Today (Thursday, June 4) saw a mix of major announcements across consumer technology, smart devices, and professional audio platforms. From Sony’s premium WH-1000XM6 Sandstone headphones and Motorola’s feature-packed edge 70 pro+ to Xiaomi’s flagship 17T smartphone and Sennheiser’s next-generation Spectera wireless ecosystem, we take a quick look at some of the most notable launches and showcases of the day, highlighting their key features, pricing, and availability.
Whether you are tracking gadget trends or planning your next tech purchase, here’s a snapshot of everything new in the world of technology today.
Sony India has introduced a new Sandstone colour variant of its flagship WH-1000XM6 wireless noise-cancelling headphones, expanding the premium audio lineup with a fresh design option. The headphones retain the core features of the WH-1000XM6 series, including Sony’s advanced noise-cancellation technology, studio-tuned sound and support for 360 Reality Audio Upmix for Cinema. Developed in collaboration with mastering engineers from Sterling Sound, Battery Studios and Coast Mastering, the headphones are designed to deliver studio-level audio accuracy.
The headphones are powered by Sony’s HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3, which operates up to seven times faster than its predecessor and works with 12 microphones to adjust noise cancellation in real time based on the user’s surroundings. Sony says the headphones also offer improved call quality through AI-powered voice processing and adaptive microphones. The new Sandstone variant joins existing colour options, including Black, Platinum Silver, Sandstone, SandPink and Midnight Blue. Priced at Rs 39,990, the headphones will be available from June 4 through Select Sony Centre, Amazon, Croma and Reliance outlets and Sony’s ShopatSC online portal.
Motorola has launched the edge 70 pro+ in India, expanding its premium smartphone lineup with a focus on photography, AI features and design. The handset comes with a quad 50MP camera system and comes with three colour options: PANTONE Chicory Coffee (Brown – Wood finish), PANTONE Zinfandel (Red – Satin Luxe finish) and PANTONE Stormy Sea (Green – twill fabric finish).
Xiaomi India launched the Xiaomi 17T, expanding its premium lineup, a device co-engineered with Leica that emphasises advanced imaging and high-end performance. The smartphone introduces a Leica-powered triple camera setup to the T Series for the first time, featuring a 50MP primary lens. The device features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display and will be available in 12GB RAM and 256GB storage and 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variants priced at Rs 59,999 and Rs 64,999, respectively.
Sennheiser showcased its latest professional audio technologies at PALM Expo 2026 in Mumbai, with the spotlight on Spectera, the company’s wideband bidirectional digital wireless ecosystem. Built on Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology, Spectera combines microphones, in-ear monitoring and control data into a single RF channel, enabling more efficient wireless audio workflows. The system supports up to 64 channels through a single 1RU base station and is designed for live sound, broadcast and theatre applications. Sennheiser also used the event to present the Spectera SKM handheld transmitter in India for the first time. The upcoming device features bi-directional functionality, allowing remote control of settings such as gain and low-cut filters, and is compatible with both Sennheiser and Neumann capsules. It is scheduled to launch globally in September 2026.
In addition, the company showcased the HD 480 PRO professional monitoring headphones, designed for studio, live audio and mobile workflows, along with SoundBase, a brand-neutral RF planning and wireless audio management platform. Sennheiser’s broader portfolio on display included the Digital 6000 Series, EW-DX wireless systems, and 2000 Series IEM solutions, as well as microphones such as the MD 421 Kompakt, MD 435, MD 445, and Neumann’s MCM, KMS 104 and KMS 105. Headphones, including the HD 490 PRO Plus and HD 25, were also demonstrated. According to the company, more than 1,500 visitors attended the Sennheiser booth during the expo, where industry professionals were able to experience the technologies firsthand.
(This article has been curated by Shivani P Menon, who is an intern with The Indian Express)