BenQ Launches MOBIUZ EX271UZ, World’s First Game Art QD-OLED Monitor

BenQ has unveiled the MOBIUZ EX271UZ, positioning it as the world’s first Game Art Monitor at the intersection of high-end gaming performance and visual storytelling. Built around a 27-inch 4th-generation QD-OLED panel, the EX271UZ is designed to preserve creator-intended visuals while delivering next-gen gaming specs.

The monitor offers 4K UHD resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-fast 0.03ms response time, making it suitable for both competitive and cinematic gaming. A key highlight is BenQ’s new Color Shuttle technology, a game-aware color optimization system powered by deep learning. Trained on a proprietary AAA game art database, it automatically adapts color, tone, and contrast to different game styles without manual calibration.

Additional enhancements include pixel-level dynamic contrast, Spectral Color Refinement for smoother gradients, HDMI 2.1 with eARC, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support. The BenQ MOBIUZ EX271UZ is priced at ₹89,998 and is now available across major retail channels in India.

Adobe’s New AI Masking Tools Make Video Editing Shockingly Faster

Adobe has rolled out a new update to Premiere Pro that brings AI-powered masking tools aimed at dramatically speeding up complex video editing workflows. The latest release uses artificial intelligence to enable object selection, shape masks, and faster rotoscoping, allowing editors to isolate subjects and apply effects in seconds instead of minutes.

Alongside Premiere, Adobe also introduced major upgrades to After Effects, including native 3D parametric meshes, over 1,300 free Substance 3D materials, variable font animation, and improved vector workflows with full SVG support. These enhancements expand motion design and visual storytelling capabilities without relying on external plugins.

The update also strengthens integration with Firefly Boards, Adobe’s AI-driven ideation platform, enabling seamless collaboration and concept development across creative teams. Timed ahead of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where most films rely on Adobe tools, the release underscores Adobe’s push to embed AI deeply into professional video production.

Is OnePlus Being Dismantled? New Report Raises Alarms Over Brand’s Future

OnePlus, the smartphone brand once celebrated for challenging premium players like Apple and Samsung, may be facing an uncertain future, according to a new report by Android Headlines. The publication claims that parent company Oppo is quietly winding down OnePlus operations, even though no official announcement has been made.

Citing market data from multiple analyst firms and inputs from sources across Asia, Europe, and North America, the report says OnePlus’ global smartphone shipments fell by over 20 percent in 2024, dropping to an estimated 13–14 million units. The decline appears sharpest in India and China, which together account for nearly three-fourths of the brand’s shipments. In India, OnePlus’ market share reportedly slipped to 3.9 percent, alongside the closure of thousands of retail outlets. China has also seen reduced traction, with market share falling to 1.6 percent.

The report further claims that several upcoming devices, including a second-generation OnePlus Open foldable and a compact flagship, have been cancelled. Strategic decisions are now said to be centralized in China.

While Oppo is reportedly committed to supporting existing OnePlus users with updates and warranties, the long-term future of the brand remains unclear.

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Sony Unveils VENICE Extension System Mini to Unlock New Creative Freedom for Filmmakers

Sony India has expanded its professional CineAlta lineup with the launch of the VENICE Extension System Mini, a compact accessory designed for the VENICE 2 digital cinema camera. Roughly the size of a smartphone and around 70 percent smaller than the existing extension system, the new module brings Sony’s 8.6K full-frame sensor into an ultra-portable form factor.

Built for handheld shots, tight spaces, and extreme filming conditions, the VENICE Extension System Mini allows filmmakers to capture high-quality cinematic footage without compromising image performance. It includes a drop-in ND filter system with nine glass filters and supports both E-mount and PL lenses, offering flexibility across production setups.

Sony has also redesigned the connection cable to be thinner, detachable, and easier to rig, improving mobility on complex shoots. Multiple units can be paired for stereoscopic imaging, VR production, and VFX plate capture.

The VENICE Extension System Mini will be available in India starting January 19, 2026, reinforcing Sony’s push toward modular, high-end cinema tools that enable more immersive storytelling.