Launched This Week: HP OmniBook 5, Karbonn Rebel and 3 more gadgets to checkout

Happy Diwali! As you get caught up in the festivities, with lights, sweets and rangolis all around, we thought we'd take a quick look at what's new in the market. After all, what better time to surprise your loved ones with a new gadget than during the festive season? And this week, there are quite a few options to choose from. Not that the older options are all that shabby.HP has two new laptops for students and working professionals, Pebble has a smart band that can take notes during meetings, and iBall wants to bring the party home with a 140W speaker. Here's everything new in gadgets we saw this week.HP OmniBook 5 and ProBook 4 G2iSThis week, HP has launched two new laptops in India, the OmniBook 5 and ProBook 4 G2iS, targeting students and business users respectively. The HP OmniBook 5 is designed for students who need a lightweight laptop for studying, creative work and entertainment. The machine is powered by up to an Intel Core 7 processor with an integrated NPU offering up to 16 TOPS of AI performance. The laptop features an OLED display with 100 per cent DCI-P3 colour coverage, weighs 1.16kg and is just 11.77mm thick. HP also claims up to 42 hours of local video playback on a single charge.The HP ProBook 4 G2iS, meanwhile, is aimed at professionals and growing businesses. It features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display, up to an Intel Core 7 processor, up to 32GB RAM and 1TB storage.. The OmniBook 5 14 starts at Rs 1,09,999, with applicable offers bringing its effective price down to Rs 79,999. Pre-bookings are open until November 10 with sale starting after that. The ProBook 4 G2iS starts at Rs 86,000 plus taxes, with the Mist Silver variant available from November 6.SanDisk Portable SSD and Extreme Portable SSDWith RAM prices getting more expensive, you might be thinking twice before upgrading your computer. But if what you need is more space for your files, photos and videos, SanDisk has launched two new portable SSDs in India. One is the SanDisk Portable SSD for everyday use and then the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD for photographers, videographers and creative professionals. The standard model offers read speeds of up to 1,000MB/s and comes in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB storage options. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is the faster of the two, offering read speeds of up to 2,000MB/s. It comes in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB storage options. It also offers drop protection of up to three metres, an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, and 256-bit AES hardware encryption for password protection.The SanDisk Portable SSD starts at Rs 18,999 for the 1TB variant, while the 1TB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is priced at Rs 29,599.Karbonn Rebel and Rebel ProKarbonn has returned with a new smartphone range in India, launching the Rebel and Rebel Pro, while a third model, the Rebel 5G, is expected to arrive later. The Karbonn Rebel is designed for users who prioritise battery life. It features a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 50-megapixel AI camera and a 7,000mAh battery. The phone is powered by the MediaTek G81 chipset and runs Android 16. The Rebel Pro, meanwhile, gets a 120Hz display, a 64-megapixel dual rear camera with a triple-ring design and a 16-megapixel front camera. It is also powered by the MediaTek G81 chipset and packs a 6,000mAh battery.Both the Karbonn Rebel and Rebel Pro are 4G smartphones and will be sold as Amazon Specials through Amazon India. The Rebel has a launch price of Rs 11,999, while the Rebel Pro starts at Rs 12,499. Karbonn Rebel and Rebel Pro Pebble Qore VoxFor those who want a little more from their fitness bands, Pebble has launched the Qore Vox in India. The screenless wearable can track your steps, sleep and workouts. It also lets you record meetings, lectures and even random ideas straight from your wrist. Simply double-press the side button to start recording. Once synced with the Pebble Vox app, the recordings are converted into transcripts and AI-generated summaries that you can share on WhatsApp or email.The app supports English, seven Indian languages and 24 foreign languages. The band can also store up to 100 minutes of recordings without being connected to a phone. It has a blue indicator light that lets people know when a recording is in progress.The Qore Vox also tracks heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep, blood oxygen levels and stress. Pebble claims up to 10 days of battery life, and the band weighs around 53 grams.Interested? You can choose the Qore Vox which comes in Stealth Black, Storm Blue and Summit Brown colour options. It is priced at Rs 5,799 as an introductory offer, down from its MRP of Rs 9,999. It is available through Pebble's website and retail stores, with Amazon and Flipkart listings expected soon.iBall Dhun 450 Bluetooth speakerIf you enjoy listening to music at high volumes or often host house parties, iBall has a new portable Bluetooth speaker that it wants to sell to you. The Dhun 450 (iB1802) comes with a 140W RMS audio output and is equipped with a 12cm woofer, two full-range drivers and twin passive radiators. This setup, according to the company, is designed to deliver powerful sound with deep bass. The speaker also features multicolour LED lighting, a fabric-mesh finish and an integrated carry handle. iBall Dhun 450 Bluetooth speaker For connectivity, the Dhun 450 supports Bluetooth 5.3, along with USB and AUX inputs. It also has a dedicated 6.3mm microphone input for announcements and karaoke sessions. The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to seven hours of playback at 70 per cent volume with the LED lights switched off. The iBall Dhun 450 is available at an introductory price of Rs 7,499.- Ends