Geek Appeal: New gadgets & apps on the block

The Tech Panda takes a look at recently launched gadgets & apps in the market.

Fintech: Bill Payments & Mobile Recharge in big push towards everyday App use

Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for consumer credit and free credit score platform, today announced the launch of Bill Payments along with Mobile Recharge on its App. Consumers on the Paisabazaar App can now complete routine payments conveniently at  zero platform fee, with assured rewards on every transaction.

Santosh Agarwal, CEO, Paisabazaar, said, “We are building the Paisabazaar App to play a more active role as an everyday financial companion, beyond just credit. By enabling payments and recharges with zero fees and assured rewards, we are creating strong reasons for consumers to return to the App regularly. Greater frequency drives familiarity, long-term trust, and smarter financial decisions over time. Our focus is to make Paisabazaar a dependable companion for day-to-day money management.”

FEATURES

• Customers will enjoy zero platform fee and assured rewards on every transaction.
• Consumers can pay a wide range of bills seamlessly, including Prepaid Mobile Recharge, Postpaid Mobile bills, Credit Card dues, Loan Repayments, and utilities such as Electricity, DTH, LPG and Piped Gas.

App: India’s first 15 Minute On Demand Mechanic Platform

Spinoto, an on-demand vehicle service platform, launched its operations in Ahmedabad, enabling customers to book services through the platform and have a trained mechanic reach their location within 15 minutes—addressing long-standing inefficiencies in urban vehicle servicing. The focus will be on returning customers to the road as quickly and seamlessly as possible and providing roadside assistance for two-wheelers, passenger cars, and electric vehicles.

“The App is designed to fill a variety of service needs, from breakdown assistance to minor repairs and routine maintenance, as well as providing basic EV service diagnostics. Spinoto supports electric vehicle service processes as more consumers adopt electric vehicles and their usage increases in urban markets.” says Krunalsinh Rana, Founder of Spinoto.

FEATURES

• Operates through dark service stores that house trained mechanics and an inventory of the most commonly needed spare parts and standard tools.
• Once a customer submits a service request through the Spinoto app, the system will assess the issue being reported and identify the parts needed for resolution and the most appropriate solution to resolve the issue before assigning the nearest available mechanic to complete the service.
• This means that the mechanic arrives at the service site with everything necessary to complete the service, and eliminates delays at the service site due to diagnosing or finding parts.

Fintech: JioFinance unveils intelligent digital marketplace for Bharat; invites users to shape the future of finance

Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited (JFPSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), is set to redefine the Indian financial landscape with the introduction of the all-new JioFinance app. Through ‘Finsider’, an exclusive early access program, users will have the first opportunity to experience the power of intelligent finance and share feedback to shape the app’s evolution.

Hitesh Sethia, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Jio Financial Services Limited said: “We believe intelligent finance should be a basic right of all citizens. With the paradigm shift in f inance, we are putting Bharat at the heart of everything we build. As a hyper-personal and intelligent marketplace for financial services, the new JioFinance app aims to remove the noise and friction that many of us experience while navigating a complex financial landscape. This is a platform designed to empower every Indian with unbiased and actionable financial intelligence, empowering them to take control of their f inancial destiny with transparency and trust.”

FEATURES

• Finsider is an early access campaign for the all-new JioFinance app, which makes finance more personal than ever before with tailored recommendations based on the user’s life context.
• Can use the app and share feedback to earn JioPoints, redeemable against a wide catalogue of rewards.  

Wearable tech: Wearable Climate-Control Hydro Vest

Chiltier, a wearable climate technology company, announced the launch of its much-anticipated Hydro Vest, a thermoelectric personal cooling and heating system. The vest is designed to help users stay comfortable and safe in extreme weather conditions. With early pre-orders now open, the brand is gearing up for a global Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.

Kulpreet Sahni, Founder and CEO, Chiltier, said, “Our vision at CHILTIER is to make climate control as personal and intuitive as wearable technology itself. The Hydro Vest is not just about cooling or heating; it is about giving people control over their environment, enhancing safety, endurance, and performance in extreme conditions. With our Kickstarter launch, we are building a global community that believes wearable climate technology is the future of outdoor mobility and human resilience.”

FEATURES

• Thermoelectric wearable technology enables active cooling and heating for riders, outdoor users, and extreme weather conditions
• Uses advanced Peltier-based thermoelectric technology to cool or heat the body within minutes.
• Unlike traditional cooling solutions that rely on ice packs, fans, or gel-based inserts, it actively regulates temperature through a closed-loop liquid circulation mechanism embedded within the vest.
• Maintains thermal comfort by circulating temperature-controlled liquid through thermally conductive tubing integrated into its inner lining.
• Helps stabilize core body temperature, reduce fatigue, and enhance endurance during prolonged rides, treks, outdoor work shifts, and adventure activities.
• The X1 model can maintain unlimited run-time when connected to vehicle power and is designed for riders.
• Z1 model is fully portable (with a lightweight battery backpack) and can be operated for up to eight hours.
• Both feature precision-adjustable temperature settings, lightweight materials (approximately 700 grams ), quiet operation (below 20 dB), and water-resistant design for reliable performance in challenging environments.

Deeptech: In-House Production of Metrology-Grade Sapphire Cubes & Spheres for CMM Probes

Artificial Electronics Intelligent Materials Limited (AEIM), a platform in advanced semiconductor materials, precision components, metrology solutions, and next-generation manufacturing technologies, announced a successful in-house production of metrology-grade sapphire cubes and spheres for Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) probe sensors.

Vishaal Nandam, Executive Director of AEIM, commented: “The in-house production of sapphire cubes and precision spheres represents a transformative leap in our metrology and advanced materials capabilities. This breakthrough gives AEIM the technological and cost advantages needed to compete at the highest levels of the global precision-measurement consumables market and accelerates our strategic roadmap into CMM systems and machine tools.”

FEATURES

• First successful in-house production of metrology-grade sapphire cubes and spheres meeting OEM specifications
• Demonstrated mastery of advanced single-crystal sapphire machining and sub-micron finishing techniques
• Immediate access to the multi-million-dollar global market for CMM probe balls, stylus tips, and sensor components
• Significant strengthening of vertical integration and elimination of dependency on foreign suppliers
• Clear technology foundation for future expansion into complete CMM probe systems and machine manufacturing
• All components produced in AEIM’s ISO-class cleanroom facilities, ensuring world-class consistency and traceability