Gadgets Weekly: Casio’s new EDIFICE EFK

<p>Technology companies Casio, Dell, Eveready and more launched smartphones, computers, tablets, watches, smart TV projector, and more this week (July 27-August 2, 2026).</p><p><a href=”https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/gadgets-weekly-dells-next-generation-alienware-16x-aurora-area-51-series-laptops-and-more-4086051″>DH’s Gadgets Weekly edition</a> features the latest personal technology products and related events, keeping you informed about everything happening in the world of consumer electronics.</p>.<p>The case and dial are crafted with the lightweight, high-rigidity forged carbon used in high-performance sports cars and come with a marble finish; each pattern is said to be unique for a one-of-a-kind look.</p><p>The hands and indexes are finished in pink gold hues. The watch comes in a slim, compact case measuring just 38mm, and the stainless-steel bezel finish is in black ion plating.</p><p>Also, it features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a transparent screw-lock back case and 100-metre water resistance, ensuring durability for everyday wear.</p><p>EFK-200 Series is powered by the Made-in-Japan Miyota 8215 automatic calibre, offering a 42-hour reserve, 21 jewels, and accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day.</p><p>While the EFK-200XPB-1ADR is priced at Rs 39,995, the EFK-200CD-1ADR (black), EFK-200D-2ADR (blue), and EFK-200D-4ADR (red) are priced at Rs 25,995. The EFK-200DG-5ADR (Gold) is available at Rs 29,995.</p>.Apple rolls out big iOS 26.6 update to fix 75 security vulnerabilities in iPhones.<p>The new Moto Pad 70 Groove features a 9-unit JBL Pro Speaker System equipped with four tweeters, three woofers, and two passive radiators with dedicated bass units and Dolby Atmos. It promises to deliver room-filling sound with crystal-clear vocals, powerful mids, and deep bass.</p><p>The device comes with a premium all-metal design in PANTONE-certified Blue Surf colour.</p><p>The tablet also doubles as a powerful wireless speaker through Bluetooth Speaker Mode, while Live Transcript provides intelligent real-time translations across more than 40 languages.</p><p>It also comes with an innovative 360-degree Kickstand 2.0 with four versatile viewing modes. Lean Mode provides the ideal angle for writing, sketching, and note-taking, while Stand Mode transforms the tablet into a digital photo frame or video-calling companion. Theatre Mode offers the perfect hands-free angle for watching movies and browsing content, while Hanging Mode enables convenient usage in kitchens, during workouts, while travelling, or outdoors. Intelligent portrait and landscape support automatically adjusts the display orientation for the best viewing experience.</p><p>It features an immersive 12.1-inch 2.5K display, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision®, HDR10, DCI-P3 colour gamut, and up to 800 nits of brightness.</p><p>The Moto Pad 70 groove is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 octa-core processor, Android 16 (two OS updates and four years of security patches), 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, expandable by up to 2TB via a microSD card.</p><p>It houses a 10,200mAh battery and can support up to 15 hours of YouTube streaming on a single charge, while 45W TurboPower charging support delivers up to 2 hours of battery life in just 10 minutes of charging. It costs Rs 36,999. For a limited time, it can be purchased for as low as Rs 33,999.</p>.Motorola Moto G77 Power Review: No gimmicks, just a phone that works.<p>Dell XPS 13 comes with Intel Core Series 3 or Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors (available at a later date) with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory to handle multitasking without friction.</p><p>Depending on the configuration, XPS 13 supports either two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports or two Thunderbolt 4/USB Type-C ports, giving customers high-speed connectivity in a compact premium form factor.</p><p>XPS 13 features a 2.5K LCD InfinityEdge touch display with 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage, so photos, videos, and content look vivid and true to life. With up to 500 nits of brightness, users can easily see content outdoors or in bright light. A variable refresh rate that ranges from 30Hz to 120Hz intelligently balances power efficiency and smooth visuals, while Eyesafe technology supports comfortable all-day viewing. With Intel Wi-Fi 7 offered standard, all that detailed content can be streamed effortlessly. Dolby Atmos-tuned quad speakers round out a rich, immersive experience.</p><p>Day-to-day, the backlit keyboard makes typing comfortable in any lighting condition. Together, these deliver responsive everyday performance, seamless connectivity and AI-enabled experiences. XPS 13 comes in two finishes, Sky and Storm (available at a later date) for Rs 79,990.</p><p>Dell 14s and 16 series come with Series 3 Intel Core Ultra processors or AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processor options, with up to a 50 TOPS NPU. They are designed to keep up with demanding workloads.</p><p>The Dell 16S with Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has 55 per cent higher graphics performance over the last generation. The new laptops are available in Celestial Blue and Frost Blue colour options</p><p>They also feature two USB Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one HDMI 2.1 port and one global headset port, creating a balanced mix of modern and familiar connections without adding unnecessary complexity.</p><p>Available in FHD+ OLED touch and non-touch in the 14S and 2.8K OLED touch with the 16S display options, the display panel supports refresh rates of up to 120Hz, 400 nits of brightness, DCI-P3 100% colour coverage, and Dolby Vision support, to offer an immersive experience across work, entertainment, and content consumption. Dell 14S and 16S are priced at Rs 1,19,990 and Rs 2,29,990, respectively.</p><p>The new Alienware 15 is powered by Intel Core 7 (Series 2) 240H processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics to deliver smooth performance while running heavy-duty tasks.</p><p>It also features advanced thermal technologies and has been tested for everyday resilience, including accidental spills of up to 60ml and drops of up to 18 inches on all six faces and four corners.</p><p>The laptop sports a 15.3-inch WUXGA display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio, offering crisper visuals and more vertical screen space than standard FHD.</p><p>Alienware 15 comes in Nova Black colour with a durable polycarbonate resin enclosure. It also features two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, two USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, a universal audio jack and a dedicated power port. That port mix gives users flexibility for gaming and everyday use, including support for external displays, accessories, wired internet and USB-C charging on the go. It costs Rs 1,28,990.</p>.July 2026: Top smartphones under Rs 25,000.<p>Google, in collaboration with Sony, has announced the launch of the Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)-like quiz feature on its Gemini AI app.</p><p>With Google Gemini, users can experience a KBC-style interactive quiz right from the phone.</p><p>Designed as a personal mini hot seat, the feature comes complete by simply prompting “Start the @KBC quiz” to play the quiz, and users will be taken through a 16-question challenge.</p><p>Gemini transforms every question into a learning opportunity. If a user answers incorrectly, Gemini provides additional context, explains why the correct answer is right, and enables users to ask follow-up questions to explore the topic further. Through combining gameplay with conversational AI, the experience encourages curiosity and helps users build knowledge with every round.</p>.Bank of Baroda data breach: Beware of ‘Digital Arrest’ scam; here’s how to safeguard your account.<p>It sports a 12.2-inch OLED screen with 2800×1840p resolution, supports a 144Hz refresh rate, 3:2 aspect Ratio, and offers 2,000 nits peak brightness.</p><p>The Android tablet also features a Type-C port, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax, Bluetooth v5.3, a microSD card slot and quad speakers tuned with the Dolby Atmos 360-degree Cinematic Sound system to deliver richer dialogue, deeper bass and immersive surround audio output.</p><p>Inside, it is powered by a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8300 octa-core processor with a Mali-G615 GPU, Android 16 OS, 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage (expandable up to 1TB), a 13MP AF main camera with LED flash on the back, a 5MP front camera and a massive 9,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging capability.</p><p>With support for ASUS Pen 2.0 and a Bluetooth keyboard, the Asus Pad can work as a productivity companion for note-taking, sketching, editing documents and creative work. It is scheduled to hit stores in India early next month. It is available in two storage options– 128GB and 256GB– for Rs 45,990 and Rs 49,990, respectively.</p>.Google brings Gemini Spark, a personal AI agent feature to India.<p>With support for 4000 lumens brightness, full HD 1080p video, and a built-in speaker, the PixaPlay 72 Plus promises to deliver immersive audio output, bright, detailed visuals across the projection scale up to a 120-inch screen size.</p><p>It also comes with auto keystone adaptation and a versatile 200-degree tilt mechanism to simplify correcting the image and provide greater viewing flexibility from a variety of angles.</p><p>The projector is equipped with a quad-core processor and built-in app support, enabling smooth navigation and instant access to entertainment.</p><p>It also supports Miracast and iOS screen mirroring for wireless content sharing. It also comes with dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5GHz), Bluetooth v5.4, HDMI (ARC), USB, and AUX OUT, ensuring seamless compatibility with smartphones, gaming consoles, streaming devices, and external audio systems.</p><p>The PixaPlay 72 Plus supports up to 30,000-hour lamp life. It also promises to deliver clear audio, which enhances your movies and gaming experience. It costs Rs 5,499.</p>.Google Pay gets conversational Gemini AI assistant in India.<p>It is tailor-made specifically for agricultural use. Eveready Shor Torch comes integrated with a 100 dB animal alarm and UV strobe, in addition to a powerful long-beam front torch.</p><p>It supports a 5W front torch for long-range visibility up to 1 km and a 3W side light to support farmers during nighttime farm surveillance.</p><p>Also, to deter wild animals, with a powerful 100-decibel alarm that emits a sharp warning sound, combined with a red UV strobe light.</p><p>It is powered by a 3600 mAh rechargeable Li ion battery with Type-C fast charging support. With a full charge, it can deliver up to 5 hours of lighting time and integrated animal deterrence capabilities.</p><p>Eveready Shor Torch DL190 will be available at Rs. 1,099.</p>.India’s telecom subscriber base reaches 134 crore in June 2026; Reliance Jio tops the chart: TRAI.<p>It comes with a 160W Wireless Air Duster designed to deliver powerful and eco-friendly cleaning for homes, offices, and automobiles.</p><p>It is powered by a high-performance brushless motor and can deliver up to 130,000 RPM air blasting speed with three adjustable speed modes.</p><p>It is ideal for cleaning laptops, keyboards, CPUs, cameras, gaming consoles, car interiors, and other hard-to-reach spaces.</p><p>The Tornado Plus features dual 3,000mAh rechargeable batteries with USB Type-C fast charging, an ergonomic cordless design, and multiple interchangeable nozzles for precise cleaning across a wide range of applications. It offers a reusable and convenient alternative to disposable compressed air cans. It costs Rs 3,999. For a limited time, it will be available for Rs 2,999.</p>.Child safety on smartphones: Google expands age-assurance API for Android developers globally.<p>Earlier this week, Google and the Retailers Association of India (RAI) announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate digital adoption across India’s retail ecosystem, with a special focus on small and medium-sized retailers.</p><p>“Small and medium retailers are the backbone of Indian commerce. We already see merchants across India using everyday Google tools to connect with local shoppers, and the bigger opportunity lies in making our full ecosystem work together seamlessly for them. Through our collaboration with RAI, we want to help merchants go further – bringing the combined capabilities of Google Shopping, Google Ads, Google Cloud, and Google Pay —underpinned by Google AI—directly into their hands so they can build resilient businesses,” said Shalini Puchalapalli, Managing Director, Google Customer Solutions, Google India.</p><p>The partnership will help accelerate digital adoption for RAI’s network of over 600,000 small and medium retailers by equipping them with know-how to leverage Google Business Profile and Merchant Center in enhancing online discoverability of their storefronts, and showcase in-store inventory to drive local traffic and new acquisitions.</p><p>This will also involve helping small and medium businesses to boost their local reach with Google Ads across Google Search, Google Shopping, Google Pay, and Google Maps.</p><p>”Retail success involves the ability for retailers to know their customers, as well as to adopt modern methods, especially digitisation. Retailers Association of India believes in creating a level-playing field for all types of retailers, and one part of this is to enable small retailers to adopt technologies that can help them stay relevant to their customers. This initiative between RAI and Google will help in creating capabilities of digitisation for retailers across the country,” said Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, Retailers Association of India.</p>.Google’s Pixel 11 Pro teaser taunts iPhone owners to make the switch to Android this year.<p>The new 27-inch RD270Q sports an IPS 2K Reflection-Free Nano Matte display, 144Hz refresh rate, Exclusive Coding Modes, Visual Optimiser, Night Hours Protection, USB-C with 65W Power Delivery, and an ergonomic stand into a single purpose-built solution.</p><p>Unlike conventional monitors that are designed for general computing, the RD Series is ideal for software engineers, programmers and developers.</p><p>It boasts of BenQ’s exclusive Coding Mode, which intelligently enhances syntax visibility with dedicated presets for Light, Dark and the newly introduced Paper Colour Mode, delivering an ePaper-like viewing experience that reduces eye fatigue without compromising readability.</p><p>For developers who often work across varying lighting conditions or late into the night, Visual Optimiser automatically adjusts brightness and colour temperature based on ambient surroundings, while Night Hours Protection enables ultra-low brightness viewing to maintain comfort during extended coding sessions.</p><p>It promises to deliver enhanced code readability, reduced reflections, and optimised dark-mode development environments for hassle-free code writing. It costs Rs 29,989.</p>.Mac, iPhone drive Apple India’s strong growth in June 2026 quarter.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href=”https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366″>DH Tech</a>.</em></p>