Artificial Intelligence
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.

Artificial Intelligence
HONOR 400 Series Debuts the “AI Image to Video” Feature

With the upcoming launch of the HONOR 400 Series, HONOR introduces a feature that feels like magic and works like art: the industry-leading “AI Image to Video.” Part of the powerful AI Creative Editor suite, this innovation is poised to completely change the way we interact with our photo galleries.
With the introduction of the “AI Image to Video” feature in the HONOR 400 Series, everyday photos are transformed into emotionally rich, animated stories—offering a wide range of possibilities for both casual users and creative storytellers.
If you have old pictures, this tool can make them feel alive. A black-and-white photo of your grandparents could show their smiles gently moving, bringing back a memory from many years ago. Pet lovers will enjoy it too—a photo of your dog sleeping might show their chest rising and falling, as if they’re really there. It’s also a great feature for parents and creative people. Your child’s drawing of a rocket can be brought to life with little flames or clouds of smoke, making it fun and exciting.
Travelers will love turning vacation photos into mini movies. A picture of the Northern Lights in Iceland could actually move and glow. A city photo from Paris or Tokyo might show soft lights turning on or cars passing by, bringing the scene back to life.
Imagine taking a selfie on your balcony during sunset. With this feature, your hair might move softly in the breeze, and the city lights in the background start to glow. A nighttime photo of fireworks in Dubai could show the lights flickering and bursting, just like the real moment. Even a simple group photo with friends becomes more special when the faces start to move just a little—making the memory feel alive again.
Whether your photo is shot in landscape or portrait orientation, the tool supports both 16:9 and 9:16 aspect ratios, so you can optimize your final video for social media, stories, reels, or your own collection of animated memories.
The best part? From May 15 to August 31, the feature is entirely free to use. Each user can generate up to 10 videos per day, allowing for generous experimentation. Whether you’re putting together a birthday montage, crafting a creative post for social media, or simply playing around with your favorite photos, this tool is here to serve both casual creators and visual storytellers. After the promotional window, charges may apply, but this is a golden opportunity to explore what’s possible and turn your photographs into incredible animations. With the HONOR 400 Series, creativity is no longer limited to the moment a photo is taken.
Artificial Intelligence
Sonos Announces New AI-Powered Speech Enhancement Feature

Sonos is tackling the growing issue of inaudible dialogue in TV and movies with its newly updated Speech Enhancement feature. Launching today via a free software update for the Arc Ultra soundbar, the system offers four adjustable levels of dialogue clarity, including a setting specifically designed for individuals with hearing loss.
Recognizing the challenges posed by rushed production, poor audio mixing, and other factors, Sonos collaborated with the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) to develop a solution that truly addresses the needs of those struggling to hear on-screen conversations. Matt Benatan, Principal Research Scientist at Sonos, says: “It’s not just practical, it’s emotional. One of the most important aspects of TV and movie watching is the opportunity to bond over cultural and entertainment events that are watched in real time. If one viewer cannot fully hear the dialogue, their ability to enjoy and participate in the moment can be lost.”
“By implementing machine learning into our speech extraction technology, we figured out how to separate dialogue from other sounds in the center channel and clarify speech in real time,” said Harry Jones, Sound Experience Engineer at Sonos. “This lets us draw out just the dialogue at the most needed times, without overly impacting volume or taking away from the holistic cinematic experience.”
The new Speech Enhancement offers four levels: Low for subtle emphasis, Medium for better clarity with balanced sound, High for prominent dialogue with reduced background elements, and Max, a dedicated setting for hearing loss that prioritizes dialogue by further controlling the dynamic range of non-speech elements.
Developed through extensive collaboration with RNID and input from 37 participants with varying hearing abilities, the feature was tested across diverse content for nearly a year. “We wanted to ensure that Speech Enhancement would work for all, even those who might not even realize they have hearing loss,” said Lauren Ward, Lead RNID Researcher. “One in three adults in the UK experience hearing loss, and it is reported that just under one in four adults in the USA do too. This tool has the potential to impact a large number of people.”
Award-winning film sound mixer Chris Jenkins also contributed, bringing studio-level speech extraction techniques to the home while preserving the integrity of other audio elements. He lauded the feature as a “huge step forward” in addressing dialogue challenges. Sonos emphasized the central role of user feedback in the development process, ensuring the AI-powered feature delivers a nuanced and effective solution for clearer TV audio.
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Dubizzle Intros ‘Sell with AI’ During Dubai AI Week

Dubizzle has launched “Sell with AI”, a tool designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, enabling users to effortlessly post ads once they upload an image. Based on the image, the AI-based solution automatically suggests key details such as category, price, and other attributes, significantly reducing manual input and saving users time and effort. This streamlined process not only accelerates ad posting but also ensures consistency and high-quality standards, enhancing the efficiency of the moderation process and improving the overall marketplace experience on Dubizzle.
Commenting on this launch, Haider Khan, CEO of Dubizzle and Dubizzle Group MENA and Board Member of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, stated, “At Dubizzle, our mission is to continually elevate the experience for our users, keeping innovation at our core by leveraging the use of the latest tech and AI solutions, build products and features that address key pain points. Our new AI-based posting experience not only automates the ad creation process, but it also simplifies the interactions on our platform, setting a new standard for efficiency and quality. This tool allows us to empower our users—whether individuals or businesses—with a seamless, highly intuitive experience, ensuring they can reach their audience faster and more effectively. We are proud to take this next step in our journey to making Dubizzle the most trusted and efficient marketplace in the region.”
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