Digital50.com Category: Consumer Electronics

Joytoto USA, Inc. Receives and Completes its First U.S. Purchase Order

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:16:00 0500

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Joytoto Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Joytoto USA, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: JYTO.OB) announced today that it has successfully received, completed, and shipped its first purchase...

Panasonic to Showcase tru2way(TM) Leadership at Cable Show 2008

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:58:00 0500

NEW ORLEANS, May 16 PRNewswire — Panasonic, the consumer electronics industry leader in the development and application of tru2way technology, is showcasing its tru2way-based cable product line-up in its booth (#3005) at the Cable Show 2008, the...

Brooklyn Residents Reminded to Recycle Old Cell Phones at Spring Electronics Recycling Event, May 18

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:07:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 16 PRNewswire — Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty is reminding Staten Island residents that the New York City Department of Sanitation's Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling is...

Realtors(R) Envision the Future of Real Estate in Real Time

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:53:39 0500

WASHINGTON, May 16 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Today's handheld technologies and wireless networks are changing the way Realtors(R) are doing business, enabling them to stay productive and connected with clients, even when they aren't in the office...

Alton, New Hampshire Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:15:00 0500

ALTON, N.H., May 16 PRNewswire — In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Belknap County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data...

China Display Technologies Announces First Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:33:00 0500

SHENZHEN, China, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall China Display Technologies, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: CDYT) ("China Display", or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of optoelectronic products, specializing in small to mid-sized LED and CCFL...

Pennsylvania Residents in Northern Hughesville to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:05:00 0500

HUGHESVILLE, Pa., May 16 PRNewswire — In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local Lycoming County residents in the northern part of Hughesville, Lycoming...

Givex Corporation Expands to Australia

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:30:00 0500

SYDNEY, Australia, May 16 PRNewswire - Givex Corporation, a leading global gift card and loyalty transaction processor, announced today its expansion to Australia.

"The entry of Givex into the Australian market...

Informatica's Acquisition of Nokia's Identity Systems Completed

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:17:00 0500

ESPOO, Finland and REDWOOD CITY, California, May 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Informatica Corporation (NASDAQ: INFA) today announced that Informatica, the leading independent provider of data integration software...

Interstate All Battery Center Charges Battery Market

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:00:00 0500

DALLAS, May 16 PRNewswire — Interstate Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of Interstate All Battery Centers announces its biggest month ever for franchisee signings, with 12 new deals inked in April and is set to sign its 100th...

QXM Issues Convertible Notes Primarily For Share Buyback

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:50:00 0500

BEIJING, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Qiao Xing Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. ("Qiao Xing Mobile" or "the Company") (NYSE: QXM), one of China's leading manufacturers of mobile handsets, announced that the Company has...

Samsung China Commits to Helping Sichuan Earthquake Relief Efforts, Donates RMB 30 Million to Red Cross

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:12:00 0500

BEIJING, May 16 Xinhua-PRNewswire — Samsung China and all its employees share in China's deep grief in the aftermath of the earthquake which hit Sichuan Province on Monday. We send our heartfelt wishes...

Albemarle Reaches Agreement in Principle with Weifang Sinobrom Import and Export Company, Ltd. to Form New Bromine Derivatives JV in China

Fri, 16 May 2008 01:56:00 0500

BATON ROUGE, La., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) and Weifang Sinobrom Import and Export Company, Ltd. (Sinobrom) have reached an agreement in principle to form a new joint venture that will combine the existing...

EDS Positioned in the 'Leaders' Quadrant for North American Managed and Professional Network Service Providers

Thu, 15 May 2008 17:29:00 0500

PLANO, Texas, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EDS, a leading global information technology services company, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant in the "Magic Quadrant for Managed and Professional Network...

Cinram Announces Departure of CFO

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:49:00 0500

TORONTO, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Cinram International Income Fund ("Cinram" or the "Fund") (TSX: CRW.UN) today announced that Lewis Ritchie is stepping down from his position as executive vice-president of finance and chief...

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:05:00 0500

SHANGHAI, China, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; the ''Company''), one of China's leading wireless baseband chipset providers, today announced its first quarter 2008 financial...

ProLink Holdings Corp. Reports Record Domestic 2008 First Quarter Results

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:00:00 0500

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ProLink Holdings Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: PLKH), the world's largest provider of digital advertising screens for the golf course market and Global Positioning golf course management systems, today...

Handleman Company Reaches Agreement with Lenders on Amendments to Credit Agreements

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:52:00 0500

TROY, Mich., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Handleman Company (Pink Sheets: HDLM), www.handleman.com , today announced that it has entered into a sixth amendment to its credit agreements that...

Plexus to Webcast Investor Presentation at Nasdaq OMX 21st Investor Program On May 20, 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:43:00 0500

NEENAH, Wis., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq: PLXS), today announced it will webcast its investor relations presentation at the Nasdaq OMX 21st Investor Program in London on May 20, 2008 at...

Preakness Fillies Welcome Verizon Wireless COW & COLT to Pimlico

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:29:00 0500

LAUREL, Md., May 15 PRNewswire — Verizon Wireless has placed a Cell on Wheels (COW) and a Cell-on-Light Truck (COLT) at Pimlico to boost wireless coverage for this weekend's running of the 133rd Preakness Stakes.

During last year's...

iPod & iPhone Connectivity Now Available on Singapore Airlines

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:58:00 0500

NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — Singapore Airlines announced the first-ever flights featuring iPod and iPhone connectivity on KrisWorld starting today on its newly reconfigured, all-Business Class Airbus A340-500 flights between New...

SmartBurst Receives Nationwide 3.65 GHz National License From FCC

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:00:00 0500

AUBREY, Texas, May 15 PRNewswire — SmartBurst, a leading fixed wireless provider in Texas, today announced that the company's request for a nationwide license to provide WiMAX wireless services in the newly released 3.65 GHz...

iBiquity Digital Extends Licensing Program to Include Host Micro and User-Interface Design Software Firms

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

COLUMBIA, Md., May 15 PRNewswire — iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer and licensor of digital HD Radio(TM) technology for AM and FM broadcasting, announced today that it has signed software development agreements with Samboo Info Tech...

Strong ODM & Brand Attendence at iBiquity's HD Radio(TM) Business Conference and Technology Training Session in Shenzhen, China

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

COLUMBIA, Md., May 15 PRNewswire — Over 300 consumer electronics industry executives attended iBiquity Digital Corporation's HD Radio Business Conference and Technology Training session in Shenzhen, China, Friday...

Handango Names Alex Bloom VP of Content and International

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

HURST, Texas, May 15 PRNewswire — Handango, the leading provider of smartphone apps today announced the appointment of Alex Bloom, a long-time wireless industry leader, as vice president of content and international. As the head...

LG Electronics Partners With Cable Industry on New Orleans School Technology Upgrade

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:00 0500

NEW ORLEANS, May 15 PRNewswire — As the cable industry gathers here next week for its annual convention, The Cable Show '08, LG Electronics is bringing the latest technology to a local school in partnership with the National Cable &...

Rentrak Retail Essentials and Home Video Essentials Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending May 11, 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:55:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rentrak Home Video and Retail Essentials, a business unit of Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT), today announced the top DVD sales and rentals for the period of May 5 through May 11, 2008

Verizon Wireless Phones and Accessories Will Receive High Honors With the Class of 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:30:00 0500

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 15 PRNewswire — This graduation season, Verizon Wireless customers can choose from a variety of phones and accessories. Whether entering college or the job market, Verizon Wireless has cool new phones, PDAs, smartphones...

VIASPACE CEO Reports Progress on Commercialization of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Within the $55 Billion Clean Energy Sector

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:30:00 0500

PASADENA, Calif., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — VIASPACE Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC) CEO, Dr. Carl Kukkonen, reports that Sony unveiled its previously secret direct methanol...

XStreamHD(TM) Announces New Additions to Executive Team

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:17:00 0500

MCLEAN, Va., May 15 PRNewswire — XStreamHD is pleased to announce the addition of Gerry Curran as vice president of manufacturing and production and James Mahoney as vice president of marketing.

Sport Business Group to Distribute ProLink GPS Systems in France

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ProLink Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: PLKH) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems...

JVC Mobile Announces the El Kameleon - CD/DVD Receiver 'Turn Me On' Campaign

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 15 PRNewswire — JVC Mobile Entertainment (http://www.mobile.jvc.com), a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio, and video products, announces their...

CCID Consulting: China's Router Market Reaches 1.86 Billion Yuan in 2008Q1

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 0500

BEIJING, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire — CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (HKSE: 8235.HK...

WD(R) My DVR Expander External Hard Drive More Than Doubles High Definition DVR Recording Hours for DISH Network(R) Customers

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:56:00 0500

LAKE FOREST, Calif. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Just in time to make a perfect Father's Day gift, WD(R) (NYSE: WDC) today introduced its new My DVR Expander(TM) USB Edition(TM) external...

Audiovox Corporation Reports Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:30:00 0500

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX) today announced results for its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and year-ended February 29, 2008.

Fiscal Year Results

The...

Trans World Entertainment to Host First Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 0500

ALBANY, N.Y., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Trans World Entertainment Corporation (Nasdaq: TWMC) announced today that it will host a teleconference call for members of the financial community on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10:00...

3LCD Front Projection Technology Achieves Significant U.S. Market Lead

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES, May 15 PRNewswire — 3LCD, the world's number one projection display technology, has solidified its leadership position in the U.S. front projection market with an 9-point unit share lead over competitors in the first quarter of 2008...

Garmin Mobile(TM) for BlackBerry(R) Introduces a Lifetime of Navigation

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 0500

OLATHE, Kan., May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today a one-time-purchase plan for Garmin Mobile for BlackBerry. This one-time...

Belgacom Selects Alcatel-Lucent's Midmarket Solutionas its Preferred Choice for Enterprise Customers

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:34:00 0500

PARIS, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that Belgacom, Alcatel-Lucent's Enterprise Business Partner in Belgium, has selected Alcatel-Lucent's Business Integrated...

AU Optronics Corp. Announces 13 Technical Papers at 2008 SID Technical Symposium

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:25:00 0500

HSINCHU, Taiwan, May 15 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — SID (Society for Information Display) will roll out Display Week 2008 (its 46th seminar) from May 18 through 23 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AU...