Tech wrap: Slack update, Realme launches, Paytm-Google tussle and more

Xiaomi also launched its new wireless earbuds while Google brought Web Stories to Discover Feed. This and more in this tech wrap.

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Today we've saw team collaboration tool Slack announcing a new Instagram-like feature to make it easier for people to work together while on the hardware side of things Realme stole the show with as many as 10 new products. Xiaomi also launched its new wireless earbuds while Google brought Web Stories to Discover Feed. This and more in this tech wrap.

Slack to get Instagram-like Stories and it's not for what you think it is

Team collaboration tool Slack is also getting the Instagram Stories treatment this year. The firm won't just introduce stories but will also introduce push-to-talk audio. With the introduction of these features, the firm thinks that constant video calling time will cut down along with the time taken by inefficient conversations. 

Realme goes on a launching spree with SLED 4K Smart TV, Realme Buds Air Pro, Realme 7i and more

The company went on a launching spree today and announced their ‘Leap to the Next Gen' with the Realme smart TV SLED 4K (55”), Realme 100W Soundbar, the Realme 7i smartphone, Realme Buds Air Pro, Realme Buds Wireless Pro, Realme Smart Camera 360°, Realme Smart Plug, Realme N1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, Realme selfie Tripod and the Realme 20,000mAh Power Bank 2. And that's not all, Realme also unveiled the Realme 7 Pro Sun Kissed edition which is the company's first smartphone to come with a vegan leather back.

Paytm accuses Google of double standards in Fantasy games row

Paytm has accused Google of playing double standards when it comes to its policies on fantasy games on the Play Store. Paytm shared a blog post announcing the return of Paytm First Games to the Google Play Store and wrote that while Google does not allow its real money app to be promoted on Google Play, it can be promoted via YouTube by paying Google a hefty fee.

Redmi SonicBass wireless earphones, Redmi Earbuds 2C launched in India

Xiaomi on Tuesday launched two new Redmi audio products, Redmi SonicBass wireless earphones and Redmi Earbuds 2C. The new Redmi products are priced within  ₹1,500.

Google brings Web Stories to Discover feed on Android, iOS

Google is bringing Web Stories to its Discover section, and it's available first in India, Brazil and the US. The Discover feed on the Google app for Android and iOS will now feature Web Stories. Android users can also access the Discover feed by swiping right from their home screen.