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Google tests ‘Digital Driver’s License’ support

Google is reportedly beta testing support for the "Digital Driver's License" in the Android Wallet app. According to IANS, "users running Android 8.0 (or later) who are in the Google Play Services beta program (specifically, version 48.22) are eligible," according to Google's updated support page. "After enabling Bluetooth and Nearby Devic...

Netflix to premiere ‘Trial By Fire’ on Jan 13

Netflix has announced a new Indian limited series titled 'Trial By Fire,' which will focus on the 1997 Uphaar Cinema fire and the aftermath for the families and victims. The Uphaar Cinema tragedy occurred in June 1997, w...

Apple TV+ cancels ‘Shantaram’ after S1

British actor Charlie Hunnam-led ‘Shantaram’ series has been cancelled by Apple TV+ after the first season. The news came ahead of the Friday premiere of the final episode of season one. The show is bas...

Reese Witherspoon to lead in ‘All ‘Stars’

Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon will headline ‘All Stars’, a half-hour comedy series, for Prime Video. According to PTI, the project was bagged by the streaming service in a bidding war. It comes from Aline Brosh McKenna, the writer of movies such as

Jio True 5G available on iPhone 12, other later models

Customers with iPhones 12 and later models will have immediate access to 5G under the Jio Welcome Offer after updating their software. To use a Jio 5G connection on an iPhone 12 or later models, go to Settings, General, Software Update and then Update to the latest iOS version. Users should then go to Set...

Amitabh Bachchan wraps up ‘KBC’ S14 shooting

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday announced that he has wrapped shooting for the 14th season of his popular quiz reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. ...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!