Geek Enchantment: New Devices & Apps on the Block

The Tech Panda takes a have a look at just lately launched devices & apps out there.

Hyderabad Just Got India’s Largest Digital Screen

Iconic by ONE VISION, based by Abhinav Nagireddy, has unveiled India’s largest Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) show at SAS iTower in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, marking the corporate’s greatest set up so far and a big step in its nationwide growth. Its scale locations the set up in the identical broad class as among the world’s most recognised large-format outside promoting landmarks: London’s Piccadilly Lights within the United Kingdom, whose curved LED show spans roughly 780 sq. m., and Tokyo’s Shinjuku Crossing in Japan, whose viral 3D cat show measures roughly 154 sq. m. This locations Hyderabad’s display effectively forward of Shinjuku’s scale and inside attain of Piccadilly’s.

“Outdoor advertising in India is moving from visibility to impact. Brands want platforms that can command attention and create memorable experiences. Hyderabad is our biggest canvas yet, and it reflects the scale we want to bring to India’s DOOH ecosystem,” mentioned Abhinav Nagireddy, Founder, Iconic by ONE VISION.

FEATURES

• Spread throughout 586.14 sq. m. of steady L-shaped show space, the set up is Hyderabad’s first 8K DOOH show and makes use of Absen A25 sequence LED know-how to ship glasses-free anamorphic 3D experiences.
• 586.14 sq. m. 8K show strengthens firm’s nationwide growth; Gurugram launch deliberate by end-2026

XElectron Launches Techno Plus Android 14 Smart Home Projector with Native 1080P Resolution & 200-Inch Cinema Experience

XElectron, an Indian sensible residence know-how and client electronics model, launched the XElectron Techno Plus Android 14 Smart Home Projector, bringing native Full HD decision, 4K content material assist, a 200-inch projection functionality and built-in sensible leisure options to an inexpensive residence leisure machine. Priced at INR8,499, the projector combines Android 14, Auto Keystone correction, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 180° rotatable design for versatile viewing throughout totally different areas.

Gagan Sharma, Managing Director, XElectron, mentioned, “Consumers are increasingly looking for flexible ways to enjoy entertainment at home without making a large investment in traditional screens. With the Techno Plus, we wanted to bring together a large-screen viewing experience, smart Android 14 functionality, built-in OTT access and flexible projection in one compact device. At INR8,499, the projector is designed to make big-screen entertainment more accessible for Indian households.”

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• Native 1080P Resolution with 4K Support – The XElectron Techno Plus encompasses a native 1920×1080 Full HD decision and helps 4K decoding, delivering sharp visuals, enhanced particulars and vibrant colors for films, sports activities, gaming and different leisure content material. Its 5000:1 dynamic distinction ratio additional contributes to improved image depth and readability.
• 9000 Lumens LED Projection- Powered by a high-performance LED gentle supply with 9000 lumens brightness, the projector is designed to ship vivid and interesting visuals, making on a regular basis content material extra immersive on bigger screens.
• Android 14 Smart Entertainment Platform- Running on the most recent Android 14 working system, the projector presents a wise and intuitive leisure expertise, giving customers direct entry to content material and functions with out the necessity for extra streaming {hardware}.
• Up to 200-Inch Large Screen- The projector can create an immersive viewing expertise of as much as 200 inches, turning residing rooms, bedrooms and different areas into private leisure zones.
• All-in-One OTT Entertainment- Users can stream content material instantly via in style platforms together with Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and SonyLIV, lowering dependence on exterior streaming units.
• Auto Keystone Correction- The Auto Keystone function helps mechanically regulate picture alignment, making it simpler to realize a correctly positioned projection with minimal setup and adjustment.
• 180° Rotatable Design – Its 180° rotatable design presents better flexibility in projection, permitting customers to direct the display in direction of partitions or ceilings in response to their most well-liked viewing place.
• Dual-Band WiFi 6 – Built-in dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi 6 connectivity permits smoother wi-fi streaming, improved responsiveness and lowered latency for linked leisure and different real-time functions.
• Bluetooth 5.0 & Built-in Bass Speaker- Bluetooth 5.0 permits seamless connectivity with wi-fi audio system, headphones and soundbars, whereas the built-in bass speaker supplies an enhanced audio expertise instantly from the projector.
• Multi-Language Support- The projector helps 25 languages, together with English, Hindi and Bangla, making its interface accessible to a wider viewers throughout India and worldwide markets.
• Long-Lasting Entertainment- The LED gentle supply presents a lifespan of as much as 50,000 hours, permitting customers to get pleasure from long-term leisure with a dependable projection resolution.
• Warranty & Technology Excellence- XElectron India supplies a 1-year guarantee from the date of buy. The launch additional strengthens XElectron’s portfolio of sensible residence leisure merchandise backed by 13 years of know-how excellence.

Meine Electric’s ‘Made in India’ Iron-Air battery for Long Duration Energy Storage Enters Utility-Scale Pilot Evaluation

A pilot mission has been deliberate at NTPC Simhadri Thermal Power Station to guage an indigenous Iron-Air Battery know-how for Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) functions. The mission will likely be carried out by Atal Incubation Centre – Anna University (AIC-AU) at NTPC Simhadri via its know-how companion, Meine Electric, with the target of assessing the know-how underneath utility working situations. 

Priyansh Mohan, Co-Founder & CEO, Meine Electric, mentioned: “We are honoured that our indigenous Iron-Air Battery technology has been selected for implementation under this pilot project planned at NTPC Simhadri Thermal Power Station. The project provides an important opportunity to demonstrate the technology under utility operating conditions and generate valuable performance data that will help accelerate the development of cost-effective long-duration energy storage solutions for India’s evolving power system.”

Kishore Kumar.S, CEO, AIC – Anna Incubator, mentioned: “Our mission is to catalyze high-impact innovations that solve critical national challenges. Supporting Meine Electric in deploying India’s indigenous Iron-Air Battery technology at NTPC Simhadri is a major step toward achieving scalable, long-duration energy storage. This collaboration highlights how academia, startups, and public sector leaders can work together to strengthen India’s clean energy ecosystem and accelerate our transition to a resilient, sustainable grid”.

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• Will consider the indigenous Iron-Air Battery know-how underneath utility working situations.
• Will assess the system’s technical efficiency, operational reliability, and traits underneath real-world situations, producing insights for future long-duration power storage functions.
• Will present invaluable operational knowledge to assist additional know-how improvement and future commercial-scale deployment of indigenous long-duration power storage options.

GOBOULT Bets on Premium Wearables, Launches Stallion Ignite Gold & Stallion Nitro Ice

GOBOULT, an Indian audio and wearable model, expanded its Mustang collaboration with two new additions to the Stallion lineup, Stallion Ignite Gold and Stallion Nitro Ice.

Varun Gupta, Co-founder of GOBOULT, mentioned “The smartwatch class in India has gotten crowded. Most manufacturers are competing on the identical three or 4 specs, and we’ve by no means wished to play that recreation. The first Stallion confirmed us that individuals are prepared to put money into one thing that genuinely feels totally different, not simply appears totally different, and it turned our quickest promoting smartwatch. Ignite Gold and Nitro Ice are us doubling down on that perception. One is for the collector who values craftsmanship, whereas the opposite is for somebody on the lookout for a Stallion that displays their very own model. With this assortment, we’ve tried to convey the craftsmanship, detailing and tactile really feel of luxurious timepieces right into a smartwatch, from the Metallic Bracelet and Speed Wheel Rotating Ring to the Tyre Tread Crown and Ignition Lever, making a product that doesn’t simply ship know-how, but additionally the pleasure and expertise of sporting a superbly crafted watch.“

FEATURES

• Stallion Ignite Gold, a gold flagship with a Heritage Link Bracelet, Gilded Rotating Bezel, and
• Regal Crown
• Stallion Nitro Ice, a daring white and purple version
• Both priced at particular launch worth of INR5,999 (Ignite Gold) and INR4,999 (Nitro Ice)

U&i Introduces CHILL Wireless Speaker & ARIAL Power Bank with 150W Audio & 33W Fast Charging

U&i, an Indian way of life tech equipment model, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of two new choices: the CHILL Series Wireless Speaker (UiBS-5085) and the ARIAL Series Power Bank (UiPB-0333). Designed for leisure and on a regular basis use, the brand new launches mix highly effective audio, quick charging and portability, making them superb companions for the upcoming festive season. The launch additional reinforces U&i’s dedication to delivering feature-rich, modern and value-driven know-how options that cater to the evolving wants of Indian customers.

Paresh Vij, Director, U&i, mentioned, “The festive season is all about creating memorable moments with family and friends, and technology has become an integral part of these celebrations. At U&i, we continue to focus on developing products that combine functionality, quality and value for today’s consumers. The CHILL Series Wireless Speaker and ARIAL Series Power Bank are designed to deliver dependable performance while complementing the everyday lifestyles of our customers. As we expand our portfolio, our commitment remains the same—to make feature-rich technology accessible to everyone.”

FEATURES

CHILL Series Wireless Speaker (UiBS-5085)

• Powerful 150W wi-fi output, the speaker is supplied with an 8+8 speaker unit that produces wealthy sound with spectacular readability and deep bass.
• Features built-in wheels that make carrying the speaker handy whereas travelling or shifting between venues.
• The speaker additionally helps a number of playback choices via its built-in quantity management panel, together with FM radio, AUX, TF card, USB, TWS, and DC 5V charging, ensures seamless connectivity throughout units.
• Comes with a wi-fi microphone and distant management, making it a superb alternative for karaoke classes, bulletins, and festive celebrations.
• With True Wireless Stereo (TWS) compatibility, customers can pair two appropriate audio system collectively to get pleasure from an much more immersive stereo sound expertise.

ARIAL Series Power Bank (UiPB-0333)

• Features a ten,000mAh battery capability with 33W quick charging output
• Designed with a Type-C enter/output, twin USB output ports, and three charging ports
• Equipped with superior safety options, together with brief circuit safety, overpower safety, undervoltage safety and temperature safety, offering safe and secure charging each time.
• Available in elegant black and white color choices