Technology companies Xiaomi, Lenovo, iQOO, and others launched smartphones, computers, smart TVs, accessories, and more this week (September 7-13, 2026).DH’s Gadgets Weekly edition features the latest personal technology…

Technology companies Xiaomi, Lenovo, iQOO, and others launched smartphones, computers, smart TVs, accessories, and more this week (September 7-13, 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.Xiaomi unveils new power banks in IndiaXiaomi Power Bank 20000 165W.Xiaomi earlier this week launched three new power banks in India.It introduced Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W, Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 10000 45W, and Xiaomi Power Bank 20000 165W.The Xiaomi UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W is just 6mm thick and weighs 98g.It has a 5,000mAh battery capacity that provides convenient backup power for one phone, while magnetic induction charging at up to 15W enables cable-free charging for compatible devices.The USB-C port supports up to 22.5W output. The power bank can also charge two devices simultaneously, supporting up to 7.5W via USB-C and 5W wirelessly when wired and wireless charging are used together.It comes in radiant orange, glacier silver and graphite black– for Rs 5,999.On the other hand, Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 10000 45W comes with Qi 2.2 wireless charging capability and supports up to 25W, complemented by 13N magnetic attraction for convenient cable-free charging of compatible devices.For users who do not want to carry an additional charging cable, the power bank features an integrated USB-C cable, while wired charging supports up to 45W output for faster top-ups. It is available in white and black for Rs 3,699.The Xiaomi Power Bank 20000 165W is the best among the lot. As the name suggests, it houses a massive 20,000mAh battery capacity..Its USB-C 1 port delivers up to 120W, while USB-C 2 supports up to 45W. Its integrated USB-C cable also supports up to 120W output, while an additional USB-A port provides further flexibility for multi-device charging.The power bank also features a colour intelligent digital display, giving users at-a-glance information on battery level, charging and discharging status, time estimation, as well as low-current and malfunction indicators. This makes it easier to keep track of charging when managing multiple devices away from a conventional power source.It supports QC 3.5, PD 3.0 (PPS), BC 1.2 and Apple 2.4A. It costs Rs 4,999.Reliance Jio at 10: Mega anniversary annual plan with huge benefits launchediQOO Z11xa 5GiQOO Z11xa 5G.iQOO earlier this week launched the new Z11xa 5G series in India.It comes with a 6.76-inch full HD+ (2408×1080p) screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits peak brightness, IP68 + IP69 water- and dust-resistant ratings, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability certification, an infrared sensor, a Type-C USB port, stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and dual SIM slots (type: nano).Inside, it houses 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo octa-core processor with a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, Android 16-based OriginOS 6, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2) storage, and a 7200mAh battery with 44W fast charging.It sports a dual-camera module– main 50MP rear camera (with Sony IMX852 sensor, f/1.8 aperture) + 2MP (f/2.4) camera with LED flash on the back. It also features 1 32MP front camera. Both the cameras can record 4K videos.It comes in two colours–Titan Black and Prismatic Green– and is available in one configuration– 8 GB RAM + 128GB– for Rs. 28,999.Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Incremental upgrade with meaningful smart AI featuresSony BRAVIA 3II smart TV seriesSony BRAVIA 3II smart TV. It comes in five screen sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch and 100-inch– 4K resolution.With the powerful XR Processor, BRAVIA 3II makes good use of artificial intelligence and cognitive intelligence to analyse content the way humans naturally perceive sight and sound to enhance depth, colour, and clarity in real time, delivering a more natural and lifelike immersive viewing experience.With XR Triluminos Pro, the BRAVIA 3II is capable of reproducing a wide spectrum of colours with good accuracy, bringing scenes to life with billions of shades, deeper blacks, and brighter highlights. It also boasts XR Clear Image tech, which further enhances clarity by reducing noise and blur, and ensures every frame looks sharp and detailed, even in fast-moving scenes.And the Motionflow XR keeps the action smooth and fluid, making movies, sports, and gaming more immersive than ever before.BRAVIA 3II supports 4K at 120fps through HDMI 2.1, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. Features such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduce input lag and eliminate screen tearing, delivering ultra-smooth gaming performance.It also supports Apple Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa–enabled devices for added convenience and smart home connectivity.Additionally, all 2026 models will also receive Google Gemini support via an OTA update, introducing enhanced AI-powered voice interactions and smarter content discovery.The new BRAVIA 3II smart TVs–55-inch, 65-inc, 75-inch, 85-inch and 100-inch– are priced Rs 99,990 (MRP: Rs 1,59,900), Rs 1,24,990 (MRP: 1,99,900), Rs 1,79,990 (MRP: 2,89,900), Rs 3,05,990 (MRP: 5,19,900) and Rs 4,99,99 (MRP: 7,69,900).Samsung, Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco, Nothing phone prices hiked again in IndiaKaun Banega Crorepati game gets better with Google Gemini AI featureKBC collaborates with Google Gemini AI.Last month, Google, in collaboration with Sony, announced the launch of the Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)-like quiz feature on its Gemini AI app. With Google Gemini, users can experience a KBC-style interactive quiz right from the phone.Now, Google has announced new features to enhance the user experience while playing the KBC quiz.Unpack the story behind the trivia with GeminiIn each episode, users can look out for a dedicated segment where legendary actor and host Amitabh Bachchan asks Gemini for an intriguing piece of trivia, leaving a QR code on screen to unlock the answer in the Gemini app. And for any other question during the show that sparks your curiosity, simply open Gemini to dive deeper into the topic.Think through tough questions with the Sanket Suchak LifelineWhen a contestant on the hot seat – or you playing along from home – gets stuck on a high-stakes question, the Gemini-powered Lifeline Sanket Suchak steps in with smart hints to help reason the way to the right answer.Play Sanket Sawaal at home for a chance to join the live studio audienceWith Sanket Sawaal (goo.gle/sanket), viewers at home can answer daily questions with the help of Gemini-assisted hints. It’s a great way to test your knowledge, with top participants getting an opportunity to be invited to experience KBC in person.DigiPivot 2026: Google invites graduates, junior-level executives for upskilling programme in IndiaDyson Airsmooth hot air brushDyson Airsmooth hot air brush.After launching the innovative CameraJet smart toothbrush, Dyson has launched the Airsmooth hot air brush.It is designed for efficient drying and styling, hassle-free stretching and curl prep for all hair types.Traditional hot air brushes can expose hair to unnecessary stress, mechanical damage, dryness and breakage, often due to excessive heat, snag-prone ball-tip bristles and uneven heat distribution.Dyson’s Airsmooth brings solution to the aforementioned issues. It comes with a patented dual bristle system designed to guide hair, not get tangled it. Anti-snag bristles glide through hair with less breakage. Its unique looped structure collapses to release strands with ease, reducing snagging and improving scalp comfort when styling.It boasts PivotFlex bristles, which leverage an open-base design to diffuse and control high-pressure airflow, minimising frizz and hair disturbance as you style. Flexing up to 90 degrees, the tapered profile helps hair wrap and release smoothly, creating tension without tangles. It costs $249.99 (approx. Rs 23,895)Logitech unveils MX Keypad, a multi-app AI control center Lenovo Legion Gen 11 gaming laptopsLenovo LOQ 15AHP11 (left) and Lenovo Legion 5a.Lenovo unveiled the new Legion 5i, Legion 5a and LOQ 15AHP11 series laptops in India.The Legion 5i will come with Intel Core Ultra 9 Series and Ultra 7 Series processor options, paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7), and Lenovo AI Engine+ supported by dual LA1 + LA3 AI Core chips. This dual-AI hardware enables intelligent scenario detection in Balance and Performance modes, dynamically tuning the CPU, GPU, and system settings in real time to guarantee smooth gameplay and peak framerates.It also features a 15.3-inch WQXGA OLED display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits peak brightness. It comes with 32GB 5600 MT/s DDR5 or 16GB 5600 MT/s DDR5 RAM, 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD options, and also feature 80WHr battery with Rapid Charge Pro capability. It is priced Rs 2,65,990.For those who prefer AMD, Lenovo is offering the Legion 5a, which promises efficiency and power. It comes equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (AMD Ryzen 200 Series) processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060/5050 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7). It relies on the Lenovo AI Engine+ powered by the LA1 AI Core chip to continuously optimise system parameters during demanding workloads, ensuring high-FPS responsiveness and lag-free multitasking.It features a 15.3-inch WQXGA OLED display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness. It comes with 32GB 5600 MT/s DDR5 or 16GB 5600 MT/s DDR5 RAM, 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD options, and also feature 80WHr battery. It costs Rs 2,25,990.The Lenovo LOQ 15AHP11 series laptop houses an AMD Ryzen 200 Series mobile processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060/5050 (8GB GDDR7) GPU. It utilises the LA1 AI chip and Lenovo AI Engine+ to automatically handle tuning—keeping frame drops and lag spikes at bay so gamers can play at full throttle.It features a 15.3-inch WQXGA OLED display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits peak brightness. It comes with 32GB 5600 MT/s DDR5 or 16GB 5600 MT/s DDR5 RAM, 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD options, and also feature 60WHr battery with Rapid Charge Pro capability. It costs Rs 1,99,990.OpenAI unveils new version of photo generator tool Images 2.5 Search to Sip: Google Trends reveal new breakout drinks in IndiaGoogle Trends on drinks in India.Google Trends has come up with interesting data on the changing tastes of youths with respect to beverages in India.They are gradually diversifying their sips. Here are the latest trends:Matcha remains the biggest conversation starter:“How to make matcha” has jumped 1,300% over the past year, and searches for matcha whisks and bowls broke out in August 2026. At the same time, the flavour has jumped categories: matcha shoes, matcha enzyme scrub, matcha candles, face wash and perfume all appeared as strong or breakout queries.Ube, the sweet purple yam, hit an all-time search high in August 2026:Hyderabad and Telangana are leading the national interest, with people actively looking for ube latte, ube café, ube matcha and ube coconut combinations.Hōjicha reached its own all-time high in March 2026 and saw another breakout surge in August 2026:Searches for “hojicha vs matcha” hit breakout growth, while “what is hojicha” and “hojicha latte” continue to climb as more people discover the roasted alternative.Apple unveils iPhone Duo, company’s first-ever foldable mobile SIGMA expands full-frame lineup with 85mm F1.2 Art and 20-60mm F2.8-4Sigma 85mm F1.2 Art and 20-60mm F2.8-4 (ART).The new Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG ( Art) is a medium-telephoto portrait lens combining a bright F1.2 aperture with high resolution and a compact, portable design suited for mobile creators.It comes with SLD glass, a high anomalous dispersion glass, and precision aspherical elements to control chromatic and spherical aberrations. A 13-blade diaphragm provides round bokeh and clean subject separation.It comes in a compact, portable design. Weighing around 905g (L-Mount), it is the smallest and lightest AF 85mm F1.2 for full-frame mirrorless cameras. It utilises a floating focus mechanism to keep body dimensions practical for extended handheld work.It is powered by a dual High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) system for fast, accurate, and quiet AF tracking in both photo and video applications. It also features minimised focus breathing, two customisable AFL buttons, an aperture ring with click/lock controls, and a dust- and splash-resistant structure.The Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG (Contemporary) is said to be an agile standard zoom lens that can expand wide-angle coverage down to 20mm while remaining light enough for daily use.It covers ultra-wide views to standard perspective, allowing creators to shoot landscapes, snapshots, and portraits without swapping lenses. It also features 15 elements in 13 groups (including 3 aspherical and 3 SLD glass elements) to deliver consistent edge-to-edge sharpness across the zoom range.It also supports minimum focusing distance of 15.8 cm at 28mm (1:2.3 maximum magnification) and maintains 1:2.9 magnification at 60mm for detailed close-ups.The SIGMA AF 85MM F/1.2 DG (A) F/SE is priced at Rs 1,57,500.00 (for both, Sony E-mount & L mount).And, the SIGMA AF 20-60 MM F/2.8-4 DG (C) F/SE costs Rs 84,700.00 (for both, Sony E-mount & L mount).Apple launches Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 with advanced health tracking capabilitiesHindware Tablet Plug N Play 2-in-1 convertible chimney rangeHindware Tablet Plug N Play 2-in-1 Convertible Chimney Range.Hindware earlier this week unveiled a new two-in-one convertible chimney.It comes ready for ductless recirculation straight out of the box, and converts to ducted mode with a separately purchased duct kit whenever full physical extraction is needed.The chimney is built around three everyday needs in an Indian kitchen. The first is air. Suction reaches 1600 m³/hr on the BLDC variant and 1400 m³/hr on the Non-BLDC variant, strong enough to clear smoke and cooking odours before they settle into the room, which will come in handy while doing slow cooking on weekends.The second is upkeep. Smart Auto Clean burns off collected grease on its own, so the chimney continues to perform well without needing to be scrubbed down every weekend.The third is durability, with the housing and blower made of metal to carry that load year after year. The BLDC variant builds on this with a more efficient motor that runs quietly enough for conversation to carry on undisturbed, draws less power, lasts longer, and pairs with a multi-colour display. The Non-BLDC variant keeps things simpler, with dual LED lights over the cooktop.The company is offering five years comprehensive warranty and fifteen years on the motor for the BLDC variant, and two years comprehensive and ten years on the motor for the Non-BLDC variant.The range is priced at Rs 30,999 for the BLDC variant and Rs 25,999 for the Non-BLDC variant, sold as the Tablet Plug N Play Auto Clean.Apple unveils new generation AirPods 5 with better ANC Google announces 5 new Initiatives advancing sustainable innovation and clean energy in IndiaGoogle offers mentorship programme to local startups in India. India’s climate transition is increasingly moving from ambition to implementation, with technology playing a critical role in making solutions more scalable and accessible. Against this backdrop, Google is announcing five new initiatives that translate its sustainability efforts into tangible outcomes across clean energy, agriculture and climate technology.Scaling Solar API for Over 300 Million Rooftops in India: Google is bringing its Solar API to supported locations in India, giving solar installers access to geospatial insights that can help them assess rooftops, design systems, and prepare customer proposals faster—reducing friction for local solar businesses.150 MW of new solar in Rajasthan: A new agreement with ReNew Power takes Google’s contracted solar capacity under this approach to 300 MW, supporting additional clean-energy generation on India’s grid.Climate-smart agriculture in Telangana: Through its partnership with Mitti Labs, Google will support tens of thousands of smallholder rice farmers in adopting Alternate Wetting and Drying, helping reduce methane emissions and irrigation demand while maintaining crop productivity. Participating farmers will also receive direct payments. The initiative will also provide direct payments to participating farmers and aims to mitigate nearly 3 million tonnes of CO2e on a 20-year Global Warming Potential basis.Building India’s climate-tech ecosystem: The Google Center for Climate Technology, in partnership with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, has selected three projects focused on green workforce training and low-carbon materials, and is expanding into water stewardship and waste/circularity.Supporting India’s climate-tech startup ecosystem: Google has also welcomed the inaugural cohort of the Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet, which includes four Indian startups applying AI to protect the planet.Apple A20 Pro-powered iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max with big camera upgrades launchedGet the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on DH Tech.

Source: Deccan Herald