Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: Jio Leasing Services Ltd (JLSL), a part of Jio Financial Services, is set to buy customer premises equipment, devices, and telecom gear worth $4.32 billion from Reliance Retail over the next two years. This was mentioned in a notice sent to shareholders asking for their approval. JLSL is starting a Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) model, which means it will lease telecom devices and related services to Reliance Jio Infocomm customers. Reliance Retail, valued at about $100 billion in 2023, will sell these devices to JLSL at cost plus a profit margin. This deal will be one of the largest in…

New Delhi: Google has invested around $350 million in Flipkart, joining the list of big names supporting the Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce giant. Along with the investment, Google will also provide Flipkart with cloud services, according to a statement from the Bengaluru-based company on Friday. This funding is part of a larger $1 billion round that Flipkart started in 2023, with Walmart already contributing $600 million last year. Microsoft is also an investor in Flipkart. Flipkart, now valued at $36 billion, is a leading player in India’s e-commerce market, serving millions of customers, especially in smaller cities and towns. The company,…

New Delhi: Meet Rajan Singh, an IIT graduate who not only cracked the UPSC exam but also left a successful IPS career after eight years for a new path. An alumnus of IIT-Kanpur, Rajan Singh achieved what many aspire to—becoming both an IITian and an IPS officer. During his tenure, Rajan Singh was a highly respected IPS officer in Kerala, particularly noted for his role as the Police Commissioner of Thiruvananthapuram. In this position, he managed a force of 3,500 policemen and earned a reputation for his outstanding management skills. Despite his success in the police force, Singh decided to…

New Delhi: Microsoft is all set to integrate generative AI into Windows and the PCs that run it, during its annual Build developer conference, the company introduced Copilot+ PCs and new AI-powered features like Recall, which helps users find previously accessed apps, files, and content. Microsoft’s AI brand, Copilot, will become a more integral part of Windows 11, with new Surface devices also announced. Volumetric Apps: Microsoft is bringing Windows Volumetric Apps—interactive VR apps that are aware of their surroundings—to Meta Quest headsets. In partnership with Meta, Microsoft will enable Windows 365 and local PC connectivity on Quest devices, allowing…

New Delhi: In a recent chat with content creator Varun Mayya after Google’s annual I/O event, Pichai talked about the big potential of Artificial Intelligence in India. This discussion, held at Google’s headquarters, focused on how AI technologies can be integrated into India’s growing market. Pichai highlighted India’s important role in the global AI landscape. With tech giants like Microsoft and Google increasing their AI projects in India, Pichai believes India has the potential to greatly influence the future of AI. He said India is “well-positioned” to lead in AI innovation and drive significant advancements in the field. Advice for…

New Delhi: The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), an independent government body, will hold interviews on May 21 to choose a new chairman for State Bank of India (SBI). Dinesh Khara, the current chairman, is retiring on August 28, and his successor will be announced on the same day as the interviews. According to the Hello Entrepreneurs sources, the leading candidates are three managing directors at SBI: CS Setty, Ashwini Kumar Tewari, and Vinay M Tonse. The fourth managing director, Alok Kumar Choudhury, will retire at the end of June. The FSIB is in charge of appointing senior executives to…

New Delhi: Sending astronauts to Mars might soon be possible with a new NASA funded rocket system that could make the trip in just two months. Right now, it would take nearly two years to travel to Mars and back using current technology. However, the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), developed by Howe Industries, aims to shorten this journey to a couple of months The PPR is a new type of propulsion system that is much more efficient than the ones we use now. It can generate up to 100,000 N of thrust with a specific impulse (Isp) of 5,000 seconds.…

Surat: IVY Growth Associates, a leading venture capital firm and startup ecosystem enabler based in Surat, will host the third edition of its flagship event, 21BY72, on June 15 and 16, in the Diamond City. The event aims to put Surat on the global startup ecosystem map. With more than 20,000 participants, including over 200 startup founders, 600+ investors and industry leaders, it will be one of the largest startup summits of its kind in the country. The event will offer an exceptional platform for networking, learning, and collaboration. With more than 100 venture capital funds and 500 angel investors…

New Delhi: YouTube TV’s ‘multiview’ feature is now available on Android phones and tablets, letting users watch up to four streams at the same time. This feature was already available on iPhones and iPads for two months before coming to Android. Launched in March 2023, the multiview feature is great for sports fans who want to watch more than one live game without switching channels. To use it on your Android phone or tablet, update the YouTube TV app to the latest version. You’ll then see the option in the “Top Picks for You” or “Watch in multiview” sections. Right…

New Delhi: Apple is planning a big update for Siri, adding advanced AI technology similar to ChatGPT, according to the reports, this decision came after Apple executives were impressed by ChatGPT, according to the reports some people from Apple team were aware of this plan but weren’t allowed to talk publicly. There are also reports that Apple is close to making a deal with OpenAI. Siri, first introduced in 2011, has had trouble keeping up conversations and understanding context, unlike newer AIs like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Siri hasn’t had a major update in years. This revamp is part of Apple’s efforts to improve…