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MakeMyTrip has announced a major upgrade to its AI travel assistant Myra AI, enabling users to complete the entire travel booking process — from initial search to confirmed and paid booking — within a single conversational interface. The updated system also supports full voice-based interaction across the entire booking flow. Continue reading “MakeMyTrip rolls out Myra AI 2.0 with end-to-end voice booking and payments”
iBall has announced the Cinebar 560, a 5.1 channel soundbar designed for home entertainment use. The design features a gloss finish with a perforated mesh front panel, along with a front LED display, wall-mount support, and remote control. Continue reading “iBall Cinebar 560 5.1 800W Dolby Audio soundbar launched”
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company headquartered in Chennai, has announced an investment of ₹70 crores in the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). The funding is directed toward supporting the development of sovereign digital technology in India and increasing technological accessibility for businesses of varying scales. Continue reading “Zoho Invests Rs. 70 Crore in ONDC to support digital commerce infrastructure in India”
OPPO India has announced the addition of two new smartphones to its premium lineup, the Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra, after the global launch last month. Scheduled to launch on May 21, these devices emphasize advanced camera hardware and proprietary computational photography technologies. Continue reading “OPPO Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra to launch in India on May 21”
motorola just launched the razr fold, the company’s first foldable phone in India, as it had promised. It has also launched the FIFA World Cup 26 Collection edition alongside. Continue reading “motorola razr fold launched in India starting at Rs. 1,49,999”
Amazon India has announced an expansion of its health and insurance benefits, extending coverage to approximately 90,000 delivery associates across its last-mile operations network. This rollout is part of a recently announced investment of over ₹2,800 crore (approximately $300 million) directed toward associate safety, health, and financial well-being, as well as the scaling of its logistics network. Continue reading “Amazon India expands Health and Insurance benefits for 90,000 delivery associates”
Sony India has launched the Sony BRAVIA 3 II TV series in India, expanding its premium television lineup with AI-powered picture processing, immersive audio formats, and next-generation gaming features. Continue reading “Sony BRAVIA 3 II series 55″, 65″, 75″ and 85″ 4K 120Hz Google TVs launched in India”
India’s smartphone market declined in Q1 2026, with shipments falling 4.1% year-over-year to 31.0 million units, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The decline reflects a structural shift in demand patterns rather than a short-term slowdown, as premium segments continued to show strength. Continue reading “India smartphone market declines 4.1% YoY in Q1 2026: IDC”
Samsung India has opened registrations in India for its upcoming 2026 Vision AI television lineup ahead of launch later this month. The 2026 range will expand Samsung’s Vision AI Companion (VAC) features across its 4K UHD and above TV lineup. Continue reading “Samsung opens registrations for 2026 Vision AI TVs ahead of India launch”
Indians sleep an average of 6 hours and 28 minutes a night — roughly 40 minutes less than the world’s best-rested countries, with the average bedtime creeping past midnight at 12:14 AM. That’s the kind of insight Oura was sitting on before it officially launched in India. And it’s a big part of why the Finnish smart ring maker decided this was the right moment to enter one of the most price-sensitive premium wearable markets in the world. Here is a closer look at the strategy, challenges, and future of Oura’s highly anticipated Indian launch from the interview I had with George Abbott, Head of International Expansion, ŌURA. Continue reading “Oura’s George Abbott on India Launch: Redefining Wellness Wearables”
realme has announced the upcoming launch of the realme 16T 5G, scheduled to debut in the Indian market on May 22, 2026, as the successor to last year’s realme 15T. The manufacturer is positioning the new device as a high-endurance smartphone, primarily highlighting its large battery capacity and related hardware optimizations. Continue reading “realme 16T 5G to launch in India on May 22nd”
OPPO India, in collaboration with Discovery, has announced the Filmmaker Accelerator Program, a new initiative designed to discover and support emerging Indian content creators through mobile visual storytelling. Continue reading “OPPO India and Discovery launch Filmmaker Accelerator Program for emerging creators”
Bombay Shaving Company has introduced the Hairplay Pro, a hairstyling system designed for at-home use that aims to replace traditional multi-tool and heat-based styling routines. The launch also reflects the brand’s expansion from body grooming solutions to head hair care and broader hair expression products. Continue reading “Bombae Hairplay Pro all-in-one hair styling system launched”
SanDisk and Crayola have launched the SANDISK Crayola USB-C Flash Drive, the first officially licensed Crayola USB flash drive. It is designed to store schoolwork, artwork, photos, games, and other digital files in a crayon-shaped form factor inspired by Crayola’s 120+ year legacy of creativity. Continue reading “SanDisk Crayola USB-C Flash Drive with up to 256GB capacity, up to 300MB/s read speeds launched in India”
Lyne Originals has expanded its Startup Series product lineup with the launch of three new devices in India. The latest range includes the STARTUP 70 TWS earbuds, STARTUP 68 TWS earbuds, and the STARTUP 80 car charger. Continue reading “Lyne Startup 70 / Startup 68 TWS earbuds, Startup 80 145W car charger launched”
