Gadgets Weekly: Dell Alienware 16X Aurora launch, Vivo T5 Lite debut & Google AI updates

Technology firms Dell, TecSox, Vivo, Lava International Ltd and extra launched smartphones, computer systems sensible TV projectors, earphones and extra this week (July 20-26, 2026).

DH’s Gadgets Weekly version options the most recent private know-how merchandise and associated occasions, protecting you knowledgeable about every thing taking place on this planet of shopper electronics.

The Alienware 16X Aurora is powered by the most recent Intel Core Ultra Plus processors, and comes paired with as much as NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPUs. It is able to dealing with demanding video games and multitasking with ease.

It additionally flaunts a 16-inch OLED show with a 240Hz refresh price and an ultra-fast 0.2ms response time. It provides vibrant colors, true blacks and wealthy element with as much as 120% DCI-P3 shade quantity that includes HDR True Black 500 certification and 620 nits HDR peak luminance.

To preserve optimum efficiency throughout prolonged gaming periods, the Alienware 16X Aurora comes included with a newly engineered Cryo-Chamber cooling structure that directs airflow effectively, enhancing thermal administration.

The laptop computer additionally options Alienware’s Stealth Mode, which may be activated with a single press of the F7 key. This immediately modifications the system from an immersive gaming setup to quieter fan acoustics and white keyboard backlighting once they wish to concentrate on non-gaming duties.

It is available in an evening sky-inspired customized color referred to as Interstellar Indigo in a satin end with an iridescent badge. Its worth begins at Rs 2,62,990.

Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware 18 Area-51

The Area-51 tier is engineered to ship the final word gaming expertise. The Total Performance Power (TPP) can attain as much as 240W in Alienware 16 Area-51 and as much as 280W in Alienware 18 Area-51. With extra energy supplied to the silicon parts, players can seamlessly run their video games on the very best settings.

The Alienware 16 Area-51 contains a new premium anti-glare OLED show, a 16-inch WQXGA Anti-Glare OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh price, ultra-fast 0.2ms response time.

The Alienware 18 Area-51 focuses on most gaming efficiency with an expansive 18-inch QHD+WQXGA show working at as much as a 300Hz refresh price and 3ms response time, delivering distinctive smoothness for aggressive gaming.

Both fashions are powered by the most recent Intel Core Ultra 290HX Plus processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs as much as RTX 5090, to make sure a clean gaming expertise, content material creation, deal with AI workloads and multitasking.

Configurations may be scaled as much as 64GB of high-speed DDR5 reminiscence and 2TB of storage, offering ample headroom for demanding customers. The methods additionally function a considerable 96Wh battery, superior thermal engineering, high-bandwidth connectivity together with Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7 assist, and premium Alienware design components resembling customizable RGB lighting and high-performance cooling.

Alienware 16 Area-51’s worth begins at Rs 3,97,960 and the Alienware 18 Area-51 begins at Rs 3,95,200.

Lava International Ltd earlier this week launched new Virat V1 collection price range telephones in India.

It is available in two variants– Virat V1 5G and V1 4G. They function virtually the identical options, however differ in key points resembling processor, Android OS variations, color choices and battery capability.

They function a 6.75-inch HD+ (720x1600p) show, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable as much as 1 TB by way of microSD card), IP64 waterproof score, 13MP AI twin digital camera on the again, and a 5MP entrance digital camera.

The Virat V1 5G comes with a Unisoc T8200 chipset, Android 16 OS, an enormous 6,000mAh battery with 10W charging velocity and can be accessible in two colours– arya blue and sonar gold– for Rs 12,999. For a restricted time, it may be bought for Rs 11,999.

Whereas the usual Virat V1 5G contains a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging velocity and can be accessible in two colours– himalayan silver and nilgiri blue– for Rs 9,999. For a restricted time, it may be grabbed for Rs 8,999.

The new energy financial institution, although, is available in a compact type issue however weighs virtually half a kg (420g to be exact). Because it homes an enormous 20,000mAh battery capability.

It can ship as much as 67W quick charging for appropriate smartphones, tablets, handheld gaming units, laptops and different USB-powered equipment.

The energy financial institution additionally helps 65W quick enter, permitting it to recharge shortly and get customers again on the transfer with minimal downtime. It has a small digital show to indicate the real-time battery capability in proportion format.

For added comfort, the Xiaomi Power Bank 5i contains a built-in USB Type-C cable, eliminating the necessity to carry an extra charging cable for appropriate units. Alongside the built-in cable, it features a USB Type-C port and a USB-A port, enabling customers to cost a number of units concurrently.

To guarantee seamless compatibility throughout a variety of units, the Xiaomi Power Bank 5i helps main fast-charging protocols together with PD 3.0 (PPS), QC 3.5, BC1.2 and Apple 2.4A, making it appropriate for smartphones, tablets and equipment throughout Android, iOS and different ecosystems. It is available in blue and black colors for Rs 3,499.

The search engine big earlier this week launched Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber to assist builders and clients construct AI brokers in manufacturing with larger token effectivity, decrease latency, and dependable efficiency.

3.6 Flash: The new mannequin guarantees to ship higher coding, information work, and multimodal efficiency whereas decreasing token utilization by as much as 17 per cent at a decrease value per token than 3.5 Flash.

The 3.6 Flash is obtainable for builders within the Gemini API by way of Google AI Studio and Android Studio, along with Google Antigravity.

For enterprises within the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, the three.6 Flash can be accessible within the Gemini Enterprise app.

3.5 Flash-Lite: This is touted to be essentially the most cost-effective 3.5-class mannequin; additionally, it guarantees to considerably outperform prior Flash-Lite generations for high-throughput execution.

The 3.5 Flash-Lite is obtainable to all by way of the Gemini app and Google Search app.

3.5 Flash Cyber: This is a brand new specialised mannequin constructed on high of three.5 Flash, and fine-tuned for locating and fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities at a lower cost per token than bigger fashions. The mannequin can be solely accessible to governments and trusted companions by way of CodeMender as a part of a limited-access pilot program. Separately, we’re additionally bringing CodeMender’s foundational capabilities on to clients with typically accessible Gemini fashions by way of the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.

TecSox earlier this week launched a brand new sensible TV projector in India.

It can stream as much as 4K and runs Android 11 OS. It helps dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth connectivity, 180-degree rotatable projection, and built-in sensible streaming capabilities.

It additionally helps all widespread OTT platforms, together with Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube, and extra. It prices Rs 10,000.

The new Vivo T5 Lite, earlier this week, hit shops in India.

It comes with a 6.74-inch HD+ (1600×720p) LCD display screen with 120Hz refresh price, 20:9 side ratio, and provides as much as 1000 nits peak brightness.

The gadget additionally options triple slots (for 2 nano SIMs and a microSD card), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm audio jack, a speaker, a Type-C port, an IP65 water splash-resistant score and military-grade MIL-STD-810H sturdiness certification.

Inside, it home 6nm class MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core processor with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, Android 16-based Origin OS 6, 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage (expandable as much as 1TB), dual-camera module– foremost 50MP(with Sony f/1.8 aperture) and 0.08 MP ( with f/3.0) with LED flash on the again, a 5MP (f/2.2) entrance digital camera and a 6,500mAh battery with 44W quick charging functionality.

The Vivo T5 Lite is available in two colours–twilight shadow and wave blue. It is obtainable in three configurations– 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 6GB RAM + 256GB storage– for Rs 19,999, Rs 21,999 and Rs 24,999, respectively.

Google earlier this week hosted a Parliamentary Showcase for Build with AI: Code for Communities, a nationwide initiative bridging tech innovation and native governance.

The occasion was organised in collaboration with The Dialogue; the finale on July 22 in New Delhi featured 12 successful developer groups presenting reside AI functions on to Members of Parliament (MPs).

As the programme transitions to its subsequent section, chosen successful options can be piloted in real-world constituencies.

The programme mobilised over 7,000 builders throughout 18+ Indian cities, producing over 1,000 open-source initiatives constructed on Google’s AI stack, together with Gemini and Gemma.

Problem statements had been sourced straight from sitting MPs throughout 4 key tracks:

1) Civic and Governance: Multilingual AI platforms aggregating citizen suggestions to optimise native growth budgets.

2) Environment: Real-time air pollution monitoring fusing satellite tv for pc, sensor, and citizen information to identify native hotspots.

3) Public Health: AI command centres for rural well being clinics predicting medication stock-outs and monitoring assets.

4) Agriculture: Indic-language voice and SMS instruments offering smallholder farmers with satellite-backed crop recommendation.

“AI offers a generational opportunity to leapfrog old problems and create new solutions for humanity’s biggest challenges. Through initiatives like Code for Communities, India’s world-class developers and thriving digital infrastructure are setting a global standard. Whether it’s managing smart health centres, predicting crop yields, or tracking local pollution, India is showing the world what AI looks like at population scale. Because the benefits of AI won’t automatically reach everyone, we are deeply committed to building a responsible foundation and providing the training our youth and developers need so that the benefits of AI serve the many, not just the few,” a Google spokesperson mentioned.

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