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'''Amkette |
'''Amkette''' is a [[Multinational corporation|multinational]] [[technology company]] and manufacturer of [[computer hardware]] and [[consumer electronics]], headquartered in [[New Delhi]], India. The company launched a smart TV product called [[EvoTV]] in 2012. |
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The company's manufacturing facility is in China while the software team is based in [[Bangalore]], India.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url= http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/technology-change-drives-amkette-to-eject-the-floppy-finally/article4397498.ece |title= Technology change drives Amkette to eject the floppy, finally |publisher= Abhishel Law, The Hindu Business Line |date=9 February 2013|accessdate=18 March 2013}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Amkette was started by [[Rajiv Bapna]] in 1984. It became one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of [[floppy]] diskettes from India, selling to Russia and other countries in Europe.<ref name="http://www.smeworld.org">{{cite web|url= http://www.smeworld.org/story/interviews/innovation-for-complete-digital-experience.php |title= Incessant Innovation for the Complete Digital Experience|publisher=smeworld.org |date=October 2011|accessdate=20 September 2012}}</ref> The plant manufactured 8", 5.25" and 3.5" diskettes. At its peak it had a production capacity of 30 million floppies daily.<ref name=":0" /> The plant was shut down in Jan 2013 and completely converted into a R&D center.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/technology-change-drives-amkette-to-eject-the-floppy-finally/article4397498.ece |title= Technology change drives Amkette to eject the floppy, finally|publisher= Abhishel Law, The Hindu Business Line |date=9 February 2013|accessdate=18 March 2013}}</ref> |
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In November 2014, the company launched a headphone with a sharing jack, Trubeats Tango, that allows listeners to connect additional listening devices to the headphone.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/amkette-trubeats-tango-headphone-review-this-one-can-take-two/|title = Amkette Trubeats Tango headphone review: This one can take two |date = 19 November 2014|accessdate = 20 November 2014|website = The Indian Express|publisher = Indian Express|last = Rajan|first = Nandagopal}}</ref> |
In November 2014, the company launched a headphone with a sharing jack, Trubeats Tango, that allows listeners to connect additional listening devices to the headphone.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/amkette-trubeats-tango-headphone-review-this-one-can-take-two/|title = Amkette Trubeats Tango headphone review: This one can take two |date = 19 November 2014|accessdate = 20 November 2014|website = The Indian Express|publisher = Indian Express|last = Rajan|first = Nandagopal}}</ref> |
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After a decade of the launch of Amkette TV Box which converted normal TVs into smart TVs, In 2021, the company introduced its flagship product, EvoFox Game box in the Indian market.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amkette launches budget 4K gaming console EvoFox Game Box; comes preloaded with over 100 games|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/launch/story/amkette-launches-budget-4k-gaming-console-evofox-game-box-283738-2021-01-07|access-date=2021-12-21|website=Business Today|date=7 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
After a decade of the launch of Amkette TV Box which converted normal TVs into smart TVs, In 2021, the company introduced its flagship product, EvoFox Game box in the Indian market.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amkette launches budget 4K gaming console EvoFox Game Box; comes preloaded with over 100 games|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/launch/story/amkette-launches-budget-4k-gaming-console-evofox-game-box-283738-2021-01-07|access-date=2021-12-21|website=Business Today|date=7 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Timeline=== |
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⚫ | * [[Android (operating system)|Android]] Gaming Evo [[Gamepad]] - [[bluetooth]] controller that allows [[Video game console|console style gaming]] on mobile phones combined with the Android Evo Gaming app.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/amkette-evo-gamepad-pro-review-hit-and-miss-732845|title = Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro Review: Hit and Miss|date = 27 August 2015|website = gadgets.ndtv.com|first = Gopal|last = Sathe}}</ref> This is the first of many gaming devices that the company is planning to launch. |
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⚫ | * Trubeats Tango - launched in November 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://techone3.in/amkette-trubeats-tango-foldable-headphones-launched-in-india-2450/|title = Amkette launches Trubeats Tango|date = 19 November 2014|accessdate = 20 November 2014|website = Techone3|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129042900/http://techone3.in/amkette-trubeats-tango-foldable-headphones-launched-in-india-2450/|archive-date = 29 November 2014|url-status = dead}}</ref> a |
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⚫ | * [[EvoTV]] - launched mid-2012; a range of connected TV devices that converge web and multimedia features onto a TV<ref>{{cite web |url= http://tech2.in.com/reviews/hd-media-players/amkette-evotv-review/323422 |title= Amkette EvoTV Review |publisher= tech2.in.com |accessdate= 9 July 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120712161933/http://tech2.in.com/reviews/hd-media-players/amkette-evotv-review/323422 |archive-date= 12 July 2012 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref> |
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⚫ | * Amkette Acoustix - a lab within the Amkette R&D wing <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/320593/amkette-bets-big-audio-segment.html |title= Amkette bets big on audio segment, to launch 12 products|publisher= Shayan Ghosh, DHNS|accessdate=1 March 2013}}</ref> focussing on developing new sound drivers for headphones and headsets<ref>{{cite web|url= http://beta.techherald.in/products-gadgets/speakers/2013/3/1/amkette-launches-trubeats-air,-for-a-truly-wireless-music-experience.aspx#.UUmaFRzJVTg |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130430103840/http://beta.techherald.in/products-gadgets/speakers/2013/3/1/amkette-launches-trubeats-air,-for-a-truly-wireless-music-experience.aspx%23.UUmaFRzJVTg |archive-date= 30 April 2013 |url-status= dead|title= Amkette launches Trubeats Air, for a truly wireless music experience |publisher= beta.techherald.in |accessdate=21 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.digit.in/audio-video/interview-amkette-s-transformation-to-a-lifestyle-tech-brand-and-its-focus-on-innovation-for-the-ind-20509.html|title = Amkette's transformation to a lifestyle tech brand and its focus on innovation for the Indian market |date = 15 Apr 2014|accessdate = |website = Digit|last = Raninga|first = Soham}}</ref> |
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⚫ | *EvoFox Gaming - Amkette introduced the EvoFox Gaming Accessories with the launch of the EvoFox Fireblade TKL [[Keyboard technology|gaming keyboard]] in 2020. Ever since then the company has launched a number of different products under EvoFox Gaming. Amkette's flagship product Evo Game Box TV<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Amkette Evo Fox Game Box Review: Game On, Without Burning A Hole In Your Pocket|url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/amkette-evo-fox-game-box-review-game-on-without-burning-a-hole-in-your-pocket-3374465.html|access-date=2021-12-21|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> and Evo Gamepad Pro 4 falls under the same category. |
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⚫ | Amkette was started by [[Rajiv Bapna]] in 1984. It became one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of [[floppy]] diskettes from India, selling to Russia and other countries in Europe |
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⚫ | * [[Android (operating system)|Android]] Gaming Evo [[Gamepad]] - [[bluetooth]] controller that allows [[Video game console|console style gaming]] on mobile phones combined with the Android Evo Gaming app.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/reviews/amkette-evo-gamepad-pro-review-hit-and-miss-732845|title = Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro Review: Hit and Miss|date = 27 August 2015|website = gadgets.ndtv.com|first = Gopal|last = Sathe}}</ref> This is the first of many gaming devices that the company is planning to launch. |
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⚫ | * Trubeats Tango - launched in November 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url = http://techone3.in/amkette-trubeats-tango-foldable-headphones-launched-in-india-2450/|title = Amkette launches Trubeats Tango|date = 19 November 2014|accessdate = 20 November 2014|website = Techone3|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141129042900/http://techone3.in/amkette-trubeats-tango-foldable-headphones-launched-in-india-2450/|archive-date = 29 November 2014|url-status = dead}}</ref> a headphone with a sharing jack (aux out) |
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⚫ | * [[EvoTV]] - launched mid-2012; a range of connected TV devices that converge web and multimedia features onto a TV<ref>{{cite web |url= http://tech2.in.com/reviews/hd-media-players/amkette-evotv-review/323422 |title= Amkette EvoTV Review |publisher= tech2.in.com |accessdate= 9 July 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120712161933/http://tech2.in.com/reviews/hd-media-players/amkette-evotv-review/323422 |archive-date= 12 July 2012 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref> |
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⚫ | * Amkette Acoustix - a lab within the Amkette R&D wing <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.deccanherald.com/content/320593/amkette-bets-big-audio-segment.html |title= Amkette bets big on audio segment, to launch 12 products|publisher= Shayan Ghosh, DHNS|accessdate=1 March 2013}}</ref> focussing on developing new sound drivers for headphones and headsets<ref>{{cite web|url= http://beta.techherald.in/products-gadgets/speakers/2013/3/1/amkette-launches-trubeats-air,-for-a-truly-wireless-music-experience.aspx#.UUmaFRzJVTg |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130430103840/http://beta.techherald.in/products-gadgets/speakers/2013/3/1/amkette-launches-trubeats-air,-for-a-truly-wireless-music-experience.aspx%23.UUmaFRzJVTg |archive-date= 30 April 2013 |url-status= dead|title= Amkette launches Trubeats Air, for a truly wireless music experience |publisher= beta.techherald.in |accessdate=21 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.digit.in/audio-video/interview-amkette-s-transformation-to-a-lifestyle-tech-brand-and-its-focus-on-innovation-for-the-ind-20509.html|title = Amkette's transformation to a lifestyle tech brand and its focus on innovation for the Indian market |date = 15 Apr 2014|accessdate = |website = Digit|last = Raninga|first = Soham}}</ref> |
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⚫ | *EvoFox Gaming - Amkette introduced the EvoFox Gaming Accessories with the launch of the EvoFox Fireblade TKL [[Keyboard technology|gaming keyboard]] in 2020. Ever since then the company has launched a number of different products under EvoFox Gaming. Amkette's flagship product Evo Game Box TV<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Amkette Evo Fox Game Box Review: Game On, Without Burning A Hole In Your Pocket|url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/amkette-evo-fox-game-box-review-game-on-without-burning-a-hole-in-your-pocket-3374465.html|access-date=2021-12-21|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> and Evo Gamepad Pro 4 falls under the same category. |
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===Wireless products=== |
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===Personal technology and audio=== |
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===Peripherals=== |
===Peripherals=== |
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⚫ | The company manufactures computer peripherals such as keyboards and mice, [[USB]] hubs, [[card reader]]s, and [[HDMI]] cables.<ref name="http://archive.techtree.com"/> In early 2010, the company entered the wireless segment, comprising [[Keyboard (computing)|keyboard]]s and [[Computer mouse|mice]] that run on either [[bluetooth]] or wireless spectrum technology.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/amkette-launches-smartboard-qwerty-bluetooth-keyboard_738618.html|title= Amkette launches SmartBoard QWERTY Bluetooth keyboard |publisher= tech2.com |date=1 August 2012|accessdate=11 September 2019}}</ref> |
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===Audio=== |
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⚫ | The company makes [[headphones]] and headsets that run on [[Bluetooth]] and wireless spectrum technology such as Air Budz and Urban<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-30|title=Amkette Urban headphones review: Sounds good, feels light|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-reviews/amkette-urban-headphones-review-price-in-india-features-specifications-sale-4868035/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> series. |
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Since the very beginning, the company has been manufacturing computer peripherals such as keyboards and mice, [[USB]] hubs, [[card reader]]s, and [[HDMI]] cables.<ref name="http://archive.techtree.com"/> |
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=== Accessories === |
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Amkette also makes smartphone [[wikt:accessory equipment|accessories]]. |
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===Multimedia devices=== |
===Multimedia devices=== |
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The company manufactures multimedia devices that work on Android platforms and can be connected to a TV. Amkette began development and marketing of media players in late 2009, by introducing the Flash TV 720p<ref>{{cite web |url= http://archive.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=107344&cat_id=893 |archive-url= https://archive.today/20130204204541/http://archive.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=107344&cat_id=893 |url-status= dead |archive-date= 4 February 2013 |title= Amkette Launches Flash TV HD Media Player |publisher= Techtree News Staff |date= 6 November 2011 |accessdate= 20 September 2012 }}</ref> media player. In early 2011 the company launched FlashTV HD 1080p,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=115087&cat_id=893|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203223853/http://archive.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=115087&cat_id=893|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 February 2013|title=Amkette Launches Flash TV HD Media Player|publisher=Nachiket Mhatre|date=13 April 2011|accessdate=20 September 2012}}</ref> which was a [[Full HD]] media player. In mid-2012, the company launched a new media player called [[Amkette EvoTV]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thinkdigit.com/TVs/Amkette-launches-Android-based-EvoTV-smart-box-for_9816.html |title= Amkette launches Android-based Amkette EvoTV smart box, for Rs. 10,000 |publisher= Digit NewsDesk|date=13 June 2012|accessdate=20 September 2012}}</ref> which was again a Full HD mediapPlayer powered by [[Android (operating system)|Android]]. |
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Revision as of 10:31, 29 November 2024
Company type | Private |
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Industry | |
Founded | January 1986 |
Founder | Rajiv Bapna |
Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Rajiv Bapna (CEO) |
Products | |
Number of employees | 1000 (2012) |
Website | www |
Amkette is a multinational technology company and manufacturer of computer hardware and consumer electronics, headquartered in New Delhi, India. The company launched a smart TV product called EvoTV in 2012.
The company's manufacturing facility is in China while the software team is based in Bangalore, India.[1]
History
Amkette was started by Rajiv Bapna in 1984. It became one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of floppy diskettes from India, selling to Russia and other countries in Europe.[2] The plant manufactured 8", 5.25" and 3.5" diskettes. At its peak it had a production capacity of 30 million floppies daily.[1] The plant was shut down in Jan 2013 and completely converted into a R&D center.[3]
In November 2014, the company launched a headphone with a sharing jack, Trubeats Tango, that allows listeners to connect additional listening devices to the headphone.[4]
In December 2016, the company launched the successor of its flagship product Evo TV 2 4k capable of playing 4k content.[5] In the subsequent year, the company launched the next generation of Evo TV, the Evo TV 3 4K with an upgraded 2GB of RAM.[6]
After a decade of the launch of Amkette TV Box which converted normal TVs into smart TVs, In 2021, the company introduced its flagship product, EvoFox Game box in the Indian market.[7]
Timeline
Date | Milestone[2] |
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1986 | First 8" floppy diskette shipped out |
1987 | Established 5.25" floppy diskette plant |
1991 | Established 3.5" floppy diskette plant |
2003 | Introduction of wireless keyboard[8] and mouse |
2004 | Introduction of CD blank media |
2006 | Introduction of DVD-Rs blank media |
2008 | Introduction of flash drives and memory cards |
2009 | Introduction of Flash TV media player [9] |
2012 | Launch of Amkette Acoustix Lab[10] |
2012 | Launch of EvoTV smart TV platform[11] |
2015 | Launch of Evo GamePad Pro[12] |
2016 | Launch of Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro 2[13] |
2016 | Launch of Evo TV 2 4K[14] |
2017 | Launch of Evo TV 3 4K[15] |
2019 | Launch of Evo gamepad pro 4 with Instant Play |
2020 | Introduction of EvoFox Gaming Accessories[16] |
2021 | Introduction of EvoFox Game box[17] |
Projects
- Android Gaming Evo Gamepad - bluetooth controller that allows console style gaming on mobile phones combined with the Android Evo Gaming app.[18] This is the first of many gaming devices that the company is planning to launch.
- Apple certified Mfi cable - launched in December 2014, certified with Apple in two variations, 8 pin (for iPhone 5/5c/5s/6/6Plus) and 32 pin (for 3g/4/4s)
- Trubeats Tango - launched in November 2014,[19] a headphone with a sharing jack (aux out)
- EvoTV - launched mid-2012; a range of connected TV devices that converge web and multimedia features onto a TV[20]
- Amkette Acoustix - a lab within the Amkette R&D wing [21] focussing on developing new sound drivers for headphones and headsets[22][23]
- EvoFox Gaming - Amkette introduced the EvoFox Gaming Accessories with the launch of the EvoFox Fireblade TKL gaming keyboard in 2020. Ever since then the company has launched a number of different products under EvoFox Gaming. Amkette's flagship product Evo Game Box TV[24] and Evo Gamepad Pro 4 falls under the same category.
Products
Peripherals
The company manufactures computer peripherals such as keyboards and mice, USB hubs, card readers, and HDMI cables.[8] In early 2010, the company entered the wireless segment, comprising keyboards and mice that run on either bluetooth or wireless spectrum technology.[25]
Audio
The company makes headphones and headsets that run on Bluetooth and wireless spectrum technology such as Air Budz and Urban[26] series.
Accessories
Amkette also makes smartphone accessories.
Multimedia devices
The company manufactures multimedia devices that work on Android platforms and can be connected to a TV. Amkette began development and marketing of media players in late 2009, by introducing the Flash TV 720p[27] media player. In early 2011 the company launched FlashTV HD 1080p,[28] which was a Full HD media player. In mid-2012, the company launched a new media player called Amkette EvoTV,[29] which was again a Full HD mediapPlayer powered by Android.
References
- ^ a b "Technology change drives Amkette to eject the floppy, finally". Abhishel Law, The Hindu Business Line. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Incessant Innovation for the Complete Digital Experience". smeworld.org. October 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Technology change drives Amkette to eject the floppy, finally". Abhishel Law, The Hindu Business Line. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ^ Rajan, Nandagopal (19 November 2014). "Amkette Trubeats Tango headphone review: This one can take two". The Indian Express. Indian Express. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Amkette EvoTV 2 4K Review". 12 January 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Amkette Evo TV 3 4K Box With 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Launched: Price, Specifications". Gagdtes360. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Amkette launches budget 4K gaming console EvoFox Game Box; comes preloaded with over 100 games". Business Today. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Amkette Series A Wireless Keyboard and Mouse". archive.techtree.com. 26 November 2003. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Amkette Introduces Flash TV Media player". tech2.in.com. 4 November 2009. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Amkette launches Trubeats Air, for a truly wireless music experience". beta.techherald.in. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ "The makeover of Amkette". thehindubusinessline.com, Abhishek Law. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro review: Simple and effective controller for mobile gaming". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on 15 April 2016. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Amkette unveils upgraded version of Evo Gamepad Pro 2 at Rs 2,899". The Indian Express. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Amkette EvoTV 2 Media Streaming Box Launched at Rs. 6,999". NDTV Gadgets 360. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Amkette Evo TV 3 4K Media Streaming Box Launched at Rs. 7,999". NDTV Gadgets 360. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "This Indian company wants to democratize gaming with EvoFox GameBox". The Indian Express. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Amkette EvoFox GameBox With Hundreds of Preloaded Games Launched". NDTV Gadgets 360. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Sathe, Gopal (27 August 2015). "Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro Review: Hit and Miss". gadgets.ndtv.com.
- ^ "Amkette launches Trubeats Tango". Techone3. 19 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Amkette EvoTV Review". tech2.in.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
- ^ "Amkette bets big on audio segment, to launch 12 products". Shayan Ghosh, DHNS. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- ^ "Amkette launches Trubeats Air, for a truly wireless music experience". beta.techherald.in. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ^ Raninga, Soham (15 April 2014). "Amkette's transformation to a lifestyle tech brand and its focus on innovation for the Indian market". Digit.
- ^ "Amkette Evo Fox Game Box Review: Game On, Without Burning A Hole In Your Pocket". News18. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Amkette launches SmartBoard QWERTY Bluetooth keyboard". tech2.com. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ^ "Amkette Urban headphones review: Sounds good, feels light". The Indian Express. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Amkette Launches Flash TV HD Media Player". Techtree News Staff. 6 November 2011. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Amkette Launches Flash TV HD Media Player". Nachiket Mhatre. 13 April 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- ^ "Amkette launches Android-based Amkette EvoTV smart box, for Rs. 10,000". Digit NewsDesk. 13 June 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.