Acer Introduces Thin and Lightweight Predator Triton 300 Gaming Notebook and Immersive Predator Thronos Air Gaming Chair

Key Highlights

●            Acer’s expanding line of thin Windows 10 gaming notebooks and immersive gaming chairs gives gamers more options than ever
●            The lightweight Predator Triton 300 combines powerful technology and mainstream features in a slim design at mainstream price points
●            The Predator Triton 500 is now available with a blazing-fast 300 Hz display
●            The Predator Thronos Air, Acer’s newest gaming chair, is the perfect gaming cave for hard core enthusiasts. Modular, adjustable and customizable, it gives gamers maximum immersion for their favorite games

Acer has introduced the Predator Triton 300 gaming notebook, a Predator Triton 500 with a 300 Hz display, and the Predator Thronos Air gaming chair. The Predator Triton 300 expands the Triton line with an affordable solution for mainstream gamers who value thin and lightweight designs. The Predator Thronos Air gaming chair gives gamers a fun, immersive way to lose themselves in the game within their very own battle station.

“The Predator Triton 300 completes the Triton line of gaming notebooks, providing a full spectrum of options for gamers seeking thin and lightweight gear,” said Jerry Kao, Co-COO, Acer. “Following the great reception of the Predator Thronos, we’ve created the Predator Thronos Air, allowing more gamers to upgrade their gaming environment for a fully immersive experience.”

“Acer’s new lineup of Predator Triton laptops pack great gaming performance into a remarkably thin design,” said Chris Walker, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Mobility Client Platforms in the Client Computing Group, Intel. “With 9th Gen Intel Core processors delivering the industry leading performance and platform features needed for premium gaming experiences, we’re excited about the technology innovation that Acer and Intel will deliver to gamers everywhere.”

Thin and Lightweight Predator Triton 300 Provides the Right Mix of Size and Power

The Predator Triton 300 is the newest addition to the thin and lightweight Triton line, powered by Windows 10. It is a perfect blend of performance and features, all wrapped up in a slim design for a compelling value. Just 2.3 kg (5.07 pounds), its aluminum chassis features the same subdued matte black design highlighted with blue lights and accents found on other Predator notebooks.

Up to a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor is paired with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, and 16 GB of DDR4 2666Hz memory (upgradable to 32 GB). For massive amounts of game storage, it will support up to two 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 and up to a 2 TB hard drive. Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX 1650 along with Killer Ethernet keeps the action moving quickly and lag-free.

A bright 15.6-inch Full HD IPS[i] display with a narrow bezel design includes a 144 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms overdrive response time, delivering realistic graphics and colors that pop, highlight every detail and bring games to life. Immersive audio is delivered with Waves Nx, which uses state-of-the-art physical modeling to deliver a realistic and convincing listening experience by virtually mimicking the immersion of ultra-high-end speakers in a perfect acoustically-treated space.

The keyboard includes zoned RGB lighting and dedicated Turbo and Predator Sense keys. In addition, the WASD, arrow and dedicated keys are concave shaped and transparent for ease-of-use.

The Predator Triton 300 also features the superior thermal design found on all Predator notebooks, including dual fans with Acer’s 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fan technology, CoolBoost technology and strategically placed air intake and exhaust vents.

The Predator Triton 500 Is Now Available with a Blazing-Fast 300Hz Display

Now with a blazing-fast 300 Hz 15.6-inch Full HD display, the Predator Triton 500 is a powerful gaming notebook slimmed down to just 17.9 mm (0.70 inches) thin and weighing 2.1 kg (4.6 pounds). It has a durable, all-metal chassis and narrow bezels measuring just 6.3 mm (0.25 inches) for an impressive 81% body-to-screen ratio. The slim Triton 500 can easily be slipped in a backpack or briefcase, but once taken out and powered on, it takes advantage of the performance of up to a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor to become a gaming powerhouse.

The Predator Thronos Air Gaming Chair - Acer’s Newest Gaming Cave

The Predator Thronos Air, Acer’s newest gaming “chair,” is a sleek gaming cave for hard core enthusiasts. The steel structure includes a chair, modular desk and monitor arm. It envelops the gamer in a comfortable and encasing cockpit, ideal for total and complete battle immersion. Teal blue lighting emits a soft cool glow, perfect for gaming.

The chair can be adjusted to various angles (130 degrees inside cabin and 180 degrees outside the cabin) for maximum comfort. It even includes a massage function, so gamers can relax after intense gaming sessions. The desk includes an adjustable keyboard and mouse tray, ensuring comfortable typing regardless of seating angle. A foot rest keeps feet elevated.

Capable of supporting up to three displays, the monitor arm can be manually raised and lowered with a handle conveniently located right below the middle monitor stand. In addition, a camera can be positioned right above the middle monitor, making it easy to live stream the action to YouTube, Twitch or Mixer.

To keep the area neat and organized, a platform for a powerful gaming PC is located behind the chair, and a cable management system neatly stores cords and wires out of the way. In addition, Acer offers numerous customization options and upgrades, such as a seat stabilizer to prevent the chair from moving around during game sessions, a cup holder, a headset holder, a USB hub, and a camera.

Pricing and Availability

The Predator Triton 300 will be available in India from October 2019. Price to be updated.

The new Predator Triton 500 is available in India, starting at Rs 1,65,999.

The Predator Thronos Air will be available in India from November 2019 for pre orders. Price to be shared on request.

Intimate Wear Zivame Continues to Grow at 70%, Announces its Semi - Annual Event ‘The Grand Lingerie Festival’

India's leading intimate wear platform Zivame has announced its semi-annual property ‘The Grand Lingerie Festival’, which is India’s largest online lingerie festival. This event, in line with Zivame being an omni-channel brand, will be across their online and offline retail channels.

This event, which aims to prepare her for the upcoming festive, wedding and holiday seasons, will enable her to shop innovations like Wonder Wire Bra, Shaper Bra, Super soft Marshmallow collection and festive must-have’s like the strapless bra, ultra-low-back bra, backless bra and their famous Mermaid Sari Shapewear etc. at great prices. The festival begins on 4th Sep 2019, 8pm and ends on 8th Sep 2019.

Commenting on the launch of the festival, Amisha Jain, CEO said, “Indian women have many choices when it comes to choosing her attire and look this upcoming festive and celebration season. Our design and product teams have been working very hard to make sure she has the right intimate wear available to pair-it-right with her outerwear, effortlessly (whether ethnic, western or fusion wear). Zivame's Grand Lingerie Festival will aim to fulfil this need with the widest offerings, innovations and collections across all our categories of Lingerie, Shapewear, Sleepwear and Activewear."

Zivame’s revenues have grown 63% in FY18 to Rs. 86.6cr. FY19 has seen 50%+ growth in revenues. Zivame brand’s gross sales reached 220Cr+ run rate at March ’19 exit. Focusing on an omni-channel strategy, the brand plans to double its store count to 60 as well as expand its presence on online fashion portals in next 8 months.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Unveils ‘The Happenin’ New Yaris’ with Added Style, Comfort and an Uber Stylish Dual Tone

Key Highlights

·         The new improved Yaris is loaded with flaunt-worthy features and has been redesigned for extra comfort
·         The new dual tone option adds to the distinctive looks, giving it an uber-stylish and youthful appeal
·         Available in MT & CVT options across four variants
·         Comes with 6 exciting exterior colors – Wildfire Red, Phantom Brown, Pearl White, Super White, Silver & Grey
·         The Yaris now available in grade- J Optional, starts from Rs. 8,65,000 in the Manual Transmission (MT) & Rs. 9,35,000 in the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), same price across India
·         The Yaris grade- V Optional, which offers a New Dual-Tone & Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, is available at Rs. 11,97,000 in the Manual Transmission (MT) and Rs. 13,17,000 in the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), same price across India
·         Bookings can be made at all authorized Toyota Dealerships across the country

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the launch of the enhanced version of the Yaris-‘The Happenin’ New Yaris’. This stylish enhanced version of the B-High sedan is loaded with flaunt-worthy features and has been redesigned for extra comfort. Built on Toyota’s renowned philosophy of QDR (Quality, Durability & Reliability), this world-class sedan is now more spacious while retaining its luxury and comfort.

In line with its customer first philosophy, Toyota has been listening to customer needs and constantly evaluating the rapidly changing expectations of Indian Car customers to offer the right product to the Indian market. The New Happenin’ Yaris is targeted at young and suave audience who are brand conscious, travel enthusiasts, seeks status and values luxury. Toyota studied the customer feedback and made the improvements in new Yaris in terms of the exteriors and interiors to give a ‘cool and sophisticated’ feel to the millennial car owners. The new dual tone (first in segment) option adds to the distinctive looks of this world-class sedan, giving it an uber-stylish quotient to appeal to the taste of suave young car buyers. Yaris sets a benchmark in the industry in terms of safety features, which has appealed not only men but also woman customers.

Speaking on the launch of the improved Yaris, Mr. N. Raja, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “We are happy that our Yaris customers have highly appreciated the value propositions the world -class sedan offers. Toyota Yaris is the first car to offer 7speed CVT option under 10 lakhs in the segment backed by Toyota’s legendary sales and service experience along with the benefits of our value added services (Extended Warranty, Finance, Insurance, Q Service, EM 60, Toyota Edge).  We are delighted to offer ‘The Happenin’ New Yaris’ that is completely in-line with the feedback we have received and customer expectations; to own a sedan which is ‘value for money’ without compromising on the style, safety and comfort. The new Yaris is built on the Toyota philosophy of QDR offering options of 3 or 7 airbags for customers to choose from based on individual needs and preferences, while retaining their aspirations for more advanced features, safety, space, luxury, style and comfort. The low cost of ownership, low NVH levels, better rear comfort with Toyota’s unique sales and service efficiency makes the ownership experience of the new improved Yaris more desirable.

At Toyota, it has been our constant endeavor to set new benchmarks in customer delight. We truly understand and value the expectations of our consumers, to deliver ever-better cars. We would like to thank our valued customers for their continued trust and confidence in Toyota products and hope that the customers would appreciate the new Yaris for its improved features and varied options.”

A true believer of the ‘Customer First’ philosophy, Toyota recently launched ‘Toyota Edge’, an ownership program especially designed for Toyota customers. Toyota Edge provides comprehensive ownership solutions to the customers empowering them to build their own program, and customize it as per their requirements with value-added services including: Toyota Protect (for three years), Toyota Extended Warranty (for five years), Maintenance Plan (for three years), Toyota Accessories and Extended Warranty (for five years) coupled with easy finance options from Toyota Financial Services. This program promises to be inflation-proof as prices of the ownership elements remain unchanged. It also offers convenient monthly installment options to the customers to make payment for the ownership cost of the vehicle.

The bookings for the all-new Yaris open for customers from September, 2019.

New Features of the All New Yaris

·         Dual tone exterior
·         Glossy Black finish (Grille + OVRM)
·         Premium leatherette seat
·         Centre Console Box
·         Leather wrapped steering wheel & gearshift knob
·         Diamond cut alloy wheels

Performance Features

-          Available in 4 cylinder petrol engine with max power of 79 kW (107 PS) @ 6000 rpm and max torque of 140 (Nm) @ 4200 rpm
-          Transmission – 6 speed Manual Transmission & 7 speed CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) fuel efficiency of 17.1 (MT) and 17.8 (CVT)

Safety & Security Features

-          Airbags - 7 [Driver + Passenger +Driver Knee + Front Side (2) + Curtain(2)]
-          Airbags - 3 [Driver + Passenger +Driver Knee]
-          Hill Start Assist Control ­
-          Vehicle Stability Control
-          ABS + EBD + BA ­ ­ ­ ­
-          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
-          Front & Rear Parking Sensors
-          Front & Rear Fog Lamps  ­ ­
-          ­Follow-Me Home Headlamps ­
-          Driver + Passenger Seat Belt Reminder ­ ­ ­ ­
-          High Speed Alert

Comfort & Convenience Features

-          Roof Mounted Air Vent with Ambient light ­ ­
-          Driver Seat Height Adjust ­ (8-Way Power Adjust)
-          High Solar Energy Absorbing Front Windshield with Infrared Cut Off ­ ­ ­ ­
-          Acoustic & Vibration Control Glass
-          Rain Sensing Wipers­, Rear Sunshade
-          Cruise Control
-          Keyless smart Entry ­ ­ ­
-          Audio, Phone & MID Controls on Steering Wheel ­
-          Electrically Adjustable & Foldable ORVM Adjust Only ­ ­ ­
-          Reverse Camera­
-          Rear Seats 60:40 Split ­ ­ ­ ­
-          Rear Armrest with Cup Holder ­ ­ ­ ­

Exterior Features

-          Dual Tone Exterior Color Combination
-          Piano Black Finish on-Grille ,ORVM, Fog Bezel
-          Projector Headlamp ­
-          LED DRL & Rear Combination Lamps
-          Chrome Grille ­
-          ORVM Turn Indicator

Interior Features

-          2 Tone Interiors with Waterfall Design Instrument Panel ­ ­ ­ ­
-          Seat Upholstery Fabric
-          Leather Package Steering Wheel, Gear Knob
-          Navigation & Gesture Control in Audio
-          Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Fully Automatic with Temperature Controlled
-          Multi Information Display (MID) + Eco Indicator
-          7.0 LED Touch Screen System, USB, Bluetooth, Remote Control, SD Card, Mirror Link, Miracast, HDMI, Wi-Fi

ELLE Celebrates Fall with New Collection of Watches Inspired by the Effortless Glamour of Parisian Women

This fall, ELLE will debut its latest collection of watches, blending classic jewellery-inspired sophisticated design with an undefinable touch of French joie de vivre. Made for modern women that desire to be fashionably classic, the ELLE range of watches bridges the gap between contemporary and timeless.

ELLE has long been recognised worldwide as a leader in fashion, beauty lifestyle and women’s empowerment. Since 1945, ELLE’s unwavering mission is to navigate women through life and to make a better world. ELLE’s new range of watches is an inspiring and stylish range of products that are accessible to all.

Through its decades of in-depth expertise in women’s magazines and lifestyle, ELLE has created a range of watches that reflect what women want: they blend effortless elegance, playful refinement and bold combinations -- adding a ‘French touch’ to every silhouette and conveying the effortless charm of a Parisian lifestyle.

This collection ranges from INR 5,495 – INR 9,995/-

The collection features:

Odéon

The fall collection is divided into unique ranges named after places in Paris, the fashion capital of the world. The Odéon collection is an exquisite range of watches suitable for everyday life. Odéon watches pay tribute to the ELLE logo with an “E” shape rose-gold watch lug. Offering a clean, modern silhouette thanks to its mother-of-pearl dial, glitz index and rose-gold watchcase, the watches are paired with a rose-gold stainless steel bracelet or rich navy or pink leather strap.

Romance

The Romance collection is inspired by the passionate yet tender atmosphere that can only be found in Paris. This collection is a perfect gift to oneself to celebrate a personal success or as a heartfelt present for the one, you love, thanks to its romantic rose-gold colour. The heart shape motif, mother-of-pearl dial and pavé crystal top ring is paired with a white or grey leather strap, rose-gold bracelet.

Shades of Blue

Another stunning collection is entitled Shades of Blue. Inspired by the intriguing and romantic deep blue colour of Paris' night sky, this collection highlights the striking contrast of blue and gold, with the bold combination offers an effortless elegance for fall. Details like a blue or white mother-of-pearl dial etched with the "ELLE" monogram add a hint of playfulness and when combined with the leather or stainless steel band, make the perfect finishing touch to any outfit.

Neeco, Tata Communications Enters into Arrangement for IoT Services for Enterprises in Europe

Neeco Global ICT Services announces that it has become a customer of Tata Communications, a leading global digital infrastructure provider, to take to market and deliver Internet of Things (IoT) services for enterprises in Europe. With this arrangement, Neeco will leverage the Tata Communications MOVE platform to offer integrated IoT services to its customers, enabling them to deploy IoT connected devices anywhere in the world.

Neeco has developed a unique set of IoT products and services aimed at global telecom providers, IoT technology vendors, enterprises, and government organizations. These include Trexee, a GPS and GSM tracking solution that offers a complete set of capabilities – including location, acceleration, temperature and vibration – for different sectors such as transport & logistics, waste management construction, agriculture, leasing companies and rental companies.

The Tata Communications MOVE platform enables enterprises to transform how they operate and engage with their customers by capturing, moving and managing information seamlessly and securely worldwide. This platform is underpinned by Tata Communications’ relationships with more than 600 mobile network operators worldwide, and its global network, which connects 4 out of 5 mobile subscribers.

“We are delighted that Tata Communications has chosen to work with Neeco to help accelerate IoT adoption in Europe. We are constantly working on new IoT products that bring additional benefits, reliability and efficiency into various market segments. The IoT is still very much a developing field, with many competing technologies. We feel that this puts Neeco at an advantage because we are able to help design, deliver and maintain IoT devices for our customers as the IoT field continues to evolve,” says David Pátek, founder and CEO of Neeco Global ICT Services.

With a network of over 1,900 local and regional channel partners and association with industry-leading businesses like Tata Communications, Neeco is able to promote, offer, sell and support IoT solutions across more than 160 countries worldwide.

Organizations significantly depend on ICT technologies for growth. This requires the support of trusted ICT companies like Neeco that can supply complex services and solutions like IoT on a worldwide basis. Founded in 2009 by David Pátek, Neeco has built its global success over the past decade by acting as a one-stop ICT shop, providing customers with a single point of contact for all ICT solutions. This simplifies processes and communication while freeing customers from having to strike time-consuming bilateral agreements with partners in each region, helping them become more cost-efficient.

JK Tyre Promoters Take Control of Pledged Shares by Repaying 200 Crore Loan

The promoters of JK Tyre, Bengal and Assam Company LTD - a holding company of the group comprising family members - had borrowed Rs 200 crore from KKR Capital in the month of March 2019.

The amount was borrowed for a period of 4 years with a lock in period of one year by pledging JK Tyre shares owned by the promoters. The loan amount was to be repaid by March 2023.

However in the recent past the capital market had witnessed significant downturn. The JK Tyre stocks did not remain isolated in this situation either.

But despite non-favourable market conditions the promoters decided to return the money and take control the shares pledged with KKR.

While the first installment of Rs 50 crores were returned on 20th August, the remaining principle of Rs 150 crore was returned on 30th August 2019. As on date the entire lot of shares pledged against the sum borrowed from KKR is back with the promoters.

The decision to repay the loan and get the shares back was taken keeping in mind the interest of share-holders and instill confidence in investors associated with JK Tyre; despite odds in the market.

Vaishnavi Group, Katerra Partner for Integrated Offsite Manufacturing Tech at a Residential Project Near Yelahanka

Vaishnavi Group has joined hands with Katerra, a technology-driven offsite construction company to introduce next generation housing construction technology. With the implementation of integrated offsite manufacturing technology and the concept of DFMA (Design for manufacturing and assembly), Vaishnavi Group can now ensure:

* 50% faster completion time
* 90% factory-finished elements including all in-built mechanical, electrical and plumbing services
* 100% offsite manufactured bathroom pods dropped onsite for easy plug and play
* Close to 40% reduction in pollution through minimised vehicular movement
* Close to 29% material conservation, water saved through steam curing, design efficiency and factory planning to reduce material usage at construction site.     

Speaking on the launch of Vaishnavi Serene, Mr. C.N.  Govindaraju, Managing Director, Vaishnavi Group, said, “In keeping with our aim of ‘Building from the Heart’, we have created homes that give people the best use of their living spaces. For instance, our immaculate planning will ensure that a 1,118 sqft 3-bedroom home at Vaishnavi Serene gives the home owner the experience and efficiency of a 1400 sqft home! The quality of construction is unparalleled thanks to the offsite manufacturing technology that is being used. This ensures that the handover of homes will not just be on or ahead of schedule but will be delivered with an impeccable build quality. Further, the impact on the environment is minimal across the board. With Yelahanka being an upcoming growth hub, the infrastructural development currently underway will only serve to make this project a winning proposition for a home buyer”.

Speaking on the collaboration with Vaishnavi as well as the introduction of this next-generation construction technology in a residential real estate project in India for the very first time, Mr. Nejeeb Khan, the Head - Design & Brand Strategy, Asia & Middle East, Katerra, said, “Our teams have worked to design, engineer, factory-manufacture and assemble high-quality housing, built offsite, eliminating many of the common problems associated with traditional on-site construction. Designed and manufactured with precision, we believe in delivering quality homes through technology, ultimately increasing the speed and quality of delivery, while simultaneously being more sustainable by reducing waste, optimised resource utilisation, and minimal environmental disruption. A prime example of this technology is in action at Vaishnavi Serene."

Vaishnavi Serene will showcase Katerra’s unique technology. This project is adjacent to the lush green CRPF Campus in Yelahanka. The project comprises 896 apartments in configurations of 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 635 sq.ft to 1118 sq.ft. It offers potential home owners several firsts in terms of features – from being the first residential project in Bangalore to be built with global off-site technology, to being the first community to offer homes with a new set of specifications and smart sizes to highly enhanced space efficiency along with Vaastu compliance.