Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) is accomplishing much with its new console: the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment system has cumulatively sold through more than 5.3 million units*1 around the world as of February 8, 2014 (JST), and is continuing to demonstrate strong growth and momentum.
"I am thrilled that so many customers around the globe have continued to select PS4 as the best place to play throughout and beyond the holiday season," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "We are delighted that according to the NPD Group's latest data, PS4 was January's top-selling console in the United States. The PS4 system's momentum just keeps growing stronger, and we are extremely grateful for the continued passion and support of PlayStation® fans. February 22 sees the launch of PS4 in Japan, and I'm looking forward to Japanese fans sharing the excitement of the deep social capabilities and entertainment experiences only possible on PS4."
*1 Number of retail sales to consumers is estimated by SCEI. PS4 sales data in North America and Latin America collected11/15/2013 – 2/8/2014. Europe and Asia collected 11/29/13 – 2/8/2014.
SolidRun Ltd, continues its innovate streak in the electronics and computer world with the launch announcement of their new and powerful addition to the CuBox-i series: the CuBox-i2w. The CuBox-i fanless computers are based on Freescale's i.MX6 SoC series and offer a wide variety of configurations ranging from single, dual and quad ARM processors running up to 1.2GHz
Today, digital signage displays are commonly controlled by personal computers or servers. The CuBox-i2w solution takes digital signage solutions into the 21st century by integrating dual core computing power with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as additional features such as extensive connectivity, a Real Time Clock mechanism, and more. The elegant mini-computer consists of a unique 2x2x2 inch design, has a miniscule carbon footprint, and is ideal for a variety of uses. Starting at just $99, the CuBox-i2w includes the mandatory requirements of most digital signage applications at a significantly lower price point than the majority of existing solutions on the market.
With Android becoming a more dominant operating system for digital signage applications, the CuBox-i series places a special emphasis on supporting the flourishing Android OS with its rich eco system. The CuBox-i platform core technology is based on SolidRun's state-of-the-art Micro System on a Module (MicroSOM) designed for the most reliable performance at low-power states.
"We believe that there is a growing need in the digital signage market for disruptive smart nodes technology in terms of size, power and cost. The CuBox-i offering is half the cost of existing industry-standard solutions, without any compromises on streaming and reliability capabilities," said Kossay Omary, SolidRun CEO.
The variety of wireless mini speakers that are flooding the market today is countless. However, not every unit is worthwhile when considering ones which ensure both quality and a fair price. If you are scouting for a speaker that also combines the power of microphone and wireless connectivity along with facilitating easy portability then choose wireless mini Bluetooth speakers only. One single unit can give you great features and performance.
DX is happy that one of the most highly appreciated mini speakers - MOCREO™ MOSOUND MINI Bluetooth Speaker is now available on the DX website. MOCREO MOSOUND MINI Bluetooth Speaker is versatile and practical. It is designed to provide users with multipurpose features and smooth portability. With the compact mini speaker device enabled with Bluetooth, you can connect any of your favorite devices to listen to your choice of music.
MOCREO MOSOUND MINI Bluetooth Speakers can be connected to any device to stream your favorite music even from a distance of nearly 30 feet. Due to this, you don't have to bother about the tangle of wires or speaker dock system. This means you don't have to confine yourself within a limited physical boundary to listen to your choice of music. Good sound and clutter-free experience is a guarantee.
With this tiny MOSOUND MINI Speaker, you can simply keep your device in your pocket and roam freely without having to worry about the position of the speaker. Your speaker will be sitting on a desktop while you are in some other room or place. Not only this, but both audio and video files can be played through wireless connectivity with this unit.
MOCREO MOSOUND MINI Bluetooth Speakers also feature a built-in microphone, enabling you to listen and answer your calls hands-free. It lasts 6 hours with the built-in battery, and it can be easily charged with a USB cable.
Epson America today announced the Epson® LabelWorks™ LW-600P, a new one-of-a-kind label printer for smartphones and tablets that gives users the ability to make an endless variety of both practical and creative labels for the home or workplace.
The LabelWorks LW-600P is one of the smallest and lightest 24mm (~1") label printers on the market today with a powerful set of capabilities and features, including:
Bluetooth® connectivity for use with smart phones and tablets
USB connectivity for printing from Windows and Mac computers
Print speeds up to 15mm/s at 180dpi for fast printing of labels
Tape widths of 6mm (~1/4") to 24mm (~1") for maximum versatility
Battery-powered operation for portability and mobility
AC power (adapter included) to allow the LW-600P to be always on and ready
For iOS® and Android™ device users, the free Epson iLabel app takes full advantage of the capabilities of their smart phones and tablets to offer features never before available with traditional label makers, such as:
"True-view" label preview capability using the camera function to ensure labels perfectly match what's on the screen
Handwriting mode for custom drawing or annotation of labels using the touch screen interface
Speech-to-text voice transcription and printing
In-app storage of created label for future use
Import of custom graphics such as symbols, logos and photographs to copy and paste onto labels for a more professional look or to add a personalized touch
Creation of QR code labels for content sharing or barcode labels for inventory management which can be scanned by third-party QR/barcode apps
LG Electronics' U.S. audio video lineup will be showcased at next month's 2014 International CES® (booth #8204). The premium selection of products offer consumers solutions with rich, deeply satisfying sound along with the plethora of convenient smart connectivity features.
"TV screens may get the majority of consumers' attention in the showroom but the unsung hero of great home entertainment is sound," said Byung-hoon Min, Senior Vice President of the AV Division of LG's Home Entertainment Company. "At LG, we devote a significant portion of our TV research and development on the audio experience because we believe this will be the next battleground for winning the hearts and minds of home entertainment aficionados."
Combining Smart TV with Astonishing Sound LG expanded its offerings in the emerging SoundPlate category with an all-in-one home entertainment unit, (model LAB540W). At a mere 39.5mm high, this stylish device is space efficient and can be placed directly underneath a variety of 32- to 55-inch class TVs to minimize clutter. The new model is equipped with a robust 4.1 channel, 320W sound system and an external wireless subwoofer.
The SoundPlate can also serve as a connectivity portal and features a built-in 3D Blu-ray player along with LG Smart TV functionality, transforming any flat screen TV into a Smart TV with powerful sound performance. Additionally, customers can wirelessly stream music to the LAB540W from a compatible smart phone or tablet via Bluetooth.
Streaming High Quality Music to Multiple Rooms LG extended its audio lineup to include a versatile home audio system with a selection of networkable wireless speakers. LG's Multi-Room Speaker System provides a great solution for consumers by allowing them to wirelessly stream audio files from their compatible smartphones, tablets, or computers to multiple speakers simultaneously. Several speakers can be set up in any combination of rooms, connecting an entire house under a single system.
The embedded network technology makes it possible to choose between playing the same song throughout the home or different songs through each speaker. LG developed a downloadable app to turn a smartphone into an easy-to-use master control unit with an interface that lets users seamlessly stream locally saved music or audio from online sources. Overall clarity is enhanced by a dual-tweeter arrangement and 24 bit/192kHz offers studio-like sound quality. The two speakers in the lineup include:
NP8740 – 70W Speaker, with built-in Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth enabled and MESH network capable.
NP8540 – 40W Speaker, with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth enabled and MESH network capable.
Compelling Audio Sophistication in Minimalist Design LG refreshed its Sound Bar options for 2014 with two new models that are the perfect complement for a wide variety of TV sizes and styles. The NB5540 is LG's flagship model with an aesthetic meant to match LG's modern thin-bezel TVs. The system features 4.1 channels and a powerful 320 watts output and a wireless subwoofer. Despite its low profile body, the NB5540 delivers rich, room-filling audio thanks to two forward-facing and two rear-facing channel configuration. The unit will employ a Hi-Fi DAC and Analog Class D amp to ensure superior HD audio quality, minimizing the loss of detail and producing clean, natural sound.
For easy connectivity, it supports HDMI with Audio Return Channel (ARC), and is also Bluetooth enabled, facilitating wireless audio streaming from compatible smart devices such as a Smart TV or smartphone.
Also key to the 2014 bar lineup is the NB3740A, which offers consumers premium streaming content from embedded partners including Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, Pandora and vTuner. It is also a 4.1 channel, 320W system that features HDMI/ARC and Bluetooth connectivity.
Winning Track Record The 2014 lineup includes a number of other premium products to deliver convenient wireless connectivity and an unforgettable auditory experience. LG will introduce three new Blu-ray Disc players in 2014. The flagship model (BP740) will offer a range of comprehensive Smart features via Built-in Wi-Fi capability. Content options include premium services such as Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Netflix and YouTube as well as web browsing. It will also include the LG Magic Remote, enabling customers to navigate the system with easy pointing and-wheel based actions. A unique convenience feature called Private Sound Mode 2.0 will allow users to route the sound from either disc-based or streaming media straight to a compatible Bluetooth headphone or smart phone so content can be enjoyed without disturbing others. Additional Blu-ray players in the U.S. lineup include:
BP540 – Full HD 1080p 3D Network Blu-ray Player features LG Smart functionality, Private Sound Mode 2.0 and built-in Wi-Fi capability.
BP340 – Full HD 1080p Network Blu-ray Player with a streaming content suite consisting of Netflix, VUDU, YouTube, CinemaNow and Pandora* as well as built-in Wi-Fi capability.
For consumers looking for a more powerful audio experience, LG has also created a 500W Home Theater System in 2014 (model BH5140S). With a streaming 3D Blu-ray player included, it is another all-in-one solution offering augmented sound and numerous content options that consumers have come to expect.
ZeroHour Innovations has reached its $100,000 Kickstarter goal to fund ZeroHour, a tactical-grade flashlight integrated with a USB Battery Backup that can charge smartphones, tablets, and other USB devices. Over 400 backers will be rewarded a ZeroHour flashlight, which features a 1,000 lumen LED, up to 10,000mAh of USB backup power, and a unique modular component design.
"Reaching our Kickstarter goal is the best gift we could ask for this holiday season," said Aaron Son, Co-founder of ZeroHour Innovations. "We've built a wonderful team of backers, and together we will make ZeroHour the next standard in flashlights for homes and outdoor adventures."
ZeroHour joins an elite group of Kickstarter projects to have raised over $100,000, with less than 2 percent of the 54,000 funded projects to date achieving this goal. Pledges will cover ZeroHour's initial manufacturing costs, with rewards to begin shipping in March 2014.
ZeroHour is now available for pre-order starting at $175 from www.zerohourxd.com. ZeroHour will make its public debut at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2014.
Rullingnet Corporation, home of VINCI Blended Learning Curriculum for early childhood, announced today the launch of VINCI MV Family Tablet 7-inch Android 4.1 tablet designed specifically for families with young children up to nine years old. VINCI MV comes pre-loaded with five VINCI Curriculum apps, Kids Library app samples and 12 VINCI music video titles. Additional Curriculum apps are available for purchase through VINCI Kids Library atwww.vincigenius.com.
Parents can use VINCI MV as a regular Android tablet and feel safe sharing it with their children as the content has no commercials, no in-app purchases, no violence and no adult content. The wireless 3G tablet is voice enabled and provides direct access to pre-qualified children's educational content, including VINCI Curriculum (sold separately) and VINCI Kids Library featuring more than 800 story books, games and videos for download.
VINCI MV is powered by a MTK 6577 system-on-the-chip processor with integrated GPU. The tablet features a dual-lens camera, 8GB of storage and dual, unlocked, quad-band SIM slots for voice activation where service plans are available. The tablet is lightweight and has been vigorously drop-tested for durability.
"VINCI MV is the ideal family tablet because it offers parents all the features of an adult Android tablet, including email, Skype and Google Play, but it can be safely shared with children," said Dr. Dan Yang, Creator of VINCI. "The VINCI family tablet is affordable, rugged and provides children access to award-winning content that is fun, educational, age-appropriate, safe and commercial free."
Also included with the VINCI MV are a leather case, travel charger, USB cable and earphone with microphone.
VINCI MV retails for $199.99 and is available now at www.vincigenius.com and at national retailers including Best Buy.
littleBits™, maker of an open source library of electronic Bits™ modules that snap together with magnets for prototyping, learning and fun, announced today its partnership with KORG, a leading global manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, to launch the new littleBits Synth Kit. Designed to allow users to create brand new sounds and build their own electronic instruments, the new Synth Kits will be shipping the first week of December and available at littleBits.cc and select specialty retailers for $159.
From The Beatles to Bjork, legendary artists have used analog synthesizers to produce complex sounds and innovative music. For the first time ever, the littleBits Synth Kit will enable curious hobbyists and musicians to easily explore the iconic synthesizer instrument, allowing them to build their own sound machines (with signal generators, modifiers, modulators and controllers) and put on their own performances - all with little to no engineering or musical knowledge.
"We're excited to work together with industry leader KORG to design and launch the new littleBits Synth Kit," said Ayah Bdeir, founder and CEO of littleBits, MIT Media Lab alumna and TED Senior Fellow. "Our goal is to break technology down to its fundamental parts and put the power of electronics in the hands of everyone. This new kit is an incredibly easy to use, high quality, analog modular synthesizer, and is designed to inspire people of all ages to unleash their inner rock star."
The new Synth Kit includes an assortment of 12 electronic Bitsmodules that instantly snap together with magnets to create circuits like those used in KORG's famous analog synthesizers. Modules included in the Synth Kit are power, oscillator (x2), filter, envelope, delay, keyboard, micro sequencer, mix, split, random, and synth speaker (which can connect to recording or live sound equipment). The Synth Kit also includes a project booklet outlining step-by-step instructions for 10 projects. Accessories like mounting boards can be purchased separately to create a playable performance station.
With the new littleBits Synth Kit in hand, users can build infinitely reconfigurable sound circuits; and since the littleBits system is expandable, multiple Synth Kits can be used at once to create a massively powerful instrument. In addition, users can combine it with other littleBits modules to create complex visual, light, and mechanical installations – no wiring, soldering or programming required.
Users can also follow the step-by-step instructions in the project booklet, and combine Bits modules with assorted materials like cardboard, tape and 3D printed plastic to create fun and novel interfaces, such as:
Percussion Party: Snap seven modules together to build a circuit that lets you dance to the beat of your own drum. Set the rhythm, adjust the timbre and control the envelope to create soothing, rhythmic sounds or a wailing drum beat.
Keytar: Combine nine modules with assorted household and craft materials to create a customized keytar. Decorate your instrument, add a strap and get ready to rock.
Synth Spin Table: Eight modules work together to create a synth with some spin. Create turntables with paper plates and straws and play with your synth machine just like a DJ.
Additional projects include Synthesizer with the Works, Tuning, Play a Song, Spooky Sounds, Metal Music, Synth Bandand Perform Like a Pro. Instructions for sound-altering circuit designs are also included, such as pitch sweeps, white noise, key player, sequencer control, frequency modulation, random voltage, filtering noise and echo and delay.
"The new littleBits Synth Kit lets music fans explore sound and the synthesizer in a truly new and unique way. We are thrilled to partner with littleBits to bring this exciting experience to our fans and music lovers around the world," said Tadahiko Sakamaki, Manager/Designer, Product Planning Department, KORG.
Winner of more than 20 product awards, littleBits is a well-funded, fast-growing startup based in New York City. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) acquired innovative littleBits to its permanent collection. The company has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times Magazine and Fast Company. Bloomberg TV recognized littleBits as "LEGO for the iPad generation." In addition, the company was featured in a TED talk in 2012, which garnered more than 700,000 views worldwide.
Bits modules are reusable, compatible and color-coded, allowing users to grow their library as they add new Kits or specialty pieces to their collection. Each module has a specific function (such as power, light, sound, pulse), and every module works with every other module in the library to make building projects easy for children, teens and adults.
Additional tips, tricks and project ideas are regularly posted on the company's website by littleBits and members of the littleBits maker community, and users can sign up for the littleBits e-newsletter to regularly receive updates on innovative projects and product information.
G-Technology, a leader in delivering premium storage solutions for consumers and content creators, today announced two new high-performance portable external storage solutions. The sleek and portable G-DRIVE slim and G-DRIVE mobile, already favorites among design-conscious users who need fast, reliable storage on the go, are now available with 7,200 RPM hard disk drives (HDDs). When compared to 5,400 RPM-based HDD models, these external drives deliver up to 20-40 percent faster data transfer rates for quicker access to photos, videos, music and documents.
"In this digital world, we all need reliable, fast storage to protect the photos, videos and music that mean the most to us," saidMike Williams, Vice President and General Manager, G-Technology. "Whether you're a professional photographer needing to store and protect content in the field, or a consumer needing a simple storage and backup solution, our new portable external drives are the solution. Each external drive delivers performance, reliability and style in a sleek, portable design."
G-DRIVE slim with USB 3.0: The G-DRIVE slim is a stylish, ultra-thin portable drive designed for your Apple® MacBook®, MacBook Pro®, or MacBook Air®. Featuring the industry's only 7mm z-height, 7,200 RPM, hard drive – the Travelstar® Z7K500 – as well as a high-performance USB 3.0 interface, the G-DRIVE slim delivers transfer rates of up to 125MB per second, nearly 23 percent faster than other 5,400 RPM-based external drives. Its slender, lightweight aluminum case packs up to 500GB of storage for photos, videos, music and more. The G-DRIVE slim is available today with an MSRP of $89.95.
G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0: The G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0 external drive is the perfect storage option for portable use. Featuring a USB 3.0 interface and a 1TB, 7,200 RPM HGST Travelstar7K1000 mobile hard drive, the G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0 solution delivers transfer speeds of up to 136MB per second, which is up to 43 percent faster than its 5,400 RPM counterpart. The G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0 offers 1TB of storage capacity, and is available at G-Technology.com or through G-Technology's valued channel partners. The 1TB G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0 has a MSRP of $139.95.
Both drives are Time Machine® compatible and are bus-powered so when you're out and about you don't need to add an external AC power supply to your bag or laptop case. Each drive is formatted for Mac®, but can be easily reformatted for Windows®. USB 3.0 is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
Starting today, consumers can preorder unu, the world's first universal entertainment hub, at Gamestop retail stores, Gamestop.com, and Newegg.com. The product will go on sale in November at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and Walmart.com.
Available in two versions for the November launch, both have full access to the more than 1 million games and apps to enjoy via the Google Play store. The unu Media Edition comes with a TV docking station and an air mouse controller with keyboard for $199.99 MSRP, and the fully-loaded Gaming Edition adds an advanced game controller supporting tens of thousands of video games for $249.99 MSRP.
"unu may just be the 'why didn't I think of that' product for 2013," says Nicki Repenning, Vice President of Business Development, Sunflex. "The tablet is one of the most exciting consumer technologies in the last 50 years, but we knew it could and should do more. So, we built a custom smart TV user interface and two different controllers to match up with every entertainment experience found on the Google Play Store. That's how unu was born."
So, you can either be bummed you didn't think of it, or you can spoil yourself, friends, or family. Given its universal use, unu may be the best and easiest solution to the constant wail from kids of all ages, "I'm bored!" And, since it can move from TV to TV and room to room, it might even bring peace over living room big screen arguments.
unu is the lightest, easiest, and most unobtrusive way to play video games, watch movies, or enjoy hundreds of thousands of other experiences on any TV. Or, just enjoy it as a tablet. The backside of the air mouse also includes a keyboard for super easy Internet browsing, typing emails, or chatting on social media.
The slender, lightweight 7-inch system is an HD-display Android 4.2 tablet that can be used on its own or docked to your TV as a smart TV. It comes with a sleek portable docking station and a proprietary Bluetooth air mouse remote that lets users explore apps with immense ease. unu's proprietary user interface is simple and powerful. Enabled by the latest 1.6 GHZ quad-core processor, users will enjoy full HD 1080p videos, and seamless execution of any app.
Sunflex is the creator of unu. With 17 successful years in making gaming peripherals, unu's wireless game controller delivers high precision and extremely low latency, a crucial feature for gamers. And, it comes pre-loaded with APK support for nearly every video game app available.
