Turtle Beach Celebrates The Launch Of The Elite Pro, Plus Reveals New Virtual Reality Gaming Headset, New Livestreaming Microphone, And HyperSound Glass At The 2016 Electronic Entertainment Expo
Company Furthers its Position as the Leader in Gaming Audio and Innovation with the Stealth 350VR -- an Amplified, Rechargeable Gaming Headset Ergonomically Designed for use with Upcoming Virtual Reality Devices, Plus the All-New Stream Mic -- the First Gaming Microphone Allowing Gamers to Livestream Content Directly from Their Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Mac
Turtle Beach Also Debuts HyperSound Glass - The World's First Transparent Directional Speakers
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) continues deepening its 40-plus-year strong roots as the leader in gaming audio and innovation with today's announcement of new products debuting at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). First, the Company will be celebrating the launch of its all-new Elite Pro line eSports audio gear, offering show attendees the opportunity to sit down and play games while experiencing the future of competitive gaming audio performance and comfort first-hand, with special appearances by members of pro gaming teams OpTic Gaming and FaZe Clan. Further, on Tuesday, June 14(th), fans who come by the Turtle Beach E3 booth from 1:30-2:15 p.m. and again from 3:15-4:00 p.m. can win prizes as they watch OpTic Gaming and FaZe Clan go head-to-head in a couple of friendly matches of a non-specific, military-based first-person shooter video game (rhymes with Call of Duty(®)).
Second, Turtle Beach will showcase its all-new Stealth 350VR - an amplified, 30+ hour rechargeable gaming headset ergonomically designed for use with virtual reality (VR) devices that takes the standard on-board VR audio and makes it fantastic with amplified sound and additional features and functionality, and the Stream Mic - the first studio-quality microphone designed to let gamers livestream like a pro directly from their Xbox One, PlayStation(®)4, PC and Mac. Last but not least, audiophiles and tech enthusiasts alike can have their minds (and ears) blown away with demos of HyperSound Glass - the world's first transparent directional speakers. E3 takes place tomorrow through Thursday, June 14-16, 2016, and Turtle Beach's Booth is #4800 in the West Hall of the L.A. Convention Center.
"We're already off to a great start this year and 2016 continues to look even better as we create innovative products that offer gamers a better experience," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "In April we posted great Q1 results. This past Sunday we launched our new Elite Pro line, which sets the new standard and defines the future of competitive gaming audio performance and comfort. We also recently announced partnerships with OpTic Gaming and FaZe Clan - two of the best eSports organizations in the world. And here we are at E3, revealing two new, forward-thinking products with the Stealth 350VR gaming headset and Stream Mic, both planned to launch later this year. All this and it's only June, and there's certainly more to come."
Full details on Turtle Beach's Stealth 350VR gaming headset and Stream Mic include:
-- Turtle Beach(®) Stealth 350VR Gaming Headset - The Stealth 350VR gaming
headset delivers Virtual Reality audio loud and clear with 30+ hour
battery-powered amplification, Variable Bass Boost, and an ergonomic
"built for VR" design that provides clearance for VR headbands and
cables. The Stealth 350VR's 50mm Neodymium speakers ensure a rich,
expansive audio experience with crisp highs and thundering lows, while
smooth, fabric-wrapped memory foam over-ear cushions ensure a
comfortable fit. The removable noise-cancelling microphone provides
crystal clear chat even when movement in the real world creates
background noise, while Mic Monitoring lets gamers hear their own voice
inside the headset to avoid shouting at other players. Cable management
is made easy via the Stealth 350VRs detachable audio cables, while
on-board audio controls are always within reach, mounted right on the
headset. The Turtle Beach Stealth 350VR Gaming Headset is planned to
launch this fall for a MSRP of $79.95.
-- Turtle Beach(®) Stream Mic - The Stream Mic is a first-of-its-kind
professional desktop microphone created for gamers streaming directly
from their consoles. With the Stream Mic, players can livestream
gameplay from their Xbox One and PS4(TM), as well as from a PC or Mac
thanks to universal plug-and-play compatibility. Additionally, the
Stream Mic features adaptive mic patterns and fully customizable
software, while a dual-capsule mic array with advanced digital
processing supports multiple pick-up patterns for different applications
and environments, and a zero-latency headphone output provides accurate
monitoring so anyone can stream like a pro. The Turtle Beach Stream Mic
will elevate your Twitch, YouTube and MLG.tv streams to a whole new
level, and is planned to launch this fall for a MSRP of $99.95.
In addition to the Stealth 350VR and Stream Mic, Turtle Beach will also be showing an early prototype of HyperSound Glass. HyperSound(®) directed audio is one of the biggest breakthroughs in audio technology to come along in decades. It's a fundamentally new approach to sound delivery that generates a highly directional, narrow beam of audio in the air that can be pointed to a very specific location. Similar to how a flashlight directs a beam of light, HyperSound directs a beam of audio to targeted listeners in a specific spot, delivering an immersive, 3D-like audio experience. The Company's latest glass-based innovation opens up the doors for exploration into several future directional audio products and applications, including integrating into desktop monitors, desktop speaker systems, commercial displays, automotive and more. Essentially, anyplace there's glass there's now the potential for audio.
For more information on the latest Turtle Beach gaming headsets and accessories, visit http://www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about HyperSound technology working on glass, go to HyperSound Innovations.
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (http://www.turtlebeachcorp.com) designs leading-edge audio products for the consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the Turtle Beach brand (http://www.turtlebeach.com), the Company markets a wide selection of quality gaming headsets catering to a variety of gamers' needs and budgets, for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the Xbox One and PlayStation®4, as well as for personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound brand (http://www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
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LeEco Launches a One-of-its-kind, '200 CEOs' Recruitment Program
BANGALORE, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
At the successful mega launch event on June 8, where LeEco unveiled its second
generation superphones, Le 2 and Le Max2 and marketplace e-commerce website, LeMall, LeEco
also unveiled the first-of-its-kind customer engagement, 'CEO Program'. As part of the
program, LeEco will be looking for 200 CEOs - Chief Experience Officers, who will be the
lucky few to become the early adopters of LeEco's second generation Superphone - Le 2.
The CEO recruitment program is an unprecedented campaign both in terms of scale and
nature undertaken in India so far.
The application for the CEO program will open at 12pm, June 15, 2016 and will close at
10am, June 20, 2016. All applicants will be required to visit LeMall.comÂ
[http://in.lemall.com/in ] at 12pm, June 20, 2016 and secure their position as a LeEco
CEO. Applicants can grab the seat in the board room on the 20th of June as the first 200
applicants only will be the lucky ones to become a, 'LeEco CEO'.
These 200 Chief Experience Officers will get the phone free of charge, together with a
privilege card, which will offer numerous benefits to users. In addition, the Superphone
will come with industry's first Type C CDLA interface replacing the age-old 3.5mm
headphone port.
The registration window will be opened on LeMall.com (LeEco's marketplace e-commerce
website), and users can also be seamlessly redirected to LeMall.com through LeEco's
official Facebook and LeMe Community. Early adopters will need to scramble to get one
'CEO' position.
The company has also announced the first flash sale of its newly launched Le Max 2 on
June 28, 2016, and Le 2 in early July, while the registration of both models will kick off
on June 15 on both Flipkart and LeMall.com.
On June 8, at a packed event with close to 2000 people, LeEco announced that both its
new Superphones comes at extremely attractive prices. Le 2Â comes with 3GB RAM+32GB ROM, Le
Max2 packs in 4GB RAM+32GB ROM and the other variant of Le Max2 packs in 6GB RAM+64GB ROM.
For prices visit here [http://www.lemall.com/in/product/le2.html ]. All the Superphones
comes bundled with one year Supertainment membership program. Both the Superphones will be
available on LeMall and Flipkart.
LeEco has its unique way to interact with its customer base and Superfans. It follows
the 'customer always comes first' model that is based on Consumer Planning to Consumer
Model (CP2C) philosophy. The 200 Chief Experience Officers (as the company calls them)
will be the lucky ones to get their hands on the company's recently launched Superphone,
Le 2.
LeEco also gives the 'CEOs' not only a chance to access its new OTAs, but also make
them an important part of its Pre-OTA Beta testing group. They get early access to its
news features, optimisations and eUI upgrades and the company will use their feedback for
the improvement of products and services.
About LeEco:Â
LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple Internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
With 'Complete Ecosystem, ground-breaking technologies, and disruptive pricing'as the
guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Superphones, video production and distribution, smart devices
or accessories and large-screen applications, to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.
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Media Contact :Â
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aaronsamuel@le.comÂ
+91-9686100143Â
LeEco IndiaÂ
BEIJING, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading consumer electronics company and smartphone manufacturer MEIZU officially introduced its latest m series product, MEIZU m3s, at a product release conference in Beijing, China on June 13.
MEIZU m3s is the metal variant of the company's latest affordable offering MEIZU m3. It keeps most features of its predecessor while offering the following unique features:
-- Metallic Body
-- Fingerprint Recognition Functionality
MEIZU m3s comes with an all metal body with a 5-inch HD (1280 Ã 720) 2.5D curved glass display and a MediaTek MT6750 octa-core processor. It also features the Flyme 5.1 operating system, an in-depth customization from Android.
By employing a 360 degree sandblasting technique, MEIZU has given the device a delicate and soft-to-touch texture. The m3s also carries fingerprint recognition technology by applying a fingerprint sensor on the front of the phone. With a newly designed fingerprint recognition algorithm, the m3s offers a 0.2-second unlock and largely improved accuracy. The fingerprint sensor is covered by tempered glass with high wear resistance which can provide for up to 10 million touches.
Targeting the entry-level smartphone segment, MEIZU launched its lower priced m Series back in December 2014. According to Li Nan, vice president of MEIZU, "The m3s inherits a number of the characteristics of the m3, but at the same time is completely different. The m3 has been well received in the market since it was launched but we realize that customers have different needs for smartphones around USD100. Some prefer a colorful design to express personality, while others want a higher cost performance ratio."
"The MEIZU m3s is an alternative option for youngsters who are seeking a nice, compact phone that performs well and we believe both it and the m3 offer the best choice in affordable, easy to use, high specification smartphones."
The m3s is available in silver, gray, gold, and rose gold from RMB 699 (USD 109) (16GB) to RMB 899 (USD 140) (32GB).
Founded in 2003, MEIZU has become one of the most influential smartphone makers and mobile Internet brands in China. Its user loyalty was second only to Apple in 2015, according to The Study of Mobile Phone Purchase Decision form Sina Tech.
Based on user preference, MEIZU has developed a series of smartphones that optimize the Flyme operation system customized from Android. The company now carries three smartphone lines, PRO, MX and m series, and has released almost 20 models.
According to statistics from IC Insights, MEIZU is the world's 11(th) largest mobile phone manufacturer in terms of unit sales.
For more information contact:
shenlanstone@meizu.com
EC Technology Releases New Improved Windshield Dashboard Universal Car Cradle
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EC Technology, a supplier of high quality consumer electronic products, is releasing a new version of its leading product, the Windshield Dashboard Universal Car Cradle, which has gained extensive popularity among customers all over the world.
A 2cm gap at the bottom of its frame plate leaves the ideal space for a headphone or USB cable connected to a smartphone, while soft glue pads keep devices snugly in place to prevent them from sliding or getting scratched.
The company has improved its original design in several aspects, including:
-- Large, easy to use sticky gel suction pad allows the car mount holder to
securely stick to any flat, smooth surface, such as the dashboard.
-- The suction pad is completely removable and leaves no marks or residue
behind on the dashboard or windshield.
-- 3-step installation: connect the cradle and the mount, stick it on the
dashboard or windshield and insert your phone. To adjust position,
simply lift up the suction pad and place it down somewhere else.
-- Full 360-degree rotation available for convenience. It can also be
placed in position to prevent blocking a driver's view of the road. Once
the super suction pad is attached to the dashboard or windshield, it
will hardly move or fall off.
-- It is compatible with almost all smartphones and GPS devices ranging
from 1.9 inches to 3.5 inches in width, including iPhones and Samsung
devices.
Esther Ng, CEO of EC Technology remarked upon the release, "We are glad that our car mount holder is gaining more and more popularity among customers. The engineers and staff at EC Technology have taken one step further to make the product more user-friendly. We care about every thought of our customers to improve the original design. We'd love to release more and more top products that will be as popular among consumers all over the world."
About EC Technology LLC
Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with branches and subsidiaries in other parts of the world including mainland China, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Germany, EC Technology LLC strives to offer the latest consumer electronic products and accessories with fashionable design and premium quality to more and more consumers around the world, making their life easier and more efficient. The company values the needs of global clients and marketplace by upgrading the existing products and improve customer experience. Their commitment to customers is well-recognized by the 12-month comprehensive warranty to every product and the dedicated marketing and the after-sales service support provided to customers worldwide. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://www.iectechnology.com
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uBreakiFix Expands In Colorado; Opens In Littleton
Technology Repair Brand Expands to Littleton and Provides Focus on Customer Service and Cost-Effective Device Repair
ORLANDO, Fla., June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- uBreakiFix opened in Littleton on June 10 at 8246 West Bowles Avenue. The fast-growing technology repair company specializes in same-day repair service of small electronics, repairing cracked screens, water damage, software issues, camera issues and most other technical problems at its more than 200 stores across North America.
uBreakiFix Littleton joins several other locations throughout the state, such as Denver, Aurora and Lakewood. The Littleton location is owned and operated by Robert Viator.
Viator is excited to bring technology repair services to Littleton. "We want to be the go-to store for the Littleton community's tech needs," Viator said. "Our services will help a variety of customers, from gamers with broken consoles, to teens and professionals with cracked iPhone screens."
uBreakiFix was founded in 2009 by a savvy millennial duo, Justin Wetherill and David Reiff, who married their skillsets with Eddie Trujillo to offer a brick and mortar alternative tech repair option that was quick, affordable and provided a quality customer experience. By filling a gap in the repair marketplace, the company has grown organically without debt, investors or consultants.
"Our commitment is to creating a great experience for our customers," said founder of uBreakiFix, Justin Wetherill. "With our expansion into Littleton, our hope is that we become a trusted resource for technology repair in the community."
uBreakiFix is known for its timely service and hassle-free customer experience and offers repair services for all brands of smartphones, tablets, computers and game consoles. What sets the brand apart from the competition is the ability to fix anything and everything with a power button. Each repair comes with a 90-day warranty. The brand has an average repair cost for electronics of $85, and the brand has repaired more than 1.5 million devices to date. uBreakiFix opened 24 stores during the first quarter of 2016, and it expects to have 275 stores across North America by the end of the year.
uBreakiFix Littleton is located at 8246 West Bowles Avenue, Unit Q, and can be reached at: 720-502-3912. For more information and to view a service menu, visit ubreakifix.com.
About uBreakiFix
Founded in 2009, uBreakiFix specializes in the repair of small electronics, ranging from smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers and everything in between. Cracked screens, water damage, software issues, camera issues and most any other problem can be repaired by visiting a uBreakiFix store across the U.S. and in Canada. For more information, visit ubreakifix.com.
Cypress Introduces New Programmable Analog SoCs for Embedded IoT Applications with Multiple Sensors
New PSoC® Analog Coprocessor Revolutionizes Analog Design by Enabling Systems Engineers to Easily Create Custom Interfaces for a Variety of Sensors
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: CY) today introduced a new PSoC(®) programmable system-on-chip that simplifies the design of next-generation industrial, home appliance and consumer systems that require multiple sensors. Many Internet of Things (IoT) applications require multiple sensors and can benefit from dedicated coprocessors that offload sensor processing from the host and reduce overall system power consumption. The new PSoC Analog Coprocessor integrates programmable analog blocks, including a new Universal Analog Block (UAB), which can be configured with GUI-based software components. This combination simplifies the design of custom analog front ends for sensor interfaces by allowing engineers to update sensor features quickly with no hardware or host processor software changes, while also reducing BOM costs.
For example, in home automation applications, engineers can easily configure the PSoC Analog Coprocessor to continuously monitor multiple sensors, such as temperature, humidity, ambient light, motion and sound, allowing the host to stay in a standby low-power mode. Future design changes to support new sensor types can also be easily implemented by reconfiguring the programmable analog blocks. Cypress will demonstrate the PSoC Analog Coprocessor, along with its PSoC, FM Flexible MCU, Bluetooth(®) Low Energy and Energy Harvesting Power Management IC solutions at Sensors Expo from June 21 to 23 in booth 416 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose. More information on the PSoC Analog Coprocessor is available at http://www.cypress.com/PSoCAnalog.
The design of custom sensor interfaces is enabled by Cypress's free PSoC Creator(TM) Integrated Design Environment (IDE), which simplifies system design by enabling concurrent hardware and firmware development using PSoC Components--free embedded ICs represented by an icon in the IDE. Engineers can easily configure the programmable analog blocks in the PSoC Analog Coprocessor by dragging and dropping components on the PSoC Creator schematic and customizing them with graphical component configuration tools. The components offer fully engineered embedded initialization, calibration and temperature correction algorithms.
"The PSoC Analog Coprocessor makes sensor interface design accessible to embedded systems engineers without requiring expertise in analog system design; this comes with the added benefit of enabling rapid prototyping and design iterations in software with no hardware changes by simply modifying components in PSoC Creator," said John Weil, vice president of MCU marketing at Cypress. "Cypress has pioneered and perfected programmable analog technology for 15 years, and now our PSoC Analog Coprocessor provides the most programmable analog IP per square millimeter in a tiny chip-scale package."
The PSoC Analog Coprocessor is available in a 3.7-mm by 2.0-mm chip-scale package option. Based on a 32-bit ARM(®) Cortex(®)-M0+ signal processing engine, it delivers a low-cost, fully programmable analog front end with opamps, programmable gain amplifiers, analog multiplexers, analog-to-digital converters, analog filters and digital-to-analog converters.
Availability
The PSoC Analog Coprocessor is currently sampling with production expected in the fourth quarter of 2016. Parts will be available in 45-pin CSP, 28-pin SSOP, 48-pin QFN and 48-pin TQFP packages from Cypress and its authorized distributors.
About PSoC
PSoC solutions bring the flash-based equivalent of a field-programmable ASIC to embedded designs without lead-time or NRE penalties. PSoC integrates configurable analog and digital circuits with an on-chip microcontroller, reducing component count and simplifying revisions. A single PSoC device can integrate as many as 100 peripheral functions, accelerating cycle time and improving quality while reducing board space, power consumption, and system cost.
PSoC "future-proofs" designs, protecting them against last-minute specifications changes. It enables firmware-based changes at any point in the design cycle--even out in the field. All PSoC devices are dynamically reconfigurable, enabling designers to transform resources on-the-fly and to execute tasks with fewer ICs. For more information, please visit http://www.cypress.com/psoc. Free online training is available at http://www.cypress.com/training.
Follow Cypress Online
-- Read our Core & Code technical magazine and blog.
-- Join the Cypress Developer Community.
-- Follow @CypressSemi on Twitter.
-- Visit us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
-- Watch Cypress videos on our Video Library or YouTube.
About Cypress
Cypress (NASDAQ: CY) delivers high-performance, high-quality solutions at the heart of today's most advanced embedded systems, from automotive, industrial and networking platforms to highly interactive consumer and mobile devices. With a broad, differentiated product portfolio that includes NOR flash memories, F-RAM(TM) and SRAM, Traveo(TM) microcontrollers, the industry's only PSoC programmable system-on-chip solutions, analog and PMIC Power Management ICs, CapSense(®) capacitive touch-sensing controllers, and Wireless BLE Bluetooth Low-Energy and USB connectivity solutions, Cypress is committed to providing its customers worldwide with consistent innovation, best-in-class support and exceptional system value. To learn more, go to http://www.cypress.com.
Cypress, the Cypress logo, PSoC and CapSense are registered trademarks and PSoC Creator, F-RAM and Traveo are trademarks of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. All other trademarks are property of their owners.
PES CLUB MANAGER Celebrates 11 Million Soccer Clubs in One Year Anniversary
KONAMI reveals 725 million goals scored and more than 600 million matches played
SINGAPORE, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. celebrates the one-year anniversary of its soccer management title, PES CLUB MANAGER. With more than 11 million teams created on iOS and Android devices, Konami commemorates this milestone with a series of player appreciation events and giveaways.
PES CLUB MANAGER reveals that in the past year, more than 725 million goals have been scored across the span of over 600 million matches. Based on the statistics pulled from those matches, Club Managers from Germany scored a near 49.2 million total goals, while Italy follows hot on their trail with a respectable 27.7 million. In the Americas, Brazil sits at the top with 21.6 million shots made while the United States follows at 11 million.
While Neymar Jr, put his prolific ability on display, helping his club win its second consecutive La Liga title, in PES CLUB MANAGER, Neymar Jr. has logged a record 54.8 million matches, dishing 21.5 million assists and scoring more than 40 million goals, which accounts for 1.26 shots made every second.
There will be a bevy of community giveaways including a chance to receive an autographed jersey signed by FC Barcelona's Neymar Jr. and Spanish striker Alvaro Morata. Details of the event can be found on the PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER Facebook fan page.
Additionally, as part of Konami's ongoing Legends Campaign which saw the recent additions of Filippo Inzaghi and Luis Figo, PES CLUB MANAGER welcomes Nigerian soccer legend, Tijani Babangida to its roster. The legendary winger is available now for players to add to their clubs through in-game scouting and the limited-time "Goal for High Star" event.
PES CLUB MANAGER is available in 18 localized versions, including U.K. English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, U.S. English, Russian, Turkish, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Greek, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, etc.
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About KONAMI
KONAMI is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties and traditional trading card games. KONAMI's software titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Pro Evolution Soccer, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. KONAMI is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. The latest information about KONAMI can be found on the Web at http://www.konami.com. KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiaries, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. in Windsor, the United Kingdom. Details of the products published by KONAMI can be found at http://www.konami.com.
All copyrights or trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used under permission.
Media Contact:
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
Tommy Williams
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LeEco Launches a One-of-its-kind '200 CEOs' Recruitment Program
BANGALORE, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
At the successful mega launch event on June 8, where LeEco unveiled its second
generation Superphones, Le 2 and Le Max2 and marketplace E-commerce website, LeMall; LeEco
also unveiled the first-of-its-kind customer engagement, 'CEO Program'. As part of the
program, LeEco will be looking for 200 CEOs - Chief Experience Officers who will be the
lucky few to become the early adopters of LeEco's second generation Superphones - Le 2.
The CEO recruitment program is an unprecedented campaign both in terms of scale and
nature undertaken in India so far.
The registration for the CEO program will open at 12 PM, June 15, 2016 and will close
at 10 AM, June 20, 2016. The company will announce the top 200 applicants at 12 PM, June
20, 2016 and will offer 200 units of testing version of the Le 2 to early adopters. These
200 Chief Experience Officers will get the phones free of charge, together with a one-year
valid privilege card, which provides multiple benefits such as giveaways, special events,
early buy and so on. In addition, the Superphones will come with industry's first Type C
CDLA interface replacing the age-old 3.5mm headphone port.
The registration window will be opened on LeMall.com
[http://in.lemall.com/in/index.html?ref=hp-head-home ]Â (LeEco's marketplace E-commerce
website), and users can also access the page through LeEco's official Facebook and LeMe
community. Early adopters will need to scramble to get one 'CEO' position as the event
will be conducted in the mode of a flash sale.
The company has also announced the first flash sale of its newly launched Le Max 2 on
June 28, 2016, and Le 2 in early July, while the registration of both models will kick off
on June 20th on Flipkart.
On June 8th, at a packed event with close to 2000 people, LeEco announced that both
its new Superphones comes at an extremely attractive price. Le 2Â comes with 3GB RAM+32GB
ROM, Le Max2Â packs in 4GB RAM+32GB ROM, and the other variant of Le Max2Â packs in 6GB
RAM+64GB ROM. All the Superphones come bundled with a one year Supertainment membership
program, if purchased alone. Both the Superphones will be available on LeMall and
Flipkart.
LeEco has a unique way to interact with its customer base and Superfans. It follows
the 'Customer always comes first' model that is based on Consumer Planning to Consumer
Model (CP2C) philosophy. The selected 200 Chief Experience Officers (as the company calls
them) will be the lucky ones to get their hands on the company's recently-launched
Superphones.
LeEco also gives the 'CEOs' not only a chance to access its new OTAs, but also make
them an important part of its pre-OTA Beta testing group. They get early access to its
news features, optimisations and eUI upgrades and the company will use their feedback for
the improvement of products and services.
About LeEco:Â
LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple Internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
With 'Complete Ecosystem, ground-breaking technologies and disruptive pricing' as the
guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Superphones, video production and distribution, smart
devices/accessories and large-screen applications, to E-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.
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This Father's Day, Kanex has the Perfect Gifts for the Connected Dad
GoPower Apple Watch Battery, GoPower USB-C, MultiSync Bluetooth Keyboard, and Premium Lightning Cables
BREA, Calif., June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hardworking, connected and mobile - 3 words that represent the modern dad. Technology now allows dads to use the Internet to do just about everything, until they run out of power that is. That is why, just in time for Father's Day, Kanex has put together the ultimate gift ideas for the connected dad. Designed with a modern edge for those on the go, these Father's Day gifts are guaranteed to make him think twice about ever asking for socks again.
On The Go Power For Dad's Apple Watch
It's no secret that most dads enjoy working out in some form or another. Whether hitting the gym, exploring the great outdoors, or playing basketball with his friends, the GoPower portable Apple Watch battery will ensure he never misses a beat - a heartbeat that is. Fitness tracking, an indispensable use of the Apple Watch, motivates dad to reach his fullest potential. Lightweight and portable, the GoPower portable Apple Watch battery comes with 4,000-mAh of power and delivers up to 6 full charges to his Apple Watch.
For Dads That Can't Get Enough Power
With the active lifestyle that most dads live, finding time to "take a break" near an outlet long enough to charge a phone or laptop can be nearly impossible. Kanex recognizes this problem and has introduced its GoPower USB-C portable rechargeable battery. Providing dads with a new level of power, value and performance, the battery is capable of delivering a full charge to the new MacBook® and multiple charges to tablets, smartphones, and other USB devices so he can stay connected to the things that matter most, no matter where his demanding schedule takes him.
Multitasking Made Easy
Dads have learned that quickly switching between tasks is an essential skill for balancing a career, family, friends, and health. There are many tools that increase productivity, but none quite like the Kanex MultiSync Aluminum Keyboard. The keyboard takes multi-tasking and staying connected to the next level. Four Bluetooth keys let dad easily switch between four of his favorite Bluetooth devices - just pair his devices and start toggling. Your dad will be able to reply to a text on his iPhone, take notes on his iPad, type away on his Mac, and find his favorite movie on the Apple TV, all from the same keyboard. And with a modern design, sleek profile, and premium aluminum finish, it is sure to look great anywhere dad might use it. No worries if dad isn't an Apple lover, this keyboard can connect to Samsung, LG, Hp, Lenovo, and Dell Bluetooth devices too.
Don't Forget About The Cables
Today's modern dad deserves a modern lightning cable to charge his iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Kanex's premium lightning cables feature an aluminum finish, giving them a timeless, classy look, while their DuraBraid(TM) cable increases durability and offers dads a tangle-free charging solution. Can't decide? With the dad who is always trying the newest technology, the Premium Lightning and Micro USB combo cable satisfies dads with both iOS and Android gadgets.
"Staying connected is more important today than it ever has been before. Mobile devices are used on a daily basis for everything from work and organization to keeping up with friends and family, and even fitness," commented Andrew Truong of Kanex. "That's why we offer a variety of charging solutions, perfect for active on the go fathers who want make sure they never run out of power while doing what they love."
Availability & Pricing
The GoPower Apple Watch battery will be available in July for $99.95. All other Kanex products are available for purchase now at http://www.kanex.com. MSRP's are as follows: GoPower USB-C Portable Battery $99.95, MultiSync Aluminum Keyboard $99.95, Premium Lightning Cable $24.95, and Premium Lightning Cable + Micro USB Combo $29.95.
About Kanex
Kanex is a group of thinkers, creators, technologists, go-getters and doers. As an innovative leader in connectivity solutions for Apple, iOS, PC and Android, we have thrived on creating functional products that fit seamlessly into your everyday life. We have a passion for technology, which is why we are so dedicated to advancing tomorrow's technology, today. Our deep-rooted commitment to providing advanced consumer electronics has demanded we think not just of the individual, but also the home, the business and the environment they survive in. We are Kanex. Driven by passion, curious by nature and unconventional by design.
The Battle of the Processors Heats up With Le 2 and Le Max2 - the Next Generation Superphones From LeEco
BANGALORE, June 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
The battleground for smartphones in India has been taking interesting turns of late.
LeEco, the global internet and ecosystem conglomerate with its second generation
Superphones Le 2 and Le Max2, powered by superlative specs and impressive design at truly
disruptive price points, are truly in a class of their own.
Incorporating powerful processors in smartphones is in response to the rapidly
changing lifestyles and consumers' higher aspirations and needs in their day-to-day lives.
Phones have now become a performance-centric mobile consumer product that enable users to
manage almost all their tasks. This can be better understood by the fact that smartphones
have adversely impacted purchase and usage of popular devices including televisions,
laptops and desktops. Therefore, it is critical for smartphones to be backed by powerful
processors that allow users to multi task and give them a seamless experience.
LeEco's recently launched Le 2 smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display and is
powered by Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) 652 (MSM8976) processor. Le 2 is packed with 3GB of
RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, relieving the tension of regularly cleaning up the phone
for free space.
The Le Max2, on the other hand, comes with a 5.7-inch display, running at a resolution
of 2560cross1440 pixels. At the heart of the smartphone is the Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM)
820 (MSM8996) processor, paired with 4/6 GB RAM with 32/64 GB onboard memory. This
Superphone comes equipped with a 3100mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 technology and
connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, HSPA+ and 4G/LTE among others.
The next-gen Superphones from LeEco, with their premium specs, will be a delight to
users who love watching content and multi task, as the amount of processing power
available under the hood makes it a super smooth experience. So be it listening to music
and checking your mails, sending messages and downloading an app, your super-powered
processor would do it all in a jiffy.
Both the LeEco Superphones come with Supertainment membership program bundled with
them. Through LeEco Membership program, LeEco provides users access to an impressively
large collection of blockbuster and award winning movies from across the world, including
top regional cinema from India - across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Bengali films.
Additionally, the program provides 3000+ hours of curated shows and 150+ live TV channels.
Music too is on the anvil with 3.5 million songs for users to choose from.
LeEco's Premium Membership program also allows users to enjoy premium content, get
exclusive discounts, a 5TB LeEco Cloud Drive Storage, enjoy live music and concerts with
Lossless Audio, exclusive giveaways and offers, special events with celebrities and top
entertainment talents and much more.
About LeEco:Â
LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
With 'Complete Ecosystem, Ground-breaking technologies, and Disruptive Pricing' as the
guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Superphones, video production and distribution, smart
devices/accessories and large-screen applications, to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.
Media Contact:Â
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aaronsamuel@le.comÂ
+91-9686100143Â
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LeEco's Le 2 and Le Max2: Pioneering the Next Generation Audio Technology With CDLA
BANGALORE, June 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
LeEco, the global internet and technology conglomerate has achieved many industry
firsts since its launch, both globally and in India. This time, with its second generation
Super phones Le 2 and Le Max2 that have just been launched in the Indian market, LeEco is
spearheading a revolution in the audio technology space. Continual Digital Lossless Audio
or CDLA is LeEco's proprietary technology, a global first in the smartphones industry
which replaces the 3.5mm headphone jack with a standard Type-C interface for a
revolutionary music experience.
At the heart of this technological development is the ever evolving consumer demand of
having a comprehensive and seamless experience while consuming content on the go. While
streaming content on their smartphones, consumers are always looking for an audio
experience that complements the visuals. Realizing that data consumption on smartphones is
on a constant upswing, LeEco has pioneered the CDLA technology, a testimony to the
company's history of setting new trends and pioneering cutting-edge technology across the
globe.
While the USB Type-C port design is extremely complex, it doesn't necessarily impact
or simplify the design process for LeEco. The audio USB Type-C port can be used for data
transferring or charging the phone. The CDLA standard raises the bar for audio quality and
represents a digital architecture that enables end-to-end lossless digital music
transmission, which is the world's first continual digital lossless audio standard.
LeEco has made significant investments in R&D for providing next-generation tools and
solutions that offer a better user experience for its consumers. When the consumer opts
for a wired connection, they expect the best listening quality; which, with a 3.5 mm
analog port, isn't possible. While most phones use a 3.5mm audio jack, they employ the
Hi-Fi digital-audio reproduction, which results in loss of sound. CDLA will also put an
end to the isolation due to poor transport medium and chaotic sound field and greatly
reduce the cost for the user to enjoy high quality music. By replacing the 3.5mm jack with
a Type-C port, LeEco has introduced a new approach to mobile audio transcoding and
transmission and delivers what LeEco believes is a much better overall audio experience
for consumers.
Both Le 2 and Le Max2 have been extremely well received in China since their launch, a
testimony to how well the CDLA technology has resonated with the users. And there are
numbers to back this. In China, the Le Max2 sold out in 57 seconds while the Le 2 sold out
in 8 minutes and 22 seconds, with the total sales volume for the two phones combined
reaching 750,000 units.
The new CDLA music standard is all set to redefine audio experience in smartphones
with its breakthrough technology and an unparalleled ecological revolution, spearheaded by
Le 2 and Le Max2.
About LeEco: Â
LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
With "Complete Ecosystem, Ground-breaking Technologies, and Disruptive Pricing" as the
guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and Super phones, video production and distribution, smart
devices/accessories and large-screen applications, to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Super phones, Super TVs, and
in the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.
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G2A.COM Entertains Gamers Around the World with Movie Premiere of Warcraft: The Beginning
RZESZÃW, Poland, LONDON and HONG KONG, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
G2A.COM [http://www.g2a.com ], the world's fastest growing digital gaming marketplace,
with over 10 million customers worldwide, entertained viewers in 24 cinemas around the
world during the 2016 World of Warcraft movie premiere. G2A recently won 6 international
awards and enjoys giving gamers amazing and original experiences. https://www.g2a.com/wow
The movie, Warcraft: The Beginning was released in June 2016 at cinema theatres
across the globe. G2A promoted the American epic fantasy movie, originally based on the
Warcraft video game series produced by Blizzard Entertainment, by giving away G2A gift
cards (with a total value of about EUR3 million) to fans of the games in each cinema where
the G2A crew were present. The movie portrays the initial encounters between humans and
the green-skinned orcs from Draenor and takes place in a variety of locations established
in the original video game series.
"G2A as a globally oriented company aims to be global number one by taking care of
each region. That's why we decided that in 9 countries around the world (France, Finland,
Germany, India, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Sweden, and Norway), G2A representatives together
with cosplayers entertained viewers as they waited for one of the most anticipated movie
premieres of 2016," said Dawid Rozek, co-founder and CMO at G2A.COM.
Warcraft, which was published in 2006, has been a very popular game series and the
movie depicts the entire series in just a couple of hours. This was a huge undertaking
since the film was first announced in 2006 as a project partnership between Legendary
Pictures and the game's developer, Blizzard Entertainment, and it's now released almost 10
years later by Universal Pictures in June 2016.
VirZOOM Product Launch at E3, Shipping to Pre-Order Customers
VirZOOM will showcase the world's first commercially available virtual reality exercise game system at E3 with HTC Vive
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, virtual reality technology company VirZOOM Inc. announced Early Access product shipments globally to pre-order customers starting this month. The system includes the VirZOOM Bike Controller, the VirZOOM Arcade suite of VR exercise games downloadable from the Steam Store, a free PC game controller emulator, a free SDK for the Unity game engine, and free integration with the Strava fitness app.
Commercial launch of VirZOOM at E3 2016 in Los Angeles, California will take place in the HTC Vive booth in the concourse area at the Los Angeles Convention Center Concourse area on Wednesday, June 15(th), from 10:00AM to 2:00PM PST.
"By combining interactive entertainment with the areas of health and fitness, VirZOOM is uniquely poised to introduce VR to a broad range of audiences. HTC is excited to partner with VirZOOM at E3 to showcase the variety of experiences available for Vive," said Ryan Hoopingarner (Director, Product Marketing - VR, HTC Vive)
VirZOOM is available for $399.95 at http://www.virzoom.com and is compatible with HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR headsets. VirZOOM will be available via major online retailers in July and in-store later this year.
"We're thrilled to finally be able to show off our market-ready VirZOOM VR game system after years of design, engineering, and polish by our veteran development team with feedback from over 60 alpha and beta sites," remarked VirZOOM's Co-Founder and CEO, Eric Janszen. "E3 attendees who try VirZOOM at HTC Vive's booth should plan to be astonished."
About VirZOOM Inc.
VirZOOM creates patent-pending VR exercise games that work with PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, or HTC Vive virtual reality headsets played with a custom VR game controller to deliver uniquely exciting, discomfort-free virtual reality game play with health and wellness benefits. VirZOOM's smart, connected stationary exercise bike-based VR motion controller lets you explore virtual worlds under your own power. Co-founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts by Eric Janszen and Eric Malafeew in early 2015, VirZOOM gives you a workout without the work. For more information, please visit http://www.virzoom.com.
IDTechEx Research Announces New Report on Microcontrollers
BOSTON, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
IDTechEx, the leading provider of independent market research, business intelligence
and events on emerging technology announces the availability of a new research report,
Microcontrollers and Single-board Computers 2016-2026 [http://www.idtechex.com/mc ]. The
report focuses on applications, technologies, players, and markets for microcontrollers
(MCU) and single-board computers (SBC).
This report goes into detail with definitions, anatomy and key components as well as
an explanation how MCUs and SBCs are made, what they can do, their limitations and what
comes next. The report includes ten year forecasts and discusses applications for both,
including cars, home and office, automotive, DC-DC converters for battery monitoring,
energy harvesting and microgrids, education, wearable technology, touch screen controllers,
motor control, including quadcopters, control of stepper and traction motors. It also
takes a look at artificial intelligence and deep learning, control of 3D printers,
microwave ovens and washing machines.
The report explains radical changes in the value chain and the many mergers of the
suppliers in order to efficiently address these now giant markets.
Also included in the report are statistics and forecasts including value chains, MCU
market by revenue, supplier overall and MCU revenue, Arduino sales, Raspberry Pi by
geography and much more. Forecasts are included for cars, by technology (more electric
means more MCUs), wearable technology, IOT, motor controller and others.
This new IDTechEx report, "Microcontrollers and Single-board Computers 2016-2026" will
be invaluable to investors, manufacturers and those considering entry into the value chain,
including users and potential users in wearable technology, internet of things and
electric vehicles land, water and air. Analysts IDTechEx can provide consultancy services
for particular requirements, such as acquisition studies and introductions to potential
partners. IDTechEx offers bundled reports on allied topics at a discount, can provide
access to databases including supplier assessments and recent visit reports and provides
promotional support via their "IDTechEx Show!" yearly in Silicon Valley and Berlin. This
report also comes with 30 minutes free consultancy.
VIZIO Debuts All-New Home Theater Sound Bar Collection, Featuring High Performance 5.1 Surround Sound and Innovative, New Slim Design
Line-Up Is Part of Next Generation VIZIO SmartCast(TM) Ecosystem with Integrated Google Cast for Simple WiFi Casting from Anywhere in the Home
VIZIO Debuts All-New Home Theater Sound Bar Collection, Featuring High Performance 5.1 Surround Sound and Innovative, New Slim Design
Line-Up Is Part of Next Generation VIZIO SmartCast(TM) Ecosystem with Integrated Google Cast for Simple WiFi Casting from Anywhere in the HomeIRVINE, Calif., June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, Inc. announced today its all-new collection of VIZIO SmartCast sound bars, ranging from the 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System to the flagship 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System. The collection features fully integrated Google Cast, allowing users to stream millions of songs from Google Cast-enabled audio app directly to the sound bar over WiFi. Part of VIZIO's new smart entertainment ecosystem, each audio product can be controlled by the VIZIO SmartCast app which transforms any mobile device into a powerful touchscreen remote. The new products are beginning to roll out to VIZIO.com and retailers nationwide starting at $219.99 for the 38" 2.1 Sound Bar System and $499.99 for the 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System.
VIZIO's latest audio collection makes it easier-than-ever for consumers to enjoy their favorite music, podcasts and internet radio shows and stream directly over WiFi to the sound bar. The new VIZIO SmartCast app, available for download for iOS and Android devices, turns any mobile screen into a powerful touchscreen remote, allowing consumers to control their sound bar from anywhere in the home. The app allows consumers to search, browse and discover content across multiple apps as well as play, pause, change volume or access all the settings for their VIZIO SmartCast device. Multi-room streaming over WiFi allows users to even cast the same song to multiple VIZIO SmartCast sound bars and speaker at the same time, or send a different song to each speaker for a beautifully simple whole home audio experience. Streaming over WiFi also eliminates interruptions from phone calls, texts and other notifications that occur with Bluetooth streaming. VIZIO's audio products also ship with a standard LCD display remote, giving consumers an alternative way to control basic functions.
"The new VIZIO SmartCast sound bar line-up was designed not only to accompany big screens to create an immersive home theater experience, but also serve as a great home audio source," said Matt McRae, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. "The VIZIO SmartCast app allows consumers to seamlessly Cast and control their music right from their mobile device across a variety of configurations. Coupled with the collection's sleek industrial design, the VIZIO SmartCast audio solutions are a must-have addition to any home."
The SmartCast 45" 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System is ideal for home theater enthusiasts seeking elegant style, the highest quality audio and a true 5.1 surround sound. Designed to complement 47" class size displays and above, VIZIO's flagship offering was engineered with custom drivers, a center channel for enhanced dialogue clarity and a sleek profile that doesn't sacrifice audio quality. Measuring 2" high and 2" deep, the 45" slim sound bar features rear satellite speakers and pumps up to 104dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL)( 1) and 30 Hz of bass. The flagship model, along with the 40" 3.1, 40" 5.1 and 45" 3.1 slim sound bar configurations, features a sleek and compact 3" tall subwoofer, perfect for easy, out-of-the-way storage beneath or next to a sofa.
With Google Cast built into every VIZIO SmartCast sound bar, consumers can easily stream millions of songs from music apps they already know and love, and then just tap the Cast button to stream music directly over WiFi to any VIZIO SmartCast device on their home WiFi network, from anywhere in the home. And with WiFi streaming, users can still multi-task on the their mobile device without interrupting their entertainment. Bluetooth is also integrated into all VIZIO audio products, offering streaming as an alternative option.
For more information about the VIZIO SmartCast sound bar collection, visit VIZIO.com.
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 38" 3.0
Sound Bar (SB3830-D0) MSRP $179.99
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 38" 2.1
Sound Bar System (SB3821-D6) MSRP $219.99
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 38" 3.1
Sound Bar System (SB3831-D0) MSRP $269.99
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 38" 5.1
Sound Bar System (SB3851-D0) MSRP $299.99
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 40" 3.1 Slim
Sound Bar System (SB4031-D5) MSRP $379.99
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 40" 5.1 Slim
Sound Bar System (SB4051-D5) MSRP $429.99
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 45" 3.1
Sound Bar System (SB4531-D5) MSRP $449.99
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 44" 5.1
Sound Bar System (SB4451-C0) MSRP $499.99
VIZIO SmartCast(TM) 45" 5.1 Slim
Sound Bar System (SB4551-D5) MSRP $499.99
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pink noise at 1 meter, c-weighted.
2 The third party applications and
content described herein may only
be available in certain countries
and languages, may require
additional fees or subscription
charges, and may be subject to
future updates, modifications,
interruption and/or
discontinuation of service without
notice, and VIZIO has no control
over such content. Google account
required to download apps from the
Google Play store.
About VIZIO
VIZIO's mission is to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience through our community of connected consumers, advertisers and media content providers. Through our connected entertainment platform, VIZIO is transforming the way consumers discover and experience media content. Since our founding in California in 2002, VIZIO has built an industry-leading brand and sold over 65 million products, including televisions, sound bars and other devices. VIZIO has achieved significant U.S. market share and held the #1 unit share position in the U.S. sound bar industry(1) and is currently #1 unit share for all TVs(2) and #1 unit share in Smart TVs(3) in U.S. VIZIO product leadership is highlighted by a number of industry reviews and awards including a 2015 CNET Editors' Rating of 4 stars for a review of our E-Series Smart TVs(4), 2015 Editors' Choice award from Reviewed.com for our M-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs(5) and Sound & Vision's Top Picks of 2014 for 42" and 54" Home Theater Sound Bar Systems. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit http://www.VIZIO.com.
Scholastic to Launch Horizon, A New Multiplatform Series Led by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Scott Westerfeld
NEW YORK, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, and the pioneering force behind the groundbreaking and bestselling multi-platform properties The 39 Clues(®) and Spirit Animals((TM)), expands its innovative multi-platform publishing program with the worldwide launch of Horizon, a supernatural survival series for readers ages 9 and up. To be written by a team of seven authors anchored by #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld, this blistering new adventure combines books with a fast-paced digital game that allows readers to test their survival skills. The new hardcover book series will launch simultaneously in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, with the first book scheduled for release in January 2017. The second book, penned by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen, will follow in September 2017. Additional authors will be announced at a later date.
Horizon is a supernatural survival story following a diverse group of kids who step from the wreckage of a plane crash to find themselves stranded, at odds, and under threat from curious and terrible creatures. The Horizon digital experience is unlike any other Scholastic has released before, launching simultaneously for desktop and mobile. The breakthrough game play, developed in collaboration with author and avid gamer Scott Westerfeld, puts readers on a race for survival within an ever-shifting landscape. The game combines altered physics, the ability to build lifesaving gadgets, an eerie soundscape, and antigravity modes that allow players to fly - or, if they're not careful, crash.
"As a lifelong gamer I am excited to work on a project that allows me to combine my two passions --writing and gaming," said Scott Westerfeld. "I am thrilled to work with Scholastic to plot the Horizon series across seven books and several platforms to create a captivating and epic experience."
"Scholastic is unveiling the next generation of multiplatform publishing with Horizon, and there's no one better to propel us into this new dimension than brilliant storyteller and world creator Scott Westerfeld," said David Levithan, VP, Publisher and Editorial Director, Scholastic. "Horizon is going to engage readers, gamers, and the biggest group of all - the kids who like to do both."
About Horizon
Horizon is a supernatural survival story following a diverse group of kids who step from the wreckage of a plane crash to find themselves stranded, at odds, and under threat from creatures unlike any they've seen before. It's a fast-paced, eerie mystery that not everyone will survive. And the greatest threat might be the kid standing next to you...
About Scott Westerfeld
Scott Westerfeld is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Uglies series, which has been translated into 35 languages; the Leviathan series; Afterworlds; and many other books for young readers. He was born in Texas, and alternates summers between Sydney, Australia and New York City.
About Scholastic
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional materials for pre-K to grade 12, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, classroom magazines and other products that, in combination, offer schools customized solutions to support children's learning both at school and at home. The Company also makes quality, affordable books available to all children through school-based book clubs and book fairs. With a 95 year history of service to schools and families, Scholastic continues to carry out its commitment to "Open a World of Possible" for all children. Learn more at http://www.scholastic.com.
Planet of the Apps Launched Silly Slide to the World!
Silly Slide is featured worldwide on the Apple App Store
JERUSALEM, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet of the Apps, a full-stack game studio nestled in the Jerusalem Hills, announced the launch of Silly Slide, the next game in its expansive portfolio. Silly Slide is the 31(st) game in the Planet of the Apps collection, which includes worldwide featured games like Enso-Brilliant Puzzle Game, StickyBalls, Planktons, Poo Happens, Balls & Holes and Major Tom- Space Adventure.
On June 9, 2016, Silly Slide became available worldwide to download for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. With this release, Planet of the Apps reaches another milestone by launching its first 3-D game!
Silly Slide is a single-tap adventure through different worlds and atmospheres: an icy mountain, the desert, a robot theme, a disco party and a candy-themed land. Each world is accompanied by customized music that contributes to the flow and dynamic gameplay!
The goal is to collect coins while simultaneously avoiding obstacles as the characters slide through each atmosphere. Planet of the Apps has introduced a unique prize machine as part of the game's progression. It appears seemingly randomly and allows users to collect new characters along their Silly Slide journey. There is a large selection of original characters with which to collect and slide through each world!
Ben Engel-Kacen, founder and CEO of Planet of the Apps, said, "We are very excited to start our journey in 3-D games with the release of Silly Slide! The team is very proud with the end result--we had a lot of fun during the creation of the game. We are sure that Silly Slide will be 'crazy addictive' as some of the early adapters have labeled it."
About Planet of the Apps: Planet of the Apps is a full stack game studio nestled in the Jerusalem Hills. The studio was founded by avid gamers who are passionate about creating high-quality games. The studio boasts a portfolio of 30 casual mobile games, seven of which have been featured worldwide in the Apple Apps Store, with over six million downloads. Planet of the Apps is part of the Profiscope group of companies owned by Ran Poliakine.
To learn more about Planet of the Apps and the rest of its game portfolio, visit the following:
LeEco Unveils the 2nd Generation Superphones Le 2 & Le Max2 and its Newly-launched E-commerce Website, LeMall
NEW DELHI, June 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
The Two Much-anticipated Superphones Pioneer the Futuristic Audio Technology - CDLA
Standard
In a nearly 2000-people mega launch event, LeEco, the global Internet and technology
conglomerate, has finally unveiled its much-awaited second generation superphones, Le 2
and Le Max2, with the company's symbolized content ecosystem and membership being bundled,
together with its marketplace e-commerce website, LeMall. The company also revealed the
world's first CDLA (Continual Digital Lossless Audio) Type-C earphone, and its project of
recruiting 200 'CEO's.
The event at Siri Fort Auditorium at New Delhi was one of the most well-attended
events in the recent past. At the event, LeEco's official song was also revealed,
specially composed and produced by Pritam's studio Jam8 and sung by Nakash Aziz.
Tin Mok, VP of Le Holdings and CEO, APAC, said, "Today is an extremely important day
for us in our India journey so far. It marks our entry into the thriving e-commerce
industry with the launch of LeMall. Additionally, we are thrilled to bring our second
generation superphones with supertainment to India. Also, we're happy to have achieved a
significant milestone by pioneering digital lossless sound experiences. As forerunners in
bringing the breakthrough technology as well as great features at a disruptive price, we
remain committed to bringing best-in-class devices and services to our users in India."
LeEco's 2nd Generation Superphones: Le 2 and Le Max2
Atul Jain, COO, Smart Electronics Business - LeEco India, who unveiled the
2nd generation of superphones, said, "LeEco is ushering into the ET Era, or what we call
Ecosystem Technology Era. It's time to end the practice of taking the consumers for a ride
and put an end to profit-oriented business models, but actually redefine product value."
"We are focusing on the Eco model, an integration of software, content, services,
applications and hardware," he added.
As the next generation phone, Le 2, with a standard combination of 3GB RAM and 32GB
ROM, is greatly improved from its predecessor. Powered by the Octa-Core Qualcomm (R)
Snapdragon TM 652.
Le 2 provides a 16MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. The image quality is visibly
better with vibrant and true-to-life colours. With technologies like PDAF, Closed Loop and
other ground-breaking technologies, people can catch clear pictures in moving and
unfavourable conditions.
Le 2 has an In-Cell display screen which is usually featured with overpriced phones.
The screen's blue light filter helps reduce eye fatigue, while at the same time, the
in-cell screen allows devices to be thinner and lighter.
It is also important to note that in addition to 3G, LTE and GSM, Le 2 supports all 4G
bands in India and also will have VoLTE very soon over an OTA.
Besides Le 2, LeEco also released two versions of the 2nd generation of Le Max, which
is Le Max2. Powered by the world's most powerful processor, Qualcomm (R) Snapdragon TM 820,
the phone, featuring the high performance combination of 4GB RAM + 32GB on board memory
or 6GB RAM + 64GB on board memory, pushed the limits of the industry to new heights. With
a RAM three times that of the iPhone 6s Plus, Le Max2 (6G+64G) is 40% faster performance
than most competitors' models, and is also 17% faster than its predecessor, Le Max.
Le Max2 features a 5.7 inch 2K Super Retina Display, the best display for VR
equipment.
Its 21MP rear camera comes with blazingly fast focusing speeds thanks to PDAF
technology, it also has a F2.0 aperture with OIS for blur free images even in low light.
The rear camera on Le Max2 shoots pictures with great clarity thanks to improved
components or technologies like 6P lens, PDAF, Closed Loop, OIS, Dual HDR and Dual-tone
flash and so on. The Le Max2 is also equipped with an 8MP front camera.
Le Max2 also enjoys a super fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity. It has dual-band and
dual-antenna, which means Le Max2's Wi-Fi speeds are 4 times faster than most of its
competitors, who are on the Wi-Fi 2.4G band and twice as fast as those on the Wi-Fi 5G
band.
Phones bundled with Supertainment ecosystem and membership program
LeEco has also made impressive additions to its supertainment membership program. In
the coming months, through LeEco Membership program, users can get access to a collection
of 2000+ movies. LeEco is all set to have the largest collection of blockbuster and
award-winning movies from across the world, including top regional cinema from India -
across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Bengali films. Meanwhile, the program provides
3000+ hours of curated shows, 150+ live TV channels and 3.5 million songs for users'
choices. LeEco takes the lead in offering 1.9 million songs with lossless audio, bringing
the users' audio experience to a brand new height.
With LeEco's Premium Membership program, users can enjoy premium content, exclusive
discounts, a 5TB LeEco Cloud Drive Storage, live music & concerts with Lossless Audio,
exclusive giveaways and offers, special events with celebrities and top entertainment
talents and many more. Starting from this month, LeEco will also give members access to
more than 50 online international live concerts.
World's first CDLA Standard to disrupt age-old industry norms
Through the new superphones, LeEco has revolutionarily replaced the 3.5mm headphone
port with the world's first CDLA Type-C interface, leading an audio revolution to the
earphone industry that remains the same for decades in India. As an industry pioneer,
LeEco introduced a new digital architecture, CDLA technology that enables end-to-end
lossless digital music transmission, the world's first continual digital lossless audio
standard. The two superphones Le 2 and Le Max 2 are all set to redefine the smart phone
audio technology world.
CDLA is quite intelligent. Every pair of CDLA earphones has its own independent ID, so
it knows who is using it and what recommendations and preferences it can offer to the user,
seamlessly integrating with LeEco's ecosystems.
To showcase the revolutionary CDLA technology, the song composed by the Jam8 studios
was recorded on two devices, one with the existing Hi-Fi audio capability and the other
with the CDLA technology. The difference was unparalleled and the music experience from
the device with CDLA technology was premium and seamless. LeEco has also unveiled the
world's first Type-C CDLA Earphones which consumers can get access to at a competitive
price.
The launch of LeMall to complete an ecosystem approach
With the launch of LeMall, its marketplace e-commerce website, the company has marked
its venture into the e-commerce space in India. LeMall.com, first launched in Mainland
China in 2013, is not only a leading online shopping destination in China but has also
proved a force to be reckoned as highly successful during LeEco's initial global expansion
thus far, to the United States & Hong Kong. Both Le 2 and the Le Max2 will be available on
Flipkart and LeEco's very own marketplace e-commerce website LeMall.com soon.
LeMall is an important step in establishing LeEco's foot print in India. It will serve
as the primary channel for customers to engage with LeEco and become a part of the
ecosystem through the products and services.
Disruptive Pricing for Le 2 and Le Max2 together with LeEco's membership Program
Atul Jain announced the disruptive prices for Le 2 and Le Max2.
LeEco will have its first flash sale for Le Max2 on June 28th, and its first Le 2
flash sale in early July. Registration for both the models will be open on June 20th on
Flipkart.
LeEco now has a 24x7 call centre where users can reach the company's customer service
personnel via calls, live chats and even on social media. It will support queries in nine
languages.
LeEco entered the India market with the launch of its Superphones in early 2016 - the
Le 1s and the Le Max. Recently, the company launched its first, 'Made for India'
superphone Le 1s Eco. The devices, which are exclusively available on Flipkart, have truly
disrupted the market with their best-in-class specifications at democratized pricing.
Tin Mok, VP of Le Holdings and CEO, APAC of LeEco said, "All the announcements we made
today are in synergy with our expansion plans in India and are a testimony to our
commitment to the Indian market. We are very grateful for the tremendous user responses we
have received so far on all our products and services. We remain committed to raising the
bar each time and creating newer industry benchmarks with our technological prowess."
Another milestone in the company's India journey was marked by its foray into the
retail space in the country on 7th June. LeEco has ambitious plans to set-up fully owned
exclusive retail stores in top 8 to 10 cities, starting with New Delhi, Mumbai and
Bengaluru along with 500 franchise stores. The company will showcase its entire product
and services ecosystem at the stores; ranging from phones, TVs, VR Headsets, Bluetooth
devices and power banks.
About LeEco:
LeEco, formerly known as Letv, is a global pioneering Internet and technology company
with multiple internet ecosystems across content, devices, applications and platforms.
Founded in November 2004 by Jia Yueting and Liu Hong, LeEco employs more than 10,000
people and is the world's first video company to go public with a market capitalization of
more than $12 billion USD. Headquartered in Beijing, China, it has regional headquarters
in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.
With 'Complete Ecosystem, Ground-breaking technologies, and Disruptive Pricing' as the
guiding principle, LeEco is engaged in a myriad of businesses, spanning from
Internet-based Super TV and superphones, video production and distribution, smart
devices/accessories and large-screen applications, to e-commerce and even connected
super-electric cars. The company also features one of the world's largest content
libraries, comprising of movies, TV dramas, entertainment shows, sports and music, which
can be conveniently viewed on LeEco products, including the Superphones, Super TVs, and in
the near future, Le Autos. Breaking the barriers of industries, LeEco provides
personalized products and services for an enhanced user experience at disruptive prices.
Media Contact:
Aaron Samuel Rajendran
aaronsamuel@le.com
+91-9686100143
LeEco India
CE Week NY to Feature Record Number of Hi-Tech Product Debuts
NEW YORK, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- If it's June in NYC it's CE Week, a two-day exhibit/conference/gathering of the Technorati. This year more than 100 companies are poised to exhibit products and services that span emerging tech categories including smart home, drones, digital health, robotics, wearables, virtual reality, audio and video, and more.
Now in its ninth year, the show caters to media, retailers and tech influencers with a number of dedicated events. More than 3,000 attendees are expected at the June 22-23 event.
"Innovation and technology advancements come from everywhere," said Eric Schwartz, Executive Producer, CE Week. "So you see both large established brands and new start-ups with major product introductions." Epson, Lenovo, LG, Monster, Pioneer, Samsung, Seagate and Westinghouse are just a few of the name brands with new products to showcase.
Lenovo will be showcasing the highly anticipated PHAB2 Pro, the world's first smartphone with Tango - it can sense the world similar to how we do as humans. Seagate, one of the conference keynote speakers, is unveiling a cloud based solution that's destined to give consumers a better handle on protecting their personal data. Major newsworthy press announcements will be made by Epson, Netamo, Kensington, Catalyst Case, Remocam and Sandisk.
Here's a sneak peak of a few exciting products that have already been announced:
FOR THE PERFECT JAM
Cleer - Cleer DU Wireless is the world's first HD Dual Driver Wireless Bluetooth headphones with AAC/AptX® Ver. 4.0 wireless for superior high definition playback and easy NFC Bluetooth pairing.
Decibullz Custom Audio - Decibullz Custom-Fit Wireless Earphones are the world's first custom-molded wireless Bluetooth® earphones.
Jabra - The Jabra Halo Smart is a new headphone designed for both calls and music, allowing the user to seamlessly switch between applications and enjoy a call experience that is on the same level as the music experience.
MartinLogan - Crescendo X is a luxury wireless speaker featuring Bluetooth® and AirPlay, taking wireless connectivity to the next level with the addition of DTS Play-Fi technology.
Nuheara - Nuheara IQbuds(TM) are intelligent earbuds that allow users to control how they hear the world around them and connect to their digital devices.
FOR THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
DarbeeVision - DARBEE Visual Presence(TM) (DVP) technology is a stunning new discovery in the evolution of digital imaging that makes the highest quality picture look more lifelike by applying a powerful human-vision-based computational model.
VIDBOX® - Transfer analog video footage into digital format with the VIDBOX® Video Conversion Suite. Created for both PC and Mac users, the hardware and software ensures a simple, step-by-step transfer experience.
Vizio - The all-new VIZIO SmartCast(TM) P-Series(TM) Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display(TM), VIZIO's first 4K ultra HD display to feature High Dynamic Range, Ultra Color Spectrum, and Google Cast(TM).
FOR A GREAT TIME
Drone Volt - A genuine flying camera, JANUS 360 by DRONE VOLT is a drone dedicated to producing 360° video content for virtual reality.
Odyssey Toys - The next generation in drones is here! The Pocket Drone has fold-in motors so you can literally let you take your drone in your pocket.
WowWee - Based on new Mechatronics, the latest in a combination of wireless technology, telecommunications engineering and a suite of advanced sensors, CHiP (Canine Home Intelligent Pet) is truly the latest and greatest in robotic pets.
Uncharted Play - M.O.R.E. is a revolutionary technology that can transform normal, everyday products into sources of renewable power.
FOR THE CREATIVE MIND
Kodak - The Kodak PIXPRO SP360 4K VR Camera is designed to take your creative visions for 360° video to new heights. With the complimentary Stitch Software users can effortlessly stitch video from two SP360 4Ks and create an immersive video.
Robo3D - ROBO3D R2 Mini is not only the smallest and most portable 3D printer in market, it is also the easiest to use with direct printing from your smartphone.
3Doodler - The 3Doodler Start 3D printing pen extrudes an eco-friendly plastic that cools and hardens rapidly, allowing kids to literally draw in the air!
FOR THE BEST ACCESSORY
olloclip - The olloclip 4-IN-1 Lens for OtterBox uniVERSE features four advanced optic quick-change lenses (fisheye, wide-angle, macro 10x & 15x) that weigh in at less than an ounce.
Nonda - ZUS is the only smart car charger in the market. ZUS lets you find your car using the free ZUS app and charge your devices at 2x the speed.
Orion Labs - Onyx is a single-touch wearable accessory that solves communication challenges we face every day, by making it easy to talk with anyone, anywhere in the world instantly, as if you were in the same room.
FOR PERFECT HEALTH
Global Ionics - The Beverage Power Device provides consumers with a new way to enjoy their favorite beverages, and athletes a quicker way to absorb electrolytes and recover faster.
NordicTrack - iFit - Our body needs to recover from workouts, stress, and daily activity. With BodyShape(TM) support, CoilFlex(TM), and iFit technology, the NordicTrack Mattress is the only sleep system that has the power to truly rejuvenate your body.
ONVI - Prophix, a video toothbrush, pairs wirelessly to an iOS app using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing people to better see and understand their current oral health status while they brush.
For regular updates on new products, exhibitors and conference sessions, or to register for CE Week 2016, visit http://www.ceweekny.com. Follow CE Week 2016 on Facebook and Twitter, and use the official CE Week hashtag, #CEWeek2016.
About CE Week
CE Week is the consumer electronics (CE) industry's official weeklong, citywide event in New York City. The official mid-year meeting, conference and new technology showcase includes the event headquarters, CE Week Exhibits, which is the site of CE Week's largest exhibition hall and conference program. CE Week is produced annually by the Consumer Technology Group of NAPCO Media, publisher of Dealerscope and Technology Integrator magazines, and producer of FutureVision and Dealerscope Top Retailer Summit. For more information, visit http://www.ceweekny.com and keep up with our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.
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social4media for CE Week
646-370-3988
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GIROPTIC 360cam Provides Fast And Easy Sharing Of 360 Photos On Facebook
With Real-Time Stitching, the GIROPTIC 360cam Allows Users to Upload Images Directly to Facebook without Post Processing
SAN FRANCISCO and LILLE, France, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- GIROPTIC, the company who developed the world's first HD 360 camera, welcomes today's announcement that 360 photos can be shared and viewed on Facebook. Due to ground-breaking technology that stitches images instantly within the camera, using the GIROPTIC 360cam and accompanying app is one of the fastest and easiest ways to share 360-degree content on the Facebook platform. Now, a GIROPTIC 360cam user's 360 photos can be seen by their friends and family via Facebook around the world.
Users can also download their footage to their computer using the 360cam Studio app for Windows and Mac and share to Facebook directly from the app. With a RSP of $499, GIROPTIC 360cam is currently fulfilling early pre-orders and shipping to backers and can be pre-ordered now for shipment this summer.
"As a company, our goal has always been to allow consumers to easily take their own 360-degree content and share it with their personal networks, allowing their friends and family to get an immersive view on their experiences," said Richard Ollier, co-founder and CEO of GIROPTIC. "We're thrilled 360 photo support is coming to Facebook just in time for Giroptic users to share all those unforgettable summer moments in their 360-degree glory. From a day at the beach to a family reunion to a visit to the Eiffel Tower, Facebook friends far and near will be able to view and experience these moments from every angle. It's a groundbreaking moment for the emerging 360 industry and its accessibility to consumers."
About the 360cam
The GIROPTIC 360cam has three wide angle optics, three microphones and produces video footage at a resolution of 2K (2048 x 1024) at up to 30 frames per seconds and 4K pictures (4096 x 2048). On the move, the 360cam gyroscope delivers superior 360° image stabilization. Real-time stitching eliminates the need for post-production or specific software; images and video are recorded as standard files such as mp4 /h264 for videos and jpg for pictures. Time lapse video or photo burst modes allow users to capture the moments they wish with a creative twist, and livestreaming lets friends and family share instantly in real time through live streaming platforms. Additional accessories for the 360cam, including an Ethernet Adaptor and an innovative Light Bulb Adaptor, allow more options to enhance its livestreaming capabilities.
About the App
For iOS, Android and Windows phones, the 360cam app allows users to remotely control the camera over integrated Wi-Fi and to select custom settings, live preview a shot or share content online. The 360cam's integrated GPS can be activated to geo-tag images and recordings exactly where they've been recorded.
GIROPTIC's 360cam is shipping to pre-orders and early backers and will be available to consumer audiences this summer. Products can be pre-ordered via the GIROPTIC website at http://www.360.tv or in the near future through selected retail partners for a suggested retail price of $499.00.
About GIROPTIC
Based in San Francisco, CA and Lille, France, GIROPTIC specializes in 360° imaging technology. After 8 years of research and development and four generations of products, GIROPTIC has developed and patented a unique real-time image fusion process from multiple sensors.
LucidSound Announces the LS40 and LS20 Universal Gaming Headsets
New Premium Gaming Audio Hardware Expands Range of Headsets, With Wireless DTS Headphone:X(TM) 7.1 Surround Sound and Advanced Audio Engineering
SAN DIEGO, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- LucidSound, innovators of premium gaming audio hardware, announced today the expansion of their headset range with the LS40 Wireless Surround Universal Gaming Headset and the LS20 Amplified Universal Gaming Headset. Expected to launch in time for Holiday 2016, the new headsets combine advanced audio engineering with the latest in modern design aesthetics to provide a next-generation audio experience for all gamers.
Following the Company's well received LS30 debut headset, the LS40 advances the best-in-class audio experience yet further with the introduction of state-of-the-art DTS Headphone:X(TM) audio technology. Working in harmony with the headsets' specially crafted 50mm drivers, the sound is tuned in-house by LucidSound audio engineers to deliver spatially accurate, audiophile-grade 7.1 surround sound. In addition, gamers can select between two surround-sound modes (movie and gaming) and three enhanced stereo modes, (regular, wide and front speaker) to further customise their audio preference.
Whether using to identify positioning of enemy troops or simply to locate your team mates in the heat of battle, gamers' can be certain of highly detailed positional audio previously unheard of on a dedicated gaming headset.
The LS40 utilizes advanced uncompressed wireless technology that eliminates interference and provides a rock solid signal with unparalleled audio fidelity.
Enhancing the critically acclaimed ear-cup control scheme, gamers can individually alter game and chat volume without needing to locate ungainly buttons, and the all-new Smartphone Control provides full support for cell phones, allowing gamers to take a call, hang up and control audio playback using the ear-cup alone. Integrated rechargeable battery provides up to 15 hours of uninterrupted gaming and built in mic-monitoring allows players to hear their own voice through their headset.
The LS20 is a new-category of gaming headset, bridging the gap of high-fidelity audio and advanced gaming control, addressing the needs of the everyday gamer. Compact enough to be truly portable, large enough to be truly powerful, the LS20 is sleek, discrete and remarkably adept at rising to the challenge of any and all audio environments. Featuring Active and Passive modes, the LS20 features a built in rechargeable battery, providing powered amplification when used with console, PC/MAC, or mobile, yet working perfectly as a regular wired headset when the battery is powered down.
Advanced ear-cup controls once again return with the LS20, allowing instant and intuitive access to game volume, audio mute and mic mute, as well as affording control over call functions and audio playback when used with smartphones.
"In the run up to the yearly E3 Electronics Expo we have once again seen an influx of gaming headsets announced, all of which adhere to the typical gaming aesthetic: lighting up for no apparent reason, gimmicky features which distract from sub-par audio and awkward, angular designs which we believe hold little appeal to the modern adult gamer. LucidSound is forging a new path, focusing on real innovation and intelligent design with a gaming lifestyle appeal we believe has yet to be seen in this category," said Chris Von Huben, CEO of LucidSound. "Gamers and media have reacted with overwhelming positivity to our debut product and we're excited to launch our two new headsets which we believe will help us build market share and address new sectors of the market with hardware we believe gamers will love."
The LS40 gaming headset features universal compatibility with practically any gaming platform and can be used with PlayStation(®)4, Xbox One, PlayStation(®)3, Xbox 360, PC/MAC, mobile phones, and smart devices, while the LS20 is compatible with PlayStation(®)4, Xbox One, PC/MAC, mobile phones, and smart devices.
LucidSound will be demonstrating their new range of headsets to media and customers at the E3 Electronics Entertainment Expo, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 14 through June 16, 2016. For appointment enquiries, please contact press@lucidsound.com.
For more information, visit http://www.lucidsound.com and follow LucidSound on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About LucidSound
LucidSound is committed to providing gamers with the ultimate experience in sound by creating high-end audio products. Company founders are no strangers to acoustics, as they hail from the legendary audio brand, Tritton(TM). LucidSound founders are now unleashing their industry know-how, creativity, and technological understanding of what gamers really want by elevating what consumers can expect from a headset.
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LucidSound Communications
Alex Verrey
Director, Global PR & Communications
BIG BOY PR
Email: alex@lucidsound.com
ALLie Camera Enables 360-Degree Photo Sharing on Facebook
People on Facebook can make their photos more immersive and interactive through the ALLie Camera
MIAMI, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --Alongside Facebook's news today that it has launched 360-degree photos, the new ALLie Camera is announcing that it is fully integrated with Facebook to allow its users the capability to take, share and interact with 360-degree photos. The new feature will allow ALLie Camera users complete control in sharing life's memorable moments with the only camera that's always on, capturing every inch of the room.
The ALLie Camera is the world's first 360-degree everyday use camera with 24/7 viewing, recording, live streaming, still-capturing, social sharing and virtual reality (VR) viewing capabilities - allowing users to see it all, all the time, no matter where they are. It doesn't require batteries and can be mounted on walls and ceilings or stand on most surfaces.
Unlike any other 360-degree cameras, ALLie is the only camera that gives you the ability to record video all the time, providing the ultimate flexibility for users to go back and find special moments they may have missed (like baby's first steps, or a pet's crazy antics) and to keep and treasure them forever. With the new Facebook 360-degree photos integration, ALLie Camera also becomes an ideal platform for capturing special events in perfect 4K resolution, like concerts, parties, birthdays, weddings, graduations, sports games, and much more. And, like their video counterparts, the 360-degree photos will also be viewable from ALLie's VR headset for a fully immersive experience. Users can now rest assured that they will never miss one of life's most precious moments, and they can share those moments with their family and friends so they too can experience it in the most immersive way possible.
Sharing 360-degree photos taken on your ALLie camera is a simple, intuitive process. Users will simply click "snapshot" from the main screen, click "share" to Facebook from their gallery screen, and even write an optional caption. Your Facebook friends can then interact with the photo by dragging their finger around the screen or holding their phone at a different angle right from within Facebook's News Feed.
"We've had so many users tell us about how the ALLie camera is helping them capture special moments with family and friends in a way never before possible," said Dmitry Kozko, President of ALLie. "Now through this new integration with Facebook, people on Facebook can take and share photos in the most exciting way possible, save memorable moments forever, and even imagine themselves in the environment through VR."
For more information on ALLie Camera, and to order, visit http://www.Allie.Camera. The ALLie app is available on iOS via the Apple App Store and on Google Play for Android devices. You can also follow ALLie on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
About ALLie:
ALLie is a leading immersive experience technology company. The company makes the 360° ALLie Camera and accompanying mobile apps and VR headset that allows consumers to see it ALL and be there when they're not - in real-time or recorded. ALLie's everyday use products are patented and aim to provide users peace-of-mind around life events as well as baby, pet, elderly or home care, while ensuring they never miss any of life's most precious moments. The company is a subsidiary of IC Real Tech and based in Miami, FL. For more information go to http://www.allie.camera
SOURCE ALLie
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CONTACT: April Mayrath, Tel. 210-323-7018, allie@carvecom.com
Experience The Food & Wine Classic In Aspen...At Home
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Not among the fortunate food lovers attending this month's FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen? No worries, there's still a way to participate in what's widely considered the country's premiere culinary gathering -- recently cited by Adweek as "America's Hottest Festival" -- thanks to an open invitation from FOOD & WINE and longtime sponsor KitchenAid.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, dubbed "Have Dinner with Us," the media brand and appliance maker are inviting their followers to create their own FOOD & WINE Classic experience at home by cooking along with one of the event's headlining chefs. From recipes, tips and technique videos to a Facebook Live stream and ingredient shopping assistance, viewers can create the very same dishes being prepared at the festival in their own kitchen.
Specifically, three recipes for an Aspen-inspired dinner and accompanying technique-driven videos have been created for KitchenAid by FOOD & WINE and Chef Chris Cosentino, best known as winner of Top Chef Masters, a frequent guest on Iron Chef America, and chef/owner of Cockscomb in San Francisco.
"The FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen is such a tremendous source of culinary inspiration and discovery that we wanted to give everyone a chance to participate communally, regardless of geography," notes Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. "What better way to make and enjoy a special dinner than being part of an event that's so highly anticipated and celebrated?"
"Have Dinner with Us" videos and other resources will be available online starting June 6 at KitchenAid.com/AspenDinner. In addition, a Facebook Live stream of Chef Cosentino's "New Style Surf & Turf" cooking demonstration will be hosted on the KitchenAid Facebook page on Friday, June 17(th) from 2:00pm to 2:45pm MT. To further inspire and encourage home cooks to make his festival recipes at home, questions from followers will be answered in a live Q&A during Chef Cosentino's demo.
Home cooks can follow along throughout the weekend and beyond at #HaveDinnerwithUs on both FOOD & WINE and KitchenAid social media channels
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its fifteenth year and has raised over $10.7 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn more, visit http://www.KitchenAid.com or join us at http://facebook.com/KitchenAid and http://twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
SENSORO Supports Android's Nearby Feature for User with Experience Enhancements
SEATTLE, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Google today announced its latest feature named "Nearby". Nearby lets Android developers use BLE Beacon technology to deliver relevant apps and mobile web sites to people based on their location.
SENSORO has already provided the support for Nearby Notifications in all its BLE smart device product lines. SENSORO is also a solution partner with "Area360.com", featured in The Broad museum in Los Angeles, United States.
Nearby lets users discover apps or information around them. It interacts user's mobile device (Android 4.4+, Google Play Services 9.2+) with Bluetooth and Location turned on. Eddystone, an open BLE format from Google, works with Nearby, including UID, EID or URL frame types to associate experiences with beacons.
Nearby simplifies the app discovery process through proximity awareness
Users might not be interested in some apps because they are too cumbersome for installation. However, compared with the browsers, apps on the intelligent mobile terminals are more convenient to use, with more simplified and easier user interface, etc. But the problem is how to introduce the apps to users at right time and location. Nearby aims to solve the problem by recommending highly relevant apps based on proximity. When a user enters the range covered by the Beacon, the nearby apps' links will be automatically notified to users. If the user has already installed the app, it will directly bring up the app. Otherwise, it will encourage the user to install the app in Google Play. Users have their choice of whether or not to install the apps, or operate on the web for further services.
Furthermore, the download links for the apps are ensured to be safe. The Beacon Developers can associate their website or apps with beacons, to provide low priority notifications when found by nearby Android devices. The notification provides useful and helpful information in the spot.
Nearby application in museum for real
Imagine when you walk into the museum, you may urgently need a guide. At that time, the museum's app information and installation link. Just click installation link, you could quickly enjoy the guide services provided by the museum app. This is one of real user scenarios that Nearby for Android implements.
The service will be applied in The Broad museum soon in Los Angeles. With the cooperation between Area360.com and SENSORO, the Nearby feature will help museum visitors to install the museum APP, which will enhance the tour experience by providing contextual museum information with the latest technology.
Nearby can also be used in other scenarios. For example, when you walk into the airport, you need to change a flight reservation. At that time, you receive the airport app installation notification, with which you will be able to change seat through simple operations easily.
Since April, 2016, SENSORO has supported Eddystone's security EID framework. Now SENSORO provides the technical support for Nearby. SENSORO is the Beacon leader manufacturers of the world, who has the largest Beacon network. It makes international showcases in catering, retail, transportation, smart buildings, smart tourism, smart cities, and other industries. SENSORO is also planning the latest Alpha Space Base Station which will be released in the next quarter. The Alpha Space Base Station will be devoted to providing better, smarter, and more convenient service in people's daily life.
LG 'webOS For Signage' Platform Expands Solution Partners For Unparalleled Customer Experience
Featured at InfoComm 2016, Platform Offers New Solution Partners, Resulting in Truly Interactive Smart Digital Signage Displays
LAS VEGAS, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanded solution partners for the commercial version of LG Electronics' popular webOS smart TV platform - "webOS for Signage," implemented in even more LG commercial displays this year - offers convenient new options for business owners deploying smart digital signage solutions.
Optimized for commercial applications, LG's webOS for Signage, the all-in-one hardware and software platform built upon the popularity of the webOS smart TV platform for consumer televisions, is bringing a new level of integrated benefits to businesses deploying digital signage displays. LG's digital signage displays feature a high-performance system-on-a-chip (SoC) which works with LG's webOS for Signage platform to lower the cost of ownership by eliminating the need for PCs or external media players.
Demonstrated at InfoComm 2016, LG's integrated SoC running webOS allows system integrators to download useful content and develop customized applications that fit their exact needs. With webOS for Signage, LG's Smart Platform Signage can be updated simply and quickly via a smartphone or tablet. WiFi connectivity eliminates the need for a wired connection or costly network infrastructure.
"Beyond providing customized and functional solutions for business owners and system integrators, LG's webOS for Signage now offers business owners a swath of customer experience upgrades, cloud-based solutions, mobile accessibility, screen control, multi-touch solutions with LG's expanded solution partners," said Garry Wicka, head of marketing for LG Electronics USA.
New and noteworthy software partnerships are expanding cloud-based digital signage solutions for LG digital displays featuring the webOS platform, as highlighted this week at InfoComm:
-- Industry Weapon's support of webOS centers on its powerful yet simple
digital signage software, CommandCenterHD, built for non-technical users
with capabilities that ease the burden of content creation. Poised for
launch on LG smart signage displays this fall, the Industry Weapon
platform is powerful, managing complex integrations, scheduling and
permission requirements for business and government applications.
-- Scala is taking its webOS support to the next level by backing
innovative new digital signage and customer experience solutions on LG
commercial displays powered by webOS. The combined strengths of Scala's
market-leading platform and webOS, along with LG's display quality and
ease of deployment, will give clients new first-class options to meet
their needs, drive their brand, and in turn, delight their customers.
-- Gauddi is the world's first digital signage platform exclusively
dedicated to LG webOS, and offers a cloud-based solution that's as
intuitive to set up and use as a smartphone. With a Video on Demand
feature, content can be stored on the display, and recalled for playback
using the LG remote.
-- PingHD's EngagePHD(TM) is an easy-to-use, scalable, Web-based content
management and digital signage network monitoring application, with
optimized support for LG's webOS enabled commercial displays and their
integrated beacon technology.
-- ONELAN is a highly scalable CMS for both on-premise and cloud-hosted
deployments. Customers can use any standard browser to log into CMS, and
the software is designed for best-in-class media playback, scheduling
capabilities, offline content playback, multi-media & multi zone,
ultra-smooth ticker and live HDMI inputs.
-- Signagelive's low-cost, fully-supported cloud solution that runs on LG's
flexible webOS for signage platform eliminates the need for external
media players to run and manage digital signage campaigns, and is
interactive with product displays. It was the first to launch a webOS
solution in the United States.
-- Intuilab's support for webOS for Signage focuses on multi-touch content
development. IntuiFace allows customers to build modern, engaging,
highly functional interactive experiences with superior wayfinding
abilities for any audience without writing code to create everything
from digital signage to sales pitches, museum exhibits, point-of-sale
kiosks and more.
LG's solution partner demonstrations at InfoComm exemplify the growing number of best-in-class partners to support webOS for Signage as the platform continues to expand and evolve from basic solutions to full-scale enterprise solutions.
Visitors to LG's booth at InfoComm 2016 (June 8-10, Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall #C8308) will be able to experience LG's smart commercial displays first hand.
About LG Electronics USA Business Solutions
LG Electronics USA Business Solutions serves commercial display customers in the U.S. digital signage, lodging and hospitality, systems integration, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Business Solutions delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a $49 billion global force in consumer electronics, mobile communications, home appliances and air solutions. LG is a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. For more information, please visit http://www.LGSolutions.com.
Beginning today, Montreal video game companies are invited to submit the sound tracks from any of their games they would like to see included in the concert program. The final selection will be announced this fall.
The event will also have an interactive component: in synchrony with the orchestra, video game sequences will be projected on a big screen. At various points, individual members of the audience will be invited to come play a video game live on stage, adding a spontaneous dimension to the concert. Their performances will be projected on the big screen and simultaneously accompanied by the orchestra.
The concert will be conducted by Dina Gilbert and will begin with an original work by video game composer Maxime Goulet, the initiator of the project. Composed specially and exclusively for the concert, this work will provide the musical theme for the Montreal Video Game Symphony.
To guide those attending from game to game, a master of ceremonies will interact with the audience and draw links between the various pieces played by the orchestra, describing the characteristics sought by the composers of the original pieces in the context of the projected game experience.
The Montreal Video Game Symphony offers video game companies with a studio in Montreal the opportunity to take part in this one-of-a-kind event by submitting game music for inclusion in the concert program. To do so, companies are encouraged to fill out the form on the Montreal Video Game Symphony website.
The Brillo project was announced by Google during 2015 and is aimed at low-power
memory-constrained Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. Along with Brillo, Google also
introduced the Weave protocol used by Brillo devices to communicate with other devices
across different platforms and operating systems.
A versatile platform, the DART-6UL System-on-Module
[http://www.variscite.com/products/system-on-module-som ] (SoM) provides a variety of
interfaces and connectivity options - all packaged at an optimized power, size and cost.
The latest addition of Brillo makes the DART-6UL an ideal solution for fast emerging
applications in the IoT market.
The DART-6UL measures only 25mm x 50mm and consumes less than 5mA in suspend mode. It
carries NXP/Freescale i.MX [http://www.variscite.com/imx6-soms ] 6UltraLite ARM Cortex-A7
(TM) processor up to 696MHz and a variety of interfaces, including a certified Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth/BLE, dual Ethernet, dual USB and serial interfaces. In addition, the SoM
supports industrial grade targeting embedded application requiring a wide temperature
range.
The current Brillo software from Variscite is based upon Google Brillo M10 release and
is available to use on all related DART-6UL platforms. More details on Variscite's Brillo
release can be found in Variscite's wiki pages: http://variwiki.com/index.php?titleÚRT-6UL
Price of DART-6UL starts at 27 USD for 1000 units.
About Variscite:
Variscite is a leading System on Modules (SoM) and Single-Board-Computer (SBC) design
and manufacture company. A trusted provider of development and production services for a
variety of embedded platforms, Variscite transforms clients' visions into successful
products.
HTC To Lead Virtual Reality Enterprise Sector With Vive Business Edition
HTC announces new service to drive business uses of VR with HTC Vive(TM) from June 2016
SEATTLE, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Corporation ("HTC"), a pioneer in innovative, smart technologies, has today announced Vive Business Edition ("Vive BE") to capture the huge demand from industries worldwide to employ virtual reality technology in commercial applications.
Available from June 2016, Vive BE allows individuals and organizations to order Vive VR systems with additional services adapted for business and commercial environments. Alongside the full Vive VR system, Vive BE comes with commercial licensing, a dedicated Business Edition customer support line and a 12-month limited warranty. Businesses will be able to buy multiple Vive BE systems, with the option to order large quantities.
Daniel O'Brien, VP of VR at HTC, said, "With Vive BE, we are answering the overwhelming demand from global industries for a complete VR experience, to provide innovative solutions for their business needs. Expediting the growth of partner organizations through application of Vive technology is an incredibly important part of our ongoing VR strategy, and will ensure Vive continues to be at the forefront of the enterprise sector."
Priced at $1,200 USD, features of Vive BE include:
-- Complete Vive BE System
-- Vive BE Headset
-- Vive BE Controllers x2
-- Vive BE Base Stations x2
-- Vive BE 3-in-1 Cable
-- Vive BE Face Cushions x4
-- Dedicated Vive Business Edition customer support line
-- 12-month limited warranty (certain exclusions and limitations apply)
The announcement of Vive BE builds on HTC's existing network of commercial partners, spanning a wide range of industries from Automotive to Medical to Design. Among these partners include Dassault Systèmes, who developed the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as a collaborative virtual environment for businesses to create differentiating customer experiences. "Virtual reality has already proven its appeal among consumers and is now revealing its potential for enterprise," said Olivier Ribet, Vice President High-Tech Industry, Dassault Systèmes. "Vive helps us provide our customers from all industries with premium virtual reality experiences that offer unlimited perspectives to inspire product ideation and creation."
Vive is the only end-to-end VR platform capable of delivering room-scale technology, with the feature being readily adopted for use in the commercial space. Bob Pette, Vice President, Professional Visualization at NVIDIA, commented, "Vive's room-scale VR, powered by NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, is a great way for professional users to work interactively and move around within their designs. From design to manufacturing to medicine, virtual reality will revolutionize how business gets done."
Vive BE will launch in 5 markets in June 2016 (U.S., Canada, UK, Germany & France) and will be rolling out globally in the coming weeks.
About HTC
HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com
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Turtle Beach's Elite Pro - The New Benchmark For Competitive Gaming Audio Performance And Comfort - Is Available At Retail This Weekend
On Sunday, June 12th Gamers can Finally get Their Hands on Turtle Beach's Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset, Elite Pro Tactical Audio Controller and additional Elite Pro Accessories at Leading Gaming and Consumer Electronics Retailers Worldwide
SAN DIEGO, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- This coming weekend, Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR), a leading audio technology company for over 40 years, officially launches its all-new line of Elite Pro eSports gear, setting a new standard for competitive gaming audio performance and comfort. On Sunday, June 12(th), gamers seeking to get their hands on the ultimate eSports audio setup will be able to purchase the all-new Turtle Beach(®) Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset, Elite Pro Tactical Audio Controller (T.A.C.) and additional Elite Pro accessories at leading gaming and consumer electronics retailers worldwide.
Turtle Beach's "Elite" branded products represent the highest level in audio and build quality, and the all-new Elite Pro Headset, Elite ProT.A.C. and other Elite Pro accessories form the Company's all-new line of competitive gaming audio gear created to meet the demands of today's professional and aspiring pro teams and players.
"We have a history of creating industry firsts, and our Elite Pro line defines the future of eSports gaming audio equipment," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "In order to excel against the best gamers in the world, you need to have the best gear. That's why we're excited to have partnered with two of the best eSports organizations in the world with OpTic Gaming and FaZe Clan, who are already using the Elite Pro system in competition and at home. The Elite Pro is a game-changer; designed to help you win. If that sounds like something that appeals to you, then be sure to pick yours up!"
Three years in the making, the Turtle BeachElite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset is a ground-up redesign of the competitive gaming headset that brings to market multiple first-and-only innovations in the core mechanics of headset design, weight and fit. The Elite Pro Headset's all-new 50mm Nanoclear(TM) speakers deliver more efficient, crisper audio with less distortion for a game-changing sound experience, while the Pro Gaming Microphone with TruSpeak(TM) Technology provides crystal clear chat to ensure team communication is always heard loud and clear. The Elite Pro Headset also debuts Turtle Beach's latest groundbreaking comfort-driven technologies, including the ComforTec(TM) Fit System with multiple adjustment points for a truly personalized headset fit and feel, Aerofit(TM) Ear Cushions that stay cool in the heat of battle, and Turtle Beach's all-new patented ProSpecs(TM) Glasses Relief System that finally makes wearing a gaming headset comfortable for players who wear glasses. Additionally, the Elite ProHeadset can be customized with Magnetic Speaker Plates that attach to the outside of the ear-cups, and includes the Circuit Pro(TM) Cable System that allows for quick and easy connections to all Elite Pro accessories through one easy, universal connection.
The Elite Pro T.A.C. is the most powerful audio controller ever designed for competitive gaming, combining cutting-edge audio technologies like DTS(TM) Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound and Superhuman Hearing(TM) with incredibly powerful chat and microphone tuning tools, giving eSports athletes everything they need to win. The T.A.C. has an all-new fingertip slide system that brings the power of a robust tournament grade gaming audio mixer under instant control, and includes breakthrough features such as the Background Noise Limiter on your microphone and the Outbound Mic Boost control, both built specifically for team play at eSports events. The T.A.C.'s Background Noise Limiter helps eliminate distractions via providing tunable mic levels, while the Outbound Mic Boost feature is there to ensure every word is heard loud and clear by teammates, even over the roar of the crowd during those crucial last-minute hardpoint defends and flag captures that lead to victory. The Elite Pro T.A.C. can also be used as a full, external USB 7.1 Surround Sound card on your PC, and multiple T.A.C.s can quickly and easily be daisy-chained together using standard Ethernet cables to form an offline LAN chat network anywhere.
And when combined with the optional Elite Pro accessories, including the Elite Pro Tournament Noise-Cancelling Microphone, Elite Pro A.M.P. for PlayStation(®)4 and Elite Pro Tactical Audio Adaptor for Xbox One (each sold separately), gamers will have in their possession the ultimate pro gaming audio setup, designed purely to help them win map after map.
For more information on the Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset, Elite ProT.A.C. and Elite Pro accessories, visit http://www.turtlebeach.com/elite-pro-headsets, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Ultimate eSports performance, ultimate comfort, and the ultimate eSports audio setup designed to help you dominate the competition...this is Elite Pro!
About Turtle Beach Corporation
Turtle Beach Corporation (http://corp.turtlebeach.com) designs innovative, market-leading audio products for the consumer, healthcare and commercial sectors. Under its award-winning Turtle Beach brand (http://www.turtlebeach.com), the Company has been the clear market share leader for the past five-plus years with its wide selection of acclaimed gaming headsets for use with Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as personal computers and mobile/tablet devices. Under the HyperSound brand (http://www.hypersound.com), the Company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in hearing healthcare, digital signage and kiosks and consumer electronics. The Company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.
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Las Vegas Casinos Begin Field Trials Of AGS' State-Of-The-Art ICON(TM) Cabinet
Nevada Players Get First Taste of AGS' Core Content
LAS VEGAS, June 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AGS (the "Company"), a leading gaming supplier with one of the industry's most diversified product portfolios, announced today that Green Valley Ranch Resort & Casino and South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, both located in Las Vegas, have begun field trials of AGS' immersive, eye-catching ICON(TM) cabinet. These field trials mark the first time Nevada players get to experience AGS' dynamic core content.
"Introducing ICON to the Nevada market is an extraordinary milestone for AGS," said David Lopez, AGS' President and CEO. "One of our key, strategic initiatives from the Cadillac Jack acquisition is to deliver ICON to all major commercial jurisdictions in the U.S. As the country's largest gaming market, Las Vegas presents a vast opportunity to grow our Class III footprint with our innovative gambler-style core games."
Featuring two flush-mounted 23" hi-def LCDs and an integrated digital sound system, the ICON cabinet delivers a truly compelling player experience. Its striking visual effects enhance AGS' suite of customized, premium game content and play mechanics, including the two player-favorite games Green Valley Ranch and South Point have installed - Gold Dragon Red Dragon® and Fire Wolf®.
"Las Vegas has experienced the fun and excitement of our top-performing premium game Colossal Diamonds® since its Nevada approval this past February," said Robert Perry, AGS' Senior Vice President of Sales. "Thanks to its impressive performance and wide player appeal, we're thrilled to have the chance to share our core content on ICON with Las Vegas casinos and prove that we're a competitive player in this vibrant marketplace."
AGS is a full-service designer and manufacturer of gaming products for the casino floor. The Company's roots are in the Class II, Native American market, and it has recently expanded its product lines to include top performing slot games for the Class III commercial marketplace as well as specialty table game products and mobile games. Connect with the Company on its corporate website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Contact
Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing Officer, AGS
702-724-1125
jboguslawski@PlayAGS.com