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Leading Chinese VR Developer Deepoon Made Big Scene Multi-player Mobile VR Interaction Real

SHANGHAI, Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

The Virtual Reality Gaming World Grows Social

Not long after China Joy (China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference ) ended, Deepoon VR announced that it signed a strategic cooperative agreement with another Chinese VR developer G-wearables to achieve a win-win situation based on joint effort and through cooperation of software, hardware and content.

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The sense of immersion in VR games not only has visual requirements but also offers behavioral liberation to players. Space positioning technology is crucial in VR gaming. It prevents players from developing a spinning sensation because of asynchronous images when they move in the VR world.

The latest investigation data from the online PC gaming platform Steam indicates that HTC Vive users have occupied 0.15% of all users on Steam, while the occupancy of users of Oculus Rift is only 0.06%. Perhaps most VR developers have the 2 billion U.S. dollar deal from two years ago between Facebook and Oculus to thank, but regretfully, Oculus Rift has not gained as many users as it expected. HTC Vive leads in product experience and it is fair to say that it attributes great interaction gaming experience to the Lighthouse space positioning system. Meanwhile, how to actualize the mobile VR space positioning technology truly haunts all these mobile VR headset manufacturers.

John Carmack, CTO of Oculus, indicated this February that he himself was studying space positioning technology for Gear VR. The Unpacked launch event of Samsung in early morning of August 3rd introduced its new cellphone model Galaxy Note 7 and the new version of Gear VR. Sadly, there is still no news about Gear VR's mobile space positioning system. Who could imagine that this problem is solved recently in China!

The Mobile Space Positioning Technology that Gear VR "Could not Handle"

The reason why Gear VR could not solve in developing mobile space positioning technology is that mobile phones are limited by their high power consumption and the sensors. Google already brought this up on this year's Google I/O when it launched its Daydream VR platform, expecting all cellphones that support Daydream should meet certain standards on their sensors, performance and screens. Industry sources say that a mobile VR integrated device is preferred, because no matter which aspect is concerned, heat radiation, power consumption or sensors, it has a freer space for hardware configuration. Deepoon VR launched a co-developed mobile VR space positioning system with G-Wearable at the Connect Eco-strategy Conference this May. The said product combination will soon be released to the market.

A VR offline experience store owner mentioned that it was important for offline experience store to save time that was spent on equipment adjusting and on helping the customer to put on and take off the headset. The VR headset offered good experience from a personal computer, but it took too much time adjusting the equipment, he added, "The store assistant usually took about 10 minutes to adjust the headset for the customer, which was a time waster and also ended in customers becoming impatient". This March Deepoon VR took the lead in launching a VR integrated model for mass-production, which has deeply stimulated the market on the business end. According to the official data, till mid-May, there has been more than 20 thousand orders on this model, from both domestic and oversea market.

The integrated VR model is a highly integrated independent model, with its separate screen display system, processing unit, power system, interaction system and sensor system. The independent VR device has manifested its advantages in the big scene mobile positioning system. It doesn't need a matching cellphone like Samsung Gear VR, which is proved to be limited by the cellphone's performance and power consumption, nor does it need to connect to a PC, like HTC vive or Oculus Rift. Even though G-Wearable launched Step VR, a backpack model, it is still too much "burden" to customers. Some may mention the split model which was a fleeting show whose attached game handle was widely criticized. Instead of trading one defect for another, what customers truly want is a VR device more and more simplified and condensed with all functions.

A VR section chief of an educational business in Beijing said that the cost was the main issue companies would consider and for a big scene multi-player interaction experience, it was too much to use HTC Vive, whose cost for an individual player alone was already more than 10 thousand RMB. Even if the Integrated VR model was slightly less satisfying in customer experience than a PC end VR headset, its cost was reduced by several times and it was able to meet most customers' needs. 

Laser+INS - the Key to Multi-player Interaction

The said mobile big scene positioning technology that G-Wearable has adapted to Deepoon integrated VR model is based on laser positioning technology. The highly steady laser transmitting base station actualized indoor positioning of unlimited scene and of unlimited players. As the sole application of laser technology brought up a huge problem that it is easy to lose track when one player blocks another's light source when multiple players are involved. Dr. Guo Cheng, founder of G-Wearable introduces, the said mobile VR positioning system is a hybrid system, which uses laser to get an absolute fix, and also has inertial navigation to help with a relative localization, thus allows a precise localization even when the laser light source is blocked during a multiple player interaction.

The media people of VR business analyzed that currently the mobile VR space positioning technology was only available in Business end market, because the need for vast room and the huge cost was too much for individual customers. Zhang Li, CSO of Deepoon VR indicated that with the main purpose of the said system was to help meet the VR related needs of offline experience stores and other businesses, the system was more suitable for business customers for now.

Where lies the limit of room and space   

Multiple laser transmitting stations need to be set up when the positioning system is applied. The system locates the target through active luminescence of these stations. Each station contains two completely orthogonal ultra-high precision motors, which have a sync deviation no more than 0.02 degrees and drive the 830 nanometer of laser to scan the targeted space. The frame rate of data update is as high as 240 Hz. All the above has enabled a precise localization. All a tester needs is an integrated VR model to move freely inside the targeted space and each point will be positioned automatically with a deviation within 1mm. Industry insiders say that Deepoon VR's mobile VR space positioning system has solved the conundrum of the impossibility of expanding that the traditional laser positioning technology was facing.

What is the theory behind mobile space positioning?

Specifically, the said positioning technology localizes a moving subject by laser and light sensors. First of all, multiple laser transmitting stations are set up in the targeted space. The number of laser stations depends on the size of targeted space and the specific localizing needs. There are two scanning modules designed in the laser station, one vertical, the other horizontal, scanning and localizing by transmitting laser into the targeted space from both directions in term. Multiple light sensors are attached to the subject. The system starts timing when the laser starts to scan and there will be a time lapse when light sensors get the laser. From both directions, we will get two time lapses, based on which we will get the angles between each sensor and its starting position on both directions. Furtherly, we can confirm the line which connects each light sensor and the related laser transmitter. Finally we can calculate the position of each sensor based on its geometrical relation with other sensors.

What is the value of mobile VR space positioning technology?

Guo Cheng, CEO of G-wearables indicated that mobile VR space positioning technology had great applied value in entertainment, tourism and education. The big space and high precision indoor positioning technology was capable of supporting multiple players in the same room in which users could see each other, could collaborate on their tasks and exchange their props. Thus an interaction happened in virtual reality among people and things. Gaming was still the main area VR was applied so far. Developers could develop VR games for multiple players interacting in the same room using the back-end development tools of this system. Then why should we say this system applied only in business end of market? Gaming application considered, multi-player interacting in the same room fit the offline experience of the gaming business. The popularity of competitive games explained such a trend. With this technology filling in the blank, it would have enormous impact on offline VR experience market. 

Just as an oversea VR game developer said, as long as the hardware technology allowed, VR technology should soon have richer contents! The mobile VR space positioning technology developed by G-Wearable and Deepoon VR has completely changed the way how VR players could only play from a fixed position and has created unlimited room for the future development of big space multi-player mobile VR gaming.

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10X Performance: E8 Storage Launches First-Ever Centralized NVMe Solution for Enterprise Storage

New E8-D24 rack scale array delivers "Holy Grail" combination of high performance, low cost, and high availability, overcoming chronic storage-industry compromises

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Flash Memory Summit (Booth 113) -E8 Storage today launched the storage industry's first-ever centralized, highly available rack scale flash appliance based on Non-Volatile Memory express (NVMe) drives. The E8-D24 is the first array that provides an uncompromised trifecta by combining the high performance of NVMe drives, the high availability and reliability of centralized storage, and the high scalability of scale-out solutions.

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"As businesses of all sizes consider how to digitally transform to provide better products and services to their customers and to maintain competitive differentiation, the demands on enterprise storage infrastructure are outpacing the capabilities of legacy designs," said Eric Burgener, Research Director Storage, IDC. "Newer, software-defined shared storage architectures are emerging - such as E8 Storage's solution - that leverage high performance, off the shelf components like NVMe SSDs, and completely change the infrastructure density and cost equations. Latency-sensitive workloads can benefit significantly from these systems that deliver throughput and latency on par with hyperconverged offerings while bringing to bear all the efficiency benefits of shared, disaggregated storage."

E8 Storage's E8-D24 is based on open hardware architecture and uses off-the-shelf NVMe drives and Ethernet NICs to deliver a far more cost-effective solution than existing storage products. It provides 10 times the performance of other all-flash arrays, and features fast random-access latency that guarantees consistent application availability and overall response times without any need for caching. The new storage appliance achieves latency on par with local SSD latency by optimizing for 40/50/100GE networks. The E8-D24 also extracts the full performance of the SSDs and provides up to 88% capacity utilization of the SSDs.

"After many months of anticipation, we are really excited to reveal the details of our phenomenal E8-D24," said Zivan Ori, CEO and Co-founder, E8 Storage. "Our Tier-1 North American POC customers have already recognized that the cost-performance of E8 Storage puts it in a league of its own. At 10 million IOPS, with 100µs latency, E8 Storage has broken new ground as the highest performing storage appliance based on commodity hardware ever to hit the market. We're also seeing huge interest from a variety of high-growth vertical market segments."

E8 Storage achieves best-of-breed latency, throughput and bandwidth, truly leveraging the strength of the NVMe drives. Performance metrics are as follows:

    --  Latency (4KB, QD=1)  Read: 100µs  Write: 40µs
    --  IOPS (4KB)                Read: 10M     Write: 4M
    --  Throughput (GB/s)       Read: 40       Write: 20
Designed for Tier-1 usage and high duty cycle applications, the E8-D24 is ideal for real-time market data analytics, hyperscale data centers fast block storage, high-performance computing, and SQL and NoSQL databases. The new storage appliance delivers a multitude of highly competitive features, including:

    --  Offers very high flash density, with 70TB in a 2U rack unit available
        this year and 140TB available next year.
    --  Field serviceable and upgradable 2.5" NVMe SSDs
    --  Supports converged Ethernet networking
    --  Delivers high availability, enabled by dual controller boards, a no
        single point of failure enclosure and dual-parity RAID6
    --  Designed for true Tier-1, high duty cycle usage, supporting
        non-disruptive software and hardware upgrades and battery backup
    --  Scalable to over 100 servers per rack
    --  Delivers half the total cost of ownership of any rack scale storage on
        the market
    --  Software-defined fine capacity and performance provisioning
General market availability for the E8-D24 will be in the fourth quarter of 2016.

About E8 Storage
Privately-held E8 Storage provides the next generation of flash storage with a rack scale architecture for the enterprise and software-defined cloud, delivering 10 times the performance for half the cost of existing storage products, while using only off-the-shelf hardware. The company was founded in 2014 by storage industry veterans from IBM-XIV, Zivan Ori and Alex Friedman, who serve as CEO and VP R&D respectively. The company is venture-funded by Accel Partners, Magma Venture Capital and Vertex Israel, with R&D operations in Tel Aviv, Israel, and sales and marketing in Santa Clara, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.e8storage.com; follow us on Twitter at @E8Storage.

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Microsemi Extends Flashtec Product Line with NVMe Controllers Optimized for Mainstream, High-Capacity Enterprise and Data Center SSDs

New Devices to be Showcased at Flash Memory Summit Aug. 9-11 in Santa Clara, California

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the availability of its mainstream Flashtec NVM Express (NVMe)2108 eight channel and NVMe2104 four channel controllers, enabling leading enterprises and data centers worldwide to realize cost and power effective high capacity solid state drives (SSDs). The second generation PCIe devices extend Microsemi's product line to mainstream capacity, performance and power while maintaining architectural consistency and attractive enterprise features from its current controllers.

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"Our new Flashtec NVMe2108 and NVMe2104 controllers are the latest offerings demonstrating Microsemi's multi-generational expertise in delivering PCIe NVMe SSD controller products for enterprise, server and data center markets," said Derek Dicker, vice president and business unit manager, performance storage, at Microsemi. "These new controllers provide the balance of the same enterprise grade features and a mature enterprise architecture customers have come to expect from us, with lower power and cost structure aligned with the mainstream PCIe segment's U.2 and M.2 needs."

According to market research firm IDC's report titled, "Worldwide Solid State Drive Forecast, 2015-2019," the industry is transitioning toward PCIe-based SSDs, with PCIe-based SSDs estimated to be more than 40 percent of enterprise SSD revenue by 2019. Microsemi's full portfolio of second generation PCIe controllers cater to this growing demand. The company's two new devices offer eight and four channel PCIe NVMe controllers capable of supporting capacities of greater than 7 TB, a DDR4 interface capable of supporting 8 GB and higher, dual-port, SRIS, end-end data protection and M.2 form factor support using the four channel product.

In addition, the new devices enable reuse of firmware with existing Microsemi NVMe controller customers, expanding support and making design cycles shorter. The new Flashtec NVMe2108 and NVMe2104 controllers are optimized for leading mainstream read/write performance. Since the controller performs all flash management operations on-chip and consumes negligible host processing and memory resources, it can also be used by customers for host based Flash Translation Layer (FTL) implementations.

Key features include:

    --  Extending the current controller architecture to mainstream eight and
        four channel PCIe Flash controllers for enterprise and data center
        markets
    --  Support for greater than 8GB of DDR4 using standard components
    --  Eight channel optimized for U.2 and half-height half-length (HHHL),
        while the four channel can also support M.2 form factors
    --  Mature architecture with optimized power and cost for mainstream, while
        preserving enterprise features like dual-port, SRIS and end-end data
        protection
    --  Advanced ECC enables support of current and future generations of Toggle
        and ONFI NAND
    --  Programmable architecture enables SSD product differentiation through
        firmware customizations
Industry Quotes

Micron: "The announcement of Microsemi's new Flashtec devices demonstrates how the company continues to accelerate adoption of PCIe flash into the mainstream enterprise segment," said Eric Endebrock, vice president of storage marketing at Micron. "The high capacity these mainstream controllers support are well aligned to take advantage of Micron's rapidly ramping 384Gb 3D TLC and 256Gb MLC NAND."

Toshiba: "With our 3D Flash Memory products called BiCS FLASH, we are pleased to work closely with Microsemi," said Hiroo Ohta, technology executive, Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company, Toshiba Corporation. "We believe our collaboration brings high performance, high reliability and the high density solution for expanding enterprises and data centers segments."

Hynix: "Data center and hyperscale markets continue to ramp their use of PCIe SSDs, and Microsemi's new mainstream SSD controllers will help accelerate that trend," said VP S.H. Choir, head of NAND product planning office at SK Hynix. "SK Hynix's next-generation 3D NAND and Microsemi's advanced LDPC technology will usher in a new era of mainstream high-endurance enterprise SSDs."

Product Availability
Microsemi's Flashtec NVMe2108 and NVMe2104 controllers are sampling now. For more information, visit http://www.microsemi.com/products/storage/flashtec-nvme-controllers/flashtec-nvme-controllers or contact sales.support@microsemi.com.

Product Demonstrations in Booth #213 at Flash Memory Summit Aug. 9-11
Microsemi will be showcasing its new devices at the upcoming Flash Memory Summit Aug. 9-11, 2016, with product demonstrations offered in Microsemi's booth, #213. The event, which will be held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California, educates attendees about the latest developments in flash memory.

About Microsemi's Product Portfolio for Data Center
Microsemi is a premier supplier of innovative semiconductor, board, system, software and services for enterprise and hyperscale data centers, enabling high performance, secure, low power and reliable infrastructure for scalable deployments. Microsemi technologies drive innovation in applications including storage systems, server storage, NVM solutions, Ethernet switching, rack scale architecture, data center interconnect, network timing and power subsystems. Building on a track record of technology leadership, Microsemi's data center infrastructure portfolio is transforming networks that connect, store and move big data, while lowering the total cost of ownership of deploying next generation services.

The portfolio includes high performance NVMe storage controllers, NVRAM drives, SAS/SATA host bus adapters and RAID controllers enabling high capacity storage architectures, high density PCIe switching and firmware for rack scale architectures, PCIe re-drivers, and Ethernet PHYs for intra-rack connectivity. Microsemi's product portfolio also includes clock and power management, IEEE1588 integrated circuits (ICs) and NTP servers for synchronization across the data center, as well as field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and system-on-chip (SoC) FPGAs to perform secure system management of servers and storage. For more information, visit http://www.microsemi.com/applications/data-center.

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for aerospace & defense, communications, data center and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time; voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; enterprise storage and communication solutions, security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Ethernet solutions; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, and has approximately 4,800 employees globally. Learn more at http://www.microsemi.com.

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to the availability of its Flashtec NVM Express (NVMe)2108 and NVMe2104 controllers, enabling leading enterprises and data centers worldwide to realize the highest performance solid state drives (SSDs) utilizing next generation NAND technologies, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Cut The Cord With ANTOP Paper Thin Antennas

Powerful Reception, Free OTA TV, Designer Looks

ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTOP's Paper Thin indoor antennas combine aesthetically pleasing designs with digital technology to provide a visually appealing product that delivers crystal clear HDTV reception. The popular Paper Thin product line consists of 26 different models featuring sleek, lightweight and ultra-thin, .02 of an inch, compact designs made for easy installation, but still delivering on the ANTOP promise of a quality HDTV viewing experience by utilizing the latest in antenna technology.

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"We're focused on offering the best Over-The-Air TV reception solutions to provide consumer options for cutting the cord," said Eric Jiang, ANTOP vice president. "Our Paper Thin antennas were first introduced in 2010 and continue to be one of our most popular products based on technical advancements and their appealing design."

The Paper Thin product line includes two variations in reception patterns, Omni-directional and Multi-directional, while distance ratings vary by model from 30, 40 to 55 miles from signal origination point. Patterning options include a cute flat bow-tie layout as well as multiple square and rectangular designs. All models offer a paintable surface area to allow for further integration into any home's interior décor. 

Selected models feature ANTOP's exclusive Smartpass amplifier technology, an all-in-one design allowing for easier connection and corrected balance between short and long range reception. To ensure noise-free digital reception each Paper Thin antenna includes a built in 4G LTE filter blocking 3G and 4G wireless signals. ANTOP pioneered the use of filters in antennas by being the first manufacturer to include this technology in their products.

The Paper Thin antenna's compact size and multiple set-up options allow for positioning on any wall or window within a home, apartment or even in an RV.  ANTOP's antennas support HDTV, 1080P TV and 4K ULTRA HD and are compatible with TV converter boxes and digital or analog TVs.

About ANTOP Antenna: Established in 1980, ANTOP has become a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of digital indoor and outdoor TV antennas. Focused on providing superior customer service and offering the best OTA TV signal reception solutions for consumer Home, Recreational Vehicle, and Marine antenna use. In addition to digital TV antennas, ANTOP has also successfully developed, manufactured and marketed professional grade CATV, MATV and SMATV signal distribution products and telecommunication antennas. For additional information visit, http://www.antopantenna.com

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Silicon Motion Showcases Next-Generation Controller Solutions for 3D NAND at 2016 Flash Memory Summit

Celebrates market leadership in surpassing five billion NAND flash controllers shipped in the past ten years

MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced it will be presenting at the upcoming Flash Memory Summit in Santa Clara, CA from August 9(th) to 11(th) and will be showcasing an array of industry-leading, next-generation turnkey controller solutions for high-performance SSD, UFS, UHS and USB products using 3D NAND. Since 2005, Silicon Motion has shipped over five billion NAND controllers - more than any other controller company in the world - and will commemorate this milestone at Flash Memory Summit.

The 3D NAND controller solutions to be displayed at Silicon Motion's Flash Memory Summit booth #413 include:

    --  PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.2 SSD Controller - SM2260
    --  SATA 6Gb/s SSD Controllers - SM2246EN and SM2258
    --  UFS 2.1 Controllers - SM2750
    --  UHS-I/UHS-II SD Solutions - SM2702/SM2704
    --  USB 3.1 Gen1 solutions - SM3268 and SM3269
In addition, Silicon Motion representatives will present at the following forums at Flash Memory Summit:

Pre-Conference Seminar H: Designing SSD Controllers (Monday, August 8, 1:00pm-5:00pm): Jeff Yang, Principal Engineer of Silicon Motion's Algorithm & Technology team, will be speaking about "ASIC/Merchant Chip-Based Flash Controllers" as part of Pre-Conference Seminar H.

Forum E-21: Controllers and Flash Technology Part 1: Hardware and Algorithms (Wednesday, August 10, 8:30am to 10:50am): Yuluen Wang, Senior Engineer of Silicon Motion's Algorithm & Technology team, will be speaking about "Ultra High Throughput ECC for SSD" as part of Forum E-21.

Forum C-22: SSD Concepts(Wednesday, August 10, 3:50pm-6:15pm): Jeff Yang, Principal Engineer of Silicon Motion's Algorithm & Technology team, will be speaking about "Enabling the Reliable TLC SSD System" as part of Forum C-22.

Session 303-D: PCIe/NVMe Extensions, Part 2 (Thursday, August 11, 2:30pm-3:45pm): Rick Huang, Product Marketing Manager of Silicon Motion, will be presenting "PCIe NVMe Client SSD with 3D TLC" as part of Session 303-D.

Session 303-H: Automotive Applications (Thursday, August 11, 2:30pm-3:45pm): Jason Chien, Product Marketing Director of Silicon Motion, will be presenting "Reliable Solid State Storage for IoT / Automotive" as part of Session 303-H.

For more information on Silicon Motion, please go to http://www.siliconmotion.com.

About Silicon Motion:
We are the global leader in supplying NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices and the merchant leader in supplying SSD controllers. We have the broadest portfolio of controller technologies and solutions and have shipped over five billion NAND controllers, more than any other company in the world. Our controllers are widely used in embedded storage products such as SSDs and eMMCs which are found in smartphones, PCs and industrial and commercial applications. We also supply specialized high-performance enterprise and industrial SSD solutions. Our customers include most of the NAND flash vendors, storage device module makers and leading OEMs. For further information on Silicon Motion, visit us at http://www.siliconmotion.com.

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Ceragon Introduces FibeAir IP-20 Assured Platform, Delivering Wireless Backhaul with Enhanced Security for Mission-Critical Networks

FibeAir IP-20 Assured Platform has received FIPS 140-2 validation, ensuring it serves the most demanding security requirements

LITTLE FALLS, New Jersey, August 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless backhaul specialist, today
announced the release of its FibeAir IP-20 Assured Platform. Leveraging on the worldwide
success of the IP-20 Platform and having earned FIPS 140-2 validation by the US National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the IP-20 Assured provides a premium
wireless backhaul solution for enhanced security. It helps public safety organizations,
utility companies and service providers, increase their operational efficiency, build
highly reliable networks with high standards of encryption and security, and most
importantly - keep first responders and other mission-critical customers connected. The
IP-20 Assured Platform is available for shipment and will be exhibited at APCO August
15-16, 2016 in Orlando Florida.

    The IP-20 Assured Platform resolves the tough challenges public safety organizations
and other network operators face when building highly reliable secured networks for voice
and multimedia services in an environment having scarce spectrum, as well as power and
real estate constraints. Its unique multicore technology delivers multiple Gbps wireless
backhaul for LMR, LTE and other secured access technology networks, while utilizing merely
a fraction of the spectrum otherwise required. Moreover, it provides flexibility by
supporting any deployment scenario, and allows on-demand site deployments wherever needed
by overcoming spectrum availability constraints.

    The IP-20 Assured Platform is available across all wireless backhaul frequencies from
6 to 86 GHz. It offers highly redundant and secured wireless backhaul with over-the-air
encryption. The IP-20 Assured Platform enables network operators to meet service
availability demands by providing physical and virtual security, advanced identity
management, as well as a secured product architecture - all which are FIPS 140-2
validated. With the introduction of the new IP-20 Assured Platform, Ceragon customers
confidently enjoy solutions that resolve their wireless backhaul challenges while
addressing their most stringent security requirements.

    "Ceragon recognizes its customers' growing needs for secured wireless backhaul and is
committed to providing reliable, innovative solutions that meet the highest security
standards," said Ira Palti, president and CEO of Ceragon. "Our IP-20 Assured Platform was
designed to enable the highest value for our customers. It helps homeland security,
utility companies and service provider organizations keep their networks always available
and secure, so they can deliver on their mission - keeping users connected."

    About Ceragon Networks Ltd. 

    Ceragon Networks Ltd. [http://www.ceragon.com ] (NASDAQ: CRNT
[https://www.ceragon.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&layout=category&task=category&id=48&Itemid=314&lang=en ]
) is the world's #1 wireless backhaul specialist. We help
operators and other service providers worldwide increase operational efficiency and
enhance end customers' quality of experience with innovative wireless backhaul solutions.
Our customers include wireless service providers, public safety organizations, government
agencies and utility companies, which use our solutions to deliver 4G, mission-critical
multimedia services and other applications at high reliability and speed. Ceragon's unique
multicore technology provides highly reliable, high-capacity 4G wireless backhaul with
minimal use of spectrum, power and other resources. It enables increased productivity, as
well as simple and quick network modernization. We deliver a range of professional
services that ensure efficient network rollout and optimization to achieve the highest
value for our customers. Our solutions are deployed by more than 460 service providers, as
well as hundreds of private network owners, in more than 130 countries.

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        Ceragon Networks 
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Kalray to Demonstrate NVMeOF Direct SSD Demo With SK Hynix at Flash Memory Summit

Kalray is Building a Complete Set of NVMeOF Solutions Together with SK Hynix

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalray, a leading provider of acceleration solutions for data centers, will demonstrate a complete NVMeOF (Non-Volatile Memory express over Fabrics) chain from compute node to remote NVMe SSDs with SK Hynix, a leading manufacturer of DRAM, flash memory and SSDs, at the Flash Memory Summit. The remote storage system will be built around 13 SKHMS M.2 PCIe Carriers integrating 4 SKHMS PE3110 SSDs each and 6 Kalray smartNIC KONIC-80 equipped with Kalray's MPPA2(®)-256 "Bostan" High Speed I/O Processor. The Flash Memory Summit is taking place at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, Calif., from August 8-11. SK Hynix and Kalray will be exhibiting respectively at booth #107 and #908.

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Data center storage is going through a major disruption with the massive introduction of SSDs, which have much lower latency than HDDs. SSD usage is putting tremendous pressure on the system to drastically decrease the latency in the transport of data, as well as in the controller itself. The NVMe protocol has been developed to take advantage of the random access property of SSDs and is already well established. The second step is to introduce, before the end of the year, innovative solutions based on the NVMeOF protocol, which carries NVMe commands and data over Ethernet using RDMA protocol (Remote Direct Memory Access) such as RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet).

"We have ported the RoCEv2 protocol from our partner 6WIND on our SmartNIC, the KONIC80, recently introduced in the market, which makes it, with the addition of the NVMe Direct capability already available, an ideal solution for remote low latency SSD storage," said Eric Baissus, Kalray's CEO.

"This demonstration is a major step toward the goal of introducing NVMeOF solutions as soon as possible by demonstrating a full NVMeOF chain from initiator down to SSD going through Ethernet with the active collaboration of two major players in this market," said Vice President SooHwan Choi, Head of the NAND Product Planning Office at SK Hynix.

SK Hynix's 1TB NVMe enterprise SSD is based on its own 2nd generation 3D NAND Flash and in-house controller. This cutting-edge 3D NAND based NVMe SSD supports PCIe Gen 3x4 lanes, providing higher bandwidth and lower latency to process data far quicker than SATA SSDs. Presented in a M.2 form factor, the product is ideal for open cloud servers and in compliance with OCS (Open Cloud Server) v2.1. In addition, since most of the datacenter servers presented lately by OCP (Open Compute Project) have installed PCIe NVMe SSDs, the importance of NVMe SSDs in the market is expected to increase gradually. The SSD operates at 1700MB/s with 750MB/s of sequential read/write and runs a random read/write at 160,000 IOPS and 30,000 IOPS.

Kalray's unique industry solutions deliver these SmartNIC storage functions at sub-30W power consumption, while having the capability to simultaneously implement any type of processing required in storage applications, such as logical volume management, deduplication, encryption, compression and erasure coding - all in standard C/C++ software.

The company is planning to introduce a complete family of NVMeOF storage solutions including a SmartNIC with NVMe Direct capability but also an integrated low cost NVMe SSD controller capable of 3.2 MIOPS @ 4Kb data at 10µs latency, by the end of the year. These unique solutions can be found installed in data centers as early as Q1, 2017. 

The solutions are all powered by Kalray's MPPA2(®)-256 "Bostan" High Speed I/O Processor, which has a powerful architecture by connecting high speed I/O interfaces such as 2 x 40GbE and 2 x 8-lanes PCIe Gen3 directly to a large matrix of 256 computing cores, 16 system cores, 16 master cores all C/C++ programmable and 128 crypto co-processors.

About Kalray
Kalray Inc., is a fabless semiconductor company and pioneer in many-core processor solutions. Its innovative MPPA(®) architecture uniquely delivers high-speed I/O processing, enabling real-time acceleration for cloud applications in security, networking and storage. For more information, visit http://www.kalrayinc.com

About SK Hynix
SK Hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world's top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (DRAM), Flash memory chips (NAND Flash) and CMOS Image Sensors (CIS) for a wide range of customers globally. The company's shares are traded on the Korean Exchange and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK Hynix is available at http://www.skhynix.com

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Kalray Launches Krypto128 Accelerator Card

New PCIe Card Drastically Accelerates Storage Computation Pipeline

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalray Inc., provider of data center infrastructure accelerator solutions for storage and networking, today announced in conjunction with the Flash Memory Summit, general availability of the Krypto128, a programmable acceleration card based on "Bostan," its 2(nd) generation MPPA® high-speed I/O processor. The Flash Memory Summit is taking place at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, Calif., from August 8-11. Kalray will be exhibiting at booth #908.

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The Bostan processor combines high computing performance with real-time processing and low power consumption, which makes it an ideal solution for data center infrastructure acceleration. In general, other vendors offer hardware solutions based on ASIC technology to accelerate functions such as encryption. Kalray has been able to reach the same levels of performance with a C/C++ programmable solution, giving customers more flexibility.

Kalray will target two main markets with its Krypto128 card. The first market concerns storage computation pipelines, which include algorithms such as compression, encryption, erasure coding and integrity checks. This computation pipeline can be found at several places in the data center, either in the main server, if SSDs are attached to it, or in the storage proxy I/O server - or even in the all-flash array cabinet storage server. In any of these cases, this suite of computation on the data before writing or after reading to or from the SSDs requires numerous cycles of the main processor and can be offloaded easily on the Krypto128 PCIe card.

Kalray has customer use cases in which a Krypto128 card can offload and replace up to 8 Intel Xeon E5 2630v3 @2.4Ghz when implementing a Lz4 compression, an AES128 encryption, an erasure coding (8 to 10) and a CRC 32 bits on 4K block of data, resulting in a significant 3 x system cost reduction.

Kalray's solution is fully programmable (C/C++) enabling customers to benefit from a wide choice of algorithms (AES256/126... Sha256/128... CRC32...) and from the flexibility to determine the order of execution of the computation pipeline. Depending on which algorithm is implemented, performance of up to 60Gbits of bandwidth can be achieved. 

"Kalray is fully committed to offering solutions to our customers that help them to quickly introduce SSD technology, with all its latency benefits, into their data center," said Eric Baissus, CEO of Kalray. "And, more importantly, this gives them the possibility to scale up the technology in a cost effective manner."

The second market targeted by the Krypto128 concerns IPsec and OpenSSL transparent acceleration into VPN routers or secure gateways. These are commonly found in the network between, for instance, a private enterprise data center located at the customer premises and a remote public cloud where the customer may rent some hardware services. Performance in these use cases is phenomenal and can go up to 120Gbits of bandwidth.

Kalray provides all the basic software modules required to implement those functions. Communication between the main server and the Krypto128 card is mainly based on the standard socket API with an AF_ALG extension interfacing with MPPA specialized engines, which in turn enables transparent acceleration for either the storage computation pipeline or OpenSSL and IPsec stack. Kalray also offers all software acceleration engines implemented on the MPPA high-speed I/O processor, from crypto, Sha, CRC and compression, to erasure coding. In addition, the customer is able to customize and add new features.   

Product Highlights

Krypto128 is a single width, full height, half-length PCIe programmable card. It supports 16 lanes Gen3 PCIe and typically consumes 25W.

At the heart of the Krypto128 card is the Bostan processor, which is the first manycore processor to integrate up to 288 C/C++ programmable CPU cores and 128 crypto co-processors with a fully deterministic and real-time architecture.

About Kalray 
Kalray Inc., is a fabless semiconductor company and pioneer in many-core processor solutions. Its innovative MPPA(®) architecture uniquely delivers high-speed I/O processing, enabling real-time acceleration for cloud applications in security, networking and storage. For more information, visit http://www.kalrayinc.com

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Offers Galore as KhelPlay Rummy Celebrates its 4th Anniversary

MUMBAI, August 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    KhelPlay Rummy, the much talked about product for Indian card lovers, is in the news
again. For its 4th Anniversary in August 2016, they have decked up the entire August month
with offers, tournaments and events that would tempt any online card player.

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    Mr. Pradeep Jain, Head of Operations, KhelPlay Rummy, believes the year 2016-17 will
be iconic for the players as well as for the business. He said, "Rummy as a card game is
finding its sweet spot amongst the online gaming audience in India, and the good news is
they are using our product to play ."

    Why wouldn't they, after all it is living up to its name of being the most rewarding
rummy website. Right from 1st August, KhelPlay Rummy [https://www.khelplayrummy.com ]
 players will have a rummy playing feast of offers and tournaments at their online tables.

    For example, they have introduced the Smartphone Tournament
[https://www.khelplayrummy.com/smartphone-tournament-aug16 ], in which players can win a
smartphone every day. They also have planned the Rs. 4 Entry Fee Tournament
[https://www.khelplayrummy.com/rs-4-entry-fee-tournament-aug16 ] that allows users to play
a cash game at an extremely low price. Players who deposit daily and play consistently
will be rewarded with a novel Surprise Gifts Offer.

    Users who normally shy away to make a deposit will get a chance to avail all the
benefits of being a cash player by depositing just Rs. 4. And for all players, introducing
a friend to KhelPlay Rummy will be highly rewarding due to its Referral system that will
get them bonus not only on their friends' referral but also on friends of friends
referrals.

    Without a doubt it is a player's paradise and with their record of being a player
pleasing and rewarding firm, they seem perfectly poised to achieve bigger marvels.

    About KhelPlayRummy.com: 

    KhelPlayRummy.com, by Sachar Gaming Private Limited, is one of the leading cards
playing websites in India. In a span of less than five years, it has made a name for being
a fair gaming platform where the player's interest is always central. Here players can
participate in different variants and win handsome rewards in tournaments. Being
completely organic, it prides itself for having started from humble origins and to today
being arguably the most rewarding Indian rummy website.

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Pradeep Jain 
        pk.jain@sachargaming.com 
        022-25259555 
        Sachar Gaming Private Limited 

     

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Relish the Brazilian Fiesta and Watch the Rio Olympics Live on Your LeEco Super TV

BANGALORE, August 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Missed your flight to Rio? Don't fret and frown. Watching a photo finish race live or
wondering about the result of that 'edge of the seat' tennis game is not seven seas away.
They are just a step away as you can enjoy the panoramic view of the same games in the
comfort of your living room.

    LeEco has ushered in a new era of content integrated TVs in India with the launch of
its Super3 series of Super TVs that is all set to redefine the TV viewing experience for
Indian users by bringing its superlative technologies at indisputably disruptive prices.
You can also enjoy the ultra-clear 3D picture of Samba dance with its crystal clear music,
making you feel like you have never missed your Rio flight at all.

    The 4K ultra HD display ensures a crystal-clear and razor-sharp viewing experience of
the picturesque and exotic locales of Brazil, and the Dolby Audio and DTS premium sound
technologies that they support ensure an ultimate music and entertainment experience.

    LeEco's exemplary 3D model - Super3 Max65 - is the unmatched flagship in the series
and its polarized 3D feature will eliminate the major discomforts such as blurring and
dizziness, which users usually face while watching 3D content. The 3D glasses that LeEco's
Super3 Max65 comes with are of superior quality, eliminating the viewer discomfort and
enhancing the overall user experience of 3D consumption.

    Currently, LeEco's Super TV users will get to access about 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. In the coming months, the
global corporate will most likely acquire more than 1000+ hours of content and may offer
more than 15 HD channels as part of Le Live to its users.

    A powerful GPU ensures better quality pictures while watching fast-moving scenes or
action-packed movies. LeEco's Super TVs carry the best GPU in the market that ensures a
crystal-clear and sharp image. Even the CPU that LeEco's Super TVs come with is more
powerful than any other competitor's flagship models.

    Most TVs sold in the Indian market carry either an ARM(R) Cortex(R) A9 or A7
processor. But LeEco's Super TVs come with ARM(R) Cortex(R) A17 processor that gives 40
percent faster performance than A9. Even the GPU that LeEco's Super TV carry is of a
higher model - Mali T760 GPU. 

    Elegant  on  the  outside,  power-packed  inside:
 
-  A  strong  all-metal  body  that  exudes  elegance  and  sophistication

    -  Quad-core  Cortex  A17  CPU,  a  quad-core  Graphics  Processor  and  a  top-of-the  line  60
    fps  4K  video  decoder,  enabling  smoother  playback,  faster  decoding  and  accurate
    computation

    -  3GB  of  RAM  and  16GB  of  internal  storage  guarantee  smooth  streaming  and  image
    clarity  while  multitasking
 
Best-in-class  display  quality:

    -  4K  Ultra  HD  display  with  8.29  million  pixels  ensuring  a  crystal-clear  viewing
    experience

    -  In-Plane  Switching,  178     wide  viewing  angle  which  will  not  let  you  miss  a  thing

    -  Wide  colour  gamut  of  up  to  85%  NTSC,  resulting  in  more  vivid  image

    -  MACE  PRO4  picture  processor,  making  noise  reduction  a  cinch
 
An  audio  experience  like  never  before

    -  Dolby  Audio  and  DTS  premium  sound  ensure  an  ultimate  music  and  entertainment
    experience

    -  High-fidelity  sound  quality  enables  users  to  enjoy  a  cinema-like  audio  experience
    from  the  comfort  of  their  living  rooms
 
Future-proof

    -  Multi-purpose  ports  that  are  compatible  with  extensive  external  multimedia
    devices,  meeting  the  needs  of  different  family  members

    -  High-speed  USB  3.0  port  which  is  10  times  faster  than  USB  2.0,  ensuring  fast
    copying  of  videos,  quick  display  of  pictures  and  the  support  of  a  wide  variety  of
    audio,  image  and  video  formats

    For prices, please visit: Super3 X55 [http://in.lemall.com/in/product/x355.html ],
Super 3 X65 [http://in.lemall.com/in/product/x365.html ] and Super3 Max65
[http://in.lemall.com/in/product/max65.html ]

    About LeEco:     

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

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

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

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LeMall to Flag Off the Festive Offer Season with its 'LeMall for All' on August 9

BANGALORE and NEW DELHI, August 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    LeMall to flag off the festive offer season with its 'LeMall for All' on August 9

    The festive season in India is just round the corner. Starting with Independence Day
and Ganesh Chaturthi to Bakrid and going through Dussehra till Diwali, Christmas and New
Year, this is the much-awaited time of year that brands in India plan well in advance.
This is the season for indulgence shopping, gifting and conspicuous consumption. First to
kick-off the festive season sale frenzy, is LeEco's e-commerce marketplace, LeMall.com
that is raising the curtain on this festive season by holding its one-day shopping
jamboree for Superfans and gadget freaks.

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    Seeing the burgeoning interest for its parent LeEco's Superproducts, LeMall today
announced the much awaited "LeMall for All" Day on August 9th, that will extend several
exciting discounts and offers. These super offers are designed to attract and motivate
consumers to grab the aspirational, elegant looking LeEco Superphones, and exclusive audio
accessories at unmatched prices.

    So what can you expect from LeMall for All day? Buyers can look forward to get
exciting offers on LeEco's second generation Superphones, Le 2 and Le Max2. They can also
expect to get their favorite CDLA earphones, along with attractive discounts on Bluetooth
speaker, Bluetooth headphones, All Metal earphones, Reverse in-ear headphones and cases
and covers.

    In addition to this, the online marketplace will also be conducting Lucky Draws,
wherein winners stand to get 100% cashback and special LeMall coupons.

    About LeMall:

    LeMall was launched in 2013 in China by internet technology conglomerate LeEco
[formerly Letv] as the ecommerce channel of LeEco. Already a hugely popular e-commerce
site in the US, mainland China, and Hong Kong, LeMall was officially launched in India in
June, 2016.

    LeMall India is committed to giving customers a superior online shopping experience
and the privilege of preferential access to Le Ecosystem, a next-generation multi-platform
internet engine that is vertically integrated to deliver premium content, devices and
applications. The exciting range of LeEco's gadgets and accessories, available on LeMall
India, is expected to usher amazing, lifestyle enhancing experiences powered by tomorrow's
technology.

    About LeEco:

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

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

    Media Contact: Aaron Samuel, aaronsamuel@le.com , 9686100143, LeEco, India

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K-Mobile To Hire 100 Syrian Refugees to Work in 250 New Stores

TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Today the founder and Chief Executive Officer of K-Mobile, Shami Munir, joined with Ontario's Premier Kathleen Wynne at the grand opening of Canada's first K-Mobile store, to announce that 100 Syrian refugees will be hired as employees once the company expands to 250 stores across the Greater Toronto Area.  Along with the store opening, they also celebrated the launch of Canada's first ever Android smartphone.

"After working in mobile industry for almost two decades and listening to customers, I knew that they wanted a better one-stop shop experience when mobile shopping. I'm proud that we will be expanding our stores as well as hiring and training 1,000 employees including 100 Syrian refugees," said Munir.  "I believe these newcomers will be some of the hardworking employees we will have, and meaningful employment is essential for their settlement success."

The K-Mobile flagship store is now open in East York Town Centre with many more locations set to open in the Greater Toronto Area in the coming months. K-Mobile is a one-stop experience, offering service plans, smartphones, accessories with no pressure or gimmicks.  K-Mobile's guiding philosophy is to make sure our customers are happy from the moment they walk into the store, to choosing the latest phone and package. 

"I was heartened to learn that Shami has proactively reached out to Syrian refugees offering them training and jobs," said Premier Wynne. "And I am excited to see all the great work going into making the K-Mobile stores a success, as well as the launch of this great new smartphone."

In addition to opening the first of 250 K-Mobile stores, K-Mobile announced the launch a first-ever Canadian Android "K2" smartphone, available in store or on-line at http://www.K-Mobile.ca.  K-Mobile has signed up with Koodo and Virgin Mobile as a multi-carrier.

"My dream has always been to develop an astonishing smart phone without a heavy price tag," said Munir. "I'm proud to announce the K2 has fulfilled that dream. It is Canada's first Android phone, with a 2-sim card capability, exclusive apps, unlocked and fully customizable for all the customers' needs."

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LeEco's Super3 TVs can be Potential Game Changers in India

NEW DELHI and BANGALORE, August 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Superior TV Viewing Experience, Amazing Sound Output and Never Seen Before Content
Will be Key Pillars for LeEco TV Strategy 

    LeEco the global internet and ecosystem conglomerate plans to completely shake up the
TV market through their recently launched SuperTVs: Super3 MAX65, Super3 X65 and Super3
X55, which will truly disrupt how Indians watch TV.

    LeEco successfully disrupted the smartphone market in India with the launch of its
Superphones and now once again it is set to rewrite the rules of the TV segment. This is
because of the global conglomerate's ecosystem business model which allows it the luxury
of offering top-of-the-line devices at disruptive prices. Unlike any other smartphone or
TV manufacturer, LeEco's objective is not to earn profit by selling its hardware but
through its unique and engaging content.

    LeEco is known to offer futuristic devices at a disruptive pricing. This is also true
for the new range of Super TVs that the company has come out with. Super3 X55 - 139.7 cm
(55) will be available for Rs (price [http://www.lemall.com/in/product/x355.html ]), LeEco
Super3 X65 - 163.9 cm (65) is priced at Rs (price
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at a price of Rs (Price [http://www.lemall.com/in/product/max65.html ]). What's more is
that, all three Super TVs come with 2 years of VIP membership.

    On the content front too, LeEco is all set to bring in a big disruption. With its
Super TV, users will get access to about 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. Popular games too will be soon making their way
for LeEco to expand its offerings right from entertainment to gaming.

    All the three SuperTVs from LeEco offer superior viewing experience to the consumers.
They all come with 4K panel with 8.29 million pixels in a 3840 x 2160 resolution format,
making sure that the pictures come alive on this TV. With as many as 14 core display
technologies, including state-of-the-art ones, all SuperTVs ensure fast versatile decoding
and a crystal-clear viewing experience.

    LeEco's exemplary 3D Model - Super3 Max65 - is the unmatched flagship and will
certainly add a new dimension to 3D experience on TVs. In addition to this, it comes with
a polarized 3D feature that eliminates the major discomforts associated with 3D content
viewing such as blurring and dizziness.

    At the heart of these TVs is the eUI5.5 user interface. The Ecosystem UI 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. LeEco
offers breakthrough experiences through an open, integrated ecosystem enabled by its
Internet and cloud platform.

    The next disruption that LeEco is offering via its Super TV is in the design arena.
All the three TVs come with a strong all-metal body and the use of the sophisticated
monochromatic anodized wire drawing metalworking process makes the products exude class.
The product build and design is a simple, integrated concept which uses eco-friendly metal
material. The TVs come with a narrow bezel and slim body exuding elegance and
sophistication. The Super3 MAX 65 flaunts a narrow bezel of 8.9mm, Super3 X65 has 13.0mm
and Super3 X55 has 6.9mm bezel.

    Accompanying these state of the art TVs is a breakthrough remote - Super Remote 3,
which comes with four-direction navigation buttons. This gyro sensor remote can also be
used as an air mouse or gamepad to control multiple devices connected to the TV screen for
a super experience.

    These Super TVs even excel in the audio segment. All the three Super TVs are equipped
with Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD premium sound technologies.

    In the after sales department, LeEco is again making a disruptive offer. While one
year is the industry standard for a new television warranty, LeEco is offering double of
that on its Super3 Series, which comes with a 2-years product warranty. LeEco understands
that the most important, critical & expensive component is the panel. Therefore, the LeEco
Super3 Series currently carries 2 Years additional warranty on panel, this way the panel
will be covered for complete 4 years, while the industry standard for panel warranty is
just 1-2 years.

    LeEco Super TVs will go on pre-sale from 10th to 12th August and will be available on
LeMall and Flipkart. Offers on the two platforms include cash back with HDFC bank card,
EMI option and more exciting ones.

    About LeEco:  

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

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

       
         
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        nitinkinger@le.com  
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        LeEco India 

     

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Viveport, The App Store For Virtual Reality, Rolling Out Globally

Global community of content creators and developers will be able to engage HTC Vive and other VR customers with new and diverse immersive experiences

In addition to a fast growing library of VR games, customers will have VIVEPORT, the premier destination to Discover, Create, Connect, Watch, and Shop in VR.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at VRLA, the world's largest virtual reality expo, the team at Vive announced VIVEPORT(TM), the destination for VR content and experiences. Viveport will be available to customers later this fall and will launch a developer beta soon. Building on the fast growth and success of great VR games, Viveport features immersive experiences across additional categories and introduces an update to Vive Home, a personal and customizable virtual environment. Viveport will soon invite both the creator community and customers to discover, create, connect, watch, and shop for the things they love and need in life.

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"Our mission is to unleash human imagination from the limitations of reality, and Viveport will be an important cornerstone in democratizing access to the world's most diverse selection of immersive experiences," said Cher Wang, CEO of HTC.

Viveport will feature a wide range of VR experiences across education, design, art, social, video, music, sports, health, fashion, travel, news, shopping, creativity tools, and more.  The Viveport store will be available in Vive headsets, web browsers, and as a PC and mobile app. Together with the global community of content creators and developers, Viveport will provide all customers with a unique and fast-growing selection of apps and experiences.

"We believe equal access to virtual reality experiences will make the world a better place; enhancing our daily lives and the way we connect with everything. An important goal for the Viveport team is to enable developers to reach a global audience and grow their business," said Rikard Steiber, Senior Vice President of Viveport.

Viveport is built to be responsive to content creators and developers, empowering them to drive long-term engagement and monetization. Viveport will feature pay-to-download, in-app-purchases, subscriptions, and more revenue generating opportunities. In addition, Viveport will continue to roll out new platform features supporting content creation, distribution, and customer engagement.

We now welcome new content creators and developers to join the Viveport community, and register on http://developer.vive.com, joining the thousands of developers who have already started their journey with us. Also follow our blog on http://blog.htcvive.com for more information.

About VIVE
Vive is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality platform designed by HTC and Valve. Uniting passion, talent and innovation, Vive delivers on the promise of VR with game-changing technology and best-in-class content. Unveiled during HTC's Mobile World Congress keynote in March 2015, Vive has since been recognized with over 30 awards, including best of CES 2016.

About HTC
HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com

HTC, the HTC logo, and the Vive logo are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. All other names of companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Kinguin.net Sponsors Season Four of the ESL CS:GO Pro League!

Kinguin proudly announces its sponsorship of the fourth season of the ESL CS:GO Pro League with a prize pool of $750,000.

WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A little over two weeks from now, on Aug. 17, a total of 28 teams split into two divisions will start competing for a place in the finals at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Oct. 28 - 30). Among the teams viewers can see will be super-stars like G2 Esports, Astralis, Natus Vincere, Fnatic, Ninjas in Pyjamas or Cloud9. The full list of participants is available on ESL's website.

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"We are thrilled to participate in yet another ESL event. Every tournament we visit is meticulously prepared for and it is a pure joy to observe how eSports fans all around the world enjoy these events. Nothing makes us happier than being part of something bigger than all of us. We're making eSports history here and we cannot imagine a better partner to do it with than ESL," added Viktor Wanli, Founder and CEO of Kinguin.

It is yet another ESL event sponsored by Kinguin this year, after ESL One Frankfurt, DreamHack Summer in Jonkoping and Intel(R) Extreme Masters Shanghai. There are still more events to take place related to this partnership:

    --  Aug. 18-21, ESL Meisterschaft - Cologne, Germany
    --  Oct. 1-2, ESL One New York - New York, USA
    --  Nov. 19-20, IEM Oakland - Oakland, USA
    --  Dec. 16-18, IEM Gyeonggi - Gyeonggi, South Korea
    --  March 2017, IEM Katowice - Katowice, Poland
Here's what Ulrich Schulze, VP Pro Gaming at ESL had to say about this partnership:

"Kinguin are a strong proponent of esports and have been with us at multiple major events this year, including ESL One Frankfurt in the Commerzbank Arena. Their support of yet another ESL event means the world to us and we are confident that together we will be able to achieve great things in this space."

To make this event even more special, Kinguin has prepared a unique ESL Pro League CS:GO case. Head on over to Kinguin.net to get one for yourself!

To always be up to date with Kinguin news, check out their social media: fb.com/Kinguin.net, @KinguinNet on Twitter and @KinguinOfficial on Instagram!

Contact information:
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TheWaveVR Closes $2.5 Million Seed Round to Change the Way People Experience Music with Virtual Reality

TheWaveVR's seed round comes from leading VCs including KPCB Edge, Presence Capital, Rothenberg Ventures, RRE Ventures, The VR Fund, Seedcamp and others

AUSTIN, Texas and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Reality (VR) music platform company, TheWaveVR, today announced that is has closed a $2.5 million seed round of funding to build the world's first social VR music platform. Launching later this year, TheWaveVR delivers several VR, music and entertainment industry firsts, changing the way people experience and immerse themselves in music with VR.

Participating in the round are leading venture capital firms including KPCB Edge, Presence Capital, Rothenberg Ventures, RRE Ventures, The VR Fund, Seedcamp and angels including Mike Fischer (ex-CEO Square Enix North America) and Joe Kraus (of GV, formerly Google Ventures).

"TheWaveVR is building music experiences that can only exist in virtual reality. They're giving musicians superpowers they've never had before, and allowing listeners to experience performances in ways that have never been possible. We're excited to help them build this platform that will forever change the music industry," said Anjney Midha, founding partner at KPCB Edge.

"TheWaveVR isn't just simply taking music to VR, they are radically evolving the possibilities for how artists reach fans and how fans get access to and experience their favorite music," added Amitt Mahajan, founding partner at Presence Capital.

The company also announced that it has added David Wexler (aka Strangeloop) and Dave Haynes as advisors. Wexler is an audio-visual artist and founder of Strangeloop Studios in Los Angeles, CA. He is one of the most recognized live visual artists in the world, having worked with Flying Lotus, Skrillex, The Rolling Stones and more. Haynes is a longtime entrepreneur and currently on the investment team at Seedcamp. He was formerly a VP and part of the early team at SoundCloud, helping the company grow from launch to the world's leading online audio platform.

TheWaveVR is a VR platform for people who love music, enabling them to view, host and socialize in live and recorded shows worldwide, anytime, anywhere. By democratizing the concert experience, TheWave will disrupt and help revitalize the music industry, allowing musicians and artists to reach a much broader audience like never before. TheWave creates a VR venue where artists can perform live music by simply importing their tracks, customizing the visuals of the venue, and sharing virtual shows. Fans can attend via most major VR head mounted displays, interact with performers, socialize with friends, dance, paint and more.

"We're working toward empowering artists and music lovers alike and transforming the way people connect through music by building the world's first musical metaverse in VR," said Adam Arrigo, CEO of TheWaveVR. "Music creators will be able to fully customize how their audience experiences the music - whether that's by transforming the venue from a realistic nightclub to outer space or putting on the most unimaginable light show ever. Fans won't have to travel the globe or miss out on their favorite DJs, musicians or festivals and can experience the music like never before, while socializing in totally new ways alongside their friends."

World's First VR Rave at VRLA August 5-6
TheWaveVR will be unveiling the world's first VR Rave at VRLA on August 5-6 in partnership with SubPac, Skullcandy, PhaseSpace and 3DLive. A curated list of DJs will be performing in the HTC Vive, while multiple attendees will wear positionally tracked Gear VR's and SubPacs (subwoofer vests). The DJs will be performing in front of a giant 3D screen, so music lovers can also experience eye-popping visuals from the metaverse on 3D glasses. For more information on the event and how to participate, go to https://www.facebook.com/virtualrealityla/. 

For more information on TheWaveVR and to stay in tune ahead of the upcoming beta launch, go to http://www.thewavevr.com.

About TheWaveVR:
TheWaveVR is comprised of a global team of music, VR, design and games industry veterans coming out of studios the likes of Harmonix, Q-Games, Portalarium and Unello Design. The company is the creator of the world's first social VR music platform for people who love music, enabling them to view, host and socialize in live shows worldwide no matter where they are. TheWaveVR is a private company based in Austin, TX and Los Angeles, CA.

For more information about TheWaveVR, go to http://www.thewavevr.com and add them on Facebook and Twitter.

Media Contact:
Paul Brady
Carve Communications
Email: paul@carvecom.com
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LeEco Leads India Into Ecosystem TV Era With the Launch of its Super TVs

NEW DELHI, August 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Company Launches the World's First EcoTV - Super3 Max65, Along With Super3 X65 and
Super3 X55 

    Global Internet and technology conglomerate LeEco has ushered in a new era of content
integrated Ecosystem TVs in India by launching its stunning Super3 series Ecosystem TV
-Super3 X55, Super3 X65 and Super3 Max65 that supports 3D display. With this launch, LeEco
is all set to redefine TV viewing experience for Indian users by bringing its superlative
technologies at indisputably disruptive prices.

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    Following the USD 2 billion acquisition of leading American TV maker VIZIO on July
26th, LeEco is now making another significant move to expand its globally successful TV
business. The release of the Super3 Series marks the global technology giant's dedication
to further adopt the ecosystem model in India and provide Indian users with the
best-in-class experience of Internet ecosystem TV.

    "Today we've achieved a key milestone in our India journey. We are delighted to unveil
our Super3 Series and believe that they will carve a niche in India, giving their
unmatched specs and pricing. Our newly-launched Super TVs is a testimony to our commitment
of bringing top-of-the-line devices and services to our users in India," said Tin Mok,
Vice President of Le Holdings and CEO of LeEco Asia Pacific.

    LeEco, which entered the Indian smartphone market earlier this year, is riding high
after the massive success of its superphones. It also recently launched its own e-commerce
marketplace LeMall, which has received encouraging responses from consumers. With the
launch of Super TVs, LeEco has brought together key elements of its ecosystem model in
India, including devices, content, applications and platform.

    Experience big with Super3 Series 

    LeEco's Super TVs are packed with numerous features that will bring big changes for
consumers in India. "Having been designed with future user scenarios of video, app, and
game in mind, our Super TVs are future-proof, and are truly leaders among the majority of
similarly configured products," said Atul Jain, COO of Smart Electronics Business at LeEco
India.

    "With this launch, our portfolio now boasts of a range of screen sizes, optimised for
bigger and futuristic experiences, driven by our content ecosystem. This is in line with
our vision of ecosystem technology era, which is all about empowering Indian users with
offerings that integrate exclusive content with state-of-the-art technologies at
disruptive pricing," he added. 

    LeEco's exemplary 3D Model - Super3 Max65is the unmatched flagship and will certainly
add a new dimension to 3D experience on TVs. Its polarized 3D feature will eliminate the
major discomforts such as blurring and dizziness, which users usually face while watching
3D content. The 3D glasses that LeEco's Super3 Max65 comes with, are of superior quality,
eliminating the viewer discomfort and enhancing the overall user experience of 3D
consumption.

    Key highlights of the Super3 Series

    1. Elegant on the outside, power-packed inside: 

    - A strong all-metal body that exudes elegance and sophistication

    - Quad-core Cortex A17 CPU, a quad-core graphics processor and a top-of-the line 60
fps 4K video decoder, enabling smoother playback, faster decoding and accurate computation

    - 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage guarantee smooth streaming and image
clarity while multitasking

    2. Best-in-class display quality 

    - 4K Ultra HD display with 8.29 million pixels ensures a crystal-clear viewing
experience

    - In-plane switching, 178 degree wide viewing angle, which will not let the user miss
a thing

    - Wide colour gamut of up to 85% NTSC, resulting in more vivid image

    - MACE PRO4 picture processor, making noise reduction a cinch

    3. An audio experience like never before 

    - Dolby Audio and DTS premium sound ensure an ultimate music and entertainment
experience

    - High-fidelity sound quality enables users to enjoy a cinema-like audio experience
from the comfort of their living rooms

    4. Future-proof 

    - Multi-purpose ports that are compatible with extensive external multimedia devices,
meeting the needs of different family members

    - High-speed USB 3.0 port, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0, ensuring fast
copying of videos, quick display of pictures and the support of a wide variety of audio,
image and video formats

    At the centre of these Super TVs is LeEco' eUI5.5 user interface, which is at the
heart of LeEco's product development philosophy. The Ecosystem UI 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.

    Making the user experience all the more comprehensible is LeEco's Super Remote Control
3.0, which is the handiest and smartest remote in the market. The four-direction
navigation buttons help users easily access different applications and functions. Users
can also use it as an air mouse or gamepad to control multiple devices connected to the
Super TV. Furthermore, users can also grab their LeEco Superphones and point to the Super
TVs to surf to whichever channel they want.

    Perfectly complementing the Super TVs is the Yoga Stand that comes free of cost with
them. The unique curvaceous stand contrasts well with the straight-line design of the TV
set. It is distinctive, high-quality, and aesthetically pleasing, allowing the TV to be
placed both firmly and beautifully.

    LeEco Supertainment membership extends to bigger screens 

    LeEco Super TVs will change the way users consume content on televisions. All three
Super TVs will give access to one of the largest content libraries in India. Users can
enjoy at least 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 Super TVs, users will also get access to a cloud storage space of 5TB with strict
privacy protection so users can store pictures capturing memorable moments on the cloud
and share them conveniently with family and friends.

    Better than industry standard warranty and after-sales services 

    After-sales service of TVs is another pain-point for users as most products generally
have a rather short warranty period. Once the TV hits its warranty, repairing becomes a
frequent and difficult task. While one year is the industry standard for a new television
warranty, LeEco doubles the industry standard by providing Super3 Series a 2-year product
warranty. LeEco understands that the most easily damaged and expensive TV component is the
panel. Therefore, the LeEco Super3 Series' standard panel warranty will cover users for a
full 4 years, while the industry standard for panel warranty is just 1-2 years.

    LeEco's large after-sales service network in India with over 333 outlets at convenient
locations is another advantage for users. Additionally, users will have access to a 24x7
call centre, offering services in nine languages.

    Commenting on the launch Sandeep Karwa, Head - TVs & Large Appliances, Flipkart, said,
"Our journey with LeEco has been remarkable. It traces back a blockbuster beginning for
LeEco's debut in India on Flipkart. We are confident that the new TV series from the
stable of LeEco will be a big hit too."  

    He added, "It is our constant endeavour to identify quality products that can be made
available at affordable prices. Known for superior technology and designs, LeEco's smart
range of televisions will disrupt the TV market in India through Flipkart."

    About LeEco: 

    LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

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

       
         
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HTC Announces Vive(TM) Development And Training For Accessories And Peripherals

HTC enables third party partners to build accessories and peripherals for a richer VR experience for consumers and business users

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC, creator of the HTC Vive(TM), the most advanced virtual reality system on the market, today announced that it will begin working with third party developers and hardware makers to expand the accessories and peripherals ecosystem for the HTC Vive. HTC will hold in-person training courses in Asia to complement the courses being provided in the US by Valve and Synapse. These training courses will provide development resources, software for developing tracked accessories and peripherals, technical support for integration, and go-to-market resources when their products are ready. The program is expected to facilitate rapid development of innovative hardware solutions to create new ways for people to interact with their virtual world.

At this early stage in the development of the VR ecosystem, the whole industry must work together to overcome the barriers to ubiquitous adoption of VR.  By enabling third party developers to create accessories and peripherals, HTC is allowing the industry to create high quality products much faster. And because of HTC Vive's position as market leader in the VR space, hardware partners will have access to a large installed base of existing customers, channels and content.

"We are extremely excited about the potential mid- to long-term impact of our decision with our partner Valve to simultaneously open up our respective technologies in order to accelerate growth in the VR industry," said Cher Wang, Chairwoman and CEO of HTC. "The new wave of innovation this program will enable is going to be amazing to watch, the biggest winners will be the consumers and business customers around the world."

Alan Yates, Valve Engineer, said "Making this OpenVR tracking technology available to more partners is an extremely important step in the evolution of virtual reality and 3D tracking. We are very confident that doing so will result in new and innovative experiences for all VR customers."

More details and applications for the Vive accessories development and training program will be available soon at http://www.htcvive.com

About the HTC Vive Virtual Reality System
HTC Vive is a first-of-its kind virtual reality system developed in partnership by HTC and Valve. Designed from the ground up for room-scale VR, Vive allows true-to-life interactions and experiences thanks to an adjustable headset displaying stunning graphics, two wireless controllers with HD haptic feedback and 360 absolute motion tracking. For a convenient and safe experience, Vive incorporates essential functionality from your phone and features a front facing camera that blends physical elements into the virtual world. Working in concert, this system immerses you visually, physically and emotionally in the virtual world. For more information on Vive, please visit http://www.htcvive.com.

About HTC
HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com

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LabVIEW 2016 New Channel Wires Simplify Development and Improve Productivity for Engineers

Latest version of LabVIEW features 500+ new supported instruments, 5 new 64-bit add-ons, supports improved Python integration

SINGAPORE, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- National Instruments (NI) (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world's greatest engineering challenges, today announced LabVIEW 2016 system design software, empowering engineers to simplify development and effectively integrate software from the ecosystem into their systems. The latest version of LabVIEW introduces new channel wires to simplify complex communication between parallel sections of code. Available on both desktop and real-time versions of LabVIEW, the channel wire method helps improve code readability and reduces development time.

"The new channel wires in LabVIEW 2016 enable us to develop applications even faster by making architectures that are more transferable across domains," said Christopher Relf, chief engineer at VI Engineering. "With channel wires, we can set up sophisticated software architectural patterns that natively have multiple sources, without having to create and maintain considerable amounts of custom software in the background."

Much of the success that LabVIEW users have had relies on the openness of both the product itself and the ecosystem that supports it. LabVIEW 2016 continues this trend with enhanced interoperability with Python and third-party devices. This openness, combined with several new enhancements, helps users continue to improve productivity by streamlining code development and deployment. With the latest version of LabVIEW, users can:

    --  Simplify development with new channel wires that reduce complex
        asynchronous communication to a single wire
    --  Take advantage of more RAM and memory with new 64-bit add-on support for
        the LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module, LabVIEW MathScript
        Real-Time Module, LabVIEW Unit Test Framework Toolkit, LabVIEW Desktop
        Execution Trace Toolkit and LabVIEW VI Analyzer Toolkit
    --  Streamline the automation of benchtop measurements with the Instrument
        Driver Network, which supports 500 new devices in addition to the
        existing 10,000 supported instruments
    --  Integrate Python IP using the new Python Integration Toolkit for
        LabVIEW, which is a simple API from Enthought, Inc. (available in the
        LabVIEW Tools Network) that can integrate Python scripts into LabVIEW
        applications
LabVIEW 2016 is fully compatible with the latest NI hardware technologies for RF design and test, embedded control and monitoring, and engineering education, including the second-generation vector signal transceiver, NI PXIe-6570 digital pattern instrument, NI PXIe-4135 low-current source measure unit (SMU), Time-Sensitive Networking-enabled CompactRIO controllers and the NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) RIO Control Module.

To learn more, watch the What's New in LabVIEW 2016 video and begin evaluating LabVIEW 2016 today. With an active service contract, users can also access the first ever NI Software Technology Preview. The preview program offers users an early look into investments NI is making in software technologies such as user interface development, in-product learning and data analytics. Learn more about the NI Software Technology Preview and sign up here.

About NI

Since 1976, NI (http://www.ni.com) has made it possible for engineers and scientists to solve the world's greatest engineering challenges with powerful platform-based systems that accelerate productivity and drive rapid innovation. Customers from a wide variety of industries -- from healthcare to automotive and from consumer electronics to particle physics -- use NI's integrated hardware and software platform to improve the world we live in.

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La Roche-Posay Launches The First Ever Wearable Skin Sensor

TRACKS UV RAYS IN REAL-TIME

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- La Roche-Posay, a worldwide expert in ultraviolet protection, is launching a revolutionary device combining high-tech and skin wellness - My UV Patch, the first-ever stretchable skin sensor is designed to monitor UV radiation in real-time to further educate the public about their personal sun exposure. My UV Patch factors in skin tone to measure exposure to the sun. To complete the process, users can download the My UV Patch mobile app (available both on iOS and Android) to track UV exposure and inform users of their level of sun exposure. My UV Patch will be available free of charge via La Roche-Posay's website and key physicians, which will be listed on the website, this summer.

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My UV Patch is small, yet powerful. Designed to help educate users on their daily sun exposure, the water and sweat-resistant patch can be used up to three days during all outdoor activities, including swimming. The transparent adhesive measures approximately one square inch and 50 micrometers thick - half the thickness of an average strand of hair - and unlike the rigid wearables currently on the market, stretches and adheres directly to skin. The patch is designed with photosensitive dyes that factor in the user's unique skin tone. Once exposed to UV rays, the patch will begin to change colors, indicating the various levels of sun exposure.

Taking it one step further, the La Roche-Posay My UV Patch mobile app will be able to track results and provide a personalized report on the UV exposure received once the consumer uploads an image of his or her patch. It analyzes the varying shades of the photosensitive dye and determines the amount of exposure the individual has received since the moment it was put on. This analysis takes into consideration not only the information registered by the patch, but also skin type, if sunscreen was applied or not, and the UV index in the user's location.

"Together with La Roche-Posay dermatologists like myself, we share a mission to help increase sun aware behavior," added Alysa Herman, MD.  "La Roche-Posay recently commissioned a global study, which surveyed 19,000 women and men and found a huge gap in consumer behavior: even though 92% were aware that unprotected sun exposure can cause health problems, only 26% of Americans protect themselves all year round, whatever the season. With the new My UV Patch, for the first time, we are leveraging technology to help individuals manage their sun exposure behavior through real-time knowledge."

Very active in her field, Dr. Herman is a member of the teaching faculty in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and also a member and serves on academic committees for many national medical organizations.

For additional information about La Roche-Posay, visit http://www.laroche-posay.us and "like" the La Roche-Posay Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/LaRochePosayusa.

About LA ROCHE-POSAY and ANTHELIOS
Recommended by more than 25,000 dermatologists worldwide, La Roche-Posay offers a unique range of daily skincare developed with dermatologists to meet their standards in efficacy, tolerance and elegant textures for increased compliance. The products, which are developed using a strict formulation charter, include a minimal number of ingredients to reduce side effects and reactivity and are formulated with active ingredients at optimal concentrations for increased efficacy. Additionally, La Roche-Posay products undergo stringent clinical testing to guarantee efficacy and safety, even on sensitive skin. A leader in advanced UVA formulation research and innovation for over 15 years, La Roche-Posay's Anthelios sunscreen range is trusted and recognized by dermatologists all over the world for providing effective UVA and UVB protection. The range features advanced patented sunscreen technologies, including 100% mineral-based UV protection formulas, as well as those developed with Mexoryl(TM)SX, a unique, key ingredient that acts as a short wave UVA filter, and most recently, CELL-OX SHIELD(TM) XL, a powerful, synergistic combination of filters that provides UVA/UVB and antioxidant protection using 21% fewer ingredients. All Anthelios sunscreens are known for their effective, broad-spectrum protection as well as their fast-absorbing, lightweight and cosmetically elegant texture.

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Sony Corporation of America Opens Sony Square NYC, a Showplace for the Latest in Entertainment and Technology

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Corporation of America today announced the opening of Sony Square NYC, a showplace for the latest in Sony entertainment and technology. Located in the Company's New York City headquarters at 25 Madison Avenue, the facility offers visitors the chance to check out select new Sony technologies and products, some of which are still in the prototype stage. Additionally, the intimate space will be used for unique consumer events, such as photography classes with world-renowned photographers, exclusive movie screenings and invitation-only performances by Sony Music artists.

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"Sony Square NYC invites the public to experience Sony's groundbreaking electronic products and entertainment content.  It will also showcase Sony's relentless pursuit of innovation and KANDO, which means the power to move people emotionally," said Steven Fuld, Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Sony Corporation of America. "We hope that this space becomes a destination for entertainment fans as well as those who want to see the latest in Sony's cutting-edge products. Exhibits will provide visitors with a unique opportunity to see a curated selection of Sony products, from prototype to those currently available."

At opening, Sony Square NYC will showcase the following technologies:

    --  Sony's LifeSpace UX products, including Glass Sound Speaker, LED Bulb
        Speaker, Portable Ultra Short Throw Projector
    --  Project "N" from Sony's "Future Lab Program," an R&D initiative that
        emphasizes an open creative environment and open lines of communication
        with society. As part of this approach, the program shares concept
        prototypes with users still at the development stage, and looks to them
        for inspiration, leveraging their feedback to refine and evolve its
        device and services.
    --  Concept display from the Fashion Entertainments project, which produced
        the FES Watch, demonstrating how e-paper can revolutionize fashion.
    --  MESH - a smart DIY platform to make creation of "smart inventions"
        accessible for everyone.
    --  A section dedicated to PlayStation®. PlayStation®4 systems will be set
        up for visitors to check out the latest games, experience the world of
        virtual reality with PlayStation®VR, and try out Sony Interactive
        Entertainment's nationwide cloud-based TV service, Playstation(TM)Vue.
    --  Those with a passion for photography will observe the latest being
        offered from Sony's digital imaging division, and there will be an
        exhibit featuring work from select "Sony Artisans," world-class
        photographers/videographers, all who use Sony cameras.
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The exhibits at Sony Square NYC will change periodically throughout the year.  After Labor Day the entire space will be dedicated to the world of virtual reality with PlayStation®VR.

Sony Square opens to the public starting today.  Operating hours are:

Mon - Sat - 10am - 7pm

Sun - 11am - 6pm

For more information, please visit http://www.sony.com/squarenyc

About Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Mobile Communications (USA) Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Sony Music Entertainment and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of approximately $71.7 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 and employs approximately 125,300.

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NeoBear to Launch AR Globe, the Latest Augmented Reality Toy for Children

SHANGHAI, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoBear, a creative science and technology brand for children and pioneer in the Chinese AR industry, recently announced that its latest augmented reality (AR) educational toy for children, AR Globe, will be launched in mid-August this year.

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Using a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet, children are able to see various aspects of the planet on the AR Globe, including territories, buildings, animals and natural disasters in all of the countries around the world, bridging the gap between reality and virtual reality.

Young minds are also able to experience what goes on in the broader solar system, such as the revolutions of the eight planets. Whereas traditional globes are defined as scientific and educational tools, AR Globe makes the way children perceive the world more interesting.

NeoBear's AR Globe adopts the world's leading spherical recognition and tracking technology together with 3D rendering, allowing children to learn about the entire world visually and three-dimensionally.

Such a high-tech multi-purpose globe subverts the cognitive pattern of traditional globes to help young learners easily master mass knowledge of astronomy and geography, and AR interaction, 3D animation, human voice narration and all-dimensional multi-sensory interactive learning facilitate mental development of children at a growth stage, assist cultivation and development of their key competences including creative powers, exploration abilities and attention span.

With the increase in average household income and the change of budget and financial priorities, the maternity, infant and children's products market in China has entered a phase of rapid growth. Now, thanks to the application of augmented reality (AR) in early educational toys, the market has become more diversified which is improving consumer interest.

Statistics show that there are over 100 million 0-6 year olds in China, and early market size has exceeded RMB200 billion (USD30 billion). However, most AR toys still remain at a simple and preliminary stage of card recognition and coloring at present.

Due to rapid development of market and upgrading of both consumer demands and philosophies, NeoBear, and its parent company YoungZone Culture (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. has identified that technical improvement in AR toys is urgently required so as to further promote upgrading of an industrial structure.

AR Globe fulfills the expansion of AR at the application level, breaking industry constraints and leading the growth of early education industry in China and beyond.

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Yuneec Releases First Person View Headset for Immersive Flying Experience

SkyView First Person View Headset Gives Users Ability to Pilot via Onboard Camera, Watch Movies and Play Video Games

ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuneec International today announced the availability of its all-new SkyView first person view headset. As the world leader in electric aviation, Yuneec is the first major consumer drone manufacturer to offer its own FPV headset that allows users to operate via the onboard camera, watch movies, and play video games, among other capabilities. The SkyView FPV headset is now available at a suggested retail price of $249.99.

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The all-new SkyView is an enclosed FPV headset compatible with the Yuneec Typhoon H and Tornado H920. The headset is equipped with a built-in 5-inch HD screen that transmits in 720p, a massive 75.5-degree field of view and a 16:9 aspect ratio for a stunning, life-like display.  While wearing the SkyView headset, pilots will be able to see exactly what the drone sees from its onboard camera - thanks to the built-in 5-inch screen offering a true "first person view."  With an ergonomic design, SkyView features a durable and adjustable headband that's comfortable and can accommodate glasses. Once pilots complete their flight, they can connect SkyView via the HDMI port to playback videos, watch movies, gaming, and more. 

"At Yuneec, our engineers are always pushing the envelope to develop creative solutions that deliver the best experience for the consumer," said Yu Tian, chief executive officer of Yuneec International. "The SkyView FPV Headset elevates the flying experience for Yuneec pilots by literally putting them in the driver's seat of their drone. While operating the drone, they'll have more confidence, enhanced perspective and more creative possibilities at their disposal. When not flying, it's an incredible way for users to immerse themselves in video games and movies."

Yuneec announced the expansion of its Typhoon series with the unveiling of Typhoon H at the 2016 CES Show in Las Vegas. Typhoon H is equipped with six rotors and a 360-degree gimbal, which allows unlimited panning for breathtaking 4K videos and 12 megapixel stills with the all-new CGO3+ camera. In addition, the landing gear retracts during flight to seamlessly remove itself from the shot for unobstructed views. Typhoon H also has a variety of flight and image capturing modes, including Point of Interest, Orbit Me, Watch Me, Follow Me, Curve Cable Cam, Journey Mode, and Team Mode for film and photography teams. Innovative new safety features include ultrasonic proximity detection to assist in avoiding large obstacles and a six-rotor safety failsafe system, which allows Typhoon H to remain stable and land if a motor should fail.

Yuneec also offers the Typhoon H Pro package, which includes Intel® RealSense(TM) Technology. The Intel RealSense R200 Camera and the quad core Intel® Atom(TM) processor module work seamlessly with the flight control firmware to add intelligent obstacle navigation. With a combination of specialized cameras and sensors, this system recognizes each obstacle in its path and creates a 3D view of its environment, which it maps and learns in real time. It then plans an alternate route and safely navigates around obstacles. This is a major advancement over ultra-sonic collision prevention, which automatically stops Typhoon H short of obstacles, but cannot model the environment or intelligently reroute around obstacles. The module also adds downward facing sensors to improve stability, enabling flight indoors or outdoors close to the ground, even with poor GPS reception.

The Tornado H920 is a professional multirotor aerial photography and videography platform. It is compatible with two camera options: the industry standard Panasonic GH4 and Yuneec's CGO4 gimbal camera. The H920 features landing gear that retracts during flight to seamlessly remove itself from the shot for unobstructed views, is equipped with GPS positioning, compass orientation, and pressure sensor lock altitude, and can handle a payload up to five kilograms.

The SkyView FPV Headset is available for $249.99 at retailers and online at http://www.yuneec.com/skyview

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Boozed N Busted, The Free To Play Mobile Game About Sobriety Tests Is Revamped

PLAINSBORO, N.J., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boozed n Busted, the first of many marvels by whiz kids at Krazilogic got a massive makeover. The game's entire design has been upgraded and more features that increase the engagement to the game play have been added.

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The redesign is an effort to encourage users who requested for the game to have more features and elements. Krazilogic not only catered to this need, but also revamped the theme and the whole gaming experience.

Further additions have been made into the game, which include many obtainable in-game items and achievements. Each of these items & achievements has an effect to the tests that the officers put the lead character (that the player controls) in the game.  Some of the in-game items include "Water Bottle" which helps maintain the balance of the player during the walk-and-turn test, and "Shades" that help improve the vision of the player during the gaze-nystagmus test. These items are available for the user to purchase within the game through in-app-purchases, or unlock by scoring high in each level.

This new game intro video of Boozed n Busted also displays the revamped version of the game.

The game publisher plans to enrich the game more by adding new levels and challenges in order to make the gameplay dynamic and realistic. 

About Boozed n Busted

Boozed n Busted is the first title by the game publisher Krazilogic, which believes in providing unique, relatable entertainment with a touch of satire to the people. Boozed n Busted follows the story of Jason Boozeman, who gets drunk in the bar following his breakup and then gets caught by the police for his intoxicated behavior outside a doughnut shop.

The officers than keenly examine Jason by giving his sobriety tests, which the player has to go through by controlling Jason's movement.

The game is available for free download at App Store & Google Play

People who are interested in learning more about the game or take part in its giveaway can follow Boozed n Busted on Facebook & Twitter

Media contact: 
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Krazilogic 
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iRobot Expands Connected Product Line with Roomba(R) 960

Company also brings iRobot HOME App compatibility to Braava jet(R) Mopping Robot

BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), a leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced the Roomba((R)) 960 Vacuuming Robot starting at $699. The second 900 Series Roomba to be introduced by iRobot, Roomba((R)) 960 extends mapping, adaptive navigation with visual localization and cloud connected app control to a wider range of consumers, providing high-efficiency and systematic cleaning at a more accessible price point. Further extending the company's connected product line, iRobot also announced iRobot HOME App availability for both existing and new Braava jet(TM) Mopping Robot customers. 

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"As iRobot continues its push to address significant opportunities within the connected home, we are very excited to bring Roomba 960 and Braava jet app compatibility to market," said Colin Angle, chairman and CEO of iRobot. "This is a significant milestone as we are now able to offer a more accessible Roomba with mapping capabilities and cloud connected features across multiple product lines. iRobot will continue to build upon its connected robot technologies moving forward, allowing for an enhanced customer experience and for our products to play a larger role within the smart home."

iRobot Roomba((R)) 960 Vacuuming Robot

Roomba 960 helps keep floors cleaner throughout the entire home with intelligent visual navigation, iRobot HOME App control with wireless connectivity, and 5x the air power over previous generation Roomba vacuum cleaners.(1) The Roomba 960 also includes many of the premium features that can be found on all Roomba 800 and 900 Series vacuums, including tangle   free debris extractors to prevent hair tangles, Dirt Detect(TM) Series II for a focused cleaning on particularly dirty areas, and Recharge and Resume functionality (900 Series) to keep the Roomba 960 cleaning until the job is complete.(2)

iRobot HOME App for Braava jet Mopping Robot

Now also compatible with Braava jet, the iRobot HOME App helps users get the most out of their experience by allowing them to choose the appropriate cleaning options for their unique home. Using the iRobot HOME App, users can start and stop their Bluetooth((R)) enabled Braava jet from the palm of their hand, access customizable cleaning settings, initiate over-the-air software updates, and access helpful customer support information. This update is available for existing and new Braava jet customers using Android and iOS, Bluetooth((R))-enabled devices.

Pricing and Availability
The Roomba 960 Vacuuming Robot is available for immediate purchase in the United States and Canada starting at $699 on http://www.irobot.com. Roomba 960 will also be available in Japan and select EMEA countries later in the third quarter of 2016.

The iRobot HOME App is available now for Android and iOS devices.

Roomba 960 and Braava jet photos, videos and background information can be found at: http://media.irobot.com/media-kits

Please join iRobot on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

(1)Compared to Roomba 600 and 700 series AeroVac(TM) systems.
(2)Roomba 960 will clean for up to 75 minutes, as tested in iRobot's Home Test Lab on hard floors, before recharging and resuming cleaning, if needed.

About iRobot Corp.
iRobot designs and builds robots that empower people to do more. The company's home robots help people find smarter ways to clean and accomplish more in their daily lives. iRobot's portfolio of solutions features proprietary technologies for the connected home and advanced concepts in navigation, mobility, manipulation and artificial intelligence. For more information about iRobot, please visit http://www.irobot.com. 

For iRobot Investors
Certain statements made in this press release that are not based on historical information are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, iRobot Corporation's expectations concerning management's plans, objectives and strategies. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. iRobot Corporation undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. For additional disclosure regarding these and other risks faced by iRobot Corporation, see the disclosure contained in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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India's Most Affordable 14.1" Laptop - RDP ThinBook - Now Available for Customers

HYDERABAD, India, August 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Equipped With Genuine Windows 10 and Intel(R) Atom[TM] Processor, the Device Will
Offer a Power-packed, No-compromise Computing Experience at Attractive Prices

    RDP, India's leading IT hardware and mobility manufacturing company; committed to
developing affordable computing solutions for entry-level consumers, today announced the
availability of the highly anticipated RDP ThinBook ultra slim laptop for customers across
India at a press event. The ThinBook has the distinction of being India's most affordable
14.1" laptop in its segment.

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    The event was also marked by the presence of Mr. K. T. Rama Rao, Minister of
Information Technology, Government of Telangana, and Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, Secretary - IT,
Electronics and Communications Department, Government of Telangana, who spoke about the
importance of affordable computing devices for consumers and the various initiatives to
catalyse technology uptake in the State. The Hon'ble IT Minister also presented the 14.1"
ThinBook to its first few owners from Telangana, who had pre-booked the revolutionary
device along with thousands of other Indians.

    Developed in strategic association with ecosystem players Microsoft and Intel, the new
device aims to address the needs of entry-level consumers looking for an affordable yet
robust device. RDP's ThinBook is equipped with class-leading hardware and software, making
the device an efficient, no-compromise solution. The device comes packed with the latest
generation Intel(R) Atom(TM) x5-Z8300 Processor. The on-board high speed USB 3.0 allows
10X data transfer speeds vis-à-vis USB 2.0 offered on similarly-priced laptops. The
ThinBook runs on genuine Windows 10 software, helping users become more productive with
the intuitive operating system. First time users will greatly benefit from Windows 10 as
it is the most secure Windows ever and comes with enhanced Windows Defender and Smart
Screen to help safeguard against viruses, malware and phishing. Windows 10 will also give
users access to a world of smart and premium features such as a digital assistant, Cortana,
and access to a growing selection of Microsoft certified apps and content on their
laptops through the Windows Store.

    Showcasing its affordable solutions across form factors for different kinds of usage,
the company also displayed its Microsoft and Intel powered 8" Gravity Tablets, 10.1"
ThinBook 2-in-1 Laptops, the ThinBook Convertible and the PlugPC.

    Speaking on the availability of the RDP ThinBook, Mr. Vikram Redlapalli, Founder and
Managing Director, RDP Workstations Pvt. Ltd. said, "India is at the cusp of a digital
revolution and there is a huge demand for affordable yet trustworthy computing devices to
fuel this revolution further. At RDP, we believe that a lower price point at the cost of
performance will not be accepted by the end consumers. We are proud to make the ThinBook
available to consumers across India and are confident that the consumers will appreciate
the overall package that has been designed to deliver sturdy performance and good looks."

    Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Priyadarshi Mohapatra, Country General Manager, Consumer
Channel Group, Microsoft India said, "Microsoft is committed to empowering every person
and organization on the planet to achieve more. We have been working closely with local
OEM partners to develop more affordable personal computing devices and assist uptake of
technology in the country. We have been making strategic investments towards expanding our
OEM partner ecosystem to augment availability of affordable devices across price points
and form factors, and our association with RDP for their new affordable ThinBook is a part
of our on-going strategy to further the Windows devices ecosystem in the country. We are
confident that ThinBook will introduce a much larger audience to Windows 10, helping them
get the latest and most powerful computing experience."

    Speaking on the occasion, Anand Ramamoorthy, Director - Consumption Sales, Intel South
Asia said, "Intel India has been committed to collaborating with local device
manufacturers to deliver amazing personal computing experiences in the country. This is a
part of our on-going effort to digitize India, one person at a time. The new RDP ThinBook,
offered at an attractive price point and available nationwide, will contribute to this
story of digitizing the country."

    About RDP Workstations Pvt. Ltd.  

    RDP is India's Leading IT hardware and mobility devices manufacturing company. It was
incorporated in 2012 with a mission to provide simplified, affordable computing and
mobility solutions, and has grown rapidly to establish a strong presence across India. The
company's sales and support personnel are spread across major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai,
Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi and Hyderabad. RDP's dealer network comprises of nearly 1000+
dealers pan-India and the company has set-up over 100 support centres across India to
offer simplified after sales support.

    For more information, please visit: http://rdp.in/thinbook/ [http://rdp.in/thinbook ]
and https://www.rdp.online/Laptops

    Follow RDP on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/rdpthinclients ]

       
         
        Media Contact: 
        Rajesh Mallmpalli 
        rajesh@rdp.in 
        040-4816-1111 
        Online Sales Strategist 
        RDP Workstations Pvt. Ltd. 

     

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Nucleus Announces the Availability of Its Anywhere Intercom with Alexa Voice Service, Making it the First Alexa-Enabled Touchscreen Device

Available now for purchase in select Lowe's stores nationwide and on Amazon.com

NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nucleus, the connected home intercom system, today announced the general availability of its device with Alexa Voice Service (AVS) integration. Nucleus makes it easy to stay connected to the home and family from a distance and the inclusion of Alexa expands its capabilities with the power of voice. Beginning today, Nucleus devices are available for purchase on Amazon.com and in select Lowe's stores nationwide, and online at Lowes.com.

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Nucleus is a family-friendly touchscreen device that creates an on-the-spot point of communication for natural audio and video conversations in the home, between homes, or with any mobile device. The company launched in 2014 with the mission to radically improve the traditional home intercom system, both with innovative technology and a simple plug-and-play installation process.

"I created Nucleus because I know life can be hectic. As a father of three, there's tremendous value in having access to my home and family when I can't physically be there," said Jonathan Frankel, co-founder and CEO of Nucleus. "Traditional intercom systems are outdated, expensive, and hard to install - and video chat services like Skype are tricky for some to maneuver. But with Nucleus, my family is there when I need them at the tap of a button. And now with Alexa, there's even more value for parents, like adding groceries to a shopping list or checking on the weather when their hands are tied."

At its core, Nucleus is engineered for secure, instant, and simple communication to help busy families find more time to interact with loved ones. Users have full control of how Nucleus receives incoming calls with options for auto-answer, touch-to-answer, do not disturb, and more.

With Alexa, families can take advantage of a number of voice-enabled features including music from Prime Music, iHeartRadio and TuneIn, access to a myriad of information and an ever growing assortment of Alexa skills. It's as simple as saying, "Alexa, what's the weather" or "Alexa, add milk to my grocery list."

"Integrating Alexa into Nucleus was a natural fit," said Steve Rabuchin, Vice President, Amazon Alexa. "Voice and the Alexa services provide an easy way for families to stay organized, manage their busy lives and have fun. We opened up the AVS to device makers and developers for free and it's exciting to see Nucleus take advantage of the service and bring their innovative technology into homes."

In January 2016, Nucleus was chosen to join the Amazon Launchpad program, an initiative that spotlights cutting-edge products from startups to millions of Amazon customers worldwide. In the same month, Nucleus also announced its national partnership with Lowe's.

"We are committed to offering customers innovative smart home product solutions," said Jeff Raynes, Lowe's Merchandising Director of Smart Home and Security.  "Nucleus provides Lowe's consumers with a seamless solution to instantly communicate with family members and have a deeper relationship with their homes by interacting via voice commands to control other devices, play music or simply check the weather."

Easy set up
Nucleus is designed for the absolute simplest setup and comes with an intuitive, straightforward interface so that users of any age can use it. Each Nucleus comes with a wall mount and desktop stand, so families have the option to hang devices on walls throughout the house or prop on a surface. Simply plug Nucleus in and setup can be completed in three easy steps:

    1. Connect to power and select Wi-Fi
    2. Create your family network and admin password
    3. Create customized room names for each device
Product Highlights

    --  Features include a wide-angle front-facing HD camera for a sweeping view
        of the room, and a shutter to cover the lens for added privacy.
    --  Devices come with a built-in microphone, and robust speakers for two-way
        conversations and streaming music from a number of platforms.
    --  Nucleus connects to other devices over Wi-Fi or via an Ethernet cable.
    --  Nucleus pairs with a smartphone app for iOS and Android, so that users
        can access their device from any location.
Pricing and Availability
Nucleus retails at $249 for the first device, and $199 when purchasing two or more, and is available today for purchase at select Lowe's stores nationwide, Lowes.com and Amazon.com. For more information, please visit http://www.nucleuslife.com.

ABOUT NUCLEUS
Nucleus designs solutions that connect the family. Created by families for families, Nucleus' namesake product is a thin, affordable, connected device, giving families the easiest way to stay in touch, secure the home and connect to what matters most. To transform your family network, visit: http://www.nucleuslife.com.

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Club Empire Gets the First Letter of Intent (LOI) for Nagaland Skill Gaming License

KOHIMA, India, August 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Government of Nagaland within the ambit of Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and
Promotion and Regulation of Games of Skill Rules Act 2016 has issued the first Letter of
Intent (LOI) to Club Empire, which is a Kolkata-based gaming start-up. 

    The Letter of Intent/provisional license is issued under sub rule (6) of rule (4) of
the Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Games of Skill Rules
2016, issued by the Directorate of State Lotteries, Government of Nagaland, Kohima.

    http://www.clubempire.in [http://www.clubempire.in ]  will shorty launch additional games
within the purview of this act. Established by young gaming enthusiasts, Luv Kalra and
Swapnil Chaturvedi, Club Empire has made quite a dent in a short span of time in the
ever-growing skill gaming domain in India. The first product that Club Empire launched in
online gaming is 13-card Indian rummy. Since the game of Rummy is mainly and predominantly
a game of skill, it has been clearly exempted from the ambit of gambling by The Supreme
Court of India. Rummy holds an eminent role in Indian families. It is very popular
particularly in South India. The traditional game of Rummy is really interesting and the
online version is beyond expectation. The company offers three different variants of Rummy
- Points/101, Pool/201 and Pool Rummy along with different types of promotions and free
rolls. The company is exploring strategic partnerships with national and international
businesses to assimilate innovative games to enthuse and engage Indian players. Club
Empire wants a long term presence in a regulatory framework and getting the Nagaland Skill
Gaming License is its first step. Being a licensed operator, Club Empire will make poker,
binary, e-sports and virtual sports available to Indian gamers. 

    This would definitely up the ante for other players in the market and create a mature
and sustainable gaming regime going forward. Surely www.clubempire.in
[http://www.clubempire.in ] has the first mover advantage.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClubEmpireTech/
[https://www.facebook.com/ClubEmpireTech ] 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/iclubempire 

    LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/club-empire-5ab438a4 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRf5ED5sbc1v2CAVBya1JQ 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubempire.rummy/
[https://www.instagram.com/clubempire.rummy ] 

       
         
        Media Contact 
        Luv Kalra 
        Business Development Director 
        Club Empire Tech Private limited 
        luv@clubempire.in 
        +91-9565155000 

     

Club Empire Tech Private Limited

BLE Launches Matchmaking Service for European Licensing Industry

LONDON, August 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    A brand new online Matchmaking Service, which generated over 2,500 meetings at
Licensing Expo, has been launched today by sister show Brand Licensing Europe (BLE).

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    The BLE Matchmaking Service, which will be provided for free this year, will enable
exhibitors and visitors to request meetings with one another through an online portal
ahead of the show, taking place from 11 - 13th October 2016 at London's Olympia. The tool
allows users to create online profiles, identify key contacts based on area of interest
and job type, build relationships and create business opportunities - resulting in a
pre-planned roster of private meetings at the event. A team of matchmaking professionals
support the service, assisting with meeting arrangements and managing the show's new
Matchmaking Lounge.

    Used for the first time at Licensing Expo in June, the service resulted in:

       
        - Over 2,500 business meetings.  
        - Over 345,000 online user profile views.
        - Connected 1,000 licensors with licensees.
        - Generated $200,000 worth of business from one user alone.

    Anna Knight, BLE Brand Director, said "The licensing industry has embraced this
revolutionary service; the take-up rate at Licensing Expo was 50% higher than in any other
industry currently using the tool. In fact, 90% of exhibiting companies engaged with it,
and we are delighted to now offer this opportunity to the European market. Users told us
that the portal made their time at the show more efficient, opened up a network of new
contacts, and generated substantial amounts of new business. We would encourage anyone
attending BLE to sign up today."

    Following his experience at Licensing Expo, John Larson, Director at IMG Worldwide
Inc., added "The Matchmaking Service was a fantastic tool that helped me meet many new
contacts. Taking meetings in this format was very valuable and I took about 12 meetings
via the service. Many solid leads were generated and many new contacts made."

    Now in its 18th year, BLE is the largest and most prestigious licensing event in
Europe and runs from 11 - 13th October 2016 at Olympia, London. Organised by UBM and
sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA), the
show features over 2,500 brands, characters, and images available to license from more
than 300 exhibitors.

    About Brand Licensing Europe, part of UBM's Licensing group  

    Brand Licensing Europe 2016 (http://www.brandlicensing.eu) takes place from 11 -
13th October 2016 at Olympia, London. It is the only pan-European event dedicated to
licensing and brand extension. Now in its 18th successful year, Brand Licensing Europe
2015 was the biggest event to date; hosting 300 exhibitors and 7,203 visitors from 63
countries.

    Brand Licensing Europe is owned by UBM which also organises Licensing Expo in Las
Vegas, USA. Both shows are produced in partnership with the international Licensing
Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA). License! Global is the official publication
for both shows.

    About UBM EMEA 

    UBM EMEA (http://ubmemea.com) connects people and creates opportunities for
companies across five continents to develop new business, meet customers, launch new
products, promote brands and expand markets. Operating in more than 23 countries, UBM EMEA
organises many of the world's largest, most important live events, awards and community
sites in a wide variety of industries. Its events include Brand Licensing Europe,
Technology for Marketing, eCommerce Expo, Customer Contact Expo and Decorex.

    To access the Brand Licensing Europe Matchmaking Service, please visit
http://blematchmaking.com or contact the team at ble@meetingsprogramme.com or call
+44(0)1275-335-912.

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Huawei Launches Cloud Open Labs, Cooperating with Industry Players to Accelerate All Cloud Evolution and Enable Digital Transformation

LANGFANG, China, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei today launched its Cloud Open Labs in the presence of 19 leading global operators, industry organizations and partners, including the Linux Foundation, Open Platform for NFV (OPNFV), China Association of Communication Enterprises, Accenture, Red Hat, VMware and Wind River.

As part of Huawei's commitment to open, evolution and innovation, the Cloud Open Labs - with interconnected facilities across four labs - aim to enable operators' business success. These centers will provide the foundation for integrating and verifying solutions which enable the All Cloud transformation.

Jim Lu, President of Global Technical Service, Huawei, said, "Digital transformation has been widely recognized in the industry as a necessity. Huawei advocates the All Cloud Strategy, aiming to build efficient networks and develop agile advantages to help operators provide their end users with a Real-time, On-demand, All-online, DIY, and Social (ROADS) experience. Our Cloud Open Labs will establish an industry ecosystem and support open collaboration, allowing operators, industry organizations and partners to jointly address the challenges of digital transformation. Our Cloud Open Labs will also support Huawei's All Cloud Strategy. Huawei Global Technical Service will continuously increase investment in consulting and system integration in an effort to enable operators to tap into unlimited opportunities in the trillion-dollar digital market."

Jim Zemlin, Executive Director of The Linux Foundation, said, "It is important to have a cross-vendor, cross solution, open platform where individual developers, vendors, and service providers can get together to test interoperability, to do proof of concepts, and to really enable this open source software to meet their customer's expectations and to meet the expectations that will really drive demand in the future of the network."

Deng Lingli, OPNFV China Ambassador, said, "NFV technology is developing rapidly, but the industry is facing the challenges of inconsistent interface protocols and industry standards. OPNFV will continuously promote open industry collaboration to accelerate the commercialization of NFV services."

Huawei has connected its four open labs and built a unified digital operations platform to support operators' network evolution and operations transformation. These open labs include the Global Network Evolution and Experience Center (GNEEC), the NFV Open Lab, the SDN Open Lab and the DC Open Lab. These Cloud Open Labs enable Huawei to innovate solutions jointly with operators, industry organizations, and partners, and achieve mutual certification and authorization together with partners. So far, the labs have worked with over 40 partners for solution integration and verification. They have also completed pre-verification for over 550 projects, and pursued joint innovation in conjunction with Wind River, VMware, Red Hat and Accenture.

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