Amazon Echo Spot was launched in India on Wednesday. It becomes the latest device to join Amazon’s lineup of Alexa-enabled Echo devices. The smart alarm clock boasts features such as colourful displays, customised clock faces, and newly added alarm sounds. Echo Spot has a front-firing directional speaker which enables users to play their preferred music from Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify. Users can take advantage of Alexa which can register requests with voice commands.
Air India on Thursday announced the integration of Apple AirTag into its baggage tracking system and the mobile app. Claiming to be the first airline in Asia to offer this integrated tracking service to guests, it allows customers to locate their lost baggage using an iPhone, iPad, or a Mac, expediting recovery.
Lumio, the latest consumer tech brand by Circuit House Technologies, is all set to unveil its smart TV lineup in India. The Lumio Vision smart TVs will go official next week in the country, and they will be available for purchase on Amazon. The Lumio Vision smart TVs are confirmed to run on Google TV, and they will feature a proprietary processor.
Amazon is reportedly informing Echo users that the voice requests sent to Alexa will soon stop supporting local processing. As per the report, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant is planning to stop on-device processing of voice recordings for Echo devices starting March 28. The company is reportedly making the change since the new artificial intelligence (AI) version of the virtual assistant, Alexa+, will be entirely cloud-based.
Amazon is stepping up its AI game with the next line of Alexa gadgets. The introduction of tonier hardware, which will coexist with lower- and mid-priced products, is a bid to give consumers more choice while generating new excitement for an Alexa franchise that has lost luster in recent years.
Apple has long been rumoured to be developing a new smart home hub as the latest addition to the company's portfolio of smart home products. The purported product’s launch was recently reported to face delays due to struggles faced by the Cupertino-based technology giant in developing a more advanced version of Siri, whose capabilities it may largely depend upon. However, it may not be the only reason. According to the latest claims by an industry analyst, iOS 19’s recently reported radically new design may also be a contributing factor.
Apple has been rumoured to be developing a smart home hub for quite some time now. It was expected to be launched some time in March as the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of smart home products but now faces a postponement, according to a seasoned journalist. This is attributed to the struggles faced by the Cupertino-based technology giant in developing a more advanced version of Siri, whose capabilities the purported smart home devices may largely depend upon.
Amazon will release companion devices in the fall for the AI version of the Alexa voice assistant. The reboot of Amazon’s voice assistant is an attempt to rekindle consumers’ enthusiasm and generate revenue from subscriptions, online shopping and other businesses.
Boat Tag was launched in India on Monday after being listed online last week. The smart tracker is compatible with Android devices and comes with support for Google's Find My Device network. It is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 365 days and has a replaceable battery. It supports BLE connectivity and location sharing and does not need an additional SIM card to function.
Xiaomi India is offering special discounted prices on its smart TV lineup in the country as part of its seventh-anniversary sale. The Chinese tech brand is selling its Xiaomi A series, X series, X Pro series and X Pro QLED series smart TVs at up to 50 percent discount now. The sale is currently live on the company's official website and certified retailers. Besides the shoppers can avail of exchange offers and no-cost EMI payment options.
Infinix has launched its new 40Y1V QLED TV in india. The model comes with a 40-inch full-HD+ resolution display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It runs on an unnamed quad-core processor and Mali-G31 GPU. The Infinix 40Y1V boasts dual stereo speakers with 16W output and Dolby Audio support. It has 4GB of storage and includes popular streaming apps. The Infinix 40Y1V QLED will go on sale starting next month.
Boat Tag was listed on the company's official website on Friday ahead of its rumoured launch. Labelled as a smart tag, the purported tracker is compatible with Android devices leveraging Google’s Find My Network. It is expected to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for location tracking, helping users locate misplaced or stolen items such as bags, keys, or wallets. As per the information, users may be able to get real-time updates on the whereabouts of their belongings with the Boat Tag through the Google Find My Device app.
Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned set-top box-like form factor and 4K streaming capability, Google is reported to be enhancing its functionality further by developing a new remote for the streaming device which adds backlit controls.
Amazon is gearing up to launch its Alexa generative AI voice service. The company on Wednesday sent out press invites to an event to be held on February 26 in New York featuring the head of its devices and services team, Panos Panay. A spokesperson said the event is Alexa-focused, while declining to elaborate.
Apple is said to be working on a new product in the smart home product category. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has mentioned that Apple is gearing up to unveil a HomePod-like smart home hub with an iPad-like screen this year. It is said to come with a touch display and could allow users to control appliances. It is expected to come with support for Apple Intelligence features.
Noise Tag 1 was launched on Friday as the company’s first Bluetooth-enabled tracker. It is a universal smart tag compatible with both Android and iOS devices which can leverage their respective location tracking technologies to locate lost or stolen items like keys, luggage, wallet, and remotes attached to the Bluetooth tracker. The company claims it can generate a loud 90dB sound and send notification to the paired smartphone if the tracker is disconnected after a specified duration.
Google Home is reportedly getting several new features and upgrades that will offer new ways for users to personalise their compatible smart home devices. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is adding a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed Insights that provides suggestions for users based on app usage as well as how they interact with the devices.
Dreame Technology unveiled a new range of smart home cleaning products at CES 2025. The Xiaomi sub-brand has introduced the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum cleaner, the Dreame Z1 Pro robotic pool cleaner, and the H12 Pro FlexReach wet and dry vacuum. The latest product range also includes the Dreame Z30 cordless stick vacuum, and the Dreame AirStyle Pro hairstyling tool.
JBL unveiled several new speakers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025) on January 6. The newly launched products include the JBL Horizon 3 mini speaker as well as JBL PartyBox 520, JBL PartyBox Encore 2 and JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 party speakers. They will go on sale later this year.
Samsung introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) suite of features for its connected smart home appliances on Tuesday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. The South Korean tech giant stated that this new AI offering is part of its new “AI for All” vision which focuses on making the technology an “Everyday, Everywhere” experience.
Amazon is partnering with Kidde, a maker of smoke alarms, on a new line of detectors that integrate Ring technology, including mobile notifications through the Ring app. The two companies will launch the alarms in April.
Samsung unveiled its new artificial intelligence (AI) technology dubbed Vision AI on Monday. It is an on-screen AI system that adds several capabilities to the South Korean tech giant’s smart TVs, smart monitors, as well as other smart home appliances with a screen. The first look of the AI feature was showcased at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas.
Samsung announced a multi-year partnership with the US-based grocery delivery company Instacart on Thursday. With this collaboration, the South Korean tech giant will soon add a new feature to its Bespoke Smart Refrigerator lineup. Using artificial intelligence (AI), these devices will not be able to monitor the grocery items kept inside the fridge and automatically add items to the grocery ordering platform when it notices that the user is running low on them.
Samsung's S Pen has been part of the company's portfolio since it was introduced with the original Galaxy Note in 2011. Samsung's flagship Galaxy phone range and foldables ship with an S Pen in the box. The South Korean brand now appears to be working on a new technology to improve the S Pen experience. Samsung Display is reportedly joining hands with South Korean touch chip company HiDeep to develop stylus technology that does not require a digitiser or battery.
Apple will delve into the smart home market as it looks for new growth opportunities next year, according to a report. As part of its efforts, the Cupertino-based technology giant is said to be developing a smart home doorbell that will have FaceID support, enabling users to scan their face to gain entry, much like the iPhone. For enhanced functionality of the purported device, Apple may turn to other third-party smart lock makers or even tie up with a single specific company.
JioTag Go was launched in India on Wednesday. It is claimed to be India’s first Android tracker with support for Google’s Find My Device network. Users can locate the tracker with the Google Find My Device app, which uses the network of all Android phones worldwide. The Bluetooth-enabled tracker is claimed to offer a battery life of up to a year.
Apple's AirTag was introduced in 2021. The AirTag 2 is expected to launch in 2025. It is said to come with several improvements over the existing version. A recent newsletter suggests that the AirTag 2 is expected to pack a new ultrawide-band chip, similar to the one found in the iPhone 15.
Apple is expected to launch a new HomePod next year. Previous reports have suggested several key details about the purported smart speaker. It is tipped to come with a large touch-supported screen supplied by China's Tianma firm. An earlier leak had suggested this feature, and now a new report has made similar claims.
Portronics Beem 500 smart LED projector was launched in India on Thursday. It comes with a 1080p Full-HD native resolution and support for up to 8K Ultra-HD where supported. The projector arrives with pre-loaded OTT apps like Hotstar, Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube. It can project up to a 120-inch display and is equipped with inbuilt 16W speakers.
Boult has introduced three new audio products in India including the Bassbox X625, Bassbox X30, and PartyBox X80. The Boult Bassbox X625 and X30 are claimed to offer 625W and 30W rated output, respectively. The Boult PartyBox X80, on the other hand, is said to provide a bass-boosted 80W-rated output.
Apple's HomePod with a touchscreen display will not enter mass production until the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next year, according to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The new HomePod with display is expected to be among a range of smart home devices Apple is considering, and is expeced to offer support for Apple Intelligence features.
Apple has secured a patent for a security camera technology that is designed to identify individuals using both facial recognition as well as their physical characteristics. The patent describes a security camera system that utilises both facial recognition and a "bodyprint," which identifies people by images of their torso or attire.
Apple is thinking of developing its own television set, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The possibility of an Apple-branded television was highlighted in his Power On weekly newsletter. The company has not yet launched a television set of its own, but sells the Apple TV box that runs on its tvOS operating system.
Apple is said to be developing a new product that could function as a wall-mounted display, according to Bloomberg News. This display is expected to provide controls for smart home devices, as well as support for voice commands through Siri and will reportedly offer Apple Intelligence features. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's upcoming device.
Apple has reportedly picked Goertek to be the NPI supplier for two new products slated for release in 2026, as per information disclosed by TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The iPhone maker plans to unveil a fresh iteration of AirPods featuring advanced health management functions, and the second product is said to be the company's first product in the smart home IP camera market.
Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is getting support of a new extension that will allow users to control their smart home appliances. The AI-powered virtual assistant for Android devices has been receiving regular extension support to perform more tasks on the device and match the performance level of the older Google Assistant. Currently, Gemini assistant can manage Google Workspace apps, Google Maps, YouTube, YouTube Music, and more.
Samsung announced on Monday that it has launched its biggest Experience Store in Gurugram, India. Located at DLF CyberHub, the store has immersive zones where users can experience Samsung devices such as smartphones, wearables, audio devices, and the SmartThings ecosystem.
Xiaomi launched a host of new products on Thursday, including the Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi Pad 7 lineup, Xiaomi Watch S4, and Smart Band 9 Pro. The company also revealed the Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED 2025 series of smart televisions. The lineup features 4K mini LED screens in four size options — 65, 75, 85 and 100-inch.
Apple could be developing a smart display that could be used to control smart home devices, according to details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is said to feature a compact display supported by a circular base, that could resemble Apple's older iMac models, and run on a new operating system.
Redmi Smart TV X 2025 has been unveiled in China and are currently available for pre-orders in the country. They will go on sale later this month. The lineup includes smart TVs with four display size options — 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch. The smart TVs offer 4K resolution with up to 240Hz refresh rate. The newly launched Redmi Smart TV X is powered by the MediaTek MT9655 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and ship with Android 14-based HyperOS.
Google is now rolling out the new features announced for Google TV devices last week. Among them, the standout feature is the addition of custom artificial intelligence (AI) art screensavers. This feature allows users to turn their idle screen into a unique piece of art. Additionally, users can also use their images on Google Photos to make it a screensaver.
Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner was launched in India on Thursday. Introduced as Dyson’s first dedicated cord-free mop, the WashG1 boasts features such as dual microfibre rollers, multiple hydration modes and self-cleaning functionality. During cleaning, the wet floor cleaner is claimed to have the ability to separate wet and dry debris at the source.
Freely, a new streaming service backed by the BBC, ITV, will be debuting on Amazon Fire televisions. The tie-up will help take content from the four public broadcasters - which are required by UK law to offer programming beneficial to the public interest - to more British households, through smart TVs using Amazon's popular Fire operating system.
Samsung announced the rollout of Passkey support for its range of TVs and other devices in its ecosystem at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 held in San Jose on Thursday. This means users will be able to sign in on their devices with more convenience while enhancing their security too.
Apple has been rumoured to be working on its smart home category for quite some time now. Now, a new report claims that the Cupertino-based tech giant might launch a new tabletop smart display device with smart home functionality next year. The device is said to be part of a series, where the higher-end variant will come with a robotic limb. The launch date for the more expensive device is currently not known.
LG smart TVs have reportedly begun showing advertisements to users on the screensaver screen. LG Ad Solutions, the company’s subsidiary focused on branded activities, announced this move earlier this month, and it appears that these ads have made it to the company’s smart TVs. Notably, the company highlighted that showing screensaver ads will make better use of the idle screen and engage users.
Apple has been speculated to be developing a new type of product — a home accessory that will run on a software variant of tvOS and will sport a touchscreen display on top. According to a report, this purported device may have artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities courtesy of Apple’s latest A18 processor. It may also include support for hand gestures, FaceTime and other video conferencing platforms, helped in-built cameras on the device.
Dreame X40 Ultra has been launched in India as Dreame's latest robot vacuum cleaner with a mopping function. The new flagship device from the Xiaomi-backed brand has a self-cleaning mop and auto-emptying system with 12,000Pa suction power. The new robot cleaner is round with a raised area on top that houses the laser-based navigation system. It employs an RGB camera with AI and 3D structured light. The Dreame X40 Ultra carries a 6,400mAh battery
Google TV is getting a new update which adds several new features to all the existing devices as well as the recently launched Google TV Streamer. The update comes just days after the Mountain View-based tech giant rolled out the security update for Chromecast with Google TV. With this, Google TV users will see a new home panel that acts as the central hub for all the compatible smart home appliances.
Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K 2024 series was launched in India on Monday in 43-inch and 55-inch variants. This is the first time the company has introduced a 55-inch Fire TV in the market. Both variants offer similar specifications across design, display quality, storage, and features. The noticeable difference is in the audio system where the 43-inch model gets 24W speakers and the 55-inch model is equipped with a 30W speaker system.
