Girish Shetti

A writer with a passion for tech, marketing, and sports, he delivers captivating articles for the tech enthusiasts. Girish’s expertise in technology and startup analysis brings insightful content and the latest trends to our readers. He loves being the ‘first’ to know(and write) all that’s happening in the world of Tech and startups.

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Vernacular Social Networking Platform ShareChat raises $18.2 mn by Xiaomi & Others

Social Networking Platform ShareChat raises $18.2 mn by Xiaomi & Others. ShareChat, a social networking platform that celebrates India’s linguistic diversity, has scooped up 116.31 crore ($18.2 million) in a series B round led by Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi. This is according to Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) filings filed by the Mohalla Tech Pvt. Ltd…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 18, 20180Comments

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Google Continues with China Expansion Drive, Opens New Office in Shenzhen

Google opens brand new office in Shenzhen city. The global search giant Google seems to be stung by a strong Chinese fever as it continues with expansion drive across the mainland China. Almost a month after announcing that it would soon open its first dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab in the Asian country, Google has now…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 17, 20180Comments

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Micromax to Unveil India’s first Android Oreo Go-based smartphone by January End

Micromax to launch India’s first Android Oreo Go-based smartphone. Homegrown smartphone maker and electronics Major Micromax is gearing up to unveil India’s first Android Oreo Go-based smartphone. Christened as ‘Bharat Go,’ this smartphone will hit the Indian market by January end. However, Micromax has refused to divulge pricing and other important specifications about the soon-to-be-launched smartphone. Android…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 16, 20180Comments

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SoftBank Considering an IPO for Japanese Telecom Business, Plans to Raise $18 Billion

SoftBank planning to raise $18 billion through IPO The Japanese telecom giant and global investor, SoftBank Group Crop, is all set to spin-off its wireless business by listing it on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO), according to Japanese newspaper Nikkei. The Japanese Conglomerate is reportedly planning to sell off 30 percent stake through an IPO and…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 15, 20180Comments

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With eye on Smartphone Business, Google Acquires U.K. Based Startup Redux: Report

Google Acquires U.K. Based Startup Redux. Alphabet Inc’s flagship company Google has reportedly acquired a UK based startup that will probably revolutionize the way we listen to music on our smartphones. This startup is known as “Redux” and it has created a technology that can automatically turn smartphone screen into a speaker. If this technology does…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 12, 20180Comments

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AD Tech Startup InMobi Acquires US-based AerServ for $90 mn

InMobi Acquires US-based AerServ for $90 mn. Indian mobile ad tech startup InMobi has acquired US based ad firm AerServ for approximately $90 million (around Rs 574 crore). The deal is reportedly part cash and part stock deal. The deal comes amid Inmobi’s declining fortunes, which has casted apprehension over whether this unicorn firm will live…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 11, 20180Comments

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IBM Once Again Takes the Pole Position in 2017 Patents List

IBM again tops the list of most number of patents secured by companies in 2017. The U.S. tech giant IBM has once again topped the list of most number of patents secured by companies in 2017, according to latest data issued by the IFI Claims Patent Services. IBM has been holding on to this coveted spot…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 10, 20180Comments

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Salesforce Grabs Attic Labs, the Startup that created Decentralized Database Noms

Salesforce acquires Attic Labs for an undisclosed amount. Salesforce, one of the most successful American cloud computing companies, has successfully acquired software startup Attic Lab. The financial and other key details of the acquisitions have not been disclosed. Although a relatively young startup with only 10 employees, Attic Lab came on its own after it launched…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 9, 20180Comments

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Self-driving startup Aurora Strikes a Partnership with Chipmaker Nvidia

Self-driving startup Aurora seals partnership with Chipmaker Nvidia. Aurora, which is a new kid in the nascent self-driving car industry, has forged a strategic partnership with GPU manufacturer Nvidia. Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang spilled the beans at the yearly tech trade show CES 2018 that his company would be providing the new powerful ‘Xavier’ processor to…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 8, 20180Comments

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Didi Chuxing Picks Controlling Stake in Brazilian Ride Hailing firm ‘99’

Didi Chuxing buys controlling stake in Brazilian ride hailing firm ‘99.’ Chinese ride hailing giant Didi Chuxing has picked up a controlling stake in Brazilian ride hailing firm 99, according to news agency Reuters. A report in Techcrunch, later, claimed that Didi has officially confirmed the deal. The development signals Didi Chuxing’s global ambition as it…

ByGirish ShettiJanuary 4, 20180Comments

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