With multiple launches, announcements, and developments happening at once, keeping up with the latest in tech and gadgets can feel overwhelming. From smartphones and laptops to wearables, audio devices, smart home products, and AI tools, today’s lineup covers it all.
In this roundup, we take a quick look at the most notable launches of the day, focusing on their key features, pricing, and availability. Whether you’re following trends or planning your next purchase, here’s a snapshot of everything new in the tech world today.
OnePlus has launched the new OnePlus Nord CE6 and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite in India, focusing on gaming performance, long battery life, and durability.
The OnePlus Nord CE6 is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset and features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It supports 144FPS gaming, packs a large 8000mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC charging, and includes a Dedicated Touch Reflex Chip for faster touch response. The device also comes with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings along with MIL-STD-810H certification for durability.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite marks the return of the Lite series in India and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex chipset. It offers a 144Hz FHD+ display, up to 6 hours of stable BGMI gameplay, and a 7000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC charging.
Both smartphones run OxygenOS 16 and promise six years of smooth performance support. The Nord CE6 starts at Rs 27,999 after bank discounts, while the Nord CE6 Lite starts at Rs 18,999. The devices will be available through Amazon, OnePlus online channels, and offline retail stores across India.
Nirvana by boAt to launch Snapdragon Sound-powered Eutopia 2 Pro headphones
boAt has announced that its premium audio sub-brand Nirvana will integrate Snapdragon Sound technology into its upcoming audio products, starting with the Nirvana Eutopia 2 Pro headphones launching later in 2026.
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Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound™ Technology Suite and aptX Lossless audio support, the headphones aim to deliver high-fidelity wireless audio, ultra-low latency, and improved connectivity for music, gaming, and entertainment.
The company says the Eutopia 2 Pro is designed for a premium listening experience with refined materials, enhanced comfort, and studio-grade sound quality. Snapdragon Sound also enables features like lossless Bluetooth audio streaming, clearer voice calls, and reduced lag during gaming sessions.
boAt stated that the collaboration with Qualcomm involved deep engineering optimisation across codecs and connectivity systems to improve wireless audio performance. The move marks boAt’s push further into the premium audio segment while bringing advanced wireless audio technologies to Indian consumers.
Adobe unveils AI productivity agent for PDFs and content creation
Adobe has introduced a new AI-powered productivity agent designed to change how users interact with documents, especially PDFs. Integrated into Acrobat, the tool can chat with PDFs, generate summaries, create presentations, podcasts, blogs, and social posts, while also enabling conversational PDF editing.
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The company also launched new sharing and publishing capabilities through PDF Spaces, an AI-powered workspace that turns static documents into interactive experiences with customised AI assistants. These assistants can answer questions, provide summaries, and reflect the sender’s tone and intent. Adobe says the new features are available through Acrobat Express and Acrobat Studio.
JioHotstar and Swiggy bring in-app food ordering to live cricket streaming
JioHotstar has partnered with Swiggy to introduce a new in-app food ordering feature integrated directly into live sports streaming. The feature, currently available across more than 690 Indian cities, allows users to order food without leaving the live match stream.
The companies say over 37 million users have already tried the feature during the ongoing cricket season. Viewers can browse restaurants, unlock match-specific offers, place orders, and track deliveries within the JioHotstar app itself.
The integration is designed specifically for mobile users and combines live sports with real-time commerce. According to the companies, burgers have emerged as the most-ordered match-time food item, overtaking biryani, while some users placed multiple orders during a single season. One transaction reportedly included over 100 burgers in a single order.
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Swiggy said the collaboration builds on the growing habit of ordering food while watching live sports, making the process more seamless and contextual for viewers.
WhatsApp Business Gets AI-Powered Customer Support
WhatsApp has launched ‘Business AI’ in India, allowing small businesses to use AI-powered customer support directly within the WhatsApp Business app. Available in all Indian languages, the feature helps businesses respond to customer queries 24/7, recommend products, book appointments, capture leads, and boost sales without requiring extra software or platforms.
The AI tool can be customised using a business’s own catalogues and information to answer questions about products, pricing, shipping, and discounts. WhatsApp also plans to add UPI payment support directly within chats soon. Business owners can step in manually whenever needed.
According to a 2025 Kantar study, 91% of online adults in India interact with businesses through messaging every week, highlighting the growing importance of chat-based commerce. Meta says the new AI feature is designed to help small businesses manage high volumes of customer queries more efficiently.
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Early adopters, including brands like Soil Concept and The Purple Sunset, reported improved customer engagement, higher sales conversions, and faster response management after integrating Business AI on WhatsApp.
