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Unix introduces mystic wireless bluetooth speaker
Mumbai: Unix India launched the mystic wireless bluetooth speaker with a built-in karaoke mic. Compact, stylish, and packed with unique features like a voice-changing mic, the Mystic is designed to elevate every celebration. Available in three colours—white, black, and pink—the speaker is priced at Rs 899. It can be purchased through the Unix website and major retail stores across India.
Equipped with a 1200mAh battery, the mystic offers up to six hours of playtime and can be recharged quickly via a type-C port within 1–2 hours, making it perfect for short trips and day-long outings. Its compact and lightweight design, crafted from premium Abs and fabric materials, ensures easy portability without compromising durability or performance. Whether for group outings, trekking adventures, or casual get-togethers, the mystic is a dependable and stylish choice.
One of the mystic’s standout features is its karaoke mic with a voice-changing function, enabling users to modify their voices while singing, adding a playful twist to any gathering. The speaker is powered by bluetooth V5.3, ensuring seamless wireless connectivity with a range of up to 10 meters. It also features a built-in microphone for hands-free calling and voice assistant support, adding convenience to its robust functionality.
Speaking about the launch, Unix co-founder Imran Kagalwala said, “Mystic is an adorable must-have speaker as we step into the holiday season. With its playful voice-changing karaoke feature, stylish colours, and portability, it’s designed to resonate with gen Z’s love for unique and entertaining gadgets. Whether for holiday parties or casual hangouts, the mystic is sure to add a spark of joy and creativity to every moment.”
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Hyundai and TVS Motor partner to develop electric three wheelers
Joint development pact targets last mile mobility with localisation push
MUMBAI: Three wheels, one big ambition and a charge towards the future. Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have signed a joint development agreement to co-create electric three-wheelers (E3Ws), aiming to crack India’s complex last-mile mobility puzzle. The collaboration moves beyond concept talk into execution mode, building on the E3W prototype first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The goal now is clear, design, develop and commercialise a purpose-built vehicle tailored to Indian roads, riders and realities.
Under the agreement, Hyundai will lead design and co-development, bringing its global R&D muscle and human-centric engineering approach to the table. TVS Motor, meanwhile, will anchor the product on its electric platform, leveraging deep three-wheeler expertise and local market insight. It will also handle manufacturing and sales in India, with an eye on exports down the line.
The timing is strategic. India remains the world’s largest three-wheeler market, where affordability, durability and adaptability often outweigh sheer innovation. The upcoming E3W aims to strike that balance combining advanced technology with practical features such as adaptive ground clearance for monsoon-hit roads, improved thermal management for tropical climates, and flexible interiors suited for passengers, cargo or emergency use.
A key pillar of the partnership is localisation. Major components will be sourced and manufactured within India, a move expected to strengthen the domestic supply chain, create jobs, lower costs and improve after-sales support.
The shift from prototype to production will involve rigorous testing, certification and refinement to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations. Dedicated cross-functional teams from both companies are already in place to accelerate timelines.
At a broader level, the tie-up reflects a growing trend in mobility, global players partnering with local specialists to navigate emerging markets. For Hyundai and TVS, the bet is that combining scale with street-level insight could unlock a new chapter in sustainable urban transport, one that runs not just on electricity, but on relevance.
