Client News
DECE unveils UltraViolet
Marc Graser, Variety
July 19th, 2010
That's the name the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE), a consortium of the major studios, retailers, cable operators, hardware manufacturers and rental services, have decided on to represent an online content locker that will initially store and play movies and TV shows on a variety of devices.
Subaru Announces Mobile Wi-Fi Access Available For 2011 Outback
Press Release, PR Newswire
July 16th, 2010
Subaru of America announced today that it is now offering Wi-Fi connectivity for the award-winning 2011 Outback crossover SUV model.
Giants Join Microsoft in Cloud (Azure)
Roger Cheng & Jeanette Borzo, Wall Street Journal
July 13th, 2010
Microsoft Corp. said on Monday it had lined up a host of well-known customers and partners for its Azure cloud-computing system, the latest indication that companies are embracing remotely located information-technology services for their businesses.
Lowe's Invests In Home-Energy Auditor Recurve
Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes
June 30th, 2010
Home-performance company Recurve is announcing early Wednesday that it has received an investment from giant retailer Lowe's as part of an $8 million round of funding—its Series B.
Abbott Receives FDA Clearance for New, Easier-to-Use FreeStyle Test Strips (ZipWik)
Press Release, PR Newswire
June 24th, 2010
The FreeStyle strips feature a new, easier-to-use tapered design with ZipWik* tabs that offers a better blood glucose testing experience. The new strips are designed to ensure faster blood application and to reduce the number of error messages and wasted test strips.
Recurve Named Third Most Innovative Company by Fast Company
Press Release, PR Newswire
February 18th, 2010
Recurve, a San Francisco-based provider of home performance services that help homeowners and contractors create healthy, energy-efficient homes through green energy remodeling, today announced that the company was ranked 3rd among Fast Company's 2010 ranking of the World's Most Innovative Companies in Energy.
Compaq AirLife smartbook has Android, Touch
Scott Stein, CNET
February 12th, 2010
The Compaq AirLife 100 looks like many Netbooks, but it differs in several ways: it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor instead of an Intel Atom, comes with 3G wireless built-in, and runs Android OS.
KSDK St. Louis
February 9th, 2010
There's a new onion moving into town. "For the onion category, this is pretty rare," said David Stark, Monsanto VP Consumer Traits.
H-P, Microsoft Partner Against Rivals (Azure)
Nick Wingfield and Justin Scheck, Wall Street Journal
January 13th, 2010
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said a "driving force" behind the deal was the interest among businesses in "cloud computing," in which companies move online business applications into public or private data centers. As part of their agreement, Microsoft and H-P said they will jointly promote Microsoft's public cloud computing service, Windows Azure, to customers.
Best Tech Of 2000-2009: Top 11 Gadgets That Rocked Our World (BlackBerry)
Huffington Post
Dec. 18th, 2009
The "2000s" wouldn't have been what they were without technology, or the gadgets that changed
the way we talk, read, work, and play.
20 most innovative consumer electronics products of the decade (BlackBerry, Sonos)
David Carnoy, CNET
December 10th, 2009
#6 The BlackBerry
The first BlackBerry with an integrated phone appeared in 2002. It remains the staple messaging device for millions of mobile professionals.
#17 Sonos music system
Before Sonos came along, multiroom audio was an expensive and complicated proposition that usually involved professional home installers. Now you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost.
Microsoft talks cloud computing security, plans to offer private cloud software (Azure)
John Brodkin, SF Gate
Dec. 10th, 2009
With Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform set to go live on New Year's Day, the company is looking ahead to later in 2010 when it will unveil a new security structure for multi-tenant cloud environments as well as private cloud software based on the same technology used to build Azure.
BET Press Release
December 1st, 2009
The BET premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on Sunday, November 29, drew 4.0 Million Total Viewers -- making it the #1 telecast for the fourth quarter in BET History (NMR, Live 11/29).
Claudine Beaumont, Telegraph.co.uk
November 27th, 2009
The world has gone mad: computer-maker Apple is making phones, phone-maker Nokia is making comouters. If you’ve gazed enviously at the sleek MacBook Air, but resisted buying it because of price or size, Nokia’s 3G booklet could be perfect for you.
Major Intel chip upgrade coming to new Netbooks (Atom)
Brooke Crothers, CNET
Nov. 24th, 2009
Intel is set to announce the biggest makeover for its Atom processor since it was introduced back in the spring of 2008. And PC makers are ready with new Netbook models, some due before the mammoth Consumer Electronics Show in January.
Microsoft Zune HD: Carry HD music and movies anywhere
Popular Science
November 19th, 2009
The Zune HD is the first MP3 player with a tuner for HD radio, so it can stream clearer versions of many local FM stations, as well as digital-only channels.
Office 2010 beta goes public (Quick Steps, Backstage)
Ina Fried, CNET
November 18th, 2009
LOS ANGELES--Microsoft announced on Wednesday that the beta of Office 2010 is now publicly available from the company's Web site and from CNET Download.com.
Ray Ozzie's view from the clouds (Azure)
Ina Fried, CNET
November 18th, 2009
LOS ANGELES--When Ray Ozzie penned his Internet Services Disruption memo back in 2005, he had a pretty good idea where the computing world was going. He just didn't know how Microsoft was going to get there.
NDTV Gadgets
November 9th, 2009
Another stunner from RIM. The new generation seems to be getting only smarter. Blackberry Tour is dressed to be a globe trotter.
Nokia Netbook: Telephonic titan builds 3G and GPS into its little laptop (Booklet, Atom)
T3.com
November, 2009
If you were still in any doubt that netbooks are taking over the world, the emergence of Nokia's netbook, the Nokia Booklet 3G, should convince you. It'll be one of the first netbooks to comewith Windows 7, will sport a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, 3G, integrated A-GPS and a 10.1-inch screen capable of showing 720p hi-def.
Intel sells $1 billion worth of Intel Atom chipsets year-to-date
Netbook Choice
October 15th, 2009
Intel has done well riding on the back of the netbook boom. It presented its third quarter financial results yesterday and revealed that so far this year it has sold $1 billion of Intel Atom chipsets. An astonishing number given that this the chip didn’t exist two years ago.
Windows 7 on Nokia Booklet 3G from AT&T
Ian Grant, ComputerWeekly
October 14th, 2009
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said, "We are excited with Nokia's decision to launch its first PC with Windows 7. Our alliance with Nokia is advancing on multiple fronts and the Nokia Booklet 3G is an important step," he said.
Nokia Booklet 3G mini laptop unveiled
Nokia Conversations
August 24th, 2009
GLOBAL – Nokia has just whipped the dust sheet off the Nokia Booklet 3G. A brand new breed of portable device for Nokia, this mini laptop PC sees the company step foot on freshly cut turf, and we’re a little dumb-struck with excitement at the prospect of the experience that this bite-size Booklet promises to deliver when it arrives.
Nokia introduces Booklet 3G 'mini laptop'
Tim Stevens, Endgaget
August 24th, 2009
Nokia rocked the world this morning by introducing its spin on the laptop, called the Booklet 3G.
Lexus Enform with Safety Connect part of 2010 Lexus IS Package
Joel Arellano, Automotive.com
August 18th, 2009
The well-equipped Lexus IS sedan receives technology updates for 2010 that build on the brand’s legacy of delivering state-of-art technology.
New Data Support Effectiveness of Ventus Medical's PROVENT Therapy in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Globe Newswire
June 9th, 2009
An estimated 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, yet there are few treatment options that meet all patients' needs. PROVENT Therapy offers a new alternative that is discreet, easy to use, disposable and comfortable to use throughout the night, regardless of a patient's sleep position," explained Philip Westbrook, MD, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at UCLA and Ventus Medical's Chief Medical Officer. "These new data offer additional evidence that PROVENT Therapy is clinically-proven and truly designed with the patient's needs in mind.
New Lexus keeps its driver 'Enformed'
Antuan Goodwin, CNET
June 3rd, 2009
Along with its new HS hybrid vehicle, Lexus has also recently unveiled a new suite of connected cabin technology called Enform.
HP Extends Environmental Leadership with New Technology to Save Customers Money (SkyRoom)
Press Release, Hewlett - Packard
June 2nd, 2009
HP SkyRoom technology, expected to be available later this year, offers professional-quality visual collaboration and conferencing that preserves the value of personal connections in human interaction while cutting customers' travel costs and reducing their carbon footprint. The cost of using HP SkyRoom is a small fraction of a single round-trip, which is estimated at $1,002 for domestic travel in North America in 2009 and $3,452 for international travel..
White Rocket's Acre Wines Capture the Luxurious Flavors of California's Majestic Central Coast
Press Release, Earth Times
May 28th, 2009
White Rocket Wine Company has launched Acre, a new, ultra-premium wine brand whose superb Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot perfectly capture the allure and luxurious flavors of California’s magnificent Central Coast wine region..
Dendreon CEO sees clear path to Provenge approval
Reuters UK
May 12th, 2009
Provenge stands to be a breakthrough for tens of thousands of men who suffer from prostate cancer and the first approved therapeutic vaccine for any type of cancer.
Toyota Hits Home Run With Venza
Jerry Kronenberg, Boston Herald
May 9th, 2009
The U.S.-built 2009 Toyota Venza is exactly the kind of car that America's struggling "Big Three" automakers need to learn to make.
Video: Birth of the Idea (Afar)
Afar.com
April 30th, 2009
To AFAR founders Greg Sullivan and Joe Diaz, experiential travel is a way of life. In this video, they explain that the magazine, like the entire company, promotes a philosophy of getting "out of your comfort zone," delving beneath the surface, and connecting to real places and real people.
Kelly Sees Economy, Flexibility Driving Cloud Computing Adoption (Azure)
Press Release, Microsoft
April 28th, 2009
Bob Kelly, Microsoft's corporate vice president of Infrastructure Server Marketing, outlines how the right mix of private and public clouds can complement existing IT investments, reduce costs and ease management.
BET Networks Announces the Launch of New Entertainment and Music Channel, CENTRIC
Viacom Press Release, BET.com
April 23rd, 2009
BET Networks also will announce its new entertainment and music channel, CENTRIC. This new network - aimed at today's affluent, trend-setting, sophisticated African American adult - was created through the collective creative resources and expertise of BET Networks and MTV Networks, and is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 in nearly 45 million homes.
BET to Offer New Channel for Adults (Centric)
Brian Stelter, New York Times
April 23rd, 2009
Viacom, the owner of BET, is forming a new cable television channel for middle-aged African-Americans, heightening the competition for the minority viewing audience.
Colgate Wisp: On-The-Go Disposable Toothbrush
Linus P. So, Gearpatrol.com
April 20th, 2009
There are times in every man's life when he needs the feeling of a freshly brushed mouth but finds himself without the aid of a toothbrush, toothpaste, or water.
Toyota's 2009 Venza - a fresh take on the passenger car
Arv Voss, San Francisco Chronicle | SF Gate
April 17th, 2009
Toyota has taken a new direction in the development of a vehicle that blends comfort and style in a five-passenger sedan that delivers the utility and versatility of an SUV.
7 Great Family Cars (Venza)
Sean Tucker, US News and World Report
April 2009
To design the Venza, Toyota engineers took the best of what people want from a sedan, the best of what they want from an SUV, a pinch of the utility that used to make station wagons great family rides, and a dash of sleek modern styling.
BlackBerry launches application store
Peter Svensson, MSNBC
April 1st, 2009
Research in Motion Ltd., the maker of BlackBerry phones, launched its awaited one-stop shop for add-on applications on Wednesday.
HP Reinvents the Work Station (SkyRoom)
Wall Street Journal
March 30th, 2009
HP also debuted the HP SkyRoom technology, a professional-quality visual collaboration and conferencing solution that preserves the value of highly personal human interaction. HP SkyRoom is built on the company's pioneering video and imaging engines. The resulting product is designed to deliver real-time visual communication responsiveness that is four times faster than a blink of an eye. HP SkyRoom is currently in beta testing with customers around the world.
Nokia: Embedding Green in the User Experience
Lucas Daniel, Sustainable Life Media
March 18th, 2009
So where better to put the tools for more responsible behavior than in the object within pocket reach: your mobile phone. Nokia is doing just that in an interesting extension of their "power of we" brand story: offering a set of applications and services that bring green tools, community, and information a menu button away.
Microsoft's Azure, Where You Go To Build Cloud Apps
Charles Babcock, Information Week
March 5th, 2009
In talking to Microsoft's Steven Martin about cloud computing, he said something that suggested how much the world has changed. Amazon runs Windows in its EC2 cloud, and Martin says, "We're rooting for them. We want them to be successful [at running Windows]." And that tells me something about the nature of Azure, Microsoft's future cloud.
Toyota Venza named Official Winter Vehicle of New England
Dan Roth, Autoblog
February 26th, 2009
New England's mercurial weather places demands on vehicles and drivers that other regions often don't get to enjoy. To help guide residents of the northern hinterlands, the New England Motor Press Association recently gathered its regional autowriters together to choose this year's Official Winter Vehicle of New England.
$10 Million Dollar Man to Launch New Travel Magazine (Afar)
Hoag Levins, Ad Age
February 19, 2009
We may be suffering through what is possibly the worst economic crisis in the modern history of the magazine industry, but Greg Sullivan is not deterred. He is plowing $10 million of his own money into the Fall launch of a new ad-supported travel magazine called "Afar"
2009 Toyota Venza An Awesome Package
Connie Keane, The Washington Times
January 23rd, 2009
In launching the 2009 Venza, Toyota is giving us an indication of its new design goals for the future. Elegant and utilitarian sum up the all-new Venza.
New Product News: Sprite Green
Convenience Store News
January 23rd, 2009
Coca-Cola North America launched Sprite Green, its first sparkling, naturally sweetened, reduced-calorie beverage in the U.S. made with TRUVIA natural sweetener.
Toyota Venza debuts in Montreal
CanadianDriver
January 15th, 2009
The Venza offers bold and expressive styling, excellent engine performance and efficiency, and a refined and comfortable interior.
UPS Chief Operating Officer Talks Sustainability Strategy (Decision Green)
Tom Andel, Sustainablelifemedia.com
January 12th, 2009
The sagging economy is spurring UPS to step up its sustainability efforts, says company COO David Abney.
Safety, Uses and Benefits of Stevia (Truvia)
Angela England, Oklahoma Alternative Medicine Examiner
January 3rd, 2009
With so many benefits, and no documented side effects after centuries of use, stevia could be part of a beneficial change from the "typical American diet" we've been living with for too long.