Gadgets Weekly: G-SHOCK GST-B1000 series watch and more

Technology companies Oppo, G-SHOCK, HP, Panasonic, Lava International Ltd, and others launched smartphones, computer monitors, smart ACs, accessories, and more this week (February 9-15, 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.

G-SHOCK GST-B1000 watch series

G-SHOCK GST-B1000 series watch.

The GST-B1000 is the new G-STEEL series premium watch. It boasts of a shock-resistant structure and comes in a slimmer, lighter profile, enhancing wearability for long hours on the wrists.

It comes in a newly conceived compact module featuring Tough Solar power and Mobile Link (Bluetooth) connectivity feature. The advanced module maintains full functionality while reducing the bulk weight we see in the predecessors.

It flaunsts streamlined bezel finished in a mix of straight and circular hairline textures, complemented by mirror polishing for a high-quality metallic shine. The octagonal case and brick-pattern dial draw inspiration from the original DW-5000C — the very first G-SHOCK watch.

The GST-B1000 features colour accents in black, blue, and green. It costs Rs 29,995 and is available at select Casio & G-SHOCK stores across the country.

Oppo K14x 5G

Oppo K14x 5G.

It sports a 6.75-inch HD+ (1604 x 720p) screen with 120Hz refresh rate, and supports up to 1125 nits peak brightness. It features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, hybrid dual SIM slots (nano SIM-1 + nano SIM-2 or microSD card) and comes with IP64 dust-and-splash-resistant.

It features 6nm class MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core chipset with ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, Android 16-based Color OS 16, 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X RAM (up to 8GB Virtual RAM expansion), 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable up to 1TB), dual-camera module-- main 50MP (f/1.8 aperture) with 2MP (f/2.4) portrait sensor with LED flash on the back, a 5MP (f/2.2) front camera and a 6,500mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC fast charging capability.

It is available in two colours-- icy blue and prism violet. It comes in two variants- 4GB RAM + 128GB storage and the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage -- for Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999, respectively.

HP DeskJet All-in-One (AiO) printers

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2989 (left) HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4388 (top right) HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 2986 (bottom).

They come with a compact form factor with a white base and trending accent colours. They feature a user-friendly control panel with intuitive buttons for easy operation.

All DeskJet Ink Advantage 4388 models can handle printing, scanning, and copying of documents. They feature a 60-sheet input tray and also come with an automatic document feeder, allowing manual page handling.

They also support multi-device printing functionality via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi via the HP App

The new HP printers come with dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), self-healing Wi-Fi tech, which automatically reconnects the router to ensure uninterrupted printing.

HP DeskJet 2931, DeskJet IA 2986/2989, DeskJet UIA 5135/5185 supports up to 7.5pages per minute (ppm ) (black) / 5.5 ppm (colour), and DeskJet 4388 supports 8.5 ppm (black).

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2986 AiO and DeskJet Ink Advantage 2989 AiO are priced at Rs 6,999. HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 4388 costs Rs 7,999. Other HP DeskJet Ultra Ink Advantage 5135 and HP DeskJet 2931 AiO series will be released on a later date.

Titan's Gukesh x Grandmaster series watch

Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju and Rahul Shukla, Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Watches Division at Titan Company Limited show new Titan's Gukesh x Grandmaster.

Recently, Tata-owned Titan, to celebrate Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju as the youngest World Chess Champion, honoured him with the title ‘Titan of the Year 2026.’

To mark the success of Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju, Titan has released the Titan's Gukesh x Grandmaster, a limited edition collection.

It features a marquetry dial, chess-inspired indices and a Grandmaster Knight motif on the rotor.

A sapphire crystal protects the composition, housed within a rose-gold finished 316 stainless steel case and slim bezel. It supports Titan’s In-House Automatic Movement. It is available in 500 units only and costs Rs 69,995.

Corning opens optical connectivity products manufacturing facility in India

Corning Breaks Ground on New Optical Connectivity Facility in India.

Corning's new facility has been set up in Pune. It will produce differentiated optical connectivity products that will primarily serve hyperscale and AI-driven data centres.

“This groundbreaking marks Corning’s commitment to addressing future connectivity demands and supporting digital infrastructure growth in the region. This facility marks a significant step in expanding operations from optical fibre manufacturing to supporting hyperscale data centres and AI-driven connectivity solutions,” said William Wallace, Vice President, APAC Regional Sales, Data Centre, Corning.

Panasonic's new 2026 series ACs

Panasonic's new 2026 series ACs.

The new Panasonic ACs come with MirAIe Smart Internet-of-Things (IoT) ecosystem to support remote operation, AI-driven adaptive cooling, customised sleep profiles, proximity control, energy usage tracking, filter-clean alerts, smart diagnosis, warranty management, and one-touch service support.

Also, they support Matter-enabled Interoperability. All Connected (Wi-fi) models support Matter, ensuring simple, secure, and reliable connectivity across multiple smart-home platforms-- Android and iOS-- devices.

It also boasts of nanoe Active Air Purification, Panasonic’s patented technology that helps block pollutants and odours, promoting cleaner and healthier indoor air.

The new ACs come with Shield Blu+ anti-corrosion coating and 100 per cent copper coil, which ensures faster heat transfer and long-term reliability.

The line-up is available across major retail outlets, leading e-commerce platforms, and the Panasonic brand shop at a starting price of Rs 32,490.

Lava Yuva Star 3

Lava Yuva Star 3 series.

It sports a 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1600p) LCD screen, support 90Hz refresh rate. It also features triple slots (two nano SIMs and a microSD card), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm audio jack, an IP64 water-and-dust resistant rating, and an FM radio.

It also features 1.6GHz Unisoc SC9863A octa-core processor with IMG8322 GPU, Android 15 Go Edition, 4GB RAM, 64GB (expandable up to 512GB), a main 13MP rear camera with LED flash, a 5MP front-facing camera and a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charger.

It is available in two colours-- Indus black and Siachen white-- for Rs 7,499.

iTel A100

iTel A100.

It sports a 6.6-inch HD+ (720 x 1612p) display with 90Hz refresh rate, support 480 nits peak brightness. It also features MIL-STD-810H military grade durability certification, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM slots, a 3.5mm audio jack and a type-C port.

It also houses 12nm class UNISOC T7100 octa-core processor, with Mali G57 MP1 GPU, Android 15(Go Edition), 3GB / 4GB (5GB / 8GB RAM expansion), 64GB storage (expandable), an 8MP rear camera with LED flash on the back, a 5MP front camera and a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging speed.

It comes in three colours-- pure black, silk green, and titanium gold. It is available in two configurations--3GB RAM + 64GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage-- for Rs 6,799 and Rs 7,499, respectively.

Canon RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM and RF14mm f/1.4L VCM

RF14mm f-1.4L VCM (left) and RF7-14mm f-2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM (right)

With its 7mm wide end when paired with a full-frame camera, the RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM covers 10° more of the scenes than the classic EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, achieving 190° to create a distinctive 'glass ball' circular fisheye effect that showcases the grandeur of sprawling architecture and magnitude of packed stadiums. It also increases bokeh and low-light possibilities beyond what any other autofocus fisheye zoom lens has achieved with its bright f/2.8 to f/3.5 aperture range.

When zoomed in, RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM creates dynamic diagonal fisheye effects on both full-frame and APS-C cameras. With its improved optical design, the lens enables more thorough aberration correction, achieving less colour bleeding. The image quality produced is also superior to the EF version, even with a 12% weight reduction to approximately 476g.

The ultra-wide 190-degree angle of view supports new forms of imaging, like the conversion of 7mm circular fisheye images. With Canon’s EOS VR Utility software, users can create high-quality hemispherical panorama (2D 180° VR) images that are viewable on a PC or head-mounted display. Unlike its predecessor, the new lens uses the equidistant projection method to maintain a largely uniform compression effect from the centre to the peripheries, retaining a high resolution even after converting to 2D VR. The RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM is bundled with a Drop-in Clear Filter and can be used with the Drop-in Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. The lens also accommodates the Drop-in Variable ND Filter A / Drop-in Circular Polarising Filter A, which can be purchased separately.

The RF14mm f/1.4L VCM combines the perspective of 14mm and the low-light possibilities of f/1.4 to capture vast spaces such as the Milky Way against sprawling scenery in low light. Weighing around 578g, the RF14mm f/1.4L VCM is 10 per cent lighter than the EF14mm f/2.8L II USM while achieving an f/1.4 aperture. This means it is two stops wider but allows four times the light to pass through. Its compact, lightweight build makes this lens essential for photographers who refuse to compromise between portability and performance.

The RF14mm f/1.4L VCM features the video-friendly VCM motor and an iris ring for seamless aperture control during video shoots. It has an optical design that suppresses focus breathing and features special elements to ensure outstanding optical performance. These elements are three optimally placed GMo (glass moulded) aspheric lenses that reduce sagittal coma flare for the sharp rendering of light sources, and fluorite and BR optical elements to reduce the colour bleeding in large aperture ultra-wide angle lenses. It also has a rear filter holder that takes sheet-type filters. As professional-grade L-series lenses built for durability and reliability, both the RF14mm f/1.4L VCM and the RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM feature dust- and drip-resistant construction, smudge-resistant fluorine coating on the front of the lens, as well as optics and special coatings to thoroughly reduce flare and ghosting.

RF14mm f/1.4L VCM is priced at Rs 2,19,995, and the RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM costs Rs 1,52,995.

BenQ GW90TC computer monitor series

BenQ GW90TC series.

The new computer monitors come in two screen sizes-- 24-inch and 27-inch-- with full HD resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. It promises consistent colour, wide viewing angles, smooth motion and 5ms response time. It will come in handy while navigating spreadsheets, multitasking across windows, or watching movies. Users benefit from fluid visuals and reduced motion blur. AMD FreeSync support further ensures seamless performance during dynamic content consumption like live sports streaming or gaming.

Also, the GW90TC Series integrates BenQ’s proprietary Eye-Care technologies, including Flicker-Free, Low Blue Light, and Visual Optimiser, to help reduce eye strain and fatigue during prolonged use. These features deliver visual comfort without sacrificing clarity or color accuracy, supporting healthier viewing habits across work and learning scenarios.

With a USB-C port, the display can connect with other display panels and transfer data through a single USB-C cable using DisplayPort Alt Mode, significantly reducing cable clutter and improving desk efficiency. The series supports up to 20W power delivery, allowing compatible devices to stay charged while in use.

GW2490TC and GW2790TC are now available across BenQ’s authorised retail partners and leading e-commerce platforms in India for Rs 12,750 and Rs 14,990, respectively.

Samsung brings SmartThings Home Care

Samsung SmartThings Home Care.

Samsung earlier this week launched the new SmartThings Home Care app for its 2026 Bespoke AI Air Conditioner range.

It can intuitively track AC performance and automatically detect potential faults such as gas shortage or filter replacement needs.

By identifying potential issues before they escalate and proactively contacting users for troubleshooting, Samsung saves customers’ time and improve better service experience.

In case a visit is required, Samsung's technicians arrive prepared with the required spare parts, advance diagnosis and plan of action in place. The company is promising quick first-visit repair. This ensures a first-time fix, reducing repeat visits, delays and downtime

Bhagavad Gita For All brings AI 'My Krishna Chat' bot

My Krishna Chat AI bot.

Bhagavad Gita For All brings AI 'My Krishna Chat'

Bhagavad Gita For All, which offers a video-based book and app, has launched a new My Krishna Chat.

It is an AI-based chatbot, designed to address this need through spiritually rooted guidance. The feature allows users to share personal dilemmas, emotional struggles, or important life decisions in a safe, reflective digital space. In response, Shri Krishna’s words of wisdom is delivered through relatable shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita. It will be explained in simple Hindi or English, helping users reframe challenges, gain perspective, and find solutions aligned with dharma (moral duties) and inner balance.

Polycab’s Silencio Mini LED BLDC

Silencio Mini LED (Cocoa Bronze).

It comes with an integrated 8 LED lights for clear speed indication and a decorative bello deco cover.

It promises whisper-quiet performance and the fan comes with a sleek remote, which allows users to offer 25 fine speed settings for precise airflow control, Breeze mode for natural experience, Boost ++ mode for delivering faster comfort and Sleep Mode for optimal performance during night. Its dual-mode operation with forward and reverse mode enhances user convenience and flexible airflow during summers and winters which fits for all season.

It is available eight colours--Cocoa Bronze, Pastel Ivory, Matt Snow White, Honey Gold, Titanium Grey, Everest White, Earth Brown, and Matt Onyx Black--- with prices starting at Rs 7,199.

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