Thursday, December 11, 2008

AVerMedia Secures Highest Honor for Groundbreaking Technology With the 2009 CES Best of Innovations Award

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov 12, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AVerMedia(R) Technologies, Inc. USA, the leading provider of surveillance, digital multimedia and presentation technology announced today that its revolutionary EB1704HB WiFi-4 security system entered the top echelon of cutting-edge products as a recipient of a CES 2009 Innovations, Design and Engineering Award in the Integrated Home Systems category. Not only was this system selected as a 2009 Innovations honoree, but was also recognized as a 2009 Best of Innovations product!
Since 1976, the widely renowned CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have recognized achievements in product design and engineering. The awards are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association and given at the world's largest consumer technology forum -- CES. Judged by a preeminent panel of independent designers, engineers and members of the trade press, the Innovations, Design and Engineering Awards recognizes the most impressive products in each of its award categories. One product is also chosen from each category as "top-of-the-class" and distinguished as the "Best of Innovations".
"With so many cutting-edge products from leading international companies to select from this year, we are thrilled that the judges have chosen AVerMedia's EB1704HB WiFi-4 security system as a recipient of the CES Best of Innovations award," said Jay Lyons, Product Manager for AVerMedia USA's Surveillance Products Division. "The EB1704HB WiFi-4 is a result of rethinking surveillance conventions and taping into modern technologies to produce an exceptional product, unlike any other, designed to launch a security revolution. Ultimately, with this system, AVerMedia has ensured that security is now attainable to the masses. "
The EB1704HB WiFi-4 is the world's first security system that can be fully installed by anyone in under 10 minutes and provides crystal-clear surveillance video by simply powering on! The system integrates a powerful Network Video Recorder, state-of-the-art wireless router and four pre- configured wireless IP cameras. It can connect to virtually any LCD or TV monitor and includes video intelligence that senses danger and reacts instantly by sending alerts accessible through a cell phone, PDA or remote computer. The system can also lock doors, turn on lights, trigger external alarm systems, and more! For the modern digital home, video surveillance that is intelligent, with video access anywhere, anytime and installation by just powering on is a true necessity.
The EB1704HB WiFi-4 will be displayed at the 2009 International CES, which runs January 8-11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category at the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian, Booth #72062. Best of Innovations honoree products will also be displayed at the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, next to Experience CEA and at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES on Tuesday, January 6.
The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

    -- Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
    -- Aesthetic and design qualities, using photos provided
    -- The product's intended use/function and user value
    -- Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive



Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.
Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured onhttp://www.CESweb.org/Innovations.
Pricing and Availability
The AVerMedia EB1704HB WiFi-4 is available now. For more information about the EB1704HB WiFi-4 pricing, or other AVerMedia surveillance and multimedia products, visit http://www.avermedia-usa.com or call AVerMedia at
(408) 263-3828.
About AVerMedia Technologies:
AVerMedia is the technology leader in Digital Multimedia Video Convergence Technology. Aside from its full line of TV Tuners and Personal Video Recorder products, AVerMedia provides Hardware and Software DVR Board Security Systems, Document Cameras, Digital Video Makers, TV Photo Viewers, and PC-to-TV Converters for consumer and corporate/ educational markets. AVerMedia also partners with ODMs for the development of AVerMedia's technologies for integration applications.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Archerfish by Cernium Selected as CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree

RESTON, Va., Nov 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In a press conference held at the Metropolitan Pavilion Center in New York City yesterday, Archerfish(TM) by Cernium was announced as an International CES 2009 Innovations Design and Engineering Award honoree. Since 1976, the Innovations Awards have been a hallmark for the best designed products in consumer technology.
A winner in the Integrated Home Systems product category, Archerfish is the first and only mobile video intelligence (MVI) solution. Its advanced technology allows users to keep an eye on their business and home locations no matter where they are physically located, delivering the ultimate place-shifting experience.
"The 2009 Innovations award honorees represent the most inventive design and engineering-focused consumer technology products available on the market today," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA. "It's a testament to our industry that the CES Innovations awards program continues to expand and grow, with new technologies and new innovators emerging each year. We look forward to showcasing these products to all attendees at the 2009 International CES."
Archerfish is the first consumer solution smart enough to 'watch' and analyze videos from cameras placed in one or more business or home locations. If and only when something meaningful occurs, Archerfish finds users and notifies them with text and event video. Archerfish users don't have to physically be on site to know if the remote office opened on time or if the kids arrived home safely. Unlike traditional video systems, Archerfish doesn't require users to watch video all day or rely on primitive motion alarms to know what's going on. Instead, it applies technology that allows users to define the events they wish to be informed about and how they wish to be informed. With Archerfish, consumers can continue with their lives, knowing they will be notified in real time when events they define occur -- no matter where they may be. Archerfish watches over the people and places that consumers work so hard for, enabling better lifestyle management, greater security and more peace of mind.
"The need to know about and manage events in our lives, wherever we happen to be, is greater than ever," said Craig Chambers, president and CEO of Cernium Corporation. "Archerfish combines the best of video, wireless and web-based technology to help consumers keep up with their world in a simple and convenient new way. We are honored that CES has recognized its unique value and its potential to change the way we use video in our lives."
Archerfish will premiere at CES in the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall Two, in Booth #26519. To learn more about Archerfish, visitwww.myarcherfish.com or phone 703-483-3393.
About Cernium Corporation
Cernium Corporation is leading the way in video analytics with intelligent, intuitive and cost-efficient products for video content distribution, business intelligence and physical security. The company's technology is a generational leap over competing approaches, providing outstanding incident detection performance and greater operational flexibility while using only a fraction of the computing resources of earlier products. With its roots in the security industry, Cernium has brought advanced video analytics capabilities to the protection of facilities throughout the world. Cernium is recognized by analyst firm Frost & Sullivan as the North American Emerging Company of the Year for its work in developing and promoting analytics-enabled products for video surveillance.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Blue Echo Solutions, Inc.'s hd EZ lock(TM) Receives CES 2009 Innovations Design and Engineering Award for First HDMI(TM) Universal Locking Adaptor of Its Kind

LAKEWOOD, Wash., Nov 12, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Blue Echo Solutions, Inc. announced today that it has been honored with the CES 2009 Innovations Design and Engineering Honoree Award for its patent pending hd EZ lock(TM), the first HDMI(TM) Universal Locking Adaptor on the market. hd EZ lock(TM) prevents your HDMI(TM) Cable from becoming loose or disconnected from its Input. The easy-to-use, low-profile design works with most HDMI(TM) Cables and most HDMI(TM) Components. hd EZ lock(TM)'s innovative floating design centers around your HDMI(TM) Cable to lock securely in place, preventing it from coming easily unplugged and reducing potentially damaging stress on your HDMI(TM) Input.
The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards highlight the latest in new technology design, product advancements, and innovative engineering, and is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). All entries were judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers, and members of the trade press, and were judged based on the following criteria:
-- Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
    -- Aesthetic and design qualities
    -- The product's intended use/function and user value
    -- Unique/novel features



Winning entries will be on display during the 2009 International CES, January 8-11, 2009, in Las Vegas at:
-- The Innovations 2009 Showcase, booth #72062, Innovations Plus at the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian
"To have our first product receive such a prestigious award, and to be in such great company is such a great honor, and really confirms the need for a product like hd EZ lock(TM)," said Tony Eppright, Blue Echo Solutions, Inc.'s President. "We're proud to be able to offer a product that will bring a much-needed solution to so many people."
Hiroko Suga, Blue Echo Solutions, Inc.'s Vice President, says, "We were surprised to find that there was no solution already on the market that would work with your existing HDMI(TM) Cables, or the HDMI(TM) Cables of your choice, to keep them from falling out of their input. We're thrilled that we can produce a product that is such an easy and effective solution to this problem, and we're even more thrilled to be honored with this award."
About Blue Echo Solutions, Inc.
Blue Echo Solutions is a Consumer Electronics company dedicated to providing Manufacturers and Consumers with products and services that will enhance the Consumer Electronics experience through innovative products and solutions, as well as by building great relationships and through world-class Customer Service.
Blue Echo Solutions, Inc. is based in Lakewood, Washington and was founded in 2008.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

IOGEAR is Named CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree

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IRVINE, Calif. PRNewswire/ -- IOGEAR today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its Wireless USB to VGA Kit (GUW2015VKIT). Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products.
IOGEAR's Wireless USB to VGA Kit enables HD video streaming up to 720p between a PC and TV or projector. With the product, users can cut cable clutter and work on documents, view photos or browse the Internet on their HDTV up to 30 feet away. Multitasking can also be simplified by utilizing the picture-in-picture function on a TV in order to stay on top of work and entertainment needs. The Kit consists of one Wireless USB adapter to connect a laptop or desktop and one wireless VGA adapter to plug into an in-room VGA display.
"In today's increasingly mobile age, we continue to accommodate consumers' on-the-go lifestyle needs by offering innovative products that incorporate new technologies, like our Wireless USB to VGA Kit," said Miranda Su, executive vice president of IOGEAR. "We are proud to be honored with this significant award and strive to keep serving the needs of our consumers through new and exciting devices."
As a widely renowned consumer technology awards program that began in 1976, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize achievements in product design and engineering. It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association, the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America, the voice of industrial design, committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy.
IOGEAR's Wireless USB to VGA Kit will be displayed at the 2009 International CES, which runs January 8-11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category at the Sands Expo and Convention Center / The Venetian, Booth #72062. Best of Innovations honoree products will also be displayed at the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, next to Experience CEA and at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES on Tuesday, January 6.
IOGEAR will also attend the 2009 International CES, and will display its new and existing products in booth #30368 in South Hall 3. For further information on IOGEAR and its connectivity solutions, please visithttp://www.iogear.com. To subscribe to an RSS feed of IOGEAR press releases, please go to http://www.lewiswire.com/us/index.php?client=15 and click on 'Subscribe to RSS'.
About IOGEAR:
IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, offers innovative technology solutions that are fun, stylish and help people enjoy daily life. A consumer electronics leader, the company provides a range of KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and KVMP (Peripheral), Connectivity, Networking, A/V Digital Home, Mobility and Desktop solutions.
IOGEAR's products decrease office clutter and energy consumption, reduce electronic waste, enable computer sharing at home and in the office as well as enhance mobility and efficiency when on-the-go. As one of the only true manufacturers in the industry, the company offers high-quality solutions backed by the service and support that consumers demand. Additionally, IOGEAR's Customer Advocacy Team is available any time day or night at 1-866-946-4327, providing assistance and welcoming feedback regardless of time and location.
IOGEAR is an environmentally-conscious organization that emphasizes conserving natural resources to employees and customers through its GREEN initiative. The company has a dedicated timeline and list of goals to achieve before the close of the decade to ensure its products are as eco-friendly as possible and its packaging utilizes 100% recyclable and biodegradable materials. Additionally, the company has also partnered with Trees for the Future to plant one tree for every product purchased on its Web site, or by members of its GREEN initiative partner program, with a goal of planting 1 million trees.
The company distributes throughout North and South AmericaEuropeand Asia. For further information, please visit IOGEAR's Web site athttp://www.iogear.com.
(c) 2008 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

CES 2009 to host AMD 45nm Deneb launch?

Navin Maini


AMD's 45nm Deneb CPU offerings will be unveiled during CES 2009, according to this report from Fudzilla.




It is claimed that early January has been hallmarked for the launch pad, followed by imminent availability.

Information suggests that whilst unable to surpass the power of Intel's Core i7 flavours, the overclocking potential of Deneb will be impressive and may end up at frequencies higher than 2.7 GHz.

The Sunnyvale, CA based company will, undoubtedly, be touting the price to performance ratio of its 45nm line-up and using competitive pricing to pile pressure on rival, Intel.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

sonoro audio Named CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree

NEW YORK, NY sonoro audio today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for elements W. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products.
sonoro's elements W is a cutting-edge Internet radio offering access to over 13,000 Internet radio stations searchable by genre or region. With its additional iPod charging dock, sonoro will be merging today's two most popular music sources -- Internet radio and iPod players -- into one solution. Users can also stream their music libraries from their PCs and connect elements W to their home stereo system. An included RF remote also allows for control of the product from a distance. elements W comes in a high-gloss black or white lacquered finish with a glowing LED illuminated ring for intuitive control of tuning and volume. Like all sonoro products, elements W's handcrafted curved-corner, all-wood housing encases the company's 360o Sound Technology. This technology combines a bass reflex tube and full-range, upward-facing speaker that blends right and left channel audio into full stereo for optimal acoustics.

"We launched our US operations at 2008 International CES and it is a great honor to be recognized by the Consumer Electronics Association at this year's event for our achievements in innovation," said Marcell Faller, CEO of sonoro audio. "This award acknowledges us in front of industry leaders and reaffirms the strong US presence we've established very quickly."

As a widely-renowned consumer technology awards program that began in 1976, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize achievements in product design and engineering. It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)(R), the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the voice of industrial design, committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy.

sonoro's elements W will be displayed at the 2009 International CES, January 8-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category at the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian, Booth #72062. Best of Innovations honoree products will also be displayed at the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, next to Experience CEA and at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES on Tuesday, January 6.

The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

-- Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used -- Aesthetic and design qualities, using photos provided -- The product's intended use / function and user value -- Unique / novel features that consumers would find attractive

Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.

Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.

About sonoro:

sonoro audio GmbH & Co. KG is a designer and engineer of distinctive, high-quality audio products. The company originated the cubo and elements families of products that are distributed exclusively through specialist interior design and home furnishing outlets and audio / video dealerships. sonoro is currently serving Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxemburg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, with more countries to be added soon. The company headquarters are located in Cologne, Germany.

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Honestech’s Audio Recorder 2.0 Deluxe Named CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award

Honestech, Inc. announced The Consumer Electronics Association has named the newly released Audio Recorder 2.0 Deluxe as an Honoree for the CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards.

Easy-To-Use Software Program Lets Consumers Transfer Audio from LP’s and Cassettes CD and MP3 for under $80 to be recognized at CES 2009

Austin, TX (OPENPRESS) November 15, 2008 -- Honestech, Inc. today announced The Consumer Electronics Association has named the newly released Audio Recorder 2.0 Deluxe as an Honoree for the CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards.

The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards program recognizes the most innovative consumer electronics (CE) products in the industry's hottest product categories. Innovations has become a hallmark for the best designed products in consumer technology. The honorees are announced online in the fall and are also featured during the show in a special display at the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian.

“Audio Recorder 2.0 Deluxe” is a hardware and software solution for transferring and converting audio files from LPs and Cassettes to CD or MP3 as well as converting between digital audio file formats.

Audio Recorder 2.0 Deluxe has both novice and advances modes and includes hardware, software, and audio cables to interface with most audio players with RCA Phono Plug and 3.5mm stereo jack outputs. Audio Recorder 2.0 Deluxe supports audio transfer and format conversion and includes new features including; Noise Reduction, Digital Amplification, Auto Trace Splitting, and Audio Editing. Digital formats supported include WAV, MP3/MP3 CD and Audio CD with inputs from LPs, Cassettes and native digital files.

The Audio Recorder 2.0 Deluxe and other Honestech products are available at major retailers including; Fry’s Electronics, BJ’s, Sam’s Club, Costco.com, Amazon.com, NewEgg.com, and multimedia retailers QVC and the Shopping Channel Canada.

About Honestech, Inc.
Honest Technology Inc. is a premier supplier of digital video and audio communication and entertainment solutions. Founded in 1998, as a pioneer of real-time MPEG encoding/decoding software technologies, the company’s vision is to bring high-quality digital video and audio into users’ daily lives by transforming the way video and audio are captured, delivered and experienced.

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