Portronics Mport 4C1 4-in-1 multimedia hub launched

Portronics has launched the “Mport 4C1” which is a 4-in-1 Type-C to Type C/USB/HDMI/VGA connector. Portronics Mport 4C1 is a smart & sleek, portable plug n play device. It is an on-the-go companion which helps you to connect up to 4 different smart devices of different connector types to the Type C port of your laptop. Continue reading “Portronics Mport 4C1 4-in-1 multimedia hub launched”

Digitek DPWC 10W fast wireless charger launched in India

Digitek DPWC

Digitek has launched the DPWC 10W fast wireless charger in India. The charging pad has electromagnetic fields that also has in-built support for QI technology which helps you to just lay your phone on the charging pad and go. It features a slim body, lightweight, travel-friendly and can complement any environment. Continue reading “Digitek DPWC 10W fast wireless charger launched in India”

boAt Stone 650 rugged wireless speaker launched in India at Rs. 1899

boAt Stone 650

boAt has launched the rugged wireless speaker Stone 650 with premium audio experience. The boAt Stone 650 packs silicon coated on the outside and a diamond gridded mesh. It comes with 2” x 2 drivers and 10W’sound and connects via Bluetooth V4.2 with A2DP, AVRCP, HFP Bluetooth profiles. Continue reading “boAt Stone 650 rugged wireless speaker launched in India at Rs. 1899”

Optisafe My Hero distress companion device with location tracker launched in India

Optisafe has launched My Hero, a distress companion device, in India. It is designed to help people in distress and is extremely easy to wear or carry. It features two-way siren which sounds off loud distress siren simultaneously on the device as well the user’s smartphone. Continue reading “Optisafe My Hero distress companion device with location tracker launched in India”

Uber Eats ‘Delivery Partner Safety Toolkit’ in-app safety features launched in India

Uber Eats has launched “Delivery Partner Safety Toolkit,” which is a comprehensive set of in-app safety features for its delivery partners in India. This is aimed at making every delivery trip a seamless and safer experience. The features include benefits of ridesharing such as tracking every trip with GPS while delivering using the Uber Eats app, as well as an emergency button. Continue reading “Uber Eats ‘Delivery Partner Safety Toolkit’ in-app safety features launched in India”

Ericsson to deploy 5G-ready LTE equipment for Vodafone Idea in India

Ericsson has announced that it has been selected by Vodafone Idea Limited which combinedly India’s leading telecom service provider, to deploy 5G-ready equipment across select markets in India. As a VIL partner, Ericsson is deploying next-generation technology with built-in customizations and innovations to deliver rich consumer experience. Continue reading “Ericsson to deploy 5G-ready LTE equipment for Vodafone Idea in India”

Carbonado hybrid tech-pack with retractable cable lock, USB charging slot launched in India

Two entrepreneurs have designed the hybrid tech-pack called Carbonado which is a go-any-where do-anything carry-on backpack. It is designed with a polycarbonate hard shell. It comes with an insulated pouch for hot and cold storage, an anti-theft steel cable locking device. Continue reading “Carbonado hybrid tech-pack with retractable cable lock, USB charging slot launched in India”

Amazon Pay UPI for seamless transactions launched for Android

Amazon Pay

Amazon has launched the Amazon Pay UPI for Android users. The company has partnered with Axis bank to issue UPI IDs to its customers. It allows customers to link their bank account on their Amazon mobile app and make fast, easy, and secure payments directly from the bank account. Continue reading “Amazon Pay UPI for seamless transactions launched for Android”

India antitrust watchdog said to be investigating Google over Android abuse

According to a new Reuters report, India’s antitrust commission is looking into accusations that Google is abusing its popular Android OS to block its rivals. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) for the six months has been reviewing a case similar to one Google faced in Europe. Continue reading “India antitrust watchdog said to be investigating Google over Android abuse”

Tata Capital TIA AI-powered VoiceBot for Personal Loans launched

Tata Capital has unveiled ‘TIA’ within the Tata Capital Mobile App for Personal Loans. This is a first – of – it’s kind VoiceBot that is powered by Artificial Intelligence. TIA is designed to voice-assist the personal loan customer journey, check loan eligibility and aid the customer through the loan approval process in minutes.  Continue reading “Tata Capital TIA AI-powered VoiceBot for Personal Loans launched”

Jio tops 4G availability in India, Airtel fastest network during Q3-Q4, 2018: Ookla

Ookla has released its new report on India’s 4G Availability and according to the findings, Reliance Jio ranked first with 98.8% 4G availability across the country. Jio is followed by Airtel at 90.0% and Vodafone and Idea with 84.6% and 82.8% respectively, across 15 largest cities of India.  Continue reading “Jio tops 4G availability in India, Airtel fastest network during Q3-Q4, 2018: Ookla”

Indian smartphone shipments up 14.5% YoY in 2018; Xiaomi continues to lead with 28.9% share: IDC

As per IDC’s Quarterly mobile phone tracker, the Indian smartphone market has shipped 142.3 million units in 2018, registering a healthy 14.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth as compared to 2017. Though the Q3 2018 has been the strongest quarter, the market saw a sequential decline of 15.1% in Q4 2018 owing to high channel inventory. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments up 14.5% YoY in 2018; Xiaomi continues to lead with 28.9% share: IDC”

WhatsApp uses machine learning to detect bulk messaging and automated behaviour

WhatsApp has outlined how it is tackling abuse and spread of fake news on the messaging platform. The company said that they have built a machine learning system to detect users with abusive behavior and those sending bulk messages and creating multiple accounts with the sole purpose of spreading false and abusive content.  Continue reading “WhatsApp uses machine learning to detect bulk messaging and automated behaviour”

Picooc Mini smart weighing scale launched for Rs. 2999

Picooc Mini

Optiemus Infracom has launched Picooc Mini which is a high-precision health monitoring smart weighing scale in India. Thanks to its compact build, Picooc Mini is easy to store and carry and can also be connected to the user’s smartphone using a Bluetooth connection and processes the measurement data to create health trends. Continue reading “Picooc Mini smart weighing scale launched for Rs. 2999”

Amazon India pulls products from Cloudtail, Appario as new FDI norms come into effect

India’s new E-commerce FDI norms comes into effect today, February 1st and this will impact Amazon’s pricing, product selection, and convenience for both customers and sellers. Amazon’s growth has slowed down internationally in the December quarter, comprising of Diwali sales and holiday sales across international markets.  Continue reading “Amazon India pulls products from Cloudtail, Appario as new FDI norms come into effect”