Elon Musk issued a challenge to the United Nations over the weekend. It wasn’t about his companies or his current favorite cryptocurrency, the Dogecoin, but rather something far more serious: world hunger. In response to United Nations World Food Program (WFP) head David Beasley, who told CNN that a one-time donation of 2% of Musk’s or billionaires’ fortune will end world hunger, Musk kind of agreed to contribute his money, but only if the UN devises the right strategy. “If WFP can describe on this Twitter thread exactly how $6B…
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WhatsApp to give a cashback on its payment feature
WhatsApp has been seen testing cashback on its payment feature few weeks ago. According to reports, WhatsApp is already giving users with Rs 51 payback for using its payments feature. WhatsApp launched the service at a time when payments app like PhonePe is charging processing fees for mobile recharges. According to aBusiness Insider report, WhatsApp has started to provide cash back for its UPI-based payments. The feature is currently being sent out to beta users on Android platforms. People that use the payments feature to transfer money to various contacts…
Read MoreWhy Apple’s new Mac book pro lacks touchscreen and Face ID
Apple’s new MacBook Pro is not only faster than prior versions, but it also has a fresh design that caters to the preferences of its users. While the HDMI port and SD card reader have been restored, the display now has a notch, and the Touch Bar has been removed. People either like or dislike this new design, but both sides have concerns about Apple’s new MacBook Pro design. At least two of these have now been clarified by Apple officials. The two most pressing questions at the moment are…
Read MoreHealthcare startup making it big in investments
Virohan, a healthcare edtech startup, has secured $1.3 million in a bridge round from existing investors including Keiretsu Forum, Priya Shah, Better Capital, Vikas Gambhir, and Joydeep Battacharya. According to Virohan, the funds will be used to grow into new regions across India, develop newer training programs, content in vernacular languages, and advance their technical capabilities. The latest funds increase Virohan’s total funding to $4.3 million since its inception, including a series A round announced in May 2021 with participation from Rebright Partners. In addition, the company is in negotiations…
Read MoreEdTech Startup Adda 247 to secure $20 million
Edtech startup Adda 247 focusing on government test preparation is in advanced stage discussions to secure $20 million from a new and existing investor According to two sources familiar with the deal. Adda247 was on the lookout for a fresh round. The Gurugram-based company was also in negotiations with edtech giant Unacademy about a possible acquisition. However, the agreement has fallen through for reasons unknown. “Westbridge is in late-stage conversations to lead the fresh round while existing investor Info Edge has already committed a significant chunk,” said one of the…
Read MoreZerodha launches a new employee stock options plan
Zerodha, a stockbroking application, is making this Diwali extra memorable for its employees by0 launching a new employee stock options (ESOP) plan. With this announcement, the company joins the ranks of several early-stage companies, including Paytm, Swiggy, and Rivigo, among others, that have either expanded or created a new ESOPs pool. With 6 million users, Zerodha is India’s largest stockbroking app for retail trades. According to regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies, the Bengaluru-based company has allocated 7,00,000 options under its new ESOPs Plan 2021. (RoC). As per Fintrackr’s…
Read MoreApple lost its title as worlds most valuable public company
Apple lost its title as the world’s most valuable public company to Microsoft on friday, as the iPhone maker’s shares slid around 2%. Apple’s sales were affected by a $6 billion (approximately Rs. 44,940 crore) hit during the fiscal fourth quarter owing to continuous worldwide supply chain issues, resulting in a shortfall on Wall Street expectations. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, stated that the impact will be considerably greater in the current Holiday sales quarter. Apple’s stock fell 1.8 percent to close at $149.80 (about Rs. 11,200), giving the company a…
Read MoreTwitter blue labs to offer early feature access to premium users
Twitter, which often tests new features prior to their official deployment, has established a new option for select users to test these new features ahead of everyone else. Twitter has announced that members to its premium Twitter Blue service will get early access to new features under the new Labs label. It appears to be a similar strategy to those familiar with YouTube’s Labs features for Premium users. Pinned discussions on iOS, which allows users to pin DM talks to the top of the list, and the option to publish…
Read MoreDelhi Government launched paryavaran sathi chatbot to fight against pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched a chatbot and website to encourage people to participate in the battle against pollution on Thursday. Regarding the “Paryavaran Saathi” chatbot, Rai said that people may discuss the steps they are taking to combat pollution on WhatsApp number 9650414141 and be rewarded with points. He added that the top 100 performers will be honored. The Chatbot is a collaborative initiative with UNICEF’s YuWaah, with over 10 lakh youth now linked, 50 thousand of them are from Delhi. “One can simply text ”Hi” on WhatsApp…
Read MoreFinally, The JioPhone Next is here
The much-anticipated entry-level smartphone from Jio, the jioPhone Next, is now available for pre-order in India and will be available in stores on the occassion of diwali. Jio has already shared details about the smartphone, and here is what you can expect from the next smartphone that is likely to revolutionise the affordable pricing category. For those who are unaware, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani initially unveiled JioPhone Next during the company’s earnings conference in June. The phone was supposed to be released in September at the time. After repeated…
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