Private Placement Led by Existing Institutional Shareholders; Proceeds to Ramp-Up Production and Marketing of its Award Winning M100 Smart Glasses
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (OTC:QB: VUZI) ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Video Eyewear and smart glasses products in the consumer, commercial and entertainment markets, reported today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with institutional investors for the sale of $3 million in aggregate principal amount of 5% Senior Secured Convertible Notes ("the Notes") due June 2, 2017.
Net proceeds from the sale will accelerate the Company's M100 offshore production ramp-up with its new features and software capabilities. A broader M100 marketing campaign internationally will also be launched. The proceeds will also facilitate the implementation of Vuzix' new waveguide manufacturing process equipment for use in Vuzix' next generation smart glasses products. In addition, the Company will pursue final designs and tooling for its V720 video headphone products.
Under the terms of the agreement, there are no scheduled principal or interest payments on the Notes until its maturity date of June 2, 2017. The Notes are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $2.25 per share, and are secured by all the present and future assets of the Company and its subsidiaries pursuant to a security agreement and subsidiary guaranty. No warrants were issued in connection with this financing.
Paul Travers, Chief Executive Officer of Vuzix, said "We are thankful for the continued support of our shareholders and their shared excitement about the future of Vuzix. The terms the investors have offered with its low interest rate, long maturity, no warrants, and minimal transaction costs are very favorable and demonstrates their sustained commitment to make Vuzix a market leader in the wearable technology space. This financing will allow us to advance our technology for implementation in next generation products all the sooner."
The definitive agreement occurred directly with the Company's major institutional investors and therefore no placement agent was used in the private placement. Further details of the private placement financing will be available in the Company's Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC by the Company and all of the transaction documents will be filed as exhibits to the Form 8-K.
The securities offered in the private placement financing have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. The securities were offered only to accredited investors.
This release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company, nor shall there be any sale of any securities of the Company where such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under applicable securities laws.
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Video Eyewear and Smart Glasses products in the consumer, commercial and entertainment markets.
The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 39 patents and 10 additional patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2014 and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (VUZI.QB) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Certain statements contained in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to the closing of the private placement financing, the impact of the new features and marketing of the M100, further waveguide technology improvements and manufacturing process improvements, the development process and tooling of the V720 video headphones, among other things, and the Company's leadership in the Video Eyewear industry. They are generally identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be obtained at http://www.sedar.com or http://www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
For further Investor Information, please contact:
Investor Relations Contact:
Andrew Haag
Managing Partner
IRTH Communications
vuzi@irthcommunications.com
877-368-3566
Vuzix Corporation
2166 Brighton Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester, NY 14623 USA
Investor Information - Grant Russell
IR@Vuzix.com
Tel: 585-359-7562 http://www.vuzix.com
Mentor Graphics Supports a Common Signoff Environment for Samsung and GLOBALFOUNDRIES 14nm FinFET
WILSONVILLE, Ore., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the announcement by Samsung Electronics and GLOBALFOUNDRIES of a strategic collaboration to deliver multi-sourced 14nm FinFET manufacturing, Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today revealed that customers will be able to use the same Calibre® decks for signoff verification of IC designs targeting either Samsung or GLOBALFOUNDRIES fab lines. The commonality extends to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) scoring that helps customers ensure that their designs are fully optimized to best leverage the advanced 14nm FinFET manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Analysis and Scoring (MAS) deck prioritizes different DFM effects and makes recommendations on how to modify the design so that these effects can be minimized.
Sign-off enabling for 14nm FinFET includes decks for design rule checking with double patterning , layout vs. schematic checking, pattern matching-based verification, litho friendly design, and design for manufacturing with advanced fill. Including a DFM scoring deck as part of the sign-off suite for 14nm is an industry first that helps ensure a consistent signoff environment. It is a key factor in the strategy to give customers the assurance of supply that can only come from true design compatibility at multiple sources across the globe.
Developed by Samsung and licensed to GLOBALFOUNDRIES, the 14nm FinFET process is optimized for high-volume, power-efficient system-on-chip (SoC) designs. It provides the benefits of three-dimensional, fully depleted FinFET transistors to overcome the limitations of planar transistor technology, enabling up to 20 percent higher speed, 35 percent less power and 15 percent area scaling over 20nm planar technology.
"We use the Calibre platform as the reference tool for our design rule manual (DRM) verification, so the Calibre decks are the first ones available to our customers," said Dr. Shawn Han, vice president of foundry marketing, Samsung Electronics. "Since Calibre is one of the leading signoff tools for our major customers, we will provide a high confidence that their 14nm FinFET designs are ready for manufacturing at any of the fabs within the Samsung-GLOBALFOUNDRIES global capacity footprint."
The Calibre platform creates decomposed double patterning (DP) layouts that are compliant with all of Samsung's 14nm lithography requirements and tuned to the Samsung mask synthesis and OPC process, which is also provided by Mentor at 14nm. It provides designers with rapid feedback on complex design rules for FinFETs via Calibre Pattern Matching, and specific coaching on elimination of DFM litho errors to make fixing violations faster and more accurate via the Calibre LFD(TM) product. Calibre tools for LVS and extraction have been calibrated to ensure accurate device and parasitic models for Samsung FinFETs. Moreover, Calibre SmartFill can achieve planarity while minimizing timing issue by intelligently placing fill structures.
"We're extremely happy to play a role in this new multi-source collaboration, which helps fabless semiconductor companies access FinFET technology and enjoy first-time silicon success and assurance of supply," said Joseph Sawicki, vice president and general manager of the Design to Silicon division at Mentor Graphics. "The openness of the Calibre platform and our intensive rule deck support for the latest technologies at Samsung gives fabless customers greater choice and flexibility, helping them to maintain leadership in their target device markets."
To learn more about the collaboration between Mentor Graphics and Samsung, please come to the Samsung Booth at the Design Automation Conference in San Francisco, June 2-4. Please see the Mentor and Samsung web sites (http://www.samsung.com/us/DAC2014) for specific dates and times.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year in excess of $1.15 billion. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics, Mentor, and Calibre are registered trademarks, and LFD is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
For more information, please contact:
Gene Forte
Mentor Graphics
503.685.1193
gene_forte@mentor.com
Control Video Walls with a Limitless Video Extender over IP
HDM-C6VWIP-SET
KENMORE, N.Y., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Avenview, a manufacturer of video wall and digital signage processors, has a strong history of making excellent Video Extenders over IP, and now has launched their most advanced and fully featured IP Extender to date.
The HDM-C6VWIP-SET is a modular device with KVM function that provides extension of high definition video and high quality audio over IP. The primary advantage of this device is that it comes with ControlPro software which eliminates the need for managed switches, and allows users to easily configure the multiple functions of the device; extend video point to point, point to multi point, or create a video wall or a video matrix scenario.
The HDM-C6VWIP now provides a new and innovative way to control a matrix or video wall. With this modular device, a transmitting encoder can be attached to any source signal - whether it's a media player, PC or Server, BluRay player, or digital signage player. Then, using existing CATX infrastructure, users can connect CATX to an HDM-C6VWIP receiving decoder anywhere on the same gigabit network. This decoder connects directly to a screen or TV, delivering 1080p uncompressed HD Video and Audio.
With this functionality, distribution possibilities are endless. It can be used in any custom solution using combinations of transmitting encoders and receiving decoders along with network switches, allowing sources and outputs to be connected and controlled over long distances, and for a multitude of applications across many market sectors; Medical, Board Rooms, Menu Boards, Digital Signage, Sports Bars, and more.
The included ControlPro software eliminates the need for managed switches, thereby eliminating the need for the IT department to get involved in setting up a Managed Switch. ControlPro software also gives users access to multiple functions; including (but not limited to) the Scene Configurator, Schedule Builder and 3rd Party Integration Control, which are three unprecedented features on an IP Extender.
With the Scene Configurator, users can create any layout they need, from 1x2 up to 8x8. All created scenes can be saved and used as needed in the system. The Schedule Builder then comes in to play. Users can now use these pre-saved scenes and schedule different sources and different layouts to be activated at different times of the day. If a user is already using a Crestron, Control4, or other control system, Avenview also provides 3rd Party Integration with an IP Controller box, which allows seamless communication between the HDM-C6VWIP-Set and other controllers.
About Avenview: In today's modern business and DOOH environment, multimedia displays, digital signage, video conferencing and other digital technologies are used in virtually every industry. Avenview's mission is to provide high quality AV components and solutions equipment that organizations need to be on the cutting edge.
Through a continued dedication to providing clients with the best technologies and following up with excellent support and customer service, Avenview has made its mark in the Pro Audio/Video and Digital Signage industry. They are proud to have serviced this industry for more than 10 years, and remain committed to their mission.
Kenmore, NY based Avenview will be featuring this device booth N3047 at this year's InfoComm14 show in Las Vegas. Stop by to see a demo, or contact info@avenview.com to request a demo appointment at the show.
Or, for more information on how Avenview Corp will help Control Your Video, visit http://www.avenview.com/.
Technicolor Announces First PC Monitors to Receive Technicolor Color Certification - HP Envy and HP Pavilion Series
PARIS and HOLLYWOOD, California, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Technicolor [http://www.technicolor.com ] (Euronext Paris: TCH; OTCQX: TCLRY), a
worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, today announced that HP
[http://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html ] will be participating in the Technicolor Color
Certification
[http://www.technicolor.com/en/solutions-services/technology/technology-licensing/image-color/color-certification ]
program. The color-certified HP Envy and HP Pavilion monitors
will be available to consumers in Q3 2014. The color certification program, introduced in
June 2013 by Technicolor and Portrait Displays, is a process that controls the colors on
the screen of qualifying laptops, monitors, all-in-ones, smartphones and tablets. When a
device has been certified, consumers are assured that the colors on the screen are pure
and accurate.
Accurate color representation is more important than ever given the wide variety of
content - including video content from streaming media services, Blu-ray Discs, and photos
featuring diverse color settings. Consumers are viewing a significant percentage of their
content on laptops, monitors, all-in-ones, smartphones and tablets, which do not deliver
the true rich colors of the original content. Additionally, e-commerce also suffers from
color inconsistencies as the color of the item purchased often is not the same as depicted
on the screen.
To achieve Technicolor Color Certification, products must go through a gauntlet of
tests conducted by Portrait Displays, a leading application software provider (ASP), to
ensure the best color performance. Certification testing includes measuring critical color
parameters such as gamut, gamma, white point, and target color accuracy. Once a device
passes all of the test criteria, that model is awarded Technicolor Color Certification.
"With industry leader HP as the first company to have its PC Monitors Technicolor
Color Certified this validates the Technicolor Color Certification program," said Manuele
Wahl, Senior Vice President, Technology Licensing activity at Technicolor. "Technicolor
spends hundreds of hours each year to ensure color perfection on movies and we wanted to
find a solution that guarantee consumers are seeing the content as the director intended.
The color certification program is the vehicle to achieving this goal and will be a
differentiator for device manufacturers looking to sell more featured products," she
added.
The HP Envy (2 models including 23- and 24-inch diagonal screen sizes) and HP Pavilion
(13 models including 20-, 21.5-, 23-, 25- and 27-inch diagonal screen sizes) micro-thin
widescreen backlit monitors feature In-Plane Switching (IPS), a color-rich technology
resulting in image and color consistency. The monitors also include HP Enhanced+, which
delivers super-crisp images and advanced noise reduction and the HP My Display software
control, allowing users to manage all aspects of their display settings and unique
productivity features that partition multiple open applications windows simultaneously.
To help consumers during the shopping experience, the certified monitors will feature
the Technicolor Color Certified logo prominently on the packaging and collateral
materials.
Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, is
at the forefront of digital innovation. Our world class research and innovation
laboratories enable us to lead the market in delivering advanced video services to content
creators and distributors. We also benefit from an extensive intellectual property
portfolio focused on imaging and sound technologies, based on a thriving licensing
business. Our commitment: supporting the delivery of exciting new experiences for
consumers in theaters, homes and on-the-go. http://www.technicolor.com
Technicolor shares are on the NYSE Euronext Paris exchange (TCH) and traded in the USA
on the OTCQX marketplace (TCLRY).
About Portrait Displays
Portrait Displays, Inc., since 1993, is a leading application software provider (ASP)
for PC, smart phone, and tablet displays. Portrait Displays' software is bundled with OEM
displays and leading global systems manufacturers as a value-added, feature-rich solution
for enhancing the end-user display control experience. Additionally, Portrait Displays is
an Intel Capital Portfolio company, who has an interest in the value and services Portrait
Displays provides to the OEMs. Portrait Displays is a private corporation with
headquarters in Pleasanton, California, USA; representatives in Europe, Taiwan, China,
Japan, and Korea. For more information about Portrait Displays and its products or
services, visit http://www.portrait.com or contact sales@portrait.com
Ann Arbor-based start-up launches first protective phone case with retractable headphones
Solution for tangled and lost headphones available for pre-order on June 3
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hate it when you dig in your bag for what feels like forever, only to pull out a tangled mess of headphones?
Ann Arbor-based start-up TurtleCell will launch a solution for the frustration of tangled, broken and lost headphones - the first protective case for the iPhone 5 and 5s with retractable headphones. The case will be available for pre-order on June 3 at TurtleCell.com. Pre-orders include a discounted price of $39.95 - $10 off the full retail price- and will be available in black, grey, red and aqua. All orders will be delivered in October.
TurtleCell is the first case of its kind with premium, in-ear headphones built into the case. The headphones can be extended to any length for convenient, on-the-go listening. When finished, retracting the headphones is simple - just press the retraction button on the side of the case. With a full-length set of headphones and ample protection, the TurtleCell maintains a thin profile with only 7mm of added thickness.
The headphones come standard with a microphone and full button control for safe, hands-free calling. Utilizing the phone's normal functionality is seamless with the snap of a switch, which allows you to engage or disengage the headphones. Subtle texture combined with a sleek pattern provides an enhanced grip without sacrificing pocketability.
To ensure a full-scale launch, TurtleCell has partnered with Digital Treasures, an established mobile accessories manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Michigan, with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. The two companies unveiled the TurtleCell at this year's Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, resulting in huge international interest from retailers. They expect the TurtleCell to be available nationwide by the 2014 holiday season.
The company, founded by three twenty-somethings passionate about music and exceptional listening quality, was supported by several economic development organizations focused on assisting startups in Michigan including Ann Arbor SPARK, the MSU Innovation Center, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's First Customer Program, which provides services to help startups reach their first customers.
"As a group of audiophiles, we were challenged to meet our own expectations for both sound and aesthetics. After years of development we have something that is truly unique, functional and sexy," said Paul Schrems, co-founder of TurtleCell.
TurtleCell is set on embracing its young startup culture by delivering entertaining content to fans, including WTF's, (short for Weekly Turtle Facts), a live Twitter feed highlighting tangle haters worldwide, and a "Tur-Torial" video. TurtleCell aims to break the barrier between a product and its consumers through superior customer service, social engagement and fun promotional campaigns.
After spending the entire walk between classes untangling headphones, Paul Schrems tried to buy a product to cure his frustration. Disappointed by the lack of available solutions, the lead product designer for TurtleCell decided to focus his engineering expertise on designing a product that incorporated headphones into a protective case. The next two years included 33 unique design iterations, five business pitch competitions, intense fundraising, and talent recruitment. Schrems now serves as the director of product development responsible for product creation, testing and supplier relations and is joined by Nick Turnbull, director of business development and Jeremy Lindlbauer, director of marketing. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. For more information, visit TurtleCell.com.
SOURCE TurtleCell
TurtleCell
CONTACT: Jeremy Lindlbauer, Director of Marketing, (734) 417-5769; Jeremy@TurtleCell.com
Play-Fi(TM) Wireless Audio Technology from DTS to Power New DAC Products From ASUS
CALABASAS, California, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DTS, Inc.( http://www.dts.com ) (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies, announced today a collaboration with ASUSTEK COMPUTER, INC (TSE: 2347), a top global producer of computers and consumer technology, to bring to market the new MOSAIC by Essence digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that features Play-Fi wireless audio technology. With Play-Fi, users will be able to stream lossless, high-quality audio from almost any music source on their PCs and mobile devices, to any audio system that they connect their DAC to. Play-Fi also gives users full control of their entire network of Play-Fi powered WiFi speakers - allowing users to set up, link and stream audio to one Play-Fi-powered wireless music system, or to multiple Play-Fi-powered wireless music systems throughout the home at once, in perfect synchronization - for an exceptional whole home audio experience.
By simply installing the free Play-Fi software, PCs, tablets and smartphones are instantly transformed into personal music hubs capable of streaming audio stored natively, on a networked media server, or from popular streaming music services, to any, or all rooms in the home, with no effect on quality. Play-Fi seamlessly connects music with any home through the existing WiFi network. With Play-Fi technology, the new MOSAIC by Essence DAC products from ASUS can be linked with other existing Play-Fi-powered audio products for whole-home music enjoyment, or can be separated into a zone, allowing users to stream a variety of music throughout the house.
"ASUS has built a reputation for delivering award-winning DAC solutions that produce stellar sound, so when we set out to build one that supported wireless audio streaming, Play-Fi from DTS was an obvious fit for the MOSAIC by Essence, said Ives Chiu, product manager at ASUS. "We believe that our customers will truly appreciate the fact that Play-Fi not only allows them to stream music from their PCs and mobile devices to any audio system they connect their DAC to, but that the technology also supports playback of high quality formats, up to an impressive 192Khz at 24bit."
The benefits of DTS Play-Fi include:
-- Multi-Room Listening Experience - Connect up to eight different audio systems to one network and enjoy music and audio in every room of your home or office, perfectly synchronized with no lag. Or, stream different songs to different rooms via different Play-Fi enabled PCs or mobile devices.
-- Quality Sound Experience - DTS Play-Fi is able to wirelessly transmit up to high-definition "lossless" audio, with no impact on sound quality - unlike Bluetooth, which degrades sound quality via file compression.
-- Connectivity Range - DTS Play-Fi-enabled PCs and devices connect wirelessly to playback systems via a standard wireless home network, enabling DTS Play-Fi connectivity anywhere within the home.
-- Stream Anything, Control Everything - Simple applet allows users to choose which audio streams to send to their DTS Play-Fi enabled speakers: hear music on the stereo, and email notices locally. Stream from cloud services, YouTube, Internet radio, local files, or connected media servers. Set-up, link and control all of the speakers on the network from the same streamlined interface.
"At DTS, we are passionate about music and feel strongly that in the comfort of your home, it should not be reduced to two speakers that you wear over your ears, but rather fill your room, or entire home, and immerse you in all of its emotion - Play-Fi was designed to do specifically that," said Dannie Lau, general manager, Play-Fi division at DTS. "We are excited to have Asus join our ever growing Play-Fi ecosystem and bring new products to market that give their customers the freedom to enjoy music of the highest-quality, wirelessly from their PCs or mobile devices, to any device they connect the DAC to."
DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq:DTSI) is a premier audio solutions provider for high-definition entertainment experiencesâanytime, anywhere, on any device. DTS' audio solutions enable delivery and playback of clear, compelling high-definition audio, which is incorporated by hundreds of licensee customers around the world, into an array of consumer electronic devices. From a renowned legacy as a pioneer in high definition multi-channel audio, DTS became a mandatory audio format in the Blu-ray Disc(TM) standard and is now increasingly deployed in enabling digital delivery of compelling movies, music, games and other forms of digital entertainment to a growing array of network-connected consumer devices. DTS technology is in car audio systems, digital media players, DVD players, game consoles, home theaters, PCs, set-top boxes, smart phones, surround music content and every device capable of playing Blu-ray(TM) discs. Founded in 1993, DTS' corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas, California. DTS also has offices in Los Gatos and Santa Ana, California, Washington, China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Copyright 2014, DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
ABOUT ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world's best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC(TM). ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2012 was approximately US$14 billion.
Nanosys Announces LMS as Second Major Supplier of Quantum Dot Enhancement Films
LMS to utilize Nanosys' proprietary QDEF(TM) technology for its new Quantum Light Accumulation System (QLAS(TM))
SAN DIEGO, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanosys, Inc. today announced LMS Co., Ltd., as the second major supplier of optical films based on its proprietary Quantum Dot Enhancement Film (QDEF) light emitting technology. LMS, based in South Korea and one of the world's leading producers of optical films for displays, has been qualified by Nanosys to utilize QDEF technology for its Quantum Light Accumulation Sheet (QLAS). QLAS makes LCDs more vibrant and lifelike by improving brightness and color gamut by over 50%. A demonstration can be seen at the 2014 DisplayWeek this week in San Diego at the LMS booth (#335) and QLAS is now available to display manufacturers.
"Last year we announced the first QDEF display to rave reviews," said Jason Hartlove, president and CEO, Nanosys, Inc. "Now, bringing on LMS as a second high quality supplier, enables our QDEF technology to be widely deployed across all product segments, ensuring availability to all customers."
QDEF displays are brighter and use less energy than other high performance display technologies such as OLED. Each sheet of QLAS manufactured by LMS contains trillions of tiny Quantum Dots. The dots, produced by Nanosys, are tuned to create better color by changing their size during fabrication to emit light at just the right wavelengths. This makes perfectly accurate color with power-sipping energy efficiency possible- Quantum Dot displays are brighter, more efficient, and produce truly vibrant colors.
"By working closely with Nanosys to integrate their Quantum Dot technology into our Light Accumulation Films we're now able to offer color and efficiency performance beyond the best OLEDs at just a fraction of the cost," said Mr. Lah, CEO, LMS Co., Ltd. "This is something that our customers are very excited about."
Both Nanosys, Inc., and LMS Co., Ltd. will attend Society of Information Display's DisplayWeek, June 2-4, in San Diego, California. For more information: http://www.displayweek.org.
About Nanosys, Inc.
Nanosys, Inc. is leading the development of Quantum Dot technology for displays. Since our founding in 2001, we have partnered with leading display makers in creating standout tablets, TVs and smartphones that are thinner, lighter, brighter and more colorful than ever before. For more information, visit http://www.nanosysinc.com or follow @NanosysInc.
About LMS Co., Ltd.
LMS, Co., Ltd. is a No. 1 global supplier of core components & materials for displays. We have provided our customers and stockholders with the best values by focusing on our core capabilities in developing and producing materials for display and optical components through continuous challenge and passion for uncertain future. For more information, visit http://www.lmsglobal.com.
Olympia® High Performance LED Flashlights - the Perfect Father's Day Gift for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Olympia RG850 Features 850 Lumens and Micro-USB charging Port for Ultimate Performance in the Great Outdoors
ATLANTA, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This Father's Day, Olympia offers the perfect gift for adventurous dads - a reliable high performance LED flashlight to provide him with the best lighting solution for every outdoor adventure. Whether Dad is an avid hiker, hunter, fisherman or simply a backyard camping warrior, the Olympia RG850 flashlight combines powerful lighting with a rugged waterproof design and convenient emergency settings, making it the go to flashlight for every outing.
The RG850 flashlight is loaded with practical features to keep dad prepared for changing lighting conditions and provide peace-of-mind in the most challenging settings. It features five unique light settings including low, medium, high, strobe and SOS for emergency situations. These lights also automatically memorize the last used setting so dad doesn't need to repeat the menu sequence every time the light is used. This is especially helpful when hunting as the light can easily be kept on low, so he doesn't have to worry about scaring away prey with an intense beam.
Serious sports enthusiasts will appreciate the RG850, which features 850 powerful lumens of brightness with a beam distance of 389 meters, enough to illuminate an entire camp area. The model also comes equipped with a rechargeable battery that allows users to recharge the battery while in the flashlight via a micro-USB cable.
Reliable Lighting for Water Adventures
The Olympia RG850 flashlight is completely waterproof and meets IPX-8 standards, withstanding submersion of up to two meters for 30 minutes. So, dad can pack on weekend paddling expeditions and doesn't have to worry if he accidentally drops the flashlight in the stream or gets caught in a sudden rain shower. The flashlight is crafted from Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III anodized anti-abrasive finish and features an anti-freeze non-slip grip, making it ideal for use with gloves.
RG850 Key Features:
-- Waterproof (IPX-8 standards)
-- 850 lumens
-- 5 light settings: (high, middle, low, strobe, SOS)
-- 5 memory light settings: (automatically memorizes last setting/mode
after being in any one of the five light settings for 3 seconds)
-- Complies with ANSI FL 1 standard
-- Beam distance: 389 meters
-- Peak Beam Intensity: 12045 candelas
-- Aircraft-grade aluminum with type lll anodized anti-abrasive finish
-- CREE-XML - U2 LED
-- Micro-USB charging port
-- Dual power, works with 2*CR123 batteries (not included) and rechargeable
*18650 battery (included)
-- High performance metal smooth reflector
-- Reverse-polarity protection
-- Smart circuit for rechargeable batteries
Pricing and Availability
The Olympia RG850 flashlight has an MSRP of $89.99, which includes one flashlight, one Micro-USB cable with wall adaptor, one 18650 rechargeable battery, one nylon holster with dedicated belt loop and a D-ring, lanyard, belt clip, an extra tail switch cap, two extra O-rings and user guide. The RG850 and other Olympia flashlights can be purchased on Amazon.com and NewEgg.com and are coming soon to a quality retailer near you.
For a full listing of features and additional information on the 2014 Olympia series of products, please visit http://www.olympiaproducts.com.
About Olympia
Olympia is a leading outdoor technology brand specializing in high performance portable lighting solutions including flashlights, headlamps and lanterns, as well as solar battery chargers and two-way radios. Since 1903 the Olympia brand has been synonymous with integrity, quality and performance. It is committed to developing innovative technology products for active lifestyles that are reliable, rugged, and built to last.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Spokesperson available for interview. Product available for review or demo.
Synaptics to Showcase Latest Innovations in Human Interface Solutions at COMPUTEX Taiwan
The Industry's Most Comprehensive Product Portfolio Will be on Display
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced it will showcase its industry-leading human interface solutions at COMPUTEX in Taipei. Synaptics will highlight its latest smartphone, tablet and notebook PC products, as well as leading-edge technologies that will drive the next-generation of human interface solutions.
COMPUTEX 2014 Focus Areas
-- TouchPad(TM) Solutions:
-- The market leading TouchPad family includes Microsoft Precision
TouchPad (PTP), the high performance ClickPad that delivers a
consistent, uniform experience across OEM designs.
-- The award-winning ForcePad(TM) solution, the pressure-sensitive
TouchPad for notebook PCs, which delivers a new dimension of control
for users.
-- TypeGuard(TM) best in class palm rejection technology that
drastically reduces false cursor movements, improving the user
experience.
-- Natural ID(TM) Solutions: The industry's leading fingerprint ID family
of products which drives the adoption of biometric sensing across Fast
IDentity Online (FIDO) enabled devices. FIDO was formed to enhance
online authentication by developing an open, scalable technical standard
to help facilitate the adoption of strong, easy to use authentication
that reduces the reliance on passwords.
-- ClearPad® Solutions: The premier touch controller family raises the
performance bar with implementations for large touchscreens and
smartphones including In-Cell, On-Cell, and Single-Layer On-Cell display
integration solutions.
-- Active Pen: The industry's first Windows 8.1 certified active pen
solution for smartphone, tablet and notebook PC touchscreens helps
eliminate multiple discrete system components to deliver stylus
capability.
Synaptics will exhibit its solutions in a private meeting space from June 3(rd) through June 6(th), by appointment only. Customers and suppliers are encouraged to contact their Synaptics partner to arrange a meeting at COMPUTEX. Media are encouraged to contact synaptics@text100.com to arrange on-site interviews.
For up-to-the-minute Synaptics news, follow @SynaCorpon Twitter. For more information on Synaptics' products and solutions please visit http://www.synaptics.com.
About Synaptics
The leading developer of human interface solutions which enhance the user experience, Synaptics provides the broadest solutions portfolio in the industry. The ClearPad® family supports touchscreen solutions for devices ranging from entry-level mobile phones to flagship premium smartphones, tablets and notebook PCs. The TouchPad(TM) family, including ClickPad(TM) and ForcePad®, is integrated into the majority of today's notebook PCs. Natural ID(TM) fingerprint sensor technology enables authentication, mobile payments, and touch-based navigation for smartphones, tablets, and notebook computers. Synaptics' wide portfolio also includes ThinTouch® supporting thin and light keyboard solutions, as well as key technologies for next generation touch-enabled video and display applications. (NASDAQ: SYNA) http://www.synaptics.com.
Synaptics, TouchPad, ClearPad, ClickPad, ForcePad, ThinTouch, Natural ID, TypeGuard and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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Nick Rottler
Maxim Integrated's Lithium-Ion Battery Monitor Featured in Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Developed by Hitachi Vehicle Energy
Maxim's battery monitor enables a smaller, lighter weight, and high-performance lithium-ion battery system.
TOKYO, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ?MXIM) announced that its lithium-ion (Li+) battery monitor is being used by Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. for the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, a sport utility vehicle for the North America market.
The Li+ battery system for the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is supplied by Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd. developed the system and incorporated Maxim's IC.
Maxim's Li+ battery monitor provides self-diagnostics and robust daisy-chained data communications that easily handles the high-voltage requirements of the automotive industry. Maxim's highly integrated solution enables a smaller, lighter weight, and high-performance Li+ battery system in the hybrid. Using Hitachi's battery system with Maxim's Li+ battery monitor IC, the Pathfinder Hybrid achieves greater driving range than competitive systems and improves the overall safety of the battery system.
"Maxim's battery cell-monitoring IC was integral to achieving the highly reliable, smaller, lighter, and high-power Li+ battery system required for the newest hybrid car," said Mr. Koji Masui, Department Manager, Lithium Ion Battery Development Dept., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.
"The automotive market is a major focus for Maxim, and I am pleased that Nissan selected our cell-monitoring IC for its Pathfinder Hybrid," said Kent Robinett, Managing Director, Automotive Marketing for Maxim Integrated. "Maxim is advancing into a next-generation EV/HEV powertrain system, and we will continue to develop highly integrated products for this important market."
Maxim, a leader in analog innovation and integration, is unique among semiconductor companies in its ability to integrate extensive and different analog functions on a single chip. Maxim's highly integrated solutions help customers produce smaller systems with greater energy efficiency.
About Maxim Integrated
At Maxim Integrated, our designs make the world more integrated. And with analog integration, the possibilities are endless. In Fiscal 2013, we reported revenues of $2.4 billion.
Synopsys Redefines the IP Supplier Paradigm with New IP Accelerated Initiative
New DesignWare IP Development Kits and Customized Subsystems Accelerate Prototyping, Software Development and Integration of IP into SoCs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
-- The IP Accelerated initiative augments Synopsys' leading IP portfolio
with new IP prototyping kits, software development kits and customized
IP subsystems
-- The DesignWare IP Prototyping Kits include a proven reference design for
the IP preloaded onto a HAPS-DX prototyping system and a software
development platform running Linux OS with reference drivers
-- The DesignWare IP Virtual Development Kits are SDKs that include a
processor subsystem reference design, a configurable model of the
DesignWare IP as well as a Linux software stack and reference drivers
-- For hardware engineers, the IP Prototyping Kits provide a validated IP
configuration that can be easily modified to explore design tradeoffs
for the target application
-- For software developers, both the IP Virtual Development Kits and IP
Prototyping Kits can be used as proven targets for early software
development, bring-up, debug and test
-- To reduce risk and accelerate time to market, Synopsys experts can
assist designers in creating and customizing IP subsystems for their
specific application requirements as well as integrating the subsystems
into their SoC
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced the IP Accelerated initiative to help designers significantly reduce the time and effort of integrating IP into their system-on-chips (SoCs). This initiative augments Synopsys' established broad portfolio of silicon-proven DesignWare® IP with the addition of new IP Prototyping Kits, IP Virtual Development Kits and customized IP subsystems to accelerate prototyping, software development and integration of IP into SoCs. With the IP Accelerated initiative, Synopsys goes beyond the traditional IP supplier paradigm, redefining what customers can expect from their IP providers to help them successfully integrate IP with less effort, lower risk and faster time-to-market.
With the increasing SoC hardware and software complexity, developers need more from their IP providers to help meet their project schedules. Traditional IP blocks alone are no longer adequate to address the growing SoC design and integration challenges. Designers require solutions that ease IP configuration and integration into the overall SoC as well as accelerate their software development effort. The Synopsys IP Accelerated initiative delivers solutions that address designers' pain points during IP implementation, software development and IP integration.
"Due to increasing design complexity, escalating design costs and shorter time-to-market, usage of third-party IP is expected to more than double from 2012 to 2018," said Richard Wawrzyniak, senior market analyst, ASIC and SoC at Semico Research Corporation. "More companies are turning to third-party IP providers, such as Synopsys, to provide comprehensive solutions such as those offered by the IP Accelerated initiative to lower their development cost, reduce integration risk and meet their market schedules."
DesignWare IP Prototyping Kits
The DesignWare IP Prototyping Kits center around proven reference designs that enable designers to start implementing the IP in an SoC context in minutes. The IP Prototyping Kits provide the essential hardware and software elements needed to reduce IP prototyping and integration effort, including Synopsys' HAPS®-DX FPGA-based prototyping system with pre-configured IP and SoC integration logic, a PHY daughter board, simulation testbench and a DesignWare ARC® processor-based 32-bit software development platform running Linux, reference drivers and application examples. Designers can modify the standard IP configuration for their target application through a fast iteration flow consisting of Synopsys' coreConsultant IP configuration tool, Synopsys' ProtoCompiler synthesis and debug tool, and compilation scripts.
"With 50 percent of our budget going to software development, it's necessary for us to have deeper system expertise to better support our customers," said John Cummins, senior vice president, worldwide sales and marketing at DisplayLink. "We need to focus not only on acquiring the individual IP blocks, but also how the IP is integrated and validated in the context of the entire SoC. Synopsys' IP Accelerated initiative hits the mark by addressing the key needs that directly impact companies' ability to develop software for the IP and integrate it into an SoC."
Image: Synopsys DesignWare IP Prototyping Kit
DesignWare IP Virtual Development Kits
The DesignWare IP Virtual Development Kits are SDKs consisting of a reference virtual prototype, which includes a model of a multi-core ARM® Cortex®-A57 Versatile(TM) Express board and a configurable model of the DesignWare IP. The IP Virtual Development Kits run Linaro® Linux® and include reference drivers for the DesignWare IP as well as provide non-intrusive debug control and visibility.
Software developers can use either the IP Virtual Development Kits or IP Prototyping Kits as a proven target for early software development, bring-up, debug and test concurrently with SoC development. Out-of-the-box support for a Linux software stack ensures that software developers are up and running instantly and can focus on the IP-specific software (e.g., drivers, bootcode, firmware).
Both the IP Virtual Development Kits and IP Prototyping Kits easily plug into existing software tool chains and interface seamlessly with the most popular embedded software debuggers, providing system-wide debug and analysis capabilities. The kits can be easily extended to represent the full SoC, enabling early and fast development of the entire board support package (BSP).
"Due to the growing size and complexity of software, semiconductor companies are looking for new solutions to reduce the escalating cost and effort of embedded software development," said Chris Rommel, executive vice president of M2M and Embedded Technology at VDC Research. "With semiconductor companies now dedicating more than 50 percent of their development effort to software, Synopsys' DesignWare IP Virtual Development Kits will enable companies to stay competitive in an increasingly software-driven market."
Customized IP Subsystems
With extensive knowledge in IP subsystem integration, Synopsys experts can assist designers in customizing the DesignWare IP for their specific application requirements and integrating the IP into their SoC. Companies can leverage Synopsys' IP expertise to obtain pre-validated, fully integrated subsystems, reducing the overall effort and cost to assemble and integrate the IP. Designers can then focus on differentiating their SoC rather than developing or integrating standards-based IP.
"Companies continue to face tremendous time-to-market pressures to stay competitive, and it is evident that the traditional approach to providing IP is no longer sufficient to meet their needs," said Joachim Kunkel, senior vice president and general manager of the Solutions Group at Synopsys. "Customers are expecting more from their IP providers to address the exploding software content and increasing complexity of their chips. Synopsys' IP Accelerated initiative, with new IP Prototyping Kits, IP Virtual Development Kits and customized subsystems, helps designers achieve faster IP prototyping, easier IP integration, and earlier software development."
Availability & Resources
The DesignWare IP Prototyping Kits and IP Virtual Development Kits for select DesignWare IP are scheduled to be available in July.
See demos of the DesignWare Development Kits in Synopsys' booth #1133 at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) on Monday, June 2 at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 3 at 3:00 PM, or Wednesday, June 4 at 1:00 PM.
See the DesignWare IP Development Kits in action:
-- Video: Faster SoC Bring-up and Configuration with DesignWare IP
Prototyping
-- Video: Accelerate Software Bring-up and Debug with DesignWare IP Virtual
Development Kits
About DesignWare IP
Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio includes complete interface IP solutions consisting of controllers, PHY and next-generation verification IP for widely used protocols, analog IP, embedded memories, logic libraries, processor solutions and subsystems. To support software development and hardware/software integration of the IP, Synopsys offers drivers, transaction-level models, and prototypes for many of its IP products. Synopsys' HAPS® FPGA-Based Prototyping Solution enables validation of the IP and the SoC in the system context. Synopsys' Virtualizer(TM) virtual prototyping tool set allows developers to start the development of software for the IP or the entire SoC significantly earlier compared to traditional methods. With a robust IP development methodology, extensive investment in quality, IP prototyping, software development and comprehensive technical support, Synopsys enables designers to accelerate time-to-market and reduce integration risk. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit http://www.synopsys.com/designware.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) accelerates innovation in the global electronics market. As a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, Synopsys delivers software, IP and services to help engineers address their design, verification, system and manufacturing challenges. Since 1986, engineers around the world have been using Synopsys technology to design and create billions of chips and systems. Learn more at http://www.synopsys.com.
New Honeywell Service Represents An Advance In Designing Industrial Facilities And Reducing Costs
Advanced Project Execution Approach Can Cut Total Automation Costs by Up To 30 Percent
HOUSTON, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Process Solutions today announced the launch of LEAP(TM) project services to help manufacturers in the processing industries get their plants up and running faster and at lower cost.
LEAP combines Honeywell Process Solutions proprietary hardware and software, virtualization and cloud engineering to give users greater scheduling flexibility while reducing risk and total automation costs by up to 30 percent. Multiple industries can benefit from an estimated 80 percent reduction in costs related from unnecessary rework. These features can also help reduce avoidable schedule delays by up to 90 percent.
"Automation projects are increasingly difficult to manage -- especially as implementations become larger and more complex while still needing to be completed quickly and efficiently," said Vimal Kapur, president, Honeywell Process Solutions. "LEAP turns project execution workflow on its head, simplifying what has traditionally been a long and expensive process and enabling measurable time and cost savings so plants can focus on the end goal of getting up and running quickly."
The innovative approach is being featured this week at the 2014 Honeywell Users Group Americas Symposium, the company's largest gathering of industrial customers. More than 1,200 attendees, representing major oil and gas refining, chemical, pulp and paper, and metals and mining companies, among others, are attending the symposium in San Antonio, Texas.
LEAP represents a major departure from the way plants are typically designed and built by using parallel workflows to keep automation systems off critical implementation paths. Traditionally, sequential workflows call for the automation and controls to be implemented during a specified timeframe before the rest of the plant can be completed. This approach poses challenges such as managing changes, which can affect all subsequent steps of the implementation and threaten project schedules and budgets.
LEAP creates separate streams of work for the physical and functional aspects of project design. This approach allows project engineering to take place from anywhere in the world, and removes workflow dependencies to allow core project tasks to start much earlier in the process. It also dramatically minimizes the cost and volume of rework typically associated with automation projects.
LEAP specifically combines three key core technologies available in Honeywell's Experion PKS Orion:
-- Universal Channel Technology - Honeywell's proprietary solution allows
instant remote configuration of channel types, standardized input/output
cabinets, reduction or elimination of marshalling cabinets and reduction
in equipment needed.
-- Virtualization - Use of virtual machines in the control system removes
dependencies between the functional and physical design, enables
standardized server cabinets, reduces hardware requirements and delivers
corresponding savings in space, power, cooling and weight.
-- Cloud Engineering - Engineering in a secure, centrally hosted cloud
environment allows project execution and testing anywhere in the world,
delivering improvements in collaboration and travel savings.
Honeywell Process Solutions (http://www.honeywellprocess.com) is a pioneer in automation control, instrumentation and services for the oil and gas; refining; pulp and paper; industrial power generation; chemicals and petrochemicals; biofuels; life sciences; and metals, minerals and mining industries. Process Solutions is part of Honeywell's Performance Materials and Technologies strategic business group, which also includes UOP, a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries.
Honeywell (http://www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit http://www.honeywellnow.com.
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Honeywell
CONTACT: Don Empie, (832) 252-3619, donald.empie@honeywell.com
MCIS Now Offers Two Way Radio Rental Solutions for Area Business
SANTA ANA, Calif., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MCIS, authorized Motorola two way radio dealer, announces that it now offers two-way radios rentals to businesses located throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside. With a wide selection of rental options, MCIS makes two-way radio communications more flexible for commerce and industry. Staff who have received training directly from Motorola, are available to help area business owners choose two-way radio solutions that meet their needs. System design, configuration and management by MCIS, two way radio rental provider, representatives ease the rental process for clients.
Business owners benefit from several features of rental services provided by MCIS, including event staffing, equipment updating and inventory management. When event coordinators require two-way radios with the latest available features, management services provided by MCIS handle a significant portion of the work burden to ease the experience. With only the latest two-way radio models in stock at any time, MCIS, two way radio repair service provider, ensures that companies never have to deal with equipment that is outdated or less than fully functional. Coverage works throughout the area, giving rental clients more options with how they choose to employ this service to meet their goals. MCIS also offers Motorola portable radio sales.
Clients can use these rental services to fulfill communication needs for a single night, a week or even several years. Different rental periods entail different rates, further boosting flexibility by letting clients balance their radio requirements against their budgets. When longer service agreements are chosen, clients enjoy a variety of incentives. Because MCIS offers complimentary delivery of rental units, clients can remain at work and focus on planning their events and communications. 24-hour availability of account representatives helps rental clients maintain dependable connectivity at all times.
MCIS has been offering two-way radio services to clients located throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside for more than two decades. With a personal approach to helping clients get the radios that best serve their purposes, MCIS makes renting ideal for boosting business efficiency in industrial, commercial and service environments. In addition to offering rental services, MCIS provides Motorola portable radio sales, system design, configuration and repairs. As a result, all clients who visit MCIS get results that serve their bottom line from beginning to end.
Baby Soothe, Inc. Introduces Revolutionary Infant Massaging Device
Product simulates a mother's touch to naturally soothe crying babies
NEW YORK, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- It won't be long before exhausted parents everywhere can get much needed relief with a groundbreaking infant massaging device, Baby Soothe, Mother's Touch, that naturally soothes a crying baby by simulating a mother's touch. This unique and innovative product was created by Mom Inventor Lauren Piccirillo, and is turning heads with its sleek, futuristic design. The product is currently seeking help from crowdfunding site Kickstarter for its first production run.
It was Lauren's own experience with the emotional pain and physical drain of trying to soothe a continually fussy baby that inspired her to create Mother's Touch(TM) to help other parents. "I tried bouncy chairs and vibrating swings, but nothing worked except my clockwise massaging motion," notes Lauren. Mother's Touch(TM) is the only product to mimic this exact motion, is all-natural, and is perfect for soothing a fussy baby due to teething, colic, separation anxiety, or sleep issues. "Our product does not replace a mother's touch," Lauren stresses. "It simply helps during those difficult times when you can't get to your baby because you are preparing a bottle, tending to other children, or recovering from your pregnancy."
The innovative gadget also packs in features such as quick clips for one-handed fastening the device to baby's clothing; soft, relaxing music; and a playback of the mother's voice, as well as numerous safety features such as an auto shut-off if baby rolls on top of the device.
Lauren's invention has already received kudos from celebs such as yoga teacher to the stars, Kristin McGee. "It was awesome as a new mother to be one of the first people to try Baby Soothe, Mother's Touch," she shares. "Timothy was only about 10 weeks old and I noticed him immediately calm down once I placed the device on his tummy. I would love to see this product on the shelves so that mothers have options to naturally soothe their precious ones to sleep or when they are crying." Dr. Frank Nasso is also excited about the product, stating, "I am a huge proponent of holistic healing, and believe massage is a powerful tool to help relax and soothe the musculo-skeletal and nervous systems of children. I would love parents to see an all-natural product like this available."
To ensure Baby Soothe's success, Lauren partnered with the Director of Engineering of a major toy company who possesses over 30 years' experience in developing safe, innovative, and award-winning baby products. After four years in design, Lauren and her team have perfected the device and created fully functional final prototypes, and are now turning to Kickstarter to raise $100,000 to commence manufacturing.
NXT-ID, Inc. Releases Video for Wocket(TM) Smart Wallet Event Held at the Plaza Hotel; See the First Wocket Public Financial Transaction
"Meet Wocket(TM), the Smartest Wallet You Will Ever Own"
SHELTON, Conn., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NXT-ID, Inc., (OTCQB: NXTD) (OTCBB: NXTD) a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile, electronic commerce market, today released the video of its first corporate launch event and press conference for its next generation smart wallet, Wocket(TM), designed to replace all the cards in your wallet. The event was held in New York City on May 28(th) at the Plaza Hotel from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Attendees included shareholders, Fox News, New York Daily News and other media plus celebrity guest Olivia Culpo, former Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Rhode Island.
Mr. Gino Pereira, Chief Executive Officer of NXT-ID said "Meet Wocket, the smartest wallet you will ever own", providing the audience with compelling reasons why they will want a Wocket smart wallet to address current identity theft and credit card fraud problems.
He told the audience that in the last 18 months there have been over a billion data breaches. When he then turned to the audience to ask who had had their identity or payment information stolen almost half the audience raised their hands.
"A Wocket stores your personal information in a personal vault that is accessed only by you either through your voice or PIN or a customized drawing shape on the screen. It is in there and is safe and secure," he assured the members of the audience.
He also let the audience know that the Company was pursuing a strategy by which Wocket will become a household name. "Many of you have seen our ads on CNBC and we are following with a very strong digital campaign over the next few months," he said.
The presentation closed with Wocket making its first public financial transaction.
Wocket(TM) is a smart wallet in the same vein as the smart phone and smart watch. NXT-ID is introducing its innovative, patent-pending Wocket(TM) as the next natural step in the evolution of smart devices. Wocket(TM) is a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, with no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval.
Credit, debit, ATM, loyalty, gift, ID, membership, insurance, ticket, emergency, medical, business, contacts, coupon, and virtually any card can be protected on Wocket(TM). More than 10,000 cards, records, coupons, etc. and 100 voice commands can also be stored on Wocket(TM).
About NXT-ID Inc. - Mobile Security for a Mobile World
NXT-ID, Inc.'s (OTCQB: NXTD) innovative MobileBio(TM) solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio(TM) suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms led by the Wocket(TM) ; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval. http://www.wocketwallet.com/
NXT-ID' wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/,http://3d-id.net/
Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company's business strategy. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward- looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company's ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The World's Ultimate Instameet - All Costs Covered and You're Invited!
DUBAI, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Dubai's luxurious Burj Al Arab partners with the world's largest Instagram
travel account
Dreaming of a life of luxury? Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel and Instagram
account @beautifuldestinations have united to craft the ultimate world-wide Instameet to
be held in Dubai; inclusive of private butlers, a helicopter scenic tour and cocktails in
the iconic hotel's Royal Suite.
Globally, anyone can apply for this all-costs-covered opportunity, however only 10
people will get the opportunity to live the experience.
In addition to the heli-tour and white-gloved butler service, The World's Ultimate
Instameet includes:
- Two nights in an exquisite Burj Al Arab suite
- Complimentary dining at Burj Al Arab's award-winning restaurants
- Return flights and Burj Al Arab Rolls-Royce Phantom airport transfers
The Instameet will take place 20 - 22 June 2014. Five of the ten attendees will be
handpicked by Burj Al Arab and @beautifuldestinations while the remaining five will be
chosen by the public, based on the popularity of their Instagram image entry.
From 8 to 12 June, the public are encouraged to capture the image that they perceive
to be their beautiful destination and post it on Instagram using @beautifuldestinations
and #WorldsUltimateInstameet. Each day the top five images, selected by Burj Al Arab and
@beautifuldestinations, will be added to @burjalarab, and the owner of the image with the
most likes will be added to the invitee list.
The World's Ultimate Instameet Complete Offering:
- Two nights' accommodation in an exquisite 170 square metre Burj Al Arab suite
(valued US$2,500 per night) complete with private butler, US$600 Hermes full size bespoke
amenities, 24 carat gold iPad, 21" iMac and extensive bespoke offerings
- Once-in-a-lifetime exclusive cocktail party in the Royal Suite
- Scenic helicopter tour departing from Burj Al Arab's private rooftop helipad
- Unlimited access to Burj Al Arab's Private Beach
- Unlimited access to Burj Al Arab's restaurants and bars on a complimentary basis
- A La Prairie treatment at Burj Al Arab's Talise Spa
- Unlimited access to Burj Al Arab's leisure facilities including a library featuring
world-renowned rare scripts, a royal billiard table, separate indoor mixed and female only
infinity pools 150 metres above the Arabian Gulf, a private squash court, personal
trainers and avant-garde sea-facing his and hers fitness health-spaces
- Return flights and Burj Al Arab Rolls-Royce Phantom airport transfers
Optional experiences:
- Private tour of Burj Al Arab's aquarium and our Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project,
the Middle East's only turtle rehabilitation project
- Private shopping tours with an award winning stylist
- Access to Dubai's biggest social media inflencers for top insider tips
An Instameet is the bringing together of like-minded people to meet in person, explore
and share photography with followers under a unified hashtag (#WorldsUltimateInstameet).
Why is Burj Al Arab holding an Instameet?
As social media platforms continue to gain global influence, Burj Al Arab believes it
is important to embrace new opportunities that arise as a result. Many individual social
media influencers have more followers than some of the world's leading publications. By
bringing key social media influencers to experience Burj Al Arab we are able to spread our
core brand values and position ourselves as an industry leader.
For further information please contact:
Burj Al Arab, Marketing and PR Department
PO Box 74147, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mobile: +971 555008337 / +971 555009809
E-mail: BurjAlArabPR@jumeirah.com
Visit us at: http://www.jumeirah.com/burjalarab
PulseOn offers a combination of comfort and style that has never been seen before, to
make heart rate monitoring easier than ever. The small and stylish wrist device measures
heart rate accurately and reliably from the wrist, without the need for a chest belt,
allowing you to get the most out of your training. Combined with meaningful insights
during and after training, it truly is the world's most sophisticated and simple-to-use
heart rate monitoring device, allowing you to optimize your training.
- Accurate and reliable continuous heart rate monitoring without a chest
strap
- Small and stylish design for superior usability
- Heart rate data transformed into meaningful insights during and after training
- Syncs wireless with apps for iOS and Android
- Personalized feedback that is simple and understandable
Launching its preorder channel globally today is PulseOn [http://www.pulseon.com ],
the new wearable heart rate monitoring device that tracks a user's heart rate continuously
without the need for a chest belt. PulseOn, a start-up spun out from Nokia in 2012, has
developed a small and stylish wrist device, allowing users to monitor their heart rate
accurately and reliably during training events and beyond. With wireless connectivity to
iOS and Android mobile applications, the heart rate data is transformed into meaningful
feedback on training that is personalized for each individual.
The small and stylish wrist device is the ultimate in comfort and usability, giving
users the tools to understand their heart rate better instead of mere graphs and curves.
So what makes it so unique? PulseOn goes beyond continuously tracking a user's heart rate
- it provides highly meaningful insights into training sessions including the effect of
training and coaching, ensuring the optimal balance between training and recovery. In
addition to the accurate heart rate measurements from the smallest wrist based heart rate
monitoring device available, it is also incredibly simple and intuitive to use.
"Unlike other heart rate monitors currently available on the market, PulseOn goes
beyond just tracking. It provides meaningful context around what the heart rate means and
how training or specific workouts can be optimised. We truly are making heart rate
monitoring easier than ever." said Tero Mennander, CEO of PulseOn.
The key features of PulseOn include:
- Strapless - PulseOn tracks the heart rate continuously without the need
for a chest strap
- Accurate - PulseOn provides accurate and reliable heart rate measurements
during and after training
- Small and stylish - PulseOn's wrist device is the smallest and most
comfortable heart rate monitoring device available
- Meaningful insights - heart rate data is transformed into actionable feedback
that can be easily understood by users, providing guidance on how to optimise activity
effectively
- Personalized - feedback is based on each individual, not just people in
general
- Wireless - PulseOn syncs data automatically with smartphones, allowing for
easily accessible and portable feedback
"PulseOn is designed for people who exercise in cardio-intensive sports and want to
understand the effect that their training has on their body better. It's small and
stylish, and provides accurate continuous heart rate measurements, allowing the users to
replace the awkward chest strap that we see so much of. A key driver of our development
has been to provide superior comfort and usability to heart rate monitoring," continued
Mennander.
From today, people can pre-order a PulseOn heart rate monitoring device from
Indiegogo. The exclusive pre-order packages starting at $169 (RRP $199) will be delivered
in September 2014. To support PulseOn, go to Indiegogo: igg.me/at/pulseonhr
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Stratasys 3D Printed Injection Molds Help Whale Cut Lead Times by up to 97% and Reduce Overall R&D Process by 30-35%
MINNEAPOLIS and REHOVOT, Israel, June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
- Significant savings part of introducing 3D printing into Whale's tooling
process
- 3D printing has shortened Whale's design process and product launch lead time
by 20%
Stratasys, Ltd [http://www.stratasys.com ]. (Nasdaq:SSYS), a global leader of 3D
printing and additive manufacturing solutions today announced that Whale
[http://www.whalepumps.com ], a leading manufacturer of water and heating systems for
mobile applications, has slashed its lead times for the production of injection mold tools
for prototype parts by up to 97% since introducing Stratasys 3D printing into its tooling
process.
According to Jim Sargent, 3D Technical Services at Whale, the company is 3D printing
injection mold tools in less than 24 hours using its Objet350 Connex Multi-material 3D
Printer [http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/design-series/precision/objet-connex350 ],
at a fraction of the cost of producing metal tools: "Traditionally, our lead times for
metal tools were somewhere between 4 - 5 weeks and came with significant production costs.
As a result, our R&D process was very time-consuming and fundamentally slowed down the
launch of new products. With our Objet Connex 3D Printer, we are now able to design our
tools during the day, 3D print them overnight and test them the next morning with a range
of end-product materials. The time and cost savings associated with this new tooling
method are significant."
The injection mold tools are 3D printed using Stratasys' Digital ABS material, which
features distinct material properties ideal for low volume part production - high
temperature resistance and toughness. Whale also offers its Rapid Prototyping Service to
external customers, including automotive and aerospace industries, producing 3D printed
multi-material parts and tools using plastics such as polypropylene and polypropylene
glass-filled.
"Looking into the future, 3D printing is hugely revolutionary in terms of how we are
going to operate as a business," explains Patrick Hurst, Managing Director at Whale. "We
have already seen the technology take months off of our product development process and
that in turn minimizes risk. In fact, I estimate that we've shortened our R&D process by
up to 35% with Stratasys 3D printing solutions. Add that on top of the 20% we're already
saving in terms of our design work - well for me, it's fantastic."
Nadav Sella, Solutions Sales Manager at Stratasys concludes: "We are seeing an
increasing number of customers exploring the potential that 3D printed injection mold
tools offer. In addition to the dramatic cost and time savings potential, our Digital ABS
tools enable companies to produce parts in the real end-product material, ready to test
even in the prototyping phase. Our customers can therefore make quicker test iterations
and bring products to market faster."
Watch this video [http://youtu.be/TOKj6CsZ92M ] to learn about how Whale's move to 3D
printing is revolutionizing its injection molding process.
Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot,
Israel, is a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions.
The company's patented FDM(R), PolyJetTM(TM), and WDM(TM) 3D Printing technologies produce
prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content. Systems
include 3D printers for idea development, prototyping and direct digital manufacturing.
Stratasys subsidiaries include MakerBot and Solidscape, and the company operates the
RedEye digital-manufacturing service. Stratasys has more than 1900 employees, holds over
550 granted or pending additive manufacturing patents globally, and has received more than
25 awards for its technology and leadership. Online at: http://www.stratasys.com or http://blog.stratasys.com.
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Mobcast Join Hands with iDreamSky to Announce its Foray into Greater China
Enter the Dragon / DRAGON*SPIN Goes International
SHENZHEN, China, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- "DRAGON*SPIN," the well-known "Mobcast" mobile game platform is expanding its reach by going places. As a precursor, Mobcast Inc., operator of the mobile game platform, has totally revamped this smartphone game application.
A spin-off of a successful joint Japanese-Korean venture, the game is to be released as DRAGON*SPIN Z. Apart from Japan and Korea, the home turf of the collaborators, the game was being developed keeping in view the vast overseas market. In line with this, the company has recently entered into a comprehensive tie up with iDreamSky, China's largest mobile game publishing platform, for distributing the game in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau as the first release point in the overseas market.
The recast mobile game is expected to be in the forefront for Mobcast to give the big push for further native application game development in Asia in the future. It is pertinent to observe that Mobcast follows announcement of "Chain Eleven," the native application version's service for China which was 19th last week.
"DRAGON*SPIN" is a social game that adds RPG elements to the basic gameplay of video slots. The first of an all new "fantasy slots" genre, it was developed jointly with external development partners, and was released for the Android operating system in October last year. This renewed version is a completely new game, developed through a joint collaboration between Mobcast KOREA and Mobcast in Japan, and was produced by world-class game creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi. The newly reborn "DRAGON*SPIN Z (Provisional name)" has seen major improvements made to the user interface, including better visibility and usability. A new feature called "spinning battle system" will enable the user to seamlessly enjoy strategic battles with excitement by easy control. Yet another add-on "Raid system" is compete mode with other multiple players for getting Bonus points and more by defeating the ultimate monster through raid system. In order to promote interaction between users, Mobcast's unique SVS (Social Victory Space) concept has also been introduced. By providing the ability to create guilds and a friendship point system, the fun element of competition has been given due consideration. Other improvements include the renovation of the Slot Monster upgrade system, and a new story that dwarfs the scale of the original.
Mobcast has scheduled the release of the game's first service this autumn. Beginning Asia and going beyond, future plans include tapping more countries to be serviced through negotiations with the gaming markets. At the same time, domestic service for the previous version of "DRAGON*SPIN" (Android OS) will be phased out by the end of this month.
Jeff Lyndon, co-founder and EVP of iDreamSky, said, "DRAGON*SPIN Z" is a new game developed by amalgamating Japan's creative expertise, Korea's game development skills, and our wealth of game publishing experience. With iDreamsky's credentials and expertise, we believe this game will no doubt be received well in greater China.
Tetsuya Mizuguchi said, "This project, "DRAGON*SPIN Z," is being resurrected as a global title, and is a game-changer in the true sense of the term. Kudos to the Japan-Korea hybrid development team that combined Japanese creative ability and Korean development capability. Joining hands with a leading publisher in the Greater China market, the project is expected to witness phenomenal growth."
Now, Every Home can Save With GIBSS LED Lighting Systems
MUMBAI, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
GIBSS, a leader in high performance building systems and winner of over 6 innovation
awards, has launched high quality home LED lighting series at affordable prices. GIBSS has
worked with over 200 commercial and industrial buildings across India with an install base
of over 1 million LED lamps. Over the last few months, LED lighting technology has grown
in prominence and this market in India is set to touch USD $ 400 million by 2015.
Customers have become more aware of the benefits to spend on energy efficient technology.
The key to success is to make high quality LED lamps at an affordable price for
residential customers.
"We are confident that GIBSS LED home lighting series will help residential consumers
save on lighting bills by up to 80%. The lights are also safer than the toxic CFLs, since
they do not contain any mercury," said Suhas Sampathkumar, VP - Retail, Strategic
Partnerships & Alliances, GIBSS. "Consumers can experience two major benefits of LED
lighting, up to 80% energy savings over CFLs and a long life of up to 50,000 burning
hours."
About GIBSS (Green India Building Systems and Services)
GIBSS, a zero net energy building systems company, helps businesses reduce costs and
raise productivity through compelling 'triple bottom line' energy efficiency products and
solutions in their buildings. With its zero initial investment or Pay from Savings model
and performance bank guarantees, GIBSS has made state-of-the-art technologies commercially
viable to its clients. GIBSS portfolio of geothermal cooling systems, hot water
co-generation systems, lighting and indoor air quality systems reduces operating costs in
buildings by 60-80%. It has generated remarkable interest among building owners and
operators and is set to become a game changer in the building systems space. For more
information, visit http://www.gibss.in [http://www.gibss.in ].
Media Contact: Ramdas Shenoy, ramdas_s@gibss.in, 91-8097016041, Executive Director-
Marketing, Green India Building Systems and Services Pvt. Ltd
Ubitus and Chunghwa Telecom Jointly Launches 4G LTE Cloud Game Services in Taiwan
TAIPEI, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Entering the 4G LTE era of high bandwidth and high-speed mobile internet, Ubitus has collaborated with Chunghwa Telecom to launch GameNow-Taiwan cloud gaming service. Players will be able to play many classic games on their mobile phones and tablets. Those who sign up for the 4G LTE plan with Chunghwa Telecom will now have the privilege of becoming the first batch of users to enjoy this, which shall accelerate the marking of a new chapter in the Taiwanese cloud gaming market.
Yesterday on 29(th) May 2014, Chunghwa Telecom hosted a press conference to officially announce the launching of its 4G LTE services, which shall include the best bandwidth and frequency advantages. By boosting the speed and quality of mobile internet at one go, it will be possible to provide consumers with better quality and value-added services, including HD video content, music, GPS, and high-quality cloud-enabled games. Ubitus and Chunghwa Telecom jointly launched GameNow-Taiwan cloud gaming service, which is one of the most attractive value-added services. The surfing speed on the 4G LTE mobile broadband is 4-7X that of 3G. Users shall be able to enjoy high-quality cloud gaming, with gameplay that is smooth and uninterrupted.
Through GameNow-Taiwan cloud gaming platform, players can enjoy many gaming classics on their mobile phones or tablets, such as games that require the player to exercise their thinking capabilities to progress in the game (Ethan: Meteor Hunter), where the player controls a mouse with the powers to freeze time and control objects from a distance to progress in the game. There are also high adrenalin motor-racing games such as Superstars V8 Next Challenge, SBK X - Superbike World Championship, WRC 4 -- FIA World Rally Championship, and others. Besides that, there are strategy tower-defense games such as Two Worlds Castle Defense, where players take on the role of commanders of a military organization on a fictitious continent to defend a castle against foreign invaders. Other hot games are also scheduled to be launched in summer this year.
The extravagant visual feast and smooth gaming experience delivered by GameNow-Taiwan shall enable players to feel they are playing their games on an actual game console, with tailor made ultra-intuitive virtual keypad design for smoother and more natural control. A seamlessly integrated gaming experience across platforms and devices will allow players to play whenever and wherever they want to. This is expected to attract more light gamers, or those who usually don't play games. Currently, every game is free for the first 30 minutes of gameplay to get players to try them out. Hopefully they will be hooked and thus, turned into paying players.
According to Wesley Kuo, the General Manager of Ubitus, "Since Ubitus was established, it had been generating record-breaking achievements and receiving industry recognition in the US, Japan, and South Korea. Everyone in Taiwan has been eagerly looking forward for the provision of the 4G LTE network, and for it to become more stable and mature. 4G LTE's stable and high speed quality will be more suitable for HD cloud games. We are currently very honored to be able to work with Chunghwa Telecom, and we hope that our cooperation shall provide players with the best cloud gaming services. Going forward, we will continue to improve our service quality on a deeper scale, and jointly develop a broader gaming market."
About Ubitus
Ubitus Inc. has the world's leading game virtualization technology and cloud-streaming platform. It strives to provide a more 'human oriented" gaming user experience using top-notch technology, allowing players to play the best games at any time and any place as long as they are connected to the internet. The services are compatible across devices, platforms, and networks. It doesn't matter if the player is using a smart phone, tablet, PC, or smart TV.
As one of the leaders in cloud gaming technology and game streaming services, Ubitus has entered into long-term partnerships with top-notch international game developers, becoming the agent for many classic gaming masterpieces. It has penetrated the Japanese, Korean, US, Hong Kong, and Taiwanese market. It has liaised with leading telecom service providers, online service providers, and game makers everywhere to provide services to local gamers.
The company was established in 2007, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. It currently has more than 160 employees, and has offices in the US, Japan, South Korea, and Mainland China. Since it was established, it has been generating record-breaking achievements in the global cloud gaming market and received widespread industry recognition in the respective countries.
For more information, please visit the website of Ubitus.www.ubitus.net
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Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active Available Exclusively at AT&T Stores and Online
SAMSUNG'S PREMIUM SMARTPHONE WITH RUGGED DESIGN AVAILABLE FOR ZERO DOWN OR NO ANNUAL CONTRACT
DALLAS, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer begins to hit its stride, you need a phone that can handle the elements. Engineered to keep up with your active lifestyle, AT&T(1) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announce the Samsung Galaxy S(®) 5 Active((TM)), the next step of the popular Galaxy S(®) 5 designed to withstand the bumps and bruises of everyday life. Beginning today, the Galaxy S 5 Active is available online and in AT&T stores for zero down or no annual contract. The device is also available for $27.50 per month with AT&T Next 18, $35.75 per month with AT&T Next 12 or $199 with a two-year agreement(2). Additionally, customers can save $50 on a Samsung Gear Fit when they purchase the Galaxy S 5 Active.
With shock resistant, water resistant, and dust proof(3) casing, the Galaxy S 5 Active has a variety of features that make it the ideal fit for active lifestyles:
-- Press the convenience key on the side of the Galaxy S 5 Active to launch
all of your apps related to outdoor activity, in one place for easy
access.
-- Track your heartbeat with the built-in heart rate monitor.
-- Keep count of your steps throughout the day, earn medals, and request
on-demand nutrition tips with S-Health((TM)) (4).
The Galaxy S 5 Active has a 2.5GHz quad-core processor and uses Android 4.4 Kit Kat, ensuring that you can move between applications quickly and smoothly, while on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network(5). Ultra Power Saving Mode allows you to still take that important call even though you're running low on battery(6). It shuts off the non-essential apps and turns the screen to black and white, so you get the maximum battery life.
The Galaxy S 5 Active also offers customers a wide range of entertainment features. The 5.1 inch Full HD Super AMOLED(®) display shows video in 1080p, so you can watch the video from your rafting trip. The 16 megapixel rear-facing camera with digital zoom makes it easy to capture the perfect picture on your next hike with stunning clarity.
For a closer look at the Galaxy S 5 Active, check out this Mobile Minute video.
"Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active is built to handle the wear and tear of an active lifestyle, while still maintaining the level of performance customers expect from a premium smartphone," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president - Devices, AT&T. "Now you can enjoy the outdoors with a durable, premium smartphone on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network."
The Samsung Galaxy S 5 Active earned five out of five stars on AT&T's Eco-Rating system. The system, which addresses select environmental attributes of AT&T branded handset devices, was created to empower consumer choice around sustainability. For more information about this device's rating, AT&T's Eco-Rating System, and how you can join AT&T in making a difference, please visit http://att.com/ecospace.
(1)AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
(2) AT&T Next(SM) req's 20-month or 26-month 0% APR installment agreement, qualifying credit, & wireless svc. Tax due at sale. If you cancel wireless service, remaining device balance is due. Other charges & restrictions apply. All terms subject to change. Visit att.com/next for details.
(3)Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67 rating. Submersible up to 1m (3 ft) of water for up to 30 mins with covers tightly closed. Rinse to remove residue. Meets US Mil-STD 810G for shock, temperature, humidity, rain and altitude. Device may not perform as shown in all extreme conditions.
(4)This device, S Health, and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
(5)Reliability based on 3rd party data regarding nationwide carriers' 4G LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
(6)The estimated maximum standby time may vary depending on your current usage patterns, settings, and other factors and conditions.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse(®) brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Strontium Launches Ultra-high Speed NITRO PLUS Series of MicroSD and SD Cards
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Strontium, a leading digital storage brand from Singapore, today launched its finest and fastest range -- the Ultra-High Speed NITRO PLUS, in South Africa. The much awaited range of products by Strontium consists of UHS-I Speed Class 3 (U3) SD and MicroSD cards, which enable consumers to capture and watch 4K2K Ultra HD pictures and videos on their high performance cameras, tablets and smartphones.
Strontium NITRO PLUS cards guarantee performance of up to 80MB/s read and 60 MB/s write, enough bandwidth to allow users to capture cinema quality Full HD (1080p), Ultra HD (2160p), 4K2K and 3D videos on their DSLRs and camcorders and then play them on their UHD TVs, laptops and smartphones with stunning colors and clarity. Users can capture up to 2 hours of 4K2K HD video on a 128GB SD card. In addition to 4K2K video capture, NITRO PLUS cards can also be used for burst or continuous mode photograph capture and television recording. The faster transfer speeds also reduce the time needed to download large movie and music files to smart phones and tablets. Moreover, all NITRO PLUS cards are waterproof and shockproof, and come with Strontium Lifetime Warranty. The MicroSD version also comes with the Android Backup Application -- MyBackup Pro Full Version worth USD 4.99.
Strontium NITRO PLUS cards are compatible with all devices with 4K2K support -- Smartphones like LG G Pro 2 and Samsung Galaxy S5; Professional cameras like Canon EOS C500; DSLRs and consumer cameras like Canon EOS-1D C DSLR and GoPro HERO3 Black Edition; UHD TVs, monitors and projectors.
NITRO PLUS MicroSD 3-in-1 comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, which are priced at R 299, R 599 and R 1099 respectively. The NITRO PLUS SD card is available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, which are priced at R 299, R 599, R 1099 and R 1899 respectively.
About Strontium Technology:
Strontium Technology Pte Ltd is a digital storage manufacturing company with headquarters in Singapore. Its operations span to varied territories across Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, India, Africa, Middle East, US, Canada and Latin America. In total, the company maintains a strong market presence in over 35 countries.
Qualtek Electronics Launches Website Redesign to Keep Visitors Engaged and Allow for Efficient Browsing of Inventory
MENTOR, Ohio, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualtek Electronics, a leading electronics manufacturer of fan and fan accessories, AC receptacles, heat shrink products, power cords and cordsets, power supplies and EMI power line filters, has launched a redesign of their website to provide visitors with more information, faster browsing, easier site navigation and compatibility with smart phones and tablets.
The new website's site-wide navigation structure is clean and organized to easily find all relevant products Qualtek offers. A listing of products is available in one central location allowing visitors to find the information they need faster by providing cross-reference guides, brochures/catalogs and PDF specs for every part listed by clicking on the part number.
In addition, the integrated stock check feature allows visitors the ability to check inventory with a distributor more quickly and efficiently. Not only is it available on the navigation bar, but our inventory is shown next to each part number so customers can quickly purchase our products through a distributor. The Reps and Distributor map pages are interactive and clickable so customers can easily find a Rep and Distributor, which simplifies the process of purchasing our product.
"Our main goal in re-launching our website was to make the process of purchasing our inventory easier for our customers and to keep them engaged on our site," said R. J. Nuti, Engineer, Qualtek Electronics. "By providing cross-reference guides for all of our products, our customers will be able to find the products they need more quickly and efficiently than our competitors. They can then proceed to check distributor inventory with the simple click of a button - just browse for the product you want, select the part number and check stock - it's that simple. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our customer experience and keep them engaged in our products and will continue to make additions to our website."
To view our complete list of products or to download our catalogs and brochures, visit http://qualtekusa.com/brochures_PDFs.php or contact our sales department at
About Qualtek Electronics
Qualtek Electronics Corp. was established in 1979 and has become a world leader in fan and fan accessories, primary power components, EMI power line filters, cable assemblies, domestic and international power cords, heat shrink products and power supplies. Qualtek provides high quality, low cost products and superior customer service. The fan accessories line includes a wide selection of wire form fan guards, plastic fan guards, plastic fan filter assemblies, aluminum fan filters and fan power cords. The primary power components product line consists of inlets, outlets, multi-function assemblies and power line filters. Power cords, both domestic and international are available in a wide range of plugs, connectors, cordage and colors. Qualtek supports its customers through a global network of offices, engineers, manufacturer's representatives, and authorized stocking distributors. Qualtek also provides tooling capabilities to modify or customize products to meet specific customer requirements.
Qualtek is an ISO 9001 registered facility and our products are designed, manufactured, and tested to meet the domestic and international safety requirements. We are committed to the continual improvement of our products, our service and our quality management system. A full range of products are maintained in inventory for quick, on-time deliveries. Follow Qualtek on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/qtkusa
HSINCHU, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix, a leading provider of non-volatile memory solutions, today announced it has started production of its second generation of Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash, utilizing 36nm floating-gate technology. The 36nm floating-gate technology was developed at Macronix's state of the art 300mm fab.
The new SLC NAND family will be offered in densities from 1Gb to 8Gb in both 3.0V and 1.8V voltages, extended industrial temperature range with product longevity support. Macronix has also unveiled NAND-based MCP (Multi-Chip Package) solutions to provide customers a complete portfolio of NAND Flash products. These NAND and MCP products are targeted at a broad range of applications for the embedded and wireless markets.
As customer applications and operating systems become more sophisticated, the need for more robust and higher-density storage solutions are growing. Macronix's SLC NAND products were developed to support these market trends featuring the right balance of performance, high reliability, densities and voltages along with the longevity support from Macronix owned wafer fabs.
"The addition of the 36nm SLC NAND Flash products to our existing 512Mb and 1Gb first generation SLC NAND product family puts Macronix in a position to support virtually all of our customer demands for SLC NAND products," said F.L. Ni, Vice President of Marketing at Macronix. "Our expanded NAND portfolio along with our broad serial and parallel NOR and industry leading XtraROM® products exhibits Macronix's continued commitment to the development and production of advanced non-volatile memory products and solutions to fulfill the growing demands from our customers."
Key Features of the Macronix 36nm SLC NAND Family:
-- 36nm floating-gate process technology
-- Industrial temperature range (-40(o)C to +85(o)C)
-- High reliability with 100K program/erase (P/E) cycle endurance
-- SLC NAND performance with 25us random access, 25ns sequential access
-- Industry-standard 48-pin TSOP, and 63-ball VFBGA packages
-- Product Longevity Program support
Product Availability:
-- 3.0 V and 1.8V 2Gb, 4Gb 36nm NAND products started sampling in Q1 of
2014 with production availability now.
-- 8Gb 36nm NAND products will be sampling in the third quarter of 2014
with product availability in Q4 of 2014.
-- 1Gb 36nm NAND products will be sampling in the fourth quarter of 2014
with production availability in Q1 of 2015.
-- The NAND MCP are sampling in Q2 2014, with volume production beginning
in the second half of 2014.
-- 1Gb and 512Mb first generation NAND products are in mass production
-- Information on sample ordering can be found on http://www.macronix.com, or by
contacting the company's regional sales representatives.
About Macronix International Co., Ltd.
Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) market, provides a full range of NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and ROM products. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality, innovative and performance-driven products to its customers in the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, networking and other segment markets.
Sierra Ventures Leads Round to Bring FingerSense Technology to Market, Elevating the User Experience of Mobile Devices Using Intelligent Touch Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Qeexo, an innovator in touch technologies, announced it has closed its Series A funding round, with $2.3 million led by Sierra Ventures. Qeexo will use the funding to accelerate market adoption of FingerSense, the company's groundbreaking mobile software, and first to distinguish between touchscreen input from a fingertip, knuckle, nail or stylus, elevating the user experience of mobile devices.
FingerSense radically enhances the functionality and usability of mobile devices by enabling the touchscreen to distinguish between and respond differently to input from various parts of the hand or stylus. The patented technology analyzes the unique acoustic "signature" of physical objects to identify what is touching the screen. FingerSense is software only, and can be deployed on today's mobile devices without the added cost or space of additional hardware. The software gives manufacturers new opportunities to differentiate their smartphones and tablets and to delight customers.
"OEMs are always looking for software innovation that will radically improve the way devices are used, while adding power and simplicity simultaneously," said Sang Won Lee, Qeexo co-founder and CEO. "The current state of touch technology is not the pinnacle of the touchscreen experience. Multi-touch has been around since 2007 and we're elevating the touch experience beyond just swiping multiple fingers across the screen. FingerSense is the first solution in this new rich-touch era."
FingerSense was developed by an exceptional research team at Carnegie Mellon University, led by Qeexo co-founder and CTO Chris Harrison, named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 and MIT Technology Review's35 Innovators Under 35. FingerSense is one of the first technologies from Ph.D. students to be spun out of the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon.
"Qeexo is an example of taking innovations from the lab, refining them based on market need and opportunity, and bringing them into the public eye as commercial products," said Harrison. "We've always had an interest in touch technologies. But the disparity between our hands' capability in the real world and the digital world is significant, and researchers are constantly working to close that gap. We've made a great step in that direction with FingerSense."
The new funding will allow Qeexo to expand its engineering and business development teams and begin to deploy and raise market awareness for its patented FingerSense technology. The company is currently in discussions with a number of mobile device manufacturers to embed FingerSense into their devices or license the software.
About Qeexo
Qeexo is the developer of FingerSense, the first touch technology to distinguish between the fingertip, knuckle, nail and stylus. FingerSense elevates the user experience of mobile devices by making devices more intelligent, more powerful and easier to use. Founded as an offshoot of Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute, Qeexo is headquartered in San Jose, CA, and is backed by Sierra Ventures and private investors. To learn more, visit http://www.qeexo.com.
About Sierra Ventures
Sierra Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investments across high growth areas of Consumer and Enterprise Information Technology. Since 1982 Sierra has raised ten venture funds with over $1.5 billion in committed capital, backed 25+ companies that had successful IPOs, and 50 that had substantial M&A exits. Since 1982, Sierra has continually leveraged the Sierra franchise to provide strategic and operational support, including the largest CIO Advisory Board in the industry, to achieve broad success across its portfolio of investments. For more information, visit http://www.sierraventures.com.
Contact: Krista Van Lewen
The Concept Agency for Qeexo
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415-608-0263
DALLAS, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocular LCD, Inc., a leading manufacturer of projected capacitive touch panels, today announced the addition of the Crystal Touch EDGE to their touch panel product offerings. The Crystal Touch EDGE is a single-layer, all-glass projected capacitive touch panel featuring a single FPC and Chip on Flex (COF) assembly. The EDGE is available with or without optically bonded cover glass.
Crystal Touch panels provide maximum optical clarity and true multi-touch functionality. The new Crystal Touch EDGE panels have increased transmissivity due to the single-layer design and the all-glass construction provides a scratch resistant surface that won't deform with frequent use. Crystal Touch EDGE panels operate with a stylus or finger(s) interaction.
"Atmel is proud to foster continued product development leveraging maXTouch® technologies to create thinner, functional touch solutions that are visually transparent, such as the Crystal Touch EDGE," said Jon Kiachian, vice president of marketing, touch products at Atmel. "Our collaboration with Ocular helps OEMs design natural interfaces that exceed user's expectations."
"The release of the EDGE product is a significant step forward for Ocular," said Paul Massey, sr. vice president of marketing and sales at Ocular. "It was the continued support from Atmel and the efforts of our engineering team that created the ultra-thin, high performance sensor we wanted to bring to our customers. Applications that require a thinner stack-up, such as Point of Sale terminals and handheld inventory controls/scanners, will benefit from the Crystal Touch EDGE. The scratch-resistant surface and reduced thickness increases design flexibility and helps reduce the overall thickness of the device."
The thickness of standard Crystal Touch PCAP panels has been reduced by over 30% to create the ultra-thin, Crystal Touch EDGE. Eliminating a layer of glass and optical adhesive gives standard Crystal Touch EDGE panels a thickness of 1.1mm and up to 1.5mm if cover glass is required.
Crystal Touch EDGE panels are currently available in sizes up to 4.8-inches and will be featured at SID Display Week in San Diego, June 3-5. Visit Ocular at booth 721 to view samples of the new Crystal Touch EDGE.
About Ocular
Ocular LCD, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, is a leading supplier of industrial touch panels and display products to the embedded technology industry. Ocular's innovative technologies enable equipment manufacturers to quickly bring to market product solutions with leading-edge, touch-enabled display capabilities. In addition to products, Ocular's extensive knowledge and 25 years of experience allow the team to work closely with manufacturers to design display capabilities that meet the unique requirements of their applications, including the demands of extreme environments. Ocular's product realization services can combine customized displays and true multi-touch products into a fully integrated and tested turnkey product. To learn more about Ocular, please visit http://www.ocularlcd.com.
About Atmel maXTouch Technologies
With true unlimited touch functionality and stylus support, the maXTouch technology will enable exciting new applications, such as tablets, Netbooks and MIDs. The microcontroller technology, combined with proprietary algorithms, offers a better touch experience for users of tablet and other applications. The larger screen solution is an enhancement of existing maXTouch products that provide best-in-class configurability to exceed today's user interface requirements for applications such as tablets. For more information, visit http://www.atmel.com/products/touchscreens/. To see the latest Atmel maXTouch videos, visit the Atmel YouTube Channel at http://www.atmel.com/youtube or follow Atmel on Twitter http://www.atmel.com/twitter.
About Display Week
The 51st SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, or Display Week 2014, will take place June 1-6, 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. Display Week is the premier international gathering of scientists, engineers, manufacturers and users in the field of electronic information displays. For more information on Display Week 2014, visit http://www.displayweek.org or follow us on Twitter at @DisplayWeek. Display Week-related tweets can be created, viewed and shared using the hash tag #SID2014.
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NanGate Releases 15nm Open Source Digital Cell Library
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NanGate, Inc. - the leading provider of design-specific standard cell library IP and EDA tools for layout automation - announced that it has released the first edition of a new 15nm open cell library (OCL). NanGate developed the library IP based on North Carolina State University's FreePDK 15nm open-source, non-manufacturable process. Challenges such as designing with FinFET transistors, metal double patterning, advanced interconnect layers and metal gate restrictions are represented in the new PDK.
"NanGate's Open Cell Libraries have become the de-facto option for exploring new algorithms, methodologies, design flows and circuit implementations," said Alexandre Toniolo, VP Business Development at NanGate. "This new 15nm OCL will enable not only the academia but also other EDA and fabless companies to present and validate new ideas and solutions to the Semiconductor industry."
The first release of the 15nm OCL includes a limited set of core cells and views enabling standard EDA RTL-GDSII tool flow. NanGate plans to provide follow-up releases with a larger set of cells as the 15nm FreePDK gets completed. The views provided include: Liberty(TM) (.lib) with NLDM, CCS and ECSM models, LEF, Verilog, GDSII, CDL/Spice, HTML Datasheet and other industry standard views required to run other EDA tools.
The library was generated using the Library Creator(TM) platform - NanGate's comprehensive layout automation solution - which generates optimized layouts by combining advanced transistor synthesis algorithms with two-step layout compaction: structural compaction and layout clean-up (2D compaction).
Access to the library is provided free of charge for Universities and can be downloaded from the NanGate website. Research organizations and companies in the Semiconductor industry are provided access at a fee depending on usage.
Other partners in the FreePDK15 alliance are NCSU, Mentor Graphics, ASU and Sage Design Automation.
About NanGate
NanGate - a leading provider of optimized standard cell library Intellectual Property (IP) and a leader in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software - offers tools and services for creation, verification and optimization of standard cell library physical IP. NanGate's suite of EDA solutions includes Library Creator(TM) Platform, the most comprehensive tool suite for the design of standard cell libraries available in the market. NanGate is also the leading provider of customized standard cell library IP for applications such as low voltage low power and ultra-high performance.
- Safeguard summer memories with LifeProof four-proof protection for GALAXY S 5 -
SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The season for capturing memories on backcountry trails, raging rapids and perfect waves is in full swing. The water-resistant Samsung(®) GALAXY S(®) 5 is designed to handle the occasional splash of water, but with new LifeProof(®) cases, it is transformed to take on all of summer's adventures. Introducing the waterproof, drop proof and dirt proof protection of LifeProof fre(®) for Samsung GALAXY S 5.
LifeProof fre gives GALAXY S 5 users the freedom to ride through rough terrain on a mountain bike, surf at the beach and hike remote mountains without their smartphone holding them back. The case provides IP68 protection for submersion in up to 6.6 feet of water for one hour and complete dust protection. While the GALAXY S 5 isn't designed to take on drops and dings on its own, LifeProof fre passes military standards for shock and impact protection and can handle drops of up to 6.6 feet, taking the GALAXY S 5 to the next level for active lifestyles and leaving worry at home.
"With its great camera and variety of fitness apps that encourage an active life, the GALAXY S 5 is the smartphone to have this summer," said LifeProof CEO Brian Thomas. "A LifeProof case lets you take the GALAXY S 5 from water resistant to waterproof, and guards against drops that the device isn't designed for. LifeProof fre goes above and beyond to ensure you can take your GALAXY S 5 into the action with you, instead of leaving it on the sidelines."
LifeProof fre includes a built-in screen protector to help guard against display scratches without inhibiting touch screen functionality. The waterproof GALAXY S 5 case is designed to complement all device features and functions including heart rate monitor, fingerprint sensor speakers, volume controls, touch screen and cameras.
LifeProof fre for GALAXY S 5 is now available in black and white for $79.99 on lifeproof.com and select retail locations.
Based in San Diego, LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets cases for smartphones and tablets that deliver protection, style and functionality. LifeProof is built on the idea of giving everyone the complete freedom and confidence to use their mobile devices in any environment. Designed to defend against water, dirt, snow, shock and the hazards of daily life, LifeProof lets consumers use their mobile device everyday, everywhere, for everything -- without worry. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.
OtterBox Delivers New Designs for iPad mini with Retina display
FORT COLLINS, Colo., May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Personal style meets trusted protection with the latest cases for Apple(®) iPad mini(®) with Retina(®) display. OtterBox(®), the No. 1-most trusted case brand for smartphones in the U.S. and Canada, introduces trendy new design options for the Defender Series(®) cases for iPad( )mini with Retina display available now in the popular "Build Your Own" program.(1)
The "Build Your Own" program on otterbox.com creates a unique experience for customers, allowing them to choose a case color combination fitting to their individual preferences. The new Defender Series iPad mini case patterns combine fashion-forward styling with the same reliable iPad protection expected from OtterBox.
The Defender Series( )helps prevent damage and keep the thin and lightweight iPad mini with Retina display safe with multi-layered protection. A built-in screen protector guards against scrapes and smudges without compromising touch sensitivity, while an outer silicone slip cover absorbs shock and impact from drops. The two-piece polycarbonate shell snaps together, securely enclosing the tablet and cradling it in a thin, protective foam lining.
Now with a multitude of new, eye-catching design and color options, the OtterBox "Build Your Own" program brings a splash of personalized style to the iPad mini with Retina display. New patterns include "classic dots," "aqua dots," "Moroccan night" and "Moroccan sky" slipcovers that can be paired with new gunmetal grey and aqua blue inner layer shells and admiral blue and light teal shield stands, as well as a slate of previously available color combination possibilities.
All OtterBox cases built for the iPad mini with Retina display are compatible with the previous iPad mini. The Defender Series for iPad mini with Retina display is available on otterbox.com and select retail locations for $79.90.
About OtterBox:
Founded in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(2) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for handheld technology protect, connect and enable a mobile world. OtterBox has been a six-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.
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(1) No. 1-most trusted case brand source: The NPD Group/U.S. Consumer Tracking Service, 1/2011-12/2013
(2) No. 1-selling smartphone case source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 1/2012-12/2013