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For 130 years, Philips has been an essential part of our lives. Its main focus has been on improving consumer lives. It does so, not just through its resolve to be growth-oriented but also by investing heavily in the right kind of innovation, relevant to its consumers. Stepping into the New Year, the consumer goods giant - Versuni, unveiled a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Gujarat, India, promising over 1000 new jobs and a wave of cutting-edge products.

To talk about the company's global and local - or rather Glocal approach - Mr. Henk S. de Jong, the Global CEO of Versuni joins host Deepti Ahuja in this episode of Mint Techcetra. From dynamic e-commerce strategies to the integration of AI wizardry into your favorite home appliances, tune in as they discuss Versuni's legacy, digital transformation, and its plans for expansion in the bustling Indian market. Find out what makes the fascinating landscape of consumer goods innovation tick!

For years, the Consumer Electronics Show has been the one-stop shop for all things cool when it comes to gadgets. But has it lost its luster? Why aren't people, the media, and tech experts talking about it as much as they used to?

Join hosts, Shouvik, Leslie and Deepti, as they talk about the top technologies and gadgets at CES this year. Listen to them meander and interrupt each other as they discuss the industrial metaverse, specifically - Digital Twins, Software-developed Automation, Data and AI. Tune into this lively chat as they decode hypercars, translucent screens, music technology, hologram technology, robots like Ballie, e-waste, sustainability and the beauty industry's longstanding relationship with science and tech. Hear them argue the importance of consumer education in Technology. Packed with personal anecdotes, sci-fi references, hearty laughter and buffoonery this episode is made for you.

In this exclusive episode of Mint Techcetra, we have Dr. Prashanth Subramaniam, Head of Medical Affairs at Abbott Diabetes Care for South Asia, Korea, and Taiwan, along with Dr. Abhijit Bhograj, a Consultant Endocrinologist at A-Health Wellness. Together they will delve into the growing diabetes challenge and share some valuable insights on effective management care. Join our host, Deepti Ahuja to know how this digital revolution is helping people with diabetes. Tune in for more.

In October, Rick Osterloh, Google’s hardware chief, made a surprise appearance at the Google for India event. The crux of his visit—going forward, Google’s Pixel phones will be made in India. The announcement came as a bit of a surprise—Pixel phones aren’t exactly the highest selling smartphones in the world. Why, then, is the internet services giant bringing its manufacturing efforts here? Join Mint’s Shouvik Das as he decodes this rather surprising decision from Google.

Jaspreet Bindra has for long donned a corporate cap. Now, as a consultant, Bindra — who goes as the tech ‘whisperer’ — dons a surprisingly evocative persona. I key takeaway from this rather intriguing conversation comes from Bindra’s rather interesting take on the modern definition of work — and inevitably, the role of AI in all of our lives. Mint’s Shouvik Das joins Bindra in a prolific conversation on being a student at the end of career, on generative AI’s greater purpose, and if he thinks that AI will one day kill us all.

In today's dynamic digital era, the need for rapid innovation is beyond doubt. On the special episode of Mint Techectra, we are joined by Varun Gowsami, Head of Product Management at Newgen Software Technologies Ltd. to discuss the new trends and technologies that are shaping the fintech industry. Dive into the heart of the Fintech revolution with Newgen's Low Code Platform, NewgenONE, and Gen AI. Tune in for more!

Earlier this month, Apple sent out a notification to select users, telling them that they could be subject to state-sponsored cyber attacks. The Centre was quick to respond to it, calling them “vague”, even as opposition voices grew. Apple, by itself, has since warned that such notifications aren’t conclusive—but concerns of cyber espionage can’t be taken lightly. What, really, is the conflict? Join Mint’s Shouvik Das as we break down the issue.

Jaya Jagadish is at the helm of one of the world’s most recognisable chip companies in India — AMD. With an increasing focus on chip design and development in India, companies like AMD are expanding their India presence even further. But, it’s not all corporate austerity for Jagadish, who remains an engineer at heart. Join Mint’s Shouvik Das in conversation with Jagadish in a freewheeling chat, on Techcetra.

Welcome to this special episode of Mint Techcetra. Today, we are in conversation with Sandip Patel, the Managing Director for IBM India and South Asia, to discuss the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on our lives, work, and interactions. Our host, Deepti Ahuja, will engage in an enlightening conversation with the guest, exploring how AI is revolutionizing the way organizations function, innovate, and deliver value. Towards the end of our discussion, we will delve into IBM's watsonX platform and explore the practices that IBM employs to ensure the fair and unbiased deployment of AI technologies. Tune in for more!!

Muralikrishnan B, the president of Xiaomi India, still wears a good old chronograph. But, that’s not because he doesn’t believe in smartwatches — in fact, he believes that there’s plenty of room for innovation in this product category, which in turn can differentiate the design. That holds true for smartphones too, says Murali, as he’s commonly addressed by his peers. Join him for a conversation with Mint’s Shouvik Das, where he elaborates on driving innovation through business use cases, and how technology is ubiquitous across all user categories.