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emonster Launches Kickstarter Project for "nanox" 6th Generation iPod Watch Conversion Kit

emonster, a software applications and services company with offices in Seattle and Tokyo, today announced the launch of a project on KICKSTARTER, the fundraising platform for creative projects, to raise funds for their first hardware project, a 6th generation iPod nano watch conversion kit named... - May 24, 2011 - emonster Inc.

International IECEE Certification Enables Speedier Market Launch Times for Manufacturers of Solar Panels

On March 28, 2011 the SGS Solar Test House was certified by IECEE as an accredited testing laboratory in the CB program. As one of only five German CB Testing Labs (CBTL), SGS now offers solar panel manufacturers a simpler and faster route to international markets. - May 22, 2011 - SGS

GeoCam Pro Launched - Free iOS Application for Video Recording, Its Geolocation, Timing and Online Sharing

AdoreStudio Ltd has announced the launch of GeoCam Pro, a new free iOS application which lets users record, geolocate and time video and automatically upload to www.VeryMinute.com - May 21, 2011 - AdoreStudio Ltd.

BoxeeBoxTips kicks off "Win a Boxee Box" contest

The contest will award a D-Link Boxee Box multimedia streaming set-top box to the submitter of the top-voted Boxee Box tweak, trick, how-to, hack, or other tip. - May 20, 2011 - DeviceGuru Blog Network

Motivating Staff, Viral Video Secrets and Sony’s New Concept Store in the U.S. in May’s Issue of Business Review USA

Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gets an inside look into Sony’s new concept store, Sony Store, in Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles. The opening on April 1 lured in not only Hollywood’s elite, but also tech geeks from around the... - May 18, 2011 - WDM Group

The Newly Rebranded Sony Store is Profiled in the May Issue of Business Review Australia

A comprehensive overview of the brand new, interactive Sony store is presented by Katie Wegner in the May issue of Business Review Australia. The aesthetically-interesting entrance to the brand new 4,200 square foot Sony store is a long panel of glass that invites customers to enter into the world... - May 14, 2011 - WDM Group

NephSystem LowCost N200Plus 134.2 KHz RFID Featured Rugged PDA - Model Name: N200Plus

NephSystem’s N200+ ultra rugged PDA combines a built-in low frequency (134.2 KHz) RFID module, dedicated for the applications of Livestock, animal tracking, etc. - May 14, 2011 - NephSystem Technologies

Transform the Way You Type with the NUU MiniKey

The NUU Minikey provides greater speed, better accuracy, and convenient function keys for heavy iPhone typists. This keyboard has great appeal for those who prefer tactile feedback while they type, and is particularly useful for anyone thinking of switching from BlackBerry to iPhone. - May 14, 2011 - NUU Limited

Cadence Infrastructure Offering St. Petersburg, Florida a Sum of $100 Million to Solve Its Funding Issue

Cadence Infrastructure puts up an offering of $100 million to the City of St. Petersburg, Florida to solve its funding issue. Cadence Infrastructure's ability to offer Governmental Agencies these lump sum payments could be a solution to some much needed debt relief and financial stability. - May 13, 2011 - Cadence Infrastructure

A Look Into Sony’s New Concept Store in Business Review USA

The Aesthetic Beauty of the Mercedez-Benz SLS AMG, Bowers and Wilkins’ Nautilus Speakers Discussed with Manufacturing Digital

Although HTC had humble beginnings producing mainly notebook computers, the company has been responsible for several breakthrough innovations. Ever since collaborating with tech heavyweights Microsoft and Google, the company has grown significantly. HTC was chosen by Microsoft as a hardware... - May 13, 2011 - WDM Group

Sony Unveils Concept Store in the City of Angels with Business Review India

With an aim of providing customers an interactive and fun shopping experience, Sony unveiled its concept store in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is famous for its celebrity homes, movie studios and walk of fame, but now the city can add one more fun tour bus trivia item to its list. This new LA store... - May 11, 2011 - WDM Group

Amazing Tech Products Inc Launches New Purebuds Earphones Endorsement with Playbook Management International Client and Professional Soccer Player, Nikki Marshall *

Purebuds Earphones, providing pure music and safe sound listening experiences, will be promoted by Nikki Marshall, professional soccer player. - May 11, 2011 - Amazing Tech Products Inc

Stevens Senior Design Team Delivers Free Power to Wireless Devices

A Stevens Senior Design team is using piezoelectric generators to power wireless devices and capture emerging market potential. - April 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Senior Design Team Helps Families and Businesses Organize Their Kitchens

Seniors from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology have cooked up a project that signals the end of the shopping list as we know it. Their Senior Design project, the Smart Kitchen Inventory Management System (SKIM), provides home chefs or... - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Enhanced Vision’s Sleek New 24" Screen Option Offers New Features to Popular Line of Video Magnifiers

New 24 inch video magnifiers provide even more features to benefit individuals with visual impairments. - April 28, 2011 - Enhanced Vision

Non-Profit Responds to Michelle Obama’s Challenge; 1,000 iPAD2 Giveaway Program Targets Solutions for Jobless Veterans and Families

Non-profit Patriot Enterprise Project, Inc., (PEP) announced the opening of its national military veteran’s business ownership initiatives with a 1,000 iPAD2s Giveaway. The innovative non-profit donation program will accelerate legislation and veteran advocacy initiatives to help quickly establish self-sustaining careers for more than 100,000 Gulf War veterans. - April 25, 2011 - Patriot Enterprise Project

Etón Corporation Announces Availability of Officially Licensed American Red Cross Safety Products at Best Buy

With home protection top of mind, Best Buy now carries Etón’s safety products and radios to help families stay prepared. - April 21, 2011 - Eton Corporation

Accessory Genie Launches Giveaway on Facebook Fan Page for a Chance to Win a GOgroove Panda Pal Portable Speaker System

The Panda Pal Giveaway is scheduled to run through June 20, offering fans a chance to win a free Panda Pal Speaker System - April 21, 2011 - Accessory Genie

Ethernet Extension Experts Raises the Standards for the World's Only PoE Gigabit Ethernet Extender

Enable-IT Enhances its Industry Leading PoE Gigabit Ethernet Extender Shell and Connectivity options. Still the Lowest Cost Complete Solution for Extending PoE and Ethernet to PoE IP Security Cameras, PoE Security devices and PoE Wireless Access Points. The 828 is also the world’s only PoE Gigabit Ethernet Extender available - power to drive your most bandwidth demanding devices PoE enabled or Not. - April 19, 2011 - Ethernet Extension Experts

FlipCase International Awarded Patent for Notebook/Netbook Carrying Case That Makes Mobile Computing More Convenient

It’s an exciting time for Kevin & Stacey Mitchell of FlipCase International, LLC. A U.S. Patent was issued for their company's product, FlipCase. The saying, “necessity is the mother of invention,” rings so true for this idea that was conceived in May of 2008. Noticing that laptop computers were not so “mobile,” Kevin had a thought - “the cigarette ladies” - eluding to the system that the women who sell cigars and cigarettes use to suspend the tray in front of them. - April 19, 2011 - FlipCase International, LLC

Choosing Wireless Headphones is a Daunting Task - wifiheaphones.org is Here to Help

To help consumers with the daunting task of choosing wireless headphones, wifiheadphones.org announces their new website featuring information and reviews on Infrared, Bluetooth and Radio Frequency Wireless headphones. Using jargon-free, plain English, they provide short reviews that are easy to understand and actionable. - April 17, 2011 - Wifi Headphones Co.

NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Boll Headphones Invention

Brock B., Montana based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Boll Headphones concept to the industry. A new product that aims to appeal to today's tech savvy society, the Boll Headphones features a unique design that intends to bring... - April 17, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.

Provectus IT Acquires AppMade Lab

Provectus IT has acquired Eastern European mobile application development service provider Appmade Lab. - April 16, 2011 - Provectus

Manufacturing Digital Predicts the Future of Gaming Starts with the Xbox Kinect

Motion sensor technology is taking the gaming world by storm. Although it took a long time to reach the shelves, the Xbox Kinect has fully lived up to its hype and expectation after reaching sales figures of 10 million in March 2011 and soon became the fastest selling consumer electronics device of... - April 14, 2011 - WDM Group

NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Triview Invention to Industry Over Next 2 Years

Roslynn B., Georgia resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Triview concept to industry for the next 2 years, with the ultimate goal being to secure a licensing agreement. An innovative and eye-catching new product that... - April 14, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.

HD Plug & Play Mobile Video Surveillance Camera for School Bus Operators - Buddy NightOwl

tti launches the "Buddy" NightOwl, a Plug & Play high definition mobile video surveillance camera, for the school bus market...its time for a different approach - April 13, 2011 - TTI

3D Stereo Camera App Released by Dunet

Application for Android. Create your own 3D photos with your phone. Share 3D photos instantly with your friends. - April 13, 2011 - DUNET Inc

The Best eReaders from Amazon, Sony, and Kobo Named in the April Issue of Business Review Australia

The best eReaders for business executives are named, including models from Amazon, Sony, and Kobo. - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group

BuyiJet, iPod Accessory Company, Announces New iExtend Slim V2-C Dock Extender for Sale

BuyiJet sells iPod and iPhone accessories online and has just announced a new item for sale on their website: the iExtend Slim V2-C Dock Extender for use with both iPods and iPhones. - April 13, 2011 - BuyiJet

Honda's 'Asimo' Robot Graces the Cover in the Technology Signature Edition of Manufacturing Digital

Top 10 coolest robots from around the world; motion sensor technology is taking the gaming world by storm; the Robot Cheetah and the world’s first 3D printed car - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group

Australia’s Richest Celebrities & Athletes Named in the April Issue of Business Review Australia

“Australia’s Richest Celebrities & Athletes,” the digital magazine names the top richest business personalities, including Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Mark Webber and Cate Blanchett. - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group

New PE Reaches Every Student

Sierra Vista Jr. High School Shares Nationally Recognized Physical Education Program - April 08, 2011 - Exergame Fitness

Upside Learning to Give Away 2 iPads at CIPD HRD 2011

Upside Learning announced today its special expo offer for CIPD HRD 2011 to be held on 6th and 7th of April in Olympia London. This offer includes 2 iPads to be given away to two lucky visitors. - April 07, 2011 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Amazing Tech Products Inc Launches Purebuds Earphones Internationally with Leading Canadian TV Retailer, The Shopping Channel

Partnership between Amazing Tech Products Inc & The Shopping Channel Brings Purebuds Earphones to More Than Seven Million Households Across Canada. - April 07, 2011 - Amazing Tech Products Inc

The Business Age is Discussed in This Month’s Business Review India

The April Issue of Business Review India is out, including stories on: social media, smart phones, and emerging entrepreneurs. - April 06, 2011 - WDM Group

iPhone, Blackberry or Droid: Finding the Right Smartphone for You, in Business Review India

Smartphone giants are competing big time to offer the best user-friendly features - April 06, 2011 - WDM Group

ZOMM Wins About.com Reader’s Choice Award for Best Mobile Accessory

Based on Public Vote, World’s First Wireless Leash for Cell Phones Wins First Place in Mobile Office Technology Category. - April 06, 2011 - ZOMM, LLC

CoulVue by TouCoul Turns an iPad Into a Car Entertainment Center

Forget buying DVD players for the car, TouCoul’s new CoulVue is a high-quality iPad mount that makes it easy for passengers to watch movies, play games, surf the web or listen to music. - March 25, 2011 - TouCoul

MartinLogan Ships ElectroMotion ESL for Budget Conscious Audiophiles

Not a traditional tweeter and woofer-based design, the EM-ESL features the most affordable full-size (34-inces tall) XStat™ electrostatic transducer ever designed. Now available throughout the United States, the EM-ESLs will soon be available at high-performance audio retailers worldwide. - March 25, 2011 - MartinLogan, Ltd.

4G Cell Phone Computer Company Zamboola Names New CEO

Zamboola today announced that it has named Andrew E. Gomes to serve as the company’s new chief executive officer. Michael Harold, a co-founder of Zamboola, said, “We could not be more pleased to have Andrew as Zamboola’s CEO. He has both the experience and the vision to lead this company. He understands the value and the future of cell phone computing.” - March 21, 2011 - zamboola, LLC

Perreaux Appoints Sound Venture as UK Distributor

Leading home audio manufacturer Perreaux appoints specialist hi-fi distributor Sound Venture as their exclusive distribution partner in the United Kingdom. - March 18, 2011 - Perreaux Industries Ltd.

C&K Develops 7-Way Compact Scroll Wheel Switches for Consumer and Navigation Applications

TSW Series scroll switch features multiple integrated functions in a compact, slim package… - March 16, 2011 - C&K Components

Kindle is King for Bibliotastic E-Readers

According to a poll of bibliotastic.com users Amazon’s Kindle is the most popular ereading device by a wide margin. Over 40% named the Kindle as the device they predominantly used to read ebooks. - March 14, 2011 - bibliotastic

NEPA Partners Announces the See 4 Safety Mobility Light - The Intelligent Light for Mobility Safety

The See 4 safety Mobility Light is a unique product that provides users of walkers, canes and rollators with an easily attached automatic light source. - March 13, 2011 - Lisman Holdings, Inc.

How to Choose the Best Smartphone Revealed in the March Issue of Business Review Australia

Business Review Australia, the leading digital business publication for C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of its March issue. In the cover story, “The Best Smartphones for Business Executives,” the digital magazine names the top five smartphones from Apple, HTC, LG,... - March 11, 2011 - WDM Group

Amzer Announces New Accessories for the HTC Freestyle and Inspire 4G

Amzer, a global leader in the manufacturing of smartphone and tablet accessories, announces the release of new accessories for the HTC Freestyle/Inspire 4G including cases and screen protectors to protect or enhance the recently launched devices. - March 10, 2011 - Amzer