Smart Devices

Amazon launches Echo Dot 5th Gen with built-in motion, temperature sensors

Priced at Rs 5,499, the speaker will be available at an introductory price of Rs 4,999 during Alexa's anniversary celebration between March 2 - March 4

OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro to launch alongside OnePlus 11, Buds 2 Pro on Feb 7

The OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro will be launched in India at the Cloud 11 launch event, which is scheduled for February 7 in Delhi

Apple to expand smart-home lineup with new displays, faster TV set-top box

The push into smart displays will start with a tablet product - essentially a low-end iPad - that can control things like thermostats and lights, show video and handle FaceTime chats

Garmin launches Instinct Crossover Series watches in India: Price, features

The Garmin Instinct Crossover series comes in solar and non-solar variants with price starting at Rs 55,990

Apple working on iPad-like display for controlling smart home devices

Apple is reportedly working on a new iPad-like display that will be used for smart home management purposes

DIZO set to launch Watch D Pro smartwatch in India on Jan 9: Details here

Realme's DIZO announced the Watch D Pro smartwatch will be available for purchase on Flipkart

HP launches Voyager Free 60 Plus earbuds with touchscreen on charging case

Joining the list of companies making wireless earbuds, HP has launched "Voyager Free 60 Plus" earbuds with a touchscreen on the charging case

CES 2023: Samsung shares vision for connected homes as future way of life

Samsung Electronics Co. has brought attention to its efforts to make connected and sustainable homes a future way of life at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 here

CES 2023: Samsung announces SmartThings Station, in-cabin experience & more

Samsung kicked off 2023 with the announcements focused around its connected devices ecosystem

CES 2023: French firm Invoxia unveils smart dog collar to track heart rate

French consumer electronics company Invoxia has unveiled a smart dog collar at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, which can track the heart activity of aAdog

Global smart home devices market may shrink 2.6% to 874 mn units in 2022

Worsening macroeconomic conditions have led to a reduction in the outlook for global smart home device shipments

What is Matter, the new standard for smart home IoT devices?

The Connectivity Standard Alliance, in consultation with tech majors, has introduced Matter - a common standard for the interoperability of IoT devices. Find out how the interoperability will work

Type-C charging port for all devices: Stakeholders agree to phased rollout

Stakeholders have agreed to a phased roll-out of a uniform charging port for effective implementation and easy adoption so that the same can be applied by the industry and adopted by consumers

India wearables mkt grows 56.4% YoY; 37.2 mn units shipped in Q3FY22: IDC

Smartwatches remained the fastest-growing category, recording 178 per cent YoY growth while earwear accounted for 67.3 per cent of the overall wearables category

Explained: What is Matter, the new standard for smart home IoT devices

Developed by CSA in consultation with member companies such as Apple, Google, Samsung, and Ikea, the Matter is a common standard for the interoperability of Internet of Things

Amazon introduces Fire TV Cube (third-gen), Alexa Voice Remote Pro in India

Priced at Rs 13,999, the Amazon Fire TV Cube is coming soon to India. The Alexa Voice Remote Pro, priced at Rs 2,499, is now available for pre-order on Amazon India

OnePlus details Nord Watch features ahead of India launch: Details here

OnePlus said the Nord Watch would come with over 105 sports modes that include outdoor walking, cycling, cricket, yoga, and more

Not-so-hidden persuaders

The whole field of cookie-based marketing and "retargeting" is aimed at persuading you, wherever you may be

Samsung Galaxy Z fold 4 and Galaxy Flip 4 - Price, Features and Specs

Samsung launches foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 at Samsung Unpacked event. Read this article to know about all the specs, features, and prices of Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4

Realme to launch Pad X, Watch 3, and more at TechLife event: Details here

At the Realme TechLife launch event, Realme would announce the Pad X, Smart Keyboard, Pencil, Watch 3, Flat monitor, Buds Wireless 2S, and Buds Air 3 Neo