TECHNOLOGY
OPPO to launch its own e-store in India on May 7
The OPPO-owned online store will allow customers and to shop for any of their favourite products just with a click of a button. It will give customers a premium buying experience with exciting offers for buyers from the comfort of their homes.
Microsoft building new app store for Windows 10
The new store will feature a new user interface (UI) and big policy changes for app developers. "According to sources familiar with the matter, this new Store will pave the way to a revitalised storefront that's more open to both end-users and developers," reports Windows Central.
Apple unveils next-gen TV 4K, podcast subscription
Priced at Rs 18,900, the new Apple TV 4K will be available at apple.com, Apple Store app, and Apple Store locations. It will also available through Apple Authorised Resellers and select pay TV providers from April 30, with availability beginning in the second half of May in more than 30 countries and regions, including the US.
Alexa to help people find nearest vaccination site in US
In addition to helping customers find their local vaccination site, Alexa can also answer questions about vaccine availability and eligibility requirements in more than 85 countries. To get started, just ask, "Alexa, where can I get a COVID vaccine?" to hear a list of locations close to you.
Netflix user growth stalls in Q1 2021 amid production delays
The Q1 2021 results led to Netflix stock nosediving around 10 per cent in after-hours trading on Tuesday. The sluggish growth is expected to continue in the next quarter as well, as Netflix predicted only one million additional subscribers. Last year, it added 10 million during the second quarter.
Apple introduces AirTag starting from Rs 3,190
Whether attached to a handbag, keys, backpack, or other items, AirTag taps into the vast, global 'Find My' network and can help locate a lost item, all while keeping location data private and anonymous with end-to-end encryption, the company said in a statement.
Apple unveils iPhone 12, 12 mini in purple finish
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in purple will be available for pre-order in China, Japan, the UK, the US, and more than 30 other countries and regions beginning April 23, with availability beginning April 30.
Apple launches 5G iPad Pro with M1 Chip, Liquid Retina XDR
The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 71,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs 85,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro starts at Rs 99,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs 113,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model from apple.com.
Amazon to open salon in London with AR tech
The AR app lets the customers see what different hairstyles and colours look like on them before they decide on a change. Unlike the company's cashier-less Go grocery stores, which expanded to London last month, Amazon Salon does not seem to be a beachhead for an industry invasion, reports The Verge.
Cloud, AI and data to transform India in next decade: Nilekani
"One of the first challenges we have is of scale and technology is the only way we can reach more than 1.3 billion people. Second, we have a young population demanding a better life and better jobs and speed is critical, making technologies like the cloud so important to be able to deliver value to a billion people," he stressed.
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