Halloween: Treated, Not Tricked, System Giveaway!

Chino, California – 09/30/2011 – Cooler Master & CyberPower have partnered with ASUS, EVGA, Gigabyte, Kingston Technology, and Patriot Memory to bring you a Halloween giveaway of epic proportions. The system will packed full of the latest offerings from Cooler Master and its partners. Some of these include Cooler Master’s newest CM Storm line-up that consists of the CM Storm Trooper mobile full-tower, CM Storm QuickFire Rapid Mechanical Keyboard, CM Storm Sirus True 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset, and others. It’s high time that people were treated rather than tricked on Halloween. Will it be you?

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Visit the CMHD.tv Blog post regarding this contest for more details. 

Amazon Kindle Press Conference - 9-28-2011, NYC

Amazon announces four new members of the Kindle family: Three all-new Kindle e-readers that are lighter, faster, and more affordable than ever before, and Kindle Fire—a new class of Kindle for movies, music, apps, games, reading & more.

Introducing "Amazon Silk": Amazon's Revolutionary Cloud-Accelerated Web Browser, Available Exclusively on Kindle Fire

Amazon's cloud computing infrastructure and eight years of cloud computing expertise come together in new web browser for Kindle Fire--Amazon's new Kindle for movies, music, books, magazines, apps, games, and web browsing

SEATTLE, Sep 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- (NASDAQ: AMZN)--Amazon Silk introduces a radical new paradigm - a "split browser" architecture that accelerates the power of the mobile device hardware by using the computing speed and power of the Amazon Web Services cloud (AWS). The Silk browser software resides both on Kindle Fire and on the massive server fleet that comprises the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). With each page request, Silk dynamically determines a division of labor between the mobile hardware and Amazon EC2 (i.e. which browser sub-components run where) that takes into consideration factors like network conditions, page complexity and the location of any cached content. The result is a faster web browsing experience, and it's available exclusively on Kindle Fire, Amazon's new Kindle for movies, music, books, magazines, apps, games, and web browsing.

"Kindle Fire introduces a revolutionary new web browser called Amazon Silk," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO. "We refactored and rebuilt the browser software stack and now push pieces of the computation into the AWS cloud. When you use Silk - without thinking about it or doing anything explicit - you're calling on the raw computational horsepower of Amazon EC2 to accelerate your web browsing."

Introducing the All-New Kindle Family: Four New Kindles, Four Amazing Price Points

New latest generation Kindle - world's bestselling e-reader now lighter, faster, and more affordable than ever - only $79
New "Kindle Touch" with easy-to-use touch screen - only $99
New "Kindle Touch 3G" with free 3G - the top of the line Kindle e-reader - only $149
New "Kindle Fire" - the Kindle for movies, TV shows, music, books, magazines, apps, games, and web browsing with all the content, free storage in the Amazon Cloud, Whispersync, Amazon's new revolutionary cloud-accelerated web browser, vibrant color touch screen, and powerful dual-core processor - all for only $199

SEATTLE, Sep 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- (NASDAQ: AMZN)--Millions of people are already reading on Kindles and Kindle is the bestselling e-reader in the world for four years running. Today, Amazon is excited to introduce an all-new Kindle family: three all-new Kindle e-readers that are smaller, lighter, and more affordable than ever before, and Kindle Fire - a new class of Kindle that brings the same ease-of-use and deep integration of content that helped Kindle re-invent reading - to movies, TV shows, music, magazines, apps, books, games, and more.

"We've now reached the magical two-digit price point for Kindle - twice: the new Kindle and Kindle Touch are only $79 and $99. Kindle Touch 3G is the new top of the line e-reader with free 3G - no monthly fees or annual contracts - and is only $149," said Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com Founder and CEO. "Kindle Fire brings together all of the things we've been working on at Amazon for over 15 years into a single, fully-integrated service for customers. With Kindle Fire, you have instant access to all the content, free storage in the Amazon Cloud, the convenience of Amazon Whispersync, our revolutionary cloud-accelerated web browser, the speed and power of a state-of-the-art dual-core processor, a vibrant touch display with 16 million colors in high resolution, and a light 14.6 ounce design that's easy to hold with one hand - all for only $199. We're offering premium products, and we're doing it at non-premium prices."

Cooler Master Introduces Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler

Chino, California – September 27th, 2011 - Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer, signals the rebirth of a household name in computing, the Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler. It comes packed with an improved tower fin design, heat pipe layout, and upgraded fans and fan brackets that provide an even more extreme value for end-users of all types.

Improved Cooling Design
The cooling system has been redesigned and optimized to provide the best user experience and cooling potential for a new generation of processors. Four Cooler Master patented Continuous Direct Contact™ (CDC) heat pipes are tightly packed into a flat array on the CPU Cooler base. This acts as a virtual vapor chamber that dissipates a large amount of heat. The aluminum fin structure has been optimized to provide the perfect performance balance between high and low speed fan operations.

Simple Installation / Dual Fan Design
A high performance 120mm PWM fan with anti-vibration rubber pads and a quick-snap bracket is included. An extra set of quick-snap brackets and anti-vibration rubber pads come standard to give users the option of enabling even greater cooling performance by adding another 120mm fan. The brackets make changing, adding, and cleaning fans an easy task that requires only a few seconds. The included PWM fan can be adjusted via BIOS or OS-based motherboard tuning applications. There is no need to choose between overclocking performance or stock stability, the Hyper 212 EVO and included PWM fan are a versatile pair that tailor noise and performance to any need.

Cooler Master Introduces the Storm Trooper Full Tower Chassis

Chino, California – September 27th, 2011 - CM Storm, of the Cooler Master Group, unleashes a truly magnificent feat of engineering into an arena that represents the future of warfare; the Trooper full-tower chassis. Capable of lightning fast redeployment, it’s the first in its class to include an ultra-strong carrying handle; allowing a gamer to travel with the finest system configurations available with relative ease. CM Storm Trooper includes features that are most coveted by gaming enthusiasts in that it has full dust filter coverage, a fan controller, an external SSD drive hot-swap dock and two uniquely designed modular hard drive cages. These features give CM Storm Trooper the ability to adapt to workstation or water-cooled gaming configurations easily.

Cutting-edge Innovations
CM Storm Trooper exterior features a damage-resistant rubberized coating that will protect the case during transport. Things heat up as gaming becomes more intense. The included front panel connections and controls provide a user with the ability to make on-the-fly changes to fan speed and case LEDs while USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, and audio connections are also provided as an added means of convenience. This is topped off by a 2.5” HDD/SSD X-dock that makes mounting extra drives as easy as loading a Blu-ray/DVD. Changing settings at a moment’s notice becomes a simple matter of a quick button press with CM Storm Trooper.

Versatile Configurations
CM Storm Trooper contains two modular HDD cages which can hold 4HDDs and a120mm fan for cooling each. These modular units can be rotated, front to back, side to side or removed altogether. CM Storm Trooper is the first chassis to allow fully modular hard drive configuration with no modification required. CM Storm Trooper can be equipped with multiple watercooling radiators.

Speakal Introduces Cute "iHog" Pink & White Hog-Shaped iPod Docking Station Speaker System

September 27, 2011, Culver City, CA – Speakal www.speakal.com, a lifestyle-oriented home entertainment company with intelligently designed technology solutions driven by a passion for sound, launched today iHog, the stylish hog-shaped iPod/iPhone docking station speaker system.  Available in pink and white, the booming iHog speaker system makes a fun holiday gift for kids, teens and adults that love music. 

Your Portable Music Companion – Up to 10 Hours Rechargeable Battery Life 

Lightweight at around 4 lbs, the iHog is the best and most powerful portable outdoor speaker, providing up to 10 hours of lithium rechargeable battery life that also charges your iPod.  Its universal cradle lets you play all your iPhones and iPods (including iOS4, iPhone 3 and iPhone 4) outdoors or indoors with 4 high-quality speakers delivering 360 degrees of sound with 2 tweeters, 2 sound diffusers and a downring 20 Watt subwoofer, a super amplification stereo system and optimized airflow, with frequencies from 50Hz-20KHz for a total output of 28+ Watts that fills up a room with sound.   

Features Fun Controls:  Just Push the Hog’s Ears to Adjust Volume 

Apple Announces October 4 Event: Let’s Talk iPhone

It's finally official! Apple's next iPhone, among many other expected items, will be announced next Tuesday, Oct 4th at the Cupertino headquarters of the world's most powerful and expensive brand. It's anybody's guess if there will be just one updated iPhone or a completely new iPhone from the inside out.

We know for damn near certain that Apple will upgrade the iPhone 4 internals with a dual core A5 processor and a higher quality camera. However will they just upgrade the existing iPhone 4 exoskeleton or will they start from scratch on the design front? We'll have to wait until October 4th, but you can sure that this is one of the most anticipated product launches this century. Literally millions upon millions of people are ready and willing to click a preorder button for the next iPhone, sight unseen if need be. Now that's brand loyalty if I've ever seen it. The great majority of current iPhone users assume Apple will only make it better.

As a current iPhone 3GS user, I've fought the urge to upgrade to the iPhone 4 mostly because of Antenna-Gate. Then as time went on, and the summer of 2011 came and went with no new iPhone, I was beginning to wonder if I shouldn't have just went the iPhone 4 a year ago. Luckily the next revision is now right around the corner and I for one can not wait to move into a retina display and much better camera with a flash because I gotta tell ya the camera on the 3GS sucks out loud in all but ideal lighting conditions.

Bring on the new iPhone and just as importantly, bring on iOS 5!

NZXT Announces Source 220 Mid Tower Chassis

El Monte, CA – September 23, 2011 – NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce the Source 220.  This sleek, brushed aluminum, mid tower chassis delivers optimal airflow for budget-conscious gamers.  Priced at under $60, Source 220 delivers the best cooling capabilities in its price range boasting features like steel mesh design, the ability to mount up to 7 fans with one 120mm and 140mm fan included.

Screweless design makes for a pain-free build and easy removal of HDD and optical drives.  NZXT also implements a CPU cut-out for easy installation of heatsinks and simplified cable management to enable better airflow inside of the system.  Source 220 also includes USB 3.0 capability for high speed data transfer.

“Source 220 is the perfect building block for gamers that don’t plan to invest a lot on a case, but wish to maintain a high level of performance” said Johnny Hou, Founder and Chief Designer at NZXT.  “We were able to achieve optimal airflow at a price that won’t break the bank.”

The Source 220 is available for $54.99 at www.nzxt.com/new/products/classic_series/source_220  

About NZXT
NZXT is a global brand established in 2004 as a PC hardware company built on the dreams of gamers.  Their unique lineup of award-winning gaming hardware is completely inspired by gaming culture with product designs driven by the worldwide community of PC Enthusiasts and gamers.  Combining unique design and unparalleled performance, gamers can find quality hardware representing their own style and personality in NZXT. www.nzxt.com

Lian Li Announces the Latest PC-TU200 Mini-Tower Chassis

22 September 2011, Keelung, Taiwan  – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd, designer and manufacturer of high-end, all-aluminum computer chassis for over 12 years, announces their latest PC-TU200 Mini-Tower PCcase. This chassis optimizes thermal efficiency, convenience and mobility, offering consumers a superior platform for building their next portable PC.

The PC-TU200 is the latest addition to Lian Li’s Mini-Tower product line, designed for performance-hungry consumers who require a light, compact and versatile chassis as a base for their ultimate portable gaming rig. With a base weight of only 3.15kg, the PC-TU200 is primed and ready for transportability. Available in black or silver, its “nuclear football” style design includes a top-mounted handle which allows it to be carried to LAN parties or anywhere desired with ease. The all-aluminum body features reinforced corners for strength and durability.

In an era where thermal efficiency cannot be ignored, the PC-TU200 maximizes circulation via the 140mm front-mounted intake fan. Lian Li has engineered the case for maximum airflow, constructing well-placed vents and exhaust ports. The chassis itself, constructed entirely of aluminum, helps to sink heat away from internal components and aids in cooling. Unobtrusive rounded feet elevate the bottom of the chassis to improve heat dissipation.

Lian Li's cases are known for design features that end up becoming industry standards and the PC-TU200 is no exception. Side panels can be removed from the PC-TU200 more easily than ever before. Just push a release lever on the back panel and the corresponding side panel pops off. Putting the panel back on is a simple push to lock the anchoring pins back into their sockets.

Desk Pets Deploys iOS and Android Controlled TankBot

Toronto, Canada – (September 20, 2011) – Desk Pets International (HK) Limited, creator of interactive micro-robotic toys and gadgets with big-play value, unveils TankBot, winner of Popular Science’s Best of Toy Fair 2011.  Three interactive modes allow TankBot to navigate mazes, free-roam, and be fully controllable by your Apple iOS or Android mobile device. Featuring a built-in USB charger, battery cost is non-existent, giving TankBot hours of inexpensive playtime. Available today for $24.99 at Radio Shack and Toys “R” Us nationwide.

Checkout the TankBot in action: Porsche vs TankBot / TankBot on the Loose

iTwin Reinvents the USB Drive for PC/ Mac Users

Singapore / Boston, MA  – Sept. 19, 2011 –  iTwin, creator of the award-winning iTwin USB device that enables users to privately access, share and edit their files and media from anywhere in the world, is excited to announce compatibility with Mac OS X (Lion and Snow Leopard).  Now both PC and Mac users can effortlessly share files via iTwin, a device that fits into the palm of a hand. 

iTwin is a revolutionary Plug’N’Play USB device that allows two online computers to share military-grade encrypted data from anywhere in the world. Comprising two identical parts, iTwin can be activated on any computer with an internet connection, and files from that computer can be shared anywhere the matching half, or “twin” goes.

Other iTwin benefits include:

• State of the Art Security  – iTwin uses hardware-based two-factor authentication and military grade Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit encryption to protect all data communication. When two halves of the iTwin are paired, the owner is sent a Remote Disable Code via email, which can be used in the event one half of the iTwin is lost or stolen.
• No Storage Limit – Files reside on the shared computers, not the iTwin device itself, so capacity is only limited to the size of each shared computer’s hard drive (and any connected drives).    There are also no monthly storage fees, as compared with cloud storage and remote access software.
• Ease of Use  – Simply Plug’n’Play, no setup or configuration is necessary.  Just connect two computers (Mac or PC) with internet access and iTwin enables file transfer anywhere in the world. As new features and enhancements are rolled out, free updates are install automatically.

For a demonstration video of how the iTwin works, click here.

Tt eSPORTS Release Gaming Mouse Pad LADON

Taipei, TW. – September 1^st, 2011 – Tt eSPORTS is proudly announcing the latest Tt eSPORTS gaming mouse pad LADON. Modernized and designed specifically for pro-gamers and fanatics, LADON gives you that extra ‘smooooth-ness’ when gliding your mouse. Continuing from the successful introductions of Dasher and Conkor mouse pads, LADON is shocking the world of mouse with pure comfort and ultimate handling when gaming RTS or MMORPG.

                         

Tt eSPORTS’ superb research capability and visual aesthetic design co-exist in each product, and LADON is no exception. Durability and Sturdy Non-Slip Design provide gamers a greater satisfaction when gaming requires effective precision. Hand-sewing mouse pad edge represents Tt eSPORTS’ uncompromised dedication to supreme quality in LADON. We want gamers to experience the Tt eSPORTS passion in each products, and through LADON gaming mouse pad we share that each exquisite knitting craft because we care about your mouse pad more than you do.

NZXT Unveils Tempest 210 Chassis

El Monte, CA – September 16, 2011 – NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce the Tempest 210. Unique to this airflow-maximizing case is a strategically implemented, massive mesh design that brings in a constant stream of fresh air for improved cooling.  NZXT includes one 120mm and one 140mm fan with an overall cooling potential of up to 8 fans, along with an adjustable 120mm side fan.  Installation is a breeze with screw-less 5.5” and 3.5” bays and simplified cable management making upgrades a pain-free process.  Tempest 210 also gives enthusiasts high speed data transfer capabilities with USB 3.0.

“Tempest 210 is ideal for gamers whose rigs house a lot of raw power” said Johnny Hou, Founder and Chief Designer at NZXT.  “This will aggressively chill your critical components to ensure a cool system and surrounding area.” The Tempest 210 is available for $54.99 at www.nzxt.com/new/products/crafted_series/tempest_210

About NZXT NZXT is a global brand established in 2004 as a PC hardware company built on the dreams of gamers.  Their unique lineup of award-winning gaming hardware is completely inspired by gaming culture with product designs driven by the worldwide community of PC Enthusiasts and gamers.  Combining unique design and unparalleled performance, gamers can find quality hardware representing their own style and personality in NZXT. www.nzxt.com

RAIDMAX Unveils Awesome New Tool-Free Viper Case

September 15, 2011, Taipei, Taiwan  – The amazing new VIPER case from a leading PC chassis maker, RAIDMAX, combines ease-of-use and technical excellence with stunning good looks. The VIPER offers PC builders easy access and tool-free installation, advanced cable management, and a unique design with a choice of three colors. Incorporating the latest technologies such as USB 3.0 ports but yet offering at this affordable price level, RAIDMAX once again proves itself an excellent price-performance PC chassis professional.

VIPER's stylish design exudes cool power and makes building or modifying your own PC a breeze. There's nothing else on the market quite like the new VIPER.

Simple click-lock technology makes installation of disk drives incredibly easy: no tools required. Drives just slide smoothly into the bay and lock into place. There's no hassle finding the right sized screws or fiddling with dropped screws.

The RAIDMAX VIPER provides reliable air flow to prolong the life of your valuable PC components. There are three 120mm fans for maximum thermal efficiency. The optional side window mounted 120mm blue led fan not only keeps your system cool but also looks awesome. The VIPER's advanced cable management and protection features improve airflow and keep your cables clear of fans. Mesh expansion slots provide enhanced cooling for your expensive graphics card and other components.

Luxury Fuses with Functionality in Booq's New Cobra Pack

Sierra Madre, California – (September 14, 2011) – Booq, a leading brand of premium laptop backpacks, messenger and iPad bags, unveils the latest addition to the luxurious Cobra line, the Cobra pack. Booq packs all the features needed to power through your workday in a sleek, well-designed, high-end laptop backpack.


Available for $265.00 at booqbags.com and retailers throughout the country, booq’s innovative designs help make today’s creative professional more mobile and stylish than ever.


Each element of the Cobra pack is intelligently laid out allowing effortless and unobstructed access to what you need, when you need it. The feature packed main internal compartment provides access to document pockets, two flap covered pockets, six slip accessory pockets, a large mesh window compartment and a fold-down collapsible camera and accessory compartment. With the size, angle, and shape of each pocket tailored to specifications of the most common devices, all your accessories are kept organized, protected and easily visible.


The exterior includes a front zipper pocket that conceals a mobile device slip, pen holder, and detachable key ring. Two stretchable neoprene pockets allow for quick access water bottle or umbrella storage on each side of the backpack. Between the ergonomically designed back-padding and the main internal compartment, booq positioned two separate storage areas including a well-padded laptop compartment and a hidden dedicated iPad slot, sealed with booq’s durable YKK zippers. In addition to comfort, Cobra pack’s shoulder system features scratch-resistant mobile device pockets built into the straps.  All the Cobra pack’s features come armored in a water repellant 1680 denier ballistic nylon, which is further fortified with a rubberized bottom, keeping your gear safe and dry from puddles, rain, and accidental drops.

Tt eSPORTS Debuts MEKA G-Unit Mechanical Keyboard

Taipei, Taiwan. – August 31^st, 2011 – Tt eSPORTS, a sub-division brand of Thermaltake, is proudly announcing the debut release of most integrated pro-gaming keyboard MEKA G-Unit, created and designed specifically for e-sports gamers and tournaments. Tt eSPORTS is committed to bring the most personalized and the highest quality weapons for the most competitive cyber battles, and advances with the idea of products designed by gamers for gamers. Since MEKA G1’s release last year in 2010, Tt eSPORTS has been continuously dedicating in research and creativity, and the fundamental DNA of innovation and value-adding are presented for gamers to explore with MEKA G-Unit.

Legacy of MEKA G1 keyboard

The legacy of MEKA G1 is now inherited by MEKA G-Unit, with Tt eSPORTS’ modern mechanical engineering, and is highly approved and recommended by White-Ra and Softball of Taiwan. G1 has been successful in bringing White-Ra and Softball not just their winning titles, but their reputation as true warriors in e-sports Star Craft II. It’s their first choice; more specifically, it’s their only choice, by the best in the league.

The Sinch Invades North America to Rid the World of Cord Chaos

NEW YORK, September 12, 2011 – – When it comes to managing their messy headphones, Americans want a better way to live tangle-free. In fact, a recent survey* of more than 2,000 adults shows that 88 percent wish there was a way to keep their headphone cords from tangling. The survey, commissioned by Dune Road Design LLC, maker of the Sinch, also revealed that more than two-thirds of wired headphone users are frustrated by tangled cords and more than half spend at least a minute per day untangling their cords. Fortunately, the Sinch—a new, high-design answer to the problem of keeping smart device cords tangle-free—is now available for purchase in black or white for $15.99 through Facebook and www.thesinch.com. Additional colors and new, complementary products will be available shortly.

The secrets of the Sinch lie in its design; an elastic band encapsulates magnets that attach to the audio plug on any smart device headset. Users can then do what they naturally do – wrap their headphones around their device then secure the cords with the Sinch. Unlike other products, this is the only headphone organizer that keeps cords connected to the device for convenient access, but still allows users to remove and store their bundled cords. The sleek and simple design, created by leading innovation firm frog, makes it lightweight, low-profile and transferable to multiple devices.

“At its core, the Sinch product is a great example of how frog designers and engineers work together with clients to solve an everyday problem – in this case, tangled headphone cords – with an innovative, elegant solution,” said Robert Curtis, executive director of product design at frog. “We are thrilled by our collaboration with Dune Road Design, which extends beyond the design of the product itself. We worked closely with the company from early ideation to product industrialization.”

Explore the National September 11th Memorial & Museum

On September 11, 2001, terrorists murdered nearly 3,000 innocent people at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, and in a quiet field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Over 400 first responders perished heroically that day performing their sworn duty: firefighters, NYPD, PAPD, and other rescue workers. Those who were lost at the site were the everyday sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, and mothers and fathers who make up the fabric of this nation.

It is because of these facts that we have an obligation, which extends to the families and friends who lost loved ones, to those who survived, and to the millions of Americans and those from around the world who will come to this site.

Our mission is twofold: to create a Memorial at the very site of the attacks, where people will come to honor those who died on September 11 and reflect on the compassion and humanity evidenced in the aftermath of the attack, and to create a Memorial Museum where people will not only examine “what happened” on 9/11, but also the questions of “why” and “what does this mean for our future?”

Collectively, the Memorial & Museum will remind us of the powerful and binding connection we share with one another. A connection that eclipses politics, race, economic class, and geography.

The world remembers how we came together in the aftermath of September 11. This spirit of unity and compassion can still be seen in the tremendous support we’ve already received from contributors in all 50 states and 28 countries. Please join us in this historic endeavor.

Best regards,

Joe Daniels
President/CEO
National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center

Google Announces the Official Blogger app for iOS! (finally!)

Blogger, a blog-publishing service, has been around since 1999 and it has gotten pretty popular since Google acquired them in 2003. Strange enough, the search firm neglected the iOS app until today, when Blogger for iPhone debuted as a free download on the App Store. Google says in a post over at the official Blogger blog that the app lets you write a new blog post and publish it immediately or save it as a draft right from your iOS device. 

Today we’re excited to announce the new Blogger app for iOS. With the Blogger app, you can write a new blog post and publish it immediately or save it as a draft right from your iOS device. You can also open a blog post you've been working on from your computer and continue editing it while you're on-the-go. Your blog posts are automatically synced across devices, so you’ll always have access to the latest version.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, and the Blogger app makes it easy to add photos either by choosing from the gallery or taking a new photo right within the app. You can also add labels and location to provide more details about the post.

 Download the Blogger app today for iOS versions 3.2 and above in the App Store.

V-MODA Unveils Limited Edition True Blood MAKER Zinc Metal Headphones

Los Angeles – September 8, 2011 – V-MODA, the oldest and original maker of high-quality lifestyle headphones, announces the launch of True Blood® MAKER, a limited edition Zinc Metal in-ear headphone developed in partnership with HBO®  for its wildly original, Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winning series. 

The True Blood MAKER headphones feature minimal, yet elegant nuances – from the black Zinc Metal coffin pendant to the blood red transparent jewel – make for a rare combination of solid sophistication and sinister styling. The 400 limited edition headphones are individually numbered and a perfect collector’s item for those whose lives begin at night.

The headphones are available for purchase for a limited time for an MSRP of $150 at V-MODA.com, the HBO online store at www.store.hbo.com, and the HBO Shop® located at 42nd St. & 6th Ave. in New York City.  

Griffin Launches Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer

Nashville, TN – September 1, 2011 – Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, has announced the launch of the Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer, a precision tool for projection screen, touchscreen and paper.

“Mobile computing is transforming the way we digest and share new information, and Griffin is at the forefront of this trend, continually launching innovative accessories that address the modern day consumer’s needs,” said Mark Rowan, President of Griffin Technology. “Our latest stylus is like a ‘digital Swiss Army knife’ in the way it maximizes functionality of mobile devices while remaining compact enough to slide easily into your pocket.”

The Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer features:

• Soft rubber tip designed to mimic the press of a finger, giving users more control as they write, sketch, tap and drag on iPads, iPhones or other touchscreen surfaces
• Integrated laser pointer useful for screen presentations