Ravi Belwal

Sony × TCL isn’t just a TV JV — it’s a signal that TV is becoming an AI-native media platform. The industry is shifting from “build a screen” to orchestrate an experience loop: content → metadata → model → display → feedback → better content & better display. Why this matters now: 1. Since 2024, combining TCL brand + ODM volume in the TCL ecosystem, TCL effectively operates at #1 worldwide shipment scale. 2. TCL’s display leadership and the acquisitions of Samsung’s Suzhou LCD business and LG’s last major LCD operations in China strengthen the foundation where it counts. 3. And yes: LCD dominates TVs at global scale. Where it’s going next (the real disruption): ✅ Content becomes adaptive to the display (not “one encode fits all”) ✅ Displays become content-aware (optimize detail, motion, tone, power per scene and so on) ✅ AI pipelines enable display-content co-optimization — especially for streaming where bandwidth is limited but screen capability keeps growing In that world, the TV isn’t a terminal. It’s a co-pilot for media delivery — continuously negotiating quality, bitrate, and perception. From device → to platform → to closed-loop AI media system. #AINativeMedia #DisplayContentCoOptimization #TCL #Sony #BRAVIA #FutureOfTV #LCD #MiniLED https://lnkd.in/gkBXnd9b

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The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform delivers advanced features that redefine mobile gaming.   Built for players and developers who demand uncompromising performance, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is designed to deliver longer, smoother, and more immersive gameplay than ever before.   With the introduction of Adreno High Performance Memory (HPM), our industry-leading graphics memory solution, players gain top-tier efficiency, while developers get more processing headroom to build graphically intensive experiences with tools and support to optimize their rendering pipelines.   And for the first time, Game Ready Drivers debut on mobile, tailored for the top games so users can jump straight into action with superior performance right from the start—no need to adjust any settings. In supported regions, players will be able to download these Game Ready Drivers directly from their app stores. This means optimized performance, tuned specifically for your device, only available on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.     Watch how next-gen gaming experiences are possible on mobile with the ProjectOne demonstration. Proud of the teams and partners pushing these boundaries with us. 

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The music industry just witnessed a $14M bet on the future of audio AI. AudioShake, the stem-separation startup that can isolate individual instruments from any recording, just closed their Series A round led by Shine Capital. Here's what caught my attention: → They've processed over 100 million minutes of audio → 40+ enterprise customers including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Disney Music Group, and BMG → Four years from $2M seed to $14M Series A But here's the bigger picture most people are missing: This isn't just about music anymore. Investors see three massive opportunities ahead: • Voice-controlled services becoming mainstream • AI-generated video content exploding • Business voice agents transforming customer service When major labels like Universal and Warner are already clients, you know this technology has moved beyond experimental. The ability to separate and manipulate audio components will be crucial as we move into an AI-first world where every piece of content can be personalized, remixed, and optimized. What's your take on AI's role in transforming audio and music? Are we heading toward a future where every song can be instantly customized for different contexts? Source: https://buff.ly/dTs5smO #AI #MusicTech #AudioTechnology #Innovation #Startups #MusicIndustry

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At #SnapdragonSummit, the CEO-to-CEO conversation between Cristiano R. Amon and Shantanu Narayen highlighted how Qualcomm and Adobe are working together to make creative tools faster, smarter, and more intuitive through on-device AI. As Shantanu noted, “I have never met a creative person who says, I would like to take an hour to do something I can do in a second.” That’s where our technology comes in—reducing the time between idea and execution. The Snapdragon X Elite—with its 80 TOPS NPU—enables AI models to run directly on the device, powering real-time enhancements and intelligent automation across creative workflows. This makes it possible for tools to respond instantly, without relying on the cloud. The result: creators can work faster, with fewer steps, and more flexibility—whether they’re editing video, generating images, or refining designs. See more here: https://lnkd.in/gyWutZkT

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“In under a year, nearly one million users chose Ai+, and that trust is what we’re building on.” #NovaPods and #NovaWatch are not standalone launches. They are part of a connected AIoT ecosystem designed to simplify everyday experiences through seamless integration and purposeful innovation. The focus is to build products that work intelligently together while delivering technology that solves, not complicates. With Ai+ Smartphone Pulse 2 launching on March 2, we are strengthening our smartphone portfolio while expanding this ecosystem with clarity and intent. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5zcTvuQ #ConnectedEcosystem #AIOT #Pulse2

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Every decade brings a shift in how we connect and engage with technology, and 2025 is that moment for PCs. Just as smartphones redefined communication, AI PCs are redefining creation, collaboration, and performance. In my recent conversation with Shibashish Roy, CEO & MD at Croma, on The Unboxed Backroom Podcast, we explored how AI is becoming a natural extension of human capability, not just a feature. Key themes we touched on: 🔹 The evolution of AI PCs across user segments. 🔹 The rise of AI-driven gaming experiences. 🔹 Our focus on India’s Tier 2 & 3 markets and building inclusive tech ecosystems. Exciting times ahead for creators, gamers, and innovators. Listen to the podcast here - https://lnkd.in/gpEurc8J

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Jensen on how SEGA saved NVIDIA by converting the final $5M payment from a failed contract to develop a graphics chip for the Sega Dreamcast console in 1996. Sega 3x'd that investment when Nvidia IPO'd three years later (in the often annoying 'hindsight is 20/20' category, that investment would be worth about $1 trillion today. Sega made the right call at the time though to sell). Great story, and shows the importance of being honest and humble in business.

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