Lenovo launches first foldable PC ‘ThinkPad X1 Fold’ at Rs 329,000 in India
The latest PC adapts to the new remote, office, and hybrid working models, enabling trailblazers to embrace ground-breaking innovation to empower creativity
As 5G tech race hots up, Xiaomi lines up new smart devices’ for an early launch
Chinese smart devices company Xiaomi plans to bring the 5G variant of its lightest and slimmest smartphone M11 Lite after the 5G network is available in India
Global urban infra tech firm Quantela raises $40 million from Digital Alpha
Quantela’s latest OaaS deployment is in Kerala. The $20 million worth project will be the first of its kind in India which enables the state to reduce road fatalities by improving traffic rules enforcement
Deutsche Bank to expand tech operations in India, to hire 1,000 techies this year
Out of the 1,000, the bank has already hired over 300 graduates from top engineering institutes in the country. These recruits are likely to join the bank in July
EU draft rules on use of AI for public security under cloud as privacy watchdogs seek ban on facial recognition tech
While the opinion of the privacy watchdog is non-binding, it does carry weight with the Commission, EU countries, and the European Parliament
Intel teams up with Reliance Jio to launch 5G networking technology
Intel’s venture capital unit last year invested $250 million in Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jio Platforms unit, saying the two companies would find areas of technology partnership
HCL eyes global expansion, announces key appointments in South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam
The technology giant has appointed Joonho Moon, Terry Tai and Nguyen Ha Tuan as country sales heads of South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam, respectively
Indian fintech Progcap raises $25 million from Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital India
Progcap offers collateral-free loans to retailers across the country and focuses on retail financing announced to raise $25 million in a Series B funding round
Airtel, Tata join hands to pilot indigenous solution project as part of 5G rollout plan
Airtel will pilot and deploy this indigenous solution developed by the Tata Group as part of its 5G rollout plans in India and start the pilot in January 2022
Tech giant Samsung fast-tracks global launch of new gaming monitors Odyssey
The 2021 edition of Odyssey gaming monitors — G70A, G50A and G30A — will be available in major markets, including South Korea, according to Samsung
