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Fire-Boltt eyes 5 times business growth in FY23, to scale up smartwatches

Wearable and audio devices maker Fire-Boltt expects around five times growth in business to Rs 2,400 crore this fiscal with its plans to enhance brand loyalty of customers and offer specialised features for sports, fitness and healthcare, a top official of the company said. Fire-Boltt Founder and CEO Arnav Kishore told PTI that the company will start making all smartwatches in India in the next three months and expects to increase its market share in the category to 50 per cent in the next 12-18 months. The company is eyeing the smartphone user base in India, projected to reach 100 crore in a few years, from where it expects high level of traction for smartwatches. "We are aggressively focusing on the marketing campaigns in order to increase brand loyalty. In terms of revenue, we clocked around Rs 500 crore last fiscal year. Till September 2022, we have clocked around Rs 1,200 crore and expect close to Rs 2,400 crore (this fiscal)," Kishore told PTI. According to Counterpoint ...

Marshall launches Generation III of Home line Bluetooth speakers in India

The Generation III Home line-up comprises Marshall Acton, Stanmore, and Woburn. These speakers are priced at Rs 31,999, Rs 41,999, and Rs 59,999, respectively

Zepp Health unveils Amazfit Falcon smartwatch, pre-order starts from Dec 1

Priced at Rs 44,999, the Amazfit Falcon smartwatch will be available for purchase from December 3

Sony Audio Days sale: Check deals on headphones, speakers, earbuds and more

Started on November 29, the Sony Audio Days sale will continue until December 4. The sale is live on Sony online store, Amazon, Flipkart, and Sony retail stores

Bluebugging: How hackers use your Bluetooth-enabled devices to steal data

Understanding the mechanism of the crime and the steps you must take to evade it

Zebronics launches ZEB-Sound Bomb X1 with built-in earbuds, speaker, torch

The 3-in 1 ZEB-Sound Bomb X1 is available on the e-commerce platform Amazon at an introductory price of Rs 1,399

Audio-Technica launches ATH-M50xBT2 wireless over-ear headphones: Know more

Priced at Rs 30,800, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 wireless over-ear headphones will be available on the e-commerce platform Amazon India

Over 1 bn youngsters at hearing loss risk due to headphones: Study

Over one billion teenagers and young people are potentially at risk of hearing loss due to their use of headphones and earbuds, and attendance at loud music venues, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Global Health. The international team, including researchers from Medical University of South Carolina, US, noted that the governments around the world need to urgently prioritise "safe listening" policies to safeguard aural health. "There is an urgent need for governments, industry, and civil society to prioritise global hearing loss prevention by promoting safe listening practices," the authors of the study said. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 430 million people worldwide currently have disabling hearing loss, the researchers said. Young people are particularly vulnerable because of their use of personal listening devices (PLDs), such as smartphones, headphones and earbuds, and attendance at loud music venues, amid poor regulatory enforcement,

Defunc partners with Salora to launch Wi-Fi home speakers, earbuds in India

Defunc launched 2 versions of Wi-Fi Home Speakers, i.e. one in small and one in large, and 5 models of Earbuds in India

MediaTek unveils the Dimensity 9200 processor with 5G, ray tracing support

The Dimensity 9200 supports both millimeter wave 5G and sub-6GHz connectivity for consumers around the world. Smartphones with Dimensity 9200 will be available in the market by end of 2022

Noise Two wireless headphones launched in India: Know Price, specs and more

The Noise Two headphones are available at Rs 1,499 on company's online store and e-commerce platform Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra

Nothing Ear (stick) gets Rs 1000 cheaper for Ear (1), Phone (1) customers

Priced at Rs 8,499, the Ear (stick) will be available on on the e-commerce platform Flipkart and Myntra from November 17

Google to let Android's audio switcher pick media playback from devices

This should let users seamlessly transfer media sessions from their phone to a smart display and back again using the audio output switcher from their lock screen

Motorola Moto e32 with 6.5-inch HD IPS screen of 90Hz refresh rate launched

Priced at Rs 10,499, the Moto e32 is available in eco black and arctic blue colours on Flipkart

Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT review: Great headphones minus extravagant frills

Lightweight construction, clear audio, and stellar on-battery time drive the utility of the Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT. Plus, it has both wireless and wired connectivity

Saregama Carvaan Musicbar review: Basic soundbar with karaoke for novelty

The dual purpose of a musicbar and a Bluetooth soundbar is a novelty the Saregama Carvaan Karaoke Musicbar plays on

Aiwa MI-X 150 Retro Plus X review: Blend of old-world charm and great sound

Priced at Rs 24,990, the Aiwa MI-X 150 Retro Plus X impresses with quality sound and its ability to blend with the house decor. With great battery life to boot, it might just be what you want

BoAt-owner Imagine Marketing files papers for Rs 2,000-crore IPO

Imagine Marketing, owner of consumer electronics brand BoAt, has filed a preliminary prospectus with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 2,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).

Dixon, boAt form 50:50 JV to manufacture Bluetooth enabled audio devices

Electronics manufacturing firm Dixon Technologies and Imagine Marketing -- the parent company of earwear brand boat -- have formed a 50:50 joint venture to manufacture Bluetooth enabled audio devices. The company and Imagine have entered into a joint venture agreement to form a joint venture company for undertaking the manufacture of Bluetooth enabled audio devices, said a regulatory filing by Dixon Technologies. The proposed JV Company will undertake design and manufacturing of Wireless Audio Solutions in India & the JV partners will co-invest in the evolving Indian mobile accessory market, a joint statement said. The association will enable the companies to meet the evolving needs of customers by delivering high-quality and aspirational lifestyle-focused hearable solutions, backed by quality manufacturing and robust R&D, it said. Both the companies will nominate two directors each on the board of the JV. Both the JV Partners i.e. Company and Imagine shall have right to ...

Sonos Roam review: Small in size and minimalistic, mighty in performance

Sonos Roam is an excellent albeit costly portable speaker. However, having to do everything through the app is a headache--at least for Android users