Instant, Distortion-Free 360° Views And Immersive Communications Heading For Next-Gen Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Wearable Devices.

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MONTREAL - Saturday, July 12th 2014

In a single move, North American panoramic imaging innovator, ImmerVision (www.ImmerVisionEnables.com), has made distorted fish-eye views and camera accessories obsolete and enabled every mobile and wearable device in the world to deliver an unprecedented 360° user experience.

ImmerVision’s new 3.8 mm panomorph (patented wide-angle panoramic) lens is the world’s smallest and is designed to be fully integrated into the most compact mobile phone or wearable device. Yet it is capable of doing what no other lens can: deliver a distortion-free 360° x 182° view without having to pan the camera.

“If Ellen DeGeneres had a phone with this technology, her famous Oscars selfie would have captured a much wider, clearer, and more n ... Read more »

Hybrid Chip Allows Implementation of Multi-Technology AMI Networks

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Saturday, July 12th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EnVerv announced today samples availability of its EV8600 dual-modem PLC+RF System on Chip (SoC) targeted at a multitude of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), industrial automation and home automation applications.

The EV8600 combines EnVerv’s industry-leading Power Line Communications (PLC) technology operating at 10-500KHZ and a Radio Frequency (RF) modem operating in the range of 142-1050MHz. The EV8600 also includes a powerful applications processor - on which bridging/routing algorithms between the two modems are implemented - and internal flash memory.

“The EV8600 is a perfect vehicle for designers and network planners who would like to combine the best of two PLC and RF worlds to achieve as close to 100% coverage as possible in AMI networks or inside factories and homes,” said Afsh ... Read more »

Expects to Generate Approximately $75 Million in Annual Savings - Revises 2014 Adjusted Operating Income Guidance to $200-$230 Million

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. - Thursday, July 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) (the “Company”) today announced it is implementing a restructuring program designed to improve profitability and return on invested capital in each of its three reportable segments. The restructuring program, which builds on the Company’s existing productivity and asset optimization plans, is expected to result in ongoing annual savings of approximately $75 million, beginning in 2014 with full realization starting in early 2016. The restructuring program is focused on the closure of certain underperforming assets as well as the consolidation and realignment of other facilities. The Company is also implementing reductions in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses globally.

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RTS delivers high-performance, multi-asset trading solutions to enhance speed and geographic reach of Bloomberg trading technologies

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NEW YORK & FRANKFURT - Wednesday, July 9th 2014

Bloomberg announced today that it has acquired RTS Realtime Systems, a global provider of low-latency connectivity and trading support services. RTS provides market connectivity and trading tools for equities, futures, options, FX and fixed income trading.

“RTS’s strength in market connectivity is a perfect complement to our experience in data, analytics and order management,” said Dan Doctoroff, Bloomberg President and CEO. “As we continue to enhance our enterprise and trading solutions, incorporating RTS’s premier exchange connectivity and talented team will provide tremendous value to our clients.”

The acquisition will broaden Bloomberg’s exchange connectivity through RTS’s existing gl ... Read more »

Systematic, independent reviews validate the efficacy and safety of oscillating-rotating power brush technology

GENEVA - Thursday, July 10th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the third consecutive time, the independent, not-for-profit Cochrane Collaboration has concluded that oscillating-rotating technology – used in Oral-B power toothbrushes – is the only type of power brush consistently proven to reduce more plaque and gingivitis versus manual brushing in the short and long term. This outcome was derived from a larger study that concluded power brushes outperform manual toothbrushing.

“This is an important conclusion that will help consumers and professionals make better oral care choices,” said Dr. Paul Warren, vice president, Professional and Scientific Relations at Procter & Gamble. “Consumers and some professionals may be skeptical about the benefits and safety of power brushes. An independent confirmation of the ... Read more »