Lava Yuva 4
Credit: Lava International Ltd.
Technology companies Vivo, Lava, Asus and others launched phones, laptops, accessories, and more this week (November 25-December 1, 2024).
DH's Gadgets Weekly edition lists the latest personal technology products to keep you abreast of everything happening in consumer electronics.
Lava Yuva 4
Lava Yuva 4.
Credit: Lava International Ltd.
Lava International Ltd earlier this week launched the new budget phone Yuva 4 series in India.
It features a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 × 720p) display and supports 90Hz refresh rate. It also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, and ), and triple slots (for two nano SIMs and a microSD card).
It also houses a Unisoc T606 octa-core processor with Mali-G57 MC2 650MHz GPU, Android 14, 4GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage (expandable up to 512GB), main 50MP camera with LED flash on the back, an 8MP front camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging speed.
It comes in three colours--glossy black, glossy purple and glossy white-- for Rs 6,999.
BenQ MA series monitor
BenQ MA Series monitor.
Credit: BenQ India
The new BenQ monitor is tailor-made to be used as a secondary display for MacBook users. MA Series comes in a sleek and minimalist design.
It is designed as an external macOS monitor to ensure perfect colour consistency and seamless integration with Mac devices.
It can easily sync with MacBooks, featuring synchronised brightness and volume control with MacBook settings. Additionally, BenQ’s Display Pilot 2 software allows users to set up their screens with just one tap, providing a Mac-like experience in terms of simplified and intuitive controls.
It comes equipped with two USB-C ports, two HDMI ports, and a single-cable connectivity with USB-C power delivery up to 90 W. The monitors ensure that Mac devices remain charged while connected, offering convenience and efficiency for users.
It comes in two sizes-- 27-inch and 32-inch 4K displays- for 42,500 and Rs 52,500 respectively.
Asus ExpertBook P5, B5 and B3 series laptops
Asus ExpertBook B5404 (left) P5405 (centre) and B3404 (right).
Credit: Asus India
Asus ExpertBook P5 is touted to be the first enterprise edition of Copilot+ PC to come equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). It features three AI processing engines, with up to 47 NPU TOPS and up to 115 total platform TOPS.
It supports up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage with Dual NVMe support. The ExpertBook P5 promises to deliver smooth, seamless daily work and AI-intensive tasks, ideal for professionals.
The laptop also features Asus AI ExpertMeet, an AI assistant for capturing, summarizing, and translating meeting minutes, and ExpertPanel which enriches every facet of professional computing. Powering the visuals is the latest Intel Arc (series 2) integrated graphics enabled via Dual-channel memory support. It houses a 63Wh battery in a 3-cell configuration. It is also equipped with a 65W USB-C charger. It costs Rs
Asus ExpertBook B5 will be available with Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with vPro support, and three AI processing engines.
It will support up to 64GB DDR5 memory via dual SO-DIMM slots, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, up to Intel Arc Integrated graphics and a highly efficient battery to deliver smooth performance for daily AI-intensive tasks.
It also boasts of Asus AI ExpertMeet, an AI assistant for managing virtual meetings and a Microsoft Copilot key to turn on the AI assistant and work faster.
The ExpertBook B3 series features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with vPro support, three AI processing engines, up to 64GB DDR5 memory via dual SO-DIMM slots, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage with dual NVME slots that support RAID 0/1, up to Intel® Arc Integrated graphics and highly efficient battery to deliver smooth performance for daily AI-intensive tasks.
It also supports AI ExpertMeet, an AI assistant for managing virtual meetings, and a Microsoft Copilot key for AI-led productivity.
All three Asus ExpertBook PC mentioned above come with cutting-edge anti-glare IPS 120Hz display in 16:10 aspect ratio, featuring a vibrant 2560 x 1600p resolution.
Vivo Y300 5G
Vivo Y300 5G
Credit: Vivo India
The new phone comes with a 6.67-inch full HD+(2400 ×1080p) E4 AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, support up to 1800 nits peak brightness.
It also features hybrid dual-SIM slots (nano SIM-1 + nano SIM-2 or microSD card), an in-display fingerprint sensor, IP64 dust-and-water splash-resistant rating.
Inside, it houses a 4nm class Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 octa-core processor with Adreno 613 GPU, Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) storage (expandable up to 1TB), dual-camera module--50MP (with Sony IMX882 sensor, f/1.79 aperture) + 2MP(f/2.4) portrait camera with dual LED aura light flash, a 32MP (f/2.45) front camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 80W charging speed.
It comes in three colours-- emerald green, phantom purple and titanium silver. It will be available in two storage options-- 128GB and 256GB -- for Rs 21,999 and Rs 23,999, respectively.
Google announces 'Enhanced Family Building Benefits Programme' for employees in India
The logo of Google.
Credit: Reuters File Photo
Google earlier this week announced the Enhanced Family Building Benefits Programme, specifically designed to support employees in India throughout their parenthood journey
This enhanced program goes beyond traditional financial assistance by offering:
---Pre-conception advice (including cycle tracking and understanding conception options) to fertility support (fertility preservation, IUI, IVF, etc
--Connecting employees with industry-leading experts for second opinions, adoption or surrogacy support, and mental well-being resources.
--Postnatal care (birthing support, postpartum care, feeding support, etc.), the program provides resources and guidance throughout the entire process.
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 G
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 G.
Credit: Sony India
The new FE 28-70mm F2 G Master is Sony's first G Master standard zoom lens with a constant F2 aperture. It promises the best results in both stills and video recordings.
It also boasts of advanced design and optical simulation, which can offer high-quality los-less zoom quality compared to prime lenses with three XA (extreme aspherical) elements.
It also supports floating focus, which allows sharpness, even at close focus down to 0.38 m/1.25 ft throughout the zoom range.
It supports Four XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors and the latest algorithm to precisely control the large and heavy focus group. It can deliver reliable focus tracking and instant response, which are essential for weddings or sports events where every frame counts. It costs Rs 2,99,990.
Samsung opens new experience in South Delhi
Samsung South Delhi Store.
Credit: Samsung India
Covering an expansive area of around 3,400 sq. ft., the Samsung Experience Store in South Delhi offer customers first-hand experience of the latest smartphones, tablets, laptops, audio devices, and the innovative SmartThings ecosystem.
In addition to immersive product displays, the store will feature the ‘Learn @ Samsung’ initiative, offering a variety of workshops designed to help customers make the best use of Samsung devices.
This is Samsung's fourth premium experience store after Vasant Kunj, Connaught Place and Saket. It is a one-stop store for consumer needs around sales, innovative products and customer service.
Samsung is providing exciting offers for this launch, including the Galaxy Fit3 available for just Rs 1,499, and Paytm's first membership with rewards worth Rs 1,00,000 with select Galaxy device purchases.
“With the launch of our Samsung Experience Store at South Extension (Part II), we are excited to build on the tremendous success of our stores in Vasant Kunj, Connaught Place and Saket. Each of these stores has become a favourite destination for consumers, providing them with immersive technology experiences and exceptional customer service. Our new flagship store, spanning 3,400 sq. ft., is poised to elevate this experience even further by offering innovative zones where customers can interact with the latest Samsung products and explore our SmartThings ecosystem. We are committed to enriching the lives of our customers through technology, and we look forward to building deeper connections with them through these stores,” said Sumit Walia, Vice President, of D2C Business, Samsung India.
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