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Digital Gurukul becomes Asia’s first edtech institute to accept crypto for fee payment

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Amid wide uncertainties and controversy on banning crypto in India, in a surprising move, edtech platform Digital Gurukul will begin allowing its customers to use some cryptocurrencies for payment of fees from June 2021, becoming Asia’s first edtech company that has embraced digital tokens.

“We are preparing right now for the future of crypto and payments, announcing that this year Digital Gurukul will start supporting select cryptocurrencies for payment of fees,” said Dr Raj Padhiyar, Founder & CEO – Digital Gurukul.

Earlier, Tesla revealed a $1.5 billion bitcoin investment and said it would soon begin accepting the token as payment for its products. Digital Gurukul already allows its customers to pay the fees with easy EMI options, interest freee loan, Study now & Pay later & reward points in association with Cashfree and Kunal Shah’s CRED. But now, the company aims to support cryptocurrency by allowing many more students to avail this service.

Digital Gurukul said it will not support all cryptocurrencies for payment of fees as of now, as many of them need to tighten their compliance measures. “We will be very thoughtful about which assets we support based on consumer protection and compliance,” the company said.

Bitcoin has drawn enthusiasts for its scarcity and security, but the volatile digital currency still is not widely used to pay for goods and services. It’s mostly been a store of value, like gold, with some limited merchants accepting bitcoin for payment. But it’s the rarest instance that any edtech company around Asia has integrated crypto payment in their payment portfolio.

Facebook restores news content as Australia to modify media code: Report

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Facebook will restore news pages in Australia in the coming days after the government has agreed to amend the News Media Bargaining Code, reported by media.

According to an official statement, Campbell Brown, vice president of global news partnerships at Facebook said, “We will restore news on Facebook in Australia in the next few days.”

As per the reports, the government has been advised by Facebook that “it intends to restore Australian news pages in the coming days”.

“As a result of further discussion, the Australian Government has agreed to a number of changes and guarantees that address key concerns about allowing commerce to recognize the value that the Platform provides to publishers compared to the value it receives from publishers. I’m happy with it,” Brown said.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s ABC News app shot to the top of Apple’s App Store charts in Australia over the course of the last few days, just after Facebook banned Australian news sources on its platform.

Facebook’s ban was in response to the new code that will force tech platforms to pay Australian media companies for the content users share (and that platforms earn ad revenue from).

Facebook took issue with the change and prohibited Australian news and media organizations from sharing news posts, and Australian users from seeing news from international sources as well.

“From now on, the government has made it clear that it will retain the ability to decide whether the news will appear on Facebook and not be subject to compulsory negotiations,” Brown further said.

Late last month, Google also threatened to pull its Search engine from Australia if the proposed media bargaining code, that directs Google and other tech giants to pay news publishers for using their content, goes into effect.

Amazon announces Fab Phones Fest with exciting offers on latest phones

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Ecommerce platform Amazon.in has come up with the Fab Phones Fest bringing together a host of deals and offers on a range of the latest mobile phones and accessories. Customers can enjoy up to 40% off on their favourite mobile phones and accessories. From the latest launches like Samsung M02, Samsung M02s, Redmi 9 Power, Mi 10i, this edition brings great deals on popular smartphones until February 25.

Customers can look forward to much-awaited offers on the popular brands OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung, Apple, Tecno, Honor, Lava and others.

Customers can get a 10% instant discount up to Rs 1,250 using Kotak Bank credit cards and EMI transactions. Prime members can avail Advantage No Cost EMI on HDFC bank debit and credit cards with lower EMI options starting Rs 1,333 per month. They can also avail additional exchange offers up to Rs 2,000 with No-Cost EMI up to 12 months across top brands.

Here are some of the latest mobile and accessories on Amazon.in with offers and deals from sellers.

Xiaomi: The newly-launched Redmi 9 Power and Mi 10i will be available with additional bank offers to make the deals even sweeter this Fab Phones Fest. Powerhouse Note 9 series will be available at an exciting price starting Rs 10,999 with Redmi Note 9 Pro available at the lowest ever price of Rs 11,999. Customers can avail up to 12 months No-Cost EMI on Xiaomi smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy M-series: Customers can enjoy never seen before offers on the Samsung M series including up to 30% off on top-rated smartphones with extra Amazon coupon offers. India’s first 7000mAh smartphone Samsung Galaxy M51 will be available with irresistible additional coupon offers and discounts up to Rs 7,250. Samsung M31s will be available at a discount of Rs 4,000 starting Rs 18,499 with 6-month No-Cost EMI offers. Customers will be able to avail additional discounts with bank offers to make the smartphone purchase more affordable this Fab Phones Fest.

OnePlus: Customers can get their favourite OnePlus models – OnePlus 8T for a price as low as Rs 36,999 and OnePlus 8 Pro for Rs 47,999 with Amazon coupons and bank offers. They can also avail up to 9 months No-Cost EMI.

iPhone: Customers can look forward to a price drop on iPhone 12 Mini, which packs the powerful A14 bionic chip, the fastest chip in a smartphone. It will be available at an effective price of Rs 58,990 with bank offers.

Vivo: Get up to 30% off on Vivo smartphones with an additional discount up to Rs 5,000 off with bank offers. Customers can avail an additional discount up to Rs 2,000 off with exchange.

Oppo: Enjoy up to 35% off on Oppo smartphones with up to 12 months No-Cost EMI

Customers can get mobile accessories and headsets starting Rs 69 and Rs 179, respectively. Power banks will be available at price starting 399.

Western Digital hosts 14-day WD_BLACK Cup esports tournament in India

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Gaming-focused brands Western Digital and AMD have come together to host a 14-day gaming marathon, the WD_BLACK Cup. Western Digital has been a pioneer in gaming storage solutions and with the launch of its recent WD_BLACK extended SSD portfolio, the brand is all geared up to help esports gamers enhance their gameplay experience and adapt to the evolving gaming landscape led by the next generation of consoles.

The WD_BLACK Cup will feature some of the best gaming influencers and esports players as they fight it out for top honours across two tracks- the WD_BLACK Cup Invitational featuring Call of Duty Warzone and the WD_BLACK Cup Open event featuring Valorant. Track one, WD_BLACK Cup Invitational, is an invite-only event hosting up to 24 influencers over a two-day marathon. Winners from this event stand a chance of winning three lakh rupees as prize money. The next engaging track, WD_BLACK Cup Open, is open to128+ teams and expects to witness some of the top esports teams and gaming communities across India taking part. The prize money is set at four lakh rupees for this track and will be played over 14 days.

Jaganathan Chelliah, Marketing Director, India, Western Digital, said, “With the WD_BLACK Cup, we wish to bring the ecosystem together to promote the gaming community and celebrate the innovations in the space with a full-throttle experience. We see an increasing traction towards PC gaming that allows gamers to express their creativity and provides them with an opportunity to learn. The next-gen gamers demand top-tier performance and gaming experience. Therefore, we recently launched the WD_BLACK extended SSD portfolio to help this growing community elevate their gaming experience. We are thrilled to collaborate with like-minded brands who are committed towards driving the gaming industry. Our partnership with AMD is a testament of our commitment.”

Mukesh Bajpai, India Marketing Head, AMD, said, “The esports boom is driving incredible impetus for the gaming industry in India. The growth has led to gaming become more mainstream, aspirational and accessible with lucrative opportunities for passionate gamers. Gaming has been a key focus for AMD. From designing CPUs and GPUs for high-end desktops and consoles to now sleek ultra-thin and gaming notebooks, we have always understood and delivered to the changing needs of gamers. We are indeed excited about our collaboration with Western Digital in bringing the WD_Black Cup esports tournament to the community, which will further empower gamers to push their boundaries and experience competitive and immersive gaming.”

Both the gaming marathons will be promoted by streamers and broadcasted on www.youtube.com/c/TheEsportsClub. The Call of Duty Warzone Influencer event will run for two days beginning February 27 and Valorant esports event will run from March 8 for 14 days.

Vaio introduces world’s first 3D contoured carbon fiber laptop

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Popular laptop brand Vaio has launched the world’s first 3-D moulded, carbon fiber laptop in India. The new Vaio Z claims to be light weight and tough and comes with the all round carbon fiber protection. It features the same powerful processing speed previously found in the PCs of the most demanding fields, the company said in a statement.

The new Vaio Z is designed to meet today’s mobile computing needs. Its durable design makes mobility less cumbersome, more practical and safer for work and learning needs. The laptop offers incredible power through 11th Gen Intel Core processors, new Intel integrated graphics on its 14-inch, high-def 4k LCD panel, crystal clear sound with Dolby Audio speakers, Vaio said.

The Vaio Z uses face authentication to log you in when you are seated before it, and it keeps you logged as long as you are seated in front of it, so now the user doesn’t need to remember his/her password or worry about someone using it, as it locks automatically to secure your privacy.

The new Vaio laptop comes with some impeccable features which include crystal clear sound with Dolby Audio speakers. It has camera shutter and mic mute shortcuts for privacy, 180-degree open/close screen for easy collaboration and increased battery life to keep you connected for hours.

Kaoru Hayashi, Director, Vice President and Head of PC Business at Vaio Corporation, said, “It is with great pleasure that we introduce Vaio Z to the world. With over a decade of relentless carbon fiber research, Vaio has succeeded in creating and mass producing the world’s first 3D moulded full carbon chassis for laptop PCs.”

Vaio has developed a unique process of working with carbon fiber to achieve beautifully contoured lines and the flexible moulding of carbon fiber that was previously difficult to mass produce.

Bluei unveils ‘Rocker’ series of Bluetooth speakers at unbeatable prices

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Homegrown mobile accessories brand Bluei today announced an update to its wireless speaker range with the launch of Rocker- R1, R2, R3, and R4. The wireless speakers are equipped with enhanced audio quality and are designed to support deep and punchy bass which is perfect for house parties.

With a strong focus on consumer desires and aesthetics, the brand has developed this product that seamlessly integrates into an evolved consumer’s style statement. The new speaker comes with an unmatched sound quality, good battery life, funky and attractive designs that allow you to leave your signature at your parties. Packed with Bluei signature sound, the Rocker creates an uplifting listening experience, whether it’s a small gathering at home or pop-up gig in a park.

Given its compact design, the Bluei Rocker can be easily carried anywhere. Rocker is the best speaker for people who travels a lot, it’s easy to carry and takes less space in the back-pack. The speaker has 6W surround sound and gives a 3D stereo experience. Rocker completely wireless speaker with a frequency range of 15 meters so, keep your music pumping wherever you go. The newly launched Bluei Rocker Series comes with significantly attractive features and the consumers can decide as per their choices.

The speaker offers a continuous power backup of upto 9 hours and supports FM, TF Card, and USB for pen drives, LED lights, connectivity through Aux and Bluetooth 5.0 as well. The Bluei Rocker speakers come with a built-in microphone to receive calls. In addition to this, the R3 and R4 speaker comes with an external phone holder placed right at the top of the speaker that allows one to place the phone on the speaker without any worry.

Akhilesh Chopra, Sales Director, Bluei, said, “Bluei is committed to develop and offer the best in design, durable, and sophisticated products to Indian consumers at a very affordable price. We are confident that the product will strike the right chord with Indian users. Be it travel, office, or house parties, it is engineered impeccably to give the finest possible user experience designed for all-purpose. Our motive is to catering every age group and every user this is the reason we sell our product at a budget price.”

Available in Pink, Red, Deep Red and Blue colour options, the retail prices of these speakers are- R1 at Rs 549, R2 at Rs 579, R3 at Rs 799 and R4 at Rs 899.

Nokia 3.4 goes on sale in India, available across retail and e-commerce platforms

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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announced that the Nokia 3.4 is available in India starting 20th February 2021 in Fjord, Dusk and Charcoal colour options, in a RAM/ROM variant of 4GB/64GB at a recommended best buy price of Rs 11,999.

Additionally, Nokia 3.4 customers on Jio would be entitled to benefits worth Rs 4,000. The benefits include instant cashback of Rs 2,000 on the prepaid recharge of Rs 349 plan and Rs 2,000 worth vouchers from partners. This offer is applicable to new as well as existing Jio subscribers.

Powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 processor, the Nokia 3.4 offers a strong performance upgrade at a more accessible price point. It has an impressive 6.39” (16.23 cm) HD+ screen and it is the first in the Nokia 3-series with a punch-hole display that gives you extra screen real estate along with triple rear camera, an ultra-wide lens and AI imaging. It is powered by the signature two-day battery life and comes with the guarantee of three years of monthly security updates and two years of software upgrades.

With the integrated Google Podcasts, you can listen to your favorite shows, explore recommendations just for you, browse popular podcasts in comedy, news, business, and more.

Sanmeet Singh, Vice President, HMD Global India said, “We are really excited to bring the much-awaited Nokia 3.4 to India. It is an all-rounder smartphone that provides excellent performance, power and usage experience, all combined in a package that looks stylish as well. With Google Podcasts integration, the Nokia 3.4 can enable you to explore new types of content, topics and even try your hands at making a podcast of your own – the freedom to do more, personally and professionally. Given the vast growth potential around podcasts in the country, our communication around the phone is also geared to share how Google podcasts can bring ‘new to you’.”

Gabe Bender, Product Lead, Google Podcasts said, “Podcasting in India has exploded in recent years as users all over the world have increasingly turned to audio to stay informed and entertained. We’re excited to partner with Nokia phones to enable all Nokia 3.4 smartphone users to easily listen to their favorite shows and discover new ones on Google Podcasts.”

The Nokia 3.4 has a robust build quality, thanks to the rigorous testing  process that all Nokia devices undergo. The fully recyclable die-cast metal chassis and seamless durable structure of Nokia 3.4 gives it the premium feel that everyone expects from a Nokia smartphone. It also features a 3D nano-textured rear cover that provides a secure grip to your hands while holding the device.

The signature two-day battery life and AI-assisted Adaptive Battery technology enables smarter app usage and optimizes power consumption basis your usage pattern. The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 Mobile Platform brings with it a 70% performance upgrade compared to the previous generation.

Being part of the Android One programme, the Nokia 3.4 delivers a pure software experience with a streamlined interface and no bloatware. Get the perfect shot with Nokia 3.4’s triple camera AI imaging. Snap like a pro with Portrait mode’s artistic background blur effects and with Night mode’s powerful image fusion and exposure stacking to capture every detail. Plus, you’ll get everything in the shot with the 5MP ultra-wide camera.

boAt partners Dolby to launch ‘AAVANTE Bar 4000DA’ soundbar

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India’s very own lifestyle consumer tech brand boAt has announced its first soundbar packed with Dolby Atmos. The boAt AAVANTE Bar 4000DA features Dolby Atmos and boAt’s signature sound that brings 200 watts of immersive cinematic experience straight into your living room. The soundbar will be available for purchase starting midnight, tonight.

Aman Gupta, Co-founder, boAt, said, “The ongoing pandemic has forced us to stay indoors and television has become central to entertainment. It has not only introduced the concept of work from home but also Cinema & Stadium at home. The new AAVANTE Bar 4000DA soundbar with Dolby Atmos is in line with that trend & takes the TV viewing experience to the next level.”

Pankaj Kedia, Managing Director, Dolby Laboratories, said, “We are extremely excited to collaborate with boAt to launch their new AAVANTE Bar 4000DA soundbar that takes your entertainment to the next level with Dolby Atmos. Consumers can enjoy a spectacular experience with a wide choice of Dolby Atmos content including movies, OTT original series, TV shows, sports, music, and games. Whatever kind of entertainment you love, you won’t want to experience it any other way.”

The 2.1.2-channel soundbar is boAt’s first move into the next level of audio performance delivery featuring Dolby Atmos to bring cinema-grade sound right into your living room. Dolby Atmos allows you to experience immersive sound with incredible clarity and details. It takes advantage of your device’s capabilities to unlock a truly remarkable entertainment experience with breathtaking realism.

The boAt AAVANTE Bar 4000DA features a 200 Watts speaker system enclosed within an elegant and exquisitely-styled housing with a premium finish that adds to the beauty of your home. No cinema experience is complete without powerful bass delivery. The soundbar is teamed with a powerful 60 Watts wired subwoofer to help deliver those thuds and thumps, enough to shake up your furniture.

The soundbar features Bluetooth v5.0 for quick and stable connectivity to all wireless BT-enabled devices. Additionally, using the Optical and AUX ports you can physically connect multiple audio devices too. The soundbar also features a USB port so you can plug in your pen drive with your favorite music whenever you need it. An HDMI IN port allows you to pair it to a Dolby Atmos compatible sources device such as a digital-media-player, set-top-box, game console, or Blu-ray player. The HDMI ARC port allows you to connect it directly to your smart TV where you can control the TV and the soundbar together by using a single remote.

The boAt AAVANTE Bar 4000DA is apt for multiple forms of entertainment. It offers different EQ modes such as NEWS, MOVIES, MUSIC, and 3D for a true listening experience. In short, you can now bring your home to life with a Dolby Atmos-enabled boAt AAVANTE Bar 4000DA 200 Watts 2.1.2-channel Bluetooth Soundbar.

The boAt AAVANTE Bar 4000DA will be exclusively available on boAt’s website & Flipkart for an introductory price of Rs 14,999.

GoDaddy concludes Web Build-A-Thon program, aimed at enhancing digital literacy in India

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GoDaddy has concluded a unique tech building program, Web Build-A-Thon, created exclusively for students and faculty members across the country to help them learn how to build successful websites.

This program, created by GoDaddy in association with SmartBridge, an Indian edTech platform providing e-learning on emerging technologies, was aimed to create an opportunity to develop enhanced digital and web development skills.

Launched on 28th December 2020 and eligible to all students and faculty members across engineering, MCA, computer sciences, business schools and polytechnic schools in India, GoDaddy’s Web Build-A-Thon saw more than 7600 participants join the program. Out of these, 9 finalists were identified in the final project development challenge stage of the program, where they were asked to create individual websites basis pre-set parameters and judging criteria. All the finalists were recognized with GoDaddy Academy certification, along with different cash prizes worth Rs 50,000.

Anisha Arya, Sandhiya Kanthakumar and Damarla Venkata Sai Chandana, were the top three winners who bagged first, second and third positions and received Rs 15,000, Rs 12,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively.

Nikhil Arora, Vice President and Managing Director, GoDaddy India said, “Congratulations to all the winners and everyone else who participated in the Web Build-A-Thon. It gives us immense pride to see students perform exceptionally well throughout the course of the program. We believe in the potential of our country’s youth, who will be the future entrepreneurs of tomorrow, to unlock the power of technology and drive innovation to help boost India’s economic growth.”

The Web Build-A-Thon program started with three-day, hands-on online training, which included free web courses from GoDaddy Academy, the company’s first online training and certification program in India. This was followed by 36 hours of project development challenge, powered by SmartInternz, which included tech bootcamps and mentoring by SmartBridge experts guiding the participants on how to build a website. As part of the project, participants developed websites specific to different themes including Education, E-Commerce, Food & Drink, Tourism, Business and Corporate. The winners were judged on: website design, content of the website, its functionality, and structuring, functions and safety of the plugins (if any).

Amarender Katkam, Founder & CEO, SmartBridge said, “GoDaddy is leading the way in bringing people online through various initiatives and online training programs to develop technical and business skills among young Indians. We look forward to continue working with GoDaddy on more programs like the Web Build-A-Thon, to help prepare students by helping them learn and grow their digital skills, while also igniting entrepreneurship in them. Our partnership with GoDaddy supports our continued commitment to create a promising young workforce that will aid in the growth and development of the country, and help achieve the vision of a self-reliant, digital India.”

GoDaddy’s Web Build-A-Thon program aspired to train the youth of India and also empower the educators across the country to expand and sharpen their knowledge and expertise needed to successfully navigate the evolving digital world.

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