CE Today 11/22/23: News from QNAP, ADAM elements & Lumileds

QNAP Systems Unveils NAS TVS-hx74T Series Featuring 12th Gen Intel Core Processors 

Today, QNAP Systems, Inc. announced the release of its Thunderbolt 4 Network Attached Storage (NAS) TVS-hx74T series. The latest products, the TVS-h674T (110 TB) and TVS-h874T (154 YB), feature the 12th Gen Intel Core processors and are designed exclusively for creators and small studios on existing file-based workflows who are looking to boost productivity and safeguard creative works with efficiency. 

The TVS-hx74T series features built-in GPU for rapid video transcoding of raw footage, enabling quick file access and review for users, teammates, and clients across different devices. Users can directly edit multimedia content on Macs when connected via the two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports.  

Dual M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slots in the QNAP TVS-hx74T series support M.2 NVMe SSDs to create super-fast volumes dedicated to working on in-progress projects. Equipped with PCIe Gen 4 slots, the TVS-hx74T series, with 2.5GbE as standard, guarantees further network expandability, making it an ideal solution for bandwidth-intensive tasks, including 4K video editing and multimedia content creation.  

The QNAP TVS-Hx74T series also ensures fast data transfer speeds and connectivity between multiple Macs/PCs, allowing for flexible access privilege settings and safeguarding against unauthorized access. The Self-Healing feature further enhances the protection of creatives’ work by detecting and correcting corrupted data. The 12th Gen Intel Core Processors in both NAS systems support up to 64 GB dual-channel DDR4 memory and feature 256 hardware-accelerated encryption to boost system performance while securing sensitive data. 

Meiji Chang, General Manager of QNAP said in a press release, “At QNAP, we are driven to empower creators and professionals with cutting-edge solutions that amplify their creative potential. The TVS-hx74T Thunderbolt 4 NAS is a testament to our commitment, offering unrivaled performance and expandability to cater to the evolving needs of the creative industry.” 

The TVS-h674T and TVS-h874T are available for $2399 and $2899, respectively. 

ADAM elements Launches GRAVITY Pro Portable Power Bank

Smart mobile solutions provider ADAM elements unveiled its latest charging innovation, the GRAVITY Pro portable power bank.

The GRAVITY Pro has a 20,000 mAh-high capacity and delivers an impressive 100W via the single USB-C port output, capable of fast-charging high-power laptops with ease. Its smart design features two USB-C ports and one USB-A port that allow for simultaneous multi-device charging. It also comes with a CASA P120 cable — a premium 120-centimeter, high-quality braided cable that supports up to USB-C 240W charging. 

In addition to high-power charging, the GRAVITY Pro is also low-charge capable. By activating low-current charging mode, users can power up their wearables and wireless earbuds efficiently. A built-in LED display on the side of the power bank provides real-time tracking of the power bank’s battery level, output/input charging status and total discharge power status. The power bank automatically shuts down if it detects abnormal current and voltage conditions for safety and peace of mind. 

The ADAM elements GRAVITY Pro power bank retails for $99 and orders are expected to ship in late December. 

Lumileds Releases Philips OlfaPure 7300 Smart Car Aroma Diffuser

Light solutions company Lumileds introduced its latest innovation: the Philips OlfaPure 7300, an app-controlled car aroma diffuser that allows users to choose from a selection of French-designed fragrances to make their drive more comfortable. 

The diffuser is designed to fit most console cup holders. The Philips OlfaPure 7300 is USB-powered and Bluetooth-connected. Users can control their diffuser with a free dedicated app that employs an advanced spatial algorithm to control aroma diffusion by varying the scent output automatically. The result is a refreshing, consistent aroma that avoids the ‘nose blindness’ commonly associated with diffusers that continually pump out a high level of scents. To ensure a consistently adaptive scent, the algorithm analyzes scents’ characteristics, how quickly they travel and even the cabin size of the vehicle they waft through. 

The Philips Olfapure 7300 comes with 10 different fragrances for users to choose from. They are divided into three ‘functional’ scents (Odor Removal, Motion Sickness and Anti-V to neutralize microbes) and seven ‘mood’ scents (Black Cherry, Jasmin, Citrus Garden, Lavender, Orchard, Solarium and Ocean Bliss). All fragrances were crafted in France and are formulated with liquid oil-free, high-quality ingredients certified by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA). Up to four scents can be loaded into the diffuser unit, each lasting approximately three months. 

The Philips Olfapure 7300 is available at select retailers.