LG Launches 'Channel Plus' On 2016 Smart TVs For Seamless Access To Premium Internet Channels
Channel Plus(TM) Delivers Wide Range of Free Internet Content Integrated as TV Channels via LG's webOS 3.0 Smart TV Platform
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA is revolutionizing the way consumers access and enjoy digital content with the seamless integration of online and broadcast content on 2016 LG Smart TVs with webOS.
LG's debut of Channel Plus, a unique streaming service exclusively powered by Xumo®, offers free access to an extensive roster of premium Internet content - available as both live and on-demand programming - presented simply as TV channels alongside over-the-air channels.* Channel Plus begins rolling out this month to LG's expansive line of Smart TVs featuring the company's webOS 3.0 Smart TV platform, led by LG OLED and LG SUPER UHD TVs.
"Channel Plus is a huge step forward in the evolution of Smart TV - and only LG offers it. Users can enjoy nearly 50 quality content choices free of charge on their LG Smart TV, and with webOS 3.0, accessing them has never been simpler or faster," said David VanderWaal, vice president of marketing, LG Electronics USA. "By delivering premium Internet content seamlessly with broadcast channels together in the same channel lineup, LG aims to make it easier than ever for consumers to find and enjoy the content they want to watch in one centralized place - whether it's streaming or broadcast."
Powered by Xumo, Channel Plus on LG Smart TVs with webOS 3.0 delivers streaming entertainment, sports, news and lifestyle programming without the need for a set-top box or the cost of a subscription service, enhancing the content experience for cord-cutters and cable or satellite subscribers alike. Users can choose high-quality, free digital content from broadcasters and online publications such as TIME, PBS Digital Studios, WIRED, Saveur, Cooking Light, GQ and Sports Illustrated. Reflecting a growing trend among millennials, a range of multi-channel network content also is available via channels like BuzzFeed, Mashable, Reuters, FailArmy and Funny or Die. High-quality international channels are also available free of charge for users with international tastes. Channel Plus offers nearly 50 channels at launch with more, including the new PeopleEntertainment Network from Time Inc., scheduled to launch later this year.
Unique to Channel Plus and webOS 3.0, users can navigate digital broadcast channels together with free streaming Internet content through the same electronic program guide for a unified, simplified navigation and viewing experience. Channel Plus "channels" appear as traditional TV channels, so viewers can easily channel surf among broadcast and online programs without even launching an app using LG's intuitive point and click Magic Remote.** Users with a cable set top box can access the range of Channel Plus content options simply by setting their input mode into Live TV or directly via the Channel Plus app.
"It has been truly exciting partnering with LG in developing Channel Plus. This new service represents an important step forward for the OTT space by streamlining the viewing experience for the Smart TV user through seamless, native content integration," said Colin Petrie-Norris, CEO of Xumo. "The Channel Plus service aligns perfectly with our DNA at Xumo as it delivers free premium programming in an organic and accessible way. With Channel Plus, all the cool content we used to have to search the web high and low for is now aggregated and attractively organized in one innovative solution on LG Smart TVs."
Beyond presenting online video content in an easy interface, Channel Plus makes the viewing experience more interactive. With the inclusion of on-screen widgets, users can see content suggestions related to the content currently being viewed and enjoy quick and easy access to the webpage or application of the channel provider, where they can find more information and access on demand content options.
Channel Plus will be available starting this month via a software update delivered to 2016 LG Smart TVs with webOS 3.0. For more information on LG Smart TVs with webOS, please visit http://www.lg.com/us/tv-audio-video/channel-plus.
LG and logo are trademarks of LG Corp. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
*Wireless Internet connection required and sold separately. Agreement to Smart TV terms and conditions required to use certain smart features.
**Magic Remote not available on all 2016 LG Smart TVs with webOS 3.0.
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.
Switchmate Granted Patent for One-Second Installation Smart Light Switch
Feature-rich Switchmate smart lighting product awarded patent for its original design that provides smart lighting with simple, one-second installation
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Switchmate today announces that the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 9418802 for the company's Switchmate smart lighting solution that magnetically attaches instantly over existing light switches, making smart lighting available for the first time to everyone.
The patent on the Switchmate light switch covers the entire device, including the mechanical design that turns on and off a light switch from a smartphone-powered app via Bluetooth, as well as the magnetic attachment method.
"The Switchmate light switch is the first true plug-and-play, one-second installation smart lighting solution, bringing the lifestyle improvement, safety, and security of home automation to the mass market consumer for the first time. With it, we have completely eliminated the barriers to purchasing, namely the complexity and cost, which have limited the smart home category from growing to its full potential," said Dean Finnegan, CEO, Switchmate. "We're pleased that the United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded us with a patent for this innovative utility and design. This patent is an important step in building our intellectual property portfolio that we intend to aggressively defend as we expand our line of true plug-and-play smart home products and deploy the industry's most intuitive and simple smart home ecosystem."
Switchmate smart light switches began selling in June of this year and have already been met with acclaim for their value, ease-of-use and range of features. The Switchmate magnetically attaches to any standard light switch, making it the first smart home product that can be used with absolutely no tools or wiring and doesn't require WiFi. It provides peace of mind and security to consumers who can immediately have lighting controls at their fingertips on their smartphone with the Switchmate companion app.
Switchmate allows customers to begin using the product immediately and personalize it with timers that turn on and off lights automatically at preferred hours, even when consumers are away from the home for added security. The "Welcome Home" feature automatically turns on lights as consumers arrive home or enter rooms by sensing when the smartphone is in range to ensure that consumers never have to return to a dark home again.
One-second Installation; Easily Relocated
Switchmate light switches attach over existing light switches (rocker or toggle) with powerful magnets, eliminating the need for complicated wiring and configuration that requires tools or expensive professional help. Also, the Switchmate light switch is a great investment, since it can be moved to different switches and locations conveniently and doesn't require any changes to an existing dwelling.
Availability and Pricing
Switchmate light switches are already selling at several retailers including Amazon, HSN and Fry's, and will be in all Target and Bed Bath and Beyond stores in September. By late October, Switchmate will be available in over 10,000 retail store fronts in the U.S. and Canada. The MSRP is $39.99.
About Switchmate
Founded in 2016, Switchmate Home LLC is dedicated to making smart home devices so simple that the mass market consumer can finally enjoy the lifestyle improvements of smart home technology without the hassle and complexity of existing systems. The Switchmate light switch is the company's first smart home product and the industry's first one-second installation smart light switch that can be used with absolutely no configuration, tools or wiring. Visit http://www.myswitchmate.com for more information.
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WatchAir(TM), technology's newest smart antenna, provides customers with a simple, cord-cutting alternative to TV antennas currently available. This innovation eliminates the difficulties of installing antennas and wirelessly streams live HDTV to any smart phone, tablet, streaming box and stick, and smart TV. WatchAir - Kickstarter campaign's details are here, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/watchair/smart-antenna-for-a-wireless-you-completing-cord-c
"We wanted to design a complete product that doesn't require additional, separately-sold devices like an ATSC TV tuner and a streaming and recording device. With Watchair(TM), we hope to not only make our consumers' viewing experience more enjoyable and stress-free but also provide a more economical value in total price to own, functionality and quality, compared with any other HD antenna, DVR devices, ATSC tuners and app available in the market," says Justin Park, CEO of EPICT.
WatchAir(TM) has an indoor, power-amplified HDTV ATSC antenna that covers up to 60 miles of reception at a high-band VHF, low-band VHF, and UHF. This smart antenna will provide 7GB of built-in storage for a 5 hour-long HD recording and additional storage option of up to 32GB, available through a Micro SD card slot or a USB 2.0 slot. WatchAir(TM) is connected through Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz MIMO (2X2).
Kickstarter Campaign A complete cord-cutting device, WatchAir(TM) is the most technologically advanced antenna and will be launched through the Kickstarter campaign. The 33-day campaign is set to raise $50,000. The Kickstarter pledge levels range from $149 to $349, with various benefits and values offered for Kickstarter backers.
About EPICT, Inc.: EPICT, the creator of WatchAir(TM), is the leading provider of the Hang and Watch(TM) concept, based on patented technology. The WatchAir(TM) smart antenna allows consumers to watch live HDTV program on their smart devices. For more information, please see http://www.watchairtv.com or follow its Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/watchairtv.
Roqos, The First-Ever Cloud-Based Wi-Fi Router Service, Launches Online, Offering Home Users Peace Of Mind And Sense Of Control Over Their Networks
Users are provided with affordable parental controls, cybersecurity, easy networking and customer support
TYSONS, Va., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Roqos, the first cloud-based service company that provides cybersecurity, parental controls and easy home networking to the residential market, has launched today. Roqos Core, which comes with the service, is a high performance Wi-Fi router controlled by accompanying Roqos app. Through Roqos service, consumers are supplied with continuous updates to ward off hackers and intrusive online content.
"We are proud to be the first service company for the residential market to offer advanced cybersecurity and parental control features with the enterprise-grade Roqos Core Wi-Fi router," said Sezen Uysal, founder and CEO of Roqos. "In the ever-changing landscape of the web, we give families peace of mind that they are protected from even the latest attacks on the internet."
Roqos ensures the strongest internet connection and shields against online threats. Essential to the subscription-based service is Roqos Core, a high performance Wi-Fi router with advanced cybersecurity and parental control features, as well as cloud-based management accessible by Roqos app and web browser.
Main features include:
-- Parental Controls: Parents now have an all-in-one service to outsmart
their children's smart devices. From anywhere in the world they can set
predetermined filters to limit access to specific websites or games and
to a particular weekly schedule, such as dinner time, bedtime or more.
-- Affordable cybersecurity protection: Competitively priced for all
budgets, the enterprise-grade cybersecurity is automatically and
continuously updated. It blankets users' internet experiences with the
fiercest defense against potentially harmful software, viruses, attacks
and advertisements coming from the internet.
-- Easy networking and setup: Even the most beginner users are empowered by
Roqos. Getting started takes just two minutes and only requires the
Roqos app. Once activated, Roqos constantly scans the home network and
notifies users of connected devices with detailed information.
For pricing and additional details on Roqos, visit http://www.roqos.com.
About Roqos:
Founded in 2013 and incorporated in Delaware, Roqos, Inc. is a service company that provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity, parental controls and easy home networking for the residential market. Roqos provides users with its proprietary high performance Wi-Fi router, Roqos Core, which is equipped with automatic feature and security updates, as well as hardware warranty during the service term. Based in Tysons, Virginia, the Roqos team has worked together more than 12 years and has extensive range of experience in hardware, software and networking. For more information, visit http://www.roqos.com
Supermicro(R) Rack Scale Design, 8-way SuperServer with 24TB Memory, MicroBlade and All-Flash NVMe Servers Highlighted at the Intel Developer Forum 2016
Latest Server/Storage Technologies on Display also include a Dual-port NVMe Storage Server, a 48 NVMe drive 2U Storage Server and Next-Generation GPU and Xeon Phi Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in compute, storage, and networking technologies and green computing is demonstrating the very latest server and storage technologies and unveiling its new Supermicro Rack Scale Design (Supermicro RSD) at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) today in booth 600. Supermicro is also hosting a Gold Sponsor Session on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30pm in Room 2003, where company experts will present their latest developments in Supermicro RSD.
At IDF, Supermicro is showcasing the latest innovations in server and storage technologies including an all-flash high-availability-in-a-box SuperStorage 2U 40-Bay dual-port NVMe system with dual node "Simply Double" based storage exhibiting up to 5Tb/s throughput and over 1.28PB storage capacity in a 42U rack; highest density and efficiency 3U and 6U MicroBlade; and a 7U 8-Way SuperServer with 24TB memory capacity supporting the new Intel® Xeon® processor E7-8800 v4/v3 product families and up to 16 U.2 NVMe drives. Supermicro is also exhibiting a 48 NVMe "Simply Double" SuperStorage server and a 4U/tower development workstation supporting the new Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) processors (formerly code named Knights Landing) with integrated or external Intel® Omni-Path fabric option.
In addition, Supermicro is lifting the veil on Supermicro RSD, which is architected to dramatically improve CPU and storage utilization rates, agility and efficiency in the datacenter. As a pre-packaged and pre-validated rack solution built on an open standards-based architecture, Supermicro RSD employs existing Supermicro hardware and open standards-based API-driven Redfish management.
"As the first-to-market leader, Supermicro provides enterprise, cloud, storage and IoT customers with the very latest advancements in technologies such as CPUs, GPUs, NVMe, M.2 and new form factor flash storage to enhance their competitiveness and help ensure future success," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "Supermicro RSD, when combined with our comprehensive range of end-to-end server, storage and networking solutions, will provide datacenters with unsurpassed competitive advantages."
"Supermicro adoption of Intel Rack Scale Design across a wide range of their product lines offers a variety of solutions to meet the diverse needs of end users," said Charles Wuischpard, vice president, Data Center Group, general manager Scalable Datacenter Solutions Group at Intel. "These Intel RSD solutions will bring industry standards-based, hyperscale-inspired capabilities such as resource discovery, compose-ability and telemetry to the broad market, enabling improved customer TCO and flexibility through dynamic deployment and manageability of datacenter infrastructure."
Supermicro IDF Exhibits
-- Supermicro RSD -- A superset of the Intel Rack Scale Design (RSD), which
enables dynamic management of compute, memory, PCI-e expansion and
storage resources for more efficient and higher utilization of
datacenter assets. Leading product lines initially implementing
Supermicro RSD include the company's Ultra NVMe, TwinPro(TM),
FatTwin(TM), and SuperStorage servers along with Supermicro 1G and 10G
Ethernet switches and SuperRack® technologies. Based on Redfish APIs,
the Supermicro Rack Management Module (SRMM) will simplify management of
hardware assets in a rack and work in concert with Supermicro's POD
Manager to offer speedy deployment and require less manpower for
datacenter management. Supermicro RSD technology provides a foundation
to build the future infrastructure for both datacenter and cloud
environments.
-- 7U 8-Way (MP) SuperServer -- Latest generation Supermicro 8-Way
multi-processor (MP) system features up to 192 CPU cores and 192 DDR4
memory DIMM slots. Eight CPU modules and two storage modules are located
in the front of the system with each CPU module supporting Intel®
Xeon® processor E7-8800 v4/v3 product family with QPI up to 9.6GT/s, 24
DDR4 memory DIMMs, (total 192 DDR4 DIMMs for complete system), 1 PCI-E
3.0 (x16) or optional 2x 2.5" hot-swap U.2 NVMe; 2 storage modules each
supporting 6 hot-swap 2.5" HDD/SSD, three 3.5" HDD with optional ten
2.5" HDD/SSD, one PCI-E (x8 in x16) and an optional RAID card. Chassis
supports 5 rear hot-plug FHHL PCI-E 3.0 (x8 in x16) modules, SIOM
expansion with 4x 10GbE and 1x 1GbE IPMI ports, and 5 redundant (N+1)
1600W Titanium Level high efficiency (96%+) power supplies. Solution is
optimized for mission-critical workloads in scale-up HPC, in-memory
computing, and large-scale virtualization.
-- 3U/6U MicroBlades -- designed for best advantages over many industry
standard architectures with all-in-one total solution, ultra high
density, ultra-low power consumption, best performance per watt per
dollar, high scalability, and best ease of service. The MicroBlade
enclosure can incorporate 1 Chassis Management Module, and up to 2x
10/2.5/1GbE SDN switches in 3U or up to 2 Chassis Management Modules,
and up to 4 SDN Switches in 6U for efficient, high-bandwidth
communications. It can incorporate up to 4 or 8 redundant (N+1 or N+N)
2000W/1600W Titanium/Platinum Level high-efficiency (96%+) power
supplies with cooling fans.
-- 2U 40 Dual-port NVMe All-Flash SuperStorage Solutions -- A 2U 40
dual-port, dual-controller, all-NVMe system supporting up to 30GB/s per
system throughput via Intel 100G Omni-Path networking, unrivaled in the
industry. Benefits include largest improvements in throughput (up to
12x) and latency (up to 7x), shared common backplane that improves
flexibility of drive choice, 2.5" U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor for
improved hot-swap serviceability vs. PCI-E Flash cards, and improved
power efficiency. Supermicro server solutions with NVMe target HPC,
Energy, 3D modeling and graphical design, HFT, Database, Search Engine,
High Security Encryption, and VDI in cluster and supercomputing
applications; in Cloud, Virtualization, and Enterprise environments.
-- SuperWorkstation supporting Intel Xeon Phi processor -- Supermicro's
Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) processor-based computing platforms. In conjunction
with Intel Xeon processors, the Intel Xeon Phi processor forms a
compelling tag team to utilize common instruction sets and support
multiple programming models, helping to make it easier to manage
parallel computing applications in the hybrid environment and take
advantage of the powerful processing resources of Supermicro's HPC
platforms. Engineering, scientific and research fields can dramatically
accelerate application performance with minimal investment in
development with Supermicro's Intel Xeon Phi processor-based
supercomputing solutions. Hybrid platforms support latest Intel® Xeon®
processor E5-2600 v4 and v3 product families. The 4U Tower SYS-5038K-I
is intended for designers wishing to develop applications for this
exciting new processor/networking option.
-- 2U Simply Double SuperStorage -- Solutions offer up to twice the storage
capacity and IOPS in the same amount of space of traditional 2U front
load storage systems. Second set of drive bays are arrayed in a patented
Riser Bay located on the top of the Simply Double systems for easy
access and servicing. Available in 2.5" or 3.5" drive bays, and that
also support All-Flash NVMe SSDs or SAS 3.0 HDDs. Feature two additional
rear 2.5" hot-swap drive bays, 3 PCI-E 3.0 slots, redundant Titanium
Level (96%+) power supplies, and support for Intel Xeon processor
E5-2600 v4/v3 product families.
For more information on Supermicro's complete range of high performance, high-efficiency Server, Storage and Networking solutions, please visit http://www.supermicro.com.
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About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI)
Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.
Supermicro, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Popular Online Learning Game PaGamO Now Available as iOS and Android App -- Just in Time for Back-to-School Season
Used by 250,000 Worldwide, PaGamO Is a Proven Educational Performance Booster
TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- BoniO Inc., makers of the award-winning online learning game PaGamO, today announced the launch of an iOS and Android app version of the popular online game. PaGamO now fits in users' pockets, making it perfect for entertaining children during family vacation car trips, for students brushing up on skills before returning to school, for teachers easing pupils into a new school year and for learning on the go for people of all ages -- PaGamO is now the ultimate portable learning tool.
PaGamO is a unique learning game that allows users to study virtually any subject while competing in a game based on the principles of classic board games like Risk and Settlers of Catan. The game encourages players to build their own kingdom of knowledge, wealth and land by answering questions and solving quizzes. While the game offers academic Common Core-aligned content to hone math and spelling skills, it also offers game missions that allow users to brush up on general knowledge, from science to history to pop culture and news.
Because of the game's innovative design, the learning opportunities with PaGamO go far beyond a typical quiz app. Users engage deeply with the game as they gain more territories by correctly answering questions. In this way, the game harnesses users' competitive drive, motivating them to continue expanding their knowledge. With a game ranking that sparks competition between users and a variety of rewards for advancing in the game, users learn that knowledge and learning have value beyond the four walls of a classroom.
"What's really unique and fun about PaGamO is that you can truly learn about anything in the game," PaGamO founder Professor Benson Yeh explains. "Of course, you can learn academic subjects on different levels, but you can also answer questions on current events or outer space. This unique feature makes the game as fun and useful for a six-year-old as it is for a 16-year-old or 60-year-old. Children, parents and grandparents alike -- we all love to play!"
In addition to inspiring players to expand their territories and knowledge, PaGamO is proven to actually improve players' learning results and self-confidence. Used by thousands of teachers around the globe and counting over 250,000 users already, PaGamO has proven that its benefits exceed those of an ordinary quiz app. In fact, close to 90% of students using PaGamO report that they are able to perform more challenging tasks when practicing content in PaGamO, and 88% of students say they receive educational benefits through playing.
Officially launched in the U.S. market just three months ago as a browser game, PaGamO has grown by leaps and bounds and is now available on virtually all smartphones and tablets via the iOS and Android apps. As Professor Yeh notes, as summer winds down, it is the perfect time for school children to use the app, consolidating their learning advances between school years. It's also a great tool for teachers who are looking for new ways to engage students who are returning to classrooms after the summer break. Please visit the App Store or Google Play to download the app. Learn more about PaGamO at http://www.pagamo.org.
About BoniO Inc.
BoniO Inc. was founded in the spring of 2014 by Professor Benson Yeh, National Taiwan University, and his business partner Jason Ho. The company specializes in gamification for education. With the mission to create the best educational software for students and learners of all ages, BoniO continuously innovates in the education field. BoniO's first product, PaGamO, the award-winning online social gaming platform for education, has already been installed in thousands of schools in Asia and the United States and counts over 230,000 users around the globe.
Supermicro® Rack Scale Design, 8-way SuperServer with 24TB Memory, MicroBlade and All-Flash NVMe Servers Highlighted at the Intel Developer Forum 2016
Latest Server/Storage Technologies on Display also include a Dual-port NVMe Storage Server, a 48 NVMe drive 2U Storage Server and Next-Generation GPU and Xeon Phi Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in compute, storage, and networking technologies and green computing is demonstrating the very latest server and storage technologies and unveiling its new Supermicro Rack Scale Design (Supermicro RSD) at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) today in booth 600. Supermicro is also hosting a Gold Sponsor Session on Wednesday from 2:30-3:30pm in Room 2003, where company experts will present their latest developments in Supermicro RSD.
At IDF, Supermicro is showcasing the latest innovations in server and storage technologies including an all-flash high-availability-in-a-box SuperStorage 2U 40-Bay dual-port NVMe system with dual node "Simply Double" based storage exhibiting up to 5Tb/s throughput and over 1.28PB storage capacity in a 42U rack; highest density and efficiency 3U and 6U MicroBlade; and a 7U 8-Way SuperServer with 24TB memory capacity supporting the new Intel® Xeon® processor E7-8800 v4/v3 product families and up to 16 U.2 NVMe drives. Supermicro is also exhibiting a 48 NVMe "Simply Double" SuperStorage server and a 4U/tower development workstation supporting the new Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) processors (formerly code named Knights Landing) with integrated or external Intel® Omni-Path fabric option.
In addition, Supermicro is lifting the veil on Supermicro RSD, which is architected to dramatically improve CPU and storage utilization rates, agility and efficiency in the datacenter. As a pre-packaged and pre-validated rack solution built on an open standards-based architecture, Supermicro RSD employs existing Supermicro hardware and open standards-based API-driven Redfish management.
"As the first-to-market leader, Supermicro provides enterprise, cloud, storage and IoT customers with the very latest advancements in technologies such as CPUs, GPUs, NVMe, M.2 and new form factor flash storage to enhance their competitiveness and help ensure future success," said Charles Liang, President and CEO of Supermicro. "Supermicro RSD, when combined with our comprehensive range of end-to-end server, storage and networking solutions, will provide datacenters with unsurpassed competitive advantages."
"Supermicro adoption of Intel Rack Scale Design across a wide range of their product lines offers a variety of solutions to meet the diverse needs of end users," said Charles Wuischpard, vice president, Data Center Group, general manager Scalable Datacenter Solutions Group at Intel. "These Intel RSD solutions will bring industry standards-based, hyperscale-inspired capabilities such as resource discovery, compose-ability and telemetry to the broad market, enabling improved customer TCO and flexibility through dynamic deployment and manageability of datacenter infrastructure."
Supermicro IDF Exhibits
-- Supermicro RSD - A superset of the Intel Rack Scale Design (RSD), which
enables dynamic management of compute, memory, PCI-e expansion and
storage resources for more efficient and higher utilization of
datacenter assets. Leading product lines initially implementing
Supermicro RSD include the company's Ultra NVMe, TwinPro(TM),
FatTwin(TM), and SuperStorage servers along with Supermicro 1G and 10G
Ethernet switches and SuperRack® technologies. Based on Redfish APIs,
the Supermicro Rack Management Module (SRMM) will simplify management of
hardware assets in a rack and work in concert with Supermicro's POD
Manager to offer speedy deployment and require less manpower for
datacenter management. Supermicro RSD technology provides a foundation
to build the future infrastructure for both datacenter and cloud
environments.
-- 7U 8-Way (MP) SuperServer - Latest generation Supermicro 8-Way
multi-processor (MP) system features up to 192 CPU cores and 192 DDR4
memory DIMM slots. Eight CPU modules and two storage modules are located
in the front of the system with each CPU module supporting Intel®
Xeon® processor E7-8800 v4/v3 product family with QPI up to 9.6GT/s, 24
DDR4 memory DIMMs, (total 192 DDR4 DIMMs for complete system), 1 PCI-E
3.0 (x16) or optional 2x 2.5" hot-swap U.2 NVMe; 2 storage modules each
supporting 6 hot-swap 2.5" HDD/SSD, three 3.5" HDD with optional ten
2.5" HDD/SSD, one PCI-E (x8 in x16) and an optional RAID card. Chassis
supports 5 rear hot-plug FHHL PCI-E 3.0 (x8 in x16) modules, SIOM
expansion with 4x 10GbE and 1x 1GbE IPMI ports, and 5 redundant (N+1)
1600W Titanium Level high efficiency (96%+) power supplies. Solution is
optimized for mission-critical workloads in scale-up HPC, in-memory
computing, and large-scale virtualization.
-- 3U/6U MicroBlades - designed for best advantages over many industry
standard architectures with all-in-one total solution, ultra high
density, ultra-low power consumption, best performance per watt per
dollar, high scalability, and best ease of service. The MicroBlade
enclosure can incorporate 1 Chassis Management Module, and up to 2x
10/2.5/1GbE SDN switches in 3U or up to 2 Chassis Management Modules,
and up to 4 SDN Switches in 6U for efficient, high-bandwidth
communications. It can incorporate up to 4 or 8 redundant (N+1 or N+N)
2000W/1600W Titanium/Platinum Level high-efficiency (96%+) power
supplies with cooling fans.
-- 2U 40 Dual-port NVMe All-Flash SuperStorage Solutions - A 2U 40
dual-port, dual-controller, all-NVMe system supporting up to 30GB/s per
system throughput via Intel 100G Omni-Path networking, unrivaled in the
industry. Benefits include largest improvements in throughput (up to
12x) and latency (up to 7x), shared common backplane that improves
flexibility of drive choice, 2.5" U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor for
improved hot-swap serviceability vs. PCI-E Flash cards, and improved
power efficiency. Supermicro server solutions with NVMe target HPC,
Energy, 3D modeling and graphical design, HFT, Database, Search Engine,
High Security Encryption, and VDI in cluster and supercomputing
applications; in Cloud, Virtualization, and Enterprise environments.
-- SuperWorkstation supporting Intel Xeon Phi processor - Supermicro's
Intel® Xeon Phi(TM) processor-based computing platforms. In conjunction
with Intel Xeon processors, the Intel Xeon Phi processor forms a
compelling tag team to utilize common instruction sets and support
multiple programming models, helping to make it easier to manage
parallel computing applications in the hybrid environment and take
advantage of the powerful processing resources of Supermicro's HPC
platforms. Engineering, scientific and research fields can dramatically
accelerate application performance with minimal investment in
development with Supermicro's Intel Xeon Phi processor-based
supercomputing solutions. Hybrid platforms support latest Intel® Xeon®
processor E5-2600 v4 and v3 product families. The 4U Tower SYS-5038K-I
is intended for designers wishing to develop applications for this
exciting new processor/networking option.
-- 2U Simply Double SuperStorage - Solutions offer up to twice the storage
capacity and IOPS in the same amount of space of traditional 2U front
load storage systems. Second set of drive bays are arrayed in a patented
Riser Bay located on the top of the Simply Double systems for easy
access and servicing. Available in 2.5" or 3.5" drive bays, and that
also support All-Flash NVMe SSDs or SAS 3.0 HDDs. Feature two additional
rear 2.5" hot-swap drive bays, 3 PCI-E 3.0 slots, redundant Titanium
Level (96%+) power supplies, and support for Intel Xeon processor
E5-2600 v4/v3 product families.
For more information on Supermicro's complete range of high performance, high-efficiency Server, Storage and Networking solutions, please visit http://www.supermicro.com.
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TrackR Launches Find My Phone Skill On Amazon Alexa Enabled Devices
New TrackR Find My Phone skill for Amazon Alexa is the first and only "find my phone" skill on the platform
TrackR is an Alexa Fund recipient--The Alexa Fund is named for the cloud-based voice service that powers Amazon Echo, and provides up to $100 million in investments to fuel voice technology innovation from developers, manufacturers and start-ups of all sizes.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TrackR announced a new integration with Alexa, the cloud-based voice service behind the Amazon Echo speaker, which allows customers to locate a misplaced phone by simply saying, "Alexa, ask TrackR to find my phone." This is the first and only "find my phone" skill available on Alexa enabled devices.
With this integration, not only can Alexa perform tasks like reading the news, reporting the weather and providing sports scores, but now Alexa can also locate any phone with the TrackR app. Customers can enable the TrackR skill within the Alexa app or by saying, "Alexa, enable the TrackR skill." Then, to locate a phone, TrackR users can say, "Alexa, ask TrackR to find my phone," and Alexa will ring it loudly - even if it is on silent mode.
"Nearly half of all mobile phone users misplace their phone at least once a week. With the new TrackR skill for Amazon Alexa, customers can now say, 'Alexa, ask TrackR to find my phone' and get an immediate answer, rather than 'Honey, where's my phone?' followed by five minutes of frantic searching," said Christian Johan Smith, president and co-founder of TrackR. "Our integration with Amazon Alexa and the Alexa Fund is the next phase in building a comprehensive platform that remembers where your items are so you don't have to, a concept that we believe is instrumental to the success of the consumer inventory management space."
Amazon released the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) last year as a quick and simple toolkit for developers to create new voice-driven skills and capabilities for Alexa. Using ASK, TrackR developed an entirely new skill for customers designed to provide voice-enabled location services for mobile devices.
"We're excited to add TrackR to the Alexa service, creating yet another category within the 2,000+ Alexa skills already available," said Rob Pulciani, director, Amazon Alexa. "Now our busy Alexa customers have an additional skill to help them get out the door, and on with their day that much easier - losing your phone between the couch cushions is officially a problem of the past with the new TrackR skill and hands-free convenience of Alexa."
TrackR bravo is available through the Amazon Launchpad program for startups at http://www.amazon.com/launchpad. The complete line of TrackR devices is available at TheTrackR.com.
About TrackR:
TrackR is a Santa Barbara, CA-based startup company founded in 2009 whose mission is to completely automate the process of personal organization and item management. TrackR's innovative technologies -- app software, technology and wireless devices -- redefine personal organization by transferring the task of remembering where all of your items are to computers. TrackR was named #155 on Inc. 500's Fastest Growing Companies in America in 2015. TrackR has received investments from Brad Feld of Foundry Group, Amazon, Inkwell and Orange Fab. TrackR is available at http://www.TheTrackR.com and select retail outlets worldwide.
First USB-C(TM) docking station utilizes speed, bandwidth and power delivery from USB-C technology.
LOCKBOURNE, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- StarTech.com has announced the release of a USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Station with Power Delivery (SKU: MST30C2DPPD), for availability in late August. This is one of the first USB-C Dual Monitor Docking Stations on the market to incorporate USB-C technology with power delivery.
The dock is a simple solution for turning a USB-C enabled laptop, such as the new MacBook Pro, Dell XPS(TM) or Chromebook Pixel(TM), into a productive full-scale workstation. The dock supports full power delivery to the laptop and the devices connected to it, only the dock's power adapter is needed to power the laptop and devices, eliminating the need to have a power adapter for each device. With MST technology enabled, the laptop screen can be expanded to two DisplayPort monitors, creating a more productive workstation.
Business professionals, IT departments or any USB-C laptop user will find this docking station to be beneficial for multi-user workstations and hot desk environments. Users connect their USB-C laptops to additional peripherals and displays through a single cable, and this docking station provides additional ports for charging, network access and audio.
Additional features of the USB-C docking station are:
-- 60w power delivery for charging laptops and powering other devices
-- Single 4K DisplayPort or HDMI video output
-- Dual 2K video support for HDMI and DisplayPort monitors
-- MST technology offers support for a DisplayPort daisy chain, to two
separate monitors
-- Multiple USB 3.0 ports for connecting additional devices
-- A fast-charge and sync port for quickly charging a phone or other mobile
devices
-- Gigabit Ethernet port to add a wired network
-- Small, compact footprint
"The first USB-C docking station from StarTech.com demonstrates our commitment to providing laptop accessory products that utilize the latest technology to deliver a solution that simplifies the user's setup and maximizes performance close to a full workstation," said Carey Cline, Senior Product Manager, StarTech.com.
The USB-C docking station will be available at CDW, Amazon.com, Newegg.com, PC Connection, and Insight and will be distributed by Ingram Micro, SYNNEX, Tech Data, D&H and ASI.
About StarTech.com
StarTech.com is an ISO 9001:2000 registered manufacturer of hard-to find connectivity parts including A/V products, computer parts, cables and server management solutions. Founded in 1985, StarTech.com has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, The United Kingdom, Europe, Japan and Australia, servicing a worldwide market
USB Type-C(TM) and USB-C(TM) are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
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Hunter Fan Company Wi-Fi® Enabled, Apple HomeKit-Enabled Smart Ceiling Fan Now Available for Purchase
Fans boast state-of-the-art technology and retail under $400
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunter Fan Company, the leading manufacturer of ceiling fans, officially releases their highly anticipated Wi-Fi enabled, Signal ceiling fan for purchase. The Signal supports Apple HomeKit technology and seamlessly interacts with other HomeKit-enabled products to create a customized suite of comfort, security and energy efficiency. After making their original debut at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the first HomeKit-enabled fans from Hunter received recognition and buzz among the top tech news sites including a CES 2016 Editor's Choice Award by Reviewed.com/USAToday.
The Signal is just the beginning of Hunter Fan's unprecedented 2016 new product launch - over 200 new fans - celebrating Hunter's 130th year of creating ceiling fans consumers trust. From rustic to contemporary designs, this new product line was crafted with both design-focused and technology-savvy consumers in mind. With the official release of the Signal, and the upcoming Fall release of the Symphony, consumers can now easily incorporate smart home technology into their everyday lives.
"This new product launch is a testament to our dedication to un-matched quality and performance and determination to bring our customers the latest designs and technology at an affordable price," said John Alexander, CEO. "We are thrilled to finally share this new innovation with our eager customers and are hoping to see a Hunter Fan in every home."
Apple HomeKit technology allows users to easily and securely control each fan - or a group of fans - from one place using the new iOS 10 Home app or Siri on their iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Users can set up HomeKit-enabled products to work together based on triggers, such as having the fan's light turn on the moment the fire alarm detects smoke or creating a scene that automatically turns on the fan's light and locks your front door simultaneously. HomeKit technology provides advanced security with end-to-end encryption and authentication between the fan and the iOS device.
The Signal sports a contemporary and sleek design with satin nickel housing, reversible wooden-finished blades and retails for a cool $379. The Signal is now available now at: HunterFan.com; Amazon.com; Build.com; HomeDepot.com; Lowes.com; Menards.com; and in lighting showrooms nationwide.
To purchase your very own Hunter SIMPLEconnect Wi-Fi fan or for more information, please visit HunterFan.com/SIMPLEconnect.
About Hunter Fan Company
Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Hunter Fan Company is the world's original ceiling fan manufacturer. For 130 years, Hunter has led the industry in innovative design and quality craftsmanship to deliver maximum air movement and unmatched performance. Hunter ceiling fans are available at lighting showrooms, home centers and online retailers nationwide. For more information, visit HunterFan.com, and connect with Hunter Fan Company on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter. To see how a Hunter fan would complement your home, download the free Hunter Fan Visualizer app in the App Store.
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Veactor(TM) xPath(TM) Technology Combines Modern Physics, Classic Engineering to Solve Fundamental Inefficiency Problem of AC and DC Power: Energy Loss Due to Electrical Friction
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology firm Inventi(TM) has announced its patented xPath(TM) Technology (http://www.inventi.us/xpath-technology/) - the first in a series of "hardware smart" innovations - is ready for prime time. Now, the company is looking for a forward-thinking firm willing to start a joint venture, or to purchase the intellectual property outright, as part of building out the hardware within their own product families and jumpstarting a revolution in electric power efficiency and safety.
xPath(TM) Technology makes energy delivery systems significantly more efficient by eliminating the electromagnetic field byproduct created by AC and DC power. This byproduct produces electrical friction, in turn generating heat. Simple physics explains that heat represents lost energy; how many dollars are wasted this way is impossible to know precisely, but it's a huge number - and utility companies consider this "acceptable losses." xPath(TM) Technology modifies the hardware of standard power transformers to instead produce "Balanced Current," or BC power. A hardware smart transformer delivers BC power on demand without the EM field byproduct, which conserves energy and recaptures lost dollars.
"This innovation will turn the energy conversion process in today's transformers from a cost center to a profit center, meaning the technology pays for itself over time," explains Inventi(TM) CEO and Founder Gary Davi. "Independent testing has demonstrated that Veactor(TM) xPath(TM) Technology requires up to 30% less power than the most efficient power supply device available today."
xPath(TM) Technology has many applications in today's high-tech industries, where future-ready solutions are in high demand. For instance, data centers accounted for 2 percent of U.S. energy consumption in 2014 - a huge opportunity for savings. Modern devices like computers or electric vehicles require power to be converted from AC to DC, a process that produces energy-robbing heat and shortens hardware life. Balanced Current, on the other hand, can supply energy on demand to both AC and DC devices.
In addition to rapid ROI, xPath(TM) Technology is also the safest energy delivery system ever conceived. Electrocution is a significant risk with AC and DC power, and the heat from electrical friction represents a fire hazard. xPath(TM) Technology eliminates both of these issues.
High-tech and utility companies interested in learning more about Veactor(TM) xPath(TM) Technology, and potentially acquiring or licensing the rights, are encouraged to email Gary Davi at gary@inventi.us. Tech and power industry journalists are equally welcome to contact Davi for an in-depth conversation about the potential of hardware smart technology.
About Inventi(TM)
Inventi(TM) was founded in 2015 to develop "hardware smart" technologies for the high-tech and energy industries. The firm's initial offering is the Veactor(TM) xPath Technology(TM), invented by physicist Richard Dellacona. Inventi(TM)'s strategy is to sell or license its intellectual properties to companies and/or government agencies with the vision and resources to transform great ideas into great products.
Linksys First To Launch An Online Resource Center To Help Educate Consumers And Small Business On Networking Technologies
PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Linksys®, a leader in networking solutions for the home and business today announced a new online resource center which hosts a variety consumer-friendly articles, videos, case studies and white papers on networking technologies. These educational pieces are simply written and made to help consumers and small business owners learn more about networking technologies so they can make more informative choices about the solutions they bring into their environments.
"Our online resource center is dedicated to helping provide education on networking technologies such as Wi-Fi, powerline, modems, range extenders and more. And for the small business we provide case studies, solution briefs and articles that address best practices in small business networking and show how Linksys helps small businesses gain a competitive edge in their market," said Renata Sadunas, Linksys senior web content manager. "Our 28 years of experience in the networking space have provided us with the insights and knowledge to create content that is informative, relevant and helpful for all types of users. We've really focused our energies on breaking down some complex topics to help users understand and get the most out of their Wi-Fi technology."
The online resource center features content for consumers and businesses. It can be accessed via the Linksys.com home page navigation menu by clicking on the LEARN button at the top of the page, or via the following url: http://www.linksys.com/learn. Here's a list of content that is currently available ---and new content is being added every week.
Wi-Fi
What is a Wi-Fi Router?
Cutting the Cable Cord? Is Your Wi-Fi Up to the Task?
Wi-Fi Guide for Parents
Wi-Fi Tips When Traveling Abroad
Your Wi-Fi has a Budget
How to Improve the Wi-Fi Performance of Your Windows Laptop with a USB Adapter
How to Protect Your Wi-Fi Network Security
MU-MIMO
What is MU-MIMO (or Next Generation Wireless-AC) and Why Do You Need It?
How to Get the Best Performance Out of Your Ultra HD 4K TV
Range Extenders
What is a Range Extender?
Cable Modems
What is a Modem?
Does Your Modem Match Your Broadband Service?
InfoBrief: Revisiting the Cable Modem
Powerline Networking
What Is Powerline and Why Do You Need It?
Small and Medium Business
What is a VPN Router
What is an Access Point and how does it differ from a Range Extender?
The Advantage of Controllerless Access Points
What is a Captive Portal?
Solution Brief: Small and Medium Business Networking Solutions
Case Study: Linksys Gives Ace Business a Network they can count on
Case Study: Linksys Helps Petersen Museum Switch Gears
Case Study: Linksys Gives a Family Dentistry Something to Smile about
About Linksys
The Linksys brand has pioneered wireless connectivity since its inception in 1988 with its leading innovation and engineering strategies, and best-in-class networking technology, design, and customer service. Linksys enables a connected lifestyle for people at home, at work and on the move, and with its award-winning products, simplifies home control, entertainment, security and Internet access through innovative features and a growing application and partner ecosystem. For more information, visit linksys.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or watch us on YouTube.
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Cypress Delivers Industry's First USB-C(TM) Solutions Supporting USB Power Delivery 3.0 Enabling Robust Charging Accessories for Laptops and Mobile Devices
Highly Integrated, Programmable, Single-Chip EZ-PD(TM) Solutions Support Latest Version of USB-IF Specification, Enabling a New Class of Charge-through Dongles and Docks
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), the market's leading USB innovator, today announced that its USB-C(TM) controller portfolio now supports the latest USB Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 specification enabling more robust end-to-end power delivery and charging solutions for laptop and mobile devices. USB PD 3.0 provides a number of key enhancements over the current version of the spec, USB PD 2.0, to enhance robustness in power sources, sinks and cables. Cypress's EZ-PD(TM) CCG3 and CCG4 USB-C port controllers are the industry's first solutions to support the USB PD 3.0 specification from the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF). More information on Cypress's USB PD 3.0 solutions is available at http://www.cypress.com/USBPD3.0.
USB PD 3.0 provides the ability for an accessory to change modes from sourcing to sinking power quickly, preventing data corruption during a sudden disconnect of its power source. This feature, called fast role swap, enables charge-through dongles and docks. USB PD 3.0 also introduces an extended messaging capability that enables faster USB PD performance for firmware updates and offers a more-efficient mechanism to exchange security certificates. The extended messages can carry data payloads of up to 260 bytes, more than nine times the 28 bytes allowed in USB PD 2.0. USB PD 3.0 is fully backward-compatible with USB PD 2.0.
Cypress's portfolio of programmable USB-C controllers with PD 3.0 support includes EZ-PD CCG3, the most-integrated USB-C solution with authentication, and CCG4, the world's first two-port USB-C solution. The EZ-USB HX3C, the world's first USB-C PD hub controller, and EZ-PD CCG2, the smallest programmable USB-C solution, will add PD 3.0 support via a firmware upgrade later this year. Cypress is demonstrating its complete portfolio of USB-C and PD solutions at the Intel Developer Forum from August 16-18 in booth number 164 at the Moscone West Convention Center here in San Francisco. More information on Cypress's USB Type-C(TM) and USB PD solutions is available at http://www.cypress.com/Type-C.
"With the debut of the industry's first solutions to support USB Power Delivery 3.0, Cypress continues to be the go-to source for the newest USB-C and PD capabilities," said Ajay Srikrishna, vice president of the USB product line at Cypress. "Cypress's broad portfolio of programmable EZ-PD and EZ-USB controllers gives our customers the unique ability to implement the powerful new features in PD 3.0 and easily implement specification changes."
The USB Type-C standard is gaining rapid support with top-tier laptop and electronics manufacturers by enabling slim industrial designs, easy-to-use connectors and cables, and the ability to transmit multiple protocols and deliver up to 100W of power. The USB Type-C standard's 2.4-mm-high connector plug is significantly smaller than the current 4.5-mm USB Standard-A connector. In addition to the transport of USB signals, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt signals can be delivered over the same connector via the USB Type-C standard's Alternate Mode capability.
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About Cypress
Founded in 1982, Cypress is the leader in advanced embedded system solutions for the world's most innovative automotive, industrial, home automation and appliances, consumer electronics and medical products. Cypress's programmable systems-on-chip, general-purpose microcontrollers, analog ICs, wireless and USB-based connectivity solutions and reliable, high-performance memories help engineers design differentiated products and get them to market first. Cypress is committed to providing customers with the best support and engineering resources on the planet enabling innovators and out-of-the-box thinkers to disrupt markets and create new product categories in record time. To learn more, go to http://www.cypress.com.
Cypress and the Cypress logo are registered trademarks and EZ-PD is a trademark of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. USB Type-C(TM) and USB-C(TM) are trademarks of the USB Implementers Forum. All other trademarks are the property of their owners.
Introducing WalabotDIY, the 3D Imaging Tool That Gives Consumers 'Superman-Vision' to Tackle Home Renovation, Construction and DIY Projects
WalabotDIY Sees Through Cement, Drywall and Other Materials, Taking the Guesswork out of Home Repair and Renovation Projects
TEL AVIV, Israel and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vayyar Imaging (http://vayyar.com), the 3D-imaging sensor company whose technology makes it possible to see through objects, liquids, and materials, today announced the launch of a 3D imaging tool for consumers, WalabotDIY. Created especially for the home renovator, construction worker, and DIY enthusiast, WalabotDIY gives users 'Superman-vision' to see through drywall, cement and other materials to determine the location of pipes, wires, and even rodents' nests. Available exclusively in the United States at launch, the power of 3D imaging is now available to consumers in the palm of their hand for the first time. See a short video of how WalabotDIY works here.
"WalabotDIY takes the guesswork out of your next renovation or repair project. It makes all kinds of home repair and renovation tasks easier - everything from hanging a gallery wall, mounting shelving, locating a pesky leak or drilling into a wall without the fear of hitting a pipe or electrical wire," said Raviv Melamed, CEO and co-founder, Vayyar Imaging. "While there are many use cases for Vayyar's 3D imaging technology, one of the highest demands we have had is from the home renovation market where 3D imaging makes a wide variety of tasks much easier."
How WalabotDIY works
WalabotDIY is compatible with all Android smartphones 5.0 and higher, equipped with USB OTG, and connects magnetically to the back of the phone. After downloading the WalabotDIY app via Google Play and a short calibration process, WalabotDIY can be used to scan the wall, and the wall images are then projected on the smartphone's screen. WalabotDIY also helps users know precisely how deep to cut or how far to drill to avoid damaging pipes, wires, and objects hidden behind walls. Its robust 3D imaging sensors detect both the depth and location of objects and easily 'sees' through up to four inches or 10 centimeters of concrete or drywall. WalabotDIY also features an adjustable sensitivity setting for optimal calibrations on specific renovation and construction projects, offers two sensing modes of pipes and raw data, and can easily snap photo screenshots for use in offline analysis.
Vayyar's powerful sensor technology will also enable added features for WalabotDIY in the future. Additional applications will be available via Google Play and will integrate seamlessly with the existing WalabotDIY tool as they are announced and released.
WalabotDIY retails for $299 USD, but for a limited time early adopters can take advantage of a special $199 USD introductory launch price. To order WalabotDIY or learn more, visit http://walabot.com/diy.
About Vayyar
Vayyar Imaging (http://vayyar.com) is changing the imaging and sensing market with its breakthrough 3D imaging technology. Vayyar's exclusive sensors quickly and easily look into objects, analyze the makeup of materials and track changes and movements - bringing highly sophisticated imaging capabilities to your fingertips. Our goal is to help people worldwide improve their health, safety, and quality of life using mobile, low-cost, and safe 3D imaging sensors. Vayyar's award-winning technology is currently being used by top Fortune 500 companies and has expanded into multiple industry sectors, including construction/DIY, Smart Home applications, agriculture, robotics, AR and VR, automotive, personal health and IoT.
Vayyar's consumer product line Walabot is a series of 3D imaging devices designed for the needs of today's creators, including the WalabotMaker with three versions for makers of all types, and the WalabotDIY for home renovators, construction workers, and DIY enthusiasts.
Located in Israel, Vayyar Imaging is a privately held company backed by Walden Riverwood, Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Israel Cleantech Ventures (ICV) and Amiti Ventures. Follow @VayyarInc and @Walabot on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or learn more at http://vayyar.com.
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Regional Hospitals Showcase Breakthroughs In Healthcare Delivery At HIMSS AsiaPac16
23 case studies from eight countries in APAC will be celebrated for improving healthcare delivery outcomes at the HIMSS-Elsevier Digital Healthcare Awards 2016
SINGAPORE, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- 23 outstanding case studies across eight countries in Asia Pacific will be celebrated at the HIMSS-Elsevier Digital Healthcare Awards Dinner on Tuesday, 23 August 2016 as part of the HIMSS Asia Pacific 2016 Conference and Exhibition.
A global platform to recognize outstanding achievements and innovations in the use of health information and technology to advance patient care and safety, the HIMSS-Elsevier Digital Healthcare Awards was established in 2013 and is now held annually across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Europe. Now in its fourth year running in Asia Pacific, the Awards offer two categories for submissions: Outstanding ICT Achievement and Outstanding ICT Innovations.
The Outstanding ICT Achievement category received a wide variety of projects from data analytics to telehealth and department-specific infection control and decision support systems. The submissions indicated remarkable efforts to enhance care across the care continuum, in and out of the acute care setting. Paknampo Hospital, Thailand and Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH), Singapore emerged winners for this category for their projects, respectively, From Stage 0 to Stage 6, A Two-Year Journey of Paknampo Hospital and Digital Hospital with Integrated Care Across Facilities (Project OneCare).
For Paknampo Hospital, it was also this achievement that catapulted it to become the first HIMSS Analytics EMRAM(SM) Stage 6 hospital in Thailand. Back in 2014, the hospital announced its vision to become a modernized digital hospital by 2017. In line with this, Paknampo invested heavily in technologies and change management. Now, reporting data is available within minutes of request to support business decision-making, patient satisfaction has improved 14 percent, from 75 percent to 89 percent, and completeness of health records has reached 95 percent in 2016 from 75 percent in 2011.
"One of the key success factors in improving clinical outcomes and being the employer of choice lies in how one utilizes the innovative medical technology in the hospital. We have spent the past two years in doing so. Thus, our team is delighted to be winners of this year's HIMSS-Elsevier Digital Healthcare Awards and be recognized for the hospital team's work at a regional and global level. We do hope that our accomplishment will exhibit that, with a steadfast commitment from the executives and a clear goal, any hospitals can join our path, and both care-providers and patients will eventually enjoy favourable outcomes" said Dr. Pongsak Viddayakorn, President, Paknampo Hospital.
While Paknampo's achievement was a first for Thailand, NTFGH's project was also unprecedented in Singapore. Project OneCare resulted in a single fully integrated EMR composed of 12 key clinical functions and the integration of 976 medical devices. NTFGH now offers a "4-less" Environment for its patients - Chartless, Scriptless, Filmless and Paperless.
In the Outstanding ICT Innovation category, the collaboration between Singhealth and Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS) in Singapore clinched a winning spot for Automated Medication-Collection Lockers: A New Pharmacy Service Model for Improving Patient Experience at the Community Polyclinics. Apollo Hospitals was the other winning entry for this category for the hospital's project: Increase Levels of Patient Safety, Quality and Clinical Care by Adoption of Innovation in Nutrition Care Process.
Dr Chong Yoke Sin, CEO of IHiS, said, "This pilot project by IHiS and Singhealth harnesses technology to make collection of medication more convenient for patients. With Pilbox, patients or caregivers can collect prescription refills without having to queue at the pharmacy, even after the clinic is closed. Post-implementation, we are saving about 24.7 minutes per patient. This is in line with our shared goal of making Singapore's model of care more patient and community-centric."
Apollo Hospital's winning submission also proved that the innovative and effective use of technology does not require huge financial outlays or long implementation downtimes. The hospital's development of a digital dietary module to automate their nutrition care process for patients resulted in higher productivity and cost savings of about USD 7,200 per year. The total downtime was two hours on a weekend and the project only required a one-time investment of USD 52,000.
Stephen Lieber, President and CEO of HIMSS, said, "The HIMSS-Elsevier Digital Healthcare Awards aims to showcase present technologies and innovations that are proven and are really in use. This platform should get people thinking about how to adopt these projects, what are some key examples out there for them to emulate in order to solve specific issues such as chronic patient cases, telehealth challenges, ageing and so on. We are glad that year after year, these submissions lead the way in innovative breakthroughs to improve care delivery through technologies."
Michelle Troseth, RN, Chief Professional Practice Officer, Elsevier Clinical Solutions added, "These case studies show that with the right team and the right technologies, real improvements to patient care and safety can be made. Better patient engagement, reduced waiting time and hospital stay lengths, greater accuracy with medication prescription, diagnosis and evidence-based care are benefits that are being realized right now across APAC. Elsevier is proud to be a part of this progressive healthcare landscape through our solutions as well as through this platform of celebration and recognition."
The applicants were judged by a panel of five judges: John Daniels, Global Vice President, Healthcare Advisory Services Group, HIMSS Analytics, USA; Michelle Troseth, RN, Chief Professional Practice Officer, Elsevier Clinical Solutions, USA; Dr. Mubbashir Iftikhar, Digital Transformation Incharge, KPJ Healthcare Bhd, Malaysia; Dr. Polawat Witoolkollachit, Director of Information Technology and Communication, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand and Dr. Monica Trujillo, Executive General Manager, Clinical and Consumer Engagement and Clinical Governance, and Chief Clinical Information Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency.
HIMSS AsiaPac16 will run from 23 - 26 August 2016 with the main conference from 24 - 25 August. More information can be found at http://www.himssasiapacconference.org. Registration is currently open.
About HIMSS
HIMSS is a global voice, advisor and thought leader of health transformation through health IT with a unique breadth and depth of expertise and capabilities to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health, healthcare and care outcomes. HIMSS designs and leverages key data assets, predictive models and tools to advise global leaders, stakeholders and influencers of best practices in health IT, so they have the right information at the point of decision. Through its health IT network of over 1 million experts, over 200 knowledge exchanges and collaborations, including 60,000-plus members, HIMSS drives innovative, forward thinking around best uses of technology in support of better connected care, improved population health and low cost of care. HIMSS is a not-for-profit, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with additional offices in North America, Europe, United Kingdom and Asia.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of information solutions that enhance the performance of science, health, and technology professionals, empowering them to make better decisions, deliver better care, and sometimes make groundbreaking discoveries that advance the boundaries of knowledge and human progress. Elsevier provides web-based, digital solutions -- among them ScienceDirect, Scopus, Elsevier Research Intelligence and ClinicalKey -- and publishes more than 2,500 journals, including The Lancet and Cell, and more than 35,000 book titles, including a number of iconic reference works. Elsevier is part of RELX Group plc, a world-leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries.
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Microchip Releases Industry's First End-to-end Security Solution for IoT Devices Connected to Amazon Web Services' Cloud
Microchip's pre-configured ECC508 is the simplest way to create secure mutually Authenticated IoT connections with AWS
BANGKOK, Aug. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, has announced the industry's first end-to-end security solution for Internet of Things (IoT) devices that connect to Amazon Web Services IoT (AWS IoT). Microchip and AWS collaborated to develop this integrated solution to help IoT devices quickly and easily comply with AWS's mutual authentication IoT security model. Using Microchip's new security solution will help companies implement these security best practices from evaluation through production. The solution adds a high level of security, simplifies the supply chain, and is now one of the fastest ways to connect to the AWS Cloud.
Currently, third party manufacturers of devices that connect to AWS IoT service must take specific actions to comply with the advanced security model. First, they must pre-register their security authority to AWS servers in order to establish a trust model. Second, for each IoT device they must generate unique cryptographic keys that are mathematically linked to the pre-registered security authority. Finally, the unique device keys must remain secret for the life of the device. In volume production, the generation and secure handling of these unique keys can be a daunting challenge in the chain of manufacturing especially where third parties with different trust and compliance levels are involved.
Microchip's end-to-end security solution handles this process during three production steps. First, the AT88CKECC kit will allow customers to meet the security standard of AWS's mutual authentication model and easily connect to the AWS IoT platform during the evaluation and engineering phase. Second, the AWS-ECC508 device assists with meeting security standards during the prototyping and pre-production phase. Finally, devices will be customised for production stages to ensure information security in customer applications.
Customers simply solder the device on the board and connect it over I2C to the host microcontroller (MCU) which runs an AWS Software Development Kit (SDK) leveraging the ECC508 device for AWS IoT. Once this is complete, there is no need to load unique keys and certificates required for authentication during the manufacturing of the device as the AWS-ECC508 is pre-configured to be recognised by AWS without any intervention. All the information is contained in a small (3x2 mm), easy to deploy crypto companion device.
AWS and the ECC508 device naturally complement each other with comprehensive mutual authentication security capabilities. The device has strong resistance against environmental and physical tampering including countermeasures against expert intrusion attempts. In addition, the device features a high quality random number generator, the internal generation of secure unique keys and the ability to seamlessly accommodate various production flows in the most cost-effective manner. A typical IoT device consists of a small [8-bit] microcontroller, and is battery powered. It is typically constrained for resources like central processing unit (CPU) performance to provide low latency responsiveness, memory and code space for security protocols and for how much power they can consume in order to preserve battery life. The ECC508 device has a low-power processor-agnostic cryptographic acceleration for compatibility with the widest range of resource constrained IoT devices.
"We understand the often complex nature of implementing AWS mutual authentication in microcontrollers," said Nuri Dagdeviren, vice president and general manager of secure products at Atmel, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Microchip. "The customer would need to have some understanding of how to secure a software implementation, and this often creates a huge barrier. We have had a long standing relationship with AWS and are thrilled to have to the opportunity to work with the world's largest cloud provider to build a solution that helps our customers easily and securely connect to the AWS Cloud."
"We have a strong relationship with Microchip and we are very excited to be able to offer a world-class solution to anyone who wishes to deploy secure and scalable IoT solutions on our cloud services," said Marco Argenti, vice president, Mobile and IoT, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "For all companies we work with, embracing security best practices are an essential step in achieving our mutual goal of offering customers the best and most secure IoT platform available. We believe this new solution will be one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways for our customers to comply with our security best practices."
The AWS-ECC508 kit (part # AT88CKECC-AWS-XSTK) is available today.
The AWS-ECC508 (part # ATECC508A-MAHAW-S and ATECC508A-SSHAW-T) is available in UDFN and SOIC packages and is available today for sampling and volume production each in 10,000 unit quantities.
For additional information, or to purchase the kit, visit http://www.atmel.com/tools/at88ckecc-aws-xstk.aspx. To purchase other products mentioned in this press release, contact one of Microchip's authorised distribution partners.
Atmel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP).
About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at http://www.microchip.com.
Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, and the Atmel name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.
LeEco Super3 TVs Create a New Milestone in Indian TV Industry; Lead the Online Space in 55" Screen Category
BANGALORE, August 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Global Internet and technology conglomerate LeEco has created a new industry record by
selling more than 1200 units of Super TVs within three days, leading the 55" TV segment in
its first online pre-sale in India. The sale was organised from August 10-12, 2016 on
LeEco's e-commerce marketplace, LeMall.com and Flipkart.
LeEco has taken the Indian TV market by storm by notching impressive records soon
after launching its Super3 Series TVs. On the very first day of the online pre-sale period,
LeEco took the number one spot in the 55 inch and above TV category. Not just this,
LeEco's ecosystem-enabled TVs have also emerged as the top brand in the 4K TV category in
India. Even in the Smart TV segment, LeEco's Super TVs have zoomed to the leading position
in the online market on the first pre-sale day.
LeEco has endeared itself to consumers not only with its disruptive pricing and
lifestyle enhancing technologies, but also through its well-defined benefit propositions.
Just months after its entry into India, LeEco broke into the league of top five online
smartphone brands.
In the TV market, the company is charting a similar path. The LeEco Super3 TV series
come with 2 years of LeEco Membership, which enables users to enjoy the content that they
want at the time of their choice. Through this membership, users get access to one of the
largest content libraries in India that offers over 2000 full HD/HD films from Hollywood
and Bollywood, more than 100 satellite TV channels, 3.5 million songs (coming soon by
software upgrade), and more than 50 live concerts.
"With the launch of the Super3 TVs, we have ushered in the new era of Eco TVs in
India. We are thrilled with the response that the Super3 TV series has got from Indian
consumers during this pre-sale and we are confident that consumers will continue to
support us in the upcoming first Flash sale," said Atul Jain, COO - Smart Electronics
Business, LeEco India.
The Super3 Series Ecosystem TV range by LeEco consists of Super3 Max65 that supports
3D display, Super3 X65 and Super3 X55, which were officially launched in India on August
4. During the pre-sale, both LeMall and Flipkart offered amazing deals that enabled
consumers to get the Super TV of their choice at disruptive prices.
The highlight of these Super TVs is that they have a strong all-metal body that exudes
elegance and sophistication. Super3 X55, Super3 X65 and Super3 Max65Â come with a 4K Ultra
HD display, that ensures a crystal-clear viewing experience.
All the Super3 televisions run on LeTV EUI 5.5 Android 5.0 Lollipop based operating
system. The interface features a beautiful design with an intuitive menu which brings with
it the option of customization that shows different apps depending on the frequency of
use. The TVs are equipped with LeEco's self-developed and renowned content-viewing apps
such as Levidi, LIVE, LeView along with other tailor-made apps like Panosearch.
The LeEco Super TVs are available at a disruptive price. Super3 X55 - 139.7 cm (55),
LeEco Super3 X65 - 163.9 cm (65) and Super3 Max65 - 163.9 cm (65) were available
[http://www.lemall.com/in ]Â on Flipkart and LeMall.
After the successful pre-sale, the excitement now grows to another level with LeEco
now offering its Super TVs to consumers via 'flash sale' mode. This is another industry
first from LeEco as it now becomes the first company in India to retail TV sets via the
online flash sale model.
If one has missed out on getting the LeEco Super3 TV in the pre-sale, they can
register for the first Flash Sale from 11 AM onwards, tomorrow i.e. August 17, 2016 at
both LeMall and Flipkart. So hurry up and don't forget to mark the calendar.
About LeEco:Â
LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
With "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
or 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, LeAuto. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides personalized
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MyRealGames.com Continues to Add Variety of Titles, Securing its Place as Most Diverse Gaming Website
LONDON, August 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Free to play gaming website, My Real Games continues to keep its loyal users
entertained whilst drawing in new audiences with a huge selection of games to please every
player. The global gaming website already hosts a wide variety of titles, including
everything from addicting car games [http://www.myrealgames.com/genres/car-games ] to
classic cue sports such as 8 ball pool
[http://www.myrealgames.com/download-free-games/free-8-ball-pool ], but the exciting new
titles added this month expands this diverse choice of genres to choose from, making My
Real Games a go-to portal for any gamer looking for something new to play every time they
log on.
As well as playing online and on mobile, members of the virtual gaming community can
download free games [http://www.myrealgames.com/download-free-games ] to their computers
for easy ad-free access to entertainment, even when internet connectivity isn't possible.
Whether someone is looking for an animal based app for their phone to play with their kids,
or a teen is looking for something more challenging to fill in the time spent at home
during the summer holidays, My Real Games can cater to the needs of an extensive audience,
securing the gaming website's reputation as providing the most diverse selection of games,
all in one place.
Amongst others arriving this August, two new titles added to the gaming platform's
growing list of incredibly fun free puzzle games
[http://www.myrealgames.com/genres/puzzle-games ]. Fishdom: Depths of Time is the latest
underwater title that has been released from the popular Fishdom series. As we enter
August My Real Games also reminds us that winter is just around the corner, with the
Christmas Patchwork: Frozen providing a classic mosaic puzzle game but with an incredibly
icy twist.
Those who want to make the most of summer weather while they can will also be pleased,
as another popular gaming series, Gardenscapes, also released a new title this month. In
Gardenscapes 2, Austin takes a trip away from his marvelous mansion to visit his childhood
home. However, like his own grand house his parent's garden is also in need of a
transformation, done so with the help of the player in this hidden object adventure.
Nikolai Veselov from MyRealGames.com said, "We love to provide our players with a
fresh selection of games as often as we can, and we strive to build the most diverse
gaming community on the internet. This month we've added a huge selection of titles that
cater to this need, providing a varied gaming experience that will always beat the boredom
blues."
Keep up to date with the huge selection of titles on offer by visiting the website: http://www.myrealgames.com
Marble Slab Creamery® Introduces New Sweet Candy Crush(TM) Inspired Treats
Chocolate Mountains, Candy Clouds and Marshmallow Surprise Ice Cream Treats Bring the Tasty World of the Popular Candy Crush Game To Your Taste Buds
ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Explore the Candy Kingdom with Marble Slab Creamery! The super-premium frozen slab ice cream brand has partnered with King, a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, to introduce a new line of craveable Candy Crush(TM) inspired ice cream and candy combinations. Chocolate Mountains, Candy Clouds and Marshmallow Surprise bring the tasty world of the popular Candy Crush franchise games to taste buds far beyond Candy Town. All flavor combinations are available in a cone, cup, shake or cake for a limited time only.
Chocolate Mountains is a divine treat of Sweet Cream and Chocolate Ice Creams with fudge brownie pieces and rainbow sprinkles. Candy Clouds is a dreamy creation of Cotton Candy Ice Cream with Raspberry Sorbet, gummy bears and rainbow sprinkles. Marshmallow Surprise is a sweet combination of Very Yellow Marshmallow and Sweet Ice Creams with chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles. Rumor has it Tiffi and Mr. Toffee are big fans.
"Like the Candy Crush franchise games, Marble Slab Creamery is a tasty fantasy land where customers can use their imagination and cravings to create a memorable and unique ice cream experience - the combinations are endless," said Allison Lauenstein, Vice President of Marble Slab Creamery. "Candy Crush is a pop culture phenomenon and our new flavors inspired by the game are sure to take our customers on a delectable adventure."
To add to the fun of the new flavors, Marble Slab Creamery is also presenting the Ultimate Candy Crush(TM) Giveaway in which one grand prize winner will receive the Ultimate Candy Crush(TM) Prize Pack featuring $1,000 worth of Candy Crush merchandise. More information about the sweet sweepstakes can be found at http://marbleslab.com/CandyCrushSweeps.
"We're excited to be partnering with Marble Slab Creamery this summer to bring fans a taste of the sweet and delicious world of the Candy Kingdom," said Claes Kalborg licensing director at King. "Fans of the game can fully immerse their taste buds in the different flavors inspired by the Candy lands with these super fun, one-of-a-kind 'Candy Crush' ice-cream flavors."
Marble Slab Creamery is known for its homemade ice cream with unlimited mix-ins, free plain waffle cones and delicious ice cream cakes. To find a Marble Slab Creamery location near you, visit: http://marbleslab.com/store-locator.
For more information on Marble Slab Creamery visit our website http://www.marbleslab.com. You can also join the conversation on Facebook®, http://www.facebook.com/marbleslabcreamery, Twitter, (@Marbleslab); or Instagram (@marbleslabcreamery). Download Slab Happy Rewards, Marble Slab Creamery's rewards app, for free in the App Store or Google Play.
About Marble Slab Creamery® http://www.marbleslab.com
Marble Slab Creamery, a leading purveyor of chef created super-premium hand-mixed ice cream and the innovator of the frozen slab technique, was founded in 1983. Every batch of Marble Slab Creamery ice cream is fresh made in small batches in store using dairy from local farms and flavor ingredients from around the world. Today, Marble Slab Creamery is enjoyed by consumers across the globe with locations in, Bahrain, Canada, Guam, St. Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Guyana, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Singapore, Pakistan and the United States.
About King (http://www.king.com)
King Digital Entertainment is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. It had 463 million monthly active users as of first quarter 2016 across web, social and mobile platforms, and has developed more than 200 exclusive games that are enjoyed all around the world through its king.com and royalgames.com websites, Facebook, and mobile distribution platforms such as the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Microsoft Windows App Store and Amazon Appstore. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard in February 2016. King has game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, Berlin, Singapore, and Seattle, along with offices in San Francisco, Malta, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Bucharest.
Mentor Graphics Launches New Xpedition Enterprise Platform to Address Rigid-Flex and High-Speed Design Challenges
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the first phase of the new Xpedition® printed circuit design (PCB) flow to address the increasing complexity of today's advanced systems designs. The increasing densities of electronics products are forcing companies to develop highly compact system designs with more functionality, and at lower costs. To efficiently manage the density and performance requirements for advanced PCB systems, the new Xpedition flow provides advanced technologies to enable design and verification of 3D rigid-flex structures, and to automate layout of high-speed topologies with advanced constraints.
"Our customers are industry leaders developing the world's most advanced electronics systems. They require access to technologies that enable deployment of advanced technologies and techniques, from design for high performance, advanced packaging, growth of rigid-flex, and higher speeds and densities," said AJ Incorvaia, vice president and general manager, Mentor Graphics Board Systems Division. "To deliver the latest Xpedition EnterÂprise flow, we have partnered with our customers to address their strategic initiatives to manage increasing complexity, increase organizational collaboration, drive greater end-product quality, and facilitate enterprise IP management."
Managing Advanced Rigid Flex Design Complexity
Flex and rigid-flex PCBs are now found in all types of electronics products, from small consumer devices to aerospace, defense and automotive electronics where high reliability and safety are critical. The Xpedition rigid-flex technology enables a streamlined design process from initial stack-up creation through manufacturing.
Engineers can design complex rigid and flex PCBs in a fully supported 3D environment (3D design and verification--not just a 3D view), resulting in a correct-by-construction methodology for optimum reliability and product quality. 3D verification ensures that bends are in the right position, and elements on the board do not interfere with folding; this can be reviewed early in the design stage to prevent costly redesigns. Users can then export a 3D solid model to MCAD for efficient bi-directional PCB-enclosure co-design.
Integration with Mentor's leading HyperLynx® high-speed analysis technology enables optimization of signal and power integrity across complex rigid-flex stack-up structures. For fabrication preparation, the Xpedition flow provides all flex and rigid information using the ODB++ common data format. This methodology eliminates data ambiguities by clearly communicating the finished board intent to the fabricator. The new Xpedition flow is the optimum solution designed specifically for flex and rigid-flex design, from conception through fabrication output.
"Mentor's new Xpedition flow provides multiple board outlines, stack-ups, and bend areas which allow us to define a rigid flex within the design environment, and export a folded 3D step model for efficient mechanical design integration," stated Charles Ietswaard, PCB design engineer at NIKHEF, the national institute for sub-atomic physics in The Netherlands. "The automated rigid-flex capabilities in Xpedition help us manage the growing complexities of today's advanced PCB systems with ease, higher productivity and overall product reliability."
For efficient rigid-flex development, key features and capabilities include:
-- Definition of the rigid-flex stack-up with unique outlines for each
region, enabling simpler design changes than stack-up by zone. Standard
flex materials (e.g. laminates, 'embedded' or 'bikini' cover layers,
stiffeners, adhesives, etc.) can be included in the stack-up.
-- Full support of flex bends to manage where and how the PCB bends,
including parts placement on flex layers, flex routing, plane shape
fills, tear drops and trace drops. Once bends are defined, the design
can be viewed and validated in 3D to ensure there are no collisions.
-- Powerful user interface with intuitive and simple selection controls to
properly manage the design.
-- Electrical rule checking (ERC) using a customizable local rules checker
and a comprehensive set of post-design checks for first-pass success.
-- Flex-aware signal and power integrity analysis, enabling accurate
modeling of interconnect as it passes through different stack-up
regions.
-- Design for manufacturing (DFM) validation and new product introduction
(NPI) tools to ensure seamless PCB design to fabrication management and
efficiency.
Automated Layout for High-Speed Designs
The new Xpedition release also features advanced layout automation to address increasing complexity in high-speed designs and emerging guidelines for high-end computing chip-sets. The following key functionality helps optimize designs for performance:
-- Tabbed routing, an interconnect geometry used to minimize crosstalk and
impedance discontinuities, can be created and modified on high-speed
traces.
-- Designers can create and modify a routing strategy with sketch plans
that define a path for trunks of nets, including trace shielding.
-- Enhanced tuning enables better feedback and control during interactive
editing to achieve high-speed constraints.
-- Nets which require back drilling can be defined in layout and output for
manufacturing.
-- Engineers can import Polar stack-ups and layer mapping directly into the
constraint manager to simplify design start-up.
-- A new user interface enables review of all design rule checks in the
design for quick identification and resolution of electrical and
manufacturing design violations.
Product Availability
The new Xpedition flow for flex/rigid-flex and automated high-speed design layout is available today. For product pricing, consult a Mentor Graphics sales representative or call 1-800-547-3000. Additional product information can be found on the company website: http://www.mentor.com/pcb/xpedition/pcb-layout/
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year of approximately $1.18 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor, Xpedition and HyperLynx are registered trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
Turtle Beach To Showcase All-New Wireless, Virtual Reality And Streaming Products At Gamescom 2016
The New STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ Bring Turtle Beach's Acclaimed Superhuman Hearing Feature to its Latest 100% Fully Wireless Gaming Headsets for Xbox and PlayStation
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a successful debut at E3, Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), a leading audio technology company for over 40 years, is pleased to bring its latest lineup of innovative products to Europe's biggest gaming show, gamescom. Making their debut at the show will be Turtle Beach's all-new STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ gaming headsets for PlayStation(®)4 and Xbox One respectively, both of which offer 100% fully wireless connectivity and Superhuman Hearing(TM), among a variety of additional features no gamer should be without.
Also making their European debut at gamescom will be Turtle Beach's STEALTH 350VR - the first gaming headset designed for upcoming Virtual Reality (VR) devices featuring amplified audio, as well as the upcoming STREAM MIC - the first studio-quality, plug-n-play microphone specifically designed to let gamers livestream like a pro directly from their Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Mac.
"2016 continues to be an exciting year for Turtle Beach. Fresh on the heels of reinventing the gaming headset for today's eSports athletes with the ELITE PRO, we maintain our market leadership position through the continued introduction of innovative, industry-first products," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "VR appears to continue gaining momentum as we head into the fourth quarter, and we've recently announced one of the first gaming headsets specifically built to take the VR audio experience from good to amazing. We've also created the first live-streaming mic that is designed to work with both consoles as well as PC and Mac. And we're now expanding our line of products featuring our proprietary Superhuman Hearing technology with two new fully wireless gaming headsets - all of which are expected to be available in time for the holidays."
Below are full details on Turtle Beach's gamescom 2016 lineup:
-- The TURTLE BEACH(®) STEALTH 520 brings 100% fully wireless gaming audio
on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation(®)3 to spectacular new heights, with
full-range 50mm Neodymium speakers and DTS Headphone:X(®) 7.1 Surround
Sound to deliver amazing, 3D 360-degree soundscapes with unmatched
spatial accuracy. The STEALTH 520 also offers Turtle Beach's exclusive
Superhuman Hearing feature which provides a competitive advantage by
allowing players to hear soft sounds like enemy footsteps sneaking-up
from behind and weapon reloads off in the distance, plus additional DTS
Surround Sound Modes and Turtle Beach audio presets, Dynamic Chat
Boost(TM), Mic Monitoring and Adaptive Mic Performance, independent game
and chat audio controls, a 15-hour rechargeable battery and mobile
compatibility. The STEALTH 520 gaming headset is planned to launch Sept.
13, 2016 in the UK and EU, and on Oct. 2, 2016 in the U.S. for a MSRP of
$129.95/£99.99/EUR149.99.
-- The TURTLE BEACH(®) STEALTH 420X+ is an officially licensed gaming
headset for Xbox One offering gamers the freedom of 100% fully wireless
game and chat audio. The STEALTH 420X+ comes loaded with features every
Xbox One gamer should have, including Superhuman Hearing which provides
a competitive advantage by allowing players to hear soft sounds like
enemy footsteps sneaking-up from behind and weapon reloads off in the
distance, Bass Boost and other audio presets, Mic Monitoring so players
can hear their own voice to avoid shouting, a removable high-sensitivity
mic, independent game and chat audio controls, a 15-hour rechargeable
battery and mobile compatibility. The STEALTH 420X+ gaming headset is
planned to launch Sept. 13, 2016 in the UK and EU, and on Oct. 2, 2016
in the U.S. for a MSRP of $149.95/£129.99/EUR169.99.
-- The TURTLE BEACH(®) STEALTH 350VR gaming headset delivers Virtual
Reality audio loud and clear with 30+ hour battery-powered
amplification, Variable Bass Boost, and an ergonomic "built for VR"
design that provides clearance for VR headbands and cables. The STEALTH
350VR's 50mm Neodymium speakers ensure a rich, expansive audio
experience with crisp highs and thundering lows, while smooth,
fabric-wrapped memory foam over-ear cushions ensure a comfortable fit.
The removable noise-cancelling microphone provides crystal clear chat
even when movement in the real world creates background noise, while Mic
Monitoring lets gamers hear their own voice inside the headset to avoid
shouting at other players. Cable management is made easy via the STEALTH
350VR's detachable audio cables, while on-board audio controls are
always within reach, mounted right on the headset. The STEALTH 350VR
gaming headset is planned to launch Oct. 9, 2016 for a MSRP of
$79.95/£59.99/EUR79.99.
-- The TURTLE BEACH(®) STREAM MIC is a first-of-its-kind professional
desktop microphone created for gamers streaming directly from their
consoles. With the STREAM MIC, players can livestream gameplay from
their Xbox One and PS4(TM), as well as from a PC or Mac thanks to
universal plug-and-play compatibility. Additionally, the STREAM MIC
features adaptive mic patterns and fully customizable software, while a
dual-capsule mic array with advanced digital processing supports
multiple pick-up patterns for different applications and environments,
and a zero-latency headphone output provides accurate monitoring so
anyone can stream like a pro. The STREAM MIC will elevate your Twitch,
YouTube and MLG.tv streams to a whole new level, and is planned to
launch Oct. 23, 2016 for a MSRP of $99.95/£79.99/EUR99.99.
For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit http://www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (http://www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (http://www.turtlebeach.com), the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a variety of gamers' needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound brand (http://www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Statements containing the words "may", "could", "would", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "target", "project", "intend" and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.
While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the Company's liquidity, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, the outcome of our HyperSound strategic review process and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Huawei MateBook (TM) Offer Makes Going Back to School More Exciting
New Back-to-School promotion makes MateBook the perfect choice for students
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei has made going back to school more exciting this year. For a limited time, MateBook purchases made through Microsoft Stores (online or store locations) will include a free MateBook Portfolio Keyboard. In addition, purchasers of the MateBook and keyboard via Amazon.com will receive $100 off. This promotion will run from August 15th through September 11(th).
Huawei MateBook, is a 2-in-1 detachable hybrid tablet ideal for students who enjoy the flexibility of a highly mobile device and the power of a PC. It's the school accessory that perfectly balances mobility, productivity, design, and entertainment (for those occasional non-academic times). A Windows(TM) 10 PC, MateBook is at home in the classroom, dorm room, or any room where a student gets serious about school work.
"We believe consumers should expect more from their devices and the brands that deliver them," said Ryan Li, vice president, Huawei Device USA, Products & Services. "That's why we are focused on delivering mobile devices that are more productive, more stylish, more portable, and offer better engineering. Paired with Windows 10, MateBook is the perfect solution for students that want productivity as much as they want portability."
New School All the Way
There is nothing old school about MateBook. Running Windows(TM) 10 and powered by an energy-efficient 6th generation Intel® core m-series processor, MateBook is powerful and ready for whatever develops this school year. The m-series processor is designed specifically for hybrid computing devices. It features up to 8GB of LP DDR3 memory and a solid-state hard drive with a capacity of up to 512GB, enough room for term papers, reports, research, and all manner of apps. It has all of the power and storage capability a student needs for uninterrupted productivity.
The unit's metal unibody weighs in at just 1.41 pounds and is only 0.27" thick. Its sleek design makes it easy to carry from class to class, home to school, and to the neighborhood coffee shop. It has a 12" 10-point touchscreen with a 2160 x 1440 high-definition resolution and a nearly side-to-side, 160-degree viewing angle. To add to its presentation capabilities, it comes with a 5MP front camera, dual digital microphone, and dual speakers.
World's First One-Touch Unlock
Huawei MateBook provides advanced security while maintaining quick access. It is the world's first tablet to include a convenient side-fingerprint sensor that can unlock the screen with a single touch.
A+ Connectivity
MateBook features a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot for users to stay connected when a traditional Internet connection is not available. Additionally, seamless data transfer capability allows drag-and-drop document transfer to and from any Android smartphone. One click connects the phone's Wi-Fi hotspot, turning the smartphone into a wireless storage unit.
Accessories Complete the Package
Adding to its functionality, Huawei offers three transformative accessories that take MateBook to the head of the class.
-- MateBook Portfolio Keyboard: best-in-class; features a 1.5mm keystroke
and a chiclet keycap design, which allows for larger key surfaces to
minimize typing errors. The built-in touchpad uses multi-touch
technology that supports smooth and precise finger movements, combining
comfort and utility. Backlit for easier use in darkened rooms.
-- MatePen stylus: offers 2,048 levels of sensitivity, perfectly capturing
user's subtle and diverse pen-tip actions with zero delay. It also
supports graphics and mathematic functions, and can be used as a laser
pointer for delivering presentations. It also has an easy-access eraser
mode and contains a rechargeable lithium battery for up to 100 hours of
use.
-- MateDock: expands the MateBook's capabilities with two USB 3.0 ports as
well as Ethernet, HDMI, and VGA ports.
Availability and Pricing
Offered in multiple configurations, Huawei MateBook 2-in-1detachable device is available at Microsoft.com and Microsoft stores, Amazon.com, and Newegg.com. It comes in gray and gold. MSRPs begin at $699 USD. MateBook Keyboard has an MSRP of $129 USD; MatePen has an MSRP of $59 USD; and MateDock has an MSRP of $89 USD.
About Huawei Consumer Business Group
Huawei's products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world's population, ranking third in the world in mobile phone shipments in 2014. Sixteen R&D centers have been set up in the United States, Germany, Sweden, Russia, India, and China. Huawei Consumer BG is one of Huawei's three business units and covers smartphones, mobile broadband devices, home devices and cloud services. Huawei's global network is built on 20 years of expertise in the telecom industry and is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world. For more information, please visit: http://consumer.Huawei.com/
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Actions Semiconductor Launches the V100 Chipset for Personal 3D Cinema Headsets
ZHUHAI, China, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACTS) ("Actions Semiconductor" or "the Company"), one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive portable multimedia and mobile internet system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for portable consumer electronics, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Actions Technology (Zhuhai) ("Actions Technology") has released the V100, a high performance chipset for personal 3D cinema headsets.
The V100 is a versatile, all-in-one solution tailored for 3D movie watching applications. The V100 integrates a MIPS32 processor together with a compact integrated video engine, display subsystem and audio engine to deliver an immersive 3D video experience. It supports up to 1280x800@60fps LCD display and all standard video decoding playback capabilities which includes H.264 FHD 1080P@30fps video decoder. The V100 features DDR2/DDR1 DRAM, SPI NOR, NAND Flash Controller with max 40-bit ECC, integrated RGB and LVDS LCD interface, built-in stereo 20-bit DAC and 20mW power amplifier for headphones. The V100 offers rich interfaces such as USB 2.0, SDIO and integrates several regulators to maximize power efficiency and reduce residual heat.
"Our latest solution for personal 3D cinema headsets allows users to enjoy a high definition 3D big screen experience at any time from anywhere, and can be used in applications beyond entertainment such as commercial advertising. The V100 combines MIPS + DSP flexible and efficient architecture, a powerful video engine, high quality 3D surround sound and power efficiency to deliver an engrossing and immersive 3D movie watching experience. With its leading edge features and attractive price-to-performance ratio, we believe the V100 is the optimal choice for manufacturers of entry-level, wearable 3D viewers," said Dr. Zhenyu Zhou, CEO of Actions Semiconductor.
About Actions Technology (Zhuhai)
Actions Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Actions Semiconductor Co. Ltd. and focuses on solutions for smart handheld and smart home devices. Its main products are tablets, Bluetooth-enabled boom box solutions and virtual reality device solutions, along with total product and technology solutions based on the Android platform. These products feature high performance, low power multi-core CPUs and GPUs, supporting high resolution displays and wireless connectivity. Actions Technology currently has nearly 500 employees, 425 of whom are engineers. Among these engineers, more than half have over three years of research and development experience. Actions Technology is ranked among the first in terms of engineering talent, project experience and product quality within the IC design industry in China.
About Actions Semiconductor
Actions Semiconductor is one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive portable multimedia and mobile internet system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for portable consumer electronics. Actions Semiconductor products include SoCs, firmware, software, solution development kits, as well as detailed specifications of other required components. Actions Semiconductor also provides total product and technology solutions that allow customers to quickly introduce new portable consumer electronics to the mass market in a cost effective way. The Company is headquartered in Zhuhai, China, with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Taipei. For more information, please visit the Actions Semiconductor website at http://www.actions-semi.com.
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Kopenhagen Fur Presents new Integrated Athletic Shoes at London Graduate Fashion Week
LONDON, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 8, Kopenhagen Fur integrated the seemingly unrelated elements in the London Graduate Fashion Week. The creation was a pair of sneakers with fashionable fur combined with high-tech elements.
This creation is a project designed by Kopenhagen Fur, Lenovo and China Academy of Art. Combining the element of fur with intelligent sports equipment adds a sense of tech and fashion into the shoes and transcends the original rigid design for athletic shoes. This pair of sneakers is indeed the epitome of Kopenhagen Fur with a modern high-tech twist.
As the first pair of intelligent sneaks with fur, its most important element is the included technology. Apart from the basic function like counting the number of steps, it can interact when walking with intelligent light-effects and music.
It is also an ambitious pair of sneakers which offer a complete set of hardware, software and cloud based accessories. Users will be able to collect a series of data through an app, which connects them to the cloud as well as other apps so as to connect the hospital, research institutions and personal health databases.
The delicate stitching of the shoes and the fur combined with the color montage highlight this pair of sneakers. The element of fur avoids the massiveness and monotonousness which is common with fur products, while the decoration on the ankles is more exquisite. The perfect match between the element of fur and the athletic shoes draws customers' attention -- they are lively and cool! The combination of the best material with the best design shows in the quality of the sneakers. The technology in this pair of sneakers is also worth noting: that users have a variety of ways to interact with these intelligent sneakers. It is a perfect match of "beauty" and "function," a new angle for future fashion trends.
This cooperation between Kopenhagen Fur with the tech industry, depicts a great picture for future fashion and technologically integrated products.
About Kopenhagen Fur
As a world-leading fabric supplier, Kopenhagen Fur boasts of 60% market share for global fur auctions. It is globally recognized as the promoter of fashionable life with fur. Kopenhagen Fur has a long history and its quality and skills are phenomenal in fur industry. It is the first choice and partner for top designers and fashion brands around the world with its excellent natural, three-dimensional fabric and cutting-edge three-dimensional product design technology. Although it is in the traditional industry, Kopenhagen Fur is pursuing more creations. In this era of tech connected products, Kopenhagen Fur seizes the opportunity for new expansion in the fashion circle.
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Kopenhagen Fur
CONTACT: Jason Sun, +86-181-0112-3382, hongjie.sun@bluefocus.com
TOKYO, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (the "Company") today announced a change of the release date for "FINAL FANTASY XV," the latest title from the FINAL FANTASY series as follows.
"FINAL FANTASY XV" simultaneous global release date
[Previously announced] September 30, 2016 (Friday)
[Changed] November 29, 2016 (Tuesday)
The influence of this change of the release date on the Company's consolidated financial results forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2017 is limited, and the Company therefore makes no revision to the consolidated forecasts announced on May 12, 2016.
About Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is a holding company leading the Square Enix group of companies with a diverse range of content and service businesses. The Square Enix group of companies publishes, distributes and licenses entertainment content around the world under its internationally renowned brands including SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO®. The group includes a global network of leading development studios located in North America, Europe and Japan. The group also boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®.
Media, analyst and investor contacts:
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Email: ccir@square-enix.com
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DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Holaverse to Enhance Its App Portfolio With Anagog's Mobility Status SDK
BEIJING and TEL AVIV, Israel, August 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Anagog [http://www.anagog.com ], the leading provider of mobility status services and
solutions for mobile apps and Holaverse [https://holaverse.com ], a leading mobile app
publisher with a portfolio of games and utility apps, announced today their collaboration
to include Anagog's Mobility Status SDK in the entire Holaverse portfolio of apps.
Omni Swipe, Holaverse's popular accessibility app with over 100+ million Google Play
downloads worldwide, is the first app to be integrated with Anagog's innovative
machine-learning algorithms to provide context awareness and activity classification.
Holaverse hopes such smart technology will provide better functionality, convenience, and
experiences for its global userbase. Â
"We are very happy to work with Anagog," said Collin Huang, Co-Founder at Holaverse.
"We found their technology to be a diffenetiator when it comes to providing the right
service to our users at the right time and in the right place."
"We are excited to have Holaverse on board as they are an important partner that can
really leverage our SDK and bring better service and experience to its users," said Yaron
Aizenbud, COO and VP Business Development at Anagog. "In addition, Holaverse's large user
base can improve our crowd-sourced machine learning algorithms for the benefits of end
users, so it's a true win-win scenario."
Anagog's Mobility Status SDK indicates user's real-time activity / status (e.g.,
walking, driving) and location (home, office, in the street) in order to offer the most
relevant services to the specific mobillity status at hand, resulting in better user
engagement and loyalty over time.
About HolaverseÂ
Holaverse [http://holaverse.com ] is a young, fast-growing international mobile
application developer and upcoming mobile game publisher. The Shanghai-headquarted company
recently closed 70 million USD in Series C venture capital funding.Â
About AnagogÂ
Anagog was founded by Gil Levy and Yaron Aizenbud in 2010 and used the first years to
develop and perfect the mobility status algorithms that allow for advanced on-phone
machine learning capabilities for best user experience with ultra-low battery consumption
and with a high level of privacy protection. The company have filed 16 patents to date and
is currently developing a set of additional related advanced technologies and services.
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Anagog Contact InfoÂ
Yaron Aizenbud, COO and BDÂ
yaron@anagog.comÂ
DOOGEE T5, the Businessport Phone with IP67 Function is Launching Globally August 15th
SHENZHEN, China, BARCELONA and MOSCOW, Aug. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a launch announcement: DOOGEE T5 will be launched on August 15th on DOOGEE's official website http://www.doogee.cc, with a launch date celebration for the Businessport Phone. Which style would you like? 100 lucky participants will win a T5 and everyone will get a $20 coupon.
T5's slogan is the Businessport Phone, freely switch! And its main features can be seen as below
Dual Style - Business and Sporty Look
T5 has two appearances in one phone. The business look is made of stunning crocodile texture in jet black, crafted by a calfskin specialist tannery, and its titanium frame refined for 30 days. While the sporty look is made of durable PC material fitting for use in the gym or outdoors.
IP67 identification, the tri-proof function
The DOOGEE T5 is the world's first phone combined dual appearance with IP67 identification, which means it provides tri-proof function: water, dust and pressure resistance. First, T5 integrates water resistance structure and Nanotechnology so that it can dive under water very well like a submarine. Second, T5's structure also makes it impossible for dust invading. Last but least, T5 survives under great pressure. DOOGEE testers ran it over with a car and it still performs well.
13 Mega pixels with PDAF, the Flagship Camera
Common tri-proof phones perform poor in shooting photos, while DOOGEE T5 is equipped with a 13MP Samsung rear camera with PDAF functions and a 5MP front camera, which supports outstanding shooting experience.
With 4500mAh Battery and 5V/2A Fast Charge
The common tri-proof phone is not equipped with such a large capacity battery. T5's Doze and 5V/2A fast charge function reduces power consumption and supports a fast charge experience. Charging the phone for five minutes, can give a half day's use.
About DOOGEE
DOOGEE, a brand with youth and passion, mainly specializes on manufacture and research of smart devices. Ecommerce and consumers comment that DOOGEE is a well known brand betting on smartphone with top features at low prices.
But what does the DOOGEE stand for?
D-dream, No accumulation of steps, can't lead to thousand miles; OO-infinity Infinite possibilities; G- Glory; E- Enthusiasm ; E- Excellence
RZESZÃW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, August 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Journalists attend the launch of G2A Direct Â
G2A.COM recently held their third Regional Media Day for journalists who requested an
opportunity to visit the company and see its practices up-close in one of their offices in
Rzeszow, Poland. G2A's Regional Media Day seeks to explain in detail how G2A works hard
to serve some of the 2 billion gamers in the world. Journalists were given an up-to-date
picture of G2A innovations for them to share with their readers or viewers in their
respective regions. They were given an opportunity to interview key department heads, thus
enabling them to strengthen the relationship that they have with G2A.
The most anticipated part of their visit were meetings with both CEO Bartosz Skwarczek
and CMO Dawid Rozek, co-founders of G2A, as this gave them an exclusive opportunity to ask
questions concerning G2A and its role within the gaming industry. The journalists gained a
deeper insight into the workings of the company, its open-doors policy for co-operation
with developers and producers and the measures it takes to secure the digital gaming
marketplace for all concerned - while at the same time enhancing the user experience.
The Journalists toured Rzeszow, a city famous for its innovation and rapid growth,
sampled traditional Polish meals in the Rzeszowski Rynek, the charming historic market
square in Rzeszow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLfVtupX2Co&feature=youtu.be ], as well
as enjoying a historic tour.
As the world's fastest growing digital marketplace, G2A welcomes feedback from all
corners of the gaming community and is committed to further improving the user experience
for their 10 million customers. Journalists interested in knowing more should contact:
gpr@g2a.com
Invisible Sentinel Develops New Spoilage Detection Tool for Winemakers
VinoPAL identifies the presence of Pediococcus and Lactobacillus in under 3 hours from sample collection at the winery
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Invisible Sentinel, Inc., a global molecular solutions company providing first-in-class microbial detection tools, introduces vinoPAL -- a new product for preserving wine quality.
Built on the company's signature Veriflow® platform, vinoPAL rapidly identifies the presence of spoilage organisms Pediococcus and Lactobacillus. The arrival of vinoPAL is a response to winemakers' request for a rapid, on-site detection tool for these spoilage organisms that can contribute to sluggish fermentations. Utilizing the same equipment and workflow as the flagship vinoBRETT test for Brettanomyces, this new assay expands winemakers' ability to respond to issues and manage quality proactively at the winery.
"This year has been about expanding our product portfolio to directly meet the needs of our established client partners," said Invisible Sentinel CEO Nicholas A. Siciliano, Ph.D. "We're hearing their concerns and addressing them head-on, with the entire industry in mind."
As harvest season approaches, winemakers have a heightened awareness of the potential for undesirable bacteria to enter the winery undetected. vinoPAL is a proactive measure for anticipating the financial impact of Pediococcus and Lactobacillus, and is sensitive even at low thresholds in juice and young wines. Proactive management of spoilage organisms saves time and money, and most importantly - preserves the value of wine.
"Identifying the presence of Lactobacillus as soon as possible is a critical concern for me," said Eric Baugher, vice president of winemaking at Ridge Vineyards in Cupertino, CA. "This organism can multiply rapidly, and before you know it the fermentation can become sluggish, with possibility of high volatile acidity being formed. Early detection with vinoPAL will allow us to intervene quickly and prevent the loss of wine quality."
Since launching their wine product portfolio in May 2014, Invisible Sentinel continues to work with industry-leading winemakers around the world to identify pain points in the winemaking process. Hundreds of winemakers across twelve countries are now using Veriflow technology to protect their brand and ensure their wine meets the most stringent quality standards.
About Invisible Sentinel
Invisible Sentinel, Inc., a global molecular solutions company, is dedicated to providing first-in-class microbial detection tools. The company's core technology, Veriflow®, is a patented, game-changing platform that integrates molecular diagnostics, antibody design, and immunoassays. Veriflow® technology is currently applied across multiple industries including food safety and beverage quality. Each solution requires specific design elements, but retains the inherent advantages of Veriflow® technology: simplicity, accessibility, and affordability. For more information, visit http://invisiblesentinel.com or contact Jeremy Carter, Wine Business Manager directly at jcarter@invisiblesentinel.com.
Soul and Vibe Releases John Deere Branded "Johnny Tractor and Friends" App Bundle on iOS
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Soul and Vibe Interactive Inc. (OTC: SOUL), or the "Company," a publisher of games, music, and interactive books for digital devices, today announced that it has released a four app compilation, "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Book Bundle," on The App Store.
Published by Soul and Vibe Books, the "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Book Bundle," is a compilation of four interactive storybooks that include, "Johnny Tractor and Friends: County Fair," "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Snow Day," "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Growing Season," and "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Goodnight, Johnny Tractor."
On November 24, 2015, the Company announced that, starting in December 2015 and continuing through 2016, TOMY's line of John Deere-branded "Johnny Tractor and Friends" toys will feature, within the packaging, a two-sided poster. The Company's "Johnny Tractor and Friends" interactive storybooks is highlighted on one side and a selection of TOMY's "Johnny Tractor and Friends" toys is highlighted on the other.
"Johnny Tractor and Friends" More information on, and the official trailer for, the "Johnny Tractor and Friends: Book Bundle" appears on the Soul and Vibe Books and Soul and Vibe Interactive Inc. Facebook pages and the Company's official YouTube Channel.
About Soul and Vibe Interactive Inc.
Soul and Vibe Interactive Inc. (Soul & Vibe Interactive Inc. on http://www.sec.gov) is a publisher of games and games-related content for consoles, mobile devices, and personal computers addressing a market projected to grow to $100 billion by year-end 2018. The Company specializes in the creation of original intellectual properties and has extensive experience licensing world-renowned brands from influential companies. Soul and Vibe has a license agreement with Deere & Company, and game development and publishing agreements for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, Windows 8, Windows Live, and Windows Phone from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation® Vita (PS Vita) from Sony, and the Nintendo 3DS(TM) system and the Wii U(TM) system from Nintendo. Through partnerships with technically sophisticated software developers located all over the world, Soul and Vibe transforms unique concepts into engaging, highly accessible, and affordable games and entertainment experiences. http://www.soulandvibe.com.
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