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  • Boat turns up the volume with Nirvana X

    Boat turns up the volume with Nirvana X

    MUMBAI: Boat has turned up the volume with its latest tws earbuds, Nirvana X, engineered to redefine immersive audio. Packed with Hi-res ldac technology, dual drivers, AI-powered quad mics, and ultra-low latency gaming mode, these earbuds promise a premium experience without breaking the bank.

    Boat has teamed up with Knowles Corporation, a leading name in high-performance audio components, to equip Nirvana X with Hifi Balanced Armature (BA) drivers. This ensures deep bass, crisp highs, and an all-encompassing soundscape that takes listening to the next level.

    Nirvana X boasts dual dynamic 10mm drivers alongside Knowles BA drivers, offering studio-quality audio whether you’re streaming music, tuning into podcasts, or watching your favourite films. For audiophiles, Sony’s Ldac technology ensures Hi-res playback, delivering rich, distortion-free sound across all frequencies.

    Nirvana X ensures effortless connectivity and convenience with its smart features. Multi-point connectivity allows users to switch seamlessly between two devices, making it easy to take a call on a smartphone while staying connected to a laptop. In-ear detection automatically pauses music when an earbud is removed and resumes playback when inserted, ensuring a smooth listening experience. Meanwhile, quad mics with AI Enx technology effectively filter out background noise, delivering crystal-clear call quality even in the busiest environments.

    With up to 40 hours of playtime, Nirvana X is designed for all-day entertainment, work marathons, and endless gaming sessions. Google fast pair ensures an instant connection, so you’re never left waiting. For gaming enthusiasts, beast mode offers ultra-low 60ms latency, syncing visuals and sound for a competitive edge.

    With the Boat hearables app, users can customise Eq settings, remap touch controls, and enable Ota updates, keeping their earbuds always ahead of the curve.

    At Rs 2,799, Nirvana X delivers premium audio at an unbeatable price. Available in four striking colours—galactic red, smokey amethyst, mist blue, and cosmic onyx, the earbuds can be purchased via Boat’s official website, Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, and offline stores.

  • JioStar, Zee and Sony release new channel and bouquet pricing

    JioStar, Zee and Sony release new channel and bouquet pricing

    MUMBAI: It’s that time of the year when broadcasters disclose how much the distribution platform operators will have to pay for the channels they pipe into Indian TV homes. The three major networks JioStar, Zee and Sony Pictures Networks India have rolled out their reference interconnect orders  (Rios) regarding the broadcast tariffs that cable ops, DTH ops and IPTV players have to cough up for 2025. At first glance, it appears s if broadcasters have been reasonable in their rate increases by hiking channel prices between five and 15 per cent on the higher side. And quite a few channel prices have been maintained as well. The rates become effective 1 February 2025.

    Let’s begin with JioStar.Its 134 channel offering after the merger of Star and Jio definitely looks impressive. As do the number of packs its distribution team has come up with: 83 in all packs, which includes 85 standard definition channels, 44 HD channels, five FTA channels. The bouquets also include 19 news channels from Network 18, infotainment channels from both National Geographic and AETN18, general entertainment channels in various languages from both Star and Colors, kids channels (including Disney), music channels (MTV and Maa Music), regional language channels and of course above all sports channels in various languages.

    On an a la carte basis, JioStar’s channels in various languages in standard definition have been priced at between Rs 25 (for Maa TV and Colors Kannada respectively)  and 10 paise (all its news channels).

    Its HD channels are priced between Rs 25 a(Maa HD, Star Plus HD, Vijay HD, Colors Kannada and Asianet) and 10 paise(VH1 HD, MTV Beats HD and MTV HD). .

    On the bundle side, its cheapest pack, apart from the free to air channels, is at     Rs 17 for the Disney Kids SD pack with the most expensive one being the Star Premium Pack Marathi Lite Hindi HD at Rs 240.

    The  Star Value Pack  SD Hindi pack,  priced at Rs 110 has 30 channels including both Star Plus and Colors, a chunk of news channels, movie channels, infotainment channels, kids channels – but no Disney – the sports channels Star Sports 1 Hindi, Sports 18, and Star Sports 3. The Star Premium Pack Lite Hindi HD which is priced at Rs 210 has 43 channels, including seven sports channels, Colors HD but no Star Plus.

    The broadcaster has built clever packs which are a mix of regional language channels only and it has also mixed regional languages to create special packs and regional language channels with its  Hindi channels to create even more niche packs to meet the requirement of nomadic domestic Indians.

    Network Status Action
     JioStar if you already have an agreement  click here  
      if you are new to Jiostar and want one click here
    Zee TV To get the Zee updated RIO form  click here
    Sony Pictures Networks India to get the a la carte pricing  click here
      to get the Happy India bouquet pricing  click here
    Source: networks and Indiantelevision.com 

    Let’s now take a look at Zee. Zee has kept the number of packs limited to 30 and it’s a la carte rates are also pretty much simpler. It’s mainline general entertainment channels in every language apart from Malayalam have been kept at a price of Rs 19 (Zee TV Hindi, Zee TV Marathi, Zee Bangla, Zee Sarthak, Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada). Zee Keralam, however, has been priced at Rs 10 on a la carte basis. Its movie channels have been kept between a band of Rs 19 (Zee Cinema) and 10 paise (Zee Classic). It has priced most of its HD channels at Rs 19 with the lowest one priced at Rs 3 (& prive HD).

    Zee TV has bundled its regional language channel packs at a higher price than its Hindi ones. For instance, the Zee all-in-one pack Hindi HD has a sticker price of Rs 89 while its all-in-one Telugu and Tamil packs are priced at Rs 120.It has also thrown in penetration incentives if the distribution platform operators place the channels in the preferred LCN number that are agreed upon between Zee and the DPO.

    Now on to Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI). SPNI has increased the a la carte pricing for some of its  channels, while keeping them steady for others. For example, Sony Wah  which was priced at Rs 0.1, is now priced at Rs 1. Similarly, Sony Max 2 has increased to Rs 2 from Rs 1, and Sony Sports Ten 4 is now priced at Rs 19, up from Rs 17. Additionally, the pricing for bouquets has been revised which has gone up  between four per cent and 12 per cent. The Happy India Smart – Hindi pack is now priced at Rs 54 (previously Rs 48), while the Happy India Smart – Marathi pack is now priced at Rs 56 (previously Rs 51). The Happy Smart Bangla too has risen from 51 to Rs 56 but with the channel Max 1 being added to it.

    Hopefully, these marginal price revisions don’t start a battle between the  cable TV and DTH fraternity and broadcasters like they did the last time in 2023 when broadcasters had to resort to switch offs because cable TV operators resisted. The DPOs must remember the price of almost everything has gone up: the rupee is at Rs 85, potatoes are at Rs 60 and even petrol is at a high.

    Already, consumers are turning away from cable TV and DTH as is evident in the drop in the number of subscribers in the past six months. For the sake of the entire cable and satellite TV industry, the entire trade must work together and not battle against each other. Otherwise, the number of cord cutters and cord-nevers will only increase. And along with it, the tribe of streamers. 

  • It’s raining new NextGen TV sets & receivers at CES 2025

    It’s raining new NextGen TV sets & receivers at CES 2025

    MUMBAI: There is a lot of excitement in the US about NextGen TV or TV broadcasts based on the ATSC 3.0 standard.  With 76 per cent of U.S. households now able to receive the signals,  America’s local TV broadcasters are hailing the introduction of new ATSC 3.0 receivers that will first be shown at next week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The affordable options will add to consumer choice, from high-end NextGen TV sets to affordable accessories that can transform Android and Fire TV devices already in consumer homes. 

    “We are very excited about the expanded offerings from accessory device manufacturers for NextGen TV. The new low-cost Atlanta  DTH (ADTH) USB receiver, powered by Tolka, is built for existing Android and Fire TV televisions and will, at a very affordable price, expand the reach of NextGen TV into homes who already have those sets. ADTH is also about to introduce a new model that works without an internet connection and will be doing a software update for deployed ADTH devices to give them the same functionality. In addition, Zinwell is adding pause functionality to their accessory device, with an add-on hard disc drive. In 2025, RCA is also coming to market with two new NextGen TV sets that will join TV options already available from Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Hisense, and TCL,” said Pearl TV managing director Anne Schelle. “We congratulate all of the manufacturers who are selling thousands of receivers each day to consumers looking for the best possible video and audio quality from local stations.” 

    Pearl TV is a business organisation of US broadcast companies with a shared interest in exploring forward-looking broadcasting opportunities, including innovative ways of promoting local broadcast TV content and developing digital media and wireless platforms for the broadcast industry. Pearl’s membership, comprising more than 820 TV stations, includes eight of the largest broadcast companies in America: Cox Media group, Graham Media group, Gray Television, Hearst Television, Nexstar Media group, Sinclair Broadcast group, the E.W. Scripps, and Tegna. 

    Broadcasters are loading up new services with new features for NextGen TV viewers, including interactive gaming options that will be launched by GameLoop. 

    GameLoop TV launches next week in Las Vegas on local NextGen TV channel 3.2 and will bring gaming directly to viewers with no additional hardware or subscriptions required. At the heart of GameLoop’s innovation is the channel’s exciting “play now” feature, which allows NextGen TV viewers to instantly play games showcased on the channel simply using their TV remote or mobile phone. 

    “We also salute TV broadcasters Gray and Sinclair, who are working to bring fun, interactive gaming to the living room through GameLoop – a service that utilises NextGen TV for web-based family fun that will work seamlessly with millions of installed NextGen TV sets. Easy interactivity is literally going to be a game-changer for viewers,” Schelle predicted. 

    High Dynamic Range (HDR) functionality is now live on more than 200 local NextGen TV services throughout the US , with more being added to enhance viewing of key sports games and other spectacles.  Broadcasters are promoting the advantages of NextGen TV this sports season on stations throughout the country and plan to continue these promotions as they continue to rollout HDR and Dolby Atmos services nationwide. 

    A holiday promotion effort in NextGen TV markets that began before December continues through early February, with broadcasters now indicating onscreen to viewers when local NextGen TV programming is available in HDR. 

    “We’re very excited to announce that broadcast stations throughout the country are adding HDR10+ capability in their NextGen TV broadcast services to accommodate a broad array of TV manufacturers. With other flavors of HDR that also may be present in the service, this allows every receiver to present the best picture possible, showing that local television just keeps getting better and better, which is exactly what we promised with the rollout of NextGen TV services,” Schelle said. In addition to providing better video quality through HDR, many markets are adding Dolby Atmos audio coding, which delivers immersive audio capability. 

    “HDR began for sports with the Kentucky Derby last spring. It really made the Olympic Games pop with brilliant video. We know that sports is a big driver for buying new TV sets as well as for enjoying broadcast services — your favorite games look even better in High Dynamic Range,” Schelle said. 

    Throughout the country, local stations not already broadcast on over-the-air ATSC 3.0 transmissions are gaining access to NextGen TV viewers through the innovative addition of more channels through broadcast internet protocol – or broadcast IP. These additional channels are available as NextGen TV channels and have added more choices for viewers in a range of markets, from public to commercial broadcasters who now have their programming available for NextGen TV viewers. 

    Consumers can easily find details of what NextGen TV services are available in their markets by visiting WatchNextGenTV.com, a resource maintained by Pearl that lists individual services by market and a full range of more than 90 NextGen TV receivers and antenna products certified to work seamlessly with the new services. 

  • What the Zee-Sony settlement means

    What the Zee-Sony settlement means

    (Below is  Elara Securities’ Karan Taurani’s  perspective  on the settling of the dispute between Zee and Sony)

    Mumbai: The above development (settlement by Sony and not imposing a $ 90 mn termination fee to Zee) has no material impact in terms of earnings estimates as this case was a status quo with regulators. We had not factored any adverse impact of the case (Sony Zee merger termination) in our earnings estimates. However, this is seen as a clear respite to ZEEL’s core broadcasting business, which is trading at compelling valuations of seven times to one-year forward PE and has the potential to move towards our target multiple of 11 times PE core broadcasting business.

    We continue to maintain our positive stance on ZEEL, as we expect better growth rates in the festive season (Q3FY25), led by higher ad spends within FMCG verticals; further profitability too will continue to improve helped by cost-cutting initiatives, improved efficiencies, and lower losses in ZEE5, which will drive valuation re-rating. We have a BUY rating on ZEEL with a TP of Rs 210.

    Enclosed below is the link to the last update on Zee: https://tinyurl.com/54updv7x

    Highlights    

    – In an update to the stock exchange, Zee and Sony Pictures India (CMEPL and BEPL) have entered into a settlement to withdraw applications pending lawsuits, claims and counterclaims including a $ 90 mn termination fee, damages etc.

    – The agreements include a) Settlement for all ongoing disputes, b) Withdraw all applications, claims and counterclaims against each other (including a $ 90 mn termination fee), and c) Releasing each other from all claims regarding the transaction documents.

    – The parties have agreed to withdraw all pending applications, claims, and counterclaims filed before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)

    – On 22 Jan 2024, Sony terminated the merger cooperation agreement, and the composite scheme of arrangement originally signed on 22 Dec 2021. Sony immediately sought $ 90 mn in termination fees by filing an appeal with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).

    – The merger was primarily called off due to a dispute on the leadership of the merged entity.

    – The ZEEL had also filed case against Sony India seeking a $ 90 mn termination fee

  • Arasu Cable TV faces broadcaster backlash over Rs 500 crore unpaid dues

    Arasu Cable TV faces broadcaster backlash over Rs 500 crore unpaid dues

    Mumbai: Broadcasters have voiced their concerns as TN govt-owned firm Arasu Cable TV (TACTV) fails to pay Rs 500-cr dues. Numerous broadcasters including Sony, Zee, Viacom, Disney Star, and Sun TV have raised concerns regarding unpaid dues which according to sources have been outstanding for over a year.

    In response to the prolonged non-payment, the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) addressed a letter in March to Tamil Nadu’s IT and Digital Services minister Palanivel Thiagarajan and TACTV’s managing director, A John Louis, calling for a fair and sustainable business environment.

    “Given the severity of this issue and its adverse impact on the industry, we urgently seek your esteemed intervention to expedite the clearance of TACTV’s subscription dues. Resolving this matter promptly is vital for restoring confidence and stability in Tamil Nadu’s broadcasting ecosystem,” the IBDF stated in the letter dated 13 March.

    Sources indicated that the Tamil Nadu state government has not yet addressed the broadcasters’ requests, citing TACTV’s financial difficulties.

    Thiagarajan was quoted as saying by the Tamil newspaper Dinamalar on 29 June that Arasu Cable owes Rs 525 crore in fees to television broadcasting companies. The Tamil Nadu Government Cable company is in a critical state. It’s up to the contractors to provide the necessary support.

    When asked why broadcasters haven’t cut off TV channel access to TACTV, a leading broadcaster’s executive mentioned fears that the state government might retaliate against their business in the region. Another executive highlighted concerns about potential copyright issues and signal piracy if they disconnected the service.

    Broadcasters have the option to appeal for pending dues through the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).

    TACTV has also not complied with a 2022 Central government advisory directing Union ministries, state governments, and union territory administrations to cease involvement in broadcasting or distribution activities by 31 December 2023. This advisory aimed to prevent the politicization of broadcasting, as content could potentially promote the ruling party and influence voters.

    The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has included similar provisions in the draft broadcasting bill, which will gain legal authority once enacted. MIB officials have discussed the issue with TACTV, but the matter remains sub judice.

  • Zee Entertainment secures shareholder approval to raise Rs 2,000 crore

    Zee Entertainment secures shareholder approval to raise Rs 2,000 crore

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) announced on 15 July that it has received approval from its shareholders to raise Rs 2,000 crore.

    In a regulatory filing, Zee said,”The remote e-voting process concluded today i.e., Monday, July 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (IST), post which the Scrutinizer appointed for scrutiny of Postal Ballot process, Ms. Vinita Nair (Membership No. F10559), Senior Partner, M/s. Vinod Kothari & Co., Company Secretaries, has submitted her report on the results of the Postal Ballot. Based on the report of the Scrutinizer, we hereby inform you that the shareholders of the Company have duly passed the resolution for issuance of securities for an amount not exceeding Rs2,000 crores with requisite majority.”

    Earlier, on 6 June, Zee had announced its intention to raise funds through the issuance of equity shares and/or via private placement, qualified institutions placement (QIP), preferential issue, or other methods, subject to necessary approvals. This fundraising approval follows the cancellation in January of a proposed $10 billion merger with Sony.

    Since then, Zee has implemented several measures to streamline operations and reduce losses, including a workforce reduction of 15 per cent and a restructuring of its leadership team.

  • OpenAI joins C2PA steering committee

    OpenAI joins C2PA steering committee

    Mumbai: The Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) announced that OpenAI, a leader in artificial intelligence research and deployment, has joined the C2PA as a steering committee member. This marks a significant milestone for the C2PA and will help advance the coalition’s mission to increase transparency around digital media as AI-generated content becomes more prevalent.

    Joining other steering committee members that include Adobe, BBC, Intel, Microsoft, Google, Publicis Groupe, Sony and Truepic — OpenAI will collaborate to further develop and promote the adoption of Content Credentials, an implementation of the C2PA’s open technical standard for tamper-resident metadata that can be attached to digital content, showing how and when the content was created or modified.

    The announcement today builds on OpenAI’s previously shared initiatives to improve transparency around digital provenance. Earlier this year, OpenAI began attaching Content Credentials to images created and edited by DALL•E 3, the company’s latest image model, in ChatGPT and the OpenAI API. In addition, the company also announced its plans to attach Content Credentials to video generations from Sora, the company’s text-to-video model, when the model is ready to be deployed to the public.      

    OpenAI’s membership and implementation of Content Credentials serve as a strong endorsement for the C2PA technical specification and advance the collective mission to help restore trust in the digital ecosystem.

    “C2PA is playing an essential role in bringing the industry together to advance shared standards around digital provenance,” said Anna Makanju, OpenAI’s VP of Global Affairs. “We look forward to contributing to this effort and see it as an important part of building trust in the authenticity of what people see and hear online.”

    “OpenAI is a long-time supporter of the C2PA’s mission and we’re thrilled that they’ve deepened their engagement by becoming a Steering Committee member,” said Andrew Jenks, C2PA Chair. “OpenAI’s existing adoption, advocacy, and ongoing commitment to Content Credentials will bring an important voice to our membership’s working efforts to guide the development of the C2PA standard.”

     

  • Muneet Pal Singh joins B4U Network

    Muneet Pal Singh joins B4U Network

    Mumbai: Muneet Pal Singh joins B4U Network as as NORTH & EAST BRANCH HEAD, comes with around 20 years of rich experience in the media industry with extensive exposure across multiple sectors, including print, media, events, and advertising sales. He has worked with renowned companies like Goldmines, Times of India, Zee Network, Viacom, and Sony.

    Muneet played a pivotal role in establishing the northern business for Goldmines Telefilms and contributed significantly to scaling business operations at Pen Music Channel in his last assignment.

    Commenting on Muneet’s appointment, Johnson Jain (CRO) said “We Welcome Muneet Pal Singh into our B4U family! Muneet has a focused approach towards his vision and is backed by strong PR skills and network in the industry. He is an ideal choice to head our North & East region to calibrate the business.”

    Muneet Quote: “With my extensive experience and deep understanding of various genres spanning across GEC, Hindi Movies, and Music channels, my skill set is well-aligned to drive the growth and success of B4U Network to next expansion phase. 

  • RIOT LABZ redefining the Indian electronics landscape

    RIOT LABZ redefining the Indian electronics landscape

    Mumbai: RIOT LABZ is an Indian Electronic Contract Manufacturing and design company founded in 2015 by visionary minds from IIT Delhi. Specializing in IoT, Consumer Electronics, and Smart Home Automation, RIOT LABZ stands as a beacon of innovation and engineering excellence. With a focus on top-quality products, they offer rapid prototyping, customized hardware configurations, and efficient firmware development. Their state-of-the-art factories ensure precision and adherence to quality standards.

    RIOT LABZ has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with industry giants like Amazon and Paytm, and has a diverse clientele including leading brands such as Google and Sony.

    Through their subsidiary brand, Oakter, RIOT LABZ empowers homes with a range of innovative IoT solutions, catering to modern lifestyles with products like the Mini UPS and induction cooktops. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, RIOT LABZ continues to push boundaries and innovate for a brighter future.

    Indiantelevision caught up with Riot Labz CEO Shishir Gupta highlights its defining characteristics, product offerings, growth trajectory since its inception in 2015, adaptation to market demands and technological advancements, as well as strategic partnerships that have contributed to its expansion.

    Edited Excerpts

    On the model of RIOT LABZ as a brand in the Indian electronics industry, and setting itself apart from competitors

    RIOT LABZ stands out in the Indian electronics industry through its emphasis on innovation, engineering excellence, and a customer-centric approach. By collaborating with industry giants like Amazon Alexa and Paytm, we continually introduce cutting-edge solutions to the market, showcasing our commitment to pushing boundaries. Our rigorous product development process ensures that each offering meets the highest quality standards and exceeds customer expectations, supported by 24/7 after-sales service. With a diverse product portfolio spanning IoT, Consumer Electronics, EV Charge Points, Payment Solution Devices, Sound & Audio, and Smart Home Automation, we cater to a wide range of consumer needs, positioning ourselves as a comprehensive solution provider. Furthermore, our commitment to sustainability and responsibility, evident in our eco-friendly practices and ethical business conduct, further distinguishes us from competitors, resonating with environmentally conscious consumers and reinforcing our leadership in the industry. Importantly, we have reduced rejection rates from the industry standard of 5 per cent to an impressive 1 per cent, with an average lead time for design of 6 months, remarkably shorter than the industry standard of 9 to 12 months. This highlights our commitment to efficiency and quality in every aspect of our operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products to meet customer demands.

    On the offerings that RIOT LABZ provides across its various product categories and catering to the needs of consumers in different sectors

    At Riot Labz, our comprehensive range of solutions spans Original Design Manufacturing (ODM), Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), and consumer IoT products under the Oakter brand. As an ODM company, we manage end-to-end development for new products, primarily for OEM demands, while in EMS, we provide manufacturing, testing, and repair services based on OEM designs. Our Oakter brand offers consumer IoT products like Mini UPS, induction cooktops, and Smart Plugs, primarily online. Serving both B2B and B2C models, our offerings are meticulously crafted to meet diverse consumer needs. For instance, our IoT products enable remote monitoring and control, enhancing energy efficiency and convenience. Likewise, our Consumer Electronics lineup seamlessly integrates into modern lifestyles, offering enhanced functionality. Additionally, our Payment Solution Devices empower small businesses with flexible payment options, driving convenience and accessibility. With our diverse portfolio, we strive to deliver cost-effective innovative solutions that elevate the ease of living and promote sustainable growth.

    On RIOT LABZ’s growth since its inception in 2015

    Since our inception in 2015, RIOT LABZ has experienced remarkable growth, marked by key milestones that propelled us to the forefront of the industry. In 2016, we inaugurated our in-house electronics manufacturing facility, swiftly ascending to dominance in the Smart Plugs segment. The subsequent year marked a significant milestone as RIOT LABZ became the smart-home launch partner for Amazon Alexa in India. In 2019, our first B2B collaborations with renowned brands like Sony Bravia further solidified our market presence. In 2020, we forged a strategic partnership with the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), laying the groundwork for innovation in defence electronics. Most recently, in 2023, our recognition among 27 esteemed companies for the prestigious PLI 2.0 scheme further validates our commitment to excellence. Notably, our deal with Paytm, leading to the development of Paytm Soundbox, has been groundbreaking for Indian merchants. The device has seen rapid adoption across the country and played a vital role in empowering small and micro-businesses in India. It supports multiple languages such as English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Odia. With Paytm Soundbox, RIOT LABZ provides flexibility and convenience to merchants with support for multiple payment methods such as Paytm Wallet, Postpaid, Paytm UPI, and other BHIM UPI apps, net banking, and cards.

    On RIOT LABZ adapting its offerings to meet changing market demands and technological advancements

    At RIOT LABZ we have continuously adapted our offerings to meet evolving market demands and technological advancements. Through regular market research and feedback mechanisms, we stay attuned to shifting consumer preferences and emerging trends. This allows us to proactively adjust our product portfolio and development strategies to address new market needs. Additionally, our agile development processes enable rapid iteration and deployment of new features and technologies, ensuring that our products remain competitive and relevant in the fast-paced fluctuating technological market. Moreover, our strategic partnerships with leading technology firms and industry experts provide valuable insights and access to cutting-edge technologies, enabling us to stay ahead of the curve and deliver innovative solutions in a timely manner that exceed customer expectations.

    On strategic partnerships or collaborations that have played a significant role in the growth and expansion of the RIOT LABZ brand

    Over the years, we have strategically leveraged many partnerships to fuel our growth and expansion in the market. One notable partnership we established was with Amazon Alexa, where RIOT LABZ became the smart-home launch partner for Amazon Alexa in India. This collaboration to a great extent boosted our visibility and credibility in the smart home automation sector, allowing us to leverage Amazon’s extensive customer base and distribution network. Additionally, our partnership with the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has been instrumental in providing us with new opportunities to explore and develop cutting-edge technologies for defence applications. Furthermore, our collaboration with Paytm resulted in the development of Paytm Soundbox, which has been groundbreaking for Indian merchants, empowering small and micro-businesses with flexible payment options and multilingual support. Although we’ve had numerous other tie-ups with industry giants, these very strategic partnerships have particularly played an important role in elevating our market presence, fostering innovation, and ultimately fueling our growth and expansion journey.

  • College Rivals ropes in Acer and Sony to enhance the grand finale experience

    College Rivals ropes in Acer and Sony to enhance the grand finale experience

    Mumbai: College Rivals, Esports talent hunt, has partnered with gaming giants Acer as the co-powered sponsor and Sony as the official gaming headset partner for its highly anticipated grand finale, set to take place on  3 March at Nesco, Mumbai.

    College Rivals, the pioneering intellectual property (IP) of Ampverse, Asia’s largest gaming communities, and IPs, in collaboration with DMI Finance, has harnessed the vast talent pool within college campuses nationwide by offering students an innovative platform to display their gaming skills

    Being one of the world’s top ICT companies, Acer will elevate the stature of the LAN finale, contributing to its experiential appeal. Meanwhile the association of Sony, the multinational conglomerate brings an immersive gaming experience with their cutting-edge gaming headphones, Sony Inzone, elevating gameplay for all participants.

    Sharing his thoughts on onboarding prominent Esports names for the one-of-a-kind finale, Ashwin Haryani, Country Head of Ampverse, India said, “We are delighted to join forces with Acer and Sony, whose shared vision of transforming India’s Esports landscape through College Rivals resonates with ours. College Rivals, as an impactful IP of Ampverse, is committed to establishing a sustainable ecosystem for the nation’s burgeoning gamers. With the backing of these industry leaders, we will be able to deliver an unparalleled experience for not only our finalists but for all attendees.”

    TP-Link, the reliably smart global networking provider has joined the grand finale as the official Networking Partner. The brand’s expertise in providing top-notch networking solutions will ensure seamless connectivity and smooth gaming experience for all finalists.

    The event boasts an impressive lineup of partners, including, Nostra as the Associate Partner, Jio Games as the Media Partner, Radiocity 91.1 FM as the Radio Partner, and Crepdog Crew as the Streetwear Partner.

    This one-of-a-kind experiential event will feature 24 finalists selected from colleges nationwide, competing across five titles including BGMI, Road to Valor, Valorant, Tekken7, and FIFA 23 on three different platforms.

    Distinguished Esports personalities including Naman Mathur (Mortal), Payal Dhare (PayalGaming), Tanmay Singh (ScoutOP), and others will grace the event, engaging with attendees.

    In addition, prominent Esports organizations like Revenant Esports, Orangutan Esports, and Entity Gaming will be present at the finale, offering fans a chance to interact and learn from the best in the industry.

    Adding to the excitement, music artists Seedhe Maut, Muhfaad, and Char Diwari will deliver electrifying live performances.

    Attendees will also be able to enjoy arcade gaming zones, a cosplay competition, racing simulators, and various food and beverage options.

    Fans can avail their tickets for the grand finale on BookMyShow, the event’s official ticketing partner.

    For those who are unable to witness the action live, the grand finale will be streamed live on Youtube, Facebook Gaming, Twitch, Kick, Glance, JioGames, JioTV, Loco, and Rooter.

    The production of the College Rivals grand finale will be handled by Gently Altered.