Gadgets Weekly: Samsung ST50F Sound Tower and more

Technology companies Lava International Ltd, Whirlpool, Samsung and others launched smartphones, accessories, and more this week (January 19-25, 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.

Samsung ST50F and ST40F Sound Tower series

Samsung ST50F Sound Tower.

The new 2026 Sound Tower models are built on Samsung’s upgraded acoustic architecture and promise to deliver clear and balanced sound across diverse environments, with powerful output of up to 240W and an enhanced acoustic design that ensures clear, wide audio coverage.

The design incorporates dual woofers and advanced waveguide-assisted tweeters to achieve wider sound dispersion and consistent clarity.

Both models also support multiple sound modes to tailor output for popular listening scenarios. Users can enhance their experience with Auracast Group Play or pair two Sound Towers via Stereo Play for left-right channel separation.

With full charge, the ST50F can deliver up to 18 hours of uninterrupted playtime and comes equipped with a telescopic handle and wheels to move around easily.

Whereas the ST40F can offer up to 12 hours of playtime with a convenient top carry handle.

Further, Sound Tower’s Party Lights+ system supports five mood presets and six dynamic lighting patterns. Users can customise it the Samsung Sound Tower App. The lighting system reacts in real time, analysing beats and frequencies to activate multiple LED zones in sync with the music. It supports several visual effects such as Wave, Trail, Spark, Breeze, Flow and Flare.

The prices start at Rs 25,500.

BenQ Mobiuz 4th Gen QD-OLED gaming monitor

BenQ Mobiuz 4th Gen QD-OLED gaming monitor.

It comes in a 27-inch 4th-Gen QD-OLED panel and boasts Smart Game Art intelligence, proprietary colour science, and pixel-level contrast control, to deliver immerssive gaming experience.

It supports 4K UHD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms GtG response time, 99% Display P3 coverage, Remote Control, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDMI 2.1 support with eARC - making it ideal for both PC and console gamers.

It also features Colour Shuttle, touted to be the industry’s first game-aware colour optimisation system. It is powered by a deep-learning engine trained on a proprietary AAA Game Art Colour Database. Colour Shuttle supports 120-plus curated colour profiles that automatically adapt colour, tone, and contrast to each game’s art style - eliminating manual calibration while maintaining artistic authenticity.

Additionally, it comes with Spectral Colour Refinement, which can deliver smooth tonal gradation and fine texture detail, while pixel-level dynamic contrast ensures realistic highlights and shadow detail across diverse game environments. It costs Rs 89,998.

Lava Blaze Duo 3

Lava Blaze Duo 3.

Lava's new Blaze Duo 3 sports a 6.67-inch full HD+ (1080 x 2400p) AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, dual-SIM slots, an in-display fingerprint sensor, a type-C port, stereo speakers, an infrared sensor and comes with an IP64 water-and-dust-resistant rating.

A notable aspect of the Blaze Duo 3 is that it features a 1.6-inch secondary AMOLED screen right beside the primary camera on the back. It will come in handy to read messages, and other notification and even help with screen calls.

Inside, it houses a 6nm class MediaTek Dimensity 7060 octa-core processor, IMG BXM-8-256 GPU, Android 15, 6GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, a dual-camera module (50MP main camera with Sony IMX752 sensor and second sensor) with LED flash, an 8MP front camera and a 5,000mAh battery with a 33W charger.

The Blaze Duo 3 will receive one Android OS upgrade and two years of security updates. It costs Rs 16,999.

Blaupunkt JioTele OS Smart TV

Blaupunkt JioTele OS Smart TV.

Blaupunkt, earlier this week, launched the new JioTele OS Smart TV. It features a 32-inch HD Ready QLED display, which promises to deliver sharp visuals, vivid colours, and lifelike clarity.

It features sleek, narrow bezels with 36W stereo box speakers. It houses an Amlogic processor, 1GB RAM, and 8GB storage to deliver smooth performance. Also, it comes with Artificial Intelligence tech, which recommends shows, movies and live content based on viewing habits, language preferences and regional language tastes.

It also supports multilingual (10+) voice search features, enabling faster and more intuitive content discovery. It is available on Flipkart for Rs 9,699.

Samsung 'Big Bespoke AI Fest'

Samsung 'Big Bespoke AI Fest' kicks off in India.

Samsung is offering up to 50 per cent off on select digital appliances, along with cashback benefits of up to Rs 20,000 across a wide range of Bespoke AI refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and microwaves, making it the ideal time to upgrade to future-ready home solutions.

Category-wise cashback benefits include up to Rs 20,000 cashback on Frost-Free Double Door and Side-by-Side refrigerators.

It is offering up to Rs 6,000 cashback on frost-free refrigerators and up to Rs 10,000 cashback on Front Load washing machines and Washer Dryers.

There is up to Rs 4,000 cashback in the offing on Air Conditioners.

Samsung is also promising lucrative warranty benefits, including a 10-year warranty on the Ceramic Enamel Cavity of Microwaves and a 5-year Comprehensive Warranty on Air Conditioners.

To further sweeten the deal, Samsung is also offering a complimentary Borosil Kit with select microwave models.

Sony Venice Extension System Mini

Sony Venice Extension System Mini.

Sony's Venice Extension System Mini comes equipped with the Venice 2 8K sensor, significantly smaller than the existing Venice Extension System 2 model.

The Venice Extension System Mini sensor allows greater flexibility with no compromise on image quality. It also features a custom drop-in ND cartridge system with nine glass Neutral Density (ND) filters, including a clear ND specially developed to perfectly match the Sony Venice 2 systems while maintaining a compact size.

Venice Extension System Mini (CBK-3621XS) comes with a 4.5m cable and an ND Filter Kit (CBK-ND1K). It costs Rs 24,80,990.

Whirlpool Xpert Care Washing Machines

Whirlpool Xpert Care Washing Machine.

The new Whirlpool Xpert Care series washing machine boasts of Ozone Air Refresh (OAR)Technology. It uses ozone gas instead of water and detergent to gently refresh garments. An in-built ozoniser converts atmospheric oxygen into ozone, which is released into the drum where it breaks down odour-causing molecules and eliminates bacteria. Ozone is then converted back into oxygen and released at the end of the cycle.

This innovation promises comprehensive fabric care benefits, including zero shrinkage and zero colour fading. It has been tested for up to 50 continuous ozone refresh cycles on dry-clean-only fabrics such as blazers, sarees, trousers, and sequined apparel.

Further, OAR tech removes up to 99.9 per cent of bacteria, allergens, dust mites, and viruses, while effectively eliminating odours such as cigarette smoke and cooking smell.

Additional features include Steam Wash Technology for enhanced hygiene, 6th Sense Technology, which enables the machine intelligently adapt drum movements based on fabric type and load.

Also, it comes with Zero Pressure Fill Technology for consistent performance even under low water pressure. It has a Smart Wave Drum with specially designed lifters for gentle yet effective washing.

It supports 1400 RPM spin speed and comes with a wide 330 mm access door for easier loading and unloading.

Whirlpool Xpert Care Front Load Washing Machine's prices start at Rs 24,500.

Optoma WHD221 and WHD211 Wireless Transmitter and Receiver

Optoma WHD221 and WHD211 Wireless Transmitter and Receiver.

The new WHD221 and WHD211 promise to offer quick and effortless set-up, allowing users to begin presentations and collaborative sessions within seconds.

They eliminate the need for software installation, network configuration, or complex cabling.

The WHD221 supports wireless content sharing via a USB-C connection, enabling instant screen casting from compatible laptops, tablets and mobile phones with the click of a button.

Complementing this, the WHD211 offers wireless presentation capabilities through an HDMI connection, making it ideal for a wide range of devices and platforms.

With WHD221, you can easily mirror whatever shows on your mobile, laptop or tablet to a big screen.

TX (Transmitter) is compatible with Win11/10/8/7, Linux, MacOS, iOS, and Android OS. And it is compatible with devices with USB-C port, iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Android phone, Tab, PC, cameras, DVD and more. RX (Receiver) is compatible with devices with HDMI ports such as TV, monitor, projector and more display devices.

Both solutions are designed to deliver reliable performance, featuring low latency of approximately 50–60 milliseconds to ensure smooth video and audio transmission during presentations.

The WHD211 is priced at Rs 10,900, and the WHD221 costs Rs 12,500.

Samsung launches Fit India Walk-a-thon ‘26 on Samsung Health app

Samsung launches Fit India Walk-a-thon 2026 on Samsung Health App

Fit India Walk-a-thon ’26 is part of Samsung’s efforts to support healthier routines through everyday physical activity.

Registrations open on the Samsung Health app starting January 22, 2026, with the challenge running from January 26 to February 24, 2026.

The challenge for participants is to complete 2,00,000 steps within the 30-day period to qualify for rewards.

Users can track their steps throughout the challenge, while a leaderboard allows participants to monitor their progress and view their standing against competition.

Competitors who complete the 2,00,000-step goal will enter into a lucky draw. Upon successful completion, they will receive a scratch card in the Samsung Members app under the Benefits section. Three lucky winners will receive a Rs 10,000 Amazon gift card, and 1,000 lucky winners will receive a Rs 500 Amazon gift card.

Godrej to bring AI-powered washing machines for India-centric fabrics

Godrej's new AI-powered Washing Machines.

The company says that it has tested the advanced AI-powered front-loading washing machine successfully for twenty-five handlooms from different parts of India, ranging from Mysuru Silk, Banarasi Silk and Patola Silk to Pochampally Ikat and Jamdani.

It is said to come with a gentle wash mode proven to wash as many as twenty-five handloom fabrics with utmost care for as many as 25 wash cycles. The fabrics have been subjected not just to visual checks by a team but also examined under the microscope at 40x magnification, to assess the fabric’s structural integrity for acceptable levels of wear and tear.

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