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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business Standard
Sony launches ULT series party speakers, portable speakers, more: Details
The refreshed Sony ULT lineup featuring ULT Tower 9, 9AC, Field 5, Field 3, and ULTMIC1 brings upgraded bass modes, 360-degree sound, and rugged designs Harsh Shivam New Delhi Sony has launched the second generation of its ULT Power Sound lineup in India, featuring the ULT Tower 9 and ULT Tower 9AC party speakers, the ULT Field 5 and Field 3 portable wireless Bluetooth speakers, and the new wireless dual microphone, ULTMIC1. All devices in the range come equipped with the signature ULT button for enhanced bass performance and offer multiple sound modes for a customised listening experience. Sony ULT Power Sound series (gen 2): Price and availability ULT Tower 9: ULT Tower 9AC: Price: Rs 69,990 Colour: Black Availability: August 12 onwards (across Sony platforms) ULT Field 5: Price: Rs 24,990 Colour: Off White and Black Availability: Now available (across Sony platforms) ULT Field 3: Price: Rs 17,990 Colour: Forest Grey, Off White and Black Availability: Now available (across Sony platforms) ULTMIC1: Price: Rs 14,990 Colour: Black Availability: Now available (across Sony platforms) Sony ULT Power Sound series (gen 2): Details ULT Tower 9 and 9AC: The ULT Tower comes in two versions – ULT Tower 9 and ULT Tower 9AC. The company said that both the party speakers are designed to transform any space into a high energy entertainment hub with their 360-degree Part Sound, coupled with 360-degree Party Light. Both these models come with selectable bass modes: ULT1 and ULT2. These speakers also come with the Sound Field Optimisation feature that adjusts to ambient noise and can also be connected with up to 100 compatible speakers through the Party Connect platform. Other notable features include built-in handle and casters for portability, a water- resistant top panel and a built-in power bank. The ULT Tower 9 has up to 25 hours of battery life. ULT Field 5: Sony said that the ULT Field 5 speakers feature a portable and durable design which is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. It is said to offer powerful bass and supports a 10 band custom equaliser to fine tune the output. Similar to the ULT Tower 9 speakers, the Field 5 gets a Sound Field Optimisation feature that adjusts to ambient noise. It also gets multi-point connectivity for switching between two devices and can connect with up to 100 compatible speakers using the Party Connect platform. As for the battery life, Sony claims up to 25 hours of playtime on a single charge. The ULT Field 5 is IP67 water and dustproof. ULT Field 3: ULT Field 3 also features some of the advanced features that the Field 5 offers. This includes support for 10 band custom equaliser, Sound Field Optimisation and Multi-point connectivity. The speaker is IP67 rated for dust and water resistance, and features a multi-way strap for portability. Sony said that it can offer up to 24 hours of play time on a single charge. ULTMIC1: ULTMIC1 is the Sony's latest wireless microphone that the company said has been designed for karaoke night, jam session, or a spontaneous sing-along. It is said to deliver clear vocals and can eliminate background noise. It offers Plug and Play connectivity with ULT Party Speakers and features a Duet Assist feature that automatically balances mic volume during dual performance. It offers USB-C charging and is said to offer up to 20 hours of battery life in a single charge.
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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Business Standard
OnePlus AI suite now rolling out to OnePlus 13, 13R smartphones: What's new
Plus Mind, part of the OnePlus AI suite, now comes to OnePlus 13 and 13R, offering smart on-screen content capture, summaries, and contextual suggestions Harsh Shivam New Delhi Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has begun rolling out its AI-powered Plus Mind feature to users of the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R smartphones. The feature, part of the broader OnePlus AI suite, was originally introduced with the OnePlus 13s, and is designed to help users store, organise, and retrieve information more intelligently. The OnePlus AI suite also offers other advanced AI features such as AI VoiceScribe, AI Search, AI Translation, and more. OnePlus AI Plus Mind: Availability The OnePlus AI suite is already live on the OnePlus 13s and OnePlus Nord 5 smartphones. With the latest update, Plus Mind is now available to OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R users as a free software update. OnePlus AI Plus Mind: How it works On the OnePlus 13s and Nord 5, the Plus Mind feature can be triggered using the customisable Plus Key button. On the OnePlus 13 and 13R, users can activate it by swiping up with three fingers on the screen. Once activated, Plus Mind captures the on-screen content, creates an AI-generated summary, and saves it in a dedicated app called Mind Space. The system also recognises contextual information and offers smart suggestions. For instance, if a user swipes up on an event poster, Plus Mind can identify key details like the date and time and prompt users to add the event date into their calendar automatically, while also storing all relevant information in Mind Space. OnePlus AI: What's more Alongside Plus Mind, OnePlus' AI suite includes several productivity and creativity tools: AI VoiceScribe: Lets users record, summarise, and translate calls and meetings — including on apps like WhatsApp. (Currently available only in India) AI Translation: A standalone app that consolidates all translation tools — including text, voice, camera, and screen-based translations. AI Search: Allows users to search for files, notes, settings, and Mind Space content using natural language queries. AI Reframe: Analyses images, identifies subjects, and suggests creative composition alternatives.
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Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Samsung opens pre-bookings for Galaxy Z 7 series, Watch 8 series in India
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Flip 7 FE, and Watch 8 series now up for pre-booking in India with limited-period discounts, EMI offers, and bundled deals ahead of July 25 availability Harsh Shivam New Delhi
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Business Standard
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Lumio launches Arc 5 and Arc 7 home projectors with Google TV: Price, specs
Both Lumio Arc 5 and Arc 7 projectors offer Full HD 1080p visuals with HDR10 support. With Google TV, the projector offers access to several streaming apps including Netflix Lumio Arc 5 and Arc 7 projectors Harsh Shivam New Delhi Bengaluru-based consumer technology start-up, Circuit House Technologies, has launched new home projectors with Google TV integration under the Lumio brand. The newly announced line-up includes the Lumio Arc 5 and Lumio Arc 7 projectors. Both models feature Lumio's in-house Arclight Engine delivering Full HD visuals with support for HDR10 viewing. Lumio Arc projectors: Price and availability Lumio Arc 5: Rs 19,999 Lunio Arc 7: Rs 34,999 The Lumio Arc 7 projector will be available for purchase starting July 12 on e-commerce platform Amazon with introductory offers. Customers purchasing the Arc 7 model will be able to get it for Rs 29,999 (including bank card offers) during the Amazon Prime Day sale between July 12 and July 14. The Lumio Arc 5 projector will be available on Amazon in the last week of July. Lumio Arc projectors: Details Both Lumio Arc 5 and Arc 7 projectors are powered by the MTK 9630 processor, coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Leveraging the company's own Arclight Engine, the projectors will offer Full HD 1080p visuals with HDR10 support. The company said that the engine is a high-quality LCD illuminated by LED light source. The projectors also come with an under-stand that helps in elevated projection. Both models also come equipped with advanced features such as Smooth Trapezoidal Recalibration or STR8 that enables auto-keystone correction, obstacle avoidance and instant autofocus using a Time-of-Flight (TOF) sensor. Running on Google TV platform, the projectors support over 10,000 apps including video streaming platforms such as Netflix. For connectivity, both models come with HDMI 2.0 (HDMI ARC-enabled), USB 2.0, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 5 (Dual Band), and a 3.5mm audio jack. There is also a dedicated remote for the projectors that includes dedicated buttons for Google Assistant, Netflix, YouTube, and TLDR app. The TLDR app essentially functions as a dashboard for sports and music content. It offers live match updates, schedules, highlights, and analysis for Cricket and Football. Meanwhile, TLDR Music brings curated playlists, trending releases, and YouTube Music integration. Lumio Arc 5: 200 ANSI lumens brightness Up to 100-inch projection Portable design with 1.33Kg weight 5W speakers with dual passive radiators Dolby Audio support Lumio Arc 7: 400 ANSI lumens brightness Up to 100-inch projection 8W stereo speakers with passive radiators Dolby Audio support
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Business Standard
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Xiaomi 16 series may skip Leica cameras for in-house imaging tech: Report
Xiaomi is reportedly ending its Leica partnership to cut licensing costs and invest in upgraded sensors, better image processing, and in-house colour tuning Harsh Shivam New Delhi Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is reportedly planning to end its long-standing partnership with German optics brand Leica. According to a report by GizmoChina, Xiaomi's next-generation flagship devices—including the anticipated Xiaomi 16 series—and high-end Redmi and POCO smartphones will no longer feature any external branding such as Leica logos. The report claims that co-branding with Leica added between $3 and $5 per device in licensing fees, in addition to other authorisation costs. Xiaomi now reportedly plans to redirect these expenses into improving hardware, particularly camera sensors and computational photography capabilities on its smartphones. Furthermore, Xiaomi and Redmi devices may begin using proprietary imaging technologies or customised colour tuning developed in-house. This shift is expected to significantly enhance camera performance on Redmi smartphones, with image processing inspired by Xiaomi's flagship devices. It is worth noting that, as of now, the Leica partnership is exclusive to premium Xiaomi smartphones and does not include any Redmi or POCO models. This move reflects a broader industry trend, where smartphone makers are gradually moving away from third-party imaging collaborations. For instance, China's Huawei ended its long-term partnership with Leica back in 2022 to focus on its proprietary 'XMAGE' camera system. Similarly, it was reported last month that OnePlus may be ending its partnership with Swedish camera company Hasselblad. According to 9To5Google, the upcoming OnePlus flagship series models may drop Hasselblad branding altogether.
