{
  "id": 5151957,
  "title": "Got an old computer? Jio says it can turn it into an AI-ready PC without new hardware",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/got-an-old-computer-jio-says-it-can-turn-it-into-an-ai-ready-pc",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-02T19:02:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/technology/consumer-electronics/got-an-old-computer-jio-says-it-can-turn-it-into-an-ai-ready-pc-without-new-hardware-1.500661281"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gathering dust at home? An old laptop might not need to be replaced after all. Reliance Jio has expanded its cloud computing service, JioPC, which can give even eight-year-old computers the processing power needed for modern applications and AI tools without requiring users to upgrade their hardware. Available as a standalone subscription for anyone with an internet connection in India, JioPC essentially streams a more powerful virtual computer from Jio's data centers to the user's screen. Instead of relying on the device's processor, memory, and storage, JioPC streams processing to the user's browser, while Jio handles the computing in the cloud. Configurations offer up to eight virtual CPUs, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of cloud storage, with Ubuntu Linux as the operating system. The service caters to work, education, content creation, and accessing AI tools, with no data stored on the user's device. Pricing starts at ₹1,000 (about Dh41) for two months, with options for five and 12 months. While JioPC doesn't physically upgrade the device, a stable internet connection is crucial for a seamless experience.",
  "summary": "That ageing laptop gathering dust at home may not need replacing just yet. Reliance Jio has expanded a cloud computing service that it says can give even computers as old as eight years access to the processing power needed to run modern applications and AI tools — without users opening the machine or installing new hardware. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now -…",
  "key_points": [
    "JioPC can upgrade old laptops with cloud processing power.",
    "Service offers up to 8 virtual CPUs, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage.",
    "Pricing starts at ₹1,000 for two months subscription."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}