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1. Why Flipkart’s Failed Pursuit of Snapdeal Isn’t Really a Bad Bet
Flipkart reportedly made a bid of $950 million to finally get their hands on Snapdeal. But long discussions failed to get the deal through for Binny Bansal and Co. But when you look at the numbers being discussed, it shows a different story.
A detailed report from Kalagato suggests that Snapdeal was going nowhere with its business strategy amid falling user base, app downloads and transaction volume.
Read the full story here.
2. Here’s Why Paytm Wants to Start its Own Messaging Service in India
Paytm is reportedly closing in on launching its own version of messaging service in India, as reported by WSJ and Reuters this week.
The mobile payment platform is expected to make an announcement on this by the end of August, and most people believe that Paytm could go head on with WhatsApp’s upcoming payment service, which is likely to go live real soon.
However, there is more than one reason why Paytm wants to enter the messaging arena, which is already crowded with players like Hike, Facebook and the biggest of them all, WhatsApp.
Read the story here.
3. Jio Phone Vs Intex Turbo+4G: The 4G Feature Phone Comparison
As people are calling the Jio Phone the ‘next big thing’ in feature phones, does Intex have what it takes to take on the might of Jio? Since the phones are not out yet, we will have a specs to specs comparison of the Jio Phone versus the Intex Turbo+4G.
Read the story here to know more.
4. Bitcoin Now Has a Twin and It’s Called Bitcoin Cash
Yes, here’s another cryptocurrency for us – Bitcoin Cash.
A new version of Bitcoin hit the market on 1 August, and it seems to be spreading like wildfire in the cryptocurrency circuit. The currency has been created as miners decided to split the actual currency Bitcoin into two.
This primarily goal is to increase the capacity of the blockchain, which was struggling with record-high transaction times for Bitcoin.
Read the story here to know more.
5. Jabra Evolve 75 Review: This Wireless Headset That Gets ‘Work’ Done
Jabra recognises itself with audio products that cater to fitness and business consumers. The company is preferred for its professional approach with its high-end headphones and earphones. The Evolve 75 is just an extension of that brand philosophy.
But for over Rs 18,000, does the Evolve 75 make sense for your business needs?
Read the review here to know.
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