Today, BOULT launched the K10 and BOULT W10 TWS in India as their entry-level products. Meta has unveiled the Movie Gen, which is an AI-powered video generator that can create and edit videos. URBAN has introduced the country’s first TWS with on-case Bluetooth calling support. Let’s look at the top five important news stories of the day.
BOULT K10 and BOULT W10 TWS Launched
The BOULT K10 and BOULT W10 TWS are official with 10mm and 13mm drivers, respectively, and BoomX technology for a bass-rich experience. Both products come with identical specifications, including Bluetooth 5.4, and support Lightning Boult-Fast Charging, which offers 5 hours of music playback with a 10-minute charging. The devices also sport a ZEN Quad ENC mic and Comat Gaming mode.
The BOULT K10 and BOULT W10 TWS are priced at Rs 1,099 and Rs 799, respectively, and will be available through Flipkart and the BOULT India e-store.
Meta Movie Gen Announced
Meta has rolled out the Meta Movie Gen, which will compete against OpenAI’s Sora and Google’s Videopoet. The AI-powered tool uses Meta’s in-house Llama Image foundation model, which can generate high-quality images and videos with sound. The tool uses a 13B parameter audio generation model to create high-fidelity audio files.
The users can provide additional text inputs to make changes to the video elements even after the video is created. Read more here.
Apple Could Launch New Macs and iPads Soon
Mark Gurman, a popular analyst, reveals that the Cupertino giant is planning to release the new M4 Macs and iPads on November 1. The report suggests that Apple will launch the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pros and 14- & 16-inch MacBook Pros with M4 Pro and M4 Max chipsets at the event. The redesigned Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro chipsets is also said to be unveiled alongside the new MacBook Pros.
Apple will also unveil the iPad Mini 7 at the event and is expected to unveil the MacBook Air models, iPhone SE, and more in the first half of 2025. Read more here.
URBAN Smart Buds TWS Launched
The URBAN Smart Buds TWS have 13mm drivers with 3D surround sound and four different ANC modes. It has quad mics with AI functionality for crystal clear conversations and can block noise up to 32dB. The case flaunts a large LED display with support for on-case Bluetooth calling tech, music control, weather alerts, and more. URBAN claims that the TWS will offer playback of up to 48 hours combined with the charging case.
The URBAN Smart Buds TWS is available at an introductory price of Rs 2,499 starting today. Read more here.
TecSox ALPHA TWS Launched
TecSox has launched the TecSox ALPHA TWS with a 1.5-inch LED display that can provide real-time battery status, track information, and connectivity details. The 13mm drivers on the earbuds provide deep bass and support active noise cancellation (ANC) and environmental noise cancellation (ENC). It is claimed to offer playback of up to 40 hours and supports USB Type-C fast charging. The other features include Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, an IPX5 rating, touch controls, and more.
The TecSox ALPHA TWS is priced at Rs 1,299 and will be available through the brand’s e-store. Check it out here.