TECHNOLOGY
itel launches 'Magic 2' 4G superphone with Wi-Fi tethering in India
Equipped with power-packed features like 4G connectivity, premium glossy design, long-lasting battery and King Voice, this innovative device offers Wi-Fi & Hotspot Tethering through which we can connect up to 8 devices. Priced at Rs 2,349, the device is available in 2 colour options -- black and blue.
WhiteHat Jr joins CRY to help kids make mobile apps for social impact
CRY will certify participating WhiteHat Jr students who create mobile apps furthering the cause of social impact and senior leaders from CRY will regularly engage with WhiteHat Jr students to inspire them to partake in social causes. Over the past two years, WhiteHat Jr has witnessed students create hundreds of mobile apps focused on the social impact themes.
Samsung likely to unveil new foldable smartphones in August
The South Korean tech giant is expected to hold its Galaxy Unpacked online event in early August to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy Z Flip3 before officially launching those products later that month, according to the sources. Foreign tech reviewers have predicted that the event may take place on August 3.
Researchers build first modular quantum brain sensor, record signal
It is a major milestone for all researchers working on quantum brain imaging technology because modular sensors can be scaled up, like Lego bricks. The team, led by researchers at the University of Sussex, have also connected two sensors like Lego bricks, proving that whole-brain scanning using this method is within reach.
Non-IT leaders to build most of tech products by 2024: Report
Currently, the total business-led IT spend averages up to 36 per cent of the total formal IT budget. Gartner anticipates that in 2023, $30 billion in revenue will be generated by products and services that did not exist pre-pandemic. "Digital business is treated as a team sport by CEOs and no longer the sole domain of the IT department," said Rajesh Kandaswamy, distinguished research vice president at Gartner.
Flipkart Wholesale sees 3x jump in digital adoption among kiranas
Flipkart Wholesale, together with Best Price cash-and-carry business, serves over 1.5 million members across the country, which include kiranas, HoReCa (hotels, restaurants and cafeterias) and O&I (offices and institutions). Best Price cash-and-carry business has seen a 3-times increase in e-commerce adoption among kiranas in tier 2 and tier 3 cities from January 2021 to June 2021, signalling that Bharat is warming up to e-commerce.
Homegrown public cloud storage Digiboxx hits 1 mn users
Launched in December by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, the platform offers digital file storage, sharing and data management SaaS product that provides storage options for individuals and SMEs who wish to store their personal and work data. The company said it has witnessed over 16 per cent users being active on a daily basis.
Upraised raises bar to help Indian startups find best tech talent
Upraised, that recently raised a $1.3 million funding by tech entrepreneurs like Airbnb co-founder and CTO Nate Blecharcyzk, Kunal Shah (CRED), Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm) as well as Lightspeed India and South Park Commons, has helped start-ups like MPL, CRED, Unacademy, Freshworks and others hire the best tech latent.
Roposo-owner Glance to acquire ecommerce platform Shop101
Shop101, founded by Abhinav Jain, Aditya Gupta and Kalpak Chhajed in 2015, is a full stack e-commerce company that brings a network of 10 million resellers and 10,000 supplier partners together, serving customers across over 2,000 towns across the country.
Qualcomm, MediaTek gain big in smartphone application chip market
The global smartphone applications processor (AP) market posted a double-digit year-on-year shipment and revenue growth in Q1 2021, according to a report by market research firm Strategy Analytics. The global smartphone AP market grew 21 per cent year-on-year to $6.8 billion in Q1 2021.
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