The Gadgets Now Awards 2024 jury, a powerhouse of technology leadership, has concluded its comprehensive review of this year’s most groundbreaking digital innovations, bringing together an impressive panel of industry experts to chart the technological landscape.
The distinguished panel included C.P. Gurnani, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of AIonOS, brought strategic insights into technological innovation.Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), provided critical perspectives on manufacturing and market trends. Prasanto Kumar Roy, Technology Advisor at FTI Consulting, who brought decades of technology journalism experience. Paavan Nanda, CEO of WinZO Games, offered unique insights into digital entertainment and gaming technologies. Prasad Sanyal, Business Head of Times Internet Ltd, and Manisha Singh, Technology Editor of TOI Online, rounded out the expert jury. The jury brought deep industry insights, evaluating nominees not just on technical specifications, but on their potential to transform user experiences and drive technological advancement.
This year’s nominations span an impressive range of categories, reflecting the rapid technological evolution. The “Best Smartphone” category featured fierce competition between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Meanwhile, the “Best AI-powered Gadget” category highlighted emerging technologies from Asus, HP, and Samsung. Categories such as “Best TWS” (True Wireless Stereo), “Best Headphones,” and “Best TV” showcased the breadth of technological advancement across different product segments.
The Gadgets Now Awards 2024 promises to be a comprehensive celebration of technological innovation, capturing the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of digital devices. The winners for the Jury’s Choice Awards, along with the Popular Choice Awards—for which voting is open until February 7, 2025