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TCL Extends Partnership with Activision to Launch Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
TCL’s C755 and C855 models were at the centre of this immersive experience, delivering unparalleled gaming performance. The TCL C755 is built for top-tier gaming with its 144Hz VRR for smooth, lag-free gameplay, stunning QD-Mini LED visuals, and 500+ local dimming zones for deeper contrast. With Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, and 1300 nits peak brightness, it ensures vibrant picture quality even in bright settings. Game Master Pro mode gives gamers a competitive edge, while AMD FreeSync Premium Pro enhances HDR performance. Dolby Atmos and Onkyo speakers deliver immersive 3D surround sound, making the C755 a perfect choice for gaming and home entertainment.
The TCL C855 Premium QD-Mini LED 4K TV offers an exceptional viewing and gaming experience with its 1344 local dimming zones, HDR brightness of 3300 nits, and QLED Pro technology for stunning visuals. It features a 144Hz VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for ultra-smooth gameplay, enhanced by Game Master mode for optimized performance. Powered by the AiPQ Pro processor, it delivers top-tier picture quality, while IMAX Enhanced technology ensures immersive audio-visuals. Its ultra-slim design, multiple eye care features, and advanced gaming capabilities make it a standout choice for both entertainment and gaming enthusiasts.
“As the gaming community continues to evolve, our extended collaboration with Activision demonstrates our commitment to pushing the boundaries of gaming technology. With our C755 QD-Mini LED 4K TV and our Premium QD-Mini LED C855 TVs, we are not just delivering a product, but an elevated and enthralling gaming experience that brings Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to life,” said Majid Khan Niazi, Marketing Director for TCL Middle East & Africa.
As the Official TV Partner of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, TCL’s partnership goes beyond product placement, with the brand set to be featured in upcoming tournament broadcasts, launch events, and influencer-led campaigns. Together with Activision, TCL is ushering in a new era of gaming, where cutting-edge display technology elevates every battle, mission, and victory. TCL remains at the forefront of gaming innovation, committed to delivering products that cater to the evolving needs of gamers worldwide.
Artificial Intelligence
LG Launches New AI-Powered OLED TVs
LG Electronics is once again pushing the boundaries of OLED technology with its 2024 lineup of OLED TVs. This year’s models, including the C4, M4, G4, and B4 OLED evo series, promise to deliver unparalleled picture quality, personalized content, and seamless interactivity. At the top of the range, the LG G4, available in sizes up to a stunning 97 inches, offers a gallery-design aesthetic that seamlessly blends into any living space. This model delivers breathtaking visuals, thanks to LG’s advanced OLED technology.
The LG C4, available up to 83 inches, strikes a balance between performance and value. It offers vibrant colours, deep blacks, and incredible detail, making it the perfect all-around OLED TV. For those seeking a truly wireless experience, the LG M4, also available up to 97 inches, eliminates cable clutter with its innovative Zero Connect Box. This allows for a cleaner and more minimalist setup. The LG B4, available up to 77 inches, provides an immersive cinematic experience at an exceptional price point.
Powered by the latest α11 and α8 AI processors, LG’s 2024 OLED TVs offer a range of intelligent features:
- Personalized Content Recommendations: The TVs analyze viewing habits and preferences to curate tailored content recommendations.
- Multiple User Profiles: Create up to 10 individual profiles for a truly personalized experience.
- AI Concierge: Get personalized content recommendations based on your viewing history.
- AI Picture Pro: Experience unparalleled realism with AI-enhanced picture quality.
- AI Acoustic Sound: Enjoy immersive audio with AI-optimized sound performance.
LG’s 2024 OLED TV lineup sets a new standard for home entertainment, offering a blend of cutting-edge technology, stunning design, and intelligent features.
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Acer Intros New Veriton NUC Series with AI Features
Acer announced the new Veriton NUC Series offering reliable performance and high efficiency. The Veriton NUC Series is adaptable to various applications, from small and medium-sized businesses to front desks, small offices, and digital signage. With its slim and compact design, the Acer Veriton NUC is smaller than a traditional desktop PC, making it especially useful in narrow workplaces where space is limited and easier to transport when needed. Thanks to the VESA mount support, it can be conveniently hidden behind a monitor, optimising the workspace.
Acer’s new Mini PC series integrates Intel Core Ultra processors, enabling AI-assisted functions to enhance productivity and creativity. Powered by advanced Intel ARC graphics with 8Xe cores, the new Veriton NUC Series is ideal for large workloads that require parallel throughput. This cutting-edge technology offers better graphic performance than traditional on-board GPUs. In addition, the new NUC supports 8K resolution displays, offering users natural and sharp original quality. With Intel AI Boost, the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in the Acer Veriton NUC Series offers innovative AI features that maximise energy efficiency, delivering exciting new user experiences with Windows Studio Effects and next-generation collaboration, streaming and creation applications.
Thanks to its wide range of ports, the Acer Veriton NUC makes multi-tasking even easier. Equipped with HDMI, Display and Type-C ports, Acer’s new NUCs support the connection of all necessary peripherals and offer a seamless user experience. The integrated full-function USB Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode allows Acer’s new Mini PCs to connect directly to a display or monitor, while USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Additionally, the new Veriton NUC Series supports the multi-screen configuration, allowing up to three displays to be connected simultaneously. This functionality is particularly appreciated in certain sectors where comparing different images or graphs is essential, such as in the medical, financial or engineering fields.
The new Veriton NUC Series integrates the Wi-Fi 6E module that supports speeds of up to 9.6 Gbps, nearly 3 times faster than the 3.5 Gbps speed of Wi-Fi 5, improving performance and reliability. High-speed file sharing, smooth 4K streaming, ultra-responsive surfing and gaming, great work from home and remote learning experiences become a reality with Acer’s innovative new NUC series. In addition, Wi-fi 6E also supports WPA3 encryption, improving security and protection against possible hacker attacks.
Users can enjoy uninterrupted and secure connections without worrying about network traffic overload. The availability of Dual LAN ports guarantees greater stability, security, and efficiency for wired connectivity. The other LAN port can act as a backup, ensuring a stable and uninterrupted Internet connection. It can also enable the configuration of an internal and external network, increasing security and helping balance the network traffic between two ports to prevent overloading.
Gadgets
Corsair Introduces K70 PRO TKL
CORSAIR has unveiled the K70 PRO TKL, a tenkeyless keyboard that redefines the standards of gaming performance. Powered by CORSAIR’s innovative MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches and featuring cutting-edge technologies like Rapid Trigger and FlashTap, the K70 PRO TKL is designed to dominate the competitive gaming scene.
The K70 PRO TKL introduces CORSAIR’s MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches, which utilize Hall-effect sensors for lightning-fast activation. Combined with Rapid Trigger, these switches accelerate actions by registering and resetting keypresses instantly, surpassing the capabilities of traditional mechanical switches. The customisable actuation distance, ranging from 0.1mm to 4.0mm, allows gamers to tailor the keyboard to their specific preferences.
The K70 PRO TKL also offers FlashTap, a revolutionary SOCD system that enables esports-grade character movement. By prioritizing the first or last keypress, FlashTap significantly enhances in-game movement, particularly for rapid-strafing and move-mirroring techniques.
The wired-only K70 PRO TKL boasts 8,000Hz hyper-polling, ensuring ultra-fast keystroke registration. CORSAIR’s AXON hyper-processing technology further minimizes input lag and delay, giving gamers a decisive edge in critical moments.
The K70 PRO TKL delivers a premium gaming experience with its pre-lubricated MGX Hyperdrive switches, which offer a consistent and wobble-free keystroke. The keyboard’s sound-dampening foam reduces unwanted noise, creating a quieter and more immersive gaming environment.