2 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ARCHOS Magnus Android Tablet Announced

ARCHOS’ Fusion Storage and Magnus tablets showcased during Mobile World Congress at Hall 1, Stand 1G29 from March 2nd to 5th ARCHOS, a pioneer in Android devices, presents the ARCHOS Fusion Storage, a revolutionary software that seamlessly combines the memory of any micro SD card with the internal storage on a device. On display at Hall1, Stand 1G29 during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ARCHOS will also be unveiling its range of Magnus tablets featuring up to 256 GB of internal storage. Fusion Storage by ARCHOS A revolutionary and unique technology, ARCHOS Fusion Storage optimizes data storage by fusing internal memory with external micro SD card memory. Once activated, ARCHOS Fusion Storage automatically migrates data from the micro SD card […]

1 March 20152 March 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

High-Rely MPac-G2 RAID Backup Drive Debuts

Highly Reliable Systems, the innovative American-made server backup storage experts, have announced immediate availability of their new 2.5-inch MPac-G2 RAID backup media at the XChange Solution Provider event in Dallas, Texas. High-Rely’s portable second-generation MPac enclosure features an integrated RAID-0/1/JBOD controller with field-accessible SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and SATA 6.0 Gb/s connections. The redesigned receiver bay showcases stronger jam-proof construction, and is rated for thousands of insert/eject cycles. MPac-G2 storage devices are now available as an upgrade option for all High-Rely NetSwap and BNAS server backup appliances.

28 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SP/ Silicon Power Armor A65 Water/Dust Resistant Portable Hard Drive Launched

SP/ Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions, today launches the latest Armor-series USB 3.0 portable hard drive ─ Armor A65. Incorporating multiple mechanisms designed to fight against all types of threats, the Armor A65 is completely shockproof, waterproof and dustproof. It not only passes the U.S. military’s drop test but also meets the IP67 standard by which it can completely protect against dust penetration and can survive water immersion at depths of up to 1 meter for up to 30-minutes. What’s more, the Armor A65 is the first portable hard drive that passes the IP67 standard in the industry. Moreover, the Armor A65 offers three powerful layers of protection, making the unit very rugged and sturdy－consisting […]

28 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Mad Catz S.U.R.F.R Wireless Media and Game Controller Debuts

All-in-One GameSmart Controller Makes Surfing and Gaming a Breeze Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) announced today the S.U.R.F.R™, a wireless media and game controller designed to integrate seamlessly into today’s connected living room, and portable enough take with you anywhere you want to go. Seamlessly integrating with Bluetooth® enabled devices, the S.U.R.F.R provides uncompromised control to smart TV’s running Android TV™, Android™ powered streaming media devices, such as the Amazon® Fire TV™ and the Mad CatzM.O.J.O.™ Micro-Console™ for Android™ as well as connected devices including smartphones, tablets and home theater PC’s. Featuring a full QWERTY Keyboard and mouse capabilities along with integrated media controls, the S.U.R.F.R makes it easy to surf the web, navigate media, and […]

28 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ADATA OTG microReader Launched

A Smarter Way to Share ADATA® Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, today launches the OTG microReader, which combines microUSB and standard USB connectors to share files among different devices such as mobile phones, tablets and PCs, making it an extremely convenient tool for sharing and backing up data in your mobile life. Use It Simply By Sliding Thanks to its OTG (On-The-Go) design, the microUSB interface connects directly to mobile devices running Android 4.0 or higher without the need for a cable or an adaptor; and its standard USB 2.0 head connects to any desktop or laptop computer’s USB port. If you want to switch the connectors, just press and slide out […]

28 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Mad Catz L.Y.N.X. 3 Mobile Wireless Controller Announced

Compact GameSmart Controller Delivers Full-Size Comfort, Compact Form Factor to Mobile Gamers Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX:MCZ) announced today the L.Y.N.X. 3 Mobile Wireless Controller, a highly-compact mobile game controller designed to deliver precision gaming control and outstanding value. An ideal entry-level controller for the modern mobile gamer, the L.Y.N.X. 3 is expected to begin shipping in Spring 2015 and complements the newly-announced, award-winning L.Y.N.X. 9 hybrid mobile controller. Designed for those who value performance combined with lightweight portability, the L.Y.N.X. 3 retains the transformative patent-pending design qualities of the L.Y.N.X. 9, delivering a full-size console-style controller which folds up during travel to an extremely compact footprint. “We’re thrilled with the attention the L.Y.N.X.9 has garnered and […]

27 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Toshiba T4KA3 8 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor Released

– The world’s smallest class for 8M pixel chip, plus lower power consumption – Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO:6502) Semiconductor & Storage Products Company today started mass production shipments of “T4KA3”, an 8-megapixel BSI[1] CMOS image sensor. The sensor has a new low power circuit design that cuts power consumption to 46% that of Toshiba’s current 8MP sensors [2] , and a chip size that puts it in the smallest class for 8MP sensors.[3] The small chip size will realize smaller camera modules; 6.5mm square, for example, which is suitable for front-facing camera. In addition, 8MP output at 30fps is possible using MIPI® [4] 2 Lanes. High speed video recording generally requires a high frame rate with short exposure time, resulting in […]

27 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

IDT P9240 Transmitter and P9022A Receiver Wireless Power Chipset Announced

The P9240 Transmitter and P9022A Receiver Bring Wireless Charging Capabilities to Medium-Sized Electronic Devices Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ:IDTI) today introduced a wireless power chipset designed to untether medium-sized electronic devices such as tablets and phablets. Complying with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) medium-power specification for magnetic induction charging, the P9240 transmitter and P9022A receiver operate together to deliver 10 W of power. The chips join the award-winning portfolio of IDT wireless power semiconductors already designed into smart phones, wearables, charging stations, furniture and accessories. The P9240 is a highly compact transmitter supporting up to 15 W of power transfer. Featuring an integrated 32-bit ARM ® Cortex® M0 processor, the transmitter’s high level of integration means a minimal number […]

27 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Brikk Lux Watch Smartwatch Launched

The Lux Watch is now available for pre-order in yellow gold, pink gold or platinum with diamonds in an unparalleled fusion of luxury and technology Today, the design and branding pioneers at Brikk announce the launch of their Lux Watch product line. Their new collection includes 30 luxury models of the upcoming Apple Watch, which will afford unmatched opulence to an exclusive clientele worldwide. The Lux Watch is built in both 38mm and 42mm sizes and is available in 24-carat yellow gold, 18-carat pink gold, and 950 platinum. Customers have the ability to select from three different versions: The Standard, The Deluxe, and The Omni. The Lux Watch Standard offers a single row of diamonds totaling .50 carats around the […]

27 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tesoro Gungnir Black Optical Gaming Mouse Launched

With Customizable RGB Illumination in North America Tesoro Technology USA Inc., a manufacturer of high-tech gaming products, announces the Gungnir Black optical gaming mouse with customizable RGB illumination. Always Hit Your Target The Gungnir Black is named for the spear Odin used in Norse mythology. It is said that the Gungnir is so well balanced that it can strike any target regardless of the skills or strength of the wielder. Much like the mythological Gungnir, the Gungnir Black with a 3500 DPI optical sensor ensures smooth and controlled movements when targeting opponents in the heat of battle. Customizable Lighting and 7 Programmable Buttons The Tesoro Gungnir Black has full color programmable LED illumination and fully independent and programmable buttons. 64Kb […]

26 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake Riing 12 and 14 LED Radiator Fan Series Announced

High-Static Pressure, High Efficiency, and Low Noise Radiator Fan with 4 Colors Patented LED Ring Thermaltake, an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units, introduces the new Riing 12 and 14 LED Radiator Fan Series, patented LED ring radiator fan fitted to enhance static pressure that produces impressive cooling performance with an optimized fan blade design. Hydraulic bearings for silent operation guarantee ultra-low noise. In addition, an anti-vibration mounting system strengthens the stability during operation. The patented LED Ring maintains color and brightness uniformity, available in four colors: blue, red, white, and green to add style to the chassis, allowing users to not only build up an aesthetically superior liquid cooling system but also incorporate externally-modular […]

26 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG Watch Urbane LTE Smartwatch Unveiled

Make Calls, Send Messages and Get Push-to-Talk Capability All Without a Smartphone In another example of its wireless expertise, LG Electronics (LG) will be unveiling the world’s first LTE-enabled smartwatch to Mobile World Congress (MWC) next week in Barcelona, Spain. The LG Watch Urbane LTE, a next-generation wearable watch, will also include NFC and a host of other features that have never been offered before on a smart device for the wrist. As the fourth smartwatch from LG, the LG Watch Urbane LTE is the most ambitious. It offers the style and sophistication of a real analog watch and adds to this the highest level of micro-technology centered around a 1.3-inch Plastic-OLED display. Under the P-OLED display, the LG Watch […]

26 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BitFenix AEGIS PC Case Launched

AEGIS features a beautiful rounded shield-inspired front with the same ICON logo display featured on Pandora, and a sporty fresh design all around. It comes in black, white and 3 vibrant colors (red, blue, yellow) and supports an impressive amount of fans and radiators: up to 8 120mm fans or 5 140mm fans, dual 280 radiators and even a dual 360 build is possible with slim rads. The 3 tool free storage cages are modular and can be moved around or taken out all together, in which case there is still a hidden 2.5″ slot behind the PSU and a “show off” 2.5″ slot next to the mainboard tray. Besides some nice dust filters on the top, front and bottom, […]

26 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

WD My Cloud EX2100 and EX4100 Network Attached Storage Solutions Introduced

Designed for Creative Professionals, Prosumers and Small Businesses, the Four New My Cloud NAS Solutions Round Out a Full Portfolio of Powerful NAS Products Built With the My Cloud OS and WD Red Drives WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) company and a world leader in connected storage solutions, today expanded its suite of network attached storage (NAS) solutions with four new products that address the increasing demands for content storage, management, protection and streaming among prosumers, creative professionals and small businesses. The My Cloud Expert Series includes My Cloud EX2100 (two-bay) and My Cloud EX4100 (four-bay) high-performance NAS systems designed from the ground up for creative professionals and prosumers that need to reliably save, share, back up, stream and […]

26 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Fractal Design Venturi Series Fans Launched

The Venturi Series of fans delivers high quality design and construction bringing forth a leading performance fan series with built-in rubber vibration dampening corners coupled with top quality electronics and materials. Venturi fans are ideal for high pressure or high airflow usage scenarios featuring detailed engineered elements that contribute to a low-noise yet a maximum performing solid fan. Venturi High Flow Series Fans The Venturi High Flow Series fans, HF-12 and HF-14, are optimized for low-restriction airflow environments, making them an excellent choice for computer case fans, or other low-restriction usage scenarios. Designed with a variety of performance-increasing and noise-reducing features, these fans can move an amazing amount of air compared to other fans at the same, minimal noise level. […]

25 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG G Flex2 Smartphone Released

Experience a Smartphone That is Truly Ahead of the Curve With the world’s largest mobile industry event, Mobile World Congress (MWC), set to begin next week in Barcelona, LG Electronics (LG) today announced the global rollout of its eagerly anticipated curved smartphone, G Flex2. Major carriers in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, Germany and the U.K. will be among the first to offer the G Flex2 to lucky customers while key markets in North and South America, Europe and Asia will announce the start of sales in the weeks following MWC. Since its unveiling in January at CES 2015, the G Flex2 has garnered much acclaim for its stylish looks, nimble performance and UX features optimized for its […]

25 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LUXA2 TX-P2 Wireless Charging Power Bank Launched

Thermaltake Mobile – LUXA2, a market leader in power, audio and holder solutions, is pleased to announce the arrival of a new addition to their wireless power charging family: TX-P2 10,000mAh Wireless Charging Power Bank. The TX-P2 is a powerful new wireless charging power bank designed for even the most demanding of power users. The TX-P2 10,000mAh Wireless Charging Power Bank packs double the capacity of the highly successful TX-P1, and cramps enough juice to charge your iPhone 6 / 6 Plus and Samsung S5 several times over without compromising portability. The TX-P2 works with all Qi compatible devices and possesses a lightning fast 5V2.1A USB output port for wired charging. It is not only compatible with smartphone devices, but […]

24 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ORIGIN OMEGA Home Theater PC Released

ORIGIN PC launched today their new line of home theater PCs, the ORIGIN OMEGA, for gamers and enthusiasts all over the world. The ORIGIN PC OMEGA is the ultimate Home Theater PC designed to bring the power and flexibility of a PC to any living room. Featuring a variety of customizable HTPC cases to choose from, support for 4K gaming at 60+ fps, the ability to boot directly into Steam Big Picture Mode and with optional mouse emulation software support for your wireless controller, the ORIGIN OMEGA redefines the HTPC category with countless options and unlimited forms of entertainment. Also featuring custom airbrushed paint in any design or color, up to Triple NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 graphics cards in SLI, […]

24 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Silicon Labs Blue Gecko Bluetooth Smart Solutions Launched

Blue Gecko Modules, SoCs, Development Kit and Software Stack Provide Easy On-Ramp to Ultra-Low-Power Wireless Connectivity Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), today unveiled a complete Bluetooth® Smart solutions portfolio designed to help developers minimize the energy consumption, cost and complexity of wireless IoT designs. Silicon Labs’ recent acquisition of Bluegiga, a leading supplier of wireless modules and software, accelerates the company’s ability to deliver comprehensive Bluetooth Smart solutions. Silicon Labs’ new Blue Gecko solutions include ultra-low-power wireless system-on-chip (SoC) devices, embedded modules, and Bluegiga’s software development kit (SDK) and Bluetooth Smart software stack. Blue Gecko wireless SoCs and modules help developers simplify design and speed time to market […]

24 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Teradek VidiU Mini Encoder Announced

The Company aims to revolutionize live streaming with the new Create:Share initiative Teradek, a manufacturer of professional video transmission equipment, has announced a new H.264 encoder, theVidiU Mini, along with an accompanying iPad Production Suite called Live:Air (pronounced Live to Air). Both products are part of Teradek’s new Create:Share (pronounced Create to Share) initiative that will develop a range of cutting-edge production tools to help independent content creators produce professional looking media. VidiU Mini is a miniature HDMI encoder that can stream in full HD to any online video platform or to Teradek’s new Live:Air Production Suite. The device offers an internal LI-ION battery with up to 3 hours of runtime, bluetooth for quick device configuration, built-in dual band WiFi, […]

24 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Everspin MR10Q010-EVAL MRAM-Based Shield Evaluation Board Debuts

Everspin to display the 1Mb Quad SPI MR10Q010-EVAL at Embedded World 2015 with the NUCLEO-F411RE from STMicroelectronics Everspin Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of discrete and embedded MRAM, today announced a new MRAM-based shield evaluation board that is designed for compatibility with any Arduino-derived host platform featuring a UNO expansion interface. The MR10Q010-EVAL from Everspin allows developers with an Arduino-derived host board to quickly and easily evaluate the benefits of SPI- and QSPI-based Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) products from Everspin. Everspin plans to display their new MR10Q010-EVAL shield evaluation board, populated with Everspin’s MR10Q010 1Mb Quad-SPI MRAM, with the STMicroelectronics ARM®-Cortex®-based NUCLEO-F411RE at the Embedded World 2015 show in Nurnberg, Germany from February 24-26 in Hall 5, Booth […]

24 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR Surveillance Center 2.2 Software Launched

ASUSTOR launches Surveillance Center 2.2, the newly upgraded version of its stable and reliable NVR software for NAS devices. New functions include support for the ONVIF Profile S (2.4.1) standard protocol, interactive electronic maps, support for the newest version of Safari (8.0.2) for Mac and increased Mac system display performance by over 30%. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced that Surveillance Center has officially upgraded to version 2.2. All ASUSTOR NAS users with surveillance needs are welcome to download and experience this new version firsthand. Surveillance Center 2.2 supports the ONVIF Profile S (2.4.1) standard protocol, which makes it compatible with all Profile S certified camera products. Additionally, newly added interactive electronic maps […]

23 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Silicon Motion Osprey Visual IoT Platform Announced

Complete platform solution with high-performance, low-power and quick time-to-market, powering IoT and other connected devices Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a leading semiconductor company specializing in embedded storage and graphics products, today announced the availability of its Osprey Visual IoT Platform, a new platform solution targeting industrial and thin-client devices. Osprey’s all-in-one package design and low power capability make it ideally suited to power-connected devices and Internet of Things (IoT) components, including POS/kiosk, factory automation, digital signage and portable medical devices that require high reliability and power efficiency. “The Osprey platform will enable our customers to bring a new generation of connected industrial and commercial products online quickly to enable greater functionality and performance,” said Arnold Estep, […]

23 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG Magna, Spirit, Leon, and Joy Mid-Range Smartphones Unveiled

Better Grip, In-Cell Touch Display and Intuitive UX Offered in LG’s New Range of Mass-Tier 3G and LTE Smartphones At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), LG Electronics (LG) will unveil a new line of exceptional smartphones at exceptional prices with the introduction of mid-range handsets with design elements and features usually reserved for premium models. LG’s new lineup of four mid-range smartphones — Magna, Spirit, Leon and Joy — builds on LG’s design language to bring optimized performance and effortless user experience to a broader range of consumers. By combining the most essential hardware with LG’s premium design elements and user experience, LG has created the perfect balance of style and usability. The LG Magna and LG Spirit are […]

21 February 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Acer XG270HU Monitor Introduced

AMD FreeSync technology and support for AMD Radeon R-Series GPU eliminate tearing and stuttering for an ultra-smooth gaming experience, Quick 1ms response time and edge-to-edge frameless display provide seamless viewing, 27-inch display with WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution and fast 144Hz refresh rate The Acer XG270HU gaming monitor with AMD FreeSync™ technology and support for AMD Radeon™ R-Series GPU eliminates screen tearing and stuttering to offer users an ultra-smooth gaming experience. This 27-inch monitor also comes with WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, a fast 144Hz refresh rate, and an edge-to-edge frameless design for enhanced gaming performance and seamless viewing. With FreeSync™ technology, the XG270HU monitor’s frames are synced with the graphics card’s frames to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering. This […]