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SpiceXpress, Delhivery to start commercial drone delivery pilot project in 3-4 months

“The collaboration is an extension of our long-standing relationship with Spicejet. We look forward to leveraging our capabilities to revolutionize the logistics ecosystem,” Delhivery chief operating officer Ajith Pai said. The technology will be tested for numerous commercial applications such as emergency services, delivery of goods, critical medical services, and environmental monitoring. Delhivery will provide […]

Ambani announces ‘JioPhone Next’, affordable smartphone developed by Jio and Google

New Delhi: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced ‘JioPhone Next’, a power-packed affordable smartphone that has been jointly developed by Jio and tech titan Google. JioPhone Next will be available from September 10, and will be the most affordable smartphone globally, Ambani said while addressing RIL’s annual general meeting. The “extremely affordable” smartphone […]

Twitter’s new feature lets iOS users share tweets directly on Instagram Stories

Washington: Microblogging site Twitter is rolling out a new feature that will let iOS users share tweets directly to their Instagram Stories. This update will help users save their camera roll from getting clogged with tweet screenshots. As per Mashable, the social media platform is enabling the feature that allows users to share a tweet […]

Here’s why Google app on android phone keeps crashing

Washington: If you are an android user who is struggling with the Google app on your phone, then you are not the only one who is complaining and here’s the reason why. The search engine giant usually keeps updating all its app and the ‘Google’ app is no different, but Mashable India reported that several […]

Jio, Intel to Work Together on 5G Network Technology Development

Intel on Monday said it will work with Reliance Jio to develop 5G networking technology. Intel’s venture capital unit last year invested $250 million (roughly Rs. 1,857.42 crores) in Reliance’s Jio Platforms unit, saying the two companies would find areas of technology partnership. On Monday, Intel said it will work on “co-innovations” with Reliance Jio […]

Apple might launch M1X powered MacBook Pro, Mac mini in 2021’s Q4

Washington: Two MacBook Pro models and one Mac mini are expected to arrive within the fourth quarter of this year, with all three machines fueled by American tech giant Apple’s much-talked-about M1X chipset. According to The Verge, reports suggest that both the M1X MacBook Pro models, which can likely include a 14-inch and a 16-inch […]

OnePlus will reportedly become Oppo’s sub-brand

Beijing: A leaked document that serves as a talking points memo between OnePlus and Oppo has confirmed that OnePlus will become an Oppo sub-brand. According to The Verge, last week OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said in a forum post that the company will “further integrate” with Oppo, but didn’t elaborate on how that’d work in […]

‘Pokemon Unite’ to initially launch on Nintendo Switch in July

Washington: Pokemon Unite, the team-based, five against five strategy game, co-developed with Tencent’s TiMi Studio Group, finally has a release window. Coming first to Nintendo Switch in July 2021, the game will later release for mobile devices in September. According to The Verge, presumably, it will be released on both iOS and Android, but specific […]

WhatsApp to Enable Multi-Device Support With End-to-End Encryption: Report

WhatsApp will make its multi-device support available with end-to-end encryption, according to a report. The Facebook-owned instant messaging app has marketed its privacy-focussed encryption for some time. It is claimed to protect text and voice messages, photos, videos, documents, and calls in a way that they aren’t accessible by anyone — except the sender and […]

Facebook acquires ‘Population: One’ maker, BigBox VR

Washington: American technology company Facebook recently acquired yet another developer of a popular virtual reality game, announcing on Friday that BigBox VR, makers of the battle royale VR title ‘Population: One’, will be joining Oculus Studios. According to The Verge, Mike Verdu, the VP of content at Facebook Reality Labs, wrote in a blog post, […]

Vanishing videos, words and voice … Clubhouse as new craze on social media

HYDERABAD: Would you invest in a social media app where users cannot upload pictures or videos, where you cannot type any text, where nothing remains after the moment passes – without scope to like, re-tweet or share, or even join by downloading it if you want? Unlikely. But Twitter reached out to California-based Alpha Exploration […]

Karnataka CM launches DBT mobile app for fund transfer to beneficiaries

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Thursday launched a DBT mobile application that will help transfer funds directly to beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s office, 120 schemes in the state have been included in this platform. “For the past two years more than 12,000 […]

Realme Laptop India Launch Teased, May Come With MacBook-Like Finish

Realme laptop has been teased to launch in India by the company CEO Madhav Sheth on Twitter. In a style that reminds us of how Steve Jobs unveiled the first-generation MacBook Air back in 2008, Sheth has posted an image that appears to offer a glimpse of the first Realme laptop from a paper bag. […]

Vanishing videos, words and voice … Clubhouse as new craze on social media

HYDERABAD: Would you invest in a social media app where users cannot upload pictures or videos, where you cannot type any text, where nothing remains after the moment passes – without scope to like, re-tweet or share, or even join by downloading it if you want? Unlikely. But Twitter reached out to California-based Alpha Exploration […]

Apple previews new software for iPhone, other gadgets

New York: Apple kicked off its second annual all-virtual developer conference with a keynote that outlined new updates to its software for iPhones and other devices. The presentation highlighted more privacy options for paid iCloud accounts and a “Find My” service that helps find errant AirPods, but included no major product announcements. The latest renovations […]