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Almonds Ai launches ChannelCARE program
Mumbai: Almonds Ai, a partner engagement, loyalty, and rewards technology company, announced the launch of a comprehensive ChannelCARE (Complete Assistance and Retention Empowerment) program for brands’ retailers and channel partners. ChannelCARE aims to elevate any brand’s success with retailers through financial support, training, sustainability initiatives, and an array of business services.
Key features of the Almonds Ai ChannelCARE program include:
1 Financial assistance such as working capital loans
2 Tax guidance and financial planning assistance
3 Healthcare /wellness service and insurance
4 Business skills training and mentorship
5 Support for marketing, promotion, and recruitment
6 Sustainability education and implementation of eco-friendly practices
7 Dedicated assistance teams
ChannelCARE program will also provide tailored services based on each retailer’s specific needs across technology adoption, inventory analysis, expansion support, and more.
“At Almonds Ai, we understand the pivotal role that channel partners play in the success of businesses. With ChannelCARE, we aim to provide comprehensive support and empowerment to channel partners, equipping them with the tools and resources they need to optimize operations, boost sales, and future-proof their businesses.” Abhinav Jain & Apurv Modi, co-founders of Almonds Ai jointly said.
These services address an extensive array of retailer needs, encompassing technological advancements, localized marketing, compliance, and energy efficiency. Depending on the challenges and opportunities within the retail industry, these services prove invaluable in driving retailers toward their utmost potential.
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Apple bites back: the $599 MacBook Neo is the cheapest Mac ever made
The tech giant unveils a budget laptop that packs a punch — and a lot of cheek
CALIFORNIA: Apple has never been shy about charging a premium. So when Cupertino rolls out a MacBook at $599 (approx. Rs 55,000) , it’s worth sitting up straight.
The MacBook Neo, unveiled Tuesday, is Apple’s most affordable laptop to date — undercutting its own MacBook Air and taking a sharp swipe at the budget PC market in one fell swoop. It starts at $499 for students, which, for a machine with Apple silicon inside, is frankly a steal.
At the heart of the Neo is the A18 Pro chip — the same muscle that powers the latest iPhones. Apple claims it is up to 50 per cent faster for everyday tasks than a rival PC running Intel’s Core Ultra 5, and three times quicker on on-device AI workloads. Fanless and featherweight at 2.7 pounds, it runs silently and promises up to 16 hours of battery life. Try doing that on a Chromebook.
The 13-inch liquid retina display clocks in at 2408-by-1506 resolution with 500 nits of brightness and support for billion colours — sharper and brighter, Apple says, than most rivals in this price band. It comes dressed in four colours: blush, indigo, silver, and a zesty new citrus, with matching keyboard shades to boot.
Connectivity is modest — two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6 — but this is a budget machine, not a pro workstation. The 1080p FaceTime camera, dual mics with directional beamforming, and Spatial Audio speakers round out a package that punches well above its weight class.
Apple senior vice-president of hardware engineering John Ternus alled it “a laptop only Apple could create.” That’s the kind of line that makes rivals wince — because, annoyingly, he might be right.
The Neo runs macOS Tahoe, with Apple Intelligence baked in for AI writing tools, live translation, and the sort of on-device smarts that keep user data away from the cloud. It also boasts 60 per cent recycled content — the highest of any Apple product — for those who like their bargains with a side of conscience.
For $599, Apple isn’t just selling a laptop. It’s selling an argument — that good design and real performance needn’t cost the earth. The PC industry had better have a decent comeback ready.
