Author: Sohil Nikam

When you think of ZEISS, you think of crystal-clear views and German precision. So when I finally got my hands on the ZEISS Conquest HDX 8×32, priced at a hefty ₹69,999, I was both nervous and excited. Until now, my binocular experience had been limited to low-end models from years ago. This was my first step into the world of high-end optics. To test them, I took the Conquest HDX into Mumbai’s Aarey Colony for a morning of birdwatching. Within minutes, I knew this was different. Birds I had seen as vague shapes suddenly came alive, their feathers sharp and…

For years, Google’s Pixel phones have had one of the smartest and most practical AI features, namely Call Screening. It serves the basic yet highly useful function of answering unknown numbers using an AI voice and showing a live transcript of the conversation. Unfortunately, Indian users never got to experience it, no matter how many Pixel generations came and went. Now, a new app called Equal AI finally brings that capability to every Android user, and I’m pleased to report, it works surprisingly well. Meet Your New AI Call Assistant Equal AI introduces itself as your AI call assistant. One…

While smartwatches may be the ‘in’ thing at the moment, with all the functional features that enable an easy life with all the tech infusions, analogue watches have an undeniable charm that will never go out of fashion. Let a watch be a watch, the timeless pieces that aren’t just about functionality, but are also extensions to our personality. Let’s take a look at one such stunning collection that comes from Victorinox – The I.N.O.X Chrono India Exclusive with two gorgeous variants that will make your wrist look like luxury. It is a symphony of strength, precision, and enduring elegance,…

There are laptops that look great on paper, and then there are ones that actually surprise you in daily life. The Acer Swift Lite 14 belongs in the second category. Priced at Rs 59,999, it promises a premium mix. This includes an OLED display, Intel’s Core Ultra 5 115U CPU, a thin-and-light design and 16GB RAM. I used it for a week in my daily routine; from writing and editing articles to watching movies in bed, hopping between cafes, and even trying out light creative workloads. And honestly, it felt like I was carrying a premium ultrabook that should’ve cost…

Smartphone design seems set to go through its “size-zero” moment. That’s because it’s industry standard to ape Apple and its questionable decisions. So, as we await a new wave of “thinnest” phones – mind you, this will be like deja vu, given how the likes of Gionee and Micromax had already played the “thinnest” tug of war back in the day – let me give you a detailed evaluation of the new iPhone Air. Apple’s “thinnest” phone, in many ways, is a statement device. It isn’t about cameras or extra features. It’s about portability and the promise of uncompromised performance…

There are two kinds of power banks: the ones you throw into your bag and hope you never have to use, and the ones you depend on every single day. On my recent one-week work trip to Goa, covering shoots and reviews across North and South, I realised the Stuffcool Nemo 10,000mAh Compact Magnetic Wireless Powerbank belongs firmly in the second category. Between juggling the iPhone Air (review), Pixel 10 Pro (review + daily work phone), and an iPhone 13 (personal phone), all for different parts of my review schedule, the Nemo was less of an accessory and more of…

Google’s Pixel phones have always stood apart from the crowd, not because they chase specs or raw power, but because they deliver a uniquely refined experience. With the Pixel 10 Pro, Google is doubling down on its strengths: thoughtful design, a display tuned for real-world pleasure, and a camera system that continues to set benchmarks for mobile photography. Over the past couple of weeks of daily use, I’ve found it to be less about gimmicks and more about consistency — a phone that quietly but confidently earns its place as a true flagship in 2025. Design The Pixel 10 Pro…

For years, I’ve relied on conventional monitors to serve my gaming needs. And for good reason; they’re reliable and decently satisfying. And hence, when I got a chance to try out my first ever curved monitor, and that too, nothing less than a Rs 95,990 beast from Lenovo, I was filled with excitement. So the question I asked myself before gauging its features was headlined by just one: What would make me excited to sit down in front of it every day, whether it was for gaming marathons, editing content, or juggling tabs for work? The short answer to that…

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon has been ranked as India’s leading premium smartphone chipset brand, according to CyberMedia Research (CMR). The latest CMR India Smartphone Shipment Tracker for July 2025 reports that Snapdragon holds a 40% share in smartphones priced above ₹25,000. The recognition comes ahead of the festive season, a peak period for device upgrades in India. Also Read: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride Pilot Automated Driving System Debuts on BMW iX3 CMR data indicates that performance (89%), gaming experience (85%), and readiness for generative AI (45%) are the top factors driving consumer decisions in the premium segment. To leverage this momentum, Qualcomm has launched…

It’s impossible to talk about certain cars without bringing up their rivals. Case in point: the newly launched Maruti Suzuki Victoris. Its prime competitor? The undisputed king of the mid-size SUV segment — the Hyundai Creta. At a starting price of ₹10.5 lakh (ex-showroom), the Victoris undercuts the Creta by about ₹60,000. While the margin might not sound massive, in India’s price-sensitive market, even that could tip the scales. The Victoris is aimed squarely at younger audiences — Millennials and Gen Z — the demographic with growing spending power and a penchant for tech-laden, aspirational products. And on that front,…

As India’s appetite for digital transformation accelerates, global display solutions provider ViewSonic is sharpening its focus on the market. From classrooms adopting hybrid learning to enterprises seeking smarter collaboration, the brand sees India as both a challenge and an opportunity. At InfoComm India 2025 in Mumbai, ViewSonic unveiled its next-generation Customizable All-in-One Direct View LED Display, the LDC027G-091C, powered by Chip-on-Board (COB) technology. Showcased under the theme “Solutions that Shape the Future,” the display demonstrated ultra-fine resolution, deeper contrast, improved durability, and up to 40% lower power consumption. Visitors also experienced real-world setups across meeting rooms, classrooms, retail spaces, and…

Indkal Technologies, in partnership with BLACK+DECKER, has launched the Supreme Series Smart TVs in India, expanding the brand’s footprint in the consumer electronics segment. The lineup, announced on September 11, comes in 43-inch, 50-inch, and 55-inch variants. At the core of the Supreme Series is a QLED 4K Ultra HD display with support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The TVs are designed to deliver vivid colours and sharp contrasts, backed by features such as MEMC (Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation) for smoother playback, AI upscaling for improved clarity, and Micro Dimming for enhanced detail in dark scenes. Sound is handled by…

Vagator is gearing up for a November weekend like no other. From the 21st to the 23rd of November 2025, Motoversefestival will be in Goa, and this year’s lineup includes two big names in the form of Diplo and Hanumankind. Diplo isn’t just a Grammy-winning producer with global hits to his name; he’s someone who has a history with India. Long before festival stages and stadium crowds, he was crisscrossing the country on a Royal Enfield, soaking in its chaos, its rhythm, and its unpredictability. Also Read: Royal Enfield Phoenix Riding Jacket Review: A Premium Urban Tourer’s Second Skin That raw…

ViewSonic has announced the launch of its next-generation Customizable All-in-One Direct View LED Display, the LDC027G-091C, in India. The new model, powered by Chip-on-Board (COB) technology, brings ultra-fine resolution, improved durability, and energy efficiency to large-scale display applications. Unveiled at InfoComm India 2025 under the theme “Solutions that Shape the Future,” the display is part of ViewSonic’s LDC Series and was showcased alongside real-world setups for meeting rooms, classrooms, retail spaces, and personal workstations. Visitors experienced 4K content on a 160-inch video wall powered by the LDC027G-091C, which offers a pixel pitch of just 0.9mm, deeper contrast, and up to…

Flying Flea, the design-led mobility brand endorsed by Royal Enfield, used Paris Design Week 2025 as the stage to announce its first global flagship store, set to open in Paris in early 2026. The announcement was made during a creative collaboration with École Duperré, one of France’s most respected design schools. As part of the takeover, students and artists showcased works inspired by Flying Flea’s guiding philosophy, Live Lightly. Installations included pieces by student Sarah Bouyssou, along with live art, a café space, and immersive masterclasses conducted by the Flying Flea team. Also Read: Flying Flea wins Red Dot Award…

Samsung has announced a new variant of the Galaxy S24, this time powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The move comes just before India’s festive sales rush, positioning the S24 as a key player in the premium Android space. The Galaxy S24 has already carved out its place as one of the country’s best-selling Android smartphones in its segment. Now, with Qualcomm’s 4nm chipset under the hood, Samsung is doubling down on performance, AI features, and camera capabilities, areas that have become crucial for smartphone buyers in 2025. AI remains the centrepiece. Features like Live Translate bring…

Mercedes has decided that its global bestseller, the GLC, deserves an all-electric reinvention. And while the silhouette still looks reassuringly familiar, it’s hard to ignore the bold new face: a colossal illuminated grille with 942 LEDs. Pair that with a 39.1-inch Hyperscreen inside, and subtlety clearly wasn’t on the design brief. The launch model, the GLC 400 4Matic, throws out numbers that make you sit up. 483bhp, a 0 to 100kmph time of roughly 4.7 seconds, and a 94kWh battery claiming 713km of range (WLTP). On paper, that’s enough to settle range anxiety, though in the real world I’d expect…

Dolby Laboratories has announced Dolby Vision 2, the next generation of its HDR technology, designed to unlock the full potential of modern televisions. Unveiled in San Francisco and Berlin during IFA 2025, Dolby Vision 2 introduces a redesigned image engine and new AI-powered features aimed at elevating picture quality across films, TV shows, live sports, and gaming. Hisense will be the first TV brand to bring Dolby Vision 2 to its premium lineup, including RGB-MiniLED models. These will run on MediaTek’s Pentonic 800 chip, the first to integrate Dolby Vision 2. Also Read: Mahindra Brings Dolby Atmos to the Mass Market…

Cassettes aren’t just back in style—they’re booming. Riding the wave of a 400 percent jump in tape sales over the past decade, French audio company We Are Rewind has unveiled the GB-001, a modern reimagining of the classic boombox, at IFA 2025. Following the success of its retro-styled WE-001 portable cassette player, the company is now scaling things up. The GB-001 isn’t content with being a nostalgic accessory; it’s designed as a full-fledged sound system. Behind its minimalist retro chassis are four Hi-Fi speakers; two woofers handling low-end punch and two soft-dome tweeters for crisp highs. Also Read: IFA 2025:…

At IAA Mobility 2025, Qualcomm and BMW Group have unveiled Snapdragon Ride Pilot, a jointly developed automated driving system that will first appear in the all-new BMW iX3. The result of a three-year global collaboration, Snapdragon Ride Pilot combines Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride system-on-chips with a new automated driving software stack co-developed with BMW. More than 1,400 specialists across Germany, the US, Sweden, Romania, and BMW’s Czech AD Test Centre are known to have contributed to the project. The system supports a scalable range of functions, from cost-efficient, single-camera active safety features that satisfy NCAP requirements, to multi-camera, multi-radar Level 2+…

Anker has stepped into IFA 2025 all guns blazing, having chosen the stage to unveil its Prime Power Bank (26k, 300W). This is a chunky but airline-friendly slab that wants to be the last battery you’ll ever need to carry. The headline number is simple: 26,250mAh (99.75Wh) of capacity and up to 300W of output across three ports. Two USB-C jacks handle 140W each, while a 22.5W USB-A gives legacy gear a lifeline. That’s enough juice to charge two power-hungry laptops and a phone at the same time, which feels more like a desk power hub than a travel accessory.…

Lenovo has never shied away from experimenting with laptop design. From rollable OLEDs to foldable displays, the company often treats major tech shows as a playground for bold concepts. At IFA 2025, Lenovo has revealed something more understated but arguably more practical: the ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept. At first glance, the VertiFlex looks like a standard 14-inch productivity notebook. The difference lies in its screen mechanism. Instead of folding or rolling, the display can rotate 90 degrees within its frame to switch into portrait orientation. Also Read: Lenovo Legion K510 Mini Pro Review: Makes a Strong Case for Compact Mechanicals Based on…

Flying Flea, the design-led city+ mobility brand endorsed by Royal Enfield, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award in the ‘Design Concept’ category for its Flying Flea C6 (FF.C6). The recognition marks a milestone for the brand, reinforcing its design-first ethos and ambition to redefine urban mobility. The FF.C6 is the first product in the Flying Flea lineup and draws inspiration from the original Royal Enfield Flying Flea motorcycle of the 1940s.’ Also Read: Royal Enfield Phoenix Riding Jacket Review: A Premium Urban Tourer’s Second Skin Originally developed for WWII, the lightweight machines were famously airdropped by parachute to…

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the all-new Victoris, a feature-loaded SUV positioned to strengthen the brand’s presence in the competitive mid-size SUV market. Bookings are now open at ₹11,000. The Victoris is offered with multiple powertrain choices, including a 1.5-litre petrol with mild-hybrid tech, a strong hybrid with EV mode, an ALLGRIP Select 4×4 system, and a factory-fitted S-CNG variant featuring a segment-first underbody fuel tank design to preserve boot space. Claimed fuel efficiency ranges from 19.07 km/l to 28.65 km/kg depending on the variant. On the technology front, the SUV is equipped with a 10.1-inch SmartPlay Pro X infotainment…

When a phone is asking for Rs 36,999, one has to assume that it means business. In the sense that the manufacturer has decided to price it over Rs 30,000 because it believes its features are worthy enough to warrant a space in the upper echelons of the mid-range segment. The Vivo V60 is riding this wave with a few noticeable upgrades and a few non-changes over the V50. Nonetheless, there’s a Rs 2,000 price increase here. It’s in the market now, and having used it for a while, I have a few thoughts to share. Let’s get going then.…

In an era where workplaces and classrooms are being redefined by hybrid collaboration and immersive learning, Mr. Muneer Ahmad, Vice President of AV Business at ViewSonic India, is leading conversations around innovation, accessibility, and sustainability in AV technology. From deploying large-scale solutions at institutions like BARC and the National High-Speed Rail Corporation to enabling teachers with AI-driven tools, his perspective highlights how AV is shaping India’s digital future while staying inclusive and environmentally responsible. ex: Describe yourself in three sentences. As a lifelong learner, I approach every challenge as an opportunity to grow. I believe that leadership is not just…

With over 18 years of experience across some of the world’s most iconic technology and imaging brands, Kunal Girotra has carved a career that spans gaming, imaging, and optics. He began his professional journey at Sony Electronics India, where he spent more than 12 years across IT and gaming, managing marketing and sales for PlayStation. He later moved to Fujifilm India, leading the dynamic instant camera category, before joining ZEISS, where he has spent the last three and a half years. At ZEISS, Kunal oversees the sports optics and photography segment for India, APAC, and Southeast Asia, with India serving…

London-based technology company Nothing has appointed Himanshu Tandon as Vice President of Business for its sub-brand CMF by Nothing. In this role, Himanshu Tandon, who was featured in Exhibit Magazine’s recent annual issue focused on the Top Leaders in Tech and Auto, will be responsible for global strategy, growth, and go-to-market execution. The move comes as India becomes a central hub for CMF’s international operations, with the company recently relocating its global marketing operations to the country. Tandon previously served as Country Head at POCO India (Xiaomi Group), where he led the brand’s expansion in the Indian market. Also Read: Nothing…

The UltraProlink iLink Trio is designed with travellers in mind. It’s a single braided cable that packs in a Lightning connector (27W), a Type-C connector (60W), and a dedicated Apple Watch charger (2.5W). The idea is simple: one cable, one charging brick, and you’re covered across devices. On paper, it looks like the perfect bedside or travel companion that’s asking for a rather steep Rs 1,699 amount. How does it fare in real life? Let’s find out. Functionality The braided build is a win. It feels tough, avoids tangling, and packs neatly in a bag. The layout is thoughtful too,…

Mahindra & Mahindra has become the first automaker in the world to offer Dolby Atmos in an SUV priced under ₹12 lakh. The feature debuts on the newly launched XUV 3XO REVX A variant, marking a significant step in making premium in-car audio accessible to a wider audience. Originally designed for cinemas, Dolby Atmos creates an immersive soundstage that reveals layers of detail in music and entertainment. Inside the car, this translates into a more engaging listening experience, giving drivers and passengers the feeling of being surrounded by sound rather than hearing it from just the speakers. Also Read: Velusamy…