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Cyanogen Shutting Down its Services By the Year’s End

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Cyanogen has announced that services and servers related Cyanogen’s nightly builds will cease at the end of this year. Unfortunately that move has affected the open source CyanogenMod project, who later confirmed what many feared the most.

CyanogenMod was also shutting down, due to technical as well as potential legal problems that might follow. Its spirit, however, will live on in a new “grass roots” effort called “Lineage”. While CyanogenMod exists as an independent entity from Cyanogen, the company, Cyanogen has become somewhat tied to CyanogenMod.

This is because Cyanogen provides server infrastructure, especially for nightly builds, and even hiring some of its developers. So when the company announced that it was practically shuttering its development of its CyanogenOS, it was also practically putting a bullet through CyanogenMod’s head.

“The open source project and source code will remain available for anyone who wants to build CyanogenMod personally,” the brief announcement read, on Cyanogen’s website.

This means owners of devices that run the Cyanogen OS, including the OnePlus One and Lenovo ZUK Z1, won’t get further updates. Hence, the users will have to move over to the open-source CyanogenMod ROM, which isn’t a commercial OS and is run by a community of developers.

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TCL Intros the New C6K QD-Mini LED TV Series

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TCL Electronics has launched its new C6K QD-Mini LED TV series in the UAE Designed to deliver unbeatable performance and unbelievable value, the C6K lineup redefines home entertainment by combining next-gen display innovation, elegant aesthetics, and immersive sound. The TCL C6K features advanced QD-Mini LED technology with over 512 local dimming zones, high HDR brightness, and a wide colour gamut, delivering ultra-vivid colours, sharp details, and superior contrast, ensuring every scene is lifelike and cinematic.

This flagship performance is driven by TCL’s exclusive All Domain Halo Control Technology, which covers the entire light journey from generation to display. It integrates high-efficiency light-emitting chips, self-developed lens technology, super Micro-OD structure, precision light and shadow control algorithms, and TCL’s self-produced high-end CSOT HVA panels. This full-stack innovation dramatically reduces haloing, enhances black levels, and ensures image clarity from every angle.

By tackling common halo effects and improving light control at every step, TCL delivers unparalleled contrast, depth, and picture precision even in the brightest environments.

Key features of the TCL C6K series in the UAE:

  1. QLED Technology: Next-gen colourful quantum crystal material achieving a wide colour gamut for longer-lasting, vibrant visuals.
  2. 144Hz Native Refresh Rate: Ultra-smooth, fluid motion for gaming, sports, and fast-action scenes.
  3. ONKYO 2.1 Hi-Fi Sound: Immersive cinematic audio with Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X support.
  4. Ultra-Slim Design: Sleek profile with magnetic seamless wall-mounting and ≤ 60mm thickness for a refined aesthetic.
  5. Matte Display (85” & 98”): Anti-glare, reflection-free screen for uninterrupted viewing in bright spaces.
  6. High Contrast HVA Panels (75″ and below): Up to 7000:1 native contrast ratio and ultra-wide viewing angles for deeper blacks and richer details.

Whether it’s the thrill of gaming, the passion of football, or the richness of cinema, the TCL C6K delivers flagship performance across all content formats. It is available in multiple screen sizes, including 65”, 75”, 85”, and 98”, the C6K is crafted to its designed to elevate every living space into an immersive entertainment zone.

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Sony MEA Intros It’s 2025 Line-Up of BRAVIA TVs and ULT Power Sound Series

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Sony Middle East and Africa showcased its latest line-up across home and audio entertainment product categories for 2025 during a three-day exclusive conference held at W Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The immersive event brought together distinguished media representatives, content creators, retailers and business partners from across the GCC, Central Asia, Africa and beyond. Underscoring Sony’s commitment to regional and global engagement, the event took place in the esteemed presence of newly appointed Global Sales and Marketing officer, Sony Corporation, Tadato Kimura.

The event gave guests in attendance a first look into Sony’s newest offerings, reinforcing its leadership positioning in premium home entertainment and it’s drive to meet the evolving needs of digital savvy consumers. Key highlights of the affair included the unveiling of the BRAVIA television lineup including the BRAVIA 8 II, BRAVIA 5 and the BRAVIA 2 II as well as an array of home audio products such as the BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6, BRAVIA Theatre System 6, BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8, BRAVIA Theatre Sub 7. Introduced under its tagline “Bigger is Better” and engineered to deliver cinematic realism, bringing film creators’ intent home through stunning contrast, colours and captivating sound, the new lineup offers large and small screen size models to perfectly complement any viewing environment delivering the cinema-like sound from the comfort of the living room.

In addition, Sony also introduced its latest advancements in the audio segment with the expansion of the ULT Power Sound series. Founded as the concept of providing Massive Bass and Ultimate Vibe, the newly expanded portfolio is designed to offer a superior music experience with powerful bass and dynamic sound. Introducing the ULT TOWER 9 and ULT TOWER 9AC, the speakers are equipped to deliver powerful sound at the touch of the ULT button and complemented by the 25 hour battery life with the ULT Tower 9.

Ensuring the party never has to stop, the 360° Party Lights delivers a synchronized light display syncing seamlessly with both music and up to 100 compatible speakers. For those looking for an elevated audio experience within a compact body, the series also includes the ultra-portable ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3 to carry the music wherever you go. Taking center stage lies the ULTMIC1 – a pair of wireless microphones offering crystal-clear vocals, built to integrate seamlessly with the ULT line-up. Commenting on the lineup, Tadato Kimura, Global Sales and Marketing Officer, Sony Corporation said, “Today’s consumers aren’t seeking just technology upgrades – they’re looking for experiences that are intuitive, curated and immersive and our latest line-up reflects this purpose.”

Jobin Joejoe, Managing Director, Sony Middle East and Africa, said, “At Sony, we remain committed to delivering innovative and unique products that cater to the evolving needs of our customers. Our aim is to ensure that consumers in the region gain access to the latest technologies at the same time as the global launch and by offering a diverse and unique product portfolio, we strive not only to meet immediate customer expectations but also to enhance our customer lifetime value.”

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Acer Nitro Goes Next-Gen with NVIDIA RTX 50 GPUs

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Acer announced the expansion of its mainstream Nitro gaming line with the launch of the new Acer Nitro AI laptops and the Nitro 20 desktop. The Nitro range brings a full-package gaming experience and great value for gamers and content creators, combining robust processing power, essential computing features, and more without breaking the bank. The addition of slim laptops and a compact Windows PC option also support users with limited space for their gaming set-ups.

The Nitro AI laptops are Copilot+ PCs, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and equipped with the game-changing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs to make more powerful AI rendering capabilities more accessible. The Nitro 20 desktop also utilizes AI processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, focusing on better energy efficiency with a smaller footprint.

The latest additions to the Acer Nitro AI series of mid-range gaming laptops feature an 18-inch and three 16-inch options, with new slim models introduced for gaming and productivity on-the-go. All the devices are Copilot+ PCs and feature up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processors, maximizing gaming experiences on favorite titles and efficient performance for multitasking with dedicated hardware to seamlessly run AI workloads.

The gaming laptops are also equipped with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPUs. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiple performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. These Nitro AI devices come with up to 32 GB of DDR5 dual memory and PCIe Gen 4 SSDs of up to 2 TB.

The Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) offers a large 18-inch panel with up to WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut support for immersive game views and offers a larger screen canvas for creators. Both the Nitro 16 AI (AN16-61) and slim Nitro 16S AI (AN16S-61) feature up to WQXGA-resolution displays, blazing fast 180 Hz refresh rates, and 400 nits peak brightness.

This trio of Nitro laptops also comes with NVIDIA G-SYNC display technologies that help minimize the nuisance of screen tearing, stuttering and input lag for smooth frames. The Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-61) comes with up to a WQXGA resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness, and 3 ms response time.

Cooling-wise, all the devices are supported by dual-fan, quad-intake and quad-exhaust technology. The thermal systems of 18-inch and 16-inch powerhouses get an added boost with liquid metal thermal grease on the processors and vector heat pipes for optimized heat transfer.

The new Nitro 16S AI and Nitro V 16S AI showcase a modern and slim design, measuring less than 19.9 mm, topped off with a sleek metal chassis for added device durability. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 and above maximize network speeds for gaming and browsing, USB 4 for flexible connectivity, and FHD IR cameras for streaming or recording content. Users can also utilize the NitroSense software and Experience Zone to explore available AI applications and to call on AI assistance to help boost productivity.

The new Acer Nitro 20 (N20-100) is a budget-friendly PC system that can handle modern games while consuming less energy and space. The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU enables new experiences and next-level graphical performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generating images and frames at unprecedented speeds and supporting graphics-intensive games, applications and tasks. It doesn’t fall short in terms of storage support with an option for up to a 1 TB HDD and 1 TB SSD. The desktop also utilizes a Intel Core i5-13420H desktop processor.

Standing at just 15 liters, the Nitro 20 sports a cool and minimalist housing design stamped with a subtle red Nitro logo, blending seamlessly into any gaming setup. The power button is integrated with a fingerprint sensor that enables users to seamlessly unlock their device without needing a password or PIN. It is also decked out with loads of connectivity features inside and out including Wi-Fi 6E and LAN for speedy network connections, a generous offering of USB Type-C and Type-A ports located at its front and rear, and display ports that can connect to a wide array of viewing devices.

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