RumorTT: Sony to unveil VR headset at TGS 2013, works with DriveClub
It looks like Oculus VR could have some competition in the VR space, with Sony rumored to unveil a virtual reality headset at the Tokyo Game Show later this month that would work with the PlayStation 4.
CVG and Eurogamer's sources have said that at least one developer, Evolution Studios, is working on providing support for the VR headset with its DriveClub game. DriveClub is Sony's latest first-party racing sim, and a PS4 launch title. Evolution Studios is reportedly incorporating support for the VR headset that would simulate the vehicle's cockpit.
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Xbox One CPU receives 150MHz boost in CPU clock speed
The Xbox One isn't too far away, but according to Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of marketing and strategy for Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, the Xbox One is in full production.
He also said: "We'll announce a launch date shortly. We recently just went into full production, so we're now producing en masse Xbox One consoles. We've had real good progress on the system. In fact, we just updated the CPU performance to 1.75 GHz on top of the graphics performance improvement, so the system is really going to shine [and] the games look pretty incredible."
This is the second tweak Microsoft has done to the Xbox One, where we saw an increase in the Xbox One's GPU clock speed in August from 800MHz to 853MHz.
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Did Google show us the Nexus 5 during its Android 4.4 announcement?
Something I want quite bad is the Nexus 5, but with the announcement and massive tease of Android 4.4, it might be a little ways off yet. Well, it looks like the refreshed smartphone from Google might have been teased during the KitKat announcement, as you can see below.
For comparison, the woman on the right is holding the Nexus 4, Google's current flagship smartphone. I'm hoping we have an announcement soon, but now the question is will Google unleash the Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat, or Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie?
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Kim Dotcom says he will launch a new political party in New Zealand
It's been a while since I wrote a piece about Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and I'd started to wonder if everyone had forgotten about him. It appears that Dotcom has been hard at work planning out a new political party that he plans on launching next year in New Zealand.
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LeakedTT: NVIDIA's rumored Tegra Tab surfaces in new photos
NVIDIA's Tegra Tab appears to be much more than just a rumor as newly surfaced photos appeared today which all but confirm the existence of the Tegra 4i-powered slate. The images are not your normal leaks from an employee or company insider, but are much more official.
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Spotify launches Connect service, will stream to home speaker systems
Today, Spotify announced that it has began working with "a number of" hardware manufacturers to bring music streaming to household audio systems similar to how AirPlay and other music streaming systems work. The new service is called Spotify Connect and will enable customers to stream playlists to speakers and home theater systems throughout their entire house.
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SpaceTT: Hubble Telescope captures beautiful "Cosmic Caterpillar"
Recently, NASA released images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope that show off what scientists are describing as a "Cosmic Caterpillar" that stretches across the universe for nearly 6,000,000,000,000 miles. The so-called Caterpillar is actually a massive cloud of space dust and gas that is collapsing in on itself to form a new star.
At the moment, it is unclear if the "caterpillar cloud"--or IRAS 20324+4057--will be able to fight back by gathering enough mass to counteract the erosion. However, it could eventually one day collect enough material to collapse into a very bright and quite large star, but everyone reading this will have long been dead and forgotten about before that event happens.
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Lenovo CEO to give $3.25 million of personal bonus away to employees
Today, a new report from Bloomberg suggests that Lenovo CEO, Yang Yuanqing, plans on giving away $3.25 million of his bonus to 10,000 of the company's lowest paid workers. Workers in 20 countries will get the payments, including a facility in Mooresville, North Carolina, where Lenovo's US headquarters is located.
10,000 workers only work out to about a third of Lenovo's total employees, but Yang has decided to give the payouts to those who earn the least amount, are paid by the hour, or not eligible for commission or other bonuses that would increase their normal rate of pay. The $3.25 million will not affect Mr. Yang, though, as last year he earned 14.6 million and owns roughly 7 percent of the company's stock.
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Google's Sundar Pichai announces that Android 4.4 to be named KitKat
Today seems to be turning into one of those days where the entire world is talking about the mobile devices market. While everyone is focused on the recent news of Microsoft's purchase of Nokia's Mobile Devices business, Google has announced some major news about the future of Android.
Unlike many would think, Google and Nestlé say that the deal does not involve any money changing hands, but rather a collaboration of ideas that are supposed to keep things fun and fresh. Google says that the deal with Nestlé was finalized back in February at Mobile World Congress, but would not allude to a launch date for Android KitKat or would it make mention of any devices that might feature the new operating system.
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First Minecraft "Mashup Pack" released, based on Mass Effect
Tomorrow, the makers of Minecraft will launch a new DLC pack for the Xbox 360 called the Mass Effect Mash-up pack. The DLC will cost $3.99 and will add a custom, Mars-themed map to the game. Users will also be given Mass Effect theme skins, textures, music, and several interface tweaks.
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Corsair announces the launch of several new USB 3.0 flash drives
Today, Corsair announced the launch of ten new USB 3.0 flash drives over the range of three different product lines. All of the new flash drives are USB 3.0 compatible and are capable of reaching speeds up to 285 MB/s during read cycles and up to 180MB/s during write cycles. Additionally, all of the drives are fully backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and are compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux with no driver installation necessary.
Up next is the all new Flash Voyager Mini USB 3.0 series, which is designed to have a minimal size of just 1.25 inches long in an effort to help reduce the space they occupy in your pocket. Each Voyager Mini USB 3.0 comes equipped with a detachable key ring loop and features a brushed metal housing that is designed to resist wear and tear while protecting your data. The Flash Voyager Mini USB 3.0 is available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities.
Finally, Corsair announced the all new Flash Voyager LS series, which features a premium retracting design that is said to protect the USB connectors while eliminating the need for a protective cover. Corsair says that the new Voyager LS Flash Drives are small enough to attach to a keyring and feature an attractive brushed metal design that resists scratching and fingerprints while keeping your data safe. The Flash Voyager LS is available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities. All 10 of the drives listed feature Corsair's unmatched five-year warranty and can be found at major electronics retailers everywhere.
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LinkedIn experiencing issues this morning, some profiles not loading
Today, the popular professional networking service LinkedIn began suffering from several technical issues. Some users were unable to load their profiles, while other profiles were missing bits and pieces of information. Additionally, other profile issues arose such as missing photos or certain posts not showing up.
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Amazon launches "MatchBook" program, bundles digital copy with books
Have you ever ordered a paperback or hardcover book from Amazon and wished that you could get the digital copy for your Kindle in the same purchase at a discounted price? If so, an announcement today is sure to make you quite happy. Amazon today announced a new initiative called Kindle Matchbook that will allow customers to include the Kindle edition of physical books in with their order at a highly discounted price.
"If you logged onto your CompuServe account during the Clinton administration and bought a book like Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus from Amazon, Kindle MatchBook now makes it possible for that purchase-18 years later-to be added to your Kindle library at a very low cost," said Russ Grandinetti, Vice President of Kindle Content. "In addition to being a great new benefit for customers, this is an easy choice for publishers and authors who will now be able to earn more from each book they publish."
At the moment, Amazon says that over 10,000 books have been enrolled in the Kindle MatchBook program, with new publishers, authors, and content creators signing up every day. . "It's simple, brilliant, and good for everybody," said best-selling author Marcus Sakey. "I love to have print books on my shelf, but I love reading my Kindle on the go, and there are plenty of titles I'd like both ways. It's ridiculous to ask readers to pay full retail twice for the same book."
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Analogix shows off first 4K mobile solution at Qualcomm's Uplinq 2013
Today, Analogix demoed the industry's first SlimPort Ultra High-Definition solution for the mobile devices market. The new SlimPort Ultra HD transmitters enable smartphones and tablets to connect with TVs, projectors, and computer monitors to display movies, presentations, and any other content desired up to a 4K Ultra HD resolution.
"We are delighted to work with Qualcomm to be the first to enable Ultra-HD capability for tablets and smartphones," said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. "Our new ANX781X family raises the capability of mobile device displays to the level of high-end personal computers or game stations. They're perfect for watching sports events, which are now being captured and broadcast in Ultra-HD resolution."
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Will Nokia's Stephen Elop replace Ballmer at Microsoft? Some say yes
Nothing stirs up the rumor mill quite like a major corporation purchasing another major corporation shortly after the first corporation's CEO announces his retirement. With this morning's announcement that Microsoft is in the process of purchasing Nokia's Devices and Services business, reports are starting to come in that Nokia boss, Stephen Elop, could land in the CEO chair when Microsoft's Steve Ballmer departs from the company sometime in the next 12 months.
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Ballmer says Nokia acquisition is a good deal for Microsoft
Microsoft's early morning announcement of its pending acquisition of Nokia has the entire tech world talking this morning, with many speculating about what the future may hold for both companies. Shortly after the official announcement, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer issued a statement to Microsoft employees in the form of a company-wide memo.
The memo mentions that the partnership between Microsoft and Nokia over the last two years has yielded some incredible work and cites the recently released Lumia 1020 41-megapixel Windows Phone as its greatest achievement. Ballmer says that he believes that now is the time for Microsoft to build on this momentum and capitalize on Windows Phone's growing popularity on the Lumia platform.
He goes on to say that Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia is a good deal for both companies in that Microsoft is on the receiving end of some incredible talent, technology, and intellectual property. In an article I posted earlier this morning, Ballmer alluded to the fact that he feels that Microsoft can take the Lumia line of smartphones to an entirely new level that was unachievable with Nokia. I have pasted the full memo below in the event you would like to read it.
To: MS FTEs
Date: Sep. 2, 8:00 PM PDT (Sep. 3, 6:00 AM EET)
Subject: Accelerating Growth
We announced some exciting news today: We have entered into an agreement to purchase Nokia's Devices & Services business, which includes their smartphone and mobile phone businesses, their award-winning design team, manufacturing and assembly facilities around the world, and teams devoted to operations, sales, marketing and support.
For Microsoft, this is a bold step into the future and the next big phase of the transformation we announced on July 11.
We are very excited about the proposal to bring the best mobile device efforts of Microsoft and Nokia together. Our Windows Phone partnership over the past two and half years has yielded incredible work - the stunning Lumia 1020 is a great example. Our partnership has also yielded incredible growth. In fact, Nokia Windows Phones are the fastest-growing phones in the smartphone market.
Now is the time to build on this momentum and accelerate our share and profits in phones. Clearly, greater success with phones will strengthen the overall opportunity for us and our partners to deliver on our strategy to create a family of devices and services for individuals and businesses that empower people around the globe at home, at work and on the go, for the activities they value most.
We have laid out Microsoft's strategic rationale for this transaction in a presentation that I encourage you to read.
This is a smart acquisition for Microsoft, and a good deal for both companies. We are receiving incredible talent, technology and IP. We've all seen the amazing work that Nokia and Microsoft have done together.
Given our long partnership with Nokia and the many key Nokia leaders that are joining Microsoft, we expect a smooth transition and great execution.
As is always the case with an acquisition, the first priority is to keep driving through close, which we expect in the first quarter of 2014, following approval by Nokia's shareholders, regulatory approvals, and other closing conditions.
But I also know people will have some questions about what happens post-close. While details aren't final, here is what we know, and how we're generally approaching integration:
1. Stephen Elop will be coming back to Microsoft, and he will lead an expanded Devices team, which includes all of our current Devices and Studios work and most of the teams coming over from Nokia, reporting to me.
2. Julie Larson-Green will continue to run the Devices and Studios team, and will be focused on the big launches this fall including Xbox One and our Surface enhancements. Julie will be joining Stephen's team once the acquisition closes, and will work with him to shape the new organization.
3. As part of the acquisition, a number of key engineering leaders will be joining Microsoft from Nokia, reporting to Stephen in his new capacity:
* Jo Harlow, who will continue to lead the Smart Devices team
* Timo Toikkanen, who will continue to lead the Mobile Phones team
* Stefan Pannenbecker, who will lead Design
* Juha Putkiranta, who will lead the integration effort on Nokia's behalf
4. Regarding the sales team, we plan to keep the Nokia field team, led by Chris Weber, intact and as the nexus of the devices sales effort, so that we can continue to build sales momentum. After the deal closes, Chris and his team will be placed under Kevin Turner. We will develop a single integrated team that is selling to operators, and there may be other integration opportunities that we can pursue. Kevin will work with Chris Weber and Chris Capossela to make those plans.
5. Our operating system team under Terry Myerson will continue unchanged, with a mission of supporting both first-party and third-party hardware innovation. We are committed to working with partners, helping them build great products and great businesses on our platform, and we believe this deal will increase our partner value proposition over time. The established rhythms and ways of working between Terry and his team and the incoming Nokia team will serve us well to ensure that we do not disrupt our building momentum.
6. We are planning to integrate all global marketing under Tami Reller and Mark Penn. It is very important that we pursue a unified brand and advertising strategy as soon as possible.
7. Finance, Legal, HR, Communications, DX / Evangelism, Customer Care and Business Development will integrate functionally at Microsoft. Sourcing, customer logistics and supply chain will be part of Stephen's Devices organization. ICM / IT will also integrate functionally for traditional IT roles. We will need to work through the implications for factory systems given the differing manufacturing processes and systems at both Nokia and Microsoft.
8. We plan to pursue a single set of supporting services for our devices, and we will figure out how to combine the great Nokia efforts into our Microsoft services as we go through the integration process.
9. There are no significant plans to shift where work is done in the world as we integrate, so we expect the Nokia teams to stay largely in place, geographically.
10. Tom Gibbons will lead the integration work for Microsoft. While today's announcement is big news, we have to stay heavily focused on running the current business. We have a huge fall and holiday season ahead of us, so we need to execute flawlessly and continue to drive our business forward. I have no doubt we will.
Steve
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No new Nokia branded phones, Microsoft says it will rebrand devices
There was a point in the cellular device timeline where pretty much everyone owned a Nokia phone, and to this day, there are many hard-core and very loyal Nokia fans. Unfortunately, with Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia, we have seen the end of the Nokia-branded phone.
Furthermore, during a call to investors about the acquisition of Nokia, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that he believes that Microsoft "can probably do better" than Nokia at naming new devices. "I will say that I think we can probably do better for consumer names than 'the Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 1020,' and yet because of where both companies are and the independent nature of the businesses, we haven't been able to shorten that. Just take that as a proxy for a range of improvements that we feel we can make. We can simplify the way in which we work with operators and the overall consumer branding and messaging gets much simpler. That is an efficiency of being one company."
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Microsoft receives less than $10 per Nokia Windows Phone sold
Maybe this is one of the driving forces behind Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Services and Devices division today, in that the Redmond-based company isn't even making $10 per Windows Phone-based Nokia device sold.
So while people might be looking at Microsoft taking a big risk acquiring the Services and Devices division from Nokia, in the long run it obviously hopes it'll help them. Microsoft has also said that Nokia's Windows Phones have a gross profit margin in the range of $40 per phone. The Redmond-based software giant is also signing a rather large cheque to Nokia for "platform support", which is kinda like a bribe so that Nokia goes all-in with Windows Phone instead of Android.
The next 12-18 months should be an interesting time for the mobile world, and as the Mobile Devices Editor of TweakTown, I can tell you that I'm incredibly excited.
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Sony's HMZ-T3 wearable display offers a 'wireless' option and more
Sony isn't letting it's competitors have all the glory in pre-IFA announcements, with the Japanese giant announcing its latest refreshed head-mounted display, the HMZ-T3.
The HMZ-T3 sports virtualized 7.1-channel surround sound, and is now 10g lighter after getting onto the VR treadmill. There's improved padding and better adjustment controls, all whilst being lighter, which is something you can't complain about now, is it? There are both wired and wireless options that will go on sale in Japan next month, with a global roll out not yet discussed by Sony.
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Microsoft still loves other Windows Phone makers, not just Nokia
I'm sure that most, if not all of Microsoft's Windows Phone partners were calling emergency board meetings today when the Redmond-based giant announced it had acquired Nokia's Devices and Services division, but what does this mean for the future of Windows Phone?
Without going into much detail, I don't think we'll see anything big from the acquisition. By then, Google would have put its foot right down to the metal with Android 5.0 "Key Lime Pie", Google Glass, and enjoying its partners pushing out countless devices. Apple is going to be the underdog going into 2015 with the iPhone, and Microsoft, well, they could surprise us, but they haven't so far.
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Microsoft's IllumiRoom tech looks like it won't reach consumers
Microsoft is in the news today for at least half of the right reasons, where the Redmond-based software giant just acquired Nokia's Devices and Services Division. This news on the other hand, is all about its IllumiRoom technology.
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Acer unveils the Liquid S2 smartphone, capable of shooting 4K video
Acer has just seemingly come out of nowhere with the Liquid S2 smartphone, announcing it as IFA 2013 kicks off. The Acer Liquid S2 is a special smartphone, as it's the first in the world capable of shooting 4K video.
Acer has said that the Liquid S2 will be made available next month, but haven't teased us with pricing just yet. It looks like Acer has just trumped most of the other companies with a surprising, and refreshing smartphone that also looks great, too. I can't wait to get my hands on one, but it'll force me to purchase myself a 4K display - boo.
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Minecraft has sold over 12 million copies on the PC
Minecraft is huge, and now it's even bigger, where the game has become one of the best-selling PC games of all time. Minecraft has sold over 12 million copies on the PC, which is a gigantic milestone.
The only games after a smash-hit like Half-Life 2 or Diablo are the Sims games, with The Sims and The Sims 2 becoming Minecraft's next target. Minecraft is most likely going to end up as the best-selling PC game, of all time.
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Oculus Rift VR Development Kit Thoughts So Far and its Future
Introductions
I've used Rift before, but professionally, for TweakTown, when I covered PAX Australia last month. I used the Development Kit first, which is the 720p model, and later on in the day I used the 1080p model. I think the 1080p HD model spoiled me, because the 720p model while it's great, it definitely has its flaws.
What I'm going to do is write this "Preview" then I'll have another piece up which will cover some of the various games I played on the Rift in more detail, with video. I've purchased a Razer Hydra that should arrive tomorrow, and I just finished downloading the entire Half-Life 2 saga which works with both Rift and Hydra. This will be an interesting couple of weeks!
First impressions of the box: awesome. That's the only word that can describe it, pure awesome. Dean uses the word too much in Supernatural, but awesome is a great way to describe something that can't be described with the words "great" or "cool" or "good". It surpasses that. For something that is an alpha product, crowd funded by the general public, the box really blew me away.
It's not like the box is the only part, but it gives you the impression that you're not just about to use any old virtual reality headset, but you're about to wear THE virtual reality headset. You're about to slide on the future of gaming, and quite possibly, the future of technology (yeah, I went there).
Hardware Specifications
The container it comes in, is awesome. As you can see from the pictures below, this isn't some cheap eBay purchase. It's a premium way of displaying the next leap in video games and technology. Before we unbox this bad boy, we'll run through what the Oculus Rift is, and the hardware inside of it.
We have a 24-bit panel, which is also stereoscopic 3D. The field of view is great, with more than 90 degrees horizontal, and 110 degrees diagonal. This is close to double the FOV of any competing VR device, and is one of the main strengths of Oculus' Rift.
The Rift weighs approximately 379 grams, so it's not that heavy to be sitting on your head for long periods of time, but we will have more on this in the coming week or so after I've had a very long couple of nights with it.
The Rift has a couple of dials on each side that can be tweaked with a screwdriver, which allows the adjustment of each display to be moved closer, or further away from your eye. There's also some interchangeable lenses in the box, which allow for dioptric correction.
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Western Digital Red 1TB 2.5" HDD Review
Introduction
Today, along with increasing the capacity of their WD Red 3.5" drives to 4TB, Western Digital announced two new SKUs for their 2.5" drive lineup. These new drives include the WD7500BFCX (750GB) and the drive we have in house today the WD10JFCX (1TB) both of which are the foundation of the new 2.5" WD Red lineup.
With this new generation of drives, Western Digital has brought in a new level of reliability to the 2.5" form factor with a 35% increase in MTBF over existing solutions. WD has also equipped these drives with its latest version of IntelliPower, enabling increased power savings and decreased thermal output and noise.
Furthermore, with the launch of these new drives, Western Digital sees the second generation NASware firmware come to life. The new NASware 2.0 offers increased storage performance by addressing concerns in key areas like compatibility, integration and upgradeability.
Specifications, Pricing and Availability
Environmental specifications allow for a 0 to 60 Celsius operating temperature extending that even further to -40 to 65 Celsius in a non-operating condition. Shock tolerance extends as far as 400Gs during operation and 1000Gs non-operational, while acoustics allow for just 25dBA of operational noise.
The new 2.5" WD Red comes in the 9.5mm z-height and two capacities; 750GB and 1TB. Pricing of the 750GB model is a set at $79.99, with the 1TB drive model coming in at $99.99. Both drives carry a full three-year warranty from Western Digital.
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Toshiba Announces New Hello Kitty Co-branded Memory Cards
Toshiba will release in mid-September the new product of SDHC memory card which designed popular character Sanrio Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to Sanrio), the Hello Kitty. This was the second of the product collaboration with Sanrio, I finish it in the original design of the limit which treated the face of Hello Kitty. In addition, it now supports the UHS Speed ??Class 1 in the UHS-I interface for high-speed SD speed class that guarantees 10MB / second or more data transfer speed of reading and writing at the time as "Class 10". In collaboration with Sanrio in the future, the Company has scheduled the release of memory products with various character was designed also to other than Hello Kitty.
- Name of product: SD-H08GKT
- Capacity: 8GB
- Speed-class: Class 10
- Interface: SD memory card standard compliant
- Power-supply voltage: 2.7 ~ 3.6V
- Compliance: SD memory card standard compliant
- External dimensions 32.0mm (L) x 24.0mm (W) x 2.1mm (T)
- Mass About 2g
- Operating environment:
- Temperature: -25C ~ 85C.
- (non-condensing) 30 ~ 80% RH: humidity
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Western Digital Launches 2.5-inch WD Red Hard Drives for NAS
WD, a Western Digital company and storage industry leader, today announced the expansion of its category-leading WD Red line of SATA hard drives specifically designed for home and small office NAS (network attached storage) systems with one- to five-drive bays. WD Red hard drives are now available in a 2.5-inch form factor offering 1 TB and 750 GB capacities and a new 3.5-inch 4 TB capacity. Powered by NASware 2.0 technology, WD Red is compatibility-tested with top NAS system manufacturers and optimized for performance and reduced power consumption.
"WD defined the NAS drive category by leading the development of hard drives specifically built for small NAS environments," said Matt Rutledge, vice president of client storage for WD. "The WD Red product line serves the unique environment of NAS and meets the growing demand for affordable, reliable, and compatible storage.
Top industry analysts see NAS continuing to represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the worldwide SOHO storage systems market. From both revenue and terabyte perspectives, NAS will continue to experience strong growth through the forecast period (to 2015), driven by a major shift of storage deployments toward IP-connected systems (Worldwide Personal and Entry Level Storage Tracker IDC 2013).
The next generation of WD Red hard drives deliver the best NAS experience for customers with a new version of NASware 2.0, which further improves drive reliability and protects customer data in the event of a power loss or disruption. WD Red hard drives also feature 3D Active Balance Plus, an enhanced balance control technology, which significantly improves overall drive performance and reliability. Exclusive for WD Red customers, WD offers free premium 24x7 dedicated phone support and a three-year limited warranty.
The addition of a new form factor and higher capacity WD Red hard drives further underscores WD's "Power of Choice" mission for client hard drive solutions. WD recognizes the diverse challenges of customers and their applications and strives to empower them with storage solutions tailored to best suit their specific needs.
Integrating with WD NAS solutions, WD Red hard drives are qualified to work with a wide array of WD OEM partners. A regularly updated list of WD Red-qualified products and manufacturers is available here.
Price and Availability
Shipping now through select distributors and resellers, WD Red hard drives are covered by a three-year limited warranty. MSRP for the new 2.5-inch WD Red 1 TB, model #: (WD10JFCX) is $99; the 750 GB, model #: (WD750BFCX) is $79 and the 3.5-inch 4 TB, model #: (WD40EFRX) is $229 USD.
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NEC Display Solutions Introduces the EA273WMi IPS Monitor
NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the 27-inch EA273WMi display as the newest member of its MultiSync EA Series for enterprise users.
Built upon a high-end IPS LCD panel, which delivers exceptional screen performance, the EA273WMi display is mercury-free and more energy efficient due to its LED backlighting technology. The results are reduced power consumption, a light-weight chassis and more desktop space.
"This new 27-inch display gives power users a robust IPS panel and LED backlighting, all within an attractive total cost of ownership structure," said Kevin Christopherson, Director of Product Marketing for Desktop Displays at NEC Display Solutions. "The EA273WMi gives people in corporate, government and education settings advanced features, sleek aesthetics and high-performance functionality to help them work smarter."
The MultiSync EA273WMi includes the following features:
- 27-inch, 16:9 AH-IPS panel with LED backlighting
- Slim and light design with touch-sensitive OSD controls
- 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution
- 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (1000:1 typical)
- Fully adjustable stand with 130 mm height-adjust, tilt, swivel and pivot
- ControlSync, which enables synchronized adjustment of multi-screen setup of up to six MultiSync EA Series displays
- Customize Setting with one-touch recovery to preferred setting
- Advanced connectivity with DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D and VGA
- Integrated 4-port USB 2.0 hub
- Integrated speakers (1W x 2)
- Integrated cable management
- Smart sensing technology (ambient light and human sensors)
- ECO Mode, carbon footprint meter and cost meter
- ENERGY STAR 6.0 and TCO 6.0 compliant
- EPEAT Gold
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Silicon Power Launches the Unique 510 and Jewel J05 Flash Drives
SP/ Silicon Power, the world's leading provider of memory storage solutions launches the two latest designed USB flash drives - USB 2.0 Unique 510 and USB 3.0 Jewel J05. Characterized by exquisite lock-shape and vivid colors, Unique 510 and Jewel J05 show the sweetie- style which enables girls to display their fabulous and lovely look. Unique 510 and Jewel J05 are not only ordinary flash drives but trendy fashion accessories that are the perfect matches to bags, purses, or key rings.
Unique 510 and Jewel J05 feature the delicate design of lock-shaped appearance. With Unique 510 and Jewel J05, everyone can easily create the glamorous style and be the Miss Charming. Unique 510 and Jewel J05 apply the advanced technology of Micro COB (Chip On Board), which can greatly reduce the size and ensure superior capability to prevent data loss and corruption. Furthermore, the use of compact rubber case is able to assure the better protection from water, dust and vibration. The brilliant cap-less design frees users form worries about cap-loss and tremendously enhances the durability and practicability. Moreover, Unique 510 and Jewel J05 are extremely tiny and lightweight that promise the great ease and convenience for daily use.
Different from other general flash drives, Unique 510 and Jewel J05 stand out with the distinguished design which makes them the must-have for trendy consumers. Unique 510 is designed with two colors: pink and blue and is available in 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB. To better satisfy users' needs for speed and capacity, Jewel J05 offers the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface and comes in multiple capacities including 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. And Jewel J05 features modern black that allows users to deliver the extraordinary taste for fashion. All Silicon Power USB flash drive products come with a lifetime warranty, SP Widget application software which provides seven major back up and security tools and a 60-day trial version of NIS (Norton Internet Security). For more information, please visit the Silicon Power website: http://www.silicon-power.com.
Unique 510 Product Features:
- Attractive lock-shaped design
- Compact rubber case
- Shockproof, waterproof and dustproof
- Cap-less design for easily use and store
- USB 2.0 Micro COB(Chip On Board) technology
- SP Widget free download software, providing 7 major back-up and Secure functions
- Dimensions: 41.0 x 20.6 x 8.6 (mm)
- Weight: 5.1 g
- Color: Blue/ Pink
- Material: Silica gel
- Interface: USB2.0/ USB1.1 compatible
- Support OS: Windows8/7/ Vista/XP/, Mac OS 10.3.x, Linux 2.6.x
- Capacity: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
- Temperature: 0C ~ 70C
- COB Lifetime warranty
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Micro COB(Chip On Board) technology
- Attractive lock-shaped design
- Compact rubber case
- Shockproof, waterproof and dustproof
- Cap-less design for easily use and store
- SP Widget free download software, providing 7 major back-up and Secure functions
- Dimensions: 41.0 x 20.6 x 8.6 (mm)
- Weight: 5.1 g
- Color: Black
- Material: Silica gel
- Interface: USB3.0/ USB2.0 Compatible
- Support OS: Windows8/7/ Vista/XP/, Mac OS 10.3.x, Linux 2.6.x
- Capacity: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
- Temperature: 0C ~ 70C
- COB Lifetime warranty
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Transcend Announces Industrial Temp SSD and Mid-Range 96 GB SSD Solutions
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, today announced the addition of the SSD630I 2.5" Industrial Temp SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) and the 96GB SSD630 2.5" SATA SSD as part of its industrial SSD lineup. The new 2.5" industrial SSDs present enterprises with a more extensive product selection to meet the strict performance, stability, and capacity requirements of mission-critical industrial applications.
Transcend's industrial grade SSDs undergo strict qualification to guarantee dependable, long-term performance in a wide temperature range. The SSD630I Industrial Grade 2.5" SATA II 3 Gb/s SSD has been extensively tested to confirm effective operation between -40ºC and 85ºC, making it suitable for computing systems that are often exposed to extreme temperature conditions such as industrial PCs and indoor/outdoor DVR surveillance equipment. Moreover, with speeds reaching 260 MB/s, storage up to 128 GB, excellent shock and vibration resistance, and low power consumption, the SSD630I offers many additional advantages for use in industrial environments.
Enterprise customers seeking the best, most cost effective system upgrade have stated a desire for a mid-range SSD that fits between the more common 64 GB and 128 GB capacities. Transcend responds to increasing demand with the introduction of the 96 GB SSD630 2.5" SATA SSD. It is intended to be a more focused solution, with the goal of satisfying specific price and capacity needs of each application while delivering the same outstanding performance and reliability benefits of a Transcend SSD. Equipped with a SATA II 3 Gb/s interface and high-speed DRAM cache, the 96 GB SSD can reach speeds of up to 225 MB/s read and 120 MB/s write.
The SSD630I and SSD630 drives host a number of advanced reliability features including: TRIM and NCQ support, built-in ECC and wear leveling, full support of the S.M.A.R.T. command, and built-in Advanced Power Shield technology, which prevents data loss in the event of a sudden power outage. Furthermore, Transcend's exclusive SSD Scope diagnostic and maintenance tool monitors SSD health to ensure continued fast, clean, and error-free operation. Transcend's SSD630I SATA SSD is offered in 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB capacities, while the SSD630 SATA SSD is available in capacities ranging from 16 GB to 256 GB, including the new 96 GB solution. All are backed by a three-year warranty.
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Creative Unveils Three New Aurvana Series Headsets
Creative Technology Ltd today announced an entirely new range of premium Creative Aurvana headsets - the flagship Creative Aurvana Platinum, the Creative Aurvana Gold, and the Creative Aurvana Live!2 - the second generation of the award-winning Aurvana Live! headset. This new lineup of three audiophile-grade headsets will be unveiled at IFA Berlin at the Creative exhibit 110 in Hall 3.2, Messe Berlin from September 6-11.
The Aurvana brand represents Creative's premium headsets that deliver true-to-life high performance sound. On top of pristine audio reproduction, the Creative Aurvana Platinum and the Creative Aurvana Gold come loaded with a dazzling array of groundbreaking technological features.
The Creative Aurvana Platinum and Aurvana Gold headsets also incorporate other impressive features such as Tap & Play Near Field Communication (NFC) connectivity, Active Noise Cancellation, Creative Multipoint connectivity (for simultaneous connections to two smart devices, such as to a smartphone and tablet) and support for advanced Bluetooth codecs, making them two of the most feature-packed headsets in the market.
Stunningly Elegant Design
The new Aurvana headsets also sport a distinctively elegant design. A stunningly clear visual contrast is immediately noticeable between the hard materials that make up the headset's solid structure and sleek angled lines adorning the ear cups, and the soft materials that provide users with outstanding levels of comfort.
Competitive Price for Premium Features
Despite their amazing audio quality and impressive range of features, the premium headsets are competitively priced -- similar premium headsets without some of these compelling proprietary technologies are priced higher than the three headsets in the Aurvana lineup.
Creative Aurvana Platinum -- Flagship Premium Wireless ANC Headset
The new flagship of the Creative headset range, the Aurvana Platinum, represents the most feature-rich headset among the Aurvana lineup and possibly among other headsets in the market. Powerful and precise 50 mm drivers deliver stunning bass, pristine highs and remarkably clear vocals while premium memory foam ear cushions bask the listener in musical indulgence.
Steeped in technology including Tri-Mode Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and advanced Bluetooth technology with aptX and AAC high-definition audio codec support, the Aurvana Platinum makes the ideal travel companion for the jet-setting executive who demands the best. The Aurvana Platinum's Tri-Mode Active Noise Cancellation employs advanced noise reduction feed-forward and feedback controls with four dedicated microphones to reduce environmental noise by up to 90 percent in addition to offering the choice of optimized plane, train, or indoor settings.
The Aurvana Platinum also introduces world's first Creative ShareMe technology for simultaneous audio sharing between two headsets. The headset also utilizes Tap & Play NFC technology for simple, one-touch Bluetooth pairing. In addition, with Creative Multipoint, the Aurvana Platinum can connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously; allowing user the flexibility to answer urgent phone calls from a smartphone while watching a movie on a tablet. When a phone call comes in, the built-in microphones enable crystal-clear conversations via the ClearSpeech enhanced engine.
Creative Aurvana Platinum Key Features
- Tap & Play NFC technology and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity
- Advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) reduces environmental noise by up to 90 percent with quad microphones
- Tri-Mode ANC features optimized settings for airplane, outdoor and indoor usage
- Precise 50 mm studio-grade Neodymium drivers
- Multipoint Connectivity -- Pairs and connects to two wireless devices at the same time
- Creative ShareMe enables wireless audio sharing with another ShareMe-enabled Creative wireless headset from a single wireless device
- ClearSpeech Engine for enhanced voice calls
- HD Voice-ready -- Delivers more life-like conversations
- Ergonomic over-ear design with comfortable memory foam padding
- Extensive high quality wireless audio codec support: aptX, AAC and FastStream
- Voice announcements for connectivity and battery level statuses
- Works even when the battery is flat via the bundled audio cable
- Includes durable travel pouch, USB charging cable and airplane adapter
Geared toward the discerning music listener who seeks outstanding audio quality, comfort and a strong design statement, the Creative Aurvana Gold features an over-ear design with 40mm drivers that deliver excellent audio performance. The Aurvana Gold features ShareMe technology, NFC and advanced Bluetooth wireless capabilities, while delivering Active Noise Cancellation that reduces environmental noise by up to 85 percent with two noise reduction microphones. An embedded microphone in the headset enables use for phone calls without compromising the compact convenience of a headphone.
Creative Aurvana Gold Key Features
- Tap & Play NFC technology and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity
- Advanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) reduces environmental noise by up to 85 percent with dual microphones
- Superb lively-tuned 40 mm Neodymium drivers
- Multipoint Connectivity -- Pairs and connects to two wireless devices at the same time
- Creative ShareMe enables wireless audio sharing with another ShareMe-enabled Creative wireless headset from a single wireless device
- ClearSpeech Engine for enhanced voice calls
- HD Voice-ready -- Delivers more life-like conversations
- Ergonomic over-ear design with comfortable memory foam padding
- Extensive high quality wireless audio codec support: aptX, AAC and FastStream
- Voice announcements for connectivity and battery level statuses
- Works even when the battery is flat via the bundled audio cable
- Includes durable travel pouch, USB charging cable and airplane adapter
The Creative Aurvana Live!2 headsets improve upon the wildly popular Aurvana Live! headsets, which established a cult following for their outstanding audio performance produced by their high quality bio-cellulose drivers. A bio-cellulose diaphragm is an ideal headphone driver material as it delivers the same sound velocity as an aluminum or titanium diaphragm along with the warmth and delicate sound of a paper diaphragm. The Aurvana Live!2 renders a natural and faithful audio experience akin to a live performance with its highly accurate 40 mm Neodymium magnet with bio-cellulose diaphragm drivers that deliver tighter bass tones and exceptional audio dynamics. To add to the musical escape, the premium soft protein leatherette ear pads and headband immerse the listener in comfort even for long periods of listening. As compared to its predecessor, the Aurvana Live!2 is equipped with an inline microphone for calls.
Creative Aurvana Live!2 Key Features
- Accurate 40 mm Neodymium drivers with composite bio-cellulose diaphragm for faithful and dynamic playback
- Premium supple protein leatherette ear pads provide an excellent seal against external noise while offering unmatched comfort
- Lightweight over-ear design with metal alloy headband for increased durability
- Includes detachable tangle-free audio cable with in-line microphone and volume controls, and a soft microfiber pouch
- Flat-fold ear cups for portability
- Available in two different colors - Black with dark chrome highlights
- Black with dark red chrome highlights
Despite the full range of built-in advanced technological features, the new lineup of Aurvana headsets is competitively priced at the following suggested retail prices. They are slated for availability in October 2013.
- Creative Aurvana Platinum headset US$299.99
- Creative Aurvana Gold headset US$199.99
- Creative Aurvana Live!2 headset US$129.99
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LUXA2 Releases New Slim P2 Portable Battery Pack
LUXA2, a premier designer and manufacturer of unique and functional mobile accessories including holders, portable power, headsets and cases, is proud to announce a new product to its portable power family- The P2 5000mAh portable battery pack. LUXA2's P2 is a slim, lightweight, aluminum 5000mAh portable battery pack designed for users who desire that extra bit of power whilst on the move. With its premium look and feel, it provides the perfect companion for your smartphone or tablet in those power hungry situations. Let the P2 free your mind from those inconvenient power worries and allow you to get on with the important things in life.
- 5000mAh battery capacity- more than enough to charge your iPhone 2.7 times.
- Slim, lightweight and portable
- Aluminum design for premium look and feel
- 3 color LED battery indicator with overcharging prevention technology
- Certified for overall reliability and safety with FCC, CE and ROHS.
- Standard USB port provides power for all mobile devices via USB port
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Scythe Introduces the Kaze Chrono Multifunctional Fan Controller
Japanese manufacturer Scythe, famous for its innovative and market leading cooling concepts and accessories, expands its accessories portfolio by a multifunctional fan controller. Scythe Kaze Chrono combines three different functions in one device! The 5,25 inch bay device allows users to control fans separately, display temperatures and can be used as a clock.
The second main function is the ability to monitor of up to four temperature channels. Scythe supplies six temperature sensor cables with Kaze Chrono, which can be attached inside the PC freely according to priorities of the user. Kaze Chrono is able to display temperatures in the range of 0 up to 100 degrees Celsius. When reaching 75 degrees Celsius respectively 167 degrees Fahrenheit, pre-set warning will alarm and warn the user both visually and acoustically. Values of the warning alarm can be adjusted or disabled; furthermore, values can be switched to degree Fahrenheit, using the Jumper on the rear side of Kaze Chrono.
Third main function, which was implemented by Japanese cooling expert, is the possibility to use Kaze Chrono as a clock. In this mode, current time will be displayed in big figures on the display. To assure, that the time is being saved correctly, one Lithium battery (CR2032) has been pre-installed in the Kaze Chrono. All required cables and screws are supplied with the Kaze Chrono, to make sure, that the device can be used right away!
Scythe multifunctional fan controller Kaze Chrono is available as of today for 27,50 EUR in stores and online shops.
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AMD Recognized for Excellence in Public Relations
AMD today announced a double win at the International Public Relations Association's 2013 Golden World Awards. AMD was named winner in two categories for its PR campaign conceived for the launch of the AMD Radeon HD 7990 graphics card.
AMD Radeon HD 7990 graphics cards were launched in April 2013. As the world's fastest graphics card, this product represents AMD's pinnacle of achievement in providing top-of-the-industry graphics technology for gaming enthusiasts. Specific communications programs bringing this leadership and the attending benefits for enthusiasts to life were conceived and executed in the first half of 2013.
Recently, AMD also was shortlisted for four Golden Bridge Business and Innovation Awards and three PR News Platinum PR Awards for multiple marketing and PR campaigns. Earlier this year, AMD was recognized for innovative PR, social media and marketing at PR Daily's Digital PR and Social Media Awards.
The International Public Relations Association, based in London, UK, bestows awards upon companies and agencies across the globe for excellence in public relations. In its 21st year, the Golden World Awards recognizes the best public relations activities and campaigns across 30 categories.
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