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ZOWIE introduces all-new gaming monitor XL2546X with Fast-TN and new DyAc 2 technology
Mumbai: ZOWIE is pleased to announce the XL2546X gaming monitor featuring a Fast-TN panel and exclusive DyAc 2 technology with a new dual backlight design for clear motion and precise FPS gaming. The all-new design for the 240Hz XL2546X also provides a higher level of comfortable ergonomic adjustability, and the updated XL setting to share enables convenient automatic in-game colour mode selection.
Continuing the mission to develop professional esports equipment and enhance the gaming experience for FPS players to perform at their best, ZOWIE pays close attention to gamer feedback. Since the introduction of XL Series monitors in 2010, ZOWIE has continuously upgraded it’s technology for clearer visuals, improved software control for convenient setting optimization, and enhanced the user experience. The brand has also been the monitor of choice for global esports tournaments such as VCT Ascension 2023 and BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023. ZOWIE’s goal is to deliver features and designs that directly benefit players in competitive gaming, avoiding unnecessarily flashy designs that do not contribute to competitiveness.
Responsiveness is one of the most important characteristics of esports displays. The all-new XL2546X monitors use Fast-TN panel technology, which is well-known for faster response times than IPS panels, to provide clearer and sharper outlines of moving objects. The new XL2546X effectively reduces overshoot which is caused by aggressive liquid crystal overdrive under certain circumstances on conventional panels.
XL2546X also come with new DyAc 2 technology, ZOWIE’s dynamic accuracy mechanism for best-in-class motion clarity and superior overall visual experiences. DyAc 2 is a significant upgrade to DyAc/ DyAc, now utilising dual backlights with greater precision control to achieve a higher level of motion blur reduction and ghosting minimization together with softened light output to facilitate eye adaptation.
The XL2546X feature all-new height-adjustable designs with industrial-grade ball bearings, allowing gamers to set the ideal position on the fly, gliding without stuttering or over-adjusting. This helps players complete their setup in the esports arena in the shortest time possible, empowering them to quickly enter a focused state for the competition.
The XL2546X features Auto Game Mode by XL Setting to Share software, enabling automatic colour mode switching based on-screen content to eliminate menu adjustments for optimal gaming experiences.
Commenting on the launch, BenQ India and South Asia managing director Rajeev Singh said, “At BenQ, we are dedicated to developing professional-grade gaming monitors that empower Esports athletes to reach new heights in their gameplay. The XL2546X combines cutting-edge technology with ergonomic design elements to offer esports enthusiasts an unparalleled gaming experience. We believe the new XL-X series from Zowie will revolutionize the way athletes compete in the esports arena.
Key Features Include:
· 240Hz Refresh Rate; Fast TN Panel
· New DyAc 2 Technology
· Auto Game Mode by XL Setting to Share
· New height adjustment powered by industrial-grade bearing design
· Black eQualizer; Color Vibrance; S Switch; Shielding Hood
Price and Availability
The launch price of XL2546X is Rs 42990. The product is available at Amazon and leading gaming stores.
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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down after 18 years in role
Board begins CEO search as Narayen prepares to move to chair role
SAN JOSE: After nearly two decades at the helm, Adobe’s long-serving chief executive Shantanu Narayen is preparing to pass the baton.
The company announced that Narayen will transition from his role as chief executive officer once a successor is appointed, ending an 18-year run that reshaped Adobe from a boxed software seller into a global cloud and AI powerhouse. He will remain chair of the board following the leadership transition.
Adobe’s board has formed a special committee to oversee the succession process, led by lead independent director Frank Calderoni. The committee will evaluate both internal and external candidates.
“Shantanu’s leadership has been instrumental in Adobe’s transformation and in positioning the company for the AI-driven era,” Calderoni said in a statement. “As we begin the next phase of succession planning, our focus is on identifying the right leader for the company’s next chapter while ensuring a smooth transition.”
In a note to employees, Narayen described the moment not as a farewell but as a pause for reflection after a long journey with the company.
“I love Adobe and the privilege of leading it has been the greatest honour of my career,” he wrote, adding that he will continue to work closely with the board over the coming months to ensure a seamless leadership change.
Tributes from the technology industry quickly followed the announcement. Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella congratulated Narayen on what he described as a “legendary run” at Adobe.
“Congrats Shantanu, on a legendary run at Adobe! You’ve built one of the most important software companies in the world, and expanded what’s possible for creators, entrepreneurs, and brands everywhere,” Nadella wrote on LinkedIn.
“What has always stood out to me is the empathy you’ve brought to the creative process and the example you’ve set as a leader. Grateful for your friendship, mentorship, and for all you’ve done for Adobe and for our industry.”
Narayen’s career at Adobe spans nearly three decades. He joined the company in 1998 as vice president and rose steadily through the ranks before becoming chief executive officer in December 2007.
During that time, he orchestrated one of the most significant reinventions in the software industry. In 2013, Adobe made the bold decision to abandon traditional boxed software sales and move its flagship creative tools such as Photoshop to a subscription-based Creative Cloud model. The shift initially rattled investors but ultimately transformed Adobe into a predictable recurring revenue business and a case study in digital reinvention.
Narayen also pushed Adobe beyond creative tools into the world of marketing technology and data-driven customer experience, spearheading acquisitions such as Omniture and Marketo. Those moves helped build Adobe’s digital experience division and broaden its reach far beyond designers and photographers.
The numbers tell the story of that transformation. When Narayen took over in 2007, Adobe generated roughly $3 billion in annual revenue. Today the company reports more than $25 billion. Over the same period, its workforce expanded from around 3,000 employees to more than 30,000.
In recent years, Narayen has steered Adobe into the generative AI era with the launch of Adobe Firefly, aiming to keep the company ahead in a rapidly evolving creative technology landscape.
Born in Hyderabad in 1963, Narayen studied electronics and communication engineering at Osmania University before moving to the United States for a master’s degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University. He later earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
Widely regarded as one of Silicon Valley’s most steady and effective leaders, Narayen has earned multiple honours during his career, including India’s Padma Shri in 2019.
For Adobe, the upcoming leadership change marks the end of a defining chapter. For Narayen, however, the story is far from finished. As he told employees, the company’s next era of creativity, powered by AI and new digital workflows, is only just beginning.
