Newstream.com Digest: New TDK MOJO MP3 Players, `Ultimate Run-D.M.C.', Microvision's Nomad Augmented Vision System, and Other Free Multimedia Content for Journalists

Business Wire, Oct 7, 2003

Business Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2003

Nearly a Third of Americans (31%) Are Insecure in their Jobs, Causing Reduced Use of Credit, According to the Cambridge Consumer Credit Index

Almost one third of Americans (31%) feel insecure about their jobs, and that insecurity is causing a third of them to reduce their use of credit, according to the Cambridge Consumer Credit Index. Nearly half of Americans (46%) feel very secure about their jobs, while 8% report being unemployed and 16% are retired.

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American Honda Motor Company Introduces Microvision's Nomad Augmented Vision System to Honda and Acura Dealers

American Honda Motor Company and Microvision Inc. (Nasdaq: MVIS) today reported that Honda successfully introduced Microvision's Nomad Augmented Vision System to its assemblies of American Honda and Acura dealers. The product introduction took place at the auto company's two annual dealer shows held in San Diego, Sept. 18, and San Francisco, Oct. 2. Based on the enthusiastic dealer response, Microvision is planning a launch in early 2004.

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New TDK(R) MOJO(tm) MP3 Players Deliver a Progressive Blend of Innovative Design, Leading Features & Pristine Sound

TDK, a leading supplier of digital recording and playback solutions, introduces four exciting new MOJO MP3 players, the next generation of the company's highly acclaimed MOJO portable audio line. Each new MOJO model has a unique feature set, allowing customers to choose a player that best suits their individual needs, lifestyle and budget. Incorporating cutting-edge technology with a wide range of playback options, the next-gen MOJOs set new standards for ultra-portability, convenience and above all, great sounding audio.

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ULTIMATE RUN-D.M.C. Features Bonus DVD As A Tribute Fit For The Kings Of Rock!

Twenty years after their breakthrough debut on the Black Singles chart, ULTIMATE RUN-D.M.C. pays fitting tribute to the pioneering hip-hop group with a special two-disc CD-and-DVD package that will arrive in stores on Oct. 28, it was announced today by Antonio "L.A." Reid, president and CEO, Arista Records.

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Convergys Speech Solutions Voted #1 in Industry Challenge at SpeechTEK 2003

The People's Choice Award recognizing the winner of the first Speech Solutions CHALLENGE at SpeechTEK 2003, has been won by Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), the global leader in integrated billing, employee care, and customer care services, and its Solutions CHALLENGE partner Audium, a leading developer of VoiceXML server and application software for customer service IVR systems.

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eMagin Supplies OLED Display for Night Vision Equipment Co.'s New Military Thermal Imaging Helmet

eMagin Corporation, leading manufacturer of active matrix OLED microdisplays (AMEX:EMA), and Night Vision Equipment Company, manufacturer of night vision and laser products, today announced that eMagin's OLED displays are featured in Night Vision Equipment Company's HelmetIR(tm) helmet, which is being introduced this week at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Expo in Washington, D.C. and at the US Naval Institute Warfare Exposition in Virginia Beach, Va.

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Displaytech Now Sampling Lightview 311k Color Microdisplay Evaluation Kits

Displaytech Inc., the leader in liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) microdisplays, today announced that it is performing product demonstrations and is now sampling evaluation kits for its new color microdisplay, the LightView(tm) 311k Display Module. The evaluation kits allow for product viewing with customer content and configuration of certain programmable display features, such as brightness and gamma control.

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Duracell(R) Teams Up With Rock Superstar Bon Jovi on New Advertising and Promotional Campaign

Duracell launched a new advertising and promotional campaign featuring one of the world's most popular bands, Bon Jovi. This new entertainment-based execution is the latest addition to Duracell's highly successful "Trusted Everywhere" campaign.

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