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Technology / Fri, 18 Sep 2026 CNBC TV18

Tech wrap this week: Redmi Note 17 Pro models, Amazon Alexa+, Portronics AeroDock Ultra and more

It also supports 27W reverse wired charging.The Redmi Note 17 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, the devices will be paired with up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. On the display front, the Redmi Note 17 Pro will feature a 6.83-inch flat AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Note 17 Pro boasts a 9,000 mAh cell, accompanied by a 67W charger and a 22.5W wired charging support.The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 shield and comes with a IP66+IP68+IP69K water-and-dust-resistant rating. Buyers can purchase the Redmi Note 17 Pro from September 17, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will be available from September 23. Launched earlier this week, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is on sale in India.

The tech world had a busy week, with new smartphones, AI-powered assistants, laptop accessories and smart devices grabbing attention. The Redmi Note 17 Pro series, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Amazon Alexa+ were among the key launches.ViewSonic, meanwhile, expanded its Google TV lineup in India and Portronics introduced the AeroDock Ultra laptop cooling stand.If you are planning to upgrade your devices, here’s a look at the biggest tech launches that made headlines this week.Equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 processor with up to 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256 GB storage, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 6.83-inch flat AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone ships with a 10,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery supported by a 100W charger inside the box. It also supports 27W reverse wired charging.The Redmi Note 17 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chip, the devices will be paired with up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. On the display front, the Redmi Note 17 Pro will feature a 6.83-inch flat AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Note 17 Pro boasts a 9,000 mAh cell, accompanied by a 67W charger and a 22.5W wired charging support.The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 shield and comes with a IP66+IP68+IP69K water-and-dust-resistant rating. Buyers can purchase the Redmi Note 17 Pro from September 17, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will be available from September 23. They will be available across Mi, Amazon and Xiaomi retail.The company has unveiled its Google TV Series in India, introducing a range of new professional display and projection solutions at InfoComm India 2026. The Google TV lineup, available in 32-inch, 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, is said to be aimed at commercial and business spaces. The Pro AV range, on the other hand, includes Direct View LED displays, professional monitors, interactive displays, and a short-throw laser projector.This triple-fan laptop cooling stand was launched in the Indian markets by Portronics. Designed to support effective cooling during intensive work, gaming, and extended laptop usage, the device comes equipped with three high-speed fans operating at up to 3100 RPM, delivering up to 76 CFM of airflow, two adjustable height levels, and 10 RGB lighting modes.The Portronics AeroDock Ultra has a price tag of ₹2,499 and is currently available at a special price of ₹1,549 on portronics.com. The product comes with a 6-month warranty and can also be purchased from amazon.in, flipkart.com, and other leading online and offline retail stores across India.Amazon has launched the all-new Alexa+ in India, the company’s generative AI-powered personal assistant that is conversational, smarter, deeply personalised, authentically Indian, and takes action in the real world. The device comes with support for English, Hindi, and Hinglish. Alexa+ is available to customers in India starting today for free under Early Access on eligible Echo smart speakers and smart displays, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa mobile app.Alexa+ can create shopping lists, track amazon.in deliveries, alert users about price drops, compare product features and summarise verified reviews. It also works with services including Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, JioSaavn, Prime Video and Netflix, with subscription fees applicable for some services.Samsung India launched the Galaxy S26 FE. The smartphone combines an enhanced camera experience, context-aware Galaxy AI, powerful everyday performance, and One UI 9. The Galaxy S26 FE brings together a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, an Exynos 2500 processor, a 4900mAh battery, and a versatile triple rear camera system, all packed into a slim and refined design.The best part? Launched earlier this week, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is on sale in India. The 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage variable is expected to be available for ₹79,999.

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