TECNO Launches All-New SPARK 9, With Segment-First Up To 11GB* RAM & 90Hz Refresh Rate

·         TECNO SPARK 9 is available in 2 variants: 4+64GB @Rs.8499 and  6+128GB @Rs.9499

·         The all-new smartphone will be available on Amazon.in, starting 23rd July 2022

·         Consumers can click ‘Notify Me’ tab on Amazon.in to get updates on the Special Sale

TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand announces the launch of yet another all-rounder smartphone, under its most popular ‘SPARK series’, the all-new TECNO SPARK 9. Maintaining its streak of breaking the mould with segment-first features, TECNO SPARK 9 becomes the first in its segment to offer 11GB* RAM with Memory fusion feature at a disruptive price point of Rs.9,499. The brand has been the 4th strongest smartphone player in the sub-10K segment as per Counterpoint Research.

Exhibiting multitasking capabilities, TECNO SPARK 9, a premium smartphone, boasts superlative functionalities in memory, processor, display, camera, battery and the overall smartphone experience in the affordable segment. Moreover, equipped with an impressive 90Hz Refresh Rate, the smartphone gives an unmatched smooth operating experience. The remarkable 6.6” HD+ dot notch display makes the smartphone comfortable to hold for the users and gives a vivid immersive visuals with an 89.3% screen-to-body ratio. The TECNO SPARK 9 elevates the entertainment quotient of TECNO SPARK series smartphones.

Commenting on the launch, Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India, said, “Consumer aspirations are progressing as promptly as mobile technology itself. With customer expectations evolving at such a rapid pace, innovation and agility are key to staying relevant in the industry. With that at the backdrop, we at TECNO are constantly working towards bringing premium features and specifications to these aspirants’ at most disruptive price points. This latest addition to our popular SPARK portfolio, offers the industry first 11GB* RAM and 90Hz refresh rate. Continuing to live up to our consumers’ expectations, the new TECNO SPARK 9 smartphone has been designed keeping in mind the requirements of the new-age multi-tasking users including Big Display, superlative performing camera and a powerful processor at an aggressive price point.”

Key USPs of TECNO SPARK 9:

·         Large 11GB* RAM with Memory Fusion for incredible speed

TECNO SPARK 9 is equipped with 11GB* RAM for faster speed and lag-free operations. Its 6GB memory variant comes with LPDDR4x installed RAM, which can be extended up to 11GB* RAM via Memory Fusion. With this bigger RAM, you can enjoy extremely fast operations of up to 37% with fluency of switching between multiple apps, hence enhancing your multitasking experience. Memory Fusion will allow users to borrow additional RAM from storage capacity to offer a better experience. Its 128GB internal storage with up to 512GB dedicated expandable storage slot, is sufficient for your daily multimedia needs.

·         90Hz Refresh Rate with 6.6 HD+ Dot-Notch Display for a breath-taking viewing experience

TECNO SPARK 9’s, 90Hz high refresh rate delivers users an unmatched touch experience in the category and ensures super smooth operations, scrolling, and swipe. It also features a large 6.6 inch HD+ display. With an 89.3% screen-to-body ratio and 269PPI Pixel Density, the 6.6 inch HD+ Remarkable Display of TECNO SPARK 9 give users a premium display experience, vis-à-vis its counterparts in the market.

·         MediaTek Helio G37 Powerful Processor for extra-ordinary usage

The smartphone features Superfast Mediatek Helio G37 Processor with a 2.3GHz Octa-Core Processor and Arm Cortex-A53 CPU. Its HyperEngine 2.0 technology helps in smooth performance during gaming and provides enhanced power efficiency for even longer gameplay. Additionally, MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 Lite gaming technology provides an uninterrupted experience even after prolonged use. The processor enables the smartphones to carry out more advanced tasks such as handling high-resolution videos and heavy graphic games without draining the battery, making the devices capable and efficient. 

·         13MP AI Enhanced Dual rear camera for mesmerizing shots

TECNO SPARK 9’s 13MP AI Enhanced Dual rear camera and F1.85 Aperture PDAF techniques help you click sharp and vivid Photos. It comes with various modes like HDR Mode for Vivid Photography, AI Scene Detection, Portrait, Dual Flashlight, Video Bokeh, Time-lapse and many other modes to outperform your photography expectations. You will also get stunning selfies with its 8MP Selfie camera with Smile Shot, Wide Selfie, AI Beauty, and other attractive modes.

·         5000mAh mega High-Capacity Battery for unstoppable entertainment

TECNO SPARK 9 provides an ultimate battery backup with a 5000mAh mega battery. The user will get a standby time of up to 30 days and can talk for up to 26 hours or enjoy music for up to 133 hours. Additionally, Its Ultra Power Saving Mode allows an extended backup beyond expectation and provides longer battery backup with need-based intelligent optimizations.

·         Trendy and stylish design with attractive colors

The glossy finish with Iconic Design and Punchy Colors of TECNO SPARK 9 will be available in two colors – Sky Mirror and Infinity Black making it a flaunt-worthy smartphone. Attractive and energetic colors and a bolder brand logo further enhance the premium appeal of the smartphone.  

·         Other path-breaking features of TECNO SPARK 9

TECNO SPARK 9 runs on the Android 12 operating system along with 180Hz touch sampling rate which lets you enjoy watching movies, playing games, and do a lot more. Connectivity options include Dual band Wi-Fi with 2.4G & 5G, Bluetooth, 3.5mm Earphone Jack, OTG, GPS etc. A perfect smartphone for Gen Z in the sub-10K segment. The TECNO SPARK 9 comes with Soplay V2.0 for customizing music where in a user can customize and produce the music without the need for Internet connectivity. The smartphone comes with a powerful Octa-core processor. The DTS powered speaker gives melodious cinematic loud sound. It also has various sound settings, which you can change as per one’s choice like Smart, Music, Video and Game. The SPARK 9 comes with a 3-in-1 SIM slot with Dual 4G Volte to give its users multiple connectivity options.

*With 6GB Extendable Virtual RAM. Memory Fusion may need OTA update.

Kannada Actress Anupama Gowda Inaugurates Melorra’s 5th New-Age Experience Centre In Bangalore

* Melorra now has 14 such centres pan India and plans to launch 350 more in the coming years

Melorra (www.melorra.com), one of India’s fastest-growing D2C brands today launched its fifth experience centre at HSR, High Street in Bangalore. Leading Kannada actress Anupama Gowda was the Chief Guest.

The store is bringing 21st-century lightweight, fine, trendy, modular and fashionable gold jewellery to women. Melorra now has 14 such centres pan India and plans to launch 350 more in the coming years.

Melorra has redefined the approach towards fashionable gold jewellery by ensuring that customers do not buy it only during festive occasions but on a more frequent basis as a fashion statement commensurate with recent trends! With Melorra, customers get a seamless choosing and buying experience including the touch, feel, and trial of jewellery. The brand currently delivers across all 718 districts and pin codes.

As per a recent Melorra survey, over 90% consumers today prefer buying trendier, fashionable, and uniquely designed gold jewellery. They claim to miss wearing gold jewellery when it is kept inside lockers and taken out only on special days. This is where Melorra is bringing in differentiation by offering lightweight and fashionable gold jewellery that can be worn with just about anything.

Speaking about this, Saroja Yeramilli, Founder and CEO, Melorra, said, “Women today demand jewellery that goes with their daily wardrobe. Capitalizing on this demand, Melorra offers customers trend-inspired lightweight and fashionable gold jewellery with 17,000+ designs to choose from, all of which come at affordable price points. We have managed to make our consumers pivot from the way they perceive gold jewellery. We welcome them to experience our newly launched Bangalore centre. We are extremely happy to have Anupama Gowda here with us at the launch today”

Melorra offers lightweight and affordable fashionable gold jewellery (the majority of the demand comes from the 20-50k price range). Melorra has so far delivered to over 3000 cities/towns/villages in the country and made its mark everywhere – from villages with a population of less than 10,000 to cities with a population above 1 million. With its recently expanded delivery capabilities to the US, UK, Singapore, and UAE, Melorra is making sure that gold is fashionable every day!

Top Emerging Social Media Platforms To Earn Money In Indian Markets

Social media is always evolving to satisfy the versatile interests of its users. New social media platforms are emerging to serve specific audiences or to offer something different. This further extends to the fact that these platforms are now not only limited to engaging with the communities but also encouraging users to earn money, as well. Therefore, in today’s era, one doesn’t need to completely rely on brand associations to monetize their capabilities. They can now be a part of new interventions which will reward them for their creativity.

Here is the list of top platforms where influencers can earn money with their talent:

Chingari App:

Chingari is a video-sharing mobile app. In these videos, users have options to add visual effects, lip-sync, dance, or voice-over movie scenes and comic dialogues. Users can earn money by uploading videos on the Chingari app. Chingari pays users based on the popularity of their uploaded content. Users get to earn points or $GARI token based on the views their videos attract. Each view earns the user a point. These points can later be exchanged for money.

Taki:

Taki, a global crypto token-powered social network platform brings an opportunity for creators and users to earn value in crypto tokens. People can simply creating content, or even by engaging with other’s content by commenting or posting to earn $TAKI token. Taki also allows users to create their own $USERCOIN to build their economy on the Taki platform. Taki primarily aims to reward users who are spending their time every day on social media to get entertained and engage socially.

Clubhouse:  

Clubhouse is a social audio app for iOS and Android where users can communicate in audio chat rooms that accommodate groups of thousands of people.Clubhouse: The Social Audio App Clubhouse pays users with the Creator First accelerator program. All users can send payments, and the app will pay the full amount to the creator—without taking a cut. Sending payments to Clubhouse creators is simple to do, making it highly convenient for creators and general users.

Tiki:

ImageTiki is a new short-form video-making social media platform which has just ventured into India. Instead of the traditional black-box model of paying creators, Tiki has innovated a performance-based mechanism that is transparent and fair to the talented ones. The money they earn is only defined by the Stars that they gain from users. Star is a feature that Tiki has designed for users to send to their favorite creators or content. Different from the ‘Like’ which has been inflated and even abused on many other platforms, Star on Tiki can be viewed as a thoughtful and sincere vote from a user to a creator. Star can be earned via short videos, profile pages, and live broadcasting.

Keysight Organizes 5G Technology Conclave In Four Cities Across India

* Conclaves will be held in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Mumbai

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, will be hosting one of the largest 5G Technology Conclaves in India across four cities – Bengaluru, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Mumbai. 

Keysight anticipates a strong participation of up to 800 customers from the technology communication, telecom and wireless space. The conclaves will begin on July 20 and continue through August 9 across these four cities.

Keysight’s technology conclave will showcase the company’s 5G/Wireless test leadership and provide customers with a thorough understanding of the technology through presentations and demonstrations by renowned subject matter experts in the domain. The confluence will focus on discussions about next-gen wireless 5G technology innovations that enable state-of-the-art applications for 5G O-RAN, 5G private Networks, 5G Edge-to-core test, 5G analytics, PCIe Gen6 backhaul for 5G, 5G drive test and Keysight 5G solutions.

Commenting about 5G technology readiness in India, Sudhir Tangri, vice president and general manager for Keysight Technologies in India said “With the introduction of 5G technology, the market is set to rapidly transform along with the inclusion of big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence/machine learning. We are witnessing significant growth in digitization and new use cases with the increasing adoption of 5G in India. The government of India is making crucial investments towards its adoption to support innovations and dramatically enhance day-to-day lives and business efficiency. At Keysight, we’re recognized as a trusted advisor by partnering early with experts and leaders to understand and master the complexities of 5G. This technology conclave is a step towards aligning with the country’s vision to enable essential levels of wireless connectivity for a wide range of applications.”

The conclaves will cover multiple tracks and sessions on next-gen methodologies for 5G chipset performance, model-based approach to designing 5G phased array systems, 5G multi-user equipment emulation, as well as achieving state-of-the-art performance for next-gen hyperscale computing backbone.

The following are the dates for each conclave:

Bengaluru | Radisson Blu, Marathahalli Ring Road | July 20, 2022

Hyderabad | Avasa Hotel | July 27, 2022

New Delhi | Crown Plaza, Gurugram | Aug 3, 2022

Mumbai | Ramada by Wyndham Navi Mumbai | Aug 9, 2022

In today’s fast paced environment, it is important to remain at the forefront of the 5G wireless industry and remain current with the latest technology. Keysight Technologies is committed to ensuring that customers are provided with the latest electronic test technologies through continuous engagements and best-in-class service offerings.

To register for one of these events go to: https://bit.ly/3yM6lFB

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments.  Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.9B in fiscal year 2021. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), start at www.keysight.com.

K2V2 Technologies Launches ‘BeyondWalls’, An Integrated PropTech Ecosystem For Real Estate In India

* A unique tech-driven platform designed to scale Real Estate distribution in India; powered by Developer and Channel Partner collaboration

BeyondWalls, a tech-driven platform that aims to be India’s one-stop trusted and transparent PropTech ecosystem has been launched today. BeyondWalls enables collaboration between Developers and Channel Partners with a view to providing a seamless end-to-end offering for homebuyers. Backed by Aurum Proptech (earlier known as Majesco), a publicly listed tech firm, and powered by a 300-member team of K2V2 Technologies, BeyondWalls is geared to become India’s answer to creating an evolved and elevated experience for the entire real-estate value chain.

BeyondWalls helps Developers gain sales velocity during project launches by outsourcing or augmenting their sales team and targeting the right set of Homebuyers. The firm also offers curated services across the value chain- right from market intelligence that can effectively shape product design to ensuring continued homebuyer engagement. BeyondWalls has a tech-enabled aggregation platform for Channel Partners (CPs) which helps digitally transform their unorganized businesses and provides them with real-time access to project information and market insights. BeyondWalls also integrates with Sell.Do CRM, an award-winning integrated technology solution designed exclusively for Real Estate.

The firm has been operational in Pune market for the past 6 months. During this period, they have successfully sold over 1500 units of inventory across 20 projects and 2 townships in Pune and onboarded 3000+ Channel Partners. Post its success in Pune, BeyondWalls has ambitious plans to expand to major markets like Mumbai and Bengaluru and sell over 5000 units of inventory in FY 2022-23. The team also plans to onboard over 15000 CPs on their platform.

“Real Estate in India, a multi-billion-dollar asset class, is gradually opening up to technology-led  transformation. PropTech will be the key to scaling the distribution network in the current unorganized market. We conceptualized BeyondWalls to bridge the gap between Homebuyers, Developers & Channel Partners. With our unique tech platform, we will be able to scale the distribution much faster than the competing players in the market.”, said Vikram Kotnis, Exec. Chairman and MD, BeyondWalls.

Ashish Deora, Founder, and CEO of Aurum Ventures, said, “Real estate developers are now turning towards technology solutions and services to streamline their processes and innovate offerings to create enhanced customer experiences. K2V2 Technologies holds a substantial market share in real estate CRM, sales automation, and marketing.  We believe BeyondWalls will add the most significant milestone to the growth journey of K2V2 Technologies.”

NIIF Expands Its Road Portfolio With The Acquisition of The Navayuga Quazigund Expressway – A Tunnel Road In Jammu & Kashmir

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) announces the acquisition of an equity stake in the Navayuga Quazigund Expressway Private Limited (NQEPL) through the NIIF Master Fund at an enterprise value of around USD 380 million. The operational tunnel road in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be managed by NIIF Master Fund’s proprietary roads platform Athaang Infrastructure. This acquisition further expands the fund’s road portfolio and diversifies its asset base.

NQEPL is one of the largest annuity projects awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on a BOT (build-operate-transfer) basis. This project receives fixed, semi-annual payments from NHAI, providing stable and predictable cash flows.

Vinod Giri, Managing Partner, NIIF Master Fund said, “We are delighted to add this important asset to our portfolio which is also the first tunnel road that we have acquired. This acquisition emphasises our focus on identifying fundamentally strong assets that offer long-term value creation. Operations and maintenance (O & M) of this asset requires specialised technical and management expertise and is a testament to the strength of Athaang Infrastructure. Leveraging the team’s strong underwriting capabilities and a well-structured investment approach, we will continue to build the NIIF Master Fund road portfolio with an efficient selection of high-quality assets and superior O & M practices.”

The well-engineered four-laned 16.3 km expressway between Quazigund and Banihal Section of NH-1A, includes a bi-directional 8.5 km continuous twin-tube tunnel stretch, one of the longest highway tunnels in India. The road provides a vital link between the two important cities in the region, Jammu and Srinagar, enabling seamless movement of traffic and goods, with enhanced inter-region connectivity. The road facilitates traffic movement in all weather conditions throughout the year and reduces significant travel time between the two cities.

“India is home to the world’s second-largest road network. The growing number of passengers and vehicles along with the need to further deepen connectivity in the country has propelled demand to widen the nation’s road network. This has generated significant investment opportunities in strategic assets with strong fundamentals”, added Giri.

NIIF Master Fund also holds the 6-laned Devanahalli Tollway in Bengaluru and the 4-laned Dichpally Tollway in Telangana. The Fund is in various stages of acquiring a few other strategic road assets. In addition to the road sector platform, NIIF Master Fund has also anchored platforms in ports and logistics, renewables, data centres, and energy smart meters sectors.

Sridhar Chinta, Managing Director, Navayuga Engineering Company Limited said, “The Quazigund Banihal road tunnel is a project of national importance, successfully executed and developed by Navayuga group under extremely challenging conditions. We believe that NIIF is the right investor for this strategic asset which is important for the development of the region. We are delighted to work with NIIF on this transaction and it helped us in substantial reduction of debt at the group level.”

About National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL) is a collaborative investment platform for international and Indian investors, anchored by the Government of India, which manages funds with investments in different asset classes and diversified sectors that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. NIIFL manages over $4.3 billion of equity capital commitments across its three funds – Master Fund, Fund of Funds, and Strategic Opportunities Fund, each with a distinct investment strategy committed to supporting the country’s growth needs.

Master Fund managed by NIIFL is one of India’s largest infrastructure funds, that aims to participate in the robust Indian infrastructure story. The fund invests in high-quality businesses and assets across core infrastructure sectors. With considerable experience in investing and operating infrastructure assets, the fund focuses on areas that are critical to India’s economic development and long-term growth prospects. 

Neeraj Finds His Armour! Underdog Athletics Partners Neeraj Chopra To Represent Under Armour

Underdog Athletics, exclusive India distributor and licensee for Under Armour, announces a partnership with Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra. This move is an important part of the company’s strategy to build sustainable long-term growth for Under Armour in India.

An undeniable winner, Neeraj defines grit and determination, and has risen above all challenges to succeed consistently at the global stage. Under Armour has been empowering and inspiring athletes to become better, stronger, and more focused through its innovative performance solutions.

Speaking about the association, Tushar Goculdas, Managing Director, Underdog Athletics, said, “Neeraj defines grit, resilience, and determination. He continues to persevere, put in the hard work and consistently improve his performance, truly representing Under Armour’s ‘The Only Way Is Through’ philosophy. We are privileged to partner with Neeraj in our pursuit of building Under Armour as the country’s most loved athletic performance brand.”

Under Armour Athlete, Neeraj Chopra, said, “I am really excited to represent Under Armour, and hope that together we will be able to inspire millions of aspiring athletes across the country. I believe that the right athletic gear makes a significant difference in an athlete’s performance, and I look forward to using the brand’s innovative products to further improve my fitness and perform better.”