Technology companies such as Nikon, BenQ, HP, and Vivo launched cameras, computers, gaming monitors, phones, accessories, and more this week (June 17-23, 2024).
DH’s Gadgets Weekly edition features the latest personal tech products and brings you the latest in consumer electronics.


Photo credit: Nikon India
The company has adopted carbon fiber, magnesium alloy and effective sealing in the Sereebo P series, making the camera sturdy and cold-resistant, capable of operating in temperatures as low as -10°C.
It features a partially stacked CMOS sensor that allows for 3.5x faster focus than the previous generation. This sensor enables high-speed continuous shooting that allows for pre-release capture at up to 120 fps. The camera also offers the additional option to shoot at 60 fps in FX format.
It can record in up to 6K, 5.4K, and Full HD/240p, and can create slow-motion videos up to 10x.
The Z6III can be used to record videos in the wedding and wildlife genres as well as live concerts and interviews. It can record up to 125 minutes of video in 4K UHD/60p (8-bit) format.
You can also record in 12-bit ProRes RAW HQ and N-RAW formats, allowing for greater flexibility in color grading.
Equipped with an EXPEED 7 high-speed image processing engine, it helps reduce high ISO noise and preserves the complex textures of photos.
It also supports a 10 EVAF detection range, which is useful in low light conditions, and can capture dark scenes at a range of ISO 51200 for videos and ISO 64000 for photos. It can also detect up to 9 different subjects and improve focus efficiency on human faces.
Nikon’s new camera (body only) is priced at Rs 247,990.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, new color titanium yellow


Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, new color titanium yellow
Photo credit: Samsung India
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, new color titanium yellow
Samsung has unveiled a new color variant of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Titanium Yellow, which comes with a yellowish back panel with a glossy glass cover and a matching gold metallic frame around the edges.
All other features are the same as the original Galaxy S24 Ultra, boasting the best display in the industry, with a non-reflective display and protected by custom-made Gorilla Armor.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Galaxy S24 Ultra also boasts Galaxy AI support powered by Google’s Gemini Nano and Imangen 2. The new artificial intelligence (AI) feature allows users to create wallpapers with just a text prompt.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra will be available in three configurations — 12GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 512GB and 12GB RAM + 1TB storage — priced at Rs 129,999, Rs 139,999 and Rs 159,999 respectively. For a limited time, the company is offering discounts of up to Rs 12,000 on all three models along with the option to pay through lucrative installment plans.


The new earphones are equipped with neodymium drivers and support Hi-Res LDAC wireless audio technology, delivering more detail and clarity to your ears.
A notable feature of the JBL Live Beam 3 Series is that the charging case features a 1.45-inch LED touch display, allowing users to change tracks directly from the charging case, adjust the volume, and control music via the JBL app on their smartphones.
The Live Beam 3 features adaptive noise cancellation, a private call mode, a call equalizer, and a sound level optimizer. In private mode, one of the earbuds turns into an enhanced microphone that picks up the user’s voice and transmits it to the other end of the call. It is priced at Rs 24,999.
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X Gaming Monitor


BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X gaming monitor.
The new monitor is equipped with an industrial-grade bearing mechanism that provides smooth and precise height adjustment, allowing gamers to maintain a comfortable posture even during long gaming sessions.
Equipped with DyAc 2 technology, it supports a fast refresh rate of 540Hz, two features that significantly improve motion clarity and reduce blur, making it easier for gamers to track fast-moving objects on the screen.
The XL2586X features a newly developed Fast-TN panel that delivers sharp, clear motion and reduces the washed-out effect seen on standard TN panels. This enhancement ensures vivid, accurate colors for an immersive gaming experience. It is priced at Rs 94,990.
BenQ has also launched the new Zowie U2 wireless mouse, which offers a comfortable grip and precise control, key for intense gaming sessions.


BenQ Wireless Gaming Mouse
The new symmetrical mouse shape allows for focused, fast movement control in multiple directions. The side buttons are strategically placed for easy thumb access. Additionally, the mouse’s enhanced wireless receiver, which also doubles as a convenient charging dock, provides greater range to the mouse, better signal quality, and reduced interference from the rear. It is priced at Rs 14,990.
Sennheiser Accentum 2 Wireless Earphones


Sennheiser Accentum 2 Wireless
Equipped with a 7mm dynamic True Response transducer, it delivers powerful and engaging bass, natural mids and crisp highs.
It supports Hybrid ANC and Transparency modes, and users can switch between the two using a simple tap gesture or the free Sennheiser Smart Control app.
The app allows you to choose the transparency level and also features a 5-band equalizer. EQ customization allows users to tune the audio output to their personal preference.
Users can also assign tap gestures on the earbuds to jump to the next song, go back to the previous track, or increase or decrease the volume of their music.
The charging case can be charged via USB and wirelessly. It supports Qi wireless charging. When fully charged, it provides up to 28 hours of battery life. The case holds more than two additional charges and also supports fast charging via USB, giving you up to an hour of playback with just 10 minutes of charging. It is priced at Rs 12,990.
Fujifilm instax WIDE 400 series


Fujifilm instax WIDE 400 series.
Fujifilm’s new instax WIDE 400 series cameras support double card size wide format film. Users can take photos simply by turning it on and pressing the shutter button.
It can be connected to a smartphone via the mobile app “mini LiPlay”. It comes with 13 design frames and 6 filters, and the smartphone app has over 60 design frames available. You can add effects to your images using frames and filters.
This wide-format analog instant camera supports a ‘Direct Print’ option, allowing users to instantly print photos if they have a photo card. It is available in three colours – Match Green, Misty White and Deep Bronze – and is priced at Rs 18,999.
HP EliteBook Ultra and HP OmniBook X AI PC now available for pre-order in India


HP OmniBook X AI and EliteBook Ultra G1q AI PC models.
HP’s latest PCs are powered by the ARM architecture-based Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite series chipset, which features a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS) and delivers up to 26 hours of battery life under typical usage.
These products come equipped with HP AI Companion, which uses artificial intelligence to optimize performance and ensure that intensive tasks such as real-time speech-to-text, translation, and other AI-based tools run smoothly on the device without the need for cloud connectivity.
The HP computer also comes equipped with a Poly Camera Pro that supports AI features such as spotlight and auto-framing to ensure the presenter is always in the center.
The new EliteBook Ultra comes with Wolf Pro Security Next Gen Antivirus (NGAV), which uses machine learning to protect against evolving threats, and as a Microsoft Secured-Core PC, it ensures robust hardware security to safeguard user data and credentials.


The new Vivo Y58 series comes with a 6.72-inch full-HD+(2408×1080p) LCD screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,024 nits.
It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a hybrid dual SIM slot (nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD card), and a Type-C port.
The new device is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 with Adreno 613 GPU, Android 14 based Funtouch OS 14, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable up to 1TB) and a 6,000mAh battery with a 44W charger.
It also has a dual camera module with a primary 50MP (f/1.8) + 2MP (f/2.4) portrait camera with LED flash, and an 8MP (f/2.05) front camera.
It will be available in two colours – Himalayan Blue and Sundarbans Green – and is priced at Rs 19,499.
Infinix Note 40 5G Series


Infinix Note 40 5G series.
The new Note 40 5G sports a 6.78-inch full-HD+ (2436×1080p) flexible AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and supports up to 1,300 nits of peak brightness.
It has IP53 dust and water resistance, a hybrid dual SIM slot (nano + nano/microSD card), an in-display fingerprint sensor, an infrared sensor, stereo speakers, and a Type-C port.
The new phone is equipped with a 6nm-class MediaTek Dimensity 7020 processor with IMG BXM-8-256 GPU, Android 14 based XOS 14, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage (expandable up to 1TB), a 5,000mAh battery with a 33W charger, and also supports 15W wireless charging, a first for a sub-Rs 20,000 phone.
It also has a 108MP (f/1.89, OIS: Optical Image Stabilization) + 2MP Macro (f/2.4) dual camera module with LED flash on the back, which can record videos up to 2K, and a 32MP camera (f/2.0) on the front.
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The eco-friendly side of the new Phone (2a) series.
The Nothing Phone (2a) is one of the greenest phones in its class.
London-based Nothing In. released its annual sustainability report earlier this week.
With the Phone (2a), Nothing achieves the lowest carbon footprint in the history of a smartphone.
The company also developed a new recycling process to reuse the plastic waste from the ears (2) into phone (2a) parts.
Additionally, 20 percent of the weight of the premium phone(2) is made from recycled materials. 53 parts of the phone2 are made from bio-based and recycled materials. And the device is free of harmful substances like PVC and brominated flame retardants (BFRs).
Even the retail box will be delivered in plastic-free packaging, helping the Phone 2 achieve a carbon footprint of 53.45kg CO2e over its lifecycle, 8.6% lower than its predecessor.


It has a 6.67-inch display, a 120Hz refresh rate, and supports up to 1000 nits peak brightness. It is protected by a Blue Glass double tempered glass shield.
It also comes with dual SIM slots, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Under the hood, the phone packs a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core chipset with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM, Android 14 based ColorOS 14, 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable up to 2TB), a dual camera module with a 50MP main camera and a 2MP secondary camera with LED flash at the back, an 8MP front camera, and a 5,100mAh battery with a 44W charger.
The phone will be available in two colours – Moonlight Purple and Starry Black, with two storage options – 128GB and 256GB – priced at Rs 17,999 and Rs 19,999 respectively.
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Published June 23, 2024 00:30 IST
