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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 cen...

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 ...

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 ...

A few weeks ago, Vivo launched the V29e in India, which featured a very cool design. Now the Chinese brand is said to launch the next V29 series smartphones in India by the end of this month. These smartphones could be the Vivo V29 and Vivo V29 Pro. Not just that, the smartphones could also roll out with elegant designs and colours inspired by India. Furthermore, the Vivo V29 Pro that launches in the country will be India-exclusive. According to a report by 91mobiles, the Vivo V29 smartphones will launch in Majestic Red colour that is inspired by India. Moreover, the smartphones are also said to come with India-exclusive specifications, meaning the same smartphones will not be available outside India.  Also read: Vivo V29e with Snapdragon 695 launched at ₹26,999: Will you buy it? The report also revealed the launch timeline. The Vivo V29 and V29 Pro are expected to launch by the end of this month. However, the brand hasn’t shared any specifications about the smartphones yet, b...

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 sea...

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, ...

Meta has announced that it is rolling out a new Meta Quest software update. The Meta Quest v57 update includes a new unsend feature for messaging on the platform, a new and improved Horizon Feed, additional customisation options for Avatars & more. Few things can be as frustrating as mistakenly hitting the ‘send’ button too soon on a message or sending it to the wrong recipient. That's why Meta is rolling out a feature that allows users to unsend image messages in VR and the Meta Quest mobile app. This feature is currently being rolled out in Australia, Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United States. Also read: Meta to release consumer-grade VR headset next year “Just hover over the offending image message in VR (or click on it in the Meta Quest mobile app), select “Unsend message,” and poof! It’s like it never happened. You’ll see a confirmation message that you unsent a message, and the recipient will see a notification that a messag...

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! #Do...

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 outl...

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...

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 ab...

Meta’s Threads which was launched on July 5 to compete against X (formerly Twitter) got everyone’s attention and crossed over 100 million users in just a week, however later, it faced a decline in its users by up to 79%, according to the reports. Meanwhile, X-owner Elon Musk on Monday announced that video viewership on X has roughly doubled since last year, as he took over the platform in October 2022 for $44 billion. Video viewership on X has roughly doubled since last year https://t.co/9v10qQKpyh — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2023 Responding to one of Formula 1’s posts, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said, “Records all around: Verstappen. F1. X video views up 90% compared to last year.” To this, Musk replied: “Video viewership on X has roughly doubled since last year.” Also read: Twitter vs Threads: 5 cool Twitter features that Threads still doesn’t have In July, Musk had said that the platform hit a “new high” in "monthly users" this year. He had posted a graph showing ...

WhatsApp has been expanding its presence on desktop systems for some time now, with Meta developers working hard to bring the experience as close to using the messenger on the phone. As a part of those efforts, WhatsApp has now updated their app for Mac desktops and laptops, introducing group calling feature for those systems. In the early part of 2023, WhatsApp had introduced a new app for Windows machines, adding a host of new features to the app. With that update, Windows users got access to the group video calling feature, better syncing across devices, and new linking features as well. At the time, the Mac app was in development and being tested as a beta. we’ve just launched a app for Mac users on desktop. now you can make audio and video group calls while keeping your chats synced and encrypted across devices. download here: https://t.co/5L3rLTLdfp — WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) August 29, 2023 WhatsApp for Mac - Now you can join group video calls with up to 8 people! Now, Meta has g...

Google seems to try out a really cool feature on Youtube. This new feature will let you find your desired song very easily by just humming it. Yes, you heard it right. It is now possible to search a song on Youtube by just humming its tune. You can record a part of that song, and YouTube will tell you what it is. This feature was first introduced in Apps like Google Assistant and Soundhound. It's like having a super smart music detective right in your phone!  Let me tell you how you can take advantage of this feature. First, you need to switch to the special music search mode on YouTube. Then, hum the song or record it for at least three seconds. After that, YouTube will show you the video that has that song. It could be the official music video, a video someone uploaded, or a short clip.  Also read: Summarize YouTube videos using AI for free: Here’s how However, there’s a catch, right now Google has given the access of this new feature to only a few lucky people who use ...

Whatsapp is expected to launch a new feature which will help in increasing the security by passkey. However, WhatsApp users have various options to safeguard their accounts, such as traditional passwords and two-factor authentication and now this could be another feature, if you like your Whatsapp packed and protected. This addition will join the ranks of apps and websites that have already embraced passkey functionality. While Meta hasn't made an official announcement yet, a hidden passkey setup menu was discovered in the latest WhatsApp for Android beta version by WABetaInfo. The passkey feature is still in development, without a current activation method. Nevertheless, this discovery strongly suggests that WhatsApp might soon offer users the choice of using a passkey instead of a conventional password. Also read: WhatsApp a stranger without saving their contact is now easier than ever In essence, a passkey is part of an industry-wide initiative aimed at enhancing security d...

OnePlus' first foldable smartphone in the market, the OnePlus Open, might cost less than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5, which launched recently in India. An known tipster, Yogesh Brar, suggests that the OnePlus Open's price could be between ₹1,10,000 and ₹1,20,000. If true (which remains to be seen), this would make it cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 5, which costs ₹1,54,999. Yogesh Brar also talks about OnePlus having a lot of smartphone launches for this year, from affordable options like the Nord CE 3 Lite to more expensive ones like the OnePlus 11 and of course the upcoming OnePlus Open. Also read: OnePlus Fold to launch in August: 5 reasons to be excited about it Leaked pictures of the OnePlus Open show that it looks very much like the OPPO Find N3. The phone can fold like a book and has a circular camera module on the back, which is expected to hold Hasselblad camera technology. The front has a small punch-hole for the selfie camera. Talking about the specifications,...

Scared of someone tracking you with an AirTag? Yes, AirTag, a device by Apple that was created to help users find a lost item and have peace of mind. However, in the hands of bad actors, it could and has become a cause of concern. There have been several reports about this. While Apple did come up with built-in features on iOS for alerting you of unknown trackers following you, Android didn’t have anything until now.  With a new update, Android lets you detect and thwart unwanted tracking by AirTag and similar trackers. Google is releasing the update to Android 6.0 and above starting today that enables a new option within the Safety & Emergency setting. Let’s see how this thing works. Android Unknown Trackers Alert Unknown tracker alerts is an upcoming @Android feature where your phone alerts you *and* locates unfamiliar tracking tags that have been separated from their owners and are seen moving with you. Look out for more on this later this year. #GoogleIO pic.twitter.com/...

Scared of someone tracking you with an AirTag? Yes, AirTag, a device by Apple that was created to help users find a lost item and have peace of mind. However, in the hands of bad actors, it could and has become a cause of concern. There have been several reports about this. While Apple did come up with built-in features on iOS for alerting you of unknown trackers following you, Android didn’t have anything until now.  With a new update, Android lets you detect and thwart unwanted tracking by AirTag and similar trackers. Google is releasing the update to Android 6.0 and above starting today that enables a new option within the Safety & Emergency setting. Let’s see how this thing works. Android Unknown Trackers Alert Unknown tracker alerts is an upcoming @Android feature where your phone alerts you *and* locates unfamiliar tracking tags that have been separated from their owners and are seen moving with you. Look out for more on this later this year. #GoogleIO pic.twitter.com/...

Earlier this year Samsung Pay became Samsung Wallet. This rebranding broadened the scope of this app. It was more than a mobile payment and digital wallet app. You could now not only store credit/debit cards and digital currency, but login passwords, DigiLocker IDs, and health/vaccine certificates also. In today’s announcement, Samsung reveals its Wallet app now also gets the option to store digital IDs.  Samsung Wallet becomes more useful with its new update Here are its complete features: 1. You can now store digital IDs like Aadhaar Card, Pan Card, Driving License, Vehicle Registration Certificate, etc.  2. Thanks to Samsung Pay integration, you can store money and make payments via UPI, credit, and debit card payments. You can make payments through simple tap and pay. Also Read: Here are 5 Telegram features you might not be using 3. You can connect your DigiLocker IDs and documents. 4. There is the option to access login credentials of online websites and apps you c...

Meta recently rolled out a new Microblogging App, very similar to Twitter, namely Threads. People showed their love to threads very quickly or maybe they are just needy because Elon Musk has made some unexpected changes which they didn’t really like.  If you are a Threads user and likes to keep top notch security of your social media then in this article you’ll find how to enable two-factor authentication on your Threads profile.  Also read: Are Elon Musk's Twitter mistakes responsible for Threads success? Methods of two-factor authentications There are three methods by which you can use two-factor authentication on Threads.  First is an authentication app which will be recommended by Threads. You need to download the app and link your Instagram account with it as Threads uses your Instagram as an identifier. This authentication app will generate a code which you will need while logging in. The code changes within seconds. Also read: Threads on Windows 11 desktop: ...