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Now Available from RS Components, Compact Dual- and Quad-Channel Hi-Speed USB Interface Chips from FTDI

New USB interface ICs provide engineers with greater I/O options and address issue of limited board space

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, today announced availability of a duo of compact dual- and quad-channel hi-speed USB interface ICs with accompanying hardware from FTDI Chip. These devices are new versions of FTDI's well-known FT2232H and FT4232H ICs, which are designed to provide engineers with a large range of I/O options and tackle common problems caused by limited board space.

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The devices provide a high-quality solution for many applications including upgrading peripheral legacy systems to integrate USB or modernising equipment in the field. They are also ideally suited for use in USB instrumentation, smart card readers, industrial control systems, barcode readers, USB flash-drive readers and writers, and interfaces for portable electronics goods such as MP3 players and digital cameras.

The devices are configurable hi-speed USB 2.0 ICs that support 480Mbit/s operation and now come in 56-pin VQFN packages that complement the 64-pin LQFP package format. This makes them easier to place and route on circuit boards, in addition to saving board real estate in designs with significant space constraints. The devices are also available in mini modules (FT2232H-56Q and FT4232H-56Q), which are small dual-inline PCBs with integrated micro-USB connectors to provide easy interfacing with external infrastructure.

The FT2232H and FT4232H are designed to be as flexible as possible: incorporating two and four UARTs, respectively, both channels on the FT2232H and two of the four on the FT4232H can be configured independently via a wide variety of industry-standard serial interfaces. The use of a multi-protocol synchronous serial engine (MPSSE) allows emulation of JTAG, SPI, I2C, bit-bang and other synchronous serial modes.

The highly integrated FT2232H/FT4232H range offers a wide range of features including a 1.8V LDO voltage regulator and an integrated POR and clock multiplier PLL that operates over the 12 to 480MHz frequency range. The baud rate generator also provides data transfer at both standard and non-standard speeds. Meeting the needs of a wider selection of design implementations, the operating temperature range of -40 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius also provides the necessary ruggedness for industrial deployment.

As the chips integrate the USB protocol, they do not require production of USB specific firmware, resulting in reduced development time. The devices are supported by a wide selection of USB drivers designed for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

The FT2232H and FT4232H USB 2.0 interface ICs from FDTI Chip are available to order now from RS components across EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.

About RS Components

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

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

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

Editorial Contacts:                                                             

Vivian Zee
Public Relations & Advertising Manager
RS Components
vivian.zee@rs-components.com
+852 2610 6472

Matthew Keefe
Customer Marketing Manager
RS Components
matthew.keefe@rs-components.com
+852 2610 6476

Further information is available via these links:

Twitter: @RSComponents; @alliedelec; @designsparkRS

RS Components on Linkedin
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Daily Fantasy Sports Set to Takeover Africa

TEL AVIV, Israel, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Technology companies Fantasy Network [http://www.fantasynetwork.com ] (TASE: FNTS.TA)
and Intelligent Gaming have entered a strategic partnership to provide Daily Fantasy
Sports games to operators across Africa.

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    Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) has been a booming industry in the United States for over 5
years now. However, market penetration in emerging and international markets has not yet
begun. With this new partnership, that is about to change.

    Marc Plaxton-Harrison, CEO of Intelligent Gaming said "Daily Fantasy Sports is the
perfect product for African markets. Fantasy Network's games provide the mobile
responsiveness and simplicity necessary for the DFS craze to really take hold here."

    Fantasy Network offers DFS white label software and has gained notoriety for their
attractive UI. Most recently, Fantasy Network provided this platform for the largest media
corporation for DFS outside the United States.  

    Intelligent Gaming is the technology provider behind the gaming brands Supabets,
360Bet, BetLand, and several others. Phase one of this partnership is to provide Supabets
with Fantasy Network's software. Supabets has over 4 million monthly users and is one of
the largest iGaming operators in Africa.

    "This announcement is big marker for the DFS industry," said Barak Eisenstein CEO of
Fantasy Network. "Investors have often asked me about the market potential of fantasy
sports outside the US. This and other recent high profile partnerships show that DFS is a
global product and Fantasy Network is the company to provide the technology behind it."

    About Intelligent Gaming

    Intelligent Gaming (Pty) Ltd was formed as a software development\software reseller
company specializing in high technology software application development and sales within
the iGaming industry. Since then, Intelligent Gaming has leveraged their knowledge gained
from many years of experience in the IT sector for the benefit of their customers.

    Intelligent Gaming operates as a technology partner to companies in the retail and
online gambling market, providing them with the highest quality software solutions and
services together with all the tools they need to achieve their business goals.

    About Fantasy Network

    Fantasy Network (TASE: FNTS.TA) is a leading provider for white label fantasy sports
software and games. FN's games have also received recognition for innovation and their
mass market appeal.

    Fantasy Network has partnered with companies worldwide, providing the best Daily
Fantasy Sport games for fans across the globe. Fantasy Network is listed on the Tel Aviv
Stock Exchange

    For more information go to http://www.fantasynetwork.com

       
         
        Contact Details

         
        Timothy Solomon 
        Business Development 
        tim@fantasynetwork.com 

     

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NEXCOM Rugged NAS Steps Up Data Resilience against Hostile Operating Environments

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXCOM network-attached storage (NAS) iNAS 330 offers data a safe harbor from hostile operating environments. Built with robust data protection at the hardware and system levels, the iNAS 330 delivers data resilience, integrity, and manageability to provide enhanced data availability for data-critical applications in the transport, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.

"The demand for robust data storage at the edge end of IoT is rising as the proliferation of IoT applications is picking up the pace. At NEXCOM, we believe the long-standing hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) dilemma can be solved with a storage unit bringing data reliability at an affordable cost per gigabyte. With the release of NEXCOM iNAS 330, we aim to help improve public transportation safety with bus and train surveillance and enable data-based decision making in factories, oil rigs, and more," said Peter Yang, President of NEXCOM.

The iNAS 330 comes with three hard drive bays to address the needs for both large storage capacity and high fault tolerance. Depend on application requirements, the iNAS 330 can provide a maximum capacity of 3TB or a 2TB RAID 5 array to ramp up data resilience which enables data to be restored in a hard drive failure scenario with the replacement of a failed drive.

To maintain data integrity in harsh environmental conditions, the IP54-rated iNAS 330 is engineered to mitigate risk factors including vibrations and shocks, temperature extremes, and water and dust ingress. The iNAS 330 compliant with EN 61373 and EN 50155 standards shows high vibration and shock endurance suited to railway applications. If vibrations or shocks exacerbate, a buffer cache will take the place of hard drives to prevent speed drops, error-prone operations, and mechanical failures altogether. Moreover, redundant data connections and power supplies are supported by two screw-fastened M12 connectors to offer expanded throughput and failover for uninterrupted high-speed data transmission and power.

For use in the freezing cold and sizzling heat, the iNAS 330 can operate in the temperature range of -40 to 70 degrees Celsius when configured with SSD and -25 to 55 degrees Celsius with HDD. If the temperature falls below the range, embedded heaters can draw a combined total of 60 watts of power from two 802.11at PoE+ ports to quickly warm up the iNAS 330 to the required working temperature, and keep the temperature within the range throughout the operation.

As to data management, the iNAS 330 has a dedicated port for managerial purposes, which can separate data query traffic to avoid unauthorized changes to system settings.

Main Features

    --  3x HD bays for 3TB capacity
    --  Data protection in harsh environments
    --  Enhanced system reliability with compliance with EN50155 and EN61373
    --  Redundant data and power design with 2x 802.3at PoE+
    --  Extended temperature support from -40 degrees C to 70 degrees C (SSD)
    --  IP54-compliant for water and dust resistance
About NEXCOM: Founded in 1992, NEXCOM integrates its capabilities and operates six global businesses, which are IoT Automation Solutions, Intelligent Digital Security, Internet of Things, Interactive Signage Platform, Mobile Computing Solutions, and Network and Communication Solutions. NEXCOM serves its customers worldwide through its subsidiaries in five major industrial countries. Under the IoT megatrend, NEXCOM expands its offerings with solutions in emerging applications including IoT, robot, connected cars, Industry 4.0, and industrial security. http://www.nexcom.com

Liyin Lin

Marketing Director, NEXCOM

Email: liyinlin@nexcom.com.tw

Tel: +886 2 8226 7786 ext. 2110

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Teleste and Huawei Agree to Co-operate on Danish Gigaspeed Project

TURKU, Finland, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Teleste, an international technology group specialised in broadband video and data
communication systems and services, announced today that the company has reached an
agreement with the global telecommunication company Huawei to deliver the next generation
of intelligent amplifiers for use in TDC Group's cable network upgrade in Denmark to the
new DOCSIS 3.1 technology. The upgrade will begin in June 2016, and it is targeted to be
completed by the end of 2017.

    The cable network upgrade project is significant in European scale and it will, when
finished, be the first complete network transformation performed to DOCSIS 3.1 standard.
With this network upgrade to DOCSIS 3.1 frequencies TDC Group will be able to deliver
speeds of 1 Gbit/s on coaxial cable to 50% of the Danish households.

    As broadband traffic grows almost 50% each year, MSOs need to upgrade their coaxial
networks to the gigabit level in order to offer IP-based and customized video services. By
investing in DOCSIS 3.1 upgrade, cable operators can re-vitalize their existing cable
network assets to compete successfully with fibre-to-the home operators.

    About Teleste 

    Teleste is an international technology company that develops and offers video and
broadband technologies and related services. Our supply of technology contributes to the
convenience and safety of daily living. Our core business is video - video and data
processing, transfer and management. Our customer base consists of cable and telecom
operators, as well as public sector organizations. Our business is divided into two
divisions, which are Video and Broadband Solutions and Network Services. In both areas, we
rank among the world's leading companies and technological forerunners. Video and
Broadband Solutions focuses on access networks and video security and information
solutions. Network Services offers comprehensive services for network design, construction
and maintenance. In 2015, Teleste's net sales totaled EUR 247 million, and the company
employed about 1,500 people. Teleste runs a worldwide network of offices and more than 95%
of its sales are generated outside Finland. The company is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For
more information see http://www.teleste.com and follow @telestecorp
[https://twitter.com/telestecorp ] on Twitter.

Teleste Corporation

CONTACT: Hanno Narjus, Senior Vice President, Network Products, Teleste Corporation, hanno.narjus@teleste.com, or Mirkka Lamppu, Manager, CEM and Communications, Teleste Corporation, Tel. +358-2-2605-611, mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com

NEXCOM Rugged NAS Steps Up Data Resilience against Hostile Operating Environments

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXCOM network-attached storage (NAS) iNAS 330 offers data a safe harbor from hostile operating environments. Built with robust data protection at the hardware and system levels, the iNAS 330 delivers data resilience, integrity, and manageability to provide enhanced data availability for data-critical applications in the transport, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.

"The demand for robust data storage at the edge end of IoT is rising as the proliferation of IoT applications is picking up the pace. At NEXCOM, we believe the long-standing hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) dilemma can be solved with a storage unit bringing data reliability at an affordable cost per gigabyte. With the release of NEXCOM iNAS 330, we aim to help improve public transportation safety with bus and train surveillance and enable data-based decision making in factories, oil rigs, and more," said Peter Yang, President of NEXCOM.

The iNAS 330 comes with three hard drive bays to address the needs for both large storage capacity and high fault tolerance. Depend on application requirements, the iNAS 330 can provide a maximum capacity of 3TB or a 2TB RAID 5 array to ramp up data resilience which enables data to be restored in a hard drive failure scenario with the replacement of a failed drive.

To maintain data integrity in harsh environmental conditions, the IP54-rated iNAS 330 is engineered to mitigate risk factors including vibrations and shocks, temperature extremes, and water and dust ingress. The iNAS 330 compliant with EN 61373 and EN 50155 standards shows high vibration and shock endurance suited to railway applications. If vibrations or shocks exacerbate, a buffer cache will take the place of hard drives to prevent speed drops, error-prone operations, and mechanical failures altogether. Moreover, redundant data connections and power supplies are supported by two screw-fastened M12 connectors to offer expanded throughput and failover for uninterrupted high-speed data transmission and power.

For use in the freezing cold and sizzling heat, the iNAS 330 can operate in the temperature range of -40 to 70 degrees Celsius when configured with SSD and -25 to 55 degrees Celsius with HDD. If the temperature falls below the range, embedded heaters can draw a combined total of 60 watts of power from two 802.11at PoE+ ports to quickly warm up the iNAS 330 to the required working temperature, and keep the temperature within the range throughout the operation.

As to data management, the iNAS 330 has a dedicated port for managerial purposes, which can separate data query traffic to avoid unauthorized changes to system settings.

Main Features

    --  3x HD bays for 3TB capacity
    --  Data protection in harsh environments
    --  Enhanced system reliability with compliance with EN50155 and EN61373
    --  Redundant data and power design with 2x 802.3at PoE+
    --  Extended temperature support from -40 degrees C to 70 degrees C (SSD)
    --  IP54-compliant for water and dust resistance
For more information, please contact our distributor in Israel EIM ESC, Eitan Koren at eytan@eimsys.co.il / 0545-611232 or visit http://www.nexcom.com.

About NEXCOM: Founded in 1992, NEXCOM integrates its capabilities and operates six global businesses, which are IoT Automation Solutions, Intelligent Digital Security, Internet of Things, Interactive Signage Platform, Mobile Computing Solutions, and Network and Communication Solutions. NEXCOM serves its customers worldwide through its subsidiaries in five major industrial countries. Under the IoT megatrend, NEXCOM expands its offerings with solutions in emerging applications including IoT, robot, connected cars, Industry 4.0, and industrial security. http://www.nexcom.com

Liyin Lin

Marketing Director, NEXCOM

Email: liyinlin@nexcom.com.tw

Tel: +886 2 8226 7786 ext. 2110

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NEXCOM

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

NEXCOM Rugged NAS Steps Up Data Resilience against Hostile Operating Environments

TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- NEXCOM network-attached storage (NAS) iNAS 330 offers data a safe harbor from hostile operating environments. Built with robust data protection at the hardware and system levels, the iNAS 330 delivers data resilience, integrity, and manageability to provide enhanced data availability for data-critical applications in the transport, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.

"The demand for robust data storage at the edge end of IoT is rising as the proliferation of IoT applications is picking up the pace. At NEXCOM, we believe the long-standing hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) dilemma can be solved with a storage unit bringing data reliability at an affordable cost per gigabyte. With the release of NEXCOM iNAS 330, we aim to help improve public transportation safety with bus and train surveillance and enable data-based decision making in factories, oil rigs, and more," said Peter Yang, President of NEXCOM.

The iNAS 330 comes with three hard drive bays to address the needs for both large storage capacity and high fault tolerance. Depend on application requirements, the iNAS 330 can provide a maximum capacity of 3TB or a 2TB RAID 5 array to ramp up data resilience which enables data to be restored in a hard drive failure scenario with the replacement of a failed drive.

To maintain data integrity in harsh environmental conditions, the IP54-rated iNAS 330 is engineered to mitigate risk factors including vibrations and shocks, temperature extremes, and water and dust ingress. The iNAS 330 compliant with EN 61373 and EN 50155 standards shows high vibration and shock endurance suited to railway applications. If vibrations or shocks exacerbate, a buffer cache will take the place of hard drives to prevent speed drops, error-prone operations, and mechanical failures altogether. Moreover, redundant data connections and power supplies are supported by two screw-fastened M12 connectors to offer expanded throughput and failover for uninterrupted high-speed data transmission and power.

For use in the freezing cold and sizzling heat, the iNAS 330 can operate in the temperature range of -40 to 70 degrees Celsius when configured with SSD and -25 to 55 degrees Celsius with HDD. If the temperature falls below the range, embedded heaters can draw a combined total of 60 watts of power from two 802.11at PoE+ ports to quickly warm up the iNAS 330 to the required working temperature, and keep the temperature within the range throughout the operation.

As to data management, the iNAS 330 has a dedicated port for managerial purposes, which can separate data query traffic to avoid unauthorized changes to system settings.

Main Features

    --  3x HD bays for 3TB capacity
    --  Data protection in harsh environments
    --  Enhanced system reliability with compliance with EN50155 and EN61373
    --  Redundant data and power design with 2x 802.3at PoE+
    --  Extended temperature support from -40 degrees C to 70 degrees C (SSD)
    --  IP54-compliant for water and dust resistance
For more information, please contact our distributor HAL TECHNOLOGY L.L.C, Mehrdad Taher Zadeh at +97144547657 / taher@hal.ae or visit http://www.nexcom.com.

About NEXCOM: Founded in 1992, NEXCOM integrates its capabilities and operates six global businesses, which are IoT Automation Solutions, Intelligent Digital Security, Internet of Things, Interactive Signage Platform, Mobile Computing Solutions, and Network and Communication Solutions. NEXCOM serves its customers worldwide through its subsidiaries in five major industrial countries. Under the IoT megatrend, NEXCOM expands its offerings with solutions in emerging applications including IoT, robot, connected cars, Industry 4.0, and industrial security. http://www.nexcom.com

Liyin Lin

Marketing Director, NEXCOM

Email: liyinlin@nexcom.com.tw

Tel: +886 2 8226 7786 ext. 2110

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NEXCOM

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

New OnePlus 3 OtterBox Achiever Series, Available now

NEW DELHI, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The OnePlus devices have seen global success and an enthusiastic fan following. To coincide with the launch of the latest innovation in smartphones, OtterBox is now offering trusted protection for the OnePlus 3 around the world.

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The OtterBox case for the OnePlus 3 is custom-designed to provide streamlined protection against bumps, drops and shock for living life on the go(1). Confidently handle your phone with this secure, slim case that slides easily into pockets. The case passes more than 24 tests for 238+ hours to earn the OtterBox Certified Drop+ Protection seal.

The Achiever Series design was inspired by the concept of Qi (pronounced chi) which in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things. It is a life-giving energy which is believed to unite the body, mind and spirit. Qi is the universal energy that permeates everything around us and is essential for a high quality of life.

The New OnePlus 3 case comes in the following colors: Black, Golden Sierra and Nightfire. The OtterBox case for the OnePlus 3 is available now from otterbox.asia for $24.95. For more information visit http://www.otterbox.asia

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About OtterBox:
Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(2) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is an eight-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.

For more information, visit otterbox.asia. We've Got Technology Covered.

Get connected with OtterBox:
OtterBox Facebook : facebook.com/OtterBoxAPAC
OtterBox YouTube : youtube.com/OtterBoxAPAC
OtterBox Instagram : instagram.com/otterboxasia

Note:

1 OtterBox for OnePlus 3 is NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps, drops and shock.

2 Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 2012 - 2015

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Ultratech Enables World's Lowest Contact Resistivity For FinFETs With LXA Melt Laser Annealing Technology

The results of this achievement were presented in a paper at the 2016 Symposia on VLSI Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTEK), a leading supplier of lithography, laser   processing and inspection systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high  brightness LEDs (HB   LEDs), as well as atomic layer deposition (ALD) systems, announced that its proprietary LXA nanosecond melt laser annealing technology enabled the world's lowest contact resistivity for FinFETs in an R&D environment.  In collaboration with multiple companies, this record achievement, as well as additional results, was presented in a paper at the 2016 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits held June 13-17, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, Hawaii.

In the development of today's advanced CMOS logic FinFET devices, the electrical resistance at the contact junction (contact resistance) is widely recognized to play an increasingly significant role in overall device performance. In larger device nodes, the contact pads provide a relatively large area over which to transfer electrical current. But as devices continue to shrink, so does the available area to form the contact, creating an electrical current bottleneck that reduces the performance of the device and impacts battery life. In order to realize the desired benefits of the scaled transistor architecture, including improved device performance and greater battery life, it will be necessary to make significant advancements over the current process. One emerging solution is to improve the characteristics of the contact by modifying the material properties of the contact using a unique nanosecond melt laser annealing technology. Using Ultratech's patent pending LXA melt laser annealing technology these researchers reported world record results in contact resistance. 

Yun Wang, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Technologist, Laser Processing at Ultratech, said, "The great achievement in lowering the contact resistivity for FinFETs is that it provides faster on/off switching of the transistor using the same input voltage. Since the input voltage doesn't need to be increased to provide faster transistor switching, a low supply voltage can be maintained, which saves battery life.  The result is a FinFET transistor that operates very quickly at a lower voltage for faster performance and longer battery life. As we continue our R&D, we expect that Ultratech's unique LXA nanosecond melt laser anneal technology will address a wide range of applications at the 7-nm and below nodes, and enable use of new materials anticipated at 5nm and below. We plan to use this record achievement as a benchmark to continue to improve our LXA technology."

On Tuesday, June 14 at 4:40 p.m. HAST, the paper by Hiroaki Niimi, Zuoguang Liu, Oleg Gluschenkov and others, titled, 'Sub-2x10-9     cm2 N    and P-Contact Resistivity with Si:P and Ge:Ga Metastable Alloys for FinFET CMOS  Technology' was presented during Session 7 - Contact Resistance Innovations for Sub   10nm Scaling, at the 2016 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits.

Ultratech's LXA Nanosecond Melt Laser Annealing Technology
Ultratech's LXA technology is a proprietary technology for achieving nanosecond anneal utilizing a millisecond process in-situ with a nanosecond spike anneal to provide ultra-low thermal budget with added process flexibility for a wide range of materials and applications. The LXA technology is targeted for advanced junction formation, contact anneal, and multiple middle-of-line applications.  As more exotic materials are used for 7nm and below devices, it is expected that Ultratech's LXA nanosecond melt laser annealing technology will play a bigger role and include wider applications in the manufacture of leading-edge transistors. 

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Additional Information:  In connection with the solicitation of proxies, Ultratech, Inc. ("Ultratech") has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents concerning the proposals to be presented at Ultratech's 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2016 Annual Meeting").  The proxy statement contains important information about Ultratech and the 2016 Annual Meeting.  In connection with the 2016 Annual Meeting, Ultratech has mailed the definitive proxy statement to stockholders.  In addition, Ultratech files annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC.  You are urged to read the proxy statement and other information because they contain important information about Ultratech and the proposals to be presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting.  These documents are available free of charge at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov) or from Ultratech at our investor relations website (http://ir.ultratech.com).  The contents of any websites referenced herein are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into the proxy statement.

Ultratech and its directors, executive officers and certain employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Ultratech's stockholders in connection with the election of directors and other matters to be proposed at the 2016 Annual Meeting.  Information regarding the interests, if any, of these directors, executive officers and specified employees is included in the definitive proxy statement and other materials filed by Ultratech with the SEC.

About Ultratech: Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTEK) designs, builds and markets manufacturing systems for the global technology industry. Founded in 1979, Ultratech serves three core markets: front  end semiconductor, back  end semiconductor, and nanotechnology. The company is the leading supplier of lithography products for bump packaging of integrated circuits and high   brightness LEDs. Ultratech is also the market leader and pioneer of laser spike anneal technology for the production of advanced semiconductor devices. In addition, the company offers solutions leveraging its proprietary coherent gradient sensing (CGS) technology to the semiconductor wafer inspection market and provides atomic layer deposition (ALD) tools to leading research organizations, including academic and industrial institutions. Visit Ultratech online at: http://www.ultratech.com.

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SOURCE  Ultratech, Inc.

Ultratech, Inc.

CONTACT: Company Contacts: Ultratech, Bruce R. Wright, Senior Vice President & CFO, Phone: 408/321­8835, The Blueshirt Group, Suzanne Schmidt, 415/217­4962, suzanne@blueshirtgroup.com, Melanie Solomon, 415/217­4964 melanie@blueshirtgroup.com; Agency Contact: MCA, Inc., Angie Kellen, 650/968­8900, Senior Account Director, akellen@mcapr.com

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

D-Link Announces Support for Apple HomeKit

New D-Link Wi-Fi Camera to Support Apple's Smart Home Framework and New Home App in iOS 10

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link is proud to announce the development of a new Wi-Fi camera that will support Apple HomeKit later this year and the new Home app in iOS 10, making the global networking company one of the latest major brands to support Apple's smart home framework.

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D-Link offers an extensive range of Wi-Fi cameras as part of its Connected Home series. D-Link's new Wi-Fi camera was built for HomeKit's camera category - one of two important new accessory types announced in the keynote speech at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event in San Francisco.

"D-Link has been building Wi-Fi cameras for more than 10 years and we understand the strategic importance of these cameras to your home's IoT ecosystem," said William Brown, president, D-Link United States. "We have been working hard with Apple to help make a unique connected home experience that meets the real needs of users. We are excited that now through the new HomeKit-enabled D-Link camera and Apple's Home app in iOS 10, families around the world will have an easy and secure way to monitor their homes."

The addition of Siri support with HomeKit allows cameras to be voice-enabled, giving families even more options to control and monitor their homes with faster results. Furthermore, the D-Link(®) Wi-Fi camera and integration with HomeKit is a powerful demonstration of how D-Link is enhancing the user experience and increasing the performance of its Connected Home portfolio. 

More information regarding the new D-Link HomeKit enabled camera will be available later this year.

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit us.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink) and D-Link's Blog (http://blog.dlink.com/).

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2016. D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

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CONTACT: Oscar Reyes, D-Link Systems, Inc., 714.885.6226, oscar.reyes@dlink.com; or Ashley Nakano, Walt & Company, 408.369.7200, ext. 1051, anakano@walt.com

Web Site: http://us.dlink.com

LIONSGATE, SABAN BRANDS AND GAME DEVELOPER nWAY TEAM FOR SABAN'S POWER RANGERS MOBILE GAME

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The pop culture phenomenon Saban's Power Rangers will soon be reimagined as a real time multiplayer mobile action game as announced today in partnership by Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, Saban Brands, the creator of the 23 year Power Rangers legacy, and cutting edge game developer, nWay. The game is slated to launch next year. Also next year, Lionsgate and Saban Brands will release the eagerly-anticipated Saban's Power Rangers feature film in theaters worldwide on March 24, 2017.

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"This alliance underscores our strategy of combining a world-class brand with a Triple-A game developer to create an exciting, high quality game with enormous upside," said Lionsgate President of Interactive Ventures & Games Peter Levin.  "With nWay's ability to achieve console level play on mobile devices, the Power Rangers game will appeal to a broad spectrum of core gamers and Power Rangers fans alike." 

"For decades, the Power Rangers brand has provided new and engaging opportunities for fans to experience the iconic franchise and we are thrilled to continue that legacy by joining forces with Lionsgate, our feature film partner, and nWay to create a state-of-the-art mobile game," said Janet Hsu, Chief Executive Officer of Saban Brands.  "With these phenomenal partners, we will connect millions of Power Rangers and gaming fans globally with a mobile gaming experience unlike anything else."

"Lionsgate and Saban Brands are the ideal partners and Power Rangers is the perfect property on which to base a game with player-to-player competition, epic battles and intense action that raises the bar for the genre," said nWay Chief Executive Officer Taehoon Kim.  "The Power Rangers global fan base provides a powerful foundation for the game's launch, and the high quality of gameplay makes this a natural for the e-sports trend.  Power Rangers is an incredibly beloved and recognizable property, and its deep and detailed mythology will enable us to create a rich, multi-layered world for gamers everywhere."

nWay is an innovative San Francisco-based game company comprised of developers who have worked on some of the biggest intellectual properties in the world, including Star Wars, James Bond, Indiana Jones, The Godfather and Star Fox.  nWay's first game, ChronoBlade, launched in Asia and is coming to the U.S. this summer.

Haim Saban launched Power Rangers with "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" as a live action television series more than 20 years ago, and it quickly became the most-watched children's television program in the United States. It remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history and has grown into one of the world's most popular and recognizable brands, with toys, apparel, costumes, video games, DVD's, comic books and more.

The announcement is the latest milestone in Lionsgate's creation of a diverse games business that includes: strategic investments in Telltale Games, Next Games, Mobcrush and Fifth Journey; the recent or planned launches of Orange is the New Black (IGT/DoubleDown Casino), Point Break (Payday), Mad Men (Zynga) and Kevin Hart mobile games; acquisition of rights to top gaming properties Borderlands and Candy Crush Saga to be adapted into films and television series; and virtual reality gaming initiatives built around the Company's John Wick and Now You See Me film properties as well as a VR game partnership with Google's recently-announced Daydream platform.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment.  The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black, the beloved drama series Nashville, the syndication successes The Wendy Williams Show and Celebrity Name Game (with FremantleMedia), the breakout series The Royals and the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual.

The Company's feature film business spans eight labels and includes the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Now You See Me, Divergent and John Wick series, Sicario, The Age of Adaline, Roadside Attractions' Love & Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Codeblack Films' Addicted and breakout concert film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates.  Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. http://www.lionsgate.com

ABOUT SABAN BRANDS

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) acquires and develops a world-class portfolio of properties in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors. SB applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, media, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail to markets worldwide and consumers of all ages. Saban Brands Entertainment Group (SBEG) develops innovative branded content that resonates with consumers across all media platforms. SBEG's growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil Junior - Luna Petunia, La Banda and others in development. Saban Brands Lifestyle Group (SBLG) drives major expansion within the company's diverse portfolio of fashion and lifestyle properties. SBLG's portfolio currently includes Paul Frank, Macbeth, Mambo and Piping Hot. SB operates a global network of offices in Los Angeles, London and Sydney. For more information, visit http://www.sabanbrands.com.

ABOUT SABAN'S POWER RANGERS

Saban's Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, "Power Rangers" quickly became the most-watched children's television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children's programming blocks around the world. For more information, visit http://www.powerrangers.com.

ABOUT nWAY

nWay is the game studio behind ChronoBlade, a competitive and cooperative multiplayer Action RPG for mobile, TV, and browser platforms. The mobile free-to-play title, set to launch in the US in summer of 2016, features console quality graphics and fast-paced synchronous cross-platform multiplayer gameplay by leveraging nWay's proprietary technology for a latency-free experience. The company is based in San Francisco with offices in Seoul, Korea. The nWay team is comprised of leading developers and executives from Blizzard, Electronic Arts, LucasArts, Maxis, NCSoft, Nintendo, RockStar North and Tencent. They have collectively contributed to over a dozen hit console and online games including: Killer Instinct, StarCraft, Diablo II, FIFA Online, Battlefield Online, Dante's Inferno, GTA, Crackdown, and Lineage II. nWay has received venture funding from IDG Ventures, Baseline Ventures, TransLink Capital, WI Harper Group, Cowboy Ventures, Harrison Metal and Keytone Ventures. For more information, visit nWay at http://www.nway.com.

For further information, please contact:

Lionsgate
Peter Wilkes
(310) 255-3726
pwilkes@lionsgate.com

Saban Brands
Lindsey Latham 
(310) 203-5828
llatham@sabanbrands.com

nWay
Ivy Lee
(415) 778-2866
ivylee@nway.com

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LIONSGATE, SABAN BRANDS AND GAME DEVELOPER nWAY TEAM FOR SABAN'S POWER RANGERS MOBILE GAME

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2016 /CNW/ -- The pop culture phenomenon Saban's Power Rangers will soon be reimagined as a real time multiplayer mobile action game as announced today in partnership by Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, Saban Brands, the creator of the 23 year Power Rangers legacy, and cutting edge game developer, nWay. The game is slated to launch next year. Also next year, Lionsgate and Saban Brands will release the eagerly-anticipated Saban's Power Rangers feature film in theaters worldwide on March 24, 2017.

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"This alliance underscores our strategy of combining a world-class brand with a Triple-A game developer to create an exciting, high quality game with enormous upside," said Lionsgate President of Interactive Ventures & Games Peter Levin.  "With nWay's ability to achieve console level play on mobile devices, the Power Rangers game will appeal to a broad spectrum of core gamers and Power Rangers fans alike." 

"For decades, the Power Rangers brand has provided new and engaging opportunities for fans to experience the iconic franchise and we are thrilled to continue that legacy by joining forces with Lionsgate, our feature film partner, and nWay to create a state-of-the-art mobile game," said Janet Hsu, Chief Executive Officer of Saban Brands.  "With these phenomenal partners, we will connect millions of Power Rangers and gaming fans globally with a mobile gaming experience unlike anything else."

"Lionsgate and Saban Brands are the ideal partners and Power Rangers is the perfect property on which to base a game with player-to-player competition, epic battles and intense action that raises the bar for the genre," said nWay Chief Executive Officer Taehoon Kim.  "The Power Rangers global fan base provides a powerful foundation for the game's launch, and the high quality of gameplay makes this a natural for the e-sports trend.  Power Rangers is an incredibly beloved and recognizable property, and its deep and detailed mythology will enable us to create a rich, multi-layered world for gamers everywhere."

nWay is an innovative San Francisco-based game company comprised of developers who have worked on some of the biggest intellectual properties in the world, including Star Wars, James Bond, Indiana Jones, The Godfather and Star Fox.  nWay's first game, ChronoBlade, launched in Asia and is coming to the U.S. this summer.

Haim Saban launched Power Rangers with "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" as a live action television series more than 20 years ago, and it quickly became the most-watched children's television program in the United States. It remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history and has grown into one of the world's most popular and recognizable brands, with toys, apparel, costumes, video games, DVD's, comic books and more.

The announcement is the latest milestone in Lionsgate's creation of a diverse games business that includes: strategic investments in Telltale Games, Next Games, Mobcrush and Fifth Journey; the recent or planned launches of Orange is the New Black (IGT/DoubleDown Casino), Point Break (Payday), Mad Men (Zynga) and Kevin Hart mobile games; acquisition of rights to top gaming properties Borderlands and Candy Crush Saga to be adapted into films and television series; and virtual reality gaming initiatives built around the Company's John Wick and Now You See Me film properties as well as a VR game partnership with Google's recently-announced Daydream platform.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, interactive ventures and games, and location-based entertainment.  The Company has nearly 80 television shows on 40 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses. These include the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black, the beloved drama series Nashville, the syndication successes The Wendy Williams Show and Celebrity Name Game (with FremantleMedia), the breakout series The Royals and the Golden Globe-nominated dramedy Casual.

The Company's feature film business spans eight labels and includes the blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, the Now You See Me, Divergent and John Wick series, Sicario, The Age of Adaline, Roadside Attractions' Love & Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Codeblack Films' Addicted and breakout concert film Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates.  Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as a foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. http://www.lionsgate.com

ABOUT SABAN BRANDS

Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) acquires and develops a world-class portfolio of properties in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors. SB applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, media, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail to markets worldwide and consumers of all ages. Saban Brands Entertainment Group (SBEG) develops innovative branded content that resonates with consumers across all media platforms. SBEG's growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil Junior - Luna Petunia, La Banda and others in development. Saban Brands Lifestyle Group (SBLG) drives major expansion within the company's diverse portfolio of fashion and lifestyle properties. SBLG's portfolio currently includes Paul Frank, Macbeth, Mambo and Piping Hot. SB operates a global network of offices in Los Angeles, London and Sydney. For more information, visit http://www.sabanbrands.com.

ABOUT SABAN'S POWER RANGERS

Saban's Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, "Power Rangers" quickly became the most-watched children's television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children's programming blocks around the world. For more information, visit http://www.powerrangers.com.

ABOUT nWAY

nWay is the game studio behind ChronoBlade, a competitive and cooperative multiplayer Action RPG for mobile, TV, and browser platforms. The mobile free-to-play title, set to launch in the US in summer of 2016, features console quality graphics and fast-paced synchronous cross-platform multiplayer gameplay by leveraging nWay's proprietary technology for a latency-free experience. The company is based in San Francisco with offices in Seoul, Korea. The nWay team is comprised of leading developers and executives from Blizzard, Electronic Arts, LucasArts, Maxis, NCSoft, Nintendo, RockStar North and Tencent. They have collectively contributed to over a dozen hit console and online games including: Killer Instinct, StarCraft, Diablo II, FIFA Online, Battlefield Online, Dante's Inferno, GTA, Crackdown, and Lineage II. nWay has received venture funding from IDG Ventures, Baseline Ventures, TransLink Capital, WI Harper Group, Cowboy Ventures, Harrison Metal and Keytone Ventures. For more information, visit nWay at http://www.nway.com.

For further information, please contact:

Lionsgate
Peter Wilkes
(310) 255-3726
pwilkes@lionsgate.com

Saban Brands
Lindsey Latham 
(310) 203-5828
llatham@sabanbrands.com

nWay
Ivy Lee
(415) 778-2866
ivylee@nway.com

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Monohm Starts Pre-Orders For Runcible, The World's First Anti-Smartphone

Pre-order model features open source and an open hardware design, creating a sustainable, hackable platform to explore the possibilities of a post-smartphone era

BERKELEY, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Monohm Inc. announced today that it is taking pre-orders for Runcible, the world's first anti-smartphone. This model is a fully open platform which includes specifications and direct access to the electronics which will enable developers, makers and early technology adopters to co-create Runcible's possibilities as part of an open, sustained, collaborative community. The deadline for pre-orders will close on June 30, 2016 with the device scheduled for delivery in September.

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Runcible, announced one year ago at Mobile World Congress, is modeled on the pocket watch and features a high resolution, fully round screen. The device includes wi-fi connectivity, a camera with unique workflows based on the round screen, and features designed to refocus users' attention on real people and the real world.

"Runcible is a totally new kind of device whose purpose and philosophy is antithetical to today's commodified smartphone. It's only natural that we drive a different and more open approach to co-creating its possibilities with our early adopters," said Aubrey Anderson, CEO and co-founder, Monohm Inc. "We wanted to provide an open reference device to unleash this creativity and co-discovery, versus taking a conventional approach where we launch a product that consumers are simply told to buy, consume, and replace."

Features and Benefits

    --  High resolution, 640x640 fully round screen and palm-sized form factor
        modeled on devices that humans have always carried with them: the pocket
        watch, the compass, the magical stone that fits the palm of our hand.
    --  Open Source, top to bottom: Runcible's operating system is based on Open
        Web Standards and the Android Open Source Project. You can build the
        entire operating system yourself and change it as you see fit.
    --  Discovery-centric: Runcible features simple interfaces which focus on
        clean summaries of our digital lives, and a curated maps program that
        differs from others in finding the most interesting route to a
        destination versus the fastest, along with other elements.
    --  Planned non-obsolescence: Unlike today's smartphones which become
        outdated or obsolete within two or three years, Runcible's parts can be
        replaced, repaired, augmented and upgraded, enabling the device to be
        kept for decades.
    --  No interruptions: Runcible will never beep, alert or otherwise interrupt
        us, enabling us to keep our attention where it has always meant to be:
        the real world.
A Community Approach to Innovation
The initial version of Runcible is intended to be a device which provokes delight, while serving as a platform for people to explore their ideas. Unlike today's smartphone, Runcible owners will not be locked out of the software and the hardware. Instead, Monohm actively encourages them to add to, expand, and experiment with the entirety of Runcible's capabilities, akin to the concept of a high design Raspberry Pi.

"We think some of the best experiences on the Runcible platform will come from the community, and when we begin shipping Runcible to a larger audience, everyone will benefit from this model of continued involvement and innovation," said Jason Proctor, co-founder and CTO, Monohm Inc. "We will also be able to directly support innovators with wholesale units which can be used to power their projects at scale."

The base pre-order model is available at $399 plus tax. To be among the first to experience Runcible, go to http://mono.hm to pre-order today. The full commercial model is expected to ship later this year.

About Monohm
Monohm creates innovative third wave electronics. Its mission is to enable people to elegantly and simply control versus be controlled by their digital lives, while allowing a sense of wonder in the real world. The company is headquartered in Berkeley, California. For more information please visit http://mono.hm.

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Return To Valencia In Pirate101

PLANO, Texas, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- KingsIsle Entertainment released an expansion to the story found in the adventurous world of Pirate101(®) today, bringing new levels of power to all players while advancing the epic tale of orphaned pirate versus the soulless clockwork Armada.

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High-level players can now explore the new skyway of Calabria in Valencia, gain five more levels, add new talents and powers to their arsenal, recruit a new unicorn swashbuckler crew mate, and experience the epic conclusion to the first story arc as they come blade-to-blade with the Supreme Commander Kane and his royal court.

"Pirate101 Fans have been anxiously awaiting the release of Book 15, and we couldn't be happier to unveil a zenith in this heroic story," said Josef Hall, vice president and creative director at KingsIsle Entertainment. "If you and your family have ever wanted to play and experience a pirate story that is both cunning and comical, Pirate101 is the perfect game for you."

Along with this update, all players, regardless of their level, will now be able to level their pets to 70 and take advantage of the new PVP-exclusive pets and mounts.

A full list of update notes can be found on the Pirate101.com website: https://www.pirate101.com/free_game/update_notes/june2016.   

About KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc.

KingsIsle Entertainment is a developer and publisher that specializes in creating high-quality online and mobile games. KingsIsle games have received numerous honors, including the Parent Tested Parent Approved Media Seal and recognition by the National Parenting Publications Awards. KingsIsle's first game, Wizard101, was named Best MMO of 2010 by Beckett Massive Online Gamer Magazine, Best Family MMO of the Decade by Massively.com and the #1 Best Family Game of 2009 by MMORPG.com. KingsIsle is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and has a development studio in Austin, Texas. Information about the company's games can be found at http://www.kingsisle.com/corporate/products.

KingsIsle, Wizard101 and Pirate101 are trademarks or registered trademarks of KingsIsle Entertainment Inc.

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CONTACT: Tom Purdue, 1-512-681-4303, press@kingsisle.com

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

Delta Private Jets, Gogo Team Up To Deliver 4G Service, A New Generation Of Connectivity For Business Aviation

DPJ is first FAA-certificated Part 135 air carrier to add Gogo Biz 4G service to fleet

ERLANGER, Ky. and BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind fleet-wide agreement between Delta Private Jets, Inc. (DPJ) and Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) will soon deliver a 4G inflight experience to DPJ's customers.

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DPJ, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), plans to equip its fleet of more than 70 aircraft with Gogo Biz 4G to provide a superior service to passengers. The new service will enable a reliable 4G experience - including services such as Gogo Vision, providing the latest movies, TV, flight tracker, weather reports, and additional features; Gogo Text & Talk, allowing passengers to call and text with their personal smart phones and mobile numbers; streaming video and audio; as well as face-to-face conversations with a user's favorite applications; email with attachments; web browsing; and more - on a proven network in the continental U.S. and large portions of Alaska and Canada.

Delta Private Jets is the only private jet company affiliated with a major commercial airline - an unmatched competitive advantage in a fractured marketplace. Providing this unique technology offering is one in a series of enhancements that DPJ will be introducing to ensure a seamless, comfortable and convenient experience for customers from takeoff to landing.

"We are excited to bring this technology to the discerning customers who turn to Delta Private Jets for their specialized travel needs," said David Sneed, Executive Vice president and Chief Operating Officer of DPJ. "We are also proud to further differentiate our company by becoming the first to offer Gogo Biz 4G on a fleet-wide scale. After careful evaluation of the available options for inflight connectivity, it was clear that only Gogo could deliver a robust experience on a proven network."

Gogo is the leading provider of inflight connectivity and wireless in-flight entertainment solutions to the global aero market. The new agreement builds upon its successful relationship serving Delta's commercial fleet and represents the first multi-aircraft adoption of Gogo Biz 4G in the private aviation sector.

Gogo Biz 4G leverages Gogo's existing air-to-ground network and technology which has already flown hundreds of thousands of hours aboard thousands of business and commercial aircraft. The Gogo Biz 4G equipment package incorporates dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi service and a host of other features - all from a single, lightweight box.

Following the successful completion of the initial phases of flight testing, Gogo Biz 4G remains on track for launch in the second quarter of 2017.

"Our goal is to deliver a robust 4G experience inflight," said John Wade, Gogo Business Aviation's Executive Vice President and General Manager. "After thorough testing on our existing network at altitude, including air and ground congestion, we are confident Gogo Biz 4G's performance will meet the expectations of Delta Private Jets and delight its customers."

About Delta Private Jets

Delta Private Jets, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), provides aircraft charter services, aircraft management and its distinctive Delta Private Jets Card. The company operates its only FBO (Fixed Base Operation), the Delta Jet Center, at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), as well as the Tech Service Center, a comprehensive Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility (MRO). Delta Private Jets combines more than 30 years of experience serving the needs of luxury travelers for business and pleasure with the resources of one of the world's largest airlines to provide a truly innovative travel solution.  With more than 70 aircraft in the fleet (light, mid-size, super-midsize and large), Delta Private Jets consistently receives awards for outstanding customer service and has continuously held the coveted ARGUS Platinum safety rating longer than any other operator in the world. Additional information is available at deltaprivatejets.com.

About Gogo

With more than two decades of experience, Gogo is the leader in in-flight connectivity and wireless entertainment services for commercial and business fleets around the world. Gogo connects aircraft, providing its aviation partners with the world's most powerful network and platform to help optimize their operations. Gogo's superior technologies, best-in-class service, and global reach help planes fly smarter, our aviation partners perform better, and their passengers travel happier.

Today, Gogo has partnerships with 14 commercial airlines and is installed on more than 2,500 commercial aircraft. Nearly 7,000 business aircraft are also flying with its solutions, including the world's largest fractional ownership fleets. Gogo also is a factory option at every major business aircraft manufacturer. Gogo has more than 1,000 employees and is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with additional facilities in Broomfield, CO, and various locations overseas. Connect with us at http://www.gogoair.com and business.gogoair.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain disclosures in this press release include "forward-looking statements" that are based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management. Most forward-looking statements contain words that identify them as forward-looking, such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "seeks," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "should," "will," "would" or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms that relate to future events.  Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Gogo's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any projected results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements represent the beliefs and assumptions of Gogo only as of the date of this press release and Gogo undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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CONTACT: Amy McGahan, Delta Private Jets, amcgahan@dix-eaton.com, 216-241-3027; Dave Mellin, Gogo Business Aviation, dmellin@gogoair.com, 720-840-4788

Performance Designed Products Secures NFL License for Video Game Controllers

PDP to release new Face-Off (TM) Line of Controllers with "Swappable" NFL Team faceplates

BURBANK, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP), the #1 third party accessory manufacturer in North America, announced today they are releasing an officially licensed Face-Off(TM) line of controllers, featuring swappable NFL faceplates. With the innovative interchangeable faceplate design, gamers and football fans can easily customize their controllers with their favorite NFL team by snapping on and swapping out the faceplate of their choice.

"The PDP Face-Off NFL Controller is perfect for sports fans with enhanced features and the ability to customize the controller for your favorite team," said Matt Hiler, Business Development and Licensed Partnerships at PDP. "The Face-Off controller includes a replica football cover and a code for player to order a free Face-Plate for their favorite NFL team."

In addition to the unique customization features of the NFL Premium Face-Off Controllers, these PDP controllers offer enhanced gameplay with vibration feedback and impulse triggers. Also, the audio control button is located directly on the front of the controller, so gamers can adjust game and chat audio levels without interruptions, when they plug in their headset to the 3.5mm audio jack.

For those attending the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), June 14-16 in Los Angeles, PDP will be showing off this upcoming line of officially licensed NFL Premium Face-Off Controllers (booth #4512 in the West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center).

For more information on the latest product from Performance Designed Products please visit http://www.pdp.com and follow PDPGaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Performance Designed Products LLC
As the #1 gaming accessories manufacturer, Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) designs high-quality products under a number of well-known brands, such as Afterglow, Rock Candy, and a growing portfolio of licenses. Headquartered in Burbank, CA, with offices in San Diego, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and China, PDP's products can be found in major retailers across the world. PDP and the PDP logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Performance Designed Products LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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CONTACT: For Press Inquiries: PDP Contact, Jacob Strouckel, jacob.strouckel@pdp.com, (323) 238-1402, OR Agency Contact, Amber McCollom, amber@zebrapartners.net, (206) 353-4751

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

Samsung Canada Announces Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX, Providing Greater Control Over Your Fitness Goals in our Connected Lives

GPS sports band and cord-free earbuds launch with improved features that will help Canadians unlock their fitness freedom

MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 15, 2016 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada today announced the next evolution of its line of fitness wearables with the availability of Samsung Gear Fit2 and the Samsung Gear IconX. Expanding on its impressive roster of Gear devices, these products showcase Samsung Canada's continued leadership in the wearables category. Combining elegant design with consumers' fitness needs in mind, the Gear Fit2 and IconX provide Canadians with greater control over their fitness goals through new features such as precise tracking technology and a standalone music player to offer users the optimal fitness experience.

Designed for Canadians who are passionate about their personal health and fitness, the Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX elevate existing routines and blend fitness with fun, whether they are training for a marathon or taking daily stroll. The Gear Fit2 features an embedded GPS and heart rate monitor (HRM) that offer accurate and robust fitness tracking and measurement no matter the activity, while providing instant feedback on the workout. And all new to the wearables category, is Gear IconX. These truly cord-free earbuds have a built-in activity tracker, heart rate monitor and music player to offer you an untethered workout.

"We know that living a healthy lifestyle is a top priority for Canadians and our two new wearables, the Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX, are a perfect fit for keeping fitness goals on track," said Paul Brannen, Executive Vice President, Mobile Solutions at Samsung Canada. "Designed to empower Canadians to stay focused and keep rhythm in their everyday fitness, we continue to innovate the wearable category through unique fitness solutions."

Get Fit Your Way with the Gear Fit2

    --  The vibrant curved display on the Gear Fit2 provides for easy fitness
        monitoring and the ability to check and respond to text message
        notifications in any light.
    --  With an embedded GPS and HRM sensor, the Gear Fit2 provides accurate
        data tracking for a variety of fitness activities that fit any
        lifestyle.
    --  Stay motivated without the need of a mobile device thanks to the
        built-in standalone music player.
    --  With its IP68 certification, the Gear Fit2 is water and dust resistant
        and allows you to go wherever your fitness routine takes you.

Truly Cord Free with the Gear IconX

    --  Lightweight, secure and comfortable to wear, the Gear IconX comes with
        three different sizes of eartips and can be activated by simply placing
        the earbuds in your ears.
    --  Receive instant feedback on your workout progress thanks to the Voice
        Guide feature.
    --  The built-in standalone music player can store up to 1,000 MP3s and
        users can simply tap or swipe the earbuds to easily control the music
        and set the pace for any workout.
    --  With an in-ear HRM, the Gear IconX offers standalone fitness tracking
        that can be easily shared and viewed on an accompanying mobile device.

The Samsung Gear Fit2 is available for purchase in Canada beginning today at Samsung Experience Stores in black, blue and pink colours. National retail availability for the Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX will occur beginning in Q3 2016. The Gear IconX will be available in black, blue and white colours.

For full product information, please visit:

    --  http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/mobile-devices/wearables/gear/SM-R360
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Samsung Gear Fit2 Specifications:

    Display                             1.5", Curved Super AMOLED 216 x 432
    -------                             -----------------------------------

    Chipset                             Dual Core (1 GHz)
    -------                             ----------------

    Memory                              512 MB (RAM) / 4 GB Storage
    ------                              ---------------------------

    Connectivity                        Bluetooth(R) v 4.2
    ------------                        ------------------

    Sensor                               Accelerometer, Gyro, HRM, Built-in
                                         GPS, Barometer
    ------                              -----------------------------------

    Dimension                           24.5 (W) x 51.2 (D) mm
    ---------                           ----------------------

    Weight                              33g
    ------                              ---

    Battery                             200mAh
    -------                             ------

    Compatibility                       Android 4.4/ RAM 1.5 GB
    -------------                       -----------------------

    OS                                  TIZEN
    ---                                 -----

    Additional Features                  Notifications (SNS, call, email,
                                         applications, schedule)
    -------------------                 ---------------------------------

    Black, blue and pink
    --------------------

    Small (Size of the wrist: 125 ~
     170mm)

    Large (Size of the wrist: 155 ~
     210mm)
    -------------------------------

    IP68 certified (up to 30 minutes in
     up to 1.5m of water)
    -----------------------------------

    Standalone music player
    -----------------------

    Audio                                Audio formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC,
                                         M4A, AMR, AWB, OGG, OGA, 3GA
    -----                               -----------------------------------

Samsung Gear IconX Specifications:

    Memory                              4 GB / up to 1,000 songs
    ------                              ------------------------

    Connectivity                        Bluetooth(R) v 4.1
    ------------                        ------------------

    Sensor                              Accelerometer, HR, Capacitive Touch
    ------                              -----------------------------------

    Dimension                            Earbud: 18.9 (W) x 26.0 (D) /Case:
                                         92.0 (W) x 35.3 (D)
    ---------                           -----------------------------------

    Weight                              Earbud: 7g per earbud
    ------                              ---------------------

    Battery                             Earbud: 47mAh / Charging Case: 315mAH
    -------                             -------------------------------------

    Compatibility                       Android 4.4/ RAM 1.5 GB
    -------------                       -----------------------

    Speaker                             Dynamic Driver
    -------                             --------------

    Microphone                          2ea per earbud
    ----------                          --------------

    Additional Features                 Black, blue and white
    -------------------                 ---------------------

    Splash resistant (P2i Nano Coating)
    ----------------------------------

    Standalone music player
    -----------------------

    Voice guide (available in 15
     languages)
    ----------------------------

    Audio                                Audio formats: MP3, WMA v9, WAV, AAC,
                                         M4A
    -----                               -------------------------------------

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

About Samsung Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances and printers. In 2015, Samsung was ranked one of the top 10 most influential brands in Canada, based on a study by Ipsos Reid. Committed to helping Canadians live connected and make a difference, its Samsung Hope for Children corporate giving program supports children's education, sustainability and health-related issues in communities across the country.

To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.

Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada, on Twitter @SamsungCanada

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Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.

CONTACT: Lianne Pitts, North Strategic for Samsung Canada, lianne.pitts@northstrategic.com, 647.969.9941

Enjoy Great Outdoors Month with Casio Timepieces

The WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch and PRO TREK PRG300 are Ideal Tools for Outdoor Enthusiasts

DOVER, N.J., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- June is Great Outdoors Month and Casio America, Inc. is encouraging consumers enjoy the warmer weather while participating in outdoor activities with the help of its versatile WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch and rugged PRO TREK PRG300. Whether hiking on a trail, out for a run, kayaking, fishing or just appreciating nature during the month of June, these innovative timepieces are ideal accessories for any outdoor enthusiast. 

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"Great Outdoors Month encourages people to get outside, be adventurous and take advantage of the many activities available to them as the weather gets warmer and the days get longer," said David Johnson, Vice President of Casio's Timepiece Division. "Casio is dedicated to providing consumers with outdoor tools like the WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch and the PRO TREK PRG300 that you can grab and take on any adventure, whether it's a quick hike or a summer-long trek."

WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch
Casio's WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch is powered by Android Wear(TM) and is full of useful tools specifically for those that enjoy outdoor activities. It features a dual-layered LCD comprised of a color and monochrome touch display. When set to Timepiece Mode, the watch switches to an energy-saving mode that displays the time only on the monochrome LCD, allowing users to use it during long outings. It is not only able to check direction, altitude and atmospheric pressure, but also sunrise and sunset times, tide graphs and activity graphs. The WSD-F10 also enables the use of various apps such as email alert, weather, maps, voice search and more to help users stay connected while in the great outdoors. Additionally, users can also load their own apps to expand the feature set for any alternative outdoor activities they may participate in.

Casio's WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch is available now in red, green, black, and orange at retail stores nationwide, as well as online on Google Store(TM), Amazon, REI, ShopCasio, Macy's, JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods and Tourneau for a MSRP of $500.00.

PRO TREK PRG300
The PRO TREK PRG300 makes traversing mountain peaks or angling at the local riverbed a breeze thanks to Casio's innovative Triple Sensor Version 3 Technology. This technology provides outdoor enthusiasts with fast, precise data readings to help navigate through any adventure. With a direction sensor for compass readings, pressure sensor for altimeter/barometer readings and a thermo sensor for temperature readings, adventurers can effortlessly monitor information on outdoor conditions and more. The PRG300 also features Casio'sTough Solar Power technology. This allows users to charge the timepiece in low or fluorescent light, eliminating the need for continuous battery replacement. It will also power down when not exposed to light for a certain period of time, thus conserving energy. In addition, the PRG300 boasts water resistance up to 100 meters, sunrise and sunset data, world time (31 Time Zones / 48 cities + UTC), a full auto LED Super Illuminator light with afterglow, four  Daily Alarms and 1 Snooze Alarm, 1/10-second stopwatch, countdown timer, and more.

The PRO TREK PRG300 is available now for a MSRP of $250 at select jewelers and retailers nationwide in vibrant color options including: black bezel with a black resin band and blue accents; a black bezel with a black resin band and yellow accents; and a white bezel with a white resin band and black accents. This timepiece is also available in green and orange camouflage for a MSRP of $280.

For additional information on Casio's full portfolio of timepieces, please visit: http://www.Casio.com.

* Android Wear and Google Store are trademarks of Google Inc.

About PRO TREK
PRO TREK is a line of men's watches designed and engineered to make them essential pieces of outdoor gear including Tough Solar Power, Triple Sensor Technology (i.e. altimeter/barometer, digital compass and thermometer), low temperature and water resistance, daily alarms, a stopwatch, and more. Whether individuals enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking or hunting, Casio's PRO TREK collection offers rugged, stylish and versatile timepieces for men with features that enhance any outdoor experience. For additional information on Casio's PRO TREK line of timepieces, please visit http://www.PROTREK.Casio.com.

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

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CONTACT: Christine Azzolino/Jennifer Samuels, Coyne PR, (973) 588-2000, cazzolino@coynepr.com, jsamuels@coynepr.com; S. Vander Schans/A. Colasacco-Sharpe, CASIO AMERICA, INC., (973) 361-5400, svanderschans@casio.com, acolasacco@casio.com

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

Resolution Games Announces New Localized Versions of Virtual Reality Fishing Game Bait!

Bait! sees more than 500,000 downloads

STOCKHOLM and LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today during the 2016 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), virtual reality (VR) games studio Resolution Games announced updates to its popular VR fishing game, Bait! The game, available on the Oculus VR Store for Samsung Gear VR, has now been localized for several European countries including Germany, Spain, Italy and France. In the coming months, Resolution Games will be announcing localized versions of Bait! for additional global audiences.

The company is also announcing that it will soon be releasing a new fishing destination within Bait! to include several more fish species for virtual anglers to pursue. Additionally, following Oculus' recent announcement of exceeding 1 million monthly active users, Resolution Games is announcing that Bait! has crested half a million downloads.

"It's very exciting to see so much interest in a single game this early in the evolution of VR," said Tommy Palm, CEO and co-founder of Resolution Games. "The first consumer devices are just now hitting the shelves with consumer and market interest steadily impressing us and driving us to keep pushing the limits and setting new standards for VR."

Resolution Games also released a 360 video for Bait!, where viewers can get a taste of the gameplay and different levels, to be promoted across hundreds of GameStop stores. Bait! provides a diverse, story-driven experience with visually rich environments and plenty of fish to collect throughout. Gameplay spans four different lakes, each with a distinct style and varying fish species that lure you in. Expert anglers can bag them all and aim for the dream of reeling in a prize-winning catch of every type.

In the game, players are transported to Bait! Island to help their boss catch a rare fish as they try to save the faltering aquarium where they work. You'll catch a lot of different fish and make friends with the locals - but can you keep your loyalties to both your new friends and your boss? Whether new to fishing, VR and even games or a seasoned anglers and game enthusiasts, Bait! is an unmatched experience for anyone.

Bait! is free and available for Samsung Gear VR users in the Oculus VR Store. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/baitgame/.

About Resolution Games:
Resolution Games is the first virtual reality (VR) games studio that solely focuses on creating accessible, fun games that everyone can enjoy - pushing the limits of the emerging VR games space. The studio is composed of highly respected game industry veterans, serial entrepreneurs and thought leaders with a proven track record of widely acclaimed success spanning across mass market and AAA games, free-to-play games, hardware and more. Resolution Games is privately held and based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Follow the company at http://www.resolutiongames.com and on Twitter and Facebook.

Press Contact:
Paul Brady
Tel. 646-491-2777
paul@resolutiongames.com

SOURCE  Resolution Games

Resolution Games

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

Canon Continues Large Format Momentum with Four New Media for the Fine Art and Production Markets

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding upon the excitement of the imagePROGRAF PRO Series, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of four new large format media options, including three media for the fine arts and photography market, as well as a signage media that can be used outdoors. The Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo Paper Pro Luster, and Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte media, previously available in cut sheet for the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer users, are now available in 100-foot rolls for those images that were meant to be printed in large format. The first of its kind to be added to the imagePROGRAF media lineup, the Water Resistant Matte Polypropylene paper expands the applications available for imagePROGRAF large format printers.

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Fine Arts and Photography Media
Providing photographers with an outstanding medium for their images, the Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo Paper Pro Luster and Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte media are available in widths of 17, 24, 36 and 42-inch rolls, all 100 feet in length. Leveraging the image performance of the newly developed LUCIA PRO pigment ink, these new media are great for customers with 12-channel models, including the new imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 and PRO-4000 printers.

For prints with vivid color and deep blacks, the durable Photo Paper Pro Platinum (300gsm) provides excellent color fastness, to help minimize fading or running. Another medium offering ample fade-resistance, the Photo Paper Pro Luster paper (260gsm), features a calm texture that is resistant to the effects of lighting, making it suitable for exhibition and gallery settings. This photo paper also dries quickly for easy handling. The Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte (210gsm) offers professionals and skilled amateurs a media with smooth surface quality for outstanding color performance. Great for printing black-and-white photography, this paper provides a natural whiteness, thickness and smooth texture while also offering superb gradations. 

Outdoor Media
With this newly developed, Water Resistant Matte Polypropylene media, posters can now be displayed outdoors for up to six months without lamination.* The durable, synthetic medium uses a binder for water and light resistance, helping to prevent the ink-receiving layer from peeling. The addition of a UV absorber limits density reduction on printed areas to help keep output vibrant over time while exposed to sunlight.

Best-suited for the production signage and poster printing markets, this new media is compatible with existing imagePROGRAF pigment printers, including the new PRO Series and the imagePROGRAF branded 12-color, eight-color and six-color devices. At 115gsm, this paper is available in widths of 24, 36, 42 and 54-inch rolls, all 100 feet in length.

"Whether printing a photo to be hung in a gallery or outdoor signage subject to the elements, image quality should be consistently vibrant and beautiful from the moment a picture is captured to the time it leaves the printer," said Toyo Kuwamura, executive vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "With these new media, large format customers can expect their prints will be created with the same Canon quality they have come to know and love."

Availability
These new media are now available for purchase through authorized Canon dealers. The new imagePROGRAF PRO Series Large Format printers are now available for ordering and will ship mid-June.

For more information about Canon U.S.A., Inc., visit http://www.usa.canon.com .

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately $31 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranked third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2015** and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2016. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. In 2014, the Canon Americas Headquarters secured LEED® Gold certification, a recognition for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA. 

**Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Availability, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Prices are set my dealers and may vary.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.

*According to testing performed by Canon Inc.

Canon U.S.A. Website:
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CONTACT: Editorial Contact: Kim Tucker, Canon U.S.A., Inc., 631.330.4605, kitucker@cusa.canon.com; For sales information/customer support: 1-800-OK-CANON

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Seek Thermal Partners With OtterBox to Expand Mobile uniVERSE

Protect, connect and detect. The Seek iOS Compact camera and case, designed for the new OtterBox uniVERSE Case System, launches at Best Buy.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Seek Thermal(TM) has announced a strategic marketing partnership with OtterBox, the No. 1-most trusted brand in smartphone case protection, to offer the Seek Compact line for iOS as a module compatible with the new OtterBox uniVERSE Case System.(1) Whether you're using a thermal camera for home inspections or building trades, or while adventuring outdoors or hunting, you no longer have to choose between capturing thermal images and keeping your iPhone protected.

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The uniVERSE Case System outfits iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus with a slim, protective OtterBox case that offers virtually endless possibilities.(2) The uniVERSE Case System combines trusted OtterBox protection with the ability to expand iPhone's features with swappable modules from a variety of leading accessory makers. The Seek Compact Case(TM) attaches seamlessly to the OtterBox uniVERSE case using a slotted rail on the back of the case to turn one's iPhone into a high-powered thermal imager.

"We couldn't be more excited to be partnering with OtterBox and aligning the Seek Compact line of thermal image cameras with the revolutionary uniVERSE case system," said Tracy Benson, CMO/VP of Global Marketing for Seek Thermal. "Since we first introduced the Compact series, our customers have inquired about how they can further protect their camera and phone, especially while using it in the rugged environments. With the new Seek Case built for OtterBox, users get the peace of mind that they can use their thermal image camera in almost any work or play environment."

"The uniVERSE Case System brings the top mobile accessory innovators together to create a seamless iPhone ecosystem," said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. "We're partnering with the best of the best to bring a completely new platform to the market."

Seek Thermal's award-winning Compact thermal image camera line plugs directly into your iOS device to instantly connect and detect temperatures from -40°C to 330°C. The Compact series offers a variety of lenses to meet your field of view and applications. It has a minimum focusable distance of six inches and several infrared detectable ranges maxing out at 1800 ft.  By enclosing the Seek thermal imaging camera into the Seek Case built for Otterbox, users are guaranteed to have the best protection available.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The Seek Compact for iOS sells for $249.00. The Seek CompactXR for iOS sells for $299.00 direct at thermal.com, otterbox.com, Best Buy stores, bestbuy.com and amazon.com. Users that already own a Compact thermal imaging camera from Seek Thermal can buy the Seek Case for their iPhone to use with the uniVERSE Case System for $29.00 at thermal.com.

The uniVERSE Case System, sold separately, is available now for iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus at otterbox.com, Best Buy stores, bestbuy.com and amazon.com. For more information, visit otterbox.com.

About Seek Thermal
Seek Thermal engineers, designs and manufacturers high quality thermal imaging products and core platforms for consumer, commercial, and heat sensing IoT data applications. With headquarters in Santa Barbara, California, the global hub of thermal imaging innovation, the company has developed breakthrough thermal imaging camera cores that will enable a range of affordable products for use at home, work and play. For more information visit thermal.com and follow #seekthermal on Instagram and @seekthermal on Twitter.

About OtterBox
About OtterBox: Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox® has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection. Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is an eight-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong. For more information, visit otterbox.com.

Notes:
(1) Source: The NPD Group/Consumer Tracking Service, 2012 - 2015
(2 )uniVERSE case is NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps, drops and shock.
(3) The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 2012 - 2015

©2016 Otter Products, LLC. All rights reserved. OtterBox and all OtterBox logos, trademarks and symbols are the property of Otter Products, LLC. All other logos, trademarks and symbols are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Jonalyn Morris for Seek Thermal, Jonalyn@Thermal.com, 323-376-3632

Web Site: http://thermal.com

Fluendo Enters the Mobile Market With LongoMatch Tag2Win, a Real-time Sports Video Analysis App

BARCELONA, Spain, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - The tablet application allows users to simultaneously record and analyse a match 
        - Several national sports teams using the tool will be participating in the UEFA
          European Championship in France and the Olympics in Rio 

    The Spanish multimedia company Fluendo [http://www.fluendo.com/en ] has disembarked in
the mobile sector with the launch of Tag2Win [http://www.longomatch.com/en/tag2win ], a
free application that allows users to record and tag matches in real time using a tablet,
in an effort to aid coaches in their work and save them time.

    The app uses the same analysis dashboard as the LongoMatch program, and coaches and
collaborators can import a project onto their computers using the Sync2Desk
[http://www.longomatch.com/en/tag2win ] plug-in to carry out more detailed analyses.

    The application complements LongoMatch PRO [http://www.longomatch.com/en ], the
world's leading sports video analysis software, developed in Spain and used by video
analysts from teams such as the Belgian national football team, the Spanish national
handball and rugby teams, and professional European, Asian and U.S. teams, among others.

    According to Merce Delgado, CEO of Fluendo S.A., "The mobile market has taken on a
strategic role in the new era of Fluendo. We have placed sports video analysis in the palm
of coaches' hands to make it more accessible, and we believe that both amateur and
professional teams will benefit from Tag2Win and the immediacy it provides."

    About LongoMatch PRO 

    LongoMatch PRO has more than 6,000 users worldwide. It is a powerful, intuitive and
customizable tool that allows video analysts and coaches of any team sport to analyse both
their own players and the weaknesses of rival teams. It makes it possible to create
playlists and presentations for each type of action or player in a match, generate
statistics and easily share the information with the team. LongoMatch PRO allows users to
store a team's historical performance data, creating a long-term database that can be
revisited in the future. The tool also aims to satisfy three basic needs: saving time in
analysis, facilitating the work of the technical team and supplying information on the
evolution of the team's performance over time.

    Learn more at http://www.longomatch.com

       
         
        For more press information: 
        Newsline 
        Miguel Ramos / Robert Sendra 
        +34-93-580-1012 
        mramos@newsline-pr.com / rsendra@newsline.es 

     

Fluendo

New Company FireFly Launches Indiegogo Campaign for Innovative New PowerBank

FireFly, the World's Most Innovative Powerbank, Features a High Capacity Battery, Bluetooth Speaker, and Bright LED Lamp.

SALT LAKE CITY, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- FireFly, a Utah-based company, has launched a crowdfunding campaign through Indiegogo in order to raise $30,000 in capital to bring their innovative PowerBank to market. The idea behind the FireFly PowerBank is to provide an effective, multifunctional power source to the masses.

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In our modern world, there's no doubt that people need power. However, most portable powerbanks provide power but nothing else. The FireFly goes beyond the standard powerbank function, offering much more. The FireFly is an all-in-one high-capacity powerbank, Bluetooth speaker, and bright LED lamp.

FireFly is waterproof up to a level IP65 and features a high-capacity powerbank. It has a fast charging 2.1A USB charger, which is 2x faster than a standard charger, and it has enough power to charge four smartphones.

The Bluetooth speaker allows the user to listen to music, podcasts, etc. or even have hands free calling from a cellphone. The speaker is excellent quality and has less than .05% distortion.

The Led lamp produces 450 lumens, which equals the brightness of a 40watt light bulb, and it can be run up to 170 hours.

The FireFly team has been working diligently developing this product, putting together the highest-quality powerbank system possible, and they are now ready to go to market. The money raised via this Indiegogo campaign will be used to manufacture, market, and distribute the FireFly PowerBank.

The company has several funding perks available, including the FireFly and the FireBug, which is a flexible LED light that can be used in addition to the FireFly for additional lighting. The company has a projected shipping date of November 2016 for all perks.

The founder of FireFly, Tammy Bates is an entrepreneur who successfully launched her own solar energy start-up. She has several years of experience in product development and manufacturing.

To learn more about the FireFly you can visit their website or contact Tammy Bates at email.

Indiegogo Campaign Link: FireFly: Innovative Powerbank

    Contact:                    Tammy Bates

                                Phone: 801-891-5691

                                Email

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Boltivate Technologies Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Support Production of Smart Keyless and Wireless Deadbolt System

SADDLE RIVER, N.J., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boltivate is an innovative, no-installation device that allows anyone to instantly secure their home from anywhere in the world, via a simple and intuitive mobile app. Boltivate Technologies, the company behind the Boltivate device and app, is asking for the community's support in bringing this important new product to market. A Kickstarter campaign, (http://kck.st/1YpNCaZ) has been launched to fund the device's manufacturing. More information is available at https://www.boltivate.com/.

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"With every invention, comes an innovation," says Tristan Wiener, CEO of Boltivate Technologies. "However, deadbolt locks have never had an innovation - they have remained the same since the original invention. We are here to innovate and create the best deadbolt lock in existence."

According to FBI crime data, 1.7 million burglaries were committed in 2014. While the number has been trending downward, it's still a relatively common crime - and one that property owners should be prepared for. Total losses from burglaries that year amounted to about $3.9 billion, an average of $2,251 per incident. Residences were the target in almost 3 out of 4 burglaries.

Boltivate works by attaching on top of existing deadbolts. By communicating with a home Wi-Fi network, the device creates a keyless and wireless entry system that can be operated from literally anywhere. No competitor technology offers this level of compatibility and versatility. The original lock does not need to be rekeyed, and no tools or expertise are required during installation. Once in place, residents can monitor, lock and unlock doors with the touch of a button on their smartphones. Doors can be locked or unlocked singly, or all at once.

With the Boltivate mobile app, homeowners have total control over all their Boltivate devices. They can quickly see the status of every door in the house and lock or unlock doors as needed. Expected visitors can easily be granted access to the home while the owner is away.

For security purposes, Boltivate's "Lockdown" feature offers unmatched peace of mind. When users activate this feature, every Boltivate device in the home locks simultaneously. If the system detects a connected door being disturbed - such as a burglar attempting a forced entry - the homeowner receives an instant notification on their mobile device. The app asks the user, "Are you safe?" The user can answer "Yes" to cancel the alarm; a "No" response will result in Boltivate contacting the nearest police department.

Boltivate is going the extra mile to ensure all customers get the most from its smart lock technologies. The company offers 24/7 live support via chat, phone or email. Customers who have spent more than $200 with Boltivate earn access to a dedicated support line with lower call volume and shorter wait times.

The goal of the Kickstarter campaign is to raise additional funds to finalize the physical production of Boltivate devices - designing and programming has already been completed. Contributions of just $35 qualifies supporters for the "Early Bird Special." This special offer, which includes a single device, is limited to just 25 backers. A variety of other perks are available. Boltivate Technologies anticipates shipping the first orders as soon as September 2016. The normal retail price will be $49, with optional add-on warranty plans.

Wiener and the Boltivate Technologies team expect the device make a big splash, given its combination of features and competitive price point. "Boltivate is simply better," he concludes. "Better pricing, better features, better range and better customer support are what set us apart from any other deadbolt security technology."

About Boltivate

Boltivate Technologies is the developer of the Boltivate device, which fits easily over existing deadbolts to create a keyless and wireless entry system. The company is on a mission to help people secure and monitor their homes from wherever they happen to be. Boltivate Technologies is headquartered in Saddle River, New Jersey.

Contact:

Tristan Wiener, CEO
Boltivate Technologies
402-383-7257
Email

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Couchbase and Plexistor Demonstrate a Faster, more Durable and Easier to Manage NoSQL Database

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Plexistor and Couchbase released results of benchmarking the new Couchbase Server 4.5 as a cluster of containers leveraging Plexistor's Software Defined Memory (SDM). The results showed that Plexistor's SDM sped up the Couchbase Server 4.5 throughput and latency allowing Couchbase users to sustain much higher throughput with full persistence.

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"Traditionally, NoSQL DB users using commodity IO subsystems had to accept a significant performance degradation to assure that data has been written to a persistent media," said Ravi Mayuram, senior vice president, products and engineering at Couchbase. "With Couchbase Server and Plexistor's SDM solution, our customers will benefit from both performance and durability enabling new use cases for them in both container and bare metal environments."

"We see it time and time again in NoSQL as well as SQL environments: sub-optimal performance due to storage bottlenecks," said Dr. Amit Golander, Plexistor's chief technology officer. "Couchbase Server 4.5 is a significant improvement over the previous 4.1 version by itself. SDM and containers complement the Couchbase story, by introducing affordable full persistency and ease of management with no compromises."

Please refer to Plexistor Couchbase whitepaper for more information.

Couchbase databases are used by hundreds of household names like AOL, AT&T, Cisco, Comcast, Disney, eBay, General Electric, Marriott, PayPal, Tesco, Verizon, and Wells Fargo. Developers around the world choose Couchbase for its advantages in data-model flexibility, elastic scalability, performance and 24x365 availability to build enterprise web, mobile, and IoT applications. The Couchbase platform includes Couchbase, Couchbase Lite mobile NoSQL database, and Couchbase Sync Gateway.

NoSQL, along with in-memory databases, real-time analytics, and complex event processing challenge traditional compute and storage resources. Plexistor's converged SDM solution runs both in-memory and traditional enterprise applications on a single infrastructure, without dedicated clusters, simplifying the data center architecture and management while reducing costs. It also allows users to leverage new and upcoming memory and storage technologies like volatile DRAM and emerging Non-Volatile memory devices such as NVDIMM-N and 3D XPoint(TM) as well as traditional flash storage devices such as NVMe and the upcoming NVMe over Fabric.

A free public beta of Plexistor's software solution is available for both on-premise and cloud-based deployment on EC2 for AWS: http://www.plexistor.com/download. 

About Plexistor
Plexistor has built a new Software-Defined Memory (SDM) platform to leverage volatile DRAM and emerging persistent memory, such as NVDIMM-N and the forthcoming 3DXPoint(TM), with large capacity, persistence of storage and performance of memory. Plexistor's solution upgrades infrastructure to ultra-low latency converged primary storage that enables in-memory applications to run large data sets at memory speeds. 100 times faster than flash SSD, Plexistor's SDM supports next-generation applications such as relational databases, in-memory databases, NoSQL, big data analytics, and complex event processing that challenge traditional compute and storage resources.

Plexistor was founded in Israel in 2013 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA with its R&D in Herzliya, Israel. For further information, visit http://www.plexistor.com.

About Couchbase
Couchbase delivers the database for the Digital Economy. Developers around the world choose Couchbase for its advantages in data model flexibility, elastic scalability, performance, and 24x365 availability to build enterprise web, mobile, and IoT applications. The Couchbase platform includes Couchbase, Couchbase Lite - the first mobile NoSQL database, and Couchbase Sync Gateway. Couchbase is designed for global deployments, with configurable cross data center replication to increase data locality and availability. Couchbase customers include industry leaders like AOL, AT&T, Cisco, Comcast, Concur, Disney, Dixons, eBay, General Electric, Marriott, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, PayPal, Ryanair, Rakuten / Viber, Tesco, Verizon, Wells Fargo, as well as hundreds of other household names.

Couchbase investors include Accel Partners, Adams Street Partners, Ignition Partners, Mayfield Fund, North Bridge Venture Partners, Sorenson Capital and West Summit.

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CONTACT: Dan Miller, JPR Communications, dan@jprcom.com, 818-798-1473

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

The First Design Leap for 'Tripods' in Almost 200 Years

Geometrical, a product design startup based in Irvine, California has made the first ever wallet-sized 'tripod' for mobile photographers.

IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of all the photos taken in 2015, only about 20% were taken using point-n-shoot and DLSR cameras. The rest were taken using mobile phones, and according to estimates, this number is expected to drop to just 13% by 2017. This was the motivation needed for Geometrical's founder and chief designer, Rambod Radmard to invent the Pocket Tripod; a fully adjustable iPhone tripod that can transform to the shape of a credit card for unparalleled portability.

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Rambod who himself is a photography and film making enthusiast, believes that a camera's most essential accessory is its tripod. As a mechanical engineer, he thought that it was time to reinvent the 'tripod', which has not changed since the early 1800's when photography was first invented. His reasoning was that if our primary cameras are slim enough to be discreetly carried with us every day, why should our tripods be any different.

In fact, the miniaturization of camera phones has happened so quickly in the past decade, that other camera accessories have not had chance to keep up. Geometrical has taken the lead in this race by first introducing the Pocket Tripod's concept on Kickstarter back in 2013. The idea was so revolutionary that even Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak had this to say about it:

"Why didn't someone do this before ...  what a great idea that I wish I'd thought of."
- Steve Wozniak, Apple Co-Founder (Gizmodo)

With an endorsement like that as well as others, Geometrical quickly raised almost twice its 2013 funding goal and was able to successfully manufacture the Pocket Tripod. After shipping the product in 2014 to over 2,500 backers, they went back to the drawing board to improve it even further.

The first Pocket Tripod (2013) was made for the bare iPhone 5s, a strategic choice made by Geometrical at the time, considering that iPhone users are more likely to use their phones for photography. So with a proven product that had been used by thousands of customers worldwide for the past 2 years, Geometrical was driven to solve one last obstacle. They wanted to make it possible for everyone to use the Pocket Tripod, no matter what phone they have.

Now Geometrical is back on Kickstarter, and this time they've introduced their universal Pocket Tripod which works with almost every phone and case on the market. Over 3000 backers believe that Geometrical has achieved this, and product enthusiasts on on ProductHunt.com also agree by making the Pocket Tripod the most up-voted photography accessory to date.

Geometrical only needed $6K to pay for their production run, but they've already raised over 1,500% of their goal (almost $100K), with another 19 days to go.

If you'd like more information about the Pocket Tripod or to request samples or to schedule an interview with Geometrical's CEO, Rambod Radmard, Please email. Phone: 514-651-7232

LINKS

Media Kit
2016 Kickstarter

Pocket Tripod Website
Device Compatibility Guide
Mobile Photography Tutorials

More about Geometrical and their Kickstarter journey.

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Binatone Chooses HZO for Water and Sweat Protection on New VerveLife Products

DRAPER, Utah, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- HZO, Inc., the total solutions leader in liquid protection technology for any size electronic component, sensor, assembly or device, announced that it has partnered with Binatone, an official Motorola licensee, to integrate both water and sweat protection into their wearable, wireless and waterproof earbuds from the VerveLife range launching today.

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Two products - the VerveOnes+ and VerveRider+ - feature HZO liquid protection and carry a waterproof rating of IP57, allowing the earbuds to perform far beyond the most rigorous testing standards and extreme environmental conditions because of how, when, and where HZO's thin-film coating solution is applied.

"HZO aligns with the VerveLife mission to push the limits of technology while making daily activities more enjoyable for users without fearing electronic failure caused by sweat and water," said Simone Maraini, Chief Sales Officer for HZO. "Binatone was an ideal partner to work with; by trusting our expertise in protective coating application during the manufacturing process, we were able to ensure the products delivered reliable protection without impacting the battery life or wireless audio quality as an end result."

"HZO helped us build a better product that meets the needs of those who live an active and unpredictable lifestyle," said David Harris, VP of Products at Binatone. "The VerveOnes+ and VerveRider+ are sportier styles that are built to withstand a tough workout or getting stuck in the rain. HZO has enabled the VerveLife brand to be positioned as an innovative market leader by exploring new technologies that push the boundaries of design and usage."

VerveOnes+ features include:

    --  Completely wireless stereo earbuds with innovative new wear style;
    --  12 hours of battery life with protective charging case;
    --  Integrated dual mics for calls;
    --  Siri and Google Now compatible
    --  Hubble Connect App for iOS and Android;
    --  IP57 water/sweat proof enabled by HZO Protection;
    --  3 extra ear gels for a total of 6 to get a perfect fit;
    --  Sport carry case.
VerveRider+ features include:

    --  All day comfort collar wear style that fits with your gear;
    --  12 hours battery life outlasts your day;
    --  Integrated mic for calls;
    --  Hubble Connect App for iOS and Android;
    --  IP57 water/sweat proof enabled by HZO Protection;
    --  4 ear gels for a perfect fit.
VerveLife by Motorola is an innovative, revolutionary collection of wireless video and audio products that allows consumers full freedom to enjoy life and stay connected. Cutting edge technology aligned with sleek and streamlined product designs have created a collection that sets a new standard in wireless connected devices.

The collection of wearable, wireless and waterproof devices are designed to give ultimate freedom for social, on-the-go lifestyles. VerveLife's smart, interconnected wireless devices bring freedom to busy lives - whether it's listening to music, staying in touch or live casting video on the go.

The range consists of three alternative HD wireless headphones, including the first True Wireless(TM) earbuds from a major manufacturer, and a QHD live streaming lifestyle camera, VerveCam. Further wearable, wireless and waterproof VerveLife devices are planned for later in 2016.

About HZO:

HZO is a technology solutions and licensing company that provides electronics' manufacturers and device makers in a range of industries, including consumer, medical, military and industrial, with thin-film protection against damage caused by liquid submersion, corrosive environments, humidity, sweat, dust and debris. With a scalable end-to-end solution that supports mass volume production and a technical team dedicated to innovation and customer success, HZO's patent protected solution enables product design freedom, delivers product differentiation and goes beyond the boundaries defined by electronics testing standards like IPX7. For more information, visit http://www.hzo.com.

About Binatone:

Binatone is a leading global manufacturer of innovative IoT, smart home and consumer electronic devices for the baby, pet, home, personal audio and lifestyle camera categories. As well as selling products under its own name, Binatone is a licensee of Motorola and AEG. Binatone products are now sold in over 50 countries.  For more information, visit http://www.binatoneglobal.com.

Media Contacts:

HZO, Inc.

Ryan Moore

+1.801.867.1416
rmoore@hzo.com

Binatone

Annette Maggiacomo

+1.401.274.0001
amaggiacomo@duffyshanley.com

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Xilinx Broadens the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC Family with Streamlined Dual-Core Devices

New devices expand processing scalability within the Zynq UltraScale+ family

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) today announced it has added streamlined dual-core members to the Zynq(®) UltraScale+((TM)) MPSoC family of devices. The new dual-core "CG" family members expand the Zynq MPSoC portfolio scalability, to include dual application and real-time processor combinations. These dual-core devices add processing scalability at a lower cost entry point to the current Zynq UltraScale+ family, which offers quad ARM(®) Cortex(®)-A53s, dual Cortex-R5s, a graphics processing unit, and a video codec unit. Designers can choose from three device types within the scalable processing portfolio to address processing requirements across a breadth of markets, including motor control, sensor fusion, medical endoscopy, and handheld radios.

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"The new members of the portfolio address our customers' need for a scalable, common hardware platform, giving them flexibility with dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor solutions," said Sumit Shah, senior SoC product line manager at Xilinx. "They address an even broader range of markets and applications, offer lower cost entry points, and are pin migration compatible across our entire Zynq UltraScale+ portfolio."

"The embedded market consists of a diverse set of applications, with customers seeking efficient and scalable technologies that can be deployed across a range of platforms and markets," said Ian Ferguson, vice president for worldwide marketing and strategic alliances at ARM. "The Zynq product portfolio is now broader than ever before and offering a range of ARM processors will significantly improve customer's time to market as code and IP can be reused for any application."

Availability
The dual-core CG devices will be supported on the industry-leading Vivado(®) Design Suite, version 2016.3 in Q4 2016. Customers can start designing today using existing Zynq UltraScale+ devices and migrate their designs when the dual-core CG devices are available in 1H2017. For more information about the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC family visit http://www.xilinx.com/products/silicon-devices/soc/zynq-ultrascale-mpsoc.html.

About Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCs
The Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC is the industry's first heterogeneous multiprocessor SoC (MPSoC) using TSMC's 16FF+ process. The new family enables the development of flexible, standards-based platforms by providing 5X system-level performance/watt and any-to-any connectivity with the security and safety required for next-generation systems. The Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoCs combine multiple user programmable processors including a dual or quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, a 32-bit dual-core ARM Cortex-R5 real-time processor and an ARM Mali(TM)-400 GPU. The family also includes a host of integrated peripherals, safety and security features, and advanced power management. When coupled with the SDSoC(TM) development environment, the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC family enables systems that are software defined and hardware optimized.

About Xilinx
Xilinx is the leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs, MPSoCs, and 3D ICs. Xilinx uniquely enables applications that are both software defined and hardware optimized - powering industry advancements in Cloud Computing, Embedded Vision, Industrial IoT, and 5G. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.

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Most Awaited Kirin 650 Soon to be Launched With Honor's Next Phone in India

NEW DELHI, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Honor, the leading e-brand from Huawei, introduces the eagerly anticipated Kirin 650
Chipset with flagship FinFET Plus 16 nm chip technology. The chipset promises to offer
lightning-fast performance as compared to previous-generation 28 nm chipsets leading to
multiple reductions in energy loss and all-round solutions to lagging, slowness, and heat
build-up. The new generation Kirin 650 also comes with silicon-chip level protection.

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    Kirin 650 is a first to be introduced in India by Honor with a processor that offers
100% better performance for GPU and 65% better CPU performance when compared to the Kirin
620 processor. Moreover the power consumption is reduced by 40% Vs Kirin 620.

    The Kirin processor is an in-house manufacture of Honor that helps with multiple
reductions in energy loss, multiple increases in speed and all-round solutions to lagging,
slowness, and heat build-up. The combination of such an advanced processor is a first not
just for Honor, but worldwide which makes it a power-packed technology and is a step to
potentially assert their dominance.

    The Kirin 650, although positioned in the middle of the market, actually employs 16 nm
FinFET Plus technology, making it two generations ahead of the competition due to its
greatly improved performance and reduced power consumption. The Kirin 650 also comes with
silicon-chip level protection that ensures user security, handling key information like
fingerprints, keypad, and voice.

    Honor is touted to launch a new smartphone with this latest processor this month.

    About Honor 

    Honor is a leading smartphone e-brand operated by Huawei Consumer Business Group. In
line with its slogan, 'Honor for the brave', the brand was created to meet the needs of
digital natives through internet-optimized products that offer superior user experiences,
inspire action, foster creativity and empower the young to achieve their dreams. In doing
this, Honor has set itself apart by showcasing its own bravery to do things differently
and to take the steps needed to usher in the latest technologies and innovations for its
customers.

       
         
        Media contact: 
        Aseem Tuteja 
        aseem.tuteja@fleishman.com 
        +91-9873177313 
        FleishmanHillard 

     

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Babies React to Their Mother's Voice When it is Emitted Through the Vagina from the 16th week of Pregnancy

MAASTRICHT, Netherlands, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    A new audio device enables pregnant women to communicate with their babies before they

                                        are born 

              Data presented at the 25th European Congress of Perinatal Medicine

    The foetus moves its mouth in an exaggerated manner when it hears a human voice. This
occurs from the 16th week of pregnancy (with a foetus of 11cm) and only when the voice
reaches it through an intravaginal device developed for this purpose. This is one of the
conclusions of the study presented by Dr. Alex Garcia-Faura, the Scientific Director of
the Institut Marques, at the 25th European Congress of Perinatal Medicine held in
Maastricht (Netherlands).

    To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7859951-institut-marques-babies-react-mother-voice

    The study finds that babies hear practically no external noise and only react when
sound reaches them through the vagina, which confirms that they hardly hear voices through
the mother's abdomen. Their reactions were studied using Babypod(R), a small device that
is inserted into the vagina like a tampon and is connected to a mobile phone, enabling the
voice of the mother or anyone else to reach the foetus.

    "Foetuses react with vocalisation movements when we can reach them with voice messages
through their mother's vagina. The response is different when we emit music and we put
this down to music and voice activating different brain circuits: music activates neuronal
circuits that trigger emotions", says Dr. Garcia-Faura, who has compared the differing
reactions by using transabdominal ultrasounds. Accordingly, 70% of foetuses move their
mouths when they are talked to; when they hear music they make more complex movements that
also include the protrusion of their tongues.

    This study is part of Institut Marques's pioneering line of research that is based on
the benefits of music at the onset of life. The findings on the recognition of the
mother's voice raises a new challenge: "Foetuses respond in the same way to all voices.
This leads us to a new question: to learn whether the hundreds of babies that you have
already stimulated during pregnancy will be able to recognise their parents' voices if
they have heard them during pregnancy from within the womb and also to find out whether
this represents a stimulus for language and communication development", the specialist
says.

    Apart from enabling communication with the foetus, Babypod(R) is safe and has highly
important medical applications: it allows foetal deafness to be ruled out and facilitates
ultrasounds that, by producing a response in the baby, improve the viewing of foetal
structures.

    Further information on the website:
http://institutomarques.com/area-cientifica/musica-y-estimulacion-fetal.

       
         
        Further information: 
        Institut Marques 
        Mireia Folguera 
        mireia.folguera@institutomarques.com 
        +34-93-285-82-16 - 649-901-494 
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        Rocio Bueno 
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Voice Solutions: Acapela Group adds Norwegian to its Genuine Children Voices Portfolio

MONS, Belgium, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Meet authentic Norwegian children's voices created by Acapela Group, made by and for
children. 

    Acapela Group, the voice solutions expert, today introduces Emilie and Elias, two new
natural-sounding children's voices that will meet the needs of Norwegian children looking
for a voice that reflects their age.

    Meet them all! Unique Portfolio: 18 voices already available. 

    Acapela Group is the only voice specialist worldwide to offer users such a rich
repertoire of children's voices which are truly lifelike. 

    Emilie and Elias are joining the cheerful family of Acapela genuine children's voices
that already give the say to young users around the world - English (British, American,
Australian), French, German, Swedish and bilingual American English/Spanish North American
are already available. All Acapela children's voices are recorded by and for children. The
Norwegian voices represent a new milestone for young Norwegian users, especially for those
who rely on AAC.

    The Norwegian children's voices have been developed with the Swedish-based company
Tobii Dynavox, leader in touch and eye tracking based AAC devices and AssistiveWare,
leader in AAC apps for iOS. Tobii Dynavox has brought in its knowledge and expertise of
the Scandinavian market and strongly contributed to the quality achievement of Emilie and
Elias voices. AssistiveWare has been our historical partner since the inception and
creation of the genuine children's since they were introduced as a world first.

    Hear voices samples here: 

    Emilie
https://soundcloud.com/acapelagroup/norwegian-emilie-child-genuine

    Elias
https://soundcloud.com/acapelagroup/norwegian-elias-child-genuine-voice

    Test the children voices with your own words on the interactive demo:
http://www.acapela-group.com/voices/authentic-children-voices

    "We are very proud of our children's voices that enable kids around the world to
finally express their thoughts, needs and desire with a voice they like and find
comfortable. We are delighted to be able to provide Norwegian kids with voices that may
change their daily lives. We will continue to add new children's voices to our portfolio
and so help change the way kids with disabilities can benefit from voice technologies.'
said Lars-Erik Larsson, CEO of Acapela Group.

    More about Acapela Group http://www.acapela-group.com

    More About Tobii Dynavox http://www.tobiidynavox.com

    More About AssistiveWare http://www.assistiveware.com

Acapela Group

CONTACT: Caroline Houel, Telephone number : +33562247104, E-mail : press@acapela-group.com