Computer & Electronics
January 19, 2016 at 3:23 pm
Microsoft has put a lot of effort into the Surface Pen, and the device actually is quite an advanced piece of hardware, but that doesn’t seem to be enough for the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant. Not with several other companies, including Apple, building similar products. The company has started work on a rechargeable Surface Pen…
January 18, 2016 at 5:05 pm
As one of the fastest growing markets in both retail and promotional markets, athletic wear is in high demand. And, especially during this time, people are flocking to the gym. With Athos fitness apparel, exercise-lovers can see exactly which muscles…
January 18, 2016 at 4:32 pm
Bullet, Hialeah, Fla., announced its 2016 product launch. The latest collection includes 91 products, including new, value-priced offerings in bags, mobile and drinkware. “We are really excited about the new 2016 Bullet products,” said Jeff Brown, president of Polyconcept North America Hard Goods. “These are great, high-quality items available at the unbeatable prices that customers…
January 8, 2016 at 6:11 pm
Syfy wants to explore how emerging technology, from virtual reality to 3-D printing, could enhance its TV programming. The NBCUniversal-owned cable network has launched Syfy Labs, a new group with a 13-person digital team dedicated to testing such new technology. “You look at a show like ‘The Expanse;' it’s an hour long, and it airs…
January 8, 2016 at 4:33 pm
Toddy Gear, Chicago, announced it will show the following new items for the first time at the PPAI EXPO: The Smart Charge 2-in-1 Power Bank is a wall charger and portable power bank that recharges devices while it charges itself—no USB wall-outlet adapter needed. A user plugs the USB cable into the power bank to…
January 5, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Petty Marketing, Cleveland, Tenn., has announced that it secured a three-year, $6 million contract with a $6 billion healthcare provider. Petty Marketing will provide the client's promotional products and trade show materials. Petty Marketing partnered with Proforma, Cleveland, Ohio, to develop an e-commerce site to…
December 31, 2015 at 4:49 pm
Logomark, Tustin, Calif., will showcase its newest products for 2016 as well as its design platform, MyLogomark Marketing Hub, at the upcoming Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo 2016, held Jan. 10-14 in Las Vegas. Logomark will occupy a 4,000-square-foot space at booth No. 2713. During the expo, Logomark will demonstrate its new marketing platform…
December 31, 2015 at 4:29 pm
Imprint Plus, Richmond, British Columbia, is showcasing its Mighty Badge kits and new Design and Print online software at the PPAI Expo, held Jan. 10-14 in Las Vegas. The Mighty Badge name badge and signage kits from Imprint Plus let users create…
December 30, 2015 at 4:37 pm
Hirsch Gift Inc., Houston, Texas, has hired five new multi-line representatives to join the supplier's outside sales team in January 2016. Scott Blankenship of Blankenship Marketing Group will represent Hirsch Gift Inc. in Arkansas, Oklahoma and North Texas; Sharon Wohlleber of The Integrity Sales Group will cover Louisiana and South Texas; Anne Piotter of Cannon…
December 22, 2015 at 6:40 pm
"Back to the Future Part II" predicted that 2015 would be the year that everyone finally rides hoverboards, and, to an extent, it was correct. Hoverboards, meaning the self-balancing, motorized vehicles, have been a popular item this holiday season, and some promotional products companies have used them as…
