Indian app IamHere is way for an Atmanirbhar Bharat with its community platform

Earlier in May, when our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced the “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”, he talked about the five pillars of a self-reliant India – Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography and Demand.

Amidst the growing tensions on the Indo-China border, when the Government of India banned 59 Chinese apps citing security reasons and followed that up with identifying another 47 apps, the road was cleared up for Indian apps to lead the clarion call for an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

On Jul 4, Mr. Modi announced the “Atmanirbhar App Challenge” and said, “There is immense enthusiasm among the tech and start-up community today to create world class made-in-India apps”, and he spelled out his vision to create an “Atmanirbhar App Ecosystem”. That is exactly what an Indian app, IamHere (www.iamhere.mobi) is doing with its community platform. IamHere is a unique AI-powered location-first social network connecting people within neighbourhoods and within communities for social collaboration and social commerce.

Let's see what Naren Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of IamHere. says:

“You could be a singer trying to collaborate with musicians near you, you could be an artist trying to sell in your neighbourhood, you could be an NGO engaging with volunteers near you, IamHere provides you a powerful hyperlocal social network for you to do that”

Pratik Khade, Co-Founder & CTO of IamHere:

“Our engagement numbers have more than doubled in the last few months. While pre-COVID, our users were forming sports teams, music bands, dance groups and travel gangs through the app, today they are purchasing farm produce, they are buying and sell within neighbourhoods, they are hiring doorstep services, all through the app. For example, I hired a laptop technician from my neighbourhood last week through the IamHere app”

IamHere is a one of its kind app that does not find many replicas across the world. To be able to bridge location-based technologies with the social networking models and provide meaningful engagement for both public and private communities, the IamHere team has got to be doing something right. Let us hope the app not only becomes a leader in the Indian market, but also takes Indian technology to the global stage, something that our country’s leadership has been talking about. Perhaps the time has come now!

Surge Founders Participate In the Latest Edition of Facebook VC Brand Incubator

Strengthening its commitment to accelerate the growth of small and medium businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurship in the country, Facebook today announced the next edition of the VC Brand Incubator Initiative with Surge, Sequoia Capital India’s rapid scale up program. The VC Brand Incubator Initiative was launched in 2019 as an industry-first initiative by Facebook in a bid to accelerate the growth of early-stage SMBs in India by collaborating with Venture Capital funds.

The VC Brand Incubator Initiative is part of Facebook’s vision to build a more conducive environment for SMB growth in the country. Working with venture capital funds is an integral part of this vision as it allows Facebook to scale and support SMBs at an early-stage itself, fast-tracking their growth.

Surge aims to supercharge the early-stage journey for startups, by enabling disproportionate access to capital, talent, network, and decades of company-building knowledge. Surge combines $1 million to $2 million of seed capital with company-building workshops, global immersion trips, and support from a community of exceptional founders.

Let's see what official's word about this:

Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital India LLP :

“Surge is building a platform to unlock best-in-class learning for founders across sectors, countries and domains, enabling them to make the right design choices in the early-stages of company-building. With the VC Brand Incubator our aim is to help our brands gain more insights into leveraging the Facebook family of apps for growth”

Archana Vohra, Director, Small and Medium Businesses at Facebook India, said:

“We know from our experience with 140 million small businesses across the globe that timely skilling and mentorship are critical for young brands to succeed. The knowledge sessions with Surge give us the unique opportunity to work with early-stage SMBs and entrepreneurs to unlock their true potential on digital while also enabling them to drive growth by being conscious of their business RoI.”

IAMHERE PRESENTS GIVING CARNIVAL 2019, A WEEK-LONG CELEBRATION

We all wanted to do something for the lesser privileged through the year. The year is ending, let us do something! As more than 100 countries across the globe are celebrating #GivingTuesday, symbolising the generosity movement which India kicked off on the Tuesday during #DaanUtsav, IamHere in association with Share at Door Step and BeeOrganized announces the Giving Carnival, a week-long celebration of giving from Dec 8-15 in Bengaluru. With one cause a day and activities around it, IamHere is making everyday giving easy and fun.

Naren Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of IamHere said:

“We are placing donation boxes across the city, there are going to be donation trucks going around the city, there is an NGO fair in one of the malls, there are some walks, there is a blood donation drive, pet adoption drive, environment drive and some culturals. We wanted to make giving easy and fun for everyone and that is what the Giving Carnival is all about. We are starting our journey in Bengaluru and will be expanding to other cities soon”

Donate Clothes, Footwear, Books, Stationery or Toys. Or head out to the NGO fair and interact with NGOs. Or if you care for the causes of Livelihoods, Elderly, Disabled, Healthcare, Education, Inclusion, Animal Welfare and Environment, come and join the different activities.

For exact locations, contact information and latest updates, check out: www.iamhere.mobi/givingcarnival

IamHere has been working towards making our neighbourhoods a better place for all of us. By bringing together like-minded people nearby for hobbies, profession and social causes, IamHere has been using technology to bridge the gap between the online world and the real world.

Let us join them and end the year making a difference!

Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup 2019 Finale - Winners Announced

The 6th edition of the Taiwan Excellence Gaming Cup’s (TEGC) grand finale received a stupendous response from participants and audience alike. Professional gamers from across the country converged in Mumbai to battle it out at India’s most prestigious eSports championship on 27th & 28th Sept. at Infiniti Mall, Malad (W), Mumbai. Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade (MOEA), TEGC is India’s longest running eSports championship.

This year, the participants and audience got an opportunity to witness and get a first-hand experience of some of the best technology from leading Taiwanese brands including AIFA, AORUS, AVerMedia, Avision, D-Link, InWin, MSI, Predator, ROG, Thermaltake, Tokuyo, Transcend, U.CR+, Victor, XPG, Zowie, Zyxel, etc.

This year’s edition too included a unique initiative where India’s most loved sport lent exciting support to India’s fastest growing sport. To grace the grand finale, TEGC invited some of India’s biggest cricketing legends including Zaheer Khan, Kiran More and Abey Kuruvilla who are currently coaching the Mumbai Indians IPL team.

The total TEGC prize money of Rs 10 lakh was split among the teams at the grand finale. The winning teams of (CS:GO) U Mumba Esports and (DOTA 2) Global Esports took home Rs. 2 lakh each, teams Blaze Esports (CS:GO) and Entity Gaming (DOTA 2) won the second place with Rs. 1 lakh each, and teams JHS (CS:GO) & Whoops! (DOTA 2) and teams Iyati (CS:GO) & Wipeout (DOTA 2) winning the third and fourth place with Rs. 50,000 each. Finishing fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth place winners, teams Accuracy Gaming (CS:GO) & ROG Titans (DOTA 2), GoFigure (CS:GO) & U Mumba Esports (DOTA 2), OUTPERFORM (CS:GO) & Standin 5 (DOTA 2), Elements (CS:GO) & Knockturnal Esports (DOTA 2) respectively, took home Rs. 25,000 each. Along with the cash prize, the winners also received some amazing tech goodies from TEGC’s sponsor brands.

Also, this year the winning team of CS:GO U Mumba Esports will be going on an all-expenses-paid trip to Taiwan to represent India in the Taiwan Excellence eSports championship held between the TEGC winners from Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand and also a shot at a prize of USD 2,000 and gifts from leading Taiwanese brands.

Speaking at the finale, Michelle Lin, Deputy Director of Strategic Marketing Department of TAITRA said

“TEGC has always focused on giving passionate gamers a chance to experience great gaming on some of the best and most innovative gaming products from Taiwan “TEGC is not just India’s longest running gaming championship, we are also one of the few properties who work towards the overall development of gamers and gaming industry in India. This year, we had amongst us cricket legends like Zaheer Khan, Kiran More and Abey Kuruvilla. They made the finale special with their energy and the way they encouraged the youngsters was amazing. We foresee that eSports will not only represent the spirit of Indian youth today but will also serve as a symbol of India and Taiwan moving forward together in the pursuit of innovation and competition. We always want to come back with a much bigger edition of TEGC each year and we wish to see same kind of enthusiasm from these passionate gamers and the audience.”

The eSports industry in India is booming at a rapid pace since the last few years. Pegged at Rs 5,540 crore (FY19), it is poised for high growth with a likely 22.1% CAGR taking it to Rs 11,880 crore by 2023, as per KPMG India. There is a large commercial opportunity for the players in the ecosystem and championships like TEGC are giving a major boost to the industry.

NASSCOM-incubated IamHere wins Elevate 2019 for using technology to create social impact

On 16 August 2019 Bengaluru-based IamHere, the AI-based hyperlocal social network wins the prestigious Elevate award for 2019. Elevate is a first-of-its-kind programme for start-ups conducted by the Government of Karnataka and selected start-ups get support from the Govt in the form of grants, mentorship and pilot opportunities for Govt projects.

IamHere is a hyperlocal social network to discover and connect with hobbyists, professionals, causes and events in your neighbourhood. With over 50K users in Bengaluru, the IamHere app has helped people form cricket teams, lounges find guitarists and singers, art lovers connect with artists, small businesses hire sales executives, NGOs get volunteers; people have even formed start-ups through the app.

Let's see what official words :

Mr. Gaurav Gupta, Principal Secretary, Department of IT, BT, S&T, Govt of Karnataka said,

 “Over the last few years, the State of Karnataka has emerged as the Start-up Capital of India. As part of the programme, we not only provide funding support, but also provide mentorship, idea validation, and market access.”

Naren Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO of IamHere said,

“While we are helping nearby hobbyists connect with each other, the real social impact comes when we are able to touch the lives of people at the bottom of the pyramid. In our efforts to build a brokerless, borderless neighbourhood marketplace, we have started aggregating farmers, artists and other professionals on to our platform. We are committed to creating social impact through technology and the Elevate award takes us one step closer to realising this larger dream.”

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Second Edition of MediaTek Technology focuses on Next-gen Technologies

Mumbai, August 2, 2019: On the sidelines of the second edition of the MediaTek Technology Diaries (Mumbai edition),MediaTek, ultimate experience of their future ready solutions including the recently launched Helio G Series Chipsets – Helio G90 &G90T and HyperEngine Game Technology. MediaTek’s innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) is present across a portfolio of leading mobile and non-mobile brands like Xiaomi, OPPO, Realme, HTC, Paytm, KENT, Yi, Broadlink, Amazon and Mantra, across products categories such as smartphones, automobile and surveillance cameras, smart bulb sockets, tv sticks, voice assisted devices, audio systems, tablets and portable biometric tablets among others.

MediaTek leads the market in chipset technology and builds chips that are less about connecting people to their devices and more about connecting your devices to what matters. MediaTek recently unveiled its groundbreaking New Helio G Series Chipsets – Helio G90 & G90T, exclusively designed to be the core of an incredible smartphone gaming experience. The Helio G90 Series combines the latest CPU and GPU cores with ultra-fast memory and massive AI performance to deliver fast, fluid action. And for even more gaming power, it is paired with MediaTek’s HyperEngine game technology that tunes your entire smartphone for the greatest gaming experience possible.

Let's see some official words about same:

Mr. Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India:

“MediaTek is a market leader in developing innovative andpower-efficient systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile device, smart-home solutions and entertainment, connectivity, Voice Assistant Devices (VADs) and IoT products. The market is reinventing itself at an incredibly high-speed and we are glad that we are among the brands leading this future ready revolution. Globally as well as in India there is a lot of focus on technologies that will come in to play like 5G, Rich IoT that enable consumers to get an incredible device experience and performance be it mobile or non-mobile.”

Mr. Kevin Keating- Global Director, Marketing:

“MediaTek is committed to delivering the latest technologies across a range of products and solutions. The mobile gaming market is growing rapidly and device makers are looking at providing consumers, especially gaming fans with the best smartphone game-play experience. This has led us to design the G90 series in which our combination of hardware and software delivers high performance coupled with unrivaled image quality, uninterrupted connectivity and smooth responsive action even in the most demanding games.”

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RHA launched Wireless Flight Adapter : allowing travelers to connect wireless headphones to flight systems.

RHA has released a Wireless Flight Adapter – allowing users to connect wireless headphones to in-flight entertainment systems. The adapter can also be used to turn audio devices - from cassette players to game consoles - into Bluetooth compatible devices.

Features at glance:

• RHA’s Wireless Flight Adapter allows users to connect any wireless headphones to airplane entertainment systems 
• For use with a single stereo or twin mono channel 3.5mm audio connection
• Market-leading 16-hour battery life
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Compatible with headphones, speakers, gym equipment, gaming devices and more
• Range of 10+ metres
• International three-year warranty
• The RHA Wireless Flight Adapter is available from 11th May for ₹4,999

RHA’s Wireless Flight Adapter has two jacks, which can be used separately or together – allowing listeners to connect to either a single stereo or twin mono audio channels. With a simple one-button interface, listeners can now combine RHA’s acclaimed engineering with the latest new releases on in-flight entertainment.

The compact and sleek design ensures users can settle down on a long-haul flight without hassle. With an unrivaled 16-hour battery life, flying from London to LA will go uninterrupted. If you want to listen for even longer, the Wireless Adapter will provide continuous playback if plugged in via the supplied USB-C cable.

Not limited to airplane use, the Wireless Flight Adapter plugs into the headphone jack on portable gaming devices and fitness equipment – perfect for gamers and gym-goers. Vintage Hi-Fi and TV enthusiasts now have the freedom to listen and watch wire-free without noise complaints. The adapter operates with SBC and aptX and is equipped with Bluetooth 5 for unshakeable connectivity and excellent sound performance. Easy pairing, the ability to remember up to 8 devices, and a 10m+ range ensures a seamless transition for the adventurers and go-getters of the world.

Colum Fraser, RHA’s Global Marketing Manager, said:

“We designed the Wireless Flight Adapter for all sorts of travel, whether you’re a frequent flyer or a parent on an annual road trip. Frequent flyers will love the adapter’s build quality and three-year international warranty, parents will love the ability to pair multiple headphones, and long-haul travellers will love the 16-hour battery life. As well as being able to make the most of the superb choice of films and entertainment on flights, the flight adapter can be used to convert any device with a 3.5mm audio connection to Bluetooth including portable gaming devices and gym equipment.”

The RHA Wireless Flight Adapter comes with an international three-year warranty and is a great companion for wireless headphone users who value great sound and style.

Available on Headphone Zone and other leading online marketplaces and in select retailers for ₹4,999

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Fujifilm India unveils its GFX100 : World’s First mirrorless large format sensor along with new “Premista” cinema zoom lenses

Fujifilm India Private Limited, announced the launch of latest innovation breakthrough in India, the FUJIFILM GFX100 mirrorless digital camera incorporating an image sensor with the world's highest 102 million pixels resolution and unique color reproduction technology to achieve the world-leading image quality. The event saw the presence of Mr. Haruto Iwata, Managing Director, Fujifilm India Pvt Ltd., Mr. Dabboo Ratnani, Celebrity and Fashion Photographer and International Editorial, Commercial and Corporate Photographer Mr. Zack Arias.

Key Features of the launch:

• Industry’s first large format sensor camera with the world's highest 102 million pixels resolution.
• Offers fast & accurate autofocus, in-body image stabilization and 4K video capability.
• Captures and records precious moments at world-leading image quality.

The GFX100 is a flagship model of the GFX Series of mirrorless digital cameras, which have won strong praise from professional photographers and photo enthusiasts alike for the use of a large image sensor, boasting approximately 1.7 times the size of the 35mm full-frame sensor. Among digital cameras equipped with a sensor larger than the 35mm full-frame format, this is the world's first model that offers 

1. A back-illuminated sensor with phase detection pixels,
2. In-body image stabilization (IBIS) mechanism and
3. 4K/30P video recording capability.

The innovative mirrorless digital camera fulfills photography's intrinsic mission of “capturing and recording precious moments that are never to be repeated again.” Launched in India. The camera will be available at a price of INR 7,86,999/-.

Let's see what professionals verdicts on this:

Present at the event and Brand Ambassador for Fujifilm GFX range, Mr. Dabboo Ratnani said,

“It is a matter of great pride for me to be associated with a cult brand like Fujifilm. The new GFX100 camera embodies a new standard of optical excellence with technological brilliance in new mount and optics; retaining Fujifilm’s renowned legacy. Packed with powerful features, the camera displays Fujifilm’s legendary artistry that will empower users to expand the realm of photographic capabilities. With this association, we look forward to an advanced mirrorless camera experience and witness a shift in the existing imaging industry to newer heights.” 

On this occasion, the Optical Devices Division of FUJIFILM also unveiled the new “Premista” series of cinema zoom lenses. These lenses support large-format sensors and deliver outstanding high resolution, beautiful bokeh and rich gradation with HDR (high dynamic range). The Premista Series brings out the maximum capability of large format sensors, which is increasingly being adopted into cinema camera, to provide robust support for high-quality video production. The Premista 28-100mm T2.9 will be available in August 2019 at a price of USD 38,800 and the Premista 80-250mm T2.9-3.5 will be available later this year at a price of USD 39,800.

Let's see what professionals verdicts on this:

Commenting in the launch of the ‘Premista’ series, Cinematographer Mr. Palash Das said,

“I was recently honoured to shoot on the Premista 28-100mm large format zoom lens. The lens is indeed a breakthrough with crisper images and proper focal length coverage throughout the zoom range. It has a beautiful flare to it and the bokeh effect is also quite wonderful. My overall experience with the lens is nothing but fantastic and I will encourage more DOPs to use this zoom lens in Bollywood and across the world.”

Well so overall Fujifilm has priced their new launched products reasonably well. The Premista 28-100 mm T2.9 cinema zoom lens will be available in India from August 2019 at a price of USD $38,800 (approx Rs.26,71,031 INR) and the Premista 80-250 mm T2.9-3.5 will be available later this year at a price of USD $39,800 (approx Rs.27,39,872 INR). Stay tune for latest updates. Thank you for reading.

RHA announces T20 Wireless earphones with Precision-engineered DualCoil driver

RHA has announced the new T20 Wireless headphone. A combination of the best elements of the beloved T20 wired in-ear headphone and high-performance Bluetooth technology. The T20 Wireless is designed and engineered around RHA’s acclaimed DualCoil™ driver, which offers award-winning high-resolution sound reproduction. Two independent voice coils are each responsible for producing part of the frequency range for refined, high-resolution audio. The drivers are encased in detachable, injection moulded, stainless-steel housings with an MMCX connection for integration with most industry-standard cabling.

Special Feature at glance:

•  Precision-engineered DualCoil™ driver delivers powerful audio over Bluetooth® with high-fidelity aptX™.
• Interchangeable reference, bass and treble filters create a personalised sound signature
• Injection-moulded, detachable stainless-steel housings with MMCX connection can be used with most standard cabling
• RHA’s Bluetooth® neckband provides 12-hour battery and digital assistant integration
• Included 3.5mm wired connection delivers high-resolution audio
• Accessories include Comply™ Foam ear tips, carry case and sports clip
• International three-year warranty
• Available on Headphone Zone and other leading online marketplaces and in select retailers from today for.

Included in the box

• T20 Wireless housings with DualCoil™ driver - MMCX 
• SecureFlex Bluetooth® neckband – MMCX
• Oxygen-free copper cable with 3.5mm - MMCX 
• Tuning filters and holder (bass, reference and treble)
• Neoprene carry pouch
• Stainless steel ear tip holder
• USB-A to USB-C charging cable
• Dual density silicone ear tips: 2xS, 2xM, 2xL
• Double flange silicone ear tips: 1xS, 1xL
• Comply™ Foam Tsx400 ear tips: 2xM
• Sports clip
• Clothing clip

The Bluetooth SecureFlex neckband provides 12-hour battery life and a universal remote which allows users to switch between music, calls and digital assistant functions at the touch of a button. Compatible with aptX, the Bluetooth neckband provides high-fidelity audio wirelessly. The T20 Wireless with the neckband configuration is sweat and splash proof to the IPX4 standard.

Listeners can use the SecureFlex neckband to access their device’s digital assistant. This means they can send messages, use navigation apps, or have text read out using only the remote on the headphones - without interacting directly with their device. The neckband can connect simultaneously with two devices and sends vibrations through the silicone neckband to make sure no call is missed. The tap-and-go pairing (NFC) function facilitates hassle-free connections and the neckband has a Bluetooth range of 10 metres for any connected device.

Let's hear some official words about this:

Colum Fraser, Global Marketing Manager, RHA:

"We have been flooded with requests for the much-loved T20 to be made available in a wireless configuration ever since we announced our first Bluetooth headphone. We listen to our customers, and we are thrilled to announce the T20 Wireless. It’s a more than worthy new member of the T Series, it delivers everything our customers love about the T20 with the freedom of a wireless connection.”

Availability:

 You can get one for yourself from here.

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Jabra 85h Headphones with AI technology and SmartSound

Announced at CES 2019, Jabra is now ready to ship the newest addition to their range of headsets: the Elite 85h headphones. The new headphones are engineered with Jabra SmartSound, based on audEERING context intelligence technology and include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Jabra’s HearThrough technology, which enables users to decide how much of the outside world penetrates through to the listener. Whether you are commuting, need to concentrate or are in a crowded place, SmartSound ensures the audio of the Elite 85h automatically adjusts to your surroundings to offer the best calls and music experience.

Key features of the Jabra Elite 85h:

• SmartSound: Audio that automatically adapts to your surroundings.
• One-click access: Voice Assistant access at the push of a button.
• Four color variations: Black, Titanium Black, Gold Beige and Navy
• Battery: Up to 36-hour battery with ANC activated and 41 hours without ANC
• Microphones: 8 microphones in total. 6 dedicated for calls, 4 for ANC and 2 hybrid mics for both calls and ANC.
• Speakers: 40 mm custom-engineered speakers
• Durability: Unique IP52 dust and rain resistance, backed by a 2-year warranty against water and dust
• Personalize: Jabra Sound+ app for SmartSound features, including customized settings.

85h is priced at INR 28,999 and will be available from 25th May 2019 on Amazon, Croma and Jabra authorized resellers.

SmartSound, driven by AI technology

Jabra SmartSound is based on audEERING’s context of intelligence technology, which uses real-time acoustic scene analysis of environmental sounds. The technology can detect more than 6,000 unique sound characteristics and uses this to adapt audio output to each specific context. This means that when moving from a noisy train station into a quiet train carriage, the context intelligence technology will take notice and will automatically adjust the audio to the changed surroundings. It will select one of the three moments: ‘Commute’, ‘In Public’ or ‘In Private’ to guarantee consistent quality for your audio experience. Users can personalize their calls and music settings even further through Jabra’s Sound+ app, which will remember your preferred settings within the mode for future similar situations.

The microphone solution combined with the Jabra Sound+ app creates a quick Voice Assistant access experience. Users only need to touch a button on the headphones to interact with Alexa, Siri® or Google Assistant™.

Let's check what Jabra officials wording on 85h:

Dagmar Schuller, CEO at audEERING said:

“audEERING's AI based audio context intelligence technology empowers the new Elite 85h headphones by Jabra to deliver the best call and music experience on the market. Users can be sure to get the most sophisticated product there is with reliable and innovative AI technology made in Germany.”

Dr. Amitesh Punhani, Country Marketing Manager, India & SAARC:

“At Jabra, we always strive towards delivering products inspired by the future. We have always been fascinated by sound and wanted to make life sound better by discovering new technologies. We developed SmartSound – audio that automatically adapts to the surroundings, to ensure our consumers get a consistent and superior experience of voice, audio and music in every environment. Our Elite range of products are built to deliver best in class sound technology for calls and music. Aligned with that, the Elite 85h is a revolutionary headset that will change the way we experience sound and cope with noise in the future.” 

So this all about new Jabra 85h which are launched recently. Stay tuned for more info like this.