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STMicroelectronics and ARM Team Up To Power Next-Generation Home EntertainmentGENEVA and CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), one of the world's leading set-top-box chip makers, and ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMH)], announced today that ST has adopted the ARM® Cortex(TM)-A9 MPCore(TM) processor, in addition to the Mali®-400 graphics processor, for its upcoming set-top-box and digital TV system-on-chip (SoC) ICs.
prnewswire.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009Nokia N97 Gets Even Better With a New Software UpdateESPOO, Finland, October 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE:NOK) has released a new Nokia N97
software update 2.0 that adds new user experience elements and functionalities to the device. The standard version of the Nokia N97 software update 2.0 is available immediately through the PC on the Nokia Software Update website (http://www.nokia.com/softwareupdate), and will be followed by a wide range of country and operator versions over the coming weeks as well as possibility to do the update over-the-air.
prnewswire.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009Variant Products Launches NEW Handheld Power Pill GrinderROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Variant Products, Ltd. announced today that its much-anticipated Handheld Power Pill Grinder is in production and will begin distribution by mid December. The new item grinds powder-based pills and tablets to dust in a matter of seconds and targets a growing
market of consumers who struggle with difficulty swallowing (pills).
prnewswire.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009Sonic Boom(TM) Announces the Release of Alice in Bomberland for the iPhone and iPod TouchNEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Boom, a leading publisher of mobile entertainment applications and games, announced today the
launch of Alice in Bomberland for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Designed and developed by Chris DeLeon, creator of the hit iPhone game Topple, with character animation by David Hellman, Independent Games Festival award recipient and visual artist behind the hit Xbox Live Arcade and PC game Braid.
prnewswire.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009New Study Underscores Why Location May Be Advertising's Next Big TrendCHICAGO, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, today released results of a new survey that illustrates just how impactful GPS-enabled location-based advertising is when it comes to finding consumers at the right time and the right place. That survey, conducted by
marketing Research Services Inc. (MRSI), showed that 19% of consumers who recalled seeing a specific ad clicked through to find nearby retail locations and that up to 6% of GPS users actually visited a business location after seeing an ad on their GPS device.
prnewswire.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009AT&T Expands Accessory Lineup in Stores and OnlineDALLAS, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Need to accessorize your mobile phone? Searching for the perfect gift for a friend or family member? AT&T* today announced a new lineup of mobile accessories launching in its retail and online stores on Nov. 8, just in time for the holiday season. The new lineup includes a huge expansion of iPhone cases; a variety of premium Skullcandy earbuds; and 16 leading Bluetooth® headsets and car kits, including the exclusive Jabra STONE. In addition, AT&T offers gift cards that never have an expiration date.
prnewswire.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009Hello Humans: DROID by Motorola Arrives Next WeekBASKING RIDGE, N.J. and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- High-speed Web browsing, voice-activated search, customizable large screen, access to thousands of Android applications and hundreds of widgets and the best 3G mobile
network in the country: DROID by Motorola arrives on Nov. 6.
prnewswire.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009Surya Roshni LTD to invest rs 550 crore on capacity expansionSurya Roshni LTD to invest rs 550 crore on capacity expansionSurya Roshni LTD to invest rs 550 crore on capacity expansion
India Times Wednesday, October 28, 2009Majic Wheels' Patented Adhesive Offers Major Advantages Over Remote-Controlled Vehicle TechnologyTEL AVIV, Israel, October 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MajicWheels Inc. (OTC: MJWL), a leading developer of gravity defying remote-controlled toy cars, utilizes a patented adhesive
technology that enables remote-controlled vehicles to climb walls and traverse upside-down on ceilings or under tabletops, etc.
prnewswire.com Wednesday, October 28, 2009Sony Recalls Computer AC Adapters Due to Shock HazardWASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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