Archive: July 31, 2025

Business

July 2025 recorded a 3.52Percent rise in property registrations

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Perspective by Mr. Rohan Khatau, Director, CCI Projects on Mumbai Home sales for July 2025

“We are seeing strong and steady momentum in Mumbai’s real estate market, with July 2025 recording a 3.52% rise in property registrations over June. This positive trend is a reflection of improved buyer confidence, supported by the RBI’s balanced policy stance. We expect home sales to continue growing in the coming quarter with festivities on the radar. With infrastructure projects improving connectivity and expanding livable areas, the MMR region remains a key destination for both homebuyers and investors. The ongoing demand, backed by new launches and record sales, is setting the stage for another robust phase of growth.”

Technology

Ex-big tech cyber leaders launch Dawnguard from stealth with USD 3M to rewrite DNA of cybersecurity

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – July 31, 2025; Dawnguard, a cybersecurity startup on a mission to make the digital world safer through intelligent, design-first security, has emerged from stealth with $3 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by 9900 Capital and a group of angel investors, from scale-up founders to experienced CIOs and CISOs. The funds will be used to expand Dawnguard’s engineering team, deepen enterprise integrations, and bring its platform to broader production use.

Dawnguard is introducing a new cybersecurity category. Rather than bolting on security in production, Dawnguard embeds it at the core of system architecture — ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable designs from the earliest phases of development.

“Our industry treats security as a checkbox. It’s broken,” said Mahdi Abdulrazak, CEO of Dawnguard. “We built Dawnguard because security needs to be part of the system’s DNA from the start, not an afterthought. This is about aligning intent with reality, and giving teams the tools to enforce that alignment at the earliest stage and long after deployment.”

Dawnguard’s holistic approach sets it apart. Rather than just scanning deployments or automating reviews, it provides a shared canvas for engineering and security teams to collaborate on secure, compliant architecture that also balances cost, resilience, and sustainability.

Dawnguard was born out of a broken model – where security was reactive, slow, and dangerously disconnected from the pace of modern development. The founding team, led by CEO Mahdi Abdulrazak and CTO Kim van Lavieren, is composed of industry veterans from military and big tech companies like IBM, Microsoft and Amazon, with decades of experience running large-scale security programs and with unique experience at the intersection of security, AI, and cloud.

Dawnguard is set to flip shift-left and security-by-design on its head. Instead of treating security as an afterthought, Dawnguard embeds it directly into a system’s architecture, from day zero to day 10,000. The company is building various AI/ML-driven engines that integrate across the entire IT landscape to spot issues in the design phase, adapt to evolving environments, and make security native.

“Dawnguard closes the gap between design and reality,” said Kim van Lavieren. “We’re giving teams the power to translate security intent into enforceable code so they don’t have to rely on spreadsheets, static docs, or guesswork.”

The platform is designed for security architects, DevOps engineers, and cloud teams. At its core, Dawnguard is a security architecture automation platform purpose-built for cloud-native environments. It helps teams validate cloud infrastructure designs before deployment, automatically generate production-ready Infrastructure as Code (IaC) from validated designs, and continuously enforce security posture after deployment to eliminate drift.

“Dawnguard isn’t just building tech — they’re rewriting the DNA of cybersecurity. In a world addicted to patching symptoms, they’ve chosen to re-engineer the root. That’s not just bold — it’s necessary,” said Dimitri van Zantvliet, Dutch Railways CISO & Chair Dutch CISO Community, and a Dawnguard investor and advisor.

“Hundreds of security tools overwhelm CISOs with promises of better detection, yet few tackle the root issue: design flaws in code that AI-driven threats exploit. As attacks grow smarter, defenses must shift left—embedding resilience at the codebase. We are excited to back Dawnguard, who build protection by design, not patch by necessity,” said Chris Corbishley, Managing Partner 9900 Capital.

Looking ahead, Dawnguard aims to reshape how the industry embeds security in the AI era. The company plans to expand its platform to support more dynamic environments, close the security gap between “vibe coding” and the infrastructure where GenAI coded applications run, and deliver a new operating model for building trust at scale.

“With software moving faster than ever, security can’t be stuck in the past,” Abdulrazak said. “We’re creating the platform that makes secure architecture not just possible, but inevitable.”

Business

ISACA Welcomes 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Bangalore, India 31st July 2025: ISACA, a global professional association championing the workforce advancing trust in technology worldwide, installed its 2025-2026 Board of Directors during the association’s Annual General Meeting held today in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and virtually. This group of top global experts in cybersecurity, IT audit, governance, privacy and risk professions will be headed by returning board chair John De Santis and new board vice chair Jamie Norton.

De Santis is a technology executive and past chairman and CEO of HyTrust, an IT infrastructure security software company that was acquired by Entrust in January 2021. A company-builder based in New Hampshire, USA, he has more than 40 years of international and US-based experience at venture-backed technology start-ups as well as at large global public companies in the telecom and IT fields. He currently serves on the fiduciary boards of Cequence Security and ValiMail, leading innovators in the cybersecurity space.

Prior to HyTrust, he was vice president, Cloud Services for VMware, chairman & CEO of TriCipher, entrepreneur-in-residence at Trident Capital, and CEO at Sygate Technologies, where they developed the technical foundation of Symantec’s Enterprise Endpoint Protection suite. In his earlier experience, he led European operations for various software, hardware and telecom networking companies, as well as co-founded and led to exit a start-up that built the first optical fiber networking capability for IBM mainframes.

“Leadership is a responsibility I take very seriously. For me, it’s about walking alongside others instead of leading from above, listening more than speaking, lifting others up and creating an environment where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered. It’s about relentless curiosity, constant learning, and doing the right thing,” says DeSantis. “The board is committed to working hard for the good of the association, its members and stakeholders, ensuring transparency, unity, innovation and progress. I commit wholeheartedly to help fulfill our noble mission, instantiate our vision, and accomplish the goals we set together.”

Advancing to board vice chair is Jamie Norton, a highly respected cybersecurity, AI safety, risk, governance and assurance expert based in Australia who currently serves as chief information security officer for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Prior to ASIC, Jamie was a partner with corporate advisory and restructuring firm McGrathNicol and chief information security officer (CISO/CSO) for the Australian Taxation Office. He also currently serves on the board or as an advisor to several leading organizations, including Australian startup Crisis Commanded, enabling clients to decisively take control during crisis response. He has contributed to many industry initiatives and programs, including ISACA’s CISM certification, Australian Cyber Security Strategy and the ASD IRAP and Cloud programs.

A long-time ISACA member, Norton is a sought-after security-industry keynote speaker and media commentator and regularly works with boards, executives, and operational teams to enhance their capabilities, awareness, and performance.

One new director has joined the ISACA board for the 2025-2026 term—Dr. Tim Sattler. A recognized information security and cybersecurity leader based in Germany with over two decades of experience shaping enterprise security strategies across diverse industries, Sattler currently serves as the Head of Corporate Information Security and CISO at Jungheinrich AG, a global intralogistics leader. Sattler spearheads the organization’s information security and cybersecurity initiatives, has established company-wide ISMS programs and developed multiple security capabilities from the ground up. Before joining Jungheinrich, Sattler held senior security leadership roles at Kuehne + Nagel, Bauer Media Group, and Nordcapital Group. A longtime ISACA volunteer and past chapter leader, he has contributed extensively to ISACA through multiple international committees, working groups, and task forces.

In total, the following 13 leaders were installed on the 2025-2026 ISACA Board of Directors during ISACA’s Annual General Meeting:

• John De Santis, chair, technology executive and past chairman and CEO, HyTrust, Inc., USA
• Jamie Norton, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, CIPM, vice chair; chief information security officer for the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
• Tracey Dedrick, director and 2020-2021 board chair; board member and chair of the Risk Committee for First Bank Puerto Rico, USA
• Stephen Gilfus, NACD director, director; chairman, Gilfus Education Group, general partner at Oversight Ventures; founder, Blackboard Inc.
• Niel Harper, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CISSP, NACD. DC, director; technology and cybersecurity executive and the global chief security officer at JetBrains, Germany
• Gabriela Hernández-Cardoso, director; NACD director, social entrepreneur and past president and CEO of GE Mexico, Mexico
• Jason Lau, CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CDPSE, CISSP, HCISPP, FIP, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CEH; director; global chief information security officer at Crypto.com, Hong Kong and Singapore
• Massimo Migliuolo, director; executive chairman, Intuin, Malaysia and Switzerland
• Pamela Nigro, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CRMA, director and 2022-2023 board chair; vice president of security and security officer, Medecision, USA
• Maureen O’Connell, NACD.DC, director; finance and education executive, audit chair for three public boards, USA
• Tim Sattler, PhD, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CDPSE, CISSP, CCSP, ISO 27000 LI/LA, director; head of corporate information security and CISO at Jungheinrich AG Germany
• Asaf Weisberg, CSX-P, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CDPSE, CGEIT, director; founder and CEO of introSight, Israel
• Erik Prusch, Director and ISACA CEO, USA

“It is a true pleasure to welcome this year’s board directors, who have all contributed so much to both this organization and the industries we serve,” said Prusch. “Each member brings valuable insight, experience and passion that strengthens our mission and vision and amplifies our impact for our members.”

Business

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Achieves Record-Breaking H1 Growth

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

RAK Highlander

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, 31 July 2025: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces a strong performance for the first half of the year, marking a new record for the destination with over 654K visitor arrivals representing 6% year-on-year growth and 9% increase in tourism revenues.

“These half-year achievements are a clear testament to the strength of Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism offering and the impact of its focused strategy,” said Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. “From expanded air connectivity and high-profile hotel developments to strategic partnerships and a growing calendar of experiences and events, every milestone contributes to Ras Al Khaimah’s standing as one of the world’s fastest growing destinations. With a clear vision to welcome over 3.5 million visitors annually by 2030, the Emirate is firmly on track to deliver long-term, sustainable value for its economy, communities and tourists.”

These results reflect the success of RAKTDA’s ongoing efforts to expand connectivity, broaden the Emirate’s tourism appeal, and deepen its presence across key international and regional markets. Highlights from the first half of 2025 include:

• 654K visitor arrivals – the highest ever for a six-months period (representing 6% year-on-year growth)
• 9% year-on-year increase in tourism revenues
• 36% growth in MICE & Weddings revenues
• Strong visitor numbers across key source markets, including CIS, UK, India, China and Central and Eastern Europe
• Significant growth from source markers with expanded direct flights connectivity, including Romania (+65%), Poland (+56%), Uzbekistan (+47%), Belarus (+30%)
• Major hotel announcements including, Four Seasons, Fairmont, Taj, NH Collection (Minor Hotels) – supporting plans to double the number of hotel keys by 2030
• Several strategic partnerships signed to boost tourism including MoUs with Fujairah Adventures, Huawei, Open World, and leading OTAs in China and KSA
• Growing events calendar including, the RAK Half Marathon, UAE Tour, HIGHLANDER and new Jais Ride cycling challenge

Key source markets record strong growth

Performance across key source markets saw notable gains, with a 25% year-on-year increase in visitors from India, while the UK (+5%), China (+9.2%) and Russia (+7%) delivered their highest ever arrivals for a half-year period. Meanwhile, Romania (+65%), Poland (+56%), Uzbekistan (+47%) and Belarus (+30%) all saw exceptional growth, supported by direct flight connections to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport – a key enabler of inbound growth.

Notably, MICE and Weddings revenues grew by 36%, driven by high-value weddings, international conferences, incentive groups, and strategic initiatives positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a rising hub for events and incentive travel.

Connectivity, hotel and investment momentum continues

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport saw continued route expansion during the first half of 2025, with direct flights from Poland (Katowice and Warsaw), Romania (Bucharest), Russia (Moscow), Uzbekistan (Tashkent) and the Czech Republic (Prague) contributing to the upward trajectory in visitor arrivals. These routes are underpinned by its ongoing strategic expansion to further upgrade the airport’s capacity to welcome larger aircraft and improve the arrival experience, reinforcing its role as a key gateway to the Emirate.

Ras Al Khaimah also continued to strengthen its hotel offering with several high-profile announcements across the first half of the year, including NH Collection Ras Al Khaimah Al Marjan Island Hotel & Apartments (156 keys, Fairmont Al Marjan Island (250 keys), Taj Wellington Mews Al Marjan Island (336 hotel apartments) and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Ras Al Khaimah at Mina Al Arab (150 keys). Expanding its appeal across market segments, Ras Al Khaimah also welcomed the opening of Rove Al Marjan Island – a vibrant beachfront hotel that brings the signature charm and accessibility of the homegrown Rove brand to the Emirate. These developments will support Ras Al Khaimah’s goal to more than double its hotel key count by 2030 – one of the fastest growth trajectories in the region.

Collaborations support destination development and tourism growth

The first half of 2025 also saw a series of strategic partnerships inked to support both destination development and market expansion. This included a cross-Emirate collaboration with Fujairah Adventures, formalised at the International Conference on Adventure Tourism in April, to highlight the complementary strengths of both destinations and offer a compelling inter-Emirate itinerary for adventure seekers. RAKTDA also signed MoUs with leading OTAs in China, including Trip.com and Tongcheng, to boost visitor numbers from China. Additionally, new partnerships with four leading Saudi-based OTAs – Fursan Travel, Smart Holidays, Almatar and Wego – are helping Ras Al Khaimah tap into strong GCC demand and emerging traveller trends. In the digital space, the Emirate signed a strategic MoU with Huawei to advance smart tourism capabilities. Another agreement with Web3 technology partner Open World is exploring a blockchain-powered tourism rewards platform to enhance visitor engagement.

Signature events fuel tourism and destination appeal

Recognising the power of large-scale events in shaping destination appeal and enhancing livability, Ras Al Khaimah continued to expand its calendar of signature sporting experiences in the first half of 2025. The Emirate hosted the 18th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon with a record-breaking turnout of over 10,000 participants and spectators, the return of the UAE Tour in its 7th running of Jebel Jais Mountain stage, and the 4th edition of the internationally broadcast Ras Al Khaimah Championship on the DP World Tour at Al Hamra Golf Club. The globally recognised HIGHLANDER hiking adventure also returned for its 4th edition, drawing participants from around the world. New to the calendar was Jais Ride – a challenging 25km cycling event that debuted in April 2025, pushing riders to conquer the steep ascent of the UAE’s highest peak. Collectively, these events reinforce Ras Al Khaimah’s positioning as a leading regional hub for sports and entertainment.

Health

Makeup Mistakes that can harm your eyes

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Dr. Neeraj Shah, Chief Medical Officer, Consultant Cataract, Cornea and Refractive Services, Sankara Eye Hospital, Jaipur.

From smudged eyeliner to out-of-date mascara, beauty habits are more related to eye health than most people know. And when something goes awry, the outcome can be anything from mild irritation to dangerous infections threatening your vision.

One of the earliest signs doctors see is clumpy mascara or dirty eyeliner residue, typically caking on the eyelashes’ root areas. This clog seals off oil glands in the eyelids (meibomian glands), leading to blepharitis—a state characterized by inflamed, red eyelids and persistent eye pain.

The Trouble with Cheap or Expired Products

The use of cheap makeup products or the use of makeup far beyond its expiration date can be dangerous. Some cosmetics may have toxic preservatives, cheap pigments, or even bacteria. The ocular skin surrounding the eyes is of a very thin and naturally porous kind and permits substances to easily penetrate and hence tends to respond to contact dermatitis, allergic provokers, or irritants introduced by cosmetics.

Blood-red eyes, which are also very frequently raised side-issue by patients, typically occur due to chemical conjunctivitis when caustic chemicals seep through the conjunctiva. Loose debris from metallic glitter shadows or poor-quality lash adhesives may flake and settle on the cornea, sometimes rubbing against the surface and providing a greater risk for corneal infection.

Common Makeup Habits That Harm the Eyes

Several everyday makeup mistakes can quietly compromise eye health:

  • Sleeping in eye makeup, clogs sebaceous pores, causes chronic low-grade inflammation, and can promote recurring styes.
  • Eyeliner application to the waterline pushes pigment into the tear film, where particulate and bacterial material easily transmigrate into sensitive intraocular tissue.
  • Conjunctival inoculation with bacteria or fungus from dirty or reused brushes and sponges.
  • Do not use oily and waterproofing preparations that leave residues on the lens surface. Use only products that have been approved for contact lens wear and ophthalmologist approved.
  • Touching up makeup in an unsteady car increases the chance of brushes or fingers accidentally jabbing the cornea.

What Contact Lens Wearers Should Know

Wearing contact lenses makes one especially susceptible. The particles in makeup can become lodged beneath the lens and lead to abrasions, irritation, and in bad cases, infectious keratitis, resulting in permanent vision loss.

Contact lens wearers must follow this order when doing makeup: insert lenses first, then apply makeup; remove makeup and then lenses. Avoid oil-based and waterproof products that cling to the lens surface. Always select products labeled as safe for contact lenses and certified by ophthalmologists.

What Does Ignoring the Risks Do to You?

If cosmetic eye irritation from cosmetics is simply neglected or overlooked, harm gets out of control. Rolling redness of the eyelid, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and dry eye syndrome are just a few. Worst-case scenarios are corneal ulcers or infection—some of which require forceful therapy, worst case, surgery. The longer that an infection or irritation is left unchecked, the greater the risk of corneal damage and permanent loss of vision.

To safeguard your vision while still getting your beauty fix:

  • Replacing eye makeup every 3 to 6 months
  • Using only tested, dermatologically and ophthalmologically proven products
  • Taking off all eye makeup at night with gentle, eye safe removers
  • Washing hands before use and don’t share products
  • Cleaning brushes and applicators frequently

Just take a minute or two to read that label, wash that brush, or toss away that expired mascara.

News

Food Sector employs over 10 Lakh people in Telangana: Rajkumar Ohatkar

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Hyderabad, July 31, 2025 : A full-day summit on “Food Packaging and Preservation Technologies” was organised by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI) on Wednesday at the FTCCI Surana Auditorium, Federation House, Red Hills, Hyderabad.

food summit

Sri Rajkumar Ohatkar, Additional Director of Industries, Government of Telangana, the Chief Guest, highlighted the significant contribution of the food sector to employment in the state. “The food sector provides jobs to over 10 lakh people in Telangana, with the MSME segment alone accounting for over 9.23 lakh jobs across 62,000 small and 25,000 medium enterprises,” he stated. He also detailed various initiatives undertaken by the department to boost the sector.

In his welcome address, Sri K. K. Maheshwari, Senior Vice President, FTCCI, noted that “India’s food processing sector is among the largest in the world, with an ambitious vision to cross $535 billion by 2025–26. Packaging and preservation technologies are crucial to realising this goal.”

Sri S. Chandra Mohan, Chairman of FTCCI’s Agro & Food Processing Committee, emphasised that food packaging and preservation have evolved beyond their basic functions.

“They are now strategic enablers of competitiveness, sustainability, and consumer trust. Innovation in packaging ensures not just shelf life and safety, but also addresses traceability, regulatory compliance, and eco-conscious practices,” he said.

The summit featured multiple knowledge-driven sessions by leading industry experts, covering emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, smart packaging solutions, and real-world case studies:

Chakravarthi AVPS, Global Ambassador, World Packaging Organisation, delivered a keynote address. He highlighted the importance of the sector. Telangana processes25% of its agricultural input by adding 12.5% through food processing

“Smart, Safe & Sustainable – Packaging & Labelling” by Sri N. Nataraj, Deputy Director, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Hyderabad

“Food Preservation Technologies (Retort, IQF, etc.)” by Sri K. Srinivasulu, Senior Technical Officer, CSIR–CFTRI, Hyderabad

“Regulatory Framework for Food Packaging: Compliance and Standards” by Smt. Chandanasree, Assistant Director, FSSAI

“Industry Case Study: Packaging Development” by Smt. Bithi Roy, Head – Packaging Development, Ravi Foods Pvt. Ltd.

“New Technology in Food Disinfection & Preservation” by Sri Vijayakumar Gupta Kopuri, Founder & CEO, LEDchip Indus Pvt. Ltd.

The summit witnessed active participation from around 100 delegates representing various sectors of the food and packaging industry.

Business

The Pop Up Story hosts the much awaited showcase at The Atrium, Jio World Plaza, BKC

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

The Pop Up Story (TPUS) is back with its signature curation, this time in collaboration with the one-of-a-kind luxury retail destination Jio World Plaza (JWP). This August, JWP will play host to TPUS’s most awaited showcase – a three-day lineup of cult-favourite Indian labels, festive finds, luxe prêt, and contemporary jewellery, including Prah Naaya, Payal Zinal, Sh’ell, Dash & Dot, Kalon Jewellery, Zohra Jewels, Sonam Parmar Jhawar, Calling June, Miko, and more!

Founded by Mumbai-based tastemakers Simran Shetty and Rashi Khetwani, TPUS has redefined the idea of modern pop-ups by blending homegrown fashion with high-touch retail. With previous editions hosted at Soho House and Club Jolies, as well as international showcases in Dubai, TPUS has earned a cult following among the city’s style-conscious shoppers.

Expect festive staples, everyday essentials, and statement pieces wrapped in an atmosphere that feels fresh, personal, and immersive.

Don’t miss this iconic fashion moment at Jio World Plaza!

Business

Friendship Day Eve Gets a Makeover at Amicii

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

This Friendship Day Eve, Amicii is setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable night of connection, chaos, and everything in between. On Saturday, 2nd August, the venue transforms into a dual-level playground where Rohan Kapoor and Rahul Avadhani will be spinning simultaneously across two decks, creating an immersive soundscape designed for crews ready to make memories.

When Friends Collide: A Night Built for Stories

From 7 PM onwards, guests can expect an atmosphere where moody lighting meets expertly crafted cocktails, and every corner is designed for the kind of conversations and connections that define true friendship. This isn’t just another Saturday night — it’s a celebration tailored for those bonds that have weathered the storms and celebrated the victories.

The dual-deck experience ensures that every group finds their perfect vibe, whether they’re looking to lose themselves in the music upstairs or create intimate moments on the lower level. Rohan Kapoor and Rahul Avadhani’s synchronized sets promise to keep the energy flowing seamlessly between both spaces.

No Rules, Just Stories Waiting to Happen

Amicii’s Friendship Day Eve celebration embraces the beautiful unpredictability of nights out with your closest circle. The venue encourages guests to abandon scripts and expectations, creating space for organic moments that will become the stories friends laugh about for years to come.

This is an evening designed for toasting the people who’ve witnessed your lowest lows and highest highs — the ones who never let you live down that one legendary night, and who you wouldn’t want to experience life without.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 2nd August 2025
Time: 7 PM onwards
Venue: Amicii
Featured Artists: Rohan Kapoor ft. Rahul Avadhani
Experience: Dual-deck setup across two levels

Business

Amazon launches third-generation Echo Show 5 smart display with Alexa in India

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

India, 31 July 2025: Amazon has launched the third-generation Echo Show 5 smart display with Alexa in India. It features a new design including a compact 5.5” smart display and a built-in camera that allows for easy home monitoring and smart home controls with Alexa. With double the bass and clearer vocals compared to its previous generation, this is the best-sounding Echo Show 5. Combining functionality with entertainment, it helps customers manage their compatible smart home appliances, including security cameras and video doorbells, glance at to-do lists and calendars, and play music hands-free—all with the power of Alexa.

The all-new Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is now available in Charcoal and Cloud Blue colours at a discounted price of INR 10,999. Customers can get it on Amazon.in, Flipkart, and select offline stores of Reliance Digital and Croma.

“We’re excited to launch the new Echo Show 5 that’s been designed to make everyday moments more helpful with Alexa. With this smart display, we’re creating meaningful possibilities for our customers—from checking in on their home remotely using the built-in camera, and managing their smart home, to accessing visual content like recipes and calendars, and enjoying hands-free music with simple voice commands. It reflects our commitment to offering smart experiences that fit seamlessly into our customers’ daily lives. We look forward to Echo Show 5 becoming a smart companion for households across India,” said Dilip R.S., Director and Country Manager, Amazon Devices India.

See and do more with Echo Show 5’s smart display

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) features a new and compact design with a 5.5” display. The device’s build now features rounded edges, and its display includes an infinity cover glass. Its improved user interface provides a comfortable viewing experience even at night. The display helps customers quickly glance at weather updates, manage smart home controls from the screen, or watch compatible security camera video feeds.

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)’s smart display, combined with its improved sound, makes it an ideal entertainment hub for the bedroom, living room, or study. Customers can unwind with their favourite movies and TV shows from Amazon Prime Video (subscription fees may apply), follow along to workout videos or watch music videos using the browser.

Check in on your home and loved ones

With the built-in camera on Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) customers can monitor their homes when they’re away using the ‘Drop In’ feature. They can pair compatible security cameras and video doorbells with their device to view video feeds on the screen. The camera also enables video calls with friends and family who have Echo devices with screens, or the Alexa app. Customers can send messages or connect to other Echo devices within the home for quick announcements—ideal for larger households with multiple Echo devices.

Enjoy the best sound of any Echo Show 5

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)’s upgraded speaker system delivers the best sound of any Echo Show 5. Its 1.7” rear-facing speaker provides double the bass and clearer vocals compared to the previous generation, making listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks more enjoyable. With Alexa’s help, customers can just use their voice to request for a song, artist, or genre through Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify or JioSaavn, or jump right into their audiobook from Audible (separate subscription fees may apply). With multi-room music, customers can fill their home with music using other Echo devices in different rooms by creating custom groups (for example, “upstairs”).

Make everyday tasks smart and simple

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) comes with hands-free voice controls via Alexa, allowing customers to stay on top of their tasks as they hustle through daily chores. They can ask Alexa to show the calendar, set timers or reminders, add items to to-do/shopping lists, and more. Controlling compatible smart home devices like smart lights, ACs, fans, security cameras, TVs, and geysers is made easy by simply asking Alexa or tapping on the device’s screen.

The device is powered by the new, faster AZ2 Neural Edge processor and features an improved microphone array.

Built with privacy in mind

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) is built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a built-in camera shutter, microphone on/off button, and the ability to view and delete voice recordings in the Alexa app. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to learn how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect privacy.

Technology

AAEON to Host Live Demos, New Products, and More at Automation Expo 2025

Jul 31, 2025 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Taipei, Taiwan – July 31, 2025: Industrial computing pioneer AAEON (Stock Code: 6579), will host both live demonstrations and product showcases at Automation Expo 2025, Southeast Asia’s premier automation trade exhibition.

Automation Expo 2025

Date: August 11 – 14, 2025
Booth: #G3, #G17
Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre, Hall No. 6

Automation Expo has become a must-attend in the automation world. This year, the show will bring together over 2,000 exhibitors from across the world to showcase AI-driven automation solutions with the theme of bringing sustainability and eco-friendly solutions to the field of industrial automation.

As part of this year’s show, AAEON will present multiple live demonstrations and showcase over 40 products alongside valued partner iTG Software Engineering (I) Pvt. Ltd, one of India’s leading organizations in the industrial automation market.

The first of AAEON’s live demonstrations will be an object detection application for warehouse logistics featuring the NanoCOM-MTU, an Intel® Core™ Ultra-powered COM Express Type 10 module. In addition to this, AAEON will illustrate the suitability of its record-breaking de next-RAP8 single-board for drone applications. AAEON will also present a robotic hand powered by its low-power uCOM-ASL SMARC module, which utilizes the ultra-efficient Intel Atom® Processor x7000RE Series, showing the potential that energy-conscious platforms have in automation applications.

Given the exhibition’s emphasis on sustainability, it will come as no surprise that AAEON will be presenting multiple products that incorporate processor architectures characterized by long life-cycles and low power consumption. These will include both x86 and RISC-based offerings, with the former being represented by the new PICO-TWL4 and UP Squared Pro TWL, both powered by the new Intel® Processor N-series platform (formerly Twin Lake). Meanwhile, AAEON’s RISC Computing Division will provide the low-power, rugged SRG-AM62, PICO-IMX8PL, and upcoming uCOM-M700, powered by the TI AM62x Sitara™, NXP i.MX 8M, and MediaTek Genio SoCs, respectively.