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Science 2011-01-06 2 min read

ZOMM Named Finalist in Bluetooth Special Interest Group's "Best of CES" Award

World's first wireless leash for cell phones recognized in 6th Annual Awards.

FISHERS, IN, January 06, 2011

ZOMM, LLC (www.zomm.com), a global technology company and developer of the world's first Wireless Leash for cell phones, announces its selection as a finalist in the Bluetooth Special Interest Group's (SIG) 6th Annual Best of CES 2011 Awards. ZOMM is being recognized as one of the most innovative, Bluetooth-enabled devices of the year, and the category winners and overall winning product will officially be announced on Jan. 7, 2011. All new products and features will be on display at CES 2011 in the North Hall, Booth #1035C in the New Products Marketplace area.

Using Bluetooth technology, the keychain-sized ZOMM prevents users from losing or misplacing their mobile phone by vibrating, flashing lights and sounding an alarm when they separate from their phone. With added features of call notification, a fully functional speakerphone for hands-free communication and emergency-services calling capabilities, ZOMM is the ultimate multi-functional accessory for any Bluetooth-enabled phone. New accessories, colors and features are being announced at CES 2011, making the device a must-have product for the mobile lifestyle.

"It is exciting to recognized by such a respectable organization as Bluetooth SIG for our innovative use of Bluetooth technology," Henry Penix, CEO of ZOMM, LLC. "The awards put ZOMM on the same stage as major players like Samsung and LG - further strengthening our position as an emerging global technology company."

A record number of devices were submitted for consideration for the awards. Each product was carefully reviewed and judged by the Bluetooth SIG based on a variety of criteria including interoperability testing, containing expected profiles and ease of use. Bonus points were awarded to those products that included Experience Icons on the product packaging or the product website, and also for products utilizing the newly adopted Bluetooth v4.0 specification.

Category winners and an overall winner will be announced at the "Tweet House It Won't Stay in Vegas" party at the Atomic Testing Museum the evening of Jan. 7, 2011 during the International Consumer Electronics Show. For more information about ZOMM and its products, visit http://www.zomm.com or visit the company on the CES show floor - North Hall, booth #1035C in the New Products Marketplace.

About ZOMM, LLC
ZOMM, LLC is a global technology company that enhances lives through technology. Its first product, ZOMM Wireless Leash, won a Best of Innovations award at the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show. ZOMM has since received over 500 million media impressions worldwide, including coverage on leading broadcast stations and featured in over 1000 magazines and newspapers. Its executive team includes legendary seasoned leaders in business, technology, marketing and finance. ZOMM's mission to enhance lives through technology is now being realized as new products and services are introduced to the world. ZOMM is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., with offices in Kirkland, Wash, distribution in Okla., Innsbruck, Austria and China, sales offices in Germany and London, and distribution partners in South Africa, France, Switzerland and Austria. For more information about ZOMM, please visit http://www.zomm.com.

About the Bluetooth SIG
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the telecommunications, computing, consumer electronics, automotive and network industries, is driving development of Bluetooth wireless technology and bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes Promoter member companies Ericsson, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba, along with over 13,000 Associate and Adopter member companies. The Bluetooth SIG, Inc. headquarters are located in Kirkland, Washington, U.S.A. For more information please visit http://www.bluetooth.com.