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CEVA Introduces Lightweight Multi-Purpose Processor for the Massive Internet of Things

- CEVA-X1 offers a unified platform for LTE Cat-M1, Cat-NB1, 5G and other cellular IoT standards

- Serves as processing hub for multi-purpose, multi-mode IoT applications, also capable of handling voice, connectivity, positioning and sensor fusion workloads

- Combines DSP and control in a single instruction set architecture, eliminating the need for a separate CPU core for upper layer stacks and system control

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of signal processing IP for smarter, connected devices, today introduced a new lightweight, multi-purpose, processor IP core to streamline the design of cellular-enabled low data rate industrial and consumer loT devices. The CEVA-X1 IoT processor deploys a single-core DSP+CPU architecture, specifically designed to address the severe size, power and cost limitations demanded for deploying the latest LTE Cat-M1 (formerly eMTC) and Cat-NB1 (formerly NB-IoT) standards as well as future FeMTC and 5G cellular IoT use cases.

The connected cellular IoT market is expected to explode in the coming years, with ABI Research predicting the Cat-NB1 standard will account for more than one third of all cellular IoT shipments - a value which is greater than legacy M2M or the current Cat-1 standard. End markets and applications where these technologies will be deployed include the smart home, smart utilities, asset tracking, wearables, health, security and environmental, industrial and agricultural monitoring and control.

The CEVA-X1 also serves as a multi-purpose, multi-mode processing hub for a range of tightly-associated IoT workloads, including Wi-Fi 802.11n, 802.11ac, Bluetooth/BLE, Zigbee/Thread, LoRa, SIGFOX, narrowband voice, GNSS and sensor fusion. Crucially, the CEVA-X1 can handle multiple processing workloads simultaneously, allowing developers complete flexibility to tailor their system to meet the requirements of any IoT use case.

Will Strauss, President of Market Research Firm Forward Concepts, commented: "The 3GPP's recent launch of the Cat-M1 and Cat-NB1 standards paves the way for billions of IoT devices to connect via the cellular networks in the coming years. The CEVA-X1 IoT processor addresses the stringent power, cost and performance constraints of this new wave of low data rate devices, offering a compelling solution upon which to develop multi-mode IoT products for this burgeoning market."

The latest core derived from the NEW CEVA-X architecture framework, the CEVA-X1 employs an extended Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) that, in addition to DSP processing, also allows it to efficiently handle CPU software workloads, such as protocol stack and system control. Comparing EEMBC® CoreMark® scores, a commonly used benchmark to measure the performance of CPU processing in embedded systems, the CEVA-X1 CoreMark/MHz score of 3.3 is on par with the most commonly used CPU for IoT stacks - the ARM® Cortex(TM)-M4 - which achieves a CoreMark/MHz score of 3.4. This effectively eliminates the requirement for a separate CPU core in the system when using the CEVA-X1, providing significant cost, power consumption and ease-of-programming benefits of a single-core approach.

The CEVA-X1 also enables further differentiation through CEVA-Connect, its advanced system control interface to offload the processor using dedicated control and data plane hardware, and automate traffic management between the CEVA-X1 and CEVA or customer proprietary hardware accelerators such as the Cat-M1 Turbo decoder.

Michael Boukaya, vice president and general manager, Wireless Business Unit at CEVA, commented: "The CEVA-X1 is a first-of-its-kind processor, custom designed to address the unique and diverse needs of connecting the IoT ecosystem. Our deep knowledge in cellular and wireless connectivity allowed us to develop the industry's lowest power processor for cellular IoT, and ensure outstanding performance for any other IoT related standard."

Illustrating the unique and flexible capabilities of the CEVA-X1 for low data rate, multi-purpose IoT devices, in a wearalone smartwatch use case, the complete Cat-NB1 modem including protocol stack and PHY running concurrently with GPS requires less than 150MHz, including ample headroom to handle additional functions such as sensor fusion. This exceptional performance is achieved using the CEVA-X1 together with optional dedicated Cat-NB1 instructions, optimized software libraries, protocol stacks and a peripherals subsystem which reduce the power consumption of the Cat-NB1 modem, excluding RF, by a further 30%.

Availability
The CEVA-X1 IoT processor and the optional dedicated Cat-NB1 components are available for licensing now. For more information on the CEVA-X1, visit http://launch.ceva-dsp.com/CEVA-X1.

About CEVA, Inc.
CEVA is the leading licensor of signal processing IP for a smarter, connected world. We partner with semiconductor companies and OEMs worldwide to create power-efficient, intelligent and connected devices for a range of end markets, including mobile, consumer, automotive, industrial and IoT. Our ultra-low-power IPs for vision, audio, communications and connectivity include comprehensive DSP-based platforms for LTE/LTE-A/5G baseband processing in handsets, infrastructure and machine-to-machine devices, computer vision and computational photography for any camera-enabled device, audio/voice/speech and ultra-low power always-on/sensing applications for multiple IoT markets. For connectivity, we offer the industry's most widely adopted IPs for Bluetooth (low energy and dual mode), Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac up to 4x4) and serial storage (SATA and SAS). Visit us at http://www.ceva-dsp.com and follow us on Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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CONTACT: For more information, contact: CEVA, Richard Kingston, CEVA, Inc., 650-417-7976, richard.kingston@ceva-dsp.com, richard.kingston@ceva-dsp.com, Pinnacle Marketing Communications Ltd, Simon Flatt, simon.flatt@pinnaclemarcom.com

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TCL Corporation Rolls Out Premium Sub-brand XESS

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Multinational electronics company TCL Corporation hosted its 2016 Autumn new product launch in Guangzhou, China on September 28th. At the event, TCL unveiled its premium sub-brand XESS, as well as the X1 and X2 series of TVs and S1 series of big pads under the brand. China women's national volleyball team head coach Lang Ping, who has been a close friend of TCL for over 20 years, attended the event and was appointed as ambassador for XESS TV at the event.

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XESS launched with the attention

TCL chairman and CEO Tomson Li Dongsheng explained the far-reaching significance of the launch of the premium sub-brand at the event. As one of the pioneers among Chinese manufacturers going global, TCL firmly believes that strong brand awareness is the key to success. Through continuous innovation in technology, design and quality, the XESS brand is expected to strengthen the stature of TCL's brand portfolio on the international stage. Furthermore, XESS is a brand designed specifically to meet the expectation among consumers for high-end products by upgrading the technology and product quality. TCL also plans to leverage its "double +" strategy to enhance service capabilities around its smart products and interconnected applications, incorporating the benefits of "smart + internet" to further fill the market void.

Alice Lee, general manager of TCL's Brand Management Center, added more details when explaining XESS concept at the event. The philosophy behind the new brand is based on four corporate directives: having in place an elite team dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, setting the benchmarks for the industry in terms of technology innovation, reflecting the unmatched high quality of the products through enhanced configurations, deploying simple yet modern designs to highlight a uniqueness in terms of esthetics.

Lang Ping appointed as ambassador of the XESS suite of television products

Lang Ping, China women's national volleyball team head coach, attended the event and unveiled the XESS brand at the event. She was appointed as ambassador to the XESS TV products. TCL Chairman Li expressed his happiness to have the premium sub-brand TCL kicked off by Lang Ping. "Originated from China and belonging to the world" is one of the similarities between Lang Ping and XESS.

At the event, Lang told the story of her friendship with TCL Chairman Li and, by extension, with TCL. It is a friendship that dates back more than 20 years, started from when TCL offered a helping hand to China women's volleyball team at the moment of difficulty. In Lang's view, Chairman Li is an ambitious entrepreneur who has remained steadfast in the commitment to his own ideas. In addition, Lang strongly agrees with TCL's corporate philosophy which adheres to the pursuit of excellence in terms of craftsmanship, a "never give up" attitude and an innovative spirit, all of which she believes came together to be the key to TCL's success.

The XESS brand's X1 and X2 TVs represent a perfect combination of high quality as Chairman Li pursues. The two television products incorporate the very best in terms of luminescent material - the Yuecai quantum dot display technology which delivers superior performance in terms of color gamut, pure color display and accurate color presentation. The patented picture quality processing engine dramatically enhances image quality on many levels. Notably, the X1 incorporates the partition backlight technology with the highest number of light-emitting cells in the industry, and features the industry-leading OD 8mm display solution.

The two products demonstrate the pursuit of excellence in design. The X1 went through more than 20 trial production verifications lasting more than 2,500 hours during which each assembly as well as the individual components within each assembly were tested and validated. The X2 features a simple and stylish appearance that is the result of the effort of 40 top designers from six countries. XESS television sets are representative of several of the firm's most advanced products manufactured under TCL's "Intelligence + Internet" strategy. Both models come equipped with the Home Intelligent Control Center which includes three usage options: Magic Cinema, the Home mode and the Intelligent Control mode.

The S1, TCL Communication's big pad product within the XESS family, targets "sandwich families", couples that are "sandwiched" between their children and their parents, and provides tailor-made Children Education, Food and Office modes to meet the needs the different generations within the family unit. In addition, the model supports gesture and voice control, as well as the management of several programs by having multiple windows open at the same time while being able to hop between the windows with a joystick, enabling users to run multiple tasks concurrently and efficiently.

TCL creates new ecosystem based on the firm's "Smart + internet" strategy

In addition to the premium XESS brand products, TCL Corporation also launched a series of innovative products under the TCL brand.

TCL Communication rolled out two mobile phones -- the TCL 950 and the TCL 580. The TCL 950 is designed to offer busy executives one-stop mobile business solutions. Its Meeting Assistant feature high-quality recording with noise reduction, and support two modes for voice-to-text, one deploying the new artificial technology for higher accuracy and another, allowing voice-to-text when not connected to the internet, with both modes having the capability of simultaneously recording both the voice and the text. Another product, the TCL580, is designed specifically for younger individuals who have more recently entered the workforce, combining metal with glass to create a seamless look and feel.

TCL Home Appliances launched an even larger product lineup, with the highlighted products being the air-cooled, dual-frequency, four-door (in the shape of a + sign) refrigerator backed by 17 patented technologies and the groundbreaking dirt-free washing machine. TCL's "smart and personalized" air conditioners bring the concept of climate control within the home to whole new level, in which product upgrades are driven by consumer feedback, in effect, "user-generated upgrades". The double hose F1 series Zhixiao brand air conditioners target the seniors market, while the "Lexiang" series musical air conditioners that play music while in use are proving quite popular among consumers. TCL's new smart health appliance, the TCL800F air purifier, meets or exceeds most government standards for removing particles from the air, while delivering excellent air cleaning performance for the home.

Over recent years, TCL has created the new ecosystem to combine smart manufacturing and service features that can be delivered over the internet, with a focus on home, mobile and commercial applications. With TCL's overall ecosystem subdivided into four "ecological chains" -- education, entertainment, lifestyle and games - and each one gradually reaching a level of maturity in terms of the user experience that is being delivered, TCL's internet application services are demonstrating their advantages through differentiated content services.

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TCL Corporation Rolls Out Premium Sub-brand XESS

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 8, 2016 /CNW/ -- Multinational electronics company TCL Corporation hosted its 2016 Autumn new product launch in Guangzhou, China on September 28th. At the event, TCL unveiled its premium sub-brand XESS, as well as the X1 and X2 series of TVs and S1 series of big pads under the brand. China women's national volleyball team head coach Lang Ping, who has been a close friend of TCL for over 20 years, attended the event and was appointed as ambassador for XESS TV at the event.

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XESS launched with the attention

TCL chairman and CEO Tomson Li Dongsheng explained the far-reaching significance of the launch of the premium sub-brand at the event. As one of the pioneers among Chinese manufacturers going global, TCL firmly believes that strong brand awareness is the key to success. Through continuous innovation in technology, design and quality, the XESS brand is expected to strengthen the stature of TCL's brand portfolio on the international stage. Furthermore, XESS is a brand designed specifically to meet the expectation among consumers for high-end products by upgrading the technology and product quality. TCL also plans to leverage its "double +" strategy to enhance service capabilities around its smart products and interconnected applications, incorporating the benefits of "smart + internet" to further fill the market void.

Alice Lee, general manager of TCL's Brand Management Center, added more details when explaining XESS concept at the event. The philosophy behind the new brand is based on four corporate directives: having in place an elite team dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, setting the benchmarks for the industry in terms of technology innovation, reflecting the unmatched high quality of the products through enhanced configurations, deploying simple yet modern designs to highlight a uniqueness in terms of esthetics.

Lang Ping appointed as ambassador of the XESS suite of television products

Lang Ping, China women's national volleyball team head coach, attended the event and unveiled the XESS brand at the event. She was appointed as ambassador to the XESS TV products. TCL Chairman Li expressed his happiness to have the premium sub-brand TCL kicked off by Lang Ping. "Originated from China and belonging to the world" is one of the similarities between Lang Ping and XESS.

At the event, Lang told the story of her friendship with TCL Chairman Li and, by extension, with TCL. It is a friendship that dates back more than 20 years, started from when TCL offered a helping hand to China women's volleyball team at the moment of difficulty. In Lang's view, Chairman Li is an ambitious entrepreneur who has remained steadfast in the commitment to his own ideas. In addition, Lang strongly agrees with TCL's corporate philosophy which adheres to the pursuit of excellence in terms of craftsmanship, a "never give up" attitude and an innovative spirit, all of which she believes came together to be the key to TCL's success.

The XESS brand's X1 and X2 TVs represent a perfect combination of high quality as Chairman Li pursues. The two television products incorporate the very best in terms of luminescent material - the Yuecai quantum dot display technology which delivers superior performance in terms of color gamut, pure color display and accurate color presentation. The patented picture quality processing engine dramatically enhances image quality on many levels. Notably, the X1 incorporates the partition backlight technology with the highest number of light-emitting cells in the industry, and features the industry-leading OD 8mm display solution.

The two products demonstrate the pursuit of excellence in design. The X1 went through more than 20 trial production verifications lasting more than 2,500 hours during which each assembly as well as the individual components within each assembly were tested and validated. The X2 features a simple and stylish appearance that is the result of the effort of 40 top designers from six countries. XESS television sets are representative of several of the firm's most advanced products manufactured under TCL's "Intelligence + Internet" strategy. Both models come equipped with the Home Intelligent Control Center which includes three usage options: Magic Cinema, the Home mode and the Intelligent Control mode.

The S1, TCL Communication's big pad product within the XESS family, targets "sandwich families", couples that are "sandwiched" between their children and their parents, and provides tailor-made Children Education, Food and Office modes to meet the needs the different generations within the family unit. In addition, the model supports gesture and voice control, as well as the management of several programs by having multiple windows open at the same time while being able to hop between the windows with a joystick, enabling users to run multiple tasks concurrently and efficiently.

TCL creates new ecosystem based on the firm's "Smart + internet" strategy

In addition to the premium XESS brand products, TCL Corporation also launched a series of innovative products under the TCL brand.

TCL Communication rolled out two mobile phones -- the TCL 950 and the TCL 580. The TCL 950 is designed to offer busy executives one-stop mobile business solutions. Its Meeting Assistant feature high-quality recording with noise reduction, and support two modes for voice-to-text, one deploying the new artificial technology for higher accuracy and another, allowing voice-to-text when not connected to the internet, with both modes having the capability of simultaneously recording both the voice and the text. Another product, the TCL580, is designed specifically for younger individuals who have more recently entered the workforce, combining metal with glass to create a seamless look and feel.

TCL Home Appliances launched an even larger product lineup, with the highlighted products being the air-cooled, dual-frequency, four-door (in the shape of a + sign) refrigerator backed by 17 patented technologies and the groundbreaking dirt-free washing machine. TCL's "smart and personalized" air conditioners bring the concept of climate control within the home to whole new level, in which product upgrades are driven by consumer feedback, in effect, "user-generated upgrades". The double hose F1 series Zhixiao brand air conditioners target the seniors market, while the "Lexiang" series musical air conditioners that play music while in use are proving quite popular among consumers. TCL's new smart health appliance, the TCL800F air purifier, meets or exceeds most government standards for removing particles from the air, while delivering excellent air cleaning performance for the home.

Over recent years, TCL has created the new ecosystem to combine smart manufacturing and service features that can be delivered over the internet, with a focus on home, mobile and commercial applications. With TCL's overall ecosystem subdivided into four "ecological chains" -- education, entertainment, lifestyle and games - and each one gradually reaching a level of maturity in terms of the user experience that is being delivered, TCL's internet application services are demonstrating their advantages through differentiated content services.

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U.S. Navy Showcases Cutting Edge Virtual Reality Experience

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy announced today that it is unveiling a mobile high tech combat simulation module--only this one is intended for civilians.  The Navy has created a virtual reality experience to allow you to experience a high speed water extraction of a Navy SEAL team pinned down under enemy fire; only, from the safety of a seat in one of the Navy's two newest virtual reality modules.

These virtual reality units are being rolled out for the first time in October at Sacramento Navy Week and San Francisco Fleet Week in California, and at University of Texas campuses in Edinburg and Brownsville, Texas.

If you've ever wanted to pilot a high-speed assault craft or extract Navy SEALs from enemy territory, you'll now get your chance.  The experience showcase what it feels like to be part of today's Navy, which is increasingly operating the most advanced technology and weapon systems in the world.

This immersive, virtual reality mobile display, built into two trucks that allow it to travel separately for maximum outreach, kicks off its tours in California on October 1(st), and in Texas on October 3(rd).  Navy staff will be on hand as well to answer questions and help visitors navigate the site.

"We are excited to introduce today's Navy experience to Texas," says Navy Recruiting Command Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Doug "Woody" Beal. "We've spent significant time and resources developing this state-of-the-art virtual reality experience to transform and elevate the way people think about the Navy."

So what actually happens inside this display? Participants go through a video "briefing" before strapping on a VR headset and piloting a high-speed assault craft while extracting SEALs. Once finished, participants move to the debriefing station, where they get feedback and are graded on their performance.

"This display offers users the most realistic Navy experience possible. Virtual reality has allowed the U.S. Navy to come a long way. Where we once were only able to describe these experiences, now we can actually show the reality of a Navy mission in an interactive way, using the best technology available," continues Beal. "It's a new opportunity to demonstrate how the Navy helps develop and deploy the most technologically advanced equipment in the world," adds Captain Dave Bouve, National Director of Navy Marketing and Advertising at Navy Recruiting Command. "To reach a high-caliber pool of recruiting prospects, you need high-caliber recruiting tools, and this display is truly state-of-the-art."

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Koodbee Virtual Betting Site Leverages Crowdsourcing to Generate True Odds on Election Outcomes

WEST ORANGE, N.J., Oct. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Predicting elections has typically been the domain of media experts, professional pollsters and big data firms, but a startup named Koodbee (http://www.koodbee.com) is looking to empower ordinary people to forecast outcomes like these. The virtual betting site is launching two free games - "My Ballot" and "Battlegrounds" - to generate odds on all candidates via mutual betting for score, rank and virtual currency. Both games will close on Tuesday, November 8 at 8 p.m. EST.

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"Most people have an interest in the results of national and local elections," says Koodbee Co-founder Andrew Ellis. "Making odds on candidates running for office is a logical way to create a preview of what the election outcomes will be. We simplified and democratized the process so everyone can participate in generating these odds. Ultimately, we're using gamification and the wisdom of crowds to provide an innovative new way of forecasting outcomes."

"My Ballot" is organized by Congressional district. Players can only bet on those races in which they can actually vote, ensuring fairness. "Battlegrounds" focuses on the 23 state-level races that will be pivotal in determining who becomes the President-elect, as well as which party controls the Senate.

Koodbee's election games offer just two types of bets - "Who will win?" and "By how much?" All players get the same number of game tokens with which to place bets. Players can change bets for as long as the game is open.

"We want players' 'best bets,'" explains Ellis, "so the odds they generate will be accurate. Even though the games only use tokens and players only win virtual currency, the social information Koodbee outputs has real value."

As players enter bets, they are processed mathematically into payout odds - the amount players could get back for each token bet, should they win. Unlike the fixed odds set by bookmakers, Koodbee's true odds are derived mathematically from all players' bets.. In other words, these odds represent players' collective judgment about the likelihood of each outcome. Games display the crowdsourced odds and equivalent probabilities in real time.

Koodbee's games also incorporate social features. Players can create groups and invite friends. Groups are free and include leaderboards and comment threads. Owners can make their groups public, private or secret, as well as customize their group's look, among other tools and options.

After the election, new games will be launched to cover Cabinet appointments, the nomination and confirmation of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, and the actions of the President-elect during his or her first 100 days.

About Koodbee

Koodbee is a web service where users can predict and generate true odds for any set of mutually exclusive outcomes. The service provides a gamified version of mutual betting for score, rank and virtual currency. Games cover sports competitions, entertainment awards and political elections, among other events.

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G-SHOCK Introduces New Front-Button and 3D Dial GA700

New Model Available in Three Colorways with Full Auto Super Illuminator LED Light

DOVER, N.J., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio G-SHOCK announces the debut of the GA700, a new watch model featuring front button case design and 3D bold hands on the face. The front button, located at six o'clock, offers convenient control of the Full Auto Super Illuminator LED Light.

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The GA700 will be available in three colorways, including black with red accents (GA700-1A), all black (GA700-1B) and red with black accents (GA700-4A). Additionally, the watch is equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology, including 200M Water Resistance and Shock Resistance. The model also features World Time with 31 time zones that includes 48 cities + UTC, as well as 4 Daily Alarms, 1/10(th) second stopwatch, a countdown timer, and 12/24hr formats, all in a 53.4mm case.

For the launch of the new G-SHOCK GA700 timepiece, a video has been created to showcase its style and versatility. Take a look: http://bit.ly/GSHOCKGA7000

The GA700-1A, GA700-1B and GA700-4A will retail for $99 USD beginning November 2016, and will be available for purchase at standard G-SHOCK retailers, including Macy's, shopcasio.com, and the G-SHOCK Soho Store.

About G-SHOCK
CASIO's shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe's dream of 'creating a watch that never breaks'. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as 'the toughest watch of all time'. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe's mantra "never, never give up." http://www.gshock.com

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.

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New Tolly Group Report Shows Linksys MU-MIMO AC1900 Router + Range Extender With Seamless Roaming Technology Outperforms Whole Home Wi-Fi Solutions

Tolly Report Shows the Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Router + Range Extender provides:

-- Up to 7.3X greater individual client throughput in mixed distance tests

-- Up to 2.6X greater aggregate throughput in mixed distance tests

-- Up to 2.6X faster per client average throughput in mixed distance tests*

PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Linksys®, a leader in networking solutions for the home and business and the first to ship 100 million routers, today announced new Tolly Report test results on comparing a Linksys AC1900 MU-MIMO Max-Stream Seamless Roaming bundle of a router and range extender to new market vendors offering AC1900 whole home Wi-Fi solutions.  A recent performance study conducted by The Tolly Group shows the Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router + RE7000 Linksys Max-Stream MU-MIMO AC1900 Range Extender greatly outperformed competition when testing Wi-Fi performance on multiple devices and individual devices on the network in mixed distance tests.  Results show the Linksys EA7500 + RE7000 together provides up to 7.3X greater throughput then comparative AC1900 Whole Home Wi-Fi solutions from Eero® and Luma®.

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Whole Home Wi-Fi solutions are sold as combo router/range extenders all-in-one (usually in 2 or 3 packs) and are using a form of mesh networking to deliver Wi-Fi throughout the home. The Linksys Router + Range Extender leverages MU-MIMO, the latest 802.11ac standard, and seamless roaming technology to create a single network in the home with a single network name (SSID) so users can roam seamlessly throughout their home.  Both options deliver Wi-Fi around the home, however the Tolly report shows the Linksys Router + Range Extender delivers faster aggregate data throughput for all devices on the home network as well as individual device results.

"We applaud new technology and ways to deliver Wi-Fi throughout the home; however, the new Tolly report shows our innovation around seamless roaming coupled with the latest 802.11ac standard (MU-MIMO) provides faster speeds to all the devices in your home," said Mike Chen, vice president of product management at Linksys.  "We know that Whole Home Wi-Fi technology will get better in time, but today the latest Wi-Fi technology that we pioneered nearly 20 years ago shows if you want fast Wi-Fi at a distance, the router and range extender is the better overall choice."

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Media also provide high praise in performance resulting in multiple awards on the EA7500 and RE7000 including Digital Trends, PC Mag, Gadget Review and TweakTown.

    --  "The Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router delivers
        speedy dual-band and MU-MIMO performance, and offers a solid array of
        ports and management settings." - PC Mag.com (April 14, 2016)
    --  "The Linksys EA7500 is a router built for people who game hard, stream
        often, and download like it's going out of style." - Gadget Review
        (March 2016)
    --  "Some places have thick plaster walls, others have a cluttered wireless
        spectrum. But if your Wi-Fi connection is currently bad, upgrading to
        the Linksys EA7500 is likely to make a difference." - Digital Trends
        (Feb 29, 2016)
    --  "At this price point, there really aren't many products available that
        offer more performance or features for your dollar than the Linksys
        MAX-STREAM EA7500 AC1900 MU-MIMO wireless router."-- TweakTown (March
        2016)
EA7500 Awards:

    --  PC Mag Editors' Choice - PC Mag.com (April 14, 2016)
    --  Product Recommend Award - Digital Trends (Feb 29, 2016)
    --  Product Value Award - TweakTown (March 2016)
    --  Product Recommend Award - We Got Served (Feb 18, 2016)
RE7000 Awards

    --  Twice Pick Award at CES 2016
Availability

The Linksys AC1900 MU-MIMO Router (EA7500) and AC1900 MU-MIMO Range Extender (RE7000), are available at Linksys.com and at leading retail and online retailers for an MSRP of $169.99 and $149.99 respectively.

About The Tolly Group

The Tolly Group is the industry's leading provider of third-party testing and validation services for IT products, services and components. Tolly's expertise spans wireless, storage, virtualization/ thin clients, switching, security (including but not limited to: endpoint security, NAC, mobile security, backup and recovery and deduplication), networking, and cloud services. For more information, please visit http://www.tolly.com.

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 networking 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.

* As reported by Ixia ixChariot v7.10 SP3. Test conducted by Tolly comparing EA7500+RE7000 AC1900 Wi-Fi Solution to 2 similar Whole Home Wi-Fi solution competitors. 7.3x claim is based on the greatest difference in throughput to a single device.

Notes: All testing using 5GHz. Average of three runs.

Source: Tolly, Sep 2016

Testing done in the United States with a router+ range extender produced for use in the United States.

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. 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.

© 2016 Belkin International, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Linksys and many product names and logos are trademarks of the Belkin International. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Scientific Games and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Announce Multi-Property, Multi-Year Partnership for Top-Tier Brands

Company Launched Broad Warner Bros. Consumer Products Portfolio, including SEINFELD(TM), WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY(TM), THE BACHELOR(TM) and NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION(TM) at Global Gaming Expo (G2E®) September 27-29 In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") and Warner Bros. Consumer Products today announced a multi-property, multi-year partnership to bring top-tier brands from Warner Bros.' powerhouse portfolio. These brands were revealed at the Global Gaming Expo ("G2E") in Las Vegas last week.

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At G2E, the world's largest casino gaming conference and exhibition held annually at the Sands Expo® in Las Vegas, Scientific Games showcased new Warner Bros. Consumer Products licensed slot games, including SEINFELD, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THE BACHELOR and NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, along with other Warner Bros. Consumer Products licensed titles extending the Company's offerings of omni-channel experiences for all players.

    --  SEINFELD, the 10-time Emmy Award-winning hit television comedy series,
        named by TV Guide as one of the "greatest TV programs of all time," is a
        comedy that takes players into the quirky lives of Jerry Seinfeld and
        his friends George Costanza, Elaine Benes, and Cosmo Kramer and the
        hilarious antics of their daily lives in an Upper West Side Manhattan
        apartment building. The hit sitcom ran for nine seasons, featuring the
        timeless humor and witty sayings turned cultural references such as
        "Yada Yada Yada," "No Soup for You!," "It's a Festivus Miracle!" and
        "Serenity Now."
    --  WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, is the unforgettable film from 1971
        that takes fans on the journey through the deliciously delightful,
        whimsically wonderful world of Willy Wonka and his Chocolate Factory.
    --  THE BACHELOR, the hit romance reality television series from Warner
        Horizon Television, is a pop culture staple and celebrated its 20(th)
        season this year. For more than a decade, this romantic rollercoaster
        ride has been one of TV's top social media and water cooler shows, as
        one lucky man and more than 20 lucky women have the unique opportunity
        to find true love.
    --  NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION, based on the 1983 box-office hit comedy,
        follows the unconventional Griswold family on their unforgettable
        cross-country vacation road trip to visit the "Walley World" fun park.
The multi-year partnership pairs Warner Bros. Consumer Products' globally recognized brands with the technology and innovation from industry-leading game developer, Scientific Games.  Warner Bros. Consumer Products' highly successful brand licensing offerings include timeless player favorites such as AUSTIN POWERS(TM), CADDYSHACK(TM), THE FLINTSTONES(TM), FRIENDS(TM),THE LORD OF THE RINGS(TM),  WACKY RACES(TM), THE WIZARD OF OZ(TM) and WONDER WOMAN(TM), among many others.

"We're excited to continue our partnership with Scientific Games and bring many of Warner Bros.' iconic brands and characters to fans through new, immersive and entertaining games," said Pam Lifford, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.  "This collaboration will allow us to leverage our popular brands in creative ways and across channels to captivate players and make new consumer connections in the gaming space."

Scientific Games' portfolio of Warner Bros. Consumer Products licensed brands covers a broad spectrum of genres, including comedy, popular sitcoms, reality TV, science fiction, movie classics and more.  This widely appealing content offers the ability to reach an omni-channel audience of players across multiple platforms such as land-based slot machines, online real-money gaming and lottery instant ticket games.

Scientific Games Chief Executive Officer and President, Kevin Sheehan, said, "The expansion of our Warner Bros. Consumer Products partnership mirrors the growth and evolution of our business, which after mergers with Bally Technologies and WMS Gaming now includes the broadest portfolio of end-to-end solutions for the gaming and lottery industries. The convergence of players across multiple channels in land-based casino, real-money gaming and lottery entertainment, affords us an unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on our investment in these timeless and popular Warner Bros. brands to delight players wherever they like to engage with our products. I am confident that this slate of powerhouse brands will help us grow and continue to deliver on our mission of providing the world's best gaming and lottery experiences."

About Scientific Games
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ:SGMS) is a leading developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for worldwide gaming, lottery and interactive markets. The Company's portfolio includes gaming machines, game content and systems; table games products and shufflers; instant and draw-based lottery games; server-based lottery and gaming systems; sports betting technology; loyalty and rewards programs; and interactive content and services. For more information, please visit ScientificGames.com.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

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FRIENDS and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16)

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION and all related characters and elements © & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16)

SEINFELD and all related characters and elements © & (TM) Castle Rock Entertainment. (s16)

THE BACHELOR and all related characters and elements © & (TM) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16)

THE FLINTSTONES(TM) & © Hanna-Barbera.  (s16)

THE LORD OF THE RINGS © 2016 New Line Productions, Inc. All rights reserved. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises under license to New Line Productions, Inc.

THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co. (s16) Judy Garland as Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ.  (s16)

THE WACKY RACES and all related characters and elements © & (TM) Hanna-Barbera. (s16)   

WONDER WOMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s16)

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and all related characters and elements © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s16)

© 2016 Scientific Games Corporation. All Rights Reserved. All ® notices signify marks registered in the United States.

SCIENTIFIC GAMES COMPANY CONTACTS:

Investor Relations:
Scientific Games:  Bill Pfund +1 702-532-7663

Vice President, Investor Relations
bill.pfund@scientificgames.com

Media Relations:
Scientific Games: Mollie Cole +1 773-961-1194

Director, Corporate Communications
Mollie.Cole@scientificgames.com

Forward-Looking Statements
In this press release, Scientific Games makes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and can often be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "should," "could," "potential," "opportunity," "goal," or similar terminology. These statements are based upon management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of timing, future results or performance. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated in these statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, among other things: competition; U.S. and international economic and industry conditions, including declines in or slow growth of gross gaming revenues or lottery retail sales, reductions in or constraints on capital spending by gaming or lottery operators and bankruptcies of, or credit risk relating to, customers; limited growth from new gaming jurisdictions, declines in the replacement cycle of existing gaming machines and slow addition of casinos in existing jurisdictions; ownership changes and consolidation in the gaming industry, including by casino operators; opposition to legalized gaming or the expansion thereof; inability to adapt to, and offer products that keep pace with, evolving technology; inability to develop successful gaming concepts and content; laws and government regulations, including those relating to gaming licenses and environmental laws; inability to identify and capitalize on trends and changes in the gaming, lottery and interactive industries; dependence upon key providers in our social gaming business; inability to retain or renew, or unfavorable revisions of, existing contracts, and the inability to enter into new contracts; level of our indebtedness, higher interest rates, availability or adequacy of cash flows and liquidity to satisfy indebtedness, other obligations or future cash needs; inability to reduce or refinance our indebtedness; restrictions and covenants in our debt agreements, including those that could result in acceleration of the maturity of our indebtedness; protection of our intellectual property, inability to license third party intellectual property, and the intellectual property rights of others; security and integrity of our software and systems and reliance on or failures in our information technology systems; natural events that disrupt our operations or those of our customers, suppliers or regulators; inability to benefit from, and risks associated with, strategic equity investments and relationships, including (i) the inability of our joint venture to realize the anticipated benefits under its private management agreement with the Illinois lottery or from the disentanglement services performed in connection with the termination thereof, (ii) the inability of our joint venture to meet the net income targets or other requirements under its agreement to provide marketing and sales services to the New Jersey Lottery or otherwise to realize the anticipated benefits under such agreement and (iii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits related to the award to our consortium of an instant lottery game concession in Greece; failure to achieve the intended benefits of the Bally acquisition or the WMS acquisition, other recent acquisitions, or future acquisitions, including due to the inability to successfully integrate such acquisitions or realize synergies in the anticipated amounts or within the contemplated time frames or cost expectations, or at all; disruption of our current plans and operations in connection with our recent acquisitions (including in connection with the integration of Bally and WMS), including departure of key personnel or inability to recruit additional qualified personnel or maintain relationships with customers, suppliers or other third parties; costs, charges and expenses relating to the Bally acquisition and the WMS acquisition; incurrence of employee termination or restructuring costs, and impairment or asset write-down charges; changes in estimates or judgments related to our impairment analysis of goodwill or other intangible assets; implementation of complex revenue recognition standards; fluctuations in our results due to seasonality and other factors; dependence on suppliers and manufacturers; risks relating to foreign operations, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and restrictions on the payment of dividends from earnings, restrictions on the import of products and financial instability, including the potential impact to our instant lottery game concession or VLT lease arrangements resulting from the recent economic and political conditions in Greece; dependence on our key employees; litigation and other liabilities relating to our business, including litigation and liabilities relating to our contracts and licenses, our products and systems, our employees (including labor disputes), intellectual property and our strategic relationships; influence of certain stockholders; and stock price volatility.

Additional information regarding risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements is included from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including the Company's current reports on Form 8-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its latest annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 29, 2016 (including under the headings "Forward Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors"). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except for Scientific Games' ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, Scientific Games undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Toshiba Launches Single-Chip, Low-Pin-Count ARM® Cortex®-M4F-Based Microcontrollers With Vector Engine

Second group of products in TXZ(TM) family can efficiently control multiple motors

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today launched a new group of microcontrollers (MCUs) that allow a single chip with a low pin count (32 to 64 pins) to control multiple motors in Field Oriented Control (FOC) methodology. The M4K MCUs are the second product group in Toshiba's TXZ(TM) family of high-speed, low power consumption microcontrollers that incorporate the ARM(®) Cortex(®)-M4F core with a co-processor for Toshiba's original vector engine that handles FOC algorithms in parallel for high efficient, low noise, and dynamic torque response motor applications. The initial M3H group was announced in April 2016 for a wide range of white goods and industrial equipment applications.

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The M4K products are suitable for motor control in home appliances, such as air conditioners, and are based on the ARM Cortex-M4F, which incorporates a floating point processing unit. Previously, driving two motors, in FOC methodology, required a product(1) with a 100-pin package. Now, the TXZ family products with 64-pin packages can control two motors because the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for detecting motor positions is accelerated and realizes a 0.5-microsecond conversion speed.

"As regulations tighten and product miniaturization continues, demand is rising for low-pin-count MCUs that can efficiently control multiple motors. With our M4K group, appliance makers can simplify and shrink the size of the circuit boards used in their products," said Deepak Mithani, senior director of the Mixed Signal Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "Toshiba will continue to enhance its portfolio for the growing motor control and sensing market."

The new MCUs support the RAMScope interface, which can monitor parameters in real time, without stopping motors, by loading parameters relevant to motor control to the random-access memory (RAM). Also incorporated are a self-diagnostic function that monitors the reference voltage of the A/D converter, and a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) arithmetic circuit that detects incorrect detection for every read operation of the memory. Both contribute to load mitigation of the software process required for functional safety(2).

Operating at up to 80Mhz, the devices are available in low-pin-count packages, ranging from 32 to 64 pins, and small Flash memory sizes (64KB to 128KB( 3)). Sample software uses built-in hardware resources, including the high-precision ADC with 0.5-microsecond conversion speed, Toshiba's Advanced Vector Engine Plus (A-VE+), and Advanced Programmable Motor Driver (A-PMD). Together, these features ensure the new MK4 products realize efficient motor control while improving power consumption and system control. For information regarding Vector Engine technology for Field Oriented Control, please consult Toshiba representative for more information.

Availability

Samples of 13 products in the MK4 group of MCUs will begin shipping in October.

    1. M370 group products in Toshiba MCUs for motor control
    2. Compliant with the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) IEC
       60730 standard
    3. Product density is identified based on the maximum density of memory
       chip(s) within the Product, not the amount of memory capacity available
       for data storage by the end user. Consumer-usable capacity will be less
       due to overhead data areas, formatting, bad blocks, and other
       constraints, and may also vary based on the host device and application.
TXZ is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

ARM and Cortex are registered trademarks of ARM Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the EU and other countries.

*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide.  A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor, solid state drive and hard disk drive manufacturer and the world's seventh largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2015 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, January, 2016). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 580 consolidated companies employing over 199,000 people worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com.

© 2016 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.  Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.

    AGENCY CONTACT:                COMPANY CONTACT:

    Lisa Gillette-Martin           Aisha Vincenti

    MCA Public Relations           Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

    Tel.: (650) 968-8900, ext. 115 Tel.: (949) 462-7920

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Green Man Gaming Partners With Sony US to Offer Customers Digital PS4 Games

LONDON, October 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Green Man Gaming
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, a global e-commerce technology company in the video games industry, has
announced its partnership with Sony US to offer a wide range of Playstation 4 titles for
PSN on its multi-platform store.  

    As a Sony US authorised online dealer, Green Man Gaming will be adding digital PS4
games [https://www.greenmangaming.com/titles/sony ] such as the much anticipated Mafia III
as well as Grand Tourismo Sport and The Last Guardian, which will be coming
soon. Customers will now be able to shop for their games on their favourite platforms,
including digital PS4, Nintendo and PC games, in one place, making Green Man Gaming the
ultimate destination for gamers.

    "The Sony US partnership brings us a step closer to achieving our vision of becoming
the number one digital games retailer in the world. By offering our customers a wide range
of digital games that they can play on their favourite platforms, we're giving the gaming
community the ultimate multi-platform destination to shop, connect and get the best
insights online," says Paul Sulyok, Founder and CEO of Green Man Gaming.

    Green Man Gaming and Sony have plans to expand this partnership to new games and other
regions, outside of the USA, in the future.

    Notes to Editors

    Green Man Gaming is a global e-commerce technology company in the video games industry
and the first choice for millions of passionate gamers around the world.

    We offer a wide range of games from AAA to indie titles across multiple platforms in
185 countries worldwide. We work with over 450 publishers, developers and distributors to
offer our customers a wide range of games at competitive prices. Green Man Gaming also
help developers publish their own games and bring them to market, supporting them every
step of the way.

    Our passion for games and strong community platform provide gamers with access to the
latest insights, reviews and updates from the gaming industry. Our vibrant online
community also connects gamers and rewards them for in-game activity. This gameplay data
allows us to further improve the overall gaming experience. Our objective is to help
gamers to connect, play and enjoy immersive gaming experiences.  

    http://www.greenmangaming.com

Green Man Gaming

CONTACT: For more information please contact: Suraya Adnan-Ariffin, Head of PR and Communications, Green Man Gaming,E: suraya.adnan@greenmangaming.com, T: 0207 135 2274

Not Impossible Labs Unveils New Way For The Deaf And Hearing To Experience Music Equally

Music: Not Impossible ecosystem sends vibrations through hardware, software and clothing to translate music into a tactile experience for everyone

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, at the first stop of the Bud Light x Lady Gaga Dive Bar Tour, Not Impossible Labs unveiled its newest project, Music: Not Impossible (MNI), wearable technology that allows the Deaf to experience music more fully. MNI is a wireless ecosystem including hardware, software and clothing that sends vibrations to eight assigned channels across the body, replicating the array of musical instruments from a live performance or musical feed to the wearer's body.

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Earlier this year, Not Impossible unveiled the first the MNI vests at the Bud Light Factory during SXSW. Since then, the team has made substantial updates to the technology, look, and wearability of the vest, to provide a more nuanced and comfortable experience for the wearer. The final product was worn last night by concert-goers in Nashville, translating the music of Lady Gaga's newest studio album for a deaf and hearing audience.

"Music is not about hearing or non-hearing, it's about inclusion," said Not Impossible Labs CEO and Founder Mick Ebeling, himself a Grammy Award Nominee. "We are not trying to help the Deaf hear music the way a hearing person hears music. Instead, we've created a new universal language for us all to experience music equally."

The Music: Not Impossible project was led by Not Impossible's Director of Technology Daniel Belquer; the vest was developed with Volcom, and the wrist-ankle bands developed with Stance. The vest provides live vibratory feedback to eight assigned channels, each replicating a particular instrument in the music -- percussion in the ankle bands, guitar and piano in the wrist bands, vocals in the rib cage, and bass on the lower back and spine. It was tested by over 200 hearing, deaf and hard of hearing musicians and music lovers.

"You know the goose bumps you get when the tone is just right? That's the feeling I had throughout the entire experience of wearing the vest when we were introduced to Not Impossible at Volcom's HQ," said Kevin Meehan, President, North America at Volcom. "We're so stoked to be working with the Not Impossible team to create a way for our friends in the deaf community to experience the gift of music."

Vibrations have always been a fundamental way to convey music for the Deaf, but at many concerts the volume is neither loud nor complex enough to create a deep experience. MNI addresses this issue in the Deaf community, but also enhances music for all people, regardless of hearing capability.

"At Stance, we have always been committed to promoting self-expression and original ideas so music was a natural fit," said Taylor Shupe, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Stance. "This gives us the opportunity to use our expertise in knit to create an extremely comfortable experience for wearers, allowing them to focus on the experience of the music."

Moving forward, Music: Not Impossible vests will be offered on a venue- and artist-specific basis.

About Not Impossible:
Launched in 2009, Not Impossible Labs makes the impossible possible by creating accessible technology-based solutions primarily in the areas of health, mobility and communication. Not Impossible's first project The Eyewriter is an open source, low-cost, DIY device that enable individuals with paralysis to communicate and create using only the movement of their eyes. Time Magazine named the Eyewriter one of the "Top 50 Inventions of 2010" and the device is now part of MoMA's permanent collection. Project Daniel inspired the first 3D-printed prosthetic arm for those impacted by war in South Sudan. The Don's Voice project resulted in a digital communications interface for ALS patient Don Moir, allowing him to audibly communicate. Both projects were awarded SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Learn more at http://www.notimpossible.com.

Press Contact:
Molly Wade
mwade@vocecomm.com
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Alliance Digital Media Releases Duke Grabowski, Mighty Swashbuckler, by Developer Venture Moon Studios

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Alliance Media Holdings Inc. (ADTR.PK), a distributor, developer and publisher of interactive video games and gaming products, announced today the release of Duke Grabowski, Mighty Swashbuckler, a point-and-click comedy adventure game from LucasArts alum Bill Tiller, featuring the biggest, roughest pirate in the Azurbbean Sea and his struggle to become a noble swashbuckler. The game was developed by Venture Moon Studios and published by Alliance Digital Media. It is available on Steam. 

On May 25, 2016 Alliance announced an initiative to enter into alliances with independent game developers to publish, market and own equity interests in multi-platform video games. Duke Grabowski is the first game released by Alliance in this initiative. Alliance also continues to focus on growth opportunities in its traditional video game distribution business.

Jay Gelman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance, stated, "My thanks to Bill Tiller the head of Venture Moon Studios and his whole team for their outstanding job in delivering a top notch point and click adventure game on schedule with great graphics and outstanding game play.  Kudos also to our internal team at Alliance headed by Matt Sughrue. They worked with Bill and his team on every aspect of the game to help make the launch a reality."

Bill Tiller, President and Creative Director of Venture Moon, said "I echo Jay's excitement about the release of Duke Grabowski and want to extend my thanks to the teams at Venture Moon Studios and Alliance for the great collaborative effort."

About Alliance

Alliance Media Holdings Inc., formerly Alliance Distributors Holding Inc., (http://www.alliancemediaholdings.com) is a vertically-integrated video game company. Its Alliance Distributors operating division is a full-service wholesale distributor of video games, hardware and accessories, with a special concentration in value video games. Alliance is a licensed publisher for Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Microsoft and Nintendo, and, as Alliance Digital Media®, publishes both originally created and third party licensed games in console, mobile, and PC/Mac formats. Alliance also develops both original and third-party video games as Zachtronics.

About Venture Moon Industries

Venture Moon Industries is a game development studio located in the heart of wine country, Sonoma County, California. Founded in 2015 by several adventure game veterans, Venture Moon's team has worked on a slew of popular franchises and games including Monkey Island, Spielberg's The Dig, The Godfather, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Spy Hunter, Guild Wars, and Skylanders. They have also worked on small independent games such as A Vampyre Story, Ghost Pirates of Vooju Island, Smuggle Truck, Bounty Bots, Alcatraz 1954, Perils of Man and Jack Lumber. Their goal is to make fun, funny, stylized animated games that have intriguing characters and stories.

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CONTACT: Alliance Media Holdings Inc., Steve Gelman - VP of Marketing and Communications, 212-894-4750, steve@alliancedis.com

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CherriPik Ver 2.0 Improves User Experience, Enhances Navigation and All Features

"Ultimate Store Locator" app helps users find stores, restaurants, and much more

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the success of its initial app, CherriPik, developed by Macrosoft, launched version 2.0. An improved user interface and features makes the free smartphone mapping app even easier to use. It features dozens of business categories with thousands of brands in millions of locations coast to coast.

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"We received great feedback from CherriPik users on what they liked about the app, and suggestions on ways it could work even better," said Co-Founder Paul Fitting. "We compiled their comments and went to work on developing improvements making it even more intuitive. Since launching version 2.0 we've seen an increase in the number of downloads, thanks in large part to the improved user experience. We know that once users download they will understand why we've dubbed it the Ultimate Store Locator app, since it's better than any other mapping or store finder app out there."

"It is wonderful to be development partner with a forward looking company that builds requirements based on direct Voice of the Customer input," cheered Dr. Edward, President of Macrosoft.

The navigation menu across the bottom of the screen gives quick access to Location, List, Map, Offers, Category, and Tools.

    --  LOCATION, enables a user to save places, ideal for travelers who
        frequent the same destinations.
    --  LIST, displays brand name stores and restaurants sorted by travel
        distance, with a heart to set a favorite and the ability to search for a
        brand.
    --  MAP, provides destinations with unique logo pins, to easily identify
        brand names. Touchscreen to move, expand/contract the map and users tap
        logo for an information card with call, directions, corrections,
        favorites, as well as rate the location.
    --  OFFERS, features specials and discounts from participating businesses.
        Businesses can get information on creating an offer at this link:
        http://www.cherripik.com/biz/.
    --  CATEGORY, provides 11 super-categories with 50 sub-categories, making it
        easier to find the brands you're looking for.
    --  TOOLS, offers more settings to customize based on personal habits and
        interests.
CherriPik app is popular with both work and pleasure travelers, helping find places to eat, stay, and shop. A great ally in the event of a cancelled flight or on a road trip helping locate the resources users need.

CherriPik is now available for free download

    --  Apple App Store
        https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cherripik/id1029421955?mt=8
    --  Google Play
        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fittingnzidd.cherripik
CherriPik is a FREE new app using sophisticated mapping software in conjunction with GPS helping users locate favorite retail, restaurant, and hotel brands anywhere. Users find what they need on the go whether they are traveling or near home.
http://www.CherriPik.com

Macrosoft Inc., a leading-edge software design and development organization, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a Microsoft Gold Partner, with proven software development competencies. This year, Macrosoft celebrates 23 years of successful engagements and a growing list of over 350 professionals working for more than 50 exceptional clients
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Tivoli Audio Blurs the Line Between Audio and ART

BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tivoli Audio officially announced the worldwide availability of the new product line, ART by Tivoli Audio, on tivoliaudio.com and through their dealer network at their press event held at Uhuru Design Showroom in New York, NY. The first offerings of the collection consist of two Wi-Fi and Bluetooth(® )enabled speakers, named the CUBE and ORB. These speakers effortlessly offer a unique mix of style and sound, enhancing your home décor with cable free high-quality music streaming. With their easy-to-use controls and full feature app, the CUBE and ORB allow you to stream music from your favorite services, such as Spotify(®), Deezer(®), and TIDAL(®) via any iOS or Android device. The ART speakers can perform in mono, stereo, or be used as a multi-room system, and with their optional rechargeable battery, moving speakers throughout the home has never been easier.

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Cased in a furniture grade wood cabinet, the CUBE and ORB are offered in walnut, black, and white, and are finished with a high-quality fabric speaker grill, which developed from a collaborative partnership between Danish fabric brand, Gabriel(®), and Tivoli Audio. The fabric offers acoustically transparent qualities and is EU-Ecolabel environmentally friendly. The two companies are working together to inject seasonal colors and new materials to this collection.

The ART by Tivoli Audio collection was designed and created by the company's Vice President of Product Design, Paul De Pasquale. Although conceived by De Pasquale, the choice to call the collection ART, which stands for Audio Reimagined Together, is a reflection of the company's creative and collaborative culture. Said De Pasquale "Tivoli Audio has always been known for its attention to beautiful designs, details, and audiophile-worthy products at affordable prices. We wanted to take this philosophy one step further and really blur the lines between home audio and design, creating Audio ART, which complements one's home décor and lifestyle through music."

In addition to the CUBE and ORB wireless speakers, Tivoli Audio has added the ConX, a Wi-Fi transmitting and receiving dongle, to the ART collection. The ConX enables you to broadcast audio from any receiver, turntable or even tape deck to the ART speakers. The ConX can also make your existing speakers Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to stream music sources wirelessly to them. CUBE, ORB, and ConX are just the beginning of the collection, as Tivoli Audio plans to release additional products by summer of 2017.

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LG Launches Ultra-Premium LG SIGNATURE Brand With First-Of-Its-Kind Celebration

'LG SIGNATURE Gallery' Unveiled in Rockefeller Center with Fashion Designer Phillip Lim and Chef Dominique Crenn

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The new LG SIGNATURE brand from LG Electronics (LG), which combines the best of LG's cutting-edge technology and world-class design with exquisite attention to detail for today's most discerning consumers, officially hits stores this fall, and to celebrate, LG unveiled the LG SIGNATURE Gallery in the heart of New York City's Rockefeller Center®.

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The unique exterior of the LG SIGNATURE Gallery is created entirely of LED panels on all four sides. Once the curtain is dropped to reveal the LG SIGNATURE Gallery, consumers will be presented with a stunning structure, which will be playing unique content to make the Gallery appear as if its transparent - allowing them to see through the structure from one side to the other. Consumers are invited to enter the LG SIGNATURE Gallery to experience the new premium products firsthand.

The interior showcases four industry-leading LG SIGNATURE products: a stunning OLED television, which takes the immersive viewing and listening experience to the next level; a sleek refrigerator with a beautiful Door-in-Door® feature to keep food fresher; a bold new Black Stainless Steel Washer and white all-in-one Washer/Dryer unit, and an intuitive Air Purifier. All products will be on display for visitors to experience firsthand inside the LG SIGNATURE Gallery through Monday, Oct. 10.

"From idea generation to the user experience, LG SIGNATURE products were designed with their true essence in mind - streamlined to focus on each product's essential function while maintaining the brand's modern, signature design," said William Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics USA. "The LG SIGNATURE Gallery represents a phenomenal opportunity for LG to interact with consumers and showcase the high design and unrivaled technology that embodies the LG SIGNATURE brand for today's most discerning U.S. consumers."

LG SIGNATURE partnered with high-end fashion designer and lifestyle expert Phillip Lim and Michelin-star chef and television personality Dominique Crenn to introduce the line of best-in-class products to the New York design, food and lifestyle community at the LG SIGNATURE Gallery unveiling last night, before it officially opens to the public this morning. Both Lim and Crenn lent their fashion and culinary expertise to attendees before they enjoyed a live performance by famed tap dancer and choreographer Savion Glover.

"I think its crucial to have a signature style in order to find success as a chef", said Dominique Crenn. "I am honored to have been a part of LG SIGNATURE'S official launch last night, where I was able to share my own personal signature style in the kitchen. As a chef, my signature style is to express myself, tell a story through food and share memories through the food I've created."

Featured in the LG SIGNATURE Gallery:

    --  The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV marries the leading picture quality of LG OLED
        TV's perfect blacks and expanded color gamut with unique
        "Picture-On-Glass" technology for a stunningly slim design, measuring a
        never-before-achieved 2.57 millimeters thin.
    --  The LG SIGNATURE Refrigerator takes LG's award-winning Door-in-Door®
        design two steps further with InstaView(TM) - a sleek glass panel that
        illuminates and turns the opaque Door-in-Door compartment transparent
        with two simple knocks - and the new Auto Door function which features a
        smart sensor that opens the fridge door automatically with a subtle
        swipe of the foot. It offers 31 cubic feet of capacity and boasts a full
        stainless steel body that's also incorporated in the interior.
    --  The LG SIGNATURE Washer, the largest capacity front-load washer
        available in its class, * features a sophisticated design with a
        touch-enabled and embedded control panel in the glass door and a chic,
        smudge-resistant Black Stainless Steel finish. It's also is compatible
        with the LG SideKick(TM) pedestal washer that serves as a second mini-
        washing machine in the footprint of a laundry pedestal, allowing users
        to wash two loads at the same time.
    --  The LG SIGNATURE Combo TWINWash(TM) System is loaded with
        SmartThinQ(TM)smart connectivity features so consumers can receive
        smartphone notifications when the detergent tank is empty, download the
        specialized wash cycles, save frequently used wash cycles and track the
        amount of water and electricity used. This vent-less machine is powered
        by LG's Inverter HeatPump, which uses half the electricity of
        conventional dryers. It also features a unique "Centum" Fixed Tub
        suspension system, similar to those found in today's luxury automobiles,
        greatly reducing noise levels and vibration. This unit also is
        compatible with the LG SideKick mini washer.
    --  The LG SIGNATURE Air Purifier features an innovative, semi-permanent
        filter system that can be washed and reused for up to 10 years. And LG's
        six-stage Eco-Saving filter to purify the air and Eco-Watering System to
        provide exceptional air purifying and humidifying to bring comfort air
        zone to breath. Stunning Rain-View-Mirror, Smart Indicator and Smart
        Lighting provides stylish view of the current indoor air quality in four
        different colors.
The LG SIGNATURE Gallery is open to the public at no charge Thursday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and until 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10.

Following the LG SIGNATURE launch in Rockefeller Center, the LG SIGNATURE Gallery will travel to Dallas, Los Angeles and other major U.S. cities for luxury consumers to experience.

For more information on the LG SIGNATURE brand, its cutting-edge products and the LG SIGNATURE Gallery, please visit LGSIGNATURE.com, and to learn more about your signature style, visit WhatsYourSignature.com.

*Based on manufacturers published specs of front load washers with a width of 30 inches or less.

"LG" and the LG logo are trademarks of LG Corp. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions in the United States, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LG.com.

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Sony Announces New Addition to Acclaimed Line of Cyber-shot® RX Cameras

New Compact RX100 V Model Boasts World's Fastest AF Speed[1], World's Most AF Points and World's Fastest Continuous Shooting[1] for a Compact Camera[1]

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony - a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world's largest image sensor manufacturer - has today announced a new flagship model for their popular Cyber-shot RX100 series of compact cameras, the RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5).

The exciting new camera brings a new level of AF performance and speed to today's compact camera market.  It is equipped with a Fast Hybrid AF system with the world's fastest AF acquisition(1) at 0.05 seconds(2) and world's highest number of AF points on sensor(1) with 315 points covering approximately 65% of the frame.  The camera can also shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps(3) - the world's fastest for a compact camera(1) - at full 20.1 MP (approx. effective) resolution with AF/AE tracking for up to 150 continuous shots(4).

The RX100 V is equipped with a newly developed 1.0-type stacked Exmor RS(TM) CMOS sensor with a DRAM chip, a ZEISS(® )Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70 mm(5) F1.8 - 2.8 large aperture lens and an enhanced image processing system with a new front-end LSI chip that maximizes processing speed, expands the memory buffer and optimizes image quality, in particular at high ISO settings.  The camera also features 4K video recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning(6), super slow motion recording at up to 960 fps(7) with extended recording time and more.

"Featuring a level of power and performance that has never before been achieved in a compact, the new RX100 V redefines what it means to be a 'pocket camera'," said Neal Manowitz, Vice President of Digital Imaging at Sony Electronics.  "This camera is yet another example of Sony innovating to a level far beyond what exists in the conventional marketplace."

Fast Focusing, Fast Shooting

A first for Sony's RX100 series of cameras, the new RX100 V model features a Fast Hybrid AF system that combines the respective advantages of focal-plane phase detection AF and contrast detection AF and ultimately enables the camera to lock focus in as little as 0.05 seconds(2).  This high speed focusing is a perfect complement to the 315 dedicated AF points that cover 65% of the sensor, and ensures that shooters will be able to capture their intended subject with high speed and accuracy, even if it's moving rapidly in unpredictable directions.

Additionally, processing speed has been greatly enhanced through the addition of a front-end LSI that perfectly supports the camera's BIONZ X(®) image processing engine.  These two components combined with the powerful AF system allow the camera to shoot continuously at speeds of up to 24 fps( 3) at full 20.1 MP (approx. effective) resolution for up to 150 shots(4) with AF/AE tracking.  Viewfinder blackout between shots has also been minimized in this high-speed shooting mode, which greatly improves photographers' ability to follow fast action and capture the decisive moment.  Silent shooting is also available in these high-speed modes as well(8).

Other advancements to AF performance on the new RX100 V include the addition of AF-A mode, which allows the camera to automatically switch between continuous and single-shot AF modes.  Users can also manually select if they'd like the continuous AF and phase detection AF areas to be displayed live on screen while they are framing a shot.

The RX100 V also has a high speed Anti-Distortion Shutter (maximum speed of 1/32000 second) that minimizes the "rolling shutter" effect commonly experienced with fast moving subjects.   This fast shutter speed also allows the camera to capture sharp, crystal clear images with a wide open aperture at brightness levels up to EV19(9).  Shooting at wide aperture with the fast shutter speed allows photographers and videographers to capture beautiful content with sharply focused subjects and defocused backgrounds under some of the most difficult, bright lighting conditions.

New on the RX100 V, users can freely select the initial magnification ratio when shooting in a mode with Focus Magnifier, and can select between "focus point" and "center of display" for the location of Focus Magnifier.

Professional Movie Functionality

The pocket-friendly RX100 V is packed with a variety of video capabilities that will satisfy even the most demanding video enthusiasts.

With Fast Hybrid AF, the focal plane phase detection AF sensor ensures accurate focusing and tracking performance, even for the severe focusing requirements of 4K movie shooting.  AF drive speed and AF tracking sensitivity can also be adjusted via the menu system, giving shooters plenty of flexibility based on their focusing preferences.

In 4K mode( 6), the new RX100 V utilizes full pixel readout without pixel binning to ensure that all the finer details of 4K video are captured with minimal moire and 'jaggies'.  These high-quality results are achieved through use of the XAVC S codec, which records video at a high data rate of up to 100 Mbps during 4K recording and 50 Mbps during full HD shooting(10).

Additional professional caliber video features include Picture Profile, S-Log2/S-Gamut, 120p HD Full HD mode and more.  Users also have the ability to manually select a frame from a recorded movie and save it as a still image file of approximately 8 MP during 4K shooting or 2 MP during HD shooting.

The RX100 V is able to record super-slow motion video(7) at up to 40x slower than the standard rate, and can do this for about twice as long as the RX100 IV model.  This extended time allowing users to capture a series of high-speed, fleeting moments of action with incredible detail, resolution and clarity.

Prior to shooting, users will have the ability to choose among 960fps, 480fps and 240 fps frame rates and among 60p, 30p and 24p playback formats to optimize the recording to fit the speed of the moving subject, with the option to use the movie record button as a 'start trigger' to begin recording once button is pressed or 'end trigger' to record footage up until the button is pressed.

Pocket-Friendly Design, Premium Performance

The new RX100 V maintains the convenient pocket-sized design of the remainder of the RX100 family and is equipped with a high-contrast 2.35 million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder(TM), ensuring true-to-life image preview and playback functionality.  The EVF conveniently retracts in and out of the camera body based on user preference, and features optics with ZEISS® T* Coating.

The new camera is also Wi-Fi(®) and NFC(TM) compatible and can access Sony's growing range of PlayMemories Camera Applications.  Learn more at http://www.sony.net/pmca.

Another convenient addition is the ability for users to freely set the leading three characters of saved file names for easier sorting and organization.

There will also be a new underwater housing (model MPK-URX100A) that will be available as a separate accessory for the RX100 V and all other RX100 series cameras.  Designed exclusively to fit the RX100 cameras, the housing features a depth level of 40m/130ft.

Pricing and Availability

The new Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V (model DSC-RX100M5) compact camera will ship this month for about $1,000 US and $1,250 CA.

The new underwater housing (model MPK-URX100A) will ship in November for about $350 US and $450 CA.

Both products will be sold at a variety of Sony authorized dealers throughout North America.

A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new RX100 V camera and other Sony products can be found at http://www.alphauniverse.com, Sony's community site built to educate, inspire and showcase all fans and customers of the Sony   brand.

The new content will also be posted directly at the global Sony Photo Gallery and the Sony Camera Channel on YouTube.

For more information on the new RX100 V camera, please visit its product homepage on Sony.com HERE.

For more information on the new underwater housing (model MPK-URX100A) for RX100 series cameras, please visit its product homepage HERE.

Notes to Editors:

    1. Among fixed lens digital cameras with 1.0-type sensor. As of October 2016
       press release, based on Sony research.
    2. CIPA standard, internal measurement, at f=8.8mm (wide telephoto), EV4.7,
       Program Auto, Focus mode: AF-A, AF area: Wide,
    3. With "Continuous shooting mode: Hi".
    4. With "Continuous shooting mode: Hi" and "Image quality: Fine".
    5. 35mm equivalent
    6. Continuous recording is available for approx. 5 minutes. The duration
       available for the shooting may change according to shooting conditions.
    7. Sound cannot be recorded when shooting slow motion. An SDHC/SDXC memory
       card of Class 10 or higher is required
    8. Silent shooting can be activated via "Shutter type: Electronic" and
       "Audio signals: Off".
    9. Using built-in ND filter.
    10. An SDHC/SDXC memory card with a Class 10 or higher speed rating is
        required for XAVC S recording and UHS Speed Class 3 is required for
        recording at 100Mbps
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Sony Introduces New a6500 Camera with Exceptional All-Around Performance

New Flagship APS-C Sensor Camera Combines World's Fastest AF speed[1] and Highest Number of AF points[2] with In-camera 5-axis optical image stabilization, Touchscreen AF Operation, 24.2 MP Exmor(R) CMOS sensor and more

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world's largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced their new flagship APS-C sensor camera, the  6500 (model ILCE-6500).

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As the latest addition to Sony's lineup of award winning mirrorless cameras, the new  6500 shares the same unrivaled 4D FOCUS(TM) system as the  6300 camera, which can lock focus on a subject in as little as 0.05 seconds, the world's fastest(1) AF acquisition time.  Also shared with the  6300, the new  6500 features 425 phase detection AF points that are densely positioned over nearly the entire image area - the world's highest(2) number of AF points on any interchangeable lens camera.  The new model can shoot images at up to 11 frames per second with continuous autofocus and exposure tracking and up to 8 frames per second in a live-view shooting mode that makes it easy to track fast moving subjects, as it combines all of the benefits of an electronic viewfinder with the immediacy of an optical viewfinder.

The camera can shoot at these high speeds for up to 307 frames(3) thanks to its expanded buffer, which, along with the fast response speeds described above, are all achieved with the support of a new front-end LSI chip that has been added to the camera.  This new front-end LSI also serves to enhance both still and video image quality.

Additionally, the new  6500 features Sony's acclaimed in-camera 5-axis optical image stabilization, making it the first Sony APS-C sensor camera to offer all of the benefits of advanced in-body stabilization, which include a shutter speed advantage of approximately 5 steps(4).   It also offers touchscreen AF capabilities for focus point selection and adjustment.

"We are continuing to push the boundaries of modern innovation in digital imaging, in particular within the mirrorless space," said Neal Manowitz, Vice President of Digital Imaging at Sony Electronics.  "By equipping the  6500 with 5-axis image stabilization and touchscreen AF, we're offering photographers and videographers more control than ever before and a seemingly endless amount of creative possibilities.  As our flagship APS-C camera, it far exceeds the performance threshold of any camera in its class, and many above its class as well."

Unmatched AF Capability

Sony's new  6500 camera utilizes the same 4D FOCUS system as the  6300 - a Fast Hybrid AF system that combines high-speed phase detection AF with extremely accurate contrast AF and allows it to capture and lock on to moving subjects in as little as 0.05 seconds(1).  It also features 425 phase detection AF points and High-density Tracking AF Technology, which significantly improves subject detection and tracking performance.

New for the  6500, thanks to faster internal processing capabilities enabled by the front-end LSI, the maximum buffer for high-speed continuous shooting is an impressive 307 frames(3), greatly increasing the chances to catch that decisive moment.

The camera's 425 phase detection AF points, focusing tracking and accuracy are also available when using non-native A-mount lenses(5) with Sony's LA-EA3 mount adapter.  Additionally, it includes silent shooting, Eye AF in AF-C mode, AF in focus magnifier modes, Expand Flexible Spot AF and more.

5-axis Image Stabilization Provides 5 Steps Shutter Speed Advantage

One of the most exciting developments in the new  6500 is the implementation of 5-axis image stabilization for the first time in a Sony APS-C sensor camera.  Additionally, through a total revision of the internal design of the camera, this newly developed stabilization system fits entirely within a body that is nearly the same size as the  6300 model(6). This innovative 5-axis system provides a shutter speed advantage of 5 steps(4), ensuring the full resolving power of the sensor can be realized, even in challenging lighting.

The shake compensation provided by the system works with a variety of lenses, including E-mount lenses without OSS (Optical SteadyShot) stabilization and A-mount lenses(7) when used with a compatible mount adapter.  When an E-mount lens with OSS is mounted, pitch and yaw are compensated in the lens and horizontal, vertical and roll axes are compensated in the camera body, resulting in optimal 5-axis stabilization( 7).

Also, with a simple half press of the shutter button, the effect of the image stabilization can be monitored in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, allowing framing and focus to be accurately checked and continually monitored.  This is available even when a lens is attached that does not have built-in shake compensation.

New Touch Screen Focusing

The new  6500 comes equipped with touch screen functionality, allowing users to lock focus on a subject simply by touching it on the screen.  This is a powerful compliment to its advanced AF system and video shooting capabilities.

Additionally, in a first for Sony cameras, the  6500 features touchpad functionality.  When utilizing the viewfinder for framing and shooting, the LCD screen can be used as a touch pad.  Simply drag a finger across the screen to shift the focus point from one area to another.

Powerful 24.2 MP(8) Exmor CMOS Sensor, BIONZ X((R)) Processor and New Front-End LSI

The new  6500 features an APS-C sized 24.2 MP(8) Exmor CMOS sensor that works together with a BIONZ X image processor and the newly developed front-end LSI to maximize processing power and achieve an impressive sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200(9).

The image sensor employs a thin wiring layer and large photodiode substrate that maximizes light collection efficiency, plus copper wiring in its structure for outstanding read-out speed.  The BIONZ X image processor and newly developed front-end LSI ensure superior image and video quality with low noise even when using higher ISO settings, in particular those at high sensitivity values where other cameras typically struggle.  The LSI is also responsible for the expanded buffer depth for continuous shooting.

Professional Video Capabilities

The new  6500 becomes the latest Sony interchangeable lens camera to offer internal 4K movie recording, as it can shoot 4K (3840x2160p) video in the popular Super 35mm format on the full width of the image sensor.  When shooting in this format, the camera uses full pixel readout without pixel binning to collect 6K of information - approximately 2.4x(10) (20 MP equivalent) as many pixels as 4K UHD and then oversamples the information to produce high quality 4K footage with exceptional detail and depth.

Additionally, the  6500 will focus exceptionally fast during movie shooting thanks to its Fast Hybrid AF system, offers touch focusing  for professionally smooth focus shifts, while also offering adjustable AF transition speed and AF tracking sensitivity.  The camera supports the XAVC S codec(11) during video shooting, which records at a high bit rate of up to 100 Mbps during 4K recording and 50 Mbps during Full HD shooting, ensuring maximum detail and clarity in both video formats.

Other professional caliber video features include the ability to record Full HD at 120 fps at up to 100 Mbps, which allows footage to be reviewed and eventually edited into 4x or 5x slow motion video files in Full HD (24p) resolution with AF tracking.

New on the  6500 is the incorporation of a 'Slow and Quick' (S&Q) mode that supports both slow motion and quick motion.  In this mode, frame rates from 1 fps to 120 fps can be selected in 8 steps for up to 60x quick motion and 5x slow motion recording(12). Footage shot in this mode can be previewed after shooting without the need for PC-based post processing.

The camera also offers S-Log gamma recording(13) for wide dynamic range shooting - approximately 14-stop latitude in S-Log3 gamma setting - and supports S-Gamut for a wider color space.  Both options allow for greater creativity for processing video post-production.

Shooters also now have the ability to select, extract and save still images from movie footage directly on the camera.  Approximately 8 MP images and 2 MP images can be pulled from 4K modes and Full HD modes, respectively.

Enhanced Operability and Reliability         

The new  6500 has a refined design, maintaining the mobility of the  6000 series while adapting much of the usability of Sony's acclaimed  7 II series.  The new model features the same high contrast, high-resolution 2.4 million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder as the  6300 that offers exceptional corner-to-corner visibility.

New hardware features on the  6500 include a magnesium alloy body and a high-durability shutter with a tested life span of approximately 200,000 release cycles(14). It also has several design features that are borrowed from the  7 II series of full-frame cameras, which include a robust lens mount, a recessed grip to improve handling, a larger release button and ten total custom buttons including 'C1', 'C2' and 'C3'.  It also has an improved operation feel for its mode and control dials and rear face buttons, as well as a softer eyepiece cup for more comfortable usage.

On the software front, there is a new overall user interface, which allows for a much smoother process for searching and adjusting menu settings, as well two new metering modes - Highlight, where exposure metering is focused on the brightest area of the frame, and Entire Screen Avg, which maintains an average metering for the entire image.

The camera is Wi-Fi((R)), QR and NFC compatible and fully compatible with Sony's PlayMemories Mobile(TM) applications(15) available for Android((TM)) and iOS platforms, as well as Sony's growing range of PlayMemories Camera Apps(TM).  The  6500 also offers location data acquisition via a Bluetooth(16) connection to a compatible mobile device and an updated menu structure to deliver a smoother navigational experience.

Pricing and Availability

The Sony  6500 interchangeable lens camera will ship this November for about $1,400 US and $1,750 CA.  It will be sold at a variety of Sony authorized dealers throughout North America.

There is also a new genuine leather body case (model LCS-EBG) that will ship in November and a new eyepiece cup (model FDA-EP17) that will be launched at a later date.

A variety of exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new  6500 camera and other Sony   products can be found at http://www.alphauniverse.com, built to educate, inspire and showcase all fans and customers of the Sony   brand.

The new content will also be posted directly at the Sony Photo Gallery and the Sony Camera Channel on YouTube.

Please follow #SonyAlpha on twitter and visit @SonyAlpha on Instagram for all of the latest   camera news and content direct from Sony.

Notes to Editors:

    1. Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras equipped with an APS-C image
       sensor as of October 2016, based on Sony research, measured using
       CIPA-compliant guidelines, and internal measurement method with an E PZ
       16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens mounted, Pre-AF off and viewfinder in use.
    2. Among digital cameras as of October 2016, based on Sony research.
    3. With "Hi" continuous shooting mode and "Fine" image quality.
    4. Based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8
       ZA lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.
    5. A-mount lenses with SSM or SAM only. Users can choose phase-detection AF
       or contrast-detection AF in AF System menu. "Phase-detection AF" is not
       available during movie shooting. AF-C in AF System menu is available only
       with "Contrast-detection AF" selected, but no motion tracking is
       performed during continuous shooting (Hi+, Hi, Mid).
    6. Excluding grip, frontal-view size and main body thickness are the same as
       for the  6300
    7. All 5-axis stabilization is performed in-camera when SEL90M28G is mounted
    8. Approximate effective MP
    9. Standard ISO range: 100-25600 for stills and movies. Expandable up to ISO
       51200 for stills only.
    10. In 24p recording. Approx. 1.6 times in 30p recording.
    11. SDHC/SDXC memory card of Class 10 or higher is required for movie
        recording in XAVC S format.  UHS-I (U3) SDHC/SDXC card is required for
        100Mbps recording.
    12. Sound cannot be recorded. SDHC/SDXC memory card of Class 10 or higher is
        required.
    13. S-Log2 and S-Log3 are premised on processing pictures.
    14. With the electronic front curtain shutter, under internal test
        conditions of Sony.
    15. Use the latest version of PlayMemories Mobile

    16. Can be connected via Bluetooth with smartphones featuring (as of the
        date of release):-Android (Android 5.0 or later, Bluetooth 4.0 or later
        -iphone/ipad   iPhone 4S or later/iPad 3rd generation or later
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EU's Copernicus Programme and EUMETSAT to Highlight What Satellites Can Tell Us About Oceans in New Online Course

DARMSTADT, Germany, October 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Tracking the paths of storms and the spread of pollution, helping improve maritime
safety and weather forecasting, supporting fisheries and monitoring the effects of climate
change are just some of the myriad uses of data from ocean-monitoring satellites.

    EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites,
is offering anyone with an interest in learning more about the monitoring of oceans from
space a free, five-week massive open online course (MOOC).

    The course, starting October 24, is funded by the EU through its flagship Earth
observation environmental programme Copernicus, and will run during a timeframe new data
and products from the Copernicus Sentinel-3A ocean-monitoring satellite, which was
launched in February, progressively become available.

    EUMETSAT Training Manager Dr Mark Higgins said the course would show participants how
to access the wealth of ocean-monitoring data that is being collected by satellites every
day.

    "The course brings together experts from throughout Europe and beyond and shows not
only the sheer amount of data available but also how this data is used to monitor the
health of the oceans," Mark said.

    "This course will explain how it is that we know what we know about the oceans and the
very significant role satellites play in this."

    Topics to be covered in the MOOC include why satellite data are used; oceans and
climate; weather and hazards such as tropical storms, storm surges and icebergs; and
monitoring water quality.

    The course is provided through the online learning platform FutureLearn and it has
been developed for EUMETSAT by Imperative Space in partnership with Plymouth Marine
Laboratory, the National Oceanography Centre (Southampton), CLS France and NASA JPL.

    Sentinel-3A has been described as, "the most beautiful satellite ever built for
oceanography" and will vastly increase the amount of data available about our oceans.

    EUMETSAT is responsible for the day to day operations of Sentinel-3 and for processing
and disseminating its marine data stream.

    One of the main users of the data is the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring
Service (CMEMS), where experts interpret and make available data relating to four key
application areas: marine resources, maritime safety, coastal and marine environment and
climate monitoring.

    CMEMS collaborated in the making of the "Monitoring the Oceans from Space" MOOC.

       
         
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Turtle Beach Elevates VR Gaming Audio From Good To Amazing With The New STEALTH 350VR Gaming Headset - Available At Retail Starting This Sunday, October 9, 2016

The Stealth 350VR Gaming Headset Features Amplified Audio and Variable Bass Boost for an Amazing VR Audio Experience, Plus an Innovative "Built for VR" Design

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- With the launch of PlayStation(®)VR just around the corner, Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), a leading audio technology company for over 40 years, is set to elevate Virtual Reality (VR) gaming audio from good to amazing with the new STEALTH 350VR gaming headset. The STEALTH 350VR accurately reproduces 3D surround sound from the PlayStation VR and other VR devices through large 50mm over-ear speakers, and features 30+ hour battery-powered amplification, Variable Bass Boost, and a lightweight, ergonomic "built for VR" design that provides extra clearance for VR headbands and cables. The STEALTH 350VR also includes smooth, fabric-wrapped memory foam ear cushions to ensure a comfortable fit, as well as a removable noise-cancelling microphone for crystal clear chat, and Mic Monitoring which lets gamers hear their own voice inside the headset to avoid shouting at other players. The STEALTH 350VR has a MSRP of $79.95 and will be available at participating retail outlets nationwide starting this Sunday, October 9, 2016.

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"2016 continues to be a great year for us in gaming, and we're very proud of the innovations we've put into the STEALTH 350VR," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "Audio is half the overall VR experience, so we set out to create a headset that improves VR audio. For example, VR devices either don't come with onboard audio or come with smaller on-ear or in-ear speakers, so we have large 50mm over-ear speakers with amplification and bass boost for better overall sound. We also know gamers are already going to be wearing a VR device on their head, so we developed the STEALTH 350VR to be lightweight, and gave it fabric-wrapped, memory foam ear cushions and designed it to fit comfortably around the VR devices. VR is an exciting new market, and the STEALTH 350VR is another great example of how we leverage our heritage as audio experts to create innovative new products that provide gamers with the best possible experience."

Full details for Turtle Beach's Stealth 350VR gaming headset are below:

    --  Battery-Powered Amplification - Louder is better! Turtle Beach's Stealth
        350VR gaming headset delivers amazing amplified game and chat audio for
        a more immersive experience, and allows gamers to play for over 30 hours
        on a single charge.
    --  Large 50mm Speakers - High-performance 50mm over-ear speakers deliver
        crisp highs and thundering lows.
    --  Variable Bass Boost - Variable Bass Boost enhances those thundering
        lows, adding depth and realism to VR gaming audio.
    --  Ergonomic "Built for VR" Design - The Stealth 350VR is designed to
        accommodate the PlayStation VR headband without interference. A special
        channel in the Stealth 350VR's headband provides clearance for over-head
        cables on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive(TM).
    --  Detachable Noise-Cancelling Microphone - Eliminate unwanted background
        noise in the virtual world created from moving around in the real world.
        The Stealth 350VR's noise-cancelling microphone provides crystal clear
        chat with other players, and can be easily detached when not in use.
    --  Mic Monitoring - Mic Monitoring allows gamers to hear their own voice
        inside the headset to avoid shouting at other players...unless you want
        to.
    --  Lightweight and Comfortable - The Stealth 350VR headset features a
        lightweight and comfortable design, with smooth, fabric-wrapped memory
        foam ear cushions to ensure a breathable, comfortable fit.
    --  Swappable Cable System - Comes with easily interchangeable cables to
        swap between the PlayStation VR, PS4(TM) Pro and PS4(TM), Oculus Rift
        and HTC Vive.
For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, 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.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Statements containing the words "may", "could", "would", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "target", "project", "intend" and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.

While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the Company's liquidity, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, the outcome of our HyperSound strategic review process and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in  the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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The ASUS ZenPad(TM) Z10 tablet: exclusively on Verizon and powered by LTE Advanced

ASUS ZenPad Z10 features a premium metallic unibody design and stunning 2K display

NEW YORK and FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS and Verizon today announced the exclusive availability of the LTE Advanced-enabled ASUS ZenPad Z10 tablet, with a stunning 9.7" 2K display and premium metal design. You can pick one up beginning today at Verizon at https://www.verizonwireless.com/tablets/asus-zenpad-z10/ or in Verizon stores beginning October 13.

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With Verizon LTE Advanced, you can get the most out of your new ASUS ZenPad Z10 on the next gen network. Available more than 450 cities from coast to coast, Verizon LTE Advanced gives you 50% faster peak wireless data speeds and is available in many less-served places including highways, interstates, country roads and rural America.

It's in the DNA

The ASUS ZenPad Z10 shares some DNA with the recently released Verizon-exclusive ZenPad Z8, featuring a speedy and efficient Qualcomm® Snapdragon 650 hexa-core 64-bit processor that delivers a fluid and responsive software experience. The ZenPad Z10 employs 3GB RAM to enable even more multitasking, remaining responsive even for power users. The included Adreno(TM) 510 GPU enables rich multimedia and gaming experiences, effortlessly driving the vibrant and life-like 9.7" 2K display (2048x1536). The built-in ASUS VisualMaster technology further optimizes contrast, sharpness, and motion clarity depending on the situation, automatically choosing the best settings for movie, gaming, and outdoor scenarios. The ASUS ZenPad Z10 also features top-end audio, with dual stereo speakers and DTS-HD support to enable a premium surround sound experience when listening with headphones.

"ASUS is excited to launch the ZenPad Z10, further expanding our relationship and product offerings with Verizon. The ASUS ZenPad Z10 brings a premium and powerful tablet experience at a great price," says Benson Lin, corporate vice president and general manager for mobile communications, ASUS. "We look forward to continuing to offer great products on Verizon's expansive 4G LTE network."

The ASUS ZenPad Z10 features a premium metal unibody design and the latest connectivity. A USB Type-C port means that there is no wrong direction to connect the cable and a micro SD slot means that expanding the device's internal 32GB storage by up to 128GB is fast and easy (card sold separately). Support for Verizon's 4G LTE network, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth makes for a seamless network experience with a wide range of supported peripherals.

All networks are not alike

Verizon provides the best customer experience, built on the nation's most award-winning network.  Because the ASUS ZenPad Z10 runs on Verizon, you can make the most out of your tablet with Verizon's super-fast network. You can get LTE Advanced in more than 450 cities at no additional cost, adding even greater value. When not in those cities, you'll still get the Verizon 4G LTE advantage. No one matches Verizon's network investment and leading edge technology that deliver the best experience when and where customers need it. The better network was ranked number one by RootMetrics(®) for overall network performance across the United States for the past six consecutive testing periods.*

Availability & Pricing

Order your ASUS ZenPad Z10 today at https://www.verizonwireless.com/tablets/asus-zenpad-z10/. The ASUS ZenPad Z10 is available on device payment for $13.74 per month for 24 months (0% APR; full price $329.99).

*Network rankings based on RootMetrics US National RootScore(®) Report, covering January- June 2016. Performance rankings of four mobile networks rely on scores calculated from random samples across all available network types. Your experiences may vary. The RootMetrics award is not an endorsement of Verizon. Visit http://www.rootmetrics.com for more details.

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Specifications

    Model                  ASUS ZenPad Z10 (ZT500KL)
    -----                  ------------------------

    Operating system        Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with
                            ZenUI
    ----------------       ---------------------------------

    Display                 9.7-inch display with 2048x1536
                            (QXGA) resolution and in-plane
                            switching technology
    -------                --------------------------------

    CPU                     Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) 650 Hexa-
                            Core 1.8GHz with Qualcomm(R)
                            Adreno(TM) 510 GPU
    ---                     ------------------------------------

    RAM                    3GB
    ---                    ---

    Storage                32GB
    -------                ----

    Camera                 Rear Camera: 8MP

                           Front Camera: 5MP
    ---                    -----------------

    Micro SD Card          Up to 128GB
    -------------          -----------

    Connectors             1x USB Type-C

                           1x 3.5mm audio jack
    ---                    -------------------

    LTE Connectivity       Cat6, CA
    ----------------       --------

    Battery                7800mAh non-removable lithium-polymer
    -------                -------------------------------------

    Colors                 Slate Gray
    ------                 ----------

    Dimensions (H x W x D)

                           9.54" x 6.46"  x 0.28"
    ---                    ----------------------

    Weight                 17.3 oz. / 490 g
    ------                 ----------------

    MSRP                                                 $329.99
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ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world's best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,368 awards in 2015 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC(TM). ASUS has more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of over 5,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2015 was approximately US$14 billion.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, has a diverse workforce of nearly 162,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 113.2 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation's premiere all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: News releases, feature stories, executive biographies and media contacts are available at Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit http://www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.

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OPPO Launches the Best Gift This Diwali - F1s Limited Edition

NEW DELHI, October 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    OPPO Mobiles, an ever evolving global technology brand, announced the launch of the
OPPO F1s Diwali customised limited edition smartphone today. The Diwali limited edition
phone is an extension of the original F1s. During the event, OPPO also announced a series
of Diwali market campaign for India customers, especially for young people.

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    OPPO as a brand is always working towards reaching out to the younger generation.
Besides connecting with youngsters through platforms like cricket and Bollywood stars, the
company also associated with the trendiest and the most happening shows or activities
amongst the popular youth. Because of these work, OPPO has ranked No. 2 in offline market
based on sales value in August according to GFK. And this time, the company wants to move
ahead to offer its young consumers the perfect Diwali partner!

    Commenting on the launch, Mr. Will Wang, Brand Director of OPPO Mobiles India, said,
"Diwali is one of the most important festivals in the country. At this time, we not only
want to thank young users with this customized phone but also treat this as step forward
of localization in India."

    OPPO F1s Diwali customised limited edition has been specifically designed to begin the
celebrations of Diwali and shower your loved ones with gifts. The Diwali customised
limited edition OPPO F1s comes with a stylish creative packing studded with the glow of
Diwali celebrations and gilded glare of Diwali pattern and logo on the back panel. The
panel also has a joint laser signature from the most celebrated youth icons Hrithik Roshan
and Sonam Kapoor, OPPO Mobiles guarantee that the signature of the celebrities will not
fade away with time.

    Not only has the aesthetics of the OPPO F1s been customised but this new limited
edition comes with a one of its kind Diwali theme and wallpaper of Hrithik Roshan and
Sonam Kapoor. The special Diwali icons add every bit to the Diwali celebrations.

    The pre-order will start from 8th October at all OPPO exclusive stores. And OPPO F1s
Diwali customised limited edition will be available both on Snapdeal online shop and also
OPPO exclusive stores nationwide from 14th October.

    As part of the digital campaign, OPPO Mobiles India will also have a one of its kind
Diwali Edition Gold Plated OPPO F1s embossed with 18K Gold on the back, which is the only
one is ever made. This special phone will be open for auction with OPPO official website.
The bidding for the phone will start on 10th October 2016 and will go on till the 12th
October 2016. OPPO will donate twice as much as the funds collected through the auction to
YouWeCan.

    OPPO is also launching a social media contest as part of their digital campaign,
celebrating Diwali on various social media platforms from the 15th October to 25th October
2015, alongside OPPO's celebrity friends such as Bipasha Basu, Tamannah Bhatia and Kajal
Agarwal. The lucky winner will get OPPO F1s, making it a very special Diwali for one lucky
winner and yes, there are more gifts to be won.

    About OPPO:

    At OPPO we design, manufacture, and promote our own products, combining innovative
technology with unique design, to ensure our customers always receive the best.

    After entering the mobile phone market in 2008, OPPO quickly expanded into overseas
markets a year later. OPPO mobile phones are currently available in over 20 markets, with
the brand already registered in 140 countries as of late 2015.

    OPPO is the official global partner of International Cricket Council (ICC) starting
2016 and has also entered into a three-year partnership with Football Club Barcelona,
Spain. OPPO has Bollywood heartthrobs Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor as its South Asia
Region brand ambassadors and Yuvraj Singh as its First Sport Ambassador. The leading
smartphone brand made its entry into the Indian market in early 2014. OPPO Mobiles India
Pvt. Ltd. currently has commercial presence in major cities and regions of India. With its
growing presence, OPPO aims to provide beautifully designed phones and a flawless camera
experience to the young consumers.

    But OPPO doesn't stop there. Using our passion for design and commitment to new
technologies, OPPO has made a big impact in the audio-visual market by offering
world-renowned, premium Blu-ray players in the United States and across Europe.

    Copyright (c) 2016 OPPO. Any information contained in this press release may be
subject to change without prior notice. For our products and services, the only provisions
for guarantee are stated in the warranties that accompany those products and services.
Content in this press release do not constitute additional warranties. OPPO shall not be
liable for any technical and editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

    For more information, please visit: 

    Website: http://www.oppo.com/in

    Twitter: @oppomobileindia [https://twitter.com/oppomobileindia ]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oppomobileindia

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        OPPO Mobiles India 
        Ramandeep Kaur 
        Ramandeep.virdi@oppomobile.in 

        Genesis Burson-Marsteller 
        Jaspreet Kaur 
        jaspreet.kaur@bm.com 
        +91-9999067127 

        Roger Rayappan 
        Roger.Rayappan@bm.com 
        +91-9711017605 

     

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The British eSports Association Pledges Support to Grassroots eSports, Outlining Five Key Areas of Focus

LONDON, October 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The British eSports Association, the new not-for-profit organisation, has revealed its
long-term plans.

    Since being established in June 2016, the national governing body has been looking
into areas of potential development and engaging with the eSports community, both on a
local and global level, as well as communicating with the UK Government's Department of
Culture, Media and Sport.

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    After previously announcing it will work to help and represent players, develop a
grassroots eSports scene and provide an infrastructure to nurture future talent, its
consultation period has now come to a close and the association has outlined its five key
areas of focus.

    These are as follows:

    1. To fund and support grassroots eSports 

    2. To establish best practice  

    3. To deliver courses and qualifications 

    4. To increase awareness of eSports 

    5. To provide expertise and advice 

    While the five points indicated above are our core areas of focus, we acknowledge
there are other topics which need to be addressed. For example, these include visas for
pro gamers, contract parity for pros, and tackling online harassment.

    Meetings have also taken place between the British eSports Association and Activision,
Blizzard and Microsoft.

    The British eSports Association is aiming to launch its full website by December 6th,
acting as a go-to portal for those within UK eSports and others who are looking for more
information on it.

    Chester King, Acting CEO, said: "We are on a mission to promote the positive qualities
of eSports and reinforce it as a credible activity. eSports delivers important life and
cyber skills, which all children should have the opportunity to develop."

    "Ultimately I would like to see the same number of eSports clubs in schools as there
are traditional sports clubs."

    As well as working with the eSports industry, the British eSports Association will
also be working with academics from various universities and institutions.

    Lee Dunn, Academic Director for Technologies and Head of Digital Futures at The
University of Glasgow, and member of the Institute for eSports Leadership, said: "The
British eSports Association is a central component in our ambition to develop and enhance
eSports and to act as a catalyst for discussion, collaboration and strategy, supporting
current and future players within the United Kingdom. I firmly believe that the British
eSports Association can become a beacon for amateur, semi-professional and professional
gaming, throughout the world."

    The British eSports Association is a fully independent not-for-profit organisation. A
charity is currently being set up to act as the owning body of the British eSports
Association.

    The association will also be setting up an Advisory Board, with each board member
having a sub-group. The advisory board will rotate, with each member sitting on the board
for a minimum of 12 months. An observer from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport
will also be present.

    The Advisory Board for 2017 will be announced in December.

    For the full report and to contact us, visit the British eSports Association website.
[http://www.britishesports.org ]

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Exar Announces Industry's Lowest Power USB 2.0 4-Port and 7-Port Hub Controllers

- Feature low 100mA and 167mA supply current (4-port and 7-port) with all ports active

- Industry's smallest pin-count and footprint options for USB 2.0 seven and four port hubs

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Exar Corporation (NYSE: EXAR), a leading supplier of analog mixed-signal products serving the industrial, infrastructure, automotive and audio video markets, today announced a family of USB 2.0 hubs that consume the least amount of power and require the smallest real-estate footprint in the industry.  The XR22404 and XR22417 are designed for applications where power consumption and board space are a concern such as docking stations, point-of-sale terminals, USB port expansion, test instrumentation, factory automation and other industrial applications.

The XR22404 is a cost-effective USB 2.0 4-port hub controller that can be configured for downstream device charging and supports USB Battery Charging Specification 1.1 and 1.2. The XR22404 operates from either 3.3V or 5V supplies, allowing bus- or self-powered operation without an external LDO.  Available in a tiny 4mm x 4mm, 24-pin QFN package, the XR22404 is the smallest USB 2.0 4-port hub controller on the market. It is also available in a 28-pin SSOP for less space-constrained applications.

The XR22417 is a USB 2.0 7-port hub controller that utilizes Multiple Transaction Translators (MTT) for the highest possible bandwidth. Like the 4-port device in the family, the XR22417 benefits from design optimization that minimizes power, size and cost to meet the challenging constraints facing connectivity and interface designers. The XR22417 is available in a 64-pin LQFP package as well as a smaller 48-pin LQFP.

The XR22404 and XR22417 are compatible with standard software drivers and include LED indicators to simplify implementation.  Both controllers attach to upstream ports at hi-speed (480Mbps) or full-speed (12Mbps).  The downstream PHYs support hi-speed, full-speed and low-speed (1.5Mbps) on each port.

"The XR224xx USB hub controllers offer a combination of low power, small size and low cost that is unmatched in the industry," said Colin Earle, senior director of product marketing at Exar. "System designers using these devices can easily add USB connectivity and stay within the stringent size, power and cost requirements of leading edge computing and industrial applications."

Pricing and Availability:
The XR22404 and XR22417 are available now in RoHS compliant and green packages. Pricing starts at $0.89 (XR22404) and $2.09 (XR22417) in quantities of 1,000. Samples and evaluation boards are available.  For more information, visit https://www.exar.com/product/interface/bridges/usb-hubs

About Exar

Exar Corporation designs, develops and markets analog mixed-signal products for the industrial, infrastructure, automotive and audio video markets. Exar's broad product portfolio includes power management, signal conditioning, interface, display, data management and video processing solutions. Exar has locations worldwide providing real-time customer support.  For more information, visit http://www.exar.com.

Exar, XR, the Exar logo are registered trademarks and PowerArchitect is a trademark of Exar Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Press Contacts:

Debbie Brandenburg
Senior Manager, Marketing Communications
510-668-7481
press@exar.com

Bob Jones/Derek Rye
Publitek
North America: 408-786-5151
Europe: +44 1225 470000
exar@publitek.com

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Exar Corporation

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

RS Components Implements Thousands Of Improvements To Make Its Website Faster And Easier To Use

Abundant range availability and enhanced service level help customers stay on top of innovation

SYDNEY, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has made thousands of improvements to its website to make it faster and easier for customers to use. The enhancements, many of which are a direct result of customer feedback and suggestions to upgrade the website, support the company's strategic priority to offer the best customer and supplier experience. To this end, RS is now implementing a total of eight major website improvements per month.

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eCommerce represents over 65% of RS sales around the world, therefore improving the online experience is central to the company's goal of delivering a best-in-class customer experience. The website improvements made include: implementing 60,000 search fixes; cleansing and introducing ranging for 5 million product attributes; adding over 120,000 new images, datasheets and videos; and improving site speed by 40%. Together, these enhancements make it quicker, simpler and more convenient for customers to find, research and purchase the products they are looking for.

RS is focused on delivering and keeping our promise to our customers. We strive to ensure each parcel arrive on time. Greater efficiency in serving our customers in Australia allows delivery from the local warehouse within one day. Purchases from the global warehouse are delivered to anywhere in Australia within five days.

In New Zealand, purchases from the local warehouse are delivered on a same-day to one-day basis. Purchases from the global warehouse are delivered within five days.

The continued improvements have led to a significant increase in the company's customer satisfaction rating and the highest level of online conversion and growth in RS online sales for three years. The customer feedback and suggestions that have helped define and shape the enhancements are continuously captured through the 'voice of the customer' online survey.

Guy Magrath, Chief Digital Officer at RS, said: "Our customers have been telling us we need to make their lives easier in terms of website speed, convenience and connectivity. These latest enhancements demonstrate that we listen to their feedback and incorporate many of their suggestions to improve our site. We are encouraging customers, both past and present, to 'take another look' at our site to witness some of the significant improvements we have made."

About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2016 had revenues of GBP1.29bn.

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-online.com.

Further information is available via these links:

Twitter: @RSComponents; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS

RS Components on Linkedin: 
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components

Other Relevant Links:

Electrocomponents plc: http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components: http://www.rs-online.com
DesignSpark: http://www.designspark.com

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RS Components

CONTACT: Vivian Zee, PR & Advertising Manager, Tel: (852) 2610 6472, Email: vivian.zee@rs-components.com; Claire Walker / Karrie Lee, Tel: (852) 2525 3980, Email: claire@techworksasia.com, karrie@techworksasia.com

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RS Components Implements Thousands Of Improvements To Make Its Website Faster And Easier To Use

Abundant range availability and enhanced service level help customers stay on top of innovation

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has made thousands of improvements to its website to make it faster and easier for customers to use. The enhancements, many of which are a direct result of customer feedback and suggestions to upgrade the website, support the company's strategic priority to offer the best customer and supplier experience. To this end, RS is now implementing a total of eight major website improvements per month.

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eCommerce represents over 65% of RS sales around the world, therefore improving the online experience is central to the company's goal of delivering a best-in-class customer experience. The website improvements made include: implementing 60,000 search fixes; cleansing and introducing ranging for 5 million product attributes; adding over 120,000 new images, datasheets and videos; and improving site speed by 40%. Together, these enhancements make it quicker, simpler and more convenient for customers to find, research and purchase the products they are looking for.

RS is focused on delivering and keeping our promise to our customers. We strive to ensure each parcel arrive on time. In Southeast Asia markets, RS helps our customers stay at the forefront of innovation by providing fast time-efficient deliveries made from the global warehouse, where a wide range of 500,000 products is available.

In Singapore, delivery are within three days, and in Malaysia, within four days. In both the Philippines and Thailand, delivery will be made in five days.

The continued improvements have led to a significant increase in the company's customer satisfaction rating and the highest level of online conversion and growth in RS online sales for three years. The customer feedback and suggestions that have helped define and shape the enhancements are continuously captured through the 'voice of the customer' online survey.

Guy Magrath, Chief Digital Officer at RS, said: "Our customers have been telling us we need to make their lives easier in terms of website speed, convenience and connectivity. These latest enhancements demonstrate that we listen to their feedback and incorporate many of their suggestions to improve our site. We are encouraging customers, both past and present, to 'take another look' at our site to witness some of the significant improvements we have made."

About RS Components

RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping more than 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.

Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2016 had revenues of GBP1.29bn.

For more information, please visit the website at http://www.rs-online.com.

Further information is available via these links:

Twitter: @RSComponents; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS

RS Components on Linkedin: 
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components

Other Relevant Links:

Electrocomponents plc: http://www.electrocomponents.com

RS Components: http://www.rs-online.com

DesignSpark: http://www.designspark.com

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RS Components

CONTACT: Vivian Zee, PR & Advertising Manager, Tel: (852) 2610 6472, Email: vivian.zee@rs-components.com; Claire Walker / Karrie Lee, Tel: (852) 2525 3980, Email: claire@techworksasia.com, karrie@techworksasia.com

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MediaTek Debuts Smartphone Design Training Program to Support 'Make in India' Initiative

MediaTek collaborates with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India, the Indian Cellular Association (ICA), the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Taiwan, and ecosystem partners to build talent for India's handset design industry

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek Inc. today announced a Smartphone Design-Training program to foster and develop talent for India's fast-growing handset industry.

The training program, created in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India, Indian Cellular Association (ICA) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs(MOEA), Taiwan, will propel the 'Make in India' initiative. MediaTek will share its smartphone design expertise, and leverage its well-established global ecosystem to support the program.

The two-and-a-half-month program, scheduled to start later this year, provides hands-on training to managers and senior engineers from India on efficient planning and execution of handset design projects. The guidance and education offered through the training program will give engineers expertise to advance handset design in India.

With its strong support of the 'Make in India' initiative, MediaTek once again demonstrates its long-term commitment to this important market. The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by the India Government in 2014 as part of a wider set of nation-building initiatives devised to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub.

"We appreciate the effort the Indian Government is making towards building a global manufacturing base for the electronics sector in the country," said Mr. Ming-Kai Tsai, Chairman  and CEO of MediaTek. "MediaTek, as a key partner to the country's growth story, is taking its commitment a step further to support domestic innovation and production. We are happy to offer our expertise in the design domain to help set the framework of this skill development program."

"We have observed that hardware design in the handset industry, especially integration of key components, is lacking in India so the idea of this program is to pick professionals working in the hardware domain and further train them in handset specific design to narrow the current gap in the local industry," said Ms. Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary, MeitY. "We appreciate MediaTek's support in achieving this target. This program is also expected to substantially accelerate the government's 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' initiatives."

Mr. Shen Jong-Chin, Deputy Minister of MOEA,Taiwan said, "India is the world's fourth largest smartphone market. Taiwan is a world leader when it comes to electronics manufacturing and offers a comprehensive range of capabilities to support each stage of the production chain, from product design and innovation to manufacturing of key components to supply chain management. This training Program will help bring Taiwanese expertise in mobile phone system integration to India, creating a win-win situation for both markets and leveraging the strengths and synergies that exist within the industry in India. Taiwan is pleased to support this initiative."

About 50 professionals, with at least five years of experience in Research and Development (R&D) in electronics, will be selected from key handset makers across the country to take part in the training program.

MediaTek will train engineers in R&D competence and design project management. The company will also coordinate with key component companies to be part of the training module with hands-on instruction. This will be a one-time opportunity for the participants where all key component makers and industry stakeholders will together impart knowledge about their specialized segments.

MediaTek opened its India office in Noida in 2004. In 2014, the company invested US$350 million to expand its business and establish an R&D facility in Bengaluru. MediaTek employs 500 people in India now, and is expected to triple the number to 1,500 in three years. The company also actively invests in India's innovation ecosystem. To date, MediaTek has provided US$100 million worth of funding to companies in the fields of semiconductors, IoT, FinTech, e-commerce and network applications.

About MediaTek

Since 1997, MediaTek has been a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, wireless networking, HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray. Our tightly-integrated, innovative chip designs help manufacturers optimize supply chains, reduce the development time of new products, and extend a competitive edge in crowded markets. Through MediaTek Labs, the company is also building a developer hub that will support device creation, application development, and services for the Internet of Things era. By building technologies that help connect individuals to the world around them, MediaTek is enabling people to expand their horizons and more easily achieve their goals. We believe anyone can achieve something amazing. And we believe they can do it every single day. We call this idea Everyday Genius and it drives everything we do. Visit mediatek.com for more information.

MediaTek Press Office:
PR@mediatek.com

Kevin Keating, MediaTek
+1- 206-321-7295
10188 Telesis Ct #500, San Diego, CA 92121, USA

Joey Lee, MediaTek
+886 3-567-0766 # 31602
No. 1, Dusing 1st Rd., Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City 30078, Taiwan

Priyanka Naik, MediaTek
+91- 99111- 78301
1A/1, 3rd Floor, SB Tower, Sector-16A, Noida, UP -- 201301, India

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Wacom MobileStudio Pro -- Freedom to Create Anywhere

New lightweight mobile computer features a reinvented pen experience, powerful creative tools including a 3-D camera and the ability to run full versions of software, giving professional 2-D, 3-D and CAD artists and designers the freedom to create anywhere

SINGAPORE, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Wacom introduces Wacom MobileStudio Pro, a new line of lightweight, powerful mobile computers with Wacom's new pen technology for busy, on-the-go professional creators of digital content seeking the freedom to take their studio with them wherever and whenever they go. MobileStudio Pro provides unparalleled feel and accuracy to any creative session and users will delight in the results they achieve. Featuring the newly-designed Wacom Pro Pen 2, with 4x higher pen accuracy and pressure sensitivity than the company's previous professional pen, enhanced resolution, leading-edge graphics, excellent color performance, 3-D camera and other innovations, Wacom MobileStudio Pro is the ultimate creative tool for today's serious 2-D, 3-D and CAD artists and designers.

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Wacom has developed a family of 13.3" and 15.6" MobileStudio Pro computers to fit virtually every professional's creative computer and budgetary needs (starting at $2199 SGD). There are six configurations to choose from. Four 13.3" models combine maximum mobility with high performance and color accuracy and two 15.6" models deliver a larger work area, 4K resolution, high color performance as well as superior NVIDIA(®) Quadro(®) graphics. Bundled with Windows(®) 10, MobileStudio Pro has the power professional creatives need to run industry-standard applications such as Photoshop(®) and Illustrator(®) as well as demanding 3-D creative software applications. "Unlike most general-purpose mobile tablets created for the mass market, Wacom's MobileStudio Pro was designed specifically for the needs of the creative professional and how they work," says Ed Neumann, Senior Vice President of Wacom's Creative Branded Business. "Our long-standing relationship with the professional creative community enabled us to develop a game-changing solution for the creative market that exceeds customer expectations and provides the best, most natural and precise creative experience imaginable."

New Pen Technology                                                                                       

MobileStudio Pro is the first product to offer Wacom's latest pen technology, the Pro Pen 2. Delivering 4x greater accuracy and pressure sensitivity than the previous Pro Pen, Wacom continues to focus on pen performance and creating an intuitive experience that is free-flowing and transcends the digital divide. Users will also discover virtually lag-free tracking which helps one find that creative groove faster and maintain focus for longer periods of time. "Wacom revolutionized pen input over 30 years ago when it introduced the first pressure-sensitive pen and we continue to provide the ultimate design and creative experience for our customers," states Neumann. "Whether doing straight 2D illustration or sculpting a 3D model, we are confident that MobileStudio Pro users will find the new digital pen to feel closer to traditional media as ever before."

3-D Ready     

Industrial designers, engineers and 3-D modelers will find a host of features in the MobileStudio Pro that will make their workflow more efficient and their productivity higher. While individual models of MobileStudio Pro vary, all come with powerful Intel(®) processors and memory and storage configurations, ranging from 64GB up to 512GB. NVIDIA Quadro graphics on the 15.6" model of MobileStudio Pro help speed computer-generated imagery and digital content creation and bring it to life. "The NVIDIA Quadro M1000M platform delivers great performance to tablets," says Serge Palaric, Senior Director of Embedded & OEMs for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at NVIDIA. "Paired with the Wacom Pro Pen 2, the Wacom MobileStudio Pro is the ideal platform for designers, engineers, artists and creatives who need desktop-level performance on the go."

Additionally, for users wanting to capture 3-D scans as a start to their development process, select models of MobileStudio Pro include the Intel(®) 3-D RealSense((TM)) camera.  You can bring your scan into a software application like ZBrush(®) or Fusion 360(®) and build a 3-D model from there.

Enhanced Workflow

A number of time-saving productivity features were added to accelerate the creative workflow, including: ExpressKeys((TM)), Touch Ring and convenient buttons on the pen which allow users to quickly and easily set-up one touch short cuts. Also, the optional Wacom Link technology enables users to attach MobileStudio Pro to any Mac or PC and use it as a standard Cintiq display -- a great feature for Mac owners who prefer to work on the Mac OS(®) in their studios.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability

    --  MobileStudio Pro 13: four models come with an IPS high-brightness panel,
        2.5K (WQHD) resolution and 96% Adobe RGB. Customer options are defined
        by Solid State Drive (SSD) size -- 64GB ($2199 SGD), 128GB ($2599 SGD),
        256GB ($2899 SGD) and 512GB ($3599 SGD).
    --  MobileStudio Pro 16: two models are fit with an IPS high-brightness
        panel, 4K (UHD) resolution and 94% Adobe RGB. There's a 256GB ($3499
        SGD) with NVIDIA Quadro M600M with 2GB VRAM and 512GB ($4399 SGD) with
        NVIDIA Quadro M1000M with 4GB VRAM.
    --  The 3-D camera is available on both models of the MobileStudio Pro 16
        and on the 13 model's 512GB version.
MobileStudio Pro is expected to be available online and at select retail locations in late November.

About Wacom

Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6727) with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries. Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of interactive pen tablets and displays as well as of digital styli and solutions for saving and processing digital signatures. The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality. Please visit http://www.wacom.com for further information.For further information, please contact:

Daphne Tan

Wacom Singapore Pte Ltd

+65-6258-8640
daphne.tan@wacom.com

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

Wacom MobileStudio Pro -- Freedom to Create Anywhere

New lightweight mobile computer features a reinvented pen experience, powerful creative tools including a 3-D camera and the ability to run full versions of software, giving professional 2-D, 3-D and CAD artists and designers the freedom to create anywhere

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Wacom introduces Wacom MobileStudio Pro, a new line of lightweight, powerful mobile computers with Wacom's new pen technology for busy, on-the-go professional creators of digital content seeking the freedom to take their studio with them wherever and whenever they go. MobileStudio Pro provides unparalleled feel and accuracy to any creative session and users will delight in the results they achieve. Featuring the newly-designed Wacom Pro Pen 2, with 4x higher pen accuracy and pressure sensitivity than the company's previous professional pen, enhanced resolution, leading-edge graphics, excellent color performance, 3-D camera and other innovations, Wacom MobileStudio Pro is the ultimate creative tool for today's serious 2-D, 3-D and CAD artists and designers.

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Wacom has developed a family of 13.3" and 15.6" MobileStudio Pro computers to fit virtually every professional's creative computer and budgetary needs (starting at Rp25,400,000 IDR). There are six configurations to choose from. Four 13.3" models combine maximum mobility with high performance and color accuracy and two 15.6" models deliver a larger work area, 4K resolution, high color performance as well as superior NVIDIA(®) Quadro(®) graphics. Bundled with Windows(®) 10, MobileStudio Pro has the power professional creatives need to run industry-standard applications such as Photoshop(®) and Illustrator(®) as well as demanding 3-D creative software applications. "Unlike most general-purpose mobile tablets created for the mass market, Wacom's MobileStudio Pro was designed specifically for the needs of the creative professional and how they work," says Ed Neumann, Senior Vice President of Wacom's Creative Branded Business. "Our long-standing relationship with the professional creative community enabled us to develop a game-changing solution for the creative market that exceeds customer expectations and provides the best, most natural and precise creative experience imaginable."

New Pen Technology                                                                                       

MobileStudio Pro is the first product to offer Wacom's latest pen technology, the Pro Pen 2. Delivering 4x greater accuracy and pressure sensitivity than the previous Pro Pen, Wacom continues to focus on pen performance and creating an intuitive experience that is free-flowing and transcends the digital divide. Users will also discover virtually lag-free tracking which helps one find that creative groove faster and maintain focus for longer periods of time. "Wacom revolutionized pen input over 30 years ago when it introduced the first pressure-sensitive pen and we continue to provide the ultimate design and creative experience for our customers," states Neumann. "Whether doing straight 2D illustration or sculpting a 3D model, we are confident that MobileStudio Pro users will find the new digital pen to feel closer to traditional media as ever before."

3-D Ready     

Industrial designers, engineers and 3-D modelers will find a host of features in the MobileStudio Pro that will make their workflow more efficient and their productivity higher. While individual models of MobileStudio Pro vary, all come with powerful Intel(®) processors and memory and storage configurations, ranging from 64GB up to 512GB. NVIDIA Quadro graphics on the 15.6" model of MobileStudio Pro help speed computer-generated imagery and digital content creation and bring it to life. "The NVIDIA Quadro M1000M platform delivers great performance to tablets," says Serge Palaric, Senior Director of Embedded & OEMs for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at NVIDIA. "Paired with the Wacom Pro Pen 2, the Wacom MobileStudio Pro is the ideal platform for designers, engineers, artists and creatives who need desktop-level performance on the go."

Additionally, for users wanting to capture 3-D scans as a start to their development process, select models of MobileStudio Pro include the Intel(®) 3-D RealSense((TM)) camera.  You can bring your scan into a software application like ZBrush(®) or Fusion 360(®) and build a 3-D model from there.

Enhanced Workflow

A number of time-saving productivity features were added to accelerate the creative workflow, including: ExpressKeys((TM)), Touch Ring and convenient buttons on the pen which allow users to quickly and easily set-up one touch short cuts. Also, the optional Wacom Link technology enables users to attach MobileStudio Pro to any Mac or PC and use it as a standard Cintiq display -- a great feature for Mac owners who prefer to work on the Mac OS(®) in their studios.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability

    --  MobileStudio Pro 13: four models come with an IPS high-brightness panel,
        2.5K (WQHD) resolution and 96% Adobe RGB. Customer options are defined
        by Solid State Drive (SSD) size -- 64GB (Rp25,400,000 IDR), 128GB
        (Rp31,000,000 IDR), 256GB (Rp33,900,000 IDR) and 512GB (Rp43,000,000
        IDR).
    --  MobileStudio Pro 16: two models are fit with an IPS high-brightness
        panel, 4K (UHD) resolution and 94% Adobe RGB. There's a 256GB
        (Rp40,700,000 IDR) with NVIDIA Quadro M600M with 2GB VRAM and 512GB
        (Rp50,800,000 IDR) with NVIDIA Quadro M1000M with 4GB VRAM.
    --  The 3-D camera is available on both models of the MobileStudio Pro 16
        and on the 13 model's 512GB version.
MobileStudio Pro is expected to be available online and at select retail locations in late November.

About Wacom

Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 6727) with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries. Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of interactive pen tablets and displays as well as of digital styli and solutions for saving and processing digital signatures. The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality. Please visit http://www.wacom.com for further information.For further information, please contact:

Daphne Tan

Wacom Singapore Pte Ltd

+65-6258-8640
daphne.tan@wacom.com

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TravelersBox is Expanding in Asian Airports; Launching Baidu Wallet for the Chinese Market

HONG KONG, October 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    By the end of 2016 more than 40 kiosks will be launched in Asian airports allowing
travelers to deposit their leftover foreign coins into their preferred online accounts via
TravelersBox  

    Gone are the times when your wallet weighs more than what it should or your trouser
pocket is full with left over coins from your trip. TravelersBox
[http://www.travelersbox.com ], the first and only solution allowing travelers to convert
leftover foreign currency into usable digital currency at airports is expanding in Asia.

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    The company announced the launch of new kiosks in Narita International Airport in
Japan that will be followed by more than 6 other airports by the end of 2016. The new
kiosks are joining the already successful operation in Manila airport in the Philippines.

    In parallel to the geographical expedition, a new series of products and services,
tailored to the Asian market is launched in all of TravelersBox kiosks around the world.
Baidu wallet is the first solution out of a series of offers that are created specifically
for the Chinese market - the largest traveling population in the world.

    "The Chinese travelers are excited to explore the world and come back home with new
memories. Thanks to our collaborations with TravelersBox, they won't need to carry home
their left over foreign coins. Baidu wallet will be available in the TravelersBox kiosks
around the world for the benefit of our consumers" Added Baidu representative.

    Tomer Zussman, co-founder and CEO of TravelersBox: "Asia is a thrilling market for
TravelersBox. With the high frequency of traveling from and to Asia, the range of
different nationalities and currencies and the innovative environment, it's only natural
for us to expand our services and collaborations there".

    "TravelersBox is always looking for the best solutions for our travelers. For the
Asian market we've given specific attention for each of the local travelers'
nationalities. Solutions such as Nets Flash Card for Singaporeans, Lazada for the South
East Asian travelers and more, will soon be available in the TravelersBox around the
world" Added Zussman.

    TravelersBox [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiNj4cPwoJE ] currently operates airport
kiosks in Philippines, Italy, Turkey, Georgia, Israel, Canada and Japan. In each country
the machines accept the local currency and other popular currencies in the area. A
complete list of airports with TravelersBox kiosks can be found at
http://www.travelersbox.com/#map.

    About TravelersBox 

    TravelersBox is an innovative service that helps you make the most of your leftover
foreign currency. With over 75 kiosks that are located in airports around the world,
travelers can convert their leftover foreign change into real digital money. PayPal, Skype,
iTunes, gift cards such as Gap or Starbucks are only some of the options. In addition,
there is the donation button that allows travelers to donate to their preferred cause. For
more information about TravelersBox, please visit http://www.travelersbox.com

       
         
        For more information, please contact: 
        Ayana Gisser, Communications manager 
        +33-(0)777986259 
        Ayana@TravelersBox.com

         
         
        Saurabh Mehta, Head of Business Development and Partnerships, APAC 
        +65-(0)9859-8697 
        saurabh@travelersbox.com 

     

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Anritsu Company Introduces BBU Emulation Capability for LTE RRHs, Expands Industry Leading CPRI Test Portfolio

   BTS Master(TM) Integrates All Necessary Test Tools to Speed Network Rollouts and Lower OpEx Costs Associated with Cell Sites   

MORGAN HILL, Calif., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Anritsu Company expands its industry leading CPRI test portfolio with the introduction of a BBU Emulation capability for its BTS Master(TM) MT8220T that saves significant time and cost when verifying LTE cell site operation. Addressing a market need for a comprehensive and accurate field test solution, the BTS Master MT8220T with BBU Emulation provides wireless technicians, engineers and contractors with all the necessary tools to validate that a RRH is installed properly and functional, before the Base Band Unit (BBU) is commissioned. This unique combination of measurement tools expedites 4G network rollouts and reduces OpEx (Operational Expense) costs associated with new sites.

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With the BBU Emulation option, the BTS Master MT8220T is a complete solution for building out, testing and troubleshooting new and installed cell sites. It can be used by wireless professionals to install and verify optical fiber, SFP, RRH, and power before the BBU is officially commissioned and the site goes live.

The BTS Master MT8220T with the BBU Emulation option installed can test the SFP connections to validate wavelength and line rate. BBU Emulation also allows the SFPs in the analyzer and RRH to communicate to verify that the optical fiber and SFP in the RRH are operational and have a good CPRI link. Other necessary analysis, such as transmit tests, VSWR and Return Loss measurements, Pass/Fail limit values, spectrum measurements and Spectrogram measurement can be conducted with the solution.

BBU Emulation allows engineers and technicians to troubleshoot problems independent from the core network. The RRH can be separated from the other network elements to determine if it is at fault or problems are originating from a different source. By providing the ability to verify that all new cell sites are installed correctly and can be turned on easily when the BBU is commissioned, the BBU Emulation capability allows crews to verify and fix any issues while they still have the construction equipment on site, saving time and money.

The new BBU Emulation option requires the BTS Master MT8220T to be equipped with the CPRI LTE RF Measurements option, which allows field engineers and technicians to conduct accurate RF measurements on RRHs while remaining at ground level. The BTS Master has been specifically developed for 4G networks as well as installed 2G, 3G and WiMAX networks. It provides 20 MHz bandwidth modulation quality for LTE eNodeB testing and has a high-contrast, touch screen display and backlit key panel for ease of use in both bright sunlight and dim conditions.

Anritsu offers the industry's widest range of CPRI RF test solutions. By offering such a large portfolio, Anritsu provides comprehensive test solutions that meet the measurement needs of field engineers and technicians, regardless of their role and responsibilities.

About Anritsu
Anritsu Company is the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, a global provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions for 120 years. Anritsu's "2020 VISION" philosophy engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for 5G, M2M, IoT, as well as other emerging and legacy wireline and wireless communication markets. With offices throughout the world, Anritsu has approximately 4,000 employees in over 90 countries.

To learn more visit http://www.anritsu.com and follow Anritsu on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

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