Nu Republic enters smart travel gear with Triphop backpacks

Nu Republic has launched its Triphop Voyager Series, a new line of smart backpacks that fuse bold design with built-in tech features. The range, starting at Rs. 1,099, includes models equipped with USB-A and Type-C charging ports, anti-theft zips, water-resistant fabrics, and velvet-lined laptop compartments.

Actor Abhay Deol has signed on as brand ambassador and co-creator, shaping the design direction of the series. The collection spans five variants, from the compact Loop Sling to the travel-ready Nomad, with prices topping out at Rs. 2,999.

Nu Republic says the backpacks mark its entry into smart travel gear, extending its fashion-first tech identity into a new category. With features aimed at commuters, professionals, and frequent travelers, the company is positioning Triphop as a stylish yet functional upgrade over conventional backpacks. Available on Amazon, Blinkit, and the brand’s website, the series arrives in time for the festive shopping season, targeting a youth market that blends music, culture, and mobility.

WhatsApp rolls out new message translation feature to bridge language barriers

WhatsApp, which is owned by the company Meta, has introduced a new message translation service to both Android and iPhone users and is being phased over the next six months beginning in September 2025.This is a feature of the app that allows the user to tap the long-press button on any incoming message and then tap Translate to translate the message to his/her language of choice.The user is given options of source and target language and language packs can be downloaded to be used later.The translation is applicable in one-on-one conversation, group conversation and updates on Channels.Interestingly, Android users have the opportunity to opt to have all chat threads automatically translated so that real-time communication between languages can be effortlessly established.

Privacy is one of the leading priorities, and all translations are done locally in the devices of the user, so that WhatsApp does not get access to the content of the messages in the process.First, Android has six languages, such as English, Spanish, and Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic, whereas iPhones will be able to have the feature in over 19 languages, with further plans to include more.That update is one of several larger trends of smartphone companies implementing AI-powered translators to facilitate communication across the globe.WhatsApp believes this will enable users to bond with other cultures and languages.

iQOO 15 teased with Next-Gen display and gaming chip

iQOO has already announced some of the features of its next flagship, iQOO 15, including significant improvements in display technology and mobile gaming performance.The gadget will have a custom 2K Samsung “Everest” OLED display that uses industry-first M14 luminescent substance and a 98.1 percent first-frame brightness ratio, which has sharper displays with better eye protection qualities.At the same time, iQOO announced its own Q3 gaming chip, which is claimed to be the first in the world to be combined with super-resolution, super-frame, and ray tracing to play console-like games on a phone.The iQOO 15 has a 144Hz refresh rate, 3200Hz touch sampling, and an optimized gaming ecosystem that supports up to 180 titles, which will launch in October despite its iQOO being a super performance flagship.

Xiaomi unveils powerful Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro flagship duo

On September 24, 2025, Xiaomi presented the new flagship tandem, Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro, in a global opening in Munich, Germany. Each model also boasts of MediaTek Dimensity processors with the Pro model utilising the Dimensity 9400+ and the standard 15T utilizing the Dimensity 8400 Ultra. The smartphones are powered by a large 5500mAh battery and also feature an enhanced thermal management system, the 3D IceLoop System. They both have an IP68 rating which guarantees water and dust resistance. The Xiaomi 15T Pro is a device that offers high performance of 90W with a wired charge and 50W with wireless charge, thus meeting the needs of customers that require fast charges.

The 15T series has its emphasis on photography with triple rear cameras that are co-engineered with Leica. The Pro model rises to the occasion by adding a Leica 5x Pro telephoto lens, with the two phones having a 50MP primary camera sensor. The screens are large and bright, with the Pro version having a 6.83 inch 144Hz screen with ultra-narrow sidewalls, and the regular 15T having a 120Hz version. Both operate HyperOS 3 of Xiaomi based on the Android platform, which delivers a user-friendly software environment.

The Xiaomi 15T Pro is priced at GBP 649 (approximately Rs. 77,000) in the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option and GBP 699, and GBP 799 in 512GB and 1TB storage options respectively. It has colour choices such as Black, Grey, and Mocha Gold, which is provided depending on the taste in style.

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Qualcomm has unveiled its flagship processor of the next generation, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The new chipset is aimed at a smartphone segment that finds itself in the premium segment of Android devices such as Xiaomi, Samsung, and OnePlus, and introduces a keen emphasis on mobile photography, AI-enabled performance, and enhanced efficiency. The industry-first Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec, 4.6GHz peak CPU speed, and up to 35 percent higher efficiency of this chip represent a great step forward in the quest by Qualcomm to challenge Apple with its dominance in computational photography and flagship performance. Xiaomi 17 series is already reported to demonstrate the power of this new processor.

Lenovo unveils AI ready IT bundles for India’s SMBs

Lenovo has launched a portfolio of enterprise grade IT solutions designed specifically for small and medium businesses (SMBs) navigating the AI era.

The new offerings combine pre tested server and software bundles with consumption based pricing under Lenovo TruScale, enabling SMBs to deploy modern infrastructure without large upfront costs. Options include Business Ready Infrastructure in a Box with ThinkSystem servers validated for Windows Server 2025, an AI Edge Ready Node using ThinkEdge SE100 for lightweight deployments, and Business Protection in a Box with integrated storage and recovery tools.

By integrating AI driven monitoring via Lenovo XClarity One and data protection from Veeam, the solutions aim to cut downtime and defend against ransomware while keeping operations simple for smaller teams.

Lenovo says the approach eliminates complexity that often deters SMBs from adopting advanced IT, offering guided setup, faster rollouts, and scalability from day one. For India’s growing SMB sector, the initiative positions AI ready IT not as a distant goal but as an accessible foundation for competitiveness and growth.

Tech Mahindra and AMD team up for hybrid multi cloud push

Tech Mahindra has entered into a multi year partnership with AMD to accelerate enterprise adoption of AI driven hybrid and multi cloud infrastructure.

The collaboration will integrate AMD’s compute engines, including EPYC processors and Instinct accelerators, with Tech Mahindra’s Cloud BlazeTech platform. The goal is to help enterprises in sectors such as manufacturing, telecom, finance, and healthcare optimize workloads across servers, devices, and cloud environments without sacrificing performance or security.

Executives from both firms say the alliance addresses a critical moment as businesses struggle to manage complex hybrid ecosystems. By pairing AMD’s hardware strengths with Tech Mahindra’s industry expertise, the companies plan to deliver scalable solutions that balance speed and efficiency.

The roadmap includes developing next generation infrastructure optimization tools and AI enablement frameworks designed to boost return on investment and streamline operations. For AMD, the partnership underscores its push into enterprise AI workloads, while Tech Mahindra positions itself as a bridge for global companies looking to modernize infrastructure and harness distributed cloud power.