IndieTech - Tech News: Recent Episodes
Ravi Shankar & Paramasivan
Curated 5 minutes overview of Tech News covering Telecom, Fintech, Gaming, Policy, Devices and more.
Curated & Presented by: Ravi Shankar & Paramasivan (Product Managers - IIMB Grads). We have been following the Tech space for quite some time and want to consolidate and present a quick and simple update on the tech Industry to you. The objective is to provide a better perspective on what's happening and how it's also changing the tech dynamics in India.
In today's episode, we cover what Microsoft things about making other tech giants pay for news and bitcoin endowment fund
Show Notes:
WSJ- Microsoft Urges U.S. to Make Tech Giants Pay for News
Techcrunch- Jack Dorsey and Jay Z invest 500 BTC to make Bitcoin ‘internet’s currency’
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In today's episode, we cover the upcoming Fintech unicorn in India, Monzo's new leadership in US & Uber's annual earnings report with focus on food delivery business
Show Notes:
Techcrunch- India’s BharatPe valued at $900 million in new $108 million fundraise
Techcrunch- Monzo, the British challenger bank nearing 5 million customers, has recruited a new U.S. CEO
WSJ- Uber’s Food-Delivery Business, Cost Cuts Cushion Pandemic Hit
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In today's episode, we cover the new Fintech entrant in Germany and the ongoing tussle between Twitter & Indian Government
Show Notes:
Techcrunch- Klarna launches bank accounts in Germany
WSJ- Twitter Blocks Some Accounts in India Again Following Government Demands
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In today's episode, we cover in detail the story of Bangladesh based affordable health-tech startup- Maya
Show Notes:
Techcrunch- Maya, a startup focused on accessible healthcare in Asia, raises $2.2 million seed for regional expansion
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In today's episode, we cover the rise of Big-Tech giants fueled by covid-19 pandemic and ecommerce push by Tiktok in US
Show Notes:
WSJ- How Big Tech Got Even Bigger
Bloomberg- TikTok Plans U.S. E-Commerce Push to Take on Facebook: FT
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In today's episode, we cover the Paypal shutting down domestic business in India & Kia may be the manufacturing partner for Apple car
Show Notes:
Techcrunch- PayPal is shutting down domestic payments business in India
WSJ- Kia Seeks Partners to Build Apple Car in Georgia
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In today's episode, we cover the quarterly result of Spotify and its growth numbers followed by new online grocery delivery start-up in France i.e. Cajoo
Show Notes:
Wall Street Journal- Spotify Adds Subscribers With Focus on Podcasts
Techcrunch- Cajoo promises grocery deliveries in 15 minutes
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In today's episode, we cover the departure of Jeff Bezos as Amazon's CEO & cloud earnings & strategy news for Google & Alibaba
Show Notes:
Bloomberg- Jeff Bezos Walks Through a One-Way Door, Opening a New Age for Amazon
Techcrunch- Alibaba Cloud turns profitable after 11 years
Techcrunch- Google Cloud lost $5.6B in 2020
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In today's episode, we cover some global news across Ecommerce, cloud based quantum-computing and Insurance as a service platform.
Show Notes:
WSJ- Amazon Poised for Record Sales From Pandemic-Charged Online Holiday Shopping
Techcrunch- Microsoft’s Azure Quantum platform is now in public preview
Techcrunch- Seyna is building an insurance-as-a-service startup for the French market
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In today's episode, we cover the tech-specific mentions in India's Annual budget & the new policies being planned for regulating digital currencies in India.
Show Notes:
- Techcrunch - India proposes social security benefits for gig workers in annual budget
- Techcrunch - India plans to introduce law to ban Bitcoin, other private cryptocurrencies
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In today's episode, we cover Apple's stance on privacy policies & data capture through Apple devices, Nubank's fundraise and impressive rise and a weekend watch suggestion.
Show Notes:
- Bloomberg - Apple CEO Slams Tech Giants Ahead of New Privacy Features
- Techcrunch - Fintech darling Nubank raises blockbuster $400M Series G at $25B valuation
- Amazon Prime - All or Nothing: Brazil National Team
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In today's episode, we cover how Airtel demonstrated live 5G, Tesla becoming profitable in 2020 and changes to playstore guidelines following confusion around gambling apps
Show Notes:
Indian Express- Airtel 5G: Airtel successfully demonstrates live 5G services in Hyderabad
WSJ- Tesla Posts First Full Year of Profitability
Techcrunch- Google updates Play Store policies on gamified loyalty programs following confusion in India
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In today's episode, we cover Apple's best ever quarter in India, Tiktok's layover following prolonged ban in India, last-mile electric mobility by lime and Microsoft's December quarter earnings
Show Notes:
TechCrunch- Apple just had its best quarter in India
TechCrunch- ByteDance is cutting jobs in India amid prolonged TikTok ban
TechCrunch- Lime adds shared electric mopeds to the mix
WSJ- Microsoft Earnings Jump on Pandemic-Driven Cloud, Videogame Demand
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In today's episode, we cover how SpaceX has set yet another record in the field of space technology, Alphabet's bye to Loon & China's increasing regulations on the home grown big-tech giants.
Show Notes:
TechCrunch- SpaceX sets new record for most satellites on a single launch with latest Falcon 9 mission
WSJ- China Joins Global Push to Rein in Tech Companies
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In today's episode, we see how cloud computing is meeting autonomous vehicles, Jack Ma's appearance after 3 months and how 2020 was a terrific year for Netflix. Show Notes: TechCrunch- Microsoft invests in Cruise in new $2 billion round WSJ- Jack Ma, Alibaba’s Billionaire Co-Founder, Resurfaces After Months of Lying Low WSJ- Netflix Tops 200 Million Subscribers for the First Time
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In today's episode, we cover why Hike messenger has given up on its messenger app and how Telegram & Signal are seeing surge in their download numbers even in china
Show Notes:
TechCrunch- Tencent-backed Hike, once India’s answer to WhatsApp, has given up on messaging
TechCrunch- Signal and Telegram are also growing in China — for now
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In today's episode, we cover how Reliance Jio is planning to embed Jio-mart in WhatsApp, how Flipkart is redefining its loyalty program and the Twitter partnership with Dailyhunt
Show Notes:
Livemint- Reliance aims to embed JioMart in WhatsApp
Techcrunch- Flipkart doubles down on rewards program, partners with 5,000 retail outlets in India
Techcrunch- Twitter is bringing Moments to Indian social app Dailyhunt
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In today's episode, we cover how WhatsApp & YouTube are inching towards half a billion users in India and what is Kia Motors doing for its connected cars offerings in India
Show Notes:
TechCrunch- YouTube and WhatsApp inch closer to half a billion users in India
Indian Express- Today’s user expects seamless connectivity in car too
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In today's episode, we deep dive on the WhatsApp's new privacy policy update and the clarifications presented by WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart on Twitter.
Show Notes:
WhatsApp Head- Will Cathcart's Tweets- Thread of the clarification tweets
Indian Express- WhatsApp privacy policy update: Don’t fall for these false claims
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In today's episode, we look at multiple key updates: we start with some updates on 5G technology, we then see What Elon Musk thinks about WhatsApp's privacy update. In the end we understand why Neo bank Simple is Shutting down its services. Additionally today, we have an interesting documentary suggestion on Spyware for you.
Show Notes:
Indian Express- Decoding 5G: What it means and where it will take us
Indian Express- Use Signal, says Elon Musk after WhatsApp privacy policy change
TechCrunch- BBVA says that it is shutting down banking app Simple, will transfer users to BBVA USA
Al Jazeera- The Spy in Your Phone
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In today's episode, we cover how social media platforms Twitter and Facebook are being criticised for their role in the US Capital coup. We also look at how none of the big tech giants of china are out of reach of the Chinese government
Show Notes:
TechCrunch- Tech leaders speak out about platforms’ roles in US Capitol riots
Bloomberg- Xi’s Push Against Jack Ma Sparks New Threat for China Tech
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In today's episode, we cover the changes in privacy policy of WhatsApp and the latest fund raise by Udaan.
Show Notes:
Indian Express- WhatsApp updates terms of service and privacy policy: Why you need to accept it
TechCrunch- Indian B2B e-commerce startup Udaan raises $280 million
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In today's episode, we cover the cost of Internet Shutdowns in India. We also look at the formation of employee Unions at Google & Alphabet. In the end, we take a quick look at how Twitter is getting into social podcasting with a new acquisition.
Show Notes:
Bloomberg- World’s Worst Internet Shutdowns Cost India $2.8 Billion in 2020
TechCrunch- Google, Alphabet employees unionize
TechCrunch- Twitter acquires social podcasting app Breaker, team to help build Twitter Spaces
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In today's episode, we cover the new App by govt of India for monitoring Covid 19 vaccination. We also look at how Tesla delivered its promise in 2020 and what makes CRED the upcoming fintech unicorn of India.
Show Notes:
Digit- COWIN VACCINE APP UNDER DEVELOPMENT AS INDIA PREPARES FOR MASS COVID-19 VACCINATION
TechCrunch- Tesla delivers nearly 500,000 vehicles in 2020
TechCrunch- India’s CRED raises $81 million, buys back shares worth $1.2 million from employees
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In today's episode, we cover how Internet usage behavior & Internet speed changed during the lockdown. We also see how Amazon is planning to have a big play in yet another domain - Podcasting. Show Notes:
The Indian Express - How the internet kept India moving despite the pandemic Tech Crunch - Amazon acquires podcast network Wondery
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In today's episode, we cover how Amazon is planning to launch its Computer Science education program in India.
Show Notes:
- Tech Crunch - Amazon eyes launching its computer science education program in India
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In today's episode, we cover how Tesla is planning to enter Indian market with renewed focus of Indian govt on increasing the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.
Show Notes:
TechCrunch- Tesla to make India debut ‘early’ next year
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In today's episode, we cover how Indian Startups have fared in 2020 in terms of fund raising. We also look at what's hyperloop and how it is being planned in India.
Show Notes:
TechCrunch- Indian startups raised $9.3 billion in 2020
Indian Express- Is it a car? Is it a plane? Is it a train? In road to hyperloop, a leap
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In today's episode, we cover- DigiBoxx - India's own online cloud storage service. We also look at how Indian customers can now watch Netflix on Amazon Echo-Show devices. Show Notes: Indian Express - DigiBoxx: Know more about India’s very own online cloud storage service Indian Express - Amazon Echo Show now supports Netflix in India
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In today's episode, we look at how today's Tesla could have been an iCar. We also look at how Among Us has just become the most played game in the last month.
Show Notes:
Bloomberg - Musk Says Apple CEO Refused Talks for Tesla at $60 Billion
The Verge - Nearly half a billion users played Among Us in November
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In today's episode, we look at the developments regarding Apple Car. We then take a quick look at India's newest tech unicorns - Glance & Daily Hunt. Show Notes: Reuters- Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology Livemint- InMobi’s Glance turns unicorn in less than 2 years ET- Dailyhunt is India's latest unicorn after backing from Microsoft, Google, others
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In today's episode, we look at PUBG mobile's number 1 position in the mobile gaming market. We then see the updates on the ongoing dispute between Future Group and Amazon. In the end we take a quick look at how you can now make zoom calls through Amazon Echo.
Show Notes:
Indian Express - Now you can make Zoom calls using Amazon Echo devices
Digit - PUBG Mobile Was The Highest Grossing Mobile Game Of 2020: Sensor Tower
TechCrunch - Indian court rejects retail giant Future Group’s plea against Amazon
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In today's episode, we cover how Microsoft's systems were attacked by hackers, India's smartphones numbers surge and how Apple & Facebook are fighting tooth & nail over iOS14 changes.
Show Notes:
- Indian Express - Microsoft says its systems were exposed to SolarWinds hack
- Indian Express - India’s smartphone market grew 42% in October: IDC
- The Verge - Facebook hits back at Apple with second critical newspaper ad
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In today's episode, we cover how WhatsApp after rolling our Payments is planning the next set of financial services offerings in India. We also see the enhancements Google has developed in its search functionality to take its search to native language speakers in India.
Show Notes:
Indian Express- WhatsApp to soon let users in India buy ‘sachet-sized’ insurance
TechCrunch- Google expands languages push in India to serve non-English speakers
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In today's episode, we cover in detail the GDPR guidelines, fine imposed by EU on Twitter for GDPR breach and EU's new rules for big tech focusing on illegal content and anti-competitive behaviour.
Show Notes:
- WSJ - Tech Giants Face New Rules in Europe, Backed by Huge Fines
- WSJ - Twitter Fined for Breaking EU Privacy Law in First for U.S. Tech Firm
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In today's episode, we cover the FTC order for big tech companies to explain the collection & usage of personal data and how Alexa is trying to enhance hospitality and communication through live translation.
Show Notes:
CNBC - FTC orders Amazon, Facebook and others to explain how they collect and use personal data
Venture Beat - Amazon launches Live Translation mode for Alexa
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In today's episode, we cover how Indians' smartphone usage has changed after the pandemic and how a new challenger bank is targeting Asian-Americans in US with its high interest checking account.
Show Notes:
Indian Express - Smartphone usage rises dramatically in 2020, users worried about mental health: Vivo study
Fortune - OnJuno, a new online bank aimed at Asian-Americans, offers a 2.15% savings rate
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In today’s episode, we cover big numbers - Airbnb’s IPO, launch of 5G spectrum, telecom subscriber movement in September & Walmart’s commitment to India.
CNBC- Airbnb skyrockets 112% in public market debut, giving it a market cap of $86.5 billion
Moneycontrol- Spectrum bands for 5G to be announced soon: DoT official
FinancialExpress- Bharti Airtel adds more than double subscribers than Reliance Jio
TOI- Walmart commits to exporting $10 billion of India-made goods each year by 2027
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TechCrunch- Indian cabinet approves setting up of a massive network of Public Wifi hotspot
Digit- Tiktok beats Facebook, WhatsApp to become most downloaded app of 2020
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