive sports coverage
        available on an Android device whether you follow the NFL or Premier
        League, ICC Champions League or MLB(TM), NASCAR or Formula One(TM).
        Customers can follow teams from more than 500 leagues around the world
        with an exclusive 720p high-definition feed for Spectrum by LG while
        connected to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network or Wi-Fi.
    --  Spectrum supports Dolby® Digital Plus, which allows users to maximize
        their HD multimedia experience. Dolby Digital Plus can stream up to 7.1
        channels of surround sound through home entertainment systems.
Additional features:

    --  8-megapixel rear-facing autofocus camera with LED flash to snap
        beautiful pictures and 1080p video capture
    --  Front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat
    --  SmartMovie HD app--create and edit HD videos right on the Spectrum by LG
    --  Mobile Hotspot capability--share 4G LTE connection with up to 10
        Wi-Fi-enabled devices
    --  Bluetooth® Version 3.0
    --  16 GB microSD(TM) card pre-installed with support for up to 32 GB
        microSD card
    --  SmartShare--share media wirelessly to DLNA®-enabled devices
    --  HDMI mirroring capable via MHL
Pricing and availability:

    --  Spectrum by LG will be available on Jan. 19 in Verizon Wireless
        Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99
        with a new two-year customer agreement.
    --  Customers who purchase a Spectrum by LG will need to subscribe to a
        Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access
        and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of
        data.
Customers Can Score the Game Winner

LG and ESPN are teaming up to give fans the chance to score an unbelievable sports weekend, including two tickets to ESPN The Magazine's NEXT Event and a trip to the big game in Indianapolis on Sunday, Feb. 5. Customers can visit http://www.SpectrumbyLG.com or http://www.verizonwireless.com/spectrum for official rules, details and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of sports history.

LG Mobile

CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com, or Chaz Abbott, LG Mobile, +1-858-635-5232, Chaz.Abbott@lge.com

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

SD Association Adds Standardized Wireless Communication to World-Leading SD Memory Card Standards

New Wireless LAN feature extends SD memory card convenience so consumers can transfer pictures and videos wirelessly from their cameras

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CES Booth South Hall 4 #36231 -- A new SD memory card standard can transform millions of everyday consumer electronics into wireless LAN devices with portable storage and communications. The Wireless LAN SD standard announced today is the SD Association's first wireless SD memory card standard combining storage and wireless capabilities. Consumers will be able to transfer pictures, videos and other content wirelessly from most existing digital cameras and digital video cameras to web-based cloud services and between SD devices over home networks.

The Wireless LAN SD standard combines the world-leading memory card storage standard with the ubiquitous wireless standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, part of the Association's strategy to expand SD services and features by incorporating other global standards. This standard is applicable to full size SD/SDHC/SDXC and microSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. It taps into a billions-strong SD standards market for which manufacturers can develop products and consumers can reliably use Wireless LAN applications.

"As cloud servers and wireless technologies continue to penetrate the consumer experience, wireless accessibility will become increasingly more important," said Michael Yang, senior principal analyst, memory and storage, IHS iSuppli. "The addition of wireless capability to the existing SD memory card standard, will enable SD memory cards to remain relevant to shifting market demand, and add value to consumers and manufacturers of new cameras, tablets, and mobile phones."

With wireless communication capabilities in their familiar SD memory cards, consumers around the world will be able to:

    --  Upload family, vacation or sports photos and video wirelessly from a
        camera or video camera to a computer or server for sharing or backup.
    --  Wirelessly download pictures from servers with cameras and video cameras
        using Wireless LAN SD memory cards. Consumers can share pictures and
        videos without email or physical card transfers, including peer-to-peer
        picture and video transfers from cameras to smart phones and tablets
        wirelessly without an access point.
    --  Use Wireless LAN SD memory cards as wireless control points for other
        devices, such as TVs, in a home network.
The Wireless LAN SD memory card standard defines two interface types:

    --  The Web interface, designated by a W symbol, supports server upload and
        peer-to-peer functions;
    --  The home network interface designated by a D symbol, supports server
        upload and home network communication functions.
    --  A Wireless LAN SD memory card can provide both of the wireless
        communication types, designated by both symbols.
"Wireless LAN SD offers you a standardized approach to transfer pictures, video, documents and other content easily with most existing cameras and video cameras," said Norm Frentz, chairman of the SD Association. "The Wireless LAN SD memory card standard demonstrates how SD Association innovation continues to respond to market demand and improve consumers' digital lives."

For more than a decade, SD standards have increased the value, usefulness and longevity of consumer electronics by allowing consumers to easily upgrade storage instead of replacing devices and creating more electronic waste.

SD Association

The SD Association is a global ecosystem of more than 1,000 technology companies charged with setting interoperable SD standards. The association encourages the development of consumer electronic, wireless communication, digital imaging and networking products that utilize market-leading SD technology. The SD standard is the number one choice for consumers and has earned more than 80 percent of the memory card market with its reliable interoperability and its easy-to-use format. Today, mobile phones, Blu-ray players, HDTVs, audio players, automotive multimedia systems, handheld PCs, digital cameras and digital video cameras feature SD interoperability. For more information about SDA or to join, please visit the association's web site, http://www.sdcard.org.

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CONTACT: Alisa Hicks, SD Association, +1-925-275-6670, media@sdcard.org

Web Site: http://www.sdcard.org

Continental Ensures Better Road Safety with New Control Elements

To help the driver's eyes return to the road more quickly, Continental has integrated haptic signals into touch-sensitive surfaces. At the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, the company will show how consumer electronics and infotainment are becoming more and more intertwined in vehicles.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show -- Modern vehicles are supporting motorists with a growing number of new functions. In this context, Continental, the international automotive supplier, is researching more intuitive, safer and simple control options for motorists. The latest development is the integration of haptic feedback into touch-sensitive surfaces. By this means, the driver is able to sense directly whether he has actually activated a "touch element" after touching it. With its innovations, Continental is supporting automotive manufacturers all over the world with the development of modern human-machine interfaces (HMI). The first series orders underline the promising future of this technology, and at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2012, Continental will show several applications for touch elements that provide direct feedback to users.

Gaining ground: Touch-sensitive surfaces in cars

Touchscreen smartphones are enjoying increasing popularity as more and more people rely on their simple and intuitive operability. Motorists are also calling for more touch-sensitive surfaces in cars. Products such as secondary displays, large-scale displays in the central console and touchpads are ideal for facilitating driver interaction via adapted and context-related presentation of information. As early as 2014, Continental expects one in six new cars registered in Western Europe, the USA and Japan to be fitted with touchscreens.

More attention to traffic thanks to haptic feedback

"However, it is not possible to simply transfer the concept of touch-sensitive surface operations from the field of consumer electronics into a car exactly as it is," explains Guido Meier-Arendt, an HMI expert at Continental. "Up to now, feedback was received directly through classic control elements such as rotary switches or switches and buttons, the eyes, ears and above all the operating hand whereas touch-sensitive displays in cars were disregarded as an important feedback means." To make the operation of touch elements even safer and more effective for motorists - whose primary task is, after all, to keep their eyes on the road - Continental is focusing on tactile (i.e. haptic) feedback from touch-sensitive surfaces. For example, slight counter-pressure from the display on the driver's finger indicates that an operating step has been performed successfully, making it unnecessary for the driver to look at the screen again.

For the haptic feedback, Continental calculates the exact position of the finger in the touch process. Touch sensors on a purely electrical (capacitive), electromechanical (resistive) or optical (via an infra-red sensor) basis perform this task. They reliably locate the position of the finger to less than a millimeter deviation. Depending on the position identified, a decision is made on how haptic feedback is to be provided. Whether a touch element is actually activated also depends on the operating force, which is calculated via further sensors or through signal processing steps on the basis of existing data. The actuators needed to carry out mechanical movements can generate various types of haptics information within a frequency range of up to 200 hertz and more.

Feedback can be provided in forms ranging from slight counter-pressure to vibration, depending on the respective control concept. This allows different feedback strategies to be implemented which are tailored to the manufacturers' requirements. Series of tests have shown that haptic feedback is accepted much better by motorists than visual or acoustic signals. Continental has also made use of this principle in its Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal (AFFP). Thanks to haptics, the world's first active gas pedal in serial production offers a new possibility to provide imminent danger warnings to motorists directly through the feet, for example.

Ready for serial production - for more safety and pleasure to use

Continental has completed the basic pre-development phase and is now in a position to work on specific implementation for new vehicle models together with automotive manufacturers. "Let's say that the combination of touch-sensitive surfaces and haptic feedback is a tangible innovation, that will provide even better support for motorists," declares Eelco Spoelder, Head of the Instrumentation & Driver HMI division. "Our customers can use this technology to improve safety for passengers, but also to create a kind of magic sensation for the operator due to the haptic feedback."

Continental will showcase a version of this technology during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-13, 2012. Continental will host a private hospitality salon during the event, and executives will be on hand for on-site interviews to share additional information about these and other Continental technologies.

With sales of EUR 26 billion in 2010, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 164,000 employees in 45 countries.

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Brad Jackson, External Communications, Continental - NAFTA, +1-248-202-9283, brad.jackson@continental-corporation.com

Web Site: http://www.conti-online.com

Open, Sesame: Continental Turns Smartphones into Clever Car Keys

With modern information technology and intelligent networking, Continental showcases new comfort and service functions at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show -- As part of the industry megatrend of information, international automotive supplier Continental is focusing on a very special key experience at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Continental is showing how car drivers will be able to open and start their vehicles in future by using their cell phone. For this purpose, one of the market leaders in electronic vehicle access systems is developing a virtual car key integrated in a mobile phone that wirelessly swaps data with the chosen vehicle. This key within a cell phone also makes it possible to personalize vehicles and exchange information to an extent never before seen, and paves the way for new, intelligent mobility concepts. "The secret of success for new innovations in the automotive industry continues to be derived from ease of use, intuitive operation and a way of functioning that seems almost like magic. More and more often, the basis of these innovations is the ever tighter networking of the consumer electronics industry with the automotive industry, and the digital car key in the cell phone is an excellent example of just that," explains Helmut Matschi, Executive Board member of Continental AG and head of the Interior division. "Various information channels play an ever greater role in our lives, and Continental makes sure that, thanks to intelligent processing of information, drivers can concentrate on what's important - driving the car."

The technology for the key experience

The virtual cell phone car key hinges on a forge-proof data packet stored in encrypted format on the cell phone's SIM card. The actual access authorization is checked and exchanged between cell phone and vehicle via a wireless interface (Near Field Communication - NFC). The data is transmitted over a very short distance from a transmitter in the phone to a NFC reader in the vehicle. A receiver in the dashboard then verifies the digital key in the cell phone when the car is started.

Key technology for many new functions expands Simplify your Drive

With its Simplify your Drive concept, Continental has already demonstrated that networking different vehicle domains with an optimized human machine interface creates a whole new driving experience. Thanks to the networking of the various systems, a wide variety of functions can now be adapted to the driver's preferences automatically with the cell phone key. The individual settings for the infotainment system, such as favorite radio stations, popular navigation destinations or preferred internet applications from AutoLinQ are connected with the key. With the help of an app, the location of a parked car will be saved automatically, creating a car finder tool out of the cell phone - particularly useful in large parking lots and when sharing one car. When NFC technology is used, the cell phone can also be charged wirelessly during travel. Continental is offering vehicle manufacturers a package of hardware, software and infrastructure services. Continental is working with telecom companies to deliver services like Deutsche Telekom's "mobile wallet" for storing and organizing the electronic car key in the cell phone. This enables customers also to organize their bank account or credit card data and to pay car sharing or car rental services.

Key stimulus for establishing new mobility services

Together with its partners, Continental is using its new key technology to help out with the growing number of innovative mobility concepts that rental cars and car-sharing rely on. With all these projects, handing over the vehicle key has constituted one of the most sensitive and often complicated points. After all, even though people can locate and reserve a car on the internet at any time, day or night, they still have to somehow get the key from the person who last used the car. Nowadays, at least some special safety boxes or mailboxes are required, but with the technology from Continental and the mobile wallet of Deutsche Telekom, internet access does the trick. After the customer has selected a vehicle on the website and received a confirmation notice the temporary digital key from Continental and the drivers profile is loaded onto the cell phone's SIM card via a secure data link. At the same time, the cell phone receives the license plate number and the location of the car. At the Continental hospitality salon during CES, Continental will demonstrate just how easy such a car sharing system could be to operate in the future using NFC technology.

Information holds the key to the vehicle functions of the future

Whether it is intelligent tires, predictive transmission controls, intelligent accelerator pedals or digital car keys in mobile phones, Continental is working with automotive manufacturers all over the world to develop products and systems that provide solutions for future mobility concepts for greater efficiency, safer road transport and more comfortable driving with the help of state-of-the-art information processing. "Its portfolio - and particularly that of its Interior division - puts Continental in an excellent position to meet the challenges of the future in the fields of information processing and presentation," commented Matschi.

Continental will showcase a version of this technology during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-13, 2012.  Continental will host a private hospitality salon during the event, and executives will be on hand for on-site interviews to share additional information about these and other Continental technologies.

With sales of EUR 26 billion in 2010, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 164,000 employees in 45 countries.

SOURCE  Continental

Continental

CONTACT: Brad Jackson, External Communications, Continental - NAFTA, +1-248-202-9283, brad.jackson@continental-corporation.com

Web Site: http://www.conti-online.com

Continental Prepares for Series Production of GENIVI Multimedia Head Unit

In 2014, Continental will launch series production of an Internet-capable multimedia head unit that conforms to the GENIVI standard.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronics Show --In October 2014, the international automotive supplier Continental will begin series production of an Internet-capable multimedia head unit for the entire product range of a European automotive manufacturer. By 2018, Continental expects to reach a high volume of series production.

The multimedia head unit is based on the Linux open source operating system and complies with the GENIVI standard. "We are a core member of the GENIVI Alliance and are therefore particularly proud to be launching series production of this GENIVI product with the multimedia head unit. In this way, we are driving forward standardization in automotive infotainment," comments Kieran O'Sullivan, Head of the Business Unit Infotainment and Connectivity at Continental.

Various versions of the head unit will be produced, with basic versions for compact vehicles and further functions added for mid-range and luxury vehicles. This means that the entire product portfolio, and all brands, of the automotive manufacturer will be covered. In addition to radio, audio management, 3D navigation and connectivity, the basic functions of the multimedia head unit will also include an Internet browser and access to Internet services such as weather forecasts and traffic information.  As with a smart phone, drivers can download new services and updates from a specific package, enjoying the very latest infotainment features throughout the entire lifecycle of their vehicles. A software development kit will enable third-party providers to develop applications for the head unit and, following in-depth quality and safety checks, add them to the products on offer.

"By intentionally opening the system up to third-party providers, we can tap into a wealth of ideas and resources - and the more applications are developed for the head unit, the more attractive the technology will become for motorists. By doing this, we are also closing the gap between the rapid development cycles of consumer electronics and vehicle infotainment," explains O`Sullivan.

Drivers can operate the multimedia head unit via touch-sensitive interfaces, handwriting recognition and voice control. Continental has already introduced these elements successfully in its AutoLinQ concept. According to the AutoLinQ philosophy of making it possible to operate infotainment functions with as few clicks as possible, combining different elements in the man-machine interface of the head unit creates a balance between more infotainment and safe, simple and intuitive operations. In the basic variants, a touch screen acts as the central input and output device, while the luxury and mid-range versions also have an output-only screen fitted above this. Using interfaces to the vehicle data busses, the head unit also controls in-car functions such as the air conditioning and sliding roof. Drivers and passengers can also connect external devices to the head unit via Bluetooth, USB or WLAN to make use of the car's Internet connection or simply to play music stored on their devices via the car's audio system.

Continental will showcase a version of this technology during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-13, 2012.  Continental will host a private hospitality salon during the event, and executives will be on hand for on-site interviews to share additional information about these and other Continental technologies.

With sales of EUR 26 billion in 2010, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 164,000 employees in 45 countries.

SOURCE  Continental

Continental

CONTACT: CONTACT: Brad Jackson, External Communications, Continental - NAFTA, +1-248-202-9283, brad.jackson@continental-corporation.com