OSAKA, Japan. - Friday, May 8th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed the industry’s smallest*1 semiconductor device, the “PhotoMOS”[1] CC type series, which achieves low consumption current and contributes to equipment downsizing. The relay is operated with a low consumption current, and as a result the working time of the battery operating the equipment is longer. It enables steady operation for measuring equipment, probe cards [2], wearable devices, security equipment and medical equipment.

The PhotoMOS CC type series will be shipped in May 2015.
            

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As a semiconductor-type relay with MOS FET on the output side.
            

As of May 8, 2015, according to a survey by Panasonic.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Monday, May 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Families of victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal praised the efforts exerted by the UAE Search and Rescue Team in carrying out medical and humanitarian services to the affected population, in addition to supporting hospitals with modern medical equipment.

Lt. Colonel Mohammed Abdul Jalil Al Ansari, Head of the UAE Search and Rescue Team, and Director General of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense said: “The UAE team was deployed to support the international relief operations in Nepal upon the wise directives of General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The mission is also closely monitored by Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.”

Adding further, Lt. Colonel Al Ansari said: “Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, De ... Read more »

LUXEMBOURG, LONDON & SEOUL, South Korea. - Thursday, May 7th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

    Demonstration of an Ultra HD TV transmission from an SES satellite at 19.2 degrees East using existing DVB UHD Phase 1 specifications and BBC Research & Development’s High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology directly to a Samsung SUHD TV.
    BBC R&D’s Hybrid Gamma (HDR) technology enables simultaneous delivery of Standard Dynamic Range to existing UHD TVs and High Dynamic Range to new generation UHD TVs from the same content payload.
    Samsung SUHD TVs represent the next generation of consumer display technology, fully equipped to receive the next generation of premium audio visual content.
    The CAS-protected UHD TV transmission is received directly by the Samsung SUHD TV using a CI+ Module.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd announced ... Read more »

JERUSALEM - Wednesday, May 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Files Updated Investor Presentation

Reiterates Compelling Strategic and Financial Benefits for Teva and Mylan Stockholders

Highlights Strength of Teva’s Business, Pipeline, Leadership and Long-Term Growth Prospects

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TEVA)(TASE:TEVA) today announced that an updated investor presentation in connection with its proposed combination with Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website and will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Erez Vigodman, President and CEO of Teva, commented, “Our strong financial and operating performance demonstrates that great people, great products and world-class execution of our strategy are coming together in a powerful way at Teva. Teva has built the foundation for accelerated growth and an even stronger fu ... Read more »

Petrow to Host Twitter Chat Thursday; Report Live from GLAAD Media Awards in New York City This Saturday

MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, May 6th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) “Be mindful of your manners.” What was once a standard reminder to say “please” and “thank you,” has now evolved far beyond a few simple polite nuances. To spotlight the do’s and don’ts of modern manners, Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) has partnered with Steven Petrow, an award-winning journalist, author and LGBT expert. Petrow will serve as both an advisor and advocate for the company on inclusive marketing and outreach efforts.

“Steven will help extend Hilton’s already rich history of welcoming the world to our hotels and advocating for inclusion and equality,” said Jeff Diskin, executive vice president, commercial services, Hilton Worldwide. “Conrad Hilton’s vision for the company was to ‘fill the earth wi ... Read more »