TECHNOLOGY
The booming gaming industry in India
"The audience for the gaming industry is no longer limited to the gen x population but has opened its arms for all age groups which makes the industry a giant open market," feels Sapna Bhutani, co-founder of Mystery room real-life escape games. Bhutani co-founded Mystery Rooms with an aim to breaking the monotony of the city life and offer experiences that encourages the "4 C's" of 21st-century learning.
Gionee launches 3 new smartwatches in India
The new watches -- Stylfit GSW6, GSW7 and GSW8 -- come loaded with efficient health trackers including an SPO2 monitor, real-time heart rate monitor, calorie meter, sleep quality tracker and other stunning features. The company is offering Stylfit GSW7 at a special launch price of Rs 2,099, while the Stylfit GSW6 and GSW8 are priced at Rs 6,999 and Rs 8,999, respectively.
Redmi Note 10 series clocks over Rs 3,000 cr in sales in India
The company achieved this feat across all platforms ever since the launch of Redmi Note 10 Series. Launched in March this year, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Note 10 offer a premium and enriching experience to the consumers.
Google introduces 'Paced Walking' to help you find best speed
Available on Google Fit, the Paced Walking feature will help you find your preferred walking speed -- a pace that feels natural -- and picking up that pace has health benefits similar to riding a bicycle. "Plus, if you start walking faster, your natural pace will get faster over time," said Kapil Parakh, Medical Lead, Google Fit.
Facebook likely to unveil smartwatch with two cameras
Facebook is reportedly planning to launch its first smartwatch that may feature a display with two cameras. According to The Verge, the display can be detached from the wrist for taking pictures and videos that can be shared across Facebook's suite of apps, including Instagram.
Nigeria says Twitter seeking dialogue over ban
Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed told reporters here on Wednesday that he received a message from the micro-blogging platform earlier in the day, seeking a dialogue with the Nigerian government, reports Xinhua news agency. "They (Twitter) are now ready to hold senior-level discussions with us," Mohammed said.
Apple launching Podcast in-app subscriptions on June 15 globally
The global launch of in-app subscriptions and channels is slated for June 15, reports The Verge. Apple had earlier said that it will launch Podcasts Subscriptions and channels in June to "ensure the best experience for creators and listeners."
Concerns over digital payments fraud grows in India: Survey
Around 71 per cent consumers said they are more concerned about scams and fraud because of Covid-19, compared to 47 per cent consumers last year at the onset of the pandemic, said a statement by ACI Worldwide. The survey showed that net banking is perceived to be the most secure method of payment and, UPI and eWallet transactions scored higher than card payments, for both for online and offline usage.
Microsoft, 5 other firms fined for personal data leaks
The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) said that the six entities were ordered to pay 84.4 million won (US$75,700) in penalties -- penalty surcharges of 53.4 million won and administrative fines of 31 million won -- over leaks of their clients' personal information. The imposition of financial penalties came after the PIPC had received reports of personal information being leaked from the six entities due to hacking or employee mistakes.
India ranks 67th globally in data skills: Report
Coursera's latest Global Skills report reveals that, overall, India ranks 67th globally, with 38 per cent proficiency, with mid-rankings in each domain, 55th in business and 66th in both technology and data science. In Asia, India ranks low, placed at 16th, ahead of countries such as the Philippines and Thailand, but below others like Singapore and Japan.
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