Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and 1200 RS 2025 edition bikes have been announced in India. For the 2025 model year, Triumph has introduced minor updates to the Speed Twin 1200. The bike retains its signature circular headlamp and now features a redesigned teardrop-shaped fuel tank. It also comes equipped with a single-pod instrument console and more.
The 2025 edition of Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is available in two variants: standard and RS, priced at Rs 12.75 lakh and Rs 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
The Speed Twin 1200 is offered in three color options: Aluminium Silver, Carnival Red/Sapphire Black, and Crystal White/Sapphire Black. Meanwhile, the RS variant is available in Sapphire Black and Sapphire Black/Baja Orange.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 & 1200 RS 2025 Edition: Features
For 2025, Triumph has made subtle updates to the Speed Twin 1200. The bike retains its circular headlamp but now features a redesigned teardrop-shaped fuel tank. It comes equipped with a single-pod instrument console, a single-piece flat seat, bar-end mirrors, and a USB-C charging port.
Both the Speed Twin 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS are powered by a 1,200cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine producing 104 BHP and 112 Nm. The engine now revs up to 8,000 rpm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch. The RS variant also benefits from a bi-directional quickshifter.
Suspension duties on the Speed Twin 1200 are handled by a 43 mm USD fork at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. The RS version gets an upgraded adjustable USD fork and Ohlins rear shocks. Braking is managed by dual 320 mm discs at the front and a single disc at the rear.
It has been months since Google debuted the Pixel Buds Pro 2 but its first update is being released just now. The first update for Pixel Buds Pro 2 brings a couple of new features along with improvements and bug fixes. Here’s everything to know about the new update for Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Google began rolling out firmware version 3.144 to the Pixel Buds Pro 2 a couple of days but it is reaching users in batches. As spotted by 9to5Google, the new update brings a new “Bud return” sound which plays when the earbuds are correctly placed in the case. It’s a quick, subtle ding that confirms proper alignment with the charging pins. This seems to address an issue where users could mistakenly place the buds on the wrong side, with the only previous indicator being difficulty closing the case.
Like the “Other alerts” category which includes sounds for charging start, low battery, pairing success, and errors, this feature can be toggled off. However, the sound itself is quiet and unobtrusive, the publication notes.
The first update for Pixel Buds Pro 2 also brings a new Surroundings slider that has appeared in the Device details page of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 companion app, located just below the Audio Switch setting. It seems to control the amount of ambient sound allowed in, with the accompanying icon changing based on the selected level. However, this feature is only appearing for those users who are running the Android 16 Beta 1 on their Pixel smartphones.
To check for the update, from the Device details/companion app, go to More settings > Firmware update to check if an update is available. The further process is as follows:
Updates will be downloaded to your earbuds the next time you use them with your Pixel or Android 6.0+ devices. This takes about 10 minutes, and during this time you can continue using your Pixel Buds.
If your earbuds and charging case have sufficient charge, the update will begin installing the next time you place your earbuds to the charging case. This also takes about 10 minutes.
It may take multiple attempts for the update to complete. For example, taking your earbuds out of the charging case while it’s being installed may pause the update. However, if any part of the process is interrupted, it will resume at the next opportunity.
Boult has announced the launch of the Boult Trail Pro smartwatch in India featuring a curved AMOLED Display on the front. The watch has other regular features of a smartwatch, such as 24/7 heart rate monitoring, health monitor, and others. Here’s everything to know about the smartwatch.
Boult Trail Pro: Price, Availability
The Boult Trail Pro comes in three colour options including Black with a silicone strap priced at Rs 1,499 and Jet Black or Silver with stainless-steel straps priced at Rs 1,699. It is available fir purchase on BOULT’s official website, Flipkart, and Amazon.in.
Boult Trail Pro: Specifications
The Boult Trail Pro features a 2.01″ 3D Curved AMOLED Display with 600 Nits brightness and 250+ watch faces. It includes Bluetooth v5.3 which further enables Bluetooth calling via a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing users to make calls within a 10-meter range.
The smartwatch further handles health and fitness through features like 24/7 heart rate monitoring, blood pressure tracking, SpO2 measurement, and stress analysis. It also includes female menstrual cycle tracking, sleep monitoring, drink water reminder, and sedentary reminders. For fitness tracking, it supports 123+ sports modes.
The watch also works with AI voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant and includes features like SMS notifications, remote camera control, and weather updates. Furthermore, it is IP68 rated as well.
One of Boult’s major competitors, Noise, recently also debuted its Noise ColorFit Pro 6 series smartwatches. Powered by the EN2 Processor and Nebula UI 2.0, the ColorFit Pro 6 series comes with features like Always-On Display (AoD) and advanced AI capabilities. They feature an AI companion which is your personal fitness companion that analyzes activity data and turns it into intelligence advice alongside sharing sleep insights.
Nothing’s Phone (2a) was one of its successful smartphones from 2024 and the brand is seemingly ready with its successor. As the company prepares for the March 4 launch, a new Nothing Phone (3a) specs leak may have spilled beans on what’s to come on that date. Here are the details and a potential teaser from Nothing as well.
Nothing has stuck to a dual camera setup on all its smartphones till now, with most of them including a primary and an ultra-wide sensor while the CMF phone has a depth sensor instead of the ultra-wide. Now, Nothing may be bringing a telephoto sensor to its phone lineup for the first time, and may have also teased it through an X post.
A short video from Nothing briefly zooms in on Carl Pei showing a reflection of ‘Launch 4 March’ on his sunglasses, with a noticeable shift in viewfinder as the phone switches lenses about halfway through. The exact transition point is unclear, but it appears to happen around 2-3x zoom. While this could be from the Nothing Phone (3), it’s looking more likely that it’s for the Nothing Phone (3a) instead.
As for the Nothing Phone (3a) specs leak, it suggests that the device will pack a bigger 6.8-inch panel compared to Phone (2a)’s 6.7-inch display. Then, it will be powered by thw Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, have a triple camera setup including two 50MP cameras for primary and telephoto lens paired with an 8MP ultrawide and a 32MP selfie camera. It could be backed up by the same 5,000 mAh battery as the Phone (2a). It could run on Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15.
There’s no word on the leaked Nothing Phone (3a) Plus model but it may also arrive alongside the Phone (3a) or it may debut later in the year. The Phone (2a) did well in most of our tests during its review and we feel the Phone (3a) may deliver well on all fronts if priced correctly.
Tata has announced the launch of the Nexon iCNG Red Dark edition in India. The Dark Edition of Nexon CNG is available in three trims: Creative + S, Creative + PS, and Fearless + PS. Tata first introduced the CNG-powered Nexon in September 2024 at a starting price of Rs 8.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Nexon iCNG Red Dark Edition: Price
The Red Dark edition variants of the Tata Nexon are priced Rs 20,000 higher than the corresponding petrol trims of regular CNG-powered Nexon. The Creative + S, Creative + PS, and Fearless + PS have an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 12.70 lakhs, Rs 13.70 lakhs, and Rs 14.50 lakhs, respectively. The on-road price of each of these would vary from state to state.
Tata Nexon iCNG Red Dark Edition: Features, Specs
The Tata Nexon iCNG Dark Edition gets the same visual treatment as the rest of the Dark Edition range from Tata Motors. It includes an all-black carbon exterior paint and wheels with red accents. The Nexon iCNG Red Dark Edition enhances its cabin with red leatherette upholstery, complemented by red stitching and piano black interior trims, creating a stylish and sophisticated interior ambiance.
Its premium features include a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, ventilated seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Adding to the convenience, it offers wireless charging, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity, a 360-degree camera, fog lights with a cornering function, a wireless phone charger, and an immersive JBL 8-speaker audio system.
The Nexon iCNG Red Dark Edition is powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine, delivering a detuned output of 99 bhp and 170 Nm of torque. Similar to the standard CNG variants, it comes exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission. It offers a boot space of 321 litres.
Infinix has announced the launch of the Infinix Smart 9 HD in India with a sub-Rs 7,000 price tag. The device has a MediaTek Helio Chipset under the hood paired with a 5000mAh battery. The smartphone also gets a dual rear camera setup, Android 14 Go Edition aoftware, and more.
Infinix Smart 9 HD: Price, Availability
Priced at Rs 6,699 for the sole 3GB + 64GB mode, the Smart 9 HD will also be available for sale starting February 4th on Flipkart with a special Day 1 offer of Rs 6,199 (inclusive of prepaid offer). It can be bought in Mint Green, Coral Gold, Neo Titanium and Metallic Black shades.
Infinix Smart 9 HD: Specifications
The Infinix Smart 9 HD sports a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels and 90Hz refresh rate. There is a punch hole at the top for the front camera. The screen offers 500 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G50 Processor paired with 3GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB storage.
As for the cameras, there is a square-shaped rear camera module for dual cameras. The Infinix Smart 9 HD has a 13-megapixel primary camera sensor and an AI lens. There is also an LED flash module next to the sensors. The handset has a 8-megapixel f/2.0 front camera sensor.
There is support for storage expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card. The Infinix Smart 9 HD packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging. It is also IP54 rated and runs on Android 14 Go edition. Finally, the Infinix device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and offers support for AI face unlock.
DeepSeek R1 is an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by the Chinese startup DeepSeek, which emerged from a hedge fund. Launched in January 2025, DeepSeek R1 has garnered significant attention for its performance and open-source approach, positioning it as a formidable competitor to established AI models like OpenAI’s o1.
Development and Training
DeepSeek R1 was developed using pure reinforcement learning, a method that allows the model to learn and improve without relying on supervised data. This approach is reminiscent of techniques used in models like Google DeepMind’s AlphaZero. By employing this strategy, DeepSeek R1 has achieved advanced capabilities in mathematics, coding, and reasoning tasks.
In evaluations, DeepSeek R1 has demonstrated performance comparable to OpenAI’s o1 model across various tasks, including mathematical problem-solving, coding, and natural language reasoning. Notably, it achieved a 97% accuracy rate in solving mathematical problems and outperformed 96% of humans in programming tests.
Where is it Available?
The company’s AI App is available for download through Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store as well. The service is completely free to use and not only that, but it has also quickly become the top downloaded app on Apple’s store, surpassing even OpenAI’s ChatGPT. It has also become the top-rated free application in the US on Apple’s app store.
A distinguishing feature of DeepSeek R1 is its commitment to open-source principles. The model is fully open-sourced under the MIT license, allowing researchers and developers to access, modify, and build upon its codebase. This transparency contrasts with the Proprietary nature of many Western AI models and has been praised within the tech community.
The release of DeepSeek R1 has had significant economic implications. Its development reportedly required less computing power and was achieved at a fraction of the cost compared to models like OpenAI’s o1. This efficiency has LED to disruptions in the stock market, with notable declines in tech stocks, including a substantial loss in Nvidia’s market value. The event has prompted a reevaluation of the sustainability of the AI-driven market boom.
DeepSeek relies on less advanced semiconductor chips compared to those produced by Nvidia. Its success challenges the notion that advancing AI requires massive budgets and cutting-edge chips, raising significant questions about the necessity and future of high-performance hardware in driving AI innovation.
Global Implications
DeepSeek R1’s emergence signifies a shift in the global AI landscape, highlighting China’s rapid advancements in AI technology. The model’s success challenges the dominance of American AI firms and raises questions about the effectiveness of U.S. export controls on AI advancements. Industry leaders, such as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, view these developments as a catalyst for increased efficiency and innovation within the AI sector.
DeepSeek R1 represents a significant milestone in AI development, showcasing the potential of reinforcement learning and open-source collaboration. Its performance, cost-effectiveness, and transparency have not only disrupted existing AI paradigms but also highlight the evolving dynamics of global technological competition.
As January wraps with some huge launches taking place, such as the Galaxy S25 series, February is looking promising as well with some major launches planned. Here’s a list of smartphones launching in February 2025, consisting of devices that have been confirmed to launch or are expected to debut next month.
Oppo Find N5 / OnePlus Open 2 (India, Global Launch)
Oppo has been teasing its Find N5 for a month now and it is also touted to be the slimmest foldable in the world. The same device may launch globally as OnePlus Open 2 and some of the details of the device have also been confirmed. The device could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 7-core version which is specifically tailored for foldables. It could have up to IPX9 rating, 50W wireless charging, 80W wired charging, triple cameras including a periscope lens, and a side fingerprint sensor.
Oppo Find N5 / OnePlus Open 2: Launch Date (Expected)
The Find N5 and OnePlus Open 2 are expected to launch in February 2025 but there’s no confirmation as of now.
Oppo Find N5 / OnePlus Open 2: Price (Expected)
We expect the price of the Open 2 could go up to Rs 1,80,000. However, keep in mind this is purely a speculation based on OnePlus’ past pricing trends in the country.
iQOO Neo 10R (India Launch)
The iQOO Neo 10R has already been confirmed to be one of the smartphones launching in February 2025. It is expected to sport a 6.78-inch (2800 x 1260 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 20:9 display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, HDR, and P3 colour gamut support. The device packs the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and runs on Android 15-based FunTouch OS 15. The smartphone also houses up to 16GB LPPDR5x RAM and 512GB UFS 4.0 storage
For optics, the handset features a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel f/1.8 Sony LYT-600 sensor with OIS and an 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens. For selfies, the handset houses a 16-megapixel f/2.5 selfie camera.
Connectivity options include 5G dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.4, Dual-Band GNSS, IR blaster and NFC. It has dual stereo speakers and is IP64 rated as well. The handset also features an in-screen fingerprint sensor. For battery, the smartphone packs a 6400mAh silicon-carbon battery along with support for 80W fast wired charging.
iQOO Neo 10R: Launch Date (Expected)
The Neo 10R is already being teased by iQOO India and its India should take place sometime in February.
iQOO Neo 10R: Price (Expected)
The device may get a sub-Rs 40,000 price tag based on how iQOO has priced its previous Neo series devices.
Vivo V50 (India Launch)
Vivo V40 5G
Vivo V50 could also be one of the smartphones launching in February 2025 in India. While not a lot of details are known at the moment, the device could potentially use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Processor and will be made available in three colour options including Blue, Rose Red, and Grey.
Notable, this would be the third time Vivo will use the 7 Gen 3 in the base model of its V series. The same Chipset was also used in the Vivo V30 and the Vivo V40.
Vivo V50: Launch Date (Expected)
The Vivo V50 could debut in February 2025 in India but an exact launch date is unknown at the moment.
Vivo V50: Price (Expected)
The Vivo V40 was launched with a starting price tag of Rs 34,999 in India. We expect Vivo to debut the V50 at around the same price tag.
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra (Global Launch)
Zenfone 11 Ultra
One could expect the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra to sport identical specifications as the ROG Phone 9 Pro. That’s because the Zenfone 11 Ultra from last year packed the same specs as the ROG Phone 8 Pro. With Zenfone 11 Ultra, Asus gave up on the idea of a compact form factor flagship and with Zenfone 12 Ultra, it should follow the same ideology.
The specs of ROG Phone 9 Pro include a 6.78-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) Full-HD+ 1-120Hz LTPO Samsung E6 AMOLED panel with 10-bit HDR, 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 2500 nits brightness, 107.37% DCI-P3 / 145.65% sRGB / 103.16% NTSC, and Corning Gorilla GlassVictus 2 protection. It will further support up to 165Hz Refresh Rate upscaling in system setting or 185Hz in Game Genie mode.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset under the hood, paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. It runs on ROG UI based on Android 15. The processor, RAM, and software for the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra are confirmed to be the same as ROG Phone 9 Pro, thanks to a Geekbench listing of the upcoming Zenfone device.
As for optics, the ROG Phone 9 Pro gets a 50MP rear camera with 1/1.56″ Sony LYTIA 700 sensor, f/1.9 aperture, 6-axis Gimbal stabilisation, paired with a 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, and a 32MP f/2.4 3x telephoto sensor with OIS. At the front, there’s a 32MP camera sensor for selfies.
The device packs a 5800mAh battery with 65W fast charging, 15W wireless charging along with reverse charging support. Connectivity options include 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, Galileo(E1+E5a), QZSS(L1+L5), NavIC(L5), 3.5mm Headphone jack, USB Type-C and NFC. For security, there’s an in-display optical fingerprint sensor.
Additionally, the phone packs a 5-magnet stereo speaker setup with Qualcomm aptXadaptive audio, Dirac Virtuo for spatial sound. The device is also IP68 rated.
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra: Launch Date (Confirmed)
The Zenfone 12 Ultra is confirmed to launch on February 6 at 14:30 (12:00 PM IST).
Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra: Price (Expected)
There have been no leaks regarding the price of the Zenfone 12 Ultra as of now.
Xiaomi 15 Series (India Launch)
The Xiaomi 15 series debuted last year in October in China. Out of the Xiaomi 15 and the 15 Pro, the latter is the one with better hardware. The Xiaomi 15 Pro sports a 6.7-inch display with a WQHD+ resolution, achieving a Pixel density of 522ppi. It utilises C8 light-emitting material co-developed by Xiaomi and CSOT, reaching a peak brightness of 3200 nits and supporting Dolby Vision HDR format.
Furthermore, this display employs LTPO technology, enabling avariable Refresh Rate from 1-120 Hz, alongside DC dimming and 1920Hz PWM dimming. It also has DC Dimming and Xiaomi Ceramic Glass 2.0 protection.
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. The device gets up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a triple rear camera system, including a Leica Summilux 50MP Light Fusion 900 f/1.44 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung JN1 f/2.2 ultra-wide angle lens with a 115-degree FoV, and a 50MP Sony IMX858 OIS-enabled telephoto unit with an f/2.5 Aperture and 10x lossless zoom. There’s a 32MP f/2.0 selfie snapper on the front.
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is equipped with Dolby Atmos dual stereo speakers and a 4-mic array capturing sound in 360 degrees while recording a video. As for the battery, the Xiaomi 15 Pro packs a 6100mAh battery with 120W fast wired charging, 50W wireless charging with magnetic charging support, and 10W reverse wireless charging support as well.
The handset further has a customised high-vibration X-axis linear motor, USB-C 3.2 Gen1 port, NFC, Bluetooth v5.4, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, an IR blaster, and Xiaomi’s latest HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15. It is also IP68 rated.
Xiaomi 15 Series: Launch Date (Expected)
There’s no word on the Xiaomi 15 series launch date in India. However, one can expect the devices to debut in February.
Xiaomi 15 Series: Price (Expected)
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is priced at CNY 5,299 (approx Rs 62,410) for the base model. In India, it could debut at about Rs 74,999.
Some other devices expected to launch next month but the details about them are scarce, include:
Google Gemini has now gained support for the ‘Talk Live About This’ Suggestion Chip on Pixel 9. The new capability of Gemini was showcased earlier last week at the Galaxy S25 series launch event. Through the new capability, you can now talk to Gemini Live about images, files, and YouTube videos. Such conversations were earlier limited to general knowledge.
To use the feature, first launch the floating Gemini overlay (through voice or through corner swipe) for a new suggestion chip above the existing “Ask about…” button. When an image is on your screen, “Talk Live about this” suggestion chip appears while in YouTube, “Talk Live about video” appears and in a PDF file, “Talk live about PDF” appears.
Tapping on the suggestion chips takes you to the Gemini Live interface, where a preview of your content appears above the familiar blue and purple sound waves. From there, the process is simple where you begin talking to the AI assistant. Google explains through a support page that “When you tap on a suggestion, Gemini will upload the info on your screen or in the file for context. These suggestions include things like:
Ask about… helps you ask about the screen, file, or a webpage you’re looking at.
Talk Live: starts Gemini Live, using what’s on your screen as the starting point.”
Furthermore, All screen actions except “Ask about…” will automatically submit the content on your screen to Gemini when you tap them. To turn off auto-submit, you can press and hold on a suggestion chip then tap Turn off auto-submit. To enable auto-submit, you can press and hold on the “Ask about…” chip then tap Turn on auto-submit.
The new “Talk live about this” suggestion chip has been spotted on Pixel 9 devices running Google App 16.3.32 (via 9to5Google). It should also roll out to Galaxy S24 series devices soon and should expand to other devices as well.
The Vivo V50 India launch is reportedly happening next month. While there have been multiple smartphones in the V series every year, it seems like there won’t be a Pro model this time around, and only the Vivo V50 will be launched in the country. Here’s everything to know about the device.
Vivo V50 India Launch Leaked
As per Abhishek Yadav on X, the Vivo V50 India launch will take place sometime in February. He confirmed that there won’t be a Vivo V50 Pro that would launch alongside the V50. Further, as per his leak, the Vivo V50 would use the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Processor and will be made available in three colour options including Blue, Rose Red, and Grey.
Notable, this would be the third time Vivo will use the 7 Gen 3 in the base model of its V series. The same Chipset was also used in the Vivo V30 and the Vivo V40. The Vivo V40 was launched with a starting price tag of Rs 34,999 in India and the device performed well in the camera department.
As for the V40’s other specs, it featured a 6.78-inch AMOLED Display with a 1.5K 2800×1260 Pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, punch-hole cutout, 20:9 aspect ratio, 89.9% screen-to-body ratio, 452 ppi, 4500 nits peak brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut.
The Vivo handset gets up to 12GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It is equipped with a 5500mAh battery that supports 80W charging. For security, the device features an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device runs on Android 14-based FunTouch OS 14.
The smartphone has a 50-megapixel f/2.0 selfie camera. The rear camera setup consists of an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel f/1.88 primary camera and a 50-megapixel f/2.0 ultra-wide angle lens. The device offers dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and a USB-C port. It has stereo speakers and is IP68-rated as well.
