2022 Rewind: Tech that made a big splash this year

2022 was surely a monumental year in the world of tech. While the tech industry like others is still recovering from the grappling hooks of the pandemic, it did manage to make major headlines besides the negative ones. As the year comes to a close, we wanted to look back at all the technological advancements and trends that made it mainstream in 2022. So without any further ado, let’s jump right in –

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)

It was only in November that we dedicated an entire edition to the emerging technology of artificial intelligence with our ‘AI Special’ The technology took a front foot in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 20% till 2029. There were many ways AI took over the world with its most prominent example being the healthcare industry during the times of COVID. AI’s demand in the healthcare space increased exponentially due to its models and tools capable of improving healthcare analytics and prediction tools. On the other hand, big companies are now using a big chunk of their commuting power to provide enhanced AI capabilities to the changing world.

As per Forbes, the biggest trend in the world of AI in 2022 was ‘machine vision’ where computers can now see and recognize objects in a video or photograph with much ease. Expect your ‘Are You a Human’ tests on the internet to get a little bit difficult as machines are now catching up quickly! Language processing was another big advancement in the field of AI where machines can now understand our voice, lingo, and accents much better and speak back to us. Another big trend in the field of AI was ‘AI Art’ which quickly became a rage on the internet and sparked a conversation amongst the artist community. Whether AI Art can be considered genuine art is a debate still ongoing.

Cyber Security

The world is becoming increasingly digital and with that cybersecurity will only become more and more prominent. Businesses and individuals both need to protect themselves from major cyber attacks. If the software on your mobile or computer device is compromised it could lead to great catastrophes like the leak of personal data and banking details. As of 2022, most of my data is stored on a cloud drive similar to a lot of people today. We like to have the convenience of being able to store data on the cloud and not on physical drives to preserve storage but it’s a double-edged sword as cloud drives could get struck by a cyber-attack anytime. 2022 saw an increase in public awareness about the topic of cyber security with an increased number of people using VPNs and other services to ensure their data is secured on the internet. Pro tip – Do use a VPN while surfing on the internet as you never know which site leads to a cyber attack!

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

2022 saw a surge in interest in VR and AR technologies thanks to the metaverse boom. Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has kept his stand solid on the metaverse being the next big thing in the world of tech even though current numbers paint a different picture. This year, we saw the launch of the Meta Quest Pro which is priced at a whopping $1,499. However, the VR headset has introduced the concept of mixed reality which looks like the perfect way ahead in the world of VR. Thanks to mixed reality technology, users can experience high-resolution engagement with the virtual world while maintaining a presence in the real world in high definition. A truly immersive and remake upgrade to the experience of VR was brought upon by Meta which can only be expected to be the gold standard of VR/AR in the near future. Do you expect to attend your work meetings via a VR headset as early as 2023? It doesn’t look like a stretch thanks to the advancements in VR technology.

5G Connectivity

2022 was the year India stepped into the 5G game with all guns blazing. Though it was in the last quarter of 2022, I am glad now I can surf the internet at lightning speeds on a cellular network thanks to 5G making its way to India. The fifth-generation wireless is currently the most advanced mobile broadband technology that already has giants like Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm, and other mobile network providers working on their toes to deploy the technology at a faster rate. It is reported that approximately 4 billion 5G subscriptions will be active around the world by 2025. 5G has the potential to change the way people perceive cellular networks and turn to them for their primary data needs. While 5G is still finding its footing in a country like India, 6G is already on the horizon which directly translates to more power in our mobile devices, cars, and wearables!

Quantum Computing

No, we certainly are not at the stage where we can travel through the ‘Quantum Realm’ and make big changes to the fate of the universe. That is only reserved for the fascinating world of Marvel films. However, the trend of quantum computing surely took over the world in 2022. So what actually is quantum computing? In simple terms, it is the processing of information that is represented by special quantum states that enable machines to handle data in a much different way from the traditional ways. Quantum computing has the potential to give humanity computing power that is a trillion times faster than what we’ve got today’s advanced supercomputers. Having such fast computing speeds allows humanity to unlock a different era of technological advancement. It could change the way we approach aspects like drug innovation, space exploration, and much more.

How Hyundai is using the latest VR technology to transform car design

Hyundai Motor has invested in a series of cutting-edge technological solutions to overhaul its design process. By embracing the latest innovations, such as virtual reality (VR) and 3D gravity sketching, the company has consolidated its position at the forefront of car design.

Beyond sheer aesthetics, the benefits of this approach are three-fold. Firstly, Hyundai’s designers are equipped with state-of-the-art tools that enable them to develop models with boundary-pushing features. Secondly, a streamlined digital process speeds up vehicle development. Finally, a lower carbon footprint supports the company’s environmental commitments.

Hyundai has made significant investments in state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) technology and infrastructure to transform its design process
Company stakeholders can now collaborate across continents in a virtual space to speed up vehicle development and support the planet
Hyundai’s latest concept SEVEN is the company’s first model to be designed completely digitally

Stepping away from a traditional design approach

Much like today, Hyundai’s designers commenced the initial creative phase by creating pencil sketches on paper in the past. These images would reflect the kind of car they wanted to convey: perhaps one that is dynamic and sporty, or one that is brimming with new technology. Typically, these drawings would feature exaggerated proportions of the car, such as emphasized wheels and curves.

Once designers completed their initial sketches, they would compete with one another to have their proposals selected. After a winning design was selected, the chosen model would be developed as a scale model from clay, based on two-dimensional paper sketches.

Developing a scale model would take anywhere between four weeks and two months, depending on the schedule. Afterwards, the scale model would then be scanned and milled in a full-size. However, this approach was not without its drawbacks. After all, when shifting from a scale model to full-size, no line stays the same.

Previously, Hyundai’s designers were required to work together with clay modelers to refine the final design of an upcoming model. However, lines and surfaces had to be marked out using tape. On top of this, the company’s engineers were unable to work simultaneously with the designers, as they could only receive data after scanning the model with a photogrammetry system. Both of these factors made the process very time-consuming and cost-intensive.

VR: the revolution

Modern design technology is now very fast and much more stable. Today, Hyundai no longer produces scale clay models; instead it utilizes technologically advanced tools that are more intuitive, such as 3D digital design software. These enable the company’s engineers to mill full scale models using 3D data, which significantly speeds up the design process. Today, 80 per cent of Hyundai’s design development is fully-digital.

Hyundai’s designers work with industry-standard software that has been reprogrammed so that they can work in collaboration across multi-user and multi-location environments. This state-of-the-art technology includes laptops designed for high-performance gaming, in order to handle 3D graphics, motion technology from the film industry, as well as innovations derived from sport. Using this software, the designers can create models and immersive environments in VR that look extremely close to the real thing. The difference between modern design and the traditional approach is stark, and can be compared to the revolution cars undertook before and after anti-lock braking systems were introduced.

VR technology also opens up a host of new opportunities for Hyundai’s designers. For example, the gravity sketching tool enables designers to create more human-centric vehicle designs by working in 3D from the start. Designers swap their paper and pencils for a headset and controllers to become immersed in VR, imitating gestural interactions through motion tracking. By working in 3D, Hyundai’s designers can experiment with different proportions and build variations based on their ideas. Meanwhile, a 360-degree view of the vehicle allows them to sketch from any angle – in contrast to the traditional 2D process.

3D gravity sketching also enhances the collaboration between Hyundai’s exterior and interior designers. Through this technology, the two teams are able to work together simultaneously. While the exterior design team refine the digital model, the company’s interior designers can work in parallel by virtually stepping inside the car to develop features or make quick adjustments.

Another advantage of this technology is Hyundai’s designers’ ability to test unlimited colour options and material applications, including fabrics and leather, ambient lighting and other types of materials. As well as saving time, this also reduces shipping and traveling costs. In addition, this approach is much more sustainable as significantly less waste is produced, resulting in a dramatic reduction of CO2 emissions.

Hyundai’s VR design evaluation system

Hyundai’s design journey in multi-user wireless VR spaces started in 2017. Then, in December 2019, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation announced an ambitious new virtual reality (VR) design evaluation system. Two years on, this has now been fully implemented. The system demonstrates a heightened focus on enhancing vehicle development processes through the implementation of VR technology. It simulates many aspects relating to a model under development, including interior and exterior design elements, as well as lighting, colours and materials.

These cutting-edge facilities in Namyang, Rüsselsheim, and Irvine, California, allow the designers to review a multitude of design concepts earlier in the developmental process, and in ways that were previously physically impossible. VR headsets allow colleagues from Hyundai’s Design and Engineering departments to enter into a virtual conference in real-time and simultaneously undertake vehicle design quality assessments and development verification processes, no matter where they are in the world.

Hyundai has also established remote VR design assessment capabilities to enable real-time virtual collaboration between its design centers in Europe, Korea, China, India, Japan and the U.S.. The benefits for the company are clear: it has facilitated greater cross-team – and intercontinental – collaboration than ever before.

These changes were already underway before COVID-19 emerged and sent the world into lockdown in early 2020. According to Simon Loasby, the pandemic served as a catalyst for Hyundai’s global design workforce, accelerating the transition to digitalization and agile working.

VR technology promises a sustainable future

VR technology is continuing to evolve. In the future, it will offer much higher levels of detail and operate at far quicker speeds. It is therefore set to play an increasingly prominent role for Hyundai’s designers and engineers. In addition, advances in AR and mixed reality will enable the company’s colleagues to interact with one another even more immersively.

However, one fundamental benefit that should not be overlooked is its positive environmental impact. A digital design process produces are much lower carbon footprint, as far fewer clay, paper and waste materials are used in the process. For the development of SEVEN, Hyundai produced one clay model for verification at the end, rather than a multitude of scale clay models. By meeting in a virtual conference space, Hyundai’s designers are no longer required to frequently travel around the globe, expending thousands of air miles in the process. Going forward, this will contribute towards Hyundai achieving its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.

Top 5 VR Headsets

Virtual Reality (VR) has opened up new learning surroundings and involved so much in just a few years that it is no longer a new name to most of us. We’ve witnessed a number of VR headset launches in the last few years; from high-end consumer devices to affordable ones, the market of VR headsets have come a long way, and if you’re looking for a few of the best VR headset options in the market, then here’s a list of top 5 VR headsets to make your search simpler.

Oculus Quest 2

The Oculus is the big name in the world of VR’s and its latest VR, Quest 2, is unquestionably one of the best VR headsets in the market. The compact, comfortable, and powerful Quest 2 is the most advanced all-in-one VR system yet by the Facebook-owned company Oculus. The new Quest is the successor to the Oculus’ 2019 Quest, and it is only the third wire-free standalone headset from the company, after the Oculus Go and the Oculus Quest. The sleek Quest 2 looks decent, be it on the desk or your head and features a standalone signature Quest design. The Quest 2 is a bit smaller and 10% lighter than its predecessor.

Oculus is popularly known for making all-black flagship devices, but the Quest 2 has a pure white plastic chassis and a black foam eye mask behind it, making it appear more stylish. The VR headset features four camera sensors, all mounted along its edge. On the right side, it has a power button and its volume rockers rest on the underside, along with two pinhole microphones. The left side holds a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack for charging and audio. The headset features 6GB of memory instead of 4GB, and its base model offers 64GB of storage.

The Oculus Quest 2 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 chipset and offers a battery life of two and 2.5 hours for a gaming session. The VR headset has everything you need right in one device, and once you are done with the setup, you’re good to go. The VR headset arrives with two newly designed motion controllers that feel as good as ever and offer a screen resolution of 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye instead of the Quest’s 1440 x 1600. The new Quest VR is one of the lowest-priced VR headsets in the market, but overall you won’t be disappointed by the performance of Oculus Quest 2.

HTC Vive Pro 2

If you’re looking for the best VR headset in the current market and you’re not a gamer, then HTC Vive Pro 2 can be your best companion. The first HTC Vive VR headset was launched five years ago, and it was way ahead of its time, but the company failed to dominate the market even after a great head start. HTC Vive Pro 2 is aimed to fulfil needs like killer visuals, accurate possible tracking and comfortable wearing for a long time, in short, it is more inclined towards professionals. The VR headset features high-res visuals and 120Hz detailed and crisp 5K displays for smooth frame rates.

The Vive Pro 2 appears and feels very identical to its predecessor but in the darker spirit, but once you mount it on your head, you’ll quickly realise the difference. The head-mounted display of HTC Vive Pro 2 helps you rotate the headset backwards without completely removing it, which eventually works best for answering a quick phone call, checking the time, seeing who’s staring at you while you’re occupied in the VR world and, of course, having a quick check of the real world. The headset offers an excellent top strap and rear tightening knob to keep your headset stable on your head.

The 5K lenses of the HTC Vive Pro 2 offer a 120° horizontal field of view to make you feel more like a real-world appearance. Its view angles are sharper and more detailed than its rival Oculus Quest 2, making Vive Pro 2 stand tall. The VR headset requires a robust system with at least an RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 to work best in every way, especially when you’re eying on 120 HZ or higher resolutions. The headset offers a two-month subscription to HTC’s own VR software store, Viveport Infinity, granting unlimited access to a wide selection of VR games and experiences.

Sony PlayStation VR

Sony recently launched its PlayStation VR (or PSVR) headsets to bring a more advanced and immersive Virtual Reality experience into their PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Pro consoles. The Japanese multinational conglomerate has thoughtfully launched its VR a few weeks before the holiday season to get more attention from consumers. The PSVR was first released in 2016 under a code name ‘Project Morpheus’, and since then, it has become popular among VR newcomers as it is one of the most affordable VR’s in the market.

PlayStation VR offers a massive library of experimental and action-packed titles that are exclusive to PSVR. The headset is uniquely designed and quite comfortable compared to its rivals, but it lingers a little behind the more expensive PC-powered HTC Vive and Oculus Rift in terms of specs. The Sony VR headset is a little heavier device (weighs about 600 grams) and has a single solid headband that rests around the back of your head. Currently, PSVR is the best-selling high-end VR headset globally, and it has turned into a game-changing piece of hardware in a short while.

The company has recently launched Hitman 3 for their VR and has brought big-budget games like Resident Evil 7, No Man’s Sky, and Skyrim to stay ahead in the race. The PSVR offers immersive gaming quality and comes with more than 21.9 million VR games and apps. The PSVR, of course, has its drawbacks, but at the same time, it is enjoyable too. Unfortunately, the company doesn’t trade PlayStation VR as a sole product; instead, they offer the VR headset either along with PS VR with a PlayStation Camera or a PS VR with a PlayStation Camera and two Move controllers. Whatever the company bundles up, if you look at the cost, the headset remains the most affordable in the market.

Valve Index VR Kit

The list of Top 5 VR headsets can’t be completed without adding the best VR headset for gamers, and the time has come to take a quick look at it. Valve Index VR Kit is the next-generation VR headset and the first to be entirely manufactured by the American video game developer, Valve. The company offers an Index headset, Valve’s finger tracking controllers and two SteamVR base stations at a magnificent price of over one lakh rupees, making it one of the most expensive PC-tethered VR systems worldwide, but at the same time, the Steam VR platform on which the headset runs is still inconsistent, making it not so suitable as a troubleshooter.

The Valve Index VR headset features an eye-watering 144Hz refresh rate and a massive 130-degree field of view, offering you one of the best visual experiences of your life. Being a SteamVR product, it demands placing two sensors at different corners of your room. The headset is a bit heavier than the Rift S, but the strap provides adequate support around your head. Speaking of comfort, the finger tracking controllers of Valve Index have a convenient strap that locks them onto your hands, helping you have an exceptionally well hold. The strap material of padding is extra soft and makes sure you stay comfortable even after a long gaming session.

The Index has built-in near-field speakers, which offer outstanding three-dimensional surround sound and are very useful if you like to stay in the VR world for an extended period. They help you to have an incredible audio experience along with a more spatialised audio environment. The Valve Index VR headset features an unimaginable industry-leading tracking with fixed lasers clearing 100 times per second to track your movements. The hardware requirements for the Valve Index headset is relatively light, it can work well even with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 480 GPU though the company recommends a quad-core CPU and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or better GPU for better execution.

HP Reverb G2

HP Reverb G2 is one of the top VR headsets that offer high resolution at an affordable price, making it one of the best VR headsets for newcomers. The Reverb G2 looks very much like a mixture of an HTC Vive and an Oculus Rift. The headset has been developed in collaboration with Valve, and that’s why it features Valve’s unique near-field speakers that produce high-quality sound. The Reverb G2 headset also features a 90Hz refresh rate, an ultra-high-resolution sharp screen offering 2,160 by 2,160 pixels per eye, and a 114-degree field of view.

The VR headset comes out of the box with luxurious cushioning throughout the eyepiece and rear strap, making it a more comfortable device. The Reverb G2 is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset with four tracking sensors helping it to ensure more accurate VR tracking. It also helps when you’re playing fast-paced games where your hands are all over the place. When it comes to visual performance, the Reverb G2 shines bright like a sun.

The Reverb G2 is a lightweight VR headset that offers comfort and convenience at its best. The plastic finish looks cheap, but it is finely crafted and has thick foam padding encompassing the lenses and headband. Underneath, you’ll find a slider while on the front and sides, four cameras are fitted to track the movement. The Reverb G2 is a wired Vr headset, and that’s why it doesn’t have as much freedom as wireless offerings, like Oculus Quest 2, but you can manage your play with a 6-metre straight long wire.

Project Dastaan: Recherishing Fading Memories By Virtual Reality

The independence of India co-existed with its partition. It brought several pains for those who witnessed it. But, technology has come as a solace for them. How? Follow the BBC. Well, some of you will say I am talking about a ridiculous point. How can a journalist platform provide technology? Don’t worry. This story has a different perspective, different edge, and different caricatures. This Exhibit blog brings this news on how some people moved to another side of the border where they didn’t belong since their birth. Let’s know how Virtual Reality is helping out partition survivors.

What is the news about technology and partition?

BBC telecasted news where they presented the story of Iqbaluddin Ahmed and Hari Kishan Anand, who is wearing a VR headset through which they see their place where they have lived in India and Pakistan. These two display their happiness and remember the old golden times with the BBC team. This entire incident is a part of Project Dastaan. Through Project Dastaan, efforts are made for the people to showcase their place where they earlier used to before the partition hit them. The technology used during this project is Virtual Reality. Project Dastaan has this sole motto of connecting partition refugees with their childhood homes.

Modus Operandi of Project Dastaan

Project Dastaan firstly interviews the Partition survivors, during which they come to know about the exact location where these people have lived. Accordingly, it sends a team to that location. This team creates a complete film of that location by capturing some of the finest shots. After doing some editing on the footage, they add this entire film in the 360 VR headset. Then, they take it to the witnesses and showcase the current times to help them find their childhood. This step will somewhere help survivors to revisit the fading moments and memories of their time. There’s no doubt how Virtual Reality can create an impact on these people due to which they feel like they are at the spot of what they are viewing.

Project Dastaan – The Birth

The concept of Project Dastaan got consolidated after two graduates of Oxford University, Sparsh Ahuja and Ameena Malik, exchanged their history that they had heard from their grandparents. After listening to a similar sort of story from Sam Dalrymple and Saadia Gardezi, the idea of this project took birth. The basic aim was to take back partition refugees to old times.

Final Remarks

Project Dastaan is one of the fundamentalist ways that can bring two countries together. And, see what acumen used to do it? Virtual Reality technology. It is like a gift for those who had deep down their heart accepted that they wouldn’t be able to go back and see their native places. In case, you want to know the basic working of Virtual Reality, here’s an article for you.

Top 5 Tech-Trends We Witnessed In The First Half Of 2021

The first half of 2021 is gone like a hurricane, and after a year full of rules and regulations, now people are breathing openly and planning to spend another half of the year like the good old days, thanks to all the researchers, doctors and scientists who invented the Covid-19 vaccines. But have you ever thought about how these things became possible in a short period? Yes, it all happened because of advanced technology; otherwise, the world would have lost billions of lives by now.

Technology plays a vital role in our lives; from electric cars to Artificial Intelligence, humans are surrounded by technological inventions. Day-by-day, it is developing rapidly, resulting in a digital revolution taking place all over the world and here’s a list of top tech trends we witnessed in the first half of 2021.

5G Network:

5G belongs to networks that use cutting-edge technology, including augmented reality and virtual reality. The term 5G has been in trending topics for the last couple of years. Though no one directly owns it, several telecommunications operators worldwide are contributing to bringing 5G to life. The top 12 5G companies supervising the research are Samsung, Huawei, Nokia, LG, Ericsson, Qualcomm, ZTE, Orange, Verizon, AT&T, NEC Corporation, and Cisco.

South Korea, China, and the United States are among the first countries who lead the world in building 5G technology. One of the most remarkable achievements of 5G will be its speed which is expected to hit 20 GB/s. In India, the department of telecom (DoT) has allowed telecom operators to start 5G trials in the country, but it’ll take another year to launch it for all. According to some reports, India’s 5G network is slated for commercial launch by August 15 next year on the country’s 75th anniversary of Independence.

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality:

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are two of the exceptional and trending technologies that have emerged in recent days and are expected to integrate into our lives in the coming future. Virtual reality adopts computer modelling and simulation to create a similar or completely different environment from the real world. VR benefits people in looking around the artificial world, moving around in it, and interacting with virtual features or items.

While Augmented Reality is an enhanced version of the real physical world that is more concerned with any technology that ‘augments’ the user’s visual perception of their environment using computer-generated elements. Unlike Virtual Reality, where a computer generates everything a user sees, Augmented Reality keeps the real-world focus.

Internet of Things:

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a promising technology that represents the network of physical objects (things) implanted with sensors, software, and other technologies to collect and exchange data with other devices and systems over a wireless network without human intervention. The Internet of Things (IoT) is concerned with businesses using data and insights to influence and follow customer behaviour and use the Internet of Behaviour (IoB) to benefit their respective channels.

The purpose behind the Internet of Things is to have devices that self-report in real-time and bring important information to the user more quickly than a system depending on human interference. A health-tracking app that collects information about your physical activity routine, diet, sleep, and other habits is one of the examples of the Internet of Behaviour. Along with the health-tracking app, thermostats, cars, lights, refrigerators, and more appliances can all be connected to the IoT.

Blockchain:

What most people state about Blockchain is a false presumption; the technology is not only for Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, it is way beyond that. The year 2020 marks the entry of many applications that use the latest blockchain technology, and 2021 brought it into the trending technologies. Blockchain is a method of storing information to make it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system.

The platform is used in various other fields such as healthcare, supply chain, logistics, advertising and more. Blockchain’s amount of protection and transparency benefits the various businesses to build top-level business strategies, and that’s the primary reason most companies are looking for Blockchain platforms, which ultimately helps Blockchain gain an enormous rise in demand.

Quantum Computing:

Quantum computing is the next noteworthy technology trend involved in preventing the spread of the coronavirus and inventing potential vaccines, thanks to its ability to monitor, analyze and act on data, regardless of the source. David Deutsch pioneered quantum computation by forming a description for a quantum Turing machine and specifying an algorithm designed to run on a quantum computer, which is why he is called the Father of Quantum Computing. It harnesses the phenomena of quantum mechanics to achieve a giant leap forward in computation to solve specific enigmas. Quantum Computing also plays a vital role in the banking and finance field, where it manages credit risk for high-frequency trading and fraud detection.

Big Boy Toyz Brings India’s first VR Technology Showroom Tour to India!

Well!

BBT has its own way of doing stuff and staying at the top of the game.

They’ve done something innovative this time, which is India’s first virtual reality showroom tour.

All of you pre-owned luxury car enthusiasts will be able to witness the entire showroom experience on your smartphones.

Big Boy Toyz has promised that you will be getting the same exceptional experience found at their store physically. They have recently launched their application for Android and iOS devices, by the name BBT, featuring online bookings, 360-degree view of cars via photos and videos, BBT merchandises, and a secured payment gateway.

“We’re elated to introduce advanced technology in the pre-owned luxury car space. With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we wish to support our 4.5 million customers from across the world.”

Mr. Jatin Ahuja, MD and Founder at Big Boy Toyz

“Ever since the crisis has restricted our customers from visiting our store offline, they’ve been relying on the technology to get the latest updates, raise a query for prices, and even make purchases, and by bringing the virtual tour to India, we are giving them the very best of Big Boy Toyz when it is most required.” He added.

The BBT mobile application, launched this month, now has more than 10,000 active users and has received a generous amount of feedback from its loyal community of luxury car fanatics. The application is loaded with diverse features such as ‘sell you car in under 29 minutes’ and ‘video calling for contactless sales’. The application is the most convenient destination to shop for second-hand premium cars ranging from Aston Martin to Ferrari to Land Rover, and many more. You can discuss your top choices, receive expert opinion, and can also compare your pick against your feasibility.

“We are followed by more than 4 million users on social media and about 1 Lakh users visit our website on daily basis, while only a fraction of this number has seen or visited our grand showroom in person. We get so many messages where people wish to see our showroom but couldn’t due to the lockdown and social distancing norms. With this striking feature, we can virtually represent each car in our showroom and give them a 360-degree view of what they want to purchase. This helps in speeding the buying decision and customers feel confident”, added Jatin.

As COVID-19 puts an operation limitation on Big Boy Toyz, the 11-year-old pre-owned luxury car brand moves to the online channel to provide remote services with a plethora of features and offers to not miss.

You can download the app from this link: https://www.bigboytoyz.com/app