Gadgets Weekly: Titan's new Ducati Watch collection and more

Technology companies Titan, Portronics, ViewSonic, Samsung, Dyson, Realme and others launched premium watches, smartphones, smart TV projectors, printers, camera accessories and more this week (December 15-21, 2025).

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

. Titan has launched a new Ducati Watch collection consisting of 43 high-performance timepieces. They feature the racing company's premium bikes' design elements with luxury aesthetics, instrumentation-led detailing, carbon-fibre textures and signature Ducati red accents.

The Tonneau Sport Chronograph watch features a Tonneau-shaped stainless-steel case, multi-layer, instrument-inspired dial, Ducati red accents, textured silicone strap and Quartz chronograph movement.

The Turon Black Silicone Chronograph (43.5 mm) comes with a black stainless-steel case, red markers with tachymeter detailing, a high-durability silicone strap and Quartz chronograph movement.

Smoto Blue Steel Bracelet Chronograph (42 mm) sports a deep blue performance dial, stainless-steel bracelet, precision chronograph, and clean, modern silhouette.

Last but not the least, Tonneau Sport Automatic (Premium Edition) flaunts a skeleton-style dial, exhibition case back, automatic movement with muscular, sculpted design.

Titan's new Ducati Watch collection price starts at Rs 15,000 in India.

.Nothing Phone (3a) Lite review: Reliable mobile with distinctive design. Earlier this week, ViewSonic launched new high-brightness laser projectors (LSD400W, LSD400HD, and LSD400HD-ST) and the LSD300W-ST short-throw LED projector.

The LSD400 Series boasts of ViewSonic’s advanced 3rd-generation laser phosphor technology, and can deliver 4,000 ANSI Lumens with up to 49 per cent lower power consumption than comparable lamp-based projectors. The light-source lasts up to 30,000 hours, reducing maintenance and eliminating recurring lamp costs. It can project high-resolution content up to 300 inches on the screen.

The LSD300W-ST comes with the latest-generation solid-state LED technology. This enabled the projector to achieve 3,300 ANSI Lumens (3,700 centre lumens) and an extraordinary 60,000-hour lifespan, which is equivalent to over 20 years of typical classroom use without ever changing a lamp or using mercury.

This LSD300W-ST model is a short-throw (0.49) LED model. It can produce a 100-inch glare-free, shadow-free image from only 1.06 metres, perfect for space-constrained classrooms and activity-based learning zones. It supports 360-degree orientation, including floor and ceiling projection for interactive installations.

All the new ViewSonic projector models feature DLP technology with Texas Instruments DMD chips (0.65-inch on LSD300W-ST) to deliver vibrant colours without yellowing, high native contrast, and zero screen-door effect. They also support instant on/off, H/V keystone correction ±40°, and 4-corner adjustment ensure fast, distortion-free setup in any room layout.

The LSD400W and LSD400HD series are priced at Rs 81,000 and Rs 1,12,500, respectively. The LSD400HD-ST and LSD300W-ST cost Rs 1,30,500 and Rs 81,000, respectively.

.Aatmanirbhar Bharat: India showcases swadeshi DHRUV64 chipset. The new Realme Narzo 90 sports a 6.57-inch full HD+ (2372 x 1080p) AMOLED display with up to 1400 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and comes with DT Star D+ glass shield, an in-display optical fingerprint sensor, and an Infrared sensor.

It also features 6nm class MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max octa-core processor with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, Android 15-based realme UI 6.0, 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable up to 2TB), dual-camera module-- 50MP (f/1.8) with 2MP (f/2.2) depth sensor and LED flash on the back, a 50MP (f/2.4) front camera and a 7,000mAh battery with 60W fast charging.

It is available in two configurations--6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage-- for Rs 16,999 and Rs 18,499, respectively.

The Realme Narzo 90x comes with a 6.8-inch HD+ (1570×720p) IPS LCD screen with 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits peak brightness, DT-Star D+ glass protection, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, hybrid dual SIM slot and a type-C port.

It also features 6nm class MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0, 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB (eMMC5.1) storage (expandable up to 2TB), main 50MP (1/1.95-inch Sony IMX852 sensor, f/1.8) with LED flash on the back, an 8MP (f/2.0) front camera and a 7,000mAh battery with 60W charger.

It is available in two configurations--6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage-- for Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,499, respectively.

.Apple macOS Tahoe 26.2 Update: How to enable Edge Light video call feature on Mac PCs. It is a powerful 250W wireless party speaker. It comes equipped with dual 8-inch subwoofers, Bass Boost Technology, dynamic RGB lighting, and a UHF wireless karaoke mic.

The new speaker can deliver deep bass, clear vocals, and an immersive entertainment experience.

Design-wise, it features sleek edges, a textured front grille, and an oblong-shaped, striking LED strip that outlines a dynamic glow during playback. Its dual drivers light up with expressive Smiley Dynamic RGB LEDs, which will be in sync with the music playing in the background.

The speaker features Bluetooth 5.3, TWS mode, multiple connectivity options, and a guitar input as well. It also comes with built-in wheels, a carry handle, and an 8000mAh battery offering up to 6 hours of playtime. It costs 13,999.

.Motorola launches ultra-slim phone Edge 70 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen in India. Last month, Google launched the Gemini 3 with Gemini 3 Pro and Gemini 3 Deep Think mode. This week, the search engine giant launched the Gemini 3 Flash.

It is powered by an advanced generative Artificial Intelligence model and promises faster response, can deliver frontier performance on PhD-level reasoning and knowledge benchmarks like GPQA Diamond (90.4 per cent) and Humanity’s Last Exam (33.7 per cent without tools). It is capable of significantly outperforming even the best 2.5 model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, across a number of benchmarks. It also reaches state-of-the-art performance with an impressive score of 81.2 per cent on MMMU Pro (Massive Multitask Language Understanding - Professional), comparable to Gemini 3 Pro.

Gemini 3 Flash is now the default model in the Gemini app, replacing 2.5 Flash. This means all the Gemini users globally will get access to the Gemini 3 experience at no cost.

Also, Gemini 3 Flash is starting to roll out as the default model for AI Mode in Search, with access to everyone around the world.

.Apple launches Fitness+ subscription in India. The new Dyson Airwrap Origin is powered by Dyson Digital Motor V9. It can spin at up to 110,000rpm - powerful enough to generate the precise air pressure required to create the Coanda effect. This airflow technology is harnessed by each attachment to dry, curl, smooth, and shape hair with control and ease.

It comes with a Fast Dryer attachment to enable quick drying and prepare hair for styling with powerful airflow.

The 40mm Barrel uses enhanced Coanda airflow to create voluminous curls, which can be set using the cool mode for longer-lasting results. There is also an Anti Snag loop Brush gives a smoother, more aligned finish. Designed for all hair types. The patented loop bristles can reduce snagging while improving comfort on the scale. It costs Rs 39,900.

.OpenAI brings new AI GPT Images 1.5 update to ChatGPT; here's how to use it. Global software major IBM earlier this week pledged its commitment to skill five million learners across India in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Quantum Computing by 2030.

With the IBM Skills Build initiative, the company will set up units for technology education across schools, universities, and vocational and skilling ecosystems, to help students be future-ready with an advanced skillset and improve their chances of employability.

“India possesses the talent and ambition to lead the world in AI & Quantum. Fluency in frontier technologies will define economic competitiveness, scientific progress and societal transformation. Our commitment to skill five million people is an investment in that future. By democratizing access to advanced skills, we are enabling the youth and students to build, innovate and accelerate India’s growth,” said Arvind Krishna, IBM Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

.REDMI 15C Review: Solid budget phone with eye-pleasing design. Sony's PlayStation earlier this week announced the launch of its year-end Christmas Holiday Sale, offering significant discounts on a wide range of PS5 accessories and select PS5 and PS4 game titles starting from December 23 to January 5, 2026.

Sony's DualSense PS5 (white, black and red), DualSense Controller Grey Camo will be available for Rs 4,890 against MRP: Rs 6,390.

Also, the DualSense Edge Wireless Controller, which costs Rs 18,990, can be grabbed for Rs 15,990. The premium PlayStation VR2 is available for Rs 34,999, almost Rs 10,000 less than the launch price of Rs 44,999.

PlayStation Pulse Elite headset will be available for Rs 10,900 against Rs 12,900. The Pulse Explore Wireless earbuds gets big discount of up to Rs 9,000. It is available for Rs 9,900 against MRP: Rs 18,990.

The PlayStation Portal can be grabbed for Rs 16,990 against MRP: Rs 18,990.

Even the exclusive gaming titles such as Death Stranding 2, Astro Bot, Lost Soul Aside, Horizon Zero Dawn: Remastered, Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, Helldivers 2, Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, Gran Turismo 7, God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part 1 Remake, Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut, Death Stranding Directors Cut, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales (PS5) and Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5) have received price cuts ranging between Rs 1000 and Rs 3,100.

.Meta AI glasses now support Kannada, Telugu in India. South Korean consumer electronics major Samsung has announced to showcase a series of home appliances.

They will come with improvements in home living that combine AI-powered customised care and powerful hardware-supported performance.

It is said to bring a new line of Bespoke AI series home appliances with smarter fabric care, intuitive temperature control and more convenient cleaning experiences. Some of the featured innovations include the upgraded Bespoke AI AirDresser, Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, Bespoke AI WindFree Pro Air Conditioner and the flagship Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum.

“In 2026, to enhance the living experience, we are unveiling our upgraded Air Dresser, Laundry Combo and WindFree Air Conditioner, developed by integrating valuable customer feedback and leveraging the R&D expertise we have accumulated over the years. Through our continuous innovation, we are elevating how users interact with their appliances on a day-to-day basis,” said Jeong Seung Moon, EVP and Head of the R&D Team for the Digital Appliances (DA) Business at Samsung Electronics.

The 2026 edition of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is slated to kick off on January 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

.OnePlus 15R review: Heavy-duty performer. Over the last several years, Google's advanced generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI) tools have been offered to several government-run Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and other agencies for research studies and improve services.

Google has also worked with the National Health Authority (NHA) to deploy its advanced AI to convert millions of fragmented, unstructured medical records (such as doctors' clinical and progress notes) into the international, machine-readable FHIR standard. This initiative helped patients understand their medical information better, reduce documentation burden on patients and hospitals, and inform better data-driven policy decisions for India’s public healthcare strategy.

Since 2020, Google has supported nearly 1,000 years of PhD-level research work across more than 25 leading research institutions, including premier institutes.

To further support India’s research ecosystem, Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, has announced to support totaling $8 million for four AI Centres of Excellence established by the Government of India, to promote 'Make AI in India and Make AI work for India'.

This funding will support research at the Centres of Excellence:

-- TANUH at IISc Bangalore will focus on developing scalable AI solutions for effective treatment of non-communicable diseases.

--Airawat Research Foundation, IIT Kanpur, will focus on pioneering research on AI to transform urban governance.

-- AI Centre of Excellence for Education, IIT Madras, will focus on developing solutions to enhance learning and teaching outcomes.

--ANNAM.AI at IIT Ropar will focus on developing data-driven solutions for agriculture and farmer welfare.

“AI is humanity’s most profound and powerful force for progress, and at Google, we see its global evolution driven by three pivotal shifts - its ability to accelerate scientific discovery, its advances augmenting human capability, and India’s unique embrace of AI’s potential. From foundational research to ecosystem deployment to scaled impact, our full-stack approach is equipping the country to lead a global AI-powered future, with innovations from India’s labs benefiting billions across the world,” said Dr Manish Gupta, Senior Research Director, Google DeepMind.

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