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Slice raises $6M to help young Indians pay digitally and build credit score

The streets of Koramangala, one of the largest neighborhoods in Bangalore, are plastered with hoardings and banners of digital payment services. Every few steps, you find a bank, and offices of fintech startups. But when Mohammed Nayeem wanted to get a credit card, he realized his options were limited. He applied for a credit card at RBL Bank, a Mumbai-headquartered bank that has been around for more than 70 years. In the days that followed, he answered many of their questions over phone calls and provided them with a number of documents. The calls kept coming, but the card never did. Nayeem works as a freelance interior designer and earns an average of $580 each month, he told TechCrunch in an interview last year. Though this is more than enough for most banks in the nation to issue him a credit card, the fact that he does not have a traditional kind of job was off-putting to all of them. Tens of millions of people like Nayeem in India today can’t get a credit card. They have liv

Cambricon, once Huawei’s core AI chip supplier, eyes $400M IPO

One of China’s most valuable artificial intelligence chipmakers Cambricon is one step closer to its initial public offering, and its prospectus reveals a rare snapshot of where Chinese companies stand in relation to their international counterparts in this critical field. Cambricon got the nod in early June to list on the Star Market, China’s new Nasdaq-like stock exchange conceived to attract high-potential tech startups. This week, the chipmaker received the final green light from the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the stock market watchdog, for its first-time sale. The company is aiming to raise 2.8 billion yuan ($400 million) from its IPO and spend the proceeds on cloud-based algorithm training and inference , edge computing, and cash flow boost. It was last valued at 2.5 billion yuan in 2018 and expects its market cap to exceed 1.5 billion yuan when it floats. Cambricon began life in a lab within the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the national institute for s

Leaker: 'iPhone 12' to Ship With 20-Watt Power Adapter

Apple may ship some of its upcoming " iPhone 12 " models with a 20-watt PD USB-C adapter, based on photos shared by leaker Mr White on Twitter. In Apple's current crop of phones, the iPhone 11 Pro models come with an 18-watt USB-C fast charger, while the iPhone 11 comes with a 5-watt adapter, which is the same wattage as the charger that came with the original iPhone back in 2007. The 18-watt adapter is the first fast-charger that Apple included in an ‌iPhone‌ box. Rumors have suggested Apple will complete its transition to an all-OLED lineup for this year's "‌iPhone 12‌," with one new 5.4-inch device, two 6.1-inch models, and one 6.7-inch handset. Rumors suggest the 6.7-inch ‌‌‌iPhone‌‌‌ and one 6.1-inch model will be higher-end OLED devices with triple-lens cameras. Going on last year's phones, these may be the ones coming with a 18-watt adapter. New ‌iPhone 12‌ will Be Equipped with 20W Power Adapter pic.twitter.com/FBJxlJXyYW — Mr·whi

OnePlus’ upcoming Smart TVs are now available to pre-book in India

The new OnePlus TVs are expected to start at around $200 in the country. What you need to know Consumers in India can now "pre-book" the new OnePlus TV series. Those who pre-book the new OnePlus TVs will get a two-year extended warranty for free. The new OnePlus TVs are set to debut in India on July 2. Earlier this month, OnePlus announced that it would be launching its first budget Smart TVs in India on July 2. The new OnePlus TV series is expected to be significantly cheaper than the Q1 series launched last year, with rumors suggesting a starting price of around $200. Ahead of the official launch next week, Amazon has opened pre-bookings for the new OnePlus TVs. While not much is known about the new OnePlus TV series yet, you can now head over to Amazon and pre-book the new OnePlus TV series for ₹1,000 ($13). Consumers who pre-book the new series will also get a two-year extended warranty and ₹1,000 as Amazon Pay balance by August 20. However, you will have t

How to watch Real Madrid vs. Mallorca La Liga live stream

La Liga continues tonight as Real Madrid host RCD Mallorca at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano. Don't miss a kick by following our Real Madrid vs Mallorca live stream guide below. Since the return of La Liga football, Real Madrid and Mallorca have fared differently. Los Blancos have taken all nine available points in their three games since the unscheduled league break slingshotting them to the top of La Liga. On the other hand, RCD Mallorca have recorded two defeats and one draw so far in June and now sit in 18th place, three points adrift of safety. Zinedine Zidane's men are determined to lift the La Liga trophy, having not won the league since 2017. Rivals Barcelona dropping points at Sevilla in their last outing let Real Madrid take the driving seat in this year's La Liga title race. Thanks to Madrid's better head-to-head record, they hold 1st for now. Any slip-ups, however, would open the door for Barça to reclaim top spot. Los Bermellones almost held out for

Hook your smart home up with a pair of Google Home Minis for just $20 each

If you're all-in on Google products — think Android phones, Chromecast, Nest thermostats, and so on — and really want to get your smart home started, Google's smart devices should be your first choice. Not only are they super inexpensive with deals like this one offering two Google Home Mini smart speakers for just $20 apiece, but they link in with your existing first-party Google tech as well as all manner of smart home gear from smart plugs and bulbs, to door locks, robot vacuum cleaners and so much more. These days, a single Google Home Mini would cost around $30 at stores like Best Buy and B&H . Once you get one, you'll probably want to place these all around your home and buying this two-pack saves you $10 per device. These smart, Wi-Fi-enabled speakers are powered by the Google Assistant and allow you to listen to music, check on the weather, sports, and the latest news, get answers from Google and control compatible smart home devices with just your voice.

How to watch All In WA: Stream the virtual concert from anywhere

In support of the state of Washington and its citizens, the All In WA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief by Presenting Sponsor Amazon virtual event takes place this week to raise relief funds for the community and those in need. The organizers, All In Washington, will be offering assistance for the state's hardships in a few different ways, from providing food donations and housing assistance to small business support and even health services for essential workers, all helped along by donations made leading up to and during the concert. All In WA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief is set to feature a number of performances and appearances from homegrown talent and celebrities, including Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews, Macklemore, Brandi Carlile, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Ciara, Joel McHale, and more. Amazon's founder and CEO Jeff Bezos announced he will match individual donations personally, up to a total of $25 million. All In WA: When and where The All In WA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief