Elon Musks Neuralink gains approval to recruit humans for brain-implant trial: Know more

Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has announced that it has received approval to start recruiting humans for its brain-implant trial.

“We are happy to announce that we’ve received approval from the reviewing independent institutional review board and our first hospital site to begin recruitment for our first-in-human clinical trial,” the company announced in an official blogpost on September 19, 2023.

Also read: Neuralink all set for human trials in 6 months, according to CEO Elon Musk 

The PRIME Study (short for Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface) – an investigational medical device trial for the Neuralink’s fully-implantable, wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) – aims to evaluate the safety of the company’s implant (N1) and surgical robot (R1) and assess the initial functionality of Neuralink’s BCI for enabling people with paralysis to control external devices with their thoughts.

During the study, the R1 Robot will be used to surgically place the N1 Implant’s ultra-fine and flexible threads in a part of the brain that controls movement intention.

Once in place, the N1 Implant is cosmetically invisible and is intended to record and transmit brain signals wirelessly to an app that decodes movement intention.

The initial goal of the company’s BCI is to grant people the ability to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone. 

“The PRIME Study is being conducted under the investigational device exemption (IDE) awarded by the FDA in May 2023 and represents an important step in our mission to create a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to those with unmet medical needs,” Neuralink said.

The company further mentioned that those who have quadriplegia due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may qualify. 

According to a report by the Guardian, the company's announcement comes after months of receiving regulatory approval for a trial. Its prior animal testing is under scrutiny due to reports of trials causing unnecessary suffering.

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AMD unveils EPYC 8004 Siena CPUs: Zen 4c comes for telecom, networking and edge nodes

AMD, after having unveiled their 4th Gen EPYC processors last year, has further solidified its lineup with the introduction of the EPYC 8004 Series processors. This launch culminates the 4th Gen AMD EPYC CPU family, which until now had general purpose processors based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture, codenamed Genoa. AMD had previously unveiled Genoa-X processors which brought V-Cache technology to their EPYC lineup and now, the 8004 series is all about cost and power optimised processors targeted at edge nodes. AMD EPYC 8004 series, codenamed Sienna, is also based on the same Bergamo family but with core counts capped at 64 instead of 128.

“The new EPYC 8004 Series processors extend AMD leadership in single socket platforms by offering excellent CPU energy efficiency in a package tuned to meet the needs of space and power-constrained infrastructure,” said Dan McNamara, senior vice president and general manager, Server Business, AMD. “AMD has delivered multiple generations of data centre processors that provide outstanding efficiency, performance, and innovative features. Now with our 4th Gen EPYC CPU portfolio complete, that leadership continues across a broad set of workloads – from enterprise and cloud, to intelligent edge, technical computing and more.”

AMD EPYC 8004 "Zen 4c" Processors

The new AMD EPYC 8004 processors have been built primarily for single-socket platforms. They boast of up to 64 “Zen 4c” cores coupled with 6 channels of DDR5 memory, all fitting on a much smaller footprint in the form of the new SP6 socket. The SP6 socket is meant for CPUs with 4844 pins which is significantly lesser than SP5 which has 6096 pins. As for physical footprint, the SP6 socket takes up the same amount of space as the SP3 socket i.e. 58.5 x 75.4 mm. The combination of these specs makes the new Sienna platform a good choice for applications that have restrictions on space and power consumption. Speaking of power consumption, the new EPYC 8004 processor family has a minimum configurable TDP of 70 Watts going all the way up to 255 Watts.

The entire range of AMD EPYC 8004 processors are listed below:

One of the application areas where the EPYC 8004 series is designed for is in edge deployments. These setups, often characterised by smaller server nodes, stand to gain substantially in terms of energy efficiency. Several major OEMs and partners have already rolled out solutions, specifically tuned to exploit the new EPYC 8004 processors' unique capabilities. Dell Technologies, for instance, has debuted with the PowerEdge C6615 server. Ericsson, working on telecom solutions for Cloud RAN computation acceleration, especially crucial in managing the deluge of mobile network traffic, is also coming out with solutions.

Lenovo, on the other hand, has unveiled its premium edge-centric server, the ThinkEdge SE455 V3, aiming squarely at next-gen AI applications at the edge. The EPYC 8004 series is also being utilised by Microsoft Azure for sectors such as retail and manufacturing. Supermicro also unveiled the Supermicro H13 generation of WIO Servers utilising the EPYC 8004 series processors.

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Fitbit app gets a redesign: Check out whats new

Google has announced that it is rolling out the redesigned Fitbit app. The redesigned app features a new three-tab structure to help users easily access the curated health and fitness content.

“The redesigned Fitbit app starts rolling out today. The new, simplified app is now easier to use and organized around three tabs — Today, Coach and You — to bring the health and wellness information you care about front and center,” the tech giant said in a blogpost on September 19, 2023.

Also read: Fitbit Sense 2, Versa 4, and Inspire 3 announced: Know their specs and software situation | Digit

According to Google, the new Fitbit app is designed to help you reach your goals. “We are committed to continuously improving the Fitbit platform and app to work toward our goal to help make the world healthier,” the company said.

Below are five ways to make the most out of the redesigned Fitbit app:

Track your physical activity — with or without a device

With the redesigned app, you can get more accurate step counts. Also, you can now track a walk, run or hike using just the Fitbit app on your phone– even if you're not wearing a Fitbit device or Google Pixel Watch.

To get started, connect your phone to the Fitbit app to automatically track steps or track your exercise directly from the Today screen.

Customise what stats you see

To customise what stats you see, tap edit at the top of the Today tab. Then you can choose your focus based on personal goals. There are several goals, for example, to move more, sleep better, manage stress or anything in between. And you can also see the most important stats.

Easily find a workout for you with the new Coach tab

You can now quickly filter workouts based on workout type, duration, required equipment, instructor and more with the new Coach tab. There is also fresh content to pump up your routine.

Easily understand your health and wellness information

Fitbit app’s charts now include easy-to-understand information about metrics and highlight patterns, helping you make sense of your health and wellness data. To view your exercise trends, Active Zone Minutes, or track how well you slept, tap on a metric to learn more about what it means for your health and wellness.

Handle your health data with easy-to-use privacy controls

You can control what's saved and shared with a simple, secure app experience backed by Google’s privacy and security features. You can review and manage your data right from the app. “And, as always, your Fitbit health and wellness data won't be used for Google ads and will be kept separate from Google ads data,” Google explained.

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Google Slides gets new live pointers feature: heres how to use it

Google has announced a new ‘live pointers’ feature for its presentation app Google Slides. This new feature aims to boost collaboration in Google Slides. It allows multiple people to see each other’s mouse pointers in real-time. 

“To boost collaboration in Google Slides, we’re introducing live pointers, a new feature that allows you and your colleagues to see each other’s mouse pointers in real-time,” the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost on September 18. 

Also read: How to use Google Docs, Slides and Sheets in Offline mode

With this update, co-creators can easily point out specific text or visual elements within a Slide in order to highlight important information and content. 

The live pointers feature will help to build connections when you're collaborating in real-time with others. 

If you haven't received this feature yet, just wait a little more as it is currently rolling out.

How to use live pointers in Google Slides?

This feature is off by default, so you have to enable this feature by following the below steps.

Step 1. Open Google Slides.

Step 2. Go to View.

Step 3. From the drop-down menu, select the Live pointers option.

Step 4. Then click on show my pointer. 

Alternatively, you can turn the feature on by using the pointer icon in the toolbar.

It’s important to note that live pointers will remain visible across all slides until you turn them off.

To hide collaborator pointers for the current session, navigate to the present mode, or go to View > Live pointers > show collaborator pointers. 

In our opinion, as the new live pointers feature facilitates real-time collaboration among multiple users working on the same presentation by allowing collaborators to see each other's mouse pointers, it makes it easier to communicate and coordinate while editing or presenting Google Slides.

Earlier this month, Google introduced new zoom keyboard shortcuts for Google Slides on web to help you zoom in, zoom out, or scale to 100 per cent. Additionally, you can now smoothly zoom in or out in Slides using the trackpad or mouse wheel with a modifier key (cmd/ctrl), making it easier to control your view of Slides.

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From Tears to Cheers: YouTube Musics new mood filters have you covered

Music streaming service YouTube Music gained an ‘activity’ bar with mood filters back in 2020. This bar provides users with a dedicated personalised homepage full of playlists perfectly suited for the selected mood. Now, many users are noticing new mood filters in YouTube Music.

According to a report by 9To5Google, YouTube Music has gained five new mood filters. The new filters are: Cry, Party, Romance, Feel good and Sleep.

Also read: YouTube Music In India: Ten steps for mastering the new music streaming app from Google

After receiving the new mood filters, several users shared them on Reddit.

Similar to the existing filters – Commute, Energize, Focus, Relax, and Workout –  selecting multiple filters will give you a mix of all the selected filters. 

The new mood filters are starting to appear on mobile apps and the web client, but have not yet been widely rolled out. The usual timeline for such feature rollouts is about 2-3 weeks.

Last month, YouTube introduced a new personalised music discovery feature for YouTube Music. According to the company, the Samples tab is a seamless feed of short-form video segments to get you to your new favourite music. Powered by the world’s largest catalogue of music videos, this personalised feed explores the depths and breadth of the YouTube Music library so that there’s always something new to listen to. Moreover, with each sample, you can quickly add the song to your collection, share it with friends, create your next favourite playlist, kick off a great new radio station, watch the full video, visit the album page, or even use the song to create your own Short. And for artists, the Samples tab provides another way to find a new audience and build a community on YouTube.

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Threads new features released: Mobile notifications and post quoting on web enabled

Instagram head Adam Mosseri today announced new features for Threads. The new features include the ability to follow a thread by turning on notifications for 24 hours without following the account, and the ability to quote other posts on web.

“New for Threads: On mobile, you can now keep an eye on a thread and follow the conversation by turning on notifications for 24 hours. No need to follow the account. On web, you can now quote other posts when posting from www.threads.net. Click on the ‘repost’ logo under the post you want to quote, then select ‘quote’,” Mosseri posted on his Instagram Broadcast Channel.

Also read: Threads keyword search feature now rolling out in India: Here’s how to use it

Mosseri also shared a very short video of the new thread notifications features while announcing the new features. According to the video, users will be able to follow a thread by tapping a new bell button present at the top right corner of that post.

Also read: Threads starts keyword search feature, as Meta and Zuck refuse to give up

In our opinion, the new features on Threads will offer several advantages and benefits. The new mobile notifications will help users to keep up with important or interesting threads without having to follow the account, ensuring that they don't miss out on updates. Also, notifications for 24 hours will provide a temporary way to stay engaged with a specific conversation without a long-term commitment.

On the other hand, the ability to quote other posts will allow more precise and context-aware responses, improving the quality of discussions.

Despite Threads’ user drop, the company has been continuously introducing new features in order to gain back users. Last week, Threads launched its keyword search feature in India. This feature is available on both mobile and the web version. For those who are unaware, the keyword search feature allows users to search for posts on Threads. 

Last month, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the feature to directly share a Threads post to Instagram DMs and the ability to add custom alt-text for photo/video. He also introduced a new mention button to easily mention someone's account.

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WhatsApp Channels now available in India: How to create your WhatsApp Channel

Meta has finally launched WhatsApp Channels in India. For those who are unaware WhatsApp Channels were first introduced in June and are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls.

“Today we have launched WhatsApp Channels in India and will deliver a private way for people to receive updates that matter to them. We’re also welcoming some of your favourite celebrities, sports teams, artists, creators, thought leaders that people can follow, right within WhatsApp,” Meta announced in a blogpost on September 13, 2023.

Also read: Browsing WhatsApp channels now easier with advanced search filters: Here's how

WhatsApp Channels can be found in a new tab called ‘Updates’ on the platform, where users will find Status and channels they choose to follow– separate from their chats with family, friends, and communities.

Also read: WhatsApp may soon let you message people using other apps: Here’s why

Celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Diljit Dosanjh, Akshay Kumar, and Vijay Deverakonda have launched their WhatsApp Channels. The Indian Cricket Team has also launched their WhatsApp Channel, as the country and Indians all over the world gear up for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

With ‘Enhanced Directory’ users can find channels to follow that are automatically filtered based on their country. Users can also view channels that are new, most active, and popular based on the number of followers.

In WhatsApp Channels, users can also react using emojis to give feedback and see a count of total reactions. Also, whenever users forward an Update to chats or groups it will include a link back to the channel so that people can find out more.

It’s worth noting that following a channel won’t reveal your phone number to the admin or other followers. Who you decide to follow is your choice and it’s private.

Admins will also have the option to block screenshots and forwards from their channels. Admins can also decide who can follow their channel and whether they want their channel to be discoverable in the directory or not.

How to create WhatsApp Channels?

Step 1. Open WhatsApp on your phone, and navigate to the Updates tab.

Step 2. Tap the plus icon (+), and select New channel.

Step 3. Tap ‘Get started’ and continue through the onscreen prompts.

Step 4. Add a channel name to finish creating your channel. 

Step 5. Customise your channel by adding a description and icon.

Step 6: Then finally tap Create channel, and you’re done.

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Microsoft Edge may get Vertical view for split screen feature: Heres why

Microsoft has reportedly started testing a new ‘Vertical View’ for Microsoft Edge's split screen feature. For those who are unaware, the split screen allows users to run two web pages under one tab.

The new vertical view for the Split screen feature was first spotted by X (formerly Twitter) user Leopeva64. Posting the screenshots of the new layout, the user wrote, “Microsoft has added a new ‘Vertical view’ to Edge's Split screen feature (Canary).” 

Microsoft has added a new "Vertical view" to Edge's Split screen feature (Canary):https://t.co/HFp06U25OD .https://t.co/rkrOtrPUQO pic.twitter.com/3Q3KMIHZWN

— Leopeva64 (@Leopeva64) September 10, 2023

According to Windows Central, the new Vertical view is expected to provide Edge users with two layout options while leveraging the Split screen feature: the horizontal layout with tabs arranged side by side or the vertical layout with the tabs stacked on each other. 

Also read: Microsoft Edge users can now use Plug-In free Skype

Why vertical view matters for Edge user experience

This will likely improve navigation significantly by allowing users to switch between a vertical and horizontal layout by selecting a three-dot button. Users could also be able to resize them by dragging the divider, as per the report.

Meanwhile, Microsoft is also reportedly working to add a new ‘More option’ menu to the Split screen feature. This menu will likely feature two options: one that could allow users to open a link on their current tab and another that opens links in a secondary tab.

Last month, Microsoft announced that users of the Microsoft Edge sidebar can now access their apps and sites directly from their Windows 10 desktop. As an opt-in experience in Windows 10, users can attach the sidebar to their Windows desktop by clicking a ‘popout’ icon near the base of the sidebar in the browser. This enables a side-by-side experience that works with any Windows app including Microsoft Edge itself. “Users enjoy streamlined access to the same set of powerful AI tools and web-based services, including Bing Chat, without launching a browser window, enhancing productivity regardless of where they are in Windows,” the tech giant said.

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Google Messages may soon get WhatsApp-like multi-device support

Google is reportedly working on a new WhatsApp-like feature for its instant messaging platform Google Messages that is expected to allow users to access messages and RCS chats across multiple devices. For those who are unaware, RCS stands for Rich Communication Services and is basically a messaging system that is considered richer than traditional SMS.

Currently, Google Messages limits message reading, sending, and receiving exclusively to users’ primary phone where the app is installed. However, a workaround exists where users can access Messages for Web through a mobile browser on another device. Now, Google is apparently removing this restriction and might soon allow users to use the Google Messages app itself across multiple devices, reports Android Authority.

Also read: Google Messages gets end-to-end encryption for group messages: Here's how it benefits the end-user

According to strings of code found in Google Messages by feature hunter AssembleDebug, Google will likely use the users’ phone number and Google account to set up Google Messages across multiple devices. Given that RCS chats are associated with the users’ phone number, which Google validates when opt-in for the feature in Google Messages, this seems reasonable.

Also read: Google announces 10 new features for Messages built upon RCS

Users should be able to use Google Messages on additional devices like their backup phone or Android tablet once Google introduces the new multi-device feature without physically switching their primary SIM into those gadgets.

It might work like WhatsApp's multi-device connectivity feature. Users of WhatsApp can sync messages between four devices. How Google will respond to this and whether there will be a restriction on the number of devices from which users can access Google Messages are both unknown, the report said.

Last month, Google reportedly started working to add support for Satellite Connectivity in Google Messages. The information came from X (formerly Twitter) user Neil Rahmouni. “Looks like Google Messages is indeed preparing to add support for Satellite Connectivity. They've added UIs for conversations and SOS messages using satellite connection,” Rahmouni wrote.

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Xiaomi 13T series: Check features, specs, expected price and other details

A few days ago, Xiaomi’s CEO, Lei Jun, confirmed the Xiaomi 13T series and along with that confirmed the launch date. The launch of the Xiaomi 13T series is held in Berlin on September 26. Earlier the smartphone series was expected to launch on September 1. The Xiaomi 13T series will reportedly include two models, the standard one and the Pro model. However, a tipster has shared the renders of Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro on the internet, and the pricing as well. 

Previously, MSP shared the renders of the Xiaomi 13T, which revealed two colour options. However, one more colour of the smartphone has been leaked now. A tipster known as Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared the renders and prices of the Xiaomi 13T series on Appuals. The smartphone can be seen in three colour options; Black, Green, and Blue. The latter one is tipped to launch with a leather back. Apart from that, the smartphone has a big square camera module on the back where the Leica branding is also mentioned along with a triple camera setup. 

Also read: Xiaomi announcing the 13T Series on Sept 26: CEO confirmed

Moving to the pricing, the tipster also mentioned the European pricing of Xiaomi 13T. He spotted the Xiaomi 13T pricing in a report by a European publication named Dealabs Magazine. However, his price leaks were entirely different than what the publication leaked. He added the Xiaomi 13T could launch in Europe at a price of EUR 699 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The Xiaomi 13T Pro 12GB RAM and 512GB variant might launch at a price of EUR 899. 

The tipster has also shared some key specifications of both of these smartphones. Both of them could feature a 6.67-inch 144Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of 2712 x 1220 pixels. 

The Xiaomi 13T might be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra processor, whereas, the Pro model could be equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ SoC. Both of them could pack a 5000mAh battery with 67-watt fast charging support in Xiaomi 13T and 120-watt fast charging support in Xiaomi 13T Pro. 

Also read: Xiaomi 13T Pro new launch date, processor, display details revealed: Everything you need to know

For photography, both of these smartphones are tipped to feature a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 primary camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. On the front, the phones might feature a 20-megapixel selfie camera. These smartphones are also said to feature the Leica tuning as well.

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Realme 11 series will launch a whole new smartphone very soon, fifth of the series

A few days ago, Realme launched the 11x in the Indian market on September 6. Less than a week later, and the brand has already confirmed a new smartphone in the Realme 11 lineup. Realme India has taken up the teaser of this upcoming Realme 11 smartphone on X (formerly Twitter). Sadly, the smartphone brand has not revealed the name of the smartphone, instead, the teaser poster says,”Upcoming Realme number series.”

As mentioned, Realme has not shared anything except to confirm a new Realme 11 smartphone. But it is expected to launch under the same price range as the Realme 11 5G and Realme 11x 5G, under ₹20,000. The specifications might not differ much since the price range could be similar. Here’s a recap of Realme 11:

Also read: Realme 11 5G and Realme 11X 5G: 5 things that look good

Unlock the Next Level of Innovation with the #realme11Series5G! Elevate your user experience through exceptional design and breakthrough products. Join the 5G revolution and redefine possibilities! #DoubleAceDoubleLeap pic.twitter.com/s8jFYxoUgw

— realme (@realmeIndia) September 9, 2023

The Realme 11 launched with a 6.72-inch IPS LCD 120Hz display with FHD+ resolution. The smartphone is equipped with a Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ processor paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Realme 11 5G is packed with a 5000mAh battery with support of up to 67-watt fast charging.

On the camera front, it boasts a dual camera setup holding a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel shooter.

Also read: Realme 11 5G and Realme 11 4G models go official: Price and features

We can expect something similar from this upcoming Realme 11 smartphone. This smartphone will be the fifth addition to the lineup along with Realme 11 5G, Realme 11x 5G, Realme 11 Pro 5G and Realme 11 Pro Plus 5G. The Realme 11 5G and 11x 5G were launched in India last month only, however, the Pro models rolled out in June.

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WhatsApp may soon let you message people using other apps: Heres why

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp is reportedly working on a third-party chats feature. This support for chat interoperability is expected to allow other people to connect with users on WhatsApp even if they don’t have a WhatsApp account. As this feature is currently under development, it is not ready for beta testers, as per the report.

According to a report by a known WhatsApp tipster publication, WABetaInfo, the messaging platform is working to meet new European Union regulations by adding chat interoperability support in an upcoming app update.

Also read: WhatsApp will soon make sharing original quality photos & videos easier

Source: WABetaInfo

The European Union has recently agreed on a significant competition reform called the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This reform will impose strict rules on major tech companies, requiring them to allow users to communicate across different apps.

WhatsApp is among the companies that must adhere to the new regulations outlined in the DMA. This is because WhatsApp qualifies as a gatekeeper service due to its status as a large tech platform with a substantial user base, meeting the DMA's criteria. In the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.19.8 update, available on the Google Play Store, it has been discovered that WhatsApp is actively working on complying with these new regulations.

Also read: WhatsApp may soon let users disable instant video message feature

For the new third-party chats feature, WhatsApp is expected to add a new section dedicated to the new regulations. As it is in development, the section appears empty and is not accessible to users.

In order to deliver its interoperability service in the European Union, WhatsApp has six months to modify the app to the new European standards. It is still unknown if this feature will eventually be available in countries other than the European Union.

The third-party chat support will likely enable individuals using other platforms to reach out to WhatsApp users, even if they don't have a WhatsApp account.

According to the report, while this broader network is expected to improve communication with people who use different messaging apps, the new feature might also raise concerns about end-to-end encryption when receiving a message from users who don’t use WhatsApp. Also, users might have the choice to opt out in the future, as outlined in Article 7 of the regulations.

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Google Drives new feature lets you lock files easily: Heres how

Google has announced a new feature for its file storage and synchronisation service Google Drive. The new feature makes it easier for users to lock files in Google Drive.

“We’re adding the option to lock Drive files by right-clicking the file, selecting ‘File information’, and clicking ‘Lock’,” the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates  blogpost.

Also read: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Keep To Be Optimized For Android Tablets Soon

According to Google, locking a file makes sure that reviewers can’t change a file. When the feature is enabled, edits, comments and suggestions can't be added to locked documents. 

Also read: How to make the most of Google Drive

Moreover, the new update simplifies and streamlines the process of restricting files in Google Drive, which was previously only available through the Google Drive API or file approvals.

In our opinion, the option to easily lock files in Google Drive will help prevent accidental edits, ensuring the authenticity of files. 

How to lock a file in Google Drive:

In order to lock a Drive file, you must have edit-access to the Drive file. If you have that follow the below steps: 

Step 1: Hover over a file in Drive, then right-click into the context menu. Step 2: Then select the File information option. Step 3: After that, choose Lock and confirm that you actually want to lock the document by selecting Lock. 

It’s important to note that this new option to lock files in Google Drive is currently being rolled out to all Google Workspace customers. So if you don't get this feature, you have to wait a little more.

Last month, Google added drag & drop to Google Drive multi-instance support on large-screen Android devices, enabling users to quickly share files and folders between two different accounts. Also, in order to make it easier to manage shared drive files and eliminate the manual effort of removing items in the trash folder, the tech giant added the ability to empty the entire trash folder of a shared drive.

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Google will add new vertical live feed on YouTube for mobile viewers

Google has announced that it has started testing a new vertical live feed on the video sharing platform YouTube for mobile viewers. This new vertical live experience includes a scrollable live stream feed and easily accessible fan funding features.

On September 06, 2023, the tech giant announced on the ‘YouTube test features and experiments’ page, “We’re running an experiment with a new full screen viewing experience on vertical live streams for mobile viewers. This new vertical live experience includes a scrollable live stream feed and easily accessible fan funding features.”

Also read: YouTube Playables will let you play games, just like in Netflix app

During this new experiment, creators can stream vertically, either on mobile devices with the YouTube app or through desktop streaming software, and their vertical streams will be visible to eligible viewers browsing Shorts on the YouTube app.

Also read: YouTube will let you hum a tune to find a song, thanks to Google Assistant's hum-to-search

The tech giant further noted that it is currently experimenting with the new vertical live feed, and plans to test out more improvements to the vertical live streaming experience soon.

On September 5, 2023, Google had started testing a new experience on YouTube called ‘Playables’. Playables are games that can be played directly on YouTube on both desktop and mobile devices. Users who are part of this experiment will see a section on YouTube called ‘Playables’ that will appear alongside other content on the home feed. Also, they can view and control their Playables history and saved game progress in YouTube History.

Also, last month, the tech giant had started experimenting with the ability for users to search for a song on YouTube by humming or recording a song that’s currently being played. Users in the experiment can toggle from YouTube voice search to the new song search feature, and hum or record the song they are searching for for over 3 seconds in order for the song to be identified. Once the song is identified, they will see relevant official music content, user-generated videos, and/or Shorts featuring the searched song in the YouTube app. 

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro might debut with the same camera configuration as its predecessor

Xiaomi’s new Redmi Note series is expected to launch soon in the market, as one of the smartphones from the Note 13 lineup has started appearing on the certification websites. Last week, the Redmi Note 13 Pro was spotted on the TENAA certification website and on a fresh update, it was seen on 3C listing. The Redmi Note 13 series is expected to launch in October. The mid-range series could include three smartphones, which are Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. 

Talking about the 3C certification, a Redmi smartphone with model number 2312DRA50C has been spotted on the certification website. It has been speculated that Redmi Note 13 Pro could be the smartphone, as it already appeared on TENAA earlier. The 3C listing also revealed the 5G connectivity and 67-watt fast charging support in the Redmi Note 13 Pro. 

Also read: Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus with 200-MP camera, curved display coming very soon

Now spotting of Redmi Note 13 Pro on 3C certification website means the Redmi Note 13 series could roll out in China soon. In India, the Note 13 series could launch by the end of this year, as the Chinese brand typically introduces its Note series in other regions a couple of months after the China launch.

According to the rumoured specifications, the Redmi Note 13 Pro might boast a 6.67-inch OLED display with a resolution of up to 2712×1220 pixels. It is also tipped to be powered by a processor of a maximum clock speed of 2.4GHz, which processor ? We don’t know that yet. The smartphone could be offered in these four storage variants; 6GB 128GB, 8GB 256GB, 12GB 512GB, and 16GB 1TB. 

Also read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro and Pro Plus spotted with 6.67-inch OLED screen, other cool features

Speaking of camera, it is rumoured to match the same camera configurations with the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. A 200-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front, there could be a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

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Xiaomi announcing the 13T Series on Sept 26: CEO confirmed

According to reports, Xiaomi 13T series was expected to launch on September 1 in the global market. But that plan somehow didn't work out, however, Xiaomi has now finally announced the launch date of the Xiaomi 13T series. The Xiaomi 13T series could include the 13T and 13T Pro. Lei Jun, the founder and CEO of Xiaomi has shared the details of the launch on X (formerly Twitter). In addition to that, these smartphones will be launching in Berlin and the company will also run a live streaming. 

The launch poster shared by Lie Jun confirms the launch on September 26 at 14:00 GMT+2 (5:30 PM IST). The poster also confirmed the collaboration of Leica engineering. Along with confirming the Leica engineering and launch date of Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro, it has not confirmed any details of smartphones. But recently a known tipster, Paras Guglani, has suggested the specifications and design of the high-end model Xiaomi 13T Pro. Check them out.

#Xiaomi13TSeries, co-engineered with Leica, is coming September 26th! So excited to bring the authentic Leica imagery to even more fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/34Et2UUcEv

— Lei Jun (@leijun) September 5, 2023

The Xiaomi 13T Pro could be offered in three colour options; Black, Green and Blue. Now the Blue variant might feature a leather back, whereas the rest of the two colours might come with a glass back panel. An IP68 rating against water and dust might also be featured

Speaking of the display, the Xiaomi 13T Pro might be equipped with a 1.5K OLED display that is tipped to come with 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and peak brightness of 2600 nits. The MIUI 14 skin based on Android 13 OS might operate the Xiaomi 13T Pro. 

Also read: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is the best portrait camera phone on the market now, here’s why

Performance-wise, it could be powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 9200 chipset along with up to 16GB RAM. Xiaomi could add one more RAM option that is 12GB. However, both of these RAM variants will reportedly be paired with three storage configurations; 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Furthermore, Xiaomi 13T Pro might be packed with a 5000mAh battery with up to 120-watt fast charging support. 

For photography, it is tipped to include a 50-megapixel Sony IMX707 OIS primary camera along with a 13-megapixel Omnivision OV138 ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel Omnivision OVSOD telephoto sensor. a 50-megapixel Omnivision OVSOD telephoto sensor. At the front, the Xiaomi 13T Pro might sport a 20-megapixel Sony IMX596 sensor. 

Also read: Xiaomi 13T Pro new launch date, processor, display details revealed: Everything you need to know

Now the million dollar question, will the Xiaomi 13T series come to India? On this, we have no official information yet, but it is expected that this series might make it to India.

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Infinix Hot 40 5G launching soon, take a look at its specs and features

Infinix is reportedly planning to launch a new budget range smartphone and it could be an addition to the Infinix Hot series. The brand has made no official announcement about this smartphone, however, the smartphone which has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website in the Hot 40 5G. It was listed on the website with a model number X6836. Along with the model number, the listing also confirmed the ‘Infinix Hot 40 5G’ moniker.

MySmartPrice spotted the Hot 40 5G on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website. However, the website hasn’t come up with any details about the smartphone except the name and that it could feature the bluetooth V5.0 connectivity. But since the Infinix Hot 40 5G has already been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG Certification website, this means we could expect the official announcement soon. 

Also read: Infinix Note 30 5G alternatives that can give it a run for its money

Apart from that, the company just launched the Infinix Zero 30 5G in India at a starting price of ₹23,999. Let’s check out its details.

The Infinix Zero 30 5G features a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution. The display supports 10-bit colours and up to 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone operates on XOS 13 skin, which is based on Android 13 OS.

It is run by Mediatek Dimensity 8020 chipset coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The smartphone gets its power from a 5000mAh battery that comes with a support of 68-watt fast charging. 

Also read: Infinix Zero 30 5G, India’s 1st smartphone with 4K 60 FPS front camera goes on sale

A triple camera setup comes with this smartphone, holding a 108-megapixel OIS primary camera, a 13-megapixel ultrawide-lens for wide angle shots and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portrait shots. On the front, it has a 50-megapixel selfie camera that can shoot a video in 4K at 60 fps.

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No more ads in Insta and FB Why Instagram and Facebook are going ad free

Soon, Instagram and Facebook could roll out a feature that would allow users to completely remove ads from their feeds. Why such a move? This is because Europe's DSA guidelines and strict ad transparency laws can cause trouble to these tech companies. With stricter DSA and ad transparency laws set in Europe, Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company could be looking at changing its business model. Reports suggest that Meta could give users an option to completely get rid of ads from their feeds. 

So with these new transparency laws set in place in the EU, Meta is planning to bring out a subscription-based business model and retire its traditional business model, as per reports. This will be limited to the users in the European Union for now, as revealed by the reports.

Also read: Instagram will soon release an AI chatbot, what if it's actually risky?

Let’s try to understand this subscription-based model. For starters, with the help of the subscription, users will be able to enjoy an ad-free experience, but of course they’ll have to first pay for it. While the subscription-based model could be rolled out soon, those who don’t want to pay can continue their experience in a free version which comes with ads.

If there’s any truth to the reports then this would mean a big move for Meta. After quite a long period, it would move away from the “users-as-product” model as its business strategy.

Also read: How to download Facebook videos on your Android or iOS smartphone

As mentioned earlier, this move could be Meta’s response to the EU's Digital Services Act which demands more transparency from big tech companies in regard with their practices related to targeted advertising and content moderation. For the uninitiated, this law was passed last year but is yet to be implemented fully. This is more focused on companies that have extensive platforms like Instagram and Facebook by Meta.

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WhatsApp may soon let users disable instant video message feature

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatApp has reportedly started testing an enhanced control for the video message feature–that allows users to instantly record and share a video message in chats. With this control, users will likely be able to disable the video message feature. The new toggle is currently being tested on both Android and iOS, as per the report.

According to a report by a known Whatsapp tipster publication, WABetaInfo, the messaging platform could gain a new toggle for the video message feature that is expected to allow users to disable the feature if they want to.

Also read: Whatsapp to make the platform coders-friendly by featuring new formatting tool | Digit

Source: WABetaInfo

The new toggle is expected to benefit users who prefer to use voice notes over instant video messages. While users would have the option to completely disable the video message feature, they will still likely receive video messages. 

Also read: You can now create a WhatsApp Group with no name, no we aren't joking | Digit

The toggle to manage the video message feature is currently available to some beta testers that install the latest update of WhatsApp beta for Android and WhatsApp beta for iOS, and it is expected to roll out to more users over the coming days, according to the report.

Last month, Meta CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a new feature that allows users to create groups without having a name, making the group naming optional. However, it is limited to groups that have up to six people added. When users try to make a group with six people, they don't need to add a name, but in the case of more people, naming the group is mandatory. 

Without a name, a WhatsApp group will appear different to everyone. For example, if you are added to a group with people who do not have your contact saved, your phone number will appear within the group name. The feature was launched in addition to the option of starting a group without having a profile photo.

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Samsung W24 and W24 Flip launching at W series event on September 15

Samsung has announced the launch date of its upcoming smartphone series in China, the W24. The W24 series will succeed the W23 series and is tipped to include the W24 and W24 Flip, as the company only confirms the W series to launch. Samsung shared the details of this launch conference through a teaser poster on Weibo. The launch is happening on September 15 at the Chengdu High and New Sports Centre in China. 

The Samsung W24 and W24 Flip are speculated to be the rebranded version of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, which debuted in July. However, the W24 and W24 Flip will only be available in China, like their predecessors. They are also said to be the rebranded version of latest Galaxy Z foldables but with some hardware upgrades. 

Also read: Hands-on video, pricing and first impressions of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 foldables

The South Korean company has not revealed anything about the smartphones except the launch date. But we can have the idea of how the new W series smartphones could be, as they are speculated to roll out as custom versions of Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. 

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 offers a 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, supporting 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and 1080 x 2640 pixels. Along with that, it has a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor and is packed with a 3700mAh battery with up to 25-watt fast charging support. On the camera front, it has a dual 12-megapixel setup on the back and a 10-megapixel selfie shooter.  

On the other hand, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 offers a 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that supports 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and 1812 x 2176 pixels. Next up, it features a 6.2-inch outer Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor and boasts a 4400mAh battery, with up to 25-watt fast charging support. 

Also read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G Review: Incremental upgrade but still the foldable to beat

For photography, On the front, it has a 10-megapixel front facing sensor and on the foldable display as well, it has a 4-megapixel sensor. On the back, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

The upcoming W24 and W24 Flip could feature these specifications but with some modifications. However, September 15 is not so far, so stay tuned for more updates. 

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