LONDON, UK — 4th October 2016 — Today, Ultimate Ears announced a new app feature that allows you to wirelessly connect more than 50 Ultimate Ears speakers within seconds - bringing any party to a new level of epic. From your backyard to the beach, Ultimate Ears’ waterproof (IPX7) and durable wireless Bluetooth® speakers have always given you the ability to take the party anywhere. Now, with the addition of PartyUp, you can wirelessly connect a mix of UE BOOM, UE BOOM 2 and UE MEGABOOM speakers together, allowing you to crank up the music in places where no other sound system can go, sharing music and moments in ways that weren’t previously possible.

Three years ago, Ultimate Ears brought pairing multiple Bluetooth speakers together to people everywhere. Now, Ultimate Ears is the only wireless Bluetooth speaker that lets you to pair more than two - even more than 50 - speakers together, creating magical moments for your family outing, Friday night with friends or your next legendary celebration. And, through the redesigned apps, even if you’re just pairing two, that process is faster and more convenient than ever, too.

“Music connects people in extraordinary ways,” said Charlotte Johs, general manager of Ultimate Ears. “Now, when friends come together, they can easily connect their speakers without worrying about limitations. Whether you and your crew are on a rooftop without a power outlet, or 50 of your closest pals are floating down a river without a dry spot in sight, PartyUp lets the party grow within seconds.”

With a free, over-the-air update to the existing UE BOOM and UE MEGABOOM apps, you can easily see, select, drag and drop available speakers to join the party in just seconds. PartyUp provides the freedom to quickly sync a few Ultimate Ears speakers or really take it to the next level and PartyUp with more than 50 speakers for monumental bashes. The party grows as more and more friends hook up, letting you blast more sound even louder.

From Siri and Google Now voice integration to Tap Controls, Ultimate Ears has added a host of additional features, continually unlocking experiences for music fans. With the addition of PartyUp to the impressive lineup of features already available on UE BOOM, UE BOOM 2 and UE MEGABOOM, Ultimate Ears speakers continue to get better over time, bringing the party to places it otherwise could not and would not have gone before.

Availability

PartyUp is available through the iOS® and Android™ app stores beginning today. This free app enhancement works with UE BOOM, UE BOOM 2 and UE MEGABOOM through the UE BOOM and UE MEGABOOM apps. Speakers are sold separately. For more information, please visit www.ultimateears.com.

Today Logitech introduced the Logi Circle Portable Home Connection Camera, a camera and companion app that brings your home happenings to your smartphone, and allows you to instantly engage with whomever is at home, so you’ll never miss another moment.

“There’s a new movement in home monitoring,” said Vincent Borel, director of new ventures at Logitech. “The nature of today’s connected world is changing the way people interact with cameras in the home. Video surveillance is no longer just about security, it’s about staying connected with our homes and loved ones. Planned or unplanned, magic moments happen in our homes every day and we designed the Logi Circle as your destination for capturing and discovering them no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Now you can watch your kids playing or catch your dog chasing its tail even if you’re running errands, traveling for business or at the office.”

Experience your home as it happens. Through the free iOS® or Android™ app you can stream Live HD Video with 2-Way Talk & Listen over Wi-Fi®. Smart filtering of all video happens with our Scene Intuition™ technology, so you see what matters most at home. It learns your home life patterns and filters the footage to send alerts only on interesting activity, so you don’t need to sift through spam footage. And, when you want to see what action has taken place in your home, Day Briefs™ provide an auto-generated, 30-second video summary of the best moments from that day. You can see this daily summary with one touch of the app.

Because life doesn’t stay still, the Logi Circle is portable and rechargeable. Take the camera room to room with you, and when you need to recharge it simply place on the included magnetic charging ring. The rechargeable battery can stream for up to three hours, and lasts up to 12 hours in power save mode.

Availability

The Logi Circle is the second product introduced under the new Logi label. The Logi Circle is available now for pre-order in the U.S. and in select countries in Europe for a suggested retail price of £159, and is expected to begin shipping in October 2015. For more information, please visit Logitech.com, our blog or connect with us on Facebook.

“Harmony is the accepted leader in home entertainment control, and now we’ve expanded that same experience throughout the smart home,” said Bruce Lancaster, general manager of Logitech Harmony. “As more connected devices make their way into consumer homes, the need for a centralized way to control them – and make them work in concert – becomes exponentially greater. Our new lineup does just that.”

With just a few easy steps your remote, tablet or smartphone can now control your TV, set-top box, speakers, lighting, thermostat, door locks, window shades and other popular devices. Plus, with Harmony Activities, you can easily create one-touch control of multiple products, letting you power on your TV, dim your lights, adjust the temperature and open your window shades—all at the same time. You can start or end an Activity with either a touch of your remote or mobile app, according to customizable schedules, or in response to sensors. And if you’re away from home, you can check the status and adjust devices from the Harmony mobile app.

Highlights of the new lineup include:

Logitech Harmony® Hub

The Harmony Hub turns your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet into a universal home remote. With the Hub and app, you can control movies, music, and TV, plus connected lights, locks, thermostats, and more. You can start and control devices in groups or individually, either directly with one touch or on customizable schedules.

Logitech Harmony® Companion

By combining a simple remote control with the Harmony Hub, Logitech Harmony Companion provides convenient control for connected lights, locks, blinds, thermostats, sensors, home entertainment devices, and more. This gives you the freedom to control devices via the mobile app either around the house or when you’re away, and the convenience of a dedicated remote control that stays in easy reach for use by family, friends, and guests.

Logitech Harmony® 950

Logitech Harmony 950 is the best Harmony infrared universal remote yet for control of TV, movies, music, and games. Its color touchscreen provides powerful, intuitive control of up to 15 devices. The all-new design has a color touchscreen that uses gestures including swipes and taps to change channels, fast-forward or rewind, and adjust the volume. The motion sensing, backlit buttons and improved button layout make it easy to find the right button, even in the dark. The replaceable, rechargeable battery offers 20% greater capacity over its predecessor, and set up is quick and simple.

Logitech Harmony® Elite

Logitech Harmony Elite delivers the same great feature set as the Harmony 950, paired with the power of the Harmony Hub. Whether using the mobile app or advanced touchscreen remote, Harmony Elite offers seamless control of your entertainment—and your connected home. With the Harmony Elite, you can replace remotes for up to 15 entertainment devices, and combine that with control popular smart home products including lights, locks, and thermostats, either directly with one touch, on customizable schedules, or even when away from home.

Device Compatibility and Availability

LIFX, Insteon, QIVICON, August, the Nest Learning Thermostat, Philips hue and SONOS are among the brands and platforms joining the Harmony library of more than 270,000 compatible devices. For the most up-to-date list of compatible devices, please visit myharmony.com/compatibility. The new Logitech Harmony lineup is expected to be available in EMEA beginning in September 2015. For more information on the Harmony remote control lineup, please visit www.logitech.com.