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C o n s u m e r E l e c t r o n i c s D a i l y N e w s E v e n i n g E x t r a F r i d a y, J a n u a r y 8 , 2 0 1 6 6 UPGRADE YOUR USB CHARGERS WITH GE-BRANDED USB POWER SOLUTIONS Jasco designs and develops products to simplify your life and connect your home. Started in 1975, Jasco has devel- oped innovative consumer technologies for mass merchants, food and drug retail- ers, military installations, direct mar- keters and electronic superstores. As a GE licensee, Jasco provides one of the most comprehensive product offerings in consumer electronics, power and charg- ing products. While providing its retail partners full and far-reaching product assortments, it uses its commitment to design, research and development to bring to market a steady flow of product innovations that energize and invigorate the home and mobile solution landscape. At the CES 2016, Jasco is showcasing the one-of-a-kind World of USB Charging at booth #9005 in the Central Hall. "We are always working to combine great technology with innovative product design to enhance and simplify the user experience," says Cameron Trice, Jasco Chief Executive Officer. "Our USB charging solutions recognize the proliferating demand for USB-powered devices. Regardless of which mobile devices you own, Jasco's Ultra Charge™ technology maximizes charging rates and is up to 40 percent faster than traditional 5.0V USB charg- ers. One thing you can't miss at our booth is our extensive line of USB power items that provide your all-in-one solution for instant power to all of your devices." The need to charge anywhere and faster in the home is now a reality. Thanks to Jasco's innovations, con- sumers can now trade in separate charg- ers for one that gives them a better charg- ing experience at home or on the go. Jasco's extensive line of GE-branded USB power products provide the all-in-one solution for con- venient USB rapid charging and instant power with enhanced surge protection for every situation. GE-branded USB night lights, power stations, portable chargers, wall receptacles and USB chargers with built-in cable management add function- ality and efficiency to charge and protect your most important devices. For more information, visit www.jasco products.com, call 855.527.2687 or stop by booth #9005, Central Hall. VOLUME MONITORS, TIME LIMIT INDICATORS FOSTER SAFE LISTENING Lisa Cannon is concerned about the lis- tening habits of kids these days. An American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified audiolo- gist who serves the needs of students in Denver, Colorado public schools, Cannon sees daily the strong attachment of the young to personal audio devices – one that can easily come with constant listening at excessive, unsafe volumes. "More moderate, reasonable usage would be much healthier," she says. Indeed, given the unsafe listening Cannon witnesses and worries about, she understands why the World Health Organization estimates that one billion young people are risking hearing loss that is entirely preventable with the right lis- tening habits. "Hearing is sometimes the 'forgot- ten' sense because we can't see or feel it," she explains. "It is easy to forget how important it is to daily life." She encour- ages kids to practice safe listening with simple steps like keeping the volume down and taking occasional listening breaks. But that is not all. Cannon thinks the best way for the young to get the safe listening message is from the example their parents set. "Moms and dads who value their hearing will pass that along to their children," she said. Recently, Cannon helped facilitate Buds In The Schools Week in Denver, a program of ASHA's Listen to Your Buds campaign (www.asha.org/buds) that puts on safe listening concerts for student audiences. Her work included several media spots, including interviews with the local NBC and FOX television affili- ates as well as Colorado Public Radio. Cannon thinks highly of the Buds program, which has been in schools coast-to-coast. "It does a great job of celebrating music, which everyone enjoys, while also urging kids to prac- tice safe listening." It would help if manufacturers added some things to their products, Cannon says. "If personal listening devices came with volume monitors and time limit indicators, they would provide a warning to users and serve to raise awareness of the potential harmful effects of unsafe listening levels." For more information, visit www.asha.org, call 703.973.7744 or stop by booth #74748. WHISTLER INTRODUCES NEW WS1088 AND WS1098 SCANNERS The Whistler Group Inc., a leading indus- try supplier of state-of the-art mobile electronics, announces the addition of two digital trunking scanners – the WS1088 and WS1098 – to its existing scanner product line-up. These models will feature a full backlit alphanumeric key- pad in addition to the famil- iar scan, pause, select and navigation controls. A raised homing bar on the No. 5 key, various button shapes and different back- light features improve accessibility. The full key- board allows you to easily create new and edit trunked systems, sites and talkgroups directly from the scanner without the use of a PC for when you are on the go. A PC program (EZ Scan) is provided for additional cus- tomization. The Whistler WS1088 (handheld) and WS1098 (desktop/mobile) are multi-system adaptive digital trunking scanners with Motorola P25 Phase I, X2-TDMA and Phase II capabilities. All USA/Canada serv- ices and frequencies are pre-programmed onto the included SD card, making them ready to use out of the box – they can even be programmed by entering your ZIP code. Additional features of the WS1088 and WS1098 include: permits recording by scannable object and saves into a Windows compatible audio file; clock and calendar function adds date/time info to the recordings; dedicated SKY- WARN ® /Weather button allows quick access to frequencies used by storm spot- ter networks and NOAA weather reports; and features spectrum sweeper and a pro- grammable audio and visual alert system. "We are extremely excited to add the WS1088 and WS1098 to our existing scanner line-up this fall," said J.D. Davis, Executive Vice President of Sales at Whistler. "Users have been requesting an extended keyboard on our scanners and we are happy to deliver this addition to a line of products that our users know and trust." About Whistler Whistler is a leader in international state-of- the-art mobile electronics and automotive laser/radar detection systems. Throughout the years, Whistler has innovated and patented important product advances, resulting in first-to-market accomplish- ments and top performance rankings. Its relentless pursuit of innovative design and technology ensures a high-performance, user-friendly and value-priced product. To learn more, visit www.whistler group.com. Like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/whistlergroup and follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ whistlergroup. Stop by booth #3038 for more information.