Apple announced details, features and availability of the iPhone 4S, the iCloud, the voice-activated digital assistant Siri today, and the new iOS 5 mobile operating system, about five minutes before rumors about the iPhone 5 started to circulate. The new addition to the iPhone family goes on sale Oct. 12. .
Mobeam, a Cupertino-based developer of communications technology that allows mobile phones to interact with laser scanners at retail checkouts, said on Monday it has raised $4.9 million in its first round of funding. Participants included yet2Ventures, Samsung Ventures and Mitsui, as well as other independent investors. The company said it will use the proceeds to accelerate business development efforts with major consumer and retail brands.
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. announced two significant executive changes today, effective immediately: Adam Mizel has been named chief operating officer and chief financial officer; and Gary Loffredo is now president of Digital Cinema Services in addition to his continuing responsibilities as general counsel. The moves are part of the companys refocus on its digital cinema platform, which so far this year has resulting in Cinedigm signing over 3,000 new screens to license agreements, bringing its total deployment to more than 9,700 screens with 154 exhibitors.