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Satechi has launched a new Bluetooth handheld remote control called the Bluetooth Multi-Media Remote Control for iPhone, iPad... Full Story below

Satechi has launched a new Bluetooth handheld remote control called the Bluetooth Multi-Media Remote Control for iPhone, iPad & all Bluetooth OS Devices. That is a crazy long name for what amounts to a single Bluetooth remote control that will work with just about anything that has Bluetooth technology inside. The remote does have special features for use with Apple gadgets though.

The special features include a button that activates the shutter on the iPhone camera so you can take great pictures actually be in the picture. The remote will work with the iPad and has a home button to activate Siri. The remote control also works as a presenter if you're using a Mac computer and Keynote. The remote control is available now for $39.99.

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If theres one thing that could be said about Apples current product line, its that most of them play together pretty well. But theres at least one notable exception - the Apple Remote. While the slimline remote lets users control a Mac or Apple TV at a distance, Apples iOS devices are a different matter. Mobile accessories manufacturer Satechi has provided a solution with its new BT Media Remote for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

Because the Apple Remote relies on that old remote control standard, infrared, and iOS devices dont pack an infrared sensor, Satechi has employed Bluetooth to allow its BT Media Remote to control multimedia playback on an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. Like the PlayStation 3 controllers and Wiimotes, the BT Media Remote relies on the Human Interface Device (HID) Bluetooth profile, which provides a low latency link with low power requirements. Its two CR-2025 coin batteries should provide power for up to six months.

The device allows for wireless control of an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad on those occasions when there might be a little distance between you and your iOS device, such as when it is connected to a TV, docking station or car stereo. From distances of up to 33 ft (10 m), users can play, pause, skip, rewind, mute or adjust the volume of music or video. The remote can also be used to remotely trigger the camera app to take a photo or to activate Siri on an iPhone 4S.

And being a Bluetooth device, the remote is also compatible with Macs, meaning it can also be used to control Keynote presentations on a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook, or Mac Mini.

The Satechi BT Media Remote is available now for US$39.99.

Heres a video showing the devices functionality.

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IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced that the company's pivCLASS(R) readers and authentication systems have achieved compliance with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Evaluation Program for certifying that products meet Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 federal identity specifications. The products are the industry's most complete solution to enable FIPS 201 compliance without having to replace existing access control systems, and the first to be certified for validation services both during registration or enrollment and at the door or other access point.

"HID Global's pivCLASS suite of products is the first fully integrated and government-approved FIPS 201 compliance solution on the market from a single supplier," said Dr. Bob Dulude, director, Federal Identity Initiative with HID Global. "Now certified by the GSA for use in reading, validating and authenticating FIPS 201 credentials, our pivCLASS solutions enable U.S. federal government agencies and contractors to substantially reduce the cost and complexity of complying with federal identity standards while also significantly improving interoperability and security."

pivCLASS solutions enable customers to streamline and simplify FIPS 201 compliance for a physical access control system (PACS) by simply deploying: pivCLASS readers; pivCLASS authentication modules between the readers and the existing PACS panel; and a validation server for centralized management and control of system components. The resulting solution performs FIPS 201 authentication steps for all National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-defined assurance levels, from the time of enrollment to the time of access. The pivCLASS suite supports PKI-at-the-door mandates and PIV-I and CIV (also known as PIV-C) requirements for cards issued by non-federal entities, as well as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

pivCLASS products that now appear on the GSA Approved Product List include the company's array of pivCLASS readers, Cardholder Unique Identifier (CHUID) authentication system, Card Authentication Key (CAK) authentication system, and PIV + PIN authentication system. Each system consists of HID Global pivCLASS readers, validation server software, and authentication modules, and provides FIPS 201 validation services for PIV, PIV-I, CIV, CAC, TWIC and First Responder Authentication Card (FRAC) card holders to prove they are who they claim to be.

HID Global's pivCLASS solutions portfolio is available now. Click here for more information.

About HID Global HID Global is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers around the world. Recognized for robust quality, innovative designs and industry leadership, HID Global is the supplier of choice for OEMs, system integrators and application developers serving a variety of markets. These markets include physical and logical access control, including strong authentication and credential management; card printing and personalization; visitor management systems; highly secure government and citizen ID; and identification RFID technologies used in animal ID and industry and logistics applications. The company's primary brands include ActivIdentity(R), EasyLobby(R), FARGO(R), LaserCard(R) and HID(R). Headquartered in Irvine, California, HID Global has over 2,000 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global(R) is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit http://www.hidglobal.com.

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ISTANBUL - Hundreds of actors and supporters of free expression recently demonstrated in the heart of Istanbul against what they call growing political control of the country's municipal and state theaters.

Istanbul City Theater sparked controversy with its April 2012 production of Daily Obscene Secrets by Chilean playwright Marco Antonio de la Parra.

Conservative media outlets condemned the play as "vulgarity at the hands of the state," after which Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbas, a member of the ruling AK Party, promptly transferred control of what is produced by municipal theaters to his administration.

Despite the protests that followed, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan quickly backed his mayor in an address to party supporters in which he accused actors and producers of being elitists who look down on their own people by creating their own areas for power and profit.

"Those involved in theater stand outside the bars with a whiskey glass in their hand, an all-knowing attitude, and insult the people without producing anything," he said.

If state theaters need government support, he added, then government should decide what plays are produced, and then warned that he is considering privatizing the country's 58 state theaters.

A History of State Control

Turkeys tradition of state-financed theaters dates to the formation of the republic in 1923, when the policy was seen as a way to further the Westernization of society.

State theaters are subsidized with $63 million annually, and each year about 5,000 performances enjoy strong attendance.

But that support has led many Turkish Muslims to view theaters with suspicion.

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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire -05/21/12)- The Company Store, famous for top quality US-crafted bedding essentials, dcor, down comforters and sumptuous sheets, announced its selection of New York-based Emerging Media as its agency of record. Emerging Media will manage The Company Store and CompanyKids brands' strategic messaging, media relations, corporate social responsibility and product placement efforts.

"We chose Emerging Media because their energetic team of experts truly understands our specific business objectives," said The Company Store director of marketing Karen Feldman. "We are confident that Emerging Media will go above and beyond to reach our goals and contribute our continual growth, philanthropic campaigns and overall brand awareness."

Founded in 1911, The Company Store manufactures quality down comforters and bedding essentials to meet the sleeping needs of its customers. Its products include natural cotton and large-cluster European down comforters and featherbeds, hypoallergenic and down free PrimaLoft comforters for allergy sufferers and a large selection of fashion bedding, home dcor and apparel for both adults and children. For six generations The Company Store has manufactured products in its La Crosse, Wisconsin factory, where their quality control experts inspect all raw materials before they are approved for use.

"The Company Store has been a cherished American brand for more than 100 years, so starting a public relations program with that legacy is a marketer's dream," said Emerging Media CEO Susan Lindner. "We intend to kick off the next 100 years by inviting editors and TV producers to consider that quality, care and comfort are the heart of the best home design stories and are the essence of The Company Store and CompanyKids."

Emerging Media, with offices in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, is an award-winning full service PR, branding, marketing and social media agency, known for its innovative communication strategies for clients in the consumer, technology, financial services, media and gaming sectors. Emerging Media's primary focus is on providing dynamic and cutting edge public relations strategies that drive sales and show a demonstrable ROI on each client's PR investment.

About Emerging MediaEmerging Media is an award-winning full service PR, branding and social media agency, helping B2B and B2C companies make their mark in the ever-changing media landscape. By matching senior level, industry-specific support to each client, Emerging Media removes the learning curve investment typical in most agencies and ensures faster time to results. We deploy smart, creative teams worldwide using cutting edge communication strategies, to achieve our clients' most critical business objectives. Visit http://www.emergingmediapr.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter

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