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Leading Mobile Local Application Connects Consumers with the World Around Them

August 27, 2009--uLocate Communications, a leading developer and publisher of location-based mobile services in North America, today announced that WHERE® is now available to T-Mobile USA customers through T-Mobile's web2go SM service.

WHERE® is an award-winning location-based application that helps consumers to find the people, places, and things around them. Local content available through WHERE includes everything from the weather, news, and restaurant reviews, to the cheapest gas, movie show times, and the ability to connect with other people on the WHERE Wall™. Read more

Automated Feature Taps Same Tools Reps Use to Set Up Services, Configure Wi-Fi Links, Set Up and Manage Voice Mail, Auto-Fix Video Problems, Trouble-Shoot and Correct Internet Issues

Additional On-Screen TV 'Quick Codes' Simplify Fixes for Many TV Service Problems

August 25, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon FiOS customers now have direct access to an application that performs many of the same setup, management and troubleshooting functions that previously required assistance from a help desk representative. Back-office systems and information resources have been integrated to create a tool that operates with point-and-click simplicity to perform functions like configuring a new PC to work on a home Wi-Fi network, setting up e-mail accounts, and automatically fixing Internet access or video problems.Read more

August 24, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Enjoy music and never miss a call - Sennheiser Communications introduces the MM 400 Series, combining the quality of luxury headphones with the superior functionality of an advanced Stereo Bluetooth communications headset.

Sennheiser Communications is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking wireless stereo series. Featuring advanced Stereo Bluetooth technology, the MM 400 and MM 450 TRAVEL are best-of-breed communications headsets for the demanding global traveler. Designed to work seamlessly with the latest mobile phones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices, they also deliver world-class stereo sound with all types of music - thanks to the mature A2DP profile developed especially for Stereo Bluetooth.Read more

August 10, 2009 – NETGEAR today announced the availability of its latest powerline networking kit for turning electrical power outlets into high-speed Internet and home network connections. As a 2009 CES Innovations Award winner, NETGEAR's Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (XAVB1004) makes it possible to connect multiple Ethernet-enabled entertainment devices - such as gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, HDTVs and media streaming set-top boxes - to the Internet and the home network simultaneously. Through a high-speed powerline connection of up to 200 Mbps, this powerline kit enables high-performance applications such as HD video streaming, Voice over IP (VoIP), Internet gaming and large file transfers to networked devices in the home theater.

The kit contains one Powerline AV Adapter with 4-port Ethernet Switch (XAV1004) and one Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (XAV101). This "no new wires" powerline technology enables customers to carry high-speed data network traffic on their existing electrical wiring - using affordable, simple to install adapters. Additionally, advanced energy management capabilities provide automatic port- and device-level sleep modes and wake-on-activity functionality to reduce overall energy usage. The kit also incorporates several ease-of-use features: port-based Quality of Service (QoS) to ensure that the highest priority applications are allocated more bandwidth; Push-N-Secure to secure the Powerline AV network with the push of a button; and Pick-a-Plug, a multi-color LED to determine the strength of the powerline connection without having to look at a computer.Read more

August 7, 2009 — The Jonas Brothers, together with Verizon and LG Mobile Phones, are bringing fans a unique experience featuring new and innovative green screen technology on the U.S. portion of their "Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009." Starting this week, all fans who create green screen videos at the Verizon/LG booth at Jonas Brothers shows, or those who create videos via their mobile phones or using their computer Web cams and register them at http://VCASTLive.vzw.com, will be entered for a chance to play the ultimate kickball game, live and in person, against Nick, Joe and Kevin.

"Playing live in front of our fans and interacting with them in new ways is really what it’s all about for us," said Kevin Jonas. "Verizon and LG understand that and have come up with some really fun ways to add to the fan experience. I mean, a kickball contest? How cool is that?"Read more

August 5, 2009 – The record-setting and award-winning Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is coming to Nintendo. Activision Publishing, Inc. will release Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on Wii on November 10 in conjunction with the launch of Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2.

Ported to Wii by Treyarch, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will bring to Nintendo fans the gripping modern-day action-thriller that won more than 50 combined 2007 Editors’ Choice and Game of the Year Awards.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for Wii is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.callofduty.com.

SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.

TiVo allows video podcast and RSS feed providers the ability to publish video content directly to the TiVo DVR and consumers the ability to watch instantly on the television

August 5, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo Inc., the creator of and a leader in television services for digital video recorders (DVRs), today announced the addition of hundreds of new free Web videos available directly to TiVo Series3, TiVo HD and TiVo HD XL subscribers. In addition to these new channels, any video podcast provider can now publish video content to TiVo DVRs using industry-standard Really Simple Syndication (RSS) and H.264 video.

Hundreds of new podcast channels are being added to TiVo's current suite of free Web videos, from mainstream outlets such as CBS, FOX, Oprah, G4 and more. TiVo users can watch any video instantly, or set a Season Pass recording and have new videos downloaded automatically to their TiVo Now Playing List as they are published. Users also have the ability to stream unique and niche content not listed by TiVo by simply entering the URL for a video podcast they want within the "Video On Demand" menu on their TiVo DVR. Read more

New Case Offers Hard-Shell Protection and Distinctive Style

August 4, 2009 - Griffin Technology Inc., the creative leader in accessories for iPhone, iPod, Mac and PC, today announced its latest case offering for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS: Elan Form Etch. The new case builds upon a classic Griffin design by presenting users with an unmatched combination of detail, style and functionality.

As with the rest of Griffin's Elan Form case lineup, Elan Form Etch features two layers of protection. A premium leather outer layer is bonded to an impact resistant polycarbonate inner layer for protection that is stylish, yet rugged when needed. The premium brown leather, decorated with an intricately detailed etched pattern, feels great in the hand. Griffin's trademark EasyDock design allows for convenient connection to all kinds of dock connectors, without the removal of the case.Read more

Fans of All Ages Will Sing and Play Their Way to Superstardom with the Chart-Topping Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist This November

Fan Sweepstakes Will Award Tickets and Opportunity to Meet Taylor Swift in Person

August 4, 2009 – Taylor Swift, global music sensation and best selling artist of 2008, will ascend an all-new virtual stage this November in Band Hero, the ultimate party game featuring a wide assortment of today's popular hits and most recognizable pop anthems, created by Guitar Hero and Activision Publishing, Inc. Budding music stars, their families and friends, will all live their musical fantasy on the Band Hero stage, playing as Taylor Swift or alongside the singer/songwriter and guitarist, as she performs her smash-hits "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me" from her latest album Fearless as well as "Picture to Burn" from her self-titled debut record. Read more

Unique Design, Advanced Display Technologies Expand Home Entertainment Options

July 30, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Offering consumers endless entertainment and design possibilities, LG Electronics today unveiled its newest LCD (SL80 series) and LED (SL90 series) HDTVs at the company's annual Summer Line Show.

Both the SL80 and SL90 series feature a single edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultra-slim bezel creating a seamless, sophisticated look that turns heads whether the TV is on or off. LG's exclusive Invisible Speaker design further accentuates the seamless style by eliminating large speaker grills on the front bezel for a more streamlined home entertainment system aesthetic.Read more