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Pebble X Pepe Jeans Smartwatch: The iconic denim re-imagined for your wrist
Mumbai: In a quintessential unison of the finest in fashion and the best in technology, India’s fastest growing smartwatch brand Pebble has partnered with Pepe Jeans London to introduce a limited special edition Bluetooth Calling smartwatch. The Pebble X Pepe smartwatch re-imagines the timeless allure of denim for your wrist. An epitome of design and style, the smartwatch dons denim-leather straps and silicon sporty straps with an eye-catching infinite 1.39” HD display and 600 Nits brightness. Priced at Rs 1999, Pebble X Pepe Jeans smartwatch is available on pebblecart.com, pepejeans.in as well as Flipkart & Myntra. It is also available at exclusive Pepe Jeans stores across the country.
“The association with Pepe Jeans is a landmark one from Pebble’s as well as our consumers’ perspective. It is time we don our fashion & style statement everyday on our wrist while leveraging cutting-edge wearable technology to enhance our lives. It is our innovation designed to suit your style and redefine seamless connectivity,” said Pebble co-founder Komal Agarwal on the launch.
Speaking about the brand’s latest move, Mensa Brands founder & CEO Ananth Narayanan said, “This new partnership yet again manifests Pebble’s unfazed commitment to meeting the needs as well as aspirations of young Indians. Innovation is the key driving our relentless endeavour to bring the best of wearable technology on everyone’s wrists. We are proud of the association with an iconic denim brand like Pepe Jeans.”
Adding to the sentiments, Pepe Jeans London MD & CEO Manish Kapoor said, “Pepe Jeans has always been synonymous with denim & lifestyle fashion. With smartwatches swiftly becoming an indispensable part of our fashion & lifestyle statements, we joined forces with Pebble to offer the best to our evolving Indian consumer base. This is an iconic partnership of fashion and technology.”
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HP launches Smart Champs learning game show with JioStar for students
Sanya Malhotra hosts quiz series blending fun, learning and prizes
NEW DELHI: HP India has teamed up with JioStar to launch HP Smart Champs, a new learning-based game show designed to make education engaging for school students across the country.
Hosted by Sanya Malhotra, the 10-episode series brings together students from Grades 5 to 9, who compete in teams through quiz and puzzle-based challenges that test knowledge, logic and teamwork. The show will begin streaming on JioHotstar from April 11 and will premiere on Nick on April 18, with weekend episodes airing at 7 PM.
Powered by HP Smart Tank printers, the format integrates print-based learning into the gameplay, using worksheets, clues and visual problem-solving tools to encourage hands-on participation. The idea is to move students beyond rote memorisation and towards more applied, curiosity-led learning.
The competition promises high stakes, with winners set to receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while runners-up will take home Rs 5 lakh. Additional rewards include HP AI laptops, Smart Tank printers and accessories, while the winning school will be awarded an HP Smart Tech Lab.
Speaking about the initiative, HP India managing director Ipsita Dasgupta said, “At HP, we believe nurturing India’s youth is key to the country’s progress, and technology plays a foundational role in enabling this. With HP Smart Champs, we wanted to create something beyond traditional learning, a fun-filled platform where curiosity, creativity and critical thinking take centre stage.”
On the show’s reach, JioStar head entertainment sales Mahesh Shetty said, “HP Smart Champs reflects how children today learn through exploration and experience. With Nick and JioHotstar, we are creating a multi-screen approach that is both engaging and meaningful.”
Highlighting the role of print, HP India senior director print Satish Kumar said, “The show brings print-based learning to life in an engaging format, helping students develop deeper understanding through hands-on experiences.”
The journey to the finale began with participation from over 1,000 schools across 26 cities, narrowing down to 34 finalists who will compete in a studio showdown in Mumbai.
With its blend of entertainment, education and technology, HP Smart Champs is positioning itself as more than just a quiz show. It is a nationwide push to make learning interactive, accessible and, above all, a lot more fun.
