LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UnifyDrive's participation at CES 2025 marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of portable data storage, as the company unveiled the UP6, the world's first AI-equipped portable tablet NAS. Met with overwhelming acclaim, attendees praised the UP6 as a leap forward in portable data storage, combining intuitive file organization, performance, and Artificial Intelligence to meet the demands of creators, businesses, and modern consumers.
Powered by Intel® Coreâ„¢ Ultra Processor and integrated with a Large Language Model (LLM), the UP6 has reshaped how users interact with their data. The device's ability to enable natural language searches, retrieve local data, and restore and enhance images resonated strongly with attendees. Many praised its potential to revolutionize productivity workflows, with one industry analyst describing it as "a fundamental change in smart storage solutions."
The UP6's debut comes at a time when data management is increasingly time-sensitive. Professionals and businesses are seeking intuitive and adaptable solutions. The UP6 solves these issues by introducing a suite of advanced AI capabilities to the NAS space, including Video AI recognition for instant categorization, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) search for efficient local data retrieval, and multilingual subtitle generation for seamless global communication. Its facial recognition and image restoration features enhance usability, allowing businesses and professionals to simplify complex data tasks accurately and quickly.
Designed with a fully SSD-powered architecture and PD-powered portability, the UP6 operates in any environment, sometimes without internet connectivity. The device's AP wireless mode allows effortless data transfer between devices, making it an invaluable tool for remote worksites, outdoor media hubs, and collaborative workspaces. Attendees marveled at the convenience and versatility of setting up the UP6 as a portable media hub, capable of functioning independently in areas with limited access. This innovation highlighted the UP6's potential as an ideal solution for professionals on the go and those requiring fast, secure, and flexible data-sharing capabilities.
With dual 40G Thunderbolt 4 ports, the UP6 achieves blazing-fast transfer rates of 8000MB/s, capable of handling large-scale files such as 4K video projects or extensive design archives in seconds. This exceptional speed and advanced cooling system ensure consistent and reliable performance for high-end creators and collaborative studios.
The device's advanced capabilities were showcased in live demonstrations during CES, where attendees witnessed its ability to instantly categorize videos, extract text from images, and more specialized tasks like identifying specific pet breeds. These practical applications sparked conversations about the future of AI in everyday technology, with several attendees noting its potential to drive innovation in industries ranging from creative design to enterprise data management.
Following the enthusiastic reception at CES, UnifyDrive is looking to integrate even more advanced capabilities into its product ecosystem. The UP6 represents not just a new NAS product but a reimagining of how data storage can adapt to meet the dynamic needs of modern users.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
UnifyDrive is Redefining AI-Driven Data Storage at CES 2025
"F1" will premiere globally in theatres in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures on 27 June 2025
Made in partnership with Formula 1® and produced by seven-time F1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Plan B Entertainment, the highly anticipated film stars Pitt, Damson Idris, Academy Award-nominee Kerry Condon, Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, and Emmy Award-winner, Golden Globe Award nominee Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo
Wrapping filming on the Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a team of 284 including both Pitt and Damson Idris spent 29 days in total filming in the emirate over three separate occasions, supported by local production partner; Epic Films
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 2024 Formula 1 racing season has concluded, Apple Original Films today announced that its highly anticipated feature film "F1" has wrapped production at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in partnership with the Creative Media Authority and Abu Dhabi Film Commission. Starring Brad Pitt, and hailing from director Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Plan B Entertainment, and seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton's Dawn Apollo Films banner, "F1" will be distributed in theatres globally and in IMAX® by Warner Bros. Pictures in North America on 27 June 2025 and internationally beginning 25 June 2025.
Made in collaboration with Formula 1®, "F1" is immersed in the exhilarating and cinematic world of Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport. Filmed during actual Grand Prix weekends around the world, the feature stars Brad Pitt as a former driver who returns to Formula 1, alongside Damson Idris as his team mate at APXGP, a fictional team on the grid as they compete against the titans of the sport. The star-studded ensemble cast also includes Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem, Academy Award-nominee Kerry Condon, Emmy Award-winner, Golden Globe Award nominee Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia and Samson Kayo.
"F1" is directed by Kosinski ("Top Gun: Maverick"), who produces the feature alongside seven-time Formula 1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton under his Dawn Apollo Films banner; Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films; Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner for Plan B Entertainment; and, Kosinski for Monolith Pictures. The film is made in collaboration with Formula 1 and the whole F1 community - including Formula 1 Management, the 10 teams, F1 drivers and the FIA. Academy Award-nominee Ehren Kruger ("Top Gun: Maverick") wrote the screenplay.
With 29 days of production happening in Abu Dhabi at the world-famous Yas Marina Circuit and Zayed International Airport, cast including Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Codon and Javier Bardem and an international production team were supported by a local crew of 284 and the team at Epic Films, 15 young local interns and Abu Dhabi Film Commission under its rebate scheme. "F1" is one of 170 major productions supported by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission since the introduction of the rebate in 2013.
Mohamed Dobay, Acting Director General of Abu Dhabi's Creative Media Authority commented, "Our collective efforts and wise leadership continue to ensure that we secure such exciting partnerships with leading production teams like Apple Original Films. More recently the third and final shoot in Abu Dhabi garnered international interest as we facilitated extensive production at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which has led to our first partnership with Apple Original Films' "F1," among the most hotly anticipated releases of 2025. We look forward to seeing Abu Dhabi's iconic locations on the big screen and also working with Apple Original Films in the future, with production teams across the world reaping the benefits of a safe and secure working environment and established talent pool alongside financial, logistical and technical on ground support from Abu Dhabi Film Commission."
Sameer Al Jaberi, Head of Abu Dhabi Film Commission said, "We were delighted to be able to support the extensive and varied production programme which saw the international crew and cast visiting the nation on three separate occassions; totalling 29 days of on-ground production. As well as featuring on screen Emirati talent, more than 284 of local crew worked on this production, joining 15 passionate young individuals who took work placements on set, including five Emirati youth as part of our commitment to nurture talent for the creative industries from within."
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Apple Original Films' highly anticipated feature "F1," starring Brad Pitt, and hailing from director Joseph Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer, wraps production at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
