Toshiba brings a next generation tablet powered by Android

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Posted on August 22, 2012 by wgarcia

Toshiba announced that it plans to bring a new tablet model featuring the latest AndroidTM platform to the European market. The tablet, measuring 10.1’’ (25.7cm) diagonally, offers superior video and audio performance, has embedded GPS and features two video cameras.

Toshiba is planning to expand its tablet range with the next generation tablet in Europe, the Middle East and Africa during the first half of 2011.

Consumers have the choice
“The new tablet based on Android consequently continues Toshiba’s strategy in the European tablet market,” said Marco Perino, General Manager, Digital Product Division, Toshiba Europe. “While Folio 100 is targeted at users looking for an inexpensive tablet that offers up-to-date audio, video and internet browsing capabilities, the new tablet, with its even more sophisticated audio and video features and its advanced hardware specifications is positioned in the high-end tablet segment.” Thanks to its back cover that is available in a selection of colours users are able to personalise their tablet.

Enhanced browsing and video experience in 16:10 format
Toshiba again has put a special focus on the development of enhanced video, audio and internet experience on its latest tablet PC. The Toshiba tablet, powered by a dual-core NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 processor, features a wide view 10.1-inch (25.7cm) diagonal multi-touch display in a 16:10 format with 1,280×800 pixels, providing ample room for viewing websites in landscape or portrait mode and allowing a cinematic experience for video viewing and gaming.

Video and audio enhancement technologies
The tablet’s Adaptive Display technology constantly adjusts parameters such as brightness and contrast according to the ambient lightening conditions, and therefore always offers the best possible image display without need to change any parameters manually. In addition, Toshiba’s Resolution+™ technology is integrated as standard. It enhances the quality of standard definition videos in order to exploit the full potential of the tablet’s high definition display, independent of the quality of the source material. Unparalleled sound quality is achieved thanks to Toshiba audio enhancements that optimise sound output to the surrounding conditions. This enables the tablet’s stereo speakers to bring the sound of music tracks, videos and games to life like never before.

Well-equipped and ready to connect
Toshiba’s new tablet will support Mobile Broadband (3G) (1). A built-in gyroscope, an accelerometer sensor, integrated GPS, and a two megapixel front-facing camera and five megapixel rear-facing camera comprise the features of the tablet. The Toshiba tablet has multiple connectivity options and ports that make it easy to integrate the device into everyday digital life. The tablet features a full-size HDMI port to easily share photos and video on a TV, as well as a full-size USB 2.0 port for connecting external hard drives and cameras, and a mini USB port for tablet as USB mass storage. A SD Card slot provides options for additional storage and transferring files. The tablet will also be equipped with 802.11n WLAN.

An extended choice of marketplaces and sharing services available
The tablet will offer access to the Google AndroidTM Market. To complement the Android Market experience the device will also be pre-installed with Toshiba Places with its own app marketplace, making it easier for users to find apps optimised for the 10.1’’ (25.7cm) screen. Toshiba Places also offers an easy to use content sharing service that allows users to upload their own content to the cloud. They then can grant access to friends and family via a simple notification.

Apple Sells Three Million iPads in 80 Days – 37,500 ipads/day

Posted on May 24, 2013 by staff

Apple today celebrates the fact that it sold its three millionth iPad yesterday, just 80 days after its introduction in the US. iPad is a revolutionary and magical product that allows users to connect with their apps, content and the Internet in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.

Developers have created over 11,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 225,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone or iPod touch.

Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.

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AT&T suffering unprecedented – June 29 for not iPhone pre-ordered

Posted on May 24, 2013 by staff

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AT&T is still suffering from the iPhone pre-order woes and it won’t sell any iPhone without pre-order until June 29, so if you didn’t get to pre-order your iPhone and thought it will be available immediately in your nearer AT&T store, you better guarantee your place in the line, because it will be longer than anticipated.

Phone 4 pre-order sales on June 15 were 10-times higher than the first day of pre-ordering for the iPhone 3GS last year. Demand is simply unprecedented. We’re thrilled to see the excitement around iPhone 4 and are committed to helping as many customers as quickly as we can. As we said last week, we’re committed to fulfilling preorders first – and are on track to do so. Here is an update that we just posted:

AT&T is on-track to deliver iPhone 4 to customers who preordered the device on June 15. We look forward to offering iPhone 4 to all other customers beginning Tuesday, June 29, when it goes on sale in all AT&T sales channels.

Here are a few guidelines for customers buying iPhone 4 from AT&T:
• Preordered for home or business delivery: iPhone 4 will begin arriving this week for customers who preordered. We’ll send an email when each order has shipped.

• Preordered for store delivery: AT&T retail representatives will begin calling customers this week to let them know their iPhone 4 is available for pick up in store.

• Retail purchase (no preorder): AT&T plans to have iPhone 4 inventory – available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last – on June 29 in its retail locations, at www.att.com, and in business sales channels. As inventory sells out, AT&T will offer the convenient option of purchasing iPhone 4 and having it delivered to a home or business or an AT&T store. As always, customers will receive an email once their order is placed, and again when it ships.

To help customers stay up to date on iPhone 4 activities and important information, AT&T will post a series of videos beginning early this week at www.facebook.com/att. The videos will be informative and packed with customer-friendly tips and instructions around order fulfillment, iPhone 4 activation, inventory and – importantly – the new MicroSIM unique to iPhone 4 devices.”

Apple Sells Three Million iPads in 80 Days – 37,500 ipads/day

Posted on May 23, 2013 by staff

Clarion and Nokia Team Up on Car infotainment

Posted on May 23, 2013 by staff

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Clarion and Nokia Corporation, the world’s leading mobile device producer today announced that they are collaborating on Terminal Mode, a technology that will enable a totally new way of mobile devices and car infotainment systems to seamlessly work together. Both companies say this collaboration will further boost the development of next-generation smart car infotainment systems.

Through this partnership Clarion aims to develop the smartphone interface that Nokia and Consumer Electronics for Automotive, CE4A are proposing as industry standard, as well as to build an application service business for in-car devices utilizing the Ovi Store application service by Nokia. Clarion is also targeting accelerated development and greater commercial dominance of in-car information systems for the Europe and North America markets where Nokia has a strong presence, as well as China and other emerging markets.

VIZIO is First to Market With a True 5.1 Channel Soundbar Home Theater System With Multi-Point HD Wireless Audio

Posted on May 22, 2013 by staff

VIZIO announced today the expansion of its VIZIO HD Audio Eco-System through a new range of Wireless HD Audio products, which includes Home Theater Soundbars with wireless subwoofers and wireless home theater headphones. The VHT210 32″ Home Theater Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and the VHT510 40″ Home Theater Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer delivers big home theater sound in a sleek design with advanced surround sound technology. Both can be connected wirelessly to the VHP100 Wireless Home Theater Headphones, which deliver premium audio performance with active noise cancellation in a comfortable over-the-ear design.

The expanding array of VIZIO wireless audio devices utilizing Wireless HD Audio technology enables consumers to enjoy audio from almost anywhere in the home. For example, using the Wireless Home Theater Headphones, users can watch movies with full surround sound, without disturbing neighbors or others in the home, or enjoy their tunes from another room with proper set up. With Wireless HD Audio built-in to the Soundbar, the wireless subwoofer can be placed anywhere in the home theater up to 60 feet away, under optimal conditions, from the Soundbar without running wires across the living room.

VHT210 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer
With a sleek design perfectly matched for smaller-sized flat panel TVs, this 32″ Soundbar also connects wirelessly to its subwoofer, with a range of up to 60 feet, and also works with other VIZIO Wireless HD Audio products. Exceptional audio performance is produced by the Soundbar with dual 2.75″ drivers and .75″ tweeters that deliver left right and center channels, all enhanced with SRS Studio Sound HD™ for an immersive surround sound experience and SRS TruVolume™ technology that eliminates sharp jumps in volume with channel and program changes.

With easy-to-configure table-standing or wall-mounting options and audio inputs including digital audio optical (S/PIDIF) and analog stereo (RCA), the VHT210 is an easy fit and a great performer in any home theater. The VHT210 will be available in Q3 at an MSRP of $299.99.

VHT510 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Surround Speakers
For the ultimate home theater surround sound experience, the 40″ VHT510 Soundbar is ideal for HDTVs that are 40″ or larger and also includes a wireless subwoofer and rear surround speakers that utilize Wireless HD Audio technology. This premium surround sound system supports Dolby Digital®, DTS, SRS CircleCinema HD(TM) and SRS TruVolume(TM) for a truly immersive audio experience.

In addition to a digital S/PDIF input, two analog stereo RCA inputs are provided. A remote control selects inputs, playback formats and volume. The VHT510 will be available in Q3 at an MSRP of $399.99.

VHP100 Wireless Home Theater Headphones
With a comfortable over-the-ear design and high-definition audio through high performance 40mm drivers, VIZIO’s Wireless Home Theater Headphones let you crank up the sound for a fully immersive audio experience. Pairing with VIZIO’s 2.1 and 5.1 channel home theater Soundbars is easy and automatic with built-in Wireless HD Audio support. Its wireless base station accepts SPDIF and RCA inputs, as well as RCA audio outputs for use with legacy Soundbars and Home Theater systems.

Active noise cancellation provides maximum audio enjoyment in environments with high ambient sound levels, such as on airplanes or automobiles using the built-in 3.5mm audio jack. The rechargeable headphones fuel up by simply placing them on the base station, and features automatic power-saving mode to extend battery life. Complete with a USB charger and an accompanying travel case, these headphones are also ideal for home theater on-the-go. Available in Q4, MSRP will be $299.99.

WD launches the new My Book AV DVR Expander – More recording time – Tivo Compatible

Posted on May 22, 2013 by staff

WD today introduced its new 1 TB My Book AV DVR expander, allowing customers to instantly and seamlessly expand their DVR recording capacity by simply attaching the My Book AV DVR expander.

TiVo Verified compatible with TiVo Series3 and TiVo HD DVRs, the new My Book AV DVR expander is capable of storing up to 120 hours of high-definition (HD) television programming. The drive, which offers USB and eSATA connections, has also been tested and is compatible with Dish Network and DirecTV DVRs. WD is working with other major satellite, cable and telecom companies to integrate its DVR expander technology into set-top boxes around the world.

DVRs have become an indispensable technology for consumers by helping users time-shift their TV and recommend new shows. According to Parks Associates, 40 percent of U.S. broadband households and 38 percent of Western European broadband households have a DVR (Parks Associates: The Consumer Perspective 2009). HD programs take up several times more storage space than standard definition programs, requiring users to constantly delete old shows to make more room for new ones. Shortage of storage also prevents the DVR’s recommendation engine from suggesting new shows, limiting the use of a favorite consumer feature. WD’s My Book AV DVR expander addresses these issues by providing users with up to 120 additional hours of HD storage for their TiVo, DirecTV, Dish Network and other compatible DVRs.

WD is a leading supplier of hard drives for the DVR set-top boxes offered by major cable, satellite and Internet Protocol Television service providers. These WD customers demand AV-grade drives, which are specifically engineered for recording and playback of programs on a 24-by-7 duty cycle. The drives also feature WD GreenPower Technology™ so they produce very little heat and are designed to handle today’s cramped, gadget-rich entertainment centers. WD uses these same industry-proven drives in the WD My Book AV DVR expander to provide consumers with a reliable high-quality HD viewing experience, whether the drive is connected to a game console, Blu-ray Disc player, WD TV media player or other media playback device(2). In addition, the WD My Book AV DVR expander enclosure is designed to isolate these AV drives from the shock and vibration that can occur in home entertainment environments.

WD’s My Book AV DVR expander also enables users to store and play back videos from 2010 or later Sony® HD Handycam® camcorders with the Direct Copy feature, giving consumers an easy way to offload, archive and enjoy their personal videos in one simple step without a PC.

My Book AV DVR expanders feature:
Additional recording hours for enhanced viewing pleasure by connecting the drive to compatible USB or eSATA DVRs, instantly creating more storage for TV shows, sporting events, and movies;
A convenient camcorder storage companion that allows users to make more room for recording by transferring videos from compatible cameras to a My Book AV DVR expander without a computer;
An AV-optimized drive engineered for 24-by-7 operation, offering smooth video recording and playback with SilkStream™ technology (available via eSATA connection only);
An environmentally friendly drive built with WD GreenPower Technology and optimized for the demands of writing video as well as the high temperatures often found in entertainment centers;
Increased connectivity to game consoles, Blu-ray Disc players or media players, like the WD TV family of products, to provide smooth playback on big-screen TVs;
Small form-factor design, allowing the My Book AV DVR expander to fit neatly in entertainment centers. It can stand upright or lie horizontally, making it easy to position with other AV devices to maximize airflow and minimize heat around the drive;
USB 2.0 and eSATA interfaces for maximum compatibility with DVRs and AV devices; and,
A two-year limited warranty.

Compatibility
The My Book AV DVR expander has been tested and verified compatible with DirecTV, Dish Network, TiVo Series3 and TiVo HD DVRs, as well as with Scientific Atlanta 8300HD series DVRs; Sony Blu-ray Disc players; 2010 or later Sony HD Handycams camcorders with the Direct Copy feature; Xbox 360; and Sony PlayStation 3. Consumers should check with their cable service provider to confirm compatibility with their system. For a complete list of compatible products, please visit products.wdc.com/mybookav.

The new My Book AV DVR expander is available with 1 TB capacity and has a two-year limited warranty. My Book AV DVR expander drives are available now at select retailers and online at shopwd.com. MSRP is $149.99 USD.

Chevrolet and Microsoft Advertising Rev Up the Test-Drive Experience for New Chevrolet Volt

Posted on May 21, 2013 by staff

Chevrolet and Microsoft Advertising demonstrated at the 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival today an example of the first multiscreen advertising campaign that incorporates Kinect for Xbox 360 as a way to promote the Chevrolet Volt electric car launch later this year. Formerly called “Project Natal,” Kinect for Xbox 360 delivers a whole new way to play, with controller-free games and entertainment. For advertisers, it provides an innovative way to connect with consumers by enabling them to physically explore and engage with a brand through voice and gesture.

When Kinect for Xbox 360 launches this fall, consumers will have the opportunity to take the test-drive concept to a new level by driving a Chevrolet Volt in “Kinect Joy Ride,” the first controller-free racing game from Microsoft Game Studios. After viewing the video advertisement in-dash on Xbox LIVE or on the Web, consumers will be able to unlock the Chevrolet Volt in “Kinect Joy Ride” to actually drive the car in the game.

Kinect for Xbox 360 opens a new world of controller-free games and entertainment. A special sensor recognizes players and responds to their movements and gestures. Kinect can also take pictures during gameplay, which players will be able to upload to their favorite social sites when the game ends.

The demonstration of the potential Chevrolet Volt campaign shown at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival today illustrates a number of innovative ways that brands can connect with consumers through touch and gesture on the PC, TV and mobile device. One proof of concept being explored involves a mobile brand experience, in which consumers can add a local Chevrolet promotion event to their calendar to go test-drive a Volt or use voice-enabled search on Bing to find locations near them. Chevrolet will be the first auto marketer to incorporate a branded advertising experience for the new Windows Phone 7.

Another proof-of-concept technology being shown is Microsoft’s Pivot technology, a feature designed to provide consumers with a quick way to explore, organize and visualize large amounts of data and make it more useful. It works by utilizing Deep Zoom technology (built into Microsoft Silverlight), which manipulates a vast array of items at once, all in high resolution, allowing consumers to zoom in and out of content on the screen. For instance, consumers could zoom in to see a close-up of the Volt exterior and interior features without having to flip between pages.

“Chevrolet Volt is not only offering a new way for car buyers to interact with and learn about a vehicle before heading to the dealership,” said Darren Huston, corporate vice president of the Global Consumer & Online group at Microsoft. “It’s enabling people to virtually test drive the Volt from the comfort of their own living room. This campaign showcases the kind of breakthrough digital campaigns we can deliver for marketers when we combine great partnerships with leading-edge software innovation.”

Other considerations for the final phases of the multiscreen ad campaign are to set up Kinect kiosks at Chevrolet’s promotional events and showrooms so that car buyers can play “Kinect Joy Ride,” and installing Microsoft Surface tables at the events, which could include information on Volt and allow potential car buyers to download photos and videos from their personal “Kinect Joy Ride” session.

Chevrolet’s multiscreen ad campaign, conceptualized with Starcom through Microsoft Advertising, will start this summer. The first ad experiences will be unveiled in the U.S. across MSN and MSN Autos, Xbox LIVE and a custom Chevrolet advertising microsite followed by the mobile and Surface integrations. Deal terms were not disclosed. Consumers can visit http://advertising.microsoft.com for more information about the multiscreen campaign and http://www.chevrolet.com/volt to learn more about the Chevrolet Volt.

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Altec Lansing introduces the new Octiv Mini Multi-Function Audio Dock

Posted on May 21, 2013 by staff

Altec Lansing today introduced the Octiv Mini (M102) audio dock to give iPhone and iPod users a versatile way to charge their devices while enjoying crystal clear sound. At home, in the dorm or at work, the Octiv Mini pulls double-duty as a functional alarm clock when combined with the free new Altec Lansing custom Alarm Rock app.

Whether charging up, rocking out or waking up, the Octiv Mini delivers the amazing audio quality that is a hallmark of Altec Lansing products. Included is the free Alarm Rock app for the iPhone and iPod which acts as a full-featured digital alarm clock complete with time display and an oversized snooze button. The Altec Lansing Alarm Rock app is available in the iTunes app store as a free download. Users can choose to wake or sleep to their favorite audio files and songs while enjoying a fully customizable interface to match even the most eclectic taste.

The Octiv Mini, along with select products from Altec Lansing’s line of premiere audio equipment, will be travelling throughout North America with the 2010 Warped Tour kicking off in Los Angeles on June 25th. Fans are encouraged to stop by the Altec Lansing tent to experience first hand the decades of musical experience and heritage Altec Lansing injects into speaker products. Exclusive acoustic performances, autograph signings and fan vs. band Rock Band contests will be hosted all summer long at the Altec Lansing tent. Additionally, the Altec Lansing stage will host a variety of up-and-coming acts from the mainstream to the underground.

Octiv Mini features include:
Listen without interference – Certified to work with iPhone and iPod
Modern minimalist design for any space – At approximately four inches wide
and five inches deep, little room is needed
Audio Alignment™ – Altec Lansing’s expertise ensure that drivers, enc
losure
and electronics are balanced for optimum sound.

The Altec Lansing Octiv Mini audio dock will be available in July 2010 at retailers such
as Best Buy and www.alteclansing.com. MSRP is US $59.95. The Alarm Rock app is
available now for free at the Apple iTunes store.

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