Pc ObserverComputer news

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire/ — ZeeVee Inc. announced today that its pioneering ZvBox(TM) will be featured in the Emerging Technology Pavilion at the CONNECTIONS(TM) trade show this week (Santa Clara, CA June 24-26). Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Parks Associates, the CONNECTIONS Emerging Technology Pavilion highlights the latest digital lifestyle technologies and services that are shaping the future of the industry. ZeeVee also announced the July 1 opening of the “Zv Store” at . The ZvBox Zv-100 bundle, including everything required to create a private high-definition television channel of everything on your computer and the Internet, can be ordered here. Over time other Zv accessory devices and applications that enhance the viewing experience will be added to the Zv Store. The ZvBox Zv-100 bundle is also available for pre-order at Amazon.com ().
Launched on May 1, ZeeVee’s new ZvBox is the first device that allows consumers to watch anything they can get online or on their computers on all the HDTVs in their homes. By simply connecting to the monitor output of the computer, ZvBox turns the computer screen into a new high-definition TV channel called Zv, which it then “localcasts” across the existing cable wiring to all HDTVs in the home.
CONNECTIONS, attended by over 1,000 executives from converging industries developing products and services for consumers, is the premier executive event focused on the market developments and growth factors for advanced digital lifestyle solutions. ZeeVee is demonstrating ZvBox in booth #217. In addition, ZeeVee Vice President of Marketing Brian Mahony will be speaking on two panels on Thursday, June 26:
– “Emerging Technology Showcase,” 12:15-1:15 PM in Exhibit Hall A.
– “Place Shifting and Content Storage: Moving the Value of the Network Upstream,” 2:15 - 3:15 PM in Grand Ballroom G.
Pricing and Availability
Priced at $499, ZvBox is being offered as a bundle including the ZvRemote and Zviewer and is now available for preorder at Amazon.com’s Electronics store () and starting on July 1 at ZeeVee’s Zv Store (). ZvBox will be shipped to customers on July 31, 2008, its newly scheduled release date.
About ZeeVee
ZeeVee Inc. is the creator of ZvCast(TM) technology for localcasting anything a computer can do to all the HDTVs in the home. The company’s ZvBox(TM) is freeing TV viewers from traditional hardware, content and scheduling constraints, and opening HDTVs to the universe of Internet and computer video and applications. Through the creation of a new high-definition channel called “Zv” that is localcast from ZvBox across the home’s existing coaxial cable wiring, ZeeVee’s technology allows for a more content-rich, interactive, and enjoyable entertainment experience from the comfort of the couch. For more information, visit .
ZeeVee Inc.

OTTAWA, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (Tundra), (TSX:TUN), a leader in System Interconnect, has terminated its product acquisition agreement, announced in August, 2007, with ibm Global Engineering Solutions (IBM), effective June 1, 2008. The acquired product was to be based on an ibm Power Architecture(TM) 90 nm processor core. ibm recently notified Tundra that the performance of the core is lower than previously stated. Since the ibm core cannot meet the stated performance, the product is now unsuitable for Tundra’s intended target applications and market. In November, 2007, Tundra also signed a license agreement with ibm to bring new 65nm Power Architecture solutions to market as part of Tundra’s smart System Interconnect (sSI) strategy and roadmap. As a result of the decision to terminate the product acquisition agreement, and based on Tundra’s review of the current ibm performance data for the 65nm core, Tundra has also made the decision to terminate that license agreement.
Tundra intends to actively pursue alternative means of executing against its sSI strategy to bring intelligent System Interconnect solutions to broader global markets.
About Tundra
Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (TSX:TUN) supplies the world’s leading communications, computing and storage companies with System Interconnect products, intellectual property (IP) and design services backed by world-class customer service and technical support. Tundra’s track record of product leadership includes over a decade of bridges and switches enabling key industry standards: RapidIO(R), PCI, PCI-X, PCI Express(R), Power Architecture(TM), VME, HyperTransport(TM), Interlaken, and SPI4.2. Tundra’s products deliver high functional quality and simplified board design and layout, with specific focus on system level signal integrity. Tundra’s design services division, Silicon Logic Engineering, Inc., offers industry-leading ASIC and FPGA design services, semiconductor intellectual property and product development consulting. Tundra’s technology connects critical components in high performance embedded systems around the world. For more information, please visit .
Forward Looking Information
Tundra cautions that forward-looking information in this release is based on certain assumptions and expectations made by Tundra that may prove to be inaccurate. Assumptions made include Tundra’s ability to identify and implement alternative means to develop future products in a timely manner to address sSI market opportunities, customer demand for Tundra’s products and services, and Tundra’s ability to maintain and enhance existing customer relationships. Furthermore, Tundra cautions that forward-looking statements in this release are based on current assumptions and expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ due to factors such as customer demand for any new products, market risks and trading prices, customer relationships, new services offerings, product shipping schedules, competitive products and services, pricing pressure, and changes in the target markets. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company’s filings with the various provincial securities commissions which are available online at .
TUNDRA and the Tundra logo are registered marks of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation in Canada, the United States, the European Union and the People’s Republic of China. Design.Connect.Go. is a trademark of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation. The Power Architecture and Power.org word marks and the Power and Power.org logos and related marks are trademarks and service marks licensed by Power.org. Other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
(C) Copyright 2008 Tundra Semiconductor Corporation. All rights
reserved. Information subject to change without notice.
TUNDRA SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

LONDON, and ESPOO, Finland, April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Nokia today announced that SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT has officially joined Nokia Comes With Music, a revolutionary way for people to discover and enjoy music with their Nokia device.
“As one of the leading major music companies in the world, our collaboration with SONY BMG means we can offer a huge range of fantastic music from both international and local artists via Comes With Music,” said Tero Ojanpera, executive vice president and head of the Nokia Entertainment and Communities business. “It’s great to have them on board as we move forward with bringing our unlimited music bundle to the market.”
Mr. Ojanpera continued: “Nokia Comes With Music is an innovation that not only helps people discover and enjoy music, but also expand the overall business and revenue for the benefit of artists, labels and other rights holders.”
“This initiative represents a critical new way of gaining access to music, through which fans will be able to explore SONY BMG’s vast catalog of recordings for an entire year,” commented Thomas Hesse, President, Global Digital Business & U.S. Sales, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. “We think this business model will encourage users to sample a wide range of material, expand their musical tastes, and listen to more music than ever before. In the process, we think it will provide new opportunities to artists from every genre of music, and increase demand for music overall.”
People who buy a Nokia Comes With Music device will have a year of access to the SONY BMG rich catalog of music. Consumers will be able to download tracks to both their mobile device and computer through the Nokia Music Store during the first twelve months that they own their Nokia device.
At the end of the one year period, they can keep their downloaded tracks and, should they purchase a new compatible device or computer, they can transfer their downloaded material by substituting their new device or computer for the original devices. As a result, music fans who participate in the Comes With Music experience will be able to keep their downloads on their device and/or computer for the rest of their lives.
Consumers will have a number of attractive options for continuing to get new music after the Nokia Comes With Music subscription is over: they will be able to continue to purchase additional tracks from the Nokia Music Store, or move on to a Nokia “unlimited access” subscription service to enjoy new releases and catalog tracks not downloaded during the initial year.
Comes With Music is expected to launch in the second half of 2008 on a range of Nokia devices in selected markets.
About Nokia Comes With Music
Nokia Comes With Music enables people to buy a Nokia device with a year of unlimited access to tracks from a range of great artists - past, present and future. Once the year is complete, customers can keep all their music without having to worry about it disappearing when their subscription is over. Universal Music Group International and SONY BMG ENTERTAINMENT are part of the launch and Nokia is in discussion with many other international labels.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.
About SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is a global recorded music joint venture with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is 50% owned by Bertelsmann A.G. and 50% owned by Sony Corporation of America.

Nokia Corporation