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IHS Markit Announces Innovation Awards Winners for Technology at ShowStoppers at IFA Press Event in Berlin
IHS
Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information,
analytics and solutions, today announced winners of the IHS
Markit Innovation Awards. Presented Thursday, August 31 at the ShowStoppers®
press event in Berlin, the awards showcased the most innovative
technology products submitted by event exhibitors.
Winners and runners up by category are:
Augmented Reality (A/R), Virtual Reality (V/R) and Gaming
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Winner: Nuheara
Ltd IQbuds™, the world's most intelligent wireless earbuds that
allow users to hear what they want to hear around them and connect
with their digital devices.
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Runner-up: Pixie
Technology, a technology leader in the emerging Location of Things
(LoT) sector, whose Baggage Claim service allows users to be alerted
to the proximity of luggage and bags in real-time.
Fitness/Wearables/Health Devices
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Winner: ReSound
LiNX 3D from ReSound GN, the third generation of the first hearing
aid made for the iPhone (News - Alert). This product offers clear speech
understanding, 360-degree sound location, the most modern control
options and more.
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Runner-up: Nuheara
Ltd IQbuds™
Mobile Accessories
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Winner (Tie): Rugged Messenger Keyboard for new 9.7-inch iPad
from ZAGG
International. The keyboard is designed to give users total
versatility when it comes to being productive and on the go.
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Winner (Tie): Presidio CLEAR for Macbook from Speck
Products, the first drop-protective laptop case designed to
protect against drops from up to 1.2 meters. It features a
transparent, durable design without the bulk of the traditional
protective cases on the market.
Mobile Computing
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Winner: Tempow
Audio Profile, a software-only solution for hardware and chipset
manufacturers that lets existing Bluetooth speakers, of any brand,
work together in perfect sync.
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Runner-up: CatS41
Smartphone, a rugged, waterproof device with great battery power,
built to handle the extreme conditions that users face every day at
work and play.
Personal Entertainment
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Winner: Libratone
ZIPP, speakers that create a 360-degree, full-room sound
experience in any space. These speakers feature a pleasant-looking
exterior, great battery power and are carefully designed to follow
users around the home.
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Runner-up: Jooki, the jukebox for kids, from Muuse
Labs. Users can link the Jooki music player's playlist on a
figurine (song, story, album or internet radio station), place it on
top of Jooki and let the magic happen.
Robotics & Drones
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Winner: Astrobot Kit from UBTECH
Robotics, the first Jimu robot kit that builds three distinct form
categories: humanoid, anthropomorphic wheeled vehicle and treaded
mobile robot with grab and lift action.
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Runner-up: Cruzr from UBTECH
Robotics. Cruzr is the first customized service robot adaptable to
a variety of business needs, optimizing human resources and improving
work efficiency.
Smart Home & Appliances
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Winner: The Neato
Botvac D7™ Connected from Neato Robotics, a Wi-Fi enabled robot
lets users control their vacuum from wherever they are. The Neato app
allows the user to set a vacuum schedule, stop or pause the robot, and
get instant notification about the status of the vacuuming run.
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Runner-up: VELUX
ACTIVE and Netatmo from VELUX Deutschland, roof windows controlled
by sensor technology. Smart sensors measure the temperature, light,
humidity and air quality to automatically open or close roof windows,
blinds and shutters.
Judges for the awards were technology industry research analysts at IHS (News - Alert)
Markit as well as prominent journalists who cover the gamut of
technology sectors related to each ShowStoppers event:
IHS Markit Judges
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Ian
Fogg, senior director, mobile and telecom
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Paul
Gagnon, senior manager, consumer devices
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Paul
Gray, principal analyst, consumer devices
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Dinesh
Kithany, principal analyst, home appliances
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Ken
Park, senior analyst, consumer devices
Journalist Judges
About IHS Markit (www.ihsmarkit.com)
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information,
analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive
economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information,
analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and
government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep
insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has
more than 50,000 key business and government customers, including 85
percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world's leading financial
institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to
sustainable, profitable growth.
IHS Markit is a registered trademark of IHS Markit Ltd. All other
company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners ©
2017 IHS Markit Ltd. All rights reserved.
About ShowStoppers
Now in its 23rd year, ShowStoppers
is the global leader in producing press and business events spanning the
US, Europe and Asia. Each event organizes product introductions, sneak
previews and demonstrations for selected journalists, bloggers, industry
and financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives.
Industry leaders, innovators and startups exhibit to help generate news
coverage and product reviews, make new connections, promote brand, and
open new markets. ShowStoppers produces events at CES (News - Alert) and Mobile World
Congress, among others; the official press events at IFA and NAB; and
partners with CES and CE Week.
IHS Markit is a registered trademark of IHS Markit Ltd. ShowStoppers
is a registered trademark of LL&J LLC. All other company and product
names may be trademarks of their respective owners © 2017 IHS Markit
Ltd. All rights reserved.
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