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SoftBank Group-backed online insurance aggregator Policybazaar has filed for an initial public offering of up to Rs 6,018 crore ($809.36 million), joining a string of Indian startups that have tapped capital markets in recent months. Indian food-delivery firm Zomato had a stellar public debut last month, while fintech firm Paytm has filed for a listing as markets hover at record highs and cash-laden investors hunt for firms likely to benefit in the post-pandemic world. PB Fintech Ltd, Policybazaar's parent, will issue new shares worth Rs 3,750 crore and existing investors will offload shares worth Rs 2,268 crore in the offering, a draft prospectus showed on Monday. SoftBank unit SVF Python II (Cayman) Ltd is selling Rs 1,875 crore of shares. Launched in 2008, Policybazaar is an online platform for customers and insurer partners to buy and sell products. The company said it would use the proceeds of the IPO to build its brand, develop an offline … [Read more...] about Policybazaar: SoftBank-backed Indian insurance startup Policybazaar files for Rs 6,018 crore IPO

Microsoft took the wraps off of Windows 11 in a 45-minute online event, titled "What's next for Windows," held on June 24, 2021. A few days later, the company released the first preview of the new operating system for members of the Windows Insider Preview Program. If you use a Windows PC at home or at work, how will this upgrade affect you? I've been collecting your questions and have assembled the answers here. Also: The best parts of Windows 11 are already in Windows 10. Here's how to enable them What is Windows 11? At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10. It's built on the same core architecture as Windows 10; indeed, Microsoft could have chosen to deliver the new features in Windows 11 through a series of semi-annual feature updates to Windows 10 without a name change. Instead, they chose to make this a good old-fashioned "big bang" release, with a new major version number and a laundry list of new … [Read more...] about Windows 11 FAQ: Here’s everything you need to know

Over the past few decades, the internet has become more and more ingrained in daily life — everything from shopping to banking to communicating with family can be handled online. For those who were born into this period, the internet and the many ways you can use it are second nature. For others, these things might feel confusing or difficult to keep up with. That's where we come in. We're here to make life on the internet easier to understand, and to help you stay safe. We've created a guide explaining how to set up an internet connection, personalize your internet experience, and more importantly, feel safe while doing so. Finding Your Internet Provider First and foremost, you'll need to set up an internet connection. It's no secret that internet plans can get expensive. And the process of figuring out which providers are both available and affordable can be a frustrating experience, especially if you've had your heart set on a certain provider. Unlike cell phone carriers where … [Read more...] about How to be a savvy senior online: A guide to all things internet

Chinese automaker GAC Group and Huawei have joined forces to work towards producing a smart SUV that is planned to hit the market in 2023. Labelled as the "first joint product of the two enterprises", the electric vehicle will have level 4 autonomy and "exciting new energy capabilities". While GAC will be providing the chassis, Huawei will be bringing the computing and communication aspects, with the pair planning "eight models and multiple series" of electric vehicles. In June, GAC, Huawei, and Didi said they would be "pooling resources, data, and scientific research". "One exciting project that GAC is working towards in cooperation with Huawei and Didi is 'Level 4' autonomous vehicles, which can operate almost entirely without input from humans (current driver-assist mechanisms are classed as Level 2 autonomy)," the trio said at the time. "Combining resources from the three parties, intelligent L4 vehicles are planned to be mass-produced by 2024, utilising GAC design and … [Read more...] about Huawei teams up with GAC Motor for level 4 smart SUV

Earth is the sixth planet from the edge of the solar system, meaning we're none too near this cold and inhospitable frontier. But we've sent out various spacecraft over the years, so do we have any idea what the edge of the solar system looks like? The answer is yes, but it's a work in progress. One of the latest developments, a 3D map of the solar system's edge that took 13 years to create, revealed a few more secrets about this mysterious boundary, called the outer heliosphere. The outer heliosphere marks the region of space where the solar wind, or the stream of charged particles emitted from the sun, is "deflected and draped back" by the interstellar radiation that permeates the empty space beyond the solar system, said Dan Reisenfeld, a space science researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico and head of the team that conducted the research on the 3D map. In other words, solar wind and interstellar particles meet and form a boundary at the far reaches … [Read more...] about What does the edge of the solar system look like?

A fizzled example of a gamma-ray burst , the most powerful kind of explosion known in the universe, suggests these outbursts may not always work the way that scientists thought, and that versions of these flares can be surprisingly brief, researchers say. A typical gamma-ray burst unleashes more energy in a few milliseconds to minutes than the sun is expected to emit during its entire 10-billion-year lifetime. Astronomers classify gamma-ray bursts as long or short based on whether the outbursts lasts for more or less than two seconds. Previous research suggested that short gamma-ray bursts result from the mergers of two neutron stars , which are the extraordinarily dense stellar corpses formed by the collapse of massive stars. In contrast, astronomers thought that long gamma-ray bursts are linked to a catastrophic explosion known as a supernova , one resulting from the implosion of a giant star. Now scientists have discovered a short gamma-ray burst that formed … [Read more...] about Astronomers catch fizzled-out gamma-ray burst from supernova

What just happened? Valve's announcement of the Steam Deck was met with raised eyebrows by some consumers, noting that one of its previous major hardware endeavors, the Steam Machine, was far from successful. The company says, however, that the lessons learned from those console-like devices led to the creation of its upcoming handheld. In addition to the Steam Machine, Valve's other hardware products include the Steam Controller, which one member of our team spent hundreds of dollars on ; the Steam Link, a very handy piece of kit that was ultimately replaced by an app ; and the excellent Valve Index , considered the best VR headset around—and with a price to match. The Steam controller The Linux-based Steam Machines were the Valve product closest to the Steam Deck. It called these mini-computers "a powerful new category of living room hardware," but a slew of problems saw them fade into obscurity and consigned to the history books. You can read more about them … [Read more...] about Valve says its experience with Steam Machines helped develop the Steam Deck

Pour ne pas être en reste par rapport à son grand rival plein format, le Canon EOS R3, le futur Nikon Z9 vient de faire une apparition fugace durant les Jeux olympiques de Tokyo , nous donnant pour la première fois un véritable aperçu de ce à quoi ressemble l'appareil. Jusqu'à présent, nous n'avions vu qu'une seule photo de presse de l'appareil photo sans miroir signé Nikon. Un tweet du site espagnol Photolari nous a également livré le dos du Nikon Z9 - et c'est un grand changement par rapport à l'actuel reflex numérique destiné aux photographes sportifs, le Nikon D6. Sur les clichés, que vous pouvez voir ci-dessous, le Nikon Z9 semble mélanger des éléments familiers (deux joysticks, un oculaire circulaire) avec un remaniement des commandes afin d'accueillir ce qui ressemble à un écran articulé. Les 10 meilleurs reflex numériques pour débuter la photographie Passer à la photographie pro : les meilleurs appareils photo plein format Voici les meilleurs appareils … [Read more...] about Le Nikon Z9 fait une apparition remarquée pendant les Jeux olympiques de Tokyo

If Xiaomi follows its usual path, then the Xiaomi Mi 11 will be followed by a more affordable Xiaomi Mi 11T model later this year – and new regulatory documents back that up, at least as far as the Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro model is concerned. As spotted by @stufflistings on Twitter, a device called the Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro has just been certified in Malaysia. It seems the same handset was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US last month, though the Mi 11T Pro name wasn't mentioned. These certifications and approvals from regulators across the world are usually among the final steps before a gadget appears on the market, so it shouldn't be too long before the Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro (and probably the standard Xiaomi Mi 11T) show up. Updates on the Google Pixel 6 Samsung Galaxy S22 news and rumors Play the best Android games What we've heard so far The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro were unveiled in the second half of last year, so it … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro edges closer to launch with regulatory approval

Looking for the best Bluetooth speakers deals? You're in luck. This is the best place to find them. Read on for our top picks of cheap Bluetooth speaker sales that include top brands such as JBL, Bose, and Sony. These wireless speakers are the best way to upgrade the sound of your phone, without spending a fortune. It's hard to beat the sound-to-cost on some of the best budget wireless speakers listed below that are all currently on sale. Why would you want a Bluetooth speaker in the first place? These awesomely convenient and extremely portable powerhouses get you the sound of a small hifi and you can take them anywhere. It's perfect for BBQs, days in the park or just carrying around the house. Use one and you'll immediately see why they are so popular. Instead of the mess of cables and docks that you normally need to get music playing out of a set of speakers, with a Bluetooth speaker it’s as easy as pairing up your phone, opening your music app of choice, and getting your … [Read more...] about The best cheap Bluetooth speaker deals and sales for August 2021