India’s smartphone market expanded by 4% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, with shipments reaching 151 million units, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Strong growth of 7% in the first half balanced a slower 2% growth in the second half. However, the market saw a slight dip in Q4 2024, with shipments declining by 3% to 36 million units. Continue reading “Indian smartphone market grew 4% YoY in 2024: IDC”
Stuffcool has introduced Roam+, a 20,000mAh power bank designed to balance performance and portability. This launch follows the release of the Roam 10,000mAh Mini Power Bank last year. Continue reading “Stuffcool Roam+ 20000mAh Mini Powerbank with 20W PD Type-C port launched”
HONOR officially announced its integration with DeepSeek, bringing advanced AI capabilities to its mobile devices in its home market, China. This partnership allows users to leverage a “smarter, more intuitive, and highly efficient AI assistant” customized to individual needs. Continue reading “HONOR integrates DeepSeek-R1 with YOYO Assistant in China”
Google announced on Friday a postponement in the support for third-party autofill services autofill services on Chrome for Android. Initially scheduled for Chrome 131 in November, this feature will now be integrated into Chrome 135, expected to be released in April 2025. Continue reading “Google delays third-party autofill support on Chrome for Android”
Acer has introduced the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI, enhancing its gaming laptop series with significant AI capabilities. These models are equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, designed for cutting-edge gaming performance.
Both new laptops leverage NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, featuring GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. These GPUs support NVIDIA DLSS 4, enhancing performance for gaming and creative tasks. Moreover, they offer NVIDIA NIM microservices for AI assistant development, automation, and workflow optimization.
The Helios Neo 16 AI sports an OLED display, while the Helios Neo 18 AI comes with a Mini LED screen. Both support NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, and a MUX Switch for optimized visuals.
The displays offer high resolutions and refresh rates: WQXGA at 240 Hz for the 16-inch model and 250 Hz for the 18-inch model. Cooling is managed with Acer’s 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal thermal grease, and Vector Heat Pipe systems.
Running Windows 11, these laptops provide three months of PC Game Pass, including access to new games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. They feature a sleek design with RGB lighting, support up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage, and include Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G and Wi-Fi 6E for connectivity.
Acer’s PredatorSense 5.0 app allows for performance tuning, and the AI Experience Zone enhances both gaming and productivity. Additional software like Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 and PurifiedView 2.0 improves audio and video communications.
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73):
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72):
Ambrane has launched the MiniCharge 20, a compact yet high-capacity power bank designed for travelers, hikers, and everyday users. Manufactured in India, this portable charger offers both convenience and performance with a 20,000mAh battery and an in-built Type-C cable that also functions as a loop for easy carrying. Continue reading “Ambrane MiniCharge 20 22.5W 20000mAh Powerbank with built-in Type-C cable, PD and PPS support launched”
boAt has expanded its true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds line-up with the launch of the Nirvana X earbuds. These earbuds feature Knowles-powered 10mm dual drivers and boAt HiFi Sound, offering high-resolution audio through LDAC, boAt Spatial Audio, and boAt Adaptive EQ powered by Mimi. Continue reading “boAt Nirvana X with LDAC, up to 40h total playback launched”
Google has announced that Google Photos will begin using SynthID to mark images edited with generative AI through the Reimagine feature in Magic Editor. Continue reading “Google Photos adds SynthID to identify AI-edited images in Magic Editor”
Noise India has announced its Valentine’s Day extra special with its Stoopid Cupid Sale, offering deals on its smartwatches and audio products. Continue reading “Noise Stoopid Cupid Sale 2025: Deals on smartwatches, earbuds and headphones”
Portronics has expanded its product line-up with the Adapto 100, a 100W GaN charger designed for faster charging, enhanced efficiency, and improved heat management. Compact and lightweight, the charger supports laptops, tablets, and smartphones, offering a versatile charging solution. Continue reading “Portronics Adapto 100 100W GaN PD charger launched”
Lyne Originals has introduced its latest range of premium speakers and a gaming headset, designed to meet diverse audio needs. This collection includes the JukeBox 4 Pro, JukeBox 2 Pro, JukeBox 21 speakers, and the Hydro 5 Gaming Headset, each tailored to deliver unique user experiences. Continue reading “Lyne JukeBox 4 Pro, JukeBox 2 Pro, JukeBox 21 speakers and Hydro 5 gaming headset launched”
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched BSNL Intertainment, a new Internet TV service, in partnership with OTTplay, India’s leading streaming platform aggregator. Continue reading “BSNL rolls out BiTV for mobile in collaboration with OTTplay”
Google on Thursday announced the general availability of Gemini 2.0 Flash, an AI model optimized for high-volume, high-frequency tasks. Developers can now integrate this model into production applications via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 2.0 Flash, Pro Experimental, and Flash-Lite for multimodal AI tasks”
realme India has announced its exclusive Valentine’s Week offers on a selection of its best-selling smartphones. Continue reading “realme Valentine’s Day Sale 2025: Check out the deals”
India has seen a significant shift towards becoming a global manufacturing hub, largely due to the ‘Make in India’ initiative which began a decade ago. According to the Ministry of Electronics & IT’s recent announcement, this program has enhanced domestic production, decreased reliance on imports, and generated substantial employment. Continue reading “99.2% of mobile phones sold in India now made locally: IT Minister”
