30 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASRock H2R HDMI 2-in-1 Travel Router Debuts

Billions of Smart Phone Users Are About to be Revolutionized by This Small Device There’s the ordinary travel routers that function as their names suggest, and then there’s this extraordinary new device that outdoes the rest of the gang – ASRock H2R (HDMI 2-in-1 router). Besides working as a travel router, it can also be used as an Ethernet adapter, or even an HDMI dongle substitute for Apple TV or Google Chromecast. Imagine yourself on a lonesome odyssey. Weary and burdened from the excursion, you reluctantly relinquish and check in at a shabby hostel. Flipping through foreign channels mindlessly makes you feel even more disconnected. But deep down you know it isn’t the solitude that’s devouring your consciousness bit by […]

30 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Corsair Bulldog Gaming PC Unveiled

Corsair reveals production version of Bulldog DIY 4K Gaming PC Last June Corsair unveiled a prototype of Bulldog, a powerful gaming platform that packs the sheer performance of a full-size desktop gaming PC into a gorgeous new all-black, whisper-quiet console chassis designed for the living room. Today at PAX Prime, Corsair is revealing the refined Bulldog production version that will ship in the 2015 holiday season. Bulldog DIY kit harnesses exclusive small form factor Corsair components and cooling technology that form the core of a 4K ready gaming PC—a sleek, highly-vented console-sized chassis, an ultra-efficient SFX power supply, and twin compact liquid CPU and GPU coolers – all integrated with a mini-ITX motherboard. Simply add a 6th generation Intel® Core™ […]

30 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI GTX 980Ti Lightning Graphics Card Introduced

Overclocking perfection MSI is proud to officially announce the latest addition to the legendary Lightning series of graphics cards. Built to be perfect, the GeForce GTX 980Ti Lightning combines groundbreaking new technology with proven features such as TriFrozr, Torx Fan, SuperPipe and Military Class 4 components, evolved from the last generation Lightning. The GTX 980Ti Lightning is nothing short of an engineering masterpiece. Supreme Thermal Design MSI’s reputation in thermal design is well known to be excellent. The evolved TriFrozr design on the GTX 980Ti Lightning features three 90mm Torx Fans that combine the advantages of both traditional fan blade and dispersion fan blade, generating huge amounts of airflow while remaining quite silent. Three 8mm SuperPipes transfer heat much faster […]

30 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Phiaton PS 202 NC Earphones Announced

Experience Superior Sound Quality and Active Noise Cancellation Phiaton Corporation today announces the availability of the PS 202 NC earphones, designed for the avid traveler, business commuter or anyone seeking peace and quiet. The PS 202 NC earphones feature a sleek, brushed metal design along with a wide-range of features including newly developed 14.3 mm drivers, active noise-cancellation of up to 95% of ambient background noise, and an inline mic and remote. A full list of features of the PS 202 NC earphones is included below: 1. Active Noise-Cancellation: Blocks out 95% of ambient background noise 2. 14.3mm drivers: Newly developed drivers feature an optimized vibration system that adds extra emphasis on high frequency clarity and rich commanding bass. 3. […]

30 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ARCHOS Diamond Tab Tablet Introduced

On the heels of announcing its new high-end ARCHOS Diamond S smartphone, the French brand ARCHOS is pleased to announce the ARCHOS Diamond Tab, its first Octa-Core 4G/LTE tablet and its first tablet in the Diamond line. “Tablets have become a crucial piece of hardware in many customer’s tech lineups. We wanted to expand our Diamond line to include a tablet without sacrificing any of the specs that make an ARCHOS Diamond special,” explains Loic Poirier, CEO of ARCHOS. Connected, crystal-clear, and capable The ARCHOS Diamond Tab is truly a flagship product of the ARCHOS brand. Impressively, it features 4G/LTE connectivity and dual Band Wi-Fi, putting it in a superior league of tablets. Connectivity shouldn’t be sacrificed on a larger […]

30 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Nabu Smartband Launched

Thousands of Limited Edition PAX Nabu X units to be given to expo attendees as part of Razer wearables celebration Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of its Razer Nabu smartband. A two-and-half minute zombie survival guide commercial produced by Razer will inaugurate a marketing campaign that highlights the benefits of “living smarter” with Nabu. Interested parties may check out the “Five Rules of Zombie Survival” spot at https://rzr.to/nabu-ad “When we originally announced the Razer Nabu at CES 2014, we received a ton of feedback on features that users enjoyed and aspects that needed improvement,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “We re-designed the Razer Nabu with that feedback, including […]

28 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ROCCAT Online 3D Printing Library Launched

• Order tons of additional buttons for the ROCCAT Nyth • Leading 3D printing service and marketplace, Shapeways, collaborates to provide premium quality parts for ROCCAT peripherals On the heels of ROCCAT’s release of the highly anticipated, deeply modular Nyth MMO gaming mouse, ROCCAT brings even more customization to the table. Equipped with 33 spare buttons, the Nyth easily transitioning from an MMO setup into an FPS or MOBA-centric piece of gaming gear thanks to its interchangeable side buttons and sideparts. In it’s out of the box configuration the Nyth offers 36.738 different combinations. Not content to stop there, ROCCAT now provides a massive online 3D printing library with near endless options to customize your Nyth. Color, style and shape, […]

28 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Tablet Released

Take command of your digital life with Samsung’s thinnest and lightest tablet Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced the U.S. release of the Galaxy Tab S2, its thinnest, lightest, ultra-fast tablet. Blending form and function, elegant design and multitasking power, Galaxy Tab S2 is the new flagship in Samsung’s line of tablets—and the ultimate device for experiencing and sharing digital content. From the creators of Samsung’s award-winning televisions and large-screen smartphones, the Galaxy Tab S2 is available for preorder starting today and will be available at select U.S. retailers and carriers beginning September 3. “We set out to make the Galaxy Tab S2 the most powerful tablet we’ve ever created,” said Gary Riding, senior vice president, Mobile Computing at Samsung […]

28 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Obi Worldphone SF1 and SJ1.5 Smartphones Launched

Taking a fresh approach, Obi Worldphone™ today introduces two high-quality, premium-designed smartphones priced at an exceptional value to attract discerning young people in fast-growth markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Designed by renowned San Francisco-based product studio Ammunition, Obi Worldphone™ SF1 and SJ1.5 are set apart by iconic industrial design. Ammunition also developed Obi Lifespeed, a custom user interface for Android that unifies the software and hardware experience. Obi integrates elegant design with high-end technology from Qualcomm, Dolby, Sony, Corning Incorporated, Google, MediaTek, Japan Display, Inc. and Samsung to deliver a powerful performance. Obi Worldphone is the first to address the market need between high-design smartphones at high prices and generic smartphones at low prices. “Over the next […]

27 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

TRENDnet TEW-821DAP AC1200 Dual Band PoE Access Point Released

Software controller manages multiple APs, aids WiFi network management TRENDnet® (www.TRENDnet.com), a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, announced today the availability of its AC1200 Dual Band PoE Access Point (with software controller), model TEW-821DAP. TRENDnet’s new access point offers concurrent 867 Mbps WiFi AC and 300 Mbps WiFi N coverage. The TEW-821DAP offers AP, Client, WDS, and Repeater modes to support multiple applications, and it features band steering technology, which helps to alleviate network congestion by directing devices from the 2.4 GHz band to the 5 GHz band. It also saves on remote location installation time and equipment costs with Gigabit PoE support and an included mounting plate. “Wireless AC adds to the speed and performance needed for […]

27 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG Rolly Wireless Portable Keyboard Announced

LG Looks to Increase Share of Growing Mobile Device Accessories Market In an effort to capture a larger share of the fast-growing mobile accessories market, LG Electronics (LG) will unveil the industry’s first solid rollable wireless portable keyboard at IFA 2015 in Berlin, Germany. Unlike other portable keyboards on the market, LG’s Rolly Keyboard (model KBB-700) folds up along the four rows to create an easy-to-carry “stick” that fits into one’s pocket as easily as any purse or briefcase. Featuring high-contrast keys and a fold-out mobile device stand, typing on Rolly Keyboard is extremely comfortable because its 17mm key pitch is nearly as generous as the 18mm key pitch found on most desktop keyboards. Made of impact-resistant and durable polycarbonate […]

27 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Team Group WP10400 and WP12800 High Capacity Power Banks Launched

Easily Enjoy Your Smart Mobile Lifestyle with a Comprehensive Power Charger Team Group Inc., the world’s leading memory brand, today launched two new colorful high capacity power banks: WP10400 and WP12800. Both products focus on trendy consumers who enjoy trying new styles and colors. The body is a classic simple black and white monotone color with an ergonomic contoured design. Three exclusive soft rubber protective cases are included, which are shock resistant and fall resistant. We have total of four colors to choose from: black, white, blue and pink. This provides more choices for urban consumers who love to have a distinctive fashion style of their own. WP10400/WP12800 are both using original LG Li-ion battery which provides safety, stability and […]

27 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Logitech G933 and G633 Artemis Spectrum Gaming Headsets Introduced

Logitech G633 and G933 Artemis Spectrum Headsets Feature Advanced Patent Pending Pro-G Audio Drivers, 7.1 Dolby® Surround Sound, DTS Headphone:X and RGB Lighting Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), a leading innovator of gaming products, today introduced two new gaming headphones, the Logitech® G933 Artemis Spectrum™ Wireless Gaming Headset and the Logitech® G633 Artemis Spectrum™ Gaming Headset. Featuring patent pending Pro-G audio drivers, the new headphones were designed by Logitech’s sound engineering team, with more than 25 years in audio development. The result is gaming headphones that deliver a superior all-around audio experience. “We saw that no one was really building a pair of high quality headphones for gamers,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of the Logitech gaming […]

26 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG EF9500 4K Resolution OLED TV Debuts

Expanded Lineup to Feature World’s First HDR Capable 4K OLED TV at IFA 2015 LG Electronics (LG), the world’s first 4K OLED TV manufacturer, will unveil four new OLED TVs next week at IFA 2015 in Berlin. Among these will be 65- and 55-inch 4K high dynamic range (HDR) OLED TV sets (models 65/55EF9500 and 55EG9200) and a curved OLED TV (model 55EG9100). The EF9500 units feature the industry’s first flat 4K resolution OLED displays while the 55EG9200 and 55EG9100 measure an incredibly slim 4.8mm. With an expanded 2015 OLED TV lineup ― which includes nine models offering a diverse range of resolutions and frame types ― LG is keen to demonstrate its commitment to making OLED’s unparalleled viewing experience […]

26 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR ADM 2.5 Beta Program Launched

Enhanced ADM core functions, featuring iSCSI LUN snapshots, Internal Backup, shared folder based Network Recycle Bins, newly added Syslog Server and DataSync for Microsoft OneDrive. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced the release of the ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) 2.5 beta version for all ASUSTOR NAS users. ADM 2.5 provides a variety of enhanced core functions and new applications including iSCSI LUN snapshots for virtual storage, fast and flexible internal backup and shared folder based network recycle bins. Furthermore, users can use App Central to download the newly added Syslog Server App, a management tool that enhances network maintenance productivity and the DataSync for Microsoft OneDrive App, which syncs the Microsoft OneDrive service with […]

26 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Addonics 6G 4-port eSATA Controller Unveiled

Addonics Technologies (www.addonics.com) today announced the 6G 4-port eSATA controller, a high performance host adapter that provides total throughput of up to 20 Gbps (20,000 Mbps) via single PCIe 4-lane slot. The Addonics’ controller supports any SATA hard drive, SSDs or optical drive. All drives appear as individual drives and can be configured to form a RAID group using the RAID utility of the operating system. By attaching four high performance SSDs, a high performance, large capacity storage system can be easily created by stripping the four drives using the OS RAID utility. The controller is an ideal solution for attaching numerous external drives to a computer. The controller also supports connecting Port Multipliers in individual drives or RAID configurations. […]

25 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer NZXT S340 PC Case Announced

Addition to Designed by Razer case program features an all-steel chassis Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the NZXT S340 – Designed by Razer PC case. The chassis is the latest product to launch from the “Designed by Razer” licensing program, an initiative that provides for third-party production and sale of Razer-designed and -branded PC cases. Razer opened the door to collaborations with case manufacturers last year. “Designed by Razer” candidates are subject to vetting by the award-winning Razer design and engineering team prior to approval. Once greenlit, the joint enterprise mobilizes Razer’s design expertise and product engineering sensibilities. The NZXT S340 – Designed by Razer PC case features an all-steel chassis with […]

25 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

DEEPCOOL LUCIFER K2 CPU Air Cooler Launched

DEEPCOOL is a company that built with vision of providing best thermal solutions for worldwide customers by constantly seeking for innovative breakthroughs. After the success of Lucifer V2, DEEPCOOL launches another high performance CPU cooler under its sub-brand: GAMER STORM, which with some FREE upgrades, named as LUCIFER K2. Lucifer K2 is a new generation of Lucifer V2, it has preserved some key features from Lucifer V2 of great heat dissipation performance: fanless design, 6 high-performance heatpipes. However，Lucifer K2 has a slightly different in some detail aspects compared with Lucifer V2, features Polished Pure Copper Base and Bundled Silent 20mm Slim Fan. Also，breakthrough has been created for its special designed perfect compatibility of Memory installation. Bundled Silent 20mm Slim Fan […]

25 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master MasterCase 5 to be Released at PAX Prime 2015

Cooler Master, a leading computer component manufacturer and technology innovator, will be bringing its MasterCase 5 to PAX Prime in Seattle with an invitation to “Make It Yours.” You can find the Cooler Master booth on the 4th floor, Booth #1042 of the Seattle Convention Center from August 28th to the 31st. On-Site Workshops with Renowned Makers As part of a drive to share the maker spirit, Cooler Master has invited a team of renowned PC industry veterans to help share their passion in PC building through various workshops available on-site. Here, visitors will be able to tap into the resources of these experts to learn best practices on PC building and modding. All of these makers will be utilizing […]

24 August 201524 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

QNAP TVS-871T Thunderbolt NAS Launched

Introducing DAS/NAS/iSCSI SAN Triple Solution for 4K Workflows QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the world’s first Thunderbolt™ 2 Turbo vNAS TVS-871T that features 20Gbps bandwidth, 4K video capable Thunderbolt 2, and compatibility with the Thunderbolt-ready storage expansion enclosures TX-500P and TX-800P. With the high transfer speed of DAS and the convenient accessibility of NAS, the TVS-871T is an extremely flexible and efficient storage solution for creative media professionals looking to streamline large 4K video and design workflows. “The TVS-871T tackles the most common bottleneck for 4K workflows: I/O speed and storage.” said David Tsao, product manager of QNAP. “It provides unmatched performance for high-resolution file storage and I/O-intensive tasks to increase working productivity focusing more on 4K or 3D workflows.” […]

24 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ENTHOO EVOLV ITX PC Case Launched

Special Edition The Enthoo EVOLV ITX retains the minimalist design from the original EVOLV and features a metal exterior. The case measures at 230 x 375 x 395 mm and is equipped with 1x PH-F200SP fan, front I/O port, 1x SSD Bracket, and 2x 3.5” removable HDD bracket. The EVOLV ITX is capable of high end video card up to 13 inches in length and supports serious water-cooling. The EVOLV offers a unique bracket solution for the radiator to be mounted on top without any conflicts between the radiator and memory. Extra storage is possible with the included Drop-N-Lock SSD bracket and a Multifunctional mid plate Bracket which allows for mounting reservoir, pump, and SSD/HDD. There are many upgrade options […]

24 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G Pad II 10.1 Tablet Unveiled

Compact Design, Clearer Display and Powerful Functionality Ideal for Content Consumption LG Electronics (LG) will be unveiling the most advanced model of its G Pad tablet series at IFA 2015 in Berlin. Following its official debut, both LTE and Wi-Fi versions of G Pad II 10.1 will become available in key markets in North America, Europe and Asia. The LG G Pad series offers the perfect balance of performance and price to satisfy most consumers in the market for big-screen mobile companion. The G Pad II 10.1 offers more features than other devices in the same segment with its clear WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display for enjoying multimedia content and comfortably browsing the web. And with its fast 2.26GHz Quad-Core […]

22 August 201523 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Sony SmartBand 2 Fitness Band Unveiled

Second generation SmartBand features an advanced heart rate sensor, delivering meaningful insights about your fitness, well-being and stress levels Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today announced SmartBand 2, a multi-sensor lifelogger that provides full-scale insights about your fitness, well-being and stress levels. “We set out to create the most advanced wearable at this section of the market – SmartBand 2 has the capability to deliver, and make biometric data meaningful for users within Lifelog” said Kaz Tajima, Senior Vice President, Head of UX Creative Design and Planning at Sony Mobile Communications. “Not only does it represent a powerful vision of how consumers can learn more about themselves – it allows us to explore exciting new opportunities with development partners.” Your […]

22 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SP/ Silicon Power Armor A85/A85M Portable Hard Drive Announced

Complete data protection with full disk encryption, shockproof, waterproof and pressure-resistant functions SP/ Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions, today unveils the latest addition to its Armor Series portable hard drives－Armor A85 and Armor A85M. Inheriting the ultra-rugged specifications of Armor series, the A85/A85M utilizes the special internal structure design and rigid aluminum exterior to strengthen its protections against various kinds of treats including shock, pressure, water and dust. With rigorous mechanism designs, the A85/A85M passed the U.S. military’s drop test of MIL-STD 810G Method 516.6 Procedure IV (transit drop test) and the IP68 standard that it can resist water and dust invasion. The A85/A85M also proved to be perfectly pressure-resistant for it can withstand up […]

22 August 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Phononic HEX 1.0 Solid-State CPU Cooler Introduced

The HEX 1.0 CPU Cooler with SilverCore™ technology delivers the ultimate in device cooling, performance and system versatility to meet the demands of high-performance computing Phononic, the company revolutionizing cooling and heating with SilverCore™ solid-state technology, introduces a new and innovative, high-performance solid-state CPU Cooler. The Phononic model HEX 1.0 is the first in a series of CPU coolers and is now available for pre-order via the company’s Indiegogo campaign. Unlike traditional heatsink/fan CPU coolers that continue to grow in size, the HEX 1.0 is built to meet today’s high-performance computing needs in a much smaller form factor, which allows consumers to utilize enclosures ranging from mini-ITX to full size EATX towers. The Phononic CPU Cooler comes equipped with a […]