G-SHOCK has introduced its MTG-B2000YST-1A timepiece to the Indian market. This model is part of the MT-G series, known for integrating metal and resin to create durable and visually distinctive watches.

The MTG-B2000YST-1A features a rainbow ion-plated bezel with a pattern inspired by stormy weather conditions. The bezel is crafted using multi-layered carbon and glass fiber, with a phosphorescent layer that glows in the dark, simulating lightning flashes.

The watch includes a soft urethane band for flexibility and durability, designed to reflect the dark and cloudy skies of extreme weather events. Its Dual Core Guard structure enhances durability by protecting the module from shock, centrifugal force, and vibration through Triple G Resist technology. A carbon fiber-reinforced resin monocoque case within a metal frame ensures strength and reduced weight.

Additional features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating for improved visibility. The watch is powered by Tough Solar technology, which allows it to operate for up to 29 months in power-saving mode after a full charge. Bluetooth connectivity enables automatic time adjustments, settings management, and a phone-finder feature. The watch is water-resistant up to 200 meters, making it suitable for various outdoor activities.

Key Specifications:

• Bezel: Rainbow ion-plated with lightning-inspired pattern
• Case: Carbon fiber-reinforced resin with a metal frame
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Band: Soft urethane for durability and flexibility
• Technology: Tough Solar with up to 29 months of power-saving operation
• Connectivity: Bluetooth® for smartphone linking and automatic time adjustments
• Durability: Triple G Resist for shock, vibration, and centrifugal force resistance
• Water Resistance: Up to 200 meters

Pricing and Availability

Priced at INR 94,995, the MTG-B2000YST-1A is available at Casio and exclusive G-SHOCK stores across India. It is also available online at Casio’s official website.

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Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Watch for Kids experience, a special setup for the Galaxy Watch7 LTE that offers a fun, safe, and connected way for children to explore the digital world. Designed in collaboration with Google, the watch blends technology, education, and entertainment, all while giving parents tools to monitor and manage their child’s usage.

The Galaxy Watch for Kids allows children to make calls, send texts to approved contacts, and personalise their device with apps and watch faces from beloved brands like Barbie, Crayola, and Marvel. Using Google Family Link, parents can take charge of how the watch is used, ensuring it aligns with family values and routines.

Features Designed for Families

The Family Link app enables parents to:

• Control who kids can call and text.
• Approve or block apps on Google Play.
• Track the watch’s location.
• Activate School Time Mode to minimise distractions during class.
• Locate lost devices.

The watch offers a range of Teacher Approved apps and watch faces that mix learning and creativity. From solving puzzles with MathTango to tracking emotions with Rebel Girls Mood Journal, children can enjoy activities that develop skills in math, art, and science. Partnered brands like PBS KIDS bring fun and learning to the wrist with interactive apps inspired by popular shows like Wild Kratts.

Launch and Availability

The Galaxy Watch for Kids experience will roll out exclusively for the Galaxy Watch7 LTE in the U.S., available through AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. There’s no word yet on its availability in other regions.

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Noise has officially launched the Noise ColorFit Pro 6 Series. Comprising the Noise ColorFit Pro 6 Max and Noise ColorFit Pro 6, the series introduces AI-driven features and premium design. This series was also showcased during CES 2025, gaining significant attention, as previously reported.

The ColorFit Pro 6 Series features “Intelligence on your Wrist,” offering AI Watch Faces that adapt to users’ styles and environments, along with an AI Companion providing personalized wellness insights. The watches are designed for professionals and fitness enthusiasts, balancing functionality and style.

Powered by the EN2 processor and Nebula UI 2.0, the ColorFit Pro 6 Series simplifies daily tasks with its Always-On Display (AoD) and AI capabilities. It also includes advanced health monitoring and wellness insights, offering tailored recommendations for users.

Key Features

• AI Companion: Provides activity analysis, sleep insights, and personalized recommendations.
• Gesture Controls: Includes tapping to take photos, shaking to reject calls, and covering the watch to mute notifications.
• Safety & Privacy: Features Emergency SOS, password protection, and enhanced notification controls.
• Connectivity: BT v5.3 ensures stable connections for Android and iOS users, enhancing call quality and usability.
• Battery Life: Offers up to 7 days of usage.
• Health Suite: Includes heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, stress management, and 100+ sports modes.

Amit Khatri, Co-Founder of Noise, stated, “We are thrilled to unveil the sixth generation of our flagship smartwatch range, the ColorFit Pro 6 Series. The overwhelming interest this launch has garnered reflects not only our relentless commitment to innovation but also the enduring trust and love of our consumers. Designed with precision and powered by AI-driven personalization, the ColorFit Pro 6 Series reflects our vision of delivering meaningful reinvention year after year, elevating the user experience to new heights.”

Key Specs

Noise ColorFit Pro 6 Max:

• 1.96-inch AMOLED display with 410x502px resolution.
• Stainless steel design with strap options including Metal, Magnetic, Leather, and Silicone.
• Built-in GPS for outdoor tracking.
• 5 ATM water resistance.

Noise ColorFit Pro 6:

• 1.85-inch AMOLED display with 390x450px resolution.
• Refined crown design and strap options including Braided, Magnetic, Mesh, and Silicone.
• IP68 water resistance.

Pricing and Availability:

The ColorFit Pro 6 Max is available starting January 21, 2025 on gonoise.com, in the following variants:

• Metal Strap (Pure Titanium, Chrome Black): INR 7,999
• Magnetic, Leather, and Silicone Strap variants: INR 7,499

The ColorFit Pro 6 will be available for pre-booking from January 22, with sales beginning January 27, 2025:

• Mesh Strap variants: INR 6,499
• Magnetic, Braided, and Silicone Strap variants: INR 5,999

Both models will be available on Amazon and Flipkart from January 29, 2025, marking the wide retail availability of these next-generation smartwatches.

Product Specifications
Noise ColorFit Pro 6 Max

Noise ColorFit Pro 6

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Last year Huawei officially unveiled its fitness and sleep tracker- Huawei Band 9 in its home country China and now soon this fitness tracker will soon be made available in the Indian market as well. The pre-orders for this wearable have started in India via Flipkart.

Huawei Band 9: Availability

Huawei Band 9 is listed with White, Black, Pink, and Yellow color options. It is listed for Rs 3,999 and can be pre-ordered via Flipkart. The wearable will be launching on 17^th January and is said to be available via Amazon as well.

Huawei Band 9: Features

The wearable sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED 2.5D touch display. It is 8.99 mm thick and weighs 14g. Users are offered themed and Always on displayed watch faces. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and is compatible with Android 8.0 or above and iOS 13.0 or above. There are 100 workout modes that include auto-detection for four common exercises. It is equipped with a 9-axis IMU sensor, optical heart rate sensor, and ambient light sensor.

Health features include- Huawei TruSeen 5.5 heart rate monitoring, Huawei TruSleep 4.0 sleep tracking, Huawei TruRelax stress tracking, and Menstrual cycle tracking. It comes with 5ATM Water resistance up to 50m. It offers up to 14 days of battery life and can be fully charged in 45 minutes. The wearable arrives with a new and improved fluoroelastomer strap. Huawei Band 9 features a special sleep mode, keeps tabs on heart rate, SpO, respiratory rate, and any abnormal breathing while sleeping, and custom sleep hygiene. It provides custom fitness plans, smart reminders, insightful reports, and handy reminders for incoming calls, calendar events, and new messages delivered.

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The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has yesterday expanded its AIoT and personal health device portfolio with the launch of Redmi Buds 6 series, Redmi Watch 5 and Xiaomi Power Bank 10000 series in the global markets. These devices have already made their debut in China while Redmi Buds 6 has also launched in India.

Redmi Buds 6 Series: Features

Redmi Buds 6

It offers Active Noise cancellation up to 49dB and 2kHz. The earbuds feature a dual-driver system that ensures a rich and dynamic sound, and supports multiple ANC modes and adaptive transparency settings. The dual mic AI noise reduction minimizes background noise, even in winds up to 9m/s while it offers built-in immersive sound with 360 degree audio effects. On a single charge, it offers 10 hours of playback time while with the case it offers 42 hours of total playback time. Smart connection options let you share audio seamlessly or use earbuds for hands-free photo-taking with customized gestures. The earbuds will be available in Cloud white, Night black, and Coral green colors.

Redmi Buds 6 Pro

Redmi Buds 6 Pro boasts industry-leading coaxial triple drivers that are Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certified. PZT dual tweeters combine with an 11mm driver with a titanium diaphragm to deliver deeper bass and sharper highs. For an immersive listening experience, built-in dimensional audio offers adjustable modes, including head tracking, perfect for music, videos, gaming, and audiobooks. Flagship-grade 55dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) includes ultra-wide 4kHz coverage that effectively blocks mid-to-high frequency distractions. With an increased total ANC of up to 14.16% compared to previous generation products, the multi-level ANC ensures clarity in outdoor environments at all times.

Users can enjoy up to 9.5 hours of playback on a single charge or up to 36 hours with the charging case, alongside intuitive touch controls for managing calls, audio playback, volume, and ANC modes. To further personalize the experience, the customizable equalization (EQ) feature offers four preset modes and one custom mode, allowing users to fine-tune sound to their preferences. Available in three vibrant colors — Glacier White, Space Black  and Lavender Purple.

Redmi Watch 5: Features

Redmi Watch 5 features a 2.07-inch AMOLED display that offers 1500 nits brightness, 60Hz refresh rate, and vibrant 324 ppi clarity. It arrives with ultra-thin 2mm bezels and an impressive screen-to-body ratio of just 82%. 24-day battery life ensures a reliable health monitoring experience that can be customized regarding watch strap options, with a premium aluminum alloy frame and updated crown optimized for comfort and fashion.

Its built-in linear motor provides quiet, precise haptic feedback, while Bluetooth® phone call support and dual-mic noise reduction provide clear calls in noisy or windy outdoor environments. Redmi Watch 5 features a new in-house designed heart rate algorithm that improves heart rate monitoring accuracy to give users all-day tracking for heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep quality. With more than 150 sports modes, the Redmi Watch 5 is the ultimate workout partner, featuring a built-in 5-system GNSS designed for precise outdoor activity tracking, while 5ATM water resistance makes it ideal for aquatic sports enthusiasts.

Xiaomi Power Bank 10000 Series: Features

Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 10000 mAh

Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 10000 delivers fast and convenient charging in a compact form that easily slips into your bag or pocket. Its built-in USB-C cable gives users easy access to a 10,000mAh capacity power cell capable of charging a compatible Xiaomi smartphone to 45% in just 30 minutes.

Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 10000 weighs 210 grams, making it lightweight enough to hold with one hand. Its additional USB-C port offers 33W charging with an additional USB-A port supporting dynamic power allocation of up to 22.5W per device, with triple device charging bolstered with the ability to simultaneously self-charge at 30W.

Xiaomi 165W Power Bank 10000 mAh

It features dual ports capable of delivering a combined output of up to 165W. Suited for charging smartphones, tablets, and laptop PCs, it can simultaneously charge two devices at charging speeds of up to 120W and 45W. Xiaomi device users can look forward to using 120W charging to achieve a full charge in as little as 23 minutes.

Housed in a sleek design and weighing only 318 grams, Xiaomi 165W Power Bank 10000 also features a built-in USB-C charging cable. It features a smart display with colored icons that convey real-time power levels at a glance. Xiaomi 165W Power Bank 10000 supports the latest charging protocols. It offers dual port charging of up to 110W (65W + 45W) for non-Xiaomi devices, plus 90W self-charging to achieve a 75% charge in just 15 minutes and a full charge in only 35 minutes.

Availability

Redmi Buds 6, Redmi Buds 6 Pro, Redmi Watch 5, Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 10000, and Xiaomi 165W Power Bank 10000 will be available through Xiaomi’s official channels and authorized retailers.

• Redmi Buds 6: Priced starting at €39.9
• Redmi Buds 6 Pro: Priced starting at €74.9
• Redmi Watch 5: Priced starting at €109
• Xiaomi 33W Power Bank 10000: Priced starting at €24.9
• Xiaomi 165W Power Bank 10000: Priced starting at €49.9

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Last year in April, homegrown brand Lava unveiled two new smartwatches in the Indian market- Lava ProWatch VN and Lava ProWatch ZN. Now this year the brand is back with yet another smartwatch for Indian consumers- Lava ProWatch V1.

Lava ProWatch V1: Features

The smartwatch comes with an octagonal design and sports a 1.85-inch AMOLED display that offers a 60Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 while the wearable comes with IP68 sweat and water resistance. It is equipped with a 2.5D PU Animation Engine, Assisted PS, and VC9213 PPG sensor for heart rate and SpO2 accuracy. It is powered by Realtek 8773 chipset.

The smartwatch comes with 100+ watch faces, 110+ sports modes, a stress level tracker, a sleep tracker, built-in games, a quick reply feature, a voice assistant, and supports Bluetooth calling via Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It is backed by a 270 mAh battery. The company is also offering a 2-year warranty.

Lava ProWatch V1: Availability

The smartwatch comes in 4 color options- Peachy Hikari, Black Nebula, Bluish Ronin, and Mint Shinobi.

• Bluish Ronin with Silicone strap- Rs 2,399
• Mint Shinobi with Silicone strap- Rs 2,399
• Peachy Hikari featuring silicone strap and rose old metal strap- Rs 2,699
• Black Nebula featuring silicone and black metal strap- Rs 2,799

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Indian smartwatch brand Noise has made its first appearance at CES 2025, showcasing its new Luna Ring Gen 2.0 and the ColorFit Pro 6 series. The company’s participation at CES 2025 marks its entry into the global tech showcase arena.

The Luna Ring Gen 2.0, which recently won the Red Dot Award, is claimed to be built with fighter jet-grade titanium and features AI-powered health monitoring. The ring tracks bio-markers including stress, sleep, heart health, blood oxygen, and women’s health metrics. It comes with 98.2% accuracy (validated by Philips Biosensing) and offers 30-day battery life.

The ColorFit Pro 6 series, comprising the ColorFit Pro 6 and ColorFit Pro 6 Max, was also unveiled at the event. Both smartwatches feature AI-backed performance enhancements, though detailed specifications are yet to be announced. The Pro 6 Max variant has already opened for pre-bookings in India.

Commenting on the announcement, Amit Khatri, Co-Founder of Noise said, “CES 2025 marks a defining moment for us as we bring Indian innovation to the global stage. Our Made-in-India products are a testament to our commitment to creating meaningful, consumer-centric experiences that resonate worldwide. Our latest flagship lineup is meticulously designed to shape the future of the connected ecosystem, seamlessly blending meaningful technology with profound design. As one of the first homegrown brands to break into the top three smartwatch companies globally, we are proud to showcase India’s growing influence in the global tech ecosystem.”

Noise has maintained its position in India’s smartwatch market for nearly 20 quarters and has recently been ranked among the top three smartwatch brands globally.

Availability and Pricing:

Pre-bookings for the Luna Ring 2.0 start today, January 9th, 2025, with deliveries expected in March 2025. For the ColorFit Pro 6 Max, customers can secure their unit with a Rs. 999 pre-booking pass through the GoNoise India e-store. The pass offers a Rs. 1,999 launch day discount along with additional perks worth Rs. 1,700. The complete ColorFit Pro 6 series pricing and availability details will be announced soon.

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Redmi has already launched the Redmi Note 14 series in the Indian market, and now it is heading to global markets. As per the new information shared by the company’s event page, the launch will take place on January 10th, 2025. This new year is going to be fully packed with gadget launches as CES 2025 is also happening this month.

The company is expected to bring the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14 Pro, and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ to global markets. Along with the smartphones, Redmi will also launch Redmi Buds 6 Pro and Redmi Watch 5.

There is one more gadget that will be launching outside China: the Xiaomi self-contained 165W powerbank 10000. There will be some offers as well, including three months of Spotify Premium, a 2-year warranty, one-time free screen replacement or repair service within 6 months, and 1 out-of-warranty repair with free labor costs within 12 months.

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Back in October 2024, Huawei silently unveiled its Huawei Watch GT 5 smartwatch in the Indian market and now in the same way the brand has launched Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro smartwatch in the country. Let’s dive in to know all the detailed information.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro: Specifications

The smartwatch comes with only a 46mm variant and features a 1.43-inch display that offers a 466×466 pixel screen resolution. It is compatible with Android 9.0 or later and iOS 13.0 or later. It features various sensors- accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, optical heart rate, barometer, temperature, ambient light, ECG, and depth. The smartwatch complies with 5ATM-rated water resistance and IP69K rating allowing 40 metre free diving. It also includes a Celia keyboard for quick replies, an optimized interface, a watch screenshot feature, and app downloads from the App gallery.

It comes with 100+ sports modes that also include Pro sports modes like golf, diving, and trail running. It includes 11 new watch face themes, Huawei Sunflower Positioning system, and Activity Ring 2.0 and supports various health-related features like ECG analysis, Women’s Health, Sleep analysis, and pulse wave arrhythmia analysis.  Coming to its battery life, the smartwatch offers 14-day battery life for maximum usage, 9-day battery life for regular usage, and 5-day battery life with Always-on display enabled. Users can also attend calls with the help of a built-in microphone and speaker. Connectivity options include- NFC support, Bluetooth 5.2, and GNSS support.

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro: Availability

The smartwatch comes in Sports edition witha  Black silicone strap and Classic edition with Titanium version options. The sports edition is priced at Rs 29,999 while the classic edition is priced at Rs 39,999. The smartwatch will be available via Flipkart and Amazon.

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G-SHOCK has partnered with Almost Gods for its first product collaboration in India, releasing the Almost Gods X G-SHOCK GA-2100AG24-1A1 on November 29th, 2024. The collection is limited to 250 pieces.

The timepiece combines G-SHOCK’s GA-2100 octagonal structure with Almost Gods’ design approach, featuring elements inspired by volcanic eruptions and mythology. The watch aims to represent the concept of creation through destruction.

“We are thrilled to launch our first India-centric partnership with Almost Gods, a brand that reimagines global symbols of power through its bold, mythology-inspired artistry. This collaboration celebrates G-SHOCK’s legendary toughness and Almost Gods’ distinctive design ethos, blending the awe-inspiring energy of nature with cutting-edge craftsmanship. This partnership stands as a testament to G-SHOCK’s growing commitment to the Indian market, partnering with homegrown fashion brands that speak to the aspirations and creativity of the new generation,” said Hideki Imai, Managing Director, Casio India.

Dhruv Khurana, Creative Director of Almost Gods, added: “The Almost Gods X G-SHOCK collaboration marks a pivotal moment for our brand as we step onto the global stage and connect with a broader, more diverse audience. From our initial discussions, the synergy between Almost Gods and G-SHOCK was unmistakable. There’s an organic connection at the core of our philosophies—both brands rooted in strength, resilience, and the power of individuality.”

The launch event took place at Almost Gods’ flagship store in Delhi’s Dhan Mill Compound, featuring the watch display and drawing attendees from various sectors. The watch, priced at INR 12,995, includes a certificate of authenticity and special packaging. The collection sold out during its 24-hour pre-booking period.

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