The Sony RX0 II came in 2019 and three years later it is still a great, nigh-invulnerable, action cam that can produce excellent 4K video and stills.

The one unique feature that one can immediately fell in love with is the pullout LCD screen that can tilt up to 180 degrees for use as a selfie cam.  The Eye Autofocus is amazingly responsive as well for a camera that’s been on the market for three years.

Sony earns brownie points for how indestructible the RX0 II feels, as it’s IPX8 waterproof (up to ten meters) and the build quality is outstanding It feels like one of the little black boxes they put on airplanes. The ultra-durable metal build is one of the strongest in the category.

The RX0 II is available at retailers for $698. The GoPro Hero 10 is priced at $399.99, almost half the cost of the Sony however, with its plastic housing it’s not nearly as indestructible as the RX0 II. The DJI Action 2 also starts at $399, but the dual-screen combo that includes a second screen to use for selfies bumps it up to $519.

Sony has recently launched the LinkBuds S, an all-new version of their innovatively designed LinkBuds open earbuds, but with an absolutely different look and plenty more functionality.

These buds have active noise cancellation (ANC) and several of Sony’s proprietary technologies, including 360 Reality Audio, Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Extreme, LDAC, and Headphones Connect app support. Some experimental features, like, stronger mics, and more third-party app support also come part of the package.

Price: $199

Colors: Black, White

Battery life (rated): 6 hours (ANC on); 9 hours (ANC off); 20 hours (with charging case)

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2

Water resistance: Yes (IPX5 rated)

Size: 1.69 x 2.36 x 1.09 inches (charging case)

Weight: 0.17 ounces (per bud); 1.23 ounces (charging case)

The Sony LinkBuds S can be purchased for $199 at major online retailers (e.g., Amazon(opens in new tab), Best Buy(opens in new tab)) or directly from Sony. Two colors are sold: Black and White. In the box there are a charging case, USB-C charging cable, four sets of different sized tips, an instruction manual, a warranty, and a free trial to Sony’s 360 Reality Audio platform.

These buds are more affordable than other models like the AirPods Pro ($249), Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ($249), and Sony’s flagship entry, the WF-1000XM4 ($279). They come in at a higher price point also than the original LinkBuds ($179) and other mid-range gems like the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro ($99).

The newly launched Roomba j7+ robot vacuum cleaner is priced at Rs. 74,900. It is the most expensive and advanced product in the company’s Roomba range of robot vacuum cleaners. It comes with the Clean Base automatic dirt disposal system, which empties the dustbin of the device after cleaning tasks. The Roomba j7+ has improved navigation, object detection and avoidance, and more.

Unlike many brands that offer robot cleaners which combine vacuum cleaning and mopping in one device, iRobot divides the functions across different ranges. The Roomba range of products only focuses on the vacuum cleaning function, the Braava range, on the other hand focuses on wet mopping.

Therefore, the Roomba j7+ is only a vacuum cleaning robot, which comes with the Clean Base docking station in the box. If you have a Braava device ad well, the two can work through the same app in a coordinated way so that both devices can efficiently vacuum and mop your home simultaneously and effectively.

The automatic dirt disposal system is similar to the iRobot Roomba i3+, but the Clean Base docking station that ships with the j7+ model is significantly smaller than that of the i3+ model. Despite the smaller size, it serves the same function and is similarly rated to be able to automatically dispose of dirt from the robot vacuum for up to 60 days before the disposable dirt bag needs to be replaced.

The Moto G82 5G is the latest and the most premium addition to the G series from Motorola. This smartphone also breaks the Rs. 20,000 price restriction, taking the G series to a higher price band for the first time. Motorola has equipped the G82 5G with a 120Hz pOLED display, stereo speakers, and a 50-megapixel camera with OIS and powering it is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, which makes for a very interesting combination of specs for its price.

According to Motorola, the Moto G82 5G is the slimmest and the lightest smartphone in its segment. It measures 7.9mm in thickness and weighs 173g. The Moto G82 5G has the same boxy design as on Motorola’s latest Edge series such as the Motorola Edge 30 (Review), and the recently launched Moto E32s (First look). The frame of the phone is flat and is made up of plastic.

It has fingerprint scanner which is mounted on the right, integrated with the power button. The volume buttons are also on the same side. The Moto G82 5G has a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, and a speaker at the bottom. On the top, it has an additional microphone and the earpiece acts as the secondary speaker for stereo sound. The Moto G82 5G also has an IP52 rating for resistance against light splashes of water.

The Asus ROG Strix G15 series is focused at esports enthusiasts and gamers who want excellent performance but don’t need a super-slim or light device. It shares a lot of design and hardware elements with the rest of the ROG Strix (2022) family. If you’re a student or home user looking for a laptop that will be able to handle top-end games for a few years and serve for everyday productivity.

Asus offers multiple models and variants with slightly altered specifications. The unit is sold as the Asus ROG Strix G15 (G513RW). It will soon go on sale in India priced at approximately Rs. 1,90,000. While this unit has a 1440p 165Hz display, certain configurations will have an option for a 300Hz panel. The rest of the hardware is all top-of-the-line – an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.

The ROG Strix G15 (G513RW) will be sold via Asus’ authorised stores and partners including Flipkart. A similar model, the G15RC, with a Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 is currently listed at Rs. 1,12,990 while the G15RM with a GeForce RTX 3060 costs Rs. 1,53,990.