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N-trig and Toshiba Unveil New Satellite U505 Multi-Touch Notebook

N-trig, providers of DuoSense® solution combining pen and capacitive multi-touch in a single device, in collaboration with Toshiba, today announced the launch of the new Satellite U505 notebook with multi-touch capabilities for consumers. This is further fueled by Microsoft’s launch of its new Windows 7 operating system, set to be released on October 22. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ0txf4rOFA, to view a video demonstration of the fun multi-touch capabilities on the new Toshiba Satellite U505 multi-touch enabled notebook.

20 Oct 2009

CableLabs to Host 3D Theater and TV Display Demonstration at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo

CableLabs®, working with some of the leading consumer electronics manufacturers and with the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), has organized a demonstration of the latest 3D theater and television displays as part of the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo®, a part of Cable Connection – Fall 2009 in Denver. Expo is set for Wednesday through Friday, October 28-30.

20 Oct 2009

Océ Launches Next Generation MFPs Featuring High Tech Color

Océ, an international leader in digital document management, introduced today the next generation of high tech color MFPs. The devices, which are designed to meet any color or black & white printing need in your office, include the Océ VarioLink® 2822c, Océ VarioLink 3622c and Océ VarioLink 4522c. With a large array of versatile printing options, these systems can excel in a broad range of office workgroups, from those with heavy graphic production to those who print mostly in black & white.

20 Oct 2009

Garmin International Introduces First Touchscreen-Controlled Flightdeck

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the Garmin G3000

20 Oct 2009

Video Name Tag Launches Slim Organic LED Video Display to be Worn on Clothes

Measuring the same size as a business card and only a mere 3/8” thick you can wear a sleek Organic LED video screen on your clothing or around your neck with a lanyard

20 Oct 2009

Canon USA Launches Next Digital SLR Camera Model in EOS 1D Series

The EOS-1D Mark IV Features a Completely Redesigned 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps Continuous Shooting, 16-Megapixel Resolution, Outstanding ISO Sensitivity, and Full HD Video Recording at Selectable Frame Rates

20 Oct 2009

ADC to Showcase its Expanded OmniReach FTTX portfolio at SUPERCOMM 2009

ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT)(http://www.adc.com) will highlight its fiber leadership through its expanded OmniReach® FTTX portfolio, including the Rapid Fiber System and RealFlex™ 5 Drop Cables for MDU applications, at the SUPERCOMM 2009 Conference & Exposition, booth #3726, at McCormick Place in Chicago, October 21-23.

19 Oct 2009

AFCS Forum to Host Workshop on Optical Switching Technology at SUPERCOMM 2009

The Advanced Fiber Connectivity and Switching Forum (AFCS Forum) announced today that it will host a workshop at the SUPERCOMM 2009 Conference & Exposition, held October 21-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill.

19 Oct 2009

Spring Design Introduces First Google Android-based E-book

Spring Design today announced Alex™, the first e-book based on Google Android featuring full browser capabilities and patented dual screen interaction technology, the Duet Navigator™

19 Oct 2009

Report on the Global Energy Efficient Lighting Market

The report provides detailed analysis and forecasts of the global energy efficient lighting market. It also analyses and forecasts the key industry metrics related to the current lighting installations, their market size and growth. It provides information related to the available and upcoming lighting technologies with a comparative cost analysis. The report helps to comprehend the energy efficient lighting industry and the associated regulatory framework across the globe. Additionally, it also provides ten profiles of the major energy efficient lighting companies in the world. The trends and analysis of investments in the global energy efficient lighting market as well as deal summary and news flow to assess the energy efficient lighting industry.

19 Oct 2009

Coherent Buys StockerYale's North American operations for $15mn Cash

Coherent, Inc. (NasdaqGS: COHR) today announced that it has acquired the North American operations of StockerYale, Inc. (OTCBB: STKR) in an asset purchase for $15 million dollars in cash. The Company acquired all the assets and certain operating liabilities of the laser module product line in Montreal, Canada and the specialty fiber product line in Salem, New Hampshire.

19 Oct 2009

PerkinElmer Launches New Tools to Enhance Research for Neurological Disorders

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the introduction of several new tools to improve the speed and effectiveness of research for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and other central nervous system disorders.

19 Oct 2009

Study Reveals Peripheral Vision is Important for Perceiving Scenes

Two Kansas State University psychology researchers have found that although central vision allows our eyes to discern the details of a scene, our peripheral vision is most important for telling us what type of scene we're looking at in the first place, such as whether it is a street, a mountain or a kitchen.

19 Oct 2009

Digital Lightwave to Merge with Optel Acquisition; to Become Privately Held Corporation

Digital Lightwave, Inc. (OTCBB:DIGL), a leading provider of optical networking test equipment and technology, today announced a group of stockholders controlling 91.1% of its outstanding shares, yesterday filed a Schedule 13E-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission disclosing that such stockholders will cause Digital Lightwave, Inc. (“Digital Lightwave”) to merge with a newly formed corporation, Optel Acquisition Corp. (“OAC”), in a “going private” transaction. The ultimate result of this transaction is that Digital Lightwave, Inc. will emerge as privately held corporation. Under Delaware law, the transaction does not require the approval of either Digital Lightwave’s board of directors or stockholders. The merger will not be consummated any sooner than the expiration of a 31-day period following the filing of the Schedule 13E-3.

19 Oct 2009

U.S. Army Awards $19.3mn Contract to ITT Corp. for AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular Devices

ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) has been awarded a $19.3 million delivery order from the U.S. Army’s Research Development & Engineering Command Acquisition Center under the OMNI VII contract for AN/PVS-14 night vision monocular devices – ITT’s most popular and utilized night vision goggle. Eighty percent of these goggles are destined for the U.S. Air Force with the remaining quantities for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.

19 Oct 2009