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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jawbone®, a leader and innovator in smart audio devices and wearable technology, today announced a spirited update to its #1 best-selling wireless speaker and speakerphone: now JAMBOX(TM) is available in more than 100 new custom color combinations. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120821/SF60900) For the first time, consumers can design their own JAMBOX by choosing from a selection of 13 grill and nine cap colors on...

GIVAT SHMUEL, Israel, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DSIT Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of Acorn Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACFN), announced today that it has received an order for an advanced Sonar Simulator from a leading defense contractor in Asia. The value of the contract is approximately $700K. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120504/NY01339LOGO )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120426/NY96114LOGO ) This order follows a lengthy bidding and evaluation process in...

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in multi-screen media measurement serving the advertising, television and entertainment industries, today announced that it has expanded its OnDemand Essentials contract with Stingray Digital, an innovative content provider and broadcaster focused on delivering high quality music content. The expanded relationship now includes access to the on-demand industry's measurement currency for The...

UC research featuring a mathematical model for quick-response, noise-cancellation designed to minimize sudden and unexpected noise caused by road hazards – bumps or potholes for example – will be presented in New York City Aug. 19-22. All noise is not necessarily equal – especially when it comes to sound minimization in automobiles. For instance, automakers have long used sound-absorbing materials (passive control) in the design of cars in order to minimize engine noise and the...

HOUSTON, Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NightCulture, Inc. (OTCBB: NGHT) announced operating results for its recently acquired Stereo Live, LLC subsidiary and pro forma results reflecting the acquisition of Stereo Live, LLC. Revenues of Stereo Live, LLC increased by 36.2% to $866,572 for 2011 from $636,250 in 2010 and increased by 138.9% to $386,757 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 from $161,916 in the quarter ended March 31, 2011. Pro forma to give effect to the acquisition of...

April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online African elephants are known to communicate with infrasound - extremely low-pitched vocalizations - over a distance of miles. These infrasounds are at a very low frequency rate, fewer than 20 Hertz per second, and are generally below the threshold of human hearing. A new study, published in the August 3 issue of Science, shows that elephants rely on the same mechanism that produces human speech, and the vocalizations of other mammals,...

PORTLAND, Ore., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovative new iPhone case has been introduced on the Kickstarter.com crowdfunding website. The AudioGlove iPhone case uses patented Natural Sound Amplification(TM) technology to dramatically increase the iPhone's volume - by 10-12 decibels - and improves the performance of its microphone. The funding goal is $30,000; if successful, the proceeds will be used to defray the cost of the die-cast mold and final production of the...

LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In their new collection of video shorts, Mandala Drum taps premier musical artists Danny Carey, Amy Knoles, and Ryeland Allison for a discussion on electronic music technology and the new frontier in modern musicianship. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/LA44434) "The drums can get pretty boring as a solo instrument," says Danny Carey, drummer for the bands Tool and Volto (and self-confessed wannabe basketball player)....

PRESTON, England, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For straight talking advice on all matters relating to hearing aids, look no further than the forthcoming website YourHearing [http://www.yourhearing.co.uk ] which will be launching in September 2012. Do not be left in the dark any longer about the different technologies available. YourHearing is an innovative gateway where consumers can receive unbiased, expert advice. Purchasing a hearing aid is a long-term...

Yamaha's award-winning, ultra-thin, low-cost sound solution is now available at authorized retailers nationwide. Buena Park, CA (PRWEB) July 24, 2012 Yamaha’s award-winning ACP Acoustic Conditioning Panels, which offer an ultra-thin, low-cost solution to transform any small space into a dedicated music room, are now shipping. Available at authorized Yamaha retailers nationwide, these versatile panels are already enjoying popularity among schools and houses of worship, as well as...