Redmi Buds 6 with dual drivers, up to 49dB ANC launched in India for Rs. 2999

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Buds 6, the company’s latest TWS earbuds in India along with the Redmi Note 14 5G series, as it had promised. These feature 12.4mm titanium diaphragm + 5.5mm micro-piezoelectric ceramic dual driver units, and up to 49dB ANC. Continue reading “Redmi Buds 6 with dual drivers, up to 49dB ANC launched in India for Rs. 2999”

Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker with IP67 ratings launched in India

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker in India as promised. Described as offering “Big Speaker Energy,” it features a 30W output and dual large subwoofer radiators, delivering rich, dynamic sound.

The speaker is fine-tuned for a balanced audio experience, with bold bass, clear vocals, and sharp treble, ensuring excellent sound quality across various genres.

Key Features:

  • Dynamic Equilibrium: Automatically adjusts frequency components for natural audio.
  • Smart Volume Balancing: Adjusts volume based on music elements, ensuring clarity even at low volumes.
  • Dynamic Woofer Extension: Provides deep bass by extending the woofer’s range, delivering powerful sound in a compact size.

The speaker features a sleek, lightweight body weighing 597g. Its versatile ‘Alive’ design allows for vertical and horizontal placement, making it adaptable to any space.

The black body is accented with vibrant orange, adding a bold look. It includes a matching rubber lanyard in blue, red, or orange for portability, and a silicone anti-slip pad ensures stability during use.

With a 2600mAh battery, the speaker offers up to 12 hours of continuous playback at 50% volume and charges fully in 2.5 hours with 15W Type-C fast charging.

Powered by Bluetooth v5.4, the speaker enables hands-free calling with a simple tap. It supports TWS stereo pairing, allowing two identical speakers to create an enhanced stereo experience. The speaker can be controlled with taps for volume adjustments, music playback, or answering calls.

The Multi-Speaker Pair feature allows up to 100 speakers to be linked for synchronized audio across large spaces. Additionally, the speaker is IP67-rated, making it resistant to water and dust, and capable of withstanding immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Quick Specifications: Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker (MDZ-38-DB)
  • Design: ‘Alive’ design, rubber anti-loss lanyard, silicone anti-slip pad
  • Output Power: 1 x 20W; 1 x 10W; dual large-size passive woofer radiators on both sides
  • Frequency Range: 60Hz – 20KHz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥80dB
  • Bluetooth: v5.4; 25m range
  • Battery: 2600mAh capacity
  • Battery Life: Up to 12 hours (at 50% volume); 15W Type-C fast charging
  • Supports: Stereo pairing, TWS pairing (up to 100 units), multi-speaker setup, hands-free calling
  • Buttons: Pair, Volume (+), Volume (-), Single Tap (Play/Pause music; Answer/End call)
  • Waterproof Rating: IP67
  • Dimensions: 196.6mm x 68mm x 66mm
  • Weight: 597g
Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker is priced at Rs. 3999, but it will be available from mi.com, Flipkart and Xiaomi Retail stores offline from December 13th at an introductory price of Rs. 3499.

LG webOS TVs get games that are playable with Magic Remote

LG Electronics is partnering with game developers to bring a new level of interactive entertainment to its Smart TVs. Using the LG Magic Remote, users can now enjoy a variety of popular games like “Cut the Rope (needs webOS 22 and above),” “Thief Puzzle (needs webOS 6 and above),” and “SpongeBob SquarePants Bounce (needs webOS 1.0 and above)” without the need for additional controllers. Continue reading “LG webOS TVs get games that are playable with Magic Remote”

realme 14 Pro Series 5G teased ahead of India launch

realme has started teasing the realme 14 Pro Series 5G smartphones ahead of India launch. The company has confirmed that the phones will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, an upgrade compared to Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 in the predecessor. Continue reading “realme 14 Pro Series 5G teased ahead of India launch”

HONOR X9c Smart with 6.78″ FHD+ 120Hz display, 108MP camera, 5800mAh battery announced

HONOR has introduced X9c Smart, the company’s latest mid-range 5G smartphone, in Malaysia, after the X8c 5G was introduced last month. The phone packs a 6.78″ FHD+ 120Hz LCD screen, and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra with 8GB of RAM with 8GB of additional virtual RAM. Continue reading “HONOR X9c Smart with 6.78″ FHD+ 120Hz display, 108MP camera, 5800mAh battery announced”

TECNO PHANTOM V Flip 2 and PHANTOM V Fold 2 launched in India

After teasers, TECNO has launched PHANTOM V2 Series, featuring the PHANTOM V Fold 2 and PHANTOM V Flip 2. Continue reading “TECNO PHANTOM V Flip 2 and PHANTOM V Fold 2 launched in India”

Android gets QR Codes for Quick Share, Auto-Enhanced Scans in Google Drive, and more

Google has started rolling out new Android features as part of the Pixel Drop December 2024 update, offering improved ways to connect and share. This update introduces a variety of enhancements, including QR codes for quicker file sharing, Gemini-enhanced image descriptions, expressive captions, auto-enhanced scans in Google Drive, and more. Continue reading “Android gets QR Codes for Quick Share, Auto-Enhanced Scans in Google Drive, and more”

realme Neo7: 6.78″ 1.5K 8T LTPO AMOLED display, up to 6000 nits peak brightness

After revealing the performance details and the design, realme has confirmed the display details of the upcoming realme Neo7 smartphone. The certification revealed 6.78″ 1.5K AMOLED screen. Continue reading “realme Neo7: 6.78″ 1.5K 8T LTPO AMOLED display, up to 6000 nits peak brightness”

OnePlus Green Line Worry-Free Solution launched in India

OnePlus has launched OnePlus Green Line Worry-Free Solution to address industry concerns regarding green lines on AMOLED displays found in smartphones in India. Continue reading “OnePlus Green Line Worry-Free Solution launched in India”

Google Pixel Feature Drop: New Gemini features, camera improvements, and security upgrades

Google has started rolling out the December Pixel Drop 2024 update, bringing a range of exciting new features to Pixel devices. This update includes enhancements to Gemini, new Pixel Screenshots features, camera improvements, and critical security updates. Continue reading “Google Pixel Feature Drop: New Gemini features, camera improvements, and security upgrades”

Google confirms Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Fold will get 5 years of OS updates

Google started offering 7 years of Android and security updates starting with last year’s Pixel 8 series, a major change from 3 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates in older models. Continue reading “Google confirms Pixel 6 series, Pixel 7 series, and Pixel Fold will get 5 years of OS updates”

motorola razr 50 ultra and edge 50 neo Mocha Mousse edition announced

motorola launched the razr 50 ultra / motorola razr+ in Spring Green, Hot Pink, Midnight Blue and Peach Fuzz colours, and the edge 50 neo in Nautical Blue, Latte, Grisaille and Poinciana colours earlier this year. Today, it had introduced the smartphones in new Pantone Color of the Year 2025, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. Continue reading “motorola razr 50 ultra and edge 50 neo Mocha Mousse edition announced”

Samsung One UI 7 beta roll out finally begins

After rumours, Samsung has finally started rolling out One UI 7 beta update for its devices. This brings new AI features, simplified controls and a preview of scalable AI ecosystems of the future, said the company. Continue reading “Samsung One UI 7 beta roll out finally begins”

OPPO Find X8 Series’ display with 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming reduces eye strain, says OPPO

OPPO introduced the Find X8 series in India last month. OPPO says that it has incorporated high-frequency PWM into their latest devices, including the Find X8 series. Continue reading “OPPO Find X8 Series’ display with 2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming reduces eye strain, says OPPO”

Instagram adds Replies, Prompts, and Insights to Broadcast Channels

Meta on Wednesday introduced new updates to Instagram’s broadcast channels, aimed at improving interaction and collaboration between creators and followers. Continue reading “Instagram adds Replies, Prompts, and Insights to Broadcast Channels”