Category Archives: Americas
Shazam Launches Redesigned App with New Features
Leading media engagement company Shazam has launched a complete redesign of its app for iPad fans. It includes a new discovery home screen, an improved layout for Shazam tag results for both TV and music, and a new way to
Donkey Kong Country Returns for Portable Play
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, launching today (May 24) for the Nintendo 3DS system, offers players a host of new features that were not available in the original Wii game. It comes with a new 3D makeover. “Even if you
Big Fish to Deliver Casual Cloud Gaming Service
Big Fish, a leading producer of casual games, announced Thursday that its cloud gaming app — “Big Fish Instant Games” — is now available on all four screens – PC, tablet, smartphone and TV, delivering games via interactive streaming video.
LG Monitors for ‘Around The Block’ Music Video
LG Electronics collaborated with Pretty Lights, the pioneering hip-hop artist Derek Vincent Smith, to create a music video for his latest track, “Around the Block.” The video stars LG’s “UltraWide” IPS monitors, which complement Smith’s musical vision and music-mixing process
PantoneLIVE Puts P&G Brand Colors in the Cloud
Pantone announced today that Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), the company behind consumer brands including Gillette, Tide and Pampers, has implemented PantoneLIVE, a cloud-based color service, to improve operational efficiency in packaging execution. With color so critically tied to brand
Shashi Seth Named President of Tribune Digital Ventures
Tribune Company announced Wednesday the appointment of Shashi Seth as president of Tribune Digital Ventures, a newly formed unit of the company. It will create, design, and develop new digital products and businesses that leverage Tribune’s strength in local content
Air National Guard Offers Simulated Training Experience
The Air National Guard has announced an interactive Air National Guard Mobile Experience. The hands-on, immersive experience takes attendees on a fast-paced journey through life in the Air Guard by letting them participate in simulated challenges that replicate the real-life
Hill+Knowlton Promotes Andy Weitz to U.S. President
Hill+Knowlton Strategies today announced it has tapped Andy Weitz as president and CEO of its U.S. operations. H+K Strategies also congratulates Dan Bartlett, who is stepping down as the firm’s U.S. president and CEO, on his appointment as EVP of
EA Sports Ignite Engine to Power EA Sports Games
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced Tuesday that it has developed EA Sports Ignite, a new game engine that will power EA Sports games on Xbox One, an all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation 4. Fueled by
Mercedes-Benz In-vehicle App for Account Management
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC (MBFS) announced it is adding an in-vehicle account management app to its suite of mobile tools for its customers in the United States. The new app, called My MBFS, will automatically be added to the
Microsoft Unveils Xbox One Home Entertainment System
Microsoft Corp. has unveiled Xbox One, an all-in-one gaming and entertainment system. At Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash., the company showcased how Xbox One puts you at the center of all your games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype. “Xbox
Ad Council Digital Platform Offers Downloadable Ads
The Ad Council launched today a new version of their digital distribution platform, PSA Central, making it the first single source destination for all Ad Council PSAs. The platform provides easy access to broadcast-quality television spots in multiple HD and
Yahoo! to Acquire Blogging Site Tumblr
Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Tumblr announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for Yahoo! to acquire Tumblr. Per the agreement, Tumblr will be independently operated as a separate business. David Karp will remain CEO. Tumblr can deploy
Samsung Display for Mobile to Large Displays
Samsung Display announced today that it is showcasing several technologies and mobile to extra-large-sized display prototypes at the Society for Information Display’s Display Week 2013, May 21-23, 2013, in the Vancouver Convention Centre. These include a Full HD (1920×1080) mobile
New Web Series Coming on Classic Cars
American Detours airs exclusively online, and the Season 1 adventures are already underway. Host Jael de Pardo (Syfy Network) and co-hosts (including Jeff Glucker of Hooniverse) take you for a ride in some of the coolest classics across America. Along
Nintendo Partners with SEGA for Sonic the Hedgehog Games
The next title in SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will be exclusive to Nintendo’s Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS portable system. Nintendo global president Satoru Iwata announced Friday the details of a new partnership with SEGA during a
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