The Techno Files

Facebook finally goes public

Kyle Leishear — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:37:41 +0000

With the launch of Facebook’s IPO it is with much fanfare and some concern. Firstly, you have to wonder, what will be the next big internet sensation to go public? Will that IPO be as publicly looked at as much as Facebook has? Can it match the early success of Facebook? Those are questions for a later time the big question now is, what’s next? Where does Facebook go from here? What collateral damage is going to happen?

See the popular Facebook gaming partner Zynga has felt that brunt already. Shares of Zynga dipped heavily as soon as Facebook went public, then it started to rise, then it dipped again, now it is rising. How badly does that affect the shareholders?

The early Facebook IPO price was $38 but when it started training it jumped up to $43.20 that is a giant leap up. However it started to tumble as the heat of the Facebook stock started to cool off as it is now down to $41. Not bad for a company whose initial projection of $38 and that made the value of the IPO at $104.1 billion. Who is to say that by the end of business day the financial gains won’t be much much higher than original expectation?

Back to Zynga, the stock plunged 30% as soon as Facebook went public and that caused it to go in a trading time out. Reason being, as soon as Facebook went public many stock investors figured why hold a company that is tied to Facebook, when now they can actually own Facebook. So a massive dumping process started to happen. That is the fallout of Facebook going public, other companies they were symbiotic of Facebook are no longer needed since you can actually have Facebook.

So for now the market will dictate where Facebook will go from here. No longer can Mark Zuckerberg go around and do whatever he wants, he must now refer to the board of directors and he won’t be the first big name hot shot to get booted from a company he started. Might I point you into the direction of Steve Jobs, but we all know how well he did with that. Eyes will be watching the market, and more eyes will be watching on Facebook and seeing where they go from there.

The Techno Files Podcast Episode 3 – We’ve got HALF CATS!

Kyle Leishear — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:31:29 +0000

In this episode we were supposed to be joined by Kelly of Kellyscouponaddiction.com. However she was unable to make it so both the hosts Kyle and Phil cobbled something up to entertain and amaze you and talk Tech and Gadgets and yes…HALF CATS! Please check it out and share with your friends it is a funny one. Plus if you listen carefully you will hear what will be happening next week ONLY TO LISTENERS OF THIS PODCAST!

Issues we talk about

The Techno Files joins All For Geek Network!

Scosche Cell Phone blocker – a device to help keep your hands on the wheel and won’t let you get texts or emails.

DiVoom – an audio device with a stand for you to showcase your Phone while you listen to it.

CelllinkU- A four in one device for your microUSB phone

Biscotti – Make video phone calls FOR FREE!

And much more just take a listen and enjoy!

Droid Incredible and HTC One V announced

Kyle Leishear — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:04:18 +0000

HTC and Verizon revealed the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE. The new DROID Incredible offers advanced camera capabilities, Beats Audio™ integration and blazing fast 4G LTE speeds, all in a sleek, sophisticated pocket-friendly device.

Running the latest version HTC Sense 4 integrated with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE enhances the customer experience with high-quality audio and photo capabilities. Beats Audio™, is enabled across the entire experience for richer, more authentic sound whether you’re watching a YouTube^™ video, playing a game, or streaming music over 4G LTE. An advanced 8-megapixel camera helps capture life’s special moments and includes the ability to shoot HD video and capture photos at the same time. And with 4G LTE speeds, sharing photos and video via email, uploading to the cloud or posting to social networking sites is a breeze.

Additionally, the global variant of the highly anticipated HTC One V will be displayed for the first time in the U.S. during CTIA 2012 (HTC Booth #3519). The HTC One V will be available through a variety of U.S. partners later this summer. The HTC One V is part of the HTC One series, which represents the most premium mobile experience with a new level of iconic design, amazing camera and authentic sound experience. The device utilizes the classic, award-winning design of the HTC Legend, bringing top-end design to a smartphone with broad appeal.

New DROID INCREDIBLE Offers Advanced Camera Capabilities, Beats Audio and 4G LTE Speeds from Verizon Wireless

NEW ORLEANS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – From International CTIA Wireless^® 2012, Verizon Wireless and HTC today announced the new and exclusive DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC. The new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE enhances the customer experience by offering high-quality photo and audio capabilities, combined with the power of 4G LTE speeds. Running the latest version of HTC Sense^™ 4.0, HTC’s branded user experience integrated with Google’s^™ mobile operating system, Android^™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, the new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE brings a sophisticated, pocket-friendly device to America’s fastest 4G LTE network.

DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC features Beats Audio^™ which is enabled across the entire experience for a rich and authentic sound whether customers watch a YouTube^™ video, play a game, or stream music over 4G LTE. Beats Audio allows customers to listen to music the way the artist intended with thundering bass, soaring midrange and crisp highs.

The DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE captures life’s special moments with an advanced 8-megapixel camera with quick activation from the home screen so customers never miss that perfect shot. Additionally, there’s no longer a need to choose between shooting video or taking photos, HTC Video Pic^™ allows users to shoot HD video and capture photos at the same time. With 4G LTE speeds, sharing photos and video via email, uploading to the cloud or posting to social networking sites is a breeze.

DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE is packed with features to make life easier and customizable. Customers can personalize and use lock screen shortcuts to quickly access their four favorite apps. Folders can easily be created on any home screen for additional customization and organization. A Read Later feature allows people short on time the ability to save browser content like news articles and websites that can be viewed later, even while offline. The smartphone is also NFC capable so customers can take advantage of Android Beam^™ to quickly share Web pages, apps, contacts and YouTube^™ videos with friends by simply tapping two compatible phones together.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available in 230 markets across the Unites States. In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. When customers travel outside of 4G LTE coverage areas, devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, where available, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.

Additional features:

4-inch super LCD qHD display
8 megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, LED flash, BSI, f/2.2 and 28 mm lens
Front-facing camera for video chatting with friends and family
1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon^™ S4 processor
Mobile Hotspot capable to share 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Support for up to 32 GB microSD^™ memory card
1,700 mAh lithium ion removable battery

The new DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online atwww.verizonwireless.com in the coming weeks.

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library atwww.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library atwww.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About HTC

Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense™, a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visitwww.htc.com.

HTC One V to Arrive in the U.S. This Summer

HTC One V aims to impress with premium design, amazing camera and authentic sound

First U.S. preview to be held at International CTIA Wireless 2012

New Orleans – May 8, 2012 –HTC, a global designer of smartphones, today announced the global version of the HTC One™ V, part of its highly anticipated HTC One series of smartphones, will be displayed for the first time in the U.S. during the International CTIA Wireless 2012. The HTC One V is expected to be available through a variety of U.S. partners later this summer.

The HTC One series represents HTC’s most premium mobile experience with a new level of premium design, amazing camera and authentic sound experience. With the HTC One V, HTC integrates Android™ 4.0 (ICS) with HTC Sense™ 4, the new version of HTC’s branded user experience with HTC ImageSense™, a new suite of camera and imaging features that set HTC One apart from other phones. HTC Sense 4 also includes broad enhancements to audio quality and simplifies how people listen to music on their phone.

Amazing Camera

With HTC ImageSense, the HTC One V offers an amazing camera that delivers fast image capture, better image quality under adverse conditions, and an easy-to-use display with side-by-side photo and video capture buttons. The camera can be quickly activated from the home screen and the superfast autofocus enables continuous shooting to ensure you don’t miss those special moments.

The 5-megapixel camera with f/2.0 back illuminated sensor, means that more light is allowed into the sensor to capture quality photos in adverse conditions, such as low light, no light or bright backlighting. With HTC Video Pic™, the smartphone is also capable of capturing still photos while simultaneously recording HD video, and in addition, can capture still images during video playback.

HTC Sense 4 also integrates Dropbox, enabling customers to get 25 gigabytes of free Dropbox space for two years – enough to keep more than 10,000 high-quality photos – and makes it easy to edit, save and share photos, videos, documents and other kinds of files. HTC One V also gives an easy way to share photos and videos with family and friends through Media Link HD* which wirelessly sends content from the smartphone to any TV with an HDMI input.

Authentic Sound

HTC One V also provides authentic sound with Beats Audio™ that allows listeners to experience music as the artist intended, creating rich, premium sound experiences whether listening to music, watching a movie, or playing a game. HTC Sync Manager software makes it easy to transfer songs, artists and playlists from a music library on a computer to the smartphone. The new HTC Car Stereo Clip* also allows customers to easily bring their mobile music to their car’s sound system.

Premium Design
Utilizing the classic, award-winning design of the HTC Legend, the HTC One V brings iconic design to a smartphone with broad appeal and a premium experience. The timeless, simple aluminum unibody architecture and slightly curved chin allow the HTC One V to fit smoothly in the palm of your hand. The 3.7-inch screen is a delight to the eyes, made out of reinforced glass and is scratch resistant. The HTC One V features a speedy Qualcomm™ Snapdragon S3 1 GHz processor, and is supported by a 1,500 mAh battery.

Availability

The HTC One V will be available in the United States from a variety of partners in the summer of 2012. More information on the HTC One series of smartphones can be found at http://www.htc.com/us/.

Media can view the global version of the HTC One V during International CTIA Wireless 2012 at HTC’s Booth # 3519.

About HTC

* HTC Media Link HD and HTC Car Stereo Clip are sold separately.

Lensbaby Pro Effects Kit

Kyle Leishear — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:53:00 +0000

Lensbaby Announces Availability of its Pro Effects Kit

Lensbaby bundles its most advanced offerings into a convenient kit fit to meet professional photographers’ needs

Lensbaby announces today the availability of its Pro Effects Kit, which bundles the latest Lensbaby lens, optics & accessories, perfect for injecting creativity and uniqueness into a photographer’s portfolio. The Pro Effects Kit includes the Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35 Optic, the Edge 80 Optic, Macro Converters, Lens Cleaning Cloth and the Lensbaby System Bag.

This versatile kit provides a selective focus system solution for many types of photography, from portraits and weddings to landscape and commercial photography. By incorporating the Lensbaby creative effects lenses and optics, a photographer can add a new dimension to their shots in-camera.

“If you are looking to add more creativity and style to your images, Lensbaby has just created the perfect solution for you. The new kit includes the Composer Pro with two of my favorite Optics, the Sweet 35 & Edge 80 – these three pieces of equipment accompany me on every senior shoot,” said portrait photographer Holli True. “The Sweet 35 & Edge 80 will give you versatility and flair, ensuring whatever Lensbaby look you desire, it will be achieved. This kit is complete with Macro Converters, lens cloth and the System Bag, which makes bringing them along on your photo shoots a breeze!”

Pro Effects Kit Contents: Priced at U.S. $750 (click here for more information)

Composer Pro with Sweet 35 Optic- The Composer Pro refines and enhances the popular and award winning Lensbaby Composer by upgrading the swivel ball and focus mechanism to provide professional performance and delivers ultra-smooth focus and tilt control. The Sweet 35 Optic is a 35mm f/2.5 selective focus optic with a 12-blade adjustable aperture that creates a tack sharp sweet spot of focus surrounded by blur.
Edge 80 Optic- When tilted, this 80mm f/2.8 flat field of focus optic, with a 12-blade adjustable aperture, delivers a slice of tack sharp focus through the image bordered by a soft blur. When pointed straight ahead, Edge 80 can be used like a straight lens.

Macro Converters- This set contains one 8mm converter and one 16mm converter. Stack them together to make a 24mm converter. When used with the Sweet 35 the focus range is 1.63” to 3.25” and with the Edge 80 the focus range is 9”-13.25”.
Lensbaby Lens Cleaning Cloth- Made of a deluxe silky-style microfiber, this large cleaning cloth offers plenty of real estate to meet all your lens cleaning needs. The 14”x14” size of the cloth also allows you to protect any Lensbaby lens by swaddling it in the cloth and stowing it away in a camera bag compartment.
Lensbaby System Bag- Features removable and adjustable elastic straps inside that allow you to customize and carry your favorite Lensbaby shooting set up. The bag includes a removable shoulder strap, several convenient compartments including an outside zipper and an inside mesh sleeve, and velcro straps on the bottom of the bag that allow you to attach one System Bag to another.

About Lensbaby

Lensbaby is a Portland, Oregon based manufacturer of award-winning Creative Effects SLR camera lenses. Lensbaby was launched in February 2004 by Craig Strong, a professional photographer and the inventor of the patented Lensbaby Creative Effects SLR lens system. Lensbaby sells to photographers all over the world through its website, www.lensbaby.com, by calling 877-536-7222 /971-223-5662, at tradeshows, in leading photo retailers and through a growing global network of international distributors.

Digital Storm Integrates Intel 3rd Gen Core Processors

Kyle Leishear — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:38:21 +0000

Digital Storm Integrates Intel’s New 3rd Generation Core Processors into its Award-winning Line of Gaming PCs & Laptops

Digital Storm, the predominant name in computer system integration and engineering, is proud to announce integration of Intel’s new 3rd generation Core processors into its entire line of gaming PCs and laptops. Now Digital Storm customers can harness the power of the world’s most advanced processor in their dream machine.

Digital Storm systems featuring Intel’s new 3rd generation Core processors offer gamers and enthusiasts a distinct advantage thanks to the CPUs unique architecture. With the addition of 3D Tri-Gate transistors and a 22nm process, Digital Storm systems will generate less heat and deliver higher performance compared to Sandy Bridge CPUs.

“We’ve tested Ivy Bridge in every one of our systems and we’ve measured extraordinary overclocks at 4.8GHz at unbelievably low temperatures across the board,” remarked Rajeev Kuruppu, Digital Storm’s Director of Product Development. “With the addition of Intel’s latest chipset, our entire line of gaming PCs and laptops offer customers the utmost in computing power.”

About Digital Storm

Founded in 2002, Digital Storm has rapidly emerged as the predominant name in system integration. With expertise in gaming laptops, desktops, and workstation PCs, Digital Storm’s mission is to deliver its customers bleeding edge technology and performance, coupled with rock solid stability and support. As a validation of Digital Storm’s success, the company has maintained an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau and its systems have received the industry’s most prestigious awards. www.DigitalStormOnline.com

Griffin Launches a Solar-Charged Handsfree Speakerphone for Smartphones

Kyle Leishear — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:29:10 +0000

Griffin Launches SmartTalk Solar, the Solar-Charged Handsfree Speakerphone for Smartphones

SmartTalk Solar enables safe driving, with hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while taking calls in the car

Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of technological innovations for everyday life, is excited to announce the latest edition to their lineup of DriveSafe products: SmartTalk Solar, a handsfree solar-charged speakerphone for smartphones.

“Staying focused while driving is harder than ever with all the distractions that can come from smartphones,” said Mark Rowan, President of Griffin Technology. “Griffin’s DriveSafe products and new SmartTalk Solar make it easy to stay connected on the road while maintaining safe driving habits.”

Compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled phones, SmartTalk Solar’s motion-sensing Auto Connect links to paired smartphones as soon as you enter the car. The multipoint pairing feature conveniently allows connection of two different phones simultaneously.

Intuitive and easy to use, SmartTalk Solar mounts to the windshield with the solar panel facing the glass, keeping the internal battery charged for extended talk time. Answer and place calls using a single large button, or activate the smartphone’s voice command features to keep your hands on the wheel when making or receiving calls.

SmartTalk Solar is the perfect addition to Griffin’s DriveSafe App, which provides quick access to local laws governing handsfree phoning and texting use around the country, keeping users informed and compliant with local laws. For additional information about Griffin’s DriveSafe initiative and product lineup, visit www.griffintechnology.com/drivesafe.

SmartTalk Solar, $69.99, is now available at http://store.griffintechnology.com/smarttalk-solar.

About Griffin Technology
Founded on Paul Griffin’s kitchen table in 1992, Griffin Technology Inc., is today one of the world’s foremost creators of accessories for home, mobile, and personal technology. Unique products such as iTrip®, PowerMate®, iFM®, iMic® and Evolve® Wireless Speaker System have broken new ground in consumer electronics and created loyal fans the world over. Today, Griffin products are conceived, designed and developed in-house and continue to push the envelope of the industry they helped create. Learn more about Griffin’s entire range of ingenious designs atwww.griffintechnology.com, www.facebook.com/griffintech and on Twitter, @griffintech.

MSI unleashes GT70 and GT60 featuring NVIDIA GTX 670M and Intel HM77

Kyle Leishear — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:21:11 +0000

MSI Obliterates Portable Gaming Benchmarks with Arsenal of Notebooks Equipped with NVIDIA GTX 670M and Intel HM77

Deadly combination of NVIDIA, Intel, Killer Game Networking and Steel Series backlit keyboard delivers unparalleled gaming and multimedia experience

City of Industry, Calif. – April 23, 2012 – MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, uncages the GT70 and GT60, two mobile gaming beasts featuring Intel© HM77 Chipset, NVIDIA© GeForce© GTX 670M graphics processing unit (GPU), Killer™ E2200 Game Networking, Steel Series backlit keyboard, and more. Designed with the serious gamer in mind, both units provide unmatched power while fortifying MSI’s arsenal of award-winning G Series family of gaming notebooks.

Bringing a new standard to mobile gaming, the GT70 comes with 17.3-inches of Full HD anti-reflective display to maximize visual experience under all lighting conditions, Steel Series full color backlit programmable keyboard with 1000 customizable color combinations, amplified gold plated audio connections for crisper sounds, 12 GB of DDR3 for superb speed, and more. For gamers looking for even more power, the GT70 is also available with 16 GB of DDR3, BD Burner, and MSI’s Super RAID 0 configuration, a unique combination of 128GB (2*64GB) of SSD RAID 0 and 750GB at 7200RPM for unprecedented storage capacity.

“Armed with the newest NVIDIA graphics, Intel chipset and Killer Game Networking, the GT70 and GT60 redefine mobile gaming and delivers superior performance that exceeds expectations of even the most demanding gamer,” said Andy Tung, vice president of sales, MSI US. “MSI invites gamers to experience the rush of finding the perfect mobile gaming notebook.”

With similar power but more mobility, the 15.6-inch GT60 also comes equipped with Full HD Non Reflection Display and an array of performance focused components, including dual HDD’s in RAID 0 for a combined storage space of 1TB, 12 GB DDR3 memory and more. In addition, both models are packed with the following:

NVIDIA GeForce GT670M – Latest generation GPU immerses audiences in superb graphics without the need to sacrifice performance and speed
Intel© HM77 Chipset – Maximize all your gaming performance with the latest generation of Intel chipset featuring Core i7 processors
Killer™ E2200 Game Networking – High-performance, Gigabit Ethernet tuned for gaming, HD video and high-quality streaming audio
Audio Boost – Gold flashed audio connectors combine with an AMP produces high fidelity sounds directly into the headset
Dynaudio Speakers with THX Surround Sound – Professional quality speakers with built-in sub-woofer to accurately reproduce THX’s TruStudio Pro sound experience
Steel Series Full Color Backlit Programmable Keyboard – Accurately responds to 10 simultaneous key actions with over 1,000 color combinations for a powerful and customizable experience in your hands
MSI’s Exclusive Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) Technology – Provides an instant boost in graphics performance to accelerate video decoding
MSI Cooler Boost Technology – Increases airflow at the touch of a button to stay cool in the heat of the battle

All models are protected by a 2 year Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty and are available starting at $1499.99 MSRP.

GT70 and GT60 Full Specs

About MSI
Founded in 1986, MSI designs, manufactures and markets superior technology solutions and products, including Tablets, Notebook PCs, All-in-One PCs, and PC components including IPCs, Servers, Motherboards and Graphic Cards. Committed to innovation and style, MSI products are available in more than 120 countries and employ more than 14,000 people worldwide. To learn more about MSI’s complete line of products, visit us.msi.com or follow us on Facebook atfacebook.com/MSI.ComputerUS and Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/msiUSA.

SleekSpeak Rolls Out Bluetooth-Enabled Bicycle Speaker

Kyle Leishear — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:11:25 +0000

SleekSpeak Rolls Out One-of-a-Kind Wireless, Bluetooth-Enabled Bicycle Speaker For Quality Sound On-the-Go

SleekSpeak announces the SleekSpeak Speaker, a one of a kind, Bluetooth-enabled, portable speaker built for headphone-free bicycle riding, making the roads safer for cyclists and drivers. It simply attaches to the handlebars and wirelessly streams all audio from all iOS devices, cell phones and MP3 players.

The SleekSpeak is also the perfect solution for more audible GPS navigation, training apps, audiobooks, podcasts and hands-free calls while commuting to work or riding for pleasure. Additionally, the small, rubberized coated portable device is water resistant and can be hung from a tree in the park while picnicking, attached to a lounge chair at the pool, working at a desk, or commuting by foot.

With an impressive 12-hour power-life per charge, the SleekSpeak has an audio output of 80dB. SleekSpeak will also be available in a variety of great color combinations such as pink and green, blue and white, red and black, and more!

SleekSpeak is currently a KickStarter project developed by a David Meisenholder, founder of StickyLAB product development studio. Meisenholder formerly worked at Boeing and at D2M in product engineering. SleekSpeak can be purchased as limited editions for $69 and a SleekSpeak color combination of your choice for $79 at KickStarter.com, the SleekSpeak with retail for $100. The product will ship in early July 2012.

All who are interested are encouraged to back the SleekSpeak before May 9, 2012. SleekSpeak has promised to giveaway five limited-edition SleekSpeaks through their Facebook page, once the project is funded. More information about the giveaway can be found here.

More about SleekSpeak, color options, and to pre-order click here.

About SleekSpeak
SleekSpeak was developed by David Meisenholder as a safe and effective alternative for listening to music while riding a bike. SleekSpeak was co-designed with a member of the CCRMA (Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics) at Stanford. More about SleekSpeak can be found at KickStarter.com, the SleekSpeak Facebook page, andTwitter. Meisenholder holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA and is currently studying design at Stanford University. He is the founder of StickyLAB, a design/product development studio in San Francisco.

Satechi Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker Now Available

Kyle Leishear — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:42:19 +0000

Satechi Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker Now Available

Sleek Bluetooth speaker combines compact and portable design
with exceptional audio quality

Satechi, a leading mobile accessories manufacturer, is excited to announce the availability of the new Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker. Featuring a unique and portable design, the Satechi Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker delivers 2×2 watts of exceptional audio performance compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled device including iPhone 4S, Android phones, new iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, MacBook Pro and more.

The new Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker weighs only 9.6 oz. and has a built-in rechargeable battery for 6 hours of playtime, making it the perfect audio solution when on the go. The new Bluetooth speaker boasts a dual-channel speaker system with each channel output providing two watts of power for optimum sound quality. Additionally, the compact enclosure contains large speakers that significantly enhance low-end bass frequencies.

The Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker has an auxiliary port to connect other non-Bluetooth devices or to double as an extended speaker for existing audio systems. It can also be controlled via the integrated volume, pause/play and power buttons on the top of the speaker. The Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker can be recharged via any USB port.

The Satechi Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker is available now for $44.99 at Satechi.net and Amazon.com.

For more on the Audio Cube Bluetooth Speaker and all of Satechi’s award winning products, follow us onFacebook.com/Satechi and @Satechi.

About Satechi:
Established in 2005, Satechi is fully committed to offering unique accessories that people can integrate with their electronics in their homes, cars, and on the go. Satechi offers a broad selection of accessories from FM transmitters, battery chargers and speaker systems to car mounts, stands and keyboards. For more information, please visitwww.Satechi.net.

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S III

Kyle Leishear — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:15:42 +0000

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S III, the Smartphone

Designed for Humans and Inspired by Nature

Effortlessly smart and intuitively simple,

Samsung GALAXY S III reveals a new concept of smartphone

London, UK—May 3, 2012—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today the third generation GALAXY S, the GALAXY S III. Designed for humans and inspired by nature, the GALAXY S III is a smartphone that recognizes your voice, understands your intention, and lets you share a moment instantly and easily.

This sleek and innovative smartphone has the enhanced intelligence to make everyday life easier. With Samsung GALAXY S III, you can view the content like never before on the device’s 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display. An 8MP camera and a 1.9MP front camera offer users a variety of intelligent camera features and face recognition related options that ensure all moments are captured easily and instantly. Samsung GALAXY S III is powered by Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, with greatly enhanced usability and practicality to make life easier. Packed with intuitive technology, the GALAXY S III delivers a uniquely personalized mobile experience that refuses to be compromised.

“With the GALAXY S III, Samsung has maximized the consumer benefits by integrating superior hardware with enhanced smartphone usability,” said JK Shin, President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung. “Designed to be both effortlessly smart and intuitively simple, the GALAXY S III has been created with our human needs and capabilities in mind. What makes me most proud is that it enables one of the most seamless, natural and human-centric mobile experiences, opening up a new horizon that allows you to live a life extraordinary.”

Introducing Natural Interaction

The GALAXY S III enhances the interaction experience between the device and user. Smart enough to detect your face, voice and motions, the GALAXY S III adapts to the individual user to provide a more convenient and natural experience. With the innovative ‘Smart stay’ feature, the GALAXY S III recognizes how you are using your phone – reading an e-book or browsing the web for instance – by having the front camera identify your eyes; the phone maintains a bright display for continued viewing pleasure.

The GALAXY S III features ‘S Voice,’ the advanced natural language user interface, to listen and respond to your words. In addition to allowing information search and basic device-user communication, S Voice presents powerful functions in regards to device control and commands. When your phone alarm goes off but you need a little extra rest, just tell the GALAXY S III “snooze.” You can also use S Voice to play your favorite songs, turn the volume up or down, send text messages and emails, organize your schedules, or automatically launch the camera and capture a photo.

In addition to recognizing your face and voice, the GALAXY S III understands your motions to offer maximized usability. If you are messaging someone but decide to call them instead, simply lift your phone to your ear and ‘Direct call’ will dial their number. With ‘Smart alert,’ the GALAXY S III will also save you from trouble by catching any missed messages or calls; your phone will vibrate to notify missed statuses when picked up after being idle.

Easy and Instant Sharing

The Samsung GALAXY S III is more than a personal device that can be enjoyed by one user – it wants you to share and experience smartphone benefits with family and friends, regardless of where you are. With the new ‘S Beam,’ the GALAXY S III expands upon Android™ Beam™, allowing a 1GB movie file to be shared within three minutes and a 10MB music file within two seconds by simply touching another GALAXY S III phone, even without a Wi-Fi or cellular signal. The ‘Buddy photo share’ function also allows photos to be easily and simultaneously shared with all your friends pictured in an image directly from the camera or the photo gallery.

With ‘AllShare Cast’, users can wirelessly connect their GALAXY S III to their television to immediately transfer smartphone content onto a larger display. ‘AllShare Play’ can be also used to instantly share any forms of files between GALAXY S III and your tablet, PC, and televisions regardless of the distance between the devices. Under AllShare Play is also the ‘Group Cast’ feature that allows you to share your screen among multiple friends on the same Wi-Fi network; you can make comments and draw changes at the same time with your co-workers, witnessing real-time sharing on your individual device.

Human-centric Design with Uncompromised Performance

The GALAXY S III not only presents features with enhanced usability, but also provides an ergonomic and comfortable experience through its human-centric design. Its comfortable grip, gentle curves, and organic form deliver a rich human-centric feel and design. Inspired by nature, its design concept is the flow and movement of nature. The elements of wind, water and light are all evoked in the physical construct of the GALAXY S III. In its essence, the minimal organic design identity is reflected in the smooth and non-linear lines of the device. Available in Pebble Blue and Marble White at launch, Samsung will introduce a variety of additional color options.

With a 4.8” HD Super AMOLED display, the GALAXY S III offers a large and vivid viewing experience. Samsung Mobile’s heritage Super AMOLED display even enhances to HD and 16:9 wider viewing angles. To ensure faster content sharing and connectivity, the GALAXY S III offers Wi-Fi Channel Bonding which doubles the Wi-Fi bandwidth.

The GALAXY S III also sports a range of additional features that boost performance and the overall user experience in entirely new ways. It introduces ‘Pop up play,’ a feature that allows you to play a video anywhere on your screen while simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need to close and restart videos when checking new emails or surfing the Web. Its 8MP camera features a zero-lag shutter speed that lets you capture moving objects easily without delay – the image you see is the picture you take. With the ‘Burst shot’ function that instantly captures twenty continuous shots, and the ‘Best photo’ feature that selects the best of eight photographs for you, the GALAXY S III ensures users a more enhanced and memorable camera experience. HD video can be recorded even with the 1.9MP front-facing camera, which you can use to capture a video of yourself. Improved backside illumination further helps to eliminate blur in photos that result from shaking, even under low lights.

Mobile payment is also accessible with the device through advanced Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The gaming experience is enhanced through ‘Game Hub,’ providing access to numerous social games, while Video Hub brings users high quality TV and movies. Furthermore, Samsung Music Hub will offer a personal music streaming service. Game Hub, Video Hub and Music Hub will be introduced in select countries initially and soon rolled out to global markets.

The Samsung GALAXY S III will be available from the end of May in Europe before rolling out to other markets globally.

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Samsung GALAXY S III Product Specifications

Network	2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz 4G (Dependent on market)
Display	4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED (1280×720) display
OS	Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera	Main(Rear): 8 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BSI Sub (Front): 1.9 Mega pixel camera, HD recording @30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BSI
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, DivX3.11, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark Recording & Playback: Full HD (1080p)
Audio	Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X
Additional Features	S Beam, Buddy photo share, Share shot
	AllShare Play, AllShare Cast
	Smart stay, Social tag, Group tag, Face zoom, Face slide show
	Direct call, Smart alert, Tap to top, Camera quick access
	Pop up play
	S Voice
	Burst shot & Best photo, Recording snapshot, HDR
Google™ Mobile Services	Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads
Connectivity	WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40 GPS/GLONASS NFC Bluetooth® 4.0(LE)
Sensor	Accelerometer, RGB light, Digital compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer
Memory	16/ 32GB User memory (64GB available soon) + microSD slot (up to 64GB)
Dimension	136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, 133g
Battery	2,100 mAh

* Specifications above may differ on the LTE version.

* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

* Android, Google, Android Beam, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads are trademarks of Google Inc.

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