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Shanghai Nutshell, Seller of Bambook Branded e-Readers, and Qualcomm Bring First mirasol Display Technology to China

-- mirasol Display Capabilities Enhance Interactive Content on Next-Generation Bambook e-Reader --

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), and The Shanghai Nutshell Electronic Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Shanda Networking Co., Ltd, China's largest interactive digital content provider, today announced the first e-reader featuring mirasol® display technology, the Bambook Sunflower, to be commercially available in China in the coming weeks. With the Bambook Sunflower, Shanghai Nutshell introduces the Chinese consumer to a new category of interactive e-reader that delivers a touch display, vibrant color even in bright sunlight and weeks of reading under typical usage. *

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"With the Bambook Sunflower e-Reader, Shanghai Nutshell and Shanda have raised consumer expectations for digital reading, both in terms of color content and an interactive user experience," said Clarence Chui, senior vice president and general manager of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc. "Our mirasol display enriches users' experience of Shanda's content without sacrificing battery life."

The Bambook e-reader includes access to Shanda's expansive content distribution portfolio, which includes millions of books, magazines and comics. Additionally, interactive content and social features enable users to share favorite passages with friends or send feedback to the authors.

"As a leading interactive entertainment media company, Shanghai Nutshell has the experience to understand and satisfy the digital content needs of Chinese consumers," said Tom Guo, chief executive officer of Shanghai Nutshell. "The Bambook Sunflower e-reader with mirasol display satisfies our customers' needs in ways no other device or display technology can."   

The Bambook e-reader features a 5.7" XGA format (1024 x 768 pixels) mirasol display (screen resolution of 223 ppi) and Qualcomm's 1.0 GHz Snapdragon(TM) S2 processor. The Bambook custom application interface sits atop an Android 2.3 base.

The Bambook e-reader will be available for pre-purchase and will ship to customers in February 2012. Customers may register to pre-order now at the Bambook Sunflower registration site (http://bb.sdo.com/ploy/mirasol/home.aspx).

* Battery life varies depending on usage and ambient light. Battery life based upon 30 minutes of daily reading time with Wi-Fi off and integrated reading light set to 22 percent utilization.

About Shanda and Shanghai Nutshell

Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited (Nasdaq: SNDA) is a leading interactive entertainment media company in China, offering a broad array of online entertainment content on an integrated service platform to a large and diverse user base. Shanda offers its high quality entertainment content - from massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and advanced casual games, to social network games, e-sports, literature, film, television, music, and video - through its subsidiaries and affiliates, including Shanda Games, Cloudary, Ku6 Media, and various other online community and business units. By providing a centralized platform, Shanda allows its users to interact with thousands of other users while enjoying some of the best entertainment content available in China today. A subsidiary company of Shanda Group, Shanghai Nutshell is dedicated to providing a great, interactive reading experience. Its inaugural e-Reader brand, Bambook, has been awarded over 20 prizes since its launch.

About Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. 

Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. has drawn on the same color-producing process that makes a butterfly's wings shimmer to develop the revolutionary mirasol display technology. The mirasol display is the industry's first to use interferometric modulation (IMOD); a micro-electro-mechanical systems-based technology capable of creating color from ambient reflected light. Qualcomm's mirasol displays are bi-stable, energy efficient, offer refresh rates to support interactive content and are highly reflective, allowing for superb viewing quality in a wide range of environmental conditions, including bright sunlight. With applications in a variety of mobile devices, mirasol displays support Qualcomm's overall strategy of mobile innovation by enabling a compelling viewing experience with significantly less power. For more information, visit the mirasol displays website, our Blog or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. mirasol is a registered trademark of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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

Cheryl K. Goodman, Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc.
Phone: 1-858-525-5084
Email: qmtpr@qualcomm.com

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

Shanghai Nutshell Contact:
Chen Da Nian, Shanghai Nutshell Electronic Co., Ltd.
Phone: 86-021-60588688-850615
Email: liuting03@snda.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Incorporated; The Shanghai Nutshell Electronic Co., Ltd

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Qualcomm Incorporated; The Shanghai Nutshell Electronic Co., Ltd

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

DATATRAK Announces Release of Innovative CTMS Product

Extending DATATRAK ONE(TM), the Unified Software Suite, with Cloud-based uCTMS

CLEVELAND, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DATATRAK International, Inc. (OTCQX: DATA), a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced the release of its new product, uCTMS. As a unified product within the DATATRAK ONE(TM)  suite, this release positions DATATRAK's uCTMS as the most comprehensive unified Clinical Trial Management System in the cloud.

"The new release of our CTMS product improves visibility for executive management and gives clinical operations teams more control of their pipeline, especially when leveraging collaborative partnerships," stated Laurence P. Birch, DATATRAK's Chairman and CEO.  "It is exciting to have the uCTMS product as part of our DATATRAK ONE(TM)  clinical research platform that assists customers with the strategy, planning and management of their entire product portfolio."

uCTMS allows for the management of the large amount of data involved during a clinical trial - from the planning stages of the trial all the way to its completion.  Specifically:

    --  Collect data and manage documents
    --  Report on trial activities from planning and monitoring to expense
        tracking and study budgets
    --  Utilize standard dashboards and reports to summarize study metrics in
        both table and graphic formats
    --  Report across multiple trials
uCTMS provides the tools necessary for study teams, sponsors or outsource partners to manage both their individual studies and their data in real time, while allowing trial administrators and executives to have a global role-based view of all studies.

About DATATRAK

DATATRAK International is a worldwide technology and services company delivering eClinical solutions and related services for the clinical trials industry. DATATRAK built its multi-component, comprehensive solution on a single, unified platform and expanded this concept to include services delivery via DATATRAK's Clinical and Consulting Services(TM) group. The Company delivers a complete portfolio of software products designed to accelerate the reporting of clinical research data from sites to sponsors and ultimately regulatory authorities, faster and more efficiently than loosely integrated technologies. The DATATRAK ONE(TM) software solution, deployed worldwide through an ASP or Enterprise Transfer offering, supports Phase I - Phase IV drug and devices studies in multiple languages throughout the world. DATATRAK has offices located in Cleveland, Ohio; Bryan, Texas; and Cary (RTP), North Carolina. For more information, visit http://www.datatrak.net.

Except for the historical information contained in this press release, the statements made in this release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on management's expectations, assumptions, estimates and current beliefs concerning the operations, future results and prospects of the Company and are subject to uncertainties and factors which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond the control of the Company, and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. For a list of certain of the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward looking statements, please see the Company's quarterly report filed with the OTCQX Market announcing its results for the three-month period ending September 30, 2011. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  DATATRAK International, Inc.

DATATRAK International, Inc.

CONTACT: Lisa Pahl, Director Marketing, of DATATRAK International, Inc., +1-979-393-9025

Web Site: http://www.datatrak.net

Donna Morgan to Launch E-Commerce Site

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The celebrity-loved dress brand, Donna Morgan will launch an e-commerce site in January. Created out of customer demand, it will serve as a one-stop shop for Donna Morgan fans and offer all of the latest dress styles and brand news.  CEO Kathleen McFeeters made the announcement.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120109/LA31057)

"In an effort to expand our reach to women all over the world, we are launching our first e-commerce site. Since today's woman is busier than ever now - traveling for business, taking care of the family, and keeping an active lifestyle - the Donna Morgan e-commerce site will give her an easier way to shop."

Donna-Morgan.com will offer the largest selection of Donna Morgan dresses on the web in a variety of sizes that will be available beginning January 9, 2012.  Those who sign-up for the mailing list will be privy to exclusive discounts and be the first notified about upcoming sales.

As the site develops further, the brand will offer on-line sample sales, sizing from petite to plus and include tips from celebrity stylists. Topics will include "Be Best Dressed For Your Body Type! Tips From Top Celebrity Stylists to Help You Look and Feel Your Best in Donna Morgan" and will be hosted by a different celebrity stylist every two months.

The Spring/Summer 2012 Donna Morgan collection which will be available on the website features rich hues of St. Tropez along with scarf prints and bold graphics that help to create the beach to bar vibe. Silhouettes like shirt-dresses, kaftans, and maxis that include key details such as halter necklines, the cold shoulder, color-blocking, and hanky hems are just what the season ordered.  Be sure to check out donna-morgan.com to see the full collection.

For all press inquiries, look books and samples please contact:
Pistol & Stamen
323-874-2100
info@pistolandstamen.com

About Donna Morgan, LLC
Donna Morgan is a women's dress label based in New York's Fashion District. The company's heritage is steeped in producing fashionable dresses at affordable price points. The collections are available at fine department and specialty stores worldwide and on DONNA-MORGAN.COM. For more information be sure to check out DONNA-MORGAN.COM and become a fan on Facebook.

SOURCE  Donna Morgan, LLC

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Donna Morgan, LLC

Web Site: http://www.donna-morgan.com

CES 2012: Altair Semiconductor Announces Commercial Availability of an Embedded Linux Software Development Kit for Its FourGee(TM) LTE Chipset

HOD HASHARON, Israel and LAS VEGAS, January 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Altair Semiconductor (http://www.altair-semi.com), a leading developer of ultra-low
power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets
[http://www.altair-semi.com/fourgee-31006200 ], today announced the general availability of
an Embedded Linux Software Development Kit (SDK), named Open-Platform(TM), for its
commercial FourGee-3100/6200 [http://www.altair-semi.com/fourgee-31006200 ] chipset.

    Open Platform(TM) is an SDK that runs on the FourGee(TM)-3100 LTE SoC's embedded
applications CPU, and enables designers to implement a wide variety of applications and
functions on the chip, eliminating the need for an external host processor. Altair's Open
Platform(TM) offers a number of key differentiators, including:

   
    - Lower cost, size and power by eliminating the need for an external host
      processor
    - Ideal for applications such as Indoor/Outdoor CPEs, Hostless USB Dongles,
      portable LTE/WiFi routers and M2M (Machine to Machine) modules
    - Built on an open source Linux OS
    - Runs on the industry leading FourGee(TM)-3100 LTE processor as a software
      upgrade

    "Altair is the first company to embed an application processor running Linux inside of
an LTE modem chip, giving our customers the unique ability to use our chipset for any
purpose they need without having the cost, size and power burden of an external host
processor," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development at
Altair. "Our current Open Platform(TM) customers gain a $5-7 Bill of Materials (BOM)
advantage relative to alternative solutions, which is a very significant difference when
it comes to products such as dongles and pocket routers."

    Altair's Open Platform(TM) architecture features a dedicated MIPS processor with an
MMU, dedicated I/D caches, on-chip SRAM, low latency access to external DDR, DMA
resources, Ethernet MAC controller, an AES security engine and USB 2.0, SDIO and
memory-mapped parallel host interfaces.

    The FourGee-3100/6200 [http://www.altair-semi.com/fourgee-31006200 ] chipset from
Altair supports both FDD and TDD variants using single software, and covers any LTE
frequency band in the range between 700-2700MHz. The chipset implements a high performance
MIMO receiver and is based on a proprietary OsquaredP(TM) Software Defined Radio (SDR)
processor [http://www.altair-semi.com/o2p-%E2%80%93-software-defined-radio-sdr-processor
], offering performance which significantly exceeds traditional communications DSP cores,
yet consumes a fraction of the power. The combined chipset offers terminal manufacturers a
true global solution.

    About Altair Semiconductor

    Altair Semiconductor [http://www.altair-semi.com ] is the world's leading developer of
ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G semiconductors
[http://www.altair-semi.com/industry-technology ]. Altair's chipsets can be found in
approximately 30 end-user devices - ranging from USB dongles to smartphones - built by its
more than 15 customers across North America, Europe, China, India and Taiwan - making it
one of the only TDD/FDD LTE chipset manufacturers
[http://www.altair-semi.com/3gpp-lte-chipsets ] in the world with commercially available
products. Altair's comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband processors,
multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware
and product level protocol stack software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined
Radio (SDR) processor, codenamed "O2P(TM)", Altair's products
[http://www.altair-semi.com/overview ] are the smallest and most highly power optimized in
the industry, offering an unmatched combination of flexibility and performance. For more
information, visit the company's website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on
Twitter: @AltairSemi

   
    Media Contact:

    Ruder Finn Israel for Altair Semiconductor
    Matthew Krieger
    +972-544-676-950
    matthew@ruderfinn.co.il

Source: Altair Semiconductor

CEO Traffix Ben Volkow Offers Advice to Telecommunications Providers Moving to LTE

Lessons in Avoiding Pain Points in LTE by Using the Right Diameter Signaling Solutions

FREEHOLD, New Jersey, January 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    As 2012 opens and telecommunications providers around the world are rolling out 4G
networks with LTE technology, CEO of Traffix Systems [http://www.traffixsystems.com ] Ben
Volkow offered words of advice during a local professional forum on how operators can
handle the signaling bombardment that LTE networks encounter due to massive mobile data
use. With smartphones and other connected devices increasingly popular, combined with
always-on mobile applications, operators are facing unprecedented signaling surges that in
the absence of network-wide management strategies will ultimately affect network
performance.

    "If once there were less than a handful of signaling usage scenarios focused on voice
services, now in data-dominated 4G there are hundreds of new services and signaling usage
patterns, and dozens of first-time use cases such as policy control and enforcement,
roaming, legacy to 4G interworking functions, and many more," said Ben Volkow, CEO of
Traffix, in a forum of telecom professionals.

    Jim Hodges, Senior Analyst at Heavy Reading, noted, "Network signaling has become a
major consideration in LTE deployment, both from a network scalability perspective and
optimizing customer user experience. As a result, network operators are increasingly
focused on how they can leverage innovative Diameter based signaling solutions to meet
these challenges."

    "For maximum resiliency and continual network reliability, operators should be looking
to deploy Diameter routing and load balancing solutions that offer failover management and
overload control strategies. With voice over LTE and machine-to-machine on the horizon,
the frequency of signaling will skyrocket. You can't manage a network with that level of
signaling bombardment on a point-to-point basis," explained Volkow.

    The Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller(TM) (SDC)
[http://www.traffixsystems.com/sdc.html ] platform was purpose-built from the ground up in
Diameter protocol to assist 4G operators in confronting the massive growth in Diameter
with context-aware routing, load balancing and other network maintenance and management
mechanisms to enable constantly high-quality service in newly rolled-out 4G networks
without disruptions or glitches.

    With the Traffix SDC [http://www.traffixsystems.com/sdc.html ] Diameter Gateway,
Diameter Load Balancer and Diameter Router solutions consolidated on one platform,
carriers are guaranteed cost-effective seamless connectivity, unlimited scalability and
simplified maximum control to support subscribers' heavy and growing use of mobile
broadband data. When located throughout the core and edge of the network, Traffix SDC
platform prevents situations such as server overload and service failure for telecom
providers of all sizes to offer the optimal customer experience enhanced by LTE services.

    About Traffix Systems

    Traffix is the 4G & Diameter expert, leading the market with a range of Diameter
products [http://www.traffixsystems.com/sdc.html ] deployed at over 100 locations
worldwide. Powered by the largest workforce dedicated only to Diameter signaling
solutions, Traffix supports service providers as they build high-capacity,
high-performance 4G networks. The Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller(TM) (SDC) platform
enables full connectivity, unlimited scalability, and comprehensive control for operators
to upgrade their control plane for the demands of a data-dominated world. For more
information, visit http://www.traffixsystems.com.

   
    Media Contact:
    Traffix Systems
    Susan Becker
    Phone: +972-54-3094440
    Email: susan@traffixsystems.com

Source: Traffix Systems

Shoeholics: A Love Affair With All Things Shoes!

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- You love how shoes up the glam quotient of your outfit in a hot minute. You think there's no such thing as too many shoes. Your wet dreams consist of designer shoes on sale. You breathe and live for peep-toes, sandals, boots, stilettos, platforms...in short you're a Shoeholic and you're just in luck! You now have a place to call "home" and a print magazine where you can ogle at shoes and network with others just like yourself.

Shoeholics Club offers a chance to be part of a dearly cherished obsession with shoes...but with a conscience! It's a free membership website that caters to the passionate love affair that so many of people conduct with their footwear. It's also home to the highly anticipated book "The Shoeholic" penned by the founder, Tinu whose love affair with shoes began as a pre-teen.

Those familiar with the term 'Shoeholic' have probably seen the hit music video of the founder's evocative song Shoeholicthat speaks so fervently of an addiction for shoes and tells the tragicomic tale of barely making ends meet in life but loving how sexy shoes can instantly make you look and feel.

The book details the chronic world of real life shoe addicts; the closeted shoe fetish, the nun who refuses to part with her shoes in a nunnery, the cougar who allows her young dates to pick the "bedroom shoes" and so much more. The 190-page full color hardcover book offers a unique cross between a traditional novel and a coffee table art book with photos of some of the most incredible shoes in the author's closet and the story of her long-standing love affair with her shoe collection. Preview the book's recently released video trailer here.

Shoeholics Club is also home to the highly anticipated Shoeholics magazine, an international fashion publication for shoe lovers where the most drool worthy of shoes from leading and unknown designers is featured. It caters to female and male shoe enthusiasts, with editorials and articles pertaining to all things shoes. The magazine openly welcomes online shoe bloggers to take part as contributors. The publication hits the newsstands and bookstores starting Jan. 17, 2012.

For an up-close look at the world of shoe mania, you need not look any further than visiting their official home at ShoeholicsClub.com

SOURCE  Shoeholics Club

Shoeholics Club

CONTACT: Kiki Lane, Managing Director, +1-917-749-2732, info@shoeholicsclub.com

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

Consumer Reports: Five Trends to Watch for at CES 2012

Expect Thinner and Lighter Devices; More Cloud Content, Higher High-res Images

YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports today announced its list of trends to watch for at The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, which gets underway this week in Las Vegas. The full article can be found at http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

CES offers an annual preview of the technologies that could come to consumers' homes, cars, or pockets in the near future. Key trends that Consumer Reports will be following across the show's many categories and products include:

    --  Thinner yet stronger. In just about every category, hardware will be
        getting thinner--and likely lighter, with a bigger screen and beefier
        processor.  The prime example: more examples of so-called ultrabooks,
        11- to 14-inches thin and light laptops
    --  More cloud connections. As in a greater multiplicity of options to
        store--or pull down-- content or applications stored on remote servers
        to mobile devices, including cars.
    --  More computing power in just about everything. In phones, that will mean
        the first models with quad-core processors, but also expect more and
        faster processors in appliances, cars, and even toys.
    --  More voice activation. More phones are likely to ramp up their voice
        activation, and also expect to see TVs that allow users to simply say
        the show they want to watch and more apps to let consumers use smart
        phones or tablets to control their TV, home, or car.
    --  Less 3D, more enhancements to 2D.  Three-dimensional imaging was
        arguably the technology of the 2011 CES. It will still be ubiquitous
        this year, including more demos of 3D TVs that don't require those geeky
        glasses.  But the buzz will probably be more about new ways to deliver
        better 2D images, including 4K super-high resolution TV sets.
"This year's CES promises to introduce products and services that allow easier access to content as well as some notable enhancements to make that content better, notably in in visual quality," said Paul Reynolds, Consumer Reports' Electronics Editor.

In addition to ultrabooks, he added, the hot categories at the show promise to include tablet computers, smart phones, and automotive electronics.

For all the latest CES 2012 news and analysis, visit http://www.ConsumerReports.org.

Consumer Reports is the world's largest independent product-testing organization. Using its more than 50 labs, auto test center, and survey research center, the nonprofit rates thousands of products and services annually. Founded in 1936, Consumer Reports has over 8 million subscribers to its magazine, website and other publications.   Its advocacy division, Consumers Union, works for health reform, food and product safety, financial reform, and other consumer issues in Washington, D.C., the states, and in the marketplace.

JANUARY 2012

The material above is intended for legitimate news entities only; it may not be used for advertising or promotional purposes. Consumer Reports® is an expert, independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all consumers and to empower consumers to protect themselves.  We accept no advertising and pay for all the products we test. We are not beholden to any commercial interest. Our income is derived from the sale of Consumer Reports®, ConsumerReports.org® and our other publications and information products, services, fees, and noncommercial contributions and grants. Our Ratings and reports are intended solely for the use of our readers. Neither the Ratings nor the reports may be used in advertising or for any other commercial purpose without our permission. Consumer Reports will take all steps open to it to prevent commercial use of its materials, its name, or the name of Consumer Reports®.

SOURCE  Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports

CONTACT: CONTACT: James McQueen, +1-914-378-2839, jmcqueen@consumer.org; Lauren Hackett, +1-917-836-8244, lhackett@consumer.org

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

Magic Software Purchases Additional 25% of Shares in Magix Integration to Hold 100% of its South African Distributor

Company Completes the Acquisition of a 100% Shareholding, Valued at $2.8 Million, to Extend its Presence in South Africa

OR YEHUDA, Israel, January 9, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd [http://www.magicsoftware.com ]. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a
global provider of mobile [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/solutions/?catID13 ] and
cloud-enabled application [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDp ] and
business integration [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA ] platforms,
today announced that it has purchased additional shares in its South African distributor,
Magix Integration [http://www.magix.co.za ], thereby completing the acquisition of a 100%
shareholding in the company at a total value of $2.8 million. The sellers stand to receive
an additional $400,000 providing that the company reaches specific targets for performance
in 2011.

    Commenting on the acquisition, Amit Birk, VP M&A Magic Software, said: "We are pleased
to have successfully completed our acquisition of a 100% shareholding in Magix
Integration, in keeping with our policy of obtaining total control of all our
subsidiaries. This move reasserts our strong faith in the future growth of the South
African market."

    About Magix Integration

    Magix Integration specializes in software integration and application development,
implementing a combination of tools and disciplines to meet complex and large-scale
software requirements. Magix Integration strives to listen to customer needs, provide
value at every step of the engagement process, and solve problems with innovation and
simplicity.

    For more information, visit http://www.magix.co.za.

    About Magic Software

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com ] (NASDAQ: MGIC
[http://www.google.com/finance?client=ob&q=NASDAQ:MGIC ]) is a global provider of mobile
and cloud-enabled application and business integration platforms.

    For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this
news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors
including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market
acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad,
release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk
factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

   
    Press Contact:

    Tania Amar, VP Global Marketing

    Magic Software Enterprises
    Tel: +972-(0)3-538-9300
    tania@magicsoftware.com

Source: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd

Lantiq Announces Industry First VDSL2 Vectoring Chip Enabling Full System-Level Crosstalk Noise Cancellation

Vectoring with full system-level crosstalk noise cancellation more than doubles data rates and reach for next generation networks based on VDSL2

MUNICH and NEUBIBERG, Germany, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today announced first customer shipments of its VINAX(TM) IVE1000 System-Level Vectoring Engine chip. Noise cancellation technologies - standardized in G.vector - eliminate crosstalk, but only system-level vectoring solutions, like the new Lantiq vectoring engine device, more than double data rates and reach to meet operators' next generation needs. Lantiq's new VINAX IVE1000 demonstrates a breakthrough in full system-level vectoring capability, scalability and expandability up to 384 ports, considered to be ideal for delivery of triple-play broadband services, including multiple streams of HD-quality TV, Internet and voice.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100930/NE71735LOGO)

Highlights

    --  Major milestone towards broad deployment of vectoring in the field, the
        VINAX IVE1000 is the first highly integrated ASSP solution suitable for
        volume deployment of system-level vectoring solutions supporting up to
        384 VDSL2 lines.
    --  Supports full cancellation and partial cancellation for the most
        cost-effective, future-proof broadband infrastructure deployment.
    --  Used in Central Office (CO) or neighborhood/in-building cabinets, the
        VINAX IVE1000 uses advanced signal processing techniques to cancel
        Far-End Crosstalk (FEXT) between any of the VDSL2 lines in a copper
        bundle. By eliminating crosstalk service providers are able to achieve
        100 Mbps symmetrical and beyond.
    --  Major reduction in system power consumption: Up to 20% power saving in a
        fully-vectored system (compared to non-vectoring) as a result of optimal
        balancing of transmission power.
Comments

    --  Lee Ratliff, Principal Analyst, Broadband and Digital Home, IHS iSuppli
        Corporation: "System-level VDSL2 vectoring is a critically important
        tool for service providers looking to extend the performance of their
        copper network. It provides high performance in a very cost effective
        manner. Lantiq's VINAX IVE1000 System-Level Vectoring Engine ties
        together multiple line cards - up to 384 VDSL2 lines - enabling an
        entire binder to be vectored for the greatest benefit."
    --  Martin Schenk, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Lantiq's
        Access Networks Business Unit: "VDSL2 vectoring was defined by the ITU
        to enable service providers to boost the bandwidth on their widely
        deployed copper infrastructure to 100 Mbps and beyond. By delivering the
        industry's first VDSL2 vectoring chip for system-level crosstalk noise
        cancellation for up to 384 ports, Lantiq provides the most scalable and
        best performing solution to allow service providers to capitalize on the
        potential of their copper access networks."
Lantiq Vectoring Solution

    --  With VINAX(TM) V3, carriers can install "vectoring ready" VDSL2 line
        cards (which support ADSL2/2+ through VDSL2 30MHz standards) today,
        requiring only a remote software upgrade when the VINAX IVE1000-based
        central vectoring card is added at the CO or in a local cabinet.
    --  Connected to a vectoring standard-compliant CPE device such as the
        Lantiq XWAY(TM) VRX200, this combination allows the implementation of a
        complete end-to-end vectoring solution. Lantiq's XWAY VRX200 CPE device
        is "vectoring ready" today, as such only a simple software upgrade is
        necessary for full vectoring functionality.
What is Vectoring?

    --  Approved as an ITU Standard (G.vector or G.993.5) in March 2010,
        vectoring is a Dynamic Spectrum Management Level 3 technique (DSM Level
        3) that coordinates signal strength across multiple lines by real time
        crosstalk mitigation. The benefits of crosstalk cancelation are largest
        when all lines in a binder are managed (i.e., at the system level).
    --  The Lantiq VINAX(TM) Vectoring System is compliant with and is capable
        of supporting all features defined in ITU G.993.2 (VDSL2), G.993.5
        (G.vector) and ITU G.997 (G.ploam). The solution applies to all VDSL2
        profiles and supports up to 384 VDSL2 ports by cascading multiple VINAX
        IVE1000 devices. This high level of scalability, coupled with the
        compelling features offered by the VINAX V3 chipset, results in a
        solution that is ideally suited to a wide range of applications such as
        MDU, MSAN and DSLAM.
Availability

The VINAX IVE1000 is sampling now.

About LANTIQ

Lantiq offers a broad and innovative product portfolio for next-generation networks and the digital home. The company specializes in broadband communications encompassing analog, digital and mixed-signal ICs along with comprehensive software suites. Lantiq is a fabless company and its semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and in home networks in every region of the world. Further information is available at: http://www.lantiq.com.

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CONTACT: Media Relations: Worldwide Headquarters: Christoph von Schierstaedt, +49 (89) 89899 7322, Schierstaedt@lantiq.com, or North America, Sarah LaLiberte, +1-978-502-8558, sarah.laliberte@lantiq.com

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

Exclusive Networks Group Acquires TLK to Extend Reach Into Germany

MUNICH, January 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

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               Value-Adding Distributor Adds 'Final Piece of Jigsaw' to Single

                               Touch/Pan-European Strategy

    TLK Distributions GmbH, the highly successful value-added distributor of security and
networking solutions for the German enterprise market, has been acquired by Exclusive
Networks Group for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is a key milestone in a long-term
strategy by Exclusive Networks Group to create the first ever major, pan-European Value
Adding Distribution business with the skills, relationships and commitment to high-margin,
disruptive technologies typically found only among nationally focussed specialist
distributors. Operated as a single-touch, tightly integrated group of independently-led,
entrepreneurially-spirited business units, Exclusive Networks Group now spans over 14
countries in Europe, including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Benelux and each of the
Nordic countries.

    The acquisition sees TLK's senior management team assume responsibility for
Exclusive's German business operations*, with key principals Martin Twickler and Alexander
Sprau taking up the posts of joint CEOs. The Exclusive Networks Group's new German
subsidiary will continue to trade under the name 'TLK' until further notice.

    "TLK has long been regarded as a well-managed and hugely respected business both
inside Germany and among the global vendor community. This acquisition is key for us as we
execute on our vision to be the 'market accelerator' for disruptive and innovative
networking, IT security and infrastructure technology companies launching and growing in
the pan-European marketplace," commented Olivier Breittmayer, CEO of Exclusive Networks
Group. "We already share the same world-view, and the same consistent value add-approach;
focussing upon solutions which provide the market with real value and real opportunity.
TLK also has that same great experience and heritage in continuously evaluating innovative
vendors and technologies, and working hand-in-hand with reseller partners in order to
create solutions for their customers."

    "Our two companies are on the same wavelength," states TLK's Martin Twickler. "As we
go forward together, neither of us needs to waste any energy to fit into a different
environment. The Exclusive Networks Group emphasises the independence of its country
subsidiaries. It is Exclusive's belief - and ours - that the specific strengths and
experience built up in local markets is a very strong asset, and that was an important
point for us. The quality of our people and our relationships is what has made us so
successful, and it is gratifying to know that Exclusive Networks values and understands
this just as much as we do.

    For TLK's existing customers, they will have the same contact person as before;
deliveries will come from a German warehouse and the structures for local support, RMA,
training and service will also remain the same. Opportunities will increase however, as we
leverage the added strength, reach and expertise of the Exclusive Networks Group. For
vendors, the change means easier access to Europe-wide contracts and strong distribution
partners in all the major European markets. At present, the vendor portfolios of the two
organisations are almost entirely complementary, with virtually no overlaps."

    The addition of TLK to the Exclusive Networks Group is expected to boost its annual
revenues across Europe to around EUR270m, employing 280 people, with tremendous potential
for further growth both nationally and internationally. The TLK acquisition comes six
months after Exclusive Networks Group's successful acquisition of VADition, the leading UK
value-added distributor.

    *Shareholders in TLK prior to the acquisition, now hold a proportion of shares in the
Exclusive Networks Group's new German subsidiary.

    About TLK

    TLK Distribution GmbH was created in 1983 and offers resellers and Internet service
providers extensive solutions for IT security and IP networking, as the most experienced
and successful value added distributor in Germany. TLK customers profit from the synergies
which result from investments and achievements in consulting, supply, installation,
servicing contracts, support and training. TLK employs around 60 people at locations in
Muenster, Munich and Berlin.

    About Exclusive Networks Group

    Exclusive Networks Group (Exclusive) connects emerging and established global
technology vendors to pan-European markets through value-added distribution, specialising
in networking, infrastructure, security and storage solutions for the 'Smarter Social
Enterprise'.

    Operated as a tightly integrated group of nationally-focussed, independent,
entrepreneurially-led business units, Exclusive has become renowned for bringing
innovative and disruptive technologies to the European marketplace. Since 2003 it has
achieved significant growth and shared commercial success by providing accelerated
go-to-market momentum for its vendor, integrator, VAR and service provider partners
through consultancy, sales, marketing, training and technical support services.

    Headquartered in France, Exclusive Networks Group is also present in over 13 other
countries: UK, Germany, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Sweden,
Norway, Finland and across Francophone Africa.

    Contact: exclusive-networks@cohesive.uk.com

Source: Exclusive Networks Group

For more information please contact: Mark Waite, Cohesive Communications, markw@cohesive.uk.com , +44(0)7774-265444

New Epson Artisan 1430 Takes Wide Format Photo Printing to the Next Level of Performance with Wireless Connectivity

Latest Artisan Printer Offers Gallery-Worthy Prints up to 13" X 19" for a Range of Creative and Professional Projects

LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan.  9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, Inc., a leading provider of superior performing desktop printing solutions, today introduced the Epson Artisan® 1430 wide-format printer.   Offering brilliant, Ultra Hi-Definition prints as large as 13"x 19", convenient wireless networking and mobile printing, the Artisan 1430 enables photo enthusiasts and professionals alike to complete a wide range of creative and professional projects.

The Artisan 1430 delivers professional quality photos by leveraging Epson's exclusive Advanced MicroPiezo® print head with DX5(TM) technology for accurate ink placement, smooth gradations and amazing skin tones. The Artisan 1430 offers Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM)n(1) wireless networking to easily share the printer with anyone on the network - as well as Epson iPrint app - to print and share from a smartphone, iPhone®, tablet or other device. With superior media handling capabilities to create gallery-quality prints on a host of popular borderless sizes - including 4"x6", 13"x19" and 12"x12" - and Adobe® Photoshop® Elements bonus software, the printer is ideal for a range of projects - from brochures and posters to photo enlargements and personalized CDs/DVDs.

"The Artisan 1430 was designed with the creative professional and photo enthusiast in mind, delivering superior photo quality, unprecedented media handling capabilities, and convenient wireless connectivity that continue to set the Artisan line apart from the competition," said Gregg Brunnick, group product manager, Epson America, Inc.  "Consumers will be amazed at the level of performance and results they are able to achieve with the all new Artisan 1430 wide-format printer."

Additional High-Performance Epson Artisan 1430 Features:

    --  Ultra Hi-Definition photos that are smudge, scratch and water
        resistant(2)
    --  PC-free printing and sharing documents and photos from a smartphone,
        iPhone®, tablet or other mobile devices(3) with Epson iPrint
    --  Photos last up to 200 years in storage and up to 98 years on display
        under glass(4)
    --  Customized photo enlargements, brochures, posters and scrapbook pages
    --  Professional-looking ink jet printable CDs/DVDs
    --  Image enhancement tools for automatic color and lighting correction and
        red eye removal
    --  Range of eco features and environmental qualifications including, ENERGY
        STAR® and RoHS compliance, and is designed to be recycled(5)

Pricing and Availability

The Epson Artisan 1430 ($299.99*) will be available in February through major computer, office and electronic superstores, a variety of retail stores nationwide and Epson's retail site, http://www.epsonstore.com. For more information, please visit http://www.epson.com.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product line-up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for enterprise and the home, to sensors and other microdevices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 78,000 employees in 99 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://global.epson.com.  You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://youtube.com/EpsonTV).

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson is registered trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

(1) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Visit http://www.wi-fi.org/files/11nbasics_glossary.pdf for more information.

(2) Smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant on Epson photo papers. For CDs/DVDs, resistant only on specially-treated discs.

(3) See http://www.epson.com/mobileprinting for a list of supported/compatible devices and apps.

(4) Display permanence based on accelerated testing of prints displayed under glass in indoor display conditions; album permanence based on accelerated testing of prints in dark storage conditions. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or properly store them.

(5)See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at http://www.epson.com/recycle.

SOURCE  Epson

Epson

CONTACT: CONTACT: Caroline Zubieta, Epson America, Inc. +1-566-290-4026, caroline_zubieta@ea.epson.com; or Natalie Pridham, Walt & Company , +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2976, npridham@walt.com

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

Ben Heck transforms Apple iPhone into the Ultimate Hand-Held Gaming Device in element14's "The Ben Heck Show"

Modding guru pays homage to consumer electronics as 2012 CES tradeshow kicks off

CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --element14, the first collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, and modding guru Ben Heck pay homage to the 2012 CES International tradeshow in the latest episode of the "The Ben Heck Show." This week's modding project features an Apple iPhone®(  )that Ben morphs into an enhanced hand-held gaming tool - sure to impress even Android fans.

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"CES starts today, and I couldn't think of a more fitting project than one that combines my love for video games with a device that many consumers are extremely passionate about," said Ben. "Sure, the iPhone is a great device for game play already, but I wanted to take it to the next level for the ultimate mobile gaming enthusiast."

To successfully implement video gaming capabilities onto the smaller-footed iPhone, Ben first deconstructs an iCade®system that enables gaming on an Apple iPad® to integrate a scaled-down version of the circuitry. Then, by connecting a PodBreakout board to a simulated battery, Ben borrows voltage from the iPad to enable the Bluetooth required to power the iPhone for mobile gaming purposes.

"This latest episode is a must-see for gamers, tech gurus and electronics enthusiasts alike," said Kevin Yapp, chief marketing officer, Premier Farnell. "Ben shows viewers how a comprehensive suite of resources available on element14, coupled with a DIY spirit and technological know-how can create spectacularly innovative results - in this case an enhanced version of the popular iPhone."

Ben wraps up the episode by showing viewers how to build the case and required controller components - from designing and routing the shell and laser button pads using an Epilog Laser Engraver to creating and printing buttons. The final result is a tricked-out innovative hand-held Apple iPhone gaming device. Show fans are invited to join the element14 community to send Ben a challenge for a future build, engage with community members, and enter for a chance to win the build from this episode.

In conjunction with CES, Ben will demonstrate his latest mod in a live streaming interview with the host of GT.TV, Geoff Keighley on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 2:15 p.m. PST. Directly following the interview, Ben will go up against "Men's Health" contributor Matt Bean in a live debate on the benefits of robotics. Check out the live stream at allaccess.spike.com or Gametrailers.com

About "The Ben Heck Show"

"The Ben Heck Show" is a bi-weekly online television series aired in English that's dedicated to the science and art of system and hardware modding with a global audience of design engineers, students and electronic enthusiasts. Now in its second year, the show has already attracted more than 3 million views. Sponsored exclusively by element14, each episode spotlights Ben's mods of popular electronic devices while educating viewers on the underlying technology powering each project. 

About element14

element14 is a high-service distributor of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance and repair. It brings together the latest products, services, and development software, all connected to an innovative online engineering community where purchasers and engineers can access peers and experts, a wide range of independent technical information and helpful tools. When researching a new technology, designing an electronic product, or looking for parts to repair an existing system, they can rely on element14 to find the answers and parts they need to keep projects on the fast track, right from the start.

For news updates from element14 visit:

Premier Farnell News Centre - http://www.premierfarnell.com/premier_farnell/publicrelations/

Twitter - @element14news; @element14

YouTube - element14

Facebook:www.facebook.com/element14page

Email: pressoffice@premierfarnell.com

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CONTACT: Becki Gervin, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200 x1070, bgervin@walt.com; or Janice Fleisher, element14, +1-773-907-5941, jfleisher@newark.com

Web Site: http://www.element14.com

ESCORT Expands Award Winning Product Line with CES Introduction of ESCORT Live(TM), New SmartOffice(TM) Mobile Rugged PC and MobileTV(TM) Digital Receiver

ESCORT Inc., the industry leader of radar detection technology, announced two new products that will debut at the 2012 International CES alongside the multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network: ESCORT's first ever mobile fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTinc.com), designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, announced two new products that will debut at the 2012 International CES alongside its multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network - ESCORT's first ever mobile fleet office solution, ESCORT SmartOffice(TM), and ESCORT MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV receiver.

In addition to the CES debut, ESCORT invites CES press attendees to see ESCORT President and CEO, John Larson, present ESCORT Live(TM) and the new ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) mobile rugged PC and ESCORT's MobileTV(TM) solution at ESCORT's official CES Press Conference 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, room S227, at the LVCC press and media center.

ESCORT is also inviting CES media and press attendees to see personal demonstrations of the three new products at this week's major CES press events:

    --  CES Unveiled, the official press event of the International CES, Sunday,
        January 8, 4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m., The Venetian, Venetian Ballroom D
    --  Pepcom's Digital Experience, Monday, January 9, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.,
        MGM Hotel
    --  Showstoppers @ CES 2012, Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 6:00p.m. - 10:00
        p.m., Wynn Hotel, Lafite Ballroom.
"It's widely known that ESCORT provides the most advanced radar and laser defense on the market," said ESCORT President and CEO John Larson. "We've raised that bar with ESCORT Live(TM) and continue to redefine 'driving smarter' with new technologies like Smart Office(TM) and Mobile TV(TM)."

ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged, mobile PC consolidates complete office functionality into a single, lightweight, connected mobile device. Based on familiar Microsoft Windows 7 PS and complete PC functionality, SmartOffice(TM) includes navigation, point-of-sale credit card processing, fleet vehicle management, remote inventory/CRM management, barcode/RFID reader, reverse camera option and fleet transportation/logistics monitoring. SmartOffice(TM) gives drivers and service providers all of their office tools fast, with accurate business solutions, delivered right where they need them - in the field, in real time.

ESCORT's other new CES announcement is MobileTV(TM), a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver that quickly and easily allows consumers to receive digital TV on their WIFI-enabled smartphone, iPad or similar video-capable device while in moving vehicles. One major benefit of ESCORT MobileTV(TM) is that it does not use the device's data link for connectivity but instead receives MDTV through WIFI - this helps reduce overall usage of the consumer's data plan. Viewers won't miss anything while traveling with others as they choose from news, weather, sports, traffic, entertainment and more in over 46 major metro markets (and expanding).

ESCORT will also be demonstrating its highly successful multi-award winning new ESCORT Live(TM) ticket protection network. In addition to already receiving four major industry awards, ESCORT Live(TM) has also been named as a CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award winner. ESCORT Live(TM) uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live(TM) cords and a unique app for the driver's smartphone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live(TM) "cloud" and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live(TM) network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to network alerts, the new smartphone app technology provides ESCORT's industry-leading Defender® database of red light and speed-ticketing camera locations and speed traps as well as ESCORT's patented GPS features including posted speed limit information, over-speed limit alerts, live traffic for route optimization and more.

Unique to the category is the ESCORT Live(TM) community's real-time national reach and scale. Currently there are more than 1 million ESCORT and BELTRONICS ESCORT Live(TM) compatible radar detectors in use throughout North America. Multiply this data gathering and sharing process by millions of miles and millions of driving hours and the result is a nation of protected ESCORT Live(TM) drivers. "Following an ESCORT Live(TM) driver yields excellent information about what lies ahead because the first vehicle's alerts are seamlessly transmitted to other cars equipped with the ESCORT Live(TM) app," Larson said.

ESCORT's complete line of premium automotive accessories including ESCORT Live(TM), ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) mobile rugged PC and ESCORT's MobileTV(TM) solution, will be on display at the ESCORT show booth (North Hall, booth #1509) at the CES show which runs from today through Friday at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. For complete details on ESCORT products, visit ESCORTinc.com or call 800.433.3487.

About ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live(TM) real-time ticket protection network, commercial fleet ESCORT SmartOffice(TM) rugged mobile PC, ESCORT MobileTV(TM), Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart(TM) and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. The company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Editorial Contact:

Ron Gividen513.870.8500press(at)escortinc(dot)com

SOURCE  ESCORT Inc.

ESCORT Inc.

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

MediaTek Introduces New Wi-Fi SoC: Brings Gigabit Wireless to High Quality Home Content Distribution, Synchronization, and Display Applications

First product since merger with Ralink Technology promises to revolutionize market with high-performance, flexible, affordable Gigabit Wi-Fi system-on-a-chip solution

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced its latest innovation for 802.11ac Wi-Fi AP/routers -- the RT6856 Wi-Fi system-on-a-chip (SoC), which is also its first product since its merger with Ralink Technology. Designed specifically to address the needs of high quality home content distribution, synchronization and display, the RT6856 represents the industry's first solution to enable Gigabit wireless on a dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi AP/router, or a CPU-offloading intelligent NIC (iNIC) solution for connected consumer electronics products. The RT6856 gives added depth and breadth to MediaTek's wireless connectivity product line, allowing it to better compete for cross-platform deals with networking/consumer electronic chip manufacturers worldwide.

The RT6856 Wi-Fi SoC contains a powerful 700 MHz MIPS® 34KEc(TM) CPU core and two PCI Express interfaces to enable interoperability with 802.11ac Wi-Fi chips for true Gigabit wireless "dual band concurrent" home networks for high quality data, voice and video applications. It allows users to simultaneously create two wireless networks, both running at full bandwidth speeds, offering a significant increase in total network capacity. The RT6856 also features a rich array of connectivity options including an RGMII interface that can be used with a Gigabit Ethernet switch, cable, or xDSL modem; two USB 2.0 interfaces for 3G/WiMAX/LTE connectivities, printing, consumer electronics, or wireless storage applications; and SPI, I2C, I2S, and PCM interfaces for audio and VoIP applications. Plus, the new SoC also includes the company's field proven hardware support for Network Address Translation (NAT) and other frame aggregation techniques that make its LAN to WAN routing performance five times faster than conventional software-based products. Moreover, the RT6856 comes with a CPU-offloading intelligent NIC (iNIC) solution that allows manufacturers to easily incorporate wireless connectivity into products that previously lacked Wi-Fi capability, without the necessity of host processor upgrades.

The RT6856 system-on-a-chip solution works perfectly with all MediaTek PCIe Wi-Fi chips, including the upcoming 802.11ac line. Hardware and software design kits and customer samples for both AP/routers and intelligent NIC solutions are now available. Key product features include:

    --  Built-in best-in-class hardware network address translation (NAT)
        acceleration engine and RGMII interface for Gigabit Ethernet connection
        enables the RT6856's WAN to LAN throughput to run up to five times
        faster than conventional software-based NAT routers.
    --  Embedded IPSec security engine brings low cost, yet high performance VPN
        function to residential gateway products; also makes the RT6856 ideal
        for SMB-class networking applications.

"Since the merger with Ralink, MediaTek has been proactively integrating technical advantages from both parties' respective fields such as wireless communications, digital consumer and networking marketplaces. This not only brings synergy to our solutions for connected devices throughout digital homes, but also enables MediaTek to expand its presence in networking industries and enrich its product portfolio," said Mr. C.J. Hsieh, President of MediaTek. "The proliferation of high quality video, digital content, and Blu-Ray DVDs in homes is driving demand for greater Wi-Fi performance and coverage beyond existing single RF 802.11n devices. This will lead to the rapid adoption of dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi as the next key technology in both consumer and enterprise applications." Mr. Hsieh also went on to say, "MediaTek is strongly positioned to deliver new products that offer high value and are capable of meeting the evolving needs of our customers in the home networking market. With the RT6856, we not only offer our OEM customers a new paradigm for affordable yet high performance dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi technology, but also provide them with a scalable platform that can be leveraged to develop new revenue streams in the home networking arena."

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, South Korea, Denmark, England and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com

SOURCE  MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc.

CONTACT: At MediaTek Inc., Sharon Lo, service@mediatek.com, Tel: +886-3-567-0766

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

Samsung Brings the Connected Experience to Ordinary HDTVs

The new Wi-Fi inTouch camera system offers HD Skype(TM) video and pre-loaded apps

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Techwin America, a leader in consumer video monitoring and security products, today unveiled its inTouch camera system at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Boasting Wi-Fi technology, 720p high-definition video and a range of pre-loaded apps and functionalities, including Skype(TM), YouTube and full Web browsing, the Samsung inTouch brings the internet connected experience straight to the living rooms of consumers with ordinary HDTVs.

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"While internet connected HDTVs are now common, not every household gets to experience this fun and interactive feature, especially if they have an HDTV purchased just a few years ago," said Mike Palazzolo, Vice President Sales and Marketing, consumer video monitoring and security products, Samsung Techwin America. "With the inTouch camera system, Samsung is now bridging the gap between this experience and those consumers who own HDTVs without networking capability."

Simplicity and Elegance

Samsung is known and revered throughout the world for the industry-leading design of its consumer electronics devices, and its new inTouch camera system is no exception. The inTouch camera system offers an elegant and compact form factor that allows it to seamlessly blend in with the design of any home entertainment system or living room.

The inTouch camera can be securely placed on top of an HDTV, shelf or table, and thanks to a tilt range of -30 degrees ~ 0 degrees, users can easily adjust the camera so that everyone can be in the shot. The Samsung inTouch offers an effortless connection to a wireless network, and hooking up the camera to an HDTV requires just one HDMI cable.   

Connect With Family and Friends

Plugged into Skype and with an embedded mic and speakers, Samsung's inTouch camera system gives consumers the ability to connect with family and friends around the world in high-definition, right from the comfort of their own living rooms. Whether it is grandparents calling to check in on the kids from across the country, parents reading their children a story while away on a business trip, or a simple chat with a longtime friend, the possibilities are endless.

In addition to Skype, the Samsung inTouch camera system is also pre-loaded with a range of apps which instantly give any ordinary HDTV an internet connected makeover. Apps such as YouTube and Google News and Weather bring important information and entertainment right to the screen, and a Web browser allows consumers to fully access and enjoy all that the Internet has to offer. Navigation is also made easy with the inclusion of a palm-sized QWERTY keyboard which puts everything the consumer needs right at their fingertips and makes checking email or instant messaging with friends a breeze.

Capture and Share Memories

The Samsung inTouch camera also offers an easy-to-use photos app that essentially transforms an HDTV into a high-definition picture frame. Consumers can snap still images at three megapixel resolution, or insert their own using the integrated USB port, which can be reviewed in a gallery or enjoyed in a slideshow. Images can also be shared with friends and family by uploading directly from the inTouch to many of today's popular social networking sites.

The Samsung inTouch will be available March 2012 and will retail for $199.99.

For additional information regarding Samsung Techwin America consumer video monitoring and security products, please visit http://www.samsungsv.com

About Samsung Techwin America

Samsung Techwin is a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. Building on the company's history of innovation, Samsung Techwin is dedicated to providing system solutions with the highest levels of performance, reliability and cost-efficiency. As a subsidiary of a $117 billion international market maker, Samsung Techwin is committed to the continued development of innovative products for professional and consumer security applications. For more information, visit http://www.samsungsv.com.

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CONTACT: Kyle Kappmeier, Account Director, MWW Group, +1-201-806-3157, kkappmeier@mww.com

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

Home Security and Surveillance Made Easy

Samsung's Wi-Fi IP SmartCam(TM) offers real-time video and audio monitoring from any Internet-connected smartphone or computer

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Techwin America, a leader in consumer video monitoring and security products, today made home security even more accessible with the introduction of its Wi-Fi IP SmartCam(TM). With the ability to wirelessly connect to a home network, the camera gives homeowners the ability to place the device in any room and monitor activity remotely through their computer, smartphones or other mobile devices.

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Boasting unmatched ease-of-use, the Samsung SmartCam simplifies the process of pairing up a wireless device to a home network. Requiring no manual configuration by the consumer, the Samsung SmartCam takes what was once a cumbersome and confusing setup and boils it down to just the push of a button.  Users simply locate the WPS button on the device and their home router, and with a click of each, the two will automatically sync and the camera will be added to the network in less than 30 seconds.

"Up until now, home security and surveillance solutions have been intimidating, especially for the average homeowner," said Mike Palazzolo, Vice President Sales and Marketing, consumer video monitoring and security products, Samsung Techwin America. "With our new IP SmartCam, we've taken simplicity to a whole new level and are offering consumers a hassle-free way to remotely keep an eye on their home, from anywhere in the world, all without having to be tech-savvy."

Once connected to the home network, users simply create an account on SamsungSmartCam.com where they can then register their camera and view real-time footage from the device. No installation of software is required. Users can customize and label their cameras on their network with no limit to the amount that can be registered to an account. In addition, for those always on-the-go, free apps will be made available for Android and iOS platforms, allowing users to keep an eye on what's going on at home no matter where they may be.

Unlike traditional IP cameras which host video on a remote video server, the Samsung SmartCam leverages peer-to-peer technology for an enhanced experience. With peer?to?peer technology, Samsung makes a one-time verification - or handshake - between the SmartCam and the device that will be used to view the footage. Once that connection is made, the SmartCam is then able to stream directly to the consumer's computer or mobile device without having to go through a remote video server that could experience significant delays with increased use.   

Sleek and slim, the Samsung SmartCam can be placed nearly anywhere and also comes with a swiveling bracket which will allow it to be mounted to a wall and adjusted to ensure the user gets the shot required. The camera offers high-resolution video recording (640x480 / 30fps / H.264) and can even record events in the dark through the use of non-visible infrared LEDs (up to 15 feet).

With an embedded mic and speakers, the Samsung SmartCam is also capable of  two?way talk and can be configured to automatically record video (640x480 / 30fps / H.264) when motion or sound is detected. That footage will automatically be uploaded to a secure YouTube account and users will be notified of the event via real?time push notification. A highly valuable feature, this automatic notification technology brings safety to the forefront as it will allow homeowners to instantly respond to any unexpected events, such as a criminal break in, while offering secure footage that can be shared and reviewed.

The Samsung SmartCam will be available March 2012 and retail for $149.00.

For additional information regarding Samsung Techwin America consumer video monitoring and security products, please visit http://www.samsungsv.com

About Samsung Techwin America

Samsung Techwin is a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. Building on the company's history of innovation, Samsung Techwin is dedicated to providing system solutions with the highest levels of performance, reliability and cost-efficiency. As a subsidiary of a $117 billion international market maker, Samsung Techwin is committed to the continued development of innovative products for professional and consumer security applications. For more information, visit http://www.samsungsv.com.

SOURCE  Samsung Techwin America

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CONTACT: Kyle Kappmeier, Account Director, MWW Group, +1-201-806-3157, kkappmeier@mww.com

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

Samsung Redefines Safety and Convenience With New Award-Winning Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor

Samsung's Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor seamlessly integrates with the connected lifestyle of today's tech-savvy parents

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Techwin America, a leader in consumer video monitoring and security products, proudly introduced its Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A recipient of a 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award, Samsung's new Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor offers industry leading design, technology and security, making it the ultimate solution for parents looking to keep a safe eye on their children. With convenience top of mind, Samsung will also provide free apps for mobile platforms, including Android and iOS, so that parents can see through the lens of the camera no matter where in the world they may be and from nearly any mobile device.

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"Parents turn to video baby monitors because they're looking for peace of mind, and with Samsung's new Wi-Fi solution we're showing here at CES 2012, they're getting that and a whole lot more," said Mike Palazzolo, Vice President Sales and Marketing, consumer video monitoring and security products, Samsung Techwin America. "Samsung is putting the latest in wireless and IP technologies right in the palms of parents' hands, but has done so in a way that delivers unmatched simplicity and flexibility."

The Samsung Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor is an easy to use IP-based camera that features an effortless one-touch button that will automatically pair the device to a wireless home network in under 30 seconds. No installation of software is required. Users simply register their camera with SamsungSmartCam.com and are then able to view what matters most from right in their home or anywhere in the world by instantly transforming any Internet connected smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer into their own personal monitor. There is no limit to the amount of cameras that can be added to an account as users can register, label and view live footage from each using their one login.

Thanks to a compact design that measures just 1.25" thick and 3.15" in diameter, the Wi?Fi Video Baby Monitor can be placed just about anywhere and also comes with a swiveling bracket which will allow parents to mount the device to a wall. Further adjustment is possible thanks to the lens which can tilt from 0° ~ 150°. In addition, for applications in low-light, such as monitoring a child during sleep, Samsung has included non-visible infrared LEDs which will allow parents to view their children in complete the dark.

With an embedded mic and speakers, Samsung's Wi-Fi Video Baby monitor is also capable of  two-way talk and can be configured to automatically record video (640x480 / 30fps / H.264) when motion or sound is detected. That footage will automatically be uploaded to a secure YouTube account and users will be notified of the event via real time push notifications.

The Samsung Wi-Fi Video Baby Monitor will be available March 2012 and retail for $149.00.

For additional information regarding Samsung Techwin America consumer video monitoring and security products, please visit http://www.samsungsv.com

About Samsung Techwin America

Samsung Techwin is a leading supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. Building on the company's history of innovation, Samsung Techwin is dedicated to providing system solutions with the highest levels of performance, reliability and cost-efficiency. As a subsidiary of a $117 billion international market maker, Samsung Techwin is committed to the continued development of innovative products for professional and consumer security applications. For more information, visit http://www.samsungsv.com.

SOURCE  Samsung Techwin America

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Kyle Kappmeier, Account Director, MWW Group, kkappmeier@mww.com

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

Aurasma Revs up its 3d Engine at CES12

LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    ** Augmented Reality app launches new 3D engine **

    ** Use the free app to add hundreds of animated 3D characters to the real world **

    ** Free SDK available for embedding in apps and smart devices **

    Aurasma [http://www.aurasma.com ], the world's leading augmented reality platform, has
today announced the launch of its new 3D engine. In addition to using the app to bring a
world of augmented content to life, users can now use the simple in-app tools to add
hundreds of animated 3D characters into the real world and share the experience with
friends.

    Launched in July 2011, more than two million users have now downloaded Aurasma and
Aurasma-enabled apps making it one of the fastest-growing apps in the world. The Aurasma
app is available for free on iPhone3GS, 4, 4S, iPad2 and high-powered Android devices.

    Aurasma is also available as a free SDK for developers to build into other
applications or embed into smartphones and tablets. The technology opens a completely new
window on the real world, allowing users to create, discover and share digital content
embedded in printed images, products and even physical places.

    With Aurasma's 3D engine, film posters showcase realistic 3D characters who step into
the real world and talk to the viewer. A children's pop-up book comes to life
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS0c411XcX4&feature=g-upl&context=G2c2c508AUAAAAAAAAAA ]
with animated 3D dinosaurs and consumer electronics products reveal detailed 3D models
[http://youtu.be/bf9x7DAk7GI ] to aid assembly. The three-dimensional state of the
animations allows viewers to move around the model and experience a whole new perspective.

    Aurasma's cutting-edge image recognition technology and unique meaning-based approach
to computing allows smart devices to see, recognize and understand real-life images and
objects in much the same way as the human brain does. Aurasma then uses this fundamental
understanding of the real world to seamlessly augment the scene with virtual content such
as videos, animations and 3D objects called "auras". No barcodes, visual tags or special
glasses are required for Aurasma to work.

    James Loxam, Chief Technology Officer at Aurasma, said: "Smartphones are doubling in
processing power every eight months. As their power increases, so does Aurasma's ability
to merge the physical and virtual worlds together. Our 3D engine already supports very
complex models and they will become even more interactive and realistic as our phones
increase in processing power. Very soon people will find it difficult to tell where the
physical world ends and the virtual one begins."

    Martina King, Managing Director of Aurasma said, "Over two million people have already
downloaded our technology onto their smart devices and are using Aurasma to change the way
they see and interact with the world. Combined with Aurasma, our smart devices are now
powerful enough for us to begin to move from the Internet to the beginning of the
Outernet, where digital information is seamlessly embedded in the world around us and we
simply point our devices at the things we're interested in to find out more. It's a
revolution in the way we engage with information and Aurasma is leading the way."

    Aurasma will be demonstrating 3D at CES Unveiled at the Venetian, Las Vegas on 8th
January and competing in the live final of CES Mobile Apps Showdown at the Wynn, Las Vegas
on 12th January.

    Links to Editors

    Videos:

    HP Router augmented with 3D installation instructions: http://youtu.be/bf9x7DAk7GI

    PolAR Bear spotted on London's River Thames:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpIsuECT6B4

    3D Dinosaurs roaming the streets of Paris:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehmdA7Vcsig

    Even everyday objects like a $20 bill or GBP10 note can reveal hidden depths thanks to
Aurasma: http://youtu.be/Ldl-nZfgmKw

   
    Aurasma:
    http://www.aurasma.com
    http://www.facebook.com/aurasma
    http://www.twitter.com/aurasma
    http://www.youtube.com/user/AurasmaLite
    http://aurasmalite.tumblr.com

    Notes for Editors

    ABOUT AURASMA [http://www.aurasma.com ]

    Aurasma is the world's first visual browser - a new platform technology that merges
the physical world with the virtual. Available as a free app for iPhone3G, 4 and 4S, iPad2
and high-powered Android devices or as a free kernel for app developers, Aurasma uses
advanced image and pattern recognition to recognise and understand real-world images and
objects in much in way the human brain does. It then seamlessly blends the real-world with
rich interactive content such as videos and animations called "Auras". Auras can be
created for printed images, product packaging, clothing, physical places and users can
even use the app to create and share their own.

    Since its launch in June 2011, Aurasma has had more than two million downloads. Over
1000 partners across multiple markets are using the free technology in their campaigns or
embedding the technology in their own applications, including Aurasma has over 1,000
commercial partners in more than 50 countries worldwide including global brands such as
Panasonic, Mazda, Virgin Atlantic, Sky, BMW, Procter & Gamble, NET-A-PORTER, BBC
Worldwide, Hyundai, Schroders and Universal Pictures. Aurasma was developed by software
company Autonomy - an HP Company.

Source: Aurasma

For further information please contact: US contact - Tamara Roukaerts, Head of Marketing at Aurasma, +44-7795-463-276, Tamara@aurasma.com ; UK contact - Aurasma press office at Mischief, +44-20-3128-6600, Aurasma@mischiefpr.com

Marvell and One Laptop per Child Unveil the XO 3.0 Tablet at CES

Also: The first Marvell ARMADA powered XO 1.75 laptop will begin shipping in March to school children in Uruguay and Nicaragua

LAS VEGAS and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, and One Laptop per Child, a non-profit organization whose mission is to help every child in the world gain access to a modern education, demonstrated a fully functional version of the much-anticipated XO 3.0 - a low-cost, low-power, rugged tablet computer designed for classrooms around the globe - at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show.

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"We're proud to introduce the XO 3.0 tablet, showcasing the design, durability and performance features that make it a natural successor for our current laptops, which have been distributed to more than 2.4 million children in 42 countries and in 25 languages," said Edward McNierney, Chief Technology Officer of One Laptop per Child. "The XO 3.0 builds on many of the technology breakthroughs we made with the XO 1.75, including the use of the Marvell® ARMADA® PXA618 processor, resulting in a significant decrease in power consumption--a critical issue for students in the developing world."

"Marvell is committed to improving education--and the human condition--around the world through innovative technology for Smartphones, tablets and a myriad of new cloud-delivered services.  Partnering with One Laptop Per Child is one way we can deliver a revolution where it matters most--to benefit children in some of the poorest places on the planet," said Tom Hayes, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. and a member of the OLPC advisory board.  "Marvell has been with One Laptop per Child from the start and we're doing whatever it takes to help the organization realize its mission of providing meaningful educational opportunities to the 500 million school-aged children around the world."

Marvell and One Laptop per Child also announced today that the XO 1.75 laptop will begin shipping to customers in March 2012. Over 75,000 units of the XO 1.75 have already been ordered by OLPC projects in Uruguay and Nicaragua. The XO 1.75 uses the Marvell ARM-based ARMADA PXA618 SOC processor, which compared to the earlier XO 1.5, maintains performance while using only half the power. The XO 1.75 features a sunlight-readable screen and all the other features and design characteristics of the two previous versions of the XO laptop.

The XO 3.0 tablet will also feature the Marvell ARMADA PXA618 SOC processor and Avastar Wi-Fi SOC. Other features include:

    --  Unique charging circuitry; the XO 3.0 is the only tablet that can be
        charged directly by solar panels, hand cranks and other alternative
        power sources
    --  Standard or Pixel Qi sunlight-readable display
    --  Android and Linux operating system support
About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.

About One Laptop per Child

One Laptop per Child (OLPC at http://www.laptop.org) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide every child in the world access to new channels of learning, sharing and self-expression. In partnership with the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations and supported by comprehensive implementation and pedagogical services, OLPC seeks to provide each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power connected laptop that empowers individual learning and growth.

Marvell, the M logo, and ARMADA are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates.  Avastar is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates.  Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

For Further Information Contact:

    Marvell Media Relations                    OLPC MEDIA RELATIONS
    Daniel Yoo                                 Giulia D'Amico
    Tel: 408-222-2187                          Tel: 305-877-5504
    yoo@marvell.com                            giulia@laptop.org

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StrawBurries Launches Flight Booking Service with Heavy Discounts Online

We offer up to a 30% discount on each flight with another possible discount to firms and individuals with bulk orders.

MIAMI, Jan 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- StrawBurries.com is pleased to announce its unique flight booking service for frequent flyers. The booking service is intended for regular or first-time flyers looking for lower cost flights to various destinations. From the StrawBurries website, orders sent in are manually handled leaving a process that's fool-proof, error-free, and trustworthy. Users who book through StrawBurries will have access to cheap flights offers on United, JetBlue, Qantas, and AirCanada.

"We offer up to a 30% discount on each flight with another possible discount to firms and individuals with bulk orders. We strongly believe StrawBurries currently is the most attractive place for cheap AirCanada or Qantas flights with discounts that are simply hard to find anywhere online," says Mr. Perrino Martinez, Founder and President of StrawBurries.com.

The StrawBurries online booking service is one that focuses on lowering overall retail prices for the user. In line with its customer satisfaction policy, StrawBurries provides 24 hour customer support service, with speedy response times, availing users the benefit of its service at any time of the day. This includes international users looking to book cheap return flights or for their loved ones back home.

"We have literally the cheapest tickets for 4 major airlines including United and AirCanada anywhere online," added Mr. Perrino Martinez.

About the Company

StrawBurries is a unique flight booking service that provides the highest discount on air travel to destinations within and outside the US, 30% cheaper than retail prices on AirCanada, JetBlue, United and Qantas Airways. Its online booking service offers cheaper flight deals to users who want the best deals on flights to favorite destinations. StrawBurries can be accessed via its website at http://www.StrawBurries.com.

Contact Information
Name: Rachel
Email: webmaster(at)StrawBurries(dot)com
Website: http://www.StrawBurries.com

SOURCE  StrawBurries.com

StrawBurries.com

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

TYLT Introduces the Band at 2012 International CES

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TYLT, a leader in smartphone accessories announces the Band, the evolution of the car charger.  TYLT, located in the CES South Hall, Upper Level, Booth #30912, will be demonstrating the product and the entire TYLT line throughout the show.

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The TYLT Band is a new way to charge your smartphone in your car.  It has been designed with a flat silicon rubber cable that will not tangle with your other cables or keep your center console from closing.  The length of just over 2 ft, is just the right amount to reach any cup holder or lay on the seat.

The TYLT Band is designed with a specific user in mind.  "We designed the Band for simplicity, with cool colors and rapid charging," says Rami Rostami, CEO/President of TYLT. "Car chargers haven't changed in years, it's about time consumers had a cool choice."

The TYLT Band has an additional USB charging port so it can charge another USB device.  The 2.1A output ensures Rapid Charging of both devices.  It comes in a wide variety of cool colors.

TYLT PowerPlant Portable Back-Up Charger features include:

    --  Flat, ribbon cable design
    --  Perfect for cars where the CLA port is inside the center console.
        Eliminates the need to smash down the traditional curly cord
    --  Two foot cable ensures your phone can easily rest in the cup holder or
        other convenient location while charging
    --  Available in Micro-USB and Apple 30-pin connectors
About TYLTLocated in Simi Valley, CA, TYLT makes accessories built on innovation and design for smartphones and tablets, including power products, audio products and protective cases.

SOURCE  TYLT

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CONTACT: CONTACT:  Kannyn MacRae, Director of Product Management and Marketing, +1-800-843-5600 x157, customerservice@tylt.com

iPhonelox.com Delivers Quick and Easy Jailbreakme Tool for the iPhone 4/4S and iPad 2

iPhonelox.com presents a safe way to jailbreak the iPhone 4/4S with zero need for technical details. This jailbreakme tool serves as a one-touch iOS device unlocker for the iPhone

SYDNEY, Jan. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iPhonelox.com presents a safe way to Jailbreak iPhone 4/4S with zero need for technical details. This jailbreakme tool serves as a one-touch iOS device unlocker for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Based on revolutionary software, iPhonelox takes pride in being amongst a handful of jailbreakme tools that are user-friendly and pocket-friendly as well.

According to [Paulina Merinez], Founder and President of iPhonelox.com, "We designed iPhonelox as a quick access tool to Unlock iPhone 4 or 4S smartphones. It's a simple, easy to use jailbreaker intended for as many who'd rather not risk a broken phone. With iPhonelox we cut out the tricky technical instructions users have had to follow in order to get these devices jailbroken."

iPhonelox arrives at a time when nearly every unlocker tool for the iPhone 4S or iPad comes riddled with confusing technical details that can be difficult to follow and presents a substantial risk to the average user. With simple instructions for the iPhonelox jailbreakme tool, users are promised a safe speedy jailbreak process that unlocks the iPhone 4 & 4S in only 2 minutes.

"We promise a safe jailbreak process, one that's backed up by the fact that not one of the thousands of users who have already downloaded iPhonelox has notified us of a broken iPhone directly related to the use of our product," added Mr. Merinez.

It is also interesting to note that iPhonelox works on iOS devices that have previously been activated on a carrier network, and is compatible with older generations of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

For a limited period, iPhonelox.com will be offering the unlock iPhone 4S tool at a cut-down price of [$0.99] against higher fees other jailbreak solutions sell for.

About iPhoneLox.com

iPhonelox.com provides a revolutionary jailbreakme tool that works very easily with only a few simple instructions. It's designed for the less-technical user and unlocks the iPhone 4/4S as well as the iPad with no hassle whatsoever. The entire process takes only a few minutes.

Contact Information
Email: mark@iphonelox.com
Mobile: (61)280051105
Website: http://www.iphonelox.com

iPhonelox.com presents a safe way to jailbreak the iPhone 4/4S with zero need for technical details. This jailbreakme tool serves as a one-touch iOS device unlocker for the iPhone.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com.  For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

SOURCE  iPhonelox.com

iPhonelox.com

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

Maxell and Wearable Announce Mobile Photo Backup and Share Solution for iPhone and iPad with the AirStash Wireless Flash Drive

CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxell Corporation of America and Wearable Inc. will announce and demonstrate new photo storage, sharing and backup capabilities for the second generation AirStash® at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show. AirStash is the first and only wireless flash drive which uses infinitely expandable SD card media to provide true two-way wireless storage for the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and other wireless devices. With the upcoming version of the AirStash+ companion app, you can snap photos around the world without worrying about running out of iPhone storage or accidentally losing your captured memories. Stop waiting for slow and costly cloud uploading and feel free to leave your laptop at home -- just backup your precious photos and videos to the pocket-sized AirStash.

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Enjoy your vacation and capture as many memories as you want: if your iPhone is getting full, just run the free AirStash+ app and quickly backup your camera roll (including video) to your AirStash for unlimited storage with interchangeable SD cards. Once your photos are transferred to the AirStash, you can share your photos with up to eight friends instantly through any compatible WiFi-enabled device.

If you have a point-and-shoot or professional SLR camera with you, you can put the camera's SD memory card into AirStash for instant viewing of thousands of photos on your iPad or iPhone wherever you are without a laptop -- without waiting for a lengthy import process. View up to 75 MP RAW and JPEG, then share with others directly to their own iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, compatible Android device, Windows Phone, or Kindle Fire. Import your best, edit them with apps such as Adobe Photoshop Express, and email them across the world right from your iPad.

"AirStash now provides a complete professional and consumer photo mobile storage solution that eliminates your laptop -- making it the perfect iPhone and iPad companion whether you're on vacation or at work," states Matthew Klapman, Wearable Inc.'s CEO. "Safe and secure backup of your precious memories is now practical on-the-go without waiting and paying to upload to the cloud. And with all the other features already built into AirStash such as wireless HD video streaming and iWork document sharing, AirStash maintains its leadership as the ultimate mobile storage accessory for smartphones and tablets."

Maxell's legacy has always been about saving valued memories. "With simple and wireless point & click photo backup to the pocket sized AirStash, we now make it even easier and faster to save and share your memories," added Rich D'Ambrise, Director of New Business Development for Maxell.

AirStash A02 is the smaller and more powerful second generation device from the pioneers of mobile wireless storage. Measuring just 3.6 x 1.2 x 0.5 inches (93 x 32 x 13 mm) and weighing just 1.4 oz (41 g), AirStash easily fits into your pocket, backpack, briefcase, or handbag for up to seven hours of continuous video streaming thanks to the built-in lithium-polymer battery. AirStash charges from any USB-equipped laptop or desktop (powered ports only) and works as a USB High Speed flash drive & memory card reader. Memory is provided by an SD / SDHC / SDXC* slot supporting beyond 128GB of high-density storage. New features and enhanced device compatibility can be provided by firmware updates downloaded from the Internet. (*SDXC cards require a manual format before use).

Recently launched worldwide, AirStash is now available at many online and local retailers. For the latest information on availability, please visit airstash.com and follow facebook.com/airstash or @AirStash on Twitter.

For a live demonstration, please visit the Maxell AirStash iLounge booth #5506 at CES.

About Wearable Inc.:

Wearable Inc. pioneered the mobile wireless storage industry when it launched AirStash, the world's first wireless flash drive, to great consumer and critical acclaim. Wearable continues its leadership through constant innovation of new features and patent pending technologies for both the consumer and professional markets. Wearable Inc. is a privately owned USA corporation. For more information, please visit wearable.com

About Maxell Corporation of America:

Maxell Corporation of America, a technology and marketing leader, is a full line manufacturer of digital media products for consumer, professional and data storage markets. The company offers a full line of electronics care and maintenance products along with storage products and a well-known brand of headphones, iPad/iPhone/iPod/MP3 accessories, peripherals and speakers. Maxell has been recognized for forty years for delivering a comprehensive line of digital tape and disc-based recording media products for consumer audio, video and data storage applications. For more information, please visit http://www.maxell.com/airstash.

AirStash is a trademark of Wearable Inc.

iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, iWork are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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CONTACT: Maxell Corporation of America, Donna Austi on behalf of Maxell, donnaausti@yahoo.com, +1-917-837-7447, or Wearable Inc., Matthew Klapman, press@airstash.com, +1-847-920-8721, or Maxell Corporation of America, Rich D'Ambrise, dambrise@maxell.com, +1-973-653-2406

Web Site: http://www.maxell.com/airstash

Vuzix Announces Plans for SMART Glasses Technology - Holy Grail of Wearable Display Industry, See-Through HD Glasses in a Designer Sunglasses Form Factor - at CES 2012

See New Vuzix SMART Glasses Technology in action at CES - Central Hall Booth #13646

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X), award-winning manufacturer of video eyewear, is excited to unveil SMART Glasses Technology - Integrated HD display engines and waveguide optics that literally break the boundaries of conventional optics and display solutions. For decades wearable displays have been referred to as Head Mounted Displays because of their bulky size and odd appearance; primarily attributable to the displays and conventional refractive and or reflective optics that they employ.  This older technology is limited by the laws of optical physics that result in form factors that are large, heavy, and practically impossible to make into fashion eyewear.

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Now after years of internal developments and our recent licensing relationship with Nokia Corporation, SMART Glasses Technology is finally here. This amazing new technology starts with a compact display engine capable of hi contrast and brightness for outdoor use.  The output is then relayed into a 1.4 mm thick polymer waveguide lens with input and output hologram structures on the surface which squeezes the light down the waveguide and then two dimensionally expands the image back into the user's eye, creating an image that is then mixed into the real world.  And, all this technology neatly fits into the temples & lenses of a conventional pair of eyewear!

As the name implies, SMART Glasses are much more than just a wearable TV. Designed to work with SMART Devices that are typically connected to the internet, SMART Glasses are interactive and merge virtual information with the real world.  They can be used at night or outdoors in full daylight.

Vuzix is planning a line of both monocular and binocular SMART Glasses for the Commercial, Industrial and Consumer markets. With integrated head tracking and options for multiple camera technologies Vuzix SMART Glasses can broaden the users' sensory perception across a greatly expanded light spectrum; additionally they can be used to recognize their environment along with their position in the real world, all-the-while recording and transmitting what the user sees.

From standalone solutions for night vision and first responder use to fully internet connected and geospatially aware devices for amazing Augmented Reality applications.

Look for Vuzix SMART Glasses technology initial release into the commercial and industrial markets by fall 2012.

Follow Vuzix on Twitter @Vuzix and facebook.com/Vuzix for the latest news on the SMART Glasses Technology and the company's entire line award winning video eyewear.

About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Video Eyewear products in the defense, consumer and media & entertainment markets. The Company's products, personal display devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience; provide solutions for mobility, thermal sighting systems, tactical wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. With its origins in defense research and development for next generation display solutions, Vuzix holds over 51 patents in the Video Eyewear field. The company has won 9 Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Awards, the RetailVision Best New Product and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (TSX-V:VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan. For more information visit http://www.Vuzix.com

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Certain statements contained in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to, among other things, future product releases, new opportunities, the Company's ability to capitalize on new opportunities and the Company's leadership in the Video Eyewear industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should'" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at http://www.sedar.com or http://www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.

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Magellan Enters the Fitness Market for the First Time With Switch and Switch Up

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan GPS announced today the launch of its first two products in its new fitness line: Switch and Switch Up. Designed to meet the needs of runners, cyclists, and multisport athletes, the new Switch Series is a powerful, adaptable, and customizable family of crossover GPS watches that will integrate seamlessly with third party sites.

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"We are very excited to launch our new fitness line," said Clark Weber, senior director of fitness products at Magellan. "We have combined Magellan's heritage in GPS technology, deep consumer insights, and the power of third party sites to offer a fresh perspective in the fitness category."

The Switch is a powerful fitness training device packed with innovative features that include nine customizable sport profiles, easy to read high resolution display, eight hours of battery life, a high sensitivity GPS receiver, 50 meter water resistance, and compatibility with ANT+((TM)) sensors. Designed primarily for runners, it is also a crossover watch that is convertible for multisport needs.   

The Switch Up has the same powerful features as the Switch but also boasts a barometric altimeter for precise elevation data, a thermometer to monitor and capture outside temperature, vibration alerts for notifications in louder environments, and an innovative quick release mounting system to easily transition between sports. Designed for true multisport athletes, the Switch Up is the first of its kind in the fitness category.

"We are cyclists, runners, and multisport athletes. We are the end consumer," said Mike Maxson, senior product and marketing manager at Magellan. "If you spend a lot of time training, your devices need to be both powerful and adaptable. Features like our quick release mounting system and customizable sport profiles were born from this insight."   

The Switch Series breaks away from the pack with innovative features, including Activity Pacer, which not only shows runners if they're on target with their goal, but provides specific targets to attain the desired result. For endurance athletes, Magellan offers an optional Battery Pack Extender that provides 16 hours of additional battery life, for a total of 24 hours.

"The Switch series has been designed for easy use out of the box without making compromises for hardcore athletes," adds Maxson. "Customers can create up to nine different activity profiles based on their preferences. With a few clicks, you can switch from road running to trail running mode with different screens, data fields and settings best suited for your activity."

Magellan will make it easy for customers to upload, view and store activities at a new Magellan fitness website launching in Spring 2012. This fitness hub is also ideal for customers looking for an online source to store and automatically distribute activities to their favorite social networks and fitness websites. For those who prefer to upload directly to their favorite fitness site, Magellan Switch devices are compatible with MapMyFitness, TrainingPeaks, Strava, and more.  In addition, Magellan will be releasing an API that allows any third party website or application to access activity data with customer permission.

The Magellan GPS Switch series will be available Spring 2012. The Switch has an MSRP of $249.99 or $299.99 with Heart Rate Monitor; the Switch Up with a Multisport Mounting Kit has an MSRP of $299.99 or $349.99 with a Multisport Mounting Kit and Heart Rate Monitor.

The Switch Series will be on display at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), South 2 ground floor - MP25539, as well as Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, January 19-22, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information go to http://www.magellangps.com/switch.

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.

PR Contact:
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Public Communications Worldwide
magellan@pc-w.com
714.891.3660

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50,000feet Launches Online Wellness Platform for Children

ViviLeDish.com Encourages Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Choices Through Design-Driven Innovation

CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 50,000feet, Inc. and Fifi Delish Holding, LLC announced the launch of ViviLeDish.com, an interactive platform designed to help young children develop healthy attitudes and habits about food, eating and exercise that will last a lifetime. The companies took a high-growth incubator approach combining design and technology to build the brand and online experience and develop the identity and personality of its central character--the adventurous, high-spirited, junior chef extraordinaire Vivi LeDish(TM).

Vivi LeDish(TM) inspires young children to explore food and health topics through self-directed play and discovery. Through child-friendly language, illustration and interactive content, she presents information about food groups, nutritional values, portion size and exercise to help children make better nutritional choices and to understand the impact of food and exercise in maintaining their health.

Vivi LeDish(TM) encourages kids to try new foods and expand their palates through simple recipes they can prepare with a little help from a parent. New content about food, health and exercise is posted daily to ViviLeDish.com in order to bring kids back to the site, feed their curiosity and reinforce and incentivize behavior. The site is designed for children ages 3 to 8, for viewing on computers and mobile devices. The launch is being rolled out in conjunction with a book introducing Vivi LeDish(TM) and a companion parent blog.

"We're pleased to be partnering with the creators of Vivi LeDish(TM) to help them develop their wellness platform, bringing the brand to life online and developing interactive content and experiences that can fundamentally impact children's health and well-being," said Chris Prescher, 50,000feet Principal and Director of Interactive Strategy and Design. "The initial site allows kids to create their own pantries, store recipes, track nutrition and log participation in suggested daily activities. In the future, we will offer additional online games, tools and activities that deepen relationships with families and integrate seamlessly with their daily lives."

"50,000feet has been instrumental in helping us realize our dreams for this venture," said Fifi Delish Holding CEO Jonelle Galuska. "Their strategic input, creative direction and technology leadership in developing the platform for our business and online advertising syndication will allow us to scale our operations and ramp up features, functionality and e-commerce as we expand our distribution."

ABOUT 50,000feet
50,000feet, Inc. is a full-service creative agency devoted to enhancing relationships between clients and their customers through branded, cross-platform experiences. From corporate identity, marketing communications and advertising to all facets of web, mobile and interaction design, we transform brands to differentiate them from their competitors and deliver results.  50000feet.com

ABOUT FIFI DELISH
Fifi Delish Holding Company, LLC was founded by Nicki Mason and Jonelle Galuska to provide parents, caregivers and teachers with a simple, yet comprehensive approach to educate young children about nutrition and exercise, introduce them to new foods and reward them for healthy choices. Through its website, ViviLeDish.com, the company offers free, fun and interactive tools designed to give children a daily, digestible dose of wellness education and opportunities to Grow Your Giggle(TM). The site's namesake character, Vivi LeDish(TM), inspires kids to learn in healthy, active ways. Her adventures and lessons learned along the way are chronicled in daily site features and in the book, Meet Vivi LeDish(TM), available on Amazon.com.  ViviLeDish.com

CONTACT
Terri Tomcisin
50,000feet, Inc.
773-529-6760 ext 14
tomcisin@50000feet.com

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50,000feet, Inc.

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Find the Snow This Ski Season With FindTheBest's Interactive Ski Resorts Comparison

FindTheBest's online interactive comparisons of Ski Resorts, Alpine Skis and Snowboards can help you find the snow, skis or board you need to conquer any mountain this winter.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With ski resorts all over the country reporting record low amounts of snow this winter, how will you find the snow? FindTheBest's ski resort comparison lists the average yearly snowfall for over 1,000 ski resorts, and provides easy access to snow report information. You'll be off to the mountain in no time.

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On the ski resort comparison page, you'll see each ski resort listed in order of its Smart Rating. The Smart Rating, a hybrid score calculated from expert reviews and quantitative data, is FindTheBest's way of giving users an unbiased presentation of the top listings in any category.

To find the snow, sort the list of ski resorts using the average snowfall tab.

At the top of the list is Anzere, Switzerland, the ski resort with the highest average snowfall - 800 inches. But you'll want to filter the list to show only ski resorts in the United States. Use the dropdown menu to filter the list by country and state, and FindTheBest will display the ski resorts in the location you choose.

Once you've narrowed your decision down to ski resorts with high average snowfall in a particular location, the best ski resorts are the ones with the highest Smart Rating. If want to narrow your decision based on other factors, you can also filter the list by skiable acres and lift ticket price, or sort the list by vertical drop.

Select your list of ski resorts, then click the compare button for a side-by-side view. The ratings and information about each ski resort is clearly labeled and color-coded. When you've found your top ski resort, click on its name to view that ski resort's detail page. Everything you need to know about the ski resort is displayed, including links to current weather conditions, forecasts, and webcams.

But planning your winter vacation, or finding where the snow is this ski season, isn't finished until you've got the right equipment.

Be prepared with the best alpine skis and the best snowboards, before you head to the mountain: FindTheBest can help you make an informed decision. Whether you're in need of a new pair of skis or new snowboard, use FindTheBest's online interactive comparisons to streamline your decision-making.

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CONTACT: Thomas Samph of FindTheBest, +1-646-633-4543, tsamph@findthebest.com

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Masterimage 3D Launches HD 720 and WUXGA Glasses-Free Mobile 3D Display Technology

Demonstration of Company's Industry-Leading Cell-Matrix Parallax Barrier Technology for a 4.3" Smartphone and 10.1" Tablets will be Shown at the Consumer Electronics Show

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterImage 3D, one of the fastest growing 3D solutions providers in the world, today announced it has launched glasses-free HD 720 resolution 3D display for a 4.3" smartphone and WUXGA (1920*1200) resolution 3D display for a 10.1" tablet.  A demonstration of the technology, showcasing a first-look at premium 3D content streamed through MasterImage 3D Media's embedded portal and media player, will be shown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next week in the MasterImage 3D booth (South Hall, lower level, #21727).

All demonstrations feature MasterImage 3D's Cell-Matrix Parallax Barrier with smart multicore OMAP4430 and OMAP4460 mobile processors from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), Chimei Innolux (CMI) TFT panels and the latest Google Android operating system.

Cell-Matrix Parallax Barrier Technologyis MasterImage 3D's proprietary solution that is invented, patented and mass-produced as the leading technology in glasses-free 3D display.  The technology provides brighter images, lessened crosstalk, reduced moire effects (or rippled appearance) and the widest possible viewing angle.

Units being shown at CES by MasterImage 3D will run content from MasterImage 3D's content portal and 3D Media Player, an embedded digital 3D mobile storefront providing MasterImage 3D display partners with streaming premium 3D content and secure e-commerce fulfillment.

    --  Content presented on MasterImage 3D glasses-free 3D technology:
    --  3D Movie Trailers (including Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, Universal
        Pictures/Illumination Entertainment)
    --  National Geographic (U2 3D, Sea Monsters 3D; Flying Monsters 3D)
    --  Red Bull Media House North America, Inc. (The Art of Flight with Venture
        3D)
    --  Handpicked playlists of 3D videos on YouTube
    --  Animated Book (HarperCollins)-- Fancy Nancy and Splat the Cat (3D
        conversion by Venture 3D)
    --  2D to 3D conversions (Harold Lloyd's Safety Last by Legend3D)
    --  Independent Shorts (Digital Revolution Studios)
    --  Music Videos (AWOLNATION's Not Your Fault - by The Faktion)

MasterImage 3D display technology will also be demonstrated by partners at CES:

    --  TI Wireless: Meeting space N-116 (North Hall)
    --  3D@Home:  Booth #13342

"This technology is truly pioneering for the 3D industry.  Literally, never before has anyone seen 3D resolution on a smartphone or tablet that looks so compelling and amazingly beautiful and doesn't need glasses," said Roy Taylor, Display EVP and GM, MasterImage 3D.  "The ability to view movies, read animated books, take pictures and video clips and play games--all in 3D that's a joy to look at-- is an astonishing breakthrough."

Learn more about MasterImage 3D's CES exhibition and partnerships at http://www.absolutely3d.com.

About MasterImage 3D, Inc

MasterImage 3D, Inc provides pioneering 3D solutions for theaters and mobile devices. With digital 3D cinema systems installed in over 70 countries, MasterImage 3D is a fast-growing digital 3D cinema system supplier, offering audiences the clearest, sharpest 3D experience while providing exhibitors with a compelling ownership-based pricing model. The company invented, patented and mass-produced the cell-matrix parallax barrier, the leading 3D technology for auto-stereoscopic mobile display. It enabled one of the world's first glasses-free 3D phones and is in development for devices in 2012. Founded in 2004, the company is privately held and headquartered in Hollywood, with offices in the UK, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. (http://masterimage3d.com)

For more information contact:Veronica Skelton\\Concept PR for MasterImage 3D415.342.3435veronica@conceptpr.net

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Oaklawn Ventures Announces New Retail Affiliation Web Site

CALDWELL, Ohio, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio-based e-commerce affiliate company, Oaklawn Ventures LLC, today announced the launch of a new online shopping mall at http://www.WavasGlobalProducts.com. 

WavasGlobalProducts.com is an electronic-commerce (e-commerce) affiliation Web site, offering a number of select products from online retailers, after comparing product reviews and prices.

Product categories include but are not limited to apparel, automotive, baby, beauty, books, cameras, electronics, grocery, health & personal care, home & garden, industrial, instruments, jewelry, kitchen, magazines, movies, music, office, outdoor, pet supplies, software, sporting goods, tools, toys & games, video games and watches.

President of Oaklawn Ventures LLC, Wava Whetstone, said, "Online shopping can be very time consuming, especially since there are so many retailers to choose from. We've compiled what we believe to be some of the best products available, and included them on our site for easier online browsing and shopping."

New products are added to WavasGlobalProducts.com periodically and customer service is available through the affiliate retailers' Web sites.  Online transactions are specific to the particular retailers, but most Web sites accept all major credit cards and items purchased through the sites can be shipped anywhere in the United States.

For more information on Oaklawn Ventures LLC and its newest Web site, visit http://www.WavasGlobalProducts.com.

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CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-382-8810, http://www.WavasGlobalProducts.com

Internet Retail Giant Amazon Now Carries EnerJel(TM)

AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuse Science Inc. (OTCQB: DROP) (http://www.fusescience.com), announced today that its new EnerJel(TM) product is now available for sale on Amazon.com. The online retailer has over 60 million active customers worldwide and represents the first in a series of expanded distribution channels planned by the company.

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Fuse Science launched its first product EnerJel(TM) in a series of 4 on December 30, 2011 online at http://www.poweredbyfuse.com. The overwhelming interest in Fuse Science and the product launch forced the company to increase server capacity ahead of schedule in order to handle spikes in traffic. These actions were completed in real time without issue and positions the company's accelerated growth. Inherent in this strategy is the continued advancement of its global distribution strategy that began online and will move to targeted global retail locations in 2012.

Such demand was created as Fuse Science has made significant inroads within the athletic community and was able to secure endorsers to include Tiger Woods, David "Big Papi" Ortiz, and Arian Foster. FUSE Science made major headway this week as Tim Grover (trainer to the NBA elite) endorsed EnerJel(TM) and said, "I am partnering with Fuse Science and sharing this technology with some of the best athletes in the world to help them improve their nutrition and natural performance."

About Fuse Science Inc.

Fuse Science Inc. (OTCQB: DROP) formerly known as Double Eagle Holdings Ltd., is an innovative consumer products holding company based in Aventura , Florida. Fuse Science is the developer of new, patent-pending technologies poised to redefine how consumers receive energy, medicines, vitamins and minerals. The company has successfully developed and maintains the rights to sublingual and transdermal delivery systems for bioactive agents that can now, for the first time, effectively encapsulate and charge many varying molecules in order to produce complete product formulations which can bypass the gastrointestinal tract and enter the blood stream directly - all in a concentrated "DROP" form that is simply applied under the tongue. The Fuse Science technology is designed to accelerate conveyance of medicines or nutrients relative to traditional pills and liquids and can enhance how consumers receive these products. Information about Fuse Science is available online at http://www.fusescience.com or by calling 305-503-FUSE (3873).

Safe Harbor Statement: Certain statements and information included in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in such statements. Additional discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's projections, estimates and expectations is contained in the Company's SEC filings. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by federal securities laws.

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CONTACT: CONTACT: Liza Santana, Direct: +1-305-968-2384, lmsantana@creativasgroup.com

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