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Genuine Thermos® Brand Keeps Customers Connected With New Hydration Bottle With Smart Lid

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 31, 2016 /CNW/ --Hydration has a new hero. Genuine Thermos(®) Brand introduces its smartest product innovation yet - the Thermos(®) Connected Hydration Bottle with Smart Lid. Now available in Canada, the Connected Bottle allows consumers to customize and monitor their water intake through the Thermos Smart Lid app and stay hydrated, no matter what life throws at them. The Connected Bottle Works with Fitbit((TM)), a leader in the connected health and fitness market, letting consumers track their water intake so they can more easily meet their hydration goals to help maintain energy and overall health.

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Using the free Thermos Smart Lid app (available in English and French on the App Store), users can set personalized daily water intake goals by entering their age, gender, height, weight and activity level. A sensor tube on the lid detects how much water is consumed throughout the day and syncs with the Thermos Smart Lid app through a Bluetooth(®) connection to provide automatic, real-time tracking. The app will also remind users to drink more water when they are not on track to meet their goal. The bottle tracks each drink of water as well as the overall progress toward the user's daily, weekly and monthly hydration objectives.

"The Thermos Connected Hydration Bottle with Smart Lid has been a great success in the United States and we are excited to offer it to the Canadian market," said Julie Ryan, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Thermos L.L.C. "Now, Canadians can ensure hydration is part of their healthy, active, on-the-go lifestyle. We are proud to offer a connected device that easily syncs with leading wearable technology platform from Fitbit and allows people to effortlessly include hydration in their daily health monitoring."

The Thermos Connected Hydration Bottle with Smart Lid features a rechargeable, lithium-ion battery that will hold a charge for up to 12 days. The product will retail starting at $89.99 and will be available for purchase at select retailers, including London Drugs, Amazon and Walmart.

Partnering for Success
Thermos L.L.C. teamed up with several industry leaders to bring this product to market. The new hydration bottle seamlessly connects with the Fitbit(®) platform, so consumers can easily and automatically log their hydration alongside their fitness and health goals. By connecting a Fitbit account with the Thermos Smart Lid app, users' profile information links for easy set up, and then they instantly see hydration stats sync each time a bottle of water is finished. 

"At Fitbit, we are committed to making sure that people of all fitness levels remain active, healthy and hydrated, whether they are at work or exercising," said Tim Rosa, vice president of global marketing at Fitbit. "By partnering with Genuine Thermos Brand to integrate the Fitbit app with the Connected Hydration Bottle, we are making it easier for users to get a clear picture of their water intake as they work to live a healthier lifestyle."

For the bottle's app development and technological design, Thermos collaborated with iDevices(®), a preeminent company in the Internet of Things (IoT), to create the Thermos Smart Lid app and the electronic components that sit within the lid and sensor tube that aid in the connectivity to the app. The brand also partnered with EXOS(TM), a leader in performance training, nutrition and physical therapy, to develop the hydration calculator located within the Thermos Smart Lid app. The hydration calculator allows each user to create a personalized, suggested daily hydration goal.

For more information about Genuine Thermos Brand products, visit http://www.thermosbrand.ca.

About Canadian Thermos Products Inc.
Since 1904, Thermos has provided unique solutions for keeping food and beverages hot, cold and fresh. Today, Thermos is a global manufacturer of an expanding range of innovative portable food and beverage containers that provide a more comfortable, enjoyable eating and drinking experience for people on the go. Visit http://www.thermosbrand.ca, facebook.com/Thermos and @Thermos.

Please Note:
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple, Inc. The Bluetooth(®) word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and use of such mark by Canadian Thermos Products Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Fitbit and the Fitbit logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Fitbit, Inc. in the United States and other Countries.

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Heritage Printing Technology Corp. Company Update, 2016

HONG KONG, Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Printing Technology Corp. (PINKSHEET: HAGE) (OTCBB: HAGE) a leading innovator of 3D printing technology, today issues the following Company Update from its President, Tom Graves.

Dear Shareholders,

Heritage Printing Technology's recent transition to a publicly traded company was a major milestone for our company. I would like to welcome all of our new shareholders, and take this opportunity to discuss the market opportunity and our position, strategy and goals for the next twelve months.

The Market Opportunity

To anyone who hasn't seen it demonstrated, 3-D printing sounds futuristic. But the technology is quite straightforward: It is a small evolutionary step from spraying toner on paper to putting down layers of something more substantial (such as plastic resin) until the layers add up to an object. And yet, by enabling a machine to produce objects of any shape, on the spot and as needed, 3-D printing really is ushering in a new era, and it is evident that 3D printing is here to stay.

Low-cost 3D printers could be set for every home, just like most homes have an inkjet printer today. The global 3-D printing market was valued at $2.3 billion in 2013 and is anticipated to reach $8.6 billion by 2020 for a compounding annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6%.  To put that into perspective, the smartphone industry is expected to experience a 6% CAGR from 2015-2020.

Forbes contributor Rick Smith stated, "I believe, along with a growing number of leaders around the world, that 3D printing will change the way things are produced more in this century than the industrial revolution did over the last 300 years."

Innovative Product Line

It is our goal at Heritage Printing Technology Corp. to provide the highest-quality products on the market at an affordable price. Our diverse line of innovative 3-D printers satisfy a wide array of consumer needs from large-scale units requiring their own work station to smaller compact models that can easily fit on a desktop. All of our printers have strong cases for built-in durability with wooden, metal, and acrylic frame types. On some models, an acrylic window closes during the printing process for user safety and to ensure no outside particles disrupt the integrity of the printing process.

Our models come equipped with multiple extruders resulting in faster printing. Other brand printers only have one extruder, or printhead. Our models have two or three extruders constantly feeding material into the machine finishing projects faster than many competitors. Multiple extruders also help create more colorful items since the printer can use two or three different materials at once.

Each 3D printer has a different filament capability that determines which materials users can create with. Fused filament fabrication, or FFF, uses a thermoplastic material on coils, feeding it through to the machine's extruder head. Fused deposition modeling, or FDM, heats up plastic and fuses each layer together. Selective laser sintering, or SLS, uses lasers and powdered filaments while stereo lithography uses UV lighting and liquid materials.

Some of our models also have touch-responsive keypads and an LCD screen that offers an easy-to- use interface for inputting printing specifications. Wi-Fi connectivity eliminates the need for a direct connection, giving you more versatility when setting up a workspace. Some models have a stepper motor, giving you the option to use the computer to control positioning and speed for precise printing.

All 3D printers have a specified resolution, measured in microns, where a smaller number means a higher resolution. Select models print in both high- and standard- definition, as well as a fast-print option that lets users choose the quality level. Whether you're just learning the technology, or you're looking for a workhorse for your business, Heritage Printing Technology Inc. has plenty of 3D printers for sale and accessories to help bring your visions to life.

Our 3D Printer Models:

    1. TIKO 3D Printer
    2. TIKO Compact 3D Printer
    3. ASPA Wireless 3D Printer
    4. Blanc Matter 3D Printer
Strategic Corporate Plan

Heritage Printing Technology Corp. has entered into an agreement with Artefactor Limited, a well-established China based Manufacturing and Distribution Company. This contract advances our Corporate Strategic Plan to enter into the bid process for several regional and government contracts in China as well as entering other Asian emerging markets. This will also help lower production costs allowing us to pass savings onto consumers and provide industry leading products at affordable prices.

The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology is setting up a project that will see $313 million invested in 3D printing technology over the next three years. The funding will be focused on research and development of 3D printers, equipment, and novel 3D printing applications. 3D printing market growth within China is expected to remain around 40%, with production expected to exceed $3 billion from 2016 and 2020.

We believe the opportunity for advancements in the 3-D printing industry in China is greater than any other market. And our management team has the experience and established relationships in Asia to capitalize on such growth. R&D and novel printing applications will continue to be a key objective for Heritage Printing Technology Corp. Many 3D-printed medical solutions are still in their experimental stages, but first tests are looking promising in a variety of areas.

It is our goal to produce an innovative, industry leading product line of 3-D printers at affordable price points and, by utilizing our management team's existing relationships, aggressively bid on several regional and government contracts available throughout China and other emerging Asian markets. We seek to capitalize on the influx of research capital flowing into the Asian markets and quickly establish ourselves as a gold standard for the 3-D printing industry.

Heritage Printing Technology wants you to know how important our shareholders are to us. We have taken into consideration what larger competitors have done right and what they have done wrong. This knowledge shall benefit our growth and profitability for the future. Thank you for your confidence and trust as part of our growing family of shareholders and users.

Sincerely,

Tom Graves

President

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

This news release includes forward-looking statements that reflect Heritage Printing Technology Corp's current expectations about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. Heritage Printing Technology Corp. has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words and phrases such as "may", "will", "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "should", "typical", "we are confident" or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to Heritage Printing Technology Corp. and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance, prospects of opportunities in the remainder of 2016 and beyond, to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.

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Mobile Retailer Solution(TM) by FutureDial Enables Mobile Retailers to Easily Inspect Condition and Determine Value of Devices upon Trade-in

FutureDial's Mobile Retailer Solution(TM) is a Cloud-based System for Aiding in Mobile Device Inspection, Triage, and Trade-in Valuation for Retailers at the Point of Collection Showcased at CTIA Super Mobility 2016 - Booth 1370A

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Stores offering mobile device triage and trade-in services often face bottlenecks and delays as they must test, evaluate, and estimate trade-in values for the many different device models brought into stores by customers. The store's customer sales representative (CSR) often performs a number of cumbersome manual inspections in order to determine the trade-in value or condition of the device for in-warranty returns.  This is typically labor-intensive, time-consuming, and beset with risk in recording inaccurate data or potentially misdiagnosing an issue, thereby creating a costly "no trouble found" unit on the return.

Mobile Retailer Solution(TM): ASingle Service to Handle Receipt, Inspection, Test, and Valuation
Silicon Valley's FutureDial Incorporated has developed a powerful, easy-to-use system for receiving, inspecting, and accurately valuing every mobile device traded-in or returned at the collection point in real-time. FutureDial's new Mobile Retailer Solution(TM) empowers store reps at the point of collection to easily perform important device functionality tests as well as quickly retrieve vital trade-in value estimates for their customers.

FutureDial will be showcasing this new solution at CTIA Super Mobility 2016 at Booth #1370A in the Smart Retail Zone, from Sept 7-9, 2016 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.

Zero Footprint and Minimal Setup: Stores are Up-and-Running Immediately
"A key advantage in FutureDial's new offering is that no major investment in hardware is needed at the point of collection to get started; the only equipment required is a Wi-Fi enabled tablet, an internet connection, and a label printer," says Brad Treese, VP Sales and Business Development for FutureDial. "All of the processing is handled through the cloud and the devices are accessed wirelessly. Our zero footprint advantage helps our Mobile Retailer customers focus on the business at hand: turning around those high value devices quickly, efficiently, and accurately to protect their margins."

Full Smartphone Coverage
Designed to expedite high-value smart devices brought to a store for upgrade, return, or trade, FutureDial's Mobile Retailer Solution(TM) supports all Android and iOS smartphones and tablets on the market. A single system performs all of the functions needed to service customers simply, accurately, and rapidly.  Devices outside these platforms can also be identified, and assigned valuations through operator input.

User-Friendly Guided Screens help CSRs through Consistent Mobile Device Inspection
The interface of Mobile Retailer Solution(TM) is easy for the CSR to operate with no "learning curve;" and screen prompts help to guide the CSR through inspection, triage, and condition capture of devices for accurate valuation and routing.  This greatly reduces incorrect valuations as well as no fault found returns. The system utilizes an easily installed application to help the CSR run a customized suite of functionality tests.

Increased Valuation Accuracy for Trade-In Devices
Functional testing of trade-in devices is made simple through FutureDial's Mobile Retailer Solution(TM); the test results help the retailer gauge an accurate condition for device grading, routing, and valuation. Test results are noted on the system screen on the CSR's Tablet, which are later used for device valuation and disposition. Mobile Retailer Solution(TM) takes the device condition information and interfaces with backend third-party valuation databases to quickly present device trade-in values for the CSR to present and discuss with customers. There are no bottlenecks or delays, so transactions can flow smoothly.

Print-Out Inventory Labels for Trade-in Processing
Screens assign SKUs and guide the CSR to easily and immediately print out inventory labels of devices accepted for buy-back/trade-in, warranty exchange, or return processing.

Track Transactions from the Cloud
Retail store management can monitor time-stamped transaction activity for sites and by each CSR, as well as gain understanding of market trends helpful to their business operations.

Easiest and Most Cost Effective Solution on the Market
"With close to 1.5 billion devices expected to be shipped in 2016 and the first cycle of the carrier's device-leasing model coming full circle, mobile retailers handling buy-back/trade-in and returns are hard pressed to pull those devices back through their reverse supply chain accurately and rapidly," explains Thomas Rayas, FutureDial's SVP Marketing and Customer Success. "FutureDial's new Mobile Retailer Solution equips their store reps with the easiest and most cost effective solution on the market today delivering a wireless, zero-footprint solution that is customizable and can scale with our customers' needs. Stop by our booth at CTIA Super Mobility and see for yourself."

About FutureDial
Founded in 1999, FutureDial is the leading provider of device processing solutions for the mobile device life cycle. FutureDial's platforms save time and money for Mobile Device Buy-Back Trade-In companies, Mobile Device Renewal and Re-Commerce Processors, Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PL), Wireless Carriers and Mobile Device Manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, please visit http://www.futuredial.com  or email to sales@futuredial.com .

Media Contact:
Bruce Brunger, FutureDial Marketing Communications Manager
TEL (408) 245-8880 Ext 206
Email: bruceb@futuredial.com

About CTIA Super Mobility 2016
CTIA Super Mobility 2016(TM) (CTIASuperMobility2016.com) is the largest mobile event in America and the only B2B marketplace dedicated to demonstrating products and strategies for smart cities, mobile-first enterprises and connected consumers around the globe. For three days, more than 30,000 technology and business professionals, 1,000 exhibiting companies and dozens of collocated partner organizations gather to discover next-generation technologies, people and ideas transforming everything wireless. Powered by CTIA for 30+ years, this award-winning trade show advances the association's commitment to foster wireless innovation and enable connected life. CTIA Super Mobility 2016 takes place September 7-9, 2016 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA.
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CTIA Super Mobility Press Contact:
Allison Moon, amoon@ctia.org , 202-736-3245
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Fossil Adds Four New Hybrid Smartwatches to Its Fossil Q Line

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 31, 2016 /CNW/ -- The Fossil Q line is growing with the addition of four new fashionable hybrid smartwatches. Curiously unassuming, they are more than meets the eye. The Q Nate, Q Crewmaster, Q Gazer and Q Tailor infuse technology into a traditional timepiece unlike any other. All four hybrid smartwatches can be pre-ordered at http://www.fossil.com/q starting September 14 and will be available in Fossil stores and online at http://www.fossil.com starting September 26.

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"We know our customers desire both form and function.  They want to stay connected while enhancing their personal style and these new hybrid smartwatches do both," said Jill Elliott, chief creative officer. "Our new hybrid smartwatches are the ultimate convergence of fashion and technology, bringing together the elegance and simplicity of an analog watch with the most popular alerts and tracking features offered by today's smartwatches. We pride ourselves on being innovators in the fashion watch space, and we believe that the hybrid smartwatch is the future of fashion watches."

Blending Analog Design with Smart Connectivity
The hybrid smartwatches look like ordinary watches, but also provide all of the functionality of a world-class tracker hidden in the sleek style of a traditional timepiece. Features include:

    --  Activity tracking
    --  Sleep monitoring
    --  Custom goal setting
    --  Automatic time zone
    --  Second time zone
    --  Alarm
    --  Filtered notifications with vibration & dial animations
    --  Q LINK capabilities controlled by bottom pusher
        --  Ring my phone
        --  Take a photo
        --  Control my music
    --  Up to 6-month battery life: coin cell battery, easy-change with tool or
        coin
    --  Compatible with Android(TM) OS 4.4+ or iPhone 5/iOS 8.2+
    --  Bluetooth® wireless technology
    --  Activity Integration including Google Fit(TM), UA Record(TM) by Under
        Armour, UP by Jawbone(TM) and Apple Health app
The new hybrid smartwatches blend analog design with smart connectivity. This wrist essential is always on and always connected with a battery life of up to six months (based on usage). Bluetooth technology allows the hybrid smartwatches to alert you to accomplished fitness goals or incoming smartphone notifications with a vibration or spinning minute and sub-eye hands. Set an alarm, view 24-hour time, compare time in multiple time zones and track everything from steps to calories to sleep. Press the bottom pusher to operate the camera or control music on your phone. You can even locate your phone using the same button.

All devices have limitless options for personalization including interchangeable straps in leather, silicone and stainless steel.

Specifically, the Fossil Q hybrid smartwatch line includes the following:

    --  Q Crewmaster: A brand new platform for those with the boldest style. The
        Fossil Q Crewmaster fits your adventurous lifestyle with a strong
        stainless steel and colorful build, and lets you keep track of your
        fitness and sleep, and it even auto-updates the time based on where you
        are!
    --  Q Nate: One of Fossil's best-selling platforms just got smarter! The
        Fossil Nate's eye-catching construction and on-the-move functionality
        play with an urban aesthetic. Made for weekend warriors, the Fossil Q
        Nate is available in a range of colors on both leather and steel straps.
    --  Q Gazer: Incredible smarts packed into an elegant and slim package.
        Designed for the girl who loves a subtle shine to stand out in the
        crowd, Q Gazer is the smartwatch that pulls it all together. Dressed up
        with crystal accents, control your music, ring your phone when you can't
        find it, take a selfie, track your fitness ... the Q Gazer just does it
        all!
    --  Q Tailor: The beauty is in the details with one of our most loved
        watches. With a minimalist design taken to the max, Tailor delivers
        fresh femininity with a classic steel case and luxe colored straps like
        navy and rich shades of browns, all while letting you keep track of how
        many steps you take and notifying you of only the things you care the
        most about.
Our new hybrid smartwatches are compatible with both Android smartphones and iPhones and start at $175.

For more information on Fossil, visit http://www.fossil.com or follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook.

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Ramsey County Debut of New Election Technology is Smooth, Secure

Verity Voting System Sails through State Primary on Way to November Ballot

REQUEST A VERITY DEMO: 512.252.6409

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramsey County put its new Verity® Voting system to the test in the August 9 state primary election. The system passed with flying colors. Verity, federally certified in 2015, is the latest voting technology from Hart InterCivic.

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Election officials in Ramsey County, with nearly 300,000 registered voters, reported widespread satisfaction from both voters and election judges.

"We had an all-time record low number of complaints about any voting system," said Ramsey County Election Manager Joe Mansky, whose department oversees 172 precincts and more than 1,400 poll workers. "When judges went out at 6 a.m. on Election Day to open the polls, there were no problems reported. That's remarkable," he said.

For Mansky, who made a secure system a top priority in selecting Verity last October, the close of Election Day was also a milestone. "With Verity, each ballot counter came back to headquarters completely under lock and seal and was opened there," he emphasized.

"The strength of this system is its security features," Mansky said. "There is no networking, no modem, nothing connected to the outside world. Not even our county election servers are networked."

Verity, which meets rigorous standards set by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission and the State of Minnesota, has been adopted in five states eager to replace aging equipment leading up to the November general election. The launches have been smooth.

"Verity is designed to roll out seamlessly, as the Ramsey launch proves," said Phillip Braithwaite, President and CEO of Hart InterCivic. "Local officials organized layers of hands-on training, and the results were rewarding all-around. We look forward to partnering with Ramsey County in running efficient, secure, transparent elections for years to come."

Other highlights cited by Ramsey officials included efficient tallies of absentee ballots and positive feedback from voters with disabilities who used the Verity Touch Writerballot marking device for the first time.

"The words we kept hearing were 'easy to use,'" Mansky said.

"We have no worries about Verity in November."

For more information on the Verity Voting system, please visit http://www.hartintercivic.com/verityoverview.

About Hart InterCivic, Inc.

Austin-based Hart InterCivic is a full service election solutions innovator, partnering with state and local governments to deliver secure, accurate and reliable elections. Working side-by-side with election professionals for more than 100 years, Hart is committed to helping advance democracy one election at a time. The Hart mission fuels passionate customer focus and a continuous drive for technological innovation. The company's new Verity Voting system makes voting more straightforward, equitable and accessible--and makes managing elections more transparent, more efficient and easier.

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EIZO Rugged Solutions Announces Rugged H.265 (HEVC) Video Encoder With Dual 3G-SDI Inputs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida, August 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Tyton VS2's Support for the H.265 Video Encoding Standard Offers Improved Video
Quality, Over a 50% Reduction in Bitrate, and Lower Latency Than Competing Solutions

    EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc. (formerly Tech Source, Inc.) has introduced the Tyton VS2 -
a low-latency, high-efficiency rugged H.265 (HEVC) video encoder with dual 3G-SDI inputs.
The Tyton VS2 is a ruggedized small form factor box-level video encoding and streaming
solution designed to serve video transmission needs in harsh field environments.

    The MIL-STD-810G and IP67 compliant Tyton VS2 is capable of capturing two 3G-SDI
inputs simultaneously and encoding them using the highly versatile H.265 (HEVC) or H.264
(AVC) video encoding standards. Both video inputs can be internally split and routed to
each of the product's eight built-in dynamic encoding engines (1080p60 encoding utilizes
two engines and HD utilizes a single engine); each individually configurable to different
bitrates. This is very useful in mission applications where each incoming video signal can
utilize a high bitrate encoding for local recording and viewing, while a second low
bitrate encoding serves downlink transfers over an RF link.

    Each of the Tyton VS2's eight dynamic encoding cores can individually be configured to
encode to H.264 or H.265 standards using software API settings, allowing true future
proofing of existing installations looking to utilize H.265 in the future. The Tyton VS2
also features an internal video (3G-SDI) bypass and overcomes the need for an external
video splitter.

    Selwyn L. Henriques, president and CEO of EIZO Rugged Solutions, commented, "The Tyton
VS2 and its support for H.265 encoding shows our commitment to bringing cutting-edge
technology to the rugged market. With the latest H.265 encoding, the Tyton VS2 offers
improved video quality and over a 50% reduction in the required bitrate than competing
solutions."

    The TytonVS2 features a hardware implementation of CoT (Cursor on Target) and KLV (Key
Length Value) metadata insertion. Control of encoding settings and retrieval of Tyton VS2
health information are all performed using an API built around SNMP for simple and secure
communication. LED indicators on the front provide visual health of the unit and
connections.

    It is also operating system-independent, hardware agnostic, stand-alone and highly
efficient with low power consumption. All configuration is done over an Ethernet
connection using SNMP, allowing any operating system to integrate successfully with the
unit. A built-in web-based GUI interface - accessible from a networked browser - can also
be used for device settings configuration. This also supports the uploading of XML
configuration files for a quick and seamless configuration of deployable units.

    For more information on the Tyton VS2 or any other product from EIZO Rugged Solutions,
please visit http://www.eizorugged.com, email tyton@eizo.com, or call +1 (407)
262-7100.

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    Product datasheet: 

    http://www.eizorugged.com/support/brochures/pdfs/Tyton_VS2.pdf

    About EIZO Rugged Solutions 

    EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc., formerly Tech Source, Inc., has been developing graphics
and video solutions for air traffic control, military, and embedded applications for over
28 years. The ISO9001:2008 certified company offers a range of commercial off-the-shelf
(COTS) products, including graphics processors targeted at GPGPU applications, video input
solutions, video compression and streaming boards, imaging cards, recording solutions and
software libraries. The company designs and manufactures its core MIL-STD-810 graphics and
video products in the USA from its facility in Altamonte Springs, Florida and serves
customers in defense, security, aerospace, avionics, transportation, maritime, and
industrial markets.

    All product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. EIZO is a registered trademark of EIZO Corporation. 

EIZO Rugged Solutions

CONTACT: John Payne, EIZO Rugged Solutions Inc., Phone: +1 (407) 262-7100, Email: john.payne@eizo.com

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Intel Bring Premium 4K Movies to PCs

Sony Pictures' ULTRA Streaming Service Expands to PCs with 7th Gen Intel® Core(TM) Processors, Adds Free 10 Minute Previews and 48 Hour Rentals

CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) and Intel Corporation today announced that ULTRA, SPHE's 4K movie streaming service, will debut on computers powered by 7th Gen Intel® Core(TM) processors beginning Q1 in 2017.

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Coinciding with the expanded availability of the service, ULTRA will add new features like 48 hour rentals and free 10 minute previews, allowing customers to experience a sample of any film on the service in full 4k resolution before buying.

With its new 7th Gen Intel Core processor, Intel is bringing 4K content to mainstream PC users. This latest processor sets a higher bar for richer experiences and incredible performance and responsiveness, with long battery life and true 4K entertainment. More than 100 stunning new devices powered by 7(th) Gen Intel Core will be available this holiday season, and some will be available as early as September.

By leveraging new hardware security technologies in its processor, computers powered by 7(th) Gen Intel Core will be the first PCs to provide secure access to premium 4K movies and television content through Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's ULTRA 4K service.

"More and more people are turning to their PC as their main movie viewing device. At the same time, studios like Sony Pictures Home Entertainment are leading the way in producing beautiful 4K content," said Navin Shenoy, general manager of Intel's Client Computing Group. "The combination of the amazing technology in our 7(th) Gen Intel Core processors combined with the fantastic 4K titles on ULTRA means that anyone with these new computers will be immersed in a 4K viewing world."

"Audiences have shown a strong and growing appetite for premium 4K content, and ULTRA takes advantage of the latest industry innovations - high dynamic range, digital movie extras, and now the 7th Gen Intel Core with Intel hardware security technologies - so viewers get the most out of their movie collections," said Pete Wood, SPHE's Senior Vice President, Digital Distribution.

ULTRA offers a variety of movies for purchase and streaming in 4K, many with Digital Extras, taking full advantage of the latest display technologies and interactive capabilities.

"By enhancing our ULTRA streaming service with the addition of rental and free preview options, and teaming with Intel to provide users greater access to their collections, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is making ULTRA an even more flexible, user-friendly destination for consumers who demand a premium 4K viewing experience," added Richard Berger, SPHE's Senior Vice President, Worldwide Digital Strategy and Advanced Platforms.

ULTRA initially launched in early 2016 on Sony 4K Televisions. Films available on the service for purchase, rental, and streaming on ULTRA include new releases as well as a library of classic films. New releases are priced at $29.99 to own in 4K with HDR, and will be $7.99 for 48 hour rental. Library titles are priced at $25.99 to own.

About SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com.

About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) expands the boundaries of technology to make the most amazing experiences possible. Information about Intel and the work of its more than 100,000 employees can be found at newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.

Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.  *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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CONTACT: Staci Griesbach, Vice President, WW Publicity, SPHE, +1 (310) 244-6903, Staci_Griesbach@spe.sony.com; Scott Massey, PR Manager, Intel, +1 (503) 696-1785, scott.massey@intel.com

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iPort® Announces The xPRESS(TM) Audio Keypad for Sonos®: Direct WiFi Control for Any Sonos Device

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- iPort is proud to announce The xPRESS Audio Keypad, the world's first WiFi direct remote control for Sonos®. iPort is also pleased to announce its Endorsed Partner relationship with Sonos providing deep integration between iPort and Sonos products.

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"We're excited to have iPort onboard as one of our first ever Endorsed Integration Partners, as we share the common belief that our customers should be able to listen to music out loud at home as quickly and easily as possible," said Andrew Volyantes, Global Business Development Manager at Sonos. "The xPRESS Audio Keypad delivers on this idea and is a natural extension of the Sonos home sound system experience."

The xPRESS Audio Keypad is WiFi enabled and can be set up in just minutes via a simple iOS app to control any Sonos device directly. The Keypad enables direct access to key music functions like Play/Pause, Track Forward, Volume Control and toggle capability through Sonos Favorites. Because the Keypad is wireless, battery powered and is a decora® form factor, it can be installed on any wall by itself or alongside other decora-sized devices. Even better, the provided xPRESS Magnetic Wall Adapters allow a user to grab a Keypad effortlessly off the wall or any surface and use it as a hand-held remote.

"Our focus at iPort is to create products that enable the best user interface for your home," explains Ari Supran, CEO Dana Innovations parent company of iPort, Sonance, and TRUFIG. "While an iPad with Apps is a great user interface for the home, we believe adding buttons in your environment for direct access to critical functions makes that experience even better." Building on the success of Surface Mount with Buttons which combines an iPad Mount with an IP Keypad, the xPRESS Audio Keypad is an extension of the idea that buttons and "glass" work together to create a better way to control the connected home.

"The application of buttons for audio control makes a lot of sense. When I need to pause music or skip tracks, buttons are a quick and straightforward way to get to these functions. With the xPRESS Audio Keypad for Sonos, the leading home sound system now has buttons that can be placed on any wall or even in my pocket--wherever it makes the most sense. Adding a Keypad to any new or existing Sonos home sound system takes just a few minutes via our simple iOS App," explains Derick Dahl, Product Manager - iPort.

The xPRESS Audio Keypad for SONOS will retail for $99.99 and is available for pre-order today. Learn more about xPRESS at iportproducts.com/xPRESS. Add buttons to any Sonos home sound system for direct access to music with the iPort xPRESS Audio Keypad.

iPort is a group of technology enthusiasts, designers and engineers with the focus of creating products that enhance the user experience of the connected home.  The xPRESS Audio Keypad joins a suite of products that includes LaunchPort: the world's first wireless charging & magnetic mount for iPad and Surface Mount: the elegant on-wall iPad mount with programmable IP buttons. 

PR Contact
Derick Dahl   
Product Manager - iPort
derickd@danainnovations.com
949.374.9550

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RollerCoaster Tycoon World(TM) Brings Unprecedented Creative Options to Players with Introduction of Piece-by-Piece Building

PC Title Discounted 25% for a Limited Time to Celebrate PAX West

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari®, one of the world's most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, today announced that a game-changing new feature, Piece-by-Piece Building, is now available in RollerCoaster Tycoon World(TM).   The alpha release of Piece-by-Piece Building gives players the opportunity to experience the new Piece-by-Piece system, provide feedback and contribute to the development of the game.

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To kick-off PAX West, RollerCoaster Tycoon World is discounted 25% for a limited time. To download RollerCoaster Tycoon World, go to: http://www.rollercoastertycoon.com/buy/  or Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/282560/

Click here to watch the latest RollerCoaster Tycoon World video:  https://youtu.be/RxLVHPYC-AM

Since launch in Early Access, RollerCoaster Tycoon World has released 10 patches packed with new content, features and performance updates.  Piece-by-Piece Building is the latest major update to the world-renowned PC franchise, and gives players the freedom to quickly design and fabricate any structure they can imagine, all within the game.

More About Piece-by-Piece Building:

    --  The alpha Piece-by-Piece (PxP) system offers over 260 pieces with 4
        themes: General, Adventure, Western, and Sci-Fi. The pieces include
        everything from floors, windows and roofs to dusty barrels, glowing
        futuristic panels and creeping jungle vines.
    --  Our User-Generated Content system is fully integrated with PxP, making
        the creative possibilities truly endless. Players can create their very
        own PxP item packs and import them directly into our PxP builder and
        share their creations through the Steam workshop.
    --  PxP elements quickly snap together, either on a grid layout or without,
        to seamlessly and easily build out any structure a player can dream up.
    --  Every single tile can be given a custom color, making it incredibly easy
        to personalize buildings.
    --  After finishing any PxP structure, players can group them together with
        other buildings, duplicate them, or move them anywhere within their
        park. These powerful tools allow players free rein to build out their
        parks to their liking.
Developed by Nvizzio Creations, RollerCoaster Tycoon World is rated E for Everyone.  For the latest news on RollerCoaster Tycoon World, sign up for updates, read our blogs and join our Forum at RollerCoasterTycoon.com.  Stay connected with RCTW on Facebook and Twitter.

About Atari

Atari (http://www.atari.com) is an interactive entertainment production company. As an iconic brand that transcends generations and audiences, the company is globally recognized for its multi-platform, interactive entertainment and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including world-renowned brands like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.

Atari has offices in New York and Paris.

© 2016 Atari Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved. Atari word mark and logo are trademarks owned by Atari Interactive, Inc.

RollerCoaster Tycoon World(TM) © 2016 Chris Sawyer.

RollerCoaster Tycoon® is a registered trademark of Chris Sawyer. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

About Nvizzio Creations
Nvizzio Creations (http://www.nvizzio.com) is an independent game development company based in Canada, specializing in the production of 3D games through creative design excellence, flawless execution and unparalleled attention to detail. The company is a world-class game development studio and works with some of the most innovative game publishers in the world. It is globally recognized for its unique work philosophy, brilliant teams, and proven expertise at creating amazing games for personal computers, consoles, tablets and mobile platforms.

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CONTACT: Tony Chien, Senior Marketing Director, 212-726-4280, Tony.Chien@Atari.com

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Toshiba Adds Full-HD Video Processor To Line-Up Of Products For High-Resolution Automotive Panels

New processor adds flexibility to offerings, can enable simultaneous display on two panels

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs; today launched the newest addition to its line-up of video processors for high-resolution automotive displays. The TC90175XBG provides support for full high-definition (HD) panels with 1920x1080 pixel resolution, as well as incorporates a new, built-in picture improver circuit that delivers contrast quality superior to that of Toshiba's earlier products(1).

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"Displays are increasingly used in vehicles, not only for navigation but also for other driver support applications - in turn, prompting increased demand for larger, higher-resolution display panels," said Deepak Mithani, senior director, Mixed-Signal Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "Our customers in the automotive industry need the flexibility to accommodate drivers' varying requirements, and Toshiba is committed to continuing to expand our line-up of automotive video processing ICs to meet evolving demands."

The Toshiba TC90175XBG processor's full HD capability improves on the support for wide VGA (800x400) provided by earlier products(2). Its pin layout is compatible with the TC90195XBG, launched earlier this year, which supports composition of two pictures in a single display. The TC90175XBG has a reduced frame memory and targets applications that do not require two-picture composition. Users can select the IC they require for their application.

Like the TC90195XBG, the new TC90175XBG processor can simultaneously output two digital video signals to two panels from two different input signals, and the picture-separation function can split one input signal into two and output them independently to two panels, at resolutions including 1920x1080 (LVDS output) and 1366x768 (LVTTL output). The TC90175XBG's two-channel picture-improver adds two new area-adaptive gamma-correction circuits to the existing dynamic YC gamma, color management and HVD enhancement capabilities. The processor also features a 10-bit AD converter, timing controller and 1.2V / 3.3 V power supply.

Availability

Sample shipments of the TC90175XBG automotive video processor begin today. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the first half of FY2017.

    1. Compared with Toshiba's other video processors, including TC90195XBG
    2. Compared with TC90197XBG and Toshiba's other video processors that
       support wide VGA
*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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Belkin® Introduces The Powerhouse(TM) Charge Dock For Apple Watch® + iPhone® To The Mass Market

Available at Select Retailers Around the World, New Dock Offers Integrated 2-in-1 Charging

PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Belkin today announced the Powerhouse Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone, available at select retailers worldwide, offering consumers an easy 2-in-1 solution for turn-key charging.

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Consumer benefits:

    --  Built-in Apple Watch magnetic charging module with integrated lightning
        connector for the iPhone
    --  Integrated 2-in-1 charging solution optimally charges the Apple Watch
        and iPhone simultaneously
    --  Elevated design keeps the Apple Watch and iPhone more protected and
        easier to see while charging
    --  MFi certification ensures that this product passed rigorous mechanical,
        stress, and electrical tests per Apple standards
"Most people who have an Apple watch also have an iPhone, so a combined charging solution just makes sense," said Melody Saffery, senior director of product management at Belkin. "The Powerhouse Charge Dock is designed with the consumer in mind - it organically integrates both chargers into its design so all you need to do is plug it in and go."

In a recent report from IHS Technology(1), sales for smartwatches and smartphone companions are expected to nearly double from 61 million in 2016 to 110 million in 2020.

The Powerhouse Charge Dock is available for an MSRP of $99 at http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8J200/, Best Buy and other leading retailers globally.

The Powerhouse Charge Dock supports Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch Edition, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5.

About Belkin

Belkin makes people-inspired products that harness the power of technology to connect people and the experiences they love. The Belkin award-winning product lines include Valet(TM) Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone, MixIt Cables, QODE(TM) keyboards, and a complete range of mobile, power and charging accessories, including USB-IF certified USB-C accessories. The Company's product offerings are designed to create a personal, efficient and enjoyable experience for people to use technology, whether they are at home, school, work or on the go.  A privately held company founded in 1983, Belkin has more than 1,500 employees in more than 30 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit Belkin on the Web, Follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, or Follow us on Instagram.

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

All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

(1) IHS Technology, Forbes: 101 Million Smartwatch Shipments by 2020 with Apple and Google Leading the Way

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Verdigris Launches Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence IoT Solution For Large Commercial Buildings

New "Einstein" cloud-based sensor and smart meter system helps complex facilities reduce energy use, optimize controls, and predict future breakdowns

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabil Blue Sky Center -- Verdigris, an artificial intelligence company powering the world's smartest buildings, announces the arrival of Einstein, a next-generation Internet of Things smart sensor and metering solution that reduces energy consumption and cost in buildings.

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Einstein is Verdigris' latest IoT energy management platform. It was designed to be the easiest most-scalable connected sensor for complex enterprise facilities. By analyzing Einstein's continuous stream of energy data, Verdigris drives smarter and more responsive building operation, saving customers tens of thousands to millions of dollars annually on energy costs.

"Einstein makes it unbelievably easy to know what's happening inside your building in real time, down to a single appliance," said Verdigris CEO Mark Chung. "We put hard-earned money back into our customers' pockets each month by predicting the most accurate forecasts of utility, weather and energy data, and automating the reduction of their most inefficient energy operations."

Verdigris' patented artificial intelligence and IoT platform transforms mission critical facilities into living environments. Each Einstein sensor wirelessly streams millions of samples per second from a facility's electrical panel to the cloud. The Verdigris artificial intelligence then analyzes these electrical "fingerprints" to automatically optimize building controls, predict future breakdowns, and send users critical notifications about energy use.

"Verdigris embodies the potential for IoT to remake the energy and building analytics landscape," said David Kipling, vice president of Corporate Investments at Jabil Circuit. Jabil is both a customer and an investor in Verdigris. "By collecting and analyzing the most granular energy data possible, Verdigris helps facilities managers cut incredible amounts of energy waste and enables a true understanding of what's driving their costs."

Verdigris' AI software and smart sensors aggregate key energy consumption and prediction data into instantaneous mobile apps and web dashboards. Weekly reporting e-mails offer insight into energy statistics and measure progress against customer goals.

Verdigris customers include Hyatt Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Marriott, Intercontinental Hotels, Jabil, Flextronics and JBS. Verdigris also has a partnership with NASA's Sustainability Base to research the platform's potential for future habitat design and predictive analytics to reduce failure on future missions. Verdigris recently deployed Einstein to Honeywell and Megabess Korea, and will be shipping soon to Orange Silicon Valley, Parkview Hotels in France, and expanded deployments across their customer portfolio.

Einstein is Verdigris' 5th generation hardware. Among its many new features and upgrades Einstein includes built-in, native 4G-LTE connectivity.  This sensor can now instantly deploy an always-on secure network for real time remote diagnosis of equipment faults and other energy signature anomalies. Einstein also introduces a robust and lightweight industrial design by Matter, an award-winning design studio based in San Francisco, CA. This design architecture enables significant improvements to the time and ease of installation. The system also has increased edge-processing and storage as well as improved internal diagnostics. This new design meets international standards and certifications in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Verdigris already supports several international deployments, including customers in the United Kingdom, Egypt, Brazil, and China. Verdigris will support 4G/LTE connectivity in international locations through new telecommunications partners including EE (Everything Everywhere) and Orange.

Website - http://www.verdigris.coVerdigris has raised $9 million in venture funding; Investors include Jabil, Stanford StartX Fund, Founder.org Capital, DCVC, and a collection of private investors.

ABOUT VERDIGRIS
Verdigris is an artificial intelligence IoT platform that makes buildings smarter and more connected while reducing energy consumption and costs. By combining proprietary hardware sensors, machine learning, and software, Verdigris "learns" the energy patterns of a building. Their software produces comprehensive reports including energy forecasts, alerts about faulty equipment, maintenance reminders, and detailed energy usage information for each and every device and appliance. Verdigris offers a suite of applications that gives building engineers a comprehensive overview, an "itemized utility bill", powerful reporting, and simple automation tools for their facility. For more information, visit http://www.verdigris.co.

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Sony Releases Full-Frame FE 50mm F2.8 Macro Lens

A lightweight and compact standard 50mm F2.8 macro prime lens that offers versatile shooting experience

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics, a worldwide leader in digital imaging and the world's largest image sensor manufacturer, has today introduced a new full-frame lens for their E-mount camera system, the FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens (model SEL50M28).

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Ideal for everyday photography, this 50mm macro lens features an F2.8 maximum aperture that offers outstanding image quality and bokeh, while its 1:1 macro capability allows the photographer to get sharp close-up shots of their subject. Additionally, its comprehensive range of controls including focus-mode switch, focus-range limiter and focus-hold button ensure an effortless shooting experience for a wide range of users.

The lens offers a 6.3 inch minimum focusing distance and a wider field of view for capturing more background, compared to longer focal-length macro lenses. Weighing in at a mere 8.4 oz., it's extremely lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry around.   

The new FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens features an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to effectively compensate for axial chromatic aberration at close focus, allowing it to create consistently sharp and high quality images. The optical and mechanical construction of the lens has less glare and ghosting, even without a lens hood. The lens is also dust and moisture resistant.(i)

Pricing and Availability
The new FE 50mm F2.8 Macro lens will be available in September for about $500 US and $650 CA, respectively. It 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 lenses and other Sony   products can be found at http://www.alphauniverse.com, Sony's new community site built to educate, inspire and showcase all fans and customers of the Sony   brand. 

Content is also available for viewing at the sony.com product page in the US and CA

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

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Hikvision Canada Launches Localized Website

MONTREAL, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hikvision Canada Inc., a Canadian leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, announces the official launch of the new Hikvision Canada website, http://www.hikvision.ca. This launch solidifies Hikvision's presence in the Canadian market by expanding communication and localized service options to Canadian customers.

Since announcing the creation of Hikvision Canada Inc. in early 2015, Hikvision has experienced exponential growth in the Canadian market. To reinforce relationships with its growing customer-base, Hikvision Canada has fortified sales, engineering, and technical support teams. Furthermore, a Canadian office branch opened in Saint-Laurent, QC in August 2015. With staff fluent in English and Canadian French, it serves as home base for product support, technical support, quality assurance, and Canadian marketing.

With the rapid expansion Hikvision Canada has experienced, a new website was the next logical step in the process of providing clients with continuously improving service and timely communications. One primary aim of the website is to give customers better insight about which Hikvision products would work best in Canadian applications.

"The Canadian Hikvision website will give our customers a localized content experience that is personalized to their unique needs," said Alex Asnovich, director of marketing and learning & development for Hikvision in North America. "As we continue to increase our market presence, the site will support our efforts to provide our Canadian dealers, integrators, end-users, and technology partners with state-of-the-art solutions, technology, and resources for their surveillance projects."

Upcoming site enhancements are also anticipated. A Canadian A&E portal, where architectural and engineering partners will have access to valuable tools and resources, is in the works. Canadian dealer partners will see increased editorial content with a focus on relevant products and success stories. The website will also serve as a medium to announce corporate news and events happening at Hikvision Canada.

The growth Hikvision has experienced in North America is not limited to the English-speaking population. In fact, later this year Hikvision Canada plans to launch a fully bilingual online experience in order to accommodate Canadian French speakers as well. This will allow the large population whose mother tongue is French to have a more convenient website user experience.

For more information about Hikvision Canada, visit their brand new website at http://www.hikvision.ca, stop by the Hikvision booth at ASIS, #1811, in Orlando, Florida on September 12-15, or stop by the Hikvision booth at the Security Canada Expo, #628, in Toronto on October 19-20.

About Hikvision Canada

Hikvision is the world's largest supplier of video surveillance products and solutions. The company specializes in innovative video surveillance technology, as well as designing and manufacturing a full line of innovative CCTV and video surveillance products. Hikvision possesses the industry's largest R&D team and state-of-art manufacturing facilities; both allow Hikvision's customers the benefit of world-class products that are designed with cutting-edge technology. Hikvision Canada is a subsidiary of Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. For more information, go to http://www.hikvision.ca. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/hikvisioncanada, twitter.com/hikvisioncanada and linkedin.com/company/hikvisioncanada.

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CONTACT: Alex Asnovich, Director of Marketing, Hikvision Canada Inc.,+1-312-576-1025, alex.asnovich@hikvision.com

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Hikvision Canada Launches Localized Website

MONTREAL, Aug. 30, 2016 /CNW/ -- Hikvision Canada Inc., a Canadian leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, announces the official launch of the new Hikvision Canada website, http://www.hikvision.ca. This launch solidifies Hikvision's presence in the Canadian market by expanding communication and localized service options to Canadian customers.

Since announcing the creation of Hikvision Canada Inc. in early 2015, Hikvision has experienced exponential growth in the Canadian market. To reinforce relationships with its growing customer-base, Hikvision Canada has fortified sales, engineering, and technical support teams. Furthermore, a Canadian office branch opened in Saint-Laurent, QC in August 2015. With staff fluent in English and Canadian French, it serves as home base for product support, technical support, quality assurance, and Canadian marketing.

With the rapid expansion Hikvision Canada has experienced, a new website was the next logical step in the process of providing clients with continuously improving service and timely communications. One primary aim of the website is to give customers better insight about which Hikvision products would work best in Canadian applications.

"The Canadian Hikvision website will give our customers a localized content experience that is personalized to their unique needs," said Alex Asnovich, director of marketing and learning & development for Hikvision in North America. "As we continue to increase our market presence, the site will support our efforts to provide our Canadian dealers, integrators, end-users, and technology partners with state-of-the-art solutions, technology, and resources for their surveillance projects."

Upcoming site enhancements are also anticipated. A Canadian A&E portal, where architectural and engineering partners will have access to valuable tools and resources, is in the works. Canadian dealer partners will see increased editorial content with a focus on relevant products and success stories. The website will also serve as a medium to announce corporate news and events happening at Hikvision Canada.

The growth Hikvision has experienced in North America is not limited to the English-speaking population. In fact, later this year Hikvision Canada plans to launch a fully bilingual online experience in order to accommodate Canadian French speakers as well. This will allow the large population whose mother tongue is French to have a more convenient website user experience.

For more information about Hikvision Canada, visit their brand new website at http://www.hikvision.ca, stop by the Hikvision booth at ASIS, #1811, in Orlando, Florida on September 12-15, or stop by the Hikvision booth at the Security Canada Expo, #628, in Toronto on October 19-20.

About Hikvision Canada

Hikvision is the world's largest supplier of video surveillance products and solutions. The company specializes in innovative video surveillance technology, as well as designing and manufacturing a full line of innovative CCTV and video surveillance products. Hikvision possesses the industry's largest R&D team and state-of-art manufacturing facilities; both allow Hikvision's customers the benefit of world-class products that are designed with cutting-edge technology. Hikvision Canada is a subsidiary of Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. For more information, go to http://www.hikvision.ca. Follow us on social media: facebook.com/hikvisioncanada, twitter.com/hikvisioncanada and linkedin.com/company/hikvisioncanada.

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CONTACT: Alex Asnovich, Director of Marketing, Hikvision Canada Inc.,+1-312-576-1025, alex.asnovich@hikvision.com

Web Site: http://www.hikvision.ca

Kevo 2nd Gen Now Available For Purchase

Kwikset Kevo 2nd Gen smart lock delivers most refined technology experience to date

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, trusted lock manufacturer Kwikset announced the second generation Kevo(TM) Touch-to-Open Smart Lock is available for purchase. Representing the best smart lock option available on the market today, Kevo 2(nd) Gen provides the same trusted touch-to-open smart lock experience available in Kevo 1(st) Gen teamed with a refined user experience, sleeker design and added security.

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Kevo 2(nd) Gen is the only smart lock to offer touch-to-open convenience, allowing homeowners to lock or unlock the door with the touch of a finger and eliminating the need to fumble for keys. Additionally, Kevo 2(nd) Gen is designed to deliver the ultimate user experience, offering an intuitive installation experience, sleek metal interior housing, and Kwikset patented advanced SmartKey security to ensure homeowners feel safer and more secure than ever before

"Kwikset listened to homeowners' everyday experience with Kevo 1(st) Gen and put their feedback at the center of the Kevo 2nd Gen development strategy," said Keith Brandon, Kwikset Vice President of Residential Access Solutions, Spectrum Brands, Inc. - Hardware and Home Improvement Division. "I truly believe the time to buy Kevo is now for any consumer waiting for technology to evolve before purchasing a smart lock."

Additional features include:

    --  Easily manage home access for family, friends and guests by sharing
        electronic keys (eKeys) through the Kevo app developed by UniKey
        Technologies
    --  Engineered to integrate with a wide range of smart home products to
        ensure homeowners can easily configure a smarter home
    --  Available in three popular finishes, Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze and
        Polished Brass
    --  Features a transitional design for flexibility across a variety of home
        styles
    --  Receive lock notifications and view lock activity history in the Kevo
        app
    --  Comes with a lifetime mechanical and finish warranty, and one-year
        electronic warranty, plus a dedicated consumer support line
Kevo 2nd Gen fits standard, residential exterior doors and retails for $229 MSRP. A list of retailers is available at Kwikset.com/Kevo.

For additional information about Kevo 2nd Gen, including product fact sheets and images, and to request product for review, please visit http://kwiksetpresskit.com.

About Kwikset
Kwikset is the leading residential lock manufacturer, making homeowners feel safe since 1946. Kwikset works hard to understand the world you live in, so that we can do everything we can to protect it. The company's unwavering commitment to meeting homeowners' needs has inspired its innovative lock portfolio that includes patented SmartKey deadbolts, keyless entry combination locks, connected home technology, first-to-market smart lock, Kevo and a wide variety of styles and finishes. Our interior and exterior door products provide customers with the quality, technology, durability and style they want while guaranteeing the highest level of security. Headquartered in Orange County, Calif., Kwikset is part of the Hardware and Home Improvement (HHI) division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB). Kwikset products are sold online and through retailers and distributors throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia. Visit us at http://kwikset.com and http://kwiksetpresskit.com.

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LeEco Aligns With 'Make in India' With its First Local Manufacturing Facility Inaugurated by Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

NEW DELHI, August 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Today is a double celebration for LeEco India. Within just eight months of operations
in India, the global Internet technology conglomerate proudly announced the launch of its
first state-of-the-art smartphone manufacturing facility in Greater Noida, India. This
swift alignment with the Government's 'Make in India' initiative is a reaffirmation of
LeEco's commitment to India and its long-term plans for the country. The facility has been
set up at a significant investment of 5 million USD and a further 2 million USD has been
earmarked for the automation process.

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    The technology giant has collaborated with leading electronics manufacturer, Compal
Electronics to set up this facility in the country. The ceremonial lamp-lighting to
signify the official launch of plant operations was commenced by The Hon'ble Union
Minister for Electronics & Information Technology and Law & Justice, Shri. Ravi Shankar
Prasad in the presence of Atul Jain, COO of Smart Electronics Business for LeEco India.

    At the inauguration, the Minister said, "With the objective of making India the
manufacturing hub for electronics, the Indian Government has undertaken various
initiatives to create a conducive businesses environment. As the market size for
electronics is expected to grow to US$400 billion by 2020, it is imperative to promote
indigenous manufacturing. LeEco is a name of global reputation and it is heartening to see
it align with 'Make in India' just after entering India eight months ago. We laud their
efforts of training local talents and building a center of R&D excellence in the country."

    Along with this major development, LeEco also announced another milestone in its India
journey - crossing the 1 million sales volume for smartphones in India. This is a
commendable achievement for LeEco, zooming from zero to 1,000,000 in under eight months.
LeEco has a strong portfolio of Superphones in India, several of which have been 'flagship
killers' and outperformed other established brands in the same segment. This is also a
testimony to the strong bonds that LeEco has created and nurtured with Indian consumers.

    Tin Mok, Vice President of Le Holdings and CEO of LeEco Asia Pacific said, "India is
top priority in LeEco's global expansion roadmap. Our investments here - be it our
manufacturing plant or our R&D centre that will train hundreds of local talents - all
demonstrate that we are here for the long haul. Our ultimate objective is to offer our
users more of locally manufactured products that are customized to Indian consumers'
needs. We have a strong R&D team in India and plan to add over 1,000 engineers to it by
the next year, which we intend to leverage for designing and developing products that
resonate even better with our users here and also in overseas markets."

    Present at the momentous occasion, Atul Jain, COO of Smart Electronics Business at
LeEco India said, "This indeed is a historic moment for us as we translate our intent of
aligning with the Government's Make in India initiative with investment and other
commitments. We are proud to have established our local manufacturing facility
within eight months of entering the country, which is well ahead of schedule. Also, the 1
million milestone marks our strong mobile phone presence in the Indian market and we hope
to continue catering to the growing demand of users with our locally produced Superphones.
We would also like to thank our consumers on this occasion for their constant feedback and
support which has helped us in no small measure to grow at this scorching pace in India."

    Based in Greater Noida, the facility is spread over an area of 200,000 sq. feet and
has a capacity of producing close to 60,000 phones per month initially. LeEco plans to
rapidly ramp up the production to approximately 200,000 Superphones per month by the end
of 2016. This facility will now ensure that users get the same quality of products
manufactured locally at better price. LeEco is already employing close to 200 skilled
employees at the facility and as it scales up manufacturing, it plans to ramp up this
number significantly. This initiative will play a key role in fostering innovation,
protecting intellectual property and enhancing skill development.

    LeEco entered the Indian market in January 2016 and took it by storm. The company has
launched five Superphones, its LeEco membership of content and Internet services, its
e-commerce platform LeMall and most recently its SuperTVs - the Super3 Series. The
Superphones have made an enormous dent in the market and the 1 million milestone speaks
for their growing popularity. To celebrate this occasion, LeEco will be offering highly
attractive 'Le Million Joy' package for Indian users from August 30 to September 1,
available both on LeMall and Flipkart.

    About LeEco  

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple Internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 14,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

    With 'Breakthrough Technologies, Comprehensive Ecosystem and Disruptive Pricing' as
the guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Superphones, video production and distribution, smart
devices/accessories and large-screen applications, to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Nitin Kinger 
        nitinkinger@le.com 
        +91-9769988304 
        LeEco India 

     

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QLogic Showcases Multiple Technologies that Simplify and Accelerate Virtualized Server Deployments at VMworld 2016

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- VMworld 2016 - QLogic(®), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM) to showcase multiple virtualization and flash storage technologies at VMworld 2016 in QLogic booth 654, Brocade booth 935 and Lenovo booth 2023, further underscoring its server virtualization, and network and storage connectivity leadership.  QLogic will be demonstrating a wide array of NVMe flash storage optimization, Virtual Machine Identification (VMID), intelligent storage offloads and Network Partitioning (NPAR) technologies.

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The industry's first Virtual Machine Identification (VMID) demonstration, in collaboration with Brocade, provides end-to-end visibility and insight into application performance for VMware ESXi with QLogic Enhanced Gen 5 and Gen 6 Fibre Channel adapters. Visit Brocade booth 935 this week to see how:

    --  QLogic StorFusion(TM) VMID technology tags individual Fibre Channel
        frames with Virtual Machine IDs enabling the delivery of application
        level services to virtual workloads in a QLogic Gen 6 Fibre Channel
        infrastructure
The NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) focused demonstrations deliver customer choice in fabrics and significantly reduce latency and CPU utilization for the growing flash-based storage market. These demonstrations at QLogic booth 654 include:

    --  NVMe over Fabrics with Fibre Channel - running on QLogic Gen 6 (32Gb)
        Fibre Channel (FC) Adapters, the demonstration shows how NVMe-oF using
        FC extends the reliability, availability and performance of existing FC
        investments for next-generation storage and reduces overall latency on
        FC networks.
    --  NVMe over Fabrics with Ethernet - showcasing the benefits of QLogic's
        latest FastLinQ((TM)) 25Gb Ethernet (25GbE) Adapters with RDMA over
        Converged Ethernet (RoCE), the NVMe-oF using Ethernet demonstration
        leverages the Cavium XPliant 3.2Tb Protocol Independent Ethernet Switch
        and extends NVMe over a large-scale Ethernet-based network using the
        efficiency and performance of RDMA, while lowering overall latency on
        Ethernet networks.
    --  NVMe Direct - leveraging QLogic FastLinQ 45000 Series Controllers, the
        NVMe Direct demonstration enables high efficiency and high-performance
        peer-to-peer interactions between QLogic 25GbE RDMA NICs and NVMe flash
        storage, lowering CPU utilization and increasing IOPS.
And a variety of QLogic 10GbE Ethernet adapter technologies will be the focal point of sessions delivered in Lenovo Booth 2023. These include:

    --  Virtualize Your Network: Learn how QLogic Ethernet offerings can improve
        data center efficiency with features such as NIC Partitioning (NPAR) and
        Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV). Monday, Aug. 29th 2:00pm -
        2:15pm.
    --  QLogic StorFusion(TM) Technology: Learn how server and storage
        administrators can improve performance, simplify deployment and increase
        availability with QLogic Fibre Channel (FC) adapters. Monday, Aug. 29th
        5:30pm - 5:45pm.
    --  Storage Offloads: Learn how QLogic 10GbE iSCSI and FCoE offloads reduce
        the workload on server CPU, freeing up critical resources to accelerate
        virtualized business applications and maximizing VM density. Tuesday,
        Aug. 30th 11:15am - 11:30am.
For more information and to talk to QLogic, please visit QLogic booth 654 at VMworld 2016 from Aug. 28-Sep. 01, 2016 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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QLogic - the Ultimate in Performance
QLogic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cavium, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAVM), is a global leader and technology innovator in high performance server and storage networking connectivity products. Leading OEMs and channel partners worldwide rely on QLogic for their server and storage networking solutions. For more information, visit http://www.qlogic.com.

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Magewell Unleashes and Expands Powerful 4K Video Capture Card Family

New introductions extend comprehensive array of cost-effective, high-quality and reliable 4K capture devices for end-users and developers

NANJING, China, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanjing Magewell Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Magewell") announced today the addition of two new models to the company's family of powerful, high-quality, 4K video capture cards. The new Pro Capture HDMI 4K and Pro Capture HDMI 4KPlus complement the previously-announced Pro Capture AIO 4K Plus card, with all three models now available to customers and OEM partners.

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Magewell's real-time, 4K video capture cards cost-effectively bring 4K-resolution video acquisition to markets and applications including broadcast, surveillance, medical imaging, gaming, video wall design, motion picture production and more. First introduced at the 2016 NAB Show, the Pro Capture AIO 4K Plus features both HDMI and SDI inputs with embedded audio support, capturing 2160p60 Ultra HD video over its HDMI 2.0 interface and 2160p30 via 6Gbps SDI.

The two newest cards deliver similar capabilities for HDMI-only input applications. The Pro Capture HDMI 4K supports 2160p30 over an HDMI 1.4 interface, while the Pro Capture HDMI 4KPlus captures 2160p60 via HDMI 2.0 connectivity.

"We received great response to the Pro Capture AIO 4K Plus since we unveiled it at the NAB Show, with customers eagerly anticipating its release," said Amy Zhou, Sales Director at Magewell. "We're excited to now be delivering its benefits to our customers, while offering users even more choices of input configurations with the addition of the Pro Capture HDMI 4K and Pro Capture HDMI 4K Plus."

Continuing Magewell's hallmarks of outstanding video capture quality, performance and reliability, all three cards feature a PCIe 2.0 high-speed interface and support resolutions all the way up to the 4096x2160 4K digital cinema and production standard, including 3840x2160 4K Ultra HD. As with all Magewell Pro Capture cards, each video source can be output as multiple streams to separate applications simultaneously, enabling concurrent live broadcast, recording and preview. Resolution, frame rate and video processing can be controlled independently for each stream.

Built-in, hardware-based, 10-bit video processing delivers high-quality deinterlacing, up/down conversion, video enhancements, color space conversion, graphic overlay and more without requiring CPU usage, thus maximizing CPU availability for third-party software - particularly beneficial because of the quadrupled processing requirements of 4K video compared to HD formats. The cards also feature advanced bit depth (8/10/12-bit) and color space (4:2:0/4:2:2/4:4:4) capabilities, supporting 4K Ultra HD standards.

Multiple 4K Pro Capture cards can be used simultaneously in the same system, increasing multi-channel capture density. Magewell's universal Pro Capture drivers offer broad 4K capture compatibility with popular encoding, streaming, live production, collaboration, video conferencing and virtual reality (VR) creation software running on Windows and Linux operating systems, with Mac support for the 4K cards to follow soon.

Magewell will showcase its 4K capture cards along with its complete range of Pro Capture and USB Capture devices in stand 5.C79 at the IBC2016 exhibition, taking place September 9-13 in Amsterdam. For more information about Magewell, please visit http://www.magewell.com.

About Magewell - Founded in 2011, Magewell focuses on the core technology of audio and video processing. With guiding principles of continuous innovation and providing customers with outstanding technical support, Magewell has earned a strong reputation for the exceptional quality, performance and reliability of its capture devices. Distributed globally, Magewell products are used in a wide array of professional video and audio applications including broadcast, live event streaming, medical imaging, lecture capture, surveillance, machine vision, gaming and more. For more information, please visit http://www.magewell.com.

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Yuneec Unveils Compact, Easy-To-Use Ultra HD Flying Camera

Breeze is Controlled via Mobile Device, Includes Autonomous Flight and Instantaneous Social Media Sharing Capabilities

ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuneec International, the world leader in electric aviation, today announced the availability of the Breeze, creating an all-new mass consumer category for the brand. The Breeze, the ultimate flying camera, is controlled via mobile device, has five easy-to-use flights modes and is able to seamlessly share to social media channels. The Breeze is now available at a suggested retail price of $499.99.

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The Breeze is a flying camera designed to take ultra high resolution aerial photos and videos of the consumer. Its compact size makes the Breeze easy to transport.  It can easily fly both indoors and outdoors and is intuitively controlled by a mobile device. The "Breeze Cam" app, available for iOS and Android devices, includes five automated flight modes which makes getting the perfect shot easier than ever before.  Once users complete their flight, they can download the aerial photos and videos instantly through the Breeze app to share across their favorite social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp.

"With the popularity of selfies at an all-time high, we set out to create the ultimate, user-friendly flying camera which allows people to take their photos to new heights," said Tian Yu, chief executive officer of Yuneec International. "The Breeze includes the Ultra HD and flight mode capabilities of our top end drones, and because of its size and ease of use, the Breeze seamlessly integrates into just about any activity, whether it's a first time outdoor adventure or yearly gathering with friends and family."

Yuneec is expanding its product lineup to make creative aerial possibilities available to even more consumers. The Breeze removes the intimidation of flying, while still providing the creative solutions consumers want to capture unique perspectives of their daily lives.

Yuneec offers a variety of creative aerial solutions, including the Tornado professional and the Typhoon enthusiast platforms. Yuneec's SkyView FPV headset is compatible with the Tornado H920 and Typhoon H as well as other drone and consumer electronics products with HDMI output. Yuneec also manufactures the E-Go 2 electric skateboard for efficient and fun transportation.

The Breeze is available for $499.99 at retailers nationwide. For more information visit yuneec.com.

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Synova and Makino Introduce the HybridCell

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, August 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    A hole-drilling solution combining Synova's Laser MicroJet(R) and Makino's hi-speed
EDBV machines 

    As aerospace and industrial gas turbine manufacturers strive to improve performance,
the need for high-quality hole drilling of turbine engine components is rapidly becoming
mission-critical. To address this need, Synova and Makino are joining forces to offer a
unique solution, the HybridCell, which combines the power of Synova's Laser MicroJet(R)
(LMJ) with Makino's leading edge EDM capabilities. It is a fully automated,
manufacturing-ready, work cell that can handle a wide range of hole-drilling applications.

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    The HybridCell consist of a MCS 500 cutting system, along with Makino's EDBV EDM
hole-drilling machine. The system is available through Makino's extensive North American
Single Source Technologies sales channel.

    "Combining Synova's MCS 500 Laser MicroJet machine with Makino's well established
hi-speed EDBV machines enables our customers to drill holes in components already
pre-coated with a thermal barrier, as opposed to post-coating drilling processes currently
being used. This approach significantly simplifies the overall process, improves quality
and reduces overall manufacturing," says Dr Bernold Richerzhagen, Synova Founder and CEO.

    The Laser MicroJet system is used to cut diffuser shapes in the coating layer and
drilling metering holes, while the EDBV is used to drill deep through holes. The machine
tasks are easily balanced between the HybridCell machines, ensuring an optimum throughput.
An innovative solution is provided to handle difficult "non-line of sight" holes on the
EDM machine. A sophisticated data transfer scheme is also part of the cell, enabling high
accuracy hole-drilling of complete components.

    "All EDM drilling on EDBV machines is performed while being fully submerged under
water. This enables faster machining speeds, improves part quality, and creates more
stable and consistent conditions during cavity wall penetration. Speeds up to 10 times
that of conventional technologies are achieved," adds Brian Pfluger, EDM Product Manager
at Makino.

    Join us at IMTS to learn more about the technology.  

    Visit Makino in the south hall at S-8700.  

    Visit Synova in the north hall at N-6377. 

    About Synova 

    Synova S.A., headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, manufactures leading-edge laser
cutting systems that incorporate the proprietary water jet guided laser technology (Laser
MicroJet) in a true industrial CNC platform. Customers benefit from significant yield and
quality improvements in cutting, as well as enhanced capabilities for micro-machining a
wide range of materials. For more information, contact us at sales@synova.ch or visit
our website at http://www.synova.ch [http://www.synova.ch ].

    About Makino 
A world leader in advanced CNC machining centers, Makino is committed to providing
high-performance, leading-edge machining technologies and innovative engineered process
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Makino's flexible automation solutions [http://www.makino.com/cells-and-systems ] provide
reduced labor costs and increased throughput in a variety of production volumes and
designs. Makino's engineering services  [http://www.makino.com/engineering-services ]
offers industry-leading expertise for even the most challenging applications across all
industries. For more information, call 1-800-552-3288 or visit makino.com
[http://www.makino.com ].  

            Contact:

         
        Jacques Coderre 
        US Business Manager, Synova USA 
        Email: jcoderre@synova-usa.com 
        Phone: +1-510-396-5664

         

     

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Lithe Audio Launches in UK With Innovative Bluetooth Ceiling Speakers

CRAWLEY, England, August 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Bring music to any room of choice: bathroom, kitchen, living room or bedroom, streamed

                    seamlessly using a smartphone, tablet or laptop 

    Exciting new UK-based AV brand, Lithe Audio (http://www.litheaudio.com), announces
the UK launch of its innovative Bluetooth ceiling speakers. These amazing wireless
speakers are completely different to anything else currently available in this sector.
They are a fully integrated 'all-in-one' solution, meaning that unlike other well-known
wireless home sound systems, they do not need to be connected to a separate amplifier. The
speakers deliver superb sound quality, are easy-to-install and have IP versions for safe
use in bathrooms.

    The speaker 'pair' are wireless via Bluetooth (the 'Master' speaker is Bluetooth and
the 'Slave' is connected to the Master via speaker cable) to connect via  smartphone,
tablet, TV or PC.

    Designed by Lithe Audio's team of specialist home electronic product designers, the
frameless speakers only protrude 3mm from the ceiling, and have clever magnetic grill
covers which can easily be removed for cleaning or for replacement with a different
coloured grill finish. The grill can alternatively be painted with ceiling paint to create
a virtually invisible look to these high performance speakers.

    About Lithe Audio 

    Lithe Audio is a UK Company that designs, manufactures and sells a broad range of high
quality, innovative electrical products such as ceiling speakers, wall speakers, wireless
garden speakers and TV accessories such a wall mounts - all for commercial or residential
applications.

    Lithe Audio was founded in 2014 by the team of professional electrical product
designers behind the successful Retrotouch brand (http://www.retrotouch.co.uk ).

    All Lithe Audio products have been designed in-house by the same established
Retrotouch team to ensure that they are state-of-the-art.

    The Lithe Audio range is ideal for consumers/DIY enthusiasts, builders, developers,
interior designers, commercial property developers and hotels.

    The company philosophy 

    The design team behind Lithe Audio share a passion for creating products that meet the
needs of their customers. They put themselves into the shoes of the customer throughout
the development process to produce a design that will exceed their expectations.

    For example, the wireless speakers that are completely different to anything else
currently available in this sector took over 18 months in development until they met the
designer's highest standards.

    The same principle applies to all the products in the range. As the chief designer
puts it: "We work forwards from what our customer needs are, and not backwards from what
the technology allows. Everything we sell must be simple and intuitive to use for everyone
from the developer to the whole family." 

    Media Contact: Amit Ravat on +44-01293-922-015 or email info@litheaudio.com

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Lithe Audio Limited

With the EOS M 400-4, EOS Introduces Its Biggest and Fastest System for Direct Metal Laser Sintering

CHENNAI, India, August 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The new system shatters the boundaries of manufacturing with regards to productivity,

                           industrialization and part quality 

    EOS, the global technology and quality leader for high-end Additive Manufacturing (AM)
solutions, introduces its highly innovative system for Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
at the IMTS show in Chicago (Sept. 12-17). Designed for industrial applications, the
ultra-fast, quad-laser system expands the EOS DMLS offering by building on established EOS
technology, yet taking it to the next level in terms of productivity, part quality and
scalability to meet manufacturing requirements.

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    Andreas Graichen, Group Manager, Finspang Additive Manufacturing Centre of Competence,
Siemens Power Generation Services states: "We chose the EOS M 400-4 system to bring our AM
activities to the next level: from a small scale, single laser unit to a larger scale,
multiple laser unit. By using a wider building platform, with the higher productivity it
provides, and pairing it with a new handling system, new thinking in gas turbine design
can be brought into the industrial workshop." And he adds: "The Additive Manufacturing
technology provides us with the speed and efficiencies needed to progress in the energy
industry's fast-moving digital environment. And as such makes Siemens a unique player in
the field of highly efficient power generation technologies."

    Dr. Adrian Keppler, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at EOS ads: "Following our strategy
to establish the Additive Manufacturing technology for production in all industries we
have developed this pioneering DMLS system. The EOS M 400-4 is a perfect addition to our
industrial systems portfolio. It shatters the boundaries of manufacturing as it meets the
most demanding requirements of our industry partners in terms of efficiency, scalability,
usability and process monitoring." And he continues: "As the system offers a modular
platform designed for industrial 3D Printing, it can easily be integrated into existing
production environments and the customer set of future innovations."

    Building on the trusted EOS metal AM benchmark 

    The EOS M 400-4 expands the high-performance offerings of DMLS systems. It offers a
large building volume of 400 x 400 x 400 mm and is equipped with four 400 Watt lasers
operating independently in 250 x 250 mm squares each including an overlap of 50 mm. The
exceptional beam and power stability ensures highest DMLS part quality. The system builds
on the well-established and validated process of the EOS M 290 technology. It takes
innovation to the next production level as it quadruples productivity. As such it is the
perfect choice for those Additive Manufacturing applications that need an up to four
time's faster production of metal parts.

    New EOS ClearFlow process gas management system 

    As part of the EOS M 400-4 system, the patented EOS ClearFlow process gas management
technology ensures optimal and consistent processing conditions. It distributes the
process gas in an intelligent way to avoid interference of the lasers with side products
of the melting process. In addition, the integrated industrial-grade, recirculating filter
system with its long filter lifetime significantly reduces operating times and expenses.

    Intuitive software, improved usability, EOSTATE Monitoring Suite  

    Usability and workflow on the EOS M 400-4 have been designed to meet demanding
production requirements. The intuitive software offers workflow flexibility and
efficiency. The system is easily operated via a touch screen and a task-based graphical
user-interface. The extensive EOSTATE Monitoring Suite ensures compliance with the
requirements of industrial production: it enables monitoring of the powder bed, of a
variety of parameters as well as the laser power. Data Preparation and calculation is
separated from the building process: the file prepared at desk is transmitted via the
network. The system focusses entirely on building parts.

    Material and process portfolio 

    Initially, the materials EOS NickelAlloy HX as well as EOS MaragingSteel MS1 will be
available for the EOS M 400-4 and more materials follow soon. Parameters can be modified
to meet individual application requirements using the EOS ParameterEditor.

    To learn more, visit us at the IMTS show in Chicago, USA: September 12-17, booth N-79.
 

    About EOS 

    EOS is the world's leading technology and quality leader for high-end solutions in the
area of additive manufacturing (AM). The company, which was founded in 1989, is a pioneer
and global leader in the area of direct metal laser sintering, and also a provider of a
leading polymer technology. For these industrial 3D printing processes, EOS offers a
modular solutions portfolio that consists of systems, software, materials, as well as
technical and AM consulting services. EOS is the partner of choice for industrial AM-based
production, and provides long-term solutions for industry. Customers using these solutions
are able to take advantage of light-weight structures, cost reductions based on functional
integration, product customization and accelerated product development and
production. http://www.eos.info

       
         
        Contact: 
        EOS Electro Optical Systems. Co. Ltd. 
        Stephanie Cheong 
        Phone: +65-6430-0541 
        E-Mail: Stephanie.cheong@eos.info 

     

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LG Announces New Innovative UltraWide Monitor Lineup For U.S. Market

Lineup Features World's Largest(1) 21:9 UltraWide Monitor and First 144Hz IPS 21:9 UltraWide Gaming Monitor

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG), the industry leader in wide 21:9 aspect monitors for three consecutive years, announced today three new 21:9 UltraWide(TM) monitors for the U.S. The 38-inch UltraWide(TM) curved monitor (model 38UC99), 144Hz IPS 21:9 Curved UltraWide(TM) gaming monitor (34UC79G) and 34-inch UltraWide(TM) flat monitor (model 34UM79M) represent significant advances in display innovation, boasting advanced features that LG's 21:9 UltraWide(TM) monitors have become famous for, such as wide field of view, vivid color rendering and enhanced user convenience.

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"Consumers are adopting a new way of working and playing, and LG has developed our new 21:9 UltraWide monitors to meet the needs of this evolving lifestyle," said Tim Alessi, senior director, product marketing for home entertainment at LG Electronics USA. "LG's innovative monitor lineup takes things to a whole new level delivering a more immersive experience than ever before, maximized screen real estate with unparalleled resolution and advanced user experience features."

World's Largest UltraWide Monitor

Offering unrivaled screen real estate, the 38UC99 UltraWide curved monitor is ideal for tasks that require extensive attention to detail, such as visual content creators, data crunchers and other multitasking professionals. In addition to its extended design, this monitor's advanced In-Plane-Switching (IPS) UltraWide Quad HD+ (3840 x 1600) resolution and wide color gamut that covers 99 percent of the sRGB color space makes the 38UC99 a natural choice for anyone who takes visual performance seriously(2). The monitor boasts crystal clear immersive picture quality, along with a number of enhanced convenience features for an unparalleled user experience.

As the first UltraWide monitor to feature a USB Type-C port, the 38UC99 is an example of the future of connectivity. The advanced port allows users to transmit content and data, as well as charge another device such as a smartphone or laptop at the same time, all with a single code to help eliminate clutter. The monitor also includes the ability to customize display options with just a few clicks of the mouse and store customized color settings with the easy-to-use Onscreen Control software and My Display Preset.

Bridging the gap between work and play, the 38UC99 is equally suitable for entertainment as it is for workplace efficiency. With two 10W built-in Bluetooth compatible speakers, the 38UC99 offers Rich Bass audio output in the 85Hz bass range. This impressive audio system improves the entire user experience with its deep, rich sound. The one millisecond Motion Blur Reduction feature streamlines gameplay by minimizing afterimages that often occur in fast-paced games.

Multitasking Made Easy

Similar to the 38UC99, the 34UM79M UltraWide flat monitor features a 21:9 aspect ratio that significantly expands overall screen real estate, complimented by LG's proprietary picture enhancing IPS display technology for accurate color reproduction with limited washout, even at wide viewing angles(2). The monitor also features LG's CINEMA Screen design, with an extremely thin bezel for a nearly borderless and more immersive visual experience.

LG's 34UM79M also features built-in Google Cast(TM), allowing user's to stream their favorite shows, movies, music, sports and more from their personal smartphone or tablet device to the monitor. Multitasking is also made easier with the Split Screen 2.0 feature, which offers 14 preset layouts that can be resized to the user's preference, allowing users to easily work in multiple programs simultaneously or enjoy watching content in a different window while they're working.

Raising the Game

As the world's first 144Hz IPS 21:9 Curved UltraWide gaming monitor, the 34UC79G combines a blindingly fast refresh rate with advanced one millisecond Motion Blur Reduction. The monitor boasts seamless image transitions without distracting afterimages and the IPS display delivers accurate color expression from wide viewing angles without distortion(2). With features such as Black Stabilizer and Dynamic Action Sync, the 34UC79G is specifically designed to meet the needs of today's gamers. Black Stabilizer provides extra clear contrast, allowing viewers to detect darker objects hidden in hard to see areas. Dynamic Action Sync reduces input lag so that users can enjoy fast-paced gameplay without any delays. What's more, the inclusion of AMD FreeSync(TM) offers smooth gameplay without any stuttering or screen tearing

The monitor also offers a crosshair option that adds a fixed target to the center of the screen to increase accuracy during FPS games, as well as a mouse line hook to prevent drag resistance caused by the mouse's cable. With the monitor's curved shape and immersive 21:9 aspect ratio, the 34UC79G presents a world-class gaming experience for fans of FPS, RTS or MMORPG. Additional design features, such as a tilting stand and height adjustment, seamlessly accommodate a gaming setup without hindering performance.

LG's new UltraWide(TM) monitors are scheduled to launch this fall at U.S. retailers nationwide, including Amazon, Fry's, Microcenter, Newegg, B&H, Adorama, Beach Camera and BestBuy.com, this fall:

    --  38-inch UltraWide Curved Monitor (model 38UC99): $1,499, available
        mid-September
    --  34-inch 144Hz IPS 21:9 Curved UltraWide Gaming Monitor (model 34UC79G):
        $699, available mid-October
    --  34-inch UltraWide Flat Monitor (model 34UM79M): $599, available
        mid-November
For more information, please visit http://www.lg.com/us/ultrawide-monitors.

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

(1)Based on internal survey of 21:9 monitor models available for purchase as of August 2016.

(2) Specific graphic card and content utilized will affect WQHD

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 home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. LG Electronics, a proud 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, sells a range of stylish and innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, mobile phones, 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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CONTACT: LG Electronics USA, Chris De Maria, 201 408 9111, Christopher.DeMaria@lge.com; or LG-One, Jacqueline Goense, 312 397 6011, Jacqueline.Goense@lg-one.com

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

Picosun Drives Innovation in Chip Packaging

ESPOO, Finland, August 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Picosun Oy, the leading supplier of advanced Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)
manufacturing solutions, partners with A*STAR's Institute of Microelectronics (IME) in
Singapore and global, prominent semiconductor industries to develop next generation chip
packaging technology.

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    Higher and higher performance, speed, multifunctionality, reliability, and compact
size are required from today's microelectronics, to answer the customers' demands, while
the manufacturing costs must remain low to retain competitiveness.

    The Cost-Effective Interposer Consortium brings together frontline semiconductor
manufacturers and research institutes to address these challenges. Picosun joins forces
with e.g. IME, Inotera Memories, STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd., Teradyne Corporation, Tessolve
Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd., UMC, and Veeco Instruments to develop advanced, high volume
manufacturing solutions for cost-efficient packaging of the chip components.

    "We are happy to have Picosun as a member in the Cost-Effective Interposer Consortium.
This collaborative partnership will harness the expertise of our partners, including
Picosun's strong know-how in ALD, and IME's deep R&D experience to accelerate the
development and time-to-market of cost-efficient next-generation electronic devices," says
Prof. Dim-Lee Kwong, Executive Director of IME.

    "ALD is a central manufacturing method in today's semiconductor industries, and the
very technology that enables the future developments in the field.  For Picosun, this is
clearly our most important market area, where several world-leading IC industries already
rely on our production-proven ALD solutions. We are excited to collaborate with such a
number of prominent microelectronics industries and our long-time partner and valued
customer, IME, in the Cost-Effective Interposer Consortium," states Juhana Kostamo,
Managing Director of Picosun.

    A central approach to solve many key challenges in modern microelectronics development
is wafer-level 3D-integration of the components, which enables continued downscaling of
the chip size while retaining high performance and reliability. Cost savings are obtained
when larger number of chips can be manufactured on the same wafer. ALD is a key technology
to realize the ultra-thin active layers crucial for the chip component functionality, such
as high-k dielectrics for MIM (metal-insulator-metal) capacitors and high aspect ratio
liners.

    Picosun provides the most advanced ALD thin film coating technology to enable the
industrial leap into the future, with turn-key production solutions and unmatched
expertise in the field. Today, PICOSUN(TM) ALD equipment are in daily manufacturing use in
numerous major industries around the world. Picosun is based in Finland, with subsidiaries
in North America, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and Japan, and a world-wide sales and support
network. For more information visit http://www.picosun.com [http://www.picosun.com ].

Contact:

    Mr. Juhana Kostamo, Managing Director (email juhana.kostamo@picosun.com; tel.
+358-50-3699-565)

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HOMTOM Launches HT10 Smartphone Featuring Advanced Iris Recognition Technology

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese smartphone manufacturer HOMTOM is announcing the launch of its flagship device the HOMTOM HT10, which features the company's second generation iris recognition technology, the same as used in the Samsung Note 7.

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The iris of each individual is unique and the texture inside remains stable, making it a highly accurate and secure 'password'. Iris recognition adopts an algorithm which can identify up to 266 identification points, much more accurate than any other biometric identification method. It can unlock the phone in 0.3s, and works in low-light or dark conditions, and even when the user is wearing glasses, making the whole unlocking process quicker, more convenient and more secure.

Get a True Sense of a "Global 4G Network"

The frequencies of the HOMTOM HT10 cover all the continents around the world, consisting of the bands in Europe - B3 B7 B20, Africa - B1 B3 B7, North America - B4 B17, Latin America - B2 B4 B7, Asia - B1 B3 B7, and Oceania - B1 B2 B4 B7. This both solves frequency issues and allows users to operate 4G on their smartphones wherever in the world they are.

Treasure Each Memories with 21MP and 8MP Cameras

Thanks to the powerful MediaTek Helio X20, the HOMTOM HT10 supports a higher FHD photography. Configured with an ultra-high-definition 21MP SONY rear camera and 8MP front HD camera, it has never been easier to document daily life with crystal clear pictures. 

HOMTOM will be offering a hands-on experience of its powerful technology the Global Source Exhibition at AsiaWorld Expo in Hong Kong from October 18-21, 2016.

Video of the HOMTOM HT10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KZ2KcAFTd8
More info: http://homtom.cc/Product/ProductDetail?proId=6

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CONTACT: Candy Wang, +186-8206-0517, candy@homtom.cc

Watch Out for a One-in-a-Million Offer on LeEco Superphones

BANGALORE, August 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    LeEco, the Internet and technology conglomerate has had a truly remarkable journey in
India so far. As a special token of appreciation to all its India users, LeEco plans some
great offers that are truly one-in-a-million. The unique and never-before offers on LeEco
Superphones, Le 2, Le Max2 and Le 1s Eco will be for a limited two-day period from August
30 till September 1 and will be available on both LeMall and Flipkart.

    Sneak peek into the offers on LeMall: Aspiring buyers of Le 2 and Le Max2 have reasons
to rejoice now. One of the exciting offers on LeMall that users can look out for is the
10% cashback on HDFC credit and debit cards on the purchase of Le 2 and Le Max2. This
isn't all, there will be much more than this lined up for users that includes some
hard-to-pass-up offers and freebies on the purchase of the popular Le 2 and Le Max2.

    Glimpses of the offers on Flipkart: Users purchasing LeEco Superphones on Flipkart can
also avail some great deals. On Le 2, Le Max2 and Le 1s Eco, users can avail a 10%
cashback on all Citibank credit and debit cards. There are several more exciting offers
lined up as part of this one-in-a-million offer, that is sure to bring a smile to users.

    Since their India launch, Le 2 and Le Max2 have received an overwhelming response
given its pre-bundled LeEco membership, high-end specs and disruptive pricing. All
Superphones, Le 2, Le Max2 and Le 1s Eco have made consecutive record breaking sales in
all their flash sales.

    LeEco will be introducing more exciting offers in the near future, so get set to grab
your favourite LeEco Superphone.

    About LeEco: 

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple Internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 14,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

    With 'Complete Ecosystem, Ground-breaking technologies, and Disruptive Pricing' as the
guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Superphones, video production and distribution, smart
devices/accessories and large-screen applications, to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Nitin Kinger 
        nitinkinger@le.com 
        +91-9769988304 
        LeEco India 

     

Le Ecosystem Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

Order the Kyocera DuraForce PRO with AT&T Starting Aug. 31

Get the Rugged Smartphone with EPTT and built-in HD Action Camera for as low as $13.97 per month

DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T is expanding its selection of rugged devices with the addition of the Kyocera DuraForce PRO. Starting Wednesday, August 31 you can order the DuraForce PRO smartphone at AT&T stores and http://www.att.com for $13.97 per month for 30 months on AT&T Next® or $17.46 per month for 24 months on AT&T Next Every Year(SM) when you have eligible service.(1) It will be available for purchase in stores starting on Friday, September 9.

Designed to withstand rugged work environments and active lifestyles, DuraForce PRO is IP68 certified as waterproof in up to 6.5 feet for 30 minutes and dustproof,(2) and also offers Military Standard 810G protection.(3) DuraForce PRO has a 5 inch Full HD display that makes it easy to read texts, emails, and the web on-the-go. Additionally, the rugged smartphone includes a dedicated side button for Enhanced Push-To-Talk (EPTT) that can also be programmed by non-PTT users for one-touch access to a favorite feature or application. Other features include:

Cameras: The DuraForce PRO features a trio of cameras to document your favorite moments including a 13 megapixel rear-facing camera, a 5 megapixel front-facing camera, and a Super Wide View HD action camera. With the Underwater Mode you can take photos and record video while the phone is completely submerged in up to 6.5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes.(4)

Fingerprint Sensor: DuraForce PRO has a fingerprint sensor on the phone's power button for improved security and one-touch access to your phone.

Battery: The 3,240mAh non-removable battery provides up to 20 hours of talk time.(3) If plugging in to charge the device isn't ideal for your active lifestyle, the DuraForce PRO also supports wireless charging (sold separately).

Processor: Built to keep up with your busy schedule, the DuraForce PRO has a Qualcomm MSM 8952 Snapdragon octa-core processor and 32GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 256GB (MicroSD card sold separately), so you can stay productive where you work or play.

"The Kyocera DuraForce PRO is an exciting addition to our robust rugged device portfolio," said Danessa Lambdin, vice president Enterprise Mobility, AT&T.  "Our business customers want a device that operates in some of the toughest environments.  Paired with our Enhanced Push-to-Talk solution, it's a rugged productivity tool that can meet nearly any business need."

For more information on the Kyocera DuraForce PRO and to order the device, check out http://www.att.com/duraforcepro starting at 12:01am ET on August 31. Business customers can order the device at http://www.att.com/kyoceraduraforcepro.

(1 )Req's well-qualified credit, 0% APR installment agreement, and eligible service. . Tax due at sale.  Down payment available and may be required. If wireless svc is cancelled, device balance due. Fees, other charges & restr's apply. Visit att.com/next for details.
(2)Certified IP68, full dust and waterproof protection. Can be immersed for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6.5 feet (2 meters).   Only phone cameras intended to operate underwater using Underwater Mode. Phone should be rinsed in fresh water and dried after exposure to non-freshwater environments. To ensure phone retains its waterproofing, securely close SIM/microSD port.
(3)Certified Military Standard 810G protection against shock (<= 5 ft. drop on flat surface), vibration, temperature extremes, blowing rain, low pressure/high altitudes, solar radiation, salt fog, humidity, water immersion, temperature shock, and icing/freezing rain.
(4)Estimated maximum standby and use time may vary depending on your current usage patterns, settings, and other factors and conditions.

Kyocera is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.; use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed internet and voice services. We're the world's largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. We offer the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider.* And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.

Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.

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*Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. International service required. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.

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CONTACT: Melissa Cappabianca, AT&T Corporate Communications, Phone: 310-482-4298, Email: melissa.cappabianca@fleishman.com

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

Magic Jigsaw Puzzles and National Geographic Ignite Curiosity, Invite Players to Explore the Breathtaking World One Puzzle at a Time

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Magic Jigsaw Puzzles, the premiere digital jigsaw puzzle app, and National Geographic, today unveiled an assortment of new puzzle packs featuring stunning images from National Geographic's iconic photo library. Four new themed packs - Endangered Animals, U.S. National Parks, World Heritage and YourShot - are available now on the free jigsaw puzzle app for Android and iOS devices, on Amazon, Facebook and in the Windows Store.

The new puzzles come in packs ranging from 21 to 48 images and cost $2.99 and $4.99 respectively. The special YourShot pack is free and includes 5 puzzles featuring a selection of images from National Geographic's popular online photo-sharing community.       

Magic Jigsaw Puzzles' library contains more than 20,000 high-definition puzzles and offers players the ability to upload personal photos from their camera roll. The app features six difficulty levels with the added option to rotate pieces for a greater challenge. Magic Jigsaw Puzzles is free to play with premium content available via in-app purchases.

About Magic Jigsaw Puzzles

Launched in 2011, Magic Jigsaw Puzzles is available across all major platforms - Android, iOS, on Amazon, Facebook and in the Windows Store. Magic Jigsaw Puzzles provides countless hours of stimulating entertainment, putting the popular pastime at players' fingertips. With 25 million downloads globally and billions of puzzles solved, Magic Jigsaw Puzzles continues to challenge players by providing a constant stream of new content though fresh puzzle packs and licensing agreements with iconic brands.

For more information, please visit the Magic Jigsaw Puzzles' website or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About National Geographic Partners LLC

National Geographic Partners LLC, a joint venture between National Geographic Society and 21(st)   Century Fox, combines National Geographic television channels with National Geographic's media and consumer-oriented assets, including   National Geographic   magazines; National Geographic Studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children's media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, catalog, licensing and e-commerce businesses.   A portion of the proceeds from National Geographic Partners LLC will be used to fund science, exploration, conservation and education through significant   ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society.   For more information, visit http://www.nationalgeographic.com and find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

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CONTACT: Maria Neumiarzhytskaia, Magic Jigsaw Puzzles, maria.neumiarzhytskaia@ximad.com; Meg Calnan, National Geographic, meg.calnan@natgeo.com

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uSens Announces SDK and Hardware Series for Virtual and Augmented Reality Tracking

Company opens uDev program for developers to benefit from industry's most innovative mobile tracking technology for creating natural, hands-free ARVR experiences

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- uSens, Inc., a pioneer in developing natural hand-and-head tracking technologies for Augmented and Virtual Reality, announced the open beta of its software developer kit (SDK) and pre-order availability for its new Fingo hardware series at a launch event in San Francisco.

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uSens launched its uDev network to help the developer community to integrate the company's industry-leading, inside-out 26DOF (Degrees of Freedom) hand tracking and 6DOF head tracking technology in their ARVR projects. uDev offers full-stack developer kits and support for popular integrated development environments (IDEs) and work flows. uSens software currently supports Unity 3D, Java, C++, and C# for mobile and PC developers, with more development environments to come.

By putting software and hardware directly in the hands of platform, hardware, and content makers, uSens enables developers to create the most naturally interactive 3D experiences, pushing the boundaries of virtual reality. The company will foster an online community to provide developer support and also partners with developers to showcase new content and technology demonstrations at notable industry events.

What is Fingo?

The new uSens Fingo series offers advanced 3D human-computer interaction capability for both mobile and tethered systems, including Samsung Gear VR(TM), HTC Vive(TM), Oculus Rift(TM), and Google Cardboard(TM). By attaching this module to the front of an HMD, end users can enjoy their favorite apps without major sacrifices to system power consumption or performance - even on mobile.

    --  The entry-level Fingo module enables developers to add 26DOF
        controller-free hand tracking and marker-based 6DOF head position
        tracking while minimizing consumption of device battery and processing.
    --  Color Fingo is a module enabling developers to add inside-out 6DOF head
        position tracking, AR overlay, as well as seamless transitions between
        AR and VR.
    --  Power Fingo is a module enabling developers to add 26DOF controller-free
        hand tracking, inside-out 6DOF head position tracking, and AR overlay.
        With its own battery and Qualcomm® Snapdragon(TM) processor, Power
        Fingo delivers the industry's most advanced ARVR tracking solution to
        the broadest range of mobile devices, including those commonly available
        in emerging markets.
"We're focused on building the best inside-out hand and position tracking tools that are both flexible and easy to use," said Dr. Yue Fei, uSens CTO and co-founder. "Developers across the board are now able to have full customization and support to craft the most realistic and immersive experiences in ARVR. Without the need for expensive, cumbersome peripheral devices like controllers and cameras, a broad variety of ARVR vertical applications will benefit, including automotive, education, entertainment, medical, R&D, and more."

To request a developer kit, visit the uDev portal: https://developers.usens.com/

Watch our videos for the latest glimpse of uSens technology on action: https://youtu.be/XECg_jZ06c0

About uSens, Inc.
Founded in 2013, San Jose-based uSens, Inc. closes the gap between Virtual Reality and the real world. The pioneering ARVR software company provides inside-out, 26DOF hand and 6DOF head position tracking technologies for Augmented and Virtual Reality experiences. With domain expertise in 3D HCI technology, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, uSens is leading the industry to achieve Super Reality, a truly immersive and natural ARVR experience. For more information, visit http://www.usens.com and follow @usensinc.

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CONTACT: PR, Sarah Koniniec, uSens@sterlingpr.com, (408) 884-5166

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