Richmond, British Columbia – February 14, 2005 – MTV is the soundtrack to the lives of young people around the world. As Canada's youth lifestyle channel, MTV Canada packs an international programming punch with a homegrown attitude and focus. With their unpredictable mix of star access and new exclusives, MTV Canada will feature the RX2 Media Chair, available exclusively from Empower Technologies, on a segment hosted by 969’s Joey Case.

"It’s great to have the RX2 Media Chair showcased on a program like 969 which focuses on providing a high level of original, ground-breaking Canadian content,” said Paul Leung, chairman and CEO of Empower Technologies. “For years, MTV Canada has helped to set the tone for new and hip products for youth. 969 provides Empower with an amazing opportunity to generate exposure with our target market in Canada.”

Priced at $1,599 USD MSRP and exclusively distributed by Empower Technologies, the RX2 Media Chair is the most revolutionary piece of home entertainment equipment available on the market today for your digital living room! Winner of a 2005 CES Innovations Award, the RX2 features a complete Xbox© 5.1 Surround Sound System, manufactured under license by Spherex. With this amazing sound system strategically installed into the frame of the chair, RX2 creates the most immersive experience for gaming, movies and music playback.

RX2 exhibits Spherex Optimized Surround Sound – a culmination of cutting-edge technology from a number of industry leaders, fine-tuned and calibrated for an incredibly realistic sound experience:

• Mirage-patented OMNIPOLARTM speaker dispersion and technology
• 6 channel, 300W RMS Direct Digital Amplification (DDX) from Apogee Technology
• Aureus™ Digital Signal Processor from Texas Instruments decoding Dolby Digital, PLII and DTS
• MaxxBass® bass extension circuitry from Waves
• Tactile transducer from ButtKicker for sound you not only hear but also feel

The RX2 Media Chair is exclusively distributed by Empower Technologies, online at http://www.empowertechnologies.com/.

Broadcasting from a new, state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar studio in downtown Vancouver, 969 is a youth lifestyle magazine and variety show that is a must for advertisers looking to capture the lucrative 12 to 24 year old market. Covering everything from video-gaming to fashion, music to careers, entertainment to health matters and other social and political issues, 969 tackles topics affecting and influencing today’s youth. 969 offers lighthearted interviews with the coolest stars as well as more serious discussions on topics such as World Aids Day, the legalization of marijuana and world peace. 969 on MTV Canada features live presenters in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto and can be seen on MTV Canada, Toronto 1, A-Channel Edmonton, A-Channel Calgary, A-Channel Winnipeg and CKX TV Brandon.

Tune in to MTV Canada’s 969 on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 for insight into the amazing RX2 Media Chair. Check your local cable provider for listings.

About Empower Technologies:

Founded in 2000, Empower Technologies, Inc., a Washington State registered company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Empower Technologies Corporation of Richmond, B.C., is a provider of embedded system technologies and solutions for the consumer electronics industry and the intelligent appliance market.

Empower is an innovative company, who through the development of quality partnerships and strategic alliances is positioning itself to become a leading provider of embedded system technologies and solutions for consumer electronics manufacturers.

About Spherex Inc.:

Spherex Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Audio Products International Corp. (API). Founded in 1972 and privately owned, API is one of the largest loudspeaker manufacturers in the world. API brands include Mirage, Energy and Athena Technologies loudspeakers. Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System offers an exciting, immersive audio experience for gaming, movies and music playback. It exemplifies Spherex’s dedication to superior sound quality and affordable pricing.

About Xbox:

Xbox (www.xbox.com) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tag line, “it’s good to play together,” captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
© 2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

The Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System is manufactured under license by Spherex Inc.

Microsoft Xbox and the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or in other countries and are used under license from Microsoft.

Contact Information:

Media Enquiries:
Paul Leung - Chairman, President and CEO: pcleung@empowertechnologies.com
or via Tel @ (604) 278-3100

More Information on Empower Technologies: www.empowertechnologies.com

LEOs ® Sales Enquiries:
sales@empowertechnologies.com or via Telephone @ 604-278-3100

Paul Leung
Chairman, President and CEO
Empower Technologies Corporation

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