Gadget Weekly: Portronics Pico 14 TV projector and more

Technology companies Portronics, Sony and others, launched smart TV projector, earphones, accessories and more this week (September 29-October 5, 2025).

DH's Gadgets Weekly edition lists the latest personal technology products and related events to keep you abreast of everything happening in consumer electronics.

. It comes in compact form factor with rounded-square body, smooth edges, and minimal aesthetic. It weighs just 250g and the device comes with sturdy tripod for stable placement and a slim remote with retail box.

The Pico 14 is easy to setup and comes with takes the hassle out of setup with autofocus, remote focus control, auto vertical and manual horizontal keystone correction, optical zoom, auto source detection, and auto screen rotation, ensuring a crisp, aligned picture in shortest time possible.

It can project up to 100-inch screen on the compatible wall or a screen at home with sharp 720p resolution and 1600 lumens brightness. It comes with 30,000-hour lamp life, promises several years of playtime.

It has a built-in 3W speaker to deliver clear audio, while multiple connectivity options—HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, AUX, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.4.

It can easily pair with laptops, smartphones, consoles, or external speakers. Unlike other projectors, it runs quiter within 25 dB (Eco mode) and even accepts up to 4K input. For on-the-go use, the 4800 mAh rechargeable battery offers up to 60 minutes of wireless playtime. It supports all the popular Over-The-Top apps including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Zee5, SonyLIV and more.

It costs Rs 28,349 in India.

. The new SanDisk Creator Phone SSD is designed for MagSafe-compatible smartphones such as iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 16 series.

The new SSD supports Apple ProRes 4K recording at 60fps; for quick editing, save the content directly to this drive. It is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities with prices starting at Rs 10,999.

The company has also launched Creator microSD UHS-I card with Adapter for phone, drone, and action cameras. Users can store 4K and 5.3K videos and is available up to 1TB of storage. It supports fast read speeds up to 190MB/s. It boasts of temperature-proof, drop-proof, and waterproof. The price starts at Rs 1,809.

There is also a top-end Creator SD UHS-II Card with 280MB/s read speeds capability and can store 6K resolution videos. It costs Rs 4,999.

SanDisk introduced Creator USB-C Flash Drive (256GB storage) with 400MB/s read speeds capability and supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, and PCs. It costs Rs 4,899.

. Vivo earlier this week, kicked off Android 16-based OriginOS. It will have refresh user interface compared to the Funtouch OS.

It will also come with a truckload of new features from Android 16's material-3 UX offering expressive and lively user interface, deeper personalisation options, and new AI-powered tools, in addition to enhancing the performance and battery life of the device Also, improve the user privacy security of the phone owner.

Initially, customers with Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13 series devices will be able ti sign-up for OriginOS beta programme.

Users can follow the steps below to register for the preview program

Step 1: Go to Settings>System Update

Step 2: Tap the 3 Dot Menu (Top Right)

Step 3: Select Version Trial>Closed Beta Sign-Up>View Details

Step 4: Complete Registration Form

Step 5: Post registration, the team will review and inform eligible users about the next steps

. The new Sony WH-1000MX6 series comes with overhead earphone design.

It has a soft fit wider headband infused with vegan leather to offer pressure-free fit. The asymmetrical headband design makes it easy to identify the left and right side with just a glance.

With processing speeds seven times faster than its predecessor, the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, is designed to fine-tune 12 microphones in real time to deliver improved noise cancelling, sound quality, and call clarity. This feature ensures the the user hears clearer details, richer bass and a have more natural listening experience.

Thanks to Sony's LDAC audio coding technology, the new earphones supports the High-Resolution Audio and stable High-Resolution Audio Wireless connectivity with the paired smart device.

With a full charge, it can deliver 30 hours of battery life.

It costs Rs 49,990 in India.

. Apple subsidiary Beats launched the new Powerbeats Fit Pro earphones. It features a redesigned flexible wingtip, a 17 per cent smaller charging case, and an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance.

Powerbeats Fit includes four ear tip sizes designed to fit different ear shapes and sizes: extra-small, small, medium and large.

Besides Apple H1 chipset. Powerbeats Fit Pro houses custom acoustic platform and proprietary drivers, to deliver powerful, balanced Beats sound across the full audio spectrum. Powerbeats Fit also supports Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, for truly immersive music, movies, and gaming experience.

It also supports advanced Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), which can effectively block external noise, while Transparency mode keeps users connected to their surroundings.

Powerbeats is designed to seamlessly connect with Apple devices including Automatic Switching between iPhone, iPad and Mac computer. It also supports Audio Sharing, hands-free Hey Siri, Find My, and more. It also supports Android devices, but have to manually paired using Bluetooth tech.

With a full charge, it can offer 30 hours of battery life with the charging case, Each bud can deliver up to seven hours of playback per charge. With Fast Fuel charging feature, a quick 5-minute charge will provide up to an hour of playback.

It is available in four colour options — Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange, and Power Pink — for Rs 24,900.

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Gadget Weekly: Portronics Pico 14 TV projector and more

Portonics Pico 14 TV projector

SanDisk Creator series portable SSD for phones

Vivo announces Android 16-based OriginOS beta programme

Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones

Beats launches Powerbeats Fit Pro in India

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