Alongside the OMEN 16 League of Legends Limited Edition laptop, HP also introduced the OMEN 25 Gaming Monitor, which is now the official display for Riot Games’ global esports events for League of Legends and VALORANT.
HP OMEN 25 Gaming Monitor features
The OMEN 25 is a 24.5-inch Full HD monitor with a 360 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms GTG response time. It supports NVIDIA G-SYNC and VESA AdaptiveSync for smooth, tear-free gameplay. The display is certified for VESA DisplayHDR 400 and VESA ClearMR 6000, offering sharp motion clarity and balanced brightness during fast-paced matches.
Color accuracy is a major focus. The monitor is factory-calibrated and covers 93% of the Display P3 and 99.5% of the sRGB color gamut. It uses an IPS panel that ensures consistent colors and viewing angles. The stand allows four-way adjustment for height, tilt, swivel, and pivot, and includes a detachable headset hook, cable management, and customizable aRGB lighting through the OMEN Gaming Hub and Windows Dynamic Lighting.
The monitor includes two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, two USB-A 5 Gbps ports, one USB-B upstream port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. It also supports 4K downscaling for console HDR gaming. HP tested the OMEN 25 with more than 140 major console setups to ensure compatibility.
Pricing & availability
The OMEN 25 Gaming Monitor will be available soon on HP.com for a starting price of $419.99.
At the 2025 League of Legends World Championship, HP unveiled the OMEN 16 League of Legends Limited Edition Gaming Laptop, developed in collaboration with Riot Games.
HP OMEN 16 League of Legends Limited Edition Laptop features
The laptop features signature League touches such as highlighted QWER and DF keys, HEXTECH gold accents, and an exclusive typeface across the chassis. It is powered by up to an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor (16 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.2 GHz) and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 VRAM. Paired with up to 32 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
HP has improved the cooling system with a wider fan gap, an additional heat pipe, and quieter acoustics to maintain temperature stability during extended sessions. The 16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) display supports up to a 240 Hz refresh rate, a 3 ms response time, and 100% sRGB color coverage, providing sharp visuals and fast response times for competitive play.
Running on Windows 11 Home, the device includes Intel Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a range of ports—three USB-A, one USB-C (with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, and a headphone/microphone combo jack. The keyboard is a full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit unit with 26-key rollover anti-ghosting support.
Audio is enhanced with DTS:X Ultra and dual speakers tuned with HP Audio Boost and HyperX technology. The HP True Vision 1080p camera includes noise reduction and dual microphones for clear communication. The 83 Wh battery provides up to 9 hours and 45 minutes of playback and supports 50% charge in 30 minutes.
Pricing & availability
The OMEN 16 League of Legends Limited Edition Gaming Laptop is now available for pre-order on HP.com, starting at $1,999.99.
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Xming has officially launched the Q6 smart projector in China. The device supports Xiaomi’s Mi Home ecosystem and features a 500 CVIA lumens light engine. The retail price is set at 1,799 yuan ($252), with a limited-time launch offer of 1,399 yuan ($196).
Xming Q6 Specifications
The Xming Q6 uses a compact, portable design with a fashion-inspired “JellyMint” green finish. It includes a braided nylon strap for carrying. The projector weighs 2.8 kilograms and doubles as both a lifestyle accessory and a home entertainment device.
Xming equips the Q6 with its PhotonX 3.0 full-sealed LED light engine. The projector delivers 500 CVIA lumens and supports 1080p native resolution and 4K content decoding. The device supports a 1.2:1 throw ratio and can project screen sizes from 40 to 120 inches with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The projector features the FAV Picture Engine, which enhances image clarity using AI-based contrast and color tone adjustments. It supports HDR10+ decoding and automatically fine-tunes brightness and saturation to match different types of content.
The Q6 includes dual 5W speakers powered by Wanos panoramic sound technology. The setup simulates surround sound and supports Bluetooth speaker mode. It also supports microphone input for karaoke use.
Xming has designed the projector with a dual-arm rotating gimbal. The mechanism allows 360° horizontal rotation and up to 180° vertical tilt, including ceiling projection. The Q6 supports automatic focus, omnidirectional keystone correction, screen alignment, and obstacle detection.
The projector integrates with Xiaomi’s Mi Home platform and supports Xiao Ai voice control. It offers 32GB of internal storage and supports Wi-Fi 6 for stable wireless performance. The device includes HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0, a headphone jack, and AC power input. It operates at ≤26dB noise levels and consumes up to 90W of power.
In related projector news, Xgimi has recently launched the Z9X 4K portable projector with optical zoom, 1300 CVIA lumens brightness, and AI smart features, while Dangbei has introduced the Smart 2 portable projector featuring 550 CVIA lumens brightness, 1080p resolution, and 65W PD charging support.
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Apple has introduced the M5 chip, its next big leap in performance and efficiency for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro. Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 improves nearly every part of Apple silicon with faster AI processing, a stronger GPU, and higher memory bandwidth. All devices powered by M5 are available for pre-order today.
Powerful GPU Built for AI and Graphics
The M5 features a new 10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core. This design lets the GPU handle AI workloads much faster, offering over four times the peak GPU compute performance compared to M4 and more than six times compared to M1. The GPU also brings third-generation ray tracing and improved shader cores, resulting in up to 45 percent higher graphics performance than M4 and up to 2.5 times faster than M1.
The GPU’s new dynamic caching and optimized architecture deliver smoother gameplay, faster rendering, and more realistic visuals in creative and 3D apps. On Apple Vision Pro, M5 helps render 10 percent more pixels on the micro-OLED displays, with refresh rates up to 120Hz for sharper detail and reduced motion blur.
Faster CPU and Neural Engine
The chip includes a 10-core CPU with four performance cores and six efficiency cores, giving up to 15 percent faster multithreaded performance over M4. It also features a faster 16-core Neural Engine that handles AI-powered tools like Apple Intelligence and spatial photo creation on Vision Pro with greater speed and efficiency. Developers using Apple’s frameworks such as Core ML and Metal 4 can take advantage of the Neural Accelerators for improved AI app performance.
Improved Memory and Energy Use
M5 has a unified memory bandwidth of 153GB/s, about 30 percent higher than M4 and more than double that of M1. It supports up to 32GB of unified memory, letting users run large AI models or creative apps like Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop at the same time.
Lenovo has launched the 2025 Blade 7000P professional gaming desktop in China. The new model is based on AMD’s FL1 MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) platform and features mobile-class Ryzen processors in a compact tower design. Lenovo is offering the desktop with a choice between the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and Ryzen 9 8945HX.
Lenovo Blade 7000P 2025 Specifications
The top variant comes equipped with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor. This 16-core, 32-thread CPU is built on TSMC’s 4nm process and supports AMD’s Zen 5 architecture along with 3D V-Cache. Lenovo offers two GPU options for the system: Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT, both with 16GB of memory.
The Blade 7000P comes with 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory in dual-channel configuration and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The system utilizes Lenovo’s custom QianKun thermal architecture, which features direct die contact, a phase-change thermal pad, quad heat pipes, a 7208 cm² heatsink, and intelligent matrix fan control.
The desktop is built on a 6+2+1 phase M-ATX motherboard with VRM and SSD heatsinks. It supports two M.2 slots and two SATA drives. It includes an 850W 80 Plus Gold modular power supply and features HDMI 2.1, triple DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C, multiple USB-A ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6.
For audio, the system uses a Nahimic-enhanced 5.1-channel setup. The desktop ships with Windows 11 and supports customizable RGB and ARGB lighting effects.
Pricing and Availability
The top-tier variant with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and RTX 5070 Ti is priced at 15,999 yuan ($2,244), while the RX 9070 XT version comes in at 13,999 yuan ($1,964).
Models powered by the Ryzen 9 8945HX are available with three GPU options: RTX 5070 12GB for 10,599 yuan ($1,487), RTX 5060 Ti 16GB for 9,499 yuan ($1,332), and RTX 5060 8GB for 7,799 yuan ($1,094).
Lenovo has launched the 2025 Legion Blade 7000P Extreme Edition, a high-end gaming desktop built on a standard desktop platform. This model is positioned above the MoDT-based Legion Blade 7000P and is aimed at gamers seeking maximum performance and expandability.
Lenovo Legion Blade 7000P Extreme Specifications
The system is powered by AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, which is part of the Ryzen 9000 series. The CPU is based on the Zen 5 architecture and manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm FinFET process.
It offers two GPU options: the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB. The RTX 5070 Ti is based on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture and features 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM, 8960 CUDA cores, and support for DLSS 4, ray tracing, and 1406 TOPS of AI computing power.
The desktop includes an 8+2 phase power delivery motherboard, 32GB of DDR5-5600 memory, and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. It also provides three M.2 slots, four SATA ports, a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The system is powered by an 850W fully modular 80 Plus Gold PSU.
Lenovo uses its Qiankun thermal architecture for cooling, with a 240mm all-in-one liquid cooler installed for the CPU. The redesigned airflow structure directs cold air to the GPU and pushes hot air out more efficiently. The company claims a 3.5°C reduction in GPU temperatures under stress compared to previous models. The system also includes matrix temperature sensors and automatic fan curve adjustment for thermal management.
The chassis features Lenovo’s “Halo Phantom Night Portal” design with CNC-cut elements and ARGB lighting zones. It comes in a Carbon Crystal Black finish with customizable lighting for the logo, fans, and side vents. Additionally, it features a large removable bottom-mounted dust filter, dual-layer tubing protection, and a dedicated GPU support bracket to prevent PCB sag.
Pricing and Availability
The desktop runs Windows 11 and includes Lenovo’s Legion Zone software for system monitoring, lighting control, and performance tuning. The RTX 5070 Ti version is priced at 19,999 yuan ($2,806), while the RX 9070 XT variant is priced at 17,999 yuan ($2,526) in China.
Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India, and is celebrated as the festival of lights. As we prepare for the festive season filled with celebrations and bright decorations, technology continues to play a key role in making life more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable. Whether it’s keeping your home clean amid the chaos, setting the perfect festive ambiance, or enjoying music with friends and family, these gadgets can help enhance your Diwali experience in every possible way.
Nothing defines Diwali quite like the glow of lights, so smart lighting easily takes the tradition to the next level. Smart LED light strips or smart bulbs from brands like Philips Hue, Syska, and others allow for great customization. From adjusting the brightness, color, and timing, everything can be personalized conveniently from your smartphone.
Based on the model you buy, you can even expect features like syncing with your music for a dynamic display or scheduling them to light up your home automatically. Apart from just aesthetics, smart lighting also helps conserve energy as well.
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2. Smart Air Purifiers
Dyson Purifier Cool PC1-TP11
The season of lights often brings with it an unfortunate companion, which is air pollution. Especially in big metropolitan cities, firecrackers and smoke can quickly lower indoor air quality. This makes a smart air purifier a basic necessity during this period. With the air quality index falling to terrible levels around this time every year, air purifiers from companies like Dyson, Xiaomi, and others are a perfect item for homes.
Modern air purifiers can automatically detect and remove pollutants, allergens, and even odors. These are also capable of monitoring air quality in real time, with a partner app offering additional details and finer controls. All of this helps ensure that your family breathes cleaner air to enjoy festivities indoors.
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3. Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Nothing Headphone (1)
Diwali can be chaotic and loud. With all the fireworks, parties, and traffic, peace and quiet can be hard to find. That’s where noise-cancelling headphones and TWS earbuds, like the Sony WH-1000XM6, Nothing Headphone (1), Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and others, come into play. These create a much needed break from all the noise, offering an audio bubble that helps you wind down.
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4. Bluetooth Speakers
Music is the heartbeat of any Diwali celebration, and portable Bluetooth speakers ensure that the tunes never stop. From compact options to powerful party speakers, there are plenty of versatile options to choose from. Party speakers in particular are gaining popularity in the Indian market, bringing fun features like karaoke. As Bluetooth speakers also get more robust in their designs, these are perfect for outdoor get together. Some models even feature RGB lighting effects to complement your Diwali décor.
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5. Robot Vacuum Cleaners
Preparing for Diwali often means a lot of cleaning, but you don’t have to do it all alone. Robot vacuum cleaners are better than ever before, offering advanced mapping, automatic docking, sweeping and mopping features to make your life a lot easier. These smart cleaners can handle dust and dust efficiently, allowing you to focus on decorations or spending time with the family.
After months of leaks, teasers, and shifting timelines, Samsung has finally set a date for its long-awaited XR headset, codenamed Project Moohan. The company just confirmed that the mixed reality device will be unveiled during its “Worlds Wide Open” Galaxy Event on October 21 at 10 PM ET, streamed live on YouTube. The wait’s finally over.
The launch was previously rumored for late September but got quietly pushed back, fueling speculation that Samsung wanted to fine-tune both the hardware and its marketing pitch.
The Project Moohan headset runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, built to handle everything from VR to AR with fluid motion and minimal latency. It runs Android XR, a new platform developed with Google that leans heavily on multimodal AI for hand- and eye-tracking, gesture control, and likely integrates Google AI.
On the visual side, leaks point to dual micro-OLED panels with a crisp 3,552 × 3,840 resolution. For context, the panels on the Apple Vision Pro have a resolution of 3660 x 3200 pixels.
Samsung isn’t framing Project Moohan as just another headset—it’s pitching it as the next step for Android in spatial computing. Think productivity tools, Play Store apps reimagined in 3D, and immersive media experiences that rival what Apple’s $3,499 AR/VR headset offers. Analysts expect this could give the entire XR market a boost, with shipments projected to jump by nearly 40% next year.
Hands-on demos from earlier this year revealed how it looks and functions, though final specs like field of view or battery life are still under wraps. If all goes to plan, the headset should start shipping before the end of the year.
October 21 could mark a turning point for Samsung’s XR ambitions—and perhaps Android’s biggest move yet into mixed reality. Whether Project Moohan can live up to the hype, though, we’ll know soon enough.
The Honor Magic 8 series just made its official debut in China, and alongside these flagship smartphones, the company has unveiled a high end tablet as well. The MagicPad 3 Pro has been announced with Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, making it one of the most powerful tablets in the market right now. So here’s everything you need to know.
Honor MagicPad 3 Pro
Honor MagicPad 3 Pro: Design & Display
The Chinese brand just unveiled the MagicPad 3 Pro in its home market with flagship levels specs. However, the brand didn’t skip out on the design and display either. Despite its large screen and massive battery, the MagicPad 3 Pro measures just 5.79mm thick and weighs 595 grams. So Honor’s premium tablet easily takes on the likes of Apple’s iPad Pros. This device is also bundled with a smart touch keyboard and stylus.
On the front, we have one of its biggest features. A large and gorgeous 13.3-inch LCD panel that has a 3.2K resolution, HDR10, up to 1100 nits of peak brightness, an IMAX Enhanced and HDR Vivid certification, 91 percent screen to body ratio, and DC dimming. Honor uses AI to bring AI defocus eye protection, AI dry eye care, and much more to improve the visual experience. It is great for gaming as well, featuring the industry’s first 165Hz (lowers down to 30Hz) and 270Hz touch sampling rate.
Performance
Honor has launched the world’s fastest Android tablet thanks to Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. This chip brings upgrades in performance, energy efficiency, gaming, and AI tasks. Coupling this with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, this is undoubtedly a flagship grade tablet. Keeping these beefy specs cool is a stainless steel VC system with a total heat dissipation area of 65485mm².
Out of the box, the MagicPad 3 Pro runs on the Android 16 OS based MagicOS 6 custom skin, which also brings various useful AI powered tools. A massive 12,450mAh battery pack powers this model that supports 80W wired fast charging (66W adapter in the box) and 23W reverse charging as well. Other notable features include dual band WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, an eight speaker setup with 3D spatial audio, 3 microphones, and Honor’s new YOYO AI.
Photography
For optics, the Honor MagicPad 3 Pro features a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture on the rear, alongside a 2MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture, while the front houses a 9MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.
Pricing
Honor just announced the MagicPa 3 Pro in four color options, namely Floating Gold, Moon Shadow White, and Starry Sky Gray. It is also available in multiple storage configurations, so here are the pricing details:
12GB + 256GB – 3,799 Yuan (roughly 532 US Dollars)
12GB + 512GB – 4,399 Yuan (roughly 616 US Dollars)
16GB + 512GB – 4,699 Yuan (roughly 658 US Dollars)
The brand’s flagship tablet is currently available for pre-orders, with its first sale kicking off in China on 23rd October 2025.
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Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8.5 update was expected to be a mild refresh, but new leaks from the Galaxy S25 Ultra firmware suggest it’s hiding something more interesting — a smarter, more efficient way to save battery. Alongside a few subtle design tweaks, a new “Network Battery Saver” feature has surfaced, and it could quietly help your phone last longer without you having to touch a thing.
According to a deep dive by Android Authority, the feature uses Samsung’s “Personal Data Intelligence” system — the same one behind features like Now Brief — to learn your habits and cut down on network activity when your phone’s idle. Essentially, it figures out when you’re asleep, relaxing at home, or just not using your device much, and automatically limits background network access to reduce drain.
One line in the leaked code sums it up neatly: “Save battery by limiting network performance when your phone isn’t likely to be used, such as when you’re sleeping.” Another mentions that users can control how this feature behaves: “Network battery saver uses Personal data intelligence to determine when to apply network performance limits… You can manage the apps and services that use Personal data intelligence in Settings.”
It’s an opt-in feature, so you’ll need to enable Personal Data Intelligence first. Once active, it should help cut power consumption from background syncs, notifications, or network polling — the little things that slowly drain your battery overnight. With relatively smaller batteries and slower charging speeds on Galaxy flagships compared to their Chinese rivals, smarter power management could make a noticeable difference.
The update is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy S26 series in Q1 2026, with rollouts for existing flagships like the Galaxy S25 series likely to follow shortly after.
For all the talk of flashy AI features lately, Samsung’s approach here feels refreshingly practical — using intelligence not for gimmicks, but to squeeze more life out of the same battery.
Apple’s refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro is official, and it’s all about endurance and efficiency. The new model, powered by the company’s M5 chip, promises up to 24 hours of battery life — the longest yet on a MacBook Pro — without bumping up the starting price. It’s available for pre-order now, with shipping set for October 22.
Under the hood, the M5 brings serious upgrades. Apple says the new chip delivers 20% better CPU performance and up to 3.5x faster AI processing thanks to an improved Neural Engine. Graphics also see a healthy boost, with 1.6x faster rendering and memory bandwidth now pushing past 150GB/s. In short, it’s built for people who multitask hard — from developers to video editors and 3D artists.
SSD speeds have reportedly doubled too, cutting load times for big projects or photo libraries. And that 24-hour battery claim? It’s likely tied to lighter workloads, but even half of that would be impressive in the real world.
The rest of the hardware sticks to what works. There’s a stunning 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display that peaks at 1,600 nits, a six-speaker setup with spatial audio, and a 12MP webcam with Center Stage. You also get three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI, an SD card slot, a headphone jack, and MagSafe 3 for charging.
macOS Tahoe runs the show, bringing new “Apple Intelligence” features like live translation in Messages and FaceTime, plus smarter automations through the Shortcuts app.
Apple’s also leaning on sustainability again — the chassis uses 100% recycled aluminum, and nearly half of the materials are recycled overall. The packaging is now fully fiber-based.
Pricing starts at $1,599 for the 16GB/512GB base model, with higher-tier options reaching $1,999 for 24GB RAM and 1TB storage. A 70W USB-C charger comes in the box, though European buyers may see different packaging due to regional rules.
Honor has launched the Earbuds 4 at its product event in China, alongside the Magic 8 smartphone series and MagicPad 3 tablets. The retail price is set at 399 yuan ($56), but Honor is offering a launch discount that brings it down to 349 yuan ($48). Pre-orders are now open.
Honor Earbuds 4 Specifications
The Earbuds 4 use a dual-driver setup, combining an 11mm low-frequency unit with a 6mm high-frequency driver. Both drivers use titanium-coated diaphragms that improve response speed and ensure better sound reproduction. The system delivers strong bass, clear mids, and improved treble extension. The high-frequency driver includes a dual-magnet structure that increases sensitivity and detail retrieval.
Honor has equipped the earbuds with a three-microphone noise cancellation system capable of reducing ambient sound by up to 50dB. The system supports three levels of ANC: Deep, Moderate, and Light. The earbuds also support two transparency modes. The ambient mode lets in external sounds for safety and awareness, while the voice mode enhances human speech in busy areas.
The Earbuds 4 feature AI-based call noise reduction powered by a deep neural network algorithm. Honor claims the system can block out wind noise of up to 6 meters per second. This helps improve call clarity in outdoor or noisy environments.
Talking about battery life, the earbuds deliver up to 9 hours of playback on a single charge and extend to 46 hours with the charging case. They also support fast charging, offering around 3 hours of use from a quick 10-minute charge. The earbuds include USB-C charging and come with an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
Honor includes touch controls for volume, playback, and mode switching. The earbuds support wear detection and work with the Honor Smart Space app. The app provides features like Find My Earbuds, EQ presets, and battery monitoring.
The Earbuds 4 support fast pop-up pairing on Honor phones and are compatible with HarmonyOS, Android, and iOS. They also include a low-latency gaming mode.
Each earbud weighs 5.3 grams and uses soft, skin-friendly tips. The design closely resembles the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, featuring a mix of glossy and matte textures with vacuum-coated highlights. The earbuds are available in Pearl White and Starry Black.
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Apple announced Macbook Air with M4 Chip on March 5, 2025 and it hit shelves on March 12. The Apple MacBook Air 16/512GB variant featuring the beast 10-Core M4 CPU is now available on Amazon India for just ₹1,00,700. That’s a 12% discount from its original ₹1,19,900 price tag. So you will be saving ₹20,160, making it an irresistible deal for students, professionals, and creators alike.
This Amazon-exclusive deal(₹1,00,700) is inclusive of the ₹5,299 off via Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Cards. You can also avail No Cost EMI options, and up to ₹1,150 exchange value for old devices. As per the estimated time of arrival, free delivery arrives by October 20, just in time for Diwali gifting.
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As you know, Apple’s 2025 MacBook Air refresh stands out as the ultimate mix of portability, performance, and value. What elevates the M4 MacBook Air beyond its predecessors is the chip’s prowess. Built on a refined 3nm process, the M4 delivers up to 2x the performance of the M1 model and a whopping 23x boost over Intel-based counterparts.
Apple’s MacBooks were always great in terms of battery endurance. And, with the 2025 refresh also, the battery life remains legendary at up to 18 hours of video playback or 15 hours of wireless productivity. Ensuring you stay unplugged longer and make use of the power all day. Coming to the design, it stays true to Apple’s minimalist ethos: a flat, fanless chassis that screams perfection and comes packed all under at mere 1.24 kg.
That being said, whether upgrading from an Intel, Mac or entering the Apple ecosystem, at under ₹1 lakh, seems this price cut makes it the smartest laptop buy in 2025. If interested, you may purchase from the direct Amazon offer link provided.
After weeks of rumors, leaks, and official teasers, Honor‘s latest generation of flagship smartphones has finally made their debut in China. The Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro pack cutting edge technology, high end camera systems, and a sleek design. So here’s everything you need to know about the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powered smartphone.
The Chinese brand has just announced the Magic 8 series with minimal changes to the design over its predecessor. While the look seems familiar to the Magic 7 lineup, the Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro are getting a more polished design. The rear has a large circular camera island with rounded corners on the edge. Both models arrive in multiple color options.
The base model gets Rising Sun Gold, Celadon Gaze, Snowy White, and Velvet Black, while the Magic 8 Pro arrives in Azure Blue, Snow White, and Velvet Black. You also get an IP68 + IP69 + IP69K rating for water and dust resistance on the new lineup. Honor’s Magic 8 measures just 7.95mm thick and weighs around 205 grams, while the Magic 8 Pro measures 8.32mm thick and weighs around 219 grams. The Magic 8 series also adds a new button to the frame, which acts as a dedicated key for AI. Long pressing this key brings up Honor’s proprietary version of Gemini Live called YOYO Video Call.
On the front, the standard Magic 8 is closer to a compact flagship thanks to its 6.58-inch LTPO OLED display that has an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 6000 nits of peak brightness, 1.18mm uniform ultra thin bezels and 4,320Hz PWM dimming.
Meanwhile, the Magic 8 Pro sports a taller 6.71-inch quad curved LTPO OLED panel with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 6000 nits of peak brightness, 4,320Hz PWM dimming, Honor Giant Rhino Glass for protection, and 1.18mm uniform bezels on all four sides. The duo houses a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for security.
2. Specifications
Honor Magic 8
Following the Xiaomi 17 series, Honor is the next in line to feature Qualcomm’s latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This makes it one of the fastest Android smartphones in the market right now. The chip is paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
Under the hood, a massive 7,000mAh battery pack powers the vanilla model that supports 90W wired fast charging and 80W wireless fast charging. On the other hand, the Magic 8 Pro has an even larger 7,200mAh cell with support for faster 100W wired and 80W wireless charging speeds. Out of the box, both models run on the Android 16 OS based MagicOS 10 custom skin. Other notable features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and more.
3. Camera
Honor’s flagship Magic 8 Pro offers a triple camera setup on the rear that includes a 50MP (Main, 1/1.31-inch, f/1.6) + 200MP (Telephoto, 1/1.4-inch, 3.7x optical zoom) + 50MP (Ultrawide) setup. This model has also achieved CIPA level 5.5, bringing improved clarity and sharper images from its telephoto camera. It is coupled with a new AIMAGE Honor Nox Engine for 10 times more clarity.
Rounding off the camera setup, there is a 3D depth sensor on the rear and a 50MP selfie shooter on the front. The base Magic 8 gets a 50MP (Main, 1/1.56-inch, f/1.9) + 64MP (Periscope Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, f/2.5) + 50MP (Ultrawide, f/2.0) camera system on the back. On the front, you get a 50MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
4. Pricing
The Honor Magic 8 series was just released in multiple storage configurations, so here are the pricing details:
Honor Magic 8 Pro
12GB + 256GB – 4,499 Yuan (~$630)
12GB + 512GB – 4,799 Yuan (~$672)
16GB + 512GB – 4,999 Yuan (~$700)
16GB + 1TB – 5,499 Yuan (~$728)
Honor Magic 8 Pro
12GB + 256GB – 5,699 Yuan (~$798)
12GB + 512GB – 5,999 Yuan (~$840)
16GB + 512GB – 6,199 Yuan (~$868)
16GB + 1TB – 6,699 Yuan (~$938)
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Apple made a surprise announcement today, unveiling the Vision Pro headset powered by the company’s newly announced M5 chip. The refreshed model replaces the M2 version that debuted in 2023, and it also comes with a new Dual Knit Band and the latest visionOS 26 software.
Apple Vision Pro (M5) Specifications
The biggest change here is under the hood. The M5 chip features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. Apple claims the headset now renders about 10 percent more pixels on its custom micro-OLED displays compared to the previous generation.
The displays still push over 4K resolution per eye, around 23 million pixels in total, but now support refresh rates up to 120Hz, up from 100Hz before. Apple is still using the R1 chip introduced with the original model to process input from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones.
Meanwhile, the improved Neural Engine performance reportedly helps in features like generating Personas and transforming photos into spatial scenes.
Physically, the Vision Pro now ships with a Dual Knit Band designed to better distribute weight and improve comfort. The band’s upper and lower straps are 3D-knitted as a single piece, creating a dual-rib structure for added cushioning, breathability, and stretch.
It comes in small, medium, and large sizes, is sold separately, and remains compatible with the original Vision Pro.
The Vision Pro with M5 chip is rated to deliver 3 hours of run time with the external battery pack. There’s also an upcoming Vision Pro companion app for iPad, which will let users control parts of the headset and queue new games for download remotely.
Apple Vision Pro M5 Price and Availability
Apple is keeping the updated Vision Pro price the same as its predecessor. It starts at $3,499 in the US for the base 256GB model, and is also 512GB and 1TB configurations.
Vision Pro (M5) will go on sale from October 22 in Australia, Canada, mainland China, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the US. Apple says South Korea and Taiwan will be next, though there’s still no word on broader global availability.
Apple’s long-awaited entry into the foldable phone space is finally taking shape, with the iPhone Fold expected to arrive in 2026. But the real buzz this week isn’t about its design or specs — it’s about its hinge. According to a new report, Apple has managed to make the hinge dramatically cheaper to produce, which could give the company a big profit boost while keeping its trademark premium pricing intact.
Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone Fold’s hinge is expected to cost just $70 to $80, lower than the previously estimated $100 to $120, thanks to Foxconn’s optimized assembly process. Most of the hinges — around 65% — will reportedly come from a joint venture between Foxconn and Shin Zu Shing, while Amphenol will handle the rest. Down the road, Luxshare-ICT could join the supply chain after 2027, helping drive costs even lower. Kuo calls the hinge a “new battleground for system assemblers,” suggesting competition will only intensify as more players join in.
The hinge is a crucial piece of any foldable phone — it defines both the feel and the durability. By cutting costs here, Apple can either enjoy wider margins or, less likely, pass savings to consumers. Realistically, it means Apple will have more room to invest in high-end features like a crease-resistant flexible display or improved camera hardware, all while maintaining a strong profit margin.
Pricing is still anyone’s guess, but with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 sitting around $1,999, it’s safe to assume the iPhone Fold won’t come cheap — likely over $2,000.
As competition in the foldable market tightens, Apple’s move shows its old strategy still holds: innovate where it counts, streamline the rest, and make every part of the process pay off. The iPhone Fold might not just fold — it might redefine what premium means in a foldable phone.
Vivo has officially unveiled OriginOS 6, its new Android 16 platform based custom UI, launching in India and the broader global market. The major software upgrade replaces the existing FuntouchOS platform and brings various new features and a refreshed look. So here’s everything you need to know.
With OriginOS 6, Vivo aimed to improve the overall experience when interacting with the user interface. From smoother animations and more seamless transitions, the update should make your device feel faster. But it’s not just an aesthetic change, as it also brings 18.5 percent faster app launch speeds and 10.5 percent upgrade in frame rate stability. Animations are also seeing a 35 percent upgrade, along with frame rates during intense tasks. All of this is thanks to its new Origin Smooth Engine, Origin Animation, Spring Animation, Blue Transition, and other new systems.
2. Brand-New Look
Vivo has revamped the look on its latest Android custom skin, bringing new fonts, layout, material, and depth effects. The Dynamic Glow and Translucent Color is another new feature, which seems inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass UI. Even the widgets are getting more personalization options, with the Lock Screen Grid allowing more resizing options while also overhauling the Lock Screen Grid, Home Screen Grid, and adding Flip Cards. Other notable additions include iManager, Origin Health, and Immersive Weather.
3. Deeper Focus on AI
The Vivo AI on the OriginOS 6 looks to upgrade your experience with artificial intelligence. The company has worked closely with Google to bring Gemini integration and improve existing features like Circle to Search. This also plays into the Origin Island. It works similarly to Apple’s Dynamic Island by adding a small new interactive element on the top of the display for live updates on certain actions.
Vivo AI helps improve productivity and everyday use, like with picture edition. The new AI Retouch function features AI Erase, AI Image Expander, and AI Photo Enhance to help you level up your images. Furthermore, the smart tools powered by AI also help with document handling, content creation, and faster search using features like AI Search, AI Creation, and others.
4. Upgraded Security
OriginOS 6 promises better security with the Vivo Security brand, which can safeguard your data and ensure privacy, along with full transparency and device controls. It also arrives with better charging security as well, with BlueVolt ensuring enhanced power efficiency, charging stability, and thermal management.
5. When Does it Roll Out?
Vivo has confirmed that the OriginOS 6 will kick off its global roll out in various markets, including India, in November 2025. Based on its initial roadmap, here are the devices that are expected to receive it first:
Vivo
Vivo X Fold 5
Vivo X200 Ultra
Vivo X200 Pro
Vivo X200 Pro (Satellite Edition)
Vivo X200 Pro Mini
Vivo X200s
Vivo X200
iQOO
iQOO 13
iQOO Neo 10 Pro+
iQOO Neo 10 Pro
iQOO Neo 10
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Hong Kong has once again opened its doors to the world of cutting-edge technology with the 45th Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 28th electronicAsia. Held at the iconic Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the events run until 16 October, welcoming thousands of tech enthusiasts, innovators, and buyers from across the globe.
A Global Gathering of Innovators
With over 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, the fair has become a magnet for companies eager to showcase their latest breakthroughs. Delegations from regions including China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, the US, France, Germany, and the UK are actively participating. More than 120 buyer missions from 61 nations highlight the fair’s role as a hub for international business connections.
Robots, Exoskeletons, and Beyond
One of the standout attractions this year is the robotics zone, where humanoids, quadruped robots, and wearable exoskeletons are on full display. Leading firms are demonstrating live, interactive technologies, while innovators like Hangzhou-based Ascentiz have launched a modular exoskeleton designed to assist people with mobility challenges. Visitors can explore how robotics is moving from research labs into real-world applications.
Startups and Immersive Experiences
The fair also highlights emerging brands through zones like RISE Avenue and Adventure Hub. Here, AI-driven interactive gaming, VR and AR experiences, and smart home devices demonstrate how technology is reshaping entertainment and everyday life. The Hong Kong Tech Showcase and Startup Zone provide a platform for local and early-stage companies to connect with global buyers and investors.
Technology for All Ages
A special focus on the silver economy brings forward solutions aimed at older adults. Exhibits include GPS-enabled walking aids, smart pill dispensers, and wearable health monitors, all labeled under “Smart Ageing Products” to help visitors navigate this rapidly growing sector.
Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
In addition to exhibitions, seminars, and forums offer insights into robotics, AI applications, and energy storage. The 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology explores robotics in logistics, ocean exploration, and industrial automation, reflecting the fair’s commitment to connecting ideas with practical impact.
Blending live demonstrations with digital matchmaking via the Click2Match platform, the fairs reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a dynamic hub for global technology innovation.
Samsung’s making a strong comeback with One UI 8 following a terrible One UI 7 rollout. The Android 15-based update was supposed to be released last year, but the company only delivered delay after delay, pushing the stable rollout to April 2025. However, that’s a completely different story with One UI 8, as Samsung is on track to wrap up the rollout a month in advance.
After kicking off the One UI 8 beta program in May, starting with the Galaxy S25 series and later expanding it to more Galaxy phones, Samsung finally decided to push the stable release in mid-September. The Galaxy S25 phones were the first in the line to get the Android 16-based One UI 8 update, but the rollout speed since then has been nothing short of impressive.
From being one of the delayed brands to release Android 15, Samsung flipped the coin with Android 16, becoming the first brand (after Google) to push the stable Android 16 update. While the One UI 8 update started rolling out in September, it debuted a month earlier on Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7.
The Galaxy S25 series was scheduled to receive the One UI 8 update in September, and Samsung delivered on its promise. It was good to see the brand sticking to its promise, but what’s more impressive was that the update also reached several Galaxy phones ahead of schedule, including the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Tab S10 series, as well as some mid-range phones.
These phones were scheduled to receive the update in October, but the party began a little earlier. Since the update rolls out in phases, some regions may get it at a later stage. October has seen an even more aggressive rollout of One UI 8. The update expanded to multiple new devices almost every day. Many budget phones, in fact, received the major update well ahead of premium phones like the Galaxy Tab S10 series and Galaxy XCover 7 Pro.
We’re only halfway through October, and the One UI 8 update has already reached nearly all premium and mid-range phones and tablets. Several budget phones from the Galaxy M-series and F-series have also joined the party.
One UI 8 is already rolling out to a big portion of Galaxy devices that were scheduled to receive the update in October. Surprisingly, it has already reached some devices that were scheduled for November, including the Galaxy Tab S10+, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy M53. So, with only a few devices left to receive the update while half of October is still to go, we won’t be surprised if Samsung wraps up the One UI 8 rollout before November.
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The clash between Vivo X300 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is more than just another flagship face-off; it highlights two distinct approaches to premium smartphone design and innovation. While Vivo focuses on sleek performance and value, Xiaomi pushes the envelope with bold features and power. This comparison matters because both devices redefine what users can expect from top-tier phones, making the choice between them less about specs and more about personal priorities.
Both smartphones bring premium craftsmanship to the table, but they reflect different philosophies. The Vivo X300 Pro uses an aluminum alloy frame and a dual-glass design, offering a solid and elegant hand feel with a slightly more compact build. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leans on its larger form factor with a sturdy aluminum frame and its signature Dragon Crystal Glass, enhancing durability and grip. Vivo focuses more on sleekness, while Xiaomi emphasizes a bold, flagship presence. For those who prefer a balanced and lightweight premium device, Vivo stands out, whereas Xiaomi appeals to users who value rugged strength and a big-screen experience.
Display Quality:
Vivo offers a stunning LTPO AMOLED panel with ultra-high peak brightness and Dolby Vision support, ensuring vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling at 120Hz. Xiaomi counters with a slightly larger AMOLED display and a unique secondary rear display, an innovative touch that adds functional versatility. While both deliver flagship-level viewing quality, Xiaomi’s dual-display design gives it a creative edge for notifications, selfies, and content previews. Vivo’s higher peak brightness benefits outdoor visibility, whereas Xiaomi delivers a more immersive experience through its sheer size and smart implementation.
Verdict:
Both excel in build and display, but Xiaomi edges ahead with its secondary screen and bold design. Vivo appeals to minimalists, while Xiaomi caters to those who love innovation and larger displays.
2. Specifications
Performance:
Vivo is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9500, a powerhouse that offers excellent thermal efficiency and stable peak performance. Xiaomi packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which pushes raw performance to another level, especially in gaming, AI tasks, and multitasking. Both phones offer UFS 4.1 storage and similar RAM options, ensuring blazing-fast app launches and smooth user experiences. The Snapdragon chip, however, delivers better sustained performance and enhanced GPU output, making Xiaomi slightly more capable for demanding users. Vivo still provides a refined, efficient flagship experience but plays it safer on performance innovation.
Battery and Charging:
Battery capacity is another area where Xiaomi shines. It features a larger 7500 mAh cell with faster 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, ensuring longer use between charges. Vivo’s 6510 mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless support is strong but slightly behind in capacity and speed. Both phones include reverse charging, but Xiaomi’s higher power output makes it more practical for charging accessories. For heavy users, Xiaomi offers more endurance, while Vivo maintains a good balance of size and efficiency.
Verdict:
Xiaomi takes the lead in raw power and endurance, making it a better choice for gamers and power users. Vivo still holds its ground for those who prefer stability and slightly more compact ergonomics.
3. Camera
Main and Secondary Lenses:
Both phones bring serious camera hardware to the table. Vivo impresses with a 200 MP periscope telephoto lens paired with ZEISS optics, delivering excellent zoom detail, color accuracy, and a cinematic tone. Xiaomi responds with its Leica-tuned triple setup, including a 5x periscope zoom lens and outstanding 8K video recording with Dolby Vision HDR. Vivo’s camera is tuned for clarity and high-resolution stills, while Xiaomi leans into versatility and color science for creative shooters. In real-world use, Xiaomi may appeal more to content creators due to its Leica tuning and professional video capabilities, while Vivo will satisfy users who prioritize zoom sharpness and vibrant shots.
Selfie Camera:
Vivo uses a 50 MP sensor with autofocus and excellent HDR, offering clear, detailed selfies in various lighting conditions. Xiaomi’s 50 MP selfie lens comes with HDR10+ support and advanced stabilization, making it ideal for vloggers and those who shoot front-facing videos. While both are excellent, Xiaomi’s added video enhancements make it a more flexible tool for creators.
Verdict:
Vivo delivers exceptional telephoto capabilities, while Xiaomi balances strong zoom, color tuning, and pro-level video recording. Xiaomi edges ahead in overall versatility, though Vivo remains a strong contender for zoom enthusiasts and portrait lovers.
4. Pricing
The Vivo X300 Pro is priced around $800, making it a slightly more affordable flagship, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes in at about $950. For the additional price, Xiaomi offers a larger battery, a more powerful processor, Leica camera tuning, and a secondary display, features that justify the premium for users seeking extra capabilities.
Vivo, on the other hand, delivers flagship performance and photography at a lower cost, making it a great value pick for those who don’t need the extras. Budget-conscious users will find Vivo appealing, whereas Xiaomi positions itself as a no-compromise flagship.
Disclaimer: Prices are approximate and may vary based on country, region, and applicable taxes.
5. Conclusion
Both devices stand tall in the flagship category but cater to slightly different audiences. Vivo’s strengths lie in its ZEISS optics, ultra-bright display, efficient performance, and slightly lower pricing, ideal for users who want premium quality without overspending. Xiaomi, however, takes innovation further with its dual-display design, ultra-large battery, Leica partnership, UWB support, and unmatched performance, making it more future-ready.
In short, Vivo X300 Pro wins on value and practicality, while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max delivers the ultimate flagship experience for power users and content creators. The choice ultimately depends on whether innovation or price-to-performance balance matters more.
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