Acme Packet wires the mobile services access border with new fixed-mobile convergence solutions
February 5, 2008
Acme Packet® (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session border control solutions, today announced its solutions for the fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) security gateway market with the introduction of its Net-Net Multiservice Security Gateway (MSG). The Net-Net MSG securely wires subscribers to their mobile voice and data services over untrusted hybrid wireline/wireless access networks using IPsec tunnels. It is configurable as a standalone product to fulfill the requirements of a 3GPP UMA Security Gateway (SeGW) and a 3GPP I-WLAN Tunnel Terminating Gateway (TTG). It is also available as a tightly integrated solution when combined with Acme Packet’s industry leading Net-Net® session border controller (SBC). Additionally, Acme Packet introduced its third hardware platform, the Net-Net 4000 ATCA (Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture) blade, for integrating industry-leading SBC and MSG functionality in the ATCA chassis of wireless system vendors. Read more
Belkin Invitation to Podcasters at Macworld
January 11, 2008
Belkin invites podcasters to the Belkin Macworld booth to record their podcasts. Using our new podcasting tool that will be previewed at the show, Belkin helps make recording and distributing podcasts easy — especially while on the move. Read more
PopCatcher and Electronics World-Leader, Kenwin Industrial, Introduce New Music Discovery Product
January 10, 2008
CES-Recognized MP3/FM Radio Technology to Popularize Songs and Artists for European and Asian Consumers. PopCatcher, empowering consumers to discover new music and artists on the radio and on the Internet, today announced that Kenwin Industrial of Hong Kong will include and distribute its technology as part of their 2008 product line for the European markets. Read more
Entertainment platforms and electronic advances in the automotive market hottest CES topics
January 9, 2008
Comcast and General Motors Keynotes Highlight Consumer Technology’s Impact on the Content and Automotive Industries. New content and entertainment platforms and electronic advances in the automotive market were the hot topics on the second day of the 2008 International CES®. Leaders from Comcast and General Motors delivered keynote addresses on day two, illustrating consumer technology’s growing relationship with both the content and automotive industries. Read more
ECLIPSE Showcases the CD7200 mkII, CES 2008 Innovations Honoree for Design and Engineering, In-Vehicle Audio Product Category
January 8, 2008
AUDIO-TECHNICA: HIGH-PERFORMANCE NOISE-CANCELLING IN-EAR HEADPHONES
January 6, 2008
Audio-Technica today announced the introduction of its ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint™ active noise-cancelling in-ear headphones, which combine exceptional 85% noise cancellation with outstanding sound quality, comfort and portability. The ATH-ANC3 employs patented technology that detects environmental noise via miniature microphones More…incorporated into each ear bud, and applies a corresponding sound-cancelling signal. To achieve its superior performance in blocking 85% of outside noise, the ATH-ANC3 utilizes active noise cancellation over a wide frequency range, unlike some in-ear headphones that actively cancel low frequencies only. Read more
Kleer Announces Reference Design for Wireless Earphones
January 6, 2008
Revolutionary low-power radio architecture enables new product category. Cupertino, Ca-based Kleer today announced the availability of the first reference design for small form factor wireless earphones that achieve at least 10 hours playtime of lossless CDquality digital stereo audio over a robust 2.4GHz radio link. The reference design demonstrates the industry’s first un-tethered earphones, meaning there is no wire necessary between the right earphone and the left earphone. The earphones will work with any Kleer-based audio source, including portable audio/media players, home audio/theater systems, and automotive systems. Read more
cy·fi: Wireless Bicycle Speaker for iPod
January 6, 2008
The cy·fi is a new wireless bicycle speaker for the iPod and is expected to go on sale early in 2008 for $149.95. cy·fi, the world’s first wireless bicycle speaker and just another ultimate iPod accessory, offering cycling professionals and enthusiasts a new listening experience. Slightly larger than a deck of cards and weighing Read more
“RCA Jet Stream” To Provide CD Quality Audio Over Wireless Link
January 6, 2008
Kleer (www.kleer.com) announced during CES 2008 that RCA has chosen Kleer’s patented Kleer Audio LP(TM) technology for use in its latest generation of wireless mp3 audio player. Using Kleer’s technology, RCA is able to provide consumers with the convenience of compact, wireless headphones, while maintaining CD-quality audio, and over 10 hours of battery life. A typical wireless solution used with cell phones would offer only one hour of battery life. Read more
