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Apple Watch Released, Innovation and Style!

Innovation in every interaction.

Incorporating powerful technologies into something small enough to wear on the wrist presented some very big design challenges. Which led to even bigger creative solutions. Apple Watch combines a series of remarkable feats of engineering into a singular, entirely new experience. One that blurs the boundaries between the physical object and the software that powers it.

The crown has been a standard feature on watches for more than a century. Our new Digital Crown is a multifunctional input device that lets you zoom, scroll, and select without covering the screen. It’s as integral to Apple Watch as the Click Wheel is to iPod. Or the mouse is to Mac. We also built the new Watch OS from the wrist up. The Home screen lets you quickly find your favorite apps. The custom font is easy to read at arm’s length. And the force-sensitive Retina display puts more functionality at your fingertip. Technically speaking, it’s one amazing little device.

Apple Unveils Apple Watch—Apple’s Most Personal Device Ever

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CUPERTINO, California—September 9, 2014—Apple® today unveiled Apple Watch™—its most personal device ever—featuring revolutionary new technologies and a pioneering user interface with a beautiful design that honors the rich tradition of precision watchmaking. Apple Watch introduces a specially designed and engineered Digital Crown that provides an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate. The Digital Crown is Apple’s most revolutionary navigation tool since the iPod® Click Wheel and iPhone® Multi-Touch™. Apple Watch will enable you to communicate in new ways right from your wrist by sending and receiving messages, answering calls to your iPhone, and with Digital Touch, sending something as personal as your own heartbeat. Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives. Apple Watch is available in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition.

“Apple introduced the world to several category-defining products, the Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “And once again Apple is poised to captivate the world with a revolutionary product that can enrich people’s lives. It’s the most personal product we’ve ever made.”

“With Apple Watch, we’ve developed multiple technologies and an entirely new user interface specifically for a device that’s designed to be worn. It blurs the boundary between physical object and user interface,” said Jony Ive, Apple’s senior vice president of Design. “We’ve created an entire range of products that enable unparalleled personalization.”

Apple Watch introduces a revolutionary design and iOS-based user interface created specifically for a smaller device. Apple Watch features the Digital Crown, an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate fluidly, without obstructing the display. The Digital Crown also serves as the Home button and a convenient way to access Siri®. The Retina® display on Apple Watch features Force Touch, a technology that senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to quickly and easily access controls within apps. Apple Watch introduces the Taptic Engine and a built-in speaker that together discreetly enable an entirely new vocabulary of alerts and notifications you can both hear and feel. Apple custom-designed its own S1 SiP (System in Package) to miniaturize an entire computer architecture onto a single chip. Apple Watch also features Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.0 to pair seamlessly with your iPhone.

Apple Watch comes in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition—available in two different sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm. The beautifully designed and durable enclosures are crafted from custom alloys of polished or space black stainless steel, space gray or silver anodized aluminum and 18-karat rose or yellow gold. Apple also created an entire range of watch straps: the high-performance elastomer Sport Band; the Milanese Loop in a flexible magnetic stainless steel mesh; the Leather Loop in soft, quilted leather that conceals magnets for quick fastening and adjustment; the leather Modern Buckle, which closes with a solid metal clasp; the leather Classic Buckle; and the stainless steel Link Bracelet. Apple Watch comes with a unique charging system that combines Apple’s MagSafe® technology with inductive charging for a quick connection that snaps into place.

Apple Watch is an extremely accurate timepiece that’s also customizable for personal expression. Apple Watch comes with 11 watch faces ranging from traditional analog faces to new faces like the dynamic Timelapse face; the Astronomy face with its interactive, real-time 3D model of the earth, sun, moon and planets; and the Solar face, a contemporary sundial. Apple Watch can be personalized in appearance and capability with additional information such as upcoming events, moonphases or your activity level, enabling millions of possible configurations.

Taking advantage of its location on your wrist, Apple Watch provides timely information that can be viewed at a glance. Smart Replies and dictation let you respond quickly to messages, and with Handoff, you can start a message on your Apple Watch and continue where you left off on your iPhone. Swipe up from the watch face for Glances that quickly show you information you care about, such as your current location, stocks or your next meeting. Pressing the side button brings up Friends, a view of your favorite people, so you can contact them quickly and easily. Digital Touch allows you to send a sketch, a gentle tap, an audio message through Walkie Talkie or even your own heartbeat. Apple Watch lets you interact quickly and conveniently with the world around you, so you can pay for coffee using Apple Pay™,* board a plane with a Passbook® boarding pass, control your Apple TV® or get directions. 

Apple Watch includes a groundbreaking Activity app designed to help motivate you to be more active throughout the day, and an all-new Workout app designed to provide the metrics you need during dedicated workout sessions. Apple Watch uses the accelerometer, a built-in heart rate sensor, GPS and Wi-Fi from your iPhone to provide a comprehensive picture of your daily activity. The Activity app measures three separate aspects of movement: calories burned, brisk activity and how often you stand up during the day. The Workout app provides goal-setting and pacing during popular session-based workouts, such as running and cycling. The companion Fitness app on iPhone collects your activity data so you can see your activity history in greater detail. Apple Watch uses this history to suggest personal, realistic goals, reward fitness milestones and keep you motivated.

Apple introduces WatchKit, providing new tools and APIs for developers to create unique experiences designed for the wrist. With Apple Watch, developers can create WatchKit apps with actionable notifications and Glances that provide timely information. Starting later next year, developers will be able to create fully native apps for Apple Watch.

Pricing & Availability
Apple Watch will be available in three collections. Apple Watch, with a polished or space black stainless steel case and a choice of straps; Apple Watch Sport, with a space gray or silver anodized aluminum case and Sport Band; and Apple Watch Edition, with an 18-karat rose or yellow gold case and a choice of straps exclusive to this collection. Apple Watch straps include the Sport Band in black, blue, green, pink and white; the Classic Buckle in black and midnight blue; the Leather Loop in bright blue, light brown and stone; the Modern Buckle in midnight blue, brown, soft pink, rose gray and bright red; the Milanese Loop in stainless steel; and the Link Bracelet in brushed stainless steel and polished space black. Apple Watch will be available in early 2015 starting at $349 (US). Apple Watch is compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus running the latest version of iOS 8. 

* Apple Pay is only available in the US.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.

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TRIDENT CASE® JOINS MICROSOFT’S ‘DESIGNED FOR SURFACE’ PROGRAM AS THE STAND-ALONE RUGGED TABLET CASE PROVIDER

TRIDENT CASE® JOINS MICROSOFT’S ‘DESIGNED FOR SURFACE’ PROGRAM AS THE STAND-ALONE RUGGED TABLET CASE PROVIDER

Trident Case®’s Cyclops Series offers superior protection for the Microsoft Surface 2.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, September 11, 2014 – Trident Case®, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile and tablet device cases, announces today that it has joined Microsoft’s Designed for Surface (DFS) program to develop accessories for the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 3. Trident kicks off the partnership by providing exclusive Cyclops Series tablet cases for Microsoft’s Surface 2. The announcement was made at CTIA 2014 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in the North Hall, Booth #1639.

Trident joins Microsoft’s DFS program along with a select group of preferred, top-quality brands. Microsoft included Trident Case because of its high level of premium mobile and tablet protection cases, in addition to its commitment to sustainability and USA-based manufacturing initiatives.

“Microsoft customers need great protective solutions for protecting their mobile devices,” says Trident Vice President of Marketing, Vickie Achee. “Trident Case is the perfect fit for the Surface’s immediate and long term case solution needs. We are honored to be part of such a prestigious program.”

The Cyclops Case for Surface 2 works with the device’s integrated Kickstand, will feature a PET screen protector and a removable cover port, allowing for the use of a keyboard. In addition, impact-resistant TPE corners the case to ultimately protect the tablet from any accidents.

Overmolded with TPE and polycarbonate, Trident’s Cyclops Series protects against drops and other impacts while simultaneously boasting an ultra slim and adaptable design. The Cyclops Series, classified under the “Brute Strength” protective category, meets the Military Standard MIL-STD-810G for vibration, dust, sand, rain and drops. All bio-enhanced polycarbonate is recyclable, degradable and compostable, making it entirely eco-friendly.

The Cyclops Case for Surface 2 is available in White and Pink with a MSRP of $89.95.

To receive updates on the availability of Trident’s Microsoft Surface cases please reach out to [email protected].
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New Nokia Windows phones, definitely worth taking a look at!

Microsoft continues to flesh out the Lumia range of Windows Phone smartphones, and has added the Lumia 735, Lumia 730, and Lumia 830 to the line-up. Their release is all about adding more meat to the Lumia bones, and targeting those who don’t want to buy a Lumia 930 or 1520, but still want the style and many of the features. None of the devices came as a surprise, having been systematically leaked in the lead-up to their announcement, but this doesn’t mean we don’t think they’re worth talking about. In many ways, the Lumia 830 is a more solid purchasing decision for those wanting Microsoft’s mobile OS, than any of the more expensive models.

Is the Lumia 830 the only Windows Phone to buy?

The Lumia 830 is very close in style to the Lumia 930, which is a very good thing. It has an aluminum chassis, a gorgeous Gorilla Glass 3 covered screen, and a brightly colored rear panel. The key difference is the polycarbonate rear panel snaps off, revealing not only a removable battery, but a MicroSD card slot too, and it’s ready to accept the largest 128GB capacity cards. It’s the highest spec phone in the Lumia range to offer this level of versatility, making it very appealing.

Nokia’s subtly curved, ClearBlack IPS LCD screens have always looked great, and the one fitted to the front of the Lumia 830 is no exception. The display measures 5 inches across, and although the 720p resolution is low by today’s standards, it still looks beautiful. Windows Phone just shines on Nokia’s hardware, and the big, bold blocks of color that make up the UI look superb. Coupled with the metal body, few will feel disappointed about opting for the 830 over the 930, if their budget won’t stretch to the top-of-the-line phone.

There are compromises throughout the spec sheet, but not as many as you would think. It has a Snapdragon 400 quad-core chip, and there’s only 1GB of RAM, but it still connects to 4G LTE networks, and has a 10-megapixel PureView camera on the back. The camera also has optical image stabilization, in what Microsoft says is wrapped up in its thinnest camera module yet. Coupled to the lightweight (150 grams) 8.5mm thick chassis, it makes spending more to get the 930 even less advisable.

Microsoft will install Windows Phone 8.1 with the Lumia Denim software package on the Lumia 830. Denim brings all the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 improvements to the phone, along with a few new Nokia-specific apps. We saw one of them, the new Moment Capture camera app, in action. It’s like a burst mode gone mad, where a quick 4K quality video is captured with a long-press of the shutter button, and the result can then be broken down into 8-megapixel stills, allowing you to pick the best image. At 24fps, the video captures many more images at a higher resolution than a burst mode, giving you a lot more choice for your final image.

Microsoft’s selfie phone can’t quite keep up

The Lumia 735 (and it’s dual-SIM, 3G-only sister phone) is nowhere near as exciting, or as tempting as the Lumia 830. It’s designed like the Lumia 920, with a curvy polycarbonate body, and drops the specs down to an even more modest level. The screen still has a 720p resolution, but it now measures 4.7 inches, while the camera has 6.7 megapixels, plus it removes the PureView branding and optical image stabilization. A Snapdragon 400 and 1GB of RAM power the phone, and the 735 can still connect to 4G LTE networks. The wrap-around plastic body can also be pried off, revealing the battery and a MicroSD card slot, but it’s a fingernail-bending job.

Why would you want to consider the Lumia 735? For taking awesome selfies, because the front camera has 5 megapixels and a wide angle lens. It’s the highest spec front camera we’ve seen on a Lumia phone, and we’re actually disappointed it didn’t make it onto the Lumia 830 as well. The two phones do come with the new Lumia Selfie app though, which has various filters and editing tools, plus an audio-guided mode for using the rear camera to snap a selfie. Handy for those Lumia phones without a decent front cam, and a feature derived from its use on Nokia’s Asha phones, which didn’t have one at all. You can see the Lumia Selfie app working in our photos, where I do my best impression of DT’s Deputy Editor, Jeffrey Van Camp.

The Lumia 735 comes in several colors, and the option of a matte or polished look, but aside from the selfie cam, there’s little to recommend it over the Lumia 830, which has the potential to be the best Windows Phone device we’ve seen. Whether it does or not may depend on the price. A converted, unconnected cost puts it at around $435, while the Lumia 730 should be just under $290. Both will go on sale later this month.

Finally, both new Lumia phones have wireless charging, and Microsoft also launched a new charging plate. In addition to charging your phone wirelessly, it’ll also connect to it by Bluetooth, and the pebble-like charging plate will glow when it senses the battery is running low. The brightly colored slabs light up below when the phone is on charge too, and look suitably sci-fi at the time. Expect to pay around $60 when they go on sale in October.

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We are excited about Optinvent new wearable tech similar to Google Glasses but at a better price point!


Optinvent  Unveils  the  Ultimate  Smart  Glass  Platform  for  App  Developers   and  Consumers !

ORA : See-through Eyewear by optinvent

The  ORA  is  a  revolutionary  Smart  Glass  –  and  the  first  AR  (Augmented  Reality)  digital   eyewear  available  -­‐  running  a  standard  version  of  Android  OS  -­‐  with  an  adjustable  see-­‐ through  display  that  is  bigger,  brighter,  and  higher  resolution  than  Google’s.   September  4,  2014,  San  Francisco,  CA.  –  Optinvent,  the  world  leader  in  smart  digital  eyewear,  is   launching  a  Kickstarter  campaign  for  the  developer  and  consumer  versions  of  its  dual-­‐mode  Smart   Glass,  dubbed  the  ORA-­‐1  and  ORA-­‐X,  available  for  only  $599  and  $300  respectively.   ORA-­‐1   Targeting  application  developers  and  enterprise  segments,  the  ORA-­‐1  runs  a  standard  version  of   Android  (4.2.2/Jelly  Bean,  upgradeable  to  KitKat)  and  features  a  disruptive  see-­‐through  retinal   projection  technology  -­‐  using  scalable  molded  components  –  that  is  more  robust,  cost-­‐effective,   higher  resolution  and  easier  to  mass  produce  than  any  competing  technology  on  the  market.       “Despite  vastly  superior  hardware  and  functionality  the  ORA-­‐1  is  the  most  affordable  device  out   there  for  app  developers  and  enterprise  customers  at  less  than  $600,  or  just  a  third  (1/3)  the  price   of  the  competition.”  said  Kayvan  Mirza,  the  CEO  and  Co-­‐Founder  of  Optinvent.  “A  breakthrough  that   enables  Android  developers  around  the  world  to  create  the  next  disruptive  hands-­‐free,  always-­‐on,
wearable  computing  applications.”   The  ORA-­‐1  runs  standard  Android  apps  –  just  like  any  standalone  Android  smartphone  or  tablet   device  –  and  includes  the  Wikitude  AR  browser  for  an  Augmented  Reality  experience  out  of  the   box.     ORA-­‐X   The  ORA-­‐X  is  the  more  streamlined  consumer  version  that  pushes  the  technology  envelope.    It’s   based  on  the  same  cutting  edge  technology  and  specifications  as  the  current  ORA-­‐1,  but  in  a  much   more  streamlined  package  and  for  only  $300!    This  is  by  far  the  most  affordable  smart  glass  device   ever  announced,  finally  taking  this  emerging  category  mainstream.   On  the  hardware  side,  specifications  include:   • A  front-­‐facing  1080p  5  mega-­‐pixel  camera   • A  9-­‐axis  motion  sensor   • Wireless  connectivity  (Bluetooth,  Wi-­‐Fi,  GPS)   • A  trackpad  (mouse  and  swipe)  for  tactile  interactions  with  the  device   • A  high  capacity  Li-­‐Ion  rechargeable  battery  (7  hours  of  typical  use)   • And  a  powerful  dual  core  microprocessor  with  enough  memory  to  support  complex   applications.  “Flip -­‐Vu”  dual-­‐mode  display  for  Augmented  Reality  and  Glance  Vision  T he  revolutionary  “Flip  Vu”  display  enables  both  an  “augmented  reality”  mode  -­‐  the  image  is   directly  in  the  wearer’s  field  of  view,  but  without  disrupting  it  -­‐  and  a  “glance”  mode  (the  image  is   just  below).   “In  the  AR  viewing  angle,  digital  information  is  overlaid  on  the  wearer’s  environment,  enabling  true   augmented  reality  applications,  while  in  Glance  mode,  the  display  is  positioned  below  the  field  of   view  –  a  much  more  natural  position  than  if  it  was  above  –  enabling  quick  information  snacking,”   added  Mirza.     Optinvent  has  also  extended  its  partnership  with  Himax  Display,  a  leading  manufacturer  of  LCOS   micro-­‐display  panels  for  head-­‐mounted  devices,  for  this  next-­‐generation  of  ORA  eyewear.
The  ORA-­‐1  comes  pre-­‐loaded  with  Android  4.4.1  (Jelly  Bean)  and  a  complete  software  development   kit  (SDK)  for  developers.  The  ORA-­‐1  developer  version  sells  for  $599,  while  the  consumer  ORA-­‐X   will  be  released  mid  next  year,  for  as  low  as  $300  and  is  now  available  for  pre-­‐order  on  Kickstarter!       For  more  information  on  the  ORA  Kickstarter  campaign,  please  visit   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/optinvent-­‐ora1/ora-­‐1-­‐smart-­‐glasses-­‐developer-­‐version     About  Optinvent   Optinvent  is  the  world  leader  in  digital  eyewear/Smart  Glasses  and  see-­‐through  retinal  projection   technology.    Optinvent’s  team  has  20+  years  of  experience  in  the  field  of  consumer  electronics  and   is  recognized  in  the  industry  for  developing  cutting  edge  patented  technologies  and  products.

Press  contact:   Sasha  Bazhina   sasha@oxygen-­‐pr.com   (415)  860-­‐7525

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A blues music tribute to the famous Johnny Winter at the Cannery In Las Vegas August 2014

We recently had the opportunity to see a tribute to the late great Johnny Winter at the Cannery Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The tribute bands were Edgar Winter’s band, Rare Earth, Vanilla Fudge and Rick Derringer formerly of the Real McCoy’s. Though the music was slightly before my time,  it was still an excellent event. Here are 4 youtube videos from the event. Please check them out, and tell others as well.

We won the tickets to the concert from Beasly Broadcasting in Las Vegas after I donated a small amount to the Children’s miracle network.

It is good karma to help others and in this case we won the tickets. I appreciate it. Please donate to them to help in their efforts to help children.

 

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ALL-NEW COUNTER LOGIC GAMING RAZER BLACKWIDOW KEYBOARD RELEASED

One of the world’s premier eSports teams gets custom-branded Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth keyboard to pair with exclusive Razer mouse

 

For Release on Aug. 19, 2014:

 

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, along with Counter Logic Gaming (CLG), a longtime eSports partner and premier North American organization, announced the launch of the new Counter Logic Gaming Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth keyboard.

 

The CLG BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth gaming keyboard continues to give CLG players and fans a customized gaming setup. Late last year, Razer unveiled a limited edition CLG version of its best-selling DeathAdder mouse in the team’s iconic black and white colors. The new keyboard is wrapped in a familiar finish. The team’s logo is imprinted onto a unique two-tone black and white body and the keys are illuminated in CLG’s white coloring.

 

 

“CLG is one of the driving forces behind the explosive growth of professional gaming in North America and the world,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “The new CLG BlackWidow Ultimate Stealth keyboard features the only unobtrusive mechanical switch that was specifically designed for gaming.”

 

While traditional mechanical switches were originally designed for typing, the all-new Razer Mechanical Switches have been designed and engineered from the ground up for gaming. After extensive research, Razer’s multi-award winning engineers identified the optimal actuation distance for a gaming switch to a fraction of a millimeter and reduced the distance between the actuation and reset point by almost half to allow for faster, more precise gaming commands when compared to standard mechanical switches. Furthermore, the all-new Razer Mechanical Switches are made using an ultra-precise manufacturing technique that, along with gold plated contact points, result in a projected lifespan of up to 60 million key strokes.

 

These switches were tested extensively by the world’s most demanding eSports athletes from Team Razer, including CLG pros, who validated the new Razer Mechanical Switch in some of the most intense professional gaming tournaments.

 

“We’re really happy to be working with Razer, a company that pioneered the gaming peripheral category, on our custom-branded gear for our players and fans,” says George “HotshotGG” Georgallidis, CLG co-founder and President. “We’re proud to extend our ongoing partnership that will result in giving our players and fans the best gaming gear on the planet.”

 

 

Razer made history with eSports legends since the early days of eSports and has been integral to the growth and development of the competitive electronic gaming generally. The brand’s work has leading the way in partnerships, business development and product evaluation in the gaming industry. For more information on Team Razer and its elite eSports athletes, visit http://www.razerzone.com/team

 

Razer’s reputation in the gaming space has led to licensed products along the lines of CLG’s range of peripherals. Game publishers and eSports organizations alike are using Razer’s award-winning technology. For more information, check outhttp://www.razerzone.com/licensed-and-team-peripherals.

 

Price:  USA: $149.99/EUR: €149.99

 

Availability: Immediate

Product features:

 

• Razer™ Mechanical Switches with 45 g actuation force

• Up to 60 million keystroke life span

• Individually backlit keys

• 10 key roll-over anti-ghosting

• Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording

• 5 additional dedicated macro keys

• Gaming mode option

• Audio-out / mic-in jacks

• USB pass–through

• 1000 Hz Ultrapolling

• Razer Synapse enabled

• Braided fiber cable

• Approximate size: 475 mm / 18.72 in.

About Razer:

 

Razer™ is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers.

 

Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers and identify with the gamer lifestyle. Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for four years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide.

 

Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices.

 

Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by IDG-Accel and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek. For more information visit http://www.razerzone.com/about-razer.

 

About Counter Logic Gaming:

 

CLG is a premier North American based eSports organization.  CLG has developed and fielded some of the most popular and successful MOBA teams in the world, including the oldest professional League of Legends team still active today.  Throughout their history, the organization has won major LAN tournaments on 3 continents putting in over half a million dollars in prize money.

 

For more information, please visit www.clgaming.net

 

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Steel Series launching new gaming optimized mouse pads soon, check it out!

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UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE

The SteelSeries DeX mousepad is the new standard of excellence in high-performance mousepads. We have a history of building exceptional gaming surfaces, starting out with the Icemat, later the QcK and then the HD series. DeX is the culmination of more than a decade of inspired research, rigorous testing and cutting-edge technology. It delivers unmatched performance making it the ultimate mousepad for competitive gamers. DeX is the last mousepad you will ever need.

  • UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE
  • FAST & SMOOTH
  • CUTTING-EDGE TEXTURE
  • PRO-GAMER DESIGNED

LONG-LASTING DURABILITY

During its development DeX was put through all sorts of trials and tribulations. We ran wash, resiliency and abrasion tests to ensure it maintained its incredible feel even after long-term use. Pro gamers were also involved in the durability testing. They have been testing DeX for quite some time, and while they didn’t take a grinder to it, their feedback has been universal – DeX was built to last.

  • LONG-LASTING DURABILITY
  • WASHABLE
  • HEAVY SILICONE BASE
  • HEAT-BONDED EDGING

DIMENSIONS

Width: 320 mm / 12.6 in
Length: 270 mm / 10.8 in
Height: 2 mm / 0.08 in
Weight: 212 g / 7.48 oz

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

– Heat-bonded Edging
– Speed-optimized, Tooled Surface
– Wash It If Needed

DEX GAMING MO– USEPAD

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Mad Catz® Announces S.T.R.I.K.E. TE ™ Tournament Edition Gaming Keyboard

Tournament Edition Gaming Keyboard Features Mechanical Keys for Ultra-Reliable Competitive Play

Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E.<sup>TE</sup> Tournament Edition Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for PC

San Diego – August 13, 2014 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) announced today the S.T.R.I.K.E.TE Tournament Edition Keyboard. Designed in conjunction with e-sports professionals, the S.T.R.I.K.E.TE is a tournament-focused addition to the Company’s S.T.R.I.K.E.™ keyboard range, and created to service the needs of the competitive gaming community.

Incorporating a strong aluminum chassis and no fewer than 109 ‘brown profile’ mechanical keys, the S.T.R.I.K.E.TE is the only keyboard in the S.T.R.I.K.E. range to feature a unique ‘tournament grade’ design which offers ultra-quick key response and 30-key rollover anti-ghosting functionality. Favored by the worlds’ leading e-sport athletes, the Brown Profile mechanical keys are renowned for their reliability, having a life extending beyond 50 million keystrokes. The S.T.R.I.K.E.TE features multi-zone illuminated backlighting, dedicated macro buttons and advanced programming software capable of calibrating multiple keystroke macros to within 1/1000th of a second.

“Our S.T.R.I.K.E. keyboards are designed to lift the bar in performance. The S.T.R.I.K.E.TE complements the range perfectly and services the ever-growing community of e-sports professional gamers,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “The growth in competitive gaming shows no sign of abating, and we’re confident that our range of Tournament Edition hardware will contribute positively to sales in FY15.”

The S.T.R.I.K.E.TE will be available in matte black, gloss black, gloss white, and gloss red colors.

For additional information and to pre-order your own S.T.R.I.K.E.TE, please visit: http://store.madcatz.com/categories/keyboards-category/Mad-Catz-S-T-R-I-K-E-TE-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-for-PC.html

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands.  Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices.  Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe.   Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.madcatz.com

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Information in this press release that involves the Company’s expectations business prospects, plans, intentions or strategies regarding its future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “goal,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Among the factors that could cause the Company’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include  the following: the ability to maintain or renew the Company’s licenses; competitive developments affecting the Company’s current products; first-party price reductions; availability of capital under our credit facility; commercial acceptance of new in-home gaming consoles; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; unanticipated product delays; or a downturn in the market or industry. A further list and description of these and other factors, risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company’s most recent annual report, and any subsequent quarterly reports, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators.  The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of the Company and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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Mad Catz® Announces the M.M.O.TE ™ Tournament Edition Gaming Mouse For PC and Mac

Tournament-Grade Gaming Mouse Targets Competitive MMO Gaming Community with Its Ultra-Lightweight Chassis and High-Precision Performance

 

Mad Catz R.A.T.TE Tournament Edition Gaming Mouse for PC and Mac

San Diego – August 13, 2014 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) announced today the M.M.O.TE Gaming Mouse. Designed in conjunction with e-sports professionals, the M.M.O.TE is a tournament-focused addition to the Company’s award-winning R.A.T. ™ range of gaming mice, and has been created to service the needs of the competitive MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) gaming community.

Joining the already released R.A.T.TE, the M.M.O.TE is an evolution of the Company’s award-winning M.M.O.7 Gaming Mouse, and has been created to appeal directly to the e-sports professional. Unlike the R.A.T. TE, the M.M.O.TE targets MMO gamers specifically, delivering a finely-tuned specialty mouse with an ultra-lightweight chassis and high-precision performance. In addition, a new ergonomic design places up to 60 programmable commands at the fingertips of the gamer, all instinctively available via intelligent button placement.

The M.M.O.TE utilizes lightweight materials to reduce inertia, while speed and accuracy is enhanced with a new, fully-adjustable 8200 DPI sensor. Customizable attributes such as ‘lift-off’ height calibration and dynamic surface detection provide gamers an edge through the ability to tailor their mouse to their personal playing style.

“MMO games are a staple of competitive gaming, and Mad Catz is dedicated to providing the tournament gamer with specialty hardware,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “We believe the launch of our M.M.O.TE Gaming Mouse will allow us to continue growing our market share in PC gaming through products designed specifically for the professional gaming community.”

For additional information and to pre-order your own M.M.O.TE, please visit: http://store.madcatz.com/categories/mice-category/Mad-Catz-M-M-O-TE-Gaming-Mouse-for-PC-Mac.html

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands.  Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices.  Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe.   Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.madcatz.com

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Information in this press release that involves the Company’s expectations business prospects, plans, intentions or strategies regarding its future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “goal,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Among the factors that could cause the Company’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include  the following: the ability to maintain or renew the Company’s licenses; competitive developments affecting the Company’s current products; first-party price reductions; availability of capital under our credit facility; commercial acceptance of new in-home gaming consoles; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; unanticipated product delays; or a downturn in the market or industry. A further list and description of these and other factors, risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company’s most recent annual report, and any subsequent quarterly reports, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators.  The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of the Company and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

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Dragon Age Inquisition a title that I am eager to check out!!

I have been a fan of the Dragon Age Series since the beginning, here is about their new game!!

I would love to test it and review it!!

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From Mark Darrah, Executive Producer of Dragon Age: Inquisition

I’m writing to let you know that Dragon Age: Inquisition has a new release date of November 18, 2014 in North America (November 21st in EU). We appreciate the enormous support we’ve received from all of you to get to this point, and while this extra few weeks may not seem like a lot, I know the game you’ll play will be all the better for it.

Since we began working on Dragon Age: Inquisition almost four years ago, our goal was to create the best Dragon Age experience ever. It was that goal that motivated many of our decisions: moving to Frostbite, bringing race choice and customization back, improving tactical camera, building a team of characters whose relationships evolve based on your actions, and most importantly, crafting an epic, nation-spanning story that both draws upon past games and takes you to many new places in the realm of Thedas.

I’m privileged to be a part of a team that has been working very hard to surpass every measure they’ve set for themselves. That has meant completing huge amounts of game content, fixing bugs both big and small, and improving the overall experience. This last bit of time is about polishing the experience we want you to see. Ensuring that our open spaces are as engaging as possible. Strengthening the emotional impact of the Hero’s choices. And ensuring the experience you get is the best it can be in the platform you choose to play on.

Thank you again for your patience and support!

Mark