Reliance Jio launches JioPC to turn any TV into a cloud-based desktop: Price, specs and more

Reliance Jio has rolled out a new cloud-based virtual desktop service, JioPC, aimed at turning any television into a functional personal computer. The service eliminates the need for a separate CPU by operating entirely through the Jio Set-Top Box, which is compatible with existing JioFiber connections or can be purchased independently.

JioPC allows users to connect a keyboard and mouse to their TV to access a virtual desktop interface. It runs on the cloud and uses Ubuntu (Linux) as its operating system. The platform is intended for basic computing…