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DJI AIR 3S – Review

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Whenever DJI puts out a new drone it lands in these pages, because whenever DJI put out a new drone it’s just about the best drone there’s ever been. Case in point: the Air 3S, which bumps out the T3 Award winning Air 2S, boosts its night flying capabilities, adds LiDAR-based object sensing, features a 50MP main camera with a 1-inch sensor, and pairs that with a 70mm medium telephoto eye complete with 3x optical zoom. It’s monumentally impressive, and one of the best drones we’ve ever flown. While the 5.4K 30fps shooting of the Air 2S has gone, it’s been replaced with 4K filming at 120fps which is, you’ll agree, just plain better. You get 45 minutes in the air, and DJI’s O4 video transmission tech allows you to fly up to 20km away and still see a crisp 1080p picture.

Pricing and Availability

  • From Rs.95,900
  • dji.com

NUO VACUUM CLEANER – Review

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Powered by advanced home-mapping technology and an impressive 5000 Pa hypersuction power, this device ensures a spotless living space with minimal effort. The Forbes SmartClean NUO offers multiple cleaning modes to suit your specific needs, from spot cleaning for targeted areas to full-home cleaning cycles. The sleek and modern design of the vacuum cleaner allows it to blend into any home décor and designed with user convenience in mind, the NUO features intuitive controls and can be managed through a dedicated app.

Pricing and Availability

  • `24,999
  • eurekaforbes.com

Panasonic launches LUMIX S 18-40mm F/4.5-6.3 (S-R1840)

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Panasonic Life Solutions India introduced the LUMIX S 18-40mm F/4.5-6.3 lens (S-R1840), an addition to its acclaimed LUMIX S Series lineup. Based on the L-Mount system standard, this full-frame lens sets a new benchmark as the world’s smallest and lightest* zoom lens weighing just 155 grams, making it an ideal choice for photographers and videographers looking for a versatile focal range with unprecedented compactness without compromising on quality.

Designed to pair seamlessly with the compact LUMIX S9 camera, the S-R1840 lens is built to withstand challenging conditions while delivering the high-quality imaging performance that professionals and enthusiasts expect from Panasonic. The lens’s versatile zoom range, spanning from ultra-wide 18mm to standard 40mm, makes it an ideal companion for everything from sweeping landscape photography to everyday documentation. With a minimum focusing distance of just 0.15m (0.49ft), users can explore creative close-up compositions while maintaining the lens’s exceptional clarity. 

Commenting on the launch, Hardeep Singh Sarna, Business Chief, Imaging Business Group, Panasonic Life Solutions India & SAARC said “Building upon Panasonic’s commitment to hybrid photo/video excellence, the LUMIX S-R1840 lens offers industry-leading video capabilities, delivering smooth and high-resolution quality with advanced focus breathing suppression feature—a common challenge in videography where changes in focus impact the angle of view. This ensures seamless transitions and an immersive viewing experience, making it a powerful tool for hybrid creators. Additionally, the LUMIX S9 camera’s Hybrid Zoom function extends the range to 18-120mm, offering even greater versatility in a single, lightweight setup.”

Key Features 

The World’s Smallest and Lightest* Zoom Lens

  • Designed to be compact and portable with dimensions of 9 x 40.9 mm** and a light weight of 155g
  • A perfect partner to the compact full frame LUMIX S9 camera
  • Robust and reliable dust, splash and freeze-resistant design with fluorine coating

Unique 18-40mm Focal Length

  • 18mm ultra-wide angle allows for capture of expansive landscapes, while the standard 40mm is perfect for shots with a natural perspective
  • Capable of 18-120mm with the Hybrid Zoom function on the LUMIX S9

Ideal for Both Photography and Videography

  • Excellent performance in both photo and video, capturing in high-resolution with beautiful bokeh quality
  • Effectively suppresses focus breathing, in which the angle of view changes due to movements in the focus position

*As of October 8, 2024, among AF compatible interchangeable zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

**The world’s thinnest at just 40.9mm when retracted.

• L-Mount is a trademark or registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sophos: 39% Indian firms can withstand ransomware

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Sophos, has released the India findings for its Cybersecurity Playbook for Partners in Asia Pacific and Japan research conducted by Tech Research Asia, revealing that only 39% of Indian companies have the ability to withstand a prolonged ransomware event.

The findings reveal that Indian companies are most concerned about cyber threats from AI-augmented attacks and credential theft, highlighting the critical need for enhanced security strategies. Key business areas requiring cybersecurity support include financial operations, digital transformation, risk management, and marketing operations. In response, 70% of organizations have implemented a cloud security strategy, while 56% are actively investing in AI-focused security measures. However, only 49% have established security maturity frameworks, and 44% report meeting security standards. Additionally, just 39% feel prepared to withstand a prolonged ransomware attack, underscoring the ongoing need for robust cybersecurity advancements.

While Indian businesses are embracing AI to enhance operations, they also recognize its dual nature—both as an asset and as a potential security risk.

“We can see India’s AI mission taking shape as enterprises are taking it seriously, both as a powerful ally and a potential threat. The fact that organizations are significantly boosting their cybersecurity budgets is a great sign that the country is committed to protecting its digital infrastructure. The growing investment in key areas such as threat detection, incident recovery, and data protection not only reflects the proactive stance of Indian businesses but also highlights their readiness to tackle the complex challenges posed by AI-driven cyber risks,” said Sunil Sharma, vice president of Sales – India and SAARC, Sophos.

However, gaps in cybersecurity readiness remain a reality, which is likely contributing to the inability to handle sustained ransomware and other destructive cyberattacks. To address skills shortages, 45% of businesses plan to outsource cybersecurity services, though 44% are reluctant to engage managed service partners that have experienced breaches. Additionally, 49% intend to upskill their teams through partner-supported training.

The report also highlights that only 5% of Indian organizations rely on a single security vendor and 71% use three or more to meet their cybersecurity needs. Multi-vendor environments are expected to grow as organizations seek flexible, tailored solutions.

“The increasing investments in cybersecurity and the preference towards multiple expert vendors presents a significant opportunity for MSPs to help enterprises improve their customers’ defences with a customized approach,” added Sharma.

In response to rising threats, Indian businesses are turning to globally recognized frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the Cloud Control Matrix (CCM) to bolster defenses. Furthermore, 98% of research respondents are enforcing stricter performance standards and SLAs, particularly with partners that have suffered breaches.

The report analyzed research from a sample of 900 companies across Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore to determine the priorities for businesses over the next 12 months, and the opportunities for managed security partners to support these ambitions.

AutoVRse secures $2M in Funding Led by Lumikai to Scale its Enterprise VR Training and Gaming Solutions

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AutoVRse, announced the successful closure of a $2 million funding round led by Lumikai. This marks a significant milestone in AutoVRse’s journey, having already delivered cutting-edge VR solutions to multiple Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders including Shell, Godrej, Bosch, Tata Motors, Ultratech Cements, Aditya Birla Group, and many others.

The funding will primarily be utilized to further enhance AutoVRse’s foundational enterprise product, VRseBuilder, “an end-to-end modular technology stack and SAAS platform to integrate VR into workflows of industries like manufacturing, construction, engineering, oil and gas, automotive, replacing ineffective manual instruction and/or expensive simulation techniques for purposes ranging from safety training, to sales and collaborative remote work.”

270 million accidents occur in heavy industries, costing them $1.25 trillion globally. VrseBuilder is a one-stop, self-serve, modular, SAAS style platform that empowers large organizations to effortlessly create, deploy, and manage VR training solutions and applications at scale, in real-time, across the world.

 This funding will enable AutoVRse to augment their team with top-tier talent, and spearhead expansion efforts in the United States and expand their product suite. The company also plans to set up a B2B sales team in the US to drive qualified lead generation and facilitate market expansion.

The company also leverages their state-of-the-art, in-house game studio for cutting-edge research and development while building District M, the Multiverse Dance Festival – a social, multiplayer, rhythm VR game. The game’s demo was launched on the Oculus AppLab two years ago and will soon be launched on Meta and PlayStation. The gaming division works closely with the enterprise division to leverage innovations for enterprise product development.

Co-founders of AutoVRse, Ashwin Jaishanker, and Adarsh Muthappa, enthusiastically shared their outlook for the company’s future, saying, “Virtual Reality (VR) wields transformative potential across diverse industries. Our enterprise solutions offer a world-class, ready to use, modular technology stack with SAAS-enabled deployment for purposes ranging from worker safety training, to sales training and remote work design collaborations. An example of the real-world impact of our VR tech was our partnership with UltraTech Cements, where we deployed VR safety training modules across 51 plants in India and trained 50,000+ workers in VR—reducing factory incidents and saving lives. We leverage our in-house game studio to test, iterate, experiment and deliver immersive and cutting-edge innovative experiences for our enterprise clients. This cutting-edge research and cross-pollination of technology has also helped us create an immersive gaming experience with an original IP like District M.  Our vision is to build a foundational VR-OS (VR operating system) for enterprises, alongside world-class, meaningful, social, and fun experiences for consumers.”

Speaking on the announcement, Salone Sehgal, Founding General Partner of Lumikai, said, “AutoVRse’s technology and solutions for enterprises, compete with the global best. Their focus on innovation and providing scalable, VR-led solutions for very real problems facing heavy industries, coupled with their innovative, state-of-the-art gaming studio, is a powerful combination—paving their rise to becoming a world leader in the VR space. At Lumikai, we are super excited to be lead investors and partner with Ashwin, Adarsh, and the AutoVRse team to build a world-class, enduring AR/VR company.”

Pushing the limit of what is possible in the immersive media space and delivering consistently path-breaking deployments in the field of enterprise VR/AR for more than 7 years, AutoVRse, has evolved into a pioneer in the AR/VR landscape transforming various industries with their tech prowess. The company’s flagship product, VRseBuilder’s primary goal is to help organizations adopt VR at scale, easily. It consists of 4 components, namely:

  • Readymade VR Content Library: Safety and process training VR modules designed with a modular, VR-centric design philosophy
  • VR-Native Learning Management System: Schedule sessions, assign modules, access performance reports, and observe evaluation metrics in real-time, offering unparalleled training flexibility
  • Deployment Platform & Knowledge Repository: A secure web dashboard that helps IT and Security teams manage VR users, devices and content by seamlessly integrating with LMS and SSO systems, allowing users to upload videos and PDFs and manage the organization’s VR knowledge repository
  • Unity SDK + Infinity Workshop: Rapidly prototype VR apps with a no-code editor and massive library of modular blocks (assets, templates and fully finished VR training modules)

Also participating in this round was angel investor Yash Kotak, Founder and CEO of Jumper.ai, who said “Jumping into AutoVRSe was a no brainer. Right from the get-go with the founders and the team, I could feel the energy, the focus, and that unstoppable drive to conquer the VR scene. With its fundamentally strong tech, flawless execution, and a sky-high market potential, investing was a total blast from day one.”

Additional prominent figures in the funding round include Rajat Monga, co-founder of TensorFlow and Inference.io and Viswanathan Krishnamurthi, ex-CIO/VP at Yahoo & Eaton.

While talking about this the Co-founder of TensorFlow and Inference.io, Rajat Monga, also added “AR/VR is where we are all headed, and with Oculus Quest (and now Apple Vision Pro), people think of consumer apps. I loved how Ashwin and the team understood the space and focused on enabling enterprises to bring their ideas to reality.”