Gadgets Weekly: HP HyperX OMEN 15 and more

Technology companies HP, BenQ, Samsung, Apple, Portronics, Fujifilm and others launched smartphones, smart ACs, computers, accessories, and more this week (January 26-February 1, 2026).

DH's Gadgets Weekly edition features the latest personal technology products and related events, keeping you informed about everything happening in the world of consumer electronics.

HP HyperX OMEN 15 PC

HP HyperX OMEN 15 PC.

It sports a 15.3-inch 2.5K (2560x1600p) IPS display with 180Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, 500 nits peak brightness, 91 per cent STBR (Space-to-Body Ratio), 100% sRGB coverage, and promises vibrant, colour-accurate gameplay.

It also comes with Eyesafe certification. It minimises blue light exposure to reduce eye strain during extended sessions.

It also boasts of 4x faster keyboard response compared to rival brands in its class. It is HP’s first laptop featuring 8K polling rate technology and can deliver 0.125ms response time from keyboard to display, ensuring instantaneous input recognition for split-second gaming advantage.

It comes with OMEN Gaming Hub that lets users fine-tune performance, power, and cooling, while OMEN Light Studio enables fully customisable per-key RGB and optional RGB light bar to match any gaming style.

It runs on Windows 11 and is powered by a 14th-generation Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU, which is more than enough for the HyperX OMEN 15 to deliver high-performance computing and immersive graphics built for serious gamers.

It supports up to 170W Total Processor Power to ensure sustained high performance for demanding AAA titles and esports competitions. It is available for Rs 1,49,999 in Shadow Black colour.

Portronics Ignis 65 power bank

Portronics Ignis 65 power bank.

It houses a large 20,000mAh battery capacity and comes with a built-in flat-braided Type-C cable that supports up to 65W fast charging.

The cable eliminates the need to carry extra wires and also functions as a convenient lanyard, enhancing portability. A smart LED digital display on the power bank shows real-time battery percentage and charging status, allowing users to clearly track power levels and fast-charging activity at a glance.

The compact power bank is designed to support a wide range of Type-C enabled devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, earbuds and more.

The power bank is BIS certified and features advanced protection mechanisms such as overcharge protection, short-circuit protection, intelligent temperature control and a fire-resistant casing. It is also flight-approved as well. The Ignis 65 is available in black colour for Rs 2,049.

Blaupunkt OMG Atom BT Speaker

Blaupunkt OMG Atom BT Speaker.

It features dual metal-core speaker drivers to deliver 60 watts of audio output with rich, clean, and well-balanced sound across frequencies, while dual bass radiators provide deep, impactful bass that can be felt as much as heard.

It boasts of the latest generation Digital Sound Processing (DSP) technology, which ensures enhanced clarity, precision, and dynamic range while playing music on the speaker.

It comes with an IPX6 rating and also supports the party aura lights feature, which syncs with music playing in the speaker. It costs Rs 4,999.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema

[Extreme right] Koji Wada, Managing Director, FUJIFILM India launching new Instax mini Evo camera in India.

The Instax Mini Evo Cinema is a 3-in-1 camera that not only captures videos and still images but also functions as a smartphone printer.

The camera converts captured video data into a QR code and creates an instax print together with a still image cut out from the video, allowing users to 'hand over a video'. Users can scan the QR code via the mobile app on the photo to rewatch the video.

The camera comes equipped with the 'Eras Dial', which lets users experience effects inspired by different eras. One of the key effects includes '1960', inspired by 8mm film cameras. Each effect has 10 adjustable levels, offering a total of 100 possible expressions. These effects capture the unique flavour of each era, letting users shoot extraordinary, special videos and still images with a sense of time travel.

The camera features a vertical grip design inspired by Fujifilm’s 'FUJICA Single-8', an 8mm camera introduced in 1965.

The dedicated app allows users to edit videos by combining clips and adding cinematic opening and ending templates. Furthermore, it features a 'Direct Print Function' that lets users turn smartphone images into instax prints.

The Instax Mini Evo Cinema Premium Edition will be available in a Combo Box, which includes the camera along with two packs of Instax Mini glossy film (10 shots each). The product is priced at Rs 47,999.

Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop

Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop.

To mark Black History Month, Apple earlier this month launched the new Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop.

It is designed by Black creatives and allies at Apple. Showcasing the colours of the Pan-African flag, the Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop is created by weaving recycled polyester yarn filaments around ultrathin silicone threads using advanced precision-braiding machinery. Soft with a textured feel, it is also sweat and water-resistant.

If you observe closely, the band reveals multiple shades of red, green, and black — giving it added depth and vibrancy.

The Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop is available for order on the Apple Store online, Apple Store app and authorised retail stores for Rs 9,500.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition.

It flaunts a signature blue colour, which encases the back glass cover of the device. It aligns with the unique style of Milano Cortina 2026 (Winter Olympic venue). The company says that the custom gold metal frame symbolises athletes’ pursuit of excellence and podium moments.

The Olympic Edition device also comes with a clear magnet case with a blue circular magnet, surrounded by gold laurel leaves added as a motif of victory.

Inside, the device features special Olympic Winter Games–themed wallpaper created specifically for Milano Cortina 2026. The colourful curves represent winter sports, inspired by marks generated from the interaction between skate blades and ice surfaces.

The Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition comes with a pre-loaded curated suite of essential apps and services to support athletes throughout Milano Cortina 2026. The special edition flip phone is exclusively for Olympic athletes and won't be available for regular customers.

It comes with the Galaxy Athlete Card, which offers a digital means for exchanging profiles, collecting cards and participating in interactive activities, helping to foster a sense of community across disciplines and delegations.

Athletes will also receive complimentary connectivity via a 100GB 5G eSIM, along with access to digital passes and services in Samsung Wallet, developed in collaboration with Worldwide and Local Partners to facilitate their daily needs during Milano Cortina 2026. This includes the Coca-Cola Free Beverage Key, which can be used at vending machines across the Villages.

Athlete365 offers performance and mental health support while delivering key competition information. It is integrated into Galaxy AI’s Now Brief feature, keeping athletes updated with the latest Olympic-related news at a glance.

Other applications — including the official Olympic Games app, IOC Hotline and PinQuest — improve day-to-day convenience in the Olympic Village while aiding athletes’ performance on and off the field of play.

Reliance to offer AI training to students in Karnataka schools

Reliance Jio AI Classroom programme.

Through the Jio AI Classroom initiative, Reliance Jio, in collaboration with select educational institutions in India, will equip both educators and students with essential AI skills, enabling them to evolve into truly AI-Ready Schools.

Jio AI Classroom is a free four-week online certification programme. It offers a comprehensive learning experience through a four-module curriculum that includes video lectures, PDF study materials, reference videos, and interactive quizzes and assignments after each module.

Upon successful completion of all modules, participants will be awarded a completion badge. Learners accessing the program exclusively via JioPC also receive a Jio Institute certification, validating both their conceptual understanding and practical application of AI through assignments. This structured course is designed to provide practical, hands-on exposure to AI technologies, allowing learners to progress at their own pace via a desktop or laptop.

As part of its AI Classroom initiative, the JioPC team has also announced an AI Classroom Scholarship on JioPC. The scholarship provides learners who have completed the AI foundation course with subsidised access to JioPC, enabling learners to work on AI projects, experiments, and practical applications without the need to purchase expensive computers.

Already, the campaign has achieved significant early momentum, successfully reaching more than 1,000 schools across Karnataka. Through these efforts, over 10,000 teachers and students have registered for these specialised training sessions led by senior Jio executives.

MSDE collaborates with Google to set up India’s first AI-enabled university

(L to R) Preeti Lobana, Sh. Jayant Chaudhary, and Chris Phillips.

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, earlier this week (January 28) announced a collaboration with Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, to develop a national framework for modernising India’s vocational ecosystem by leveraging advanced Cloud and AI technologies.

CCSU is partnering with Google Cloud to tackle high-impact administrative and pedagogical challenges by leveraging the Gemini Enterprise platform to automate workflows, support staff efficiency, and facilitate research and student learning outcomes through personalised AI-tutors and AI-led skill gap analysis. To ensure seamless execution, Placecom will be the dedicated implementation partner to oversee the technical deployment and operational integration of these AI solutions across the university's ecosystem.

The project will function as a key enabler and equaliser for supporting access to opportunities that were previously unattainable due to linguistic, geographical, or financial constraints - thereby contributing towards the path toward realising the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Samsung's new Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioners

Samsung's new Bespoke AI WindFree Air Conditioners.

The new AI-powered AC is capable of analysing room conditions, usage patterns, and user preferences to deliver consistent cool air output. Samsung’s WindFree Cooling technology can eliminate cold drafts by gently dispersing air through thousands of micro air holes to create an evenly-cooled environment without temperature fluctuations.

It also supports AI Fast and WindFree Cooling+ tech, which can intelligently adapt cooling based on need. When rapid cooling is required, the system activates Fast Cooling to quickly lower the room temperature. Once the desired comfort level is achieved, it transitions to WindFree or Dry Comfort mode to maintain ideal conditions while avoiding overcooling.

The new AC also features AI Energy Mode, which optimises cooling performance to deliver up to 30 per cent energy savings. It adjusts compressor operation, temperature settings, and cooling intensity based on learned usage patterns to reduce power consumption without compromising comfort.

Users can manage their air conditioners remotely through the SmartThings app using features such as Quick Remote, which allows easy control of power, temperature, mode, and airflow directly from a smartphone. The Map View feature provides a visual representation of the home, making it simple to monitor and control cooling across spaces. With Welcome and Away Care, the air conditioners intelligently adjust cooling based on user presence to ensure comfort when at home while optimising energy usage when away.

The new AC also boasts of an Indian tropical climate-centric feature, Dry Comfort technology. It can intuitively manage humidity without making the room excessively cold. Using humidity sensors and smart refrigerant flow control, Dry Comfort removes excess moisture while maintaining comfortable temperatures to deliver fresh comfort even in highly humid conditions.

The new Bespoke AI air conditioners start from Rs 32,490 and come with a 5-year comprehensive warranty on key components and a 10-year warranty on the AI Inverter Compressor.

BenQ MA270UP and MA320UP Monitors

BenQ MA270UP series.

The new MA270UP (27-inch) and MA320UP (32-inch) series support 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160), promising exceptional sharpness, deeper blacks, and vibrant colours.

They also boast Nano Gloss Panel, which enhances contrast and clarity while preserving colour depth, delivering visuals that closely match the native Mac display on a larger screen.

With iDevice Color Sync, the monitors can automatically detect MacBook models and apply matching colour profiles, eliminating manual calibration and ensuring visual continuity across screens. Additional features such as M-book Mode and ICCsync make it easy for users to maintain accurate colours while switching between tasks and devices.

In addition to two Type-C USB ports (90W & 15W power delivery), it supports HDMI 2.0, and a DisplayPort. The monitors also feature intuitive controls for quick adjustments and an ergonomic stand that supports tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments for all-day comfort.

BenQ MA270UP and MA320UP are now available in India for Rs 46,998 and Rs 56,998, respectively.

Samsung sets two Guinness world records with its 'India #WithGalaxy Photography' campaign

From left to right- Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India with Swapnil Dangarikar, Senior Adjudicator, Guinness World Records at the presentation ceremony.

The Samsung campaign ran from December 30, 2025, to January 26, 2026 and invited Indian citizens to capture real moments in the country using the Galaxy S Series.

The initiative garnered a total of 31,331 submissions that reflect the country’s diversity, beauty and spirit, and created a vibrant visual mosaic of 'India #WithGalaxy'. The campaign was anchored by celebrated Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan and 30+ regional photographers.

Samsung registered two Guinness World Records. 1) Largest smartphone photography competition & 2) Most contributions to an online photo sentence (artwork).

“The India #WithGalaxy campaign unites people and celebrates the essence of a nation. By setting two Guinness World Records, we have showcased the capabilities of the Galaxy S Series and amplified the voices of our consumers who celebrate India’s diversity, beauty, and spirit through their lenses. This initiative reflects Samsung’s commitment to fostering innovation and cultural storytelling, empowering individuals to share their unique perspectives. We are immensely proud of this achievement and grateful to everyone who contributed to making this milestone possible,” said Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India.

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