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May 15, 2016
G2A.COM Supports Developers in Russia
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 15, 2016 at 7:49:01 AM
G2A.COM Supports Developers in Russia
RZESZÃW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, May 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
G2A Launches "Best Games From Russia 2016"
G2A.COM is a multiple award winning company that is the world's fastest growing global
digital gaming marketplace. G2A supports all global developers and is now focusing on the
CIS region by organizing for sellers and buyers, a global sale of the best digital games
in Russia. G2A launched a campaign: 'Best Games from Russia' focused exclusively on CIS
countries. G2A together with very well-known developers from Russia, such as: Gaijin
Entertainment, Bitbox and Nival want to show to the whole world that their amazing games
are being developed in Russia.
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The G2A marketplace ecosystem developed at a cost of $28 million is enabled for this
first ever campaign which will take place from 16th - 22nd of May 2016 and which includes
different types of games from survival, point-and-click and Arcade, to Real Time Strategy
(RTS) and Collectible Card Game (CCG).
Some titles to be found in the G2A inspired campaign are: War Thunder, Star Control,
CCG Survarium, Life is Feudal and Blizkreig 3 will be in discounted prices of up to 83%.
The games are available in: Russian, English, German, French, Spanish. Several of them
will have exclusive offers!
Co-founder and CMO of G2A.COM, Dawid Rozek said: "G2A wants to assist all Russian
developers to promote their games on the global market and reach new users. We see a lot
smart people there and the games will have discounted prices! "
Head of Global Public Relations at G2A, Jacqueline Purcell said: 'G2A has an open door
for co-operation with developers. G2A welcome developers and publishers who want to join
the G2A marketplace and because of that and many other great strategies G2A.COM recently
won the Global Excellence Award for OutstandingFast Growth Business in 2016".
http://www.gbeawards.com/ Jacqueline encourages Russian publishers to apply now!
Contact: bizdev@g2a.com, gpr@g2a.com, http://www.g2a.com, http://www.g2a.co
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CONTACT: Contact: bizdev@g2a.com, gpr@g2a.com, +48535699695
RZESZÃW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, May 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
G2A Launches "Best Games From Russia 2016"
G2A.COM is a multiple award winning company that is the world's fastest growing global
digital gaming marketplace. G2A supports all global developers and is now focusing on the
CIS region by organizing for sellers and buyers, a global sale of the best digital games
in Russia. G2A launched a campaign: 'Best Games from Russia' focused exclusively on CIS
countries. G2A together with very well-known developers from Russia, such as: Gaijin
Entertainment, Bitbox and Nival want to show to the whole world that their amazing games
are being developed in Russia.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160513/367439 )
The G2A marketplace ecosystem developed at a cost of $28 million is enabled for this
first ever campaign which will take place from 16th - 22nd of May 2016 and which includes
different types of games from survival, point-and-click and Arcade, to Real Time Strategy
(RTS) and Collectible Card Game (CCG).
Some titles to be found in the G2A inspired campaign are: War Thunder, Star Control,
CCG Survarium, Life is Feudal and Blizkreig 3 will be in discounted prices of up to 83%.
The games are available in: Russian, English, German, French, Spanish. Several of them
will have exclusive offers!
Co-founder and CMO of G2A.COM, Dawid Rozek said: "G2A wants to assist all Russian
developers to promote their games on the global market and reach new users. We see a lot
smart people there and the games will have discounted prices! "
Head of Global Public Relations at G2A, Jacqueline Purcell said: 'G2A has an open door
for co-operation with developers. G2A welcome developers and publishers who want to join
the G2A marketplace and because of that and many other great strategies G2A.COM recently
won the Global Excellence Award for OutstandingFast Growth Business in 2016".
http://www.gbeawards.com/ Jacqueline encourages Russian publishers to apply now!
Contact: bizdev@g2a.com, gpr@g2a.com, http://www.g2a.com, http://www.g2a.co
Author: Jacqueline Purcell
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CONTACT: Contact: bizdev@g2a.com, gpr@g2a.com, +48535699695
May 13, 2016
HoverBars, a Hoverboard Accessory Providing Increased Stability for Riders, Launching via Kickstarter
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 13, 2016 at 11:28:01 AM
HoverBars, a Hoverboard Accessory Providing Increased Stability for Riders, Launching via Kickstarter
Product Created by Neurologist and Industrial Safety Equipment Manufacturer in Response to Hoverboard Falls
GEORGETOWN, S.C., May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- While hoverboards flooded the consumer marketplace in 2015, many riders found balance and stability to be challenging. Dr. Jason Rosenberg, a respected neurologist, and Rob Honeycutt, an innovative manufacturer of industrial safety solutions, have teamed up to help solve those challenges. Enter HoverBars - a made-in-the-U.S.A. accessory compatible with most models of hoverboards.
HoverBars easily attach to hoverboards in less than two minutes and are adjustable so riders of all ages benefit from increased stability and control. Riders can maneuver the hoverboard by the traditional method of foot movements or by simply moving the twin HoverBars, a more natural motion for most people. People of all ages can use HoverBars like they would bicycle training wheels: They immediately allow users to experience the joy of riding, but unlike bicycle training wheels, users can leave HoverBars attached to increase the fun and versatility of a standard hoverboard.
"As a parent and neurologist, I understand that hoverboard falls have the potential to inflict devastating injuries, and recognized a need to make a hoverboard safer to ride," said Dr. Jason Rosenberg, co-president of HoverBars. "As the adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Dr. Rosenberg and Rob Honeycutt will raise funding for HoverBars exclusively via Kickstarter beginning May 13.
"Kickstarter will allow us to see how HoverBars are received by consumers and get direct feedback from backers," said Rob Honeycutt, co-president of HoverBars. "We're excited to see how this fun, creative solution to riding a hoverboard resonates with the public. It's the perfect time of year to invest in HoverBars and get out there and start having fun in a safer way."
About HoverBars
HoverBars are a hoverboard accessory made in the U.S.A. The company is located in Georgetown, S.C. and was founded by Dr. Jason Rosenberg, a respected neurologist and Rob Honeycutt, an innovative manufacturer of industrial safety equipment. Visit HoverBars.com for more information and to connect with us to join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Contact:
Amy Bagner
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amy.bagner@fahlgren.com
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Product Created by Neurologist and Industrial Safety Equipment Manufacturer in Response to Hoverboard Falls
GEORGETOWN, S.C., May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- While hoverboards flooded the consumer marketplace in 2015, many riders found balance and stability to be challenging. Dr. Jason Rosenberg, a respected neurologist, and Rob Honeycutt, an innovative manufacturer of industrial safety solutions, have teamed up to help solve those challenges. Enter HoverBars - a made-in-the-U.S.A. accessory compatible with most models of hoverboards.
HoverBars easily attach to hoverboards in less than two minutes and are adjustable so riders of all ages benefit from increased stability and control. Riders can maneuver the hoverboard by the traditional method of foot movements or by simply moving the twin HoverBars, a more natural motion for most people. People of all ages can use HoverBars like they would bicycle training wheels: They immediately allow users to experience the joy of riding, but unlike bicycle training wheels, users can leave HoverBars attached to increase the fun and versatility of a standard hoverboard.
"As a parent and neurologist, I understand that hoverboard falls have the potential to inflict devastating injuries, and recognized a need to make a hoverboard safer to ride," said Dr. Jason Rosenberg, co-president of HoverBars. "As the adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
Dr. Rosenberg and Rob Honeycutt will raise funding for HoverBars exclusively via Kickstarter beginning May 13.
"Kickstarter will allow us to see how HoverBars are received by consumers and get direct feedback from backers," said Rob Honeycutt, co-president of HoverBars. "We're excited to see how this fun, creative solution to riding a hoverboard resonates with the public. It's the perfect time of year to invest in HoverBars and get out there and start having fun in a safer way."
About HoverBars
HoverBars are a hoverboard accessory made in the U.S.A. The company is located in Georgetown, S.C. and was founded by Dr. Jason Rosenberg, a respected neurologist and Rob Honeycutt, an innovative manufacturer of industrial safety equipment. Visit HoverBars.com for more information and to connect with us to join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Contact:
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Fahlgren Mortine
amy.bagner@fahlgren.com
954.489.5012
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Coolpad Set to Launch Flagship Coolpad Max Smartphone with Unique "Dual Space" Feature
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 13, 2016 at 8:14:01 AM
Coolpad Set to Launch Flagship Coolpad Max Smartphone with Unique "Dual Space" Feature
Coolpad's latest smartphones, Coolpad Max and Coolpad Max Lite, have a unique feature that allows users to separate their personal and professional lives but still only using one device
JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global smartphone brand Coolpad (HKEx: 2369) today confirmed that it is to launch its flagship Coolpad Max and Coolpad Max Lite smartphones, both equipped with unique Dual Space feature, on May 16, 2016.
Many people struggle to find the right balance between their personal and professional lives, sometimes using two phones as a solution. Dual Space helps users to separate their personal and professional lives by allowing them to have two accounts on WhatsApp, Facebook, Line, BBM, and other social media applications on a single device.
To protect both personal and professional information, Coolpad has installed encryption technology that ensures any data, contacts, photos, videos, and applications stored on the smartphone can be well protected without worrying about data leakage.
"We present this Dual Space feature to bring future technologies to users' fingertips," said Natalie Chen, Branding Director, PT. Coolpad Electronics Indonesia. "With the Dual Space feature, users can feel more secure without worrying about potential issues such as personal information being leaked."
Coolpad Max is specifically aimed at those who want to keep their personal and professional lives separate, without the need to use two smartphones at once, while the Coolpad Max Lite also offers the same Dual Space feature and comfortable, durable and symmetrical design.
Coolpad Max has a 99% pure metal unibody chassis design, and utilizes 54 precise processes and 10 CNC milling to increase durability, while the pinned edge curved glass 2.5 screen is reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint coating films.
The Coolpad Max's symmetrical design sees the camera lens placed in the middle of the phone to prevent possible finger coverage when taking a picture. It also houses a symmetrical earpiece speaker plus BOX Integrated Sound Chamber delivering clear sound during phone conversations and clear playback when enjoying music and videos.
Coolpad holds 13 patents in developing this Tridimensional Coupling Antenna technology. Ultra-thin 1.4mm dual-antenna lines on the phone chassis offer up to 60% stronger signal transmission and up to 30% better signal reception.
About Coolpad
Founded in April 1993, Coolpad is one of the top smartphone brands in China, and was established by Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. ("Yulong Telecommunications").
Yulong Telecommunications released its IPO on the Hong Kong stock market (HKEx) in 2004 under the name China Wireless Technologies group (stock trade code: 2369), which was later changed to Coolpad Group.
With six R&D facilities worldwide, the company continues to invest heavily in developing innovative cellular, wireless, and mobile technology products. Coolpad has become one of the top cellular device manufacturers in the world and was recently ranked 7th largest smartphone OEM by IDC.
Coolpad has been recognized with many industry accolades, including a recent ranking of #342 on the annual China Fortune 500 companies list by FORTUNE 500 CHINA Magazine in 2013. Coolpad also ranked 47th on the China top 100 Electronics & Info Enterprises list.
The company is committed to consistent future success, which we believe will come in the form of building a powerful global brand with the vision of 'Empowering everyone everywhere'.
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CONTACT: He Wenlong, T: +86 (0) 755-83301199-82289, M: +86-185-6677-5667, hewenlong@yulong.com
Coolpad's latest smartphones, Coolpad Max and Coolpad Max Lite, have a unique feature that allows users to separate their personal and professional lives but still only using one device
JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global smartphone brand Coolpad (HKEx: 2369) today confirmed that it is to launch its flagship Coolpad Max and Coolpad Max Lite smartphones, both equipped with unique Dual Space feature, on May 16, 2016.
Many people struggle to find the right balance between their personal and professional lives, sometimes using two phones as a solution. Dual Space helps users to separate their personal and professional lives by allowing them to have two accounts on WhatsApp, Facebook, Line, BBM, and other social media applications on a single device.
To protect both personal and professional information, Coolpad has installed encryption technology that ensures any data, contacts, photos, videos, and applications stored on the smartphone can be well protected without worrying about data leakage.
"We present this Dual Space feature to bring future technologies to users' fingertips," said Natalie Chen, Branding Director, PT. Coolpad Electronics Indonesia. "With the Dual Space feature, users can feel more secure without worrying about potential issues such as personal information being leaked."
Coolpad Max is specifically aimed at those who want to keep their personal and professional lives separate, without the need to use two smartphones at once, while the Coolpad Max Lite also offers the same Dual Space feature and comfortable, durable and symmetrical design.
Coolpad Max has a 99% pure metal unibody chassis design, and utilizes 54 precise processes and 10 CNC milling to increase durability, while the pinned edge curved glass 2.5 screen is reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint coating films.
The Coolpad Max's symmetrical design sees the camera lens placed in the middle of the phone to prevent possible finger coverage when taking a picture. It also houses a symmetrical earpiece speaker plus BOX Integrated Sound Chamber delivering clear sound during phone conversations and clear playback when enjoying music and videos.
Coolpad holds 13 patents in developing this Tridimensional Coupling Antenna technology. Ultra-thin 1.4mm dual-antenna lines on the phone chassis offer up to 60% stronger signal transmission and up to 30% better signal reception.
About Coolpad
Founded in April 1993, Coolpad is one of the top smartphone brands in China, and was established by Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. ("Yulong Telecommunications").
Yulong Telecommunications released its IPO on the Hong Kong stock market (HKEx) in 2004 under the name China Wireless Technologies group (stock trade code: 2369), which was later changed to Coolpad Group.
With six R&D facilities worldwide, the company continues to invest heavily in developing innovative cellular, wireless, and mobile technology products. Coolpad has become one of the top cellular device manufacturers in the world and was recently ranked 7th largest smartphone OEM by IDC.
Coolpad has been recognized with many industry accolades, including a recent ranking of #342 on the annual China Fortune 500 companies list by FORTUNE 500 CHINA Magazine in 2013. Coolpad also ranked 47th on the China top 100 Electronics & Info Enterprises list.
The company is committed to consistent future success, which we believe will come in the form of building a powerful global brand with the vision of 'Empowering everyone everywhere'.
SOURCE Coolpad
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CONTACT: He Wenlong, T: +86 (0) 755-83301199-82289, M: +86-185-6677-5667, hewenlong@yulong.com
HeR Interactive Launches Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues Mobile Game Teaching Coding Skills & Inspiring Love of Storytelling
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Posted on May 13, 2016 at 7:14:01 AM
HeR Interactive Launches Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues Mobile Game Teaching Coding Skills & Inspiring Love of Storytelling
New Look and Tech Focus for Nancy Drew Engages Early Learners in STEM
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy Drew uses her coding know-how and de-TECH-tive skills to solve a mystery in Nancy Drew®: Codes & Clues®, a new story-driven hidden-object mobile game. HeR Interactive, an award-winning mystery adventure game publisher and developer, launched Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues today, the first initiative under its new division, Hi Kids® (HeR Interactive Kids), which focuses on mobile games and apps geared to a younger audience.
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Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues is ideal for kids without any coding experience or skills. Geared for early learners 5+, the mystery unfolds in a full narrative story spanning six chapters as Nancy and friends, along with their new robot puppy, encounter students who may have taken the missing tech fair project.
The game play shows the importance of cause and effect learning by introducing kids to the foundational principles of coding in an engaging, fun and accessible manner. At the end of each chapter, players program their robot puppy to help Nancy out of a tight spot. Coding difficulty increases as the story progresses with new puppy commands, including roll and crawl, introduced in each chapter. Players are exposed to basic computer programming structures such as sequences and loops. They are also introduced to critical thinking skills involving pattern recognition, problem solving and spatial visualization.
"Over the last 18 years, we've been inspiring young women to go into STEM-related careers through our core line of PC/Mac games. Today, we are introducing a new generation to Nancy Drew and empowering younger players to take an interest in a skill that is fundamental to 21(st) century success," said Penny Milliken, CEO of HeR Interactive. "We worked closely with an advisory panel of teachers and conducted focus groups while developing Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues. We discovered that by incorporating programming principles into a story based game, we're inviting early learners, especially girls, to explore coding in a new way, and one that retains their interest. Players want to solve the mystery."
Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues brings a fresh feel and new skills to the iconic detective:
-- For the first time, players will meet a tween version of Nancy and her
beloved friends, George and Bess, as they work together to solve the
mystery of the missing tech fair project.
-- Players learn to program their own robot puppy to help solve the mystery
and along the way they:
-- Find clues within 20+ hidden object games
-- Open new pages to Nancy's Clue Book to review clues, evidence and
possible suspects
-- Select undercover disguises for Nancy, Bess and George
-- Investigate a new location in each chapter
-- Play bonus coding levels in Obstacle Course mode
-- Collect in-game charms
The mobile game debuts Codes & Clues, a new theme song written by Ana Tish, a student from the Berklee College of Music and performed by Sofia Mazursky. Ana worked alongside Tena Clark, producer of Grammy Award winning projects and CEO of DMI Music & Media, a music branding agency, at DMI's Firehouse Recording Studio in Los Angeles to produce a fully mixed and mastered version of the song.
Digital animated shorts of the iconic detective and her friends solving mysteries and helping others as they find "Codes & Clues" were created to introduce younger fans to these new STEM role models. This six-part series is featured on Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues YouTube channel.
Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues is available for iOS and Android devices in the App Store, Google Play and Amazon app store for Android for $3.99. Learn more about Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues at http://www.NancyDrewCodesandClues.com/.
About HeR Interactive:
Based in Bellevue, Washington, HeR Interactive was a pioneer in 1998 when it began developing and publishing Nancy Drew interactive games for females. Since then, the company has released over 32 games, won 30 Parents' Choice awards and has sold more than 9 million copies of its games. Nancy Drew players now include moms who have introduced their daughters to the girl detective, making her one of history's longest-running iconic figures spanning generations. More information about the company and Nancy Drew games can be found at http://www.herinteractive.com.
About Nancy Drew:
Nancy Drew debuted in 1930 and is still going strong. She is a smart, independent, gutsy and resourceful teen detective who can crack even the toughest case. Published in 22 languages and with more than 100 million copies in print worldwide, Nancy Drew has engaged readers and served as a role model globally for generations.
Copyright © 2016 Her Interactive, Inc. HER INTERACTIVE, the HER INTERACTIVE logo, DARE TO PLAY, and CODES & CLUES and HI KIDS are registered trademarks of HeR Interactive, Inc. NANCY DREW is a registered trademark of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Licensed by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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New Look and Tech Focus for Nancy Drew Engages Early Learners in STEM
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nancy Drew uses her coding know-how and de-TECH-tive skills to solve a mystery in Nancy Drew®: Codes & Clues®, a new story-driven hidden-object mobile game. HeR Interactive, an award-winning mystery adventure game publisher and developer, launched Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues today, the first initiative under its new division, Hi Kids® (HeR Interactive Kids), which focuses on mobile games and apps geared to a younger audience.
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Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues is ideal for kids without any coding experience or skills. Geared for early learners 5+, the mystery unfolds in a full narrative story spanning six chapters as Nancy and friends, along with their new robot puppy, encounter students who may have taken the missing tech fair project.
The game play shows the importance of cause and effect learning by introducing kids to the foundational principles of coding in an engaging, fun and accessible manner. At the end of each chapter, players program their robot puppy to help Nancy out of a tight spot. Coding difficulty increases as the story progresses with new puppy commands, including roll and crawl, introduced in each chapter. Players are exposed to basic computer programming structures such as sequences and loops. They are also introduced to critical thinking skills involving pattern recognition, problem solving and spatial visualization.
"Over the last 18 years, we've been inspiring young women to go into STEM-related careers through our core line of PC/Mac games. Today, we are introducing a new generation to Nancy Drew and empowering younger players to take an interest in a skill that is fundamental to 21(st) century success," said Penny Milliken, CEO of HeR Interactive. "We worked closely with an advisory panel of teachers and conducted focus groups while developing Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues. We discovered that by incorporating programming principles into a story based game, we're inviting early learners, especially girls, to explore coding in a new way, and one that retains their interest. Players want to solve the mystery."
Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues brings a fresh feel and new skills to the iconic detective:
-- For the first time, players will meet a tween version of Nancy and her
beloved friends, George and Bess, as they work together to solve the
mystery of the missing tech fair project.
-- Players learn to program their own robot puppy to help solve the mystery
and along the way they:
-- Find clues within 20+ hidden object games
-- Open new pages to Nancy's Clue Book to review clues, evidence and
possible suspects
-- Select undercover disguises for Nancy, Bess and George
-- Investigate a new location in each chapter
-- Play bonus coding levels in Obstacle Course mode
-- Collect in-game charms
The mobile game debuts Codes & Clues, a new theme song written by Ana Tish, a student from the Berklee College of Music and performed by Sofia Mazursky. Ana worked alongside Tena Clark, producer of Grammy Award winning projects and CEO of DMI Music & Media, a music branding agency, at DMI's Firehouse Recording Studio in Los Angeles to produce a fully mixed and mastered version of the song.
Digital animated shorts of the iconic detective and her friends solving mysteries and helping others as they find "Codes & Clues" were created to introduce younger fans to these new STEM role models. This six-part series is featured on Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues YouTube channel.
Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues is available for iOS and Android devices in the App Store, Google Play and Amazon app store for Android for $3.99. Learn more about Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues at http://www.NancyDrewCodesandClues.com/.
About HeR Interactive:
Based in Bellevue, Washington, HeR Interactive was a pioneer in 1998 when it began developing and publishing Nancy Drew interactive games for females. Since then, the company has released over 32 games, won 30 Parents' Choice awards and has sold more than 9 million copies of its games. Nancy Drew players now include moms who have introduced their daughters to the girl detective, making her one of history's longest-running iconic figures spanning generations. More information about the company and Nancy Drew games can be found at http://www.herinteractive.com.
About Nancy Drew:
Nancy Drew debuted in 1930 and is still going strong. She is a smart, independent, gutsy and resourceful teen detective who can crack even the toughest case. Published in 22 languages and with more than 100 million copies in print worldwide, Nancy Drew has engaged readers and served as a role model globally for generations.
Copyright © 2016 Her Interactive, Inc. HER INTERACTIVE, the HER INTERACTIVE logo, DARE TO PLAY, and CODES & CLUES and HI KIDS are registered trademarks of HeR Interactive, Inc. NANCY DREW is a registered trademark of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Licensed by permission of Simon & Schuster, Inc.
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Cruise Launches Three Innovative Lines of Air Conditioners to Keep India Cool This Summer
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 13, 2016 at 12:35:01 AM
Cruise Launches Three Innovative Lines of Air Conditioners to Keep India Cool This Summer
MUMBAI, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
India's finest home appliances manufacturer, Cruise, has designed 15 new variants of
air conditioners to suit varied home & office environments, and altering weather
conditions. A renowned company since 1992, Cruise has launched three exclusive products
lines namely the VarioQool, EazyQool and ComfortQool Series having 15 new models, each
with their own distinct features.
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These air conditioners feature immaculate aerodynamic engineering and classy product
design to provide a hygienic and extremely rejuvenating atmosphere for people to relax or
work. These variants are smart, highly-efficient, auto-featured and designed to handle
extreme weather conditions.
VarioQool Series
In the recently launched VarioQool Series, which is the premium line of Inverter AC's
with BEE star rating, Cruise has launched two models namely VQ3 and VQ5. These feature the
new generation inverter cooling technology and are BEE star rated.
The top-of-the-line star rated VQ5 AC features VarioQool energy saving & flexi-cooling,
iFeel sensing technology, and best-in-class efficiency DC compressor. A 3D textured steel
strip defines the look for this heavy-duty machine.
The star rated VQ3 AC features VarioQool energy saving & flexi-cooling, digital
hide-away display and high-efficiency DC compressor. The design exudes class with a white
exterior and black & silver body highlight options.
The VarioQool Series models are three-star rated by BEE star rating. All models use
only 100% copper heat exchanger technology for consistent & efficient cooling performance
every day and every year.
These ACs adjust their cooling capacity in response to common yet important conditions
of difference between the outside and inside air temperatures and the number of people
present in the room, thus allowing air conditioners to run more efficiently while reducing
the energy costs by up to 35%.
EazyQool Series
The all new EazyQool Series introduces India's first limited edition designer air
conditioners, designed exclusively for luxury homes & design-conscious customers. Inspired
by modern British architecture, the new EazyQool Series features elegant 3D gloss panels
with Ionizer and Advanced Nano Vitamin C Filters, which dispense minute particles of
Vitamin C into the air, keeping it soft on the skin.
The EQ Series is available in gloss silver and charcoal grey.
ComfortQool Series
ComfortQool Series include everyday, heavy-duty ACs meant for extreme cooling. These
appliances come with 5 years warranty and are motorized with the USPs of power cool, auto
clean and multi-airflow functions.
Cruise air conditioners feature XL-sized outdoor units, for better efficiency and
ultimate reliability. For these models, the cooling capacity ranges from 3300W to 6600W,
with power consumption between 986W to 2100W.
Mr. Paras Sirohia, Chairman & Managing Director - Cruise Appliances, commented, "At
Cruise, we incorporate the policy of starting with the customer and user experience,
rather than starting with an idea for a product and trying to bolt customers onto it. All
our products are designed with thoughtful consideration towards the customer needs and
preferences for compact and technologically innovative solutions, ease of use and the
upcoming Internet-of-Things (IoT). New lifestyles, design preferences and fashion trends
also influence our environment-friendly home appliances."
Cruise also has the SlimQool Series, which includes India's most stylish and preferred
portable AC for varied customer requirements in Bollywood and advertising industry. The
company offers the full range of products ranging from residential to light commercial
AC's and HVAC accessories.
The new products are available with our dealers across India and in modern trade,
available at Kohinoor stores. For more information, please visit us at:
http://www.cruiseac.com
About Cruise Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
Cruise is an Indian home appliances brand specializing in HVAC since 1992 providing
advanced, high-quality air conditioning solutions for residential and commercial and
industrial applications. Innovation and introduction of new AC technologies to the market
have been the focus of Cruise since its humble beginnings.
With headquarters in Mumbai, core manufacturing operations in Dadra, U.T. 5 Branch
offices & 5 partner companies nationwide - the Cruise family has over 500 sales and
service channel partners across the Indian subcontinent. For over 20 years now, Cruise
products are known to be elegant and high-quality solutions at affordable prices - proven
and tested to beat the extreme weather and dusty conditions. This is due to the company's
values and focus on engineering quality and product reliability that bear the testimony of
time.
With over 30 years of industrial experience the company also consults and executes
turnkey HVAC contracts and supplies products for residential and commercial projects
across India and Nepal. Being a certified ISO 9001:2008 & 14001:2004 company, Cruise
follows a stringent policy towards management quality and is an OEM brand to the likes of
Voltas, Blue Star, Carrier Totaline, Haier, ETA General, Emerson and Godrej.
The brand values of advanced quality, energy-efficient technology, correct
installation procedures and easy availability of service and parts for utmost customer
satisfaction continue to guide and ensure organic growth of the brand in the future.
Connect with us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruiseac
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruise_ac
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cruise-appliances
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruise_ac
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2f8TyvYqVj63VnCsvBm4gQ
Media Contact:
Bhushan Chanchlani
bhushan.chanchlani@cruiseac.com
+91-7045959293
Marketing and Communications Manager
Cruise Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
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MUMBAI, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
India's finest home appliances manufacturer, Cruise, has designed 15 new variants of
air conditioners to suit varied home & office environments, and altering weather
conditions. A renowned company since 1992, Cruise has launched three exclusive products
lines namely the VarioQool, EazyQool and ComfortQool Series having 15 new models, each
with their own distinct features.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160513/10146102 )
These air conditioners feature immaculate aerodynamic engineering and classy product
design to provide a hygienic and extremely rejuvenating atmosphere for people to relax or
work. These variants are smart, highly-efficient, auto-featured and designed to handle
extreme weather conditions.
VarioQool Series
In the recently launched VarioQool Series, which is the premium line of Inverter AC's
with BEE star rating, Cruise has launched two models namely VQ3 and VQ5. These feature the
new generation inverter cooling technology and are BEE star rated.
The top-of-the-line star rated VQ5 AC features VarioQool energy saving & flexi-cooling,
iFeel sensing technology, and best-in-class efficiency DC compressor. A 3D textured steel
strip defines the look for this heavy-duty machine.
The star rated VQ3 AC features VarioQool energy saving & flexi-cooling, digital
hide-away display and high-efficiency DC compressor. The design exudes class with a white
exterior and black & silver body highlight options.
The VarioQool Series models are three-star rated by BEE star rating. All models use
only 100% copper heat exchanger technology for consistent & efficient cooling performance
every day and every year.
These ACs adjust their cooling capacity in response to common yet important conditions
of difference between the outside and inside air temperatures and the number of people
present in the room, thus allowing air conditioners to run more efficiently while reducing
the energy costs by up to 35%.
EazyQool Series
The all new EazyQool Series introduces India's first limited edition designer air
conditioners, designed exclusively for luxury homes & design-conscious customers. Inspired
by modern British architecture, the new EazyQool Series features elegant 3D gloss panels
with Ionizer and Advanced Nano Vitamin C Filters, which dispense minute particles of
Vitamin C into the air, keeping it soft on the skin.
The EQ Series is available in gloss silver and charcoal grey.
ComfortQool Series
ComfortQool Series include everyday, heavy-duty ACs meant for extreme cooling. These
appliances come with 5 years warranty and are motorized with the USPs of power cool, auto
clean and multi-airflow functions.
Cruise air conditioners feature XL-sized outdoor units, for better efficiency and
ultimate reliability. For these models, the cooling capacity ranges from 3300W to 6600W,
with power consumption between 986W to 2100W.
Mr. Paras Sirohia, Chairman & Managing Director - Cruise Appliances, commented, "At
Cruise, we incorporate the policy of starting with the customer and user experience,
rather than starting with an idea for a product and trying to bolt customers onto it. All
our products are designed with thoughtful consideration towards the customer needs and
preferences for compact and technologically innovative solutions, ease of use and the
upcoming Internet-of-Things (IoT). New lifestyles, design preferences and fashion trends
also influence our environment-friendly home appliances."
Cruise also has the SlimQool Series, which includes India's most stylish and preferred
portable AC for varied customer requirements in Bollywood and advertising industry. The
company offers the full range of products ranging from residential to light commercial
AC's and HVAC accessories.
The new products are available with our dealers across India and in modern trade,
available at Kohinoor stores. For more information, please visit us at:
http://www.cruiseac.com
About Cruise Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
Cruise is an Indian home appliances brand specializing in HVAC since 1992 providing
advanced, high-quality air conditioning solutions for residential and commercial and
industrial applications. Innovation and introduction of new AC technologies to the market
have been the focus of Cruise since its humble beginnings.
With headquarters in Mumbai, core manufacturing operations in Dadra, U.T. 5 Branch
offices & 5 partner companies nationwide - the Cruise family has over 500 sales and
service channel partners across the Indian subcontinent. For over 20 years now, Cruise
products are known to be elegant and high-quality solutions at affordable prices - proven
and tested to beat the extreme weather and dusty conditions. This is due to the company's
values and focus on engineering quality and product reliability that bear the testimony of
time.
With over 30 years of industrial experience the company also consults and executes
turnkey HVAC contracts and supplies products for residential and commercial projects
across India and Nepal. Being a certified ISO 9001:2008 & 14001:2004 company, Cruise
follows a stringent policy towards management quality and is an OEM brand to the likes of
Voltas, Blue Star, Carrier Totaline, Haier, ETA General, Emerson and Godrej.
The brand values of advanced quality, energy-efficient technology, correct
installation procedures and easy availability of service and parts for utmost customer
satisfaction continue to guide and ensure organic growth of the brand in the future.
Connect with us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruiseac
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruise_ac
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cruise-appliances
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruise_ac
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2f8TyvYqVj63VnCsvBm4gQ
Media Contact:
Bhushan Chanchlani
bhushan.chanchlani@cruiseac.com
+91-7045959293
Marketing and Communications Manager
Cruise Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
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May 12, 2016
Now Available from RS Components, Phoenix SKEDD Direct Wire-to-board Connectors Allow Easy Hand Assembly
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 9:07:01 PM
Now Available from RS Components, Phoenix SKEDD Direct Wire-to-board Connectors Allow Easy Hand Assembly
New solderless connectors eliminate PCB headers, reduce component count
HONG KONG, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is delivering a new concept in PCB connection technology with the introduction of the SKEDD SDC 2,5 series of solderless direct wire-to-board connectors from Phoenix Contact.
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SKEDD technology from Wurth Elektronik, and further developed by Phoenix, uses push-in spring contacts manufactured to fit PCB hole geometries perfectly. No soldering or press fitting is needed. Wires and cables can be plugged directly into a PCB without the need for a board-mounted header, eliminating an entire connection level and reducing component count. Wire-to-board connections can be made lighter and lower profile, supporting device miniaturisation. Compared to conventional header-and-socket configurations, SKEDD allows greater flexibility in positioning connectors and can reduce process time, cost, and the risk of manufacturing errors. SKEDD technology was named for its simple tool-free hand assembly: SKEDD translates as it's done in Swedish.
The Phoenix Contact SDC 2,5 range incorporates SKEDD technology in a series of wire-to-board connectors with from 1 to 16 tin plated contacts at 5 mm pitch. Nominal cross-section is 2.5 mm(2), nominal current is 12 A, and rated voltage (III/2) is 320 V. Assembly is intuitive thanks to a colour differentiated actuation lever, and connection quality is unaffected by multiple insertions and extractions.
A secure locking mechanism between the connector housing and the PCB ensures a robust, reliable, vibration-resistant mechanical connection, even under harsh environmental conditions. An integrated test option provides for quick and easy connector testing.
Sharon Milne, Global Account Manager at RS, commented: "The strong business relationship between RS and Phoenix Contact ensures that customers have the advantage of fast, efficient delivery, direct from stock, on Phoenix products based on the new SKEDD connection technology."
"As a key strategic distribution partner, we rely on RS Components to help us bring our latest innovations to the marketplace, offering our customers fast, worldwide access to our newest products," said Benedikt Hagemann, Corporate Channel Partner Management at Phoenix Contact.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping around 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2015 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
For more information, please visit the website at http://www.hken.rs-online.com.
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
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components
Relevant Links:
Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components
http://www.rs-online.com
DesignSpark
http://www.designspark.com
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New solderless connectors eliminate PCB headers, reduce component count
HONG KONG, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is delivering a new concept in PCB connection technology with the introduction of the SKEDD SDC 2,5 series of solderless direct wire-to-board connectors from Phoenix Contact.
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SKEDD technology from Wurth Elektronik, and further developed by Phoenix, uses push-in spring contacts manufactured to fit PCB hole geometries perfectly. No soldering or press fitting is needed. Wires and cables can be plugged directly into a PCB without the need for a board-mounted header, eliminating an entire connection level and reducing component count. Wire-to-board connections can be made lighter and lower profile, supporting device miniaturisation. Compared to conventional header-and-socket configurations, SKEDD allows greater flexibility in positioning connectors and can reduce process time, cost, and the risk of manufacturing errors. SKEDD technology was named for its simple tool-free hand assembly: SKEDD translates as it's done in Swedish.
The Phoenix Contact SDC 2,5 range incorporates SKEDD technology in a series of wire-to-board connectors with from 1 to 16 tin plated contacts at 5 mm pitch. Nominal cross-section is 2.5 mm(2), nominal current is 12 A, and rated voltage (III/2) is 320 V. Assembly is intuitive thanks to a colour differentiated actuation lever, and connection quality is unaffected by multiple insertions and extractions.
A secure locking mechanism between the connector housing and the PCB ensures a robust, reliable, vibration-resistant mechanical connection, even under harsh environmental conditions. An integrated test option provides for quick and easy connector testing.
Sharon Milne, Global Account Manager at RS, commented: "The strong business relationship between RS and Phoenix Contact ensures that customers have the advantage of fast, efficient delivery, direct from stock, on Phoenix products based on the new SKEDD connection technology."
"As a key strategic distribution partner, we rely on RS Components to help us bring our latest innovations to the marketplace, offering our customers fast, worldwide access to our newest products," said Benedikt Hagemann, Corporate Channel Partner Management at Phoenix Contact.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping around 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2015 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
For more information, please visit the website at http://www.hken.rs-online.com.
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
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components
Relevant Links:
Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components
http://www.rs-online.com
DesignSpark
http://www.designspark.com
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Now Available from RS Components, Phoenix SKEDD Direct Wire-to-board Connectors Allow Easy Hand Assembly
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 9:07:01 PM
Now Available from RS Components, Phoenix SKEDD Direct Wire-to-board Connectors Allow Easy Hand Assembly
New solderless connectors eliminate PCB headers, reduce component count
SINGAPORE, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is delivering a new concept in PCB connection technology with the introduction of the SKEDD SDC 2,5 series of solderless direct wire-to-board connectors from Phoenix Contact.
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20160512/8521603082-a
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20160512/8521603082-b
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20150818/8521505364LOGO
SKEDD technology from Wurth Elektronik, and further developed by Phoenix, uses push-in spring contacts manufactured to fit PCB hole geometries perfectly. No soldering or press fitting is needed. Wires and cables can be plugged directly into a PCB without the need for a board-mounted header, eliminating an entire connection level and reducing component count. Wire-to-board connections can be made lighter and lower profile, supporting device miniaturisation. Compared to conventional header-and-socket configurations, SKEDD allows greater flexibility in positioning connectors and can reduce process time, cost, and the risk of manufacturing errors. SKEDD technology was named for its simple tool-free hand assembly: SKEDD translates as it's done in Swedish.
The Phoenix Contact SDC 2,5 range incorporates SKEDD technology in a series of wire-to-board connectors with from 1 to 16 tin plated contacts at 5 mm pitch. Nominal cross-section is 2.5 mm(2), nominal current is 12 A, and rated voltage (III/2) is 320 V. Assembly is intuitive thanks to a colour differentiated actuation lever, and connection quality is unaffected by multiple insertions and extractions.
A secure locking mechanism between the connector housing and the PCB ensures a robust, reliable, vibration-resistant mechanical connection, even under harsh environmental conditions. An integrated test option provides for quick and easy connector testing.
Sharon Milne, Global Account Manager at RS, commented: "The strong business relationship between RS and Phoenix Contact ensures that customers have the advantage of fast, efficient delivery, direct from stock, on Phoenix products based on the new SKEDD connection technology."
"As a key strategic distribution partner, we rely on RS Components to help us bring our latest innovations to the marketplace, offering our customers fast, worldwide access to our newest products," said Benedikt Hagemann, Corporate Channel Partner Management at Phoenix Contact.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping around 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2015 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
For more information, please visit the website at http://www.sg.rs-online.com/.
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
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components
Relevant Links:
Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components
http://www.rs-online.com
DesignSpark
http://www.designspark.com
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RS Components
New solderless connectors eliminate PCB headers, reduce component count
SINGAPORE, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, is delivering a new concept in PCB connection technology with the introduction of the SKEDD SDC 2,5 series of solderless direct wire-to-board connectors from Phoenix Contact.
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20160512/8521603082-a
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20160512/8521603082-b
http://photos.prnasia.com/prnvar/20150818/8521505364LOGO
SKEDD technology from Wurth Elektronik, and further developed by Phoenix, uses push-in spring contacts manufactured to fit PCB hole geometries perfectly. No soldering or press fitting is needed. Wires and cables can be plugged directly into a PCB without the need for a board-mounted header, eliminating an entire connection level and reducing component count. Wire-to-board connections can be made lighter and lower profile, supporting device miniaturisation. Compared to conventional header-and-socket configurations, SKEDD allows greater flexibility in positioning connectors and can reduce process time, cost, and the risk of manufacturing errors. SKEDD technology was named for its simple tool-free hand assembly: SKEDD translates as it's done in Swedish.
The Phoenix Contact SDC 2,5 range incorporates SKEDD technology in a series of wire-to-board connectors with from 1 to 16 tin plated contacts at 5 mm pitch. Nominal cross-section is 2.5 mm(2), nominal current is 12 A, and rated voltage (III/2) is 320 V. Assembly is intuitive thanks to a colour differentiated actuation lever, and connection quality is unaffected by multiple insertions and extractions.
A secure locking mechanism between the connector housing and the PCB ensures a robust, reliable, vibration-resistant mechanical connection, even under harsh environmental conditions. An integrated test option provides for quick and easy connector testing.
Sharon Milne, Global Account Manager at RS, commented: "The strong business relationship between RS and Phoenix Contact ensures that customers have the advantage of fast, efficient delivery, direct from stock, on Phoenix products based on the new SKEDD connection technology."
"As a key strategic distribution partner, we rely on RS Components to help us bring our latest innovations to the marketplace, offering our customers fast, worldwide access to our newest products," said Benedikt Hagemann, Corporate Channel Partner Management at Phoenix Contact.
About RS Components
RS Components and Allied Electronics are the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers. With operations in 32 countries, we offer more than 500,000 products through the internet, catalogues and at trade counters to over one million customers, shipping around 44,000 parcels a day. Our products, sourced from 2,500 leading suppliers, include electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, and engineering tools and consumables.
Electrocomponents is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2015 had revenues of GBP1.27bn.
For more information, please visit the website at http://www.sg.rs-online.com/.
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
http://www.linkedin.com/company/rs-components
Relevant Links:
Electrocomponents plc
http://www.electrocomponents.com
RS Components
http://www.rs-online.com
DesignSpark
http://www.designspark.com
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New Accessory Makes Amazon Echo Portable
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 1:49:01 PM
New Accessory Makes Amazon Echo Portable
SEATTLE, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Cables announces the release of Battery Base(TM) for Amazon Echo. The award-winning Echo has successfully integrated smart home and digital assistant capabilities with high-performance audio, but until now has lacked the flexibility that comes with having a built-in battery. Battery Base, which seamlessly adds portability to Echo, unleashes a wide range of new applications for the best-selling device. For the first time, customers can use Echo anywhere within range of a WiFi router or a Bluetooth-enabled phone.
Easy to set up, Echo conveniently slips into Battery Base and offers up to six hours of audio playback. The patent-pending product is powered by the Amazon Echo adapter, which users unplug when ready to make Echo portable. Plus, Echo works continuously during transitions between being powered by the power adapter and Battery Base.
Brian Wengreen, President of Mission Cables, states, "Battery Base opens up a whole new set of use scenarios for Echo. Whether it is using Echo in the garage or garden, at the pool or on the patio, we think Echo enthusiasts will appreciate the ability to untether Echo from the wall and take it anywhere."
Battery Base is available for $49.99 at Amazon.com.
More information about this new product can be found at http://www.echobatterybase.com.
About Mission Cables
Mission Cables was founded in 2014 with the goal of designing innovative accessories that enhance consumer devices by making them more convenient to use. Today, Mission Cables accessories are available for Fire TV, Roku, Nest Cam, Tap, and Dot, among other popular consumer products. Learn more about Mission Cables' accessory products at http://www.missioncables.com.
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Mission Cables
CONTACT: Brian Wengreen (425) 358-0024, brian.wengreen@missioncables.com
Web Site: http://www.missioncables.com
SEATTLE, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Cables announces the release of Battery Base(TM) for Amazon Echo. The award-winning Echo has successfully integrated smart home and digital assistant capabilities with high-performance audio, but until now has lacked the flexibility that comes with having a built-in battery. Battery Base, which seamlessly adds portability to Echo, unleashes a wide range of new applications for the best-selling device. For the first time, customers can use Echo anywhere within range of a WiFi router or a Bluetooth-enabled phone.
Easy to set up, Echo conveniently slips into Battery Base and offers up to six hours of audio playback. The patent-pending product is powered by the Amazon Echo adapter, which users unplug when ready to make Echo portable. Plus, Echo works continuously during transitions between being powered by the power adapter and Battery Base.
Brian Wengreen, President of Mission Cables, states, "Battery Base opens up a whole new set of use scenarios for Echo. Whether it is using Echo in the garage or garden, at the pool or on the patio, we think Echo enthusiasts will appreciate the ability to untether Echo from the wall and take it anywhere."
Battery Base is available for $49.99 at Amazon.com.
More information about this new product can be found at http://www.echobatterybase.com.
About Mission Cables
Mission Cables was founded in 2014 with the goal of designing innovative accessories that enhance consumer devices by making them more convenient to use. Today, Mission Cables accessories are available for Fire TV, Roku, Nest Cam, Tap, and Dot, among other popular consumer products. Learn more about Mission Cables' accessory products at http://www.missioncables.com.
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Mission Cables
CONTACT: Brian Wengreen (425) 358-0024, brian.wengreen@missioncables.com
Web Site: http://www.missioncables.com
Emfit Announces World's First Recovery, Fatigue and Sleep Quality Tracker with Embedded 3G Cellular Data Module Designed for Athletes Who Travel
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 1:14:01 PM
Emfit Announces World's First Recovery, Fatigue and Sleep Quality Tracker with Embedded 3G Cellular Data Module Designed for Athletes Who Travel
SHANGHAI, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/-- CES Asia - Emfit is thrilled to announce the launching of a 3G mobile data version of the highly appraised Emfit QS Sleep Monitor - a true plug-and-sleep tracker
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160512/367055
Tracking heart rate variability throughout the entire night gives a detailed picture of the progression of recovery during the night, and Emfit QS has garnered enormous traction among athletes worldwide thanks to this unique feature. Regardless, athletes who travel frequently need a solution when they are away from home that allows them to simply plug-in and go to sleep. Emfit QS now offers a 3G model, the perfect must-have for athletes who frequently hit the road for training camps and competition.
"For quite some time we've been approached by a number of professional teams to develop a solution that can be easy to use while traveling. Most athletes are satisfied using Emfit QS Wi-Fi with their phones as a hot spot during travel because of its unique combination of all-night heart rate variability and always-automatic recording for accurately tracking recovery," states Heikki Raisanen, CEO and Co-Founder at Emfit. "But some frequent travellers asked for ultimate ease of use. We were asked for a transportable, under-mattress sensor that required no phone pairing and charging, no matter where you are. We are able to do this with embedded 3G cellular data module in place of Wi-Fi. The perfect answer because the data Emfit QS provides is so valuable to a serious competitor that the small cost per month for a data SIM card feels like nothing. Especially when you get to a new resting place and can focus on the most important thing - sleep."
Emfit QS consists of a contact-free, passive sensor that is installed beneath the mattress and a small circular module that does signal acquisition and transmission to Emfit servers. The module connects to Wi-Fi - or now cellular data network - and a long cable allows device to be placed far from user to avoid any disturbance to sleep. A web-based application that is also optimized for use with smart phones provides comprehensive reports about physical recovery, fatigue, stress levels, and sleep quality. Emfit QS records the total amount of sleep, percentages of recuperating REM and deep sleep, heart rate, respiration rate, and activity during the entire night. Evening RMSSD value of heart rate variability shows accumulated stress over the course of the day, and morning RMSSD indicates recovery status and readiness for a new day. RMSSD data allows you to optimize a training schedule according to your actual body requirements, thereby avoiding overtraining and achieving peak performance. One of the many reasons Emfit QS is especially beneficial for athletes. Long-term evaluation of HRV indicates how effectively exercise or lifestyle changes are affecting performance and every day life.
Emfit QS is one of many devices that Sky Christopherson, World Record Holder and Founder of OAthlete, utilizes to create sustainable performance with Olympic athletes, including those preparing for the upcoming Rio Olympics. "Working with Olympic athletes, we use 'Data not Drugs' to boost every aspect of athlete health and performance. New technologies are enabling us to help athletes get exciting results, including 5 Olympic medals in the most recent Olympics. Moral and health arguments aside, we believe using data to leverage the natural strengths of our bodies will always win over the long run. Since sleep is foundational to health and performance, it is a focal point of our program and we have used every sensor on the market. The Emfit system is creating new capabilities in understanding sleep both with the goal of improving it, but also using it to better inform training decisions as we moved towards truly individualized training models. The ease of use and accuracy of Emfit is also unprecedented. As a result, the Emfit system is now an integral part of our 'Data not Drugs' program as we build a future that uses more data and less drugs, in sport, and hopefully in health."
About Emfit: Emfit is headquartered in Finland and has subsidiaries in the USA, Canada and China. Since 1990, Emfit has been the world's leading manufacturer of electro-active ferroelectret polymer sensor film for various applications, including paper machinery, sports equipment, music instruments, touch-sensitive human interfaces, smart building solutions etc. The company's whole product development focus is in health tech. Find out more at http://www.emfit.com.
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Emfit
CONTACT: Heikki Raisanen, heikki.raisanen@emfit.com, Phone: +358-500-678767
Web Site: http://www.emfit.com
SHANGHAI, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/-- CES Asia - Emfit is thrilled to announce the launching of a 3G mobile data version of the highly appraised Emfit QS Sleep Monitor - a true plug-and-sleep tracker
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160512/367055
Tracking heart rate variability throughout the entire night gives a detailed picture of the progression of recovery during the night, and Emfit QS has garnered enormous traction among athletes worldwide thanks to this unique feature. Regardless, athletes who travel frequently need a solution when they are away from home that allows them to simply plug-in and go to sleep. Emfit QS now offers a 3G model, the perfect must-have for athletes who frequently hit the road for training camps and competition.
"For quite some time we've been approached by a number of professional teams to develop a solution that can be easy to use while traveling. Most athletes are satisfied using Emfit QS Wi-Fi with their phones as a hot spot during travel because of its unique combination of all-night heart rate variability and always-automatic recording for accurately tracking recovery," states Heikki Raisanen, CEO and Co-Founder at Emfit. "But some frequent travellers asked for ultimate ease of use. We were asked for a transportable, under-mattress sensor that required no phone pairing and charging, no matter where you are. We are able to do this with embedded 3G cellular data module in place of Wi-Fi. The perfect answer because the data Emfit QS provides is so valuable to a serious competitor that the small cost per month for a data SIM card feels like nothing. Especially when you get to a new resting place and can focus on the most important thing - sleep."
Emfit QS consists of a contact-free, passive sensor that is installed beneath the mattress and a small circular module that does signal acquisition and transmission to Emfit servers. The module connects to Wi-Fi - or now cellular data network - and a long cable allows device to be placed far from user to avoid any disturbance to sleep. A web-based application that is also optimized for use with smart phones provides comprehensive reports about physical recovery, fatigue, stress levels, and sleep quality. Emfit QS records the total amount of sleep, percentages of recuperating REM and deep sleep, heart rate, respiration rate, and activity during the entire night. Evening RMSSD value of heart rate variability shows accumulated stress over the course of the day, and morning RMSSD indicates recovery status and readiness for a new day. RMSSD data allows you to optimize a training schedule according to your actual body requirements, thereby avoiding overtraining and achieving peak performance. One of the many reasons Emfit QS is especially beneficial for athletes. Long-term evaluation of HRV indicates how effectively exercise or lifestyle changes are affecting performance and every day life.
Emfit QS is one of many devices that Sky Christopherson, World Record Holder and Founder of OAthlete, utilizes to create sustainable performance with Olympic athletes, including those preparing for the upcoming Rio Olympics. "Working with Olympic athletes, we use 'Data not Drugs' to boost every aspect of athlete health and performance. New technologies are enabling us to help athletes get exciting results, including 5 Olympic medals in the most recent Olympics. Moral and health arguments aside, we believe using data to leverage the natural strengths of our bodies will always win over the long run. Since sleep is foundational to health and performance, it is a focal point of our program and we have used every sensor on the market. The Emfit system is creating new capabilities in understanding sleep both with the goal of improving it, but also using it to better inform training decisions as we moved towards truly individualized training models. The ease of use and accuracy of Emfit is also unprecedented. As a result, the Emfit system is now an integral part of our 'Data not Drugs' program as we build a future that uses more data and less drugs, in sport, and hopefully in health."
About Emfit: Emfit is headquartered in Finland and has subsidiaries in the USA, Canada and China. Since 1990, Emfit has been the world's leading manufacturer of electro-active ferroelectret polymer sensor film for various applications, including paper machinery, sports equipment, music instruments, touch-sensitive human interfaces, smart building solutions etc. The company's whole product development focus is in health tech. Find out more at http://www.emfit.com.
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Emfit
CONTACT: Heikki Raisanen, heikki.raisanen@emfit.com, Phone: +358-500-678767
Web Site: http://www.emfit.com
NComputing Launches Chromebook CX110 and Chrome app, Providing Managed Windows Desktops on Chromebooks
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 11:14:01 AM
NComputing Launches Chromebook CX110 and Chrome app, Providing Managed Windows Desktops on Chromebooks
SAN MATEO, California, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
NComputing Provides Millions of U.S. Students With Easy Access to WindowsÂ
Today NComputing launches the Chromebook CX110 and Chrome app
[http://www.ncomputing.com/chromebook ], giving U.S. schools the ability to easily run
Windows applications on their Chromebooks. More than half of all computers used in U.S.
K-12 schools are Chromebooks, and now NComputing Chromebooks - with the vSpace client -
provides easy, multi-user access to the Windows, Java or Silverlight applications often
necessary for learning and testing applications.
vSpace software benefits schools by providing a centrally managed, reliable and
scalable solution that delivers as many as one hundred individual Windows desktops from a
single computer. This creates a cost-effective and easy-to-deploy solution for schools who
can now use a single Chromebook device to access all their ChromeOS and Windows
applications.
The more than one million students in U.S. schools already using vSpace can now use
the NComputing Chromebook CX110 with their vSpace solution. This allows teachers and
students to take advantage of both ChromeOS and a Windows environment on one device.
Students gain access to a greater range of educational content, while teachers have more
freedom to use all of their favorite learning applications for lesson plans.
Jim Rieflin, Supervisor of Technology and Data Management at Salem School, Virginia,
comments, "The Chromebook is our primary computing platform for our students. But
sometimes our students need to use a program which is only available on the Windows
platform. We are investigating how vSpace, from NComputing, will allow our students to
access applications and content that are not normally accessible from a Chromebook. We
even have staff that prefer to use the Chromebook instead of a full Windows laptop because
of its simplicity and mobility, and with the ability to access a few important Windows
applications so they can have the best of both worlds".
Key features of the NComputing Chromebook CX110 with vSpace include:Â
- Premium 11.6" IPS LCD panel - to provide the best Chromebook viewing experience
for students in the classroom. No more strained eyes trying to read washed out
displays or differentiate colors and features on an inferior display
- Quick to start - Takes less than 10 seconds to go from off to full-speed enabling
students to be immediately productive
- Ease of use - Affordable and easy to manage
- Safe and secure - Built-in security helps keep students safe from viruses, malware and
other computer "nasties"
- Battery life - High-performance quad-core CPU with long battery life that lasts up
to 8.5 hours depends on actual usage
- Always updating - Unlike a traditional computer, it won't slow down over time -
updates are automatic and maintenance is easy
- vSpace Client for Chromebook - a Chrome app that can be installed from the Chrome Web
Store, which gives users access to a virtualized Windows desktop and comes with a
one-year free license to vSpace virtualization software (MSRP: $50)
- Managed Windows desktops - with vSpace software, students and teachers gain access to
centrally managed Windows desktops while realizing the benefits of Chromebook as a
platform for all your students computing needs. IT departments benefit from better
utilization of IT resources
- Full Windows desktop experience - with vSpace software, a virtual desktop solution, a
true Windows PC-like experience is delivered to students and teachers in the classroom
- "Sandboxed" kiosk mode - prevents students exiting testing applications, so students
will no longer be able to search the internet to find answers during tests
- Premium Education content - Free one-year subscription to Brightstorm.com with access
to over 6,000 HD video lessons in Math, Science, English and AP subjects plus ACT prep
(MSRP: $179)
Young Song, NComputing CEO, explains: "Our U.S. customers have been demanding we
provide a solution that enables them to run Windows on their Chromebooks. The NComputing
Chromebook CX110, together with our vSpace Client for Chromebook, means we can now deliver
a Windows PC--like experience on your Chromebook - and help millions of students and
teachers have a better classroom experience".
The NComputing Chromebook CX110 is available for the North American education market
through authorized NComputing resellers with an MSRP of $229, including a one-year
subscription to vSpace Client for Chromebook and Brightstorm.com.
NComputing will begin accepting pre-orders on May 12 with product availability in
June.
To learn more about the NComputing Chromebook CX110, please visit
http://www.ncomputing.com/chromebook
For images, bios and further information, please visit our press pack link here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jkub9ppk7gh2n6b/AAA4MmNMBIbCJPYY0xiS78MVa?dl=0
About vSpaceÂ
vSpace is a fully integrated end-to-end desktop and application virtualization
platform that works with NComputing technology. It delivers the features and performance
equal to, or better than a dedicated PC user endpoint device. vSpace is the ideal choice
for organizations looking to take full advantage of the benefits of Desktop Virtualization,
but do not have large budgets or IT staff to deal with the typically high cost and
complexity associated with acquiring, deploying and maintaining a desktop virtualization
solution, making it a perfect fit for the SME, SMB and education markets.
About NComputingÂ
NComputing Co., Ltd., founded in 2003, is a ZeroDesktop company and leader in client
virtualization solutions. Removing the barriers through a unique formula of simplicity,
performance and value, NComputing's integrated solutions serve global customers in key
verticals such as education, healthcare and government. With over 20 million daily users
in 140 countries, the company is fueling the adoption of client virtualization faster than
any other in the world. To learn more, visit http://www.ncomputing.com
Ncomputing.com
CONTACT: Media Contacts: Emma Seddon, Dynamo PR, +44 7523 373 826 / +44 203 574 4815, emma.seddon@dynamopr.com, ncomputing@dynamopr.com Laura Winn, Dynamo PR, +44 7475 787 793 / +44 203 574 4815, laura.winn@dynamopr.com, ncomputing@dynamopr.com
SAN MATEO, California, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
NComputing Provides Millions of U.S. Students With Easy Access to WindowsÂ
Today NComputing launches the Chromebook CX110 and Chrome app
[http://www.ncomputing.com/chromebook ], giving U.S. schools the ability to easily run
Windows applications on their Chromebooks. More than half of all computers used in U.S.
K-12 schools are Chromebooks, and now NComputing Chromebooks - with the vSpace client -
provides easy, multi-user access to the Windows, Java or Silverlight applications often
necessary for learning and testing applications.
vSpace software benefits schools by providing a centrally managed, reliable and
scalable solution that delivers as many as one hundred individual Windows desktops from a
single computer. This creates a cost-effective and easy-to-deploy solution for schools who
can now use a single Chromebook device to access all their ChromeOS and Windows
applications.
The more than one million students in U.S. schools already using vSpace can now use
the NComputing Chromebook CX110 with their vSpace solution. This allows teachers and
students to take advantage of both ChromeOS and a Windows environment on one device.
Students gain access to a greater range of educational content, while teachers have more
freedom to use all of their favorite learning applications for lesson plans.
Jim Rieflin, Supervisor of Technology and Data Management at Salem School, Virginia,
comments, "The Chromebook is our primary computing platform for our students. But
sometimes our students need to use a program which is only available on the Windows
platform. We are investigating how vSpace, from NComputing, will allow our students to
access applications and content that are not normally accessible from a Chromebook. We
even have staff that prefer to use the Chromebook instead of a full Windows laptop because
of its simplicity and mobility, and with the ability to access a few important Windows
applications so they can have the best of both worlds".
Key features of the NComputing Chromebook CX110 with vSpace include:Â
- Premium 11.6" IPS LCD panel - to provide the best Chromebook viewing experience
for students in the classroom. No more strained eyes trying to read washed out
displays or differentiate colors and features on an inferior display
- Quick to start - Takes less than 10 seconds to go from off to full-speed enabling
students to be immediately productive
- Ease of use - Affordable and easy to manage
- Safe and secure - Built-in security helps keep students safe from viruses, malware and
other computer "nasties"
- Battery life - High-performance quad-core CPU with long battery life that lasts up
to 8.5 hours depends on actual usage
- Always updating - Unlike a traditional computer, it won't slow down over time -
updates are automatic and maintenance is easy
- vSpace Client for Chromebook - a Chrome app that can be installed from the Chrome Web
Store, which gives users access to a virtualized Windows desktop and comes with a
one-year free license to vSpace virtualization software (MSRP: $50)
- Managed Windows desktops - with vSpace software, students and teachers gain access to
centrally managed Windows desktops while realizing the benefits of Chromebook as a
platform for all your students computing needs. IT departments benefit from better
utilization of IT resources
- Full Windows desktop experience - with vSpace software, a virtual desktop solution, a
true Windows PC-like experience is delivered to students and teachers in the classroom
- "Sandboxed" kiosk mode - prevents students exiting testing applications, so students
will no longer be able to search the internet to find answers during tests
- Premium Education content - Free one-year subscription to Brightstorm.com with access
to over 6,000 HD video lessons in Math, Science, English and AP subjects plus ACT prep
(MSRP: $179)
Young Song, NComputing CEO, explains: "Our U.S. customers have been demanding we
provide a solution that enables them to run Windows on their Chromebooks. The NComputing
Chromebook CX110, together with our vSpace Client for Chromebook, means we can now deliver
a Windows PC--like experience on your Chromebook - and help millions of students and
teachers have a better classroom experience".
The NComputing Chromebook CX110 is available for the North American education market
through authorized NComputing resellers with an MSRP of $229, including a one-year
subscription to vSpace Client for Chromebook and Brightstorm.com.
NComputing will begin accepting pre-orders on May 12 with product availability in
June.
To learn more about the NComputing Chromebook CX110, please visit
http://www.ncomputing.com/chromebook
For images, bios and further information, please visit our press pack link here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jkub9ppk7gh2n6b/AAA4MmNMBIbCJPYY0xiS78MVa?dl=0
About vSpaceÂ
vSpace is a fully integrated end-to-end desktop and application virtualization
platform that works with NComputing technology. It delivers the features and performance
equal to, or better than a dedicated PC user endpoint device. vSpace is the ideal choice
for organizations looking to take full advantage of the benefits of Desktop Virtualization,
but do not have large budgets or IT staff to deal with the typically high cost and
complexity associated with acquiring, deploying and maintaining a desktop virtualization
solution, making it a perfect fit for the SME, SMB and education markets.
About NComputingÂ
NComputing Co., Ltd., founded in 2003, is a ZeroDesktop company and leader in client
virtualization solutions. Removing the barriers through a unique formula of simplicity,
performance and value, NComputing's integrated solutions serve global customers in key
verticals such as education, healthcare and government. With over 20 million daily users
in 140 countries, the company is fueling the adoption of client virtualization faster than
any other in the world. To learn more, visit http://www.ncomputing.com
Ncomputing.com
CONTACT: Media Contacts: Emma Seddon, Dynamo PR, +44 7523 373 826 / +44 203 574 4815, emma.seddon@dynamopr.com, ncomputing@dynamopr.com Laura Winn, Dynamo PR, +44 7475 787 793 / +44 203 574 4815, laura.winn@dynamopr.com, ncomputing@dynamopr.com
OurCrowd Taps nanorep to Provide Digital Self-Service for New Mobile App
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 10:07:01 AM
OurCrowd Taps nanorep to Provide Digital Self-Service for New Mobile App
JERUSALEM, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
OurCrowd, a leading equity crowdfunding platform, announced they will be utilizing
nanorep's digital experience technology for their new mobile application. The new app was
launched at Finovate 2016 in San Jose, CA and is devoted to OurCrowd's growing investor
community.
The new mobile app is set to offer a full range of features with enhanced
communication & sharing capabilities. nanorep, a leader in digital self-service solutions,
was chosen to improve knowledge delivery and strengthen the quality of information in the
user experience. OurCrowd was particularly drawn to nanorep's Mobile SDK, which has been
integrated within the app to provide their investor community accurate, context relevant
information regarding portfolio companies and investment opportunities.
"Nanorep was the natural fit for OurCrowd when deciding who to integrate our new
investor app with," said OurCrowd's Chief Product Officer, Shai Ben Tovim. Â "Their
advanced customer experience technology complimented some of the app's key features, which
include innovative social investing tools that allow investors to improve access to key
investment information and to make more informed investment decisions."
The app's Automated Investment Assistant, which has been integrated with nanorep's
state-of-the-art service bot, has been designed to further help investors, to provide
answers to investor queries, and build investor confidence. The service bot, when prompted,
will tap into OurCrowd's knowledge base to deliver reliable information to investors.
The integration of nanorep gives OurCrowd heightened visibility to the investor
experience, with cutting-edge Voice of the Customer technology. According to nanorep CEO
Eli Campo, "The implementation of nanorep into the mobile app will provide OurCrowd with
unparalleled visibility of investor questions, enabling them to monitor and respond to
investor information gaps with precision, in real-time."
About Ourcrowd:Â
OurCrowd is a leading equity crowdfunding platform for investors from around the world
to invest in global startups. Managed by a team of seasoned investment professionals and
led by serial entrepreneur Jon Medved, OurCrowd vets and selects opportunities, invests
its own capital, and brings companies to its accredited membership of global investors.
 OurCrowd provides post-investment support to its portfolio companies, assigning industry
experts as mentors and in some cases takes board seats. Â OurCrowd has raised over $220M
for its 100 portfolio companies, generating six exits in three years. The OurCrowd
community of 12,000+ investors from over 110 countries, mentors and partners is comprised
of a diverse makeup of backgrounds, professions, locations, and investing experience.
Post-investment, OurCrowd provides support to its portfolio companies, assigning industry
experts as mentors and taking board seats, and invites its membership to participate in
crowdbuilding companies. Â To complete membership on OurCrowd as an accredited investor,
visit http://www.ourcrowd.com and click Join. To download the OurCrowd app:
https://www.ourcrowd.com/app.
About nanorep:Â
nanorep provides a convenient, digitally intuitive, end-to-end solution for customer
service, making digital service your customers' preferred option. In addition to website,
mobile, and CRM deployments, nanorep can integrate with popular messaging platforms,
creating seamless customer experiences across every touch point in the digital journey.
The simple and easy to use interface enables effortless engagements for customers and
offers step-by-step guidance at the click of a button. Using patented NLP and
Contextual-Answers(TM) technology, the system recognizes user intent and immediately
delivers precise knowledge using information derived from a company's knowledge base and
CRM. In the event that additional support is required, smart-channeling capabilities
enable the routing of customers to the most relevant assistance channel. nanorep also
offers state-of-the-art analytics and Voice of the Customer technology to provide
businesses with unparalleled visibility of the customer journey. Deployment and system
integrations can be completed in a matter of weeks, offering greater business agility and
rapid Time-to-Value. For more information about the company, please visit nanorep's
website: http://www.nanorep.com
Press contact:
OurCrowd, Leah Stern, OurCrowd Director of Communications : +44.7470.196.826 /
+1.877.848.0964 ext. 2 /Â leah@ourcrowd.com
nanorep Technologies Ltd., Yifat Mor, VP Marketing: yifatm@nanorep.com
nanorep
JERUSALEM, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
OurCrowd, a leading equity crowdfunding platform, announced they will be utilizing
nanorep's digital experience technology for their new mobile application. The new app was
launched at Finovate 2016 in San Jose, CA and is devoted to OurCrowd's growing investor
community.
The new mobile app is set to offer a full range of features with enhanced
communication & sharing capabilities. nanorep, a leader in digital self-service solutions,
was chosen to improve knowledge delivery and strengthen the quality of information in the
user experience. OurCrowd was particularly drawn to nanorep's Mobile SDK, which has been
integrated within the app to provide their investor community accurate, context relevant
information regarding portfolio companies and investment opportunities.
"Nanorep was the natural fit for OurCrowd when deciding who to integrate our new
investor app with," said OurCrowd's Chief Product Officer, Shai Ben Tovim. Â "Their
advanced customer experience technology complimented some of the app's key features, which
include innovative social investing tools that allow investors to improve access to key
investment information and to make more informed investment decisions."
The app's Automated Investment Assistant, which has been integrated with nanorep's
state-of-the-art service bot, has been designed to further help investors, to provide
answers to investor queries, and build investor confidence. The service bot, when prompted,
will tap into OurCrowd's knowledge base to deliver reliable information to investors.
The integration of nanorep gives OurCrowd heightened visibility to the investor
experience, with cutting-edge Voice of the Customer technology. According to nanorep CEO
Eli Campo, "The implementation of nanorep into the mobile app will provide OurCrowd with
unparalleled visibility of investor questions, enabling them to monitor and respond to
investor information gaps with precision, in real-time."
About Ourcrowd:Â
OurCrowd is a leading equity crowdfunding platform for investors from around the world
to invest in global startups. Managed by a team of seasoned investment professionals and
led by serial entrepreneur Jon Medved, OurCrowd vets and selects opportunities, invests
its own capital, and brings companies to its accredited membership of global investors.
 OurCrowd provides post-investment support to its portfolio companies, assigning industry
experts as mentors and in some cases takes board seats. Â OurCrowd has raised over $220M
for its 100 portfolio companies, generating six exits in three years. The OurCrowd
community of 12,000+ investors from over 110 countries, mentors and partners is comprised
of a diverse makeup of backgrounds, professions, locations, and investing experience.
Post-investment, OurCrowd provides support to its portfolio companies, assigning industry
experts as mentors and taking board seats, and invites its membership to participate in
crowdbuilding companies. Â To complete membership on OurCrowd as an accredited investor,
visit http://www.ourcrowd.com and click Join. To download the OurCrowd app:
https://www.ourcrowd.com/app.
About nanorep:Â
nanorep provides a convenient, digitally intuitive, end-to-end solution for customer
service, making digital service your customers' preferred option. In addition to website,
mobile, and CRM deployments, nanorep can integrate with popular messaging platforms,
creating seamless customer experiences across every touch point in the digital journey.
The simple and easy to use interface enables effortless engagements for customers and
offers step-by-step guidance at the click of a button. Using patented NLP and
Contextual-Answers(TM) technology, the system recognizes user intent and immediately
delivers precise knowledge using information derived from a company's knowledge base and
CRM. In the event that additional support is required, smart-channeling capabilities
enable the routing of customers to the most relevant assistance channel. nanorep also
offers state-of-the-art analytics and Voice of the Customer technology to provide
businesses with unparalleled visibility of the customer journey. Deployment and system
integrations can be completed in a matter of weeks, offering greater business agility and
rapid Time-to-Value. For more information about the company, please visit nanorep's
website: http://www.nanorep.com
Press contact:
OurCrowd, Leah Stern, OurCrowd Director of Communications : +44.7470.196.826 /
+1.877.848.0964 ext. 2 /Â leah@ourcrowd.com
nanorep Technologies Ltd., Yifat Mor, VP Marketing: yifatm@nanorep.com
nanorep
Just Energy First Retail Energy Provider to Offer Compatibility with Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 8:49:01 AM
Just Energy First Retail Energy Provider to Offer Compatibility with Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Customers Gain Access to Account Details and other services through Voice Command
HOUSTON, May 12, 2016 /CNW/ -- Just Energy customers can now access their account and other services through Amazon's Alexa voice service capable devices. As the first energy retailer to embrace Alexa voice service, Just Energy is excited to offer its Texas customers this latest tool providing the ultimate in convenience and smart home energy management solutions. The functionality is available with Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Tap family of devices.
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The Echo, a cylindrical speaker that connects to the 'Alexa' voice assistant service, enables users to:
-- hear their bill details
-- switch between accounts
-- ask for an energy fact or energy advice
-- ask for our friendly Customer Service contact information
Simple Set Up and Use
Just Energy customers can easily set up and manage their Echo through the free Alexa App on Fire OS, Android, iOS, and desktop browser. Once the Amazon Echo device is setup and connected using the Alexa App, simply enable the Just Energy 'skill' and log into your account.
Echo's voice functionality also offers an innovative, immediate way for Just Energy's ecobee(3) smart thermostat customers to interact with their services and control their home energy environment without lifting a finger. Users can ask Alexa to perform tasks such as dim the lights in a room, or decrease/increase the temperature of your thermostat, with immediate response.
"We're extremely excited to be the first in the retail energy industry to utilize this connected technology to provide our customers with an intuitive energy management experience through voice-activation," says James Lewis, Just Energy's Co-CEO. "With advanced speech recognition, ecobee(3) users can benefit from automatic and controlled energy use and potential energy savings - all without lifting a finger. The Echo compatible technology takes Just Energy to the next level in the delivery of customer-centric service."
With far-field voice recognition, Echo can hear from any direction. Its seven microphones, beam forming technology and expertly tuned speaker can fill any room with 360° immersive sound. Alexa - the brain behind Echo - is built in the cloud, so it is always getting smarter and adding new features and skills.
About Just Energy Group Inc.:
Established in 1997, Just Energy (NYSE: JE, TSX: JE) is an energy management solutions provider specializing in electricity, natural gas, solar and green energy. With offices located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves approximately two million residential and commercial customers. The company offers a wide range of energy products and home energy management services including long-term fixed-price, variable price, and flat bill programs, smart thermostats, and residential solar solutions. Just Energy Group Inc. is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Commerce Energy, Green Star Energy, Hudson Energy, Just Energy Solar, Tara Energy and TerraPass. Visit justenergygroup.com to learn more. Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Just Energy
CONTACT: Just Energy, Al Shulman, Vice President, Marketing, Tel: 905.670.4440 x74469, ashulman@justenergy.com
Web Site: http://justenergygroup.com
Customers Gain Access to Account Details and other services through Voice Command
HOUSTON, May 12, 2016 /CNW/ -- Just Energy customers can now access their account and other services through Amazon's Alexa voice service capable devices. As the first energy retailer to embrace Alexa voice service, Just Energy is excited to offer its Texas customers this latest tool providing the ultimate in convenience and smart home energy management solutions. The functionality is available with Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Tap family of devices.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20120416/FL87657LOGO
The Echo, a cylindrical speaker that connects to the 'Alexa' voice assistant service, enables users to:
-- hear their bill details
-- switch between accounts
-- ask for an energy fact or energy advice
-- ask for our friendly Customer Service contact information
Simple Set Up and Use
Just Energy customers can easily set up and manage their Echo through the free Alexa App on Fire OS, Android, iOS, and desktop browser. Once the Amazon Echo device is setup and connected using the Alexa App, simply enable the Just Energy 'skill' and log into your account.
Echo's voice functionality also offers an innovative, immediate way for Just Energy's ecobee(3) smart thermostat customers to interact with their services and control their home energy environment without lifting a finger. Users can ask Alexa to perform tasks such as dim the lights in a room, or decrease/increase the temperature of your thermostat, with immediate response.
"We're extremely excited to be the first in the retail energy industry to utilize this connected technology to provide our customers with an intuitive energy management experience through voice-activation," says James Lewis, Just Energy's Co-CEO. "With advanced speech recognition, ecobee(3) users can benefit from automatic and controlled energy use and potential energy savings - all without lifting a finger. The Echo compatible technology takes Just Energy to the next level in the delivery of customer-centric service."
With far-field voice recognition, Echo can hear from any direction. Its seven microphones, beam forming technology and expertly tuned speaker can fill any room with 360° immersive sound. Alexa - the brain behind Echo - is built in the cloud, so it is always getting smarter and adding new features and skills.
About Just Energy Group Inc.:
Established in 1997, Just Energy (NYSE: JE, TSX: JE) is an energy management solutions provider specializing in electricity, natural gas, solar and green energy. With offices located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves approximately two million residential and commercial customers. The company offers a wide range of energy products and home energy management services including long-term fixed-price, variable price, and flat bill programs, smart thermostats, and residential solar solutions. Just Energy Group Inc. is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Commerce Energy, Green Star Energy, Hudson Energy, Just Energy Solar, Tara Energy and TerraPass. Visit justenergygroup.com to learn more. Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Just Energy
CONTACT: Just Energy, Al Shulman, Vice President, Marketing, Tel: 905.670.4440 x74469, ashulman@justenergy.com
Web Site: http://justenergygroup.com
Just Energy First Retail Energy Provider to Offer Compatibility with Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 8:49:01 AM
Just Energy First Retail Energy Provider to Offer Compatibility with Amazon Alexa Voice Service
Customers Gain Access to Account Details and other services through Voice Command
HOUSTON, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Energy customers can now access their account and other services through Amazon's Alexa voice service capable devices. As the first energy retailer to embrace Alexa voice service, Just Energy is excited to offer its Texas customers this latest tool providing the ultimate in convenience and smart home energy management solutions. The functionality is available with Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Tap family of devices.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20120416/FL87657LOGO
The Echo, a cylindrical speaker that connects to the 'Alexa' voice assistant service, enables users to:
-- hear their bill details
-- switch between accounts
-- ask for an energy fact or energy advice
-- ask for our friendly Customer Service contact information
Simple Set Up and Use
Just Energy customers can easily set up and manage their Echo through the free Alexa App on Fire OS, Android, iOS, and desktop browser. Once the Amazon Echo device is setup and connected using the Alexa App, simply enable the Just Energy 'skill' and log into your account.
Echo's voice functionality also offers an innovative, immediate way for Just Energy's ecobee(3) smart thermostat customers to interact with their services and control their home energy environment without lifting a finger. Users can ask Alexa to perform tasks such as dim the lights in a room, or decrease/increase the temperature of your thermostat, with immediate response.
"We're extremely excited to be the first in the retail energy industry to utilize this connected technology to provide our customers with an intuitive energy management experience through voice-activation," says James Lewis, Just Energy's Co-CEO. "With advanced speech recognition, ecobee(3) users can benefit from automatic and controlled energy use and potential energy savings - all without lifting a finger. The Echo compatible technology takes Just Energy to the next level in the delivery of customer-centric service."
With far-field voice recognition, Echo can hear from any direction. Its seven microphones, beam forming technology and expertly tuned speaker can fill any room with 360° immersive sound. Alexa - the brain behind Echo - is built in the cloud, so it is always getting smarter and adding new features and skills.
About Just Energy Group Inc.:
Established in 1997, Just Energy (NYSE: JE, TSX: JE) is an energy management solutions provider specializing in electricity, natural gas, solar and green energy. With offices located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves approximately two million residential and commercial customers. The company offers a wide range of energy products and home energy management services including long-term fixed-price, variable price, and flat bill programs, smart thermostats, and residential solar solutions. Just Energy Group Inc. is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Commerce Energy, Green Star Energy, Hudson Energy, Just Energy Solar, Tara Energy and TerraPass. Visit justenergygroup.com to learn more. Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Just Energy
CONTACT: Just Energy, Al Shulman, Vice President, Marketing, Tel: 905.670.4440 x74469, ashulman@justenergy.com
Web Site: http://justenergygroup.com
Customers Gain Access to Account Details and other services through Voice Command
HOUSTON, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Just Energy customers can now access their account and other services through Amazon's Alexa voice service capable devices. As the first energy retailer to embrace Alexa voice service, Just Energy is excited to offer its Texas customers this latest tool providing the ultimate in convenience and smart home energy management solutions. The functionality is available with Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Tap family of devices.
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20120416/FL87657LOGO
The Echo, a cylindrical speaker that connects to the 'Alexa' voice assistant service, enables users to:
-- hear their bill details
-- switch between accounts
-- ask for an energy fact or energy advice
-- ask for our friendly Customer Service contact information
Simple Set Up and Use
Just Energy customers can easily set up and manage their Echo through the free Alexa App on Fire OS, Android, iOS, and desktop browser. Once the Amazon Echo device is setup and connected using the Alexa App, simply enable the Just Energy 'skill' and log into your account.
Echo's voice functionality also offers an innovative, immediate way for Just Energy's ecobee(3) smart thermostat customers to interact with their services and control their home energy environment without lifting a finger. Users can ask Alexa to perform tasks such as dim the lights in a room, or decrease/increase the temperature of your thermostat, with immediate response.
"We're extremely excited to be the first in the retail energy industry to utilize this connected technology to provide our customers with an intuitive energy management experience through voice-activation," says James Lewis, Just Energy's Co-CEO. "With advanced speech recognition, ecobee(3) users can benefit from automatic and controlled energy use and potential energy savings - all without lifting a finger. The Echo compatible technology takes Just Energy to the next level in the delivery of customer-centric service."
With far-field voice recognition, Echo can hear from any direction. Its seven microphones, beam forming technology and expertly tuned speaker can fill any room with 360° immersive sound. Alexa - the brain behind Echo - is built in the cloud, so it is always getting smarter and adding new features and skills.
About Just Energy Group Inc.:
Established in 1997, Just Energy (NYSE: JE, TSX: JE) is an energy management solutions provider specializing in electricity, natural gas, solar and green energy. With offices located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves approximately two million residential and commercial customers. The company offers a wide range of energy products and home energy management services including long-term fixed-price, variable price, and flat bill programs, smart thermostats, and residential solar solutions. Just Energy Group Inc. is the parent company of Amigo Energy, Commerce Energy, Green Star Energy, Hudson Energy, Just Energy Solar, Tara Energy and TerraPass. Visit justenergygroup.com to learn more. Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Just Energy
CONTACT: Just Energy, Al Shulman, Vice President, Marketing, Tel: 905.670.4440 x74469, ashulman@justenergy.com
Web Site: http://justenergygroup.com
Roger Launches Voice Platform With Amazon Alexa, Dropbox, Slack, and Voicemail Integrations
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 12, 2016 at 8:35:01 AM
Roger Launches Voice Platform With Amazon Alexa, Dropbox, Slack, and Voicemail Integrations
NEW YORK, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger (https://rogertalk.com), the beautiful voice app by former Spotify engineers and funded by former Facebook executives, is launching as a voice platform with its suite of third party integrations. Apart from talking with friends, Roger now lets users interact with other services using voice, including Amazon Alexa, Dropbox, and Slack. Roger even has a feature that redirects missed phone calls to Roger, turning them into actual conversations inside the app-- finally killing the old Voicemail you forgot you had.
Launched as a simple walkie-talkie app, Roger is now evolving into a full-fledged platform, enabling voice-based communication between people, devices and web services.
Its first-of-its-kind integration with the Alexa Voice Service makes the popular voice assistant available to mobile users for free, even if they do not own an Amazon Echo or other Alexa-enabled devices. Users can check their calendar, control smart home devices, make shopping orders, and use a variety of other Alexa "Skills" by simply talking, anywhere, anytime. Roger even works with Bluetooth in the car.
"Roger has always been about making communication and technology feel more human; about spending more time conversing and less time looking at screens," says Ricardo Vice Santos, Co-Founder and CEO of the New York-based startup. "With the Echo and Alexa, Amazon is building a powerful conversational interface that feels human, and that's where we have much in common."
The startup already has further plans for its voice platform and released a public API empowering developers to build their own integrations. For now, Dropbox, Slack, and IFTTT integrations allow users to leave voice memos, discuss project details, or connect with many other services using the flexibility and ease of voice communication.
"Rapid advancements in connectivity, speech analysis, and the proliferation of API-based services has created the perfect storm for voice as the next major computing platform," Vice Santos says, "and we believe we're only getting started."
Download Roger for free on iOS or Android at https://rogertalk.com/get
About Roger
Founded by former Spotify engineers Ricardo Vice Santos and Andreas Blixt, Roger is the first-of-its-kind voice platform, making communication and the technology we use feel closer to real human interaction through voice.
For pictures, company and product overview, please visit:
https://rogertalk.com/press
SOURCE Roger
Roger
CONTACT: Ricardo Vice Santos, press@rogertalk.com
Web Site: http://www.rogertalk.com
NEW YORK, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger (https://rogertalk.com), the beautiful voice app by former Spotify engineers and funded by former Facebook executives, is launching as a voice platform with its suite of third party integrations. Apart from talking with friends, Roger now lets users interact with other services using voice, including Amazon Alexa, Dropbox, and Slack. Roger even has a feature that redirects missed phone calls to Roger, turning them into actual conversations inside the app-- finally killing the old Voicemail you forgot you had.
Launched as a simple walkie-talkie app, Roger is now evolving into a full-fledged platform, enabling voice-based communication between people, devices and web services.
Its first-of-its-kind integration with the Alexa Voice Service makes the popular voice assistant available to mobile users for free, even if they do not own an Amazon Echo or other Alexa-enabled devices. Users can check their calendar, control smart home devices, make shopping orders, and use a variety of other Alexa "Skills" by simply talking, anywhere, anytime. Roger even works with Bluetooth in the car.
"Roger has always been about making communication and technology feel more human; about spending more time conversing and less time looking at screens," says Ricardo Vice Santos, Co-Founder and CEO of the New York-based startup. "With the Echo and Alexa, Amazon is building a powerful conversational interface that feels human, and that's where we have much in common."
The startup already has further plans for its voice platform and released a public API empowering developers to build their own integrations. For now, Dropbox, Slack, and IFTTT integrations allow users to leave voice memos, discuss project details, or connect with many other services using the flexibility and ease of voice communication.
"Rapid advancements in connectivity, speech analysis, and the proliferation of API-based services has created the perfect storm for voice as the next major computing platform," Vice Santos says, "and we believe we're only getting started."
Download Roger for free on iOS or Android at https://rogertalk.com/get
About Roger
Founded by former Spotify engineers Ricardo Vice Santos and Andreas Blixt, Roger is the first-of-its-kind voice platform, making communication and the technology we use feel closer to real human interaction through voice.
For pictures, company and product overview, please visit:
https://rogertalk.com/press
SOURCE Roger
Roger
CONTACT: Ricardo Vice Santos, press@rogertalk.com
Web Site: http://www.rogertalk.com
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S: The Best of a Tablet and a Laptop
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Posted on May 12, 2016 at 8:35:01 AM
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S: The Best of a Tablet and a Laptop
Featuring Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, Samsung Canada introduces the Galaxy TabPro S, the two-in-one device that lets you enjoy both worlds
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada, one of the leading suppliers of mobile technology in Canada, announced today the Canadian availability of the Galaxy TabPro S, a two-in-one device designed for on-the-go consumers and business professionals seeking the productivity of a laptop with the ultra-portability of a tablet. The Galaxy TabPro S is the first in the Galaxy family of devices to run on the Windows 10 Pro operating system, offering a full-size ergonomic keyboard with trackpad along with a 12" Super AMOLED touch screen display that delivers an unparalleled mobile office experience.
"Our world is more mobile than ever and there is a demand for a device that meets both the personal and business consumption needs of Canadians," said Paul Brannen, Senior Vice President Mobile, Samsung Electronics Canada. "Whether you're working, browsing, streaming or gaming, the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S lets you do all those things, delivering excellent productivity and functionality within an ultra-portable, two-in-one design."
The Galaxy TabPro S with Windows 10 Pro combines the convenience of a tablet with the high performance of a laptop to deliver the ultimate style, speed and power that can be easily adapted to the home and business environments for maximum efficiency and enjoyment. With a 12-inch Super AMOLED display, a long-lasting 10.5 hour battery*, Adaptive Fast-Charging* and a streamlined, compact tablet form factor, Tab Pro S provides true mobile business productivity. Windows 10 Pro offers innovative features such as Cortana, a personal digital assistant; Microsoft Edge, designed to deliver a better web experience; and streaming Xbox One game content to Windows PCs.
"The Galaxy TabPro S is a Windows-based two-in-one, perfect for Canadians who want the functionality of a Windows 10 Pro device," said Jason Hermitage, General Manager, Microsoft Canada. "The Windows 10 Pro-based Galaxy TabPro S is a great companion for someone in the office, between meetings, or at home relaxing."
About the Galaxy TabPro S:
-- Super AMOLED display: The lightweight, power-efficient 12-inch AMOLED
display allows users to work efficiently and enjoy entertainment with
exceptional clarity and colour accuracy. The Galaxy TabPro S features a
multi-touch screen and deep colour contrast to show true-to-life colours
and precise details for an optimal viewing experience whether indoors or
outdoors.
-- Powerful PC Performance: Bringing PC performance to a tablet, the Galaxy
TabPro S runs Windows 10 Pro from Microsoft. It combines an Intel(®)
Core(TM) m3 processor with 4 GB RAM + 128 GB solid state drive so you'll
have the power to work and a faster, with a more reliable place to store
your data. The fanless design features 4.5W of power consumption,
reducing noise disruption and at 2.5 hours charging time, the innovative
battery technology allows for up to 10.5 hours of work and play*.
-- Productivity Where You Need it: Working from home and work and
everywhere in between is now easy. The Galaxy TabPro S comes with a
full-size, detachable keyboard and integrated touchpad, so you can do
just about everything you need to do on your tablet, from polishing a
presentation to writing an email.
-- Slim. Sleek. Stylish: Thin and light, the Galaxy TabPro S is designed
with the sleek lines you expect from Samsung. At .25 inches thin and
weighing only 1.5 pounds, Galaxy TabPro S is designed to be easily
carried around all day.
Retail Availability
The Samsung Galaxy TabPro S will be offered in black and available for pre-order beginning May 13(th) at Samsung Experience Stores and available at major retailers across Canada on May 25(th). The device will retail for $1,399 CDN (MRSP) and the detachable keyboard is included in the price.
For more information, visit: http://www.samsung.com/ca/tabpro-s/
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Product Specification
Model Code SM-W703NZKAXAC
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Attribute Value
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UPC Code 887276169064
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Operating System Windows 10 Pro
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Processor CPU Speed 2.2GHz
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CPU Type Dual-Core
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Display Size (Main Display) 12.0" (303.7mm)
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Resolution
(Main Display) 2160 x 1440 (FHD+)
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Technology
(Main Display) Super AMOLED
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Colour Depth
(Main Display) 16M
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C-Pen Optional
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Camera Video Recording Resolution FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
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Main Camera -
Resolution CMOS 5.0 MP
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Front Camera -
Resolution CMOS 5.0 MP
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Main Camera -
Flash No
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Main Camera -
Auto Focus Yes
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Memory RAM Size (GB) 4 GB
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Network/Bearer Multi-SIM N/A
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SIM size N/A
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Infra Wi-Fi Only
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Connectivity ANT+ No
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USB Version USB 3.1
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Location
Technology GPS, Glonass
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Earjack 3.5mm Stereo
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MHL No
--- ---
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 MIMO
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Wi-Fi Direct Yes
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Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth v4.1
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NFC Yes
--- ---
Bluetooth
Profiles A2DP,AVRCP,DI,DUN,HFP,HID,HOGP,OPP,PAN
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PC Sync. N/A
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General Information Form Factor Tablet
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Sensors Accelerometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor
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Physical specification Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 198.8 x 290.3 x 6.3
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Weight (g) 693
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Video Playback
Time (Hours) Up to 10.5
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Standard
Battery
Capacity (mAh) 5200
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Removable No
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Audio and Video Video Playing Format MP4,WMV
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Video Playing
Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@24fps
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Audio Playing
Format MP3,M4A,AAC,WAV,WMA,FLAC
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Services and
Applications Gear Support N/A
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S-Voice No
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Mobile TV No
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Colour BLACK
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ROM Size (GB) 128GB
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Expandable
Memory N/A
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*Recharge time and duration may vary according to individual usage patterns. This data was compiled from testing performed by Samsung under specific test conditions. Results may vary based on testing conditions. Based on laboratory testing. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, and voice, data and other application-usage patterns
About Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances and printers. Samsung is a leader in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home initiatives. In 2015, Samsung was ranked one of the top 10 most influential brands in Canada, based on a study by Ipsos Reid. Committed to making a difference in communities across Canada, its Samsung Hope for Children corporate giving program supports children's education, sustainability and health-related issues. Globally, Samsung employs 319,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of $196 billion.
To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada, on Twitter @SamsungCanada
SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada
CONTACT: Emily Getz, North Strategic for Samsung Canada, emily.getz@northstrategic.com, 647.466.2602
Web Site: http://www.SAMSUNG.COM
Featuring Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, Samsung Canada introduces the Galaxy TabPro S, the two-in-one device that lets you enjoy both worlds
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 12, 2016 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada, one of the leading suppliers of mobile technology in Canada, announced today the Canadian availability of the Galaxy TabPro S, a two-in-one device designed for on-the-go consumers and business professionals seeking the productivity of a laptop with the ultra-portability of a tablet. The Galaxy TabPro S is the first in the Galaxy family of devices to run on the Windows 10 Pro operating system, offering a full-size ergonomic keyboard with trackpad along with a 12" Super AMOLED touch screen display that delivers an unparalleled mobile office experience.
"Our world is more mobile than ever and there is a demand for a device that meets both the personal and business consumption needs of Canadians," said Paul Brannen, Senior Vice President Mobile, Samsung Electronics Canada. "Whether you're working, browsing, streaming or gaming, the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S lets you do all those things, delivering excellent productivity and functionality within an ultra-portable, two-in-one design."
The Galaxy TabPro S with Windows 10 Pro combines the convenience of a tablet with the high performance of a laptop to deliver the ultimate style, speed and power that can be easily adapted to the home and business environments for maximum efficiency and enjoyment. With a 12-inch Super AMOLED display, a long-lasting 10.5 hour battery*, Adaptive Fast-Charging* and a streamlined, compact tablet form factor, Tab Pro S provides true mobile business productivity. Windows 10 Pro offers innovative features such as Cortana, a personal digital assistant; Microsoft Edge, designed to deliver a better web experience; and streaming Xbox One game content to Windows PCs.
"The Galaxy TabPro S is a Windows-based two-in-one, perfect for Canadians who want the functionality of a Windows 10 Pro device," said Jason Hermitage, General Manager, Microsoft Canada. "The Windows 10 Pro-based Galaxy TabPro S is a great companion for someone in the office, between meetings, or at home relaxing."
About the Galaxy TabPro S:
-- Super AMOLED display: The lightweight, power-efficient 12-inch AMOLED
display allows users to work efficiently and enjoy entertainment with
exceptional clarity and colour accuracy. The Galaxy TabPro S features a
multi-touch screen and deep colour contrast to show true-to-life colours
and precise details for an optimal viewing experience whether indoors or
outdoors.
-- Powerful PC Performance: Bringing PC performance to a tablet, the Galaxy
TabPro S runs Windows 10 Pro from Microsoft. It combines an Intel(®)
Core(TM) m3 processor with 4 GB RAM + 128 GB solid state drive so you'll
have the power to work and a faster, with a more reliable place to store
your data. The fanless design features 4.5W of power consumption,
reducing noise disruption and at 2.5 hours charging time, the innovative
battery technology allows for up to 10.5 hours of work and play*.
-- Productivity Where You Need it: Working from home and work and
everywhere in between is now easy. The Galaxy TabPro S comes with a
full-size, detachable keyboard and integrated touchpad, so you can do
just about everything you need to do on your tablet, from polishing a
presentation to writing an email.
-- Slim. Sleek. Stylish: Thin and light, the Galaxy TabPro S is designed
with the sleek lines you expect from Samsung. At .25 inches thin and
weighing only 1.5 pounds, Galaxy TabPro S is designed to be easily
carried around all day.
Retail Availability
The Samsung Galaxy TabPro S will be offered in black and available for pre-order beginning May 13(th) at Samsung Experience Stores and available at major retailers across Canada on May 25(th). The device will retail for $1,399 CDN (MRSP) and the detachable keyboard is included in the price.
For more information, visit: http://www.samsung.com/ca/tabpro-s/
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Product Specification
Model Code SM-W703NZKAXAC
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Attribute Value
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UPC Code 887276169064
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Operating System Windows 10 Pro
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Processor CPU Speed 2.2GHz
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CPU Type Dual-Core
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Display Size (Main Display) 12.0" (303.7mm)
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Resolution
(Main Display) 2160 x 1440 (FHD+)
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Technology
(Main Display) Super AMOLED
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Colour Depth
(Main Display) 16M
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C-Pen Optional
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Camera Video Recording Resolution FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
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Main Camera -
Resolution CMOS 5.0 MP
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Front Camera -
Resolution CMOS 5.0 MP
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Main Camera -
Flash No
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Main Camera -
Auto Focus Yes
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Memory RAM Size (GB) 4 GB
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Network/Bearer Multi-SIM N/A
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SIM size N/A
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Infra Wi-Fi Only
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Connectivity ANT+ No
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USB Version USB 3.1
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Location
Technology GPS, Glonass
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Earjack 3.5mm Stereo
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MHL No
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 MIMO
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Wi-Fi Direct Yes
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Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth v4.1
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NFC Yes
--- ---
Bluetooth
Profiles A2DP,AVRCP,DI,DUN,HFP,HID,HOGP,OPP,PAN
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PC Sync. N/A
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General Information Form Factor Tablet
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Sensors Accelerometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor
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Physical specification Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 198.8 x 290.3 x 6.3
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Weight (g) 693
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Video Playback
Time (Hours) Up to 10.5
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Standard
Battery
Capacity (mAh) 5200
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Removable No
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Audio and Video Video Playing Format MP4,WMV
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Video Playing
Resolution UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@24fps
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Audio Playing
Format MP3,M4A,AAC,WAV,WMA,FLAC
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Services and
Applications Gear Support N/A
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S-Voice No
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Mobile TV No
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Colour BLACK
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ROM Size (GB) 128GB
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Expandable
Memory N/A
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*Recharge time and duration may vary according to individual usage patterns. This data was compiled from testing performed by Samsung under specific test conditions. Results may vary based on testing conditions. Based on laboratory testing. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, and voice, data and other application-usage patterns
About Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances and printers. Samsung is a leader in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home initiatives. In 2015, Samsung was ranked one of the top 10 most influential brands in Canada, based on a study by Ipsos Reid. Committed to making a difference in communities across Canada, its Samsung Hope for Children corporate giving program supports children's education, sustainability and health-related issues. Globally, Samsung employs 319,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of $196 billion.
To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada, on Twitter @SamsungCanada
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Create the Perfect Sports Viewing Set-Up at Home With Casio
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Create the Perfect Sports Viewing Set-Up at Home With Casio
Casio's Portfolio of SLIM LampFree® Projectors Offers Comprehensive Feature-set Necessary to Enhance Any Entertainment Space at Home
DOVER, N.J., May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to watching their favorite spring sports, consumers love to be on the edge of their seat and the next best thing to being in an arena or stadium can be your own home. Casio America, Inc.'s lineup of SLIM LampFree(®) projectors provide consumers and sports-enthusiasts alike with the perfect solution to upgrade their viewing experience.
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"Creating a state-of-the-art home theater system to watch this season's biggest sporting events is easy, and it can be cost effective too," said Joe Gillio, Senior Director Strategic Planning and Marketing of Casio's Business Projector Division. "Casio's SLIM series of LampFree projectors provide sports fans who want to optimize their at-home viewing experience with top-of-the-line features and performance, powered by a light source that ensures a lower total cost of ownership."
Weighing in at just five pounds, Casio's SLIM projectors are only 1.7 inches thick, require little to no setup time, and provide projection at maximum brightness in as few as five seconds allowing for a truly immersive sports viewing experience. At the heart of Casio's SLIM series of LampFree projectors is the company's proprietary LASER & LED HYBRID Light Source, which combines a laser, fluorescent element and LEDs to eliminate the use of mercury and generate high brightness. Casio's SLIM projectors offer an estimated 20,000-hour lifespan with minimal brightness degradation and continuous operation, which far outshines that of conventional projectors that require expensive mercury lamp replacements. Each model is fitted with a fully connectable interface, including three types of video and audio inputs, as well as HDMI, RGB and RS-232C terminals.
Casio's SLIM LampFree projectors come with a standard three (3) year parts and labor warranty plus a three (3) year or 6,000 hour warranty on the LASER & LED Hybrid Light source. The SLIM models are available with a MSRP starting at $949.99 at http://www.shopcasio.com.
For additional information on Casio and its full portfolio of LampFree projectors, visit http://www.CasioLampFree.com.
About Casio LampFree(®) Projectors
Casio's portfolio of LampFree(®) projectors combines a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED light to deliver a mercury-free hybrid light source that lasts up to 20,000 hours while sustaining a high brightness and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum. Casio has four series of LampFree(®) projectors that are available for home, business, education and commercial applications - Slim, Signature, Pro and Short Throw. For additional information on Casio's projector series and LampFree(®) technology, please visit http://www.CasioLampFree.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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Casio's Portfolio of SLIM LampFree® Projectors Offers Comprehensive Feature-set Necessary to Enhance Any Entertainment Space at Home
DOVER, N.J., May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to watching their favorite spring sports, consumers love to be on the edge of their seat and the next best thing to being in an arena or stadium can be your own home. Casio America, Inc.'s lineup of SLIM LampFree(®) projectors provide consumers and sports-enthusiasts alike with the perfect solution to upgrade their viewing experience.
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"Creating a state-of-the-art home theater system to watch this season's biggest sporting events is easy, and it can be cost effective too," said Joe Gillio, Senior Director Strategic Planning and Marketing of Casio's Business Projector Division. "Casio's SLIM series of LampFree projectors provide sports fans who want to optimize their at-home viewing experience with top-of-the-line features and performance, powered by a light source that ensures a lower total cost of ownership."
Weighing in at just five pounds, Casio's SLIM projectors are only 1.7 inches thick, require little to no setup time, and provide projection at maximum brightness in as few as five seconds allowing for a truly immersive sports viewing experience. At the heart of Casio's SLIM series of LampFree projectors is the company's proprietary LASER & LED HYBRID Light Source, which combines a laser, fluorescent element and LEDs to eliminate the use of mercury and generate high brightness. Casio's SLIM projectors offer an estimated 20,000-hour lifespan with minimal brightness degradation and continuous operation, which far outshines that of conventional projectors that require expensive mercury lamp replacements. Each model is fitted with a fully connectable interface, including three types of video and audio inputs, as well as HDMI, RGB and RS-232C terminals.
Casio's SLIM LampFree projectors come with a standard three (3) year parts and labor warranty plus a three (3) year or 6,000 hour warranty on the LASER & LED Hybrid Light source. The SLIM models are available with a MSRP starting at $949.99 at http://www.shopcasio.com.
For additional information on Casio and its full portfolio of LampFree projectors, visit http://www.CasioLampFree.com.
About Casio LampFree(®) Projectors
Casio's portfolio of LampFree(®) projectors combines a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED light to deliver a mercury-free hybrid light source that lasts up to 20,000 hours while sustaining a high brightness and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum. Casio has four series of LampFree(®) projectors that are available for home, business, education and commercial applications - Slim, Signature, Pro and Short Throw. For additional information on Casio's projector series and LampFree(®) technology, please visit http://www.CasioLampFree.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, CASIO AMERICA, INC., (973) 361-5400, svanderschans@casio.com, acolasacco@casio.com
Web Site: http://www.casiousa.com
Toshiba Expands Line-Up Of DMOS FET Arrays
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Posted on May 12, 2016 at 8:21:01 AM
Toshiba Expands Line-Up Of DMOS FET Arrays
Arrays feature industry-first 1.5A sink-output driver for wide range of high-voltage applications
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced it has expanded its offering of next-generation efficient transistor arrays. The TBD62064A and TBD62308A series features DMOS FET(1) type sink-output(2) drivers, and are the industry's first(3) transistor arrays with a 1.5A sink-output driver. The series, including the first two products (TBD62064AFAG and TBD62308AFAG), are equipped with four channels of 50V/1.5A output, suitable for driving constant-voltage unipolar stepping motors and relays, and for multi-channel, general-purpose, low-side driver power applications.
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Replacing the previous-generation TD62064A and TD62308A series of bipolar transistor arrays, the new TBD62064A and TBD62308A series of arrays are available in the same package and pin configurations and provide the same functionality as the predecessors. Moreover, the new transistor approach enables them to cut power losses by about 38 percent(4).
The new TBD62064A and TBD62308A series, with control inputs of up to 25V, differ by their use of active high or low control logic, respectively. Both series include four common cathode clamp diodes that are suitable for, but not limited to, motor, relay, and lamp type of low-side driver applications. The four channels can also be paralleled to increase the current driving capability for higher power applications, where designers pay attention to the channel tolerance for power balancing.
"Implementing DMOS FET output drivers was essential to Toshiba's achieving this power-loss reduction," noted Deepak Mithani, senior director, Mixed Signal Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "They do not require a base current and can accept high current density per device area, thus keeping on-resistance low and providing high power efficiency. These products can also replace four low-power discrete MOSFETs for general-purpose power-switching applications that save cost and routing areas."
The new series are manufactured using the latest 130nm BiCD process technology and are available in either HSOP16, DIP16 or SSOP24 packages. The products are suitable for high-voltage motor and relay driving applications such as home appliances (air conditioners and refrigerators) and industrial equipment, such as vending machines, banking terminals, and factory and office automation equipment.
Availability
Mass production of the TBD62064 and TBD62308A DMOS FET arrays is underway.
1. DMOS FET = Double-Diffused MOSFET (metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect
transistor)
2. Sink output: a type of current output (pull type)
3. Toshiba survey - as of May 12, 2016
4. When Tj = 90(o)C and IOUT is 1.25A
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor, solid state drive and hard disk drive manufacturer and the world's seventh largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2015 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, January, 2016). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 580 consolidated companies employing over 199,000 people worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com.
© 2016 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.
AGENCY CONTACT:
Lisa Gillette-Martin
MCA Public Relations
Tel.: (650) 968-8900, ext. 115
lgmartin@mcapr.com
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Arrays feature industry-first 1.5A sink-output driver for wide range of high-voltage applications
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced it has expanded its offering of next-generation efficient transistor arrays. The TBD62064A and TBD62308A series features DMOS FET(1) type sink-output(2) drivers, and are the industry's first(3) transistor arrays with a 1.5A sink-output driver. The series, including the first two products (TBD62064AFAG and TBD62308AFAG), are equipped with four channels of 50V/1.5A output, suitable for driving constant-voltage unipolar stepping motors and relays, and for multi-channel, general-purpose, low-side driver power applications.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160511/366689
Replacing the previous-generation TD62064A and TD62308A series of bipolar transistor arrays, the new TBD62064A and TBD62308A series of arrays are available in the same package and pin configurations and provide the same functionality as the predecessors. Moreover, the new transistor approach enables them to cut power losses by about 38 percent(4).
The new TBD62064A and TBD62308A series, with control inputs of up to 25V, differ by their use of active high or low control logic, respectively. Both series include four common cathode clamp diodes that are suitable for, but not limited to, motor, relay, and lamp type of low-side driver applications. The four channels can also be paralleled to increase the current driving capability for higher power applications, where designers pay attention to the channel tolerance for power balancing.
"Implementing DMOS FET output drivers was essential to Toshiba's achieving this power-loss reduction," noted Deepak Mithani, senior director, Mixed Signal Business Unit, System LSI Group at TAEC. "They do not require a base current and can accept high current density per device area, thus keeping on-resistance low and providing high power efficiency. These products can also replace four low-power discrete MOSFETs for general-purpose power-switching applications that save cost and routing areas."
The new series are manufactured using the latest 130nm BiCD process technology and are available in either HSOP16, DIP16 or SSOP24 packages. The products are suitable for high-voltage motor and relay driving applications such as home appliances (air conditioners and refrigerators) and industrial equipment, such as vending machines, banking terminals, and factory and office automation equipment.
Availability
Mass production of the TBD62064 and TBD62308A DMOS FET arrays is underway.
1. DMOS FET = Double-Diffused MOSFET (metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect
transistor)
2. Sink output: a type of current output (pull type)
3. Toshiba survey - as of May 12, 2016
4. When Tj = 90(o)C and IOUT is 1.25A
*About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs), discrete devices, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers, wireless components, mobile peripheral devices, advanced materials and medical tubes that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, industrial applications, enterprise solutions and more.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor, solid state drive and hard disk drive manufacturer and the world's seventh largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2015 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, January, 2016). Founded in Tokyo in 1875, Toshiba is at the heart of a global network of over 580 consolidated companies employing over 199,000 people worldwide. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://toshiba.semicon-storage.com.
© 2016 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.
AGENCY CONTACT:
Lisa Gillette-Martin
MCA Public Relations
Tel.: (650) 968-8900, ext. 115
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Topps Joins Forces with Hit Shows The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead from AMC
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Posted on May 12, 2016 at 8:14:01 AM
Topps Joins Forces with Hit Shows The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead from AMC
The Post-Apocalyptic World of Survivors and Walkers Comes to Life in Both Physical and Digital Trading Cards for the Ultimate Fan Experience
NEW YORK, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Topps Company, Inc. is announcing an official partnership with AMC to bring terrifying, never-before-seen content from the TV phenomenon, The Walking Dead and popular companion series, Fear The Walking Dead to both physical and digital cards for fans to collect and trade.
The Topps Digital app, The Walking Dead: Card Trader is now available in the App Store and Google Play Store, and is the first place fans can access new Topps® trading cards from world of The Walking Dead. The app will feature new digital card releases on a daily basis, covering the entire history of The Walking Dead, from Rick's initial discoveries in abandoned Atlanta during Season 1, to the suspenseful introduction of Negan in the Season 6 finale. In the same app, and for the first time ever, fans of Fear The Walking Dead will also be able to collect and trade cards of new favorite characters including Madison, Travis, and the enigmatic Victor Strand as they experience the collapse of society. To celebrate the launch of the new app, Topps will give all fans who install and register for the app one special limited edition digital card daily for their first seven days of app use.
"The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead have passionate and rabid fan bases looking for new and creative ways to stay connected to their favorite shows," said Jeremy Strauser, General Manager of Topps Digital. "Topps is uniquely capable of delivering both physical and digital trading cards that will keep fans engaged and allow them to own a piece of these acclaimed shows."
Fans will be able to get their hands on Topps physical trading cards for The Walking Dead starting this fall. The Walking Dead: Complete Fifth Season card set will be available in October and will tell the full story of the highest-rated season of the show from the escape from Terminus to the journey to Alexandria. Each box of cards will feature two hits per box including autographs from the cast, artist-drawn sketch cards and relic cards with pieces of actual set-worn costumes. Topps will also release a premium collector set, The Walking Dead: Survival Box in December. This will be the first-ever high-end trading card set for The Walking Dead, and will be the perfect gift for mega-fans.
"We are thrilled to be working with Topps to bring both great physical card products and an innovative digital app to our The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead fan base," said Theresa Beyer, Senior Vice President of Brand Activation and Promotions for AMC.
The Walking Dead: Card Trader digital app is now available for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Android devices in the App Store and Google Play Store.
The Walking Dead: Complete Fifth Season physical trading cards will launch in October, 2016, and The Walking Dead: Survival Box physical trading cards will launch in December, 2016.
About Topps: Founded in 1938, The Topps Company, Inc. is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of physical and digital sports cards, entertainment cards and collectibles, and distinctive confectionery products. Topps' leading sports and entertainment products include Major League Baseball, National Football League, Major League Soccer, UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, Bundesliga, Indian Premier League, Star Wars, WWE, UFC, Wacky Packages, Garbage Pail Kids, Mars Attacks and other trading cards, sticker album collections and collectibles. Topps' app portfolio, including Topps BUNT®, Topps HUDDLE®, TOPPS KICK® and Topps® Star Wars(SM): Card Trader, has been a hit with millions of fans around the world. Topps' confectionery brands include Ring Pop®, Push Pop®, Baby Bottle Pop®, Juicy Drop ® Pop, Crunchkins (TM) and Bazooka® bubble gum. Topps was acquired by Michael Eisner's Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners in October 2007. For additional information, visit Topps.com and Candymania.com.
About AMC: Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row with "Mad Men," and six of the last eight with back-to-back honoree "Breaking Bad." The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last four years with "The Walking Dead." AMC's current original drama series include "The Walking Dead," "Better Call Saul," "Hell on Wheels," "TURN: Washington's Spies," "Halt and Catch Fire," "Humans," "Fear the Walking Dead," "Into the Badlands" and the forthcoming "The Night Manager," "Feed the Beast," "Preacher" and "The Son." AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like "Talking Dead," "The Making of The Mob," "Comic Book Men" and the upcoming "Ride with Norman Reedus" and "The American West." AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile.
Topps Media Contact:
Amy Pandya, Rogers & Cowan
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The Post-Apocalyptic World of Survivors and Walkers Comes to Life in Both Physical and Digital Trading Cards for the Ultimate Fan Experience
NEW YORK, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Topps Company, Inc. is announcing an official partnership with AMC to bring terrifying, never-before-seen content from the TV phenomenon, The Walking Dead and popular companion series, Fear The Walking Dead to both physical and digital cards for fans to collect and trade.
The Topps Digital app, The Walking Dead: Card Trader is now available in the App Store and Google Play Store, and is the first place fans can access new Topps® trading cards from world of The Walking Dead. The app will feature new digital card releases on a daily basis, covering the entire history of The Walking Dead, from Rick's initial discoveries in abandoned Atlanta during Season 1, to the suspenseful introduction of Negan in the Season 6 finale. In the same app, and for the first time ever, fans of Fear The Walking Dead will also be able to collect and trade cards of new favorite characters including Madison, Travis, and the enigmatic Victor Strand as they experience the collapse of society. To celebrate the launch of the new app, Topps will give all fans who install and register for the app one special limited edition digital card daily for their first seven days of app use.
"The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead have passionate and rabid fan bases looking for new and creative ways to stay connected to their favorite shows," said Jeremy Strauser, General Manager of Topps Digital. "Topps is uniquely capable of delivering both physical and digital trading cards that will keep fans engaged and allow them to own a piece of these acclaimed shows."
Fans will be able to get their hands on Topps physical trading cards for The Walking Dead starting this fall. The Walking Dead: Complete Fifth Season card set will be available in October and will tell the full story of the highest-rated season of the show from the escape from Terminus to the journey to Alexandria. Each box of cards will feature two hits per box including autographs from the cast, artist-drawn sketch cards and relic cards with pieces of actual set-worn costumes. Topps will also release a premium collector set, The Walking Dead: Survival Box in December. This will be the first-ever high-end trading card set for The Walking Dead, and will be the perfect gift for mega-fans.
"We are thrilled to be working with Topps to bring both great physical card products and an innovative digital app to our The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead fan base," said Theresa Beyer, Senior Vice President of Brand Activation and Promotions for AMC.
The Walking Dead: Card Trader digital app is now available for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Android devices in the App Store and Google Play Store.
The Walking Dead: Complete Fifth Season physical trading cards will launch in October, 2016, and The Walking Dead: Survival Box physical trading cards will launch in December, 2016.
About Topps: Founded in 1938, The Topps Company, Inc. is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of physical and digital sports cards, entertainment cards and collectibles, and distinctive confectionery products. Topps' leading sports and entertainment products include Major League Baseball, National Football League, Major League Soccer, UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, Bundesliga, Indian Premier League, Star Wars, WWE, UFC, Wacky Packages, Garbage Pail Kids, Mars Attacks and other trading cards, sticker album collections and collectibles. Topps' app portfolio, including Topps BUNT®, Topps HUDDLE®, TOPPS KICK® and Topps® Star Wars(SM): Card Trader, has been a hit with millions of fans around the world. Topps' confectionery brands include Ring Pop®, Push Pop®, Baby Bottle Pop®, Juicy Drop ® Pop, Crunchkins (TM) and Bazooka® bubble gum. Topps was acquired by Michael Eisner's Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners in October 2007. For additional information, visit Topps.com and Candymania.com.
About AMC: Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row with "Mad Men," and six of the last eight with back-to-back honoree "Breaking Bad." The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last four years with "The Walking Dead." AMC's current original drama series include "The Walking Dead," "Better Call Saul," "Hell on Wheels," "TURN: Washington's Spies," "Halt and Catch Fire," "Humans," "Fear the Walking Dead," "Into the Badlands" and the forthcoming "The Night Manager," "Feed the Beast," "Preacher" and "The Son." AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like "Talking Dead," "The Making of The Mob," "Comic Book Men" and the upcoming "Ride with Norman Reedus" and "The American West." AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile.
Topps Media Contact:
Amy Pandya, Rogers & Cowan
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Seterra Launches New Geography Map Quiz App for iPad and iPhone
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Seterra Launches New Geography Map Quiz App for iPad and iPhone
Learn geography while having fun with the Seterra interactive map game for iOS
UPPSALA, Sweden, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Marianne Wartoft AB today announced the launch of the Seterra Geography map quiz app for iPad and iPhone. Seterra's interactive map activities inspire users to master geography quickly and easily through fun games and quizzes. The classic online version of the Seterra map game has more than 1 million users per month. Now, users can enjoy a mobile version of the popular geography learning game that includes more than 100 activities to teach and test knowledge of maps and flags.
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Before students learn more advanced subjects, such as history or economics, it's important to have a solid mastery of geography. In the United States, 73 percent of eighth grade students performed below the proficient level in recent national assessments of geography. Yet, as the world becomes more connected, geography knowledge becomes more important as a way for students to make sense of world news.
First launched in 1998 by founder Marianne Wartoft in Sweden, Seterra quickly became the standard geography education software for Swedish schools. Seterra's online version, released in 2011, is available in 30 languages and is popular worldwide.
Because of demand from Seterra's online users, Wartoft created the mobile version. "Seterra is my brainchild that just took off and started living a life of its own," says Wartoft. "Seterra has spread from Sweden to all over the world. The iOS version is the natural next step in this process of making simple geography quizzes available to more people who want to learn geography."
Seterra makes learning geography fun. Through engaging gameplay, users are motivated to learn the locations of cities, states, capitals and countries. The app includes bodies of water, mountains and volcanoes, as well as flags.
Fun for kids or adults, Seterra is used by geography students at school or home as well as by geography fans of all ages. With competitive features, Seterra is ideal for school geography competitions, family game night or trivia games. Teachers like that Seterra offers map practice activities, tracks progress across multiple categories, and that sessions are timed and graded for accuracy.
Comprehensive without being intimidating, Seterra lets users advance at their own pace while encouraging them to continue to learn about geography. High-score lists inspire students to replay categories. The leaderboards show the top 10 high scores for more than 100 categories including: US state capitals, world flags, 25 largest cities, mountain ranges, islands, and planets of the solar system. Teachers can use Seterra with any size group or with individual students to motivate self-directed learning.
According to CNET's Download.com review staff, "Outstanding content and a straightforward interface make Seterra an oddly compelling geography-quiz program."
The new Seterra iOS app is available for US$1.99 in English, French, German, Spanish and Swedish. Programming for the iOS version was provided by Interactive Solutions. The app has no ads or in-app purchases.
About Marianne Wartoft AB
Based in Uppsala, Sweden, Marianne Wartoft began creating engaging learning games in 1995. As a programmer with a passion for maps and languages, Wartoft founded and launched the original Seterra geography learning games and map quizzes as shareware for Windows in 1998. In 2011, Seterra launched as an online version, which is popular worldwide today. In 2016, Seterra launched as an iOS app. Other educational software created by Wartoft includes ZDNet Ziff-Davis award-winner Selingua Language Tutor and Sebran's ABC. Follow Seterra on Twitter and Facebook.
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+46 70 768 58 56
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Learn geography while having fun with the Seterra interactive map game for iOS
UPPSALA, Sweden, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Marianne Wartoft AB today announced the launch of the Seterra Geography map quiz app for iPad and iPhone. Seterra's interactive map activities inspire users to master geography quickly and easily through fun games and quizzes. The classic online version of the Seterra map game has more than 1 million users per month. Now, users can enjoy a mobile version of the popular geography learning game that includes more than 100 activities to teach and test knowledge of maps and flags.
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Before students learn more advanced subjects, such as history or economics, it's important to have a solid mastery of geography. In the United States, 73 percent of eighth grade students performed below the proficient level in recent national assessments of geography. Yet, as the world becomes more connected, geography knowledge becomes more important as a way for students to make sense of world news.
First launched in 1998 by founder Marianne Wartoft in Sweden, Seterra quickly became the standard geography education software for Swedish schools. Seterra's online version, released in 2011, is available in 30 languages and is popular worldwide.
Because of demand from Seterra's online users, Wartoft created the mobile version. "Seterra is my brainchild that just took off and started living a life of its own," says Wartoft. "Seterra has spread from Sweden to all over the world. The iOS version is the natural next step in this process of making simple geography quizzes available to more people who want to learn geography."
Seterra makes learning geography fun. Through engaging gameplay, users are motivated to learn the locations of cities, states, capitals and countries. The app includes bodies of water, mountains and volcanoes, as well as flags.
Fun for kids or adults, Seterra is used by geography students at school or home as well as by geography fans of all ages. With competitive features, Seterra is ideal for school geography competitions, family game night or trivia games. Teachers like that Seterra offers map practice activities, tracks progress across multiple categories, and that sessions are timed and graded for accuracy.
Comprehensive without being intimidating, Seterra lets users advance at their own pace while encouraging them to continue to learn about geography. High-score lists inspire students to replay categories. The leaderboards show the top 10 high scores for more than 100 categories including: US state capitals, world flags, 25 largest cities, mountain ranges, islands, and planets of the solar system. Teachers can use Seterra with any size group or with individual students to motivate self-directed learning.
According to CNET's Download.com review staff, "Outstanding content and a straightforward interface make Seterra an oddly compelling geography-quiz program."
The new Seterra iOS app is available for US$1.99 in English, French, German, Spanish and Swedish. Programming for the iOS version was provided by Interactive Solutions. The app has no ads or in-app purchases.
About Marianne Wartoft AB
Based in Uppsala, Sweden, Marianne Wartoft began creating engaging learning games in 1995. As a programmer with a passion for maps and languages, Wartoft founded and launched the original Seterra geography learning games and map quizzes as shareware for Windows in 1998. In 2011, Seterra launched as an online version, which is popular worldwide today. In 2016, Seterra launched as an iOS app. Other educational software created by Wartoft includes ZDNet Ziff-Davis award-winner Selingua Language Tutor and Sebran's ABC. Follow Seterra on Twitter and Facebook.
Contact
Marianne Wartoft
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Get more data and the latest phones on America's best network
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Posted on May 12, 2016 at 7:21:01 AM
Get more data and the latest phones on America's best network
Verizon offers prepaid smartphone plans on your terms starting at $30/month
NEW YORK, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Love to be in control with no fees or annual contract on the best network? The only prepaid wireless service that's also Verizon now comes with more data. Beginning May 15, you'll receive more data on your flexible, affordable prepaid smartphone plans. And for the first time, you get unlimited calling to Mexico and Canada with Verizon's largest prepaid plan.
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"Whether you're just starting out with your own wireless plan or simply love to have complete control of your wireless spending, prepaid plans give you the best network on the latest phones," said Rob Miller, vice president of consumer pricing for Verizon. "Prepaid plans from Verizon keep you in control without the worry of overages or hidden fees."
Verizon's new prepaid plans for smartphones include:
-- 6 GB of data including 1 GB of AutoPay Bonus Data with unlimited talk
and text in the U.S. and unlimited text and calling to Mexico and Canada
for $60 per month (prior plan included only 3 GB);
-- 3 GB of data including 1 GB of AutoPay Bonus Data with unlimited talk
and text in the U.S., plus text to Mexico and Canada for $45 per month
(prior plan included only 1 GB);
-- Unlimited talk, text, Wi-Fi for only $30 per month.
Verizon's prepaid plans for basic phones include:
-- Unlimited talk, text and mobile web for $30 per month;
-- 300 voice minutes, texts or multimedia messages (in any combination),
plus unlimited mobile web for $15 per month.
For even more control, you can make changes to your account, add money to your account, and add even more data through the MyVerizon app on your device. Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/prepaid to learn more. Verizon's new prepaid plans were previously offered as promotional pricing.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 112.6 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.
Verizon's Online News Center: News releases, feature stories, executive biographies and media contacts are available at Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit http://www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.
Media contact:
Trevor Thomas
248.914.3680
trevor.thomas@verizon.com
Twitter: @TrevorThomas45
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NEW YORK, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Love to be in control with no fees or annual contract on the best network? The only prepaid wireless service that's also Verizon now comes with more data. Beginning May 15, you'll receive more data on your flexible, affordable prepaid smartphone plans. And for the first time, you get unlimited calling to Mexico and Canada with Verizon's largest prepaid plan.
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"Whether you're just starting out with your own wireless plan or simply love to have complete control of your wireless spending, prepaid plans give you the best network on the latest phones," said Rob Miller, vice president of consumer pricing for Verizon. "Prepaid plans from Verizon keep you in control without the worry of overages or hidden fees."
Verizon's new prepaid plans for smartphones include:
-- 6 GB of data including 1 GB of AutoPay Bonus Data with unlimited talk
and text in the U.S. and unlimited text and calling to Mexico and Canada
for $60 per month (prior plan included only 3 GB);
-- 3 GB of data including 1 GB of AutoPay Bonus Data with unlimited talk
and text in the U.S., plus text to Mexico and Canada for $45 per month
(prior plan included only 1 GB);
-- Unlimited talk, text, Wi-Fi for only $30 per month.
Verizon's prepaid plans for basic phones include:
-- Unlimited talk, text and mobile web for $30 per month;
-- 300 voice minutes, texts or multimedia messages (in any combination),
plus unlimited mobile web for $15 per month.
For even more control, you can make changes to your account, add money to your account, and add even more data through the MyVerizon app on your device. Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/prepaid to learn more. Verizon's new prepaid plans were previously offered as promotional pricing.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 112.6 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.
Verizon's Online News Center: News releases, feature stories, executive biographies and media contacts are available at Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit http://www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.
Media contact:
Trevor Thomas
248.914.3680
trevor.thomas@verizon.com
Twitter: @TrevorThomas45
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VUZE Turns Virtual Into A Consumer Reality With The World's First Affordable Consumer 3D 360 VR Camera Priced Just $799
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VUZE Turns Virtual Into A Consumer Reality With The World's First Affordable Consumer 3D 360 VR Camera Priced Just $799
First 3D 360 VR short at Cannes Film Festival shot with a point-and-shoot camera, with one button stitching technology and near real-time processing
CANNES, France, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The era of 3D 360 VR movie making just became a consumer reality at this year's Cannes Film Festival, with Summertime, the first 3D VR short to be shot with a consumer camera debuting at Next Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes. It was shot with VUZE, the world's first consumer 3D 360 VR camera and software studio, which also begins pre-orders today at the remarkable price of $799 (US). VUZE is unlike anything currently available thanks to its ability to capture both 3D and 2D VR content using a point-and-shoot camera. It also eliminates the need for lengthy post-production as it is able to stitch, edit and deliver VR videos in moments and at the touch of just one button.
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Winner of the Last Gadget Standing at the 2016 internationally renowned Consumer Electronic Show, VUZE has been highly anticipated since for the first time it puts ordinary consumers as well as professional photographers and movie makers on an equal footing to create VR regardless of their budgets or technical knowhow.
Available at http://www.vuze.camera for $799, the pre-order bundle includes everything a person needs to capture and relive every part of the world around them in breathtaking detail. While people need to register a pre-order to secure this price, no payments will be taken until shipping begins in the fall. The bundle includes:
-- VUZE camera - a sleek attractive design within a point-and-shoot
form-factor makes VUZE incredibly easy-to-use. Highly portable,
lightweight and ergonomically designed, VUZE can fit into most trouser
pockets!
-- Software Studio - offering near real-time processing and
state-of-the-art stitching and at the push-of-a-button.
-- VR headset
-- A purposely engineered "selfie stick" which cleverly transforms into a
tripod
-- Detachable, multiple purpose handle for additional holding options
-- Stylish carrying case for easy transportation and safe keeping
VUZE is a game changer for VR. It is like having two cameras in one, since it can easily generate 3D and 2D content and can seamless switch between both outputs. With 8 Full HD cameras for 2D content, it boasts superior quality to existing 2D 360 cameras, which typically use 2 to 4 cameras. Costing just $799, VUZE is truly a consumer option and at a fraction of the price of current 3D VR cameras that include the Nokia OZO ($60,000), the recently announced Facebook Surround 360 ($30,000) or Google Jump ($15,000).
It produces VR content in minutes with the VUZE Studio, which uses a powerful algorithm that automatically carries out a host of complex editing and stitching functions such as camera calibration, vignette, fisheye and perspective correction. This is done in moments and at a touch-of-a-button. Once created, people can share this content on any VR platform such as YouTube or Facebook or any VR headset. The VUZE software will automatically optimize the content for the platform with just one click.
"With VUZE, we are democratizing VR content creation and putting it in reach of everyday consumers," said Shahar Bin-Nun, CEO HumanEyes Technologies, the company behind VUZE. "Whether it's mini documentaries, garage band videos, capturing baby's first steps or a relatives wedding or birthday, VUZE allows people to capture and experience content in an utterly realistic way never thought possible."
VUZE has revolutionized and simplified every aspect of capturing, sharing and enjoying immersive content. Its key features include:
-- 8 Full HD cameras that simultaneously capture videos and sound to
facilitate full stereophonic and 360 spherical content in both 2D and 3D
-- Each camera uses lenses that capture 120 horizontal FOV and 180 vertical
FOV that together generate 4K stereoscopic 3D 360 VR content
-- Portable, lightweight design. Dimensions 4.7"X4.7"X 1" (12 cm x 12 cm x
3 cm)
-- Remotely controlled by a dedicated iOS and Android app
-- Up to one hour of video capture
-- Renders easy-to-edit H.264 HD video files that can be transferred to any
computer
-- Stylish design of the camera will be available in yellow, red, black and
blue
-- Touch of the button post-product that offers near real time processing
(one minute of processing for one minute of footage) and
state-of-the-art stitching
-- Available on MAC and PC
"As a movie maker and storyteller, I am excited by the prospect of VR to engage audiences," said Nir Sa'ar, acclaimed director of Summertime. "With my short movie Summertime, VUZE helped me take this to a whole new level with the ability to transport my audience into the character's world, fully immersing them in the story as it unfolds. The simplicity and affordability of VUZE opens a world of possibility for other film makers and consumers alike. With such amazing technology open to everyone, content is only limited by our imagination."
You can see clips of Summertimehere and other content created by VUZE can be seen here. If you watch online, you will see the 2D quality, but a VR headset is required to experience VUZE in its true 3D glory.
To order and be one of the first to receive VUZE, visit http://www.vuze.camera
About VUZE
VUZE was created by HumanEyes Technologies, a leader in photographic 3D and computer vision. Founded in 2000, and headquartered within the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, HumanEyes Technologies, currently holds over 70 patents in various fields of 3D associated technologies.
The company's leadership includes industry visionaries such as Prof. Shmuel Peleg, a world expert in computer vision and image processing and Benny Landa, known as the father of digital printing and former founder and CEO Indigo Digital Printing acquired by HP in 2002.
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HumanEyes Technologies Media Contacts:
Ian Twinn / Tandem Marketing Communications
iantwinn@tandemcomms.com
(917) 306-7270
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First 3D 360 VR short at Cannes Film Festival shot with a point-and-shoot camera, with one button stitching technology and near real-time processing
CANNES, France, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The era of 3D 360 VR movie making just became a consumer reality at this year's Cannes Film Festival, with Summertime, the first 3D VR short to be shot with a consumer camera debuting at Next Marché du Film, Festival de Cannes. It was shot with VUZE, the world's first consumer 3D 360 VR camera and software studio, which also begins pre-orders today at the remarkable price of $799 (US). VUZE is unlike anything currently available thanks to its ability to capture both 3D and 2D VR content using a point-and-shoot camera. It also eliminates the need for lengthy post-production as it is able to stitch, edit and deliver VR videos in moments and at the touch of just one button.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160511/366665
Winner of the Last Gadget Standing at the 2016 internationally renowned Consumer Electronic Show, VUZE has been highly anticipated since for the first time it puts ordinary consumers as well as professional photographers and movie makers on an equal footing to create VR regardless of their budgets or technical knowhow.
Available at http://www.vuze.camera for $799, the pre-order bundle includes everything a person needs to capture and relive every part of the world around them in breathtaking detail. While people need to register a pre-order to secure this price, no payments will be taken until shipping begins in the fall. The bundle includes:
-- VUZE camera - a sleek attractive design within a point-and-shoot
form-factor makes VUZE incredibly easy-to-use. Highly portable,
lightweight and ergonomically designed, VUZE can fit into most trouser
pockets!
-- Software Studio - offering near real-time processing and
state-of-the-art stitching and at the push-of-a-button.
-- VR headset
-- A purposely engineered "selfie stick" which cleverly transforms into a
tripod
-- Detachable, multiple purpose handle for additional holding options
-- Stylish carrying case for easy transportation and safe keeping
VUZE is a game changer for VR. It is like having two cameras in one, since it can easily generate 3D and 2D content and can seamless switch between both outputs. With 8 Full HD cameras for 2D content, it boasts superior quality to existing 2D 360 cameras, which typically use 2 to 4 cameras. Costing just $799, VUZE is truly a consumer option and at a fraction of the price of current 3D VR cameras that include the Nokia OZO ($60,000), the recently announced Facebook Surround 360 ($30,000) or Google Jump ($15,000).
It produces VR content in minutes with the VUZE Studio, which uses a powerful algorithm that automatically carries out a host of complex editing and stitching functions such as camera calibration, vignette, fisheye and perspective correction. This is done in moments and at a touch-of-a-button. Once created, people can share this content on any VR platform such as YouTube or Facebook or any VR headset. The VUZE software will automatically optimize the content for the platform with just one click.
"With VUZE, we are democratizing VR content creation and putting it in reach of everyday consumers," said Shahar Bin-Nun, CEO HumanEyes Technologies, the company behind VUZE. "Whether it's mini documentaries, garage band videos, capturing baby's first steps or a relatives wedding or birthday, VUZE allows people to capture and experience content in an utterly realistic way never thought possible."
VUZE has revolutionized and simplified every aspect of capturing, sharing and enjoying immersive content. Its key features include:
-- 8 Full HD cameras that simultaneously capture videos and sound to
facilitate full stereophonic and 360 spherical content in both 2D and 3D
-- Each camera uses lenses that capture 120 horizontal FOV and 180 vertical
FOV that together generate 4K stereoscopic 3D 360 VR content
-- Portable, lightweight design. Dimensions 4.7"X4.7"X 1" (12 cm x 12 cm x
3 cm)
-- Remotely controlled by a dedicated iOS and Android app
-- Up to one hour of video capture
-- Renders easy-to-edit H.264 HD video files that can be transferred to any
computer
-- Stylish design of the camera will be available in yellow, red, black and
blue
-- Touch of the button post-product that offers near real time processing
(one minute of processing for one minute of footage) and
state-of-the-art stitching
-- Available on MAC and PC
"As a movie maker and storyteller, I am excited by the prospect of VR to engage audiences," said Nir Sa'ar, acclaimed director of Summertime. "With my short movie Summertime, VUZE helped me take this to a whole new level with the ability to transport my audience into the character's world, fully immersing them in the story as it unfolds. The simplicity and affordability of VUZE opens a world of possibility for other film makers and consumers alike. With such amazing technology open to everyone, content is only limited by our imagination."
You can see clips of Summertimehere and other content created by VUZE can be seen here. If you watch online, you will see the 2D quality, but a VR headset is required to experience VUZE in its true 3D glory.
To order and be one of the first to receive VUZE, visit http://www.vuze.camera
About VUZE
VUZE was created by HumanEyes Technologies, a leader in photographic 3D and computer vision. Founded in 2000, and headquartered within the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, HumanEyes Technologies, currently holds over 70 patents in various fields of 3D associated technologies.
The company's leadership includes industry visionaries such as Prof. Shmuel Peleg, a world expert in computer vision and image processing and Benny Landa, known as the father of digital printing and former founder and CEO Indigo Digital Printing acquired by HP in 2002.
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HumanEyes Technologies Media Contacts:
Ian Twinn / Tandem Marketing Communications
iantwinn@tandemcomms.com
(917) 306-7270
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New "Power Saving Mode" Added to Opera's Browser for Computers, Extending Laptop Battery Life by up to 50%
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Posted on May 12, 2016 at 2:21:02 AM
New "Power Saving Mode" Added to Opera's Browser for Computers, Extending Laptop Battery Life by up to 50%
OLSO, Norway, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Opera for computers has become the first major browser to feature a power saving mode
- out today in the developer stream [http://opr.as/btrydev ]. The new mode extends the
laptop battery life by up to 50% compared to earlier versions of the Opera browser and to
Google Chrome.
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The web browser is among the most used software on the computer. It's the browser that
enables people to work in the cloud, search the web, listen to music and watch videos.
However, having many tabs open simultaneously often results in rapid battery drain that
reduces a laptop's performance.
"It's extremely frustrating to run out of battery on your computer, whether you are
out traveling, watching videos, or you have just left your charger behind. Our new power
saving mode will nudge you when the laptop starts to consume battery, and, when enabled,
it can increase the battery life by as much as 50%," says Krystian Kolondra, SVP of
Engineering for Opera.
Battery saving on Opera for computers is possible thanks to optimizations, such as
reducing activity from background tabs, adapting page-redrawing frequency and tuning
video-playback parameters.
How it works Â
Using the new power saving mode is easy. Once the laptop's power cable is unplugged,
the battery icon will appear next to the search and address field in the Opera browser.
Click the battery icon to activate the power saving mode and flip on the switch. The
browser will also detect when the laptop's battery is running low and will suggest
enabling power saving mode.
Test results Â
In our test, designed to reflect the way people use browsers in real life, the latest
Opera developer version was able to run 3 hours longer than browsers like Google Chrome on
a laptop running Windows 10, 64-bit.
These results are from the test we have done on 11 popular websites. For testing we
used the Selenium WebDriver. Each page was opened in separate tab, without closing
previous ones, and was scrolled 5 times, then left alone for a minute. The test was
repeated until the laptop ran out of battery completely. While testing the battery life
with the power saving mode enabled, the ad blocker was on, too. The machine was Lenovo
X250, Core i7-5600U, 16GB RAM running on Windows 10, 64-bit.
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CONTACT: Contact: Henrik Gustav Faller, Communication Manager, Opera, +47 91543433
OLSO, Norway, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Opera for computers has become the first major browser to feature a power saving mode
- out today in the developer stream [http://opr.as/btrydev ]. The new mode extends the
laptop battery life by up to 50% compared to earlier versions of the Opera browser and to
Google Chrome.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160511/366370 )
The web browser is among the most used software on the computer. It's the browser that
enables people to work in the cloud, search the web, listen to music and watch videos.
However, having many tabs open simultaneously often results in rapid battery drain that
reduces a laptop's performance.
"It's extremely frustrating to run out of battery on your computer, whether you are
out traveling, watching videos, or you have just left your charger behind. Our new power
saving mode will nudge you when the laptop starts to consume battery, and, when enabled,
it can increase the battery life by as much as 50%," says Krystian Kolondra, SVP of
Engineering for Opera.
Battery saving on Opera for computers is possible thanks to optimizations, such as
reducing activity from background tabs, adapting page-redrawing frequency and tuning
video-playback parameters.
How it works Â
Using the new power saving mode is easy. Once the laptop's power cable is unplugged,
the battery icon will appear next to the search and address field in the Opera browser.
Click the battery icon to activate the power saving mode and flip on the switch. The
browser will also detect when the laptop's battery is running low and will suggest
enabling power saving mode.
Test results Â
In our test, designed to reflect the way people use browsers in real life, the latest
Opera developer version was able to run 3 hours longer than browsers like Google Chrome on
a laptop running Windows 10, 64-bit.
These results are from the test we have done on 11 popular websites. For testing we
used the Selenium WebDriver. Each page was opened in separate tab, without closing
previous ones, and was scrolled 5 times, then left alone for a minute. The test was
repeated until the laptop ran out of battery completely. While testing the battery life
with the power saving mode enabled, the ad blocker was on, too. The machine was Lenovo
X250, Core i7-5600U, 16GB RAM running on Windows 10, 64-bit.
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May 11, 2016
TAP Turns Anything You Touch into a Keyboard.
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Posted on May 11, 2016 at 8:07:02 PM
TAP Turns Anything You Touch into a Keyboard.
LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing TAP: the revolutionary one-handed wearable which allows you to type by tapping your fingers on ANY surface: a table, a chair, or even your body. Tap is a fast, accurate and eyes-free method of interfacing with any Bluetooth-enabled device, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and computers.
At this moment, traditional keyboards are the dominant technology for data input into computing devices; but that is about to change, as virtual and wearable computing become more mainstream, and surfaces on which to use keyboards disappear. Tap technology enables seamless communications even within immersive AR/VR experiences where keyboard surfaces are not practical, and in wearable computing situations where screens are too small to type on.
The Tap Strap is a soft, flexible smart-textile which embeds an advanced sensing system into a small, comfortable fabric strap. The Tap Strap can be worn on either hand or on both hands simultaneously for two-handed tapping. With each tap, the Tap Strap sends a character or command to a device based on which fingers touched the surface.
Users can typically learn to tap in about one hour using the TapGenius App, a mnemonic-based learning system which combines musical and visual tutorials with a fun and engaging game.
Tap also provides a unique solution for blind and low vision users, who can now communicate on mobile devices with the speed and ease of sighted users. Tapping can be done with fingers touching anything - without the need for on-screen keyboards which can be cumbersome for those who use Voiceover and other text-to-speech features.
"Tap has the potential to become the communication mode of the future, providing fast, accurate interfacing in situations where no physical keyboard exists." said David Schick, Tap's inventor. "Tap is more discreet and accurate then voice input, and is faster and more precise than gesture-based systems."
"Tap brings an entirely new dimension to how we can interface with the digital world," said Ran Poliakine, Tap's co-founder. "Tap's fundamental technology is applicable not only to language, but also to music, gaming and control. It is a new modality that opens up a world of creative possibilities. We are partnering with creative developers and select OEMs to help us unlock its full potential. Our goal is to create an ecosystem in which our partners utilize Tap to deliver new and exciting experiences for our users.
Tap is being made available immediately to select beta users - initially in the San Francisco Bay area. Tap is expected to ship commercially before the end of 2016.
A Tap Development Kit will be available to developers to allow them to harness the capabilities of Tap into a broad range of applications including gaming, AR and VR using the Tap platform. By supporting an ecosystem of developers, the Tap value to consumers can ultimately extend to other languages, games, music, interactive AR/VR and perhaps to new and creative solutions for the future needs of computing.
A Tap reference design will also be made available to select OEMs for integration into their existing and future product lines including wearables and other innovations.
About TAP
Tap Systems, Inc. was founded in 2015 by veteran entrepreneurs David Schick, Sabrina Kemeny and Ran Poliakine. The company's debut product, Tap, is designed to provide unparalleled freedom and access to our electronic devices anywhere and at any time. The Tap Strap is a wearable Bluetooth keyboard that allows you to send messages, texts and emails by simple tapping on the nearest surface. Tap is fast, accurate, easy to learn, eyes-free, and entirely mobile.
Contact: Scott Eisenstein
scott@sepr.co
212 810 6544
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Tap Systems, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing TAP: the revolutionary one-handed wearable which allows you to type by tapping your fingers on ANY surface: a table, a chair, or even your body. Tap is a fast, accurate and eyes-free method of interfacing with any Bluetooth-enabled device, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and computers.
At this moment, traditional keyboards are the dominant technology for data input into computing devices; but that is about to change, as virtual and wearable computing become more mainstream, and surfaces on which to use keyboards disappear. Tap technology enables seamless communications even within immersive AR/VR experiences where keyboard surfaces are not practical, and in wearable computing situations where screens are too small to type on.
The Tap Strap is a soft, flexible smart-textile which embeds an advanced sensing system into a small, comfortable fabric strap. The Tap Strap can be worn on either hand or on both hands simultaneously for two-handed tapping. With each tap, the Tap Strap sends a character or command to a device based on which fingers touched the surface.
Users can typically learn to tap in about one hour using the TapGenius App, a mnemonic-based learning system which combines musical and visual tutorials with a fun and engaging game.
Tap also provides a unique solution for blind and low vision users, who can now communicate on mobile devices with the speed and ease of sighted users. Tapping can be done with fingers touching anything - without the need for on-screen keyboards which can be cumbersome for those who use Voiceover and other text-to-speech features.
"Tap has the potential to become the communication mode of the future, providing fast, accurate interfacing in situations where no physical keyboard exists." said David Schick, Tap's inventor. "Tap is more discreet and accurate then voice input, and is faster and more precise than gesture-based systems."
"Tap brings an entirely new dimension to how we can interface with the digital world," said Ran Poliakine, Tap's co-founder. "Tap's fundamental technology is applicable not only to language, but also to music, gaming and control. It is a new modality that opens up a world of creative possibilities. We are partnering with creative developers and select OEMs to help us unlock its full potential. Our goal is to create an ecosystem in which our partners utilize Tap to deliver new and exciting experiences for our users.
Tap is being made available immediately to select beta users - initially in the San Francisco Bay area. Tap is expected to ship commercially before the end of 2016.
A Tap Development Kit will be available to developers to allow them to harness the capabilities of Tap into a broad range of applications including gaming, AR and VR using the Tap platform. By supporting an ecosystem of developers, the Tap value to consumers can ultimately extend to other languages, games, music, interactive AR/VR and perhaps to new and creative solutions for the future needs of computing.
A Tap reference design will also be made available to select OEMs for integration into their existing and future product lines including wearables and other innovations.
About TAP
Tap Systems, Inc. was founded in 2015 by veteran entrepreneurs David Schick, Sabrina Kemeny and Ran Poliakine. The company's debut product, Tap, is designed to provide unparalleled freedom and access to our electronic devices anywhere and at any time. The Tap Strap is a wearable Bluetooth keyboard that allows you to send messages, texts and emails by simple tapping on the nearest surface. Tap is fast, accurate, easy to learn, eyes-free, and entirely mobile.
Contact: Scott Eisenstein
scott@sepr.co
212 810 6544
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Advanced Discovery Expands Application Support Department to Offer New Custom Solutions and Software Extensions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2016 at 2:42:01 PM
Advanced Discovery Expands Application Support Department to Offer New Custom Solutions and Software Extensions
Growing team of developers can adapt and extend best-of-breed platforms like Relativity to meet the needs of complex corporate data sources and intricate, large-scale discovery
ASPEN, Texas, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
International litigation services provider Advanced Discovery today announced a major
expansion of its Application Support department. Created in 2015, the Application Support
department creates custom extensions of the capabilities of platforms like Relativity,
crafts custom solutions for handling challenging or proprietary corporate data types, and
implements custom workflow solutions for complex litigation.
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"Leading discovery tools have become very sophisticated, but the needs of corporations
and law firms still often exceed their capabilities," says Evan Craghead, Executive Vice
President, Technology. "Providing our clients with the best possible solutions requires
that we have the ability to customize our tools to suit ."
To date, Advanced Discovery has released numerous custom extensions of its eDiscovery
ecosystem, including ECA tool XpressLook, visualization tool Visibility, search
enhancement SearchMagnifier, program management tool DiscoveryControl, and data reuse tool
DiscoveryCore. Â The newly expanded Application Support department will be able to continue
extending the capabilities of these enhancements while also developing new ecosystem
enhancements and custom solutions for Advanced Discovery's clients.
Rick Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer, had this to say:
"Effective discovery, regardless of context, is about getting to the right materials
as efficiently as possible. Â This expansion of our Application Support department with new
experts and developers will further enhance our ability to help our corporate and law firm
clients do just that. 'Unsupported' is not an answer we ever want to give."
About Advanced DiscoveryÂ
Advanced Discovery is an award-winning, end-to-end eDiscovery services and software
provider, supporting law firms and corporations since 2002. Advanced Discovery offers
project planning and budgeting, data preservation and forensic collection, early case
assessment, hosted review, managed document review, and more from its numerous
state-of-the-art facilities across the country. The company employs leading professionals
in the industry, applies defensible workflows, and provides industry-proven technology
across all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle. This devotion to excellence has earned
Advanced Discovery inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US
four consecutive years and recognition as a top provider by Legal Times, Texas' Best and
other publications. More information is available at http://www.advanceddiscovery.com.
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Advanced Discovery
CONTACT: Bethan William, +44(0)7584-482968, bethan.williams@millnet.co.uk
Growing team of developers can adapt and extend best-of-breed platforms like Relativity to meet the needs of complex corporate data sources and intricate, large-scale discovery
ASPEN, Texas, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
International litigation services provider Advanced Discovery today announced a major
expansion of its Application Support department. Created in 2015, the Application Support
department creates custom extensions of the capabilities of platforms like Relativity,
crafts custom solutions for handling challenging or proprietary corporate data types, and
implements custom workflow solutions for complex litigation.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160418/356399LOGO )
"Leading discovery tools have become very sophisticated, but the needs of corporations
and law firms still often exceed their capabilities," says Evan Craghead, Executive Vice
President, Technology. "Providing our clients with the best possible solutions requires
that we have the ability to customize our tools to suit ."
To date, Advanced Discovery has released numerous custom extensions of its eDiscovery
ecosystem, including ECA tool XpressLook, visualization tool Visibility, search
enhancement SearchMagnifier, program management tool DiscoveryControl, and data reuse tool
DiscoveryCore. Â The newly expanded Application Support department will be able to continue
extending the capabilities of these enhancements while also developing new ecosystem
enhancements and custom solutions for Advanced Discovery's clients.
Rick Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer, had this to say:
"Effective discovery, regardless of context, is about getting to the right materials
as efficiently as possible. Â This expansion of our Application Support department with new
experts and developers will further enhance our ability to help our corporate and law firm
clients do just that. 'Unsupported' is not an answer we ever want to give."
About Advanced DiscoveryÂ
Advanced Discovery is an award-winning, end-to-end eDiscovery services and software
provider, supporting law firms and corporations since 2002. Advanced Discovery offers
project planning and budgeting, data preservation and forensic collection, early case
assessment, hosted review, managed document review, and more from its numerous
state-of-the-art facilities across the country. The company employs leading professionals
in the industry, applies defensible workflows, and provides industry-proven technology
across all phases of the eDiscovery lifecycle. This devotion to excellence has earned
Advanced Discovery inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US
four consecutive years and recognition as a top provider by Legal Times, Texas' Best and
other publications. More information is available at http://www.advanceddiscovery.com.
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CONTACT: Bethan William, +44(0)7584-482968, bethan.williams@millnet.co.uk
Acromag's New Next Generation PCIe-Based AcroPack(TM) I/O Modules
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on May 11, 2016 at 1:07:01 PM
Acromag's New Next Generation PCIe-Based AcroPack(TM) I/O Modules
AcroPack(TM) Series of I/O mezzanine modules and carriers provide a cost-effective solution for a modular approach to system assembly enabling application specific customization.
WIXOM, Mich., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Acromag's new innovative PCIe-based AcroPack(TM) Series of general purpose I/O modules for embedded computing applications are an extended version of the mPCIe specification and feature a 100-pin connector to handle the I/O. The modules plug into connectors on AcroPack(TM) carriers to add analog or digital input and output or communication in any combination for embedded applications running on Linux®, Windows®, or VxWorks® operating systems. Acromag's AcroPack(TM) PCIe carrier holds up to two mini-PCIe or AcroPack(TM) mezzanine modules. Modules start at less than $650 and carriers $750.
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Four AcroPack(TM) mezzanine models will offer 32 isolated digital input model AP440, 32 isolated digital output model AP445, 32 I/O channels with 0 to 60V model AP408, and four or eight UART ports RS232 model AP50x.
For easy integration of the AP modules with real time software application programs, Acromag offers C libraries for VxWorks(®) and other operating systems. The libraries provide generic routines (source code included) to handle reads, writes, interrupts, and other functions. Demonstration programs enable the developer to quickly exercise the I/O modules before attaching the routines to the application program. This diagnostic tool can save hours of troubleshooting and debugging.
"For more than 20 years Acromag has been a world leader in the design of Industry Pack I/O modules" stated Russell Nieves, Acromag's Director of Embedded sales. "We believe that the time is right to offer a complete tech refresh with the addition of the new AcroPack(TM) I/O product offering."
The COTS product line of AcroPacks(TM) are ROHS compliant and ideal for scientific development labs, military and aerospace applications, the defense industry, and automation applications.
About Acromag
Founded in 1957, Acromag, Inc. designs and manufactures hi-tech industrial electronics. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded computing and I/O solutions including general purpose I/O boards, single-board computers, FPGA modules, embedded computers, COM Express products, mezzanine modules, wiring accessories, and software. Industries served include military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research laboratories.
For more information about Acromag products, call Inside Sales at (248) 295-0310 or Marketing Communications at (248) 295-0866. The web site is http://www.acromag.com.
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CONTACT: Sales - Inside Sales Department (e-mail: solutions@acromag.com); Editorial - Karen Haldenwanger, Mktg. Mgr. (khaldenwanger@acromag.com)
Web Site: http://www.acromag.com
AcroPack(TM) Series of I/O mezzanine modules and carriers provide a cost-effective solution for a modular approach to system assembly enabling application specific customization.
WIXOM, Mich., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Acromag's new innovative PCIe-based AcroPack(TM) Series of general purpose I/O modules for embedded computing applications are an extended version of the mPCIe specification and feature a 100-pin connector to handle the I/O. The modules plug into connectors on AcroPack(TM) carriers to add analog or digital input and output or communication in any combination for embedded applications running on Linux®, Windows®, or VxWorks® operating systems. Acromag's AcroPack(TM) PCIe carrier holds up to two mini-PCIe or AcroPack(TM) mezzanine modules. Modules start at less than $650 and carriers $750.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160511/366536
Four AcroPack(TM) mezzanine models will offer 32 isolated digital input model AP440, 32 isolated digital output model AP445, 32 I/O channels with 0 to 60V model AP408, and four or eight UART ports RS232 model AP50x.
For easy integration of the AP modules with real time software application programs, Acromag offers C libraries for VxWorks(®) and other operating systems. The libraries provide generic routines (source code included) to handle reads, writes, interrupts, and other functions. Demonstration programs enable the developer to quickly exercise the I/O modules before attaching the routines to the application program. This diagnostic tool can save hours of troubleshooting and debugging.
"For more than 20 years Acromag has been a world leader in the design of Industry Pack I/O modules" stated Russell Nieves, Acromag's Director of Embedded sales. "We believe that the time is right to offer a complete tech refresh with the addition of the new AcroPack(TM) I/O product offering."
The COTS product line of AcroPacks(TM) are ROHS compliant and ideal for scientific development labs, military and aerospace applications, the defense industry, and automation applications.
About Acromag
Founded in 1957, Acromag, Inc. designs and manufactures hi-tech industrial electronics. Acromag offers a complete line of embedded computing and I/O solutions including general purpose I/O boards, single-board computers, FPGA modules, embedded computers, COM Express products, mezzanine modules, wiring accessories, and software. Industries served include military, aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and scientific research laboratories.
For more information about Acromag products, call Inside Sales at (248) 295-0310 or Marketing Communications at (248) 295-0866. The web site is http://www.acromag.com.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Sales - Inside Sales Department (e-mail: solutions@acromag.com); Editorial - Karen Haldenwanger, Mktg. Mgr. (khaldenwanger@acromag.com)
Web Site: http://www.acromag.com
Vayyar Releases Walabot SDK Globally; Gives Developers the Tools to Build Great 3D Sensing Apps
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Posted on May 11, 2016 at 9:14:01 AM
Vayyar Releases Walabot SDK Globally; Gives Developers the Tools to Build Great 3D Sensing Apps
Walabot SDK gives creators worldwide the ability to create content designed to track people or things, see through walls, monitor breathing, and much more
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vayyar (http://vayyar.com), the 3D imaging company whose technology allows you to see through objects, liquids, and materials, today announced it has shipped the Software Development Kit (SDK) for its consumer product, Walabot. Utilizing powerful 3D imaging and sensing technology, Walabot can uncover things hidden within the world by simply attaching to the back of one's smartphone. Developers who use the Walabot SDK can access four powerful APIs, which will give them the ability to track targets, see through walls, and monitor breathing, along with out-putting raw sensor data. Applications created with the SDK can be used across Windows and Android-based platforms. Check out a video of Walabot's many capabilities here.
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"We've always known how powerful our 3D imaging sensor technology can be, and now it's time to put it to the test and get it into the hands of developers. It's an exciting time, and we're confident that the four powerful APIs we've created to date will unleash a flurry of creative genius from all over the world," said Raviv Melamed, CEO and co-founder of Vayyar Imaging. "Our SDK program is designed to work in close collaboration with developers and makers by soliciting feedback and providing support throughout the process. We're looking forward to their feedback, suggestions, and even bug reports as we continue to support the evolving Walabot community."
Walabot's sensors uncover things hidden within the world through powerful 3D imaging and sensing technology. The powerful, pocket-sized device provides cutting-edge Radio Frequency (RF) technology for 3D sensing and image processing, which enables developers to create sophisticated applications. Compatible with select Android devices, Walabot's sensor magnetically connect to the back of one's smartphone and can see through known barriers such as walls, cement and other materials, or monitor breathing and detect falling to create a Smart Home, and much more.
Content from the SDK program will be available when Walabot ships globally this summer. The Walabot consumer product will range in price from $149 to $599 USD and will feature applications for Smart Home, robotics, health monitoring, 3D imaging and more.
Access the Walabot Press Kit here or visit http://www.walabot.com for more details.
About Vayyar
Vayyar Imaging, the parent company of consumer product Walabot, is changing the imaging and sensing market with its breakthrough 3D imaging technology. Vayyar's exclusive sensors quickly and easily look into objects, analyze the makeup of materials & track changes and movements - bringing highly sophisticated imaging capabilities to your fingertips. Our goal is to help people worldwide improve their health, safety, and quality of life using mobile, low-cost, and safe 3D imaging sensors.
Located in Israel, Vayyar Imaging is a privately held company backed by Walden Riverwood, Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Israel Cleantech Ventures (ICV) and Amiti Ventures. Follow @VayyarInc and @Walabot on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to Walabot's YouTube channel or learn more at http://vayyar.com.
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Media Contacts:
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Walabot SDK gives creators worldwide the ability to create content designed to track people or things, see through walls, monitor breathing, and much more
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vayyar (http://vayyar.com), the 3D imaging company whose technology allows you to see through objects, liquids, and materials, today announced it has shipped the Software Development Kit (SDK) for its consumer product, Walabot. Utilizing powerful 3D imaging and sensing technology, Walabot can uncover things hidden within the world by simply attaching to the back of one's smartphone. Developers who use the Walabot SDK can access four powerful APIs, which will give them the ability to track targets, see through walls, and monitor breathing, along with out-putting raw sensor data. Applications created with the SDK can be used across Windows and Android-based platforms. Check out a video of Walabot's many capabilities here.
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"We've always known how powerful our 3D imaging sensor technology can be, and now it's time to put it to the test and get it into the hands of developers. It's an exciting time, and we're confident that the four powerful APIs we've created to date will unleash a flurry of creative genius from all over the world," said Raviv Melamed, CEO and co-founder of Vayyar Imaging. "Our SDK program is designed to work in close collaboration with developers and makers by soliciting feedback and providing support throughout the process. We're looking forward to their feedback, suggestions, and even bug reports as we continue to support the evolving Walabot community."
Walabot's sensors uncover things hidden within the world through powerful 3D imaging and sensing technology. The powerful, pocket-sized device provides cutting-edge Radio Frequency (RF) technology for 3D sensing and image processing, which enables developers to create sophisticated applications. Compatible with select Android devices, Walabot's sensor magnetically connect to the back of one's smartphone and can see through known barriers such as walls, cement and other materials, or monitor breathing and detect falling to create a Smart Home, and much more.
Content from the SDK program will be available when Walabot ships globally this summer. The Walabot consumer product will range in price from $149 to $599 USD and will feature applications for Smart Home, robotics, health monitoring, 3D imaging and more.
Access the Walabot Press Kit here or visit http://www.walabot.com for more details.
About Vayyar
Vayyar Imaging, the parent company of consumer product Walabot, is changing the imaging and sensing market with its breakthrough 3D imaging technology. Vayyar's exclusive sensors quickly and easily look into objects, analyze the makeup of materials & track changes and movements - bringing highly sophisticated imaging capabilities to your fingertips. Our goal is to help people worldwide improve their health, safety, and quality of life using mobile, low-cost, and safe 3D imaging sensors.
Located in Israel, Vayyar Imaging is a privately held company backed by Walden Riverwood, Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Israel Cleantech Ventures (ICV) and Amiti Ventures. Follow @VayyarInc and @Walabot on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to Walabot's YouTube channel or learn more at http://vayyar.com.
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The Next Great Apple Watch Accessory: Helix Dock Now Available
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Posted on May 11, 2016 at 7:49:01 AM
The Next Great Apple Watch Accessory: Helix Dock Now Available
EVANSVILLE, Ind., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Standzout, tablet and wearables accessory maker, is announcing that their newest product, the Helix Dock for Apple Watch, is now available for order. Helix marks Standzout's commercial entrance to the wearables accessory market.
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Helix is a compact housing that stores Apple Watch's charging cable and creates an easy-to-use charging platform for the Apple Watch. It uses the charging cable and USB adapter included with the Watch (provided by the user), to create a compact charging solution that is simple, convenient, and affordable.
The product is easy to use: simply wrap Apple Watch's charging cable around the barrel, insert the charger, and plug it in. It is compatible with any of Apple's 1-, 2-, and 0.3-meter magnetic charging cables, and works with all styles of Watch band.
For the first time, Helix is now available to order at Standzout.com, with Amazon and other retailers soon to come. Retail price is $19.99 with free shipping. Helix is available in clear, black, or white, and is designed, tooled, and manufactured in the USA.
"With as many smart devices as we all have now, we all struggle with cable clutter," says Standzout CEO Brandon Barnard, "Helix manages the cable for the Apple Watch, which means one less cable to get tangled, one less cable to trip over, and one less cable that you have to mess with."
"Helix isn't like anything else on the market. It makes charging your Watch easier and takes the headache out of taking another cable on-the-go," says Barnard.
Find out more information at http://www.Standzout.com/helix.
Helix joins Standzout's existing product line, which includes tablet accessories like the Standzfree floor stand, Surmount clamping mount, Wallmate wall mount, and Medmount secure rolling floor stand.
For press inquiries and review requests, please email contact@standzout.com. Media Contact: Brandon Barnard
Standzout, formally a business of Aspire Innovation LLC, is the creator of the Helix Dock for Apple Watch, Bandstand Apple Watch Dock, Standzfree Tablet Floor Stand, Medmount Secure Tablet Mount, Surmount Tablet Clamping Mount, and Wallmate Tablet Wall Mount. Doing business from Evansville, Indiana, Standzout's goal is to create accessories that allow people to get the most out of their mobile devices.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Standzout, tablet and wearables accessory maker, is announcing that their newest product, the Helix Dock for Apple Watch, is now available for order. Helix marks Standzout's commercial entrance to the wearables accessory market.
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Helix is a compact housing that stores Apple Watch's charging cable and creates an easy-to-use charging platform for the Apple Watch. It uses the charging cable and USB adapter included with the Watch (provided by the user), to create a compact charging solution that is simple, convenient, and affordable.
The product is easy to use: simply wrap Apple Watch's charging cable around the barrel, insert the charger, and plug it in. It is compatible with any of Apple's 1-, 2-, and 0.3-meter magnetic charging cables, and works with all styles of Watch band.
For the first time, Helix is now available to order at Standzout.com, with Amazon and other retailers soon to come. Retail price is $19.99 with free shipping. Helix is available in clear, black, or white, and is designed, tooled, and manufactured in the USA.
"With as many smart devices as we all have now, we all struggle with cable clutter," says Standzout CEO Brandon Barnard, "Helix manages the cable for the Apple Watch, which means one less cable to get tangled, one less cable to trip over, and one less cable that you have to mess with."
"Helix isn't like anything else on the market. It makes charging your Watch easier and takes the headache out of taking another cable on-the-go," says Barnard.
Find out more information at http://www.Standzout.com/helix.
Helix joins Standzout's existing product line, which includes tablet accessories like the Standzfree floor stand, Surmount clamping mount, Wallmate wall mount, and Medmount secure rolling floor stand.
For press inquiries and review requests, please email contact@standzout.com. Media Contact: Brandon Barnard
Standzout, formally a business of Aspire Innovation LLC, is the creator of the Helix Dock for Apple Watch, Bandstand Apple Watch Dock, Standzfree Tablet Floor Stand, Medmount Secure Tablet Mount, Surmount Tablet Clamping Mount, and Wallmate Tablet Wall Mount. Doing business from Evansville, Indiana, Standzout's goal is to create accessories that allow people to get the most out of their mobile devices.
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http://www.standzout.com
855-782- 6396
Evansville, Indiana
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Axion Power International, Inc., Releases DIY Off-Grid Solar Light Kit as first consumer-ready Product
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Posted on May 11, 2016 at 7:35:01 AM
Axion Power International, Inc., Releases DIY Off-Grid Solar Light Kit as first consumer-ready Product
NEW CASTLE, Pa., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axion Power International, Inc. (OTCQB: AXPW) last month released a new Off-Grid Solar Light Kit, their first consumer-ready product powered by the company's patented PbC® Batteries.
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Available for purchase online, the solar light kit mounts on a pole, but can also mount to a building. It is ideal for parking lots, farms, college campuses, outbuildings, parks or residential spaces in need of added outdoor lighting. Because the system works without connection to grid power, it provides a reliable option for emergency or supplementary lighting or as an added safety measure in otherwise low-light areas.
"For years, Axion Power has been testing, installing and utilizing PbC® Technology across a variety of energy storage situations," said Richard H. Bogan, Axion Power CEO. "We are excited to now offer a product that allows consumers to utilize the technology in their everyday lives without requiring installation by an expert technician."
Axion Power's PbC® Battery is the only lead carbon battery with an all-carbon negative electrode, making it a reliable solution for energy storage. The do-it-yourself solar kit works without connection to grid power. It is programmed to provide solar powered lighting throughout the night and rapidly recharge during the sunny daytime hours for use the very next evening.
Each kit includes two PbC® Batteries and wiring for configuration of a 24V series; solar charge controller pre-installed with fuse panel; weather rated pole mount outdoor battery/electronics enclosure; LED outdoor light; solar panel; and a timer/dimmer.
The lighting kit can be formatted to work indoors or fitted with a motion sensor in addition to the standard light sensor. Axion Power has been using this product at their facility in New Castle, Pa. for three years, and have seen little to no decline in battery power, further highlighting the reliability of the PbC® Technology.
Axion Power is also interested in developing partnerships at local schools, parks or government facilities incorporating and using the light kit as a demonstration project. Interested parties should contact info@axionpower.com.
About Axion Power International, Inc.
Axion Power is a technology leader in lead-carbon energy storage. Axion's patented lead carbon battery is the only advanced battery technology with an all carbon negative electrode. Axion's negative electrodes are designed to be directly substituted for lead acid negative electrodes producing the unique benefits of the Axion carbon technology. Axion Power's primary goal is to become the leading supplier of carbon electrode assemblies for lead-acid battery companies around the world. For more information, visit http://www.axionpower.com
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this Press Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include the risk for the Company to complete its development work, as well as the risks inherent in commercializing a new product (including technology risks, market risks, financial risks and implementation risks, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the Company), as well as other risks that have been included in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at http://www.sec.gov. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, financial estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Contact:
Meghan Snyder for Axion Power
Global Vision Communications
Phone: 703-909-2975
meghan@globeviz.com
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NEW CASTLE, Pa., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axion Power International, Inc. (OTCQB: AXPW) last month released a new Off-Grid Solar Light Kit, their first consumer-ready product powered by the company's patented PbC® Batteries.
https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20160413/355007LOGO
Available for purchase online, the solar light kit mounts on a pole, but can also mount to a building. It is ideal for parking lots, farms, college campuses, outbuildings, parks or residential spaces in need of added outdoor lighting. Because the system works without connection to grid power, it provides a reliable option for emergency or supplementary lighting or as an added safety measure in otherwise low-light areas.
"For years, Axion Power has been testing, installing and utilizing PbC® Technology across a variety of energy storage situations," said Richard H. Bogan, Axion Power CEO. "We are excited to now offer a product that allows consumers to utilize the technology in their everyday lives without requiring installation by an expert technician."
Axion Power's PbC® Battery is the only lead carbon battery with an all-carbon negative electrode, making it a reliable solution for energy storage. The do-it-yourself solar kit works without connection to grid power. It is programmed to provide solar powered lighting throughout the night and rapidly recharge during the sunny daytime hours for use the very next evening.
Each kit includes two PbC® Batteries and wiring for configuration of a 24V series; solar charge controller pre-installed with fuse panel; weather rated pole mount outdoor battery/electronics enclosure; LED outdoor light; solar panel; and a timer/dimmer.
The lighting kit can be formatted to work indoors or fitted with a motion sensor in addition to the standard light sensor. Axion Power has been using this product at their facility in New Castle, Pa. for three years, and have seen little to no decline in battery power, further highlighting the reliability of the PbC® Technology.
Axion Power is also interested in developing partnerships at local schools, parks or government facilities incorporating and using the light kit as a demonstration project. Interested parties should contact info@axionpower.com.
About Axion Power International, Inc.
Axion Power is a technology leader in lead-carbon energy storage. Axion's patented lead carbon battery is the only advanced battery technology with an all carbon negative electrode. Axion's negative electrodes are designed to be directly substituted for lead acid negative electrodes producing the unique benefits of the Axion carbon technology. Axion Power's primary goal is to become the leading supplier of carbon electrode assemblies for lead-acid battery companies around the world. For more information, visit http://www.axionpower.com
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements in this Press Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include the risk for the Company to complete its development work, as well as the risks inherent in commercializing a new product (including technology risks, market risks, financial risks and implementation risks, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the Company), as well as other risks that have been included in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available at http://www.sec.gov. We disclaim any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, financial estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Contact:
Meghan Snyder for Axion Power
Global Vision Communications
Phone: 703-909-2975
meghan@globeviz.com
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AppLock from Sensory Keeps Apps Safe with Face and Voice Biometrics
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Posted on May 11, 2016 at 7:28:01 AM
AppLock from Sensory Keeps Apps Safe with Face and Voice Biometrics
With a simple enrollment process, AppLock from Sensory allows users to add face or voice, or combined face and voice biometric security to any apps
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensory, a Silicon Valley company enhancing user experience and security for consumer electronics, today announced the first full-feature release of its free, easy-to-use, non-intrusive and highly secure face and voice biometric fusion app called AppLock Face/Voice Recognition on the Google Play store. Adding an extra layer of security to any mobile app has never been easier or more elegant. The app combines an intuitive user interface with advanced deep learning face and voice biometric authentication technologies to keep prying eyes out of your personal apps, making it so that you and only you can access them.
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"Excitement for biometric technologies on mobile devices continues to be a driving force for innovation and adoption in the mobile space. Now more than ever, we are seeing various modalities of biometrics being utilized for securing sensitive bank and credit reporting apps. However, the majority of mainstream apps today fail to protect users from the potential risk of somebody gaining unauthorized access. We designed our AppLock Face/Voice Recognition app to provide users a seamless option for securing any app installed on their Android devices with our proprietary face and voice biometric technologies. By combining face and voice biometrics we are able to provide users with more than twice the security of single mode biometrics like fingerprint and iris," said Todd Mozer, CEO of Sensory.
Once AppLock Face/Voice Recognition is installed, users are taken through a quick enrollment and setup procedure that takes less than a minute. During enrollment, users are given the choice of three pre-determined voice passphrases or can set their own user-defined passphrase. Then, by simply looking at the camera and repeating the selected voice passphrase three times, the user is enrolled and can then select which apps they want protected, as well as the level of security they prefer for each. AppLock Face/Voice Recognition offers two modes of biometric security; convenience mode which utilizes either face or voice based on whichever biometric is verified first, or TrulySecure(TM) mode which requires verification of both face and voice biometrics in order to access an app. In the advanced settings menu, users can further secure their apps by enabling liveness detection, ensuring that a photo of the user wont trigger a false accept.
When opening any app protected by AppLock Face/Voice Recognition, a window instantly appears prompting the user to get in sight of the camera, while in parallel the microphone begins listening for the user's voice saying the enrolled passphrase. The user verification process is nearly instant, and once identity is verified the window quickly disappears and the app opens.
"Security apps are an interesting category on the Google Play Store. We've found that in order to keep mobile users using a security app long-term, it must possess significant security advantages while not obstructing the user experience. The moment an app becomes inconvenient, it gets deleted. For this reason, we purposefully designed AppLock Face/Voice Recognition to be extremely secure, yet simple to set up, robust in features and discreet in function," said Dr. Gordon Haupt, Senior Director of Vision Technologies at Sensory.
Unlike other biometric security apps that require special biometric sensors which are not a standard feature of all devices, AppLock Face/Voice Recognition only requires a front facing camera and microphone, making it compatible with virtually all Android smartphones and tablets. Face and voice, separately are the two most popular biometrics for Android security apps on the Google Play Store, with download rates and user ratings trending far higher than other forms of biometrics. AppLock Face/Voice Recognition offers a unique fusion of both face and voice biometric verification in one app for greater security.
AppLock Face/Voice Recognition is powered by Sensory's TrulySecure technology, a state of the art deep learning face and voice biometric authentication solution that boasts industry-leading accuracy at recognizing the correct user and keeping imposters out. Sensory offers TrulySecure SDKs for all major operating systems which can be licensed to mobile device manufacturers and app developers interested in employing biometric fusion technology in their own products.
Watch the demo video for AppLock Face/Voice Recognition from Sensory on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/1USGb7HAuQQ
About Sensory Inc.
Sensory Inc. creates a safer and superior user experience through vision and voice technologies. Sensory's technologies are widely deployed in consumer electronics applications including mobile phones, automotive, wearables, toys, IoT and various home electronics. With its TrulyHandsfree(TM) voice control, Sensory has set the standard for mobile handset platforms' ultra-low power "always listening" touchless control. Sensory's TrulySecure face and voice biometrics authentication technology also broke the mold for its respective segment by becoming the first multimodal biometrics technology to become FIDO Certified. To date, Sensory's technologies have shipped in over a billion units of leading consumer products. Visit Sensory at http://www.sensory.com.
TrulySecure is a trademark of Sensory Inc.
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CONTACT: Michael A. Farino, New Era Communications Services, sensory@newerapr.com, (949) 346-1984; For more information about this announcement, Sensory or its technologies, please contact sales@sensory.com; Press inquiries: press@sensory.com.
Web Site: http://www.sensory.com
With a simple enrollment process, AppLock from Sensory allows users to add face or voice, or combined face and voice biometric security to any apps
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensory, a Silicon Valley company enhancing user experience and security for consumer electronics, today announced the first full-feature release of its free, easy-to-use, non-intrusive and highly secure face and voice biometric fusion app called AppLock Face/Voice Recognition on the Google Play store. Adding an extra layer of security to any mobile app has never been easier or more elegant. The app combines an intuitive user interface with advanced deep learning face and voice biometric authentication technologies to keep prying eyes out of your personal apps, making it so that you and only you can access them.
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"Excitement for biometric technologies on mobile devices continues to be a driving force for innovation and adoption in the mobile space. Now more than ever, we are seeing various modalities of biometrics being utilized for securing sensitive bank and credit reporting apps. However, the majority of mainstream apps today fail to protect users from the potential risk of somebody gaining unauthorized access. We designed our AppLock Face/Voice Recognition app to provide users a seamless option for securing any app installed on their Android devices with our proprietary face and voice biometric technologies. By combining face and voice biometrics we are able to provide users with more than twice the security of single mode biometrics like fingerprint and iris," said Todd Mozer, CEO of Sensory.
Once AppLock Face/Voice Recognition is installed, users are taken through a quick enrollment and setup procedure that takes less than a minute. During enrollment, users are given the choice of three pre-determined voice passphrases or can set their own user-defined passphrase. Then, by simply looking at the camera and repeating the selected voice passphrase three times, the user is enrolled and can then select which apps they want protected, as well as the level of security they prefer for each. AppLock Face/Voice Recognition offers two modes of biometric security; convenience mode which utilizes either face or voice based on whichever biometric is verified first, or TrulySecure(TM) mode which requires verification of both face and voice biometrics in order to access an app. In the advanced settings menu, users can further secure their apps by enabling liveness detection, ensuring that a photo of the user wont trigger a false accept.
When opening any app protected by AppLock Face/Voice Recognition, a window instantly appears prompting the user to get in sight of the camera, while in parallel the microphone begins listening for the user's voice saying the enrolled passphrase. The user verification process is nearly instant, and once identity is verified the window quickly disappears and the app opens.
"Security apps are an interesting category on the Google Play Store. We've found that in order to keep mobile users using a security app long-term, it must possess significant security advantages while not obstructing the user experience. The moment an app becomes inconvenient, it gets deleted. For this reason, we purposefully designed AppLock Face/Voice Recognition to be extremely secure, yet simple to set up, robust in features and discreet in function," said Dr. Gordon Haupt, Senior Director of Vision Technologies at Sensory.
Unlike other biometric security apps that require special biometric sensors which are not a standard feature of all devices, AppLock Face/Voice Recognition only requires a front facing camera and microphone, making it compatible with virtually all Android smartphones and tablets. Face and voice, separately are the two most popular biometrics for Android security apps on the Google Play Store, with download rates and user ratings trending far higher than other forms of biometrics. AppLock Face/Voice Recognition offers a unique fusion of both face and voice biometric verification in one app for greater security.
AppLock Face/Voice Recognition is powered by Sensory's TrulySecure technology, a state of the art deep learning face and voice biometric authentication solution that boasts industry-leading accuracy at recognizing the correct user and keeping imposters out. Sensory offers TrulySecure SDKs for all major operating systems which can be licensed to mobile device manufacturers and app developers interested in employing biometric fusion technology in their own products.
Watch the demo video for AppLock Face/Voice Recognition from Sensory on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/1USGb7HAuQQ
About Sensory Inc.
Sensory Inc. creates a safer and superior user experience through vision and voice technologies. Sensory's technologies are widely deployed in consumer electronics applications including mobile phones, automotive, wearables, toys, IoT and various home electronics. With its TrulyHandsfree(TM) voice control, Sensory has set the standard for mobile handset platforms' ultra-low power "always listening" touchless control. Sensory's TrulySecure face and voice biometrics authentication technology also broke the mold for its respective segment by becoming the first multimodal biometrics technology to become FIDO Certified. To date, Sensory's technologies have shipped in over a billion units of leading consumer products. Visit Sensory at http://www.sensory.com.
TrulySecure is a trademark of Sensory Inc.
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CONTACT: Michael A. Farino, New Era Communications Services, sensory@newerapr.com, (949) 346-1984; For more information about this announcement, Sensory or its technologies, please contact sales@sensory.com; Press inquiries: press@sensory.com.
Web Site: http://www.sensory.com
Comba Telecom Delivers Wireless Connectivity for Regional Airport's 10.8M Passengers
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Posted on May 11, 2016 at 6:56:01 AM
Comba Telecom Delivers Wireless Connectivity for Regional Airport's 10.8M Passengers
Wireless solutions provider sees heavy growth in demand for in-building solutions, in line with projected growth of global market to $16.71 billion in 2020
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited, a global leading wireless solutions provider, is seeing heavy growth in the demand for its in-building solutions. This is in line with the projected growth of the global in-building wireless solutions market, set to be worth USD 16.71 billion in 2020(1). In fact, Comba Telecom was recently commissioned by a major regional operator in Argentina where it delivered high quality wireless solution to the nation's busiest international airport, which caters to an annual traffic of over 10.8 million people.
"In-building solutions have gained importance in light of the heavy proliferation of 4G roll-outs around the world. Today's smart phone user expects an anywhere-anytime connection. As users we want mobile data delivered to us instantly and in the most seamless manner possible, which is why mobile operators are turning to in-building solutions," noted Mr. Patrik Westfalk, Managing Director of the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region at Comba. "This is definitely the trend we are seeing in the Latin American region, where in-building solutions are being implemented in several high-density public hotspots."
Comba's in-building solutions, which feature distributed antenna systems (DAS), are capable of handling voice and data traffic competently. This ensures efficient coverage in in-building environments, which is why the solution has become one of Comba's top earners in the region and has been deployed at several high-density destinations such as international airports.
"Typical consumer behaviour at an airport spans making and receiving calls or messages, updating social media pages, and using apps. Top-notch voice and data coverage for each and every person is a must, in spite of the complex's high visitor density. Active DAS solutions can manage this increased traffic," commented Mr. Gabriel Monllor, Director of the Hispano-American Region at Comba.
To provide the international airport in Argentina with DAS solutions, Comba collaborated with its local partner Globo Group S.A. from Buenos Aires to design and implement the in-building solution, which will support different technologies such as 2G, 3G, and the latest LTE 4G within the structure.
"High-quality cellular data and voice coverage definitely plays a key role in ensuring that visitors of any public spot have a good experience. We have observed Comba's user-friendly solutions in action, and they have always met the highest of standards," said Mr. Marcelo Medano of Globo Group S.A.
Comba has provided its DAS solutions to several high-profile locations in the Caribbean and Latin America region, including structures in Argentina, Mexico, Columbia, Dominican Republic and Chile. Additionally, 8 out 12 stadiums for the 2014 international football tournament held in Brazil were outfitted with Comba's solutions to ensure that the network capacity was enough to support the capacity needs of thousands of football fans.
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Wireless solutions provider sees heavy growth in demand for in-building solutions, in line with projected growth of global market to $16.71 billion in 2020
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited, a global leading wireless solutions provider, is seeing heavy growth in the demand for its in-building solutions. This is in line with the projected growth of the global in-building wireless solutions market, set to be worth USD 16.71 billion in 2020(1). In fact, Comba Telecom was recently commissioned by a major regional operator in Argentina where it delivered high quality wireless solution to the nation's busiest international airport, which caters to an annual traffic of over 10.8 million people.
"In-building solutions have gained importance in light of the heavy proliferation of 4G roll-outs around the world. Today's smart phone user expects an anywhere-anytime connection. As users we want mobile data delivered to us instantly and in the most seamless manner possible, which is why mobile operators are turning to in-building solutions," noted Mr. Patrik Westfalk, Managing Director of the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region at Comba. "This is definitely the trend we are seeing in the Latin American region, where in-building solutions are being implemented in several high-density public hotspots."
Comba's in-building solutions, which feature distributed antenna systems (DAS), are capable of handling voice and data traffic competently. This ensures efficient coverage in in-building environments, which is why the solution has become one of Comba's top earners in the region and has been deployed at several high-density destinations such as international airports.
"Typical consumer behaviour at an airport spans making and receiving calls or messages, updating social media pages, and using apps. Top-notch voice and data coverage for each and every person is a must, in spite of the complex's high visitor density. Active DAS solutions can manage this increased traffic," commented Mr. Gabriel Monllor, Director of the Hispano-American Region at Comba.
To provide the international airport in Argentina with DAS solutions, Comba collaborated with its local partner Globo Group S.A. from Buenos Aires to design and implement the in-building solution, which will support different technologies such as 2G, 3G, and the latest LTE 4G within the structure.
"High-quality cellular data and voice coverage definitely plays a key role in ensuring that visitors of any public spot have a good experience. We have observed Comba's user-friendly solutions in action, and they have always met the highest of standards," said Mr. Marcelo Medano of Globo Group S.A.
Comba has provided its DAS solutions to several high-profile locations in the Caribbean and Latin America region, including structures in Argentina, Mexico, Columbia, Dominican Republic and Chile. Additionally, 8 out 12 stadiums for the 2014 international football tournament held in Brazil were outfitted with Comba's solutions to ensure that the network capacity was enough to support the capacity needs of thousands of football fans.
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