David De Gea’s future at Manchester United is a center of discussion currently.
David De Gea was again dropped against Brighton Hove Albion last night. Dean Henderson kept his place into the side and started for the Red Devils. This arose some serious question about the future of David De Gea.
The Spanish were given leave last month to be with his family as he and his wife were expecting a baby at that time. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took the opportunity and gave the chance to the English goalkeeper. Dean Henderson played very well in David De Gea’s absence.
Solskjær: "I've got two great keepers, two No.1s. David de Gea spent a while back home and then he had internationals so he hadn't played for about a month. He'll definitely play football for us again." #mulive [bbc]
After the born of his daughter, De Gea joined with the side immediately. But he didn’t start a single game since then. Many felt whoever started the game against Brighton would be an indicator over who has won the position in the side.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer denied all the rumors. Solskjaer said, “I’ve got two great keepers, two No.1s. David De Gea spent a while back home and then he had internationals so he hadn’t played for about a month. He’ll definitely play football for us again.”
Manchester United won against Brighton Hove Albion last night. The Red Devils cameback from 0-1 down to 2-1 up as Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood scored for the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
Funding will help accelerate the expansion of their influencer marketing tech platform
New Delhi, April 5, 2021: Do Your Thng (DYT), a branded content marketplace has raised fresh funding of $150,000 led by Mumbai Angles. Faad Network and Angel Bay also participated in the current round; this marks the second investment for AngelBay in DYT.
This funding would help DYT to fuel the next growth phase and help accelerate the expansion of their influencer marketing tech platform.
Headquartered in Gurugram, DYT helps brands get high-quality, personalised branded content at scale with quick turn-around time, backed by data and an ROI-based approach. By leveraging the DYT app, content creators get quick access to brand collaborations. At the same time, marketers capitalise on brand advocates – creators who are authentic product users and give genuine brand recommendations to their community.
Trusted by some of the biggest brands, including MasterCard, Nescafe, Lays, Havells, Marks & Spencer, Logitech, Hershey’s, Royal Sundaram, and Klairs, DYT is on the forefront of the rapidly rising influencer marketing industry. It has grown 4X in terms of revenue since the last financial year despite the repercussions of the pandemic. The company is looking at following the same growth curve in the coming year.
Nandini Mansinghka, Co-Promoter & CEO, Mumbai Angels Network “Digital marketing is growing rapidly and influencer marketing is slowly taking center stage in the success of many brands. DYT platform is focussing on making the whole process of creating branded content easier through their tech platform connecting creators with brands, thereby increasing the digital footprint of brands. We are happy to welcome DYT in our diversified portfolio and look forward to the exciting plans they have on the anvil.”
Ankit Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Do Your Thng, said: “Mumbai Angels has a very successful track record of partnering with start-ups. More than the fresh round of investment, it is their network and expertise in scaling companies and improving products that makes them a natural partner for us as we continue to be the technological bridge between brands and creators.”
“We’re thrilled that Mumbai Angels and Faad Network invested with us,” added Hemant Dua, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer, DYT. “With this latest round of funding, we’ll accelerate the tech side of our platform, making it easier for content creators to pursue what they love and marketers to access unique digital content.”
“We’re proud to invest in DYT again, whose mission to democratise the power of influence is only becoming more important. Ankit, Hemant and the rest of the exceptional team have already done wonders in bringing order to the chaos of influencer marketing, benefitting creators and brands alike. I’m excited to see what more they’ll do moving forward,” commented Sorabh Agrawal, co-founder AngelBay.
Aditya Arora – CEO at Faad said, ” We are delighted to back DYT. Influencer Marketplace platforms like DYT have a luminous future ahead by connecting brands with the right influencers. Such meaningful brand engagements are definitely the need of the hour as the world moves more and more towards influencer marketing.”
The new funding round follows a year that saw a marked rise in demand for digital marketing and advertising. The funds will be injected into pushing a few key tech modules of DYT. It’ll strengthen the platform, reduce the amount of manual intervention required and make the process of getting branded content created as easy as ordering food online.
Ambrane, one of India’s largest mobile accessories brand, after announcing Ravindra Jadeja as its brand ambassador last month, plans an aggressive roadmap of products, with the launch of the range of wireless neckbands in India. Designed for on-the-move musical freedom, the neckbands come with a comfortable design, high bass and long battery life. Starting from a nominal price of Rs.1, 299/-, the neckband offers 365 days of warranty to its users.
First, in the lineup, are Bassband pro priced at Rs. 2,199/-, and Bassband Lite, priced at Rs. 1,299/-. BassBand Pro features dynamic drivers for HD Sound experience and a long battery life of up to 6 hours. It also comes with a stylish and snug-fit design for comfort on the go use, and with the IPX5 Water Resistant feature, it boasts as the perfect workout partner. BassBand Lite, as the name suggests is the lighter version of the BassBand Pro. Engineered with immersive audio quality & high thumping bass, BassBand Lite enables you to enjoy a premium audio experience.
Bringing a wide choice to the customers, the neckband range further includes the Melody series. Melody 20 and Melody 11 embody a dual stereo output, along with 10mm drivers that produce high-detail treble sound giving user the ‘music concert’ experience, at the tip of theirfingers. Engineered with advanced technology, Melody 20 comes with a long battery life that supports upto 8 hours of playtime with only 2 hours of charging.While Melody 11 supports 6 hours of playtime. Both the neckbands Melody 20, priced at Rs. 1,499/- and Melody 11 priced at Rs. 1,799/-features a secure fit, light on collar design for everyday use.
Trendz 11, is the other sporty and classy neckband in the league of Ambrane neckbands. The neckband priced at Rs. 1,999/- features deep bass technology for an immersive music experience. It offers a long playback time of up to 6 hours with just a 1.5-hour charge making it an ideal companion for everyday hustle.
All the models of the neckband series are equipped with Smart Voice Assistant; Google Assistant and Siri for ensuring a total hands-free experience to the users. The durable and comfortable design ensures that earphones always stay in place while running, jogging or at the gym. Additionally, the neckbands feature tangle-free wear with its magnetic clasps that keep the earphone together when not in use.
Also, feature-packed neckbands are integrated with an in-built microphone for a crystal clear calling experience, with an easy switch between music and calls.
Apart from the brand’s website, you can get your hands on these products from Amazon and Flipkart too.
New Delhi, 5th April 2021: India Poker News, the content and media arm of PokerBaazi.com and home to the latest and trending news from across the world of poker, sports and lifestyle just got bigger with the acquisition of Pokershots, a leading poker content platform.
Established in 2016, Pokershots made its mark in poker related news and content ever since its inception. This acquisition will allow readers access to some of poker’s most engaging and informative stories, widening their perspective towards the skill-based sport. From the very outset, PokerBaazi has been the flag bearer of poker, and with an ever-growing userbase that has already crossed a million, the company aims to propel the sport towards its true potential.
With both in-depth and bite-sized game streams, meaningful partnerships and out of the box campaigns, PokerBaazi.com is already an established source of immersive and entertaining poker content for fans of the game across the country and those who are curious about the skill-based card game. Through this acquisition, it intends to share poker stories from across India and the world, and further engage with the community and its newcomers, incorporating fun elements through various activities such as polls, quizzes, interactive questions, and ticket giveaway contests. In a span of 6 years, PokerBaazi.com has emerged as a disrupter in India’s online gaming category. Since 2014, it has infused a change in the mindset in the Online Gaming Industry by demonstrating the brand as the most sought-after skill-based gaming platform in the country. The creation of a home-grown poker product and being an innovator of the biggest poker tournaments in the country as well as an industry-first rewards program has helped increase its registered userbase over the years.
Expressing his views on the acquisition, Varun Ganjoo, Co-founder & Marketing Director of Baazi Games, the parent group of PokerBaazi.com said, “At PokerBaazi.com we are constantly improvising and exploring ways of engaging with our users. Understanding the need for a robust content arm, we are excited to announce this acquisition, which is a step in the right direction, providing users with a world full of poker information and enabling them to expand their horizons. Through this integration, India Poker News promises to promote the poker ecosystem by keeping the readers informed, enlightened and entertained on a real-time basis with interesting stories from the world of Poker.
He added, “Poker is an emerging sport in India, and we have witnessed many players who have showcased outstanding performance in the sport at national as well as international levels, through India Poker News we aim to bring out their stories for inspiring upcoming poker players.”
Popular among poker players, both platforms have gained prominence in a short span of time via distinctly different routes. PokerBaazi.com sees a higher potential reach and engagement with the acquisition of two entities under one roof. With more awareness around poker, this industry is expected to gain importance with due awareness and interest towards the sport among upcoming players.
Inter Milan’s Achraf Hakim is being linked as a potential target for Arsenal this summer to replace their first choice, Hector Bellerin, should he leave the club. The Spaniard has been linked with a move away time and time again, with Paris Saint-Germain the interested party in his services.
Paris had to let go of Thomas Meunier as a free agent last summer, and the Belgian joined Borussia Dortmund. Former Roma right-back Alessandro Florenzi was signed on loan in the summer of 2020 to replace Meunier, and the Italian’s loan deal expires at the end of the ongoing campaign.
Hence, it is only rational that PSG look for a long term commitment in terms of the position for Mauricio Pochettino to plan the team out properly. Bellerin has been singled out as the top candidate for the Parisians to fill in the position.
While it is unclear as to how interested Arsenal are in Achraf Hakimi’s signature, it will be an expensive deal for the Gunners since he joined Inter only a season ago from Real Madrid, ending a two year loan spell with Borussia Dortmund to join Antonio Conte at the San Siro, entering a system that fits his role perfectly.
Recognising his value, Inter Milan have placed a €50 million price tag on the player and considering the dire financial situation across the continent, the deal will be a difficult one for the London club. All that said, the prospect of the transfer only stands if Hector Bellerin leaves the club.
Erling Haaland is the talk of transfer town, and despite there being a release clause in place which comes in starting from 2022, valued at €75 million, the Norwegian is being heavily linked with an exit from Borussia Dortmund this summer itself.
His agent, Mino Raiola and father had recently been spotted in Barcelona and Madrid, travelling to Spain to discuss projects and potential plans for the player if he chooses a club with the representatives of Barcelona and Real Madrid.
In the meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, Raiola and Alf Inge Haaland made it clear that a sum worth €40 million had to be paid as commission to the two, with both of them demanding €20 million each. Adding to the expenses involved in transfer fees and the fact that Haaland would want a salary worth €30 million for his contract, the deal becomes an astronomically expensive one to carry out in the current financial climate.
As outlined by Raiola himself, there are only a handful of clubs that have the financial strength to invest in an asset like Erling Haaland. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and PSG are among those clubs, and of them, the two El Clasico giants are reportedly the ones that Haaland himself favours.
BREMEN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 22: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and Borussia Dortmund at Wohninvest Weserstadion on February 22, 2020 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Max Maiwald/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
Whether or not the deal will be carried out this year is something that remains a question mark still. Borussia Dortmund’s ability to qualify for the Champions League next season will also affect the decision that will be made by the 20-year-old at the end of the campaign.
Samsung has launched two budget-friendly F-series smartphones for the Indian market, named Samsung Galaxy F12 and Galaxy F02s. Both the smartphones possess some decent specifications with minimal price range. So, without wasting much time, let’s get in to the specifications of the smartphones one by one.
Samsung Galaxy F12: #FullOnFab
The Samsung Galaxy F12 runs One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 OS and is powered by the Exynos 850 processor. Regarding display, this phone offers a 6.5-inch HD+ infinity-V display (aspect ratio= 20:9) supported by a faster refresh rate of 90Hz.
The Exynos 850 SoC of this phone is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. Coming to the camera section, this phone features a quad rear camera setup supported by an LED flash that includes a 48MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, this phone has an 8MP selfie snapper at the front.
The Galaxy F12 is fueled up by a bigger 6,000mAH battery. This phone comes in three different color variants: Sea Green, Sky Blue, and Celestial Black.
In terms of pricing and availability, the Samsung Galaxy F12 will be available on Flipkart, Samsung.com, and other retail stores across the country from 12th April, 12 PM onwards at a price tag of Rs. 10,999 for its 4GB/64GB option and Rs. 11,999 for its 4GB/128GB option.
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Samsung Galaxy F02s:
The Samsung Galaxy F02s runs on Android 10 OS and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor. Regarding display, this phone offers a 6.5-inch HD+ infinity-V display (aspect ratio= 20:9).
The SD 450 SoC of this phone is paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot). Coming to the camera section, this phone features a triple rear camera setup supported by an LED flash that includes a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, this phone has a 5MP selfie snapper at the front.
The Galaxy F02s is fueled up by a bigger 5,000mAH battery supported by 15W of fast charging. This phone comes in three different color variants: Diamond Blue, Diamond White, and Diamond Black.
In terms of pricing and availability, the Samsung Galaxy F02s will be available on Flipkart, Samsung.com, and other retail stores across the country from 9th April, 12 PM onwards at a price tag of Rs. 8,999 for its 3GB/32GB option and Rs. 9,999 for its 4GB/64GB option.
Offers (on Flipkart):
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2. Special Price: Get extra ₹1500 off (price inclusive of discount).
3. Get a Google Nest Hub (Chalk) at just ₹5,999 on purchase of select TVs, laptops, ACs, and mobile.
4. Get Google Nest mini at just ₹1999 on purchase of select Smartphones, TVs, Laptops, TV streaming.
5.No cost EMI ₹1,667/month. Standard EMI also available.
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that the matches of IPL are not going to move from Mumbai amid growing COVID-19 cases in Mumbai. The Maharashtra government announcing various curbs and restrictions in Mumbai due to Covid-19.
The situation of Mumbai is getting worse day by day. Mumbai is the venue for the first phase of IPL 2021. Maharashtra Government has declared a 12-hour night curfew yesterday. The government announced new restrictions including a night curfew in the state and a “strict lockdown” over the next weekend from Friday 8 pm to Monday 7 pm on Sunday.
Earlier some reports suggest that BCCI is ready for the worst as the COVID-19 cases grow in all over the country. However, BCCI President has cleared all the doubts yesterday.
In an interview with The Telegraph, Sourav Ganguly said, “The IPL matches will be held in Mumbai.”
“Once you are in a bubble nothing happens. Even in the UAE last season, there were a few such incidents in the lead-up to the event but once the tournament started everything was fine.”
“We have got the necessary permission and assurances from the state government to conduct matches there. Mumbai will be hosting only ten matches between April 10 to 25 and there will be nothing to worry about inside the bio-bubble. We are in a well-secured set-up and the players and support staff will be safe.”- he added.
Netflix has currently added a new trailer of an upcoming series named Zero. The story of this series is based on a very shy and introverted boy who possesses an extraordinary superpower, the superpower is to become invisible at any time. If you think it is a superhero series then it’s not true, this is a story of the modern hero who comes to know about his powers when he is in trouble and just tries to escape from the Barrio, the district of the Milan suburb. He leads a very normal life like you and me with these superpowers, he always trying to use his powers for good purposes.
In this series, Zero might have to wear some uncomfortable clothes of a hero. At an adventure, he will find that some people in this adventure need the help of his suburb as some people start to increasing rent and also kick out the people, in this adventure he will discover a deep friendship with Sharif, Inno, Momo, and Sara. He will also find his love in this journey.
Cast
This series is featuring with a young Italian talents with first and second generation that is included with Giuseppe Dave Seke as Zero, Haroun Fall as Sharif, Beatrice Granno as Anna, Richard Dylan Magon as Momo, Daniela Scattolin as Sara, Madior Fall as Hymn, Virginia Diop as Awa, Alex Van Damme as Thierno, Frank Crudele as Sando kan, Giordano de Plano as Ricci, Ashai Lombardo Arop as Marieme, Roberta Mattei as La Vergine, Miguel Gobbo Diaz as Rico, and Livio Kone as Honey.
Release date
It has been confirmed that this series is going to hit on Netflix on 21st April 2021. It is a very different kind of story with some superhero vibes, there are a lot of twists and turns in this series, it is expected that this will create a response in the audience.
The three big smartphones from different houses are present in the market and we will see which one suits us more. We are seeing the battle between the OnePlus 9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max. These three smartphones are the most hyped premium smartphone of the year as they offer premium quality services and the brands related to these smartphones are popular among the mass. People always compare these three smartphones as all three offer mostly the same performance but have their own magic in them.
Display
OnePlus 9 Pro offers a longer 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO display and has a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra hosts a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED edge display and has the same refresh rate of 120 Hz. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is the largest iPhone which attributes a 6.7-inch OLED Super Retina XDR OLED panel but has a refresh rate of just 60 Hz.
Galaxy S21 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro are run by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile processor. On the other hand, iPhone 12 Pro Max is powered by the A14 Bionic chipset.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra houses a 108MP wide-angle sensor, a 12MP Ultra-wide sensor, two 10MP telephoto zoom lenses and Laser Auto-Focus. OnePlus 9 Pro also features a quad rear camera setup. This includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX789 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 secondary sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto shooter, and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max houses pro-grade 12-megapixel triple rear cameras.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
OnePlus 9 Pro
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Talking about the front camera, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has the strongest 40 MP front snapper when compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max which hosts a 32 MP lens and a 12 MP lens for selfies respectively. OnePlus 9 Pro cameras are built by Hasselblad which is a famous Swedish camera manufacturer. They captured the lunar landings during NASA’s Apollo missions and will bring its iconic colour science to the OnePlus 9 Pro. Thus, improving the total quality of taking pictures for the users.
Battery and Fast Charging
OnePlus 9 Pro houses a 4500mAh battery which is paired with Warp Charge 65T fast charging. Samsung’s new smartphone is backed by a robust 5000 mAh battery pack which comes along with 25W fast-charging support. The iPhone 12 Pro Max packs the weakest of the three, a 3687 mAh battery cell along with 20W fast-charging support.
Price
The OnePlus 9 Pro comes in two variants with two different prices:
8 GB + 128 GB: Rs. 64,999
12 GB + 256 GB: Rs. 69,999
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has two versions:
12 GB + 256 GB: Rs 93,639
16 GB + 512 GB: Rs 116,200
iPhone 12 Pro Max has three variants:
6GB + 128GB: Rs 125,900
6GB + 256GB: Rs 134,900
6GB + 512GB: Rs 155,900
Our Thoughts
Even though the iPhone comes with a Super Retina XDR OLED panel, it has a very low refresh rate as compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. When it comes to processor, the OnePlus and Samsung has the strongest mobile processor in the form of Snapdragon 888 for Android devices but its performance is still weaker than Apple’s A14 Bionic chipset.
In terms of camera, it is a close fight between Samsung and the OnePlus but we would like to go with the latter due to the presence of Swedish manufacturer Hasselblad. Samsung edges out OnePlus in the battery domain and again Apple fails to show great specs. There is a huge difference in the prices of the three smartphones.
To make a parallel comparison we can take the 12 GB + 256 GB model which is way expensive for Samsung and Apple when compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro. Due to all these points, the OnePlus 9 Pro will be our choice. Do your own analysis to come to your conclusion and do let us know.
