Autostereoscopic Glasses-Free 3D Display from Magnetic 3D - CES 2012

Magnetic 3D to Exhibit on Exclusive Basis at CES 2012 - Magnetic 3D to Showcase Glasses-Free 3D Content on Exclusive Basis During the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show

Magnetic 3D, the global leader in autostereoscopic “glasses-free” 3D displays and digital signage solutions, today announced it will be exhibiting the next generation of glasses-free 3D content during the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on an exclusive basis and by invitation only.

Magnetic 3D will be hosting private showcases for select companies at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas the entire week of January 9-13. Interested parties who have not yet received an invitation may request one by contacting Magnetic 3D directly. Private meetings are being granted on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, Magnetic 3D technology and optimized content will be on display at the WIRED Café @ CES, a private reception hosted by WIRED and Condé Nast. The content is exemplary of Magnetic 3D’s unique ability to produce best-in-class, glasses-free 3D visuals for the event and entertainment industries.

Magnetic 3D’s proprietary Enabl3D™ technology provides audiences with a realistic visual experience that includes both captivating off-screen “pop” and the immersive perception of depth on what would otherwise be a flat display. Magnetic 3D technology allows for unparalleled glasses-free 3D experiences at events and retail point-of-sale. The stunning, glasses-free 3D creative content can be synchronized across multiple displays and controlled remotely as a network.

"We are thrilled to share our glasses-free 3D technology with a select audience at CES," said Michael Dorin, VP of Business Development and Operations at Magnetic 3D. “Having the opportunity to work with world-class brands on the biggest technology stage is a huge source of pride for our company.”

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New 3D Series of Home Entertainment Products - Kogan

Kogan Keeping 3D Prices Fair for Every Aussie - Staying true to its promise of making 3D technology affordable for every Australian, Kogan recently unveiled its new 3D TV series.

Kogan today unveiled a new 3D series of home entertainment products, making 3D technology affordable for all Australians.

The Kogan 3D TV LED series has everything you've come to know and love from Kogan's award-winning LED TVs, including a built-in PVR to pause, rewind and record live TV, USB input for playing movies and photos, and a stylish chassis housing a crystal clear LED panel.

Kogan 3D Series TVs convert 2D to 3D on the fly, play 3D video games through your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3, and play High Definition 3D content from any 3D enabled device.

Most importantly, Kogan will never make customers pay for features they don't want. The big name brands lump 3D into every TV in an effort to keep prices high. Kogan is driving down prices of LED TVs while offering more choice than ever before.

Ruslan Kogan said the launch starts the 3D LED price wars and brings the option of 3D to the mainstream.

“3D has been used by big name brands to continue to charge more than they should for the latest TVs.

“We quickly realised that the actual technology in a 3D LED TV that enables this feature is relatively inexpensive, and we’re entirely transparent about the added costs. Essentially, it’s just an additional infared receiver that communicates with your 3D glasses to ensure they are in sync.

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Buildatron Systems Presents Revolutionary 3D Printer Buildatron 1

Buildatron Systems to Present a Revolutionary 3D Printer, the Buildatron 1, at the World Maker Faire September 17 and 18th at New York Hall of Science in New York City - Today Buildatron Systems announced the international launch of the Buildatron 1 3D printer which will “Build a Revolution” through affordable 3D printing. Their offering represents a new paradigm in 3D personal manufacturing technology and will be exhibited at the World Makerfaire in New York City on September 17th and 18th.

Buildatron Systems to present a revolutionary 3D printer, the Buildatron 1, at the World Maker Faire September 17 and 18th at New York Hall of Sciences in New York City, NY.

Today Buildatron Systems announced the international launch of the Buildatron 1 3D printer which will “Build a Revolution” through affordable 3D printing. Their offering represents a new paradigm in 3D personal manufacturing technology and will be exhibited at the World Makerfaire in New York City on September 17th and 18th. Buildatron’s exhibit at the Maker Faire will showcase both the fully assembled Buildatron 1 3D printer based off the with metal and plastic cases as well as the un-assembled Buildatron 1 social network driven DIY (Do It Yourself) 3D printer kit. In addition to highlighting their machine they plan to give demonstrations and to convert the thousands of Maker Faire attendees to the RepRap Community and the rapidly growing capabilities of 3D prototyping and the effects both can have in shaping and changing lives.

Buildatron will be the latest and most exciting addition to the World Maker Faire’s 3D printer village which has grown to include 22 hobbyist and 8 commercial vendors with varying focuses. The Maker Faire is an event created by Make Magazine to "celebrate arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset". This year the two-day festival will open in the New York Hall of Sciences in New York (Queens), on September 17 and 18th. Like its more serious counterparts, it is a gathering of geeks, but with the addition of do-it-yourself enthusiasts, back-yard scientists, garage tinkerers, artists and crafts people.

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Ultimate Single-chip 3D Projector Launch at CEDIA Expo 2011

Digital Projection Launches the Ultimate Single-chip 3D Projector at CEDIA Expo 2011 - The dVision 3D, one of the finalists for a "Best New Product" award at CEDIA 2011, delivers a flexible, powerful home theater display that's equally passive and active 3D capable.

Digital Projection International (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high-performance projection systems, announces the dVision 35-1080p 3D, a dual lamp, single-chip DLP® 3D projector uniquely adaptable to both 2D and 3D applications. Equally capable of active and passive 3D, the 4,500 lumen dVision 3D delivers the most flexible, performance-driven single-chip 2D and 3D precision projector available today. Equally important are the oversized, precision optics that give the dVision 35-1080p 3D extreme installation flexibility, a welcome benefit to systems integrators.

At its core, the dVision 35-1080 3D is a high performance DLP® precision display. It employs two 300 watt lamps with a user-adjustable iris, allowing optimization of black levels balanced against a maximum light output of 4500 lumens. High brightness is critical for dynamic 3D viewing, as 3D standards and optics consume the majority of any projector’s native brightness. Synchronization with 3D glasses can be done either via IR or DLP link. In addition, for larger audience 3D applications, the dVision 3D can be outfitted with an optional LCD modulator to be used in tandem with a silver screen and inexpensive passive 3D glasses.

Many key features separate DPI’s dVision 35-1080p 3D from other products available in the market, but the key differentiator lies in the projector’s remarkable flexibility, uniquely adaptable to both 2D and 3D applications. Dual lamps, dual color wheels, and a unique X-port architecture make upgrading input cards a simple process. State of the art electronics allow the dVision 35-1080p 3D to accept multiple 3D formats and output at a full 1920 X 1080 pixels at up to 120Hz. Furthermore, the projector is easily optimized for 2D or 3D viewing in a variety of room lighting conditions. Combine all these features with 7 lens options and easy ceiling or table mounting and the dVision 35-1080p 3D becomes the most flexible and capable, mid-priced projector in the market.

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Glasses-Free 3D Display - Holovision™ Technnology Patents Approved

Patents Approved for Holovision(TM) Glasses-Free 3D Display - Holovisions LLC, a Minnesota-based company developing new technologies for glasses-free 3D display with full motion parallax, is pleased to announce the approval of three new U.S. patents (7,889,425, 7,957,061, and 7,978,407) enabling its Holovision™ 3D display technology.

Unlike most methods of 3D display, Holovision™ does not require special eyewear and can potentially provide full motion parallax for multiple viewers in many directions throughout a wide viewing zone, can produce non-transparent images, and can create large-scale displays.

The first patent underlying Holovision™ technology is U.S. patent 7,889,425 -- “Device with array of spinning microlenses to display three-dimensional images”. Each spinning microlens in this device redirects light rays from one or more small image elements. Different content is seen from different viewing angles. The image contents displayed by small image elements are coordinated with the movement of the spinning microlenses, through which these image contents are directed, to form a pattern of light rays with the proper content and directionality so as to create the perception of 3D images. The second patent underlying Holovision™ technology is U.S. patent 7,957,061 -- “Device with array of tilting microcolumns to display three-dimensional images.” Each tilting microcolumn in this device allows the passage of light from one pixel. The interior of the microcolumn allows the passage of light, but the wall blocks or reflects light. The third patent underlying Holovision™ technology is U.S. patent 7,978,407 -- “Holovision™ 3D imaging with rotating light-emitting members.” Changes in the content of light rays from the light-emitting members are coordinated with changes in the directions of these light rays so that viewers in different positions can see appropriate three-dimensional images.

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Snap Share View 3D Photos with DXG-018 3D Pocket Camera

Snap and Share 3D Photos Like Never Before With the DXG-018 3D Pocket Camera and 3D Viewer - DXG Creates an Easy and Fun Way to Capture and View 3D Pictures With No 3D TV Required

DXG is bringing the beloved View-Master® back with an exciting technology twist that lets users create and share their own 3D content with the new DXG-018 3D pocket camera and viewer. Available today at dxgusa.com, the DXG-018 3D camera and viewer bundle retails for $69.99.

SHOOT, PRINT AND SHARE MEMORIES IN 3D
Available in five eye-catching colors – pink, lavender, orange, green and yellow – the DXG-018 features a dual-lens 3D camera which snaps color pictures that are saved onto an SD card (sold separately). Photos are easily transferred from the SD card by inserting it into any printer or computer, or using the included USB cable. Using standard 4x6 photo paper, pictures automatically print as side-by-side images with dotted lines for optimal cutting and sizing to fit into the included 3D cardboard viewers. Once the photos are ready, simply slide them into the viewers, look into the windows and enjoy the 3D magic.

“We are very excited about the DXG-018 3D camera and viewer because it makes 3D technology easy, fun and accessible to every type of consumer, with no 3D TV required,” said Paul Goldberg, senior vice president of sales and marketing at DXG USA. “We designed the product with kids in mind, making it extremely easy to use and portable. The cardboard viewers are truly a fun and one-of-a-kind way to share 3D memories because they can be folded, dropped in an envelope and mailed to grandma who can feel like she’s in the scene with her grandkids.”

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3D iPad Wallpaper App - 3D Wallpaper Pro

3D iPad Wallpaper App Raises the Bar in the Appstore - iNetwallpaper.com Limited proudly presents their flagship iPad Wallpaper App, 3D Wallpaper Pro. With sleek and stylish design, delivers unique and exclusive iPad Wallpaper, raising the bar in iPad and iPad 2 wallpaper apps.

3D Wallpaper Pro Redefines what people should expect from iPad wallpaper apps; this new iPad-only app gives users unique and exclusive HD images with stunning levels of detail and depth.

Professionally designed specifically with the iPads touch screen in mind, 3D Wallpaper Pro's wallpapers are sumptuously-rendered and totally immersive, whilst not distracting when using the iPad as normal.

There are currently 8 wallpaper packs for 3D Wallpaper Pro, Pack 1 and 2 are included and the other 6 can be purchased through the app itself. Each pack contains 50 unique images. Themes include Digital Abstracts, Imaginary Landscapes, Sci-Fi and Psychedelic Fractals. The app will be constantly updated, with more packs on the way, and users will be offered free monthly updates to add and grow their collections.

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Digital Projection Brings Ultimate 3D Experience to Hollywood

Digital Projection Brings Ultimate 3D Experience to Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center in March - Digital Projection, Crestron and Steinway Lyngdorf to present elite home theater experience during Westweek from March 23 - 24

Digital Projection Inc. (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems, will present the pinnacle of large-screen 3D entertainment for the home during the Pacific Design Center’s WESTWEEK 2011 show, March 23 – 24. WESTWEEK is Pacific Design Center’s largest annual design industry event, hosting over 70 showroom demonstrations as well as numerous new product introductions. DPI’s award-winning TITAN Reference 1080p-3D will feature in the Audio Video Interiors showroom alongside Crestron control and automation systems and Steinway Lyngdorf’s uncompromising audio equipment.

WESTWEEK is Pacific Design Center’s largest annual design industry event, combining keynote lectures, showroom programs, and book signings. This internationally-recognized design trade event welcomes thousands of design professionals each spring. DPI’s demonstrations will take place Wednesday, March 23 and Thursday, March 24 in Audio Video Interiors’ state-of-the-art 8-seat screening room, located in the G280 space on the second floor of the Green Building.

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Full 3D Gesture Recognition and Interactive Solutions to Retailers Advertisers

Omek Interactive and Panasonic Electric Works Bring Complete 3D Gesture Recognition and Interactive Solutions to Advertisers and Retailers - Omek Interactive, a worldwide leader in gesture recognition and full-body tracking, and Panasonic Electric Works, a global leader in motion sensors and electronic components, have announced a collaboration to enable gaming, digital signage and entertainment providers to create fully immersive 3D experiences for consumers.

Panasonic’s 3D imaging sensor, the D-IMager, is a near infrared state-of-the-art sensor using a proprietary CCD to capture movement or gestures based on the Time-of-Flight (ToF) principle. When combined with Omek’s gesture recognition engine, a variety of interactive applications, including digital signage, entertainment and interactive point of sale systems can be developed quickly and easily.

Omek’s software package includes gesture packs for Natural User Interface controls (NUI) such as scrolling and selecting and application packs featuring Follow Bubble and Lucky Lotto. Follow Bubble creates on-screen speech bubbles that follow people as they come within range of the camera and display. Lucky Lotto displays boxes (or other shapes) with symbols “hidden” under them. As potential customers walk by the display, it asks them to choose by using a hand gesture to reveal prizes or coupons.

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Best OLED Innovations from CES 2011 by OLED-display

CES 2011 Report – The Best OLED Innovations on OLED-display.net - Complementary Editorial Service for online magazines and print publications: The latest photos and videos from the CES for free publication.

OLED-display.net presents the most interesting innovations from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 in Las Vegas. The leading online portal for OLED - the display and lighting technology of the future – will be live on-site every day from 5 to 9 January reporting on the latest OLED products and the latest prototypes. Examples include 3D TVs without extra glasses, transparent displays and flexible AMOLED displays with extremely high resolution.

This year, the exhibitors at the CES presented an especially large range of innovations: The OLED Association, for example, presented not only five transparent OLED lighting panels by Novaled on glass but also a flexible 4-inch AMOLED-Display on metal foil. Visitors also had the chance to admire LG’s new 31-inch 3D-OLED TV panel.

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First Real-time 3D Multi-Dimensional Video Processor Unveiled

Entertainment Experience Showcases eeColor™ During Lunch at Piero’s Event - First Real-time 3D Multi-Dimensional Video Processor Unveiled to the Media

Entertainment Experience, a leader in digital color technology, today announced that it will demonstrate eeColor™ at Lunch at Piero’s 2011 during CES in Las Vegas, January 6 and 7, 2011. eeColor is the world's first and only 3D, multi-dimensional color video technology with full modeling of color space, device characteristics, viewing environment, visual perception and adaptation. Initially being introduced into the home theater market, eeColor dramatically improves the contrast, brightness and color of any television or video display device without changing the artistic look of the media or memory colors like flesh tones and blue skies.

Over the past decade, technology and image rendering has progressed for televisions and video displays. However, digital color standards have not changed since the 1970s and color quality has remained unchanged. The color gamut of most modern devices extends beyond these current standards. eeColor takes advantage of that increased color capability to take the home entertainment experience to a whole new level. This patent-pending technology is now available in the HDMI plug-and-play TruVue eeColor Processor.

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3D Active and Passive Gaming Eyewear from Dimensional Optics

Dimensional Optics Launches 3D Active and Passive Eyewear - Dimensional Optics, a market leader in the development of 3D Active and Passive eyewear for the cinema, television and gaming industries, announces the introduction of two new lines of 3D eyewear.

Dimensional Optics, a market leader in the development of 3D Active and Passive eyewear for the cinema, television and gaming industries, announces the introduction of two new lines of 3D eyewear.

3ACTIVE

These 3D active glasses feature high-speed LCD lenses for viewing 3D-ready television and gaming.

3ACTIVE's innovative, light-weight frame design helps to block peripheral light and is compatible for use with Samsung* and LG** 3D-Ready TV's and Blu-Ray players.

Best of all, the affordable price of $84.95 is well below comparable 3D active glasses selling for $130-150.00.

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Yamaha YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector™ for Highly Detailed True Cinema Sound

Yamaha Unveils New Slimline Height-Adjustable Digital Sound Projector With HD and 3D Support - The YSP-2200 Delivers a Highly Detailed and Dynamic Full 7.1-Channel True Cinema Sound Accompanying Subwoofer Offers Convenience and Versatility

Yamaha Electronics Corporation today introduced the YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector™, the latest addition to its award-winning sound-bar series. Featuring high-quality, True Cinema sound, the YSP-2200 offers Yamaha’s proprietary YSP front surround sound technology for the ultimate home theater listening experience.

The versatile design of the slimline 3D-compatible sound projector enables it to conveniently fit in front of a TV, eliminating the need for additional speakers, cabling and stands that can clutter home entertainment spaces. Measuring at 3½ inches, the YSP-2200 has height-adjustable feet to allow for use with virtually any flat-screen video display without blocking any of the picture. The YSP-2200 comes complete with a 100 watt subwoofer (compact enough to fit into a shelf) that can be positioned either vertically or horizontally, giving users an unobtrusive, space-efficient environment and adding extra bass reinforcement.

The ingenious design lets the YSP-2200 offer a 7.1 surround sound without any extra speakers via Yamaha’s YSP technology that is also used in the company’s higher-end sound projectors (YSP-4100/5100).

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Hungarian Theaters First to Screen 3D Movie Previews - Without Glasses

Largest Hungarian Theater Chain First to Screen Previews in 3D – Without Glasses: iPont International Features First-Ever Auto-Stereoscopic, Multiview Movie Trailers in Palace Cinemas

iPONT International, a creator, converter and distributor of glasses-free 3D, and Palace Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Hungary, will screen 3D movie trailers without the need for 3D glasses -- giving movie-goers the first-ever opportunity to preview movies in 3D while in the lobby.

Beginning November 25 at the Palace Cinema West End in Budapest, Hungary, movie-goers will be able to see autostereoscopic movie trailers from MegaMind, Tangled, Tron and Narnia on a 65-inch 3D display. Timed to coincide with the Hungarian premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the trailers can be viewed from virtually any angle.

“To be able to walk up to a screen and see the action just pop right out at you – without glasses – is spectacular,” said Glen Harper, Sales Director of iPONT International. “We believe that once movie-goers get a taste of this experience, they’ll want more.”

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3DComposer Software Creates 3D Photos for Viewing on 3D TVs or PCs

3DMedia Software Lets Consumers Create 3D Photos for Viewing on 3D TVs or PCs - 3DMedia Corporation released version 2.0 of 3DComposer, a software tool that allows users to create 3D photos using their existing digital cameras. 3DMedia's technologies address the problem of generating content for 3D display devices such as HDTVs and PCs.

3DMedia Corporation recently released version 2.0 of its PC software product, 3DComposer. 3DComposer is a tool that allows users to create 3D photos using their existing digital cameras. These 3D photos can be displayed on 3D-capable computer monitors or TVs. 3DComposer is designed to be very simple to use, so even novice photographers can easily create 3D images. "We believe giving consumers the power to create their own 3D content will inspire them to embrace 3D technology," said Jason Hurst, General Manager of PC Products at 3DMedia. "This release underscores 3DMedia's continued commitment to delivering the highest quality 3D creation technology." A free trial of the 3DComposer software can be downloaded at 3dcomposer.com.

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Archos 101 first Android-based Touch Screen Tablet Available by week

Archos 70 Internet Tablet & Archos 101 Android Tablet Available to Purchase on 11/18/10 - Archos, one of the first manufacturers to offer Android tablets, is pleased to announce the addition of two new internet tablets to its Android-based product line.

The Archos 101 touch screen tablet is quite a handful of technology. With a large high-resolution 10.1’’ screen and less than half an inch thick, it offers internet access and HD multimedia that is completely customizable with the abundance of Android applications. For consumers who prefer a smaller package and a capacitive touch screen, the company has created the Archos 70, with a 7.0” screen and capabilities similar to the Archos 101 plus an optional 250GB storage capacity. Both touch screen tablets allow users to surf the web in full width just like on a PC, so no more fumbling around on scaled-down web pages with less than full functionality.

Both internet tablets also play all music, video, or photo formats, which can even be played via Wi-fi from a PC, reducing the need for storing them on the tablet itself, even though ample storage is available. The Archos 70 comes with 8GB or 250GB, while the Archos 101 offers 8GB or 16GB. Tethering, using a mobile phone’s internet capabilities, enables users to be connected to the internet from anywhere by simply plugging in a mobile phone equipped with 3.5 G and Bluetooth™

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Panasonic New VIERA Neo Plasma Full HD 3D TV

Black is the New Black: Panasonic's New VIERA Neo Plasma TV: Enhanced Blacker Than Black Background with Full HD and 3D TV, increases image vibrancy and visual power

You may be afraid of the dark, but one thing you don't have to be afraid of is Panasonic's new VIERA Neo Plasma technology, which takes advantage of a black background to enhance color quality. Color quality and image quality are directly related to how black a black is on screen. The juxtaposition of color against the darkness of the background increases the overall vibrancy of the image – which is precisely the idea behind Panasonic's new VIERA Neo Plasma TVs.

Whether a viewer is playing video games, watching TV or watching video the black based screens "draw the viewer into the picture – offering the best in picture quality with exceptionally deep, rich black levels and clear, beautiful images" according to Matt Pearce, Group Marketing Manager, VIERA, Panasonic Australia. View the VIERA Neo Plasma TV Range here.

At the top of the new range of Panasonic VIERA Plasma TVs are Full HD 3D TVs that feature an astounding 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. These Plasmas not only meet THX certification but also feature Neo Plasma technology, allowing viewers to enjoy exquisitely beautiful images with an incredibly powerful 3D effect.

Think about the most vibrant Plasma image you've encountered and kick it up a notch. Whether you're watching sporting events or cinema quality movies the VIERA Plasma will provide an ultra-high-quality image with remarkably low power consumption.

The VIERA Plasma line builds upon Panasonic's award-winning

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Latest Stereoscopic 3D and OpenCL™ Technology at Computex Show

ZiiLABS Unveils Latest Stereoscopic 3D and OpenCL™ Technology: Support for Stereoscopic 3D and OpenCL Underlines the Performance and Flexibility of the ZMS Processors

ZiiLABS, a pioneering media processor and platforms company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd. announced that it is showcasing its latest Stereoscopic 3D and OpenCL (Open Computing Language) technology to partners visiting the Computex show.

ZiiLABS will be demonstrating its recently released SiVO connected TV platform and enhanced software driving both active and passive 3D displays. Users of suitably configured devices powered by the ZiiLABS ZMS media-rich application processors will be able to experience the growing catalogue of commercial and user generated 3D movies, videos, photos and future game content across a wide selection of 3D TVs, projectors and displays.

The unveiling of OpenCL on the ZMS processors highlights how the performance and flexibility of the underlying StemCell Computing architecture can now be leveraged by developers using an industry standard API to bring new levels of performance to applications targeting low-power

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