Snapdragon leads India’s premium chipset segment above Rs. 25000: CMR

Qualcomm has announced that Snapdragon has been ranked India’s No. 1 premium smartphone chipset brand in the segment above Rs. 25,000, according to the latest CMR India report. With a 40% market share, Snapdragon leads the premium smartphone category in the country.

Portronics Conch One Type-C wired earphone with in-built karaoke mic launched

Portronics has launched India’s first Type-C Wired Karaoke Earphones, the Conch One. Designed for more than just music, the earphones are suitable for karaoke singing, video recording, online classes, and vlogging, the company said.

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro with 1.5″ AMOLED display, Titanium bezel, Military-Grade durability launched in India

Amazfit has launched T-Rex 3 Pro, the company’s next rugged smartwatch in India. This new smartwatch is designed for outdoor adventurers, trail runners, and endurance athletes. The T-Rex 3 Pro is an upgraded model in the T-Rex 3 family, featuring enhanced mapping, a built-in flashlight, a speaker, and a microphone.

Google Chrome gets Gemini AI assistant, AI Mode in omnibox, agentic tasks and more

Google has announced the largest update to Chrome since its 2008 launch, introducing AI-powered features designed to make browsing smarter, more productive, and secure. The updates highlight the integration of Gemini directly into Chrome, enhancements to the omnibox with AI Mode, and expanded AI-driven safety protections.

Nothing Ear (3) with 12mm drivers, LDAC, up to 45dB ANC, Metal case with Super Mic announced

Nothing just announced the company’s flagship true wireless stereo earbuds, the Ear (3), as it had promised. The new model introduces several updates, including an integrated metal design and a “Super Mic” system located in the charging case.

Microsoft Paint, Notepad and Snipping Tool are getting new features

Microsoft is rolling out Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad app updates to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11. The new update adds the ability to save a paint file as a project, a Quick markup inside the snipping tool, and AI features to Notepad.

Garmin Venu 4 and Instinct Crossover AMOLED hybrid smartwatches announced

Garmin has introduced two new smartwatches: the Venu 4, the latest in its award-winning Venu lineup, and the Instinct Crossover AMOLED, a hybrid smartwatch combining rugged durability with vibrant AMOLED display technology. Both watches focus on advanced health, fitness, and accessibility features while offering long battery life and stylish designs.

DJI Mini 5 Pro packs a 50MP 1″ sensor in compact body

DJI has announced the DJI Mini 5 Pro, a new mini-camera drone designed for both enthusiasts and professionals. The drone features a 1-inch sensor, an Intelligent Flight Battery offering up to 36 minutes of flight time, and an upgraded ActiveTrack 360° system.

Milagrow Duster Gold and Duster Lux portable vacuum cleaners launched

Milagrow has expanded its cleaning solutions with the Duster Series, introducing two portable vacuum cleaners: Duster Gold and Duster Lux, designed for home, office, and car cleaning.

Xiaomi 17 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 surfaces in benchmarks

Xiaomi recently started teasing the design of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series phones with a rear screen ahead of the announcement later this month. Now the phone has surfaced in Geekbench listing with the model number 25098PN5AC.

UltraProlink Sing-Along Mini wireless karaoke mixer with condenser mic launched

UltraProlink has launched the Sing-Along Mini in India, a compact karaoke mixer that comes with a wired condenser microphone. At 11mm slim, it can fit in a backpack or jacket pocket, connect to small speakers or soundbars, and supports multiple platforms.

Xiaomi 17 Pro series with a large rear screen teased

Update: Xiaomi has posted a new teaser that shows that the back screen can be customized to display content, including clock themes and various personalized patterns. In addition, the screen can also control the car and assist in taking selfies with the rear camera.

Nothing secures $200 million in funding to expand AI-native platform

Nothing has secured $200 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $1.3 billion. This investment is intended to support the company’s new strategic direction: developing an AI-native platform that integrates hardware and software into a single system.

POCO M7 Plus 5G 4GB Limited Edition launched for Rs. 12,999

POCO has launched a new 4GB Limited Edition version of the POCO M7 Plus 5G in India, after the launch of 6GB and 8GB models last month. Other specifications are similar to the original model.