Qualcomm today at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), announced a new virtual reality development kit which consists of a wireless, standalone VR head-mounted display (HMD), and a new software development kit (SDK) based on the powerful Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 Mobile VR Platform. The company recently introduced the Snapdragon 845 VR reference design. Continue reading “Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 845 VR Development Kit, brings support for HTC Vive Wave VR SDK”
IRCTC and Ola have signed an LOI (Letter of Intent) that will enable commuters to book an Ola on IRCTC platforms. IRCTC has now integrated the Ola booking API onto its platforms; both website and IRCTC mobile app. The service has already started which makes Ola the first mobility platform in the country to partner with the IRCTC to provide first and last-mile connectivity to commuters. Continue reading “IRCTC partners with Ola to let users book cab directly from its platform”
Honor, Huawei’s online brand today announced its 2nd-anniversary sale on its Honor online store from March 21st until 23rd March. As a part of this sale, it is offering a slew of discount and cashback offers on Honor 9 Lite, Honor 7X, along with Honor Power bank and flip covers. Every day it runs Re. 1 flash sale for cases at 12PM. Continue reading “Honor Store 2nd anniversary sale from March 21 to 23 – Re. 1 flash sale, up to Rs. 2000 off on smartphones and more”
Google Maps for iOS is getting a new update that brings features like restaurant wait times, improved transit directions and More. The updated app brings the version number to 4.47. The new restaurant wait times will be available at more than a million restaurants around the world. Continue reading “Google Maps for iOS gets restaurant wait times, improved transit directions and more”
YouTube just made it easy to go live both from your computer and phone. Earlier to go live on YouTube using an encoder, it needed few steps to do so, today, the company is making it easy just by clicking “Go live” in the YouTube header or directly visit the youtube.com/webcam. Continue reading “YouTube will soon let you go live directly from your smartphone camera”
At the MWC 2018, Google had introduced the ARCore 1.0 with some changes and additions that also includes support for more devices. While Google opened up the ARCore to developers, there aren’t many apps or games yet. Today the company has announced a host of apps and games that you can try considering you have a compatible device Continue reading “Google announces range of augmented reality apps and games developed with ARCore 1.0”
With an aim to fight fake news, misinformation and bolstering journalism, Google today introduced its new initiative ‘ Google News Initiative,’ along with the International Fact Check Network which will offer advanced training on tools to distinguish misinformation online to more than 20,000 students globally. Continue reading “Google introduces ‘News Initiative’ to fight fake news, will invest $300 million”
Samsung India has announced the launch of Flip interactive digital whiteboard display with an aim to solve most prominent challenges businesses face during meetings. Samsung Flip packs multiple tools and processes required for a traditional meeting in a sleek, all-in-one design. Continue reading “Samsung Flip interactive digital whiteboard display launched in India for Rs. 3,00,000”
Microsoft and BlackBerry today announced a strategic partnership with an aim to offer enterprises a solution that will make it easy to integrate BlackBerry’s expertise in mobility and security with Microsoft’s cloud and productivity products. Continue reading “Microsoft and BlackBerry team up to introduce BlackBerry Enterprise BRIDGE”
Google has introduced new ‘Shopping Actions program’ as an answer to “where to buy” queries which grew over 85% in the past two years of which around 44% use voice-activated speaker at least weekly to purchase items like groceries and household items. Now the ‘Shopping Actions program’ is aimed at bringing users an easier way to get their shopping tasks done. Continue reading “Google’s new Shopping Actions program lets you purchase directly from search results”
Google today introduced ‘Google Play Instant’ that lets you play games without having to install them on your device. The company introduced Instant Apps back in 2016. You can just tap and try a game without having to download it first. Clash Royale, Words with Friends 2, and Bubble Witch 3 Saga, and other titles from Playtika, MZ, Jam City, and Hothead Games are first batch games that are available right away. Continue reading “Google Play Instant lets you tap and play games without installing them”
Back in January at the CES, HTC had introduced the HTC VIVE Pro with dual-OLED displays, and today the company has announced it is available for pre-order at $799. The company has also announced a price cut of $100 for the current Vive full kit, bringing down its price to $499. Continue reading “HTC VIVE Pro with dual-OLED displays now available for pre-order at $799”
Micromax today announced that it is investing consumer technology and AI-based start-up ‘One Labs’ with an aim to bring users closer to smarter app user experiences. ‘InOne’ is a platform with access to apps across multiple platforms including food, shopping, travel, cabs, news, recharge, games and more from within a single app. Continue reading “Micromax invests in AI-based start-up ‘One Labs’, will pre-load inOne all-in-one app on its devices”
Swiggy today announced that it has partnered with ICICI Bank to bring two innovative digital solutions which makes it convenient and hassle-free way for its delivery partners to transfer funds to Swiggy. The payment solution also includes Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for instant fund transfers and other is an option facilitating cash deposits at automated Cash Deposit Machines (CDM) that will be available at ICICI Bank branches and ATM locations across the country. Continue reading “Swiggy, ICICI bank partner to launch digital payment solutions for its delivery partners”
Philips Lighting introduces its LiFi technology which is a high quality LED lighting that provides broadband Internet connection through light waves. It is the first global lighting company to offer LiFi-enabled luminaires from its existing office lighting portfolio. Continue reading “Philips Lighting introduces LiFi – Broadband internet connectivity through LED light”
