Heres what to expect from the upcoming Vivo V29 series in India

Vivo has confirmed the launch date (not publicly) of the upcoming V29 series. The brand has made the Vivo V29 microsite live, where the colour variants, as well as some more information, is mentioned. According to the Vivo V29’s official microsite, the smartphone series is coming to India on October 4. However, the launch date is not very easy to find on the microsite. On the Vivo V29 series microsite, there’s a small banner that says “Know more”. When you click on it, a rectangular box will appear that reads “Stay Tuned till We Meet on October 4”. 

Vivo launched the first Vivo V29 series model last month, the Vivo V29e. Now the Chinese brand is all set to launch two more smartphones that are the Vivo V29 and V29 Pro. Vivo will feature the 3D-curved display in the Vivo V29 series. Apart from that, the smartphone series will also feature 3D particle technology on the back. Vivo also confirmed that the Vivo 29 will weigh 186 grams and the Pro variant will weigh 188 grams. Furthermore, there will be three colour options; Majestic Red (with colour changing back panel), Himalayan Blue, and Space Black.  

Also read: Vivo V29 series could launch under ₹40,000: Camera details and colour options tipped

Now talking about the specifications, the Vivo V29 is already available in other regions. Let’s see what the global variant Vivo V29 packs.

The Vivo V29 is equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the smartphone ships with FuntouchOS 13 skin which is based on Android 13 OS.

Also read: Vivo V29 5G spotted on BIS certification website, as Vivo confirms V29e

The smartphone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by a 4600mAh battery with up to 80-watt fast charging support. 

Speaking of the camera, it has a 50-megapixel OIS main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front, it has a 50-megapixel camera.

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You can now complete purchase directly in WhatsApp chat: Heres how

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has announced that it is making it easier for Indian users to complete a purchase directly in the chat. Users can now add items to their cart and send a payment using the method of their choice from all supported UPI apps, debit and credit cards, and more.

“Today at our global Conversations event in Mumbai we’re introducing several new features that will help speed up how to get things done with businesses in a WhatsApp chat,” the company announced today in a blogpost.

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

Starting today, users in India can add items to their cart and send a payment using the method of their choice from all supported UPI apps, debit and credit cards, and more. WhatsApp has partnered with Razorpay and PayU to make paying for something as simple as sending a message.

Also read: WhatsApp will soon let you initiate group calls with up to 31 participants: Know more

The company also announced Meta Verified Businesses on WhatsApp which will make it possible for businesses to receive verification from Meta. This will help users to know that they are chatting with the right business.

“To become Meta Verified, businesses demonstrate their authenticity to Meta and in return receive a verified badge, enhanced account support and impersonation protection,” the company said.

Meta Verified will offer additional premium features to businesses including the ability to create a custom WhatsApp page that is easily discoverable via a web search, and multi-device support so multiple employees can respond to customers. 

Meta Verified Businesses on WhatsApp will be tested soon with small businesses using the WhatsApp Business app.

In addition, the company launched Flows so businesses can offer more experiences like quickly choosing your train seat, ordering a meal or booking an appointment – all without leaving the chat. With Flows, businesses will be able to provide rich menus and customisable forms that support different needs. Flows will be available to businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform in the coming weeks.

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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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You can now find and install third-party apps directly within Google Meet: Heres how

Google has announced that users can now find, install and use third-party add-ons directly within the video communication service Google Meet.

“You can now find, install, and use third-party applications all without having to leave Google Meet,” the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blog post on September 18.

Also read: Google Meet users can get captions in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and more Indian languages

Moreover, since the add-ons open directly in Meet, you can share your screen with all participants, even those who don’t have the add-on or are on an unsupported platform.

The ability to find, install and use third-party apps within Google Meet is currently rolling out to all Google Workspace customers

How to find and install third-party apps within Google Meet?

Step 1. Open Google Meet and click on the “Featured add-ons” category at the top of the activities panel. Step 2. Now select the third-party app that you want to install. Once downloaded, you can start using it.

Also, you can use the “Get add-ons” button to open the Google Workspace Marketplace to browse additional add-ons for Meet. It’s important to note that in some cases, admins might have pre-installed add-ons for you or have turned off access to certain add-ons, according to Google.

Also read: How to record a Google Meet session in 5 easy steps

Last year, Google introduced the Miro integration within Google Meet – at that time, Miro would open in a separate tab with Google Meet in the sidebar. Now, the tech giant announced that Miro will open directly in Meet, allowing you to leverage Miro’s rich capabilities designed for innovation without leaving Meet. You can access the Miro integration with Meet by installing the Miro add-on in the Google Workspace Marketplace.

Earlier this month, Google Meet gained expanded language support for captions. Captions in Google Meet now support Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi & more Indian languages. For those who are unaware, captions in Google Meet allow users to view captions as everyone speaks during a meeting. 

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iOS 17 launched: Here are 10 things you didnt know your Apple iPhone can do

Apple announced the latest operating system for their iPhones, iOS 17 during WWDC 2023 event. Now, after three months, the tech giant has finally rolled out the iOS 17 for end-users. You can download the iOS 17 update if your iPhone is equipped with the A12 Bionic chip or better. To update your phone to iOS 17 simply navigate to Settings > General > Software Update. Once you've got iOS 17 installed on your phone, here are some cool features that you can check out. 

StandBy Mode

StandBy mode is a rather simple feature added to iOS 17 and it has the ability to turn your iPhone into a smart clock. If you put your smartphone horizontally on a Magsafe wireless charger, it could turn into a smart clock that will display time, calendar, alarms, and more.

Live Voicemail

Live Voicemail can provide you with someone’s voicemail in text. This will be the real-time transcription and the feature can also decline spam calls automatically. 

Voicemails

Voicemails have also been added to FaceTime audio and video calls. So if you don’t want to pick up a call, the caller can simply send you a voicemail and you can also reply through voicemail. 

Also read: 5 iOS 17 features that you won’t be able to use right now

Contact Poster 

This one is a really cool feature. It allows users to make their own profiles with pictures, emojis, and more. This profile will display on both the caller’s and receiver’s iPhones, something like WhatsApp calling. The calling interface has also been changed. 

AirDrop upgrades

The iOS 17 has added two new features to AirDrop; Namedrop and SharePlay. NameDrop will be used to share your contact details by just tapping both of the Apple devices. It can be used on iPhones and Apple Watches. SharePlay will also do the same but it will share files like pictures, videos, etc.  

The Music App 

The Music App now enables you to make a collaborative playlist with your loved ones. The Users can also use SharePlay in the Music App to pick their choice of songs playing in a car.

The Message App

The Message App has been upgraded with some cool things. Apple has added some more emojis in the iMessage App. Along with that, you can now transcribe any voice message sent to you through iMessage.

Also read: iOS 17 beta 2 lets you NameDrop contacts between iPhones: How it works

Autocorrect upgrade

There are some words that the system corrects automatically even though the words are correct. With iOS 17, you can now write whatever you want but it needs to be an actual word. Additionally, your iPhone will learn how you type to make typing easier. 

Check In

I always forget to inform my family and friends when I leave from somewhere or reach somewhere. In those situations, the Check In feature could be quite useful. This will help you in informing your family or friends that you have reached your destination. If you stop moving during your journey, it will send your location, battery level, and cell service status to the other person.

Journal app

With the new iOS 17 update, you will be able to access the new Journal App. This app will allow users to store their memories in a more unique way. Using machine learning, the Journal App will suggest unique ways and ideas to help us cherish our memories. Just like we usually make journal entries, the Journal App will make you do the same thing but on an app this time. You can journal based on things such as photos, music, workouts, and a lot more.

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