India’s home-tech market has two fresh launches aimed at making everyday comfort feel a little smarter. Vu has introduced its Masterpiece AEye TV series with RGB MiniLED displays and AI-based picture adjustments. Meanwhile, Signify has expanded its EcoLink range with connected water heaters and oil-filled room heaters.

One launch focuses on better screen viewing, while the other looks at hot water and room warmth. Here is what buyers should know before considering either range.

Vu Masterpiece AEye TV series – Big screens with AI picture tuning

Vu’s new Masterpiece AEye range comes in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch, 98-inch and 115-inch sizes. Prices begin at Rs. 75,000 for the 55-inch model and go up to Rs. 13,00,000 for the 115-inch version. The TVs are available through leading retail stores in India.

The key feature is RGB MiniLED technology. In simple terms, it uses many small red, green and blue backlights to deliver richer colours and better control over bright and dark parts of an image.

Vu says the TV’s ambient-light sensor checks the room lighting, while its AI engine studies the scene playing on screen. It then adjusts brightness, contrast, colour temperature and HDR settings. For example, a dark movie scene watched at night may appear less harsh than it would with a fixed bright setting.

The 55-inch to 98-inch models offer up to 2,500 nits of claimed brightness and as many as 2,000 local-dimming zones. The 115-inch model raises these numbers to 3,000 nits and 2,696 zones. All models run Google TV with Gemini AI, include 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and come with two Bluetooth voice remotes.

Sound is also a serious part of the package. Smaller models offer 110W audio, while the 115-inch version gets a 240W, 10-driver sound system with Dolby Atmos support.

Signify EcoLink – Smart water heating and room warmth

Signify has entered India’s water-heater and room-heater categories under its EcoLink brand. The new range includes instant heaters, storage water heaters and WinterComfort oil-filled radiator heaters. Prices start at Rs. 5,999 for instant models, Rs. 13,999 for storage heaters and Rs. 16,999 for room heaters.

The standout product is the ThermoQuad Smart water heater, available in 15-litre and 25-litre capacities. It connects to the WiZ app, letting users switch the geyser on remotely or set a schedule. It also supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri Shortcuts.

A useful clarification is that voice control applies to the ThermoQuad Smart water heaters. The WinterComfort room heaters offer digital or manual controls, but the launch information does not state that they support voice commands.

EcoLink’s storage models have a claimed BEE 5-star rating and use features designed for hard-water areas, including a glass-lined tank and a protected heating element. As reported, the WinterComfort OFR range includes Eco, Cozy and Boost modes, plus an extra ceramic heating element for quicker warmth.

Competitors and buying choice

Vu will compete with Samsung Neo QLED, LG QNED, Sony Bravia and Hisense RGB MiniLED TVs. Its lower starting price and automatic picture adjustments could appeal to buyers wanting a premium display without entering the ultra-luxury price bracket.

EcoLink enters a crowded market led by brands such as Racold, Havells, Bajaj, AO Smith and Usha. Its advantage is connected control, but buyers should still compare capacity, warranty, local installation support and electricity use.

The new Asus Zenbook 14 is aimed at people who want one laptop for work, study, travel and entertainment. It is slim, weighs as little as 1.1kg, and comes with a striking promise – up to 33 hours of battery life on select models.

That number will naturally catch attention. Still, it is important to see it as a company-tested maximum, not a guarantee for every user. Battery life changes depending on screen brightness, apps, video calls, Wi-Fi use and the processor inside the laptop.

Three versions, one familiar Zenbook idea

Asus has launched the Zenbook 14 UX3480 range in India with three processor choices – Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen AI and Qualcomm Snapdragon X. This gives buyers more freedom to choose based on their work style and budget as per them.

The Intel model goes up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor. The AMD version comes with a Ryzen AI 7 345 chip, while the Snapdragon option uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X X1-26-100 processor. All three have 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD in the listed Indian configurations.

For a student juggling browser tabs, online classes and documents, the Snapdragon model may be a sensible battery-focused option. Someone editing photos, handling heavier files or doing more demanding work may prefer the Intel or AMD variants.

The 33-hour battery claim explained

Asus says the AMD-powered Zenbook 14 can deliver up to 33 hours of offline video playback. The company lists up to 29 hours for the Intel version and up to 30 hours for the Snapdragon model. These results come from specific test conditions, so everyday use will be lower for most people.

Even so, the claim points to a useful advantage. A laptop that comfortably lasts through a full workday without searching for a socket can be a relief during college lectures, train journeys or long meetings.

Fast charging is also included. Asus says the AMD and Intel models can reach 60 percent charge in 49 minutes, while the Snapdragon version can reach 50 percent in 30 minutes with the required charger.

OLED screen and a laptop that travels well

The top Intel configuration gets a 14-inch 3K Lumina OLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The AMD and Snapdragon models use Full HD+ OLED touchscreens with a 60Hz refresh rate. OLED screens are known for deep black levels and rich colours, which can make films, photos and presentations look more lively.

The laptop has a 16:10 display shape, giving extra vertical room for reading documents and websites. Asus also includes USB Type-A, USB-C, HDMI 2.1 and a 3.5mm headphone jack across the range, so users may not need to carry a separate adapter for basic connections.

Its Ceraluminum lid is designed to resist everyday marks and scratches. The colours include Arctic Blue, Komodo Coral and Zabriskie Beige, depending on the version and market.

Price and competitors in India

The Asus Zenbook 14 starts at Rs. 1,36,990 in India. The AMD variant is priced at Rs. 1,56,990, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 model costs Rs. 1,67,990. It will be sold through Asus stores, the Asus e-shop, Amazon, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and authorized sellers.

It will face competition from premium thin-and-light laptops such as the Lenovo Yoga Slim series, HP OmniBook models and Apple’s MacBook Air. The Zenbook’s big draw is choice: buyers can pick Intel, AMD or Snapdragon without leaving the same design family.

Indian businesses across customer service, gaming, fintech and digital commerce have received fresh capital. Fusion CX has raised Rs. 315 crore from anchor investors before its IPO, while Spill Games has secured $10.5 million in Series A funding.

RocketPay has also raised Rs. 10 crore led by investor Sandeep Jain. Separately, Circle, a pre-owned goods marketplace, has raised seed funding led by Nexus Venture Partners.

These deals show that investors are backing both established companies preparing for the public market and younger startups building technology-led businesses.

Fusion CX uses anchor funding before IPO

Fusion CX, a Kolkata-based customer experience and AI services company, has raised Rs. 315 crore from anchor investors before opening its IPO.

The company was founded in 2004 by Pankaj Dhanuka and Kishore Saraogi. Its Rs. 702 crore IPO is scheduled to include a fresh issue of Rs. 500 crore and an offer for sale of Rs. 202 crore. The price band has been fixed at Rs. 275 to Rs. 289 per share.

The fresh issue proceeds are expected to be used for repaying borrowings, investing in subsidiaries and upgrading AI tools such as Arya and MindVoice. A part of the money may also support acquisitions and general corporate requirements.

Anchor investors are large institutional investors who receive shares before public bidding begins. Their participation can improve confidence in an IPO, although it does not guarantee listing gains or future returns.

Fusion CX competes with business process outsourcing companies, customer support providers and enterprise AI platforms.

Spill Games wants to build global mobile games

Bengaluru-based Spill Games has raised $10.5 million in a Series A round led by Elevation Capital. Existing investors Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital also participated.

The company was founded in 2024 by former PlaySimple Games executives Om Misra, Tapan Ranjan and Harsh Garg.

Spill Games is building an AI-led mobile gaming studio focused on casual, puzzle and hybrid-casual games. These games are designed to be easy to understand and can be played in short sessions.

The new funding will help Spill Games improve successful titles, create new games, invest in AI and technology, expand user acquisition and hire selectively. The company’s approach is different from that of a single-game studio because it is building common systems that can support several game launches as reported in Elevation Capital.

Its competitors include mobile gaming studios such as Dream Games, Playrix and Indian game developers targeting global players.

RocketPay expands from collections to recovery infrastructure

RocketPay has secured Rs. 10 crore in a funding round led by Sandeep Jain, co-founder of stock broking firm Tradeswift. Inflection Point Ventures, LetsVenture, Launch Capital, AVNM Ventures and Navyug Global Ventures also participated, along with existing investor All In Capital.

Founded in 2022 by Rishav Dokania, Arpit Bajpai, Ishan Sharma and Kishor Chabbadiya, RocketPay helps lenders automate payment collections through tools such as UPI Autopay, eNACH and Account Aggregator services.

The company now wants to expand into wider recovery infrastructure. This includes technology-based recovery of financed assets such as smartphones bought on instalments.

Its aim is to help lenders collect payments more efficiently while keeping the recovery process transparent and technology-driven.

Circle builds a marketplace for pre-owned goods

Circle has raised seed funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. The startup was founded by Chirag Kataruka and Ankit Misra and operates in the pre-owned goods marketplace segment.

Its platform is aimed at helping users buy and sell used products in a more organised way. The new capital is expected to support product development, team building and expansion, although the company has not publicly shared a detailed deployment plan.

Circle competes with resale and recommerce platforms that focus on used electronics, furniture, fashion and other consumer products.

Disclaimer

IPO details, funding amounts and use-of-funds plans are based on available reports and company disclosures. IPO investments and startup investments carry risks. This article is for information only and is not investment advice.