Team K9 Esports crowned BGMS Season 4 champions, walk away with INR 60 lakh

Team K9 Esports have emerged as champions of the OnePlus Android Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 4, securing INR 60 lakh in prize money after a dominant showing at the LAN grand finals in New Delhi.

Held from September 12 to 14 at the NODWIN Gaming Arena, the finals brought together India’s top 16 BGMI teams for 12 matches broadcast on YouTube, Star Sports Khel, and JioHotstar. The event racked up more than 10 million views on YouTube and over 500,000 views on JioHotstar, cementing BGMS as the country’s most-watched esports tournament.

Led by Sahil “Omega” Jakhar, K9 Esports finished with 107 points and three Winner Winner Chicken Dinners, ahead of Sinewy Esports and iQOO SouL, both tied on 96 points. The MVP award went to Hydro from True Rippers for 27 finishes, while TraceGod of Revenant XSpark claimed the TVS Most Wicked Player title for a season-high 113 finishes.

Organised by NODWIN Gaming, BGMS Season 4 also marked the debut of the BGCS feeder league and the inclusion of all-women rosters, signalling a broader shift toward inclusivity and grassroots development in Indian esports.

OPPO F31 5G Series Debuts in India, Built to Survive Heat, Hustle, and Heavy Use

OPPO India has launched the F31 5G Series, a mid-range lineup designed for India’s toughest conditions. With models starting at INR 22,999, the series combines durability, long battery life, and powerful performance, setting a new benchmark under INR 35,000.

Durability leads the pitch. The F31 phones use a 360° Armor Body with a multi-layer airbag frame, aerospace-grade aluminium alloy, and AGC DT-Star D+ glass. They are triple-certified with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, offering protection from dust, water immersion, and even high-pressure jets. OPPO claims the devices can withstand India’s monsoons, market spills, and daily drops.

Performance is equally ambitious. The F31 Pro+ runs on Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Pro and base models use Dimensity 7300 Energy and Dimensity 6300 chipsets. All three promise smoother multitasking through OPPO’s Dual-Engine Smoothness System, backed by a 7,000mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC charging.

Connectivity is reinforced with Hunter Antenna 2.0 and TÜV Rheinland certification, ensuring strong signals even in crowded cities. Outdoor Mode 2.0 prioritises delivery apps, while AI-powered tools cover imaging, voice transcription, and live translation.

The F31 5G Series goes on sale from September 19 across offline and online platforms.

XElectron Brings Festive Cheer with Up to 45% Off on Smart Projectors and Digital Photo Frames

 As India gears up for its biggest online shopping season, homegrown electronics brand XElectron has rolled out deep discounts on its premium range of smart projectors and digital photo frames during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days.

The offers slash prices by up to 45 percent across XElectron’s best-selling gadgets, making high-tech entertainment and décor more accessible. The Techno Android 13 Smart Projector now starts at ₹4,990, while the iProjector 2 Plus, featuring auto focus, auto keystone, and 4K support, drops to ₹15,990. For users seeking simpler plug-and-play options, the C9 Plus Smart Projector is available at ₹9,990.

On the lifestyle side, XElectron is offering its sleek digital photo frames in multiple sizes and finishes, including a 10-inch WiFi-enabled model at ₹4,990 and a 15.6-inch portrait-ready version at ₹10,990. All devices feature wireless connectivity, user-friendly interfaces, and sharp HD or Full HD displays tailored for homes and offices.

Gagan Sharma, Director at XElectron, said the festive sale was about “making technology that connects people more affordable, especially during celebrations when families come together.”

With prices starting at just ₹2,390, XElectron is positioning itself as a festive-season favorite for tech-savvy Indian households.

Epson Unveils High-Speed Scanners to Accelerate India’s Digitization Push

Epson has launched two new document scanners in India, the DS-1730 and DS-1760WN, aimed at powering the country’s growing demand for digitization across government, healthcare, BFSI, and education.

The DS-1730 is a compact flatbed scanner designed for high-volume use, offering duplex speeds of up to 30 pages per minute and a 60-page automatic feeder. With a duty cycle of 3,000 pages a day, it handles both standard office paperwork and sensitive items like passports, PAN cards, and medical records.

The DS-1760WN adds wireless and Ethernet connectivity, allowing users to scan and share documents seamlessly across devices and workgroups. Like its sibling, it supports duplex scanning at 30 ppm with a 60-page feeder, but its network-ready features make it ideal for hybrid workplaces.

Both models come bundled with Epson Scan 2 and Document Capture Pro software, supporting searchable PDFs, OCR for Word and Excel, and direct cloud or email uploads. TWAIN and ISIS driver support ensures integration with existing document management systems.

Priced at ₹27,999 for the DS-1730 and ₹37,999 for the DS-1760WN, the devices are available via Epson’s channel partners. Epson says the launch addresses India’s urgent need for secure, high-speed document workflows.

Amazon Great Indian Festival kicks off September 23 with Prime early access

Amazon’s biggest sale of the year, the Great Indian Festival (GIF) 2025, begins September 23, with Prime members getting 24-hour early access. The event promises record discounts, 30,000+ new launches, and a stronger delivery network to handle festive demand.

Customers can expect up to 40 percent off on smartphones, 80 percent on electronics, fashion, and home, and 65 percent on TVs and appliances. Everyday essentials on Amazon Fresh are also discounted by up to 50 percent. Brands including Apple, Samsung, Asus, Titan, and L’Oréal will headline offers across categories.

Bank tie-ins bring additional savings, with SBI cardholders getting 10 percent instant discounts and Amazon Pay ICICI Bank customers earning unlimited cashback. Travel deals include up to 20 percent off flights and 45 percent off hotels.

Entertainment is also a major hook. Prime Video will premiere films like Coolie and Do You Wanna Partner, while MX Player adds new reality shows. AI assistant Rufus powers features like price tracking, comparisons, and AR View for smarter shopping.

Amazon has added 45 delivery stations, 12 fulfillment centers, and 150,000 seasonal jobs, expanding same-day and next-day delivery to more cities, including Tier II and Tier III hubs.

Lyne Originals launches Powerbox Pro powerbanks and Jukebox Pro party speakers in India

Lyne Originals has introduced two new premium product lines in India, the Powerbox Pro Powerbank Series and the Jukebox Pro Wireless Speaker Series, aimed at powering both productivity and celebration.

The Powerbox Pro lineup includes the Powerbox 17 Pro, 18 Pro, and 22 Pro. These models deliver up to 20,000 mAh capacity with support for PD 70W fast charging. Each unit offers multiple ports, in-built cables for Type-C and Lightning, and an HD LED display to track battery levels. Built for multitasking users, the powerbanks can charge laptops, tablets, and smartphones at the same time.

On the audio front, the Jukebox Pro series brings three high-performance party speakers, Jukebox 7 Pro, 8 Pro, and 9 Pro. They deliver up to 360W of deep bass sound, with RGB lights, TWS pairing, and karaoke-ready microphones. The speakers promise up to three hours of non-stop playtime and offer versatile connectivity options including USB, Bluetooth, and TF cards.

The Powerbox Pro series starts at ₹1,149, while the Jukebox Pro range starts at ₹9,449. Both product lines are now available at leading offline retail stores across India.

CLIRNET Launches AI Agents to Power Safer Medical Care

CLIRNET, India’s largest doctor network, has introduced specialised AI agents to support clinical decision-making across India, the Middle East, and Africa. The suite includes tools for drug-to-drug interaction checks, differential diagnosis, medical research, and disease overviews. Each agent uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation to ensure evidence-based responses, while CLIRNET’s GEPA system refines accuracy through expert feedback. “Doctors need precise answers, not noise,” said co-founder Saurav Kasera. With over 650,000 physicians in its network, CLIRNET plans to expand the portfolio, bringing AI closer to frontline healthcare and reducing errors in high-pressure environments.