Client News (2010 archive)
Piperlime Partners with Project Runway's Mondo Guerra to Benefit amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research
Press Release, PR Newswire
November 23, 2010
Piperlime, the online shop known for the freshest styles in fashion, has teamed up with Lifetime's Project Runway sensation Mondo Guerra to support and raise awareness for amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research.
Nokia Ovi Store Hits 3 Million Daily Downloads
Lance Whitney, CNET
November 18, 2010
Nokia's Ovi Store has officially hit 3 million downloads per day. The Finnish mobile phone maker attributed the new milestone to higher global demand for its apps and new smartphones sporting the more user-friendly Symbian 3 operating system.
Most, and Least, Reliable Cars for 2011 (Scion)
Wayne Cunningham, CNET
October 26th, 2010
Consumer Reports published predictions for reliability of 2011 vehicle models based on what car owners told it of previous model year performance. Scion topped the list...
Audio: Engadget HD Podcast 219: UltraViolet edition
Trent Wolbe, Engadget
October 15th, 2010
We're always chancing the dream of watching whatever content, whenever and wherever we want so we couldn't stop pestering the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem for more details about its UltraViolet product.
OnStar Site Offers Remote Access to Volt Electric Car
Leslie Horn, PCMag.com
October 14th, 2010
General Motors' OnStar this week unveiled a new Web site that will let drivers of its Chevy Volt electric car to remotely track mileage, lock doors, control the car's temperature, schedule charging times, and more.
Windows Phone 7: A Fresh Start for the Smartphone (Feature Names)
Press Release, Microsoft.com
October 11th, 2010
The phone delivers a new user experience by integrating the things users really want to do, creating a balance between getting work done and having fun.
Fujitsu brings Azure to Australia in 2011
Luke Hopewell, ZDNet.com.au
October 7th, 2010
Following months of speculation, IT service provider Fujitsu has revealed it plans to deploy Microsoft Azure services in Australia using local infrastructure.
Ogilvy, Cargill Hit Sweet Spot (Truvia)
Elaine Wong, Brandweek
October 5th, 2010
The company has unveiled new ads, via Ogilvy & Mather, Chicago, to promote its Truvia brand. The zero-calorie sweetener is part of a fast-growing category, which became popular in 2008 when companies like Coca-Cola and Pepsi announced plans to launch beverages using a sweetener derived from the stevia plant.
Nokia's Ovi Services Gain Momentum
Press Release, Nokia
October 1st, 2010
With the number of active Nokia service users now reaching 140 million worldwide, the company today announced that more than 200,000 people are currently signing up daily to Ovi, and that Ovi Store has reached the milestone of 2.3 million downloads per day. Available in more than 190 countries, Ovi is discovered through Maps, Music, Messaging, Store and in select countries, Life Tools.
Blue Nile Launches Diamond Shopping App on the App Store
GlobeNewswire Press Release, MarketWatch
September 27th, 2010
Blue Nile, Inc. (NILE 44.06, -0.85, -1.89%), a leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, today announced its Blue Nile diamond shopping app is available on the App Store. The Blue Nile App allows consumers to comparison shop and purchase high-quality diamonds through the convenience of iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
TV Everywhere: Sony's Singer Sets High Bar for Future of Content Distribution (UltraViolet)
Andrea Domanick, Broadcasting & Cable
September 22nd, 2010
As President of the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE), a consortium of film studios, technology firms, retailers and pay-TV operators formed in 2008, he and the group have worked to create a common digital rights management (DRM) system that will standardize the digital delivery of content to consumers. This past July, DECE unveiled this system -- UltraViolet.
Levi's Curve ID Causes a Frenzy in Union Square
Mira Torres, Examiner.com
September 20th, 2010
Yes. A pair of jeans can make a mob of women line up from corner to corner in the center of San Francisco's Union Square. Why? Two reasons. 1. Because they were free. 2. Because these jeans will change your life.
BlackBerry posts record revenue on Torch sales
The Economic Times
September 17th, 2010
Beating all negative forecasts and reports of less-than-enthusiastic response to its new Torch smart phone, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has posted a record profit for the second quarter.
William O'Neil + Co. Launches MarketSmith, a Powerful New Equity Research Tool
Press Release, PR Newswire
September 16th, 2010
Sophisticated research capabilities and intuitive user interface bring William J. O’Neil’s more than 50 years of market knowledge to life for next generation of investors
Atom Chip Circuits Slated to Shrink to 15 Nanometers
Brooke Crothers, CNET
September 16th, 2010
Intel's Atom chip is already on a road map that shows its circuits shrinking to an infinitesimally small 15-nanometer scale, according to a presentation given this week at the Intel Developer Forum.
OnStar Relaunches Its Brand with Focus on 'Responsible Connectivity'
Press Release, PR Newswire
September 15th, 2010
OnStar is launching new services, capabilities and technology for its nearly 6 million subscribers as part of a top-to-bottom realignment of the company's long-term strategy built around 'responsible connectivity.'
Merck Launches New Mobile Application for People with Type 2 Diabetes, Now Available on the Apple Store® (Vree)
Press Release, PR Newswire
September 13th, 2010
Merck today announced the launch of a mobile application designed to be used by people with type 2 diabetes, physicians and diabetes educators to better understand and manage the disease. The application is now available on the Apple Store® Web site (iTunes.com, application program – search “Vree for Diabetes”) for download to an iPhone or iPod touch® mobile digital device.
Webcast Alert: MarketSmith Launches a New Investment Research Tool
Press Release, PR Newswire
September 10th, 2010
On Wednesday, September 15th at 12:45 pm ET, MarketSmith Incorporated (a wholly owned subsidiary of William O'Neil + Co) will be holding a live, online launch event for MarketSmith, a powerful new Web based investment research tool that combines institutional quality fundamental data with clear, concise stock charts.
First Look: Inside the Piperlime Pop-Up
New York Magazine
September 8th, 2010
Online retailer Piperlime is opening its first pop-up store in Soho tomorrow, offering an impressive selection of shoes, handbags, jewelry, and clothing.
20 Back To School Gadgets (BlackBerry Torch)
Allie Townsend, Time Magazine
September 2nd, 2010
As the academic year begins, so begins your hunt for the perfect back-to-school devices. To ease your search, we've put together a comprehensive shopping list for this year's hottest gadgetry — from the best java fix to a pen that does the listening for you.
Video: Afar Foundation on KTVU
Afar Foundation Press Release, KTVU
August 13th, 2010
The Afar Foundation is the philanthropic affiliate of Afar Media. Its mission is to promote cross-cultural exchange by sponsoring international travel and study for students who cannot otherwise afford to experience another part of the world.
Audio: Levi Strauss To Launch Form-Fitting Women's Line (Curve I.D.)
Michele Norris and Robin Givhan, NPR
August 12th, 2010
Levi Strauss is set to release a new line of women's jeans this fall, with three different form-fitting cuts. It's the iconic company's first attempt to cater to curvy women in years, and an attempt to capture a chunk of the multibillion-dollar fashion-denim market. NPR's Michele Norris talks to Robin Givhan, Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion writer for the Washington Post.
Levi's Brand Introduces Revolutionary Fit System that Focuses on Shape, Not Size (Curve I.D.)
Press Release, PR Newswire
August 9th, 2010
AT&T and Research In Motion Ignite Customers with the New BlackBerry Torch
Press Release, Research in Motion
August 3rd, 2010
Joining forces to offer the first smartphone to feature the highly anticipated BlackBerry® 6 exclusively on the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T* and Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone.
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.