Google Pixel 9a – Pixel Magic on a budget
Looking for a phone with a great camera and prefer Android over iPhone? The new Pixel 9a might be just what you need. Speaking of cameras, you get a 48MP+13MP camera on the rear and a 12MP selfie camera. It is powered by the same Tensor G4 processor found on the more expensive Pixel 9 and 9 Pro. It also packs Gemini, your personal AI assistant. It brings the classic Pixel experience for just ₹49,999 — that’s ₹10,000 less than what you’d pay for the iPhone 16e. Not bad for some serious photo power!
Lumio Vision: India’s fastest Smart TV
Tired of your Smart TV slowing down just months after purchase? There’s good news. Circuit House Technologies—a startup founded by former Xiaomi India team members is shaking up the space with a new line of Smart TVs built with speed as their core promise. Say goodbye to sluggish boot times and endless waits for your favourite sitcom to start on Netflix. Lumio TVs are optimized for ultra-fast performance and snappy app launches, delivering a seamless viewing experience. The panel delivers excellent quality with vibrant, punchy colours, making HDR content an absolute visual treat to watch.
The Lumio Vision series is available on Amazon India, with prices starting at ₹29,999 for the 43” 4K Lumio QLED model and going up to ₹59,999 for the premium 55” Vision 9 featuring advanced MiniLED technology. These TVs are Made in India and come with a 2-year warranty.
Asus Zenbook A14 – A worthy MacBook Air competitor running Windows
Looking for a sleek Windows laptop that can go head-to-head with the MacBook Air? Say hello to the Asus Zenbook A14. With a gorgeous 14” OLED display, cutting-edge Snapdragon X processor, ultra-lightweight build, and all-day battery life, it’s built to impress. The premium Ceraluminum finish not only looks great but is also scratch-resistant and smudge-proof. Prices start at ₹99,990 for the Snapdragon X variant, while the more powerful Snapdragon X Elite version is available at ₹1,29,000.
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service set to make India debut shortly
Starlink, the satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is gearing up for its India debut. The company has announced strategic partnerships with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to roll out its services across the country. If you’ve ever struggled with slow internet in the hills or plan to live off the grid in remote areas, Starlink is worth watching—it works even where traditional mobile networks don’t. Leveraging SpaceX’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Starlink aims to bring high-speed broadband to India’s underserved rural and remote regions. I recently had the chance to experience Starlink on an international flight while cruising at 35,000 feet—and it was mind-blowing. Qatar Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines are among the first airlines to offer passengers high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi powered by SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service. Whether you’re on land, at sea, or in the air, Starlink is poised to be a true game-changer for staying connected.
- By Varun Krishnan, founder of FoneArena.com