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OPPO has launched its new flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, in India. This is a premium camera-focused flagship phone that promises to bring an advanced multi-camera system, high-end display, large battery, and flagship Snapdragon chipset.

The Find X9 Ultra is clearly designed for users who love photography and videography. OPPO is heavily focusing on the phone’s imaging capabilities and continuing its partnership with Hasselblad for colour tuning and portrait processing.

• 6.82-inch (3168 × 1440 pixels) Quad HD+ 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, PWM dimming, Dolby Vision, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
• Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 3nm SoC with Adreno 840 GPU
• 12GB LPDDR5X RAM with 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
• Android 16 with ColorOS 16
• Dual SIM (nano + nano)
• 200MP camera with Sony Lytia-901 sensor, OIS, 10-bit HDR, f/1.5 aperture, 50MP 120° ultra-wide camera with 1/1.95″ Sony LYT-600 sensor, ƒ/2.0 aperture; 200MP OmniVision OV52A sensor, 3X telephoto camera, f/2.2 aperture; 50MP Samsung JNL 10x periscope telephoto camera, OIS, f/3.5 aperture, up to 120X digital zoom, up to 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps videos, 3.2MP Monochrome sensor, f/2.4 aperture
• 50MP front camera with Samsung JN5 sensor, f/2.4 aperture, up to 4K 60fps videos
• In-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
• Dust and water resistant (IP68 + IP69 ratings)
• USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
• 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, GLONASS(G1), BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC(L5),  NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
• 7050mAh battery with 100W SuperVOOC fast charging, 50W wireless charging

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is priced at Rs. 1,69,999 for the single 12GB + 512GB variant. The optional OPPO teleconverter kit will be sold separately.

OPPO has launched the new OPPO Find X9s smartphone in India alongside the Find X9 Ultra. The phone brings a compact flagship design, a large battery, flagship cameras, and the latest MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

• 6.59-inch (2760 × 1256 pixels) 120Hz AMOLED display, up to 3600 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Protection
•  Octa-Core Dimensity 9500s 3nm SoC with Immortalis G925 MC12 GPU
• 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
• 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 storage
• Android 16 with ColorOS 16
• 50MP camera with 1/1.56″ sensor, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 50MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.0 aperture; 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera with ƒ/2.6 aperture, OIS, Hasselblad portrait
• 32MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture
• In-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor
• Dust and water resistant (IP66 + IP68 + IP69)
• USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers
• Dimensions: 156.98×73.93×7.99mm; Weight: 202g
• 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 6.1, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS (G1), Galileo, QZSS, NavIC (L5), NFC
• 7025mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging

Pricing starts at Rs. 79,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 512GB model is priced at Rs. 89,999.

Google has announced a new AI-powered image editing app called Google Pics. The app combines generative AI tools with advanced editing features and will integrate directly with Google Workspace apps like Slides and Drive.

The app is powered by its Nano Banana AI model and includes object segmentation technology. This allows users to select and edit individual parts of an image more precisely. Users can move objects, resize them, or transform them using AI, even in regular non-AI photos.

Microsoft has announced the next wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the second half of May and early June.

Here is the complete list of games arriving on Xbox Game Pass:

• Forza Horizon 6 – May 19
• Dead Static Drive – May 20
• My Friend Peppa Pig – May 20
• Pigeon Simulator – May 20
• Remnant II – May 20
• Winter Burrow – May 20
• Luna Abyss – May 21
• Escape Simulator – May 26
• Echo Generation 2 – May 27
• The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition – May 27
• Crashout Crew – May 28
• Kabuto Park – May 28
• Final Fantasy VI – June 2
• Jurassic World Evolution 3 – June 2

The games will be available across different platforms, including cloud gaming, Xbox Series X|S consoles, handheld devices, and PC, depending on the title.

Google has announced new AI features for YouTube during Google I/O 2026. The company is bringing conversational AI search to YouTube, along with new Gemini-powered video creation tools for Shorts and creators.

The most notable announcement is the new feature called “Ask YouTube.” The feature works somewhat like AI Mode in Google Search, but instead of showing webpages, it searches directly through YouTube videos.

Users will be able to ask conversational questions inside YouTube and get video-based answers. Ask YouTube will then pull together relevant long-form videos and Shorts related to the query.

Motorola has launched the new Moto Buds 2 in India. The latest true wireless earbuds come with premium audio features like LDAC support, active noise cancellation, and spatial audio at a price below Rs. 3,000.

Motorola has launched the Moto Buds 2 at an effective introductory price of Rs. 2,999.

The earbuds feature an 11mm + 6mm dual dynamic driver setup along with Hi-Res Audio certification. One of the biggest highlights is support for LDAC, which is usually found in more expensive earbuds.

X has quietly introduced a major restriction for users who do not pay for the platform’s premium subscription. Free accounts on X are now reportedly limited to just 50 original posts and 200 replies per day unless users subscribe to the platform’s paid verification service.

The new limitation was first noticed by users on X and Reddit after the platform updated its Help Center page. The updated support page now clearly mentions that unverified accounts can only make 50 posts and 200 replies daily.

Lenovo has introduced three new laptops under its Lecoo branding in China. The new laptops focus on slim and lightweight designs while offering modern Intel processors and high-refresh-rate displays at what is expected to be affordable pricing.

The new lineup includes the Lecoo Air 13, Lecoo Air 14, and Lecoo Air 15.

All three laptops are powered by Intel’s new Wildcat Lake processors. The higher-end Air 13 and Air 15 models use the Intel Core 5 320 chip, while the Air 14 comes with the slightly less powerful Intel Core 5 315 processor.

Motorola has launched the new moto g37 and moto g37 Power smartphones in India. The latest phones in the G-series focus on large batteries, smooth displays, and durable design at affordable prices. The new moto g37 starts at Rs. 13,999, while the moto g37 Power starts at Rs. 15,999.

LG Electronics has officially introduced a new gaming monitor under its LG UltraGear lineup. The new monitor is called the LG UltraGear 25G590B. It is being promoted as the world’s first gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate at Full HD resolution.

The monitor is mainly designed for competitive gamers and esports players, especially those who play fast-paced FPS games.

Amazon has launched the new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD in India. The latest streaming device comes with faster performance, a redesigned compact body, and support for cloud gaming through Xbox.

Adobe has officially confirmed that its Premiere video editing app is coming to Android. The announcement was made during The Android Show as part of the reveal of Android 17 and its new creator-focused features.

Instants is designed for quick and unedited photo sharing. The feature lets users capture and send photos instantly through Instagram DMs using a new stack icon placed at the bottom-right corner of the inbox. Users can also access the same experience through the dedicated Instants app.

The feature works differently from regular Instagram Stories or posts. Photos can only be captured in real time, which means users cannot upload images from their gallery. Instagram is also restricting editing options before sharing. Users can only add captions before sending the photo.

Once viewed, the photo disappears automatically. Even unopened content becomes unavailable after 24 hours.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for May 2026. The new titles will be available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers starting May 19. Sony has also announced a new Classics Catalog title for Premium members.

Here is the full list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in May 2026:

• Bramble: The Mountain King (PS5, PS4)
• Broken Sword: Shadows of the Templar: Reforged (PS5, PS4)
• Enotria: The Last Song (PS5)
• Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PS5)
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)
• Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
• The Thaumaturge (PS5)

Sony has also added a new classic title for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers:

• Time Crisis (PS5, PS4)

Read: https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/sony-announces-playstation-plus-game-catalog-lineup-for-may-2026-123668/

Google has announced a new laptop category called Googlebook. The company says the platform combines Android, ChromeOS, and Gemini AI to create a new generation of AI-focused laptops.

The announcement comes more than 15 years after Google introduced Chromebooks for cloud-based computing. According to the company, computing is now shifting from traditional operating systems toward “intelligence systems,” where AI becomes deeply integrated into everyday tasks and workflows.

Read More: https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/google-introduces-googlebook-a-new-ai-focused-laptop-platform-powered-by-gemini-123621/

Digg is back again, but in a very different form. The company has launched a new AI-focused news aggregation platform available at di.gg. Instead of trying to become another broad social platform, Digg now wants to organize and surface important AI news, discussions, and updates from across the internet.

Amazon has announced a new short-form video feature called “Clips” for the Prime Video app. The feature is designed to help users discover new shows and movies through short vertical videos, similar to the experience offered by apps like TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Source: https://techlomedia.in/2026/05/amazon-brings-tiktok-style-clips-feed-to-prime-video-app-123547/

I have been writing about tech on Techlomedia for almost 15 years. I cover launches from almost every smartphone brand. But honestly, AI+ never convinced me enough to even write about most of its phones.

The only AI+ product I wrote about was the foldable because the pricing actually looked interesting. Apart from that, none of the phones really stood out. In a market already full of good options, the products just did not feel exciting enough to cover.

And now it feels like my instincts were right.

A few years back, brands used to send devices to reviewers because they genuinely wanted feedback. They wanted reviewers to point out problems so products could improve.

Now, many brands just want positive coverage, hype, and marketing.

Some creators and influencers are partly responsible for this mess. Over the years, the whole "pay and get positive coverage" culture has become so common that viewers no longer trust reviews easily. Many people already assume every positive video is sponsored.

Because of this, some brands have stopped accepting criticism completely. But suing creators over negative opinions is a very bad trend.

If someone is spreading false information, brands should openly respond, share their side, and have a proper discussion. Going legal against YouTubers feels extreme.

If this becomes normal, smaller creators will stop speaking honestly because nobody wants legal trouble over a smartphone opinion.

Feels like this whole situation is much bigger than just AI+. It says a lot about where tech reviews and influencer culture are heading in India.

What do you guys think?