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Vivo brings in 6GB variant of Y51A with 48MP rear camera, Ultra Stable Video

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Vivo has now come up with the 6GB variant of Y51A that was launched in India in January this year. Packed with a 5,000mAh battery and 18W fast charger, the Vivo Y51A promises an unstoppable smartphone experience coupled with reverse charging feature which charges your other devices when you are on the move.

Priced at Rs 16,990 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant which is expandable up to 1TB, the Vivo Y51A is available for purchase in two colour options- Titanium Sapphire and Crystal Symphony on Vivo India e-store.

With 48MP rear camera, the Y51A smartphone is equipped to capture your cherished moments with advanced photo processing algorithms, enabling you to get ultra-clear shots anytime. Paired with Qualcomm Snapdragon 6-series processor, the Vivo Y51A features Super Night Selfie that uses Aura Screen Light and a noise cancellation algorithm to capture sharp images in low light conditions. The handset also features Ultra Stable Video that corrects unstable movements and is capable of taking videos in any setting.

The Vivo Y51A is designed to provide wide and immersive view while streaming on a 16.71 cm (6.58) Halo FullView display with FHD+ (2408×1080) resolution that also filters out harmful blue light to prevent eye strain. It has a side fingerprint scanner that integrates the fingerprint scanner with the power button making unlocking effortless. Alternatively, the Face Wake feature unlocks the device in split seconds as soon as you pick up the device.

Loco raises $9 mn in seed funding from Krafton, Lumikai

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Homegrown game streaming platform Loco has secured $9 million for its first round of fundraising as an independent company. The seed round was led by South Korean gaming firm, Krafton, as well as Lumikai, India’s first gaming and interactive media fund.

The round also saw participation by Hashed, Hiro Capital, North Base Media, Axilor Ventures, and 3one4 Capital. The new investment will fuel the platform’s innovation efforts across game streaming technology and gaming content, helping it cement its leadership position as the home of Indian gaming.

With this raise, Loco will be spun off into an independent entity from its parent, Pocket Aces, India’s largest digital entertainment company. Pocket Aces founders Anirudh Pandita and Ashwin Suresh will lead Loco going forward, while co-founder Aditi Shrivastava will continue to lead Pocket Aces.

Loco has been a pioneer in the live game streaming and esports sector in India, paving the way for gaming to go from a niche hobby to a mainstream national interest. The ‘Made in India’ platform is home to India’s most popular streamers such as Sc0ut, Jonathan, Mavi, Thug, Ghatak, Sumit, GTX Preet, Snax, Xyaa, GamingworldVerified, PsychoVerified, Pooja Gaming, HardCore Gamer, and me2Gaming.

Loco has built highly engaged communities across various games including FreeFire, Call of Duty Mobile, Clash of Clans, Grand Theft Auto (GTA) and Valorant. The platform houses India’s top esports teams like TSM, IND, 8-bit/Soul, and has hosted the country’s largest tournaments in partnership with global publishers like Activision, Ubisoft and Riot Games. It is also in the process of building in-game integrations with international partners. In addition to these partnerships, Loco has teamed up with global giants like the NBA, Logitech, and Red Bull to run India-focused esports programs.

Anirudh Pandita and Ashwin Suresh, Founders of Loco, said, “Loco is at the forefront of the game streaming revolution in India. Our platform empowers novice gamers to become household names and has built the foundation for the rise of a new creator economy in India. We are just getting started on our mission to build the home of Indian gaming and we will work relentlessly to make India a global gaming superpower. With this investment, we have been joined on our mission by the pioneers of the global gaming industry. This will enable us to create value for users in ways that no other game streaming platform in India can.”

Loco has grown rapidly over the past 12 months, with monthly active viewers scaling by 6x, monthly active streamers scaling by 10x, and live watch hours scaling by 48x since June 2020. Today, highly active users spend ~1 hour daily on Loco, making it the gaming community’s platform of choice for a seamless streaming and viewing experience.

Loco offers a slew of interactive features that other VOD-first platforms don’t offer, and the platform’s focus on mobile gaming communities helps it serve those communities in ways that desktop-focused platforms have not been able to do. Loco also helps beginner creators through various initiatives including its one-click mobile streaming app and best-in-class creator program.

Sean Hyunil Sohn, Head of Corporate Development at Krafton, said, “At Krafton, we believe gamers appetite is only increasing in consuming live video game content and Loco is best placed in India to provide a world class game streaming platform and it has built a passionate community around itself.” He added, “Krafton plans to keep investing heavily not just in gaming, but also tech, media, and other related areas to support and participate in the growth of these sectors in India.”

Salone Sehgal, General Partner of Lumikai, said, “67% of India’s millennials are gamers. The Indian esports and streaming industry is expected to grow at a 36% CAGR over the next 3 years, with game streaming watch time in India already 2x the global average. Loco is fast emerging as a market maker with an unparalleled reach into the community of Indian streamers. Anirudh and Ashwin are second-time founders with a proven track record; their combined might and experience in media, content and gaming make them primed to own the space. We are very excited to work alongside them to define the future of India gaming.”

OneWeb, BT to explore rural connectivity solutions in UK and beyond

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Bharti Group backed OneWeb, the global communications network powered from Space, and BT, one of the world’s leading communication services companies, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to explore the provision of improved digital communication services to some of the hardest to reach parts of the UK. The ground-breaking agreement between OneWeb and BT comes as an investment in expanding modern, digital infrastructure and remains a top priority for the UK’s economic recovery and development post-COVID.

OneWeb’s network has a unique capability to serve hard to reach communities and the work with BT will focus on how satellite technology might support improved capacity, mobile resilience, backhaul and coverage, including Fixed Wireless Access, in challenging geographic locations, as BT explores new options to enhance rural connectivity. As part of the discussions, the companies will consider opportunities to deliver OneWeb’s connectivity services from Low Earth Orbit to businesses and communities around the UK, as well as identifying collaboration opportunities to develop new services beyond UK’s shores for BT’s global customers.

OneWeb continues to execute the deployment of its network at pace and is seeing increasing demand from customers. The company has announced recent distribution partner signings across multiple industries and territories above the 50th Parallel with communication companies including the AST Group, PDI, and ACS among others. Today’s MoU announcement further demonstrates OneWeb’s execution momentum and the confidence customers have in its services and offering.

Neil Masterson, CEO, OneWeb, said, “This partnership is a huge sign of progress in the resilience and advancement of the overall telecom infrastructure in the UK. OneWeb’s network will be a vital means for bridging the last digital divides across the network and we are excited to be part of the solution with BT to expand the nation’s digital infrastructure.”

Philip Jansen, Chief Executive, BT, said, “Our ambitious full fibre and mobile commitments have put BT at the forefront of efforts to expand digital connectivity across the UK. It’s clear that greater partnership is needed, both with Government and within industry, to ensure connectivity can reach every last corner of the country. Our agreement with OneWeb is an important step to understanding how that goal could be achieved in the future.”

UK Digital Infrastructure Minister Matt Warman said, “No one should miss out on the benefits of better broadband and mobile coverage. It’s great that BT and OneWeb are working together to explore new ways to bring faster and more reliable connectivity to the hardest to reach homes. Alongside industry we have kicked off the biggest broadband build in British history and are spending a record £5.5 billion to end poor or patchy 4G coverage and deliver gigabit speeds in all corners of the UK.”

boAt forays into personal grooming with MISFIT

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Lifestyle consumer tech brand boAt has announced its entry into the personal grooming category with MISFIT. As part of its category expansion strategy, boAt will launch innovative grooming appliances such as beard trimmers, shavers, groomers and many more under MISFIT.

Geared towards millennials, MISFIT will offer exciting and aspirational lifestyle products that are perfect to give that salon-style finish at home. With MISFIT, boAt is looking at breaking the clutter by introducing an exciting range of grooming and personal care products, that are innovative and value-driven. The brand will also launch a range of women’s personal care products in the Indian market soon.

According to Research and Markets, the Indian male grooming market stood at $643 million in 2018 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 11 per cent to cross $1.2 billion by 2024. Buoyed by this growing interest in the personal care segment, boAt has already launched the T200 grooming kit and is expanding its portfolio with the all-new T50 standalone trimmer.

Aman Gupta, Co-Founder, boAt, said, “After having established our leadership in earwear and wearable category, we are all set to strengthen our lifestyle portfolio under the MISFIT brand. With MISFIT, we want to bring in a fresh approach to the personal care category by designing products specifically for the millennials.”

Talking about the trimmer, T50 comes with skin-friendly titanium-coated blades, which are corrosion-resistant and offer a smooth and safe trimming experience devoid of any roughness, scratching, or irritation on the skin. These blades are easily detachable and can either be washed or just cleaned with a brush in a jiffy. A long-lasting 160-minute lithium battery ensures that your battery woes do not come in the way of you looking your best. The MISFIT T50 has 40 length settings with 0.5 mm precision, which will always give you an even and defined trim for any look that suits your mood. Your desired beard style, from a stubble to a consistent beard is only trim away with the multiple length setting comb function of the T50.

Its ergonomic and efficient design makes it easy to use and helps you get a controlled trim in difficult-to-reach areas. T50 gives you a 100% charge in just 1.5 hours and comes with a micro-USB cord that can be easily connected to any USB adaptor, for easy and quick charging. T50 is also equipped with a safety lock that keeps the device from turning on unexpectedly and a handy travel pouch.

Compaq Television’s flagship HEX 65 QLED Smart TV is now powered by Android 9.0

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Compaq TV has announced an operating system update for its flagship model HEX 65, which will now come with Android 9.0. For the very first time in India, a smart TV has come integrated with Mimi audio technology, an award-winning technology which adapts the sound to match an individual’s unique hearing profile. It also focuses on the intensity and delivery mechanism of various components of sound, improving the overall TV experience, no matter how long or how often you watch.

Mimi Sound Personalization is based on a unique bio-algorithm integrated into the smart TV through the Mimi App, which replicates the way the human ear responds to sound. It assesses the hearing profile of the users based on advanced audiology research and accordingly adapts the sound, providing comfortable optimized listening experience.

“Compaq TVs offer the Indian consumers with highly advanced and future-forward technology. We aim to deliver a seamless, home entertainment experience, and cater to every household as we bring our A-Game with the HEX 65 QLED TV, powered by Android 9.0,” said Sandeep Kumar, Group Chairman – Ossify Group.

The attributes of the HEX 65 are configured in a way to satisfy requirements of most customers while surpassing their expectations of important premium features and technology integration.

MX TakaTak rolls out Launchpad program to foster the growing UGC creator community on its platform

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Popular short video platform MX TakaTak has introduced Launchpad program, with an aim to nurture and train the creators on the app who have made a mark with their engaging videos and consistently continue to entertain the platform’s wide and diverse audiences.

This initiative handpicks UGC creators who are deeply engaged with the platform through regular participation in challenges and other content curation, and aspire to have a digital career. Thus far, 30 unique content creators have been identified and onboarded onto this exciting program.

The program aims at building success for these creators that enjoy an organic following on MX TakaTak. Creators like Srinithi, a young girl whose passion is to be an actor, Shivansh Sharma who is an extremely talented singer and Krishna Sood who is a Chhau dancer are thrilled to be part of this program as this offers them the chance to learn the tricks of the trade from the experts at MX TakaTak to gain more followers and access to exciting features and monetisation opportunities.

MX TakaTak Launchpad Program

Janhavi Parikh, Business Head – MX TakaTak, said, “We’re delighted to see such a phenomenal rise of user generated content on the platform and this initiative is our way of acknowledging the relentless efforts of these aspiring creators who have shown so much potential on the app. With this program, we will be giving UGC creators an all-round learning model aided by expert/ mentor interactions, as well as guidance on creative and growth strategies. The prime goal of this program is to enrich the craft of our native content creators by providing a collaborative learning environment and helping drive faster growth in their digital careers to eventually enter into the mainstream creator ecosystem by leveraging our creative, analytics and platform might.”

Ranging from interactions with experts and mentors that will help them with content creation strategies to connecting creators to a partner manager, the program intends to offer these creators increased visibility along with the opportunity to grow on the app faster. This career acceleration will include monetisation opportunities, a chance to collaborate with other leading creators on the platform, who are some of India’s finest KOLs and it also will equip the participants with insights that will help innovate in their creative journey.

Another avenue of support includes providing the best performing creators with equipment that will keep them motivated in their content creation journey. Aided by evaluations at specific intervals to study the progress of its creators, the program shall function as an effective learning model in this otherwise niche and self-taught field with multiple opportunities for aspiring influencers.

Fujifilm FUJINON XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens launched in India at Rs 91,999

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Japanese imaging tech major Fujifilm has come up with the FUJINON XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens (XF 18mm F1.4) in India. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 27mm and aperture of F1.4, this is the 39th addition in the broad line-up of interchangeable lenses designed exclusively for the X-series mirrorless digital cameras.

The XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens is a large-diameter prime lens with a wide-angle focal length of 18mm (equivalent to 27mm in the 35mm film format). The lens is endowed with a filter size of 62mm and a minimum focusing distance of 20cm. It weighs only 370g and measures 7.56cm in length, which delivers excellent portability with its compact design and makes it a contented alternative for imaging professionals for the years to come.

Following the X-series philosophy of creating a lightweight and compact imaging solutions that produce incredible image quality, the XF 18mmF1.4 provides incredible optical performance without being heavy or bulky. It allows users to take premium-quality pictures in a variety of shooting situations such as landscape and snapshots, taking advantage of the natural sense of perspective the focal length brings. Additionally, it offers an incredibly smooth bokeh in the image’s out-of-focus areas where the aperture with its flexibility brightens the environment and enhances the picture.

Arun Babu, General Manager Electronic Imaging and Optical Device, Fujifilm India, said, “This newly-launched FUJINON XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens has been designed keeping in mind the dynamic needs of the consumer. It’s 35mm equivalent focal length of 27mm and a wide, versatile aperture of F1.4 makes the portable and weather-resistant prime lens the ultimate choice for sprawling landscapes, the sights and sounds of the street, and everything else in between. With its sharp image quality, photographers and filmmakers will be compelled to bring their ideas to life with Fujifilm color and XF 18mm F1.4’s remarkable resolving capabilities.”

With its wide-angle focal length, the XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR cannot only capture a landscape in a natural sense of perspective but also snapshots that close in on a main subject while keeping the vast background in the frame. The lens can capture even the finest details of a small subject in the background, as well as the atmosphere of the scene. The ability to shoot close-ups with the minimum working distance of just 11cm from the front lens element facilitates tabletop photography, close-up of foods set up on a table. These options make this lens truly versatile, accommodating a wide range of scenes.

The FUJINON XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR lens is now available across India at Rs 91,999.

22nd Esri India User Conference to be held virtually on July 28-29

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Esri India, the country’s leading Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions provider, today announced its flagship annual event Esri India User Conference (UC) to be held virtually on July 28 and 29 this year. There is a strong and growing community of over 2.5 lakh users of Esri GIS technology in India and this conference will provide an opportunity to many of them to come together at the Esri India User Conference along with thought leaders, educators, scientists, and influencers from government and private sectors.

The conference theme, ‘GIS – Creating a Sustainable Future’, will highlight how geospatial technologies have the potential to create and build a better and a more sustainable future for India and the world. It will further deep dive into the relevance of GIS; its role in empowering people, shaping policies and actions to foster a sustainable world.

“GIS empowers governments, enterprises, and communities with deeper insights that support informed decision-making and drive action for climate change, disaster response, social equality, and risk mitigation, among others. At Esri India User Conference, many of our users from all over India will share inspirational stories on how GIS enabled them to make a difference in their sustainability and resilience programs,” said Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India.

During the conference, attendees will also get to experience GIS applications leveraging advancements in areas such as spatial analytics, reality capture, artificial intelligence, and real-time data from subject matter experts. The experts will share deeper insights into trends, innovations, best practices, and latest developments in the field of geospatial technologies.

Bankit’s new business unit to offer customizable prepaid cards for MSMEs, startups and corporates

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Fintech startup Bankit has announced the launch of its new business unit under which the company will be offering customizable and cobranded prepaid card solutions to allow instant online digital onboarding, ordering and portal-based functions for MSMEs, startups and corporates. This new unit will empower the businesses to issue prepaid cards to their employees and customers, supported by simple to use Cardholder Mobile app. This prepaid card can be used online at shop outlets or at ATMs.

Available in virtual, plastic and wearable forms, businesses can design the prepaid cards with their brand for better brand recognition and customer intimacy. The card offerings can be customized to suit different requirements of businesses seeking standard-cards, incentive cards, loyalty cards, travel cards, fuel cards, restaurant cards, gift cards etc. The cards can be loaded with a maximum balance of Rs 2 lakh and used for utility bill payments, wallet recharges, online shopping at e-commerce platforms, ticket booking, cash withdrawals at ATMs and making payments at POS terminals.

Satyajeet Limaye, Chief Strategy Officer, Bankit, said, “As always at Bankit, with this initiative, our endeavour is to introduce innovative, tech solution that help businesses with newer brand presence opportunity. We are focused towards MSMEs, startups and offer branding opportunities for corporates through customizable prepaid card solutions. In addition to the Bankit corporate card, we help large businesses to digitize customer loyalty and create a channel to stay connected with customer who love your brand. Creating a connection with help of mobile app and prepaid card branded with your logo is an innovative way of rewarding your employees, customers and partners for choosing to work with you. The company has roadmap for taking this innovation to international markets while addressing the financial needs of a larger business groups.”

Designed to assist in the overall growth of businesses and corporates by providing financial convenience, the prepaid cards can be availed with a minimum KYC registration and identity verification eliminating the need to open a new bank account. Bankit cards also come with easy-to-use app and portal that enables businesses to manage funds digitally, auto submit expenses, assign user access limit, check balances, download reconciliation reports and more, all digitally and instantly.

NSDC partners WhatsApp to train youth in digital skills

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The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and WhatsApp have announced an alliance to launch the Digital Skill Champions Program that aims to train India’s youth in digital skills, in order to make them employment ready. Through this program, school and university students would be coached to imbibe digital and online skills that would culminate with WhatsApp and NSDC awarding ‘Digital Skill Champions’ certification. The course is based on a module-format, is comprehensive and intensive in imparting knowledge about important aspects of the online ecosystem, equipping students with technology-based learning on campuses across tier 3 and 4 towns and cities throughout the country.

The partnership identifies two broad areas of collaboration viz., WhatsApp Digital Skills Academy and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) and WhatsApp Business App Training sessions.

WhatsApp Digital Skills Academy: As part of the Digital Skill Academies, young adults from tier 3 and 4 cities will be trained on critical aspects of digital safety and online privacy. These digital academies will deliver safe technology-based learning among the youth and train them on taking charge of their safety online as they embark on their professional journeys. The initiative will kick off with a pilot across 50 campuses in five states, namely Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The program will be imparted through WhatsApp’s project implementation partner- InfiSpark.

PMKK and WhatsApp Business App Training: WhatsApp will conduct training sessions to familiarise Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra trainers with the WhatsApp Business app. The training will cover modules on leveraging benefits of the WhatsApp Business app and to make small business entrepreneurship aspirational for young skill seekers. The trained PMKK community cadres will further manage and administer the WhatsApp Business app training to youth aspiring to become small business entrepreneurs.

Talking about the program, Dr Manish Kumar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NSDC, said, “In a rapidly evolving digital world, NSDC aims to extend scope of virtual learning for youth across India. It aims to empower youth with new-age skills to make them employable and more productive in their work environment.”

Shivanth Thukral, Director – Public Policy, WhatsApp India, said, “We are honoured to be a part of NSDC’s mission to skill India and to take shop floor readiness training to the last mile. As India embraces digital innovation and entrepreneurship, it is imperative that the youth today are made aware of and educated about how they can upskill themselves and take charge of their presence online. At WhatsApp, we believe that online safety and privacy are vital drivers to a progressive digital society. Through this partnership, we are committed to enhance the digital skills of the aspiring entrepreneurs and empower the youth of our country to create a safe digital environment for all.”

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