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Apple Watch is capable of detecting cardiac dysfunctions, suggest medical researchers

Technology enthusiasts must have read reports about Apple Watch saving users' life by informing them about the symptoms of diseases just in time. Since the smartwatch has advanced sensors that can detect ECG, blood oxygen levels and sudden movements that might indicate a fall or a crash, it has proved helpful in emergencies. Now, a study claims that the Apple Watch can also detect fatal heart conditions and other cardiac dysfunctions. 

Apple Watch can detect early signs of cardiac dysfunction

Due to a lack of symptoms, cardiac dysfunction is often undiagnosed. However, medical researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered that the Apple Watch's ECG functionality can detect left ventricular dysfunction passively and inform users in time. The study included more than 2,400 patients from the United States and other countries. 

Apple Watch Cardia disease

Over 1,25,000 ECGs were recorded and sent by these patients using their Apple Watch for six months, from August 2021 to February 2022. Then, these results were processed through an AI algorithm developed by researchers at the Mayo Clinic. 

The researchers concluded that ECGs collected via consumer watches such as the Apple Watch in non-clinical environments can identify patients with cardiac dysfunctions. The study mentions that the "potential of smartwatches to assist with conducting remote digital health studies is just in the beginning." 

Given that the researchers concluded on a positive note and the technology can be a major breakthrough in detecting cardiac disorders at early stages, it is currently being reviewed by the FDA. 

For more technology news, product reviews, sci-tech features and updates, keep reading Digit.in or head to our Google News page. 



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Intel creates worlds first real-time fake video detector called FakeCatcher

As more users are using digital platforms to get information and stay updated about the developments around the world, the threat of misinformation reaching a larger audience is also increasing. Although several tools can source data that has surfaced on the internet, it is difficult to check whether a particular video is fake. To solve the problem, the California-based chip manufacturer has developed a tool called FakeCatcher. It uses AI to detect fake videos with 96% accuracy.

What is Intel’s FakeCatcher and how does it work?

Per Intel, FakeCatcher "is the world's first real-time deepfake detector that returns results in milliseconds." The fake video detector is designed by Demir in collaboration with Umur Ciftci from the State University of New York at Binghamton. 

The technology uses Intel's software and hardware and functions as a web-based tool. The tool runs face and landmark detection algorithms for checking a video and can analyse up to 72 different streams simultaneously on third Gen Intel Xeon processors. 

The other deep learning-based fake video detection tools look at a video's raw data to find a sign of inauthenticity. Whereas Intel's FakeCatcher looks for clues in real videos. In the official press release, the company mentions that the tool detects subtle blood flow in the pixels occupied by human skin in the video, interprets them in spatiotemporal maps and detects whether a video is fake or real. 

The fake video detection tool can be very useful

The press release adds that "Deception due to deepfakes can cause harm and result in negative consequences, like diminished trust in the media." FakeCatcher can help restore trust by enabling individuals, organisations and other entities to distinguish between real and fake content.

While social media platforms can use the tool to detect whether a user is uploading a fake video and keeping the footage from circulating on the forum, it can also be helpful for fact-checking organisations. Additionally, media houses can use the tool to avoid amplifying manipulated videos.

For more technology news, product reviews, sci-tech features and updates, keep reading Digit.in or head to our Google News page. 



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Apple iPhone 11 sees a massive price drop, with over 20,000 discount

It’s that time of the year again. With Apple gearing up to launch the Apple iPhone 15, older models see moderate to massive price drops. The Apple iPhone 11 in particular has seen the most significant accumulated price drop. By combining offers and deals, the phone can be purchased for at least ₹23,000 and under  (it was going for ₹43,900 earlier). These new prices can be availed on leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart.

Apple iPhone 11 price on Flipkart

If you’re planning to buy the Apple iPhone 11 on Flipkart, know that the e-commerce platform is offering a discount of 8%. This will bring the native price down to ₹39,999 for the 64GB variant. 

In addition, you can exchange an old smartphone (as long as it's working) to reduce the overall price by up to ₹17,500, which will bring the price down to ₹22,499. 

Apple iPhone 11 price on Amazon

The Apple iPhone 11 is also available for discounted prices on Amazon. The 64GB variant is available for ₹48,999 on the platform and is only available in red. Amazon is offering up to ₹ 25,000 on exchanging an old phone, which will effectively bring the price down to ₹23,999.

Based on these claims, the Apple iPhone 11 is available at a lesser price point on Flipkart. Additionally, the e-commerce platform may also have more variety as far as the colour variants go. 

Apple iPhone 11 highlights

The Apple iPhone 11 has a 6.1-inch screen with a Liquid Retina IPS LCD display. It is equipped with a dual camera setup with two 12 MP setups, along with a 12 MP front camera. It runs on the Apple A13 Bionic chipset and comes with iOS 13. It also has a 3110 mAh. 

To know whether this phone is worth a purchase, check out our iPhone 11 Review



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Vivo X90 Pro+ Geekbench scores leak: How good is the upcoming flagship

Vivo is gearing up for the launch of its flagship Vivo X90 series. The company is scheduled to host a launch event on November 22 in China. The company will unveil the upcoming phones there in all their glory. 

However, just a day before the imminent launch, the Geekbench scores of the top-of-the-line Vivo X90 Pro+ were leaked. The scores were leaked via the Geekbench benchmarking platform and they reveal some details about the upcoming phone.

Vivo X90 Pro+ visits the Geekbench benchmarking platform

The Vivo X90 Pro+ was spotted on Geekbench with the model number V2227A. The particular variant on Geekbench sports 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM, according to reports. The phone threw up some impressive numbers when the popular benchmark was run on this model. It racked up a Single Core score of 1,480 and a Multi-Core score of a whopping 5,160 points. 

These are some of the best multi-core scores, if not the best, on Geekbench, beating the iPhone 14 lineup as well (according to our in-house Geekbench runs). This could be a result of the new cluster configuration brought by the recently-unveiled Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The new chipset is built on a 4 nm process. It will be paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

 The new chipset brings a Cortex-X3 core with a maximum clock speed of 3.2 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.0 GHz. The graphics are handled by the Adreno 740 which supports hardware-level ray tracing.

For more details about the expected specifications of the Vivo X90 series of smartphones, you can read this article.

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Won't Be Getting a New Game+ Feature, Ubisoft Confirms

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will not be getting the highly requested New Game+ mode, Ubisoft has confirmed. Turns out, when investigating the implementation of New Game+, the title offered limited options to make replayability “unique and rewarding,” urging the team to cancel it whole. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will be receiving a final DLC update on December 6,...

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Sony WF-LS900N Review: A hit and a miss

As a package, the Sony WF-LS900N, makes for a decent purchase. If you like Sony as a brand, and want a budget alternative to WF-1000XM4, then these are the buds you could go for. These buds are not flawless. When you weigh the pros and cons, these make for a decent pair of TWS earbuds.

If you are comparing these to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the flaws in these buds come to surface. They retail at a slightly higher price than these earbuds, but still outperform the LS900N in almost every aspect. What we suspect here is that Sony did not want to step directly into the territory of their flagship buds. That is why they held back in making these as great as Samsung’s offering. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are the company’s flagship earbuds. So, Samsung did not hold back at all.

All in all, if seen in an isolated bubble, these buds are decent. But, given the current situation of the earphones market, there are some better alternatives for sure. 

Sony has been actively working to increase its strong hold in the Indian audio market. Its lineup offers earphones from the lower end of the pricing spectrum to the other extreme. With one of the best ANC tech and sound quality packed into their iconic Sony WF-1000XM4, the brand has established itself as a known entity in the market. 

To plug the gap that was there in their lineup, between the 1000XM4 and the mid range price bracket, they have come out with the Sony WF-LS900N, priced at ₹16,990. With the design and specs similar to the flagship 1000XM4s, will the WF-LS900N be able to match up to the expectations set in the minds of consumers? To answer this question, we put the Sony WF-LS900N through our rigorous testing process when they showed up at the Digit Test Centre. Here’s what we found out.

Sony WF-LS900N

Sony WF-LS900N: Build and Design

When it comes to the build quality of products, Sony has been a brand that has never let us down. Apart from an odd product here and there, Sony’s earphones tend to have great build quality. And, when it comes to their latest launch, there are no compromises either.

Sony’s environmentally friendly recycled materials featured on their recently launched line of earphones have proven to be surprisingly durable. In the seven odd days where we were daily driving the earphones, the case picked up minimal scratches and scuffs. The reviewer is known in the Digit Test Centre to be tough on the gadgets that he uses. So, the fact that the LS900N stood the test of time in his custody, means something.

Sony WF-LS900N

As for the buds themselves, they carry over the same material as the cases and underwent minimal wear and tear. They were lightweight, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The four different varieties of eartips that were included in the box ensured that the buds had a snug fit in the ears of the folks at the Test Centre. 

The earbuds snapped in place in the case thanks to the magnets that were fitted in. The case featured an easy to open lid and was pocketable. We would have preferred a metal hinge on the lid of the case. But, the plastic contraption connecting the lid to the case does the job well enough. The overall look and feel of the LS900N is worth the money that you are shelling out. They fit well and from whatever we could gauge in the week-long testing of these buds, would last you a decent amount of time. The buds that we got were in our personal favourite beige colour, with the other available options being black and white.

Sony WF-LS900N: Features

The Sony WF-LS900N TWS earbuds come packed with plenty of features. Everything from ANC to the app worked flawlessly during our testing process. Let us start with talking about the Active Noise Cancellation that is baked into these buds. Sony’s ANC in their flagship earbuds has become a benchmark for other players in the market to match up to. Their ANC processor is something that other brands try their best to match up to. So, when you are using the LS900N, you can feel that it is from the same family of products. 

Sony WF-LS900N

When in office, the buds cancelled out ambient sounds like that of the AC, and people’s chatter in the background relatively easily. When we stepped out, the results were the same. Sounds of heavy traffic during auto rides was cancelled out pretty decently. While it is not at the same level as that of the AirPods Pro (Gen 2) [review coming out soon] or Sony’s own WF-1000XM4, it is definitely serviceable. 

When earbuds come equipped with ANC, their ambient mode also becomes important, and is something that people are on the lookout for when making their buying decisions. In the WF-LS900N, the ambient mode matches up the ANC that is baked into these earbuds. With these earbuds, Sony has made some changes to the design, which allows for natural sound from your surroundings to seep in, along with the audio that is being captured by the microphones. While we did not notice a drastic change, in some situations, this change in design did register its presence.

However, when looking at the price of the buds, the quality of the ANC and the ambient mode is something that we would have wanted to better than what it is. In day to day use, it might not make that big of a difference. But, looking at other buds at this price, we were expecting them to perform better. 

Now, let us talk about the other features, like the touch control and the app that accompanies these buds. 

Sony WF-LS900N

The controls on these earbuds are basic and well executed. If you are someone who is coming from a different brand of earphones, then you might take some time to get acclimatised to the controls. But, once you get a hang of it, it is smooth sailing for you. The touch sensitive area on both these buds was wide and sensitive enough to register our inputs. There were occasional misses, but that can be forgiven when looking at the larger picture.

Coming to the app, it is the same as the one before. The Sony headphones connect app provides plenty of customisation options, along with an EQ that helps users customise the sound quality of the buds to their liking. The multi point connect and the swift pairing features of these buds were also flawless. Even when connected to an iOS device, almost all the features worked well, without any glitches.

Sony WF-LS900N: Performance

If you are spending ₹16,990, you would expect your earbuds to have an excellent sound signature, right? Well in the case of Sony WF-LS900N, it does not seem to be the case. We noticed the boosted bass and the underemphasized high mids during our daily use. So, to verify this, we put the Sonys through our test rig.

Sony WF-LS900N Uncompensated frequency response of Sony WF-LS900N (Light Blue) vs Flat Response (Green)

As you can see in the graph, the bass is on the higher end on these earbuds. Especially, when compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2, the bass frequencies are much higher. And, when it comes to the higher mids, our suspicions came out to be true. The mids were a place where the Sony’s performed beyond our expectations. The boosted bass might not be a problem for the bass lovers. But, for anyone else, it can get a bit overwhelming. It is fairly hard to come by any pair of TWS earbuds that would satisfy the demands of audiophiles at this price. However, there are some options out there.

Sony WF-LS900N Uncompensated frequency response of Sony WF-LS900N (Light Blue) vs Flat Response (Green) vs Sony WF-1000XM4 (Dark Blue)

Same is the case with the underemphasized high mids. When these frequencies are underemphasized, what tends to happen is that the female vocals get suppressed. This also affects the day to day listening experience as well. 

https://static.digit.in/default/7ca7ff57192946cb75f1a543d9377f2fbcf5d5d9.jpeg Uncompensated frequency response of Sony WF-LS900N (Light Blue) vs Flat Response (Green) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 (Pink)

For anyone looking for a decent overall audio experience, these buds are adequate. In songs like Uptown Funk that are known to put the bass response of the best earbuds in the market to test, the Sonys come out with flying colours. This might be a pain point for you if you are someone who does not like bass a lot. If you are planning to rock out to the tunes of songs like Centuries by Fall Out Boy, you will experience almost no distortion at 100 percent volume. 

Sony WF-LS900N: Battery Life

When talking about the battery life, Sony WF-LS900N came fairly close to the claims made by Sony. With ANC turned on, and the volume set to 50 per cent, the battery on the buds lasted about five hours and ten minutes. And, with the case, the total went up to 19 hours, with some juice still left in the case.

Sony WF-LS900N

As for the charging port, we get a USB-C port, which as per Sony’s claims can provide 60 minutes of playback with just five minutes of charging time. This can come in handy if you are in a rush. With ANC turned off, you can safely assume that these buds will last longer. So, you shouldn’t be worried about battery life as much.

Sony WF-LS900N: Verdict

As a package, the Sony WF-LS900N, makes for a decent purchase. If you like Sony as a brand, and want a budget alternative to WF-1000XM4, then these are the buds you could go for. These buds are not flawless. When you weigh the pros and cons, these make for a decent pair of TWS earbuds.

Sony WF-LS900N

If you are comparing these to the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the flaws in these buds come to surface. They retail at a slightly higher price than these earbuds, but still outperform the LS900N in almost every aspect. What we suspect here is that Sony did not want to step directly into the territory of their flagship buds. That is why they held back in making these as great as Samsung’s offering. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are the company’s flagship earbuds. So, Samsung did not hold back at all.

All in all, if seen in an isolated bubble, these buds are decent. But, given the current situation of the earphones market, there are some better alternatives for sure. 



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Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides will get a material you upgrade

It’s been a little over a year since Google launched its Material You update, and now, the tech giant has announced that the new Material You M3 design will soon be incorporated into Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for a more uniform experience. 

The roll-out has already begun, and according to a report by 9to5Google, the pill-shaped toggle is larger than the original one, making the design more prominent. Users can also expect to see new colour trappings, the capacity to hold an icon in the switch thumb, and a taller and broader track. 

How to use the Material You toggle design?

The new toggle is available in the Editor’s Overflow Menu in the Star, Suggested Changes, Print Layout, and Available Offline sections. You can access the new toggle by navigating to these sections once the roll-out is complete.

Other Material You changes

The new toggle isn’t the only Material You change that Google has recently announced. The new Chrome Canary has also been equipped with the Material You colour changes. Chrome Canary is a new, experimental version of the browser that will offer enhanced features. 

For instance, the Customise Chrome Colour Extraction feature lets users select specific shades on the wallpaper that is displayed when they open Chrome. The shade is then applied to the browser, thereby creating a custom colour scheme. 

Google has stated that this new feature "enables setting theme colour based on background image colour when the background image is changed in New Tab Page".



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Edit videos on your mobile phone using the YouTube Create App

YouTube has introduced its new mobile app called ‘YouTube Create’. This app offers an easy way for creators to edit their videos right from ...