Truke Bass S2 Type-C wired sleeping earphones launched

Truke has launched the Bass S2, its first sleeping earphones, designed for comfortable, all-night listening. The company noted that sleep earphones are increasingly used globally, particularly in the US, Europe, and East Asia, due to sleep issues, stress, and screen fatigue. Continue reading “Truke Bass S2 Type-C wired sleeping earphones launched”

Portronics Vader X USB wired programmable gaming mouse launched

Portronics expanded its gaming portfolio with the launch of the Vader X wired gaming mouse, designed for both casual and competitive players. Continue reading “Portronics Vader X USB wired programmable gaming mouse launched”

WhatsApp adds calling support to its web client for beta users

WhatsApp is rolling out voice and video calling support on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to place calls directly from a browser without installing a desktop app. First spotted by WABetaInfo, the feature is currently limited to users enrolled in the WhatsApp Web beta program and begins with support for individual chats. Continue reading “WhatsApp adds calling support to its web client for beta users”

EU Commission cautions Meta over blocking third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp

The European Commission has informed Meta of its preliminary view that the company may have breached EU antitrust rules by excluding third-party artificial intelligence (AI) assistants from WhatsApp. The move escalates an investigation launched in late 2025 and could lead to interim measures aimed at preventing potential harm to competition while the broader probe continues. Continue reading “EU Commission cautions Meta over blocking third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp”

OpenAI begins testing ads in ChatGPT for free users in U.S.

OpenAI has announced a limited test introducing advertisements inside ChatGPT for logged-in adult users in the United States. The company says ads will be clearly labeled as sponsored, visually separated from ChatGPT responses, and will not influence how answers are generated. Continue reading “OpenAI begins testing ads in ChatGPT for free users in U.S.”

boAt Chrome Iris with 1.32″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, metal body launched

boAt has expanded its smartwatch portfolio with the launch of the Chrome Iris smartwatch in India. The Chrome Iris features an 8mm slim metal build designed to sit flat on the wrist for extended wear, reducing bulk and pairing easily with workwear or casual clothing. Continue reading “boAt Chrome Iris with 1.32″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling, metal body launched”

daWg Slay 50 wireless and Slay 25 wired gaming mice launched

daWg has expanded its gaming peripherals lineup in India with the launch of two new models — the Slay 50 Wireless Gaming Mouse and the Slay 25 Wired Gaming Mouse. Continue reading “daWg Slay 50 wireless and Slay 25 wired gaming mice launched”

XElectron iProjector 3 Plus Google TV projector with up to 4K support launched

XElectron has launched the iProjector 3 Plus in India, a smart Full HD projector designed for large-screen home viewing. It features native 1080p resolution with 4K content support, official Google TV integration, built-in bass speakers, and automatic screen alignment tools, making it suitable for movies, gaming, and live sports in flexible home setups. Continue reading “XElectron iProjector 3 Plus Google TV projector with up to 4K support launched”

Headphone Zone X Pula Unicrom In-Ear Monitor launched

Headphone Zone has announced the Headphone Zone x Pula Unicrom, a co-branded in-ear monitor designed for listeners upgrading from entry-level IEMs. The model combines a single dynamic driver architecture, lightweight construction, and bundled accessories aimed at everyday portability and compatibility. Continue reading “Headphone Zone X Pula Unicrom In-Ear Monitor launched”

Apple to roll out iPhone 17e and new Macs in early 2026: Report

Apple is reportedly preparing to begin 2026 with a concentrated rollout of hardware and software releases, including the iPhone 17e, updated iPad models, new Mac computers, and upcoming iOS upgrades. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is targeting enterprise deployments and emerging markets while expanding Apple Intelligence support across its device portfolio. Continue reading “Apple to roll out iPhone 17e and new Macs in early 2026: Report”

Western Digital unveils 100TB+ HDD roadmap at Innovation Day 2026

At its Innovation Day 2026, Western Digital (WD) unveiled new storage technologies for the AI era, including high-capacity HDDs, performance and power advancements, and an intelligent platform to improve storage economics for AI-scale workloads. Continue reading “Western Digital unveils 100TB+ HDD roadmap at Innovation Day 2026”

MediaTek Dimensity 9500s to power OPPO Find X9s, POCO phone in India

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 smartphone chipsets at its Tech Day event in Delhi after these were introduced last month for the global markets. The platforms target flagship and premium smartphone segments, focusing on performance, efficiency, on-device AI processing, imaging, gaming, and wireless connectivity. Both chipsets use an “All-Big Core” CPU architecture and support agentic AI workloads. Continue reading “MediaTek Dimensity 9500s to power OPPO Find X9s, POCO phone in India”

boAt Hive Dashcam E1, M1 and F1 with GPS, ADAS and loop recording launched

boAt has expanded its in-car accessories portfolio in India with three new dashboard cameras — HIVE Dashcam E1, HIVE Dashcam M1, and HIVE Dashcam F1. The lineup targets different recording needs, covering everyday driving, route documentation, and dual-camera monitoring with support for loop recording, emergency footage locking, GPS logging, and HiveCam app connectivity. Continue reading “boAt Hive Dashcam E1, M1 and F1 with GPS, ADAS and loop recording launched”

ASUS Zenbook S16, Zenbook 14 and Vivobook AI laptops pre-bookings begin ahead of India launch

ASUS has announced pre-orders in India for a new lineup of Zenbook and Vivobook laptops powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors. The portfolio is led by the ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606GA) and includes additional Zenbook and Vivobook models designed for AI-assisted productivity, multitasking, creative workloads, and everyday computing. Continue reading “ASUS Zenbook S16, Zenbook 14 and Vivobook AI laptops pre-bookings begin ahead of India launch”

LG Essential Series air conditioners launched in India

LG Electronics India Limited (LGEIL) has announced a new room air conditioner under its LG Essential Series. Developed as part of the company’s “Made in India, Made for India” initiative, the model is designed to operate across India’s varied climate conditions while addressing challenges such as high temperatures, humidity, and voltage fluctuations. Continue reading “LG Essential Series air conditioners launched in India”