Here’s a roundup of key gadget updates from 6 February 2026:
1. Asus Zenbook and Vivobook Pre-Orders Begin in India
Asus has opened pre-orders for its new Zenbook and Vivobook laptops in India. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors, the laptops will officially launch on 12 February 2026.
- Pre-Order Offer: Customers booking the Zenbook S16 or Zenbook 14 can get benefits worth ₹5,999 for just ₹1, including a 2-year extended warranty and 3-year accidental damage protection. Offer valid until 11 February.
- Availability: Asus stores, eShop, Amazon, Flipkart, and authorized retailers.
Zenbook S16 Features
- All-metal chassis: 1.1 cm slim
- Display: 16-inch ASUS Lumina OLED, 3K resolution
- Sound: Dolby Atmos with 6 speakers
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- Battery Life: Up to 23 hours with fast charging
- AI Support: Runs Asus AI apps and CoPilotPlus
Pricing:
- Zenbook S16 (UM5606GA) – ₹1,69,990
- Zenbook 14 (UM3406GA) – ₹1,15,990
- Vivobook S16 (M3607GA) – ₹1,04,990
- Vivobook 16 (M1607GA) – ₹87,990
- Vivobook 15 (M1502NAQ) – ₹62,990
- Vivobook 16 (M1605NAQ) – ₹65,990
2. LG Launches New ACs in India
LG has introduced new room ACs under the Essential series, designed to handle high temperatures, humidity, and voltage fluctuations.
- Technology: Smart inverter compressor with variable tonnage for rapid cooling and energy efficiency.
- Pricing: Starting at ₹28,901
- Availability: LG website
3. Apple’s Virtual AI Health Coach Put on Hold
Apple’s long-rumored AI health coach, codenamed “Mulberry”, will not launch as planned with iOS 26. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the project has been canceled, though some health app features may be introduced gradually in future updates.
4. Pixel Phones’ AirDrop-Like Feature Coming to Other Android Devices
Google is preparing to expand its AirDrop interoperability feature from Pixel phones to other Android devices. The feature, integrated via Quick Share, will allow Android users to transfer files seamlessly between devices and even interact with Apple’s AirDrop system.
This roundup highlights the latest in laptop launches, smart home devices, AI projects, and Android interoperability, keeping tech enthusiasts up to date on the most significant gadget news in India.
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