Soumyakanti Ray

My review of the OBSBOT Meet Flip 4K has been up for over a week now! After using it for all my meetings lately, the AI auto-framing and that satisfying physical privacy fold are definitely my favorite features. If you need a solid WFH upgrade, check it out here gizmochina.com/2026/09/13/ob… #OBSBOT #webcam

For just under $11,000, Caviar will sell you a custom titanium iPhone 18 Pro and Duo with the cameras completely removed.. You can now pretend you work at a top-secret government facility instead of just admitting you have terrible photography skills.. 😎 #Caviar #iPhone18Pro #iPhoneDuo

Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China. – 6.4″ (18 Pro) / 6.9″ (18 Pro Max) 120Hz LTPO OLED + rear 120Hz AMOLED secondary screen – Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 2nm SoC – Up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage – 200MP main (OIS) + 200MP Leica 5x periscope telephoto + 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP selfie – IP66/IP68/IP69 rating, ultrasonic fingerprint & HyperOS 4 – 7,000mAh (Pro) / 8,500mAh (Pro Max) battery with 100W wired & 50W wireless charging – Xiaomi 18 Pro Price: Starts at 5,999 yuan (~Rs. 85,720) – Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Price: Starts at 6,999 yuan (~Rs. 1,00,010) Now on sale in China; global launch confirmed for later this year. #xiaomi #mi #xiaomi18pro #xiaomi18

Xiaomi has officially introduced the Xiaomi Pad 9 and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro in China. – Xiaomi Pad 9: 11.2-inch 3.2K (3200 × 2136) 144Hz LCD screen with 3:2 aspect ratio, HDR10, and Dolby Vision – Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro: 12.5-inch 3.2K (3200 × 2136) 144Hz LCD screen with up to 1000 nits brightness – Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC (Pad 9) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 3nm SoC (Pad 9 Pro) – Up to 12GB RAM (Pad 9) / Up to 16GB RAM (Pad 9 Pro) with UFS 4.1 internal storage – Cameras: 13MP rear + 8MP front (Pad 9) | 50MP rear + 32MP front (Pad 9 Pro) – 4 speakers, 4 mics, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and stylus/keyboard support – Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, and side fingerprint sensor – Battery: 9,720mAh with 45W fast charging (Pad 9) | 11,000mAh with 67W fast charging (Pad 9 Pro), both with reverse charging – Available in standard and anti-glare Soft Light Edition variants – Pad 9 Price: Starts at 2,999 yuan (~Rs. 42,860 / $447) – Pad 9 Pro Price: Starts at 3,799 yuan (~Rs. 54,290 / $565) – Now on sale in China; global rollout details to follow #xiaomi #tablet #mi #xiaomipad9pro

Biomoneta Research has launched the Avata Air in India in collaboration with Panasonic. – Coverage up to 250 sq. ft. with 200 CFM (402 m³/h) CADR and ≤50 dB noise level – Patented ZeBox technology captures and inactivates >99.999% airborne microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores) using zeta potential – Eliminates 99.97% of airborne particulate matter, allergens, and harmful gases – Non-ionising electric field operation with zero UV radiation, chemical sprays, or ozone generation – Real-time Air Health Score (0–100) powered by qAMI machine-learning index – Integrated multi-sensor suite: PM2.5, PM4, PM10, VOCs, CO₂, temperature, relative humidity, and Total Microbial Load – Low-resistance airflow design for lower energy consumption (50W rated power) – Filter life of ~8,750 operating hours with dedicated quiet Sleep Mode – 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity support – Dimensions: 250 × 452 mm | Weight: 5.8 kg – Price: Introductory offer of Rs. 16,999 (MRP Rs. 19,999) – Available via Panasonic’s MirAIe Lifestyle platform with EMI options #biomoneta #panasonic #airpurifier #avataair

Lava has introduced the Lava Bold N4 Pro 5G in India. – 6.75-inch HD+ (1612 × 720) LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 550 nits HBM brightness – Unisoc T8200 6nm octa-core processor (up to 2.3GHz) with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU – 6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD) – 50MP AI primary rear camera with 2K video recording + 8MP front selfie camera – Clean, bloatware-free Android 16 with zero intrusive ads – IP64 dust and splash resistance rating – Side-mounted fingerprint scanner – 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging support – Dual 5G SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, and Free Service at Home support – Colors: Midnight Blue and Lavender/Silver gradient – Price: Rs. 13,999 introductory price (6GB + 128GB) – Available exclusively on Amazon India starting September 26 at 12:00 PM IST #lava #lavaboldn4pro #smartphone

Zebronics has launched the Zeb-Fit S3 and Zeb-Fit S4 smart fitness bands in India. – Heart rate, SpO2, Blood Pressure, Sleep, Stress & Menstrual cycle tracking – Workout heart rate alerts, 100+ sports modes & 14 days on-device data storage – Smart utilities: Call/notification alerts, camera control, find device & alarms – Zeb-Fit S3: Metal-and-plastic casing, splash-proof build, silicone & nylon strap options – Zeb-Fit S4: IP68 dust and water resistance, sporty unisex design with striped nylon straps – Zeb-Fit S3 Price: Rs. 3,499 – Zeb-Fit S4 Price: Rs. 2,799 – Available now via Flipkart at introductory pricing #zebronics #zebfits3 #zebfits4 #fitnessband

ARC has officially launched the ARC X1 handheld gaming console in India, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 platform and active cooling. – 7" FHD (1920×1080) 120Hz LTPS LCD | 500 nits brightness | Gorilla Glass 3 – Snapdragon G2 Gen 2 (4nm) SoC | Kryo 8-core CPU & Adreno A22 GPU – 8GB LPDDR5X RAM (8533 MT/s) | 128GB UFS 3.1 storage (microSD up to 1TB) – Active centrifugal fan cooling with custom fan curves – Zero-drift TMR analog sticks & Hall-effect triggers with mechanical locks – Microswitch ABXY & D-pad, 2 programmable rear grip buttons, Dual LRA haptics – OwlOS (custom AOSP-based) with unified launcher, frame-rate overlay & Quick Resume – Front-facing stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack & dual Fluence mic – Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.1 with DisplayPort-out – User-serviceable design: modular daughterboards & replaceable stick modules – 9,300mAh battery | 27W USB-PD charging | Up to 8+ hours endurance – Weight: 450–500g – Pricing: ₹29,500 (Early Access for waitlist on Oct 2) | ₹33,500 (General Retail) #ARC #gaminghandle #arcx1

Xiaomi has announced the REDMI Monitor A27U Type-C 120Hz 2027 in China. – 27-inch 4K IPS display | Low-reflection coating (2.6% reflectance) – 4K @ 120Hz mode | 1080p @ 240Hz competitive mode – 98% DCI-P3 & 100% sRGB (ΔE < 1) | M Mode for Apple color matching – 90W Type-C reverse charging | DisplayHDR 400 (400 nits) – Multifunction adjustable stand | Hardware-level low blue light – Priced at 1,699 yuan ($253) #Xiaomi #monitor #Redmi

DWARFLAB has announced the Draco Smart Telescope. – 90mm aperture (340mm focal length) | Fast f/3.8 optical system – 1/1.3-inch 50MP sensor | 2×2 deep-sky binning – 300-second single-frame exposures | Built-in guiding & field de-rotation – Alt-azimuth & Equatorial tracking modes (No separate mount required) – 5.5kg portable body | 5-hour battery life – Standard (Built-in ND) & SHO (Built-in S II + O III) editions – Starts at $1,399 (Effective $1,299 with early-bird discount) | Offer ends Sept 14 #DWARFLAB #Telescope

Apple has officially announced the Apple Watch Series 12. – 42mm & 46mm sizes | Ceramic Shield 2 glass on aluminum models (60% tougher) – Upgraded Health Sensing System: 5-second passive HR tracking & 24x higher-frequency HRV measurements – Daily Readiness Score (0–10 scale) based on vitals, sleep & training load – Daytime Vitals toggle, redesigned ML pedometer & real-time HR watch face complication – S11 chip with Audio Intelligence: Sound Recognition, Live Rewind (prior 15s snippet) & Siri Recap – Privacy-focused on-device processing via hardware-isolated Secure Exclave – watchOS 27 with Siri AI, Siri Modular watch face & enhanced Smart Stack gestures – Up to 24h everyday battery life, 10h outdoor workout | 15-min charge gives 12h use – Case Finishes: • Aluminum: Dark Bronze, Black, Light Gold, Space Gray • Titanium: Radiant Gold, Natural Titanium • Ceramic: Pearl White, Night Blue • Hermès Edition in Radiant Gold & Silver Titanium – Pricing (India): Starts at Rs. 56,900 (Aluminium) | Rs. 99,900 (Titanium) | Rs. 1,24,900 (Ceramic / Titanium Milanese) – Pre-orders open now; available September 18 #apple #smartwatch #applewatch12

Apple has announced the Apple Watch Ultra 4, upgrading its rugged smartwatch with the S11 chip. – 49mm recycled titanium case | LTPO3 OLED display up to 3,000 nits (1Hz Always-On) – Apple S11 dual-core chip with 4-core Neural Engine & hardware-isolated Secure Exclave – Upgraded Health Sensing System: 5-second passive HR tracking & 24x more frequent HRV sampling (Recovery HRV vs Overall HRV) – Daily Readiness Score (0–10 scale) & Daytime Vitals monitoring – Redesigned ML pedometer model with on-screen Steps complication – Audio Intelligence: Live Rewind (prior 15s recap), Siri Recap & Sound Recognition – 100m water resistance, IP6X dust rating, EN13319 dive certification & MIL-STD-810H – Precision dual-frequency GPS, LTE/5G cellular, Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.3, UWB chip – Battery: Up to 50h standard use, 84h Low Power Mode | 15-min charge gives 18h use – watchOS 27 with Siri AI & Smart Stack tap gestures – Finishes: Natural Titanium, Black Titanium | Hermès Edition with Grand H band – Pricing: Rs. 1,09,900 (Alpine/Trail Loop & Ocean Band) | Rs. 1,24,900 (Titanium Milanese Loop) – Pre-orders open now; available September 18 #apple #watch #smartwatch #watchultra4

Apple has introduced the AirPods 5 and AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case. – Multiport acoustic architecture & next-gen Adaptive EQ for wider ear geometries – Open-ear Active Noise Cancellation (removes up to 50% / 1.5x more external noise vs. AirPods 4 ANC) – Transparency mode, Adaptive Audio & Conversation Awareness – Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking – Hands-free Siri AI with personal context integration & head gesture interactions – Live Translation via Apple Intelligence (pinch stems, Siri prompt, or Action button) – Improved dust, sweat, and water resistance – AirPods 5 (Base): USB-C charging case | Up to 4h battery with ANC (20h with case) – Wireless Charging Case model: Adds stem volume swipe controls, Find My speaker, Qi / Apple Watch / USB-C charging | Up to 5h battery with ANC (22h with case) – AirPods 5: Rs. 14,900 ($129) – AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case): Rs. 17,900 ($149) – Pre-orders open now; available September 18 #apple #airpod #airpods5

Apple has introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. – 6.3" (Pro) / 6.9" (Pro Max) Super Retina XDR 120Hz ProMotion OLED | Up to 3,000 nits peak | Ceramic Shield 2 – Redesigned smaller Dynamic Island supporting up to 3 concurrent Live Activities – A20 Pro 2nm SoC (6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, Dual 16-core Neural Engine) | 50% more memory bandwidth – 3x larger vapor chamber with side-by-side memory layout (+40% sustained performance) – 48MP Pro Fusion (mechanical variable aperture: ƒ/1.48, ƒ/1.8, ƒ/2.8, ƒ/4.0, OIS) + 48MP ultra-wide + 48MP telephoto (up to 8x optical) – Pro Controls (manual aperture, shutter speed, white balance, histogram) & Apple Reference Image cryptographic signing – 18MP Centre Stage front camera with autofocus & 4K60 Dolby Vision – C2 cellular modem + N1 chip (Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread) – Up to 36h (Pro) / 45h (Pro Max) video playback | 50% wired charge in ~15 mins (60W+) | 25W MagSafe/Qi2 – iOS 27 with Siri AI (Apple Intelligence), iPhone Handoff & Safari Notify Me – Colors: Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy – iPhone 18 Pro: Starts at Rs. 1,64,900 (256GB) | Rs. 1,89,900 (512GB) | Rs. 2,39,900 (1TB) | Rs. 3,14,900 (2TB) – iPhone 18 Pro Max: Starts at Rs. 1,79,900 (256GB) | Rs. 2,04,900 (512GB) | Rs. 2,54,900 (1TB) | Rs. 3,29,900 (2TB) – Pre-orders open Saturday, September 12; retail sales start Friday, September 18 #apple #iphone #smartphone #iphone18promax

Apple has officially introduced the iPhone Duo, marking its first-ever foldable smartphone powered by the 2nm A20 Pro chip. – 7.6" inner folding OLED (nano-texture finish) + 5.4" outer OLED | Both 120Hz ProMotion & 3,000 nits peak – A20 Pro 2nm SoC (6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, Dual 16-core Neural Engine) – Grade 5 titanium frame | 5.2mm unfolded thickness | IP68 dust/water resistance – Touch ID in side button | Under-display inner FaceTime camera | Outer 12MP Center Stage camera – 48MP Fusion main (sensor-shift OIS, 2x optical) + 48MP Fusion ultra-wide (macro, 4K120fps Dolby Vision) – Duo Preview, Smart Take, Rear Selfies & Duo FaceTime modes – In-house C2 5G modem & N1 wireless chip (Wi-Fi 7, BT 6, Thread) – Dual-battery design (up to 44h outer / 31h inner video playback) | 60W wired & 25W MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging – iOS 27 with Split View, dual apps & Siri AI with Apple Intelligence – Colors: Star White, Night Sky – Pricing: Rs. 2,99,900 (256GB) | Rs. 3,24,900 (512GB) | Rs. 3,74,900 (1TB) | Rs. 4,49,900 (2TB) – Pre-orders open Oct 16; available Oct 23 #Apple #iPhone #iphoneduo #smartphone

ASUS India has announced the upcoming launch of its refreshed Vivobook laptop lineup under the theme “Your Vibe. Your Colour.” – Refreshed all-metal chassis with lifestyle aesthetics – Up to 38 hours of claimed battery life – Form factors: Clamshells (Vivobook S14, S16, Vivobook 16) & 2-in-1 Convertibles (Vivobook 14 Flip, S14 Flip) – Processor choices across AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms – Introductory offer: 2-yr extended warranty + 3-yr accidental damage protection (worth ₹5,599) for ₹99 – Colors: Cool Silver, Matte Gray, Light Blue – Full specs & pricing unveiling on September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST #asus #laptop #vivobook

TECNO has announced the CAMON Slim 5G smartphone. – 6.78" 1.5K 144Hz 3D curved AMOLED display | Up to 4500 nits peak | Gorilla Glass 7i – MediaTek Dimensity 7300e 4nm 5G SoC | Mali-G610 MC2 GPU – 8GB RAM | 128GB / 256GB storage – 50MP Sony LYT-700C (OIS+EIS, 1/1.56") + 8MP ultra-wide | 32MP front camera – IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K extreme dust/water protection & MIL-STD-810 durability – In-display fingerprint sensor | Wet & Oily Touch 2.0 | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos – Android 16 with HiOS 16 (3 OS upgrades + 5 years security updates) – Compatible with Mag Badge magnetic display/remote accessory – 6,000mAh battery | 45W fast charging | 6.39mm ultra-thin body – Finishes: Burgundy Red, Neo Mondrian, Matisse Black, Van Gogh Blue, Rebel Pink #tecno #smartphone #camonslim

TECNO has introduced the POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition. – 6.78" 1.5K (2644×1208) 144Hz HyperLux AMOLED | 4,500 nits peak | Gorilla Glass 7i – Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G SoC + proprietary P1 Graphics Chip (up to 144 FPS gaming) – 5K IceShield vapor chamber cooling (22,000mm² dissipation area) – 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C (OIS, 2x lossless zoom) + 8MP ultra-wide | 13MP front camera – IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K extreme durability ratings | Wet & Oily Touch 2.0 – Tonino Lamborghini motifs, illuminated rear Pulse Line, Alive Matrix Display & One-Tap Button – Custom HiOS 16 theme (2 OS upgrades + 3 years security updates) – 6,500mAh battery (2,000 charge cycle lifespan) | Ultra-slim 7.39mm profile #tecno #smartphone #pova8pro

itel has launched the itel Tough (it4520) rugged feature phone in India. – 2-meter drop protection & IP54 dust and splash resistance – Free bundled shockproof and dust-resistant silicone case – Dedicated Agri Button (one-touch government helpline shortcut) – High-lumen dual-lamp flashlight torch – Super Soundbox high-volume speaker system – King Voice assistive text-to-speech (English & Hindi) – USB Type-C charging port – 1-year counter replacement guarantee – Colors: Deep Blue, Red, Black – Rs. 1,499 | Available across retail outlets in India #itel #featurephone #iteltough

Logitech has launched the MX Keypad in India, an AI-focused control center with customizable LCD keys designed for developers and power users. – Dynamic LCD keys with visual feedback & per-app auto-switching profiles – Multi-agent coding workflows: Trigger code generation, refactoring, Git scripts & debugging – Native support for GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, VS Code & IntelliJ IDEA – Broad app compatibility: Figma, Adobe CC, DaVinci Resolve, Notion, Slack, OBS Studio – Logi Actions SDK & Logi Marketplace for custom plugins and CLI control – Includes 3 months of GitHub Copilot Pro+ via Logi Options+ app – USB-C wired connection with included desk stand | 96g weight – Compatibility: Windows 10+ & macOS 13+ (ARM64 Windows not supported) – Color: Graphite – Rs. 15,999 #Logitech #keyboard