The Tech Panda takes a look at recently launched gadgets & apps in the market.
CleanTech: MPPT Solar PCU range “Helix 1100-1250”, Starting from INR5,350
Smarten Power Systems, an Indian power backup and solar energy solutions company catering to residential and commercial users, has announced the launch of the 8th Series of its MPPT Solar PCU range, named as HELIX 1100–1250.
Rajnish Sharma, Whole Time Director and Chief Executive Officer of Smarten, said, “The biggest challenge for solar users today is not just adoption, but getting consistent performance without high installation cost, technical complexity and energy loss during switching between solar, grid and battery. The HELIX series is designed to directly address these pain points by bringing advanced MPPT efficiency, intelligent power sharing, and 24V panel compatibility into a simple, wall-mount system. This allows customers to reduce upfront system cost, maximize solar utilization, and ensure reliable backup power without depending heavily on the grid. Our focus is to make solar not just accessible, but genuinely efficient and economically meaningful for everyday households and rural users.”
FEATURES
- HELIX 1100 and 1250 deliver 600W and 1200W solar support respectively
- Deep discharge recovery with smart battery protection for longer life
- Its 8th Series after success of Helio, Superb, Trendy, Kranti, SAVER, SHINE, and BOOM
Home Appliances: Studio AC Model with Improved Star Rating, Inverter Technology & Upgraded Design at INR14499+GST
Oakter, by Riot Labz Pvt Ltd, launched its new Studio AC 5000 2026 Model, a 0.5 Ton 3-Star Inverter Window AC designed for compact urban spaces and modern Indian homes. Featuring improved energy efficiency, inverter-based cooling technology, and an upgraded easy-to-service body design, the new model builds on the earlier Studio AC 5000 2025 while offering smoother cooling performance and a more refined user experience.
“Indian consumers today are looking for cooling solutions that are not just affordable, but also energy-efficient, compact, and easy to use in everyday urban living environments. With the Studio AC 5000 2026 Model, we have upgraded both the technology and the design to deliver smoother inverter-based cooling performance in a lightweight form factor that works on a regular household socket. The idea is to make practical and efficient air conditioning accessible to a wider set of Indian households,” said Shishir Gupta, CEO, Oakter.
FEATURES
- The compact air conditioner weighs up to 22 kgs making it 30% lighter than conventional ACs. First True Plug n Play window Ac which works with standard 6Amp home/office power outlets with Built-in Surge Protection. This requires no change to the current electrical wiring and even runs on a pure-sine wave 1200VA inverter.
- Equipped with inverter-based technology that helps deliver more stable and energy-efficient cooling with zero minute compressor delay optimised for Indian summers.
- With power consumption of around 500W, the AC is positioned as an affordable cooling solution for users seeking upto 60% lower electricity usage without compromising on comfort.
- Consumes just 1 unit of electricity in 2 hours, with a running cost of approximately INR4 per hour.
- Rated as a 3-Star AC, reinforcing its focus on energy efficiency and optimized cooling performance.
- Features an anti-dust filter, CWRC cooling system, and low-noise operation to enhance everyday comfort. The CWRC cooling system helps reduce water dripping outside the AC significantly, giving consumers a cleaner and more convenient experience.
- Designed to perform in demanding Indian summer conditions, the AC supports powerful cooling even in high humidity.
Home Appliances: AI-Powered E-Series Robot Vacuum Cleaners in India Starting at Rs 14,999
MOVA, an AI-powered smart home cleaning brand, launched its new E-Series robot vacuum cleaner lineup in India, introducing a wider range of intelligent cleaning solutions designed for the everyday needs of Indian households. The new lineup includes the MOVA E10, MOVA E20s Pro, and MOVA E40, offering consumers a clear upgrade path from first-time smart cleaning adoption to more advanced hands-free home cleaning. With Indian homes facing daily challenges such as fine dust build-up, mixed flooring, compact layouts, and increasingly busy urban lifestyles, the demand for convenient and reliable home cleaning solutions continues to grow. The MOVA E-Series is designed to address these realities by combining powerful suction, vacuum-and-mop functionality, intelligent navigation, app control, and low-maintenance automation across different price points.
Jacey Zheng, General Manager of MOVA APAC said, “India is entering a new phase of smart home adoption, where consumers are looking for products that are not only advanced, but also practical, reliable, and relevant to their daily routines. With the E-Series, we are offering a complete robot vacuum lineup that addresses different household needs, from first-time users to consumers seeking stronger automation and convenience.”Adding to this, Anuj Bhatia, Founder, eTrade, said, “The smart home appliances segment in India is evolving rapidly, especially among urban and upper-middle-class consumers looking to integrate convenience-driven technology into everyday living. The MOVA E-Series addresses this shift well by offering a clear range of smart cleaning solutions across price segments, while balancing automation, performance, and accessibility.”
FEATURES
- With 13,000Pa suction power, Smart Pathfinder™ Technology, single-line laser obstacle avoidance, anti-hair tangle support, and auto-empty convenience, the E20s Pro is built for households that need stronger daily cleaning performance with reduced manual maintenance.
- Premium-level automation to larger apartments and mixed-floor homes.
- 19,000Pa suction power, advanced intelligent navigation, app and voice control, mopping functionality, obstacle handling, and up to 260 minutes of quiet vacuuming
Gaming: World’s First Smart Pickleball Paddle & Game
MetaShot, a Bengaluru-based sports-tech and gaming startup has partnered with Yudiz Solutions, an NSE-listed game development company, to launch the world’s first smart pickleball game – an exclusive title built for MetaShot’s motion gaming console. Shark Tank India-featured company MetaShot, specializes in seamlessly blending real-world sports movements with immersive virtual gameplay. The partnership marks a major milestone for MetaShot as it opens its proprietary motion gaming platform and SDKs to an external game development studio for the first time. Following a 115% year-on-year revenue growth in FY26, the company is now evolving into a platform ecosystem designed for third-party developers, studios, and sports gaming experiences.
“Our partnership and the opportunity to open the MetaShot platform to Yudiz Solutions is a significant moment for us as a company,” said Prince Thomas, CEO, MetaShot. “Over the last few years, we’ve built and validated the platform through cricket, and this partnership is the first real example of how third-party studios can create entirely new experiences on top of our motion gaming ecosystem. Pickleball felt like the perfect category to begin with given its global momentum and community-driven appeal. This is the start of MetaShot becoming a larger platform for sports gaming innovation.”
Electronics: Laser Printer Series -A Made-in-India Product
TVS Electronics (TVSE), a platform that offers integrated end-to-end electronic solutions to empower businesses and individuals, announced the launch of TVSE Blaze, a new range of high-performance laser printers designed, engineered, and made in India. Blaze is set to redefine workplace printing with its high speed, smart connectivity, and cost efficiency enabled by a refillable toner system, backed by a dual C-feed channel with precision rollers that prevent paper jams and deliver crisp, clean prints.
C. Balaji, Vice President – Chief Revenue Officer, Products & Solutions Group at TVS Electronics, added: “We have developed Blaze based on extensive feedback from customers nationwide, addressing issues like speed, cost, and service accessibility. The final product is a compact, affordable, and reliable printer built specifically for India’s unique workspace needs. TVSE Blaze enables businesses to reduce printing expenses by up to 30% annually and offers a significant ‘Made-in-India’ advantage with a vast service network covering 19,000 + pincodes across 90% districts in India.”
FEATURES
- Prints 26–30 pages per minute, connecting easily through wireless and mobile apps, and offering all-in-one models that take care of print, scan, and copy in one compact device.
- Its refillable toner system helps teams cut printing costs
- Rugged build ensures it can handle up to 60,000-page monthly duty cycle without slowing down
