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CMF Watch 3 Pro Announced: Everything to Know

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CMF Watch 3 Pro has been launched by Nothing’s sub-brand in the global markets. It is unclear as to when the India launch would happen, but whenever it does, we’d know what to expect as all the features of the watch have been revealed already. Here’s everything to know about the new watch from Nothing.

CMF Watch 3 Pro: Price

CMF Watch 3 Pro costs EUR 99 (approx Rs 10,000) in the global market, while in Japan, the smartwatch costs JPY 13,800 (approx Rs 8,100). The watch is sold in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Orange colour options.

CMF Watch 3 Pro: Features

CMF watch 3 pro colours

The wearable sports a 1.43-inch round with a resolution of 466×466 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, 326 ppi, and peak brightness of up to 670 nits. Users can choose from over 120 watch faces, including customizable options. Built with a durable metal frame, the smartwatch measures 47mm in size and comes with an rating for dust and water resistance and ships with a soft, skin-friendly liquid silicone strap.

The Watch 3 Pro introduces enhanced health tracking features such as improved heart rate monitoring, advanced sleep cycle analysis, blood oxygen level tracking, stress monitoring, and menstrual cycle tracking. It supports a total of 131 sports modes along with smart activity detection as well.

It also offers 3D animated warm-up guides, guided breathing sessions, and even built-in ChatGPT access for on-the-go queries. Furthermore, you can record voice notes on the watch and they will be automatically transcribed while the Essential News feature can read out the latest headlines for your preferred topics.

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It pairs with the Nothing X app, allowing users to control music playback, activate the phone’s camera shutter remotely, and receive comprehensive fitness insights. The watch also supports gesture control—where specific wrist movements trigger various actions—as well as 5.3, GPS, and Bluetooth calling.

Powering the Watch 3 Pro is a 350mAh battery, which is claimed to deliver up to 13 days of usage under typical conditions. With heavy use, it can last up to 10 days, while enabling the Always-On Display (AOD) reduces battery life to around 3.5 days.

Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC with Snapdragon X CPU Launched in India

Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC has been announced in India with a Snapdragon X under the hood, paired with 16GB of RAM along with 512GB of storage. The laptop also gets an IPS display, runs on Windows 11 Home, and has more to offer. Here are all of its details.

Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC: Price, Availability

Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC costs Rs 65,990 in India. Customers can purchase the new Asus laptop through e-commerce platforms like Flipkart, and the Asus eShop starting today, July 22.

Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC: Specifications

Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC 2

The new Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC is an AI-ready Windows laptop powered by Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) processor, clocked at up to 2.97GHz. It’s paired with a Qualcomm Adreno integrated and a Hexagon NPU that delivers up to 45 TOPS of performance.

The laptop features a 14-inch IPS display with a full-HD+ of 1920×1200 pixels, 16:10 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 45% NTSC color gamut, and up to 300 nits of peak brightness. The panel is TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue light emissions and features a 180-degree hinge for full-flat use.

Inside, it houses 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD storage. For video calls and logins, it offers a Full webcam with a privacy shutter and Windows Hello support.

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On the audio front, the Vivobook 14 is equipped with stereo speakers enhanced by Dolby Atmos. It packs a 50Wh battery that supports 65W fast charging, with Asus claiming up to 29 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Connectivity is robust with 6E, 5.3, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (up to 5Gbps), and two USB 4.0 Gen 3 ports (up to 40Gbps) that support display output and power delivery. The laptop also includes an HDMI 2.1 TMDS port and a 3.5mm combo audio jack.

Other features include Asus’ ErgoSense keyboard with a dedicated Copilot key, an ErgoSense touchpad with Smart Gesture, noise reduction technology, and a built-in Microsoft Pluton security chip for enhanced protection.

Philips TAS2400, Philips TAS1400 Speakers Launched in India: All Features

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Philips TAS2400 and TAS1400 speakers have been announced in India where the former has 57mm dynamic drivers while the latter has 52mm dynamic drivers. Here’s everything else you’d want to know about the newly launched speakers from Philips in India.

Philips TAS2400: Price, Features

The TAS2400 is priced at Rs 3,499 and is available in Willow Bough and Deep Black. For a limited time, you can get it for Rs 2,299 on Amazon.in and Flipkart.com.

This speaker comes equipped with large 57mm dynamic drivers capable of delivering up to 32W of stereo sound. It features 5.3 for stable connectivity and offers up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge.

Much like its sibling, the TAS1400, this model includes a passive radiator for enhanced bass, along with RGB light modes for visual flair. It also supports voice assistants and offers flexible playback options, including Bluetooth, USB, and TF card support.

Built with a combination of ABS, fabric, and silicone, the TAS2400 is designed for durability and comes with a hanging strap for easy portability. The speaker is rated IPX4 for water resistance and charges via a USB-C port. Philips backs it with a 1-year warranty.

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Philips TAS1400: Price, Features

The Philips TAS1400 is priced at Rs 2,599 and comes in Deep Black, Copen Blue, and Willow Bough. It is available for Rs 1,299 for a limited time on Amazon and Flipkart.

This one’s a compact Bluetooth speaker featuring 52mm dynamic drivers that cover a full 20Hz to 20kHz range. Despite its size, it delivers up to 12W of sound output and promises up to 10 hours of continuous playback.

The TAS1400 supports Bluetooth 5.3 for efficient wireless streaming and includes a passive radiator to boost bass performance. It also features RGB lighting, voice assistant integration, and multiple playback options including Bluetooth, USB, and TF card support.

Built for on-the-go use, the speaker comes with a hanging strap and has an IPX4 rating for protection against splashes and sweat. It charges via a USB-C port and is backed by a 1-year warranty.

Google Officially Reveals Pixel 10 Design, India Launch Confirmed for August 21

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Google has officially revealed the 10 design in a video on its website and it’s not different than what we saw with the leaks. Furthermore, the company also confirmed that the devices will launch in India a day after global launch, i.e. August 21. Here’s everything to know about the new development.

The Google store website now shows a teaser video which reveals the Pixel 10 design and at first glance, you’d think it’s the Pixel 9. While it’s unclear which model it is exactly out of the Pixel 10 lineup, we expect it to be the vanilla Pixel 10, which is reportedly getting three cameras this time around. While adding a telephoto sensor, Google downgraded the primary and ultra-wide angle lens on the Pixel 10 when compared to the Pixel 9, according to leaks.

The Pixel 10 design is shown in a light blue shade which will likely be called the Frost shade. Other shades of the device may include Obsidian, Indigo, and Limoncello, according to an Android Headlines report. While the Obsidian refers to the black shade, Indigo could be the Blue one, and Limoncello is supposed to be a lemon green shade.

Aside from that, Google India confirmed that the Pixel 10 series will launch in India on August 21, after the global launch which is set for August 20. Furthermore, the company says that those who are subscribed or will subscribe to Google store updates will get a special promotional code they can apply on their purchase when the phone is up for pre-order in India. However, the user will have to sign up before August 19, 12:30 PM IST.

The Pixel 10 is expected to sport a 6.3-inch panel with 1080 x 2424 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 422 ppi, and up to 2000 nits HDR brightness and 3000 nits peak brightness. It should be protected with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 both on the front and the back. The phone will likely be powered by Google’s Tensor G5 SoC, along with 12GB of RAM. You will get up to 128GB or 256GB of storage. It will run on Android 16 out of the box and will get 7 years of Android OS upgrades, security updates, and regular Feature Drops.

Oppo K13 Turbo 5G, Oppo K13 Turbo Pro 5G Launched: Details to Know

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Oppo K13 Turbo 5G and the Oppo K13 Turbo Pro 5G have been launched in China as gaming-centric smartphones. The two devices have a Micro centrifugal fan system at the back along with a 7,000mm² oversized VC liquid cooling system for better heat dissipation. Here’s everything to know about the two devices.

Oppo K13 Turbo Pro 5G, K13 Turbo 5G: Price

The K13 Turbo Pro 5G starts at CNY 1,999 (approx Rs 24,000) for the 12GB + 256GB model while the Turbo 5G starts at CNY 1,799 (approx Rs 21,600) for the 12GB + 256GB trim. The K13 Turbo 5G comes in Black, White and Purple colours while the K13 Turbo Pro comes in Silver, Purple and Black colours. Leaks suggest that the K13 Turbo Pro 5G may also launch in India in the near future.

Oppo K13 Turbo Pro 5G, K13 Turbo 5G: Specs

Oppo K13 Turbo Pro 5G

The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro 5G and the K13 Turbo 5G get a 6.80-inch AMOLED flat display with an FHD+ Resolution of 2800 x 1280 pixels, 1600 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, 453 ppi, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The two phones sport a 16-megapixel f/2.4 front-facing camera.

The K13 Turbo Pro 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip while the K13 Turbo 5G has the MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset under the hood, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage in the K13 Turbo and UFS 4.0 storage in the Pro model. The devices have a 7000mAh battery with 80W Fast wired charging support.

They have a dual camera system on the back including a 50-megapixel f/1.8 main camera (with OIS in Pro model only), and a 2MP f/2.4 sensor. As for other additional features, there is an in-display optical fingerprint sensor and stereo speakers.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 in K13 Turbo Pro and Wi-Fi 6 in K13 Turbo, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, IR Blaster, and a USB-C port for charging. They run on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 and are also IPX6 + IPX8 + IPX9 rated for water resistance.

Portronics Bubble 3.0 Wireless Keyboard Launched in India

The Portronics Bubble 3.0 Wireless Keyboard has been announced in India featuring low-profile rounded keys, dual-height adjustment for better ergonomics, and a full-size layout with a numpad and multimedia keys. Here are all the details of the new keyboard from Portronics.

Portronics Bubble 3.0: Price, Availability

The Portronics Bubble 3.0 wireless keyboard is available at an introductory price of Rs 999. It can be purchased from the Portronics website, as well as leading e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, and through offline retail stores across India. The product comes with a 12-month warranty.

Portronics Bubble 3.0: Specifications

Portronics Bubble 3.0

The company claims that typing on Bubble 3.0 feels natural and easy, thanks to its low-profile keys and X-structure mechanism that provides balanced, quiet keystrokes. The rounded keys with a subtle concave shape are designed to reduce finger strain, while the slim frame gives it a sleek look. For those who type for long hours, the dual-height adjustment feature makes it easy to find the most comfortable angle, ensuring a better posture and reducing wrist fatigue.

The Portronics Bubble 3.0 can pair with up to four devices at once—three via Bluetooth 5.3 and one using a 2.4GHz receiver. Switching between them is seamless, making it perfect for those who juggle between a laptop for work, a tablet for meetings, and a smartphone for quick replies.

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Bubble 3.0 comes with a full-size layout, complete with a numpad and multimedia keys for quick access to essential functions. A built-in stand allows you to dock your phone or tablet securely, while the scratch-proof silicone padding keeps your devices safe. The keyboard also integrates Microsoft Copilot, letting you access assistance and right at your fingertips.

Powering these features is a rechargeable battery that charges via a port, with a low-battery indicator to alert you when it’s time to plug in. Once charged, it can run for days, making it reliable for both work and leisure. Whether you use Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or even a smart TV, Bubble 3.0 works without additional drivers.

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G Launched in India: Details to Know

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Samsung announced the Galaxy F36 5G in India recently with the same specifications as the Galaxy M36 5G. However, the F36 5G comes in a different set of shades compared to the Galaxy M36 5G. Here are all the details to know about the newly launched device from Samsung.

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G: Price, Availability

The Samsung Galaxy F36 5G comes in Coral Red, Luxe Violet and Onxy Black colours. It is priced at Rs 17,499 for the 6GB + 128GB model and Rs 18,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 21,999 for the top-end 8GB + 256GB trim. The device will go on sale from July 29, 12 PM IST, on Flipkart as well as the Samsung India online store. Launch offers include an instant discount of Rs 1,000 on all bank cards and a coupon discount of Rs 500, effectively bringing down the starting price to Rs 15,999.

Samsung Galaxy F36 5G: Specifications

The Galaxy F36 5G sports a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ sAMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an Infinity-U notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, 1000 nits brightness, and 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It is powered by the Exynos 1380 Chipset under the hood. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 25W Fast charging support.

Read More: Samsung Galaxy M36 5G Review: Downgraded, But Still Worthy?

It gets up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. In terms of optics, there are triple cameras on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash and OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP Macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The phone gets a 13MP f/2.2 snapper on the front for selfies.

The handset has a single speaker and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. For connectivity, it gets Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, GPS, and 5G. The handset also gets a USB-C port charging. It runs on Android 15-based One UI 7.0 and will receive 6 years of OS upgrades along with 6 years of security patches.

YouTube Rolls Out Auto-Zoom Feature in YouTube Android App and It’s Annoying Users

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YouTube has rolled out a new auto-zoom feature in YouTube and it doesn’t seem to have received well amongst users due to the fact that the company hasn’t given an option to turn off the feature. Furthermore, the feature also doesn’t seem to work on all the videos.

The feature began rolling out 3 to 4 days back when we also noticed it on our handsets. The new auto-zoom feature in YouTube Android app basically zooms in the video screen to fill the screen and hide the side bars in videos which are in a different aspect ratio than the phone’s screen. This feature was earlier handled manually by the user where one could pinch out to zoom in the video player.

While the manual method is still present, the auto-zoom feature in YouTube Android app seems to be annoying users who don’t prefer to zoom the player to fill the screen. Moreover, during our testing, we could observe that the feature also doesn’t work on all the videos and we couldn’t figure out a criteria for it to work.

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Once the feature works, you’d notice a pill at the top-centre of the screen stating auto-zoom or “100%”, where the latter refers to the default aspect ratio. The auto-zoom slowly zooms in the video screen, and posts on Google’s support page and on X, suggest that users want it turned off.

Some users are mistakenly confusing the auto-zoom feature with the “Zoom to fill screen” option in the YouTube app settings, but the two serve different purposes. “Zoom to fill screen” always enlarges the video to fit the display, cropping the edges. In contrast, auto-zoom activates after the video starts playing and only works on select videos, dynamically adjusting the frame to better suit the screen.

As of now, there’s no way to turn off the feature but considering the strong feedback YouTube is receiving, we think it will respond soon.

Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV Launched in India with XR Technology, Google TV, and More

Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV has been announced in India as the brand’s latest addition to its iconic Bravia television lineup. The Bravia 5 is available in multiple screen sizes to suit diverse viewing preferences and living spaces. Here’s everything to know about the new TV from Sony.

Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV: Pricing, Availability

The new Bravia 5 comes in four sizes, including 55-inch (K-55XR55A) priced at Rs 1,37,740, 65-inch (K-65XR55A) priced at Rs 1,73,840, 75-inch (K-75XR55A) priced at Rs 2,84,990, and 85-inch (K-85XR55A) priced at Rs 4,17,990. These models are now available at all Sony Center, major electronic stores and e-commerce portals in India with a 1-year comprehensive warranty.

Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV: Features

The BRAVIA 5’s Advanced XR combines artificial intelligence, which analyzes signals and data using machine learning, with cognitive intelligence that processes content based on how humans see and hear. With XR Backlight Master Drive technology, the TV uses advanced technology that delivers brighter highlights, deeper blacks, which makes the visuals appear more realistic, natural, and immersive with a wider dynamic range.

Along with Dolby Vision and Atmos, Bravia 5 is equipped with a Studio Calibrated Mode that reproduces the image quality intended by film content creators in a home setting. In addition to the existing established Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode and Sony Pictures Core Calibrated Mode, Prime Video Calibrated Mode is a new mode designed to provide customers with even more ways to experience premium entertainment through the lens of the creator. With Prime Video Calibrated Mode, customers can enjoy optimum picture quality that is automatically calibrated across movies, series and for the first time, live sports.

With SONY PICTURES CORE feature, BRAVIA 5 offers Sony Pictures movies in the highest image quality and more enhanced formats at home. Then there’s BRAVIA 5’s XR Contrast Booster 10 technology where the device elevates both brightness and black levels to produce a more lifelike and immersive viewing experience for the audiences.

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XR Triluminos Pro in the BRAVIA 5 reproduces over a billion colours, while XR Motion Clarity technology delivers ultra-smooth and crisp action scenes, even during fast-paced sequences. It is also packed with Sony’s Intelligent XR processor which uses the AI-driven scene recognition to optimize motion handling in real time. The TV runs on Google TV operating system, giving users access to thousands of apps.

BRAVIA 5 comes with the Acoustic Multi-sound technology, that offers spatially accurate sound quality. With the improved Sound Positioning Tweeters and dual down-firing full range speakers, you can experience immersive audio with clear dialogue and wider surround sound.

Powered by AI, Voice Zoom 3 analyses audio in real time to detect and isolate human voices, automatically adjusting their volume for better clarity. Finally, the new BRAVIA 5 comes with a Game Menu 2 feature, making gaming more streamlined and intuitive. Gamers can adjust the Auto Low Mode (ALLM), Variable (VRR) or toggling Auto HDR Tone Mapping using this feature.

Apple May Employ Anti-Reflective Display in iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Samsung employed its Galaxy S24 Ultra (and then the S25 Ultra) with Gorilla Glass Armour which gets an anti-reflective coating that essentially changed the display game in flagships. Now, Apple could follow suit with their own anti-reflective display in iPhone 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max.

According to MacRumours, citing a “reliable source” for the information, Apple suppliers have been able to achieve a high enough yield on the anti-reflective glass to support mass production. As a result, Apple could use this Anti-Reflective display in iPhone 17 Pro & iPhone 17 Pro Max. The display is also said to be more scratch resistant than before.

As expected, Apple will limit the feature to the Pro models while the iPhone 17 and 17 Air will miss out on it. However, the 17 and 17 Air are set to get their own display upgrades, especially support for 120Hz refresh rate. Previous leaks suggest that it won’t support the ProMotion technology, though, which means these won’t be LTPO panels so the refresh won’t go down till 1Hz like in the Pro models.

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Aside from that, the new iPhone 17 models are set to get a new under the hood and the 17 Pro Max will likely get a 5000mAh battery which will be the biggest ever in an iPhone till date. Then, the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 17 Air‌ models are expected to have 12GB RAM, up from 8GB in last year’s models.

A major downgrade could be the use of Aluminium instead of Titanium that was used in the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro models. The iPhone 17 Air, which is expected to replace the Plus model and be one of the thinnest ever iPhones, will get only a single camera on the back and may have a battery close to 3000mAh which is surprisingly small for a flagship. Finally, the iPhone 17 may still stick to 8GB of and won’t see any upgrade in that regard.