Voice-controlled Apps Featured in First Wireless Carrier Facility Dedicated to Connected Car LAS VEGAS - Thursday, January 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire] 2014 International CES (BUSINESS WIRE) VoiceBox Technologies Corporation, an established leader in natural language technology today announced that its voice applications will be featured in the AT&T Drive Studio. The initiative was announced earlier today in Las Vegas by Glenn Lurie, president, AT&T Emerging Enterprises and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility. AT&T is the first carrier to open a dedicated facility for connected car innovation and research. Called the AT&T Drive Studio, it will be the premier location for the creating the future of connected cars. "The sky’s the limit in the Drive Studio,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, emerging devices, AT&T Mobility. "Speech control is absolutely critical to a safe driving experience. We’re excited to work with an industry innov
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Braun shavers win most prestigious independent consumer and media awards LONDON - Wednesday, January 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE) Just like Braun’s Global Brand Ambassador, four times F1 champion Sebastian Vettel, Braun is stepping onto the winner’s podium this winter to accept a host of the planet’s most renowned product awards. From three of Europe’s greatest independent comparative consumer product testing powerhouses – Stiftung Warentest (StiWa) in Germany, Which? in the UK and the Dutch Consumer Authority – to the world’s leading magazine titles, including Men’s Health in France, Braun shavers have been recognized among the best available on the market - in terms of quality, performance, consumer friendliness and design. The broad recognition of the Braun Savers Series 7, 5 and 3 is a confirmation of the brand’s mission to always bring the best grooming solutions to men – worldwide. In particular the global recognition of the Braun °CoolTec, the wor
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Conrad to Welcome Global Luxury Travelers to Fort Lauderdale With First North American Resort and Fifth Conrad Hotel in the United States FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, January 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has signed definitive agreements with CFLB Partnership LLC to open and operate a 290-room Conrad Hotels & Resorts branded residence and resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Currently undergoing a more than $34 million renovation and property enhancements, the 24-story oceanfront Conrad Fort Lauderdale has an anticipated opening in 2015. "We are extremely pleased to be introducing the Conrad brand's uniquely intuitive service and personalized experiences to Fort Lauderdale. This exciting project reflects the brand's intent to have a world-class presence in gateway cities and the most sought-after resort destinations,” said John T. A. Vanderslice, global head, luxury and lifestyle bra
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TOKYO. - Thursday, January 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE) G-cluster Global Corporation (GCG) announced today that Orange S.A. (Orange) has invested in GCG through a private placement of shares to become a minority shareholder. At the same time, GCG renewed its commercial agreement with Orange for the purpose of enhancing G-cluster technology, and promoting overseas business development. GCG has been providing Orange TV an IPTV service by Orange, with a cloud gaming service since October 2012. The current transaction will further strengthen the ties between the two companies, facilitating technical development, increased game content, and faster global business development. Erik Piehl, President and Representative Director of GCG said: "We have worked with Orange for a long time and are very happy about the relationship. As a global telecom operator Orange represents a huge opportunity as a business partner for G-cluster gaming platform. The investment from
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New Android-based XO-4 Touchscreen Laptop Compatible with the Dreams Store, The New 500-plus Title Dedicated XO-Learning App Store LAS VEGAS & MIAMI - Wednesday, January 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE) Continuing its mission to put connected educational technology into the hands of children worldwide, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) announced today the release of its new XO-4 Touch touchscreen laptop running Android and the Dreams Store, a dedicated XO-Learning App Store that will launch with over 500 apps for OLPCs line of mobile learning devices. The announcement was made today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. "The new XO-4 Touch is our most evolved laptop yet and provides an unique experience through its dual boot for Linux and Android,” noted Rodrigo Arboleda, CEO of OLPC. "We’ll begin manufacturing the XO-4 in the next few weeks and the first 50,000 are earmarked for Uruguay, which is the first country to adopt OLPC lap
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Analogix’s Built-In SlimPort 4K Solution enables Smartphones and Tablets to Share Theater-Quality Content on External Monitors, TVs and Projectors ME Newswire / Business Wire SANTA CLARA, Calif. & BEIJING - Wednesday, January 8th 2014 2014 International CES ZTE Corp. and Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. are demonstrating the industry’s first 4K capable smartphone under ZTE’s premium Nubia brand during this week’s 2014 International CES show in Las Vegas. The Nubia 4K capable smartphone features a built-in SlimPort® interface solution from Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., which allows it to display theater-quality movies, sports, presentations and other content on external displays with up to 4K resolution. The Nubia smartphone features Nubia’s NeoLink technology, the industry’s first truly end-to-end commercial mobile solution, with SlimPort as underlying technology, and it is on display at both ZTE’s booth #31431 in South Hall 3 and the SlimPort booth
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IDG Honored ZTE with 2013 Global Intelligent Interconnection Device Brands Top 10, China Consumer Electronics Brands Top 10 and Global Consumer Electronics Brands Top 50 Medals at January 8th Ceremony LAS VEGAS - Thursday, January 9th 2014 [ME NewsWire] 2014 International CES (BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, a top global handset manufacturer, today announced it has won three awards from the International Data Group (IDG) and survey company IDC, recognizing ZTE’s rapid growth and extraordinary performance around the world. IDG, the world's leading technology media, events and research company, bestowed the "Global Intelligent Interconnection Device Brands Top 10,” the "China Consumer Electronics Brands Top 10,” and the "Global Consumer Electronics Brands Top 50” medals to ZTE at the International Consumer Electronics Industry Summit & Global Top Brands Awards Ceremony during CES on January 8. "2013 was a year of extensive development and investment in mobile Intern
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2014 International CES LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, January 8th 2014 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE ) Stream TV Networks will announce details about its key alliances and strategies for its Ultra-D 4K glasses-free 3D technology at a 2 pm press conference today at the Venetian Hotel, Marcello Ballroom 4503 during CES in Las Vegas. Stream TV Networks is also pleased to announce that its Ultra-D display technology is being presented by Marvel Digital in the South Hall 4 (35355). By showcasing the 4K glasses-free 3D technology at the world’s premier consumer electronics showcase, Marvel Digital joins Stream TV’s growing list of strategic collaborators that include companies such as Haier (Central Hall 10939) and Konka (Central Hall 7904). Using complex algorithms, Ultra-D™ technology converts standard HD content so that Blu-ray discs and programming from cable, satellite, and internet services like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and others can now be seen in 4K glasses-f
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