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New Energy Meter From Martinson Machine Shows How Much Money You Spend in Real-Time
How about being able to monitor electricity consumption? And knowing that “we can reduce the cost of power outages by over 75 percent and save America over $150 billion” (Electric Power Research Institute). Energy consumers usually never check their energy meter. Therefore, they may be wasting energy by thousands per year. Nevertheless, this is over because of a new energy meter that keep track of energy consumption thus making it accessible and easy to understand as never before. - September 18, 2019 - Martinson Machine
Blackfire's All New Portable Power Station – Charge Your Life Outdoors
Blackfire, the creators of rugged lights, speakers and multi tools continue to push the boundaries of durable, utilitarian consumer products. New for 2019, Blackfire has announced the release of their all new Portable Power Station. The compact design allows for long lasting power packed into a... - September 18, 2019 - Blackfire
Minerva Acquires TOK.tv, the Leading Social Platform for Live Television
The combination of the Minerva platform with the TOK.tv social network will redefine the television experience. - September 03, 2019 - Minerva Networks
Pluto Technologies Inc. is Bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Wireless Networking & Connectivity
On Aug. 6th the United States Patent Office issued US10375641B2 which enables for improved real-time Wireless Networking & Connectivity and improved real-time location. - August 22, 2019 - Pluto Technologies Inc.
Destiny Carries and LFG Launches “Destiny Carries” to Help Players Get Past Sticking Points
Gamers looking for a Destiny Carries site where they can find some support to breakthrough barriers in the game have had the call answered by Destiny Carries and LFG. - August 21, 2019 - Destiny Carries LFG
Principled Technologies Shows the Dell Precision 5820 Desktop Tower Workstation Ran Quieter in Stress Tests Than Comparable Devices from HP and Lenovo
Principled Technologies (PT) compared noise from three desktop workstations with similar configurations, finding that the Dell machine was quieter overall. - August 14, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Dusun Announces Its Z-wave Hub in Home Automation
Dusun’s programmable and multi-protocol IoT gateway is known for its easy programming, and multiple protocols compatible. It supports both Z-wave and zigbee to make home gadgets work together. - August 01, 2019 - Dusun Electron Ltd.
GO Malta Launches Next Generation Video Entertainment Service Powered by Minerva
Minerva’s platform offers significant upgrades to user experience, content merchandising and advertising for existing set-top boxes as well as mobile and streaming media devices. - July 27, 2019 - Minerva Networks
Mouse Tender 3.0, a New Revolutionary Mouse Jiggler/Mouse Mover
By one estimate, telecommuting has risen 79 percent between 2005 and 2012 and now makes up 2.6 percent of the American work force, or 3.2 million workers, according to statistics from the American Community Survey. Millions of Americans work at least one day a week from home, however with that convenience comes archaic VPN timeout restrictions. Timing out of the VPN connection to your office then requires at least a two factor authentication to get connected again. - July 16, 2019 - Mouse Tender
Using PCIe SSDs to the Limit; StarWind Teamed Up with Mellanox, Intel, and Supermicro to Build the Fastest Hyperconverged Cluster Ever
StarWind, Intel, Mellanox, and Supermicro present the industry’s fastest hyperconverged cluster built to demonstrate outstanding hardware utilization efficiency. StarWind, a leading provider of hyperconverged IT environments for SMB and ROBO, conjoined its effort with the leading hardware... - July 13, 2019 - StarWind
Principled Technologies Releases Studies Comparing the Education App Performance and Management of Two Chromebooks with AMD Processors vs. Two with Intel Processors
In hands-on testing, Principled Technologies (PT) found that the Acer Chromebook Spin 11 and HP Chromebook 11A, both powered by AMD A4-9120C processors, delivered a comparable experience on common education app tasks as devices powered by Intel Celeron N3350 processors, and used the same management workflows. - July 10, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Chromebooks Powered by Intel Core Processors Could Save Students Time on Creative School Projects, Principled Technologies Study Shows
Chromebooks powered by the Intel Core i3-sdfs processor and the Intel Core m3-wfew processor performed tasks more quickly than a Chromebook powered by the Intel Celeron N4000 processor. - July 09, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Principled Technologies Publishes Findings from Hands-on Evaluation of a Dell EMC Cyber Recovery Solution with CyberSense
Principled Technologies (PT) set up servers and storage in a Dell EMC Cyber Recovery Vault and launched an attack on the test data. - July 08, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
PURE Tape Head Preamplifier for Reel to Reel Tape Decks from Merrill Audio
Finally there is a good alternative for the purist of Reel to Reel Tape playback. Merrill Audio PURE Tape Head Preamp provides a superior Tape Head Preamp that brings out the full dynamics of Reel to Reel Tape, with the details and immediacy of the live recording. Merrill Audio is very excited to... - July 08, 2019 - Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs, LLC
Principled Technologies Study - A Chromebook Powered by an Intel Celeron N4000 CPU Was Faster in Education Apps Than Two Chromebooks with Processors from Other Vendors
Compared to two Chromebooks with processors from AMD and MediaTek, the Intel processor-powered Chromebook saved valuable time. - June 26, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Thinkware Launches Its First Sports Camera, the M1 Motorsports Cam
The launch of the M1 Motorsports Cam by Thinkware offers a first glimpse at the company’s Power Sports line of products. - June 26, 2019 - THINKWARE
FLARES 2.0 Demonstrates High DA Power Margin
Flight test data indicates that Hood Tech’s Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES 2.0) multicopter used only 58% throttle at 9600ft density altitude. “FLARES achieves robustness by using generously-sized components, and redundancy,” states Hood Tech President, Dr. Andy von Flotow. “UAVs that carry their VTOL-stuff for the entire mission invariably skimp on VTOL component sizing, sacrificing redundancy, power margin and high/hot capability.” - June 19, 2019 - Hood Tech Corp., Vision Inc.
NEXTEL 2.0 to Bid on Boost Mobile Locations Across the USA
Once the Sprint and T-Mobile Merger is complete, NEXTEL plans to bid on the Boost Mobile Locations that are all over the USA. - June 17, 2019 - Retrobrands USA LLC
THINKWARE Launches New Touch Screen Model, the X700 Dash Cam
The X700 comes equipped with an easy to use touch screen and a full HD two-channel camera with Parking Surveillance Mode and Time Lapse capability. - June 10, 2019 - THINKWARE
Wireless Life Opens New Boost Mobile Store in Pasadena, Maryland
Wireless Life opened a brand new Boost Mobile store in the Festival Shopping Center in Pasadena, MD. They are planning a grand opening celebration event in June 2019. - June 05, 2019 - Boost Mobile by Wireless Life
Blackfire's Wireless Magnetic Speaker Provides New Mounting Opportunities for Bluetooth® Music
Blackfire creators of multi-functional outdoor products, introduces the Magnetic Wireless Speaker, which enables users to easily stick their speaker to metal surfaces while playing music through compatible Android® and iPhone® devices. Blackfire's new Magnetic Wireless Speaker helps... - June 03, 2019 - Blackfire
Origin Wireless Delivers Unique LifeLog-as-a-Service “LaaS” Well-Being Monitoring Solution for Elderly Care
Origin's TRM combines wireless and AI to provide 24/7 well-being monitoring with no cumbersome wearables or invasive cameras. - May 24, 2019 - Origin Wireless
Principled Technologies Releases Collateral Detailing How Different Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 Storage Options Maximize Database Performance
Principled Technologies (PT) engineers determined that companies could dramatically improve database performance by moving legacy systems to the new Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 equipped with Intel Optane DC persistent memory and Intel Optane NVMe SSDs. - May 24, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Principled Technologies Updates Report Comparing the Durability of Three Chromebooks from Dell, HP, and Lenovo
In a hands-on testing update, Principled Technologies (PT) found that the Dell Chromebook 3100 survived more hinge cycles and more micro-drops than the HP Chromebook 11 G6 EE and the Lenovo 100e Chromebook. - May 22, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
THINKWARE Launches QHD Q800 PRO Dash Cam
The Q800 PRO is Thinkware's latest dash cam, featuring a Quad High Definition (QHD) forward facing camera that offers four times more detail than standard HD. - May 10, 2019 - THINKWARE
Fox&Summit™ Smart Home Devices are Coming to a Fry’s Electronics Store Near You
Fox&Summit™, a Simpler Smart Home Solution, today announced the availability of its Wi-Fi® connected home products in all Fry’s Electronics store locations in the United States and online through frys.com. This national rollout to all 34 stores will include the full range of smart home products from Fox&Summit™ – smart plugs, smart lighting, and security sensors. - May 10, 2019 - Fox & Summit USA, LLC
New and Improved "OmiCam," an Outdoor Wearable VR Camera by Sightour Inc. is Now Available on Amazon
OmiCam (Original name “MySight360”) is a 4K wearable VR camera that aims to bring the immersive image experience to everyone. Now available on Amazon. - May 09, 2019 - Sightour, Inc.
2 Grms Vibration Force Linear Vibration Motor from Vybronics is Claimed to be Highest G-Force Available from Coin Type LRA
Vybronics introduces the VG1040003D linear vibration motor. Also known as a linear resonant actuator (LRA), this device measures 10 mm diameter by 4 mm thick and generates a sizable 2 Grms when driven by a 2.5 Vrms AC signal. This is claimed to be the highest G-force available for a coin type LRA. - May 07, 2019 - Vybronics, Inc
World's Ultra-Fast Power Transistor Gallium Nitride (GaN) Used Again on 3rd Power Amplifier from Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs, LLC
Zero Feedback, Zero Dead time and bottomless noise floor using Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors on the ELEMENT 114 Stereo Power Amplifiers from Merrill Audio make it simply one of the best amplifiers available. Merrill Audio is very excited to release this new advanced technology at a lower price... - May 03, 2019 - Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs, LLC
Vybronics 5mm Diameter BLDC Brushless Coin Vibration Motor is the Smallest in Its Class
Measuring only 5mm diameter x 2.5 mm thick, the Vybronics VW0525AB001D BLDC brushless coin vibration motor is the smallest in its class. Producing 0.25 G (min) its ideal for smart rings and any light weight wearable device. BLDC motors such as this are characterized by exceptionally long life and... - May 02, 2019 - Vybronics, Inc
Principled Technologies Compares Performance of Value SAS and Data Center NVMe SSDs from Toshiba Memory vs. SATA SSDs in Dell EMC PowerEdge R840, R740xd, and MX Servers
Principled Technologies found that Dell EMC PowerEdge R840, R740xd, and MX servers with value SAS and data center NVMe SSDs from Toshiba Memory outperformed the same servers configured with enterprise SATA SSDs on transactional and analytical database workloads. In addition, value SAS and data center NVMe SSDs running a database analytics workload offered up to 132% more operations per second for every dollar compared to enterprise SATA SSDs. - April 30, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Luminit Launches Display Brightness Film for LCD Displays
The new light-management film increases the brightness of LCD displays used in automotive, avionics and consumer. - April 30, 2019 - Luminit
249Labs Releases Talking Folio, a Voice Assistant Solution That Creates Interactive Communications for Customers Using Alexa and Google Home
Customers can now ask their Alexa or Google Home devices about communications they receive from brands and get instant answers without having to make a phone call to customer service. - April 29, 2019 - 249Labs Inc.
MTech Names Industry Veteran Alex Gonzalez-Mir as Vice President, Sales and Business Development
Enterprise mobile device management company continues to boost its advancement and executive lineup with a focus on business engagement, client servicing and industry relationships. - April 17, 2019 - MTech MDM
Dell Provisioning for VMware Workspace ONE Deploys Systems with No On-Site Admin Time, Principled Technologies Study Finds
The Dell service could deliver hundreds of pre-configured systems to a company’s end-users, saving time and money. - April 04, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
US Patent Office Awards Patent Number 10,240,084 to Molecular Glasses
Molecular Glasses announced today that the U.S. Patent Office has awarded patent number 10,240,084 to Molecular Glasses, Inc. for “Non-crystallizable pi-conjugated molecular glass mixtures, charge transporting molecular glass mixtures, luminescent molecular glass mixtures, or combinations... - March 29, 2019 - Molecular Glasses
The Latest Alcidae Garager Product is Out on the Market
Alcidae Inc., the company that develops smart home technology with innovative design and features, has announced today that they have released the latest generation of the Garager product – the Garager 2 Smart Garage Cam and Controller. The latest Garager provides an upgrade in resolution... - March 27, 2019 - Alcidae Inc.
Y-Tricity Introduces Y-Wall, the World’s First-Ever Wall Mounted Wireless Charger
Tech startup aims to give tech users a better experience with minimal design. - March 26, 2019 - y-tricity
President Electronics USA Introduces the "WALKER II FCC" CB Radio
DIN size classic style chrome face CB radio loaded with state of the art features such as 7 Color Display, USB Charging Port, Beeping SWR Meter, Electret/Dynamic mic compatible and more. - March 19, 2019 - President Electronics USA
Principled Technologies Publishes Results from Hands-on Testing Comparing Management Tasks on Dell EMC PowerEdge MX and HPE Synergy
Principled Technologies (PT) tested two blade server platforms to see which could allow admins to carry out several routine management tasks more efficiently. - March 15, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Principled Technologies Publishes Results from Hands-on Testing of the Dell EMC PowerMax 8000 All-Flash NVMe Array and the Array of a Competitor
Principled Technologies (PT) tested two all-flash NVMe storage arrays to see which could better help organizations in the areas of performance, efficient use of capacity, and ease of management. - March 15, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Clean-Light Redefines Modern Lighting Through Kickstarter
Today, Clean Light Ltd., a lighting design and manufacturing company, has announced the launch of a brand new product through Kickstarter’s online crowdfunding platform. Fresh off the company’s worldwide release of Boxlite, a product developed to replace paraffin based candles and oil... - March 13, 2019 - Boxlite
Sports Fan's TV Jockstrap Will Expand Product Line in 2019
TV Jockstrap has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to raise funds and expand their product line. The 2-inch elastic strap that wraps around the TV screen and hides the sports score tickers was a great success in 2018, and feedback from visitors at the Consumer Electronics Show in January indicated the need to adapt and expand the product line. - March 12, 2019 - swooshrp LLC
Principled Technologies and the BenchmarkXPRT Development Community Release a Preview of AIXPRT, a Tool Designed to Help Testers Evaluate Machine Learning Performance
Principled Technologies and the BenchmarkXPRT Development Community release a preview of AIXPRT, a free tool that makes it easier to evaluate a system’s machine learning inference performance by running several common image-classification workloads. - March 04, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Molecular Glasses, Inc. Receives U.S. Patent for Non-Crystallizable Sensitized Layers for OLEDs
The U.S. Patent Office has awarded patent number 10,211,409 to Molecular Glasses, Inc. for “Noncrystallizable Sensitized Layers for OLEDs and OEDs.” The patent abstract reads: “Various embodiments of the present invention provide for light emitting devices comprising a light... - February 27, 2019 - Molecular Glasses
i3 Broadband Taps Into Minerva YourTV Now to Deliver Next Generation Video Services
Looking to Delight Subscribers, Minimize Infrastructure Costs and Simplify Operations, i3 Broadband will Use Minerva’s Cloud Service to Offer Advanced Television Services in All Systems. - February 27, 2019 - Minerva Networks
Principled Technologies Releases an Interview Report Revealing the Day-to-Day Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Experience at a Multi-Location Production and Manufacturing Company
Principled Technologies (PT) talked with the IT Infrastructure Director at Charter Manufacturing to learn what the company’s IT server infrastructure team thinks about using Nutanix Enterprise Cloud. - February 26, 2019 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
New Yorker Electronics is Releasing the New Innodisk NVMe 3D TLC NAND DRAM-Less SSD
3D NAND Technology Prompts Endurance Levels to Nearly that of Planar Floating-Gate-Based MLC Flash with a Lower per-GB Cost - February 24, 2019 - New Yorker Electronics
Minerva Completes Studio-to-Subscriber Video Service Offering with Verimatrix Viewthority
Minerva YourTV Now cloud service integrates with Viewthority to provide seamless and secure delivery of content to subscribers on set-tops, mobile and streaming media devices. - February 22, 2019 - Minerva Networks
monCarbone Unveils World's First MFi Fast Charging Carbon Fiber USB-C to Lightning Cable
Joining the first wave released, monCarbone innovator of Carbon Fiber iPhone accessories and handcrafted lifestyle product introduces the world's first premium USB-C to Lightning Apple Certified MFi Cable for fast charging. Continuously becoming MFi member for years, monCarbone will be one of the... - February 22, 2019 - monCarbone