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42 Th u rsd a y, Ja n u a ry 9 , 2 0 1 4 AVEGANT INTRODUCES GLYPH HEAD MOUNTED VIRTUAL RETINAL DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY After years of development and research, Avegant is releasing the beta consumer concept of the Virtual Retinal Display now called Glyph™. The Glyph™ headset integrates a Everik (Cont'd. from p. 1) Everik's continued success has been its ability to reinvent itself, diversify and source products to penetrate into current and new channels of distribution. CEDN: Are you introducing any new products? RS: We have recently gone into the distribution of mobile media accessories because it's one of the fastest growing sectors in the CE channel. We will be showcasing our new, sleek and stylish series of compact, portable power packs aptly named The Lifesaver and Lifesaver II (design patented). We will also take this great opportunity to introduce The WD (Cont'd. from p. 1) consumer electronics groups. "Everyone is inundated with thousands of digital files scattered across multiple computers and mobile devices, and controlling that chaos is a challenge. WD's personal cloud is the easiest, most secure and most affordable way for customers to control that chaos, with access to all of their files anywhere, anytime." Rapid content and device growth requires a new storage paradigm, one that gives users complete control over their digital lives. Using the My Cloud drive, users can share files, stream media and access content anywhere with no monthly fees and feel secure in VXI Corporation (Cont'd. from p. 1) This year, VXi has reserved Suite 4103 at the Las Vegas Hotel to meet with channel partners (by appointment only) for one-on-one introductions to its latest products. In addition to the new BlueParrott™ and VoxStar™ Bluetooth lines, VXi will also be showcasing its Unified Communications, Contact The Whistler Group (Cont'd. from p. 1) Over the past several decades, Whistler has become a strong brand that is both well known and well respected in the automotive and mobile electronics arenas, with products like our detectors, power inverters and inspection cameras. This is an especially exciting time for our company, as we now look forward to further broadening our consumer audience by significantly expanding our product offerings in 2014. CEDN: What makes Whistler unique? JH: Many things, but one of the most important is dedication to our cus- brilliant, vivid video display and premium audio experience in a unique flip-down form factor. Prototypes of the Glyph Beta are currently assembled and tested and will be featured at C o n su m e r Ele c tro n ic D a ily N e ws the International CES in Las Vegas. Consumer units will be available by Kickstarter on January 22 and will ship later in the year. Key to the innovative nature of Glyph is its optical engine, called a Virtual Retinal Display. Using a low powered LED, a series of custom optics and a micromirror array, the visuals produced by the headset are crisper and brighter than those from conventional display technologies. "We've created a premium media experience that people can use with music, movies and games on any device they already own, including their smart phone. Integrating high-end audio with the Glyph and packaging it into a forward-thinking design is critical to a great experience "said Allan Evans, CTO of Avegant. Media and public interested in demoing the Glyph at CES can register their interest at avegant.com/ces. A Kickstarter campaign around Glyph will commence on January 22, 2014. RS: This is our first time exhibiting at CES. Our key objectives are to introduce Everik to potential U.S. customers and secure quality contacts in the retail sector. We hope to partner with a well-connected manufactures rep firm and initiate discussions for distribution throughout the U.S. Secondly, our unique products fit very well with customer loyalty reward programs and company employee recognition programs. We need to explore these opportunities and again initiate contacts in these specialized businesses. Finally, we are looking to expand into international markets. RS: Our main focus at this show is the Lifesaver series of portable power packs specifically The Lifesaver II. What makes The Lifesaver II stand out from other power packs in the market? Its sleek and lightweight patented design. Most power packs in its class are bulky and industrial looking. The Lifesaver II can charge most smartphones in less than one hour and easily fit into one's pocket or handbag. The Lifesaver series of products feature top quality Li-ion/Li-polymer cells ensuring fast charging, reliability and portability. Our Lifesaver series will charge various micro-USB powered devices, including tablets, smartphones and ereaders. CEDN: Tell our readers about your tradeshow objectives, plans, products, and promotions. the knowledge that their cloud resides in their own home under their exclusive control. WD's web-based user interface and drive auto-detect makes setup easy for both experienced and novice users. Customers can easily connect computers and mobile devices with WD's free desktop and mobile apps. Important files and videos can be quickly moved to My Cloud, freeing up valuable space on users' tablets and smartphones. PC users can back up digital files with SmartWare™ Pro software, and Mac® users can utilize all the features of Apple® Time Machine® backup software. My Cloud is available in 2TB, 3TB and 4TB capacities, providing bountiful store capacity with no monthly payment required. With the new My Cloud desktop app, navigating, controlling and sharing these files from anywhere in the world is simple and intuitive. My Cloud also serves as a digital entertainment hub, storing movies and music that can be streamed to any DLNA™-certified multimedia device. About WD WD, a Western Digital company, is a long-time innovator and storage industry leader. As a storage technology pacesetter, the company produces reliable, high-performance hard disk drives and solid state drives. These drives are deployed by OEMs and integrators in desktop and mobile computers, enterprise computing systems, embedded systems and consumer electronics applications, as well as by the company in providing its own storage products. WD's leading storage devices and systems, networking products, media players and software solutions empower people around the world to easily save, store, protect, share and experience their content on multiple devices. WD was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. Center and Office product lines. Be sure to carve out time to see the plug-andplay Envoy UC headset, designed to let users connect, communicate and collaborate clearly across the UC spectrum. And don't miss the all-new V150 Wireless Headset System with the EHS Electronic Hook Switch, which lets users handle every call from anywhere in their office. Channel partners will also get a preview of VXi's new advertising campaign. In addition to traditional trade and consumer ads, the company will also be premiering an entertaining video demonstrating the benefits of the superior noise canceling in their Bluetooth headsets. VXi designs, manufactures and sells the world's best-performing hands-free Learn more at www.vxicorp.com. Appointments were booked in advance, but a few spots may still be available. To find out, call 800-742-8588 or email CES2014@VxiCorp.com. CEDN: What will Whistler be showing at CES 2014? CEDN: How can our readers find out more about Whistler's products? Lifesaver III. Along with the portable power packs, we will also showcase our Bluetooth headphones and speakers. CEDN: What products do you see as being hottest this year? RS: Within the mobile media accessories we feel the Bluetooth category and the portable power packs will be very hot this year. Everik will continue to source leading edge products in these categories. CEDN: What distinguishes your product from the competition? tomers. We pride ourselves on offering the best features at the best value for all of the products we offer. We do not believe a consumer has to sacrifice quality for price. Whistler strives and has been successful bringing top-notch performance, features and the great value to each product we offer. We have a great team of people. Most have been with the company for over 15 years, all who work tirelessly to ensure that our products not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations. We also truly care about our customers after they have purchased one of our products. We are fortunate to have some of the most knowledgeable customer service associates in the industry, and we do every- thing we can to ensure a customer is happy with any Whistler product they have purchased. JH: This is a very busy and exciting year for us. We are introducing several new product lines, including a full line of radio scanners, a full line of automotive DVRs, a fully featured, value priced action camera, the smallest automotive jump-start in the industry, a helmet light for motorcyclists that will significantly increase safety for riders, as well as a completely redesigned line of power inverters. We also recently updated our Visit Everik at booth 49035. For more information, call 866-604-6966, email sales@everik.com or visit online at www.everik.com. Visit WD at booth CP-4. For more information, go to www.wd.com. solutions, from Bluetooth to Unified Communications. For mobile professionals, businesses of all sizes, and contact centers around the world. entire line of radar detectors and have added a new wi-fi camera to our line of diagnostic inspection cameras. JH: The best way is to visit our CES booth, 3037, to see all of the exciting products we have to offer. You can also get more information about all of our products on our company website at www.whistlergroup.com. Visit Whistler at booth 3037. For more information, visit www.whistlergroup.com, e-mail acupp@whistlergroup.com or call 479-464-3504.