OnePlus partners with Optiemus Electronics for making AIoT products in India

OnePlus has announced a partnership with Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL) to manufacture premium Internet of Things (IoT) devices locally in India. Earlier this year, realme also partnered with a manufacturer for AIoT product production in the country, signaling a strong push toward domestic manufacturing. Continue reading “OnePlus partners with Optiemus Electronics for making AIoT products in India”

REDMI Pad 2 with 11″ 2.5K 90Hz display, 4G calling, quad speakers, Dolby Atmos launched in India starting at Rs. 13,999

Xiaomi has launched the REDMI Pad 2 in India, available in two versions: Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular, as promised. The tablet is slim and lightweight, measuring 7.36mm thick. It weighs around 510g for the Wi-Fi model and 519g for the Cellular model, making it easy to carry around. Continue reading “REDMI Pad 2 with 11″ 2.5K 90Hz display, 4G calling, quad speakers, Dolby Atmos launched in India starting at Rs. 13,999”

iQOO Z10 Lite 5G Unboxing and First Impressions

iQOO just launched the Z10 Lite 5G, the company’s next smartphone in the Z10 series, in India. Here we have the unboxing and the first impressions of the smartphone. Continue reading “iQOO Z10 Lite 5G Unboxing and First Impressions”

iQOO Z10 Lite 5G with 6.74″ 90Hz display, IP64 ratings, 6000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 9999

iQOO just launched the Z10 Lite 5G, the company’s latest budget 5G smartphone in India, as it had promised. The phone packs a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, a 5MP camera inside the notch, is powered by Dimensity 6300 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM, and 8GB of virtual RAM. Continue reading “iQOO Z10 Lite 5G with 6.74″ 90Hz display, IP64 ratings, 6000mAh battery launched in India starting at Rs. 9999”

ASUS Vivobook S 16 / S 16 OLED and Vivobook S 14 laptops launched in India

ASUS has introduced a new lineup of Vivobook series laptops in India, including the Vivobook S14 (S3407QA), Vivobook S14 (S3407CA), Vivobook S16 OLED (S3607CA), and Vivobook S16 (S3607VA). Continue reading “ASUS Vivobook S 16 / S 16 OLED and Vivobook S 14 laptops launched in India”

Google rolls out stable Gemini 2.5 Flash and Pro, previews 2.5 Flash-Lite model

On Tuesday, Google announced the expansion of its Gemini 2.5 AI lineup by officially releasing the 2.5 Pro and 2.5 Flash models as stable and widely accessible. The company also introduced a preview of Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, highlighting it as the quickest and most affordable model in the 2.5 series so far. Continue reading “Google rolls out stable Gemini 2.5 Flash and Pro, previews 2.5 Flash-Lite model”

Apple Back to School offer: Discounts, Free AirPods / Apple Pencil with eligible Mac and iPad

Apple has announced its Back to School 2025 sale in India, offering special discounts and free accessories for students and educators. Continue reading “Apple Back to School offer: Discounts, Free AirPods / Apple Pencil with eligible Mac and iPad”

Amazon Mega Tablet Days Sale: Deals on best-selling tablets

Amazon India is hosting a Mega Tablet Days sale, featuring a wide selection of tablets from top brands including Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, and many more. The sale offers up to 40% off on tablets, along with no-cost EMI and exchange offers, and will run until tomorrow, June 18th, 2025.

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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G teased ahead of India launch

Samsung India has confirmed the upcoming launch of the Galaxy M36 5G, the successor to the Galaxy M35, as part of its popular Galaxy M series. The Galaxy M series, launched in 2019, is both “made in India” and “made for India,” the company emphasized. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M36 5G teased ahead of India launch”

Nothing Phone (3) to be powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

London-based consumer technology brand Nothing has announced that its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone (3), will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. The Phone (3), claimed to be the company’s “first flagship smartphone”, will be released on July 1st at an event in London.

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Amazfit Active 2 Square with 1.75″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth Calling, GPS announced

Amazfit has introduced the Active 2 Square, a new smartwatch featuring a sleek square design. It comes with a 1.75-inch AMOLED screen protected by sapphire glass and offers a high brightness level of 2,000 nits. The watch is framed in polished stainless steel, giving it a premium appearance. Continue reading “Amazfit Active 2 Square with 1.75″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth Calling, GPS announced”

Sony BRAVIA 8 II series 55″ and 65″ 4K QD-OLED TVs launched in India

Sony India has launched the BRAVIA 8 II series, expanding its range of premium televisions.

BRAVIA 8 II series

The BRAVIA 8 II boasts a Slim One Slate design that merges the screen and bezel into a smooth, unified surface with a flat, seamless back panel. Available in 65-inch (164 cm) and 55-inch (139 cm) models, its slim profile and warm, smudge-resistant texture blend effortlessly with any home décor, making it ideal for wall mounting.

Equipped with Sony’s XR Processor, the series uses AI scene recognition to analyze and optimize images for exceptional realism. The OLED panel controls 8 million self-illuminating pixels individually, delivering perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and infinite contrast for a cinematic viewing experience.

Features include:

  • Studio Calibrated Mode to reproduce filmmakers’ original intent
  • Prime Video Calibrated Mode alongside Netflix and Sony Pictures Core modes for premium streaming
  • Support for IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos for stunning visuals and immersive sound
  • XR Triluminos Max technology that renders over a billion colors for natural, lifelike images
  • XR Contrast Booster 25 with a temperature sensor for deeper blacks and brighter whites
  • Consistent picture quality from any viewing angle

For audio, Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology turns the entire screen into a speaker, delivering sound precisely aligned with the picture, complemented by cinematic bass from built-in subwoofers.

For gamers, perfectly paired with PlayStation 5, the BRAVIA 8 II supports 4K at 120fps, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Auto HDR Tone Mapping. With the Game Menu, users can effortlessly toggle VRR and Motion Blur Reduction, enhancing gameplay responsiveness and smoothness.

Additional Features

  • Exclusive access to Sony Pictures Core streaming platform with 4K HDR and IMAX Enhanced movies, plus 10 free credits for 4K Blu-ray quality streaming over 24 months
  • Eco-conscious design using recycled materials like Sony’s SORPLAS and an Eco Dashboard 2 for energy management
  • Voice commands and accessibility shortcuts for easy operation

Quick specifications: BRAVIA 8 II series

Pricing and Availability
  • 55″ (K-55XR80M2): Rs. 2,46,990
  • 65″ (K-65XR80M2): Rs. 3,41,990

Available starting today at Sony retail stores, ShopatSC.com, major electronics outlets, and leading e-commerce platforms.

POCO F7 India and global launch set for June 24

After rumours, POCO has confirmed the launch of the most expected POCO F7 smartphone in India and global markets on June 24th. The teaser shows the design of the limited edition version that looks different from the Redmi Turbo 4 Pro for the Chinese market, but the specifications are expected to be similar. Continue reading “POCO F7 India and global launch set for June 24”

Samsung One UI 8 Watch brings smarter health tracking across sleep, heart, and fitness

Samsung announced new health-focused features coming with One UI 8 Watch, aimed at helping users build healthier habits through improved sleep, heart health, fitness, and nutrition tracking. Continue reading “Samsung One UI 8 Watch brings smarter health tracking across sleep, heart, and fitness”

WhatsApp to start showing ads in Status, Channel subscriptions and more

Meta-owned WhatsApp today announced new features for its Updates tab—the section that hosts both Channels and Status. Over the past two years, WhatsApp has reworked this tab to become a hub for discovering fresh content. It now serves 1.5 billion daily users worldwide, the company said. Continue reading “WhatsApp to start showing ads in Status, Channel subscriptions and more”