Phones4u to Exclusively Sell Sony White Xperia S Smartphone in UK

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Phones4u to Exclusively Sell Sony White Xperia S Smartphone in UK

Following the announcement from Sony this week about their Xperia S smarphone, UK retailer Phones 4u will be the exclusive retailer for the Xperia S in White from March.

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The Xperia S is Sony’s first Flagship smartphone, sporting an iconic new design and allowing you to enjoy everything about the device in full HD.  Take snaps of your mates with the 12 MP camera and view on the 4.3-inch crystal clear LCD HD Reality display, or record HD videos and share it all on your HD TV, straight from your Xperia S. The 1.3 MP front facing camera means you can also stay in touch with friends and family via HD video chat!

The much talked about Xperia S will be available from Phones 4u stores and online from March.  Pricing and launch date to be confirmed nearer the time. In the meantime you can see a hands-on review of the new Xperia S and pre-register your interest in Sony’s new flagship device from today on the Phones 4u website.

When you take out a contract on the Xperia S at Phones 4u, you’ll also get 3 months free unlimited 4u Wi-Fi. The new 4u Wi-Fi offering from Phones 4u allows you 3 months of free access to Wi-Fi from your mobile phone whenever you’re in one of The Cloud’s 6000+ hotspots across the UK.  What makes 4u Wi-Fi even better is that you only have to register for Wi-Fi access ONCE. Each time you then enter one of The Cloud’s Wi-Fi hotspots, you will be automatically connected to wireless internet.

Scott Hooton, Trading Director at Phones 4u said: “The Xperia S takes the mobile HD experience to a whole new level and packages it all up in a slick new innovative design for Sony.  Being the only retailer to offer both the white and black variants, along with free 4u Wi-Fi, we’re expecting the Xperia S to be a popular smartphone of choice at Phones 4u as we enter the New Year.”

Features of the Xperia S include:
·         12 MP Camera with 16x digital zoom, autofocus, 3D Sweep Panorama and 1.3 MP front facing camera
·         1080p HD Video Recording and playback, with HD 720p for video chat
·         Bluetooth® technology v 3.0
·         4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen with LCD HD display
·         1280 x 720 pixel resolution
·         1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 dual core processor
·         1GB(RAM) + 32GB Flash memory eMMC
·         Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system
·         3D Games and Music player with 3D surround sound
·         HDMI support

CES 2012: Mobee Technology Introduces Magic Feet

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CES 2012: Mobee Technology Introduces Magic Feet

Today at CES, Mobee Technology introduced the Magic Feet wireless charging station.

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It’s designed to wirelessly charge the Apple Magic Mouse, and either the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Trackpad.

The Magic Feet device sits neatly on the foot of the iMac, and solves the problem of battery management for Apple wireless peripherals. Simply rest your mouse, keyboard or trackpad by the Magic Feet, and using inductive charging technology, the supplied battery packs are charged. It means no more wasteful single use batteries, and no fiddling with rechargeable battery management. So it’s better for the environment too.

To fully charge a device from empty takes six hours, and once charged it will run for up to ten days. Magic Feet can charge three devices at once.

The discreet aluminum design of the Magic Feet additionally houses a powered four-port USB hub. These can be used to charge devices that don’t yet have inductive charging technology solutions, or simply as additional USB ports.

The Magic Feet package includes two special inductive battery packs. One is shaped like the 2x AA sized batteries found in the Magic Trackpad and the Wireless Keyboard, and can be used in either. The other replaces the 2x AA batteries in the Magic Mouse.

The Magic Feet joins the other innovative Mobee enhancements for Apple peripherals; The Magic Charger, The Magic Bar and The Magic Numpad.

Magic Feet will be available from early March, at MSRP $149.90 (USD), €149.90/£134.99 (including VAT in Europe). Mobee products are available across the world in retail and online Apple Stores.

For more information, check out www.mobeetechnology.com.

Kingston Technology Adds HyperX Red, New Look for LoVo

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Kingston Technology Adds HyperX Red, New Look for LoVo

Kingston Technology today announced the launch of HyperX Red Limited Edition Memory and a new look for HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules.

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These memory modules have a new look and are designed for PC modders, system builders and entry-level gamers looking to push the performance envelope.

HyperX Red Limited Edition has a sleek and aggressive look that provides a stylish accent to any motherboard or desktop computer in which it is installed. HyperX Red is Intel XMP ready and is available in 8GB kits and 4GB single modules at 1600MHz and 1333MHz, in both 1.65v and 1.5v. With the ease of installation and HyperX reliability, these new modules meet the needs of consumers and gamers alike who seek higher performance via faster speeds and larger capacities.

Kingston® has also redesigned the look of its HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules. The new streamlined HyperX LoVo will remain in its standard green color but with a heatspreader similar to the HyperX Genesis. HyperX LoVo consumes less power and reduces heat thus requiring less fan speed to create a cool and quiet machine. Running at 1600MHz at 1.35v or 1333MHz at 1.25v, it is perfect for Intel’s mini-ITX ‘Apple Glen’ motherboards, AMD’s Llano platform and “always on” home theater PCs or home media servers. HyperX LoVo is available in 8GB and 4GB kits of two.

“The enthusiast community knows the HyperX brand is synonymous with high speed, high quality and stylish design,” said Stephane Rizzetto, EMEA Product Development Manager of DRAM, Kingston. “The new HyperX Red and the updated look of LoVo are great additions to our HyperX family. We have high-performance memory solutions to meet the specific needs of everyone from the entry-level gamer to the seasoned professional.”

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support. For more information visit www.kingston.com/hyperx.

Kingston Digital Wi-Drive Now Supports Kindle Fire

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Kingston Digital Wi-Drive Now Supports Kindle Fire

Kingston Digital, today announced an app to enable Wi-Drive use with Kindle Fire.

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Shipping in later Q1, Kingston Wi-Drive will also be available in a 64GB capacity. In addition, existing Wi-Drive users can get a free app update for Apple devices that allow AirPlay and DRM support.

The award-winning Kingston Wi-Drive is wireless portable storage for tablets and Smartphone devices including Kindle Fire, Apple® iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and lets users store and share content wirelessly with three users simultaneously.

Kingston Wi-Drive was first released in 2011 for Apple devices and can now be used for the Android-based Kindle Fire tablet. The app, available on the Amazon Appstore for Android, allows Kindle Fire users to expand the capacity of the device beyond the 8GB of internal storage.

The 64GB version coming soon allows even more storage and sharing, and joins the Wi-Drive family currently available in 16GB and 32GB capacities. An app update for Apple devices allows AirPlay support for streaming of music*, photos and videos**. For iPhone users working with documents, Wi-Drive presents the “Open in” option so the user can select which app to use to view the document, and also allows copying to the Wi-Drive app. Purchased or DRM content can now be accessed on Apple mobile devices through the Safari browser via the Wi-Drive’s IP address as long as the device is assigned to a computer using an iTunes account.

“Since its debut, Kingston Wi-Drive has been a success with Apple mobile device users. As more consumers adopt Kindle Fire as their mobile device for personal media consumption, we are proud to help this new segment of users store and share photos, videos, music and much more,” said Krystian Jaroszynski, Product Marketing Manager Flash, Kingston Technology. “The combination of the app update, higher capacity and Kindle Fire support makes Wi-Drive the perfect wireless storage solution for mobile users.”

Kingston Wi-Drive allows users to stream videos, access music or share files with tablets and smartphone owners. The distinctively designed, pocket-sized Wi-Drive utilizes Flash-based technology to store data from USB-compatible PCs. These files are then easily retrieved via Wi-Drive’s built-in wireless signal without requiring cables or an Internet connection. Three users can work simultaneously with different file types from a single Wi-Drive without any performance disruption.

Western Digital Introduces Netflix and BBC iPlayer for the WD TV Live HD Media Player

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Western Digital Introduces Netflix and BBC iPlayer for the WD TV Live HD Media Player

WD announced today that the BBC iPlayer service and Netflix will be part of it’s WD TV Live HD Media Player.

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The services join YouTube, Spotify and many other premium entertainment and information services available to customers through WD TV media players, enabling access to a range of TV and radio programmes and films on the biggest screen in their home – the high-definition television.

Additionally, unlike many other streaming media players available in the market, WD TV media players also let customers enjoy a broad variety of digital media they already own, such as photos, video and music, on their home entertainment systems, creating a unified entertainment experience. WD TV devices support a wide range of file formats for streaming content from any connected USB drive, digital camcorder or camera, network drive such as the My Book Live personal cloud storage and any networked PC or Mac computer in the home.

WD TV Live users in the UK will gain access to over 400 hours of BBC TV and radio content, including HD programmes, from the previous seven days and as they are transmitted live.

With more than 20 million streaming members globally, Netflix, Inc. is the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying films and TV shows. Netflix members in the UK and Ireland can instantly watch unlimited films and TV episodes streamed over the Internet to WD TV media players, PCs, Macs and TVs, as well as other Internet-connected devices. WD TV Live customers with a Netflix membership simply connect to their Netflix account to instantly watch on their TVs.

“Netflix has become a ‘must have’ for consumer electronics devices,” said Netflix vice president of business development Bill Holmes. “We’re proud to align with WD to include Netflix on the WD TV Live streaming media players and to provide consumers with another great choice for enjoying unlimited films and TV programmes streaming over the Internet for a low monthly subscription price from Netflix.”

“Over 3 million WD TV media players have been sold worldwide to date, fulfilling consumer demand for a product that integrates quality content from providers like BBC, Netflix and Spotify with consumers’ personal content such as photos, videos and music,” said Chris Bull, director of marketing for connected home solutions for WD. “Further, WD personalises this entertainment experience by offering users mobile access to their content and enabling customisation of their WD TV experience. We designed today’s generation of WD TV players from years of feedback from our customers.”

The WD TV line of media players can be purchased at select retailers worldwide and online at http://www.shopwd.co.uk

Roku Streaming Players Finally Launch in the U.K. and Ireland

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Roku Streaming Players Finally Launch in the U.K. and Ireland

Back in November we told you that the Roku players were coming to the UK in 2012, and finally they are coming to the UK.

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Here is the press release:

Roku ®, the leading streaming platform in the U.S., today announced the company’s launch in Europe with the first of its streaming players now available for purchase in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Consumers living in those two countries can choose from two of Roku’s best-­‐selling models in the U.S. – the Roku LT and the Roku 2 XS – with both now available for pre-­‐order at Amazon.co.uk.

Roku currently features more than 40 channels of content in the U.K. and Ireland including on-­‐demand films and programmes from Netflix and Crackle (Crackle is currently not available in Ireland); live and on-­‐ demand sports from MLB.TV and Ultimate Fighting Championship organisation; music from Classical TV and TuneIn; photos and videos from Facebook and Flickr; news and entertainment from WSJ Live from the Wall Street Journal, FoxNews.com and others from around the world – plus casual games like Angry Birds. Roku expects to announce additional major content channels by the time its players ship to customers in the U.K and Ireland.

“Roku launched the first ever streaming player to deliver Netflix to consumers in the U.S. and now we are among the first to bring Netflix to residents of the U.K. and Ireland,” said Clive Hudson, vice president and general manager for Europe at Roku. “In addition to Netflix, we are launching with a variety of entertainment channels and look forward to expanding our content selection in the same way that we have in the U.S. where we have more than 400 channels today.”

“Roku players will offer new Netflix members in the U.K. and Ireland a great streaming experience with high-­‐quality video delivered through an easy-­‐to-­‐use product with an attractive price,” said Greg Peters, vice president of product development at Netflix. “We’re happy to count Roku amongst the devices that stream films and TV programmes to the TVs of our new members in these countries.”

“Crackle’s ad-­‐supported service on Roku players in the U.K. will provide consumers with a uniquely curated experience that includes a variety of Hollywood movies and TV episodes for free,” said Eric

Berger, executive vice president, digital networks, Sony Pictures Television. “Roku is an exceptional partner and we’re delighted to grow our relationship as they expand into these new territories to bring an unparalleled viewing experience to consumers.”

The Roku LT is the lowest-­‐cost option for streaming Roku’s video and music entertainment directly to a TV, without a PC. The Roku LT connects to the Internet instantly via built-­‐in WiFi and supports up to 720p high-­‐definition video.

The Roku 2 XS provides the ultimate in TV entertainment. It features the content found on the Roku LT and adds casual games including Angry Birds. To enable casual gaming, the Roku 2 XS features an included motion-­‐controlled game remote – which connects via Bluetooth – and a MicroSD slot for additional game storage. The Roku 2 XS supports up to 1080p high-­‐definition video and includes an Ethernet port, in addition to built-­‐in WiFi, for a wired Internet connection. It also includes a USB port for playing music, videos and photos off of any USB drive.

Both the Roku LT and the Roku 2 XS connect to standard-­‐definition or high-­‐definition TVs via RCA or HDMI.

Roku’s open streaming platform brings new content providers to the TV screen and expands the offerings of existing platforms such as channels found on traditional cable and satellite networks. Content providers interested in delivering entertainment to the TV can contact Roku at partners@roku.com.

The Roku LT and the Roku 2 XS are available for pre-­‐order now at http://www.Amazon.co.uk for suggested retail prices of £49.99 and £99.99 respectively. Both models are expected to ship at the end of January. Additional retailers in the U.K. will be announced at a later date.

CES 2012 : D-Link Unveil the All-in-One Mobile Companion

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CES 2012 : D-Link Unveil the All-in-One Mobile Companion

D-Link today unveiled an innovative new product every traveling tablet and smartphone owner needs – the D-Link® All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505).

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In addition to offering instant wireless access wherever an existing network is available, the new portable device also features USB sharing capabilities, enabling users to share videos, music and photos from an external hard drive or thumb drive to any iPad®, iPhone® or Android™ device. For added convenience, the All-in-One Mobile Companion allows users to sync files and charge smartphones, offering the ultimate set of features for home or on-the-go convenience.

“The All-in-One Mobile Companion is perfect for travelers and mobile professionals, allowing people to access content on an external hard drive or thumb drive from any mobile device, as well as sync videos, music and photos, automatically,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America. “In addition, it serves as a great travel router/access point for instant wireless from any hotel or conference room where a network already exists.”

Smaller than a standard mouse, the new All-in-One Mobile Companion offers instant Wi-Fi coupled with a range of useful features designed for today’s mobile professional. Easy one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ensures users are up and running quickly, and the free SharePort Cloud app for both Android and iOS devices offers access to videos, music and photos from anywhere. The All-in-One Mobile Companion features a USB port for sharing content from a USB storage device or charging smartphones, as well as an Ethernet Port that enables users to easily connect to an existing network in a conference room or hotel room.

More about the D-Link All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505)

The All-in-One Mobile Companion offers a range of features in an affordable, compact device:

  • USB Port for seamlessly viewing and synchronizing videos, music, photos, and more from a connected USB storage device to any iOS or Android tablet, smartphone or computer browser
  • Free iOS and Android apps for tablets and smartphones
  • Wireless N150 travel router
  • Ability to act as an Access Point to wirelessly extend an existing network
  • 10/100 Ethernet Port
  • Built in AC plug for easy traveling and use – no additional cables or power adapters required
  • USB Port for charging a smartphone device (when not used with a USB storage device)

D-Link’s All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505) will be displayed at the 2012 International CES, Jan. 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information and detailed specs, visit http://www.dlink.com.

Availability and Pricing

The All-in-One Mobile Companion DIR-505 will be available in April for less than $75 throughout D-Link’s network of U.S. e-tail and retail outlets and at the company’s online store.

CES 2012 : D-Link Introduce Two New High Speed Routers

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CES 2012 : D-Link Introduce Two New High Speed Routers

D-Link today expanded its award-winning line of amplifi high-performance home networking solutions to include the HD Media Router 3000 (DIR-857) with SharePort Cloud technology, and the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565).

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Offering industry-leading speeds of up to 900 Mbps, HD Fuel® for automatic bandwidth prioritization and new SharePort Cloud to remotely manage and share content, the D-Link® HD Media Router 3000 provides high-performance connectivity to support a range of bandwidth intensive applications. Delivering industry-exclusive 500Mbps PowerLine bandwidth, the D-Link Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router taps into a home’s existing electrical wiring to extend wired and Wi-Fi networking to hard-to-reach places for enhanced gaming, HD media streaming and super-fast Internet.

“The latest additions to our amplifi line underscore the growing needs of connected homes – an ever-expanding list of bandwidth-intensive applications and instant access to personal content anywhere, anytime,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America.  “Whether gaming online, streaming HD media or extending your home network to multiple rooms, the new HD Media Router 3000 and Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router allow consumers to truly focus on enjoying and sharing their content at home or remotely.”

The flagship HD Media Router 3000 combines industry-leading data transfer rates of up to 900 Mbps with HD Fuel technology to prioritize bandwidth and deliver uninterrupted 1080p HD video streams, lag-free online gaming, and ultra-fast downloads of large media files. Boasting a sleek design that fits any home environment, the high-performance N900 (N450 + N450) simultaneous dual band router also features exclusive USB 3.0 for 10x faster streaming than USB 2.0, and an SD card slot to share and access media across a network.

Joining the company’s new portfolio of cloud-enabled devices, the HD Media Router 3000 also features unique SharePort Cloud technology and SharePort Mobile apps to access, share and manage content between family, friends and devices from a single location. Consumers can access documents, photos, music, and videos using free native iOS and Android™ apps for Apple® iPad®, iPhone® and Android devices. In addition, for connecting a home entertainment system, the HD Media Router 3000 boasts 4 Gigabit ports with true Gigabit connectivity for industry-leading wired Ethernet speeds.

The Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565) is ideal for homes or small offices where concrete walls, successive floors or other architectural impediments inhibit a wireless signal. Simply plug the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router into an electrical outlet and the technology distributes broadband to Internet-enabled devices wirelessly or through the electrical wiring in a home at speeds of up to 500Mbps over the PowerLine AV network for superior HD video performance and up to 300Mbps over the wireless network. In addition, a USB 2.0 port with SharePort Plus technology enables users to connect and share USB printers and devices across a network.

More about the amplifi HD Media Router 3000

Named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree, the HD Media Router 3000 offers a range of features, including:

  • Two Gbps Bi-directional routing – True Gigabit speed
  • Industry-fastest N900 (N450 + N450) speed
  • ndustry-exclusive HD Fuel automatic Quality of Service (QoS) for uninterrupted HD media streaming, gaming and Internet calls
  • Industry-exclusive USB 3.0 port for 10x faster streams than USB 2.0
  • SharePort Cloud technology lets users share and access media content such as videos, music and photos stored on a USB storage device or SDIO card both locally and remotely
  • SD card slot for sharing videos and media across a network
  • Four Gigabit Ethernet ports for blazing wired connectivity

More about the amplifi Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router:

Leading the way in PowerLine technology, the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router offers a host of performance benefits, including:

  • Up to 500Mbps for PowerLine AV Network and up to 300Mbps for Wireless Network and 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports for great wired connectivity
  • USB 2.0 port with SharePort Plus for sharing USB printers or storage devices across a network
  • Intelligent Antenna Technology eliminates dead spots
  • Common Connect Button for easy PowerLine and Wireless Setup
  • Built-in QoS Engine for enhanced Internet experience
  • Whole-home coverage without unsightly cables

Availability and Pricing

D-Link’s amplifi HD Media Router 3000 and Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router will be displayed at the 2012 International CES, Jan. 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. The HD Media Router 3000 will be available in late-January with a retail price of $169.99 and the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router will be available January with a retail price of $159.99 throughout D-Link’s network of U.S. e-tail and retail outlets, and at the company’s online store.

CES 2012 : D-Link Unveils Industry’s First Sub-$50 Cloud Router

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CES 2012 : D-Link Unveils Industry’s First Sub-$50 Cloud Router

D-Link today also introduced the industry’s first sub-$50 Wi-Fi router with advanced cloud services – the new D-Link® Cloud Router (DIR-605L).

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In addition to bringing cutting-edge, cloud-enabled devices to market, D-Link’s new Cloud Services provide remote sharing and management capabilities through its award-winning mydlink™ portal and mydlink apps for iPhone®, iPad® and Android™ devices.

“D-Link’s new Cloud Services ensure your home network is in the palm of your hand, wherever you are,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America. “We’ve built a significant cloud platform offering real-time access to a range of products and features from anywhere you can get an Internet signal via the mydlink portal and apps. From remotely watching a live video feed of your pet via a pan/tilt cloud camera, to monitoring what’s going on with your home network, to accessing a movie from a USB thumb drive plugged into the back of a router, we are committed to delivering more power and convenience to consumers than ever before.”

Launched in 2009, the mydlink.com portal changed the paradigm for network cameras, allowing users to easily access their video feeds anywhere, at any time, without any complex configuration. D-Link’s new Cloud Services and products feature the same remote convenience and ease-of-use, giving consumers access via mydlink.com to a range of networking devices and capabilities in a few simple taps or clicks. It allows users to easily share a home network with friends, family and co-workers via a personal D-Link cloud, share and access content across devices with an easy-to-use app, and remotely control a home network – from determining network users, to how and when the network is used, to e-mail alerts that warn against intrusion attempts.

The D-Link portfolio of cloud offerings brings to market a range of cloud-enabled routers and network cameras offering anytime, anywhere home network access and control:
The Cloud Router (DIR-605L) brings cloud capabilities to the masses, allowing users to utilize the industry-leading mydlink Cloud Services portal and mobile apps to see what websites are being visited in a home network – great for parents – and set alerts for network intrusions from anywhere in the world. Easy to set-up and use, the Cloud Router offers speeds of up to 300 Mbps and four Fast Ethernet ports for expanded connectivity.

The D-Link® Cloud Camera 5000 (DCS-5222L) is a versatile surveillance solution for a home or small office offering users remote pan/tilt capabilities to view more of an area, automatic day/night viewing, remote control functionality, and a microSD slot for local recording, allowing consumers to monitor what matters most via a live view through a web browser or mobile device. With remote control of the camera’s view to see up to 340 degrees, 720p high-definition video, and enhanced remote security options, the Cloud Camera 5000 provides crisp and clear live HD video streams.

The amplifi™ HD Media Router 3000 (DIR-857) with SharePort Cloud rounds out D-Link’s portfolio of cloud products as a high-performance home network solution offering data transfer rates of up to 900 Mbps(1) with HD Fuel® technology to deliver uninterrupted 1080p HD video streams, lag-free online gaming, and ultra-fast downloads. Its unique SharePort™ Cloud technology allows users to store, share and manage content between people and devices from a single location, as well as access documents, photos, music, and videos using free native apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
Over the next year, D-Link will continue to expand its Cloud Services, including solutions for remote storing and sharing of personal content. More information on cloud-enabled devices, planned firmware updates, and enhanced Cloud Services is available at http://cloud.dlink.com.

Availability
D-Link’s Cloud Services and products are on display at the 2012 International CES, Jan. 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Cloud Router (DIR-605L) with an estimated price of $39.99 is now available at select U.S. e-tail outlets and at the company’s online store.

CES 2012: D-Link Introduce Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Cameras

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CES 2012: D-Link Introduce Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Cameras

Here at CES 2012, D-Link have introduced two enhanced wireless N Day/Night cameras.

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D-Link today expanded its award-winning mydlink-enabled IP camera line to include the D-Link® Cloud Camera 5000 (DCS-5222L) offering pan/tilt capabilities and automatic day/night viewing, and the mydlink-enabled D-D-Link® Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera (DCS-942L) featuring a microSD slot for local video recording. Joining D-Link’s portfolio of products bringing Cloud Services to the home network, the Cloud Camera 5000 and Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera enable consumers to remotely access live video feeds on any desktop via the mydlink.com portal or on-the-go with an iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ device with the mydlink app and included remote control.

“We are constantly working to enhance the features and capabilities of mydlink-enabled cameras and the mydlink.com portal to help people easily stay connected to new little ones, a pet, or valued possessions while they’re away,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America. “From HD video streams and remote control of the camera’s view with the pan/tilt Cloud Camera 5000, to local recording of live streams with the microSD slot on the Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera, the latest mydlink™ cameras give consumers added control and peace of mind 24/7.”

The new Cloud Camera 5000 is a versatile surveillance solution for a home or small office offering pan/tilt capabilities, automatic day/night viewing, remote control, and a microSD slot for local recording. Allowing users to remotely adjust and control the camera’s view to see up to 340 degrees – 170 degrees on each side – and delivering 720p high-definition video at speeds of up to 30 fps (frame per second), the Cloud Camera 5000 provides crisp and clear live HD video streams. In addition, the camera offers enhanced security options with e-mail alerts for intrusions or disturbances and the ability to integrate external devices to trigger recording, including doorbells, alarms, lighting, and motion sensors. Featuring a compact design with internal antennas and 11n wireless, the camera can be easily moved throughout a home or small business.

The Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera is a unique and versatile surveillance solution for day and night offering H.264 enhanced video compression to record up to five times more footage to the built-in microSD card slot when compared to MJPEG, and comes equipped with enhanced motion detection and night vision to see up to 15 feet in pitch black. The camera also comes with a built-in microphone to hear and see what matters most.

More about D-Link Cloud Services

Offering simple installation and an intuitive web-based interface, consumers can easily integrate mydlink-enabled cameras into an existing network and view streaming video from a PC, notebook, iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. With the mydlink app for iPhone and Android, you can quickly and easily see and hear your camera feed from anywhere with Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G connection. And, the new mydlink+ app for iPad and Android tablets allows users to remotely monitor live video streams via a multi-camera monitoring dashboard and easily save snapshots.

More about Cloud Camera 5000 (DCS-5222L)

  • The Cloud Camera 5000 offers a range of features and benefits, including:
  • Crisp video clarity with High Definition 720p resolution
  • More viewing with pan, tilt, digital zoom
  • Record up to 5x more video compared to MJPEG with H.264 compression
  • Automatic Day/Night vision with IR LEDs
  • Enhanced motion detection with built-in PIR Sensor
  • Flexible placement with Wireless N connectivity
  • Local recording with a microSD card
  • Two-way audio with built-in Mic and Audio Out port
  • Easy setup Wireless 802.11n compliant and Wi-Fi Protected (WPS) button

More about the Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera (DCS-942L)

The mydlink-enabled Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera offers a range of features and benefits, including:

  • Enhanced motion detection with built-in PIR Sensor
  • 4x digital zoom for close-up viewing
  • Record up to 5x more video compared to MJPEG with H.264 compression
  • VGA (640×480) resolution at 30 fps
  • Two-Way Audio with built-in Mic and Audio Out port
  • Automatic Day/Night vision with 5M IR LEDs
  • Local recording with a microSD card
  • Easy setup with Wireless 802.11n compliant and Wi-Fi Protected (WPS) button

Availability and Pricing

The Cloud Router 5000 (DCS-5222L) Camera will be available in April and the Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera (DCS-942L) is available now for $149.99 at Staples and at the company’s online store.

Google+ for Android Also Updated

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Google+ for Android Also Updated

As well as updated their Google+ app for iOS, Google have also released an update for Android.

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Real-life sharing rethought for the web, wherever you are.

Google+ for mobile makes sharing the right things with the right people a lot simpler.

Features:

Circles let you share the right things with just the right people.
Visit the stream to get updates from your circles or see what people are saying nearby.
Instant Upload automatically uploads videos and photos to your own private album on Google+, making sharing a snap.
Messenger is super-fast messaging for everyone in your circles.
Mobile Hangouts allows you to video chat with up to 9 friends while you’re on the go.

What’s in this version:

  1. Fixes crashes and problems loading in Messenger.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.plus&hl=en

Google+ App for iOS Gets Updated to Version 1.0.8.3514

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Google+ App for iOS Gets Updated to Version 1.0.8.3514

Google have just updated it’s Google+ app for iOS devices.

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What’s New in Version 1.0.8.3514

– Start a video Hangout from Messenger
– New photos UI
– Bug fixes

Go get it now from the Apple App Store.

CES 2012 – RIM Showcases New BlackBerry 7.1 OS

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CES 2012 – RIM Showcases New BlackBerry 7.1 OS

Here at CES this week, RIM will showcase the new BlackBerry 7.1 OS, and also new BBM, BlackBerry Traffic and BlackBerry Travel Updates.

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Here is what they said:

The new OS and app updates make seizing and sharing the moment even easier.
BlackBerry 7.1 will begin rolling out from carriers around the world beginning today and over the coming weeks1. The new releases of BBM, BlackBerry Traffic and BlackBerry Travel will be available on BlackBerry® App World™ beginning today.

“BlackBerry 7 delivered a next-generation platform for our customers around the world and the range of software updates announced today build upon the strengths of that platform to further enhance the mobile experience and make life easier, from managing daily tasks to planning big adventures,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion.

Life Is Better Shared

The BlackBerry 7.1 OS incorporates a new feature called BlackBerry® Tag that can change the way BlackBerry users share information and content. By simply tapping their NFC enabled BlackBerry® smartphone against another NFC enabled BlackBerry smartphone, users can make sharing easier than ever. They can instantly invite a friend to BBM, exchange contact information, documents, URLs, photos and other multimedia content, and they can also pair their BlackBerry smartphone with an NFC enabled Bluetooth® device.

Support for BlackBerry Tag is just one of a number of enhancements in the updated BBM app (version 6.1) being released today. Additional features allow users to personalise their experience even more with support for animated avatars (animated GIFs)2, a dozen new and fun emoticons to spice up conversations, and the ability to customise chat bubbles with different colors. In addition, the new BBM app allows users to add customised personal messages of up to 160 characters in their online Profile, more than double the length supported in previous versions. Users can also now set the picture for their BBM avatar directly from the camera app – simply snap a picture and select “Set as BBM Display Picture” from the menu.

Make Things Happen

With BlackBerry 7.1, users can be productive from virtually anywhere. They can now turn their BlackBerry smartphone into a mobile hotspot that can be shared by up to 5 Wi-Fi® -enabled devices, including laptops and tablets3. The 7.1 update also supports carrier implemented Wi-Fi calling services (UMA/GAN where available), allowing users to make Wi-Fi calls from their BlackBerry smartphone that don’t eat into their airtime minutes.

Getting to any location is now so much easier with the new BlackBerry Traffic (version 3.0), a free app from RIM that is being released today. BlackBerry Traffic determines a user’s estimated time of arrival (ETA) based on current traffic conditions, and now includes hands-free turn-by-turn voice guidance.

Planning, booking, managing, and sharing travel activities are also easier than ever thanks to the updated BlackBerry Travel app that is being released today. The new version adds support for contextual deals, such as offers for hotels and car rentals, or for arranging limo services to and from the airport. BlackBerry Travel can automatically keep track of a user’s bookings and schedule and quickly notify them if their flight is delayed or cancelled, and can then help them find a new flight right away. The automatic trip scanning feature pulls the travel details into the app, allowing the user to see all their travel updates in one place.

Seize the Moment

Sometimes it’s nice when someone (or something) does the thinking for you. The Universal Search capability has again been enhanced to help users find what they are looking for. It now includes an auto-suggest feature that intelligently filters Bing® search results to offer users a variety of relevant Web sites based on their search terms. Love a good deal? Now finding and taking advantage of them is so much easier thanks to BlackBerry® Maps – an essential app that comes preinstalled on BlackBerry smartphones and has been enhanced in the BlackBerry 7.1 OS update. When users launch the new BlackBerry Maps application they can discover special offers, coupons, and discounts from nearby vendors. Users can immediately act on the deals presented to them by clicking to call the vendor or clicking to get the best route to the location where the deal is offered4.

Customers with a BlackBerry Curve 9360 or 9380 smartphone will find a nice surprise with the BlackBerry 7.1 OS update in the form of an FM radio. The FM radio circuitry is already built in to the Curve 9360 and 9380 models and BlackBerry 7.1 provides users with a new app that allows them to tune in and enjoy local FM radio stations. Listening to the FM radio does not require a data plan or use data services.

For more information about the BlackBerry 7.1 OS update, visit http://www.blackberry.com/bb7. For more information and to download the new versions of BBM, BlackBerry Traffic and BlackBerry Travel visit BlackBerry App World at www.blackberry.com/appworld.

1. The BlackBerry 7.1 OS update is subject to carrier certification. Please check for availability with your service provider.
2. The animated avatar feature is supported on BlackBerry smartphones running OS 5.0 and higher.
3. Mobile hotspot feature requires BlackBerry 7.1 and may require an additional data plan. Please check with your service provider.
4. Please check with your service provider for availability of this feature.

CES 2012 – RIM Preview New Feature of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

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CES 2012 – RIM Preview New Feature of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

This week at CES, Research In Motion (RIM) will be previewing new features of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 that will enable customers to stay even more connected and productive in their personal and professional lives.

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“BlackBerry PlayBook is already recognised for delivering powerful performance, true multi-tasking, advanced web browsing and HD multimedia in an ultra-portable design,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “With BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 we are building on this strong foundation, as well as leveraging our strengths in communications, social integration and productivity, to allow people to use their BlackBerry PlayBook in new ways throughout the day.”

CES 2012 attendees who visit the BlackBerry booth at CES (South Hall 3 Booth # 30326) will get a sneak peek of upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 functionality including:

Advanced Messaging Experience:

New unified inbox – a powerful unified inbox within the built-in messaging app allows users to quickly manage their personal email and work email accounts as well as the messaging capabilities of popular social networking sites like Twitter®, LinkedIn® and others – all in one place.

Multi-tasking within email – by extending the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet’s multitasking capabilities to ‘tabbed email’, users are able to reference one email while they compose another.

Rich-text email composing and editing – new features within the Messages app enable users to benefit from full support of fonts, formatting and editing of email threads, offering a robust email experience similar to that of a PC or laptop.

Inbox management tools – allows for powerful inbox search across multiple email accounts, as well as the ability to set out-of-office messages and email signatures directly from their tablet.

Deep Integration of Social Relationships:

Innovative people-centric calendar – in addition to standard calendar features that help users plan and organise their day, the powerful built-in Calendar app provides the unique ability for users to view their calendar by who they are meeting with that day and review valuable information about that contact. Information is consolidated automatically from social networking sites about that contact and/or their company.

Relationship-centric contacts app – more than just an address book, the new built-in Contacts app serves as a social hub – merging and consolidating information from multiple sources (including email and social channels) into one contact file for each person in their address book.  Each contact file includes information such as recent status updates, conversations, related news articles and mutual contacts that are kept up-to-date automatically.

Making Your BlackBerry Smartphone and Tablet a Powerful Pair:

Remote control for the BlackBerry PlayBook – new BlackBerry® Bridge™ features allow a user’s BlackBerry® smartphone to act as a keyboard and mouse for their BlackBerry PlayBook – effectively providing a wireless remote control for their tablet. Perfect for pausing a movie when a BlackBerry PlayBook is plugged in to a TV with an HDMI connection, or for using the tactile QWERTY keyboard on a BlackBerry smartphone to compose a message or document on the BlackBerry PlayBook.

Opening content on the BlackBerry PlayBook – BlackBerry Bridge allows you to take documents, emails, multimedia files and web pages found on your smartphone and open them quickly and directly on the BlackBerry PlayBook so you can use the larger high resolution display for an optimised viewing and editing experience.

Improved Mobile Productivity:

Updated document editing capabilities – updated Documents To Go® functionality makes it easier for users to create and edit documents while on the go. Improvements include: enhanced support for the virtual keyboard, the ability to view and update embedded charts and chart sheets within spreadsheets, a new formula wizard with over 100 functions as well as the ability to edit presentations including text, bullets and formatting.

Print To Go application – this app allows users to wirelessly “print” from their laptop or PC directly to their BlackBerry PlayBook over Wi-Fi®. A digital printout is created on the BlackBerry PlayBook so that users can view, sort and manage their digital printouts as though they were physical sheets of paper. The Print To Go app is the perfect way to consolidate info from various related sources like a hotel web confirmation, an airline boarding pass email, the show event schedule or even a map of the destination city and make them available for quick access on the go.

Increased control and manageability of corporate data – the combination of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 with BlackBerry Mobile Fusion and BlackBerry Balance will help to overcome many barriers to widespread tablet deployment, including device manageability and the ability to secure, manage and control confidential corporate information on the device. Plus BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 supports dedicated shelf space inside the BlackBerry® App World™ storefront to allow IT departments to control distribution of enterprise applications and to make those approved enterprise applications easily available to the organisation’s end users.

New Apps and Content:

Your favorite apps plus thousands more – many exciting new applications built for the BlackBerry PlayBook will be made available on BlackBerry App World with the availability of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0. From gaming and lifestyle to business and productivity, RIM is showcasing some of the latest apps available for the BlackBerry PlayBook at CES 2012 including Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Groupon, Thomson Reuters, Zinio and many more.

Video store – a catalog of thousands of movies and TV shows will be available through the integrated BlackBerry Video Storefront* with new releases to be made available for purchase or rent the same day they come out on DVD. Users will be able to begin watching media as soon as they start to download the file, so users won’t have to wait for the entire file to transfer before they can enjoy great entertainment on the tablet’s high resolution display, or on an HDTV via the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet’s HDMI output.

Enhanced web browsing – the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 browser also includes a new reading view, which is designed to make web sites even easier to enjoy by eliminating page clutter at the touch of a button. What’s left is a cleaner format that is great for reading online news articles, blog posts, or websites that contain heavy amounts of text.

Availability

The BlackBerry® PlayBook OS 2.0 software update will be available as a free download for all BlackBerry PlayBook users and is expected to be available in February 2012.

* BlackBerry Video Store will initially be available in the United States. Support for other countries is expected to be added later this year.

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