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SOUL Electronics and Olympic Champ Unveil Running Headphones

2013/01/09
Jerry Paxton
CES, News, Tech News

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LAS VEGAS- January 9, 2013- SOUL Electronics, a global leader in pro and consumer audio manufacturing, teams up with Olympic gold medal winner, Usain Bolt, to develop customizable, in-ear headphones made for the runner by the world’s best runner.  Dubbed the “World’s Fastest Man,” Bolt became the inspiration behind the limited edition Run-Free headphones by offering his input and advice into what would make the ideal audio solution for athletes, especially runners.

“Bolt was our inspiration for the Run-Free headphones.  The ‘fastest man on earth’ needs headphones that are lightweight, yet durable and sweat resistant, with excellent sound quality.  Runners sweat from either their body or their head.  In Bolt’s case- he sweats from the head.  So, we developed a headphone that would be sweat resistant and never short out,” says Lan Kennedy-Davis, CEO of SOUL Electronics USA.  “The Run-Free definitely gives the athlete the freedom and confidence to stay active without worrying about ruining their headphones.”

The sleek design of the Run-Free features comfortable and flexible ear hooks that can be customized to fit all ear shapes and sizes, which eliminates the hassle of earbuds falling out during movement and strenuous activity.  It can be customized to accommodate those who prefer the ear-hook clips for extra durability when exercising, or can be worn without them for a lightweight feel.

The Run-Free also features a straight wire cable with inline remote which allows for total control over music playback and smartphone functions.  Its sweat-resistant design ensures the Apple Controller and in-ear technology will never be adversely affected by moisture or sweat.

Designed by a team of world-class engineers, advanced driver and circuitry design ensures superb bass, clear mids and highs to create high precision audio balance.  SOUL’s core value is superior sound, and the Run-Free lives up to the impeccable audio that SOUL is known for.

The Run-Free retails for $199.95.

It comes in black and black/green as a tribute to Bolt’s home country of Jamaica.  It is available atSOUL Electronics’ online store as well as Best Buy, Amazon.com and more.

Bolt is also the inspiration behind SOUL’s SL300JAM.  It is an elite hi-definition noise-cancelling headphone that offers the listener a fully isolating audio experience.  A stylish design that pays homage to Bolt’s home country, Jamaica, coupled with superior sound makes this a great option for athletes and travelers, alike.

Outdoor Technology Debuts CHIPS Wireless Drop-In Audio System for Helmets

2013/01/09
Jerry Paxton
CES, News, Tech News

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LAS VEGAS – January 9, 2013 – Outdoor Technology, cutting-edge creators of action lifestyle accessories, will soon have you rocking out under your helmet with the release of CHIPS, a wireless drop-in audio system that works universally in all helmets with audio enabled liners. Extreme sport enthusiasts can now listen to their favorite tunes and make calls without taking their helmets off. The patent pending method of delivering wireless audio to helmets is the first of its kind and solves the riddle of how to deliver a tangle free solution to the action sports market. It’s so simple, rock out and speak freely wirelessly starting April 2013 in Chile, Australia and New Zealand and winter 2013 in all other markets for $129.95 MSRP.

“The CHIPS are a game changer, we solved a problem with a simple solution that changes the game for the hundreds millions who ski or board with helmets with no good audio system,” said Caro Krissman, Co-Founder and CEO. “Why have annoying wires and small buttons hanging from your helmet or no audio at all when you can be totally connected yet unplugged with simple easy to use controls.”

Outdoor Technology Chips is simple to use, just drop the Chips into the slots inside a helmet liner and rock out or make calls without taking your helmet off. The minimal two button design means you can operate the Chips inside any liner, with even the bulkiest gloves or mittens.  Double click the left earpiece to raise the volume and double click to lower the volume. Press the right earpiece once to play/pause or for calls simply press once to answer/hang up.

  • Rock Out: Sync with your phone or MP3 player to enjoy all of your music wirelessly.
  • Control Freak: No problem, never fumble for a button with gloves on again with the CHIPS patent pending easy to use large button interior control system.
  • Speak Freely: With its built Mic, hold your next board meeting on your board.

For more information about the Outdoor Technology Chips or other products visitwww.outdoortechnology.com. 

DmC Devil May Cry Gets Bloody Palace Mode

2013/01/09
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

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Capcom has announced that the Bloody Palace Mode will be returning in DmC Devil May Cry. Bloody Palace Mode will be available, at no charge, shortly after launch for all PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC users. As in previous installments of the series, Bloody Palace Mode will be playable upon completion of the main game and deliver over 100 levels of demons and enemies, including five brutal bosses. Gamers will have the opportunity to top the global leader boards and be Bloody Palace’s number one demon slayer as stylish combat will be recognized. DmC Devil May Cry launches on January 15, 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with the PC version coming on January 25.

Bloody Palace Mode Screenshots

Rapoo Launches Home Entertainment Wireless Headphones H9080

2013/01/09
Jerry Paxton
CES, News, Tech News

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LAS VEGAS – Jan. 9, 2013 – Rapoo, a leading manufacturer of wireless peripheral products, announces the new Home Entertainment Wireless Headphones H9080 at CES 2013. The H9080 wireless, over ear headphones are designed specifically for use with home entertainment systems. The headphones feature a smooth leather headband and ear cups making them the ideal solution for watching movies, playing video games and more.

The H9080 features Bass Boost Functionality which delivers a deeper bass with the touch of a button. The headphones also feature COM-Ti Membrane Vibrating Technology which makes the treble pure and bright while keeping the bass mellow and thick.

The H9080 functions via a reliable 5GHz wireless transmission frequency to ensure the headphone reaches 6Mbps wireless bandwidth and up to 10m high-quality audio transmission. The headphones feature a rechargeable lithium-ion battery allowing for up to 10 hours of play time with just a 3 hour charge. The H9080 are charged via the included home station which also doubles as a home base for the headphones preventing users from misplacing their headphones.

The Rapoo Home Entertainment Wireless Headphones H9080 will be available in Q1 2013.

For more information on new and existing Rapoo products, “like” us on Facebook.com/Rapoo or visit Rapoo.com.

GameStick Plans to Include More Memory as Kickstarter Stretch Goals are Revealed

2013/01/09
Jerry Paxton
CES, Mobile News, News, Tech News

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London & San Francisco; January 9th, 2013; As the GameStick campaign continues to gather support, the team behind Kickstarter´s next success story today announced new stretch goals if they manage to hit higher targets. GameStick raised the initial funding goal of $100,000 in just 30 hours.

“We have been inundated with messages of support and suggestions on how to improve GameStick fromboth the gamers & developers worldwidewho backed our project. Being at the pre-production phase, we have been able to incorporate a lot of these ideas into our roadmap. We were not prepared for that level of input but it has been fantastic.” Said Anthony Johnson, CMO, Playjam.

If the campaign reaches $320k, a goal that, following trend analysts Kicktraq, the team will soon hit, GameStick will be made available in both black and white.

Pushing this further the team have also promised that if the campaign moves past $450k the GameStick will then also be available in an additional colour, chosen by vote on GameStick’s facebookpage:www.facebook.com/GameStickNews

“People have asked about ways we can further personalise GameStick and giving people a choice of colour is a great way of achieving this” Said Johnson.

While GameStick provides free cloud storage for games, one of the most popular requests from the Kickstarter community has been for additional memory options so that more content can be carried when on the move. The team have responded with an additional stretch goal of $560K, which will enable the inclusion of a MicroSD slot to facilitate this.

In order to allow existing backers to increase their pledgesand for new backers to have a wider range of options when pledging, an additional tier has been addedwith more in the works.

For $89, an additional $10 for those who have already pledged for the standard GameStick bundle, backers will now also receive a carry case to make transportation of the ‘World´s most portable Games Console’ even more convenient.

“Kickstarter is proving to be a wild ride for the team behind GameStick. Hitting our original target so early goes to show appetite out there for continued innovation around affordable gaming on the big screen. We want to see how far we can go with this and hope that all those who have pledged will help spread the word to see just how far we can go!” Concluded Johnson.

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GameStcik Carry Case

To visit the Kickstarter page and pledge your support and see all the new tiers, please visit:http://kck.st/12SSvMO

To visit the GameStick website for more information or to apply for an SDK please go to: www.gamestick.tv

To follow GameStick news, join the conversation and give your opinion on Facebook or Twitter please go:www.facebook.com/GameStickNews and www.twitter.com/Game_Stick / @Game_Stick

To see new videos published throughout the campaign on YouTube please subscribe to: www.youtube.com/GameStickVideos

NUU Reveals Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker

2013/01/09
Jerry Paxton
CES, News, Tech News

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Las Vegas, January 9, 2013 – NUU, dedicated to improving the functionality of mobile devices through innovative products, invites users to enjoy music without worries with Splash, the portable waterproof wireless speaker with integrated microphone for all Bluetooth devices, including iPhones, tablets, laptops and more.

Designed to withstand everyday situations, NUU Splash is manufactured using aircraft-grade aluminum for lightweight toughness and is IP55 certified against dust and low pressure water jets for worry-free enjoyment.  Awarded by the lnternational Electrotechnical Commission, IP ratings are the international standard to measure the degree of protection against solids and liquids.

The NUU Splash features easy to access volume and track selection controls and doubles as a speakerphone with a built-in microphone, giving users the ability to answer and hold conference calls wherever they are.  Equipped with two neodymium speaker drivers and a passive bass radiator, the Splash delivers crisp, clear and balanced sound for both music and voice.

“NUU Splash gives users the ability to enjoy everyday life without the worries associated with water and dust,” said Danny Sit, CEO of NUU.  “We designed the Splash to be tough enough for everyday use while still delivering the audio quality to satisfy even the most demanding connoisseur.”

NUU Splash is Bluetooth 2.0 compatible with a rated battery life of 10 hours play or 240 hours stand by, has an auxiliary audio connector and can be charged using a micro USB plug.  Available in green, blue, gray, red and black, the NUU Splash portable waterproof wireless speaker is currently available for $99 at Amazon.com and goNUU.com.

MLB 2K13 Announced Along with PGC Competition

2013/01/09
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

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New York, NY – January 9, 2013 – 2K Sports today announced that the Company has reached an agreement with Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players Association, and Major League Baseball Advanced Media to release Major League Baseball® 2K13, the next iteration of the popular MLB 2K franchise. MLB 2K13 will be available on March 5, 2013, for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

“We’d like to thank our league partners for their support in helping us reach an agreement to bring back MLB 2K,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “We know fans are extremely passionate about theMLB 2K series and the Perfect Game Challenge.”

David Price, ace pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, has been selected as the cover athlete for MLB 2K13. Price was recently named the American League Cy Young Award winner after posting a 20-5 record and league-best 2.56 ERA. Price edged out MLB 2K12 cover athlete Justin Verlander for the honors, and is the third consecutive reigning Cy Young Award winner to grace the cover of an MLB 2K game.

“It’s a dream come true to appear on the cover of MLB 2K13,” concluded Price, who helped lead the Rays to their fourth 90-win season in the last five years. “I’m looking forward to working with the 2K Sports team again, and welcoming another skilled gamer into ‘The Perfect Club.’”

The Perfect Game Challenge*, 2K Sports’ groundbreaking $1 million competition, will also be returning for a fourth consecutive year and introduce a new contest format with exciting ways to win. Since 2010, 2K Sports has awarded $3 million in prize money to players exhibiting the highest caliber of skill in throwing a perfect game in MLB 2K. Last year’s Perfect Game Challenge achieved record participation numbers, with nearly 1 million attempts made and more than 1,000 perfect games registered.  The contest was won by 21-year-old Christopher Gilmore, who prevailed in an eight-person tournament at the MLB FanCave in New York City. Complete details of this year’s contest will be announced at a later date.

Developed by Visual Concepts, a 2K Sports studio, MLB 2K13 is not yet rated by the ESRB and will be available on March 5, 2013 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system.

For more information on 2K Sports, visit www.2KSports.com.

For more information on MLB 2K13, visit http://www.facebook.com/MLB2K.
2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

MLB 2K13 ESRB RATING PENDING: Visit www.esrb.org for rating information.

*OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 U.S. (D.C.), 13 OR OLDER (EXCLUDING AZ, CT, MD, ND, & VT). VOID IN AZ, CT, MD, ND, VT.

SimCity Intro Video Sneak Peak Released

2013/01/09
Jerry Paxton
News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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JANUARY 9, 2013 – Today Maxis showed off the latest video for SimCity – the introduction video that will kick start players’ experiences as soon as they login into the game. Using all gameplay footage, the video shows off Multi-city play beginning with an expansive aerial view of one of the regions in the game before it dives into city specialisation, providing fans with a glimpse into how their cities can look when they specialize in dirty coal power, clean nuclear or wind power, or tourism. The video ends with the first look at the Space Centre, one of the Great Works that players can work to create together when the game launches on March 8, 2013. Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V_UQDzLl14

Developed by the renowned Maxis studio in Emeryville, SimCity delivers unprecedented depth of simulation with the new GlassBox Engine, where everything is simulated, including up to 100,000 individual Sims in a city, to every Kilowatt of power pulsing through a region of cities. The model-like world and detail of the simulation make this the most responsive and personal SimCity ever. This is also the most expansive city management game yet where multi-city gameplay across regions delivers a larger playing field. Play a single city or up to 16 cities at once each with different specializations, it’s your choice.

Multiplayer is also a first for the series, adding a new dimension to the game, as decisions impact both the city and the region, creating new ways to play by collaborating or competing to earn achievements. Finally, SimCity is a live service that simulates real-time updates and pushes them to players in the form of new challenges. Through this platform, Maxis is also able to provide a continuous stream of new gameplay features and content. Whether you play by yourself, with your friends or the rest of the world, SimCity introduces an infinite world of possibilities. What kind of mayor will you be?

SimCity is rated PEGI 7 and will be available on March 8th, 2013. For more information on SimCity, visit: www.SimCity.com

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