Top Tech Launches of 2025: Cutting-Edge Gadgets and Innovations You Need to Know

 

Tech Roaster: Top Tech Launches of the Week (January 6-12, 2025)

This week saw exciting new launches from leading technology brands such as Acer, Motorola, BenQ, Lenovo, Samsung, HP, and more. From cutting-edge laptops and phones to smart accessories, here’s a roundup of the latest in consumer tech.

Acer Nitro V Series Laptops

Acer unveiled its Nitro V 17 AI (ANV17-61), Nitro V 16 AI, and Nitro V 14 AI laptops at CES 2025. These gaming laptops feature the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with the Zen 5 architecture, offering AI-powered applications and energy-efficient performance.

Key features:

Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPUs with DLSS 3.5 for lifelike visuals

Up to 32GB RAM and 2TB storage

QHD and WQXGA display options with refresh rates up to 180Hz

Prices range from €899 to €1,299, depending on configuration.

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McAfee Deepfake Detector

McAfee introduced its Deepfake Detector app in India, capable of identifying AI-altered audio and video content in seconds. This tool aids users in distinguishing real from fake media, especially on select Copilot+ PCs.

Standalone pricing: Rs 499

With McAfee+: Rs 2,398

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Motorola Moto G05

Motorola launched the budget-friendly Moto G05 in India. This smartphone features:

6.67-inch HD+ LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate

MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra chipset

50MP primary camera

5,200mAh battery with 18W fast charging

Available in Forest Green and Plum Red (vegan leather finish) for Rs 6,999.

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HP Omen 16 Max

HP’s Omen 16 Max gaming laptop offers:

Intel Core Ultra 9 or AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors

Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM

OMEN Cryo Compound cooling technology

Customizable RGB lighting

Launching in the US at $1,699.99, with an Indian release in the coming months.

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i

Lenovo introduced the world’s first Camera-Under-Display (CUD) laptop, Yoga Slim 9i. Highlights include:

14-inch 4K PureSight Pro OLED display

Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with 48 TOPS NPU

75WHr battery and Thunderbolt 4 ports

Price: $1,849. Lenovo also showcased the Yoga Book 9i ($1,999) and Yoga 9i Aura Edition ($1,599) at CES 2025.

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BenQ GW2790Q Monitor

BenQ’s 27-inch QHD IPS monitor offers:

100Hz refresh rate and 99% sRGB coverage

Dual HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2

5-way adjustable input hotkey

Price: Rs 14,990.

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Asus ROG Graphics Cards and Laptops

Asus unveiled ROG Astral GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, designed for high-performance gaming. Additionally, the ROG Strix SCAR 16/18 laptops with Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs were showcased.

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Lava Pro V1 Smartwatch

Lava launched the Pro V1 smartwatch featuring:

1.85-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3

110+ sports tracking modes

Bluetooth v5.3

Price: Rs 2,399 (silicone strap) and Rs 2,799 (metal strap).

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OnePlus 13 and 13R Series

The OnePlus 13 and 13R smartphones debuted in India:

OnePlus 13: Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Hasselblad camera system, and up to 24GB RAM (Rs 69,999 to Rs 89,999)

OnePlus 13R: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Hasselblad cameras, and up to 16GB RAM (Rs 42,999 to Rs 49,999)

The company also introduced OnePlus Buds Pro 3 in Sapphire Blue.

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Sennheiser SoundProtex Earplugs

Sennheiser’s new SoundProtex earplugs protect hearing while enhancing sound quality in noisy environments. Perfect for concerts and everyday use, these reusable earplugs cost Rs 1,990.

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Samsung WindFree AC with Good Sleep Mode

Samsung updated its Bespoke AI WindFree ACs with a ‘Good Sleep’ mode, which optimizes temperature across sleep stages. Customers can avail discounts of up to 42% on select models.

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Amazon Echo Spot (2025)

Amazon launched the Echo Spot smart alarm clock featuring:

1.73-inch front-firing speaker

Alexa voice assistant

Colorful display options and alarm s

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Price: Rs 8,999. Available on Amazon and other online/offline stores.

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