Sony has introduced the Bravia 9 4K Mini LED TV series in India, claiming that they are the company’s brightest 4K TVs ever. Available in 75-inch and 85-inch screen sizes, the Sony Bravia 9 series is priced at Rs 4,49,990 and Rs 5,99,990, respectively. The TVs feature Mini LED displays and offer high peak luminance for natural and detailed scene reproduction. They also incorporate local dimming algorithms to control thousands of LEDs for enhanced contrast.
British audio brand Marshall has launched the Emberton III and Willen II portable speakers in India, priced at Rs 17,999 and Rs 12,499, respectively. The Emberton III offers over 32 hours of battery life, while the Willen II offers over 17 hours of battery life. Both speakers feature an IP67 rating, ensuring resistance against dust and water ingress.
Taiwanese electronics brand Acer has launched the Nitro V 16 gaming laptop in India. Powered by AMD Ryzen R7 8845HS processors and an NVIDIA GeForce 4060 graphics processing unit (GPU), the Acer Nitro V 16 is touted by the company as an AI-powered gaming laptop. The Acer Nitro V 16 gaming laptop is priced at Rs 109,999 onwards and is now available in India across Acer exclusive stores.
China’s OPPO has launched its budget smartphone A3 5G in India. OPPO said the A3 5G has been certified for military-grade shock resistance and features multiple liquid resistance protections to safeguard the smartphone from functional damage caused by various liquids.
Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer Gigabyte announced the launch of its QD-OLED monitors in India on August 20. The new models, dubbed the AORUS FO32U2P and AORUS FO27Q3, are designed for gaming and entertainment. Key features include a “Tactical Resolution Switch,” which allows for an instant switch to a 24-inch size with 1080p resolution, and a “Night Vision” feature that improves visibility in low-light conditions by highlighting dark areas without overexposing the screen. Both monitors are equipped with AI-based OLED Care protection: Pixel Clean, Static Control, Pixel Shift, and Sub-logo Dim.
Meta has released an app for Quest 3, Quest 2, and Quest Pro models, allowing users to use their VR headsets as a display for HDMI or DisplayPort-equipped devices such as consoles, laptops, smartphones, or any video device. The app, called Meta Quest HDMI Link, extends the functionality of the Quest headsets and offers a viewing experience from other devices on a large virtual screen. Users can also change the size and position of the customizable virtual screen within the VR environment.
Google has denied recent reports that it was discontinuing the Fitbit Versa and Sense lines following the introduction of the Pixel smartwatches, according to news outlet ArsTechnica. In response to these reports, a Google spokesperson stated that the company remains committed to Fitbit and its customers. This follows a TechRadar report on August 18, which suggested that “Fitbit-branded devices will take a backseat to Google’s top fitness trackers.”
Chinese smartphone brand Honor has announced that it will launch the Magic V3 foldable book-style smartphone at the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) exhibition in Berlin, Germany on September 5. The global launch was announced by Honor Global in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
KPMG’s Indian unit has signed a strategic alliance with Zscaler, a US-based cloud security firm. The partnership, announced on Tuesday (August 20), aims to jointly provide “zero trust-aligned data security services to customers in India.” This includes cloud protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, the press release said.
On August 20, OnePlus launched the Buds Pro 3 in India. These third-generation wireless earbuds feature a new design, dual audio drivers, active noise cancellation, and spatial audio support. The earbuds are tuned with sound profiles from Dynaudio, and while they are primarily designed for Android, they are also compatible with Apple devices via the Hey Melody companion app.
First published: August 20, 2024 | 20:03 IS
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