Infinet Technology Ltd. is a professional sales channel delivering leading test and measurement solutions in China (Taiwan and China). Infinet Technology began its globalization platform in 2012 and is continuing with the direction of delivering the most optimal high speed digital test solutions in Asia region in 2014. Infinet will further offer Wilder Technologies test fixtures into Japan and South Korea markets for further growth.Charles Lin, President of Infinet Group, pointed out the two reasons that makes Infinet stand out from severe competition in local markets and rapidly changing environment. "First, Infinet Group is a 'customer-oriented' company. Further, we view products and technical capacity as equally important. Thinking from customers' point of view helps us focus on the total values we bring to our customers, that is, we deliver a total solution rather than just one single instrument. That attitude helps us build a long-term partnership with our customers."To fulfill customers' changing demands in test and measurement solutions, Infinet Technology continues to broaden its product offerings and the business performance show that direction is on the right track. Charles Lin said: "Infinet is at a pretty good position in the market as its team members are with leading global companies working experiences as well as its continues investment on advanced technical capacity. We have the ability to promote and deliver a wide spectrum of advanced global product offerings, i.e. Agilent, Fluke. In the meantime, we are able to promote made-in-Taiwan quality electronic components through our long-term global partners to reach global customers. Infinet Technology is positioning itself as a bilateral platform offering best cost-performance products to customers in various markets."There has been rapid developments happening in digital test field. For instance, USB standards has moved from 2.0, 3.0, then to the latest 3.1 version. There is a similar enhancement pattern in HDMI and MHL transmission speed. Charles Lin commented on the latest developments in digital testing and Infinet's direction: "Infinet's high speed digital test solutions incorporates hardware, software and applications. Infinet continues to extend solution offerings through leading test instruments, high-performance digital test fixtures of Wilder Technologies and RF/Microwave cable of Infinet to various markets."About Infinet:Infinet, founded in 2000, delivers global advanced precision measurement instruments, industrial environment test tools, test fixtures, and RF cable connector product and services to customers. Infinet has built a well-established organization in the region with sales, engineering, operation management, customer services, logistics, and marketing functions. Infinet Group includes Infinet-Taiwan, Infinet-China, and ATeam Scientific. Infinet is a subsidiary of Spirox Corporation (Taiwan Stock Exchange: #3055).
LG Electronics has unveiled its Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones, two wearable products that mark the company's first foray into fitness tech. Showcasing at the CES 2014 in Las Vegas, both products incorporate comfortable designs and compatibility with other devices.Both devices are designed to help users take control over their health. The Lifeband Touch and the Heart Rate Earphones can wirelessly link up to each other, creating a wearable ecosystem. Connected to smartphones (Android and iOS supported), the devices can transmit data to LG Fitness app, or to a number of other third party apps such as MyFitnessPal, Runkeeper or MapMyFitness.The Lifeband Touch features a touch OLED panel to display time, biometrics, incoming calls and music controls, the built-in 3-axis accelerometer and altimeter allows the device to accurately measure key performance indicators such as distance, speed, number of steps, calories consumed and projected pace. The device also offers wireless connectivity via Bluetooth to transmit data to a smartphone or receive data from third party devices such the Heart Rate Earphones.LG's Heart Rate Earphones feature PerformTek sensor technology which measures blood flow signals from the auricle, the external part of the ear to capture accurate biometric data such as heart rate and maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max). A clip-on medallion connected to the earphones provides Bluetooth connectivity, enabling the unit to send data to a smartphone or the Lifeband Touch.The Lifeband Touch and the Heart Rate Earphones will be available starting in the US in the first half of 2014.LG Lifeband Touch wearable devicePhoto: Company
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards and PC systems, is proud to announce the next generation GIGABYTE BRIX Pro, a compact DIY PC kit that features professional CPU performance and visually stunning graphics support with the Intel i7 Core 4770R processor featuring the Intel Iris Pro graphics 5200."The GIGABYTE BRIX Pro is the perfect showcase for Intel's exceptional Iris Pro graphics technology," commented Henry Kao, Vice President of GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. "The deceptively compact BRIX Pro packs a high-performance, desktop-class processor that is highly suited to processor-intensive creative applications and 3D gaming titles.""GIGABYTE's BRIX Pro PC is a great example of the innovation happening in the desktop PC space," said Lisa Graff, Vice President and General Manager, Desktop Client Platforms Group at Intel Corporation. "By equipping this device with the stunning 3D capabilities of Intel Iris Pro graphics, the BRIX Pro delivers leadership graphics performance in an ultra small form factor PC."GIGABYTE BRIX Pro – highly compact, highly potentThe BRIX Pro takes the signature compact design philosophy of the GIGABYTE BRIX series, adding a high-performance Intel Core i7/i5 processor featuring Intel Iris Pro graphics 5200. As well as a featuring a true high-performance processor that is ideally suited to CPU-intensive applications like image design and video editing, the superior graphics performance of the BRIX Pro means it's also great for 3D gaming.Available in black and red, with a choice Intel Core i7 4770R or Core i5 4570R processors respectively, the BRIX Pro is a DIY PC kit, shipping with a Wi-Fi Mini PCIe module pre-installed, plus power adapter and cable.The BRIX Pro gives users the flexibility to independently choose integrated storage and system memory sizes, with two SO-DIMM DD3L slots plus support for both mSATA SSD and standard 2.5" SSD installation.Intel Iris Pro graphics 5200The BRIX Pro is one of the first devices to boast the cutting edge graphics capabilities of Intel Iris Pro graphics. Based on the latest graphics architecture from Intel, Iris Pro Graphics use an on-package 64M eDRAM cache that negates memory pipeline issues, greatly boosting overall performance in 3D applications.Display and audio connectivity:The GIGABYTE BRIX Pro features both Mini DisplayPort and HDMI ports on the rear panel, enabling support for simultaneous dual display connectivity, making it suited to both the work place, home theater and entertainment scenarios, including casual 3D gaming. The GIGABYTE BRIX Pro also supports the latest 4K displays via HDMI. Audio connectivity includes SPDIF audio via a front panel connector, useful in Home Theater scenarios that use an A/V receiver.USB 3.0 and network connectivity:The GIGABYTE BRIX Pro provides four USB 3.0 ports* (2x front plus 2x rear) offering improved connectivity for peripherals, storage devices and more. In addition to including a Gigabit Ethernet port, the GIGABYTE BRIX Pro also includes a Mini PCIe module offering 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and the latest Bluetooth 4.0, providing connectivity for low power Bluetooth devices and peripherals, as well as allowing users to easily connect their mobile devices.VESA support:Bundled with a VESA bracket, the BRIX Pro can easily be mounted behind a monitor or HDTV making it discreetly hidden from view. This offers a simple and elegant way to turn any VESA-compliant display or TV into a full-featured PC or digital signage unit.More information including detailed specifications can be found at these websites:GB-BXi7-4770R: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4888#ovGB-BXi5-4570R: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4889#ovGIGABYTE launches BRIX Pro featuring Intel Iris Pro graphics
MSI Computer Corp, leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, unveils its 2014 lineup during CES in Las Vegas. On display at the MGM Skyline Marquee Suites will be MSI's next-generation GT, GE and GX gaming notebooks, Quadro workstations for mobile professionals, tablets, touchscreen laptops, a brand new 24-inch All-In-One Gaming PC and the recently released 3K GT60.MSI's 3K GT60 features a WQHD+ 3K display and is the world's first model to utilize a high resolution display on a true gaming laptop/workstation. MSI will also be displaying their AMD Kabini based W20 tablet and the AMD configured S12T touchscreen laptop."MSI's 2014 lineup of notebooks, tablets and AIOs embodies our commitment to delivering exceptional performance, constant innovation and magnificent style," said Andy Tung, Vice President of Sales for MSI's Pan America Region. "From the world's thinnest gaming notebook to the first gaming AIO and powerful workstations, 2014 will be a year filled with outstanding products."Also available for demo are MSI's CES Innovations Honorees, the GS70, world's lightest and thinnest 17-inch gaming laptop, and the AG2712A All-In-One Gaming PC. The AG2712A utilizes AMD Radeon HD 8970M / R9 M290x discrete graphics card and MSI's exclusive "Flicker-Free" and Blue Light Control display to reduce eye strain during long gaming sessions by eliminating flickering that's invisible to the naked eye.Next to that, MSI also announces its latest 24-inch Gaming All-in-One PC, which is armed with the latest generation NVIDIA GeForce GTX Graphics. The outstanding appearance and performance offers a great gaming platform to gaming enthusiasts. This new addition to MSI's Gaming series also integrates gaming software into a gaming control center. Now not only the hardware, but also the software compiles a desirable gaming gear for professional gamers.MSI brings forward a full form factor line up of motherboards and graphics cards that will be showcased at the 2014 CES. These include the Z87I GAMING AC and its companion GTX 760 GAMING ITX, the world's first mini-ITX gaming graphics card with a revolutionary RADAX fan. MSI will also be revealing a new variety of AMD motherboards during the show.To book an appointment to MSI's suites, please contact PR representative Pedro Chen at pedrochen@maxborgesagency.com. For more information about the GS70, Gaming AIO or MSI's complete line of award winning products, please visit http://us.msi.com/, http://www.msimobile.com/ or http://www.usgaming.msi.com/.MSI AIO
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards announces its attendance at CES 2014, teaming up with Intel, G.SKILL and Enermax to host the 2014 CES Extreme Overclock event, also demonstrating a range of the latest enthusiast motherboards and systems.Join GIGABYTE during CES 2104 at the Caesar's Palace Conference Center, Las Vegas from January 6th, 2014 where a GIGABYTE Overclocking team led by renowned Overclockers Hicookie and Dinos22 will be joined by other world class talent from around the globe, demonstrating all the skills and experience need to break world records on a GIGABYTE Z87X-OC motherboard."We are really excited about hosting some of the world's top Overclockers in Las Vegas," commented Hicookie, Chief Overclocking Evangelist, GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. "It promises to be a fantastic OC showcase event, one that underlines our commitment to extreme overclocking and the development of world-class overclocking motherboards like the Z87X-OC."CES 2014 Extreme Overclock: Event Time and Location2pm-7pm, January 6th, 2014Caesar's Palace Convention CenterOctavius Ballroom 5 & 63570 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109Event Co-SponsorsIntel - As a world leader in computer innovation, and the biggest manufacturer of PC processors, event sponsor Intel will supply a different kind of chips to those which you would usually associate with Las Vegas in the form of 4th generation Intel Core i7 processors.G.SKILL - The world leader in extreme performance memory, currently held the world's fastest DDR3 memory title at DDR3 - 4,400MHz, sponsor G.SKILL will provide recording breaking memory modules to attending overclockers.Enermax - As a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance power supplies, Enermax is a keen supporter of Overclocking and a valued event sponsor.GIGABYTE at CES 2014Visitors to the GIGABYTE suites at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas will be able to catch the latest enthusiast GIGABYTE motherboards, including the overclocking monster that is the GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Force plus the recently launched GIGABYTE Z87X-UD7 TH running a 4K resolution Ultra HD TV over its dual Thunderbolt 2 ports.The latest gaming motherboards including the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper Z87 will also be demoed alongside the Mini-ITX form factor GIGABYTE F2A88XN-WiFi motherboard.GIGABYTE will also be showcasing the latest additions to the GIGABYTE BRIX range of ultra compact PC kits, including the GIGABYTE BRIX Projector, a compact PC kit that integrates a 75 lumen LED backlit mini projector and stereo speakers.The new GIGABYTE BRIX Pro will be demoed running a 4K resolution screen, boasting the latest Intel i7 Core 4770R processor with incredible processing power and enhanced graphics with the latest Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200.GIGABYTE Z87X-OC Force
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has outlined a range of products, initiatives and strategic relationships aimed at accelerating innovation across a range of mobile and wearable devices as well as individual inventors' own connected creations. He made the announcements during the pre-show keynote for the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held here this week.Intel's CEO discussed how Intel is addressing two critical issues casting shadows over the consumer electronics industry: data and device security and conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He said Intel had achieved a critical milestone and the minerals used in microprocessor silicon and packages manufactured in Intel's factories are conflict-free as concluded by third-party audits or direct validation by Intel's supply chain organization.Krzanich said Intel is actively pursuing a range of products and initiatives, with the goal of accelerating wearable device innovation. Intel's approach to this next evolution in computing is to imagine and create reference design devices and platforms ready for use by customers in developing wearable products, he said.Intel's CEO highlighted a number of wearable reference devices, including smart earbuds that provide biometric and fitness capabilities, a smart headset that is always ready to engage and can integrate with existing personal assistant technologies to make the consumer experience more intuitive, and a smart wireless charging bowl.The Intel CEO also announced collaborations with Barneys New York, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Opening Ceremony to explore and bring to market new smart wearable technologies, and to increase dialogue and cooperation between the fashion and technology industries. He also kicked off the Intel Make it Wearable challenge, a global effort aimed at accelerating creativity and innovation with technology.In addition to developing reference devices for wearable technology, Intel will offer a number of accessible, low-cost entry platforms. These are aimed at helping lower entry barriers for individuals and small companies to create innovative Internet-connected wearables or other small form factor devices.Underscoring this point, Krzanich announced Intel Edison, a new Intel Quark technology-based computer housed in an SD card form factor with built-in wireless capabilities and support for multiple operating systems. From prototype to production, Intel Edison will enable rapid innovation and product development by a range of inventors, entrepreneurs and consumer product designers when available this summer.Krzanich also unveiled the Intel Security brand, which will identify Intel products and services in the security segment, and disclosed plans to transition McAfee products to the Intel Security brand while retaining the familiar red shield.Krzanich announced that Intel plans to offer elements of McAfee's security solutions for mobile devices for free. These data and device protection solutions help guard today's most popular mobile devices, including Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and Android devices. More details will be announced in the coming months.As corporate bring-your-own-device programs have grown in popularity, many firms have prohibited Android-based devices that were not compatible with their companies' security requirements. Intel Security this year will offer Intel Device Protection technology, which will help Intel-based Android mobile devices meet most security standards for use at home and work.Intel Edison computing solutionPhoto: Company
Asustek Computer has unveiled in Las Vegas its latest product lineup including the Intel-based entry-level ZenFone smartphone series, the new PadFone mini smartphone, the PadFone X smartphone, the Transformer Book Duet (TD300) notebook and the ROG Swift PG278Q WQHD gaming monitor.The ZenFone 4 adopts a 4-inch IPS panel, an Atom Z2520 (1.2GHz) 2x2-core processor and a 5-megapxiel back-end camera, while the ZenFone 5 uses a 5-inch IPS+ panel, an Atom Z2580 2x2-core processor and an 8-megapixel PixelMaster camera, which supports High-speed continuous shooting, 400% ISO at low light environments and Image Stabilizer function.The ZenFone 6 features a 6-inch HD display, a 13-megapixel PixelMaster camera and Asustek's SonicMaster Audio enhancement technology. All the ZenFone smartphones feature 8GB internal storage and support up to 64GB memory cards. The series also support dual SIM card function.The ZenFone series will be available in March with the 4-inch model priced at US$99, the 5-inch model US$149 and the 6-inch model US$199. The products will launch initially in Taiwan, China and countries in Southeast Asia.The PadFone mini is a 4-inch smartphone, which can be inserted into a 7-inch tablet. The device comes with Intel's Atom Z2560 and 8GB storage and also supports dual SIM card function. The smartphone is priced at US$249.The ZenFone series and the new PadFone mini will use Asustek's ZenUI, featuring several Asustek in-house designed applications.Asustek has also cooperated with AT&T to release the PadFone X in the US. The device is a 5-inch Full HD smartphone that can be inserted into a 9-inch tablet and supports the latest Voice over LTE and Carrier Aggregation. The smartphone also comes with dual-microphones and supports near-field communications (NFC) and AT&T's mobile payment system Isis.Asustek's Transformer Book Duet features dual-OS function (Windows and Android) and is capable of changing between tablet and notebook.The smartphones are manufactured by either Wistron or Pegatron Technology and the new products may boost Asustek's smartphone shipments to 10 million units in 2014, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.Asustek's new ZenFone 4 smartphonePhoto: Monica Chen, Digitimes, January 2014
Imagination Technologies announces a compelling line-up of demonstrations highlighting its broad portfolio of semiconductor design IP during this week's International CES in Las Vegas.Who: Imagination Technologies, a global leader in multimedia, processor, communication and cloud technologiesWhat: Innovative demonstrations showcasing Imagination's broad range of industry-leading IP solutions, including:*PowerVR 'Raptor' Image Signal Processing (ISP) architecture: a ground-breaking new solution for a broad range of imaging and vision applications*PowerVR multi-standard video encode and decode solutions: showcasing support for HEVC, VP9, 4K Ultra-HD, 10-bit and more*PowerVR Series6 Rogue graphics: highlighting the architecture's high performance and low power consumption for OpenGL ES 3.0 graphics*PowerVR GPU compute: several demonstrations of OpenCL showing power and performance benefits for image processing and live camera processing*PowerVR ray tracing: demonstrating the future of real-time, interactive photorealistic graphics for mobile and consumer applications*MIPS processors: showcasing MIPS processors in a range of connected devices including wearables, and support for the latest Android 4.4 'KitKat'*Ensigma processors: highly configurable IP for on-chip connectivity and broadcast showcasing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more; plus a worldwide TV platform that can be reprogrammed to support all broadcast standards*FlowCloud IP: highlighting the future of the Internet of Things (IoT) with this innovative technology enabling cloud applications and connected devices across key areas including healthcare, energy, security, music streaming, video/voice over IP services and more*FlowTalk V.VoIP: Demonstrating quality of service in this powerful client software that enables voice and video communications across all key platforms*Imagination's Caskeid, the world's most accurately synchronized wireless multiroom connected audio streaming technology*Full, integrated solutions for the future consumer experience: bringing all of Imagination's technologies together for connected home, mobile and beyond*Partner solutions that show the performance and power benefits of Imagination's IP, including wearables, advanced TV user interfaces, wireless speakers, network routers, set-top boxes, the latest smartphones and tablets and moreWhen: Tuesday, 7th January – Friday, 10th JanuaryWhere: Imagination's meeting rooms numbers S215 and S216 at the Las Vegas Convention Center; to arrange a visit to see the demonstrations, please contact press@imgtec.com.
Alcatel-Lucent has unveiled its latest Innovation Center in Neihu science and technology district in Taipei, Taiwan. It is also its first in the Asia-Pacific region. With the new center in Taiwan, Alcatel-Lucent can serve more enterprise clients located in North Asia and Greater China.Taiwan is the fourth country where Alcatel-Lucent has set up its Innovation Center, following France, America, and Brazil. Alcatel-Lucent's innovative technology has contributed greatly worldwide. The Innovation Center's mission is not only to demonstrate the company's latest technology but also to promote its latest business model, the ng Connect Program.The ng Connect Program is an innovative business model built on the concept of cross-industrial communication services. Leveraging on users' experiences and addressing their needs, Alcatel-Lucent combines different industries to develop innovative business models and market opportunities. Based on 4G LTE network technology for advances in bandwidth and speed, this program aims to develop many more applications and services in the cloud. eASPNet is honored to become a strategic partner of ng Connect Program.With 99.999% uptime around the clock all year round, eASPNet has been operating a Tire 3+ data center since 2000. eASPNet is proud to be a carrier-neutral and Tier 1 Internet/submarine cable landing hub of Aisa Pacific. Trusted by globally renowned companies, we provide professional management services, cloud services and IT outsourcing solutions such as SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, DaaS and more. Recently eASPNet has also started committing itself to developing a cloud application platform, and it is our goal to integrate various applications from providers across industries into our cloud platform services. We believe that by joining the ng Connect Program, eASPNet can leverage on many outstanding technologies in the industry to better serve our consumers.
Gigastone Corporation, a leading Taiwan-based technology manufacturer, is set to make its North American debut at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas. The company holds patents for a variety of mobile and networking technologies, as well as its own flash-controller technology."Expanding into North America with our recent majority acquisition of Dane-Elec USA was a crucial part of our plan to become a global player in the consumer electronics industry," commented Michael Wang, CEO and chairman of Gigastone Corporation. "It has given us access to major US and Canadian retailers as we begin offering and supporting new products under both the Gigastone brand and Dane-Elec name."Gigastone Corporation will introduce the latest model to its patented Media Streamer line at the show. As with other models in the line, the new Media Streamer Plus streams content stored on either a USB drive or SD card to a tablet or smartphone without using an Internet connection. The new model steps it up with the addition of an Ethernet port as well as acting as a powerful mobile power charger with Samsung Lithium-Ion 5200mAh batteries."Our new Media Streamer Plus provides Apple or Android tablet or smartphone users with four solutions in one product," stated Sherry Chapman, senior director of marketing at Gigastone. "This revolutionary mobile accessory expands storage, allows content sharing, charges mobile devices, and backs up content. Additionally, it has an Ethernet port for network connectivity and a large 5200mAh Samsung Lithium-Ion battery that provides up to 16 hours of WiFi operation. All of that and it's still compact and portable enough to fit in the palm of a hand," added Chapman.Up to six devices can connect via WiFi to the Media Streamer Plus at the same time and stream different content. For users that need a constant link to the Internet, it features an Internet Bridge that allows connection to the Internet while streaming from the device. It supports iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android smartphones and tablets, and Windows smartphones and tablets.Another new product that Gigastone will introduce at CES is the On-The-Go USB/MicroUSB drive. The handy item allows up to 32GB of content to be easily stored and transferred in either direction between a computer or laptop and an Android smartphone or tablet."People today face a dilemma of having material stored on their PC or laptop and needing it on their smartphone or tablet," said Chapman. "Our new dual-drive, bi-directional On-The-Go USB/MicroUSB connector is the perfect way for 'on-the-go' individuals to save, backup, or transfer files. And the process is as easy as 1-2-3."For instance, to transfer material from a PC to a tablet, the user first simply connects the USB drive to a PC and downloads the desired content. Second, using the MicroUSB port, uploads the material to the tablet; then finally, watches, reads, or shares the material.Gigastone set to make North American debut at CES 2014
