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Business Standard
3 hours ago
- Business Standard
Tech wrap June 26: Sony Bravia 5, WhatsApp AI summaries, ASUS Chromebook
Sony Bravia 5 mini LED TV launched. WhatsApp's AI summaries feature. ASUS Chromebook CX14 launched. OnePlus customer service in India. Vivo X Fold5 debut. Nothing Phone 3. OPPO Reno 14 series BS Tech New Delhi Listen to This Article Sony Bravia 5 mini LED TV launched with PS5-focused features: Price, specs Sony has introduced the Bravia 5 to its TV lineup in India. The company claims it offers a next-level immersive viewing experience. Available in four size variants, the Bravia 5 boasts Sony's top-tier audio-visual technologies such as the Advanced AI processor XR, Acoustic Multi-Audio setup, and Voice Zoom 3. Meta has launched a new AI-powered feature on WhatsApp designed to deliver message summaries for unread conversations. As stated in a WhatsApp blog post, this optional feature helps users get a quick overview of missed chats, offering a secure and private glance before diving into the full message details. ASUS has unveiled its 2025 Chromebook CX14 in India, featuring Intel's Celeron Processor N4500. Aimed at students and educators, the laptop sports a simple design finished with a wear-resistant paint. With a weight of 1.39 kg, it also meets US military-grade durability standards for better portability. OnePlus has announced the expansion of its customer service offerings in India. The free pickup and drop service, which first launched in 2016 for select tier 1 cities, is now available across over 19,000 pin codes. The wider rollout extends to tier 2, tier 3 cities, and beyond. As per OnePlus, this development stems from consistent user feedback and enhancements under Project Starlight, initiated in Q4 2024. Vivo has launched its latest foldable device—the Vivo X Fold5—in China. Running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, the phone features an 8.03-inch main screen and offers notable improvements over its predecessor, such as better water and dust resistance, a more streamlined build, and compatibility with Apple products like the Apple Watch, AirPods, and Macs. The upcoming Nothing Phone 3 is expected to come with a larger battery and enhanced charging capabilities. As per a report from The Tech Outlook, the device has been spotted on the US FCC certification site, revealing it could house a 5,150mAh battery and support 65W wired charging. In contrast, the Nothing Phone 2 includes a 4,700mAh battery with 45W charging. OPPO has officially announced that the Reno 14 series will be launching in India on July 3. Through teasers shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company revealed the phones' design. OPPO also disclosed key specifications, including information about the chipset and camera setup. HDMI Forum has unveiled the HDMI 2.2 specifications, now shared with manufacturers for integration. Dubbed Ultra96, the HDMI 2.2 cables will support up to 16K resolution at 60fps. Announced at CES 2025, the first batch of Ultra96 HDMI cables—featuring bandwidth up to 96Gbps—could hit the market later this year, according to The Verge. Google has enhanced Gemini Live—its real-time AI assistant—by integrating it with more Google services like Keep, Calendar, Tasks, and Maps. A report by 9To5Google notes that users can now use both voice and camera inputs to instruct Gemini Live to create calendar events, generate notes in Keep, and add tasks or reminders. Discord is reportedly developing a native version of its communications platform for Windows on Arm. According to a report by The Verge, an early Arm64 build is already available for testing and promises better performance on Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Copilot Plus PCs compared to the emulated version currently in use. India is rapidly emerging as a key player in global smartphone exports, with brands like Samsung and Motorola boosting their shipments to the US. This growth is attributed to shifting global trade conditions and the Indian government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme promoting domestic manufacturing, reports The Economic Times. According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hired three researchers from OpenAI for its 'superintelligence' initiative. The development follows recent remarks by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who accused Meta of trying to poach its employees.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- The Hindu
Sony launches Bravia 5 series smart mini LED TV range in India
Sony on Thursday (June 26, 2025) launched the Bravia 5 smart mini LED TV range in India running the XR processor, Dolby Atmos and Vision, 3D and spatial audio. Like the other Bravia series, the new Bravia 5 range also has the Studio Calibrated Mode and Sony Pictures Core. The Bravia 5 comes with XR Triluminos Pro technology with XR Clear, a new AI algorithm, that enhances experience and expanded color quality along with better clarity. Bravia 5 comes with the acoustic multi-sound technology, with the improved sound positioning tweeters and dual down-firing full range speakers. With AI, the Voice Zoom 3 analyses audio in real time to detect and isolate human voices, automatically adjusting their volume for better clarity. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) The new Bravia 5 comes with a Game Menu 2 feature, where gamers can adjust the Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) or toggling Auto HDR Tone Mapping. The new Sony Bravia 5 series comes in 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches screen sizes. These models will be available across all Sony Centers, major electronic stores, and e-commerce portals in India. Bravia 5 starts at ₹1,37,740 (55 inch), ₹1,73,840 (65 inch), ₹2,84,990 (75 inch) and ₹4,17,990 (85 inch).
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Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Business Standard
Sony Bravia 5 mini LED TV launched with PS5-focused features: Price, specs
Sony Bravia 5 TV series comprises four sizes, 85-inch available for Rs 417,990, 75-inch available for Rs 284,990, 65-inch to be made available for Rs 173,840, and 55-inch available for Rs 137,740 New Delhi Sony has expanded the Bravia TV lineup in India with the launch of the new Bravia 5. According to Sony, Bravia 5 offers an immersive viewing experience like never before. Launched in four different sizes, the Bravia 5 has been claimed to be powered by Sony's most advanced visual and audio technologies, including Advanced AI processor XR, Acoustic multi-audio feature, and Voice Zoom 3. Sony Bravia 5 series: Price and availability Sony Bravia 5 K-85XR55A: Rs 649,900 Sony Bravia 5 K-75XR55A: Rs 399,900 Sony Bravia 5 K-65XR55A: Not disclosed Sony Bravia 5 K-55XR55A: Rs 199,900 The above are maximum retail selling prices. All four screen models are offered at best buy prices as listed below: Sony Bravia 5 K-85XR55A: Rs 417,990 Sony Bravia 5 K-75XR55A: Rs 284,990 Sony Bravia 5 K-65XR55A: Rs 173,840 Sony Bravia 5 K-55XR55A: Rs 137,740 The 85-inch, 75-inch, and 55-inch models will be available for sale starting June 26 across all Sony Centres, select retail stores, and e-commerce portals. The availability of the 65-inch model has not yet been announced. Sony Bravia 5 series: Details Processor Sony Bravia 5 series is powered by AI Processor XR, which it said utilised built-in machine learning with cognitive processing capabilities to analyse content and present visuals in a way that aligns with human perception. Display Speaking of visuals, the display boasts mini LED technology with support for local dimming zones. It is a 10-bit display panel, enhanced by Sony's XR Triluminos Pro technology. Additionally, Bravia 5 offers multiple Studio Calibrated Modes, including options tuned for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core, and Prime Video. The TV supports Dolby Vision. Audio The Sony Bravia 5 boasts an acoustic multi-audio system, which includes sound positioning tweeters and dual down-firing full-range speakers. These support Dolby Atmos sound. Sony said the Bravia 5 has 'Voice Zoom 3', which uses AI to isolate and enhance human voices without affecting the background soundtrack. PS5 optimisations With HDMI 2.1 support, the Bravia 5 offers 4K at 120Hz, variable refresh rate (VRR), and auto low latency mode (ALLM). In addition, PS5 owners benefit from optimisations like Auto HDR Tone Mapping, which automatically adjusts HDR settings for each game. Sony said it has integrated a dedicated Game Menu 2, which simplifies access to these gaming features.
