BenQ W2720i AI home cinema projector was launched in India on Tuesday. It comes with support for streaming content in 4K UHD using a 4 LED (RGBB) lamp with a lifetime of up to 30,000 hours. The BenQ W2720i runs on Android TV OS, offering support for streaming services such as Disney+ and Netflix.
Xiaomi Smart Home Screen Max 27 has a 27-inch anti-glare touch screen with 1,920×1,080 resolution. Its stand is rotatable, height-adjustable, and comes with hidden wheels. The device runs on an octa core processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. It uses HyperOS and Super XiaoAI for smart home control and offers pet-themed screensavers. It supports music, karaoke, fitness, video streaming, and can work as an extra PC display.
Sony ULT Tower 9, ULT Tower 9AC, ULT Field 5, ULT Field 3 speakers, and ULTMIC1 wireless microphone have been launched in India. The ULT Field 5 and ULT Field 3 have IP67-rated dust and water-resistant builds and support multipoint connectivity. The Tower 9 is said to offer up to 25 hours of playback, while the 9AC features a plug-and-play design. The ULTMIC1 mic offers plug-and-play connectivity as well. All speakers include a ULT bass boost button.
Vu Glo QLED TV 2025 (Dolby Edition) was launched in India on Tuesday. It is available in five sizes options, ranging from 43 inches to 75 inches. The QLED TV runs on the Google TV platform and is powered by the VuOn AI Processor, paired with 2GB of RAM. As per the company, it has equipped Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG technologies for visual enhancement, while there is also Dolby Atmos for audio.
Samsung Micro RGB TV (2025) has been unveiled for the South Korean market. The company will soon launch the TV in the US, followed by a global launch. The 115-inch TV comes with a solar cell smart remote control. It features 4K resolution and gets ALLM for gamers, along with a filmmarker mode. The company claims it to be the first 115-inch Micro RGB TV.
Panasonic has introduced its 2025 P-Series TV range in India, led by the ShinobiPro MiniLED series inspired by a ninja’s agility and precision. The lineup includes 21 models across MiniLED, 4K Google TV, and Full HD and HD Ready Google TV variants, featuring 4K Studio Colour Engine, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support. Prices for the newly launched TVs range from Rs. 17,990 to Rs. 3,99,990, with 65-inch and 75-inch ShinobiPro models priced at Rs. 1,84,990 and Rs. 3,19,990, respectively.
Samsung’s 2025 Q-series soundbars, including the HW-Q990F and HW-QS700F, feature AI Sound Optimisation, Dynamic Bass Control, and Active Voice Amplifier Pro for enhanced audio. They include a Convertible Fit Design with Gyro Sensors for position-based tuning and a compact 6.5-inch wireless subwoofer. Q-Symphony Pro and Wireless Dolby Atmos offer immersive, cable-free surround sound. The soundbars support SmartThings, Alexa, Google Assistant, Chromecast, AirPlay, and Roon Ready, along with Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI, Wi-Fi, high-resolution playback, and a dedicated Game Pro mode.
Samsung has announced that it is updating the on-screen search experience for its 2025 range of TVs within its Vision AI ecosystem. It brings an enhanced version of the Bixby voice assistant, which is claimed to be designed to offer a more conversational and personalised experience to users.
Elista has launched its new QLED smart TV range in India. The new smart TV lineup runs on Google TV and is offered in 32-inch, 43-inch and 55-inch display sizes. The 55-inch model supports 4K UHD with HDR10, while 43-inch and 32-inch versions deliver full-HD and HD output.
Acerpure Advance G Series TVs were launched in India on Monday. Available in 65-inch and 75-inch screen sizes, the lineup is powered by the Google TV platform. The TVs sport QLED screens with 120Hz refresh rate and MEMC technology. Voice control is offered via Google assistant. For audio, the Acerpure Advance G Series has integrated 55W subwoofers and Dolby Atmos support.
After launching its first 4K TV Stick in February 2023, Xiaomi has listed online its TV Stick 4K (2nd Generation) on its global website with Google TV support. However, the company has neither disclosed the pricing details nor whether it will be available to the Indian consumer or not.
ViewSonic X1-4K Pro, X2-4K Pro, and SP7 have been launched in India on Tuesday as the latest addition to the US electronics manufacturer's projector lineup. The X series projectors are designed for primarily designed for Xbox gamers and home cinema, while the SP7 caters to classrooms and corporate meeting spaces.
TCL has launched its new C72K QD-Mini LED TV range in India, available in five screen sizes. The series features QD-Mini LED technology, Google TV OS, advanced gaming features, and energy-saving modes for an enhanced viewing experience. The smart TVs have a starting price tag of Rs. 84,990 for the 55-inch option.
The Portronics Beem 540 is a smart LED projector with 4,000 lumens of brightness, capable of projecting up to 100 inches. It supports 4K content playback and runs on Android 13. It comes with pre-installed OTT apps like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube. Other key features include a telescopic stand, an LED lamp, auto-focus, vertical auto keystone correction, and a dual-turbo cooling system. It offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, and AUX connectivity, and includes an inbuilt 3W speaker with external audio support.
LG has launched its 2025 lineup of OLED Evo and QNLED Evo TVs in India. The new models are powered by the Alpha AI Processor Gen2 which brings several AI-backed features, including AI Concierge, AI Picture Wizard, and AI Welcome. The LG OLED Evo TVs are equipped with a Brightness Booster Ultimate ultimate feature which improves the light control architecture. Meanwhile, the LG QNED Evo TVs combine Mini LED technology with Dynamic QNED Colour processing for more accurate colour reproduction.
Lumio Arc 5 and Lumio Arc 7 projectors were launched in India on Monday. The projectors arrive with up to 100 inches of screen size support and certification from Google TV and Netflix. The company claims the devices support all the major OTT platforms. The Arc 5 has a light output of 200 ANSI lumens, while the Arc 7 has a maximum brightness of 400 ANSI lumens.
Google is updating the Android TV home screen with new tabs for promotional categories, as per claims on social media. The Android TV experience is almost on the verge of being phased out in favour of Google TV, but some low-end TVs or older models still run the operating system (OS). For them, the tech giant is said to have made changes, with three new tabs joining the existing Play Next bar on the interface’s home page.
Lumio recently forayed into India’s smart TV market and has now once again teased the upcoming launch of its new product category, which is projectors. Founded by Flipkart and Xiaomi veterans, the home-grown consumer technology startup is gearing up to launch two projectors in India — the Lumio Arc 5 and Lumio Arc 7. While specifics remain under wraps, they are expected to arrive as a portable projection device and may carry an aggressive price tag.
Lumio is set to foray into the projector category with the launch of its Arc range. At this point, we are not sure how many devices will launch under the Arc projector range. The company confirmed the naming and released a short video teaser, which shows the product looking portable enough. We will know more about the product closer to the launch, which is most likely around Prime Day.
Sony Bravia 5 series of smart TVs has been launched in India, with sizes up to 85 inches. Powered by the XR processor, the TV features XR Backlight Master Drive, XR Contrast Booster 10, and XR Triluminos Pro. It supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Studio Calibrated Modes, including Prime Video. The lineup also offers Acoustic Multi-Audio, Voice Zoom 3, and gaming features like support for HDMI 2.1, VRR, and ALLM.
Vu Vibe DV TV was launched in India on Tuesday. The TV comes in five display size options, from 43-inch to 75-inch, and all variants are equipped with 4K resolution QLED screens supporting 400 nits peak brightness and bezel-less designs. A VuON AI Processor powers the Vu Vibe DV TV and it runs on Google TV OS. For audio, it gets an 88W integrated soundbar with Dolby Atmos support.
Sony has launched the Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV series in India, equipped with the XR processors with AI. The lineup supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Acoustic Surface Audio+ technologies. The TV series supports 4K gaming at 120fps, variable refresh rate, and PS5-optimised settings. The TVs also support Netflix Adaptive and Sony Pictures Core modes, as well as free credits to stream 4K HDR and IMAX Enhanced movies.
Hisense U7Q Mini-LED TV was launched in India on Monday. It comes in screen size options ranging from 55-inch to 100-inch. The TV is powered by VIDAA Smart OS and comes with built-in digital assistants. It supports a 4K resolution with up to 144Hz refresh rate and VRR technology. Hisense has equipped the U7Q Mini-LED TV with a built-in subwoofer and two-speaker setup.
Blaupunkt QLED Google TVs have been launched in India. They are powered by the Android TV OS and feature QLED screens with up to 4K resolution. Blaupunkt's new TV lineup comes in varied screen sizes, ranging from 32-inch to 65-inch. The TVs come with HDR10 and Wide Colour Gamut technologies. They are complemented by Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus certifications for audio.
Apple unveiled the latest tvOS 26 update for the Apple TV at WWDC 2025 on Monday. It brings several quality-of-life improvements for the Apple TV. The new Liquid Glass design has made made standard across tvOS 26 and other new software for a more cohesive appearance. Users can now select from different profiles when Apple TV wakes up and experience a more personalised FaceTime with Contact Posters.
Hisense is said to be gearing up to introduce a new QLED TV with gaming-centric features soon. According to a report, the Hisense E7Q Pro QLED TV will be launched in India this week. The QLED TV is expected to come with features which cater to gamers, including a 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium technology, and a Game Bar interface. It might be available in sizes ranging from 55 inches to a whopping 100 inches.
Sony Bravia 2 II series was launched in India on Tuesday. The new TV lineup is powered by Google TV OS and sports 4K Ultra HD screens, powered by the proprietary 4K X-Reality Pro picture engine. As per the company, they are offered in multiple display size options with narrow bezels. The Sony Bravia 2 II series TVs come with support for HDR and HLG for picture enhancement. These visual technologies are complemented by Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio features.
India's smart TV shipments recorded growth of 8.6 percent year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, pointed out International Data Corporation (IDC). The growth was fueled primarily by the increased demand for smart TVs with 55-inch and larger displays and a rise in offline shipments, the report stated. Samsung led India's smart TV market in the previous year with a 16.1 percent share, closely followed by LG. Chinese tech brand Xiaomi, TCL and Sony came in the top five.
Sonos unveiled the Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4 subwoofer initially in the US in October 2024. Now, the company has introduced the audio products to India alongside the Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker. The Sub 4 is claimed to offer more dynamic bass performance, while the soundbar comes with Sound Motion technology and Dolby Atmos support, and a 9.1.4 system for a spatial audio experience. The Sonos Era 100 Pro speaker is optimised for Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+).
Xiaomi has unveiled its QLED TV FX Pro series in India. The new smart TV lineup comes with a 4K QLED panel, built-in Fire TV and is offered in 43-inch or 55-inch size. The Xiaomi QLED TV FX Pro series runs on a quad-core A55 processor and includes 32GB of storage. The Xiaomi QLED TV FX Pro series was unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 4K TV FX series.
Haier C95 and C90 OLED TVs have been launched in India. The new lineup, powered by Google TV, comes with OLED screens with a 4K resolution. It is offered in multiple display sizes options, sporting bezel-less builds. As per the company, Haier C95 and C90 OLED TVs are equipped with support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision IQ for picture quality enhancement. These visual technologies are complemented by audio powered by Harman Kardon.
Google is strealining the setup process for Google TVs, making it faster and easier for users to ready up their devices and start watching. The company announced new features that speed up Google TV setup, including adding a new way to quickly set up the device through Android and iOS smartphones.
The Xbox app is now available on select LG smart TVs, enabling anyone who owns a compatible model to stream games directly from the cloud without needing an Xbox console. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries will be able to enjoy cloud playable games from their library on their TV with a Bluetooth controller.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the settlement proposal of Alphabet's Google in the Android TV case. Google has proposed a standalone license for its Play Store and Play Services for Android smart TVs in the country instead of bundling the services.
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a TV streaming device powered by its in-house, Linux-based Vega OS later this year, as it plans to move away from Android-based Fire OS. Amazon is said to be engaging with streaming platforms to convince them to release apps for the new Vega TV OS and is hiring developers for the Vega TV platform.
Lumio Vision 7 and Vision 9 4K smart TVs have been finally launched in India. The TVs come with a quad-speaker system and come with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DGS Audio tuning. The Lumio Vision 9 smart TV comes with a 4K resolution QD-Mini LED panel, while the Vision 7 features a 4K QLED display.
Xiaomi X Pro QLED (2025) smart TV series was launched in India on Thursday. The new smart TV lineup comes with QLED displays with a 4K resolution. It is offered in 43-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch display sizes. The Xiaomi X Pro QLED (2025) smart TV series run on a Quad Core A5 chip coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. The new smart TVs also feature a MagiQ technology that is claimed to enhance colours.
Lumio is all set to launch new smart TVs in India next week. Just days ahead of the official reveal, the consumer tech brand founded by former Xiaomi and Flipkart veterans has disclosed details about the picture and audio quality of the upcoming smart TVs. The Lumio Vision smart TV lineup is confirmed to include the Lumio Vision 7 and the Lumio Vision 9 QLED TV models. They will support Dolby Vision format and are equipped with 30W speakers.
Xiaomi is set to introduce new smart televisions in the QLED TV X Pro series in India later this month. The company has teased the key features of the upcoming lineup. It is claimed to offer users a cinematic experience with improved audio-visual features over existing models. The upcoming smart TVs will come with a dedicated gaming mode.
Sony Bravia Projector 7 was launched on Wednesday. It is the latest addition to the company’s lineup of high-end Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) laser projectors. The projector is powered by the Bravia XR Processor which is claimed to enable XR Dynamic Tone Mapping, XR Deep Black, and other features for visual enhancing the images.
Haier M80F series mini LED 4K smart TVs have been launched in India. The lineup includes models with 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch display size options. The series supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision IQ technology, said to offer an improved visual experience. It comes with an audio system backed by KEF, which is claimed to offer "cinema-quality sound."
Portronics Beem 520 smart LED projector was launched in India on Friday. It comes with output capability in 720p HD native resolution, support for up to 4K Ultra-HD, and 2,200 lumens brightness. The projector arrives with in-built OTT apps like Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, and YouTube for streaming content.
Optoma UHC70LV 4K UHD projector has been launched in India. It is claimed to be the world's first Dolby Vision-certified high-brightness home cinema projector. Alongside Dolby Vision technology, it comes with support for HDR10+, 5,000 lumens of brightness, and up to 4K UHD resolution. It can project images of up to 300-inch with dual-light laser technology.
YouTube is reportedly redesigning its smart TV app to show more third party content. The new version will feature paid content from other services on the home page for easy discovery. Similar to Amazon Prime Video, users can view and subscribe to third-party services within the app. YouTube already offers ad-free video streaming and, for US customers, the option to pay for TV channels on the platform.
Lumio, a home-grown consumer technology startup from Circuit House Technologies founded by former Xiaomi and Flipkart officials has announced its foray into India’s home entertainment space. The brand says it will soon introduce its range of 4K smart TVs in collaboration with Google, Dixon Technologies, and Amazon India with the aim of changing customer’s expectations in this category which currently has over 100 brands.
Panasonic has launched three new soundbars in India, namely the SC-HTS600GWK, SC-HTS400GWK, and SC-HTS160GWK. The SC-HTS600GWK and SC-HTS400GWK models offer 5.1-channel audio output and Dolby Digital Plus support. Meanwhile, the lower-end Panasonic SC-HTS160GWK is a 2.1-channel system and does not support Dolby Digital Plus audio.
Samsung announced that it led the global TV set shipment market in 2024 on Tuesday. The information was based on a recent report from a market research firm. With this, the South Korean tech giant has secured its top position for the 19th consecutive time, a title it has held since 2006. Separately, LG announced that it topped the OLED TV market share in the same period with roughly 3.18 units shipped.
JioTele OS has been announced as a new operating system for smart TVs. Positioned as an alternative platform for connected TV households in India, it offers AI-powered content recommendations. JioTele OS supports popular OTT apps, and Jio promises global and regional content integration. The telecom operator hasn't specified if JioTele OS is based on Google's Android TV.
Dor Play application was launched in India on Thursday for Android and iOS users by Streambox Media. The application offers access to more than 20 OTT platforms as well as over 300 live TV channels. Users can subscribe to the newly launched app instead of individually signing up for each streaming service or channel.
Sonos is developing a streaming set-top box to compete with Apple TV and Roku streaming devices, according to a report. The product is dubbed “Pinewood” and is expected to be launched this year. It is said to be able to run content from popular streaming platforms such as Disney+ and Netflix. The US-based audio company’s streaming box is believed to function as a central hub for all connected Sonos devices, enabling users to configure a surround sound system using the company’s other speakers.
