The history of Xbox in India hasn’t been as impactful as it has been in the US, but that might change in the coming years if Xbox’s plans to expand its game development studios in local territories comes to fruition. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Xbox boss Phil Spencer didn’t shoot down the possibility of acquiring game studios in countries like India, Africa or South America .

Publication: IGN

The market dynamics have evolved rapidly over the past few months owing to the circumstances created by the pandemic. There is no denying that businesses have started their digital transformation journeys, however, the explosive growth and increased utilization of connected devices have resulted in unprecedented volumes of data. Moreover, this volume will continue to grow with the adoption of AI and IoT devices as well as with the coming up of 5G networks.

Publication: Technuter

Amazon India has announced the launch of ‘Back to College’ sale which offers deals on products across study essentials like laptops, tablets & PCs, headsets & speakers. The sale will be live until 31 July.

Publication: Mint

VR and augmented reality (AR) are beginning to enable fascinating solutions, particularly in combination with other technologies like AI and robotics. Reliance’s Jio Glass, unveiled last year, will enable you to sit at home and join a meeting with colleagues in 3D. Hyderabad-based Imaginate has also built a solution to provide 3D conferencing capabilities, one which it is expanding to serve different use cases. Jio Glass expects to enable teachers to provide a more immersive and engaging remote learning experience for students.

Publication: The Times of India

The pandemic has made work- from-home the norm for many. While this has allowed organi- zations and individuals to adjust and keep our economic wheels spinning, it has brought along new risks that demand special attention. A report by the Financial Stability Board, which coordinates financial rules for G20 nations, has flagged a huge jump in cyber attacks after lock- downs began globally. Incidents of malware and ransomware infiltration and phishing rose to 200,000 per week in late April 2021 from fewer than 5,000 weekly in February 2020.

Publication: Mint