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Shotformats, today unveils Kaanchi Music APP
MUMBAI: Shotformats, one of the top 2 New-Age Digital Distribution Company in India, launched The Digital Music album in an offline app format for the most awaited movie Kaanchi –The Unbreakable. The music app was unveiled by the hands of the noted film-maker Subhash Ghai whose romantic flick – Kaanchi, set against the backdrop of breath-taking rural locales and her fight against the power, is set for a National release next month.
The launch witnessed live performances of Kaanchi songs by Anwesha, Ankit Tiwari and Salim-Sulaiman composed by Ismail Darbar and Salim-Sulaiman. They captivated the audience with the breath-taking numbers in presence of the Mishti, the lead actress, Kartik, the lead actor of the film, Salim – Sulaiman, Ismail Darbar, Irshal Kamil and Jackie Shroff.
On the occasion the Showman – Subhash Ghai said, “I am glad to unveil this First-ever in India, the Digital Cassette from Shotformats. I love to be upbeat with the latest technological advancements. Not only this, I have also used Auro 11.1 sound technology in the film. The music in Kaanchi is majorely drum based and with Auro 11.1, it will enable the powerful sound impact while you watch the film.”
Commenting at the event, Niyati Shah – MD & CEO of Shotformats says “I am glad to be a part of this event. I have worked very closely with Subhash Ghai ji since my Tips music days and today sharing a stage with him and he unveiling the very first Digital Cassette in India for Shotformats is a huge honor for all us”
With the evolving App Era, Shotformats has been revolutionizing the concept of the applications by going the offline way. It has various offline applications under the brand name – Biscoot; a desi version which has several movie apps, movie gaming apps and various utility applications. Shotformats caters across the sectors and age-groups. They also have several awards to their credits for bringing in the innovation in the digital distribution sector.
Gaming
Sony raises PS5 prices for second time in under a year
US disc edition jumps $100 to $649.99 as memory costs surge.
MUMBAI: Sony just hit the pause button on affordable gaming because when memory prices skyrocket, even the Playstation has to pay the premium. Sony has announced its second price increase for the Playstation 5 range in less than a year, citing pressures in the global economic landscape and a sharp rise in memory component costs driven by AI demand.
In the US, the PS5 disc edition will rise from $549.99 to $649.99, a $100 hike while the digital edition increases to $599.99. The more powerful PS5 Pro will jump $150 to $899.99. The Playstation Portal remote player will also rise by $50 to $249.99. The new prices take effect on 2 April 2026.
Similar increases have been applied in the UK (£90 per model), Europe and Japan. Sony last raised PS5 prices in the US in August 2025.
“We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide,” Sony said in a blog post.
The hikes come amid an unprecedented surge in memory prices, as manufacturers prioritise supply for AI data centres. Analysts say Sony had likely secured price protections for components that have now expired, forcing the company to protect its hardware margins.
Ampere Analysis research director of games Piers Harding-Rolls told CNBC that further increases from Microsoft and Nintendo would not be surprising, though Nintendo may hesitate to raise the price of its recently launched Switch 2 while establishing the new platform.
The increases arrive eight months before the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, which is expected to drive strong console sales. However, early reactions online have been a mix of disappointment and resignation, with growing concern that premium gaming is increasingly becoming a hobby for higher-income players.
In a sector already grappling with tariffs, inflation and component shortages, Sony’s move underscores a tough reality: even the most popular consoles are not immune to the rising cost of keeping up with the latest technology.
