Tech Update Of The Day

Sony expands ULT POWER SOUND series with new speakers and wireless mic

Sony India has introduced the second generation ULT POWER SOUND series, adding five products ULT TOWER 9, ULT TOWER 9AC, ULT FIELD 5, ULT FIELD 3 and the ULTMIC1 wireless microphone. All devices feature an ULT bass button with selectable modes for enhanced low frequency output.

The ULT TOWER 9 and 9AC deliver 360° Party Sound and lighting, karaoke and guitar input, TV Sound Booster and Party Connect for linking up to 100 compatible speakers. The 9 offers a 25 hour battery life while the 9AC is a plug and play variant.

The portable ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3 are IP67 rated for water and dust resistance with up to 25 and 24 hours of battery life respectively. Both include Sound Field Optimization, a 10 band custom equalizer and multi device connectivity.

The ULTMIC1 wireless microphone offers up to 20 hours of use, quick charging and duet balancing with Duet Assist. The new range is available through Sony retail outlets, the ShopatSC portal, major electronics stores and online platforms. Prices start at ₹14,990 for the ULTMIC1 and go up to ₹84,990 for the ULT TOWER 9.

Acer India to host Asia Pacific Predator League 2026 featuring top esports talent

Acer will bring the seventh edition of the Asia Pacific Predator League to India in 2026 with elite teams from over 15 countries set to compete in Dota 2 and Valorant for a prize pool of USD 400000.

Since its debut in 2018 the Predator League has grown from eight to more than 15 countries and awarded over USD 2.15 million in prize money serving as a launchpad for emerging esports talent across the region.

Andrew Hou President of Acer Pan Asia Pacific said the event is more than competition describing gaming as a movement that connects cultures and communities. Last year Acer introduced its theme song It Lies Within alongside an animated series featuring Predator heroes Yuffy and Nero.

Harish Kohli President and Managing Director of Acer India said hosting the tournament will help elevate the esports scene in India one of the fastest growing gaming markets globally.

Regional qualifiers will begin soon across the Asia Pacific with India qualifiers scheduled from September 1 to 9 and the national finale on October 11. Winners will represent India at the Grand Finals in January 2026.

Stuffcool introduces Odin Qi2-certified MagSafe power bank for fast, cable-free charging

Stuffcool has launched Odin, a Qi2-certified 15W MagSafe power bank with a 10,000mAh capacity, aimed at users of iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel devices who need high-speed, wireless charging in a compact form.

Weighing 230g and measuring 7.0 x 10.8 x 2.0 cm, Odin offers Qi2 15W wireless charging for iPhones, supporting twice the speed of standard MagSafe chargers. It also includes Samsung Super-Fast Charging for recent Galaxy models and delivers up to 35W through its built-in Type-C cable, capable of charging an iPhone or Pixel to 50% in around 30 minutes.

The power bank’s design includes a foldable stand for StandBy Mode, a digital display to monitor battery levels, and BIS certification. With multiple charging options, Odin can power phones, earbuds, and other compatible devices.

Panasonic launches LUMIX S1II and S1IIE in India with AI autofocus and pro video features

Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX S1II and S1IIE full-frame mirrorless cameras in India, aimed at professional photographers, videographers, and content creators. Both models feature AI-powered Phase Hybrid Autofocus, 8.0-stop in-body image stabilization, and support for advanced video formats including internal Apple ProRes RAW HQ and ARRI LogC3.

The LUMIX S1II offers a 24.1MP partially stacked CMOS sensor, up to 5.8K 60p and 4K 120p video, and burst shooting at 70fps. The LUMIX S1IIE features a 24.2MP sensor, 6K 30p open gate recording, and a cinematic 2.4:1 aspect ratio without cropping.

Both models are compatible with Capture One, Frame.io, and the upcoming LUMIX Flow for streamlined workflows. They are available via Panasonic’s authorized dealers and direct-to-consumer channels.

Aug 12, 2025 15:54 IST
HPE expands NVIDIA AI portfolio with Blackwell-powered servers and advanced AI model support
HPE has announced updates to its NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE portfolio, introducing ProLiant Compute servers powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs and enhanced capabilities for HPE Private Cloud AI.
The new ProLiant DL385 Gen11 features up to two RTX PRO 6000 GPUs in a 2U form factor, while the DL380a Gen12 supports up to eight GPUs in a 4U configuration, shipping in September. These systems target workloads such as generative and agentic AI, robotics, visual computing, simulation, and digital twins.

HPE Private Cloud AI will add support for NVIDIA Nemotron reasoning models, the Cosmos Reason vision language model for robotics, and NVIDIA’s Video Search and Summarization Blueprint. The platform aims to simplify enterprise AI deployment, integrating tightly with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing, networking, and software stack.
The updated ProLiant DL385 Gen11 and DL380a Gen12 servers are available for order now, with shipments beginning September 2, 2025. Enhanced Private Cloud AI features will roll out in the second half of 2025.
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Aug 12, 2025 12:31 IST
Fortinet expands FortiCloud with identity management secure storage and communication services
Fortinet has expanded its FortiCloud platform with three new services aimed at improving security and collaboration for hybrid enterprises. The additions include FortiIdentity for cloud-delivered identity and access management, FortiDrive for secure file storage and collaboration, and FortiConnect for protected communications.
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FortiIdentity provides single sign on multifactor authentication passkey support and identity federation across Fortinet and third party apps along with privileged access management features. FortiDrive offers encrypted file storage granular access controls real time co editing and built in version history while FortiConnect enables secure calling messaging and meetings with integrated threat protection.
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The services are built into the Fortinet Security Fabric providing unified policy enforcement and visibility. Fortinet says the update aligns with its strategy to reduce tool sprawl simplify operations and support data sovereignty requirements through its global network of company owned data centers and more than 160 points of presence.