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Sony Unveils BRAVIA XR MASTER Series A95L OLED 

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Sony India today announced the new BRAVIA XR MASTER Series A95L OLED powered by the Cognitive Processor XR with new OLED panel. 

  1. Next Gen Cognitive Processor XR 

The new BRAVIA XR MASTER Series A95L OLED is launched in two screen sizes 164 cm (65) and 139 cm (55). The revolutionary processor on Sony BRAVIA XR™ TVs reproduces content the way humans see and hear for an incredibly lifelike experience. It understands how the human eye focuses, cross analyzing images to give real life depth, extraordinary contrast and beautifully vivid colours. 

  1. XR OLED Contrast Pro

The BRAVIA XR OLED A95L TV has XR OLED Contrast Pro powers the OLED panel so you can enjoy true contrast with the brightest colours and pure blacks. With a temperature sensor and heat diffusion sheet for dissipating heat, this OLED TV utilizes our Cognitive Processor XR™ to detect screen temperature and precisely control light, delivering up to 200% as much colour brightness as conventional OLED TVs.

  1. XR Triluminos Max reproduces 3D colour depth 

The Cognitive Processor XR™ also powers A95L’s new OLED panel with XR Triluminos Max, which enables A95L to deliver the widest palette of colours. This unique processor reproduces the natural shades and hues that humans find beautiful, filling the screen with consistently vivid colours and realistic textures at all brightness levels.

  1. XR 4K Upscaling

The A95L series encompasses XR 4K upscaling technology so that you can enjoy entertainment close to 4K quality, whatever the content or source. The Cognitive Processor XR™ accesses a vast amount of data, intelligently recreating lost textures and detail for real world pictures. XR Clear image reduces noise utlilising zone division and dynamic frame analysis and minimizes blur. With OLED XR Motion Clarity technology powered by the Cognitive Processor XR™, the A80L series combats blur by detecting and cross analyzing key visual elements on successive frames. It creates and inserts extra frames between the original ones so you can enjoy smooth and clear action, even in fast-moving sequences. 

  1. PlayStation® 5 gaming 

The A95L TV is loaded with HDMI 2.1 compatibility, including 4K 120fps, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Auto HDR Tone Auto Game Mode, you will have the advantage in shooting, sports and high-performance games with instant on-screen action. HDMI 2.1 has higher speed and enables more resolution, data handling and added features such as 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM. Auto Game Mode, the TV automatically switches into Game mode to minimise input lag and make the action more responsive. 

  1. BRAVIA CORE

The BRAVIA  Core app is a pre-loaded exclusively available in BRAVIA XR TVs movie service that allows for redemption of up to 10 new releases and 24 months unlimited streaming of top movies. With BRAVIA XR technology, Pure Stream™ and IMAX® Enhanced, everything you watch is delivered with stunning visuals and expressive sound quality. With the BRAVIA CORE Calibrated mode, your movie will automatically adjust to the optimal picture settings to create a truly exceptional at-home movie viewing experience.

  1. Dolby Vision, IMAX® Enhanced, and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode 

The A95L pairs the brilliance of 4K clarity with the brightness, color, and detail of High Dynamic Range (HDR). It features Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos so that one can enjoy cinematic thrills at home. Developed specifically for Netflix content, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode works together with the ambient light optimization feature of BRAVIA XR TV to immerse you in your favourite shows by optimising the picture brightness based on your room lighting conditions

  1. Acoustic Surface Audio+ and XR Surround with 3D surround upscaling 

The BRAVIA A95L OLED TV uses special actuators to turn the screen into a multi-channel speaker, so the sound matches precisely with what’s on screen. The two large actuators on the A95L, designed with a perfectly round shape, deliver more powerful and realistic sound to everything you watch. Sound comes directly from the screen with Acoustic Surface Audio＋™. L 

Price and Availability:

ModelBest Buy (in Rs.)Availability Date
XR-55A95L339,990/-11th September 2023 onwards
XR-65A95L419,990/-11th September 2023 onwards

Xiaomi to Unleash X Series Smart TVs

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Xiaomi unveiled the latest range of X Series Smart TVs. Xiaomi’s new X Series Smart TVs brings a ‘Content first UI’ approach powered by Google TV and PatchWall+, that personalizes content for users basis their own viewing preferences.

With Dolby Vision® and Vivid Picture Engine technology, Xiaomi Smart TV X Series brings the 4K cinematic viewing experience, combined with a 30W speaker with Dolby Audio™ the Smart TVs offer a crisp audio system for a cinematic experience at home. Elevating the overall premium aesthetic with a bezel-less design, the Xiaomi Smart TV X Series offers a full-screen experience with upto 98% screen-to-body ratio.

Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer at Xiaomi India, said, “As an industry leader responsible for bringing the smart TV experience to millions, we understand the three most important aspects that make smart TV viewing experience truly elevated are display, audio and software experience. With the Xiaomi Smart TV X Series, we have not only considerably improved each of these experiences but have also taken a content first UI approach for never like before personalized viewing experience. With the upcoming festive season and the cricket World Cup, we look forward to the Xiaomi Smart TV X Series playing a big part in the country’s celebrations.”

Powered by the latest Google TV, the new smart TV line-up brings a content-first UI approach, that allows consumers quick and convenient access to a variety of entertainment options along with curated recommendations, watchlists for all discoveries and profiles to streamline content preferences. The smart TVs comes with Google Assistant for voice commands and Chromecast built-in, along with Miracast that allows users to stream their favorite content from their smartphones, tablets & laptops.

PatchWall+ will provide users with access to a vast selection of over 200 live TV channels. In collaboration with various regional OTT and Live TV providers, Xiaomi India curates the most extensive collection of regional channels within this domain.The latest version of PatchWall brings a deep integration with 30+ international and Indian content partners in 15+ languages, that makes content discovery more immersive, collaborative, and interactive than ever before. 

The new Xiaomi Smart TV X Series line-up supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 which brings more realistic colors and contrast to deliver life like pictures, improved saturation and brightness across multiple color gamut and standards. Xiaomi Smart TV X Series feature an in-house video processing algorithm – Vivid Picture Engine(VPE). With up to 94% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut, users get to experience 1.07 billion colors that significantly improves the visual experience. Additionally, Xiaomi’s proprietary MEMC engine – Reality Flow analyses picture frames and interpolates frames to ensure smooth and blur-free visuals for fast-paced content.

The Xiaomi Smart TV X series support DTS:X and DTS: Virtual X Technology, allowing users to discover new levels of detail, clarity, and depth for a powerful room-filling surround sound that completes an immersive entertainment experience. The Xiaomi Smart TV X Series offers connectivity with all the next-gen consoles, with a 3 HDMI v2.1 supporting e-ARC & ALLM, 2 USB ports and an AV and earphone port. The series is powered by a 64-bit Quad Core A55 chip, that supports Dual Band Wi-Fi (2*2 MIMO). The X Series also comes with Bluetooth 5.0 for easy connectivity with all audio devices.

Price and Availability

Xiaomi Smart TV X Series 165 cm (65) variant will be available from August 5th 2023. The remaining variants of the Xiaomi Smart TV X Series range starts from INR 28,999/-, and will be available across online and offline channels like Mi.com, Flipkart, Mi Homes, Mi Stores and other retail outlets from August 4th 2023.

Toshiba Launches 4K Mini LED Smart TV M650

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Toshiba, unveiled its newest television, the M650, during the Amazon Prime Day sale.  The Toshiba M650 harnesses the power of Mini LED technology with Quantum Dot Color and Full Array Local Dimming Pro, paired with REGZA Engine ZR to power AI real-time scenario-specific optimization. With its integration of Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ Adaptive HDR technology, the M650 produces brighter brights and deeper blacks with amazing contrast. Audio, powered by Dolby Atmos with a dedicated subwoofer, produces deeper dimensions of sound all around you. 

Mr. Pranab Mohanty, CEO of Toshiba Televisions, shared his vision about the launch. He stated, “Toshiba is the No.1 TV brand in Japan, carrying a rich legacy of tech-rich products. Being true to its philosophy of the Takumi spirit at the core of Toshiba, we strive to provide a quality of craftsmanship that meticulously goes into every aspect of our products, bringing exceptional home entertainment solutions that seamlessly integrate into consumer lifestyles. The M650 exemplifies our commitment to innovation and delivers an unparalleled, truly immersive, and captivating viewing experience to a whole new level of entertainment.”

Price and Availability

The Toshiba brings an inaugural launch offer with a comprehensive four-year warranty and a special price on the M650, 55 inches for Rs. 54,999/- and 65 inches for Rs. 74,999/-. This offer is available for purchases made on Amazon between the 15th and 21st of July.

Samsung Unmasks Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TV

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Samsung, announced its new lineup of Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TV in India. This range comes with flagship TV features such as Built-in IoT-Hub with Calm Onboarding, IoT Sensor for brightness adjustment, Video Calling with SlimFit camera and more.

Available on online platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart & Samsung Shop, the new lineup is a perfect purchase for consumers looking to experience latest TV innovation on a budget.

Starting at INR 33,990, the new lineup is engineered to elevate the content viewing experience of consumers with Crystal Processor 4K that can upscale lower-resolution content and enhance colors. Besides these, PurColor enables the TV to express a huge range of colors for optimal picture performance for an immersive viewing experience. The new range of Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TVs come with Video Calling feature with SlimFit Cam.

The new lineup comes with built-in IoT Hub with Calm Onboarding feature and IoT-enabled sensors for light to automatically adjust brightness. Calm Onboarding seamlessly syncs devices for easier control of not just Samsung devices but also third-party appliances and IoT devices for seamless connections. The Tizen OS-powered entertainment hub delivers access to Samsung TV Plus, the company’s free ad-supported TV and video-on-demand service that offers 100 channels in India.

The TV comes with the Auto Game Mode and Motion Xcelerator features, which allow faster frame transition and low latency for good gaming experience. The television also has multiple modes such as Smart work, Gaming, and Smart Watching.

“There is an unprecedented demand for superior in-home entertainment wherein modern Indian consumers want spectacular picture quality, immersive sound, an unparalleled gaming experience, and technologies that enable connected living with great ease. Our new Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TVs not only meet these requirements but also offer premium flagship features such as built-in IoT-Hub with Calm Onboarding, video calling with SlimFit Cam, Object Tracking Sound (OTS) Lite for a cinematic 3D sound experience, and much more. We are positive that this latest lineup will be loved by our consumers and will further reinforce our market leadership in the TV segment,” said Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India.

Price and Availability

Samsung’s new Crystal 4K UHD TV will come in multiple screen sizes ranging from 43 inch to 65 inch, with prices ranging between INR 33,990 and INR 71,990. The new lineup will be available online on Amazon, Flipkart & Samsung Shop.

Consumers can avail a 12-month no-cost EMI from leading banks while purchasing the TV.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max to hit the stores on October 7!

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Featuring the tech giant’s best streaming stick yet, the orders for Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max are going to start shipping out on October 7, 2021. If you haven’t booked one yet, you can pre-order the stick on Amazon.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is 40% more powerful than its predecessor and is powered by a quad-core 1.8GHz processor and 2GB of RAM. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max supports 4K UHD, HDR and HDR10+ streaming as well as Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and recreates a cinematic experience at one’s home.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max utilises a Mediatek MT7921LS Wi-Fi 6 chipset which fosters faster and smoother streaming through superior connections. The latest Fire TV Stick comes with an Alexa Voice remote which easily allows users to search content, control playback, and manage their smart home, along with much more. The four dedicated buttons allow users to get to the popular apps quickly and users can also control their compatible smart TB and sound bar through the Alexa Voice remote.

With Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, users can also utilise the power of Alexa to get the most out of the Fire TV Stick for entertainment. The support for high-quality streaming is what sets the Fire TV Stick 4K Max apart and is worth putting your bucks in.

“There is a significant increase in video streaming with several direct to streaming release and customers choosing at-home entertainment. Fire TV has millions of active users in India, who enjoy hours of content every day. With Fire TV Stick 4K Max, we have taken the best-selling streaming media player and made it even better with a faster experience and the latest connectivity that provides seamless streaming without slowing down your home Wi-Fi.”, said Parag Gupta, Head, Amazon Devices India.

The Fire TV Stick 4K is priced at Rs. 6,499 and is available to pre-order on Amazon. Please visit this page for more information.