IBM Brings AI Power to Ferrari’s F1 Fan App

IBM has officially debuted new AI-powered features for the Scuderia Ferrari app, timed with the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Built on IBM watsonx, the update introduces an AI Companion, interactive Game Center, and enhanced Race Center to deepen fan engagement for Ferrari’s 400 million global Tifosi.

Key New Features

• AI Companion (powered by IBM watsonx):
  • Acts as a digital guide for fans
  • Supports conversation-style prompts
  • Provides contextual responses using Ferrari’s racing data
• Game Center:
  • Unified hub for race predictors, quizzes, and challenges
  • Global leaderboards, digital achievements, and badges
  • Social media integration for sharing accomplishments
  • New Countdown Quiz: timed 60-second challenges
• Achievements Tab:
  • Unlock digital badges through participation
  • Easy sharing across social platforms
• Race Center Enhancements:
  • Detailed session timelines from practice to race day
  • Improved real-time driver data
  • Curated insights for deeper fan understanding

Why This Matters

Feature	Impact
AI Companion	Personalized, interactive fan engagement
Game Center	Gamifies race weekends, boosts repeat usage
Countdown Quiz	Adds competitive, timed challenges
Achievements Tab	Encourages social sharing & loyalty
Race Center	Delivers richer, real-time race insights

Strategic Context

• Audience Reach: Ferrari’s app targets nearly 400 million global fans
• Technology Backbone: IBM watsonx + Watsonx Orchestrate ensure contextual, data-driven responses
• Engagement Goal: Move beyond static information to immersive, participatory fan experiences
• Quote from IBM: “By putting AI at the core of the Scuderia Ferrari app experience, we are transforming how millions of Tifosi engage with the sport.” — Jonathan Adashek, SVP Marketing & Communications, IBM

Considerations

• Data Accuracy: AI responses depend on curated Ferrari datasets; misinformation risks must be managed
• Fan Inclusivity: Features must balance hardcore F1 knowledge with accessibility for casual fans
• Global Rollout: Engagement may vary across regions; localization will be key

To summarize, IBM’s AI-powered upgrade transforms the Scuderia Ferrari app into a dynamic, gamified, and personalized platform, aligning with Formula 1’s push for deeper digital fan engagement.

IBM will continue rolling out new features on the Scuderia Ferrari HP app throughout the 2026 season.

Download the redesigned Scuderia Ferrari mobile app, available for mobile devices, in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Click here to learn more about IBM and the Scuderia Ferrari app.

JioFinance Empowers Users with AI-Driven Insights and a Single View of Their Financial World

Enhancing the way people engage with their money, a powerful new feature has been launched on the JioFinance app, which enables users to bring together what matters in their financial life on to one unified, secure, and intelligent platform. It allows users to seamlessly link, view and analyse all their bank accounts, mutual funds and stock portfolios in one single place, without the hassle of viewing multiple apps.

In an increasingly fragmented financial ecosystem, individuals often struggle to track multiple accounts, apps, and providers. The JioFinance app solves this by consolidating, analysing, and personalising financial recommendations, based on user consent. It gives users a clear and nuanced understanding of their cash flow trends, expenses and investment, as well as recommendations for better money management. This feature helps people align day-to-day spending patterns with their long-term goals, using advanced analytics and smart insights to simplify decision-making.

The key features of the platform include:

• Unified Financial Dashboard: Brings together all financial relationships — from loans and deposits held within JioFinance to linked external accounts and investments — providing a consolidated, real-time view of a user’s finances.
• Comprehensive Asset Tracking: Enables users to link and track Bank Accounts (CASA) for real-time balances and spending insights, as well as Mutual Funds, Equities, and ETFs with portfolio and performance analysis. Soon, support for Fixed and Recurring Deposits will offer an even more complete picture of a user’s financial world.
• Smart, Data-Driven Guidance: Goes beyond simple tracking with AI-powered insights and nudges, offering personalised recommendations to help users make better financial decisions.

To begin the journey of smarter money management, users can download the JioFinance app, click on the ‘Track your Finances’ tab on the home screen and follow a few simple steps to set up their personalised financial dashboard. Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited, a subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited, is responsible for managing the JioFinance app.

Surbhe S Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited says:

With this new feature on the JioFinance app, we are taking a significant step towards our mission of making finances simple, transparent, intuitive and accessible for every Indian. By bringing a person’s financial life together on a unified, secure and insightful platform, we are empowering users to understand and manage their money effortlessly. We are committed to continuously enhancing the money management and optimising capabilities of the JioFinance app, using advanced analytics & intelligence over time, which will empower the financial well-being of millions of Indians.

To download the JioFinance app, click here

About Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited:

Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited, responsible for managing the JioFinance app, the unified digital storefront for all retail-focussed products and services offered by Jio We’re a dedicated entity created to empower every Indian with seamless access to trusted, secure, and simplified financial services.

About Jio Financial Services Limited:

Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) is a Core Investment Company (CIC) registered with the Reserve Bank of India. As a new-age institution, JFSL operates a full-stack financial services ecosystem through customer-facing subsidiaries, including Jio Credit Limited, Jio Insurance Broking Limited, Jio Payment Solutions Limited, Jio Leasing Services Limited, Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited, and Jio Payments Bank Limited.

Through a 50:50 joint venture with BlackRock, JFSL offers asset management services in India through Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited. The JV with BlackRock also proposes to offer wealth management and broking services through two other entities – Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Private Limited (for wealth management) and JioBlackRock Broking Private Limited.

JFSL has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with the Allianz Group and has set up Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited to offer reinsurance services in India, subject to regulatory approvals. The two entities have also signed a non-binding agreement to explore opportunities in general and life insurance.

With a digital-first model, JFSL is committed to enhancing the financial well-being of Indian citizens by enabling them to borrow, transact, save, and invest seamlessly. Through the JioFinance app, customers can access a wide range of solutions including loans, savings accounts, UPI, bill payments, recharges, digital insurance, financial tracking and management tools, and more.

Tata Asset Management Launches All-in-One Investment App to Redefine How India Invests

Tata Asset Management today announced the launch of first of its kind mobile app, aimed at giving users a holistic picture of their financial world. Designed as a unified digital platform, the app brings together simplicity, intelligence, and personalisation, all under the brand platform: "One App. One View. Infinite Opportunities."

Moving beyond the scope of conventional investing apps, the Tata mutual fund app brings together a suite of intelligence tools that support every step of the investor’s journey, starting from on boarding & learning to investing and tracking.

Hemant Kumar, Chief Distribution and Digital Officer, Tata Asset Management.

“One App. One View. Infinite Opportunities isn’t just a tagline; it’s the core of what we’re delivering,” says Hemant Kumar, Chief Distribution and Digital Officer, Tata Asset Management. “Today’s investors expect a single intelligent platform that gives them clarity and control across all their financial assets. This app brings it all together – seamless tracking, one view portfolio, and a personalised experience that empowers users to invest with confidence. It reflects our commitment to innovation, while making wealth creation simpler, smarter, and more accessible.”

Key features of the app include:

1. Financial Roadmap: A dynamic goal setting and tracking tool that helps users visualise, plan, and stay on course to meet their short- and long-term financial objectives.
2. Portfolio 360: A comprehensive dashboard that brings together mutual funds, equity holdings, and bank accounts (savings, current, term, and recurring deposits), offering a complete view of the user’s financial portfolio.
3. FIRE Calculator: A goal-based planning tool to help users track their journey towards financial independence and early retirement.
4. Smart Cart: Lets users save selected investment options in one place, so they can review and invest in them later at their convenience.
5. Chatbot: Integrated customer support that puts help just a tap away.
6. Simple & Secure Onboarding: A seamless sign-up process that ensures fast, safe, and hassle-free access to all features.
7. Learning Modules: Easy-to-access educational content that empowers users to make informed investment decisions.

With ‘One App. One View. Infinite Opportunities’, Tata Asset Management aims to place itself at the heart of India’s digital investing ecosystem. The app is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

Explore how a single view can lead to financial possibilities!

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Established in 1994, Tata Asset Management Private Limited is the investment manager for Tata Mutual Fund. It is one of the oldest mutual funds in India with a unique folio base of over 59 lakhs (latest available as on 30th April 2025). Tata Mutual Fund takes pride in managing the investments of the common man right from childhood to retirement. It offers a wide choice of funds for every need across the entire risk return spectrum. These include equity funds, debt funds, hybrid funds and few others.

DoT To Combat Spoofed Calls Based on Reporting of Citizens on Newly Launched Mobile App and Portal

Fraudsters were earlier using international spoofed calls that displayed Indian mobile numbers (+91-xxxxx) to deceive Indian citizens and carrying out cyber-crimes and financial frauds. Though these calls appear to originate from within India, they are actually made from abroad through manipulation of the Calling Line Identity (CLI), commonly referred to as phone number.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has actively intervened, launching an indigenously developed International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System, along with all Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). The tool proved to be a formidable barrier that blocked 90% of all the incoming international calls which were identified as spoofed calls — approximately 1.35 crore, in just 24 hours.

Moving forward, the DoT has taken significant steps to combat spoofed calls through the newly launched Sanchar Saathi mobile app and portal.

Here are some key points:

1. Reporting Platform: The Sanchar Saathi app allows users to report suspected fraudulent communications directly from their call logs. This simplifies the process of flagging suspicious activities.

2. International Spoofed Calls: Fraudsters were using international spoofed calls that displayed Indian mobile numbers to deceive citizens. DoT has implemented an International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System, which has blocked approximately 1.35 crore spoofed calls in just 24 hours.

3. Telecom Service Providers' Role: DoT has asked Indian telecom service providers to block traffic from international carriers repeatedly sending spoofed calls. Over 20 such carriers/aggregators have been blocked.

4. Citizen Participation: Citizens are encouraged to exercise caution when receiving calls from unfamiliar international numbers, especially those claiming to be government authorities. They can report such incidents through the Sanchar Saathi app and portal.

This initiative is part of DoT's broader efforts to create a safer digital environment for mobile users across India.

How The Sanchar Saathi App Works

The Sanchar Saathi app is a citizen-centric initiative by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to empower mobile subscribers and enhance their security. Here's how it works:

1. Chakshu - Report Suspected Fraud Communication: Users can report suspected fraudulent calls and SMS directly from their call logs.

2. Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset: If your mobile device is lost or stolen, you can block it through the app, which helps in tracing and recovering the device.

3. Know Mobile Connections in Your Name: The app allows you to identify and manage all mobile connections issued in your name, ensuring no unauthorized usage.

4. Know Genuineness of Your Mobile Handset: You can verify the authenticity of your mobile handset to ensure you're using a genuine device.

5. Report Incoming International Call with Indian Number: Users can report international calls that display Indian numbers, which helps in identifying and blocking spoofed calls.

6. Know Your Wireline Internet Service Provider: The app provides information about your wireline internet service provider.

The app is available for both Android and iOS platforms, making it accessible to a wide range of users. It aims to create a safer digital environment for mobile users across India by providing these critical tools and services.

Jio Financial Services Launches Beta Version of the 'JioFinance' App

Jio Financial Services has launched the beta version of the 'JioFinance' app. This new app aims to provide a comprehensive suite of financial services, including digital banking, UPI transactions, bill payments, and insurance advisory. It's designed to cater to users of all levels of familiarity with financial technology, ensuring effortless money management.

Key features of the JioFinance app include:

• Instant digital account opening
• Streamlined bank management with the Jio payments bank account feature
• A consolidated view of accounts and savings in a user-friendly interface
• Plans to expand loan solutions, starting with loans on mutual funds.

The app is currently in beta mode to invite user input for refinement and aims to make financial services more transparent, affordable, and intuitive. It's a significant step towards revolutionizing daily finances and digital banking.

To ensure customer satisfaction, "JioFinance" will launch in beta, inviting user input for refinement.

"We're excited to introduce the 'JioFinance,' app to the market. A platform that shall aim to redefine the way individuals manage their finances today. Our end goal is to simplify everything related to finance in a single platform for any user across all demographics, with a comprehensive suite of offerings like lending, investment, insurance, payments & transactions and make financial services more transparent, affordable and intuitive," said a company spokesperson.

Future plans for the app include expanding loan solutions, starting with loans on mutual funds and progressing to home loans. Overall, JioFinance aims to simplify financial services, making them more transparent, affordable, and intuitive for users.

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Rallis India Powers Its Hybrid Seed Production Process with Mobile App ‘SeedSure’

Rallis India Limited, a Tata enterprise and a leading player in the Indian agri inputs industry announced the roll out of a mobile application, ‘SeedSure’, for monitoring and managing its Hybrid Seed Production (HSP) program. The ‘SeedSure’ app helps deal with critical operations such as data collection and crop assessment during different stages of the crop life cycle.. Seedsure is developed with the help of TCS.

Management of Hyrbrid Seed Production is a complex task for many organisations and inefficient seed production monitoring leads to problems like measurable reduction in crop yield or unanticipated yield drops.

Commenting on the introduction of ‘SeedSure’, Sanjiv Lal, MD & CEO of Rallis India Limited, said, “This hybrid seed production monitoring app marks a significant milestone in our journey towards efficient operations. At Rallis India, we recognise the critical role that technology plays in addressing the challenges of the complex seed production process. 'SeedSure' is a testament to our unwavering commitment to leveraging innovation and technology to solve these complex challenges”

Commenting on the diverse merits of ‘SeedSure’, S Nagarajan , Chief Operating Officer of Rallis India Limited, said, “In today’s times, interventions such as ‘SeedSure’ are important for agri input players as they help seamless data collection, monitoring and management of the Hybrid seed Production program. The robust data collected will help in improving production quality, apart from providing early signals of any production challenges. In future, we aim to integrate it with remotely sensed weather and crop data to support AI/ML based predictions on crop yields at a plot level. It is a robust, data-driven and an at-scale approach towards seed management, which paves the way for improved & predictable yields and quality.”

For additional information about other products in Rallis India’s portfolio, please visit https://www.rallis.com/.

About Rallis India:

Rallis India Limited is a subsidiary of Tata Chemicals Limited and a part of the US$ 150 billion Tata Group. It is one of India’s leading agro sciences companies, with more than 75 years of experience of servicing rural markets with the most comprehensive portfolio of products/solutions for Indian farmers.

Rallis is known for its deep understanding of Indian agriculture, sustained contact with farmers, quality agrochemicals, branding and marketing expertise along with its strong product portfolio in seeds and crop care which is available through vast distribution network of 7,000 dealers and over 1,00,000 retailers across India. Rallis has marketing alliances with several multinational agrochemical companies. Rallis is also known for its manufacturing capabilities and ability to develop new processes and formulations, hence is considered as a preferred partner for contract manufacturing by leading global corporations.

NuRe Bharat Network to Launch the Super App ‘PIPOnet’, Connecting Advertisers to Consumers through RailTel’s Railway Station WiFi Network

It will allow the advertisers to connect deeply with the people of Bharat across Tier 1,2,3&4 towns of India

NuRe Bharat Network, a joint venture consortium between 3i Infotech Limited a leading digital transformation and technology solutions provider, FISST and Yellow inc. today announced the launch of the Mobile App – PIPOnet. RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has partnered with the consortium, led by 3i Infotech to monetize its Public WiFi across the Indian Railway network.

The Indian Railways is the largest railway network in Asia with a daily count of 23 million passengers and more than 1.5 million users logging every day to the WiFi network provided by RailTel across 6109 railway stations. The PIPOnet App (Powered by Railtel) will help the users with integrated services like e-ticketing, travel and stay reservations, porter booking, music, infotainment, edutainment, OTT channels and various helpline services. PIPOnet will also provide an e-commerce platform for Bharat’s artisans to sell their wares across India. As NuRe Bharat Network through its digital marketing efforts will increase the number of logins from 1.5 million today to more than 11 million, the commercial opportunities for sellers from Bharat will increase manifolds, changing their economic profile.

The initiative sights the need and advantages of connecting all large, medium, and small advertisers across the country to connect with the nation’s populace. Onboarding PIPOnet will allow the advertisers to connect deeply with the people of Tier 1,2,3&4 towns of India based across rural, semi-urban and urban cities. The advertisers will get a multitude of options for their ads including display banner ads, video banner ads, interstitial ads, and carousel ads in multiple dimensions and formats.

NuRe Bharat Network through its AI/ML-based Data Analytics capabilities will also provide deep dissected analysis of the viewers’ demography and preference profile. Advertisers will also be able to execute targeted communication in English and 8 regional languages to reach specific audiences across the demography. Also, integrated with leading SSPs & Ad Networks for Programmatic guarantee, direct, and real-time bidding, and PMP buys, the application will offer the advertisers an opportunity to host programmatic ads.

Speaking on the launch, Mr Sax Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, NuRe Bharat Network said, “With the launch of the NuRe Bharat Network, we plan to serve a bigger goal for the good of the country. WiFi access will be secured; hence, we can facilitate services like healthcare, education and more to the Indian populace. Especially in the Tier 3&4 towns, we want to empower individuals by giving them access to democratized Internet, thereby opening their doors to greater opportunities. Internet brings with itself a hundred possibilities, and we aim to lead with an example of a secured and thought-through method for all who are currently unable to access a high-speed internet to access it on the go.”

Mr Sanjai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, RailTel expressed, “We are elated at the launch of PIPOnet and the initiatives we are working towards to bring India together through a platform with immense potential. Bridging the digital divide between urban and rural India is one of our core missions. Our station Wi-Fi network covers the country’s length and breadth, and this collaboration will further unlock its true potential. We congratulate 3i Infotech and the other members of the consortium for their diligence towards this socio-economic inventiveness.”

PIPOnet, facilitating the captive WiFi portal will have a 4-step process for WiFi connectivity. Furthermore, with an average of 4-5 touchpoints for WiFi access, the platform will be able to generate 180+ million monthly pageviews and 500+ million impressions monthly, thereby providing advertisers with a mega platform to proliferate deep into the Indian populace and offer their services.

PIPOnet mobile App will be available for public use from August 2023 on the Google Play store in both IOS and Android versions. To know more about the advertising opportunities on the app, please contact Anshuman Saha at anshuman.saha@3i-infotech.com

About 3i Infotech

Headquartered in Mumbai, India, since its inception in 1993, 3i Infotech has been committed to driving business value across multiple industry verticals. 3i Infotech, today, has emerged as a leading name in propelling the current wave of digital transformation initiatives, with deep domain expertise across BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Education, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Retail and Government sectors. The company has over 5600 employees in 30 offices, 15 countries and across 4 continents. With a digital and cloud-first approach, and a range of IT services and solutions encompassing 5G in Edge Computing, Cognitive AI/ML, Data Science and Analytics and Blockchain, 3i Infotech have successfully transformed business operations of 1,200+ customers across 50 countries. The company has a very strong foothold and client base in geographies like North America, India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Website: https://www.3i-infotech.com/

About RailTel

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a "Mini Ratna (Category-I)" Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, is one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure & ICT Solutions & Services providers in the country, owning a Pan-India optic fibre network covering several towns & cities and rural areas of the country. Along with a strong a reliable network of 61000+ RKM of Optic fibre, RailTel has two MeitY empanelled tier III data centres as well. With its Pan India high-capacity network, RailTel is working towards creating a knowledge society at various fronts and has been selected for the implementation of various mission-mode projects for the Government of India in the telecom field. RailTel offers a bundle of services like MPLS VPN, Telepresence, leased line, Tower Co-location, Data centre services etc. RailTel is also working with the Indian Railways to transform railway stations into digital hubs by providing public Wi-Fi at railway stations across the country and 6109 stations are live with RailTel’s RailWire Wi-Fi.

Website: https://www.railtelindia.com/

PhonePe's ONDC App Pincode Surpasses 50K Installs on Play Store and Achieves

The app ranks among the top 50 most downloaded apps on the Play Store and the top 10 on the App Store.

Pincode is currently available in Bangalore, with more locations set to launch soon.

Pincode, a leading shopping app on the ONDC platform, today announced significant milestones. Within just one month of its launch, the app has surpassed 50,000 installs on the Play Store. Pincode has quickly risen to become one of the top 50 Android apps on the Play Store and is also among the top 10 apps on the App Store.

In addition to this milestone, Pincode has been processing over 5,000 orders per day, showcasing strong customer preference and the app's growing popularity in Bangalore, where it currently serves customers. Users in Bangalore are utilizing the app to buy daily necessities such as groceries and order food. Pincode’s success can be attributed to its mission of promoting local commerce and digitally connecting consumers with their favorite supermarkets and restaurants, while offering the convenience of online ordering, attractive discounts, and hassle-free refunds and returns.

The Pincode app, built on the ONDC platform, is poised to revolutionize the way consumers shop by bridging the gap between offline and online shopping experiences. By enabling every Indian shopkeeper digitally, Pincode aims to empower local businesses and ensure their participation in the 21st-century e[1]commerce revolution. The platform's success will also contribute to creating sustainable employment opportunities for numerous individuals, attracting more small merchants to the ecosystem.

"We are thrilled to witness the rapid growth and acceptance of the Pincode app among consumers," said Lalit Singh, General Manager, Pincode. "The ONDC platform has emerged as a game changer for India's local commerce, and we are delighted that Pincode is leading the charge on this. The strong customer preference we are seeing for the Pincode app is a testament to the seamless and convenient shopping experience we offer. Pincode remains committed to enhancing the shopping experience for its users by consistently expanding its selection of stores and adding more categories within the app.’’

The Pincode app will be available in additional cities across India over the next few weeks.

About Pincode: Pincode is a shopping app from PhonePe that offers a revolutionary new approach to e-commerce. Designed on the ONDC network, Pincode places the local stores and sellers at the forefront of the digital shopping growth story. With Pincode, every Indian shopkeeper, regardless of their location, is digitally empowered to tap into the vast potential of e-commerce, creating unprecedented opportunities for growth, while driving innovation at scale.

Top Parent App Recognized as a Winner by Global Edtech Competition, Awarded for Helping Develop App Impacting Low-income Communities

Top Parent App plans to use the award to further develop the app to impact low-income communities through EdTech solutions supported by proven early childhood development interventions via their learning engineering framework

Top Parent App today was named one of 30 winners in the Learning Engineering Tools Competition, a search for promising new education ideas, technologies and platforms. Top Parent App will receive a large prize award to further develop the app to impact low-income communities through EdTech solutions supported by proven early childhood development interventions via their learning engineering framework.

The competition supported by Schmidt Futures, Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin, Walton Family Foundation, Siegel Family Endowment, Overdeck Family Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and recognized 30 top players across the world. The competition was administered by Georgia State University and The Learning Agency.

Commenting on the recognition, Sashwati Banerjee, Founder and Director, Top Parent App, India, said, “The team is absolutely thrilled to receive this prize! It is a great reminder for us that individuals and organizations across the world resonate with our mission and are willing to support the same. We are beyond humbled by the global stage this competition has set us up on and are committed to making the most of it."

Winning teams include entrepreneurs, learning scientists, educators, and researchers from around the world. With missions ranging from accelerating literacy and math skills for K-12 learners to creating tools that will accelerate the learning science research process, the educational tools developed by the teams have the potential to impact over 4 million students by the end of 2022. According to estimates calculated by each team, more than 40 million students within the next three years will benefit from these tools.

“By leveraging key advances in computation, this group of winners will help solve some of our nation's biggest education problems," said Kumar Garg, the Vice President of Partnerships at Schmidt Futures. "It is energizing to work with organizations, which have the potential to dramatically improve outcomes for so many students at scale.”

The competition received more than 800 entries from 60 countries. The 30 winners come from institutions and organizations across North America, the Caribbean, Australia, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Prizes range from $50,000 up to $250,000 per team. In addition, the winning teams will share insights from their work with external researchers to facilitate experimentation to improve learner outcomes and better understand student learning.

Prizes were granted to teams along four competitive tracks:

● Accelerate learning in elementary and secondary literacy and math

● Transform K-12 assessments in both cost and quality

● Facilitate faster, better, and cheaper learning science research

● Drive improvements in adult learning that boost middle class wages

For more details on the winning proposal from Top Parent App please visit https://www.topparent.org. A full list of winners and their projects can be found here.

This is the second year of the Learning Engineering Tools Competition. In 2021, the Tool Competition awarded $1.5 million to 18 teams around the world. Plans are already underway for another competition in 2023.

Tools Competition Background

The Learning Engineering Tools Competition 2021 consisted of three rounds of proposal evaluations and pitches before a panel of judges that included philanthropists, education technologists, teachers and researchers. The goal of the tools competition is to spur the development and deployment of technologies to maximize learning over time. The competition also aims to mitigate learning loss in K-12 students, reduce educational disparities experienced by students of color, and provide alternative higher education pathways for all adults, but particularly low-income workers.

In order to be considered for a prize, each proposal had to address a pressing learning goal connected to one of four broad educational categories:

• Accelerated learning in literacy and math. Tools that help students achieve or exceed proficiency in grade-level literacy or math skills.
• Transform K-12 assessment in both cost and quality. Tools that improve the quality of assessment to better meet the needs of educators, students and families while reducing the time or cost to develop or administer them.
• Drive improvement in adult learning. Tools that increase effectiveness or reach post-secondary education or skill training to prepare adults for the changing economy.
• Facilitate faster, better, and cheaper learning science research. Tools that accelerate learning science research by facilitating A/B testing and RCTs, improving research design.

Talk to Myself - A Self-Talk App Enabling You to Meet and Connect With Your True Self

Talk to Myself to Change Life

The app allows users to capture their emotions, perspectives, and knowledge in the most user-friendly way so that they can reflect on their life with a clear and broader lens.

It’s a useful way to check in with yourself and organize thoughts and feelings,” says psychology fellow Grace Tworek, PsyD. It helps with Critical thinking, Increased focus, Stress reduction, Motivation, and A personal check-in.

Talk To Myself is a self-talk app that enables users to meet and connect with their true selves in a simple yet effective way. The app allows users to capture their emotions, perspectives, and knowledge in the most user-friendly way so that they can reflect on their life with a clear and broader lens.

By using Talk To Myself, users can document and archive memorable moments to remember how they felt in that moment.

What Can You Do with the "Talk to Myself" App -

Life Logging: After a long and chaotic day, we all need a place where we can share our secrets, ideas, thoughts, and plans without any filter or pretense. People love to talk to themselves and it is important to know why. Documenting ideas is just one aspect of the need for people to talk to themselves. Additionally, sharing what’s going on in our minds has a lot of psychological and feel-good effects.

Secrets: The one thing that we all have in common is that we all have secrets, big and small. However, secrets can be a big burden and can add a lot of baggage to us. Therefore, we need a place to tell what’s going on in our minds because we can not always share our secrets with someone else.

Ideas, thoughts, and feelings: Moreover, there are lots of ideas, thoughts, and feelings going on in our minds almost all the time. Talk To Myself is an app that enables users to meet and connect with their true selves. It is a happy place where users have no pressure to decorate things. Using Talk To Myself, they can simply jot down, take a memo, or make notes without showing off, decorating things, or judging themselves.

Record precise moments: Even during the chaos of a long day, there are certain moments we want to remember and cherish. Before welcoming another long day in our lives, it feels good to count our blessings and be grateful for the happy moments that we have been blessed with. By using Talk To Myself, users can make these memorable moments count by recording them and precisely storing how they felt in that moment.

Pouring feelings and letting them go: The app works on a simple concept that the best way to find oneself in the rush of a million emotions and thoughts is to let out whatever is going on in their mind. By writing anything as if they are talking to themselves, people can use Talk To Myself to let it all out and feel better.

Personal Archive: It is no surprise that so many users are simply using the Talk To Myself app to document and archive anything and everything that crosses their minds. This simple and effective mechanism helps them to record and save their own story, which only they can read anytime later.

Reflecting on life: As thinking individuals, introspection and self-reflection are critical to our well-being. They simply can't be ignored in today’s day and age. Practicing self-reflection efficiently can bring a lot of peace and harmony to our lives and that is yet another reason why users love to use the Talk To Myself app. The app allows them to capture their emotions, perspectives, and knowledge in the most user-friendly way so that they can reflect on their life with a clear and broader lens.

"Hey, this is the best app I've ever downloaded. You can talk to yourself through messages, unlike a normal diary. It gives me a lot of peace and relaxation. Now this app stays forever with me,” shared one of the users who has largely benefited from using Talk To Myself.

Another happy user who had long been waiting for an app like Talk To Myself, said -

I actually needed an app like this. Sometimes, there’s no one to talk to or you just don’t want to bother anyone. I feel like I can let my burdens out without bothering anyone. This is my first time rating an app but I just love it. I wish I found apps like this sooner.

Designed and developed by Horizon Corporation, the app offers a simple yet effective first-of-a-kind UI for users to Talk To Themselves, anytime, anywhere. What’s more- The app offers a range of pleasant color themes to choose from. Users can also opt to make it password protected. Available on Google Play Store for free, Talk To Myself is the go-to app for users to connect with themselves and self-reflect on their lives. Indeed we all can move forward with a positive attitude if we can let out and document what’s going on in our minds without the need to show off or decorate things and just Talk To Myself.

CYFIRMA introduces DeFNCE — the World’s 1st App to Protect Users and Mobile Devices from Cybercriminals

An innovative mobile app with the capabilities to strengthen cybersecurity of mobile devices, identify fake apps, discover data leaks and provide cyber situational awareness

CYFIRMA, an external threat landscape platform management company funded by Goldman Sachs, Zodius Capital and Z3Partners, today announced the launch of DeFNCE, a mobile app to help users acquire cyber safe habits such as knowing how to set a secure password, learn about emerging cyber threats like phishing campaigns and other social engineering lures, and be aware of cyber criminals targeting apps they have installed.

According to App Annie Mobile App Landscape Report, there were 218 billion app downloads in 2020, time spent in finance apps was up 45% worldwide, and m-commerce experienced a massive growth. Similarly, social networking apps, video streaming apps, and gaming apps have all experienced a surge in recent times as the world’s population migrated to mobile and digital formats for work and play. In CYFIRMA’s research, threat actors and cybercriminals are increasingly viewing mobile devices as attack surfaces to carry out not just scams but also cyber espionage. The company predicts in 2022, cybercriminals will mount attacks to take over mobile devices and demand ransom knowing that many will succumb to the extortion tactics.

DeFNCE redefines mobile security as the only app with the capability to provide a safe browsing experience by using advanced algorithms to discover the user’s digital risk profile and alert him or her to spying, phishing, ransomware, malware and other cyber threats. The app contains over a million data sources to bring to the user’s attention on emails and passwords which have been stolen or leaked into underground marketplaces, specific hacking campaigns planned by cybercriminals to compromise banking and other sensitive apps, and help the user ensure the device settings adhere to cyber safe security standards.

“The mobile internet and mobile apps are not just a place to check your email or watch cat videos on YouTube anymore, it's also a way to find news, connect with friends and family, and do business on the go. But it's also a wild west full of unknown threats that can turn your digital footprint into a real-world crime scene. These threats can take many forms – from cybercriminals who are out to steal your identity, phishing campaigns to lure you into divulging confidential data, and even state-sponsored attacks trying to collect sensitive information,” said Kumar Ritesh, Founder and CEO, CYFIRMA. “That’s why we created DeFNCE to be that mobile device bodyguard for the everyday mobile user. DeFNCE is the first layer of protection for anyone who owns a smartphone and wants to keep away from the prying eyes of cybercriminals.”

DeFNCE contains the following functions to protect the mobile device user’s data and digital identity:

• Check cyber risk level according to a device scan
• Keep digital identity and emails safe
• Be assured that the device’s configuration and settings are providing the best security
• Be alerted to cybercriminals targeting the apps which have been downloaded to the phone
• Be cyber astute, stay updated on the latest in cybercriminal activities

DeFNCE features:

• Risk Score – A rating of Critical, High, Medium & Low is provided for each user with recommended actions to immediately strengthen security posture
• Explore – User can build his or her personal cyber situational awareness and learn the latest happenings related to cybersecurity
• Data leaks - Be alerted to emails and credentials that have been leaked and circulating in dark web marketplaces
• Mobile Cyber hygiene - Check that WIFI, Bluetooth, permission settings, mobile device OS version, and others, are properly configure
• App health - Watch for phishing attacks where criminals are masquerading the apps and seeking to profit from the user

In the last 12 months, CYFIRMA has seen nearly a 10-fold increase in cyberattacks targeting mobile phones users. The company has observed fake apps being created by hacking groups to collect sensitive data, steal behaviour data, profile customer interest and other malicious activities. Phishing campaigns which mimic legitimate apps have also become prevalent. Hackers are also exploiting connection layers to install surveillance apps.

Mobile devices will continue to attract more attention in 2022 by both cybercriminals and nation-states threat actors. They can be perfect spying tools attached to a treasure chest of valuable data. Unlike desktop platforms, the mobile app lacks mature and robust security checks to prevent and detect phishing, command & control traffic, credential theft, etc. Voice call (vishing) spamming, and scams are on a rise, all messaging apps are riddled with phishing and spam aimed at stealing credentials or lure users into installing malicious/fake apps. Even mobile device management platforms can be targeted in supply chain attacks to get a foothold into an organization’s networks.

Attacks on mobile-based devices and operating systems like Android and iOS will increase in 2022 as cybercriminals look to implant look-alike/malicious applications, exploit legitimate software. Do not overlook and neglect mobile security, enforce strict security policies, limit numbers of apps installed on any device and minimize surface used for social engineering.

The mobile phone has become an absolute necessity, directing every aspect of our lives. In 2022, cybercriminals will mount attacks to take over mobile devices and demand ransom knowing that many will succumb to the extortion tactics.

The app is free and now available in both Google Play Store and iOS App Store. CYFIRMA is targeting 1M downloads in India.

Parimatch Mobile Betting App Review India 2022

Everything you need to know about Parimatch Mobile app for indian players. You will receive all the necessary information on the operation of the Parimatch mobile application, you will also learn about the download process, the bonus program, and much more.

Parimatch Review India

Parimatch is undoubtedly one of the leading titans in global betting. The bookmaker has earned the confidence of millions of players over the years by making its service one of the most popular. Parimatch is well-known not just in India, but also in many other nations. The service has gained its reputation thanks to the services it provides: reliability, honesty, various bonuses, responsiveness - all this is what users say about Parimatch.

Parimatch possesses all of the necessary permits to conduct business in India. If you're a big sports bettor, then you've found the right bookmaker as Parimatch provides an impeccably crafted line of betting on numerous sports. Small matches and fantastic odds are offered in addition to huge tournaments, allowing you to make even more money! Furthermore, Parimatch offers a variety of handy payment methods for depositing and withdrawing funds. You may also conduct financial transactions using a wide range of accessible currencies. One of the main advantages of the bookmaker is the availability of round-the-clock support, which can help you at any time.

Parimatch Mobile App

The Parimatch betting company provides its players with a modern betting application that simplifies the use of many features of the service. You can use all of the functions provided on the official website faster and more comfortably thanks to the app. In the Parimatch betting app, you can create an account, place bets on various sports events, receive information about bonus offers, make a deposit, withdraw funds, and much more! Using a mobile application will substantially simplify your game because you will simply need to launch the application through a shortcut to begin playing and earning money. If you're worried about the security of your smartphone, you should know that the app has great protection and encoding that will safely save your data.

The application is available for free download on Android and iOS operating systems. Both applications have the same design and functionality, as well as low system requirements that will allow them to function perfectly on any devices

How To Download Parimatch Mobile App

You'll be glad to know that downloading and installing the Parimatch mobile application is a breeze, taking consumers no more than two minutes. The Parimatch betting application is really simple to use, and all you need is 80 MB of free memory and an Internet connection to get started. The application works flawlessly on smartphones with both small and large screens.

How Download Android App

Unfortunately, according to their standards, Google Play services ban the deployment of gambling-related applications on their platform, but this does not make the download and installation process difficult! The bookmaker Parimatch attempted to make the download and installation process as simple as possible while also saving users time. Simply follow the steps below to download and install correctly:

1. Go to your smartphone's settings and enable the downloading and installation of programs from unknown sources;
2. Go to the official website of the Parimatch bookmaker;
3. Navigate to the section where you can download apps;
4. Wait for the redirection after clicking the button;
5. Select the Android logo;
6. Allow the apk file to be downloaded to your mobile device;
7. Run the apk file and install the app;
8. Start the app and sign in or create an account;
9. Everything is in good working order! All you need to do is fund your account and begin playing!

How To Download IOS APP

Unlike the mobile application for Android, the iOS version is available for download in the AppStore, however, it is dangerous to search and download the application on your own, as you may stumble upon a scammer's application. To download and install safely, please follow these instructions:

1. Go to the official Parimatch website using any internet browser on your smartphone;
2. Go to the download section;
3. Wait for the redirection when you click the button;
4. Click on the iPhone logo;
5. As usual, download the app;
6. Launch the app and log in to your account;
7. Everything is ready! All you have to do is make a deposit to begin earning real money.

Parimatch Mobile App and Mobile Version

You may utilize both the Parimatch mobile application and a gorgeous mobile version of the site. The mobile version of the site, like the mobile application, has a comparable style and functionality to the official version of the site. Just like in the app, you will be able to place bets, learn about bonuses, register, make money transactions, and much more. The app, as opposed to the mobile version of the site, is quicker and easier to use. Only the fact that it must be downloaded and installed separates the mobile app from the mobile version of the site. 

However, because the program has previously been downloaded, it runs significantly quicker because it does not need to load interface components every time it is used. In addition, placing a shortcut on the main screen will allow you to use the services of the service in just one click.

Parimatch Mobile Casino

A fantastic online casino, designed in the greatest colors of gaming, is also available in the Parimatch mobile application. This is really useful because if you are waiting for the match to end or simply enjoy playing poker, bingo, blackjack, or other games, you can do so on your smartphone online. A mobile casino allows you to immerse yourself in the world of slot machines and card games, where you may win a lot of cash. If you are a gambler, then Parimatch mobile casino is what you need!

Parimatch Bonus Program

Parimatch bookmaker provides its users with a wide bonus program and a variety of promotions. These offers are constantly updated and upgraded, so you need to follow them to get more money. All bonuses are unique: some might raise your deposit, while others provide higher odds for a match, and so on. You can also get a promotion for free bets and much more. In a dedicated part of the mobile application or on the bookmaker's social media pages, you can find out what bonuses and promotional offers are presently available.

Is Parimatch Legal?

The bookmaker Parimatch has been in business for a long time and has been able to demonstrate to its customers that the service is honest and trustworthy. In addition, the bookmaker has equipped its application with the best SSL encryption keys, which will ensure complete security and confidentiality of your funds and personal data. It's also worth noting that the bookmaker's acts are entirely legal in India, as his firm holds the Curacao Gaming license.

FAQ

Can I place LIVE bets on the Parimatch?

Of course, you can follow matches in real-time and make your bets.

Does Parimatch have customer support?

Yes, you can contact the support team online and ask any questions you may have about the Parimatch service features.

Can I deposit rupees?

You can top up your game account with rupees by choosing the method that suits you best. There are also many other popular currencies available for a deposit.

Ambee Launches an All New Air Quality and Pollen Monitoring App for Real-time, Street-level Environmental Data

Know what you breathe with Ambee’s new and updated app for air quality data and environmental summary of your surroundings

Ambee, an environmental intelligence company that supplies hyperlocal data on environmental factors in real-time, has launched an all new version of their air quality monitoring app for accessing real-time air quality data at a street by street level.

The app will provide personalized, location-based air quality recommendations, send out alerts in case of higher pollution levels, and provide updates on other environmental factors such as pollen, rainfall, and a 7-day weather forecast for a user’s location of choice.

A report by the World Health Organization indicates that air pollution kills an estimated 7 million people worldwide. The air you breathe is a direct indicator of immediate and long-term health. Small changes in air pollution – the kind you might find between different streets or neighborhoods – are proven to significantly increase health risks. Even the COVID-19 pandemic has been shown to increase fatalities in areas with high air pollution. As per a study by Harvard University, a slight increase in long-term exposure to PM2.5 (Particulate Matter) leads to a significant increase in the COVID-19 death rate.

The first step towards mitigating the impact of air pollution is being aware of the air we breathe. Air quality data helps visualize and quantify the ambient air pollution at any given location, down to the postcode and neighborhood level. Through the Ambee app, users can get detailed insights into air pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, and their health effects, personalized action-driven health recommendations to optimize daily activities, and receive regular air quality alerts to make healthier data-driven decisions. Ambee’s app provides air quality data for the largest number of locations on the planet.

Commenting on the app, Madhusudan Anand, CTO and Co-Founder, Ambee, said “Air pollution has become an inevitable part of our everyday lives. With increasing population and urbanization, air pollution is likely to increase in the years to come, and it is bound to have an adverse impact on the health of millions. One of the ways to mitigate the health impact of air pollution is to be aware of what you breathe and make conscious data-driven decisions that can minimize exposure to polluted air. At Ambee, our mission is to help people breathe clean air by making accurate, real-time, actionable air quality data easily accessible to people, businesses, and governments to improve overall world health. This app by Ambee is a step towards making air quality data easily available at your fingertips''

Ambee App is available on Android and iOS. To download, click on the link - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/air-quality-pollen-app-ambee/id1363721253 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ambee.android

About Ambee:

Ambee builds hyperlocal environmental data and intelligence in real-time across the world. Using proprietary data science, Ambee provides location-specific, real-time data and actionable insights on air quality, weather, pollen, and various other environmental factors. Ambee’s data is consumed by businesses and administrators across the globe. Ambee was founded with an aim to democratize access to environmental data and tools that enable a better and healthier living experienceWebsite: https://www.getambee.com/

5 Apps to Help You Quit Bad Habits

You often hear people cursing smartphones for being the source of all that is evil today. Whether it be the reduced attention span of Gen Z and Millennials or increased social isolation, smartphones have surely been associated with a lot of “bad.”

However, it all comes down to how you use the technology in front of you. The same technology has been immensely beneficial for our lives and has the power to help each of us as well.

Did you know that there are apps out there that can help you in quitting your bad habits? Whether you are looking to stop smoking, reduce your weight or simply motivate yourself to go to the gym, having the right resources can help a lot.

Here are five apps that can help you in breaking away from bad habits.

1. HabitHub

Are there any specific good habits you wish to adopt? Or any bad ones you wish to avoid? HabitHub eases you into adapting positive habits and abandoning bad ones.

Using this app, you can create a list of habits and goals you wish to accomplish. Just like Snapchat streaks, the more days you stay away from bad habits or adopt good ones, the longer your streak will be. These streaks act as perfect motivation to keep going.

At the same time, the app comes with a scheduling system that helps in tracking different habits. This allows you to visualize your progress at all times.

2. Fooducate

A survey by Statista revealed that only 29.42% of respondents reported that they consumed junk food less than once a week! Considering the detrimental effects of an unhealthy diet, this is quite an alarming statistic.

If you have a hard time implementing healthy eating in your life, you might want to give Fooducate a try. Don’t mistake this app for a weight loss solution.

If you also wish to go down that road, we advise you to seek help from a professional weight loss coach or nutritionist. Fooducate can act as the perfect complementary app to ensure that you stay true to your weight loss goals.

The app simply tracks your eating habits and gives access to a community of people who are on the same journey as you. You will find various healthy recipes on the platform, some being iterations of popular dishes that many like.

3. Big Barn World

Are you immensely impatient in life? Well, you are certainly not alone! According to a survey done by Fifth Third Bank, over 96 percent of US citizens would knowingly consume dangerously hot food rather than waiting for it to cool down! This just goes to show how impatient the masses are.

And while impatience in virtue is not an intrinsically bad habit, it can have negative effects on relationships and attitude when it gets out of hand. Hence, apps that teach you patience can be of immense help.

One such solution is offered by airG scam free apps – a game called Big Barn World. This farming game has its players planting and reaping different crops that require watering and a lot of waiting. This little exercise is ideal for teaching people the art of waiting.

4. Quit Now!

According to CDC, in America alone, there are over 34.1 million adult smokers as of 2019. And at least half of adult smokers have tried to quit smoking but in vain.

Quitting this bad habit is by far the most difficult and requires immense restraint. If you are also trying to quit smoking, Quit Now! is an app you might want to try to achieve.

This app is equipped with a variety of features that try to make quitting smoking look lucrative. For instance, the app has an achievement system to get you through the task day by day. Additionally, it also lists multiple health indicators that can help you gauge how far you have come.

The best thing about this quitting app is that it has a community of ex-smokers. No one can understand your plight better than those who have experienced the same distress. To truly believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel, you can talk to other ex-smokers to learn about their experiences.

5. House Clean

There are only a few souls out there who like cleaning their houses. This is even more true when you are a working individual! After all, after a long hard day at work, the last thing you want to worry about is sweeping your floors or cleaning your washroom. Alas, these things must be done.

If you are particularly messy, House Clean is the perfect app for you to adopt the habit of being neat and organized. The app acts as domestic duty management. Use it to create a list of all the domestic duties that need to be done, and the app will do the job of reminding you about them – until you check them off.

Watch as you transform from a slob to an organized individual.

Ending Remarks

Whether you are messy, impatient, an addict, or a junk food lover, you will find at least one app in this list that will help you break your bad habit. Download it today to begin your journey towards the good side. Remember, along with the app; you will need self-restraint and dedication as well.

Good luck! We are all rooting for you.

This content is authored Audrey Throne. She has an ongoing affair with the words that capture readers’ attention. Her passion for writing dates back to her pre-blogging days. She loves to share her thoughts related to business, technology, health and fashion. Find her on Twitter: @audrey_throne

Learn Latest Aquaculture Technologies for Aqua Farming with Mobile App "Matsya Setu"

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Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Giriraj Singh, today launched the Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu”. The app was developed by the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar, with the funding support of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad. The online course app aims to disseminate the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to the aqua farmers of the country.

Matsya Setu app has species-wise/ subject-wise self-learning online course modules, where renowned aquaculture experts explain the basic concepts and practical demonstrations on breeding, seed production and grow-out culture of commercially important fishes like carp, catfish, scampi, murrel, ornamental fish, pearl farming etc. Better Management Practices to be followed in maintaining the soil & water quality, feeding and health management in aquaculture operations were also provided in the course platform. The modules are divided into small video chapters for the convenience of the learners, along with additional learning materials. In order to motivate the learners and provide a lively learning experience, Quiz/Test options were also provided for self-assessment. Upon successful completion of each course module, an e-Certificate can be auto-generated. Farmers can also ask their doubts through the app and get specific advisories from experts.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, stated that capacity building of fish farmers is a very vital part of spearheading the Technology-led Aquaculture Development in the country. He emphasized that trainings should be provided on various activities including ornamental fisheries, seaweed culture, module on feed preparation, post harvest value addition. He emphasized to include inputs of successful farmers while providing training.

He stated that the app will be surely helpful for the farmers to learn the advancements in the technologies and Better Management Practices at their convenience. Learning the advanced technologies will certainly influence the adoption of scientific methods in fish farming; hence the productivity will be enhanced, and the income will be improved. This app can also be an important tool to disseminate the latest information on different schemes among the stakeholders, especially fishers, fish farmers, youth and entrepreneurs across the country, assist them and facilitate ease of doing business. He expressed confidence that the app will serve as a wonderful platform for the farmers for learning.

During the event, Union Minister interacted with progressive fish farmers from various places in the country and taken inputs from the farmers. During the interaction he enquired about the cost economics of the various fish culture practices and also asked some of the successful farmers to share videos of 1 to 2 minutes of their projects implemented.

While appreciating the efforts of the ICAR-CIFA & NFDB for bringing out the app for the benefit of the farmers. The Union Minister said that the app should be popularized widely and should reach every fish farmer in the country.

Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Mr J.N.Swain, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India and senior officers of the Department of Fisheries were present.

More information on how to download and use the app -HERE

5 Best Kirana-Tech Apps For Your Retail Store

Pretty much everyone is well-aware of what a retail store is: a business place that is usually owned and operated by a retailer and sometimes even owned and operated by a manufacturer. In some situations, the place can be owned and operated by someone else than the retailer in which merchandise is sold first to ultimate consumers.

When it comes to Kirana-tech apps that you can use for a retail store, the options are almost endless, and we’re glad to mention the best of them:

Peel-Works

Peel-Works focuses on order management and extended salesforce management. Getting real-time reports and updates at the store level for the brands won’t be a problem anymore with Peel-Works, as the app consists of a network of retailers who are connected to the platform of the company itself. There are two products for retailers that are offered: Taikee and Stores 98.

With Taikee, retailers can take advantage of an ordering platform to order products from numerous brands and provide facilities. Stores 98, on the other hand, is a platform for optimizing the inventor, and there are also sales automation features included.

Lua

You certainly cannot survive as a retailer without a powerful tool for dealing with text files. That’s exactly where Lua comes in handy, as it’s an online application built for those willing to convert document files of various formats: PDF, PPT, DOC, Excel, Word, and more. The online service even allows the user to convert image files such as those of the JPG to PDF and PDF to PNG formats.

Lua works on pretty much any device that’s capable of opening a webpage, regardless if it’s a laptop, tablet, or phone. Any uploaded files will be automatically deleted from the app’s servers. Any conversion process through Lua will be done in literally seconds.

MaxWholesale

MaxWholesale is an online B2B grocery company that has its location in Delhi (India). MaxWholesale usually caters to restocking needs when it comes to grocery businesses. The service uses data science-based tools as well as real-time optimization algorithms for reducing distribution cost in the case of companies and increase the ROI for some stores. The company claims to have tied up with about 1,000 mom-and-pop stores from Delhi. Both Android and iOS devices are capable of running the app.

TradeDepot

TradeDepot is an online platform that provides management software, and that has its location in Lagos (Nigeria). Suppliers are able to build a dashboard based on their current organizations’ shared information. Suppliers can also manage secondary distribution, orders and inventories, and more. There’s also a real-time view of the prices and discounts available from all major brands.

TradeDepot is easy to use, safe and secure, and last but not least: it provides worldwide shipping. The app allows the user to connect with trusted suppliers from all over the world. 

SnapBizz

SnapBizz is known to provide technology solutions for offline retailers, and it also has its location in India (Bangalore). There are plenty of hardware solutions for brands aimed to show their products in offline retail stores. SnapBizz also offers retailers the chance to set up an online store and manage both order and inventory.

From the multitude of useful features of SnapBizz, we can mention stock management, an inbuilt CRM, billing automation, and more. The company in charge of SnapBizz had been working with over 2500 retail stores from India. The SnapBizz POS billing solution was specially developed for Kirana stores, and it helps the owners to increase their business operations, sales, store walk-ins, and more.

Retail stores will always be important, as they play a major role in high-level exposure of businesses and widespread product distribution. Furthermore, you can promote products to these stores and also provide the chance of testing products before deciding to buy them or not.

Soundtrap Launches ‘Soundtrap Capture,’ New Music App for Collaborative, On-the-Go Recording

New user-friendly tool lets creators collaborate in real time and record high-quality audio whenever and wherever inspiration strikes

Soundtrap launched Soundtrap Capture, a collaborative mobile app for on-the-go music capture and creation. Built with musicians and artists in mind, the new app is an interactive, user-friendly tool that lets creators collaborate in real time, and record high-quality audio whenever and wherever inspiration strikes. Starting today, Soundtrap Capture is available globally to download for free on the iOS App Store.

“This new app is all about capturing creativity whenever, and wherever it strikes. Whether it’s walking down the street, sitting in a cafe or jamming in the studio - the Soundtrap Capture app lets artists collaborate and create right there in the moment.” - Per Emanuelsson, Director of Soundtrap at Spotify.

Soundtrap empowers high-quality collaborative music-making for people around the world, giving creators the opportunity to jam in one place - see who’s recording, vibe to ideas and discuss and react to them in real time. With the Soundtrap Capture app, turning concepts into songs has never been easier.

Developed in conjunction with artists, Soundtrap Capture is an artist-oriented experience focused on the very first step of the music creation process: the concept. It’s this early stage of the creative process - the first strains of melody, the initial ad-libbed verse, the spontaneous guitar riff - that Soundtrap aims to streamline through Soundtrap Capture.

Based on insights from thousands of musicians and their collaborators, Soundtrap set out to simplify the overly complicated music ideation process, which typically involves many musicians toggling between voice notes, messaging apps, digital audio workstations and storage destinations to get their concepts across. Equipped with built-in tools for recording, layering, real-time collaboration and storage, Soundtrap Capture replaces this multi-platform process with one efficient app.

“Empowering artists to create their best work is core to our mission at Spotify,” said Charlie Hellman, Vice President and Head of Marketplace, Spotify. “I'm excited to see Soundtrap Capture help more musicians simplify the creative process and capture sparks of inspiration.”

With an upcoming update, Soundtrap’s Studio tool will soon allow artists to collaborate seamlessly on projects between the Soundtrap Capture app and the Soundtrap Studio app on mobile or desktop. This zero-friction workflow will enable, for example, a musician to start an idea on the go via Soundtrap Capture, and then have a collaborator pick up and build on that idea using Soundtrap Studio from their computer.

Features immediately available on Soundtrap Capture include:

• Multi-track Layering: layer track recordings, instruments and vocals over one another to create different takes.
• Collaborate with Creators: invite multiple collaborators to join a project, present ideas, record and layer tracks to create songs together in real time.
• Live Storage: immediately sync and back up all projects to the Soundtrap system, and easily access them so that you never lose an idea again.

And coming later this year:

• Seamless Integration: transfer seamlessly between the Soundtrap Capture app and the Soundtrap Studio, between desktop and mobile, all without missing a beat.

ABOUT SOUNDTRAP

A part of Spotify, Soundtrap is the first cloud-based recording platform for music and podcasts that works on all operating systems, enabling people to collaborate and record together wherever they are. With an easy-to-use creation platform, Soundtrap empowers creators to build original content using a combination of software instruments, real instruments and audio recording. For more information, please visit https://www.soundtrap.com.

Three Indian’s Launch Faceless Chat the World’s First App That Turns Facebook or WhatsApp Into an Anonymous Social Network

Many wonder what others may really think of them, or their opinions or if someone likes us. The new Faceless Chat app allows these questions to be answered in a safe, anonymous, and fun away, among many other possibilities

Being able to socialize anonymously or having the option to find out what friends may really think about a question, opinion or a post without having to expose their identities are options that many social networking enthusiasts find incredibly interesting. Now, thanks to the new Android app Faceless Chat both of these options and much more are possible. Faceless Chat works with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and Snap Chat to deliver links to anonymous posts, where people can respond with their identity protected. To make things even better as soon as the links expire they are gone forever, without Faceless Chat even having the option to recover them, regardless of the reason. Not surprisingly, these features are making Faceless Chat a popular new social networking choice among a growing number of users who value honesty and being able to stay anonymous.

“Our mission is to create technologies that bring people even more closer using social media. The most common feature in every social network out there is a story. More than 1.6 Billion Stories are uploaded daily on all social networks and we want to make them more interactive, creative and significantly more better,” commented Sulaiman Mmd, Co-Founder and CEO of Faceless Chat.

“That’s what Faceless Chat is offering and it is obviously something that is in big demand. Many people obviously don’t enjoy the idea that their identity is attached to social networking chats and can be recovered forever. We are providing a way around that kind of headache that is ethical, well-designed, easy to use, and fun.”

Faceless Chat take a unique approach to social networking by building its interactions around a simple link, where other social networking apps surround things like photos (for Instagram), disappearing photos (Snapchat), and other more traditional approaches. Since Faceless Chat uses shareable links, it allows users to share anything with just a link, giving them the ability to turn their WhatsApp status or Snapchat stories into interactive things where online friends can have anonymous exchanges with them exploring all kinds of interesting, fun, or eye-opening subjects.

Friends who see the Faceless Chat stories can swipe up and check their posts on a web browser, as well as be able to directly interact with the user anonymously. Popular choices for posts include things like ‘Questions and Answers’, secret crushes, surprising confessions, and much more. Since things are kept anonymous and the posts vanish forever, it encourages honesty, humor, and shock value to all be celebrated.

Many people are pointing towards Faceless Chat to be the future of social networking for its ease of use, for it being able to be incorporated on other popular platforms like WhatsApp and Snapchat, and, most of all, it’s dedication to keeping things completely anonymous.

So far the feedback from users has been incredibly positive across the board, something which is helping the app’s use spread due to all of the enthusiastic user experiences.

The new app is updated regularly for the best possible user experience.

For more information be sure to visit https://facelesschat.me. Download the Googe Play store here.