Lumigon Launches T3, a Premium Smartphone With Unique Features in Scandinavian Design
Now Available in the Netherlands, Russia,Dubaiand at Airports Around the World
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 13, 2016 /CNW/ - Lumigon announces the launch of the T3 smartphone, integrating minimalistic Scandinavian design with durable steel exterior and innovative features such as a night vision camera and the innovative BackTouch technology, so far never seen before in mobile phones.
"We wanted to create a new smartphone that reflects our design philosophy," says Lumigon CEO Lars Gravesen. "The glass and steel used in the T3 are extremely durable, but that doesn't mean sacrificing the look and feel of the phone. In fact, it provides a great balance between design, premium materials, innovation and technology."
In addition to the classic versions, the T3 is also available in a gold edition with four different models, to fulfil the needs of customers who like it a little more extraordinary.
Innovative design, inside and out
The exterior of T3 is crafted from molybdenum 316 stainless steel, whose strength and high resistance is known from the boat industry. This durability is further enhanced with scratch and damage resistant glass. Both the front and back of the phone are of Corning® Gorilla® Glass to help ensure the 4.8" HD Super AMOLED Diamond display is not spoiled by screen cracks. These robust materials were carefully selected and precisely crafted to create a dust and water-resistant phone that can withstand daily use, while retaining the sleek design of an exclusive product.
These details extend to the interior, which is powered by an ultra-fast 2.2 GHz 64 bit 8-core processor with 3 GB RAM running Android(TM) 6.0, making this smartphone run smooth and fast. Lars Gravesen continues, "In a world with such huge demands for data, we wanted to give our customers enough capacity that will make users hardly run out of space, thus we decided to launch the T3 with 128 GB internal memory as standard."
Being a truly versatile device, the T3 also features a 4G Dual Nano SIM slot allowing the use of two SIM cards simultaneously. These can be hot-swapped without shutting down the phone, allowing for exceptional agility on the go.
Perfect picture- day and night
The T3 comes with three cameras and provides high quality photography regardless of time of day or lighting conditions. The 4K HD camera takes ultra-sharp photos while the advanced Phase Detection Autofocus find its focus point instantly. The 2K HD front camera with innovative FrontFlash allows for perfect selfies even in dark environments. The mirror in combination with the FrontFlash turns this phone to a gadget that the ladies will find very handy when fixing their makeup on the go.
The T3 is the first smartphone in the world to have a 2K HD Night Vision camera that can capture photos and videos even in total darkness.
BackTouch
The innovative BackTouch technology enables to scroll content on the display from the back of the phone and is very convenient when taking selfies as the user just needs to tap on the BackTouch. This brand new feature introduces easy one-handed navigation and improved swiping and scrolling capabilities.
Secured
T3 has cutting-edge security and interface features. The 360° ceramic fingerprint reader provides added security along with Lumigon's unique Vault feature that lets the user store private and confidential information on the phone. The data within the Vault is secure and encrypted with AES 256-bit algorithm.
Make it Your Way
T3 is provided in three classic colours, black, white and orange as well as the exclusive series, like the elegant 24-karat gold in four different models. Users can then show their individual looks, while those who want to experience the next level of luxury can leave their mark with a personal engraving.
Mr Gravesen says, "The T3 was created for users who want something different and want to stand out from the crowd."
"To me," he continues, "Danish design reflects craftsmanship, simplicity and real-life functionality, taking high-quality materials and combining them with innovative features to create a clean premium product. That was the design mindset that brought us to the creation of the T3 smartphone."
Availability
The T3 is available for purchase at the Lumigon web shop and at selected dealers worldwide at a price starting from EUR 645/DKK 4799 for the stainless steel versions with 128 GB internal memory. The sales box also includes a stainless steel designer headset created from quality materials and with precision in every detail.
About Lumigon
Lumigon designs, develops and produces high-end smartphones and accessories. Based in Copenhagen, the company's products are designed to reflect their Danish origin, taking inspiration from Scandinavian design traditions characterised by simplicity, minimalism and solidness. Lumigon is a private company with extensive experience within consumer electronics, mobile software and distribution.
Turtle Beach Delivers a True Competitive Advantage to Gamers by Adding Superhuman Hearing to Additional Products, and Driving Audio Innovation into VR and Livestreaming Markets
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Holiday 2016 portfolio from Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), a leading audio technology company for over 40 years, sees the company adding its exclusive Superhuman Hearing(TM) audio setting to additional key products, as well as entering two burgeoning new markets in Virtual Reality (VR) and Livestreaming.
"Holiday 2016 is here and Turtle Beach has our strongest and most expansive holiday product portfolio ever," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "We continue to develop and deliver innovative products that provide gamers with cutting-edge features and fantastic gaming experiences with high-quality audio. This year we've added Superhuman Hearing to more Turtle Beach headsets so more players can immerse themselves in their games and gain a true competitive advantage through better audio, and now we're also elevating the audio experience for gamers stepping into VR, as well as those looking to take their livestreaming to the next level."
In late September, Turtle Beach launched the all-new STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ gaming headsets for PlayStation(®)4 and Xbox One (respectively), each one a significant feature upgrade to their prior best-selling STEALTH 500P and STEALTH 420X models. Headlining the STEALH 520 and STEALTH 420X+'s new features is Turtle Beach's exclusive Superhuman Hearing audio setting which gives players the competitive advantage by allowing them to hear soft sounds like enemy footsteps sneaking-up from behind, or a nearby enemy reloading their weapon around a corner just before an ambush, or a vehicle off in the distance bringing in reinforcements. Superhuman Hearing can also be found in other Turtle Beach gaming headsets, including the ELITE PRO TOURNAMENT GAMING HEADSET and ELITE PRO TACTICAL AUDIO CONTROLLER (T.A.C.), and the PX24 which is one of the best-selling gaming headsets for PS4(TM).
Beyond arming gamers with Superhuman Hearing so they can hear everything and defeat everyone, Holiday 2016 also has Turtle Beach leading the charge into two new categories - VR and Livestreaming.
In early October Turtle Beach launched the STEALTH 350VR as the first gaming headset specifically designed to be used with the latest VR devices, including PlayStation(®)VR, PS4 Pro and PS4, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive(TM). Audio is half the VR experience, and Turtle Beach's STEALTH 350VR headset takes VR gaming audio from good to amazing with features including large 50mm over-ear speakers, 30+ hour battery-powered amplification, accurate 3D surround sound reproduction, Variable Bass Boost, and a lightweight, ergonomic "built for VR" design that provides extra clearance for VR headbands and cables. There's no other VR gaming headset that competes with the features, functionality and price of Turtle Beach's STEALTH 350VR, so if VR is something you're looking at for the holidays, be sure to get the complete VR experience by having amazing audio.
Last but not least is livestreaming. The past few years have seen livestreaming take a massive foothold in gaming, where content creators are actively livestreaming everything from competitive matches for their fans to enjoy to video walkthroughs and tutorials on Twitch and YouTube. This Sunday, October 23, 2016, Turtle Beach will launch the all-new STREAM MIC - a first-of-its-kind professional desktop microphone created for gamers streaming from their consoles. With the STREAM MIC, players can now livestream gameplay directly from their Xbox One, as well as from PS4 Pro and PS4, PC and Mac thanks to universal plug-and-play compatibility.
For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories for the holidays, visit http://www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (http://www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (http://www.turtlebeach.com), the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a variety of gamers' needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound brand (http://www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
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PlayStation® Makes Virtual Reality Mainstream With Launch Of PlayStation®VR Across The U.S. And Canada
Available at USD $399 and CAD $549 (Suggested Retail Price)
Along with a Large and Diverse Lineup of Games and VR Experiences
SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Interactive Entertainment America (SIEA) today launched PlayStation®VR (PS VR), a virtual reality system for the PlayStation®4 (PS4(TM)) system that takes gaming to the next level of immersion and transports players into the virtual worlds of their games. Concurrent with the global launch, PS VR is now available in the United States and Canada at a suggested retail price of USD $399 and CAD $549 respectively. PS VR, which is compatible with the more than 40 million PS4 systems already inside consumers' homes, arrives with a lineup of 30 games, including exclusive titles such as Rez Infinite (Monstars & Enhance Games), Batman(TM): Arkham VR (RockSteady and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment), DRIVECLUB VR and RIGS Mechanized Combat League (SIE Worldwide Studios). In total, PS VR will have a library of approximately 50 games by the end of the year.*(1)
"I am beyond excited that today we are finally able to bring PlayStation VR and the brand new gaming experiences enabled by this new medium into the homes of PS4 fans," said Shawn Layden, President of SIEA and Chairman of SIE Worldwide Studios. "We believe PS VR has the power to make VR gaming a reality for the mainstream, and the impact that PS VR will have on the future of both games and entertainment will be transformative. I cannot wait for gamers to experience it for themselves."
PS VR delivers a sense of presence, where players feel as though they are physically inside the virtual world of a game. PS VR leverages state-of-the-art technologies, such as 360 degree head tracking, wide field of view, high refresh rates, and SIE's own binaural 3D audio technology, to heighten the emotions gamers experience as they play and make them believe they've been transported to another world. By using peripherals such as PlayStation®Move Motion Controller, DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller and the upcoming PS VR Aim Controller, players can explore virtual environments and intuitively interact with characters as if they are actually present in the world of a game.
PS VR integrates a "Social Screen" feature that allows users who are not wearing the VR headset to see on the TV what the PS VR player is seeing in the headset, or to play alongside the VR player in supporting games. Games such as THE PLAYROOM VR (SIE WWS), which will be available as a free download to all PS VR owners, take advantage of this feature and demonstrate how PS VR can create unique multiplayer experiences when shared with friends and family.
PS VR will launch with a large and diverse lineup of first- and third-party games including EVE: Valkyrie (CCP Games), Thumper (Drool), 100ft Robot Golf (No Goblin), Job Simulator (Owlchemy Games), Superhypercube (Polytron), Battlezone (Rebellion), Eagle Flight (Ubisoft), Here They Lie(TM), PlayStation®VR WORLDS and Until Dawn(TM): Rush of Blood (SIE WWS).
With more than 230 developers and publishers(*2) working on PS VR titles, the system's games portfolio will continue to expand after launch with highly anticipated games including RESIDENT EVIL® 7 biohazard (Capcom Co., Ltd), ROBINSON: THE JOURNEY(TM) (Crytek), Star Wars(TM) Battlefront(TM) Rogue One: X-wing VR Mission (Electronic Arts Inc.)(*3), Star Trek: Bridge Crew (Ubisoft) and Farpoint (SIE WWS).
In addition to a best-in-class gaming lineup, there will be a variety of VR experiences and media applications coming to PS VR, including Hulu, Allumette (Penrose), Invasion! (Baobab), Kismet (PsyOp), Within, LittlStar, and Vrideo.(*4)
*1 Information as of October 13, 2016.
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About Sony Interactive Entertainment America
Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment America (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services. PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation(TM)Video, PlayStation(TM)Music, PlayStation(TM)Now, PlayStation(TM)Vue, PlayStation®Original and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, SIE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation and has global functions and regional headquarters in California, London and Tokyo.
"PlayStation" and "DUALSHOCK" are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. "PS4" is a trademark of the same company. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Intermedia Increases Profitability for Partners with the Addition of White Labeling for Private Cloud Deployments
Enables the channel to scale with Intermedia's fully managed, white-labeled private cloud deployments and Office in the Cloud(TM) suite
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/-- Intermedia, a leading cloud business applications provider, today adds Private Cloud deployments to its white-label partner model. Now, Intermedia's more than 6,000 active partners can offer each customer the most appropriate cloud deployment model - public or private - while maintaining complete control of their valued relationships.
"There's no 'one configuration fits all' approach to the cloud. We bring the skills and the know-how partners need to be successful with designing and executing cloud deployments," said Irina Shamkova, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Intermedia. "We've always provided multi-tenant public cloud deployments, and now we are expanding our private cloud investments because of the opportunity it presents to our partners and customers. Private Cloud is a rapidly growing market and a huge opportunity for MSPs. By letting partners sell Private Cloud under their own brand and pricing, we are helping them differentiate from other providers as prospects look to customize and scale their cloud-based workloads."
How Intermedia helps partners sell Private Cloud
According to IDC, the hosted private cloud market, which amounted to $8.9 billion in 2014, is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.4 percent to reach $40.6 billion in 2019(1).
Private Cloud demonstrates an abundant opportunity for the channel. However, resource constraints can hold MSPs back from offering them. While many businesses outsource the cloud deployment completely to the MSP, but with Intermedia that's not the case. Under Intermedia's Private Label model, MSPs keep control over their customer relationships, while letting Intermedia's experts help close the deal, in addition to handling customer deployment and management. In other words, Intermedia helps partners focus on scaling their cloud businesses by handling the customer onboarding and migration process for them.
Driving greater account volume with the Private Label Reseller (PLR) model
Private Cloud joins other core Intermedia applications under the Private Label model such as Exchange email and SecuriSync(®) backup and file sharing. Now partners have the flexibility to offer each customer the most appropriate cloud environment and applications, without worrying about staffing limitations. Customers can also easily migrate from a multi-tenant to a single-tenant cloud deployment as needs change.
About Intermedia's cloud environments
Intermedia offers two managed cloud options to best meet customer needs. In a managed Public Cloud, companies share a multi-tenant enterprise-grade deployment. In a managed Private Cloud, companies receive a single-tenant enterprise-grade deployment on Intermedia's infrastructure or on AWS, with increased flexibility to customize according to specific IT needs. As part of Intermedia's Worry-Free Experience(TM), both fully managed options include:
-- A 99.999 percent SLA for less than 26 seconds of downtime per month
-- Expert migration and onboarding at no added cost
-- 24/7 support
-- Integration with a full suite of business cloud applications
-- Centralized management of users, devices and services through the
HostPilot(®) control panel
Intermedia's Private Cloud takes customization and configuration capabilities to the next level. Designed by Intermedia's team of cloud experts, this dedicated cloud environment offers enterprises the flexibility to integrate business applications with custom applications, specialized security, mobile device management, along with data replication across multiple datacenters for disaster recovery, and an assigned support resource.
Come visit Intermedia at IT Nation (booth #911) November 9-12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida to learn more about how Intermedia designs, develops and monitors cloud environments. Not attending the show? Contact Intermedia to get started on reselling Intermedia's business applications suite across multiple cloud venues today.
About Intermedia
Intermedia is a one-stop shop for cloud business applications. Its Office in the Cloud(TM) suite integrates the essential IT applications that companies need to do business, including email, voice, file backup and sharing, conferencing, instant messaging, identity and access management, mobility, security and archiving - all delivered by a single provider.
Think of Office in the Cloud as your "Business Cloud Platform." Intermedia's applications are integrated into its HostPilot(®) control panel. There's just one login, one password, one bill and one source of support, which creates significant cross-service efficiencies for both users and IT administrators. Intermedia offers enterprise-grade security, a 99.999% uptime service level agreement and 24/7 phone support with typical hold times of less than 60 seconds.
Intermedia's over 700 employees serve over 1,000,000 users across more than 75,000 businesses and 6,000 active partners, including VARs, MSPs, key distributors and telecoms. Its award-winning Partner Program lets partners sell under their own brand with control over billing, pricing and other elements of their customer relationships. Intermedia is the world's largest independent provider of Exchange email in the cloud and one of the leading cloud voice providers. For more information, visit Intermedia.net.
Contacts
Melanie Lombardi Gabe Taylor
Intermedia LEWIS for Intermedia
650.285.5857 415.432.2400
PR@intermedia.net IntermediaUS@teamlewis.com
Office in the Cloud, SecuriSync, Intermedia AppID, Worry-Free Experience, and HostPilot are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intermedia.net, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
(1) IDC, Worldwide Hosted Private Cloud Services Forecast, 2015-2019: New Models for Delivering Infrastructure Services, Doc #259066, Sep 2015
Linksys Launches First Entry Level AC1750 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router Ideal For Homes With Lots Of Connected Devices
Next Gen AC1750 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO and Seamless Roaming Allows Multiple Devices to Stream 4K and HD Video Simultaneously
PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Linksys®, the first to sell 100 million routers globally and a leader in networking solutions for the home and business, today announced the availability of its Linksys Max-Stream(TM) AC1750 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router (EA7300). The new Linksys AC1750 MU-MIMO router leverages 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology, which helps ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity to multiple devices in the home and functions as if multiple devices have their own dedicated router. Ideal for homes with multiple users each with their own streaming devices, MU-MIMO functionality helps make Wi-Fi networks more efficient when delivering high bandwidth 4K streams to multiple devices at the same time.
Powered by a dual-core processor and delivering speeds up to 1.7 Gbps*, the AC1750 is also equipped with seamless roaming. When paired with a Max-Stream range extender, such as the Linksys Max-Stream(TM) AC1900 Range Extender (RE7000), this technology enables client devices to roam around the home always connected to the optimal access point, either router or range extender, seamlessly without having to manually connect or lose connection. Seamless roaming works much the same way devices work in an office environment where users can move room to room, floor to floor, always staying connected to the office Wi-Fi connection. Another advantage of seamless roaming is a single network name (also known as SSID) for the entire network, making it easier to always stay connected to the best Wi-Fi signal.
"Linksys has introduced the largest range of Wi-Fi products that support 802.11 Wave 2 MU-MIMO technology," said Justin Doucette, director product management, Linksys. "Our latest MU-MIMO enabled product is the AC1750 Max-Stream router and includes Linksys' unique seamless roaming technology that creates a whole home Wi-Fi experience by providing multiple access points with a single network name and single password. The AC1750 Max-Stream router is an affordable entry point into next gen AC Wi-Fi with the option to expand to seamless roaming with a Max-Stream range extender."
The EA7300 features:
-- Next-Gen AC Wi-Fi - 802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO Technology for
uninterrupted Wi-Fi connections to multiple devices at the same time
-- Dual-band AC1750 Wireless speeds up to 1300 Mbps 5 GHz + 450 Mbps
2.4GHz, which is a combined speed up to 1.7 Gbps*
-- Seamless Roaming**: To enable Seamless Roaming, pair a Max-Stream
Router with a Max-Stream Range Extender (RE7000). The intuitive
technology lets users move freely in and outside their home without
dropping a Wi-Fi signal.
-- Four Gigabit LAN Ethernet ports and One Gigabit WAN for wired speeds up
to 10x faster than fast Ethernet
-- Dual-Core CPU
-- One USB 3.0 port for connecting printers, storage and more
-- Three external and adjustable antennas for maximum coverage
-- Manage and monitor your network and easily control your Wi-Fi router
remotely on a smart phone with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app
-- Get real-time info about your Wi-Fi network.
-- Give your guests what they want--access to your Wi-Fi.
-- Control your kids' Wi-Fi usage.
-- See all the devices connected to your Wi-Fi network.
-- Advanced WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall helps keep the network
safe
The Linksys AC1750 MU-MIMO router will help address buffering issues customers are having today and into the future with 4K content. Check out the MU-MIMO video on the Linksys YouTube page found here.
Pricing and Availability
The new Linksys WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router is available for presale starting today at the Linksys.com store and Amazon, and will be available in stores in the coming week at BestBuy, Amazon.com, Linksys.com, Newegg, Staples, Office Depot, Fry's, P.C. Richard & Son and Microcenter at an MSRP of $149.99.
The full line of Linksys MU-MIMO next-gen wireless AC technology solutions:
Range Extender:
RE7000 - Linksys Max-Stream(TM) AC1900+ Wi-Fi Range Extender - $149.99
USB Adapter:
WUSB6100M - Linksys Max-Stream(TM) AC600 Wi-Fi Micro USB Adapter - $49.99
About Linksys
The Linksys brand has pioneered wireless connectivity since its inception in 1988 with its leading innovation and engineering strategies, and best-in-class technology, design and customer service. Linksys enables a connected lifestyle for people at home, at work and on the move, and with its award-winning products, simplifies home control, entertainment, security and Internet access through innovative features and a growing application and partner ecosystem. For more information, visit linksys.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or watch us on YouTube.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. An active, customer-purchased Internet Service Provider broadband account is required for connection of this router and other connected computers and devices to the Internet. Some devices may require additional wireless adapters or an Ethernet cable to connect to this router.
Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance may vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range, and coverage. Performance depends upon many factors, conditions and variables, including products used, interference, and other adverse conditions. In order to achieve the best performance, router must be used with a compatible AC1300 wireless device.
* The standard transmission rates--1300 Mbps (for 5 GHz) and 450 Mbps (for 2.4 GHz)--are the physical data rates. Actual data throughput will be lower and may depend on the mix of wireless products used and external factors.
**Seamless Roaming is designed for devices that support the 802.11k standard including but not limited to iPhone (4s and later), iPad Pro, iPad Air and later, iPad mini and later, iPad (3rd generation and later), iPod touch (5th generation and later), Samsung S4 (Android 4.2.2/4.4.2), Samsung S5 (Android 4.4.2), and Samsung S6 (Android 5.0.2). For more information on supported Windows and other devices, please check with your device manufacturer. Seamless Roaming may require the latest Max-Stream firmware. Please check the support page of your Max-Stream router for more details.
Linksys and many product names and logos are trademarks of the Belkin International. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Linksys Launches Next Generation WRT Router With MU-MIMO And Tri-Stream 160 Technology
The One and Only WRT Router is the Fastest Dual-Band Wireless Router on the Market offering Best-in-Class Wireless-AC and Open Source Support
PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Linksys® today announced the next generation of its one and only WRT(TM) router -- the WRT3200ACM. The new Linksys AC3200 WRT Gigabit MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router features Tri-Stream 160 technology creating the fastest Dual Band router available* and MU-MIMO technology for simultaneous Wi-Fi connections to multiple devices at the same time. It is open-source ready with OpenWrt® or DD-WRT® for complete flexibility and customization of networking functions or for optimizing the router for specific use cases, such as privacy, VoIP, and small office applications. The newly updated Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app allows users to manage and monitor their home or office Wi-Fi via the cloud from their mobile device, anytime, anywhere.
"We just made the WRT even more powerful, and equipped it with even more features as well as kept true to our word with Open Source support," said Vince La Duca, Linksys product manager. "Linksys WRT is all about making the best router in its class by using all enterprise-grade components and materials while delivering the fastest wireless experience. Our WRT3200ACM now includes MU-MIMO providing the latest AC wave 2 spec, adds DFS certification to use clear Wi-Fi channels for less interference, as well as support for Tri-Stream 160 technology. We have also increased the processor clock speed to 1.8 GHz, added up to 512MB DDR3 flash memory and kept the eSATA and USB ports WRT enthusiasts continue to appreciate."
MU-MIMO
Linksys offers the largest portfolio of working MU-MIMO solutions including routers and range extenders. The new WRT3200ACM extends the MU-MIMO lineup in a high performance, feature rich solution ideal for homes or small business. MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple-Input, Multiple Output) is the next generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, which helps improve overall performance and efficiency of a Wi-Fi network while providing dedicated bandwidth to MU-MIMO capable client devices as if they have their own dedicated router. With MU-MIMO, the whole household and small office can enjoy 4K and HD TV streaming or other high bandwidth applications to multiple devices all at the same time.
Tri-Stream 160
Almost all of today's current home routers max out at 80 MHz channel width; however, the new WRT3200ACM is Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) certified to allow operation at 160 MHz channel width in the 5 GHz band. For example, an AC1900 router uses three streams at 80 MHz channel width. Each stream tops out at 433 Mbps, resulting in a total of 1.3 Gbps. The WRT3200ACM uses three streams at 160 MHz channel width to drive data at 867 Mbps per stream, providing up to 2.6 Gbps - which is up to 2X faster*.
Tri-Stream 160 on the WRT3200ACM supports 3 streams at 160MHz each - 867Mbps x 3 = 2.6 Gbps
AC1900 class such as WRT1900ACS uses 3 streams at 80 MHz each - 433Mbps x 3 = 1.3 Gbps
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS)
DFS Certification is a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) mandate for radio systems operating in the U-NII-2/U-NII-2 extended 5 GHz band to be able to avoid other radio transmissions considered mission critical, such as military, terminal Doppler weather, or airport radars. DFS certification allows operation at 160MHz channel width and also increases the available channels at 80MHz so the WRT3200ACM can operate in the clearest, uncongested Wi-Fi airspace that other routers aren't allowed. With less congestion or interference, data is able to move faster and more efficient resulting in better overall performance.
Open Source Ready
The WRT3200ACM is open-source ready for complete flexibility and customization of networking functions or for optimizing the router for specific use cases such as gaming, security, advanced users/IT administrators or for commercial applications:
Gamers:
-- Replace the full-featured factory firmware with a stripped down firmware
so the router's power is solely directed to moving network traffic
instead of running other services like parental control or cloud
services.
-- Optimize advanced routing settings for low latency
Enhanced browsing privacy/security:
-- Build virtual private networks (VPN) for secure data transfers
-- Access TOR Networks for anonymous browsing
-- Completely strip ad tracking
-- Employ network intrusion detection
Networking Professionals
-- Create a web server
-- Capture and analyze network traffic
-- Do Voice over IP calling (VoIP calls)
-- Perform advanced network traffic management
Commercial applications:
-- Create a Hot Spot (Captive portal) for internet cafes or other retail
environments to provide customers with Wi-Fi
-- Smaller regional internet service providers looking for custom firmware
solutions for CPE routers
-- Use the WRT as a Linux-based development platform
Linksys, Marvell and the OpenWrt project have been collaborating to provide full open source support for the WRT3200ACM in OpenWrt's stable and development branches. OpenWrt is a modular system, where users can select and install additional features on top of pre-compiled firmware images from the open source community. This modularity allows networking-savvy users to fully customize the feature set of their router to better suit their particular needs. Some of the recent highlights in OpenWrt include full support for IPv6 networks, better support for multi-core systems in the network stack and enhanced support for 3G/4G modems.
Information on pre-built images based on OpenWrt's "Chaos Calmer" 15.05 branch are available immediately for the WRT3200ACM on the OpenWrt wiki page: https://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/linksys/wrt_ac_series
-- Enterprise-grade 802.11.ac Wi-Fi radios (backward-compatible with
802.11a/b/g/n)
-- Speeds up to 2600 Mbps** on the 5 GHz band***
-- Speeds up to 600 Mbps** on the 2.4 GHz band***
-- Dual-Band 3x3 with Tri-Stream 160 Technology
-- MU-MIMO
-- Enterprise-grade 1.8GHz dual-core ARM-based CPU
-- 256 MB Flash
-- 512 MB DDR3 RAM
-- DFS certified to operate in the clearest Wi-Fi airspace
-- SOHO-grade 5-port Ethernet switch
-- 4 Gigabit LAN ports, 1 Gigabit WAN port
-- 1 x eSATA/USB 2.0 port
-- 1 x USB 3.0 port
-- UPnP Server
-- Four detachable external antennas
WRT3200ACM Software Features
-- VPN Support (5 Open VPN Tunnels)
-- PPTP
-- IPsec pass-through
-- Browser-based setup for installation from device PC/Mac, smartphone or
tablet
-- Can be configured as: router, access point, range extender (aka
repeater) or wireless bridge
-- Ability to hide SSID broadcast
-- Setup wizard sets up two SSIDs, one per radio band
-- Linksys Smart Wi-Fi can be accessed from a browser or the Linksys Smart
Wi-Fi app for iOS and Android
-- Built-in DLNA-compatible media server and FTP server to share files
-- Drag-and-drop media prioritization to prioritize bandwidth for devices,
applications or games
-- Parental controls to prevent access to websites or block access during
certain hours
-- Dynamic DNS services supported: No-IP, DynDNS and TZO
-- Built-in speed test to test broadband upload and download speed
-- Open source ready
Pricing and Availability
The new Linksys WRT3200ACM MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router is available for presale starting today at the Linksys.com store and Amazon and will be available in stores in the coming week at BestBuy, Amazon.com, Linksys.com, Newegg, Sam's Club, Staples, Office Depot, Fry's, P.C. Richard & Son and Microcenter at an MSRP of $279.99.
Check out the new WRT3200ACM video here.
About Linksys
The Linksys brand has pioneered wireless connectivity since its inception in 1988 with its leading innovation and engineering strategies, and best-in-class technology, design, and customer service. Linksys enables a connected lifestyle for people at home, at work and on the move, and with its award-winning products, simplifies home control, entertainment, security and Internet access through innovative features and a growing application and partner ecosystem. For more information, visit linksys.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or watch us on YouTube.
* Fastest dual band router claim is made as of August 26, 2016 (ex-factory date). Tri-Stream 160 with 2x bandwidth for 5 GHz band is based on achieving 3x 160 MHz at 867 Mbps = 2.6 Gbps, which is up to 2x more bandwidth when compared to an AC1900 router with 3x 80 MHz at 433 Mbps = 1.3 Gbps
***Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance may vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends upon many factors, conditions and variables, including products used, interference and other adverse conditions. In order to achieve the best performance, this router must be used with a compatible AC2600 wireless device. Specifications are subject to change without notice. An active, customer-purchased Internet Service Provider broadband account is required for connection of these routers and other connected computers and devices to the Internet. Some devices may require additional wireless adapters or an Ethernet cable to connect to these routers. May require a software/firmware update available for download at linksys.com/support.
** The standard transmission rates--2600 Mbps (for 5 GHz) and 600 Mbps (for 2.4 GHz)--are the physical data rates. Actual data throughput will be lower and may depend on the mix of wireless products used and external factors.
BELKIN, LINKSYS, WRT and many product names and logos are trademarks of the Belkin group of companies. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. OpenWrt is a registered trademark owned by Software in the Public Interest, Inc.
SEATTLE, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon, a business unit of TASER International (NASDAQ: TASR) and the global leader in body-worn cameras, today announced the launch of an on-demand transcription services platform for its Evidence.com digital evidence management system. Its premiere partner, SpeakWrite, will offer users the ability to order transcriptions of any video or audio stored on Evidence.com, including body camera video, in-car video, interview room video and audio, mobile recordings, and more. Transcriptions are rendered on a pay-as-you go basis by US-based typists within about 24 hours of request. Once completed, transcripts are automatically stored in Evidence.com as accompanying metadata for easy access and sharing without jeopardizing the chain of custody.
Since its inception, Evidence.com has continually evolved to pave the way for smarter, more efficient police work. By offering a platform for human transcription services to "plug-in" to the Axon network, we're taking the next step in offering extended analytics to help improve case management. The new partnership with SpeakWrite aims to further that evolution by sharply reducing the amount of administrative work officers must sift through in a given shift and enabling them to devote more attention to crucial tasks. The days of agencies downloading video and submitting it separately to a third party transcription service are over. As Evidence.com continues to evolve, Axon will seek out additional partnerships in order to offer more sophisticated media processing tools to aid the capture to court process for its customers.
"Our goal for the coming years is to reduce officer paperwork by 80%," said TASER CEO and co-founder Rick Smith. "The best way to accomplish this goal is to focus on improved efficiency in the workflow by gaining intelligent insights into the multimedia stored within an agencies' digital evidence. On-demand transcription helps to make report-writing virtually automatic, while improving the quality of the data stored in Evidence.com. We believe this will empower police officers and prosecutors to work more efficiently and spend more time focusing on what matters," concluded Smith.
"SpeakWrite has been providing accurate and secure transcription services for public safety agencies for nearly a decade, and in that time we've developed a keen eye for the unique needs of law enforcement," said SpeakWrite CEO and founder Richard Jackson. "That's why we make our services available 24/7/365, and that's why we're thrilled to partner with TASER, another company with a long track record of meeting officers' needs. Together, we can enhance users' experiences of both of our respective services and bring about a more intelligent way of managing evidence."
To date, more than 100,000 licenses have been booked on the Axon network worldwide. The Axon network seamlessly integrates devices and apps to enable powerful capabilities for building safer communities. The Axon network includes:
-- Smart Devices - Body cameras and in-car video that leverage technology
such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and Wi-Fi® to better track and
manage data
-- Mobile Apps - Evidence management for iOS and Android devices with Axon
View and Axon Capture
-- Unified and Integrated Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) - One
platform that removes siloed DEMS through cloud computing, integrations
across media points, and open file standards that do not require
proprietary file formats or media players
-- Forensic Suite Tools - Forensic analysis via Axon Five and Axon Detect
and proprietary video format conversion via Axon Convert
-- Connected Ecosystem - From capture to courtroom, securely share and
track digital evidence across public safety stakeholders
-- Digital Verification and Audit Logs - Record every interaction with any
piece of digital evidence including capture, ingest, retrieve, manage,
and share
-- Advanced Security - Industry-leading people, practices, and products
that comply with CJIS at both the infrastructure and application layers
and ISO/IEC 27001
Follow the TASER and Axon brand here:
TASER International makes communities safer with innovative public safety technologies. Founded in 1993, TASER first transformed law enforcement with its electrical weapons. TASER continues to define smarter policing with its Axon brand which includes a growing suite of connected products and services from body cameras and digital evidence management tools to mobile apps. More than 172,000 lives have been saved from death or serious injury with TASER's products and services. Learn more at http://www.TASER.com and http://www.axon.io or by calling (800) 978-2737.
TASER, Axon, and Evidence.com are trademarks of TASER International, Inc., some of which are registered in the US and in other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Wi-Fi is registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
Vaporfi Bites Vanilla Caramel Swirl vape juice flavor combines vanilla bean ice cream and rich smooth caramel, and tops it off with a hint of delectable Bavarian cream. The alluring blend of vanilla and caramel pulls you in, while Bavarian cream soothes the palate with a crisp back note upon exhaling. This unique combination of flavors executes a sweet remnant of a classic ice cream treat.
Bites is encased in an authentic pint sized cup with warm tones that is sure to resonate with ice cream lovers everywhere. This premium vape juice offers max VG, enabling smooth viscosity while delivering maximum flavor.
"After Very Berry Slushie by Vaporfi, Bites is the second e-liquid flavor that is packaged in a collectible edition container," says Nick Molina, CEO of Vaporfi. "With the multitude of eliquid brands on the market today, it's important to stand out, and our unique packaging helps us do just that."
This is the perfect juice to pair with your favorite vape tank or MOD, and priced at $17.99, this classic flavor is sure to be a hit. To purchase Bites by Vaporfi visit your nearest Vaporfi retail location or shop online at http://www.vaporfi.com. For wholesale inquiries please contact Wholesale@Vaporfi.com.
About Vaporfi
VaporFi is an electronic cigarette/vapor products manufacturer that has coupled the online e-commerce vapor market, with signature retail locations, located throughout the USA and internationally. Having launched to immediate success, and rapid expansion of their locations through franchising, VaporFi remains the most exciting brand of electronic cigarette, e-liquid, and vapor products around. For more information on the brand, their products, and locations, visit http://www.Vaporfi.com.
Honor Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary in India With the Launch of Flagship Honor 8 and Takes the Legacy of Dual Camera Further
NEW DELHI, October 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
- Launches Honor 8 Smart and Honor Holly 3 Along with Honor 8Â Â Â
- Honor 8 Available Through a Strong Offline Distribution Network; Also Exclusively
Available Online on Flipkart, Amazon and Honor Store Â
Honor, Huawei's smartphone e-brand for digital natives, today, launched its latest
flagship Honor 8 along with two other smartphones, Honor 8 Smart and its first 'Make in
India' phone Honor Holly 3. Since the entry into the market two years ago, Honor has
experienced extraordinary growth by focusing on the online market and giving digital
natives the type of devices that fit their lifestyle. Responding to this consumer loyalty
and feedback, Honor has expanded its offering with Honor 8 Smart and its first 'Make in
India' phone Honor Holly 3. Honor announced that the Honor 8 would be available in the
Sapphire Blue along with Pearl White and Sunrise Gold colors at a retail price of Rs.
29,999 giving a stiff competition in the segment; The Honor 8 will come with 2 years
warranty and a touch screen replacement guarantee in the first three months.
While Honor 8 Smart is available in black, white and gold colors, it will be priced at
Rs. 19,999. Furthermore, Honor Holly 3 also available in black, white and gold colors
would be available at an attractive price of Rs. 9,999. The Honor 8 will be exclusively
available online at Flipkart and Amazon along with the Honor store and other offline
stores from 3.00pm onwards, while the other two will follow soon.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. George Zhao, President, Honor said "We recently celebrated
the second anniversary of Honor in India. Honor has received an incredible amount of love
and support for all of our products starting with Honor 6 in 2014 and is excited to launch
three new offerings to our customers. These three smartphones include - Honor 8, a sleek
and elegant smartphone that boasts of our dual lens camera legacy; the Honor 8 Smart and
we proudly announce our first 'Make in India'; smartphone Honor Holly 3 coming from our
Chennai plant. With this launch, we continue our India journey and promise to introduce
even more high-quality, disruptive products in the market."
Honor 8Â Â
The Honor 8 features high construction, inspired design, and next-generation
technology giving speed, and connectivity for today's young millennial consumers. Taking
the legacy of its predecessor, the Honor 8's 12MP dual-lens camera comprises of a RGB and
a monochrome lens that captures more light to deliver amazing picture quality, vivid color,
and stunning detail. Additionally it has an 8MP front camera that works well even in low
light for all the selfie fans. A sleek and elegant smartphone with its double-sided glass
design with a first from Honor - a Sapphire Blue colour, the Honor 8 runs Android(TM) 6.0
and Huawei's Emotion UI 4.1. The smartphone is powered by a 16 nanometer Kirin 950 chip
that reduces power consumption and enhances overall performance. Featuring a 3000mAh
battery, the smartphone has a 4GB RAM and external memory support up to 128GB.Â
For a heightened functionality, Honor 8's dual-function advanced fingerprint reader
redefines the 3D fingerprint scanning. The level 4 fingerprint acquisition algorithm
delivers enhanced security, and smart features like fingerprint reader to make payments,
take photos, record video, receive phone calls, or turn off an alarm or unlock its Smart
Key button functions, customizable for instant access to features and apps along with an
instant phone unlock. It also allows the users to take partial or full screenshots with a
tap of their knuckle and similar other features through its enhanced knuckle feature.
Honor 8 Smart Â
Honor 8 Smart is a 5.2 inch, aircraft grand aluminium alloy framed compact smartphone.
Using the brand-new 13 million pixel stack sensor camera of SONY IMX214, Honor 8 Smart's
13MP camera can superbly capture scene light, high light sensitivity, providing good
effect of dim light, accuracy of color reduction and less noise during night shots, which
ensure pictures of higher quality and brighter color. It also houses an 8MP front camera
for takings selfies even in dark environments. It is equipped with a long battery life
with 3000mAh battery combined with the energy-efficient design of the excellent Kirin650
chipset and the brand-new smart electricity technology of EMUI4.1.
Honor Holly 3Â Â
Reaffirming its commitment to the market, the Honor Holly 3 will be the company's
first 'Make in India' smartphone. The 5.5 inch smartphone equipped with a 3100mAh battery
for longer life. The Honor Holly 3 designed with a luxurious 3D back cover comes equipped
with a 13MP rear and 8MP front camera for faithful color representation.
Honor would be providing its customers with regular software updates to ensure access
to latest and most up-to-date product experience. Underlining its customer-centric
approach, Huawei Consumer Business Group will also expand its distribution network by
partnering with more than 50,000 retail outlets by the end of 2016. This retail network
will add to the existing 350+ distributors in India to create a comprehensive, nationwide
distribution system. Huawei, over the years, has established global appreciation for its
products, both under the Huawei and Honor brands.
About Honor:Â Â
Honor is Huawei's smartphone e-brand, which is also the world's leading smartphone
e-brand. The target consumers of Honor are the digital native generation, a group that
live on the Internet, spending more than one-third of their time online for social media
and entertainment, shopping, studying or simply staying connected. Honor customers are
young, vibrant and driven by passion. The Honor brand has clocked sales of over 20 million
Honor phones in 2014, accounting for a global revenue of about 2.4 billion USD with a 24
times increase and closed 2015 with 6 billion global sales. Honor has been expanding
aggressively in global markets, and has successfully launched in 74 global markets,
entering the bestselling charts in most of the European countries Honor launched.
Accordingly, Honor obtains a huge user base which has yielded powerful mouth-spreading
asset. Honor products also enjoy global aesthetics, super processing technology and
massive patent support. The three basic characteristics of Honor products are: best
signals, long battery life and remarkable quality. Honor is born for ultimate tech
innovation.
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Huawei Media Contact:Â
Priyanka SethÂ
Email: priyanka.seth@huawei.com
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Fleishman Hillard India Contact:Â
Bidisha Suri | +91-9999576965 | bidisha.suri@fleishman.com  Â
Abhishek Maurya | +91-8800514234 | abhishek.maurya@fleishman.comÂ
SMIC Shanghai Starts Construction of a New 12-Inch Wafer Fab
SHANGHAI, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in Mainland China, today held the groundbreaking ceremony of a new 12-inch wafer fab in Shanghai to meet SMIC Shanghai's increasing production and development needs.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Shanghai Government have placed a high value on and provided strong support for the new project. Guests and leaders from the IC industry and investment funds attended the ceremony. The Chairman of SMIC, Dr. Zixue Zhou, and the CEO and Executive Director of SMIC, Dr. Tzu-Yin Chiu, together laid the foundation stone for the new project.
SMIC has 8-inch and 12-inch wafer fabs in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Italy, and the company's revenue has continued to hit record highs recently. SMIC booked record revenue of US $1.3245 billion in the first half of 2016 (a year-on-year increase of 25.4%). SMIC has achieved 17 consecutive quarters of profit and is close to full production capacity. Revenue is expected to maintain rapid growth of 20% annually over the next three to four years. SMIC will manage production capacity and arrange facility expansions based on customer and market demand.
The Chairman of SMIC, Dr. Zixue Zhou, said: "The start of our new 12-inch wafer fab in SMIC Shanghai will not only help to meet our growing customer demand for advanced production, but also further strengthen and expand SMIC itself."
About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland China. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services on process nodes from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has an international manufacturing and service base. In China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a majority-owned 300mm fab for advanced nodes in Beijing; 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen; and a majority-owned joint-venture 300mm bumping facility in Jiangyin; additionally, in Italy SMIC has a majority-owned 200mm fab. SMIC also has marketing and customer service offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.smics.com.
Safe Harbor Statements
(Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)
This press release contains, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, including statements under "Third Quarter 2016 Guidance", "CapEx Summary" and the statements contained in the quotes of our CEO are based on SMIC's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. SMIC uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," "target" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SMIC's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements including, among others, risks associated with the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, changes in demand for our products, competition in our markets, our reliance on a small number of customers, orders or judgments from pending litigation, intensive intellectual property lawsuits in semiconductor industry and financial stability in end markets, general economic conditions and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
Investors should consider the information contained in SMIC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its annual report on 20-F filed with the SEC on April 25, 2016, especially the consolidated financial statements, and such other documents that SMIC may file with the SEC or The Hong Kong Stock Exchange Limited ("SEHK") from time to time, including current reports on Form 6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on SMIC's future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Except as may be required by law, SMIC undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SMIC Media Contact:
Terry Ding
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x16812
Email: Terry_Ding@smics.com
SMIC Investor Contact:
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x 12804
Email: ir@smics.com
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SMIC Shanghai Starts Construction of a New 12-Inch Wafer Fab
SHANGHAI, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in Mainland China, today held the groundbreaking ceremony of a new 12-inch wafer fab in Shanghai to meet SMIC Shanghai's increasing production and development needs.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Shanghai Government have placed a high value on and provided strong support for the new project. Guests and leaders from the IC industry and investment funds attended the ceremony. The Chairman of SMIC, Dr. Zixue Zhou, and the CEO and Executive Director of SMIC, Dr. Tzu-Yin Chiu, together laid the foundation stone for the new project.
SMIC has 8-inch and 12-inch wafer fabs in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Italy, and the company's revenue has continued to hit record highs recently. SMIC booked record revenue of US $1.3245 billion in the first half of 2016 (a year-on-year increase of 25.4%). SMIC has achieved 17 consecutive quarters of profit and is close to full production capacity. Revenue is expected to maintain rapid growth of 20% annually over the next three to four years. SMIC will manage production capacity and arrange facility expansions based on customer and market demand.
The Chairman of SMIC, Dr. Zixue Zhou, said: "The start of our new 12-inch wafer fab in SMIC Shanghai will not only help to meet our growing customer demand for advanced production, but also further strengthen and expand SMIC itself."
About SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC"; NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) is one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world and the largest and most advanced foundry in mainland China. SMIC provides integrated circuit (IC) foundry and technology services on process nodes from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, SMIC has an international manufacturing and service base. In China, SMIC has a 300mm wafer fabrication facility (fab) and a 200mm mega-fab in Shanghai; a 300mm mega-fab and a majority-owned 300mm fab for advanced nodes in Beijing; 200mm fabs in Tianjin and Shenzhen; and a majority-owned joint-venture 300mm bumping facility in Jiangyin; additionally, in Italy SMIC has a majority-owned 200mm fab. SMIC also has marketing and customer service offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, and a representative office in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.smics.com.
Safe Harbor Statements
(Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)
This press release contains, in addition to historical information, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, including statements under "Third Quarter 2016 Guidance", "CapEx Summary" and the statements contained in the quotes of our CEO are based on SMIC's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. SMIC uses words like "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "project," "target" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks, both known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors that may cause SMIC's actual performance, financial condition or results of operations to be materially different from those suggested by the forward-looking statements including, among others, risks associated with the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry, changes in demand for our products, competition in our markets, our reliance on a small number of customers, orders or judgments from pending litigation, intensive intellectual property lawsuits in semiconductor industry and financial stability in end markets, general economic conditions and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
Investors should consider the information contained in SMIC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including its annual report on 20-F filed with the SEC on April 25, 2016, especially the consolidated financial statements, and such other documents that SMIC may file with the SEC or The Hong Kong Stock Exchange Limited ("SEHK") from time to time, including current reports on Form 6-K. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on SMIC's future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date of this press release. Except as may be required by law, SMIC undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SMIC Media Contact:
Terry Ding
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x16812
Email: Terry_Ding@smics.com
SMIC Investor Contact:
Tel: +86-21-3861-0000 x 12804
Email: ir@smics.com
SOURCE Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation
Lumigon Launches T3, a Premium Smartphone With Unique Features in Scandinavian Design
COPENHAGEN, October 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Now Available in the Netherlands, Russia, Dubai and at Airports Around the WorldÂ
Lumigon announces the launch of the T3 smartphone, integrating minimalistic
Scandinavian design with durable steel exterior and innovative features such as a night
vision camera and the innovative BackTouch technology, so far never seen before in mobile
phones.
"We wanted to create a new smartphone that reflects our design philosophy," says
Lumigon CEO Lars Gravesen. "The glass and steel used in the T3 are extremely durable, but
that doesn't mean sacrificing the look and feel of the phone. In fact, it provides a great
balance between design, premium materials, innovation and technology."
In addition to the classic versions, the T3 is also available in a gold edition with
four different models, to fulfil the needs of customers who like it a little more
extraordinary.
Innovative design, inside and outÂ
The exterior of T3 is crafted from molybdenum 316 stainless steel, whose strength and
high resistance is known from the boat industry. This durability is further enhanced with
scratch and damage resistant glass. Both the front and back of the phone are of Corning(R)
Gorilla(R) Glass to help ensure the 4.8" HD Super AMOLED Diamond display is not spoiled by
screen cracks. These robust materials were carefully selected and precisely crafted to
create a dust and water-resistant phone that can withstand daily use, while retaining the
sleek design of an exclusive product.
These details extend to the interior, which is powered by an ultra-fast 2.2 GHz 64 bit
8-core processor with 3 GB RAM running Android(TM) 6.0, making this smartphone run smooth
and fast. Lars Gravesen continues, "In a world with such huge demands for data, we wanted
to give our customers enough capacity that will make users hardly run out of space, thus
we decided to launch the T3 with 128 GB internal memory as standard."
Being a truly versatile device, the T3 also features a 4G Dual Nano SIM slot allowing
the use of two SIM cards simultaneously. These can be hot-swapped without shutting down
the phone, allowing for exceptional agility on the go.
Perfect picture - day and night Â
The T3 comes with three cameras and provides high quality photography regardless of
time of day or lighting conditions. The 4K HD camera takes ultra-sharp photos while the
advanced Phase Detection Autofocus find its focus point instantly. The 2K HD front camera
with innovative FrontFlash allows for perfect selfies even in dark environments. The
mirror in combination with the FrontFlash turns this phone to a gadget that the ladies
will find very handy when fixing their makeup on the go.
The T3 is the first smartphone in the world to have a 2K HD Night Vision camera that
can capture photos and videos even in total darkness.
BackTouchÂ
The innovative BackTouch technology enables to scroll content on the display from the
back of the phone and is very convenient when taking selfies as the user just needs to tap
on the BackTouch. This brand new feature introduces easy one-handed navigation and
improved swiping and scrolling capabilities.
SecuredÂ
T3 has cutting-edge security and interface features. The 360degree(s) ceramic
fingerprint reader provides added security along with Lumigon's unique Vault feature that
lets the user store private and confidential information on the phone. The data within the
Vault is secure and encrypted with AES 256-bit algorithm.
Make it Your WayÂ
T3 is provided in three classic colours, black, white and orange as well as the
exclusive series, like the elegant 24-karat gold in four different models. Users can then
show their individual looks, while those who want to experience the next level of luxury
can leave their mark with a personal engraving.
Mr Gravesen says, "The T3 was created for users who want something different and want
to stand out from the crowd."
"To me," he continues, "Danish design reflects craftsmanship, simplicity and real-life
functionality, taking high-quality materials and combining them with innovative features
to create a clean premium product. That was the design mindset that brought us to the
creation of the T3 smartphone."
AvailabilityÂ
The T3 is available for purchase at the Lumigon web shop and at selected dealers
worldwide at a price starting from EUR 645/DKK 4799 for the stainless steel versions with
128 GB internal memory. The sales box also includes a stainless steel designer headset
created from quality materials and with precision in every detail.
About LumigonÂ
Lumigon designs, develops and produces high-end smartphones and accessories. Based in
Copenhagen, the company's products are designed to reflect their Danish origin, taking
inspiration from Scandinavian design traditions characterised by simplicity, minimalism
and solidness. Lumigon is a private company with extensive experience within consumer
electronics, mobile software and distribution.
Discover more about the T3 at http://www.lumigon.com
For product images in high resolution, visit the press
section http://lumigon.com/press.html
Chinese UAV Maker Areox to Release A Next Generation Handheld Video Stabilizer
The PIRO Smart Gimbal Delivers Stability that was Previously only Available to Professionals
HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- From the widespread popularity of selfie sticks to the emergence of handheld camera gimbals, the global handheld device market is going through another transformation. With the increasing popularity of live webcasts in 2016, videos are becoming increasingly important as a new means of social communication, making image stabilization technology-based handheld camera gimbals increasingly a must among consumers.
Shenzhen Areox Technologies Co., Ltd. (http://www.areox.cn) plans to release a high quality handheld camera stabilizer, the PIRO Smart Gimbal, at this year's Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition).
Areox is a Chinese high-tech company principally engaged in research and development as well as the production of electric multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related parts, with a focus on technological innovation. Bringing together the R&D strength of professional developers of aviation products located in China as well as outside the country, and supported by heavy investment in its own R&D, the company has successfully applied for several utility patents. In addition, the company has made breakthroughs in several areas, including flight-control and optical image processing systems.
After launching several generations of products, Areox's continues to improve in terms of technical prowess. In the past, handheld video stabilizers were strictly a tool in the province of professional photographers. With the rise of internet journalists and video bloggers, however, the capabilities of one's video recording equipment are of increasing importance. Consumer demands have become similar to those of professionals, in terms of what is expected when it comes to stability, as well as in terms of where the market for cameras is heading. It is in this context that expectations in terms of more user-friendly handheld stabilization devices have decidedly grown, and the PIRO Smart Gimbal is the answer to that expectation.
Can the PIRO Smart Gimbal, which will be launched in Hong Kong on October 15 and maintains the same high quality that is expected of all Areox products, be the next head turner in the market? Will it stand out among the many new products expected to come on stream at the same time? Finding out the answer to that question will be well worth the wait.
LeEco's 'LeMall for All' is Back With a Big Diwali Bonanza
BANGALORE and NEW DELHI, October 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
LeMall [http://www.lemall.com/in ], LeEco's own e-commerce marketplace is lifting up
the celebratory spirit by bringing back its popular shopping carnival, LeMall for All -
Diwali Edition. Indians love to shop for themselves and their loved ones during the
festive season and through the upcoming 'LeMall for All', LeEco is set to offer some more
compelling reasons to shop till they drop.
LeEco SuperProducts come with a breath-taking design and cutting-edge technology that
make for a perfect gift for someone you love.
The last edition of 'LeMall for All' that was held this August was a huge hit amongst
buyers. During the last sale, LeMall was offering complimentary CDLA earphones with the
purchase of Le 2 and with the purchase of Le Max2, users not only got the complimentary
earphones but also accessories at no cost. In addition to this, there were great deals and
discount on the entire range of accessories.
LeMall has announced that it will be holding its much awaited 'LeMall for All Day'
this month from 18th - 20th October. Users can look forward to some never-before offers on
LeEco SuperProducts including the second generation Superphones and Super3 TV series
during this sale.
Consumers can also expect to get their favourite CDLA earphones, Bluetooth speaker,
Bluetooth headphones, all-metal earphones, reverse in-ear headphones and cases and covers
to be available at a never-before price.
About LeMall: Â Â
LeMall was launched in 2013 in China by Internet technology conglomerate LeEco
(formerly Letv) as the ecommerce channel of LeEco. Already a hugely popular e-commerce
site in the US, mainland China, and Hong Kong, LeMall was officially launched in India in
June, 2016.
LeMall India is committed to giving customers a superior online shopping experience
and the privilege of preferential access to Le Ecosystem, a next-generation multi-platform
Internet engine that is vertically integrated to deliver premium content, devices and
applications. The exciting range of LeEco's gadgets and accessories, available on LeMall
India, is expected to usher amazing, lifestyle-enhancing experiences powered by tomorrow's
technology.
About LeEco: Â Â
LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple Internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
With 'Complete Ecosystem, Ground-breaking technologies, and Disruptive Pricing' as the
guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Superphones, video production and distribution, smart
devices/accessories and large-screen applications, to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.
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aaronsamuel@le.comÂ
+91-9686100143Â
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A. O. Smith Extends 'Greatest BuyBack Offer' on Water Purifiers With Rs. 3000 off on Your Old Purifier
BENGALURU, October 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
A. O. Smith, a leading global water technology company, has announced the 'Greatest
BuyBack Offer' on its 100% RO purifier variant with a Green touch. Under this offer, users
can bring their existing water purifiers and in exchange, buy the A. O. Smith 100% RO
water purifier under a discount of Rs. 3000. Customers wouldn't have to worry about the
disposal of their old or existing purifier as A. O. Smith team will assist in collection
and disposal of the old water filter in an environment-friendly way.
The purifiers collected from the consumers will be sorted and given to companies or
entities who have been authorized by the relevant state government to manage and dispose
components forming a part of such old water purifiers.
A. O. Smith water purifier [https://www.aosmithindia.com/buy-water-purifiers-online ]
is known for its state-of-the-art technology and comes with 7-stage water purification
technology. Additionally, it comes with MIN-TECH (Mineralizer Technology) wherein the
essential minerals are added to pure water. It is powered with double protection
comprising of RO + SCMT (Silver Charged Membrane Technology) which ensures safe water. Its
patented side stream RO Membrane increases the output of fresh water from the unit,
prolongs membrane life, and comes with 2 years warranty.
It is also India's first RO water purifier system having hot water option with added
minerals at two temperature choices. A. O. Smith also has a unique solution to customer's
service request. They will respond to customer request within 1 hour from the time of call
registration, provide solution on the same day and are committed to have solution given in
first attempt itself. This service program is called as Power of 1.
Commenting on the offer, Parag Kulkarni, Managing Director at A. O. Smith India Water
Products Pvt. Ltd said, "With the 'Greatest Buyback' offer, we encourage the use of 100%
RO purified water that is safe for drinking. We are glad that the response has been
overwhelming so far. It's a proud moment for A. O. Smith to acknowledge that approximately
40% of our consumers who have availed for this offer and are thus successfully contributed
to disposing their old purifier in an environment-friendly way. This enunciates the trust
and faith that our customers have in the brand."
Commenting on the offer, A. O. Smith's Brand Ambassador Vidya Balan said, "I think
it's a thoughtful initiative that A. O. Smith has launched with the Greatest BuyBack offer
that will help us contribute our bit to the environment. I'm pleased to be associated with
a brand that apart from providing 100% RO purified water also actively is concerned about
the environment. I guess it's time for each one of us to be responsible towards the nature
and make a difference."
About A. O. Smith:
A. O. Smith is one of the few companies in the world that enjoys a rich legacy of 142
years of Integrity, Innovation and Customer Satisfaction.
A. O. Smith Corporation, with 2016 sales of U.S. $2.54 billion, is a global leader
applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and
marketed worldwide. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of residential and
commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water
treatment products. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., and employs more than
13,400 people at plants in the U.S., Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Turkey,
and the United Kingdom.
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+91-9986989516Â
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Apacer Makes a Foray into DDR4 Wide Temperature Memory Module Market
Industrial-grade components reinforced with underfill redefine specifications
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Actively expanding its industrial memory products, the world-leading industrial memory brand Apacer Technology, with the full support of its strategic partner Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, has launched its first DDR4 wide temperature memory module series. Using industrial-grade chips, the memory module series provides a rugged solution for industrial equipments operating under extreme temperatures for long hours. Enhanced with underfill and industrial-grade wide temperature components, Apacer DDR4 wide temperature memory module series is cold-resistant, heat-resistant and highly reliable. In combination with its vibration and thermal shock resistance, the scope of applications for wide temperature memory products is expanded, meeting the requirements of industrial products operating in harsh environments.
All industrial-grade components further reinforce stability under low/high temperature environments
In order to maintain highly stable operating performance in harsh environments, Apacer DDR4 memory module series not only uses original Samsung industrial-grade wide temperature chips, its passive components are also upgraded to full industrial grade. The wide temperature memory series adopts industrial-grade capacitors and resistors. Capacitors with maximum thermal resistance of 125°C ensures more stable supply voltage in a high-temperature environment, while industrial-grade precision resistors have lower tolerance (±1%) and more matching specifications, significantly increasing circuit stability and durability. Furthermore, to prevent instability of signal transmission in harsh environments, DDR4 wide temperature memory module utilizes 30µ thicker golden finger plating for its PCB.
Underfill technique improves product reliability
Underfill technique is used under the BGA to reinforce the product's resistance against vibration and thermal shock. When subject to greater temperature changes, the difference in coefficient of thermal expansion between the silicon chip and the PCB substrate often causes relative shifts during thermal shock test, resulting in solder points falling off or fracturing. Underfill technique effectively strengthens the solder points between solder balls and circuit board, reducing thermal stress damage, increasing product reliability and thus increasing product lifespan.
Apacer's new wide temperature DDR4 SODIMM for industrial use has a maximum capacity of 16GB and supports frequencies of up to 2133/2400MHz. Using high-quality DDR4 wide temperature chips and industrial-grade components, reinforced with underfill technique, it can adapt to extreme operating temperatures, providing impeccable durability for the system. Passing thermal shock test, which exposes a product to alternating extremes of high and low temperatures, it has been proven to operate within the temperature range of -40°C and 85°C, making it an applicable solution for industrial equipments, such as military, vehicular, outdoor and rugged computers.
Module Type DDR4 Wide Temperature SODIMM
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Frequency 2400MHz /2133MHz
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Capacity 8GB-16GB
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Voltage 1.2v
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Pin count 260-Pin
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Width 64-Bit
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PCB Height 1.181"
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Operation Temp. TC=-40°C to 85°C
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About Apacer
Apacer Technology Inc. offers a wide range of industrial SSD, digital consumer products and memory modules. Together with its broad R&D, design, manufacturing, and marketing strengths, it has become a leading global manufacturer in the industry. Since its establishment, Apacer has always followed its promise, "Access the best," to produce reliable, innovative products and services. Apacer supplies customers with high performance, reliable, high value memory modules and flash memory via a marketing network that stretches across worldwide distributors, product manufacturing facilities, and retail consumers. Apacer provides innovative, state-of-the-art digital storage products to store, record, and share the digital information crucial to their work and essential to their daily lives.
Lumigon Launches T3, a Premium Smartphone With Unique Features in Scandinavian Design
COPENHAGEN, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Now Available in the Netherlands, Russia,Dubaiand at Airports Around the World
Lumigon announces the launch of the T3 smartphone, integrating minimalistic Scandinavian design with durable steel exterior and innovative features such as a night vision camera and the innovative BackTouch technology, so far never seen before in mobile phones.
"We wanted to create a new smartphone that reflects our design philosophy," says Lumigon CEO Lars Gravesen. "The glass and steel used in the T3 are extremely durable, but that doesn't mean sacrificing the look and feel of the phone. In fact, it provides a great balance between design, premium materials, innovation and technology."
In addition to the classic versions, the T3 is also available in a gold edition with four different models, to fulfil the needs of customers who like it a little more extraordinary.
Innovative design, inside and out
The exterior of T3 is crafted from molybdenum 316 stainless steel, whose strength and high resistance is known from the boat industry. This durability is further enhanced with scratch and damage resistant glass. Both the front and back of the phone are of Corning® Gorilla® Glass to help ensure the 4.8" HD Super AMOLED Diamond display is not spoiled by screen cracks. These robust materials were carefully selected and precisely crafted to create a dust and water-resistant phone that can withstand daily use, while retaining the sleek design of an exclusive product.
These details extend to the interior, which is powered by an ultra-fast 2.2 GHz 64 bit 8-core processor with 3 GB RAM running Android(TM) 6.0, making this smartphone run smooth and fast. Lars Gravesen continues, "In a world with such huge demands for data, we wanted to give our customers enough capacity that will make users hardly run out of space, thus we decided to launch the T3 with 128 GB internal memory as standard."
Being a truly versatile device, the T3 also features a 4G Dual Nano SIM slot allowing the use of two SIM cards simultaneously. These can be hot-swapped without shutting down the phone, allowing for exceptional agility on the go.
Perfect picture- day and night
The T3 comes with three cameras and provides high quality photography regardless of time of day or lighting conditions. The 4K HD camera takes ultra-sharp photos while the advanced Phase Detection Autofocus find its focus point instantly. The 2K HD front camera with innovative FrontFlash allows for perfect selfies even in dark environments. The mirror in combination with the FrontFlash turns this phone to a gadget that the ladies will find very handy when fixing their makeup on the go.
The T3 is the first smartphone in the world to have a 2K HD Night Vision camera that can capture photos and videos even in total darkness.
BackTouch
The innovative BackTouch technology enables to scroll content on the display from the back of the phone and is very convenient when taking selfies as the user just needs to tap on the BackTouch. This brand new feature introduces easy one-handed navigation and improved swiping and scrolling capabilities.
Secured
T3 has cutting-edge security and interface features. The 360° ceramic fingerprint reader provides added security along with Lumigon's unique Vault feature that lets the user store private and confidential information on the phone. The data within the Vault is secure and encrypted with AES 256-bit algorithm.
Make it Your Way
T3 is provided in three classic colours, black, white and orange as well as the exclusive series, like the elegant 24-karat gold in four different models. Users can then show their individual looks, while those who want to experience the next level of luxury can leave their mark with a personal engraving.
Mr Gravesen says, "The T3 was created for users who want something different and want to stand out from the crowd."
"To me," he continues, "Danish design reflects craftsmanship, simplicity and real-life functionality, taking high-quality materials and combining them with innovative features to create a clean premium product. That was the design mindset that brought us to the creation of the T3 smartphone."
Availability
The T3 is available for purchase at the Lumigon web shop and at selected dealers worldwide at a price starting from EUR 645/DKK 4799 for the stainless steel versions with 128 GB internal memory. The sales box also includes a stainless steel designer headset created from quality materials and with precision in every detail.
About Lumigon
Lumigon designs, develops and produces high-end smartphones and accessories. Based in Copenhagen, the company's products are designed to reflect their Danish origin, taking inspiration from Scandinavian design traditions characterised by simplicity, minimalism and solidness. Lumigon is a private company with extensive experience within consumer electronics, mobile software and distribution.
Simplified MiFID-II Compliance with Endace DAG Provenance
Endace's new Provenance capability enables financial traders to easily and reliably watermark captured trade data with timing data required for MIFID-II compliance
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Endace, a world leader in high-speed network monitoring and recording technology, today announced the launch of Provenance(TM), a new feature available for its high-speed DAG(TM) Data Capture cards. Provenance enables recorded network traffic to be enriched with information about the state of the environment at the time the traffic was recorded -- including detailed real-time information about timing sources and accuracy.
Under upcoming MiFID-II regulations, traders must not only record all trade data, but also ensure trade events are accurately time-stamped to within microseconds of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) along with information about the reliability of the timing source. Being able to perpetually describe the accuracy of time stamps means continually monitoring and recording timing accuracy as trade data is captured. Provenance provides a way for traders to capture contextual information at the source, helping them to comply with regulations easily.
Provenance "watermarks" traffic every second as it is captured, enriching it with information--such as what timing source was used, how clocks were synchronized (using PTP, 1PPS or IRIG-B) and what the clock synchronization accuracy was at the time of capture. This allows traders to prove exactly what the status and accuracy of clocks and time stamps were at the time trade data was captured.
Currently, more than 150 fields of Provenance data such as Hostname, Linkname and Optical Power Level can be included. This makes it simple for traders to accurately determine the origin of capture files and provides a clear evidential trail that can be easily examined in packet analysis tools, such as Wireshark.
Endace is a long-standing supporter of the STAC Benchmark Council, a community of financial institutions and vendors collaborating to develop technology benchmark standards for the financial industry. Endace CTO, Dr. Stephen Donnelly attended STAC's MiFID-II Workshop in London in June. Following the workshop, Endace accelerated plans to introduce Provenance to help traders meet MiFID-II's strict timing requirements.
"Provenance is broader than just timing, it allows a wide range of enriched, 'smart data' to be embedded into network traffic as it's recorded. We see applications across a range of areas including network security," Dr Donnelly said. "But we saw an immediate application for Provenance to deliver a simple, effective way to enable traders to meet their obligations under MiFID-II and related regulations. So we accelerated plans to introduce Provenance to give traders time to test and implement it ahead of MiFID-II".
Endace has introduced Provenance support in a firmware upgrade available immediately for its two port 1/10 GbE DAG10X2-S and DAG10X2-P cards and four port 1/10/40GbE DAG 10X4-P card. Provenance is a key feature which will be rolled out across all Endace products, and will be introduced in EndaceProbe Network Recorders in the new 6.3 release of OSm scheduled to ship early in 2017.
About Endace
For more than 15 years, Endace has provided high-speed, network recording and visibility solutions to monitor and protect some of the world's largest, most complex networks. Customers include global banks, telcos and service providers, media and broadcast companies, health organizations, retailers, e-commerce and web giants, governments and large enterprises. Customers choose Endace technology because it can monitor and capture network traffic with 100% accuracy regardless of network speeds or loads. It can scale to meet the needs of the fastest networks and is built on an open architecture that enables integration with a wide variety of custom, open source and commercial solutions. http://www.endace.com
The da Vinci miniMaker, XYZprinting's Latest 3D Printer, Now Available for $249
New da Vinci miniMaker gives STEM and STEAM-minded teachers, parents, and students an affordably priced, beginner-friendly way to teach, learn and make 3D printed projects
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- XYZprinting, the world's leading desktop 3D printer manufacturer, announced today the availability of the company's first toy and education-focused 3D printer, the da Vinci miniMaker, a beginner-friendly 3D printer designed for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) education. Retailing for $249, the da Vinci miniMaker is now available at XYZprinting's online store and Amazon.com.
"Teachers, parents and students are always looking for new and unique ways to make teaching and learning core skills fun for everyone," said Simon Shen, CEO of XYZprinting and New Kinpo Group. "Our new da Vinci miniMaker is not only affordably priced to fit school and household budgets, but it will help encourage, expand, and shape the cognitive skills and abilities of the next generation of engineers, designers, and creators."
Not an ordinary STEM / STEAM toy, the da Vinci miniMaker enables educators and parents to engage young learners in real-life applications of 3D printing to develop collaboration and problem-solving skills in STEAM and STEM subjects, spurring creativity and interactive learning in the years to come. The newest 3D printer in the lauded da Vinci product line features:
-- Print Forever: The education-friendly toy that keeps pace with you as
you continue to grow and develop your core STEM skills over the years,
the da Vinci miniMaker is not limited in content.
-- Compact and Robust Design: The da Vinci miniMaker is 30 percent smaller
than the da Vinci Jr. 1.0, but retains the same build size of 5.9" x
5.9" x 5.9". Perfect for small spaces in classrooms or at home.
-- Eco-friendly and Safe: The da Vinci miniMaker only prints with
XYZprinting's biodegradable, non-toxic PLA filament. This filament has
gone through various tests to ensure that it is DEHP-free and Heavy
Metal-free for user safety.
-- Intuitive Auto-Calibration: This function automatically determines and
sets the distance and leveling of the print bed and the extruder module
with minimal effort by the user and resulting in the best possible
prints in the classroom or at home.
-- Flexible iOS Support: The da Vinci miniMaker offers Windows 7 and above
(for PC) and Mac OSX 10.8 and above (for Mac) support to ensure seamless
operation.
Parents, teachers, and students purchasing a new da Vinci miniMaker, or those who have been using any da Vinci products, have access to XYZprinting's "Educational Ecosystem" to aid in curriculum and project development. The ecosystem includes:
-- XYZmaker, an intuitive 3D modeling application for young users, allowing
for 3D printing to be seamlessly incorporated into the classroom
-- XYZ 3D Gallery, where users have access to more than 4,500 free 3D
models across nine categories, including everything from educational
items and art designs to toys and games
-- XYZprinting STEAM, a free 3D printing curriculum exchange platform for
all grades K-12
"With these resources, educators can incorporate 3D printing into their existing curriculum," said Ian Snyder, a 10(th) - 12(th) grade physical and life science teacher at a Pennsylvania high school, who has been using 3D printers to better engage his students. "Make sure to incorporate creativity into your class. Students have trouble returning to their roots of exploring how things work."
Additionally, XYZprinting is releasing the ultimate 3D printing companion, the XYZprinting 3D Scanner Pro. The 3D Scanner Pro quickly captures full-color, full-body scans of large objects or even your friends and family members. Scanned items can easily be uploaded, viewed, repaired or altered - as needed - with XYZprinting editing software. The new scanner will be available October 21 for $249.
To learn more about XYZprinting's diverse 3D printing solutions visit www.xyzprinting.
About XYZprinting
XYZprinting, a New Kinpo Group company, is the world's leading 3D printing manufacturer. Dedicated to bringing cost-effective 3D printing to educators and classrooms, consumers and artists, small-to-midsized businesses, and households around the world, XYZprinting has broken down the barriers of 3D printer ownership by providing an easy-to-use device that delivers an outstanding user experience, whether connected to a computer or via mobile. Its printers have won several accolades within the 3D printing industry at major technology industry events and by top publications. XYZprinting currently has offices in China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the United States and Europe. To learn more about XYZprinting products, view useful tutorials, receive online or phone customer service, and access galleries for free, downloadable 3D designs, please visit http://us.xyzprinting.com.
About New Kinpo Group (NKG)
New Kinpo Group, a corporation of several subsidiaries including Cal-Comp, XYZprinting, Kinpo Electronics and AcBel, is a global electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and original design manufacturing (ODM) company that offers its customers lower costs, faster delivery times and world-class product quality. The company's EMS business spans multiple product lines, including storage, printers, network-attached storage (NAS), wireless and broadband, digital home, consumer electronics, wearables, 3D printing, robotics, power management and smart grid, industrial, automotive, security, medical/healthcare and emerging technologies. New Kinpo Group's network of strategically located manufacturing sites have the added benefit of allowing customers to manufacture products closer to their end customers, resulting in dramatically reduced shipping costs, lower tariffs and more cost-effective inventory management. For more information, visit http://en.newkinpogroup.com/
IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2016: More Adopters, More Technologies, More Insights
BOSTON, October 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Senior executives from Unilever, Kellogg, Toyota, Google, Boeing, Coca-Cola and Bayer
provide industry insights at next month's IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA conference and
exhibition [http://www.printedelectronicsusa.com ], on Nov. 16-17 in Santa Clara, CA. Â The
conference is organized by IDTechEx Research [http://www.idtechex.com ] - the leading
global research firm on emerging technologies.
The world's biggest event on printed, flexible, organic and hybrid electronics,
featuring more than 200 speakers, focuses on the user pull for these technologies, with
insights from some of the largest global brands on their needs and experiences.
Sessions will cover latest global developments encompassing enabling materials,
components and equipment. Themes include Structural Electronics, 3D Printed Electronics,
E-textiles, Flexible Displays and Lighting, Ubiquitous Sensors, Energy Storage Innovations,
Advanced Materials and more.
The event, part of the IDTechEx Show! brings together whole supply chains of
applications of printed and flexible electronics including wearable technology, electric
vehicles, energy storage, energy harvesting, 3D printing, Internet of Things and sensors,
allowing you to connect with customers and suppliers and see the full breadth of
opportunity in one location.
Speakers from major global companies like Ford, Porsche, Intel, Avery Dennison,
Lockheed Martin and more will present in detailed sessions across eight parallel tracks
alongside one shared exhibition.
With 3,000+ attendees and 200+ exhibitors expected, this is 'the' meeting place for
anyone involved or interested in the industry.
Highlights include 'see it and play' at Demonstration Street; Manufacturing Street,
showing how products are made; and the IDTechEx Launchpad, featuring start-ups introducing
their new concepts and products.
Also see the winning solar powered racing car from the Nuon Solar Racing team - in the
US for the first time - to vehicle parts with integrated OLED lighting and structural
electronics.
Hear what previous attendees think of the event:
"Undoubtedly the place to get the latest and best information on Emerging Technologies
generally and Printed Electronics in particular" Â
--Coleridge Design Associates LLC
"Exhibiting at the Printed Electronics USA 2015 show was incredibly valuable for us.Â
The show, and the Team Canada Pavilion, gave us access to a number of qualified decision
makers with global brands" Â
--Tangio Â
IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA is your chance to see it all in one place on Nov.
16-17 at the Santa Clara Convention Center - register before Oct 21st for the early bird
discount at http://www.PrintedElectronicsUSA.com.
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GDU Launches Advanced Byrd - World's Only Folding and Modular Consumer Drone
Developer of industry's first foldable and only modular drone gets better with new features and addition of fully integrated GoPro gimbal
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GDU, the leading consumer drone manufacturer focusing on power and portability, today announced the company is shipping the Advanced Byrd model featuring the fully integrated GoPro gimbal. The Advanced model offers users additional features and functionality, including ability to use the most popular action camera on the market.
GDU's Advanced Byrd model maintains the same portability feature consumers loved from the first model - the world's first drone to fold up small enough to fit into a backpack, while also having the only modular gimbal capability and the power to lift the world's favorite and most used DSLR cameras.
"The GDU Advanced Byrd enters the market as the most capable consumer drone based on Byrd's flying platform configuration," stated Nicolia Wiles, GDU Director of Digital. "Byrd was the first foldable drone on the market, but is also the only drone with completely interchangeable gimbals. Whereas the competition can only offer one camera to use with their drone, the Byrd can use multiple camera types on a single flying platform. The mission of GDU has always been to solve the biggest problems users face with typical drones - portability, power and modularity. While some manufacturers have followed us on creating foldable drones to solve the portability issue, only GDU has the power and modular design necessary to add additional components and carry third party cameras."
The Advanced Byrd provides for 29 minutes of flight time, with a guaranteed 1000-meter video downlink system included in the shipped model (no additional downlink technology needed) and also offers a more advanced OFDM system, compared to WiFi transmission in the Standard model. Price of the Advanced Byrd model will be $849.00. The much anticipated Premium model will also be shipping soon. Interested individuals can find dealer information here: http://www.gdu-tech.com/#/store/dealer.
Advanced Byrd Stats:
-- Only drone with interchangeable gimbal/camera configurations (not stuck
with one camera)
-- Future-proofed for use with DSLR cameras
-- 'Follow Me' technology
-- OFDM HD 1000m video downlink system
-- Optical and ultrasonic flight assistance (for inside flights)
-- 29-minute flight time
-- Included 3-axis gimbal integrated for GoPro cameras
-- Route planning
-- Intelligent orientation control
-- Smart 'return-to-home' feature
-- Tested in the world's harshest climates to ensure quality
For more information on where to purchase and product details, visit http://www.gdu-tech.com.
About GDU
GDU, formerly known as ProDrone, created the first consumer UAV that folded up easily into the size of a backpack, without sacrificing any performance. We also created the first interchangeable camera gimbals. GDU is transforming the industry through truly innovative ideas that consumers want. What makes us different is aside from our focus on comprehensive research, development, design and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, we offer concierge-style customer service, which addresses the number one complaint from consumers regarding consumer UAVs of all brands. All Byrd models are ruthlessly tested in the world's harshest climates to guarantee unconditional quality.
Utility Introduces Revolutionary Crime Scene Documentation Technology at IACP 2016
Never-Before-Seen Product Takes Mission-Critical Intelligence and Situational Awareness to New Heights
DECATUR, Ga., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Utility, Inc. announced today that it will now offer the industry's first digital crime scene imaging system, the Smart Scene 360(TM). This new product represents the next generation in the evolution of body camera technology, and it is intended to provide a higher level of situational awareness while enhancing mission critical intelligence. Smart Scene 360(TM) --along with Utility's full suite of products, including BodyWorn(TM)--will be on display throughout the 123(rd) International Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition (IACP) in San Diego, California from October 15 - 18, 2016 at the BodyWorn(TM) by Utility booth (#1939). Utility will have a virtual reality room at IACP so that attendees can personally experience Smart Scene 360(TM).
"We believe that Smart Scene 360(TM) will forever change the way evidence is captured by Police Departments," said Robert McKeeman, CEO of Utility. "Our core values focus on letting policy makers meet the public's demand for a 21(st)-century Police Department, and providing technology that makes sure those policies are automatically carried out in the most effective way possible every time. That is why we are so excited to unveil this new, exciting technology at IACP. The future begins now, and we look forward to supporting law enforcement agencies as they move into this new age."
This new technology will enable Law Enforcement officials, District Attorneys, and Courts to view crime scenes in 3D virtual reality long after an incident occurs. Smart Scene 360(TM) is a feature of the AVaiL Video Management solution and is included at no additional cost.
Smart Scene 360(TM) uses a 360(° )digital imaging app, Smart Shot 360(TM), to create a digital model of a crime scene. Smart Shot 360(TM) is part of the software running on the Police Officer's standard BodyWorn(TM) camera, and is available immediately. No additional hardware or software is required.
Officers will now be able to review and search a crime scene remotely at any time from any location. By utilizing the BodyWorn(TM) camera's instant video playback feature, an Officer can examine the 360(° )view of the scene directly on the BodyWorn camera. Officers can also use Virtual Reality headsets to re-experience the crime scene. Like BodyWorn(TM), all Smart Scene 360(TM) video content is automatically uploaded as it is recorded to secure Amazon Web Services cloud storage. Smart Scene 360(TM) video can then be viewed through Utility's AVaiL Web(TM) video management system.
"Each year, IACP brings out the best of what the law enforcement technology industry has to offer. Our products epitomize 21st-century solutions and provide future-proof technology not offered by our hardware-centric competitors," said Chris Lindenau, Vice President of Business Development and Chief Revenue Officer. "In addition to introducing Smart Scene 360(TM), we will also announce an enhanced software architecture that integrates video recorded from multiple platforms with BodyWorn(TM)--including unmanned aerial vehicles. We believe these new products further demonstrate our mission of expanding the technological horizons of what a body camera company can achieve."
This is the third consecutive year that Utility has unveiled new products at IACP. In 2014, Utility, Inc. introduced BodyWorn(TM), the only police body camera with policy-based automatic recording triggers. Experience has shown the Police Officers in high stress situations often forget to turn on manually-operated body cameras, which damages Community Trust in Police Accountability and Transparency. In 2015, the Rocket IoT(TM) In-Car Video Recording system was fully integrated with BodyWorn(TM) cameras. Vehicle front and back seat video content can be played on a side-by-side synchronized view basis with BodyWorn(TM) video--providing incident views from multiple angles and locations. The Rocket IoT(TM) has been enhanced to support dual SIM cards and patented automatic switching to the best 3G and 4G-LTE cell carrier, based upon vehicle location, heading, and speed. Up to four HD, PoE video cameras can be attached to the Rocket IoT(TM), along with vehicle diagnostics and IoT Sensors in and around the vehicle. Policy-Based Recording and IoT sensor events automatically start and stop video recording according to Department policy reliably and with no human bias.
Utility and its full suite of smart products, will be on display at booth #1939. For more information, visit http://www.Bodyworn.com. Information about Utility's automatic video redaction technology can be found at http://www.smartredaction.com/.
About BodyWorn(TM)
BodyWorn(TM) incorporates real-time communications for the best situational awareness possible during the most critical times. Unlike Generation 1 body cameras, BodyWorn(TM) has automatic recording triggers based upon department policies, officer down emergency reporting, live video streaming, and secure automatic wireless video upload to cloud storage. BodyWorn(TM) video, audio and metadata can be accessed through its cloud-based digital evidence management solution AVaiL Web(TM). All of Utility's recording solutions, including Rocket IoT(TM) in-car video system, leverage Amazon Web Services cloud processing and storage.
Utility US Patents include:
6,831,556 - Composite Mobile Digital Information System
7,768,548 - Mobile Digital Video Recording System
8,781,475 - Method for Switching between Cellular Networks
9,246,898 - Method for Securely Distributing Legal Evidence
9,282,495 - System and Method for Switching between Cellular Networks
9,432,402 - Method for Uploading Files Utilizing GPS Routing
PHNIX In the Limelight with Its New Pool Heat Pumps At Interbad 2016
STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- PHNIX, a leading swimming pool heat pump supplier in China, was well received with its Swimming/Spa Pool Heat Pump, Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump and Heat Pump Dehumidifier at interbad 2016 from September 27 to 30.
International Trade Fair interbad 2016
Interbad 2016 mainly focuses on swimming pools, sauna and spas. The 4-day exhibition attracted an international audience of about 500 exhibitors and 15,000 guests from 64 countries. Among them, many were experts in the area of pool heat pump product innovations, latest trends and developments, and can set benchmarks for the field.
PHNIX at interbad 2016
PHNIX showcased a comprehensive pool heat pump series, including:
-- EVI Spa/Swimming Pool Heat Pump (newly-launched)
-- Heat Pump Dehumidifier
-- Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump
-- Vertical Swimming Pool Heat Pump
-- Horizontal Swimming Pool Heat Pump
All of them were so eye-catching and popular that many were purchased on-site by professional buyers. interbad 2016 not only helped PHNIX promote its heat pumps, but it greatly enhanced PHNIX's understanding of the German market, the entire European market, state-of-art heat pump technology and future trends.
PHNIX's Popular Products on Site
PHNIX continuously focuses on the research and development of new swimming pool heat pump technology, including inverter technology and Enhanced Vapor Injection (EVI) technology.
By adopting EVI technology, an EVI Spa/Swimming Pool Heat Pump can operate safely and stably at an ambient temperature as low as -25(o)C and an outlet water temperature as high as 43 (o)C. Compared with normal swimming pool heat pumps, PHNIX's EVI Spa/Swimming Pool Heat Pumps have a wider ambient working temperature range and a higher COP for spas, swimming pools for both domestic and commercial uses. On-site at interbad PHNIX attracted great attention, especially from buyers from low-temperature regions like Russia and Northern Europe.
PHNIX's inverter technology ensures that pool heat pumps at a higher COP, that there is a shorter heating time and less energy used when compared with normal heat pumps. PHNIX's Inverter Swimming Pool Heat Pump has a high-end controller with a 5-inch color touch screen. The temperature and power consumption curve on it makes its energy use crystal clear. In addition, with the PHNIX Smart Pool Heater app you can control your heat pump, whenever and wherever you are.
About PHNIX
Founded in 2002 by Andrew Yi Zong, Guangdong PHNIX Eco-Energy Solution Ltd. is an international enterprise that specializes in the R&D and production of heat pump products and energy-saving solutions. Nearly 50% of PHNIX products are exported to Europe, The United States and other overseas markets. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, PHNIX has been named a China High-quality Brand and Guangzhou High-tech Enterprise. For more information about PHNIX and its products, please visit http://www.phnix-e.com.
Guangdong PHNIX Eco-Energy Solution Ltd.
CONTACT: June Lee, +86-20-3906-7742, june@phnix-e.com
Loki Products, Inc. Announces Kickstarter Campaign Launch
Smart WiFi Meat Thermometer Generating Buzz
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Loki Products, Inc. today announced the launch of its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for Loki, The Smart WiFi Meat Thermometer. Already nearing the production phase, the product is expected to be available through retail channels in the 1(st) Quarter of 2017.
Loki's appearance last week at the Smart Kitchen Summit in Seattle generated strong interest among industry leaders. "We were thrilled by the reaction to Loki at the Summit," said James Hammer, Loki Product's CEO. "It's great momentum for the start of our Kickstarter campaign."
The smart WiFi meat thermometer, Loki, delivers temperature and cooking notifications to the free Loki app on any iOS or Android mobile device, at home or around town. The app predicts cooking time and actively tracks the time remaining to completion. The notification system provides for perfect cooking precision without hovering to check progress.
A number of rewards are available to backers of Loki's Kickstarter campaign, including Loki starting at $89 (40% off retail). "We chose crowdfunding for Loki because we see it as an ideal opportunity for gauging interest, and building the best version of this product by getting direct consumer feedback," said Hammer.
Loki is the first of a planned series of complementary devices, and is the twelfth consumer electronics product successfully brought to market by the same development team behind Loki Products, Inc.
About Loki Products, Inc.
Based in the Seattle area, Loki Products, Inc. is a family owned and operated company born out of large traditional Wednesday night gatherings around the dinner table to share a delicious meal. We are a family of engineers, marketers, creatives, and amateur chefs who love food. Our conversations naturally turned to brainstorming an easier way to monitor the progress of our favorite meats. We wanted to spend more time visiting with each other, instead of babysitting the oven, smoker, or grill. The result is Loki, The Smart WiFi Meat Thermometer.
Loki Products is the newest member of our family's successful wireless communication and device ventures. All of our designs are developed 100% in-house. We are a fully integrated company who takes "back of the napkin" concepts and develops every step from design through production to retail fulfillment delivering high quality technology solutions for today's lifestyle. For more information visit http://www.lokiproducts.com/
Nuheara Sells Out 2016 Allotment of IQbuds(TM); Opens Online Store for 2017 Orders
Nuheara will commence shipping IQbuds(TM) to crowdfunding backers and launch retailers before the end of 2016; New pre-orders placed through the online store are expected to ship first Quarter 2017.
PERTH, Australia, and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuheara Inc., the maker of IQbuds(TM), truly intelligent wireless earbuds that allow people to hear what they want to hear, today announced the company has sold out of its allocated units for sale in 2016 and are on schedule to commence shipping late December.
With commitments of nearly 4,000 units from 3,500 backers in 82 countries from its Indiegogo campaign and forward orders from select retailers in the USA and Australia, Nuheara today launches its online store to accept pre-orders for availability for the first quarter 2017.
Nuheara's intelligent IQbuds(TM) are a cross between an assistive listening device, noise cancelling headset and Bluetooth earpiece in two completely wireless earbuds, allowing people to augment their hearing experience. Nuheara has named this 'blended hearing,' which is achieved using their proprietary software called SINC(TM) (Super Intelligent Noise Cancellation). SINC(TM) allows you to dynamically control how you hear the world around you for a more personalized hearing experience.
The hearables sector is gaining a lot of attention of late with new wireless earbuds coming on to the market. Nuheara IQbuds(TM) deliver a significantly more enhanced consumer experience than just listening to music or making calls. "Our vision from the outset has been to take really sophisticated hearing technology, miniaturize it into two beautifully designed, truly wireless earbuds and enable users to connect to and dynamically blend their physical and digital worlds," said David Cannington, EVP and co-founder of Nuheara. "The result is that IQbuds(TM) are so much smarter than all other hearables on the market today."
Nuheara IQbuds(TM) features include:
-- Advanced Speech Amplification - enhance your ability to hear speech in
crowded restaurants, pubs, parties, networking events, conferences.
Never miss another word again.
-- Dynamic Noise Control - selectively tune in or out the world around you
with Nuheara's Super Intelligent Noise Cancellation (SINC(TM))
technology.
-- Blended Physical and Digital Worlds - create the best blend of your
digital audio streams and the sounds around you for situational
awareness.
-- High Fidelity Audio - seamlessly stream all your favorite music and
audio content with high quality stereo sound and no wires, anywhere,
ever.
-- Hands Free Phone Calls - accept and manage your phone calls with a
simple tap touch on the IQbuds(TM).
-- Comfortable, Secure Fit - sweat-proof, water resistant and designed for
comfort, IQbuds(TM) are perfect for all day use.
-- Customizable iOS and Android App - Apple iOS and Android compatible,
Nuheara's easy-to-use app allows you to personalize augmented hearing
and remember your hearing profiles.
"If you are going to make a hearable today, it needs to be more than just a 'nice-to-have' - it needs to be super intelligent and actually improve the human condition," said Justin Miller, CEO and co-founder of Nuheara. "Our augmented hearing is improving people's lives in a real way, in their everyday experiences. Whether it allows you to better hear a baby's cry for help, layers a co-worker's voice above streamed music, enhances conversations in noisy restaurants or allows a bicycle courier to hear a truck backing into their space, an improved life is at the core of every IQbud we build here at Nuheara."
"It's an exciting time in the hearables sector," said Nick Hunn, CTO at WiFore Consulting, and who coined the term 'hearables' in 2014. "Early products did not always live up to expectations. Apple's entry should dispel consumer concerns about quality, but they are only offering audio streaming. If companies like Nuheara deliver on their production and technology innovation promises, we should see rapid and dynamic growth in the market."
Starting today, consumers can pre-order IQbuds(TM) for US$299. Nuheara IQbuds(TM) will start shipping and be available for purchase at retail locations in the USA in the first quarter of 2017.
Fujitsu Enables High Performance, All-Flash Storage for the Mass Market with the Launch of its New ETERNUS AF Storage
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
News facts:
-- Now enterprises can use the reliability, flexibility and ultra-low
response times of flash technology to help transform their business
operations at more affordable entry costs
-- New Fujitsu ETERNUS AF models combine the benefits of high-performance,
all-flash storage with a proven set of enterprise-class capabilities
found typically in premium storage systems - features like Automated
QoS, transparent failover, and data reduction capabilities
Fujitsu is changing the dynamics of primary storage in enterprise computing environments with the introduction of its next-generation all-flash storage systems. The new ETERNUS® AF all-flash models are the fastest-ever Fujitsu storage systems, bringing the benefits of all-flash technology to both core applications as well as new applications that are driving business transformation for customers.
The new ETERNUS AF family makes flash storage more attractive than ever, thanks to competitive pricing and lower total cost of ownership for all-flash systems combined with the storage performance capabilities that are needed for mixed workloads including databases, VDI, analytics, and big data.
Alex Lam, Vice President of Enterprise Business Strategy in North America for Fujitsu Technology and Business of America, Inc. comments: "With the ETERNUS AF, we are showing the market how ultra-fast, all-flash storage can be made available to the mass market, not only at extremely affordable price points in relation to traditional HDD storage, but also with a proven suite of enterprise-grade storage services that customers expect from premium storage platforms. As the economics of all-flash storage continue to be more attractive over time due to Moore's Law, we're enabling customers to create faster, more responsive IT environments to support the next wave of digital business and IT services, and doing so on a proven, enterprise-grade storage platform - Fujitsu ETERNUS."
ETERNUS AF storage systems enable customers to transform their data centers with super-fast, easily expandable storage solutions that potentially deliver huge reductions in overheads. IT teams also benefit from significantly simplified operations: Automated Quality of Service features dramatically reduce administration and maintenance requirements, freeing up system engineers from repetitive, mundane tasks.
ETERNUS AF also ensures non-stop business operations, providing enterprises with greater peace of mind. Mirroring of business-critical data eliminates risk of data loss, while in the event of a system failure, the transparent failover feature instantly switches to a secondary system. Fujitsu has also ensured that traditional ETERNUS DX disk storage systems work seamlessly together with ETERNUS AF. As they venture in the world of all-flash systems, organizations can combine the two systems, leveraging the benefits of flash storage while continuing to extract value from existing data center infrastructure.
Customers choosing ETERNUS AF also benefit from cost-savings - firstly thanks to built-in data deduplication and compression technologies which ensure that the Fujitsu ETERNUS AF system automatically optimizes data volume, helping reduce SSD capacity requirements by an average factor of five. This is achieved through inline deduplication that identifies and discards duplicates, then compresses data by removing all redundant information. In addition, all-flash systems take up less space in a data center and consume less energy for power and cooling, in comparison to traditional disk arrays.
Fujitsu will be offering two all-flash model lines. The top-of-the-range ETERNUS AF650 boasts up to 1,843 TB of effective storage capacity (368 TB of raw capacity) in a 6U form factor with up to 256 GB of system memory. For customers looking for a smaller entry, all-flash system, the Fujitsu AF250 offers up to 460 TB of effective storage capacity (92 TB of raw capacity) in a 2U form factor with up to 64 GB of system memory.
Pricing and availability
FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS AF systems are available now for ordering, with product shipments to start in late October. Pricing varies based on size of configuration and regional pricing.
(1) Calculations are based on an estimated data deduplication and compression ratio of 5:1.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 156,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.7 trillion yen (US$41 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.
About Fujitsu Americas
Fujitsu America, Inc. is the parent and/or management company of a group of Fujitsu-owned companies operating in North, Central and South America dedicated to delivering the full range of Fujitsu products, solutions and services in ICT to our customers in the Western Hemisphere. These companies are collectively referred to as Fujitsu Americas. Fujitsu enables clients to meet their business objectives through integrated offerings and solutions, including consulting, systems integration, managed services, outsourcing and cloud services for infrastructure, platforms and applications; data center and field services; and server, storage, software and mobile/tablet technologies. For more information, please visit: http://solutions.us.fujitsu.com/ and http://twitter.com/fujitsuamerica
Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, ETERNUS and "shaping tomorrow with you" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.
EZVIZ Brings Three New Products to the Smart Home Experience
BRAND NEW 3.0 APP EXPERIENCE & IFTTT INTEGRATION BRING THESE PRODUCTS AND YOUR SMART HOME SEAMLESSLY TOGETHER
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2016 /CNW/ -- EZVIZ Inc., a leading provider of cloud services and smart home video technology, has unveiled solutions connecting you visually to your life. The company has introduced three new products: the Mini Plus, Husky and Mini O. Paired with the new 3.0 version of the EZVIZ app, these products have even more new and exciting capabilities, increasing the use cases for both in and out of the home.
All of the newly released EZVIZ cameras are equipped with important features including:
-- IFTTT Integration: With IFTTT integration, EZVIZ cameras now work
alongside your smart devices for a more connected home. For example,
voice control is truly a natural way to give commands. By simply using
Alexa through IFTTT recipes, EZVIZ users can command cameras to turn on,
go into sleep mode and more.
-- Indoor and Outdoor Cameras: Whether it's your backyard, nursery, living
room, front porch or summer home, the three new cameras let you find the
right camera for every part of your home, indoors and out.
-- Real-Time, High Definition and Exceptional Night Vision: The three new
indoor and outdoor cameras carry on the traits passed down to it from
their predecessor, the Mini, to continue delivering excellent video
quality and exceptional night vision in any low-light environment.
-- Flexible Video Storage Options: With multiple storage options, you have
the freedom to choose how and where you want to save video. EZVIZ
Cameras can simultaneously record to a microSD card, a network recorder
(Vault), and encrypted cloud storage with a CloudPlay subscription.
-- Daily Recap: With the 3.0 version of the EZVIZ app and a CloudPlay
subscription, 24-hours of daily motion events are quickly condensed into
a recap, showing when and where motion was detected throughout the day
in a few minutes.
-- Two-Way Audio: When you can't be home, listen and speak to your family
and pets by using the built-in speaker and microphone. (Available on
Mini Plus and Mini O)
EZVIZ App 3.0
The 3.0 version of the EZVIZ app has several new and noteworthy features including a daily recap, timeline and brand new user-interface. Daily recap is a unique feature that condenses daily motion events into just a couple minutes for easy viewing. The new timeline and user-interface allow you to scroll or swipe through your camera feeds so you never miss a beat around your home. A link to the IFTTT website is also now built into the EZVIZ app for more easily connecting EZVIZ cameras with other smart home devices through IFTTT recipes.
Mini Plus ($99.99)
Built upon the success of the EZVIZ Mini, the Mini Plus is the perfect indoor connected camera solution for any smart home. Equipped with 1080p video, a wider viewing angle, crisp and clear images, and 2-way audio, this camera is ready for your home--day or night. The Mini Plus can also be purchased with a 16GB microSD for $119.99.
Husky ($129.99)
For optimal outdoor security, the EZVIZ Husky is a commercial-grade quality camera with 1080p video and a 16GB built-in microSD card. It's built for both indoor and outdoor use and works in the snow, rain, sun, and heat.
Mini O ($79.99)
For the parents who are looking for a baby monitoring system, the Mini O is the one-stop solution whether you are looking or listening in. With a sleek design, two-way audio, HD day-and-night video and motion detection alerts straight to your phone, this affordable solution will complete any nursery.
EZVIZ Inc. continues to bring robust, commercial-quality video products to consumers and the smart home market. Starting today, consumers can purchase all products onAmazon and from other North American major retailers. Download the latest version of the EZVIZ app from theApp Store (compatible with iOS 7+) orGoogle Play (compatible with Android 4.0+).
About EZVIZ
At EZVIZ Inc., we are about creating ways that connect you visually to your life. No matter where you are, EZVIZ cloud services and smart home video technology can help you feel like you're home--right from the palm of your hand. EZVIZ is the consumer and residential-focused subsidiary of Hikvision, the world's largest manufacturer of video surveillance solutions, and is located in City of Industry, CA.
Offering The Perfect Amount Of Connectivity, Alcatel Announces The LINKZONE(TM) Now Available At T-Mobile
With LINKZONE, turn any area into a Wi-Fi zone powered by 4G LTE
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel - the number four mobile phone manufacturer in North America(i )- today announced the availability of LINKZONE at T-Mobile. With a lightweight and portable design, the LINKZONE can connect up to 15 devices simultaneously offering on the go connectivity powered by 4G LTE. LINKZONE is available beginning today at participating T-Mobile stores nationwide for $79.99 (SRP).
"With the introduction of the Alcatel LINKZONE at T-Mobile, we're bringing our expertise at developing and delivering best in class value to our customers with a mobile broadband device that makes it easy to stay connected," said Steve Cistulli, President and General Manager for Alcatel, North America.
Alcatel LINKZONE: The Perfect Amount of Connectivity
Stay connected wherever the road takes you with the easily portable and reliable Alcatel LINKZONE. Supported by download speeds of up to 150 Mbps via 4G LTE data, the LINKZONE offers 15 simultaneous connections using a similar process you use while connecting to your home network on any Wi-Fi compatible device. And with an easy to use and navigate web UI, you can securely manage your connections and password to ensure your hotspot is protected and your data is safe while you browse. The LINKZONE also has a long lasting battery that provides up to six hours of use time, so you no longer have to worry about connection fees or slow coffee shop Wi-Fi when you bring your own all-day internet connection.
For more information and full product specifications on the LINKZONE, please visit Alcatel's website.
About Alcatel Mobile Devices
TCL Communication designs, develops and markets a diversified range of mobile devices in more than 160 countries under the Alcatel brand. Currently the No. 4 mobile handset manufacturer in North America, Alcatel branded devices from TCL Communication deliver innovative, feature-rich experiences that make access to today's mobile technology simple; offering a diverse portfolio of value-packed products equipped with the technology people want most.
TCL Communication is a wholly owned company of TCL Corporation, one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world. Alcatel is a trademark of Alcatel-Lucent used under license by TCL Communication. For more information on Alcatel mobile devices, please visit Alcatel's website.
(i) Based on company data and IDC's reporting for North America as of Q2 2016.
EZVIZ Brings Three New Products to the Smart Home Experience
BRAND NEW 3.0 APP EXPERIENCE & IFTTT INTEGRATION BRING THESE PRODUCTS AND YOUR SMART HOME SEAMLESSLY TOGETHER
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EZVIZ Inc., a leading provider of cloud services and smart home video technology, has unveiled solutions connecting you visually to your life. The company has introduced three new products: the Mini Plus, Husky and Mini O. Paired with the new 3.0 version of the EZVIZ app, these products have even more new and exciting capabilities, increasing the use cases for both in and out of the home.
All of the newly released EZVIZ cameras are equipped with important features including:
-- IFTTT Integration: With IFTTT integration, EZVIZ cameras now work
alongside your smart devices for a more connected home. For example,
voice control is truly a natural way to give commands. By simply using
Alexa through IFTTT recipes, EZVIZ users can command cameras to turn on,
go into sleep mode and more.
-- Indoor and Outdoor Cameras: Whether it's your backyard, nursery, living
room, front porch or summer home, the three new cameras let you find the
right camera for every part of your home, indoors and out.
-- Real-Time, High Definition and Exceptional Night Vision: The three new
indoor and outdoor cameras carry on the traits passed down to it from
their predecessor, the Mini, to continue delivering excellent video
quality and exceptional night vision in any low-light environment.
-- Flexible Video Storage Options: With multiple storage options, you have
the freedom to choose how and where you want to save video. EZVIZ
Cameras can simultaneously record to a microSD card, a network recorder
(Vault), and encrypted cloud storage with a CloudPlay subscription.
-- Daily Recap: With the 3.0 version of the EZVIZ app and a CloudPlay
subscription, 24-hours of daily motion events are quickly condensed into
a recap, showing when and where motion was detected throughout the day
in a few minutes.
-- Two-Way Audio: When you can't be home, listen and speak to your family
and pets by using the built-in speaker and microphone. (Available on
Mini Plus and Mini O)
EZVIZ App 3.0
The 3.0 version of the EZVIZ app has several new and noteworthy features including a daily recap, timeline and brand new user-interface. Daily recap is a unique feature that condenses daily motion events into just a couple minutes for easy viewing. The new timeline and user-interface allow you to scroll or swipe through your camera feeds so you never miss a beat around your home. A link to the IFTTT website is also now built into the EZVIZ app for more easily connecting EZVIZ cameras with other smart home devices through IFTTT recipes.
Mini Plus ($99.99)
Built upon the success of the EZVIZ Mini, the Mini Plus is the perfect indoor connected camera solution for any smart home. Equipped with 1080p video, a wider viewing angle, crisp and clear images, and 2-way audio, this camera is ready for your home--day or night. The Mini Plus can also be purchased with a 16GB microSD for $119.99.
Husky ($129.99)
For optimal outdoor security, the EZVIZ Husky is a commercial-grade quality camera with 1080p video and a 16GB built-in microSD card. It's built for both indoor and outdoor use and works in the snow, rain, sun, and heat.
Mini O ($79.99)
For the parents who are looking for a baby monitoring system, the Mini O is the one-stop solution whether you are looking or listening in. With a sleek design, two-way audio, HD day-and-night video and motion detection alerts straight to your phone, this affordable solution will complete any nursery.
EZVIZ Inc. continues to bring robust, commercial-quality video products to consumers and the smart home market. Starting today, consumers can purchase all products onAmazon and from other North American major retailers. Download the latest version of the EZVIZ app from theApp Store (compatible with iOS 7+) orGoogle Play (compatible with Android 4.0+).
About EZVIZ
At EZVIZ Inc., we are about creating ways that connect you visually to your life. No matter where you are, EZVIZ cloud services and smart home video technology can help you feel like you're home--right from the palm of your hand. EZVIZ is the consumer and residential-focused subsidiary of Hikvision, the world's largest manufacturer of video surveillance solutions, and is located in City of Industry, CA.
Conexant AudioSmart Provides Superior Far-Field Speech Recognition Performance on First Smart Speaker for Korean Market
SK Telecom works with Conexant to produce first smart speaker capable of natural language processing of Korean language; Enables device to hear users accurately from a distance and in noise
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Conexant Systems, Inc., a leading provider of audio and voice technology solutions that enable a more natural user experience, today announced that SK Telecom, Korea's largest mobile carrier, is implementing AudioSmart(TM) far-field voice solutions to help the new NUGU(TM) smart speaker hear users' requests accurately from a considerable distance away from the device. Conexant provides advanced voice processing technologies that help NUGU voice services offer the highest voice recognition accuracy rate in Korea. Conexant AudioSmart technology enables highly accurate voice control in smart home applications, robots, IoT devices, and more.
"When developing the NUGU personal digital assistant, our engineers focused heavily on ensuring it would provide an optimal voice-enabled user experience," said Myung Soon Park, Senior Vice President, Future Technology R&D Center at SK Telecom. "When choosing a technology partner to help us achieve the level of speech recognition accuracy we wanted, Conexant was an obvious choice. Their technology allows our NUGU personal digital assistant to overcome distance and noise related challenges and offer ideal near- and far-field speech recognition performance, as well as enables users to interrupt and interact with the device when it's playing media."
Enabling speech recognition and voice control from a distance in smart platforms requires overcoming substantial challenges related to echo cancellation, background noise, microphone speaker position and more. Conexant solutions are able to separate voice commands from background noise so that the speech recognition engine hears the user's command as clearly as possible, which in turn provides a far more accurate voice-enabled experience, even in noisy, real-world conditions, up to several meters away from the target device. The Conexant Far-Field Voice Input Processor solution for voice interactive devices is an industry first. This family of processors leverages Conexant AudioSmart(TM) far-field voice processing algorithms, enabling OEMs to deliver products, like NUGU, that offer a voice-enabled user experience.
"As the voice-enabled revolution continues to shift the way people interact with devices of all types, reliance on speech enhancement technologies that help devices hear user commands more accurately will continue to grow," said Saleel Awsare, President of Conexant. "Conexant has been a leading provider of voice processing solutions that improve speech recognition accuracy and enable advanced voice capabilities for years. We are pleased to be working with SKT to bolster the speech recognition performance of their NUGU smart speaker."
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About Conexant:
Conexant Systems, Inc. is the CE industry's go-to source for hardware and software solutions that offer unrivaled performance for audio and voice applications. The company combines its significant IP portfolio in DSP, analog and mixed signal technology with embedded software to enrich and expand audio and voice capabilities of products across nearly every vertical of the CE space. Founded in 1999, Conexant is a privately-held fabless semiconductor and audio technology engineering company headquartered in Irvine, California with offices and design centers worldwide.