AMD unveils AM1 platform featuring quad-core and dual-core APU

World's leading chip maker AMD announced the introduction of its AM1 platform featuring the AMD quad-core and dual-core 'Kabini' APU into the component channel for system builders.
The new platform brings Graphics Core Next (GCN) graphics to AMD Athlon and AMD Sempron APU products enabling new power efficient and feature-rich small form factor PCs, it said in a release.
This will create an ecosystem of flexible and upgradable platforms at compelling price points that also feature USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s support and microATX and miniITX motherboards for sleek and power-efficient small form factor PCs, it added.
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Trigonometry launches social networking site for real estate * IT solutions firm Trigonometry has launched a social media networking portal, REALTYPAPA.Com, for the real estate industry.
Realtypapa will provide a platform to anybody and everybody from the industry to interact with the real estate fraternity for information, queries, developing network, business profiling, sharing experiences, it said in a release.

It is primarily to connect different parties related to real estate industry to share their interests, experience, profile and businesses, the firm added.
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Amway organises personal care brand workshop in Bhubaneswar * A personal care brand experience workshop has been by leading direct selling FMCG company Amway India in Bhubaneswar, a company official said today.

The workshop aims to educate Amway Business Owners and consumers about the importance of cleanliness and grooming from Head to toe.
Speaking on the occasion, Diptarag Bhattacharjee, Vice President, East said: "Amway Personal Care Brand Experience Workshop is an experiential workshop that imparts in depth knowledge on the category and brands to the consumers and Amway Business Owners."
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Hello Curry invests Rs 3 cr from seed-stage venture cap fund * A Hyderabad-based quick service restaurant 'Hello Curry' today announced investment of Rs 3 crore from seed-stage venture capital fund--SRI Capital.
'Hello Curry', three months into its operations, with the backing of VC fund like SRI Capital is planning to open multiple retail formats like stand-alone stores, store-in-store and Kiosks spreading across Hyderabad, besides expanding to Chennai and Bangalore, its founders Raju Bhupati and Sandeep said.

"We are expanding and will start 2 stores in July in Hyderabad and also plan expansion in Chennai and Bangalore by December next year," they said.