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Entertainment consumers spoilt for choice after entry of JioFiber, Airtel Xstream

Smart and connected television sets have been around for some years now but the large-scale proliferation will have huge impact on the entertainment and video ecosystem.




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Lasting impact: Indian brands should harness power ephemeral stories

WeChat also jumped on the bandwagon recently. Its story feature, Time Capsule, allows users to upload short, time-bound videos that appear on a user’s homepage with additional features such as music, location, emojis, etc.




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Around the world: From Disney, Microsoft entering pact to Amazon launching new service

This is to create, produce and distribute content via the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.




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In The News: Havas Group acquires digital agency Langoor

Langoor was founded in 2010 and is now present across India, the Middle East and Australia. This is Havas Group’s second digital agency acquisition in India in the year, the first being Think Design.




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Around the world: From forever 21 files for bankruptcy to Ikea’s sale surge online

The chain will be shutting 300-350 stores as part of its global business overhaul.




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Why are homegrown tea companies foraying into quick-service restaurants?

Indian tea brands want a piece of this steaming hot business.




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Netflix, Eros Now, other OTT platforms tie up with airlines to tap large user base

OTT platforms are partnering with travel agencies, airlines and cruises to tap on-the-go audiences




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With auto sector in slump and economy in slowdown, is it all gloom this festive season?

Consumers are looking at spending cautiously, but they have not stopped their purchases.




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Social media: Why brands are telling ‘Stories’

Short-lived content is the new go-to strategy for brands to engage with consumers and turn them into content creators




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After hours: Naveen Anand, Senior Director, Marketing, Oriflame South Asia

I am very organised; my entire day is well planned. After a quick short walk in the morning, I reach office by 8.30 am. I like to review what I wish to accomplish at the beginning of my day and schedule all the meetings beforehand.




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Del Monte taking its offerings to small towns, but is the market ready for gourmet Italian food products?

Industry reports suggest that Italian cuisine is the second most popular international cuisine in India, after Chinese, due to the presence of several QSR chains. It isn’t, therefore, a surprise that companies like Del Monte want to ride this wave.




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In the news: Leo Burnett wins Tinder account to new executive director at Mad Over Donuts

Harman Kardon International, an audio company that operates JBL in India, has awarded the integrated communication mandate to Havas Creative India for its recently launched brand Infinity. The agency’s Delhi office will handle creative strategy and execution for the brand.




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Review corner: Five Diwali ads that hit the right note

A couple out shopping, decides to buy a mixer grinder when faced with the ‘tough’ task of choosing between two kurtas for the husband. Preposterous can be funny, but this one just falls flat.




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Akshay Bector of Cremica Food on how he unwinds in weekends

I usually have six to seven meetings in a day — with the sales and marketing teams on current campaigns and updates on products in the pipeline or meeting various stakeholders.




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Why new-age publishers are partnering with affiliate platforms

Online publishers often lack the knowledge and familiarity to leverage online tools to monetise content




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Milking the opportunity: E-grocery players getting into the daily essentials delivery business

The biggies have built dark stores, warehousing, last-mile deliveries and launched private labels, but still struggle with low margins.




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Skechers South Asia CEO Rahul Vira shares about his job, fascination for toy cars

"I find my job very exciting; every day is new, as we are creating a brand in the Indian market which is a challenge in itself," says Rahul Vira, CEO, Skechers, South Asia.




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Speaking local: Brands tapping regional influencers for higher engagement

Brands are tapping regional influencers for higher engagement.




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Hard for brands to stay ahead of the consumer: Diana Cawley, CEO- APAC, Geometry Global | Interview

Geometry Global, WPP group’s shopper marketing and brand activation agency, is working towards devising communication that fits the non-linear, omnichannel shopping behaviour of consumers.




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V-Mart’s Samir Misra on life beyond work

From Apple to Lululemon and UNTUCKit are some of his favourite brands




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Ed-tech platforms cash in on pandemic; posts surge in users and time spent

As per a report by BARC India and Nielsen, there has been a 30% increase in the time spent on education apps on smartphones since the lockdown




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Consumers make a beeline for ayurvedic product to boost immunity

According to a report by Nielsen, in March 2020, the demand for honey was up by 35%, for chyawanprash by 81%, and turmeric by 38% in modern trade stores




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Nikon releases the DX-format Nikon Z 50




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Nikon introduces the Forestry Pro II Laser Rangefinder




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NIKKOR-The Thousand and One Nights (Tale 72)has been released




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Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, a fast telephoto zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount system




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Nikon releases the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, a fast telephoto zoom lens compatible with the Nikon FX format




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Nikon releases the fast, ultra-wide-angle prime NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S, and the high-power zoom NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR




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Some NBA Teams Allowed To Test Players For Coronavirus: Report

The Orlando Magic have approval from the NBA to begin testing players for the deadly virus after getting written approval from area health officials, according to the report.




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UFC Returns After Seven-Week Sporting Shutdown

UFC chief Dana White got the green light in Florida to hold bouts without spectators and will televise UFC 249 from Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jacksonville.




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India Draw With Europe After Win vs Rest Of World In Online Nations Cup

India played out a 2-2 draw against Europe in Online Nations Cup chess tournament in the eighth round, a setback after their first win in the event notched up against the Rest of the World.




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Diego Maradona Autographs Shirt To Help Buenos Aires Poor

The Argentina national team jersey signed by Diego Maradona is being raffled to those who have given donations in an initiative that has collected hygiene products, masks and around 100 kilograms of...




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Daniel Ricciardo Braced For "Chaos" When Formula One Starts

Daniel Ricciardo, waiting out the crisis on his farm near Perth, Western Australia, believes a dramatic season-opener is in prospect at the Red Bull Ring.




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Nikon introduces the Sportstar Zoom 8-24x25 binoculars




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Nikon announces reorganization of corporate structure (PDF:276KB)




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Court Seeks Government Reply Over Challenge to Mandatory Aarogya Setu App

"Such coercive and forcible extraction of personal information from an individual is unheard of in a democratic and republic setup and it is attribute of a dictatorial system," the petition said.




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Jio Launches New 'Work-From-Home' Prepaid Recharge Plan

Jio Rs. 2,399 prepaid recharge plan brings 2GB daily high-speed data benefits along with unlimited voice calling benefits for 365 days. Jio has also introduced new add-on packs at Rs. 151, Rs. 201,...




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Tesla Aims to Restart Fremont Plant as Soon as Friday: Report

The move comes a day after California allowed manufacturers in the state to reopen operations, shut due to coronavirus-led lockdowns, which drew an enthusiastic "Yeah!!" on Twitter from Tesla Chief...




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Google Authenticator Update Allows Transfer of 2FA Codes Between Devices

Google has released an update for its Authenticator app to allow users to manage their account security keys easily while switching to a different phone.




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Is Mi 10 an Expensive OnePlus 8 or a Budget S20 Ultra?

Mi 10 price in India starts at Rs. 49,999, and that means it takes on OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2020), iPhone 11, Realme X50 Pro, and iQoo 3. We talk about Xiaomi's premium phone...




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US Rule May Allow Huawei and US Firms to Work Together on 5G Standards

The US Department of Commerce is close to signing off on a new rule that would allow US companies to work with China's Huawei Technologies on setting standards for next generation 5G networks, people...




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Google, Facebook Extend Work-From-Home Plans

Google and Facebook have told most employees to keep working from home for the rest of the year as part of a response by the tech giants to the deadly coronavirus pandemic.




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Apple to Reopen Some Stores in the US Next Week

Apple on Friday said it will begin gradually reopening its retail shops in the US next week, taking pandemic precautions such as making sure everyone in them wears masks.




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Google Duo Adding Group Calls Support in Web Version

Google has confirmed that it will introduce the ability to make group calls via Google Duo on the Web, starting as a preview on Chrome, in the coming weeks.




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Google Announces Company Holiday to Stem Coronavirus Burnout

Google said on Friday it has asked employees to take a day off on May 22, to address work-from-home-related burnout during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max First Sale Set for May 12: All Details

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max first sale date has now been revealed. The phone was launched alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro in India back in March. The sale of the Redmi Note 9 Pro began in the same month, but...




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WHO Readies Coronavirus App for Checking Symptoms, Possibly Contact Tracing

World Health Organization (WHO) plans to launch an app this month to enable people in under-resourced countries to assess whether they may have the novel coronavirus, and is considering a...




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Facebook's Redesigned Desktop Site Now Rolling Out to All Users Worldwide

Facebook.com gets more streamlined when it comes to navigation, enabling easier discovery of videos, games, and even Groups.




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A new article, "Ultimate resolution supported by movements as slight as 2/100,000,000,000 of a meter" has been added to "Stories".



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A new article, "Contributing to food safety and security" has been added to "Stories".



  • Technology & Design