Gadgets for your festive needs

In today’s world there isn’t a task that is not supported by revolutionary tech devices. With Dussera, Navratri and Diwali round the corner there’s a whole bunch of activities to undertake. Some of us like to travel, others like to redecorate and all of us will be hosting parties at our homes. Swanky new lights, travel-friendly headphones and decorative tech pieces are hence, the need of the hour.

Touch,glow, music!
The first speaker from Ambrane India can make for a beautiful piece in your living room. The BT-6000 touch lamp speakers controlled by LED lights and equipped with portable desk and night light function is available at Rs 1,999.

Ergonomically designed with inbuilt buttons, the cylindrical shaped speaker is small enough to fit in your palms but the sound quality is awesome enough to blow you away. The Super Bass resonates through any solid surface, with its magnetic trumpet inside the speaker that improves the quality of perceptible audio output.

Delivering a seamless experience with Bluetooth 3.0 and offering reliable audio transmission with 3 RMS speaker output, the speaker boasts incredible sound. The BT6000 speaker has a range of 10m and a battery backup of 1200 mAH; that facilitates users to play music for as long six hours straight.

So, gear up for euphonious tunes with a warm and tender light.

Let the colours speak
It is a known fact that colours bring out our mood. With the new tangle-free flat cable design, iBall launched the ‘colorstick’ earphones. Equipped with ‘Univo’ technology, it is available in six groovy colours at Rs 645 making for a perfect festive gift.

The fit is secure, and the spherical shape of the earphones make sure they rest comfortably in your ears, isolating external noise. Experience high quality sound with 0.8cm drivers, which deliver powerful and precise sound with soothing bass effect.

With soft silicone sleeves effectively seals in sound and blocks out ambient noise, resulting in clearer sound even at lower volume. So, go bright and make a statement with rhythmic hues.

Go desi
Domestic mobile handset maker LAVA on Wednesday launched its A97 smartphone with VoLTE-enabled 4G for Rs 5,949.

The device sports 5-inch display, a 5MP rear and front cameras -- both with LED flash -- to deliver high-quality selfies even in low-light conditions.

The smartphone is packed with camera features such as Face Beauty, GIF mode to capture video images and audio picture to save images with an audio note.

Lava A97 is equipped with 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor and supported by 1GB RAM. The smartphone comes with 8GB ROM which is expandable up to 32GB.

The device, which runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, supports 12 Indian languages.

The smartphone will be available across all retail stores and multi-brand outlets.

For the polished look
For those who prefer a seamless professional look, Portronics launched an in-ear Bluetooth stereo earphone, “Harmonics 202”. Equipped with smart magnetic-switch and call controls it is priced at Rs 2,999.

The earphone has a refined professional look with a nice shape of its ear-buds. At 16 gm, it is extremely light weight and convenient. The headset can be turned on/off just by using the smart magnetic switch.

The ear-buds have smart magnets in-built. So when earphones are attached together as magnet, the switch turns off any songs/audio.

For businessmen on the go, time is of essence and quick controls of this earphone come in handy for such occasions.

For the traveller in you
Portable is the new buzz even in music listening. iBall launched two portable bluetooth speakers - iBall Musi Dangle and iBall Musi Square at Rs 799 and Rs 1,099 respectively.

Providing users amplified outdoor entertainment at an affordable price, this is undoubtedly the new fashion gear in music. Confirming your love for design, iBall Musi Dangle features a lancet strap, for hanging the device around your neck.

Whereas iBall Musi Square features a carbineer, that not only adds a dash of character to the gadget but also makes it convenient to carry around.

Despite its smaller trail, both speakers provide superior acoustics with clear highs, mids, and strong bass for great thumping with efficient full range drivers.

There is a built-in microphone that also allows the user to make and receive calls; Redial or Reject calls via Bluetooth enabled mobile phone at the press of one button.

Available in the shades of black and brown, it is time for blasting tunes without wires.

The black beauty
Keeping your device charged is an essential requirement during the festive season. There’s a lot of photos and videos to capture; low battery might make you lose a moment. Zebronics unveiled its 11,720mAh Power bank ZEB-MC12000PD with fast charging. The stylish black beauty is available for Rs 1,980.

The emergency power bank is not just light weight but also designed compact allowing you to carry it anytime anywhere. Having a competitive advantage over is predecessors, the ZEB-12000PD features a digital LED Display that tells you the exact amount of power left in the device, for facilitating optimum daily usage. Having powerful output of 5V/2A, the power bank, enables faster charging which kick-starts your gadget for use in no time.

Giving key prominence to safety, Zebronics added safety features like over discharge and over voltage protection, high temperatures to ensure that you get a safe and sound charging experience anytime, anywhere.

Action packed with the massive capacity; delve into the world of uninterrupted fun, guaranteeing non-stop music, chatting, movies and browsing emails, minus the battery fright.

Safety comes first
A lot of us travel during the festive season. Whether it is visiting our relatives or going on a vacation, we leave our homes to enjoy some well-earned time off. This does however, leave our houses unguarded. To this effect, Zebronics launched the Video Door Phone ZEB-VD4 Smart with Infrared camera and SOS Alarm function, which is priced at Rs 4,800.

It comes with a 4.3inch screen and wide angle camera, bundled with advanced security and surveillance features. The new ZEB-VD4 Smart facilitates two-way communication and transfers live video feed to a clear LCD Screen, giving you a crisp and clear view of the individual standing before your door, while its wide angle camera assure that nothing stays hidden from your view.

Be it at your home or anywhere else, convenience will never be away from you with the device’s unique remote door unlock function, eliminating the inconvenience of attending the door every time someone rings a bell.

Towering impressions
For those who prefer a more vibrant lifestyle, Zebronics launched the rich 5.1 Shark Tower speakers, priced for Rs 21,211.

Floor standing satellites, colour changing lights, dual mic input – it has it all, making for a majestic impression when guests come over.

Its front firing 20.3cm woofer demonstrates the commitment to achieve incredible control and spatial, dynamic sound quality. Its massive 180 watts RMS, guarantees pure unadulterated sound which exceeds your home entertainment experience.

And that’s not all; it comes with FM radio along with dual mic input for karaoke sessions. Whether for living room or bedroom, for music or movies, these speakers have the sound quality your system deserves and a design to the envy of all guests.