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BD Software, also known as BD Soft, plans to onboard more than 50 new channel partners in Maharashtra as it expands its cybersecurity distribution network across the state. The expansion will focus on the IT, manufacturing and banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sectors, where businesses increasingly depend on connected infrastructure, sensitive data and digital operations.

MediaTek has partnered with ThinkStartup to launch Future Minds: Powering the Disruptors of Tomorrow, a digital entrepreneurship education initiative aimed at 6,000 students from underprivileged backgrounds across 30 states in India. Unveiled at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, the year-long programme will focus on developing entrepreneurial skills among students from Classes 8 to 12.

Acer has expanded its Iconia tablet portfolio in India with two new 5G-enabled models, the Acer Iconia Tab 11 5G and Acer Iconia Tab 12 5G. The new tablets feature high-refresh-rate displays, MediaTek octa-core processors, up to 256GB of storage and support for keyboard and stylus accessories. Designed for entertainment, learning and productivity, both tablets support 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2 and fingerprint recognition.

HAMMER has launched the Drop Sunrise, a compact portable speaker featuring 5W RMS audio output, Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity and up to 32 hours of battery life. Made in India, the speaker also supports True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing, Type-C fast charging, TF cards, USB drives and FM radio. Designed for everyday listening, the HAMMER Drop Sunrise is intended for use on work desks, bedside tables and other personal spaces.

Jio has showcased a new range of personal AI wearables at India Mobile Congress 2026, including camera glasses, audio glasses and earphones. Among the features demonstrated are UPI payments through QR scanning and voice commands, an AI voice assistant, support for multiple Indian languages, live translation, AI note-taking and live cricket commentary.

Jio is preparing for the next generation of mobile connectivity, with the company saying India could be among the first countries to roll out 6G once global standards are finalised in 2030. The Indian telecom company has already developed its pre-6G stack and Giga MIMO Radio, both of which are being showcased at the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi.

Cryptocurrency has had a surprisingly complicated journey in India. For years, people could hear about Bitcoin, watch its price climb and read stories about early investors making extraordinary returns. But actually buying it wasn’t always easy. There were fewer platforms, payment and banking issues, unfamiliar interfaces and plenty of uncertainty about how regulators would eventually treat crypto. And yet, as access improved, interest grew rapidly.

Acer is deepening its association with Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar through a strategic collaboration for its luggage business. The partnership takes their relationship beyond conventional brand endorsement and brings together Acer’s focus on design, innovation and functionality with Kumar’s experience as a frequent traveller.

Audio listeners around the world are consuming more spoken-word audio content and increasingly using it as an alternative to screen-based entertainment, according to a global study commissioned by Audible and conducted by NielsenIQ. The findings were unveiled at the Frankfurt Book Fair and explore how audiences engage with audiobooks, podcasts, scripted audio series and non-scripted audio content.

Jio is looking beyond mobile networks and fibre connectivity on the ground with a proposed plan involving around 1,600 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and 23 ground stations in India. The company showcased its satellite connectivity vision at the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in Delhi.