#Intel betting big on drones; acquires commercial drone startup MAVinci;@nanduri_anil demos at @HouseofCommons

#Intel betting big on drones; acquires commercial drone startup MAVinci;@nanduri_anil demos at @HouseofCommons pic.twitter.com/Bmy2hs5VNd

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 4, 2016

Intel Perceptual Computing Director Anil Nanduri demonstrated how the company's RealSense Technology helps unmanned aerial vehicles, or 'drones,' automatically avoid flying into stationary or moving objects during a hearing in the House Commerce.

@intel to cut 12,000 jobs

#Intel planning for thousands of job cuts says @Oregonian pic.twitter.com/tOvE7bhmtK

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) April 16, 2016

#IntelInnovationFestival showcased bright new ideas at @iiscbangalore with 70+ real time projects

#IntelInnovationFestival showcased bright new ideas at @iiscbangalore with 70+ real time projects pic.twitter.com/wYYC3BkWfm

— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) April 18, 2016

EarthRover; a device that will help farmers improve yields by gathering weather/soil report #IntelInnovationFestival pic.twitter.com/yJpcy7tHj7

— Intel India (@IntelIndia) April 16, 2016

Seizure Band; a device that helps control seizure attacks based on Mozart Effect. #IntelInnovationFestival pic.twitter.com/sD9oBUe8xg

— Intel India (@IntelIndia) April 16, 2016

Winners of #Intel India Embedded Challenge 2014

Intel India hosted its first ever two-day Intel India Innovation Conclave in Bengaluru.The winners of Intel IEC 2014 were felicitated and awarded at the concluding session held today. A special jury comprising of Intel executives, Government representatives and academia shortlisted 6 best projects out of the 40 prototypes at display. These 40 working models were selected from 650 innovative ideas submitted by students and working professionals from across India. Intel IEC awards cash prizes of INR 15,00,000 to the winners, including two Grand Prizes of INR 5,00,000 each and a Jury Popular Choice Award and a Woman Innovator of the Year Award.

The winners of the Intel India Embedded Challenge 2014 are:

Project Name	Participant 1	Participant 2	Participant 3	Institute/ Organisation	Prize Money	Category
Catheter Reprocessing System (CRS)	Vikram Goel	Rajvinder Kaur		Incredible Devices, Chandigarh	5,00,000	Grand Professional Award
Smart Home Automation for masses	Shashank Mehta	Prakhar Singh		IIT Roorkee	5,00,000	Grand Student Award
TESLA	RS Abishek	Karthik C		PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore	1,00,000	Wearable Computing
Amphibious Rescue and Surveillance Robot	Rishabh Mahajan	Debasmita Ghose	Deeksha Prabhu	Manipal Institute of Technology	1,00,000	Internet Of Things
Prosthetic Wrist under Myoelectric Control	Aishwarya Hendre	Sarvesh Chakradeo		MIT, Pune	1,00,000	Smart solutions for Social cause
Ambulatory EEG and seizure alert system	Aditya Jindal	Shubham Chhabra	Pankaj Malhotra	IIIT, Hyderabad	1,00,000	Jury Popular Choice Award
Gabby Tree	Aditya Om			NIT, Raipur	1,00,000	Jury Popular Choice Award

#Micromax launches Canvas Tab P666 for Rs. 10,999/-

The new Canvas Tab P666 (priced at Rs.10,999/-)  is the first tablet from the popular handset maker Micromax with an Intel chipset. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Atom Processor Z2520 (4 threads, 1MB Cache) coupled with 1GB of RAM.The new tablet will be available for sale starting Saturday, November 29 through online and offline retail stores.The Canvas Tab P666 is the first Intel® powered tablet to be assembled in India by Micromax.

Micromax launches Canvas Tab P666 for Rs. 10,999/- pic.twitter.com/YLAuxfmd3s
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 27, 2014

Running on latest Android 4.4 KitKat, the 3G enabled Canvas Tab P666 gives users the access to a number of features including voice search, Google Drive*, Hangouts* for video calls, smart contact prioritization etc. Equipped with an 8-inch WXGA IPS display with a resolution of 800*1280, the tablet offers a dynamic contrast and color vibrancy with an immersive graphic quality ensuring a smoother UI and a faster refresh rate. Users can capture all their favorite moments in just a click with a 5MP rear camera and at same time fulfil their selfie needs with a 2MP front camera.

The Canvas Tab P666 is the first Intel® powered tablet to be assembled in India by @Micromax_Mobile . pic.twitter.com/N9sANUdtiZ
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) November 27, 2014

Available in Black and White colors, the tablet is designed with an exquisite glass finish and metal edges giving it a unique and elegant look. A sleek and light tablet option, the Canvas Tab P666 weighs a mere 310 grams  sporting a 7.9mm sleek glass body and comes with an expandable memory of up to 32GB relieving users of all the storage woes. Power packed with a 4400 mAh battery, the tab offers a powerful back up.

"Our collaboration has yielded an 8” tablet powered by an Intel® processor that truly delivers performance without compromising on battery life and graphics while providing consumers real value for their money," said Debjani Ghosh, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Group, Managing Director, South Asia, Intel.

Key features of Canvas Tab P666

·         Intel® Atom™ Processor Z2520 (1M Cache, 1.2Ghz) with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

·         8-inch WXGA IPS display with a resolution of 800*1200

·         4400 MAH battery

·         5MP rear camera; 2MP front camera

·         Android KitKat 4.4

·         3G SIM enabled

·         7.9mm sleek glass body

·         Weight – 310.5gm

·         Up to 32GB expandable memory

·         1GB RAM; 8GB ROM

·         Available in Black & White colour

·         Gravity sensors, proximity sensors, light sensors, accelerometer, motion sensors

Vineet Taneja, Chief Executive Officer, Micromax said,“We have been witnessing an increasing demand for high-quality tablets that offers a seamless experience and more efficient data consumption on the move. The Canvas Tab P666 is designed to address such needs by offering a dynamic range of device capabilities powered by the Intel®  Atom™ processor that delivers a great performance.’

#Intel India signs MoU with NIELIT* to enable digital literacy program

#Intel India signs MoU with NIELIT* to enable digital literacy program pic.twitter.com/JjHC1HtMBF
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) October 14, 2014

The MoU is part of the digital literacy program initiated by the Prime Ministers’ Office to make one member of each house hold digitally literate in India. To achieve scalable growth and access the impact of the initiative, NIELIT will be assessing the individuals on their digital literacy capability after the completion of the course. Intel India would be instrumental in the creation of the certification and assessment portal for the digital literacy program of the Government of India. Under the Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) policy, NIELIT is creating a course that will be delivered to 15000 people in every state with the aim of skill development in the ESDM sector. Intel India will provide inputs to the specific modules of the ESDM content and support content creation of the course as well as promote the program through the ecosystem.
Speaking at the event Ms. Debjani Ghosh, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Group, Managing Director, Intel South Asia said, “Intel has always been committed to realizing the dream of a Digital India. Through our efforts in accelerating digital literacy in the country, we’ve already reached out to over 3 million citizens till date. We are proud to work with NIELIT in assessing the impact of digital literacy in the country as well as contributing to the ESDM course creation. This collaboration is a true demonstration of the government’s vision of fostering strong public private partnerships under the ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ philosophy to realize the dream of a Digital India.”
Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma, MD, NIELIT* said “The government’s aim of making one person e-literate in every household will convert India into a knowledge economy and empower citizens to compete in the global arena. To achieve this, it is crucial for the government and corporates to work together and create a sustainable model for digital education in the country. It is great to see technology leaders like Intel come forward and support the cause. We are sure that through this MoU, we will be able to work together to realize the vision of a Digital India.”

#Intel India and Government of Karnataka unveil prog for innovators

 

#Intel India and Government of Karnataka unveil prog for innovators pic.twitter.com/ZdvHYF7CGW
— Press Release Watch (@PrReleaseWatch) September 16, 2014

Intel India in association with the Department of Public Instruction, Govt. of Karnataka* and Agastya Foundation* today launched “Avishkara - Karnataka Student Innovation Program” at the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum*, Bangalore. Aimed at fostering the next generation of innovators by accelerating science & innovation in Karnataka, the Program will promote ‘STEM’ (Science Technology Engineering and Math) initiatives in the State, and drive greater collaboration to promote research and innovation.

#Croma Launches Its First Ever #Intel® Processor Based Tablet and 2 in 1

Croma and Intel India today launched the Croma1179 Tablet(8”) and Croma1177  2-in-1 (10.1”) powered by Intel® processors at an event led by Ajit Joshi, CEO & MD, Infiniti Retail and Gregory Bryant, Vice President, Sales and Marketing Group, General Manager, Asia-Pacific and Japan Region for Intel®.  Priced at INR 13,990 and INR 21,990 respectively, the devices run on the Microsoft Windows* 8.1 platform and deliver an ideal balance of performance, battery life and graphics to users.

Croma is India’s first large format specialist retail chain for consumer electronics, with 101 outlets in 16 cities across the country. The company launched Croma Life Accessories in 2008 to provide innovative and unique products to help consumers choose the best product for their needs, which now includes a range of computing devices.

.@debjani_ghosh_, @gregorymbryant & Ajit Joshi showcasing the #CromaTablet & 2in1s at @cromaretail store #IntelInside pic.twitter.com/uJqTucBtIM
— Intel India (@IntelIndia) July 31, 2014

Speaking on the occasion Ajit Joshi, CEO & MD Infiniti Retail said “Croma’s own label products are about meeting consumer needs with the latest and the best technology. The new Croma tablet and 2 in 1 are a combination of amazing features, graphics, top performance supported with good battery life packed into a sleek device, a real owners’ pride. We are confident our customers will appreciate the value packed in the Croma tablet and 2 in1s. Intel has always been a great partner to work with and we are happy to launch the newest Croma devices with them.”

Earlier this year, Intel® outlined its strategy to focus on new mobile form factors like 2 in 1s and Tablets in India. Gregory Bryant, Vice President and General Manager, Intel Asia-Pacific and Japan, said, “We are excited to be working with Croma to bring these new mobile devices to consumers in India. Croma’s tablets and 2 in 1s based on Intel processors deliver superior computing performance and great battery life to keep pace with today’s mobile lifestyle.”


When it comes to mobile devices, consumers today want a smooth browsing experience, security, good battery life, better visuals and graphics without compromising on performance. Based on this insight, Croma and Intel came together to launch the tablet and 2 in1 powered by Intel® Processor and running Windows 8.1 OS which create a differentiated product proposition in Croma’s existing tablet offering. The Croma 2 in 1(10.1”) powered by Intel® will be the lowest priced 2 in 1 in the Indian retail market offering consumers great value for money. 

#Ronaldo tops McAfee “Red Card Club” for riskiest online searches for footballers

According to research from McAfee, part of Intel Security, cyber criminals are most likely to use Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo to lure visitors to web pages designed to infect them with malware. The McAfee “Red Card Club” showcases the top eleven Brazil-bound players whose web pages are considered to be risky for fans to search for online. Following Ronaldo are Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Spain’s Iker Cassillas, Brazil’s Neymar and Algeria’s Karim Ziani.

As is common with other cultural sensations, cybercriminals leverage consumer interest in the world’s most popular sport to lure them to websites rigged with malware, malicious code capable of infecting a user’s machine and stealing passwords and personal information. McAfee researchers have used McAfee® SiteAdvisor® site ratings to determine which sites are risky to search when coupled with footballer names and have calculated an overall risk percentage.

According to the research, fans run the greatest risk when visiting sites offering screensaver downloads and videos showcasing the extraordinary skills of the players. Searching for the latest Cristiano Ronaldo content yields more than a 3.7% chance of landing on a website that has tested positive for online threats, such as spyware, adware, spam, phishing, viruses and other malware.

Players make the McAfee “Red Card Club” by scoring among the top eleven positions in terms of greatest percent chance of web page risk:

Red Card Club” Rank	Player	Country	Risk %
1	Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal	3.76%
2	Lionel Messi	Argentina	3.72%
3	Iker Casillas	Spain	3.34%
4	Neymar	Brazil	3.14%
5	Karim Ziani	Algeria	3.00%
6	Karim Benzema	France	2.97%
7	Paulinho	Brazil	2.81%
8	Edinson Cavani	Uruguay	2.67%
9	Fernando Torres	Spain	2.65%
10	Eden Hazard	Belgium	2.50%
11	Gerard Piqué	Spain	2.45%