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Meta AI gets support for Hindi, new features on WhatsApp, Instagram, more

Meta AI gets support for Hindi, new features on WhatsApp, Instagram, more

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Technology


3 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 3:58 PM IST


US-based social media giant Meta is bringing new features and more language support to its Meta AI chatbot. In a press note released by the company, Meta stated that Meta AI across all the Meta-owned social media apps, including Instagram and Facebook, will be available in seven new languages including Hindi. Additionally, the artificial intelligence powered chatbot is getting new generative and creative tools for personalised image generation and solving more complex problems.


Meta AI: Expanded language support


Meta said that it is expanding Meta AI’s availability to more regions like Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Cameroon. The company also announced that Meta AI on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Facebook will be available in seven new languages – Hindi, Hindi-Romanized Script, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.


Meta AI: New tools and features


Imagine me


Meta has announced that it is now starting testing “Imagine me” prompts in beta for the users in the US. The new prompt will allow users to generate images of themselves in different scenarios and situations as per their preference. Users will be able to share these images with contacts and in group chats too.


Customisation


Meta AI chatbot is getting creative editing capabilities which will enable users to add or remove objects from a generated image, change them and edit them as per their requirement. Once Meta AI generates an image based on the user prompt, the user can simply ask the chatbot to make changes to it such as swapping an object with another. Additionally, from next month, Meta will be adding a new “Edit with AI” button which the company said will “fine tune your imagined images even further.”


Meta AI in more places


Meta said that they are starting to roll out image generation capabilities for Meta AI within  feeds, stories, comments and messages across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. The feature will be currently available in English, but will soon get support for more languages.


Problem solving


Meta’s new open-source AI model, called Llama 3.1 405B, will now be accessible through Meta AI on WhatsApp and on Meta AI’s dedicated webpage. The company said that Llama 405B brings improved reasoning capabilities which will allow Meta AI to understand and answer more complex questions such as Maths problems and coding.


Meta AI on Meta Quest headset


The company has announced that Meta AI chatbot is now available on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Additionally, the company will be rolling out the AI chatbot to Meta Quest headset in the US and Canada in experimental mode. Meta said that Meta AI will replace the current Voice Commands on Quest, allowing users to control their headset hands-free, get answers to questions, stay up to date with real-time information, check the weather and more. Users will also get the ability to ask Meta AI questions about the things they see in their surroundings.

First Published: Jul 24 2024 | 3:58 PM IST



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HMD Crest series set to launch in India on July 25: All you need to know

HMD Crest series set to launch in India on July 25: All you need to know

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 3:49 PM IST


Finnish mobile phone maker Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is planning to launch its maiden smartphone series, called Crest, in India on July 25. The mid-range series is expected to comprise of two models, the Crest and the Crest Max 5G. HMD announced the launch in a post on X.


“Save the Date: July 25, 2024 The countdown begins! The HMD CREST smartphones are just around the corner. Don’t miss the big reveal! #HMD #HumanMobileDevices #HMDCrest”, reads the post.


The smartphones will be available for purchase online on e-commerce platform Amazon. The devices are expected to be made in India. The image shared by HMD shows the rear panel of the phone. The Crest series is expected to feature a glass made rear panel with glossy finish. It is also anticipated to arrive with portrait imaging capabilities. Listing on the Geekbench website suggests that the device will be powered by Unisoc T760 chipset and based on Android 14.


The Crest series will feature an easy self-repair functionality, similar to recent HMD smartphones. Self-repair functionality was spotted in HMD Skyline smartphone. The brand has claimed that screen repair in Skyline requires 65 per cent fewer steps compared to its G22.


Some media reports claim that the HMD Crest would be a rebranded version of the HMD Pulse, which was launched in Europe in April this year. HMD Pulse is powered by octa-core 12nm Unisoc T606 chipset and runs on Android 14. It packs a 5,500mAh battery and supports 10W charging. The device features a 6.65-inch LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate. It also features a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera.


HMD is known for Nokia-branded phones. Last month, it had launched three Nokia-branded feature phones – the Nokia 3210, Nokia 220 4G, and Nokia 235 5G. All three feature phones come with YouTube, YouTube Music, and Unified Payment Interface (UPI) apps.

First Published: Jul 24 2024 | 3:49 PM IST



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Adobe introduces Firefly AI-powered features in Illustrator and Photoshop

Adobe introduces Firefly AI-powered features in Illustrator and Photoshop

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Technology


2 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 2:27 PM IST


Adobe has announced new Firefly tools for Illustrator and Photoshop, empowering users to create and edit in more imaginative ways. The American software company has revealed that Illustrator and Photoshop will incorporate several AI-powered tools and workflow enhancements to accelerate tasks.


One notable feature is Generative Shape Fill (beta), which allows users to add intricate vector details to shapes by inputting text-based prompts within the Contextual Taskbar. The Dimension Tool provides rapid, precise sizing for projects, while Mockup (beta) enables the creation of visual prototypes of artwork on everyday objects. Additional Illustrator tools include Style Reference, Text to Pattern (beta), Retype, and Enhanced Selection Tools.


Photoshop is also receiving AI-driven upgrades, such as the Selection Brush Tool for streamlined selection, compositing, and filter application. The Adjustment Brush Tool permits non-destructive adjustments to specific image areas. Moreover, Marquee Selection offers enhanced precision for object selection, and Enhanced Pan and Zoom in Illustrator facilitates smoother navigation of complex documents. The Generate Image feature, Contextual Taskbar, and Type Tool are also being refined.


Some of these new tools are currently available in beta versions of Illustrator and Photoshop, while others are widely accessible in both applications. The Selection Brush Tool, Adjustment Brush Tool, Generate Image, and more are featured in both the Photoshop desktop and web app.


While Adobe continues to expand its software with AI-powered digital content creation tools, it has reaffirmed its commitment to Creator Friendly AI. This pledge ensures respect for creators’ rights and a guarantee that customer content will never be used for training purposes. 

First Published: Jul 24 2024 | 2:27 PM IST



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Crowdstrike blames defect in content update for massive global IT crash

Crowdstrike blames defect in content update for massive global IT crash

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Technology


Finally, the company said it would allow customers greater control over the delivery of such content, so they can select when and where updates are deployed. | Photo: Shutterstock

3 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 1:51 PM IST


By Katrina Manson and Ryan Gallagher

 


CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., the cybersecurity company at the center of massive global IT outages, said that a bug in a safety mechanism allowed flawed data to go out to customers in a botched update, causing last week’s meltdown. 

 


The US company is trying to piece together the series of events that led to one of the most spectacular rolling IT failures the world has ever seen. The incident crashed Microsoft Windows computer systems around the world on Friday, taking down airline, banking and stock exchange operations from Australia and Japan to the UK.


Microsoft and CrowdStrike rolled out fixes last week, and many systems have been restored. But for several hours, bankers in Hong Kong, doctors in the UK and emergency responders in New Hampshire found themselves locked out of programs critical to keeping their operations afloat. More than 8.5 million Windows users were affected, according to Microsoft. 


In the report, the company said it regularly makes what are known as security content configuration updates, intended to help the company observe, detect or prevent malicious activity, depending on the customer’s policy configuration. A “problematic Rapid Response Content configuration update” carried an undetected error and crashed Windows systems, the company said in a preliminary post-incident review, published about five days after the incident.


CrowdStrike said it would improve testing of Rapid Response Content in future, in a variety of ways. It said a new check “is in process” in order to fix the faulty Content Validator that failed to vet the problematic content. CrowdStrike also plans to stagger future deployments of updates so they are tested piecemeal – known as a canary deployment – before rolling it out at large. 


Finally, the company said it would allow customers greater control over the delivery of such content, so they can select when and where updates are deployed. 


CrowdStrike’s shares dropped nearly 30 per cent in the aftermath of the outage, slashing billions of dollars from its market value. The US House Committee on Homeland Security requested Chief Executive Officer George Kurtz’s appearance and lawmakers called on him to explain how the company will mitigate risks of a similar incident in the future. 


Shawn Henry, CrowdStrike’s chief security officer, apologized in a post on LinkedIn on Monday, saying that the company had “failed” its customers. 


“The confidence we built in drips over the years was lost in buckets within hours, and it was a gut punch,” he said.

First Published: Jul 24 2024 | 1:51 PM IST



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Apple Watch 'For Your Kids' now available in India: Eligibility, features

Apple Watch 'For Your Kids' now available in India: Eligibility, features

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Technology


Apple Watch For Your Kids

3 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 1:44 PM IST

Apple has launched the Apple Watch “For Your Kids” in India. The security-and-privacy focused Kids features are now available with select Apple Watches. It allows users to set it up with cellular connectivity for their kids, even if they do not have their own iPhone. The feature will allow kids to text, make a call while parents can keep a track of where they are. 


Apple Watch For Your Kids feature: Eligibility and set-up


The Apple Watch For Your Kids feature is now available in India on cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later or Apple Watch SE, paired with iPhone 8 or later.


The preferred Apple Watch can be set up for kids through their parents’ iPhones. Kids using Apple Watch For Your Kids will have their own phone number through a separate cellular plan, and can have their own Apple ID. Apple said that wireless cellular service is currently available through Reliance Jio in India.


Apple Watch For Your Kids feature: Details


As the Apple Watch has been set up using parent’s iPhone, the parent will get the ability to approve all contacts, so kids can safely use the communication features of Apple Watch such as messaging and phone calls. Apple Watch For Your Kids feature also offers Emergency SOS for accessing emergency services using the side button. Guardians are automatically notified if they are listed as an emergency contact. Kids location can be shared with their guardian through the Find People app on Apple Watch and it also allows customisable location notifications for tracking. 


With kids getting their own Apple ID, they can follow their schedule and family events using Calendar, learn to manage tasks with Reminders, view photo albums synced from a guardian’s iPhone, and more. The Apple Watch also lets kids play songs on Apple Music through Bluetooth headphones and speakers, prompt the virtual assistant Siri for queries and use maps for navigating. 


Using the App Store on Apple Watch, kids can download third-party apps on the device, while parents can manage what is available for download through Content Restrictions and Ask to Buy support. The Watch also includes a mode called Schooltime, that displays a yellow circle on the Watch face, signifying hat access to apps is restricted and Do Not Disturb is turned on. Parents can also schedule the Schooltime mode before hand. 


For health and fitness tracking Apple Watch has been optimised for kids to track Move minutes instead of kilojoules burned and provide customisable goals for the Exercise and Stand rings. Workout modes such as Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run, and Outdoor Cycle have been specifically tuned for kids, said Apple.

First Published: Jul 24 2024 | 1:44 PM IST



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Apple Intelligence: Apple Music to feature AI-generated playlist artworks

Apple Intelligence: Apple Music to feature AI-generated playlist artworks

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Technology


Representative image: Apple Music

2 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 12:45 PM IST

Apple Music on iPhones will reportedly get Apple Intelligence-powered features with iOS 18 update. According to a report by 9To5Mac, the new iOS 18 developer beta four contains a line of code that suggests that soon Apple Music users will get the ability to generate AI artworks for playlists.


According to the report, a new string of code in the fourth iOS 18 developer beta enables a “Create Image” button on the editing page of a Playlist in Apple Music. This button, reportedly, leads to the new Image Playground feature that Apple announced at its annual developer conference while launching the iOS 18 operating system. The new Image Playground app will allow iPhone users to prompt Apple Intelligence to generate images in different styles such as animation, sketch, illustration and more.


With Apple Intelligence integration into the Apple Music app, the service would likely offer users an option to generate an image which they could set as the playlist’s artwork.


The feature is still under development and not available on iOS 18 Beta for testing. However, Apple is expected to soon start testing Apple Intelligence features in the future iOS 18 beta updates. Apple Intelligence brings system-wide AI capabilities such as writing assistance, summarisation, image generation and more. While not all, Apple is expected to release some of these features in preview with the initial iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia public release – around September.


In related news, the recently released iOS 18 developer beta four brings several new improvements and changes. Available on eligible iPhone models, the update adds a new “Controls Menu” in the Settings app for the Camera that reportedly “Preserves” the previously used camera tools when the controls menu is expanded. Other notable changes include new window sizing option for mirroring the iPhone screen on a Mac, expanded Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging support in the UK, Canada and Spain, and system-wide minor redesigns to app icons and user interface.

First Published: Jul 24 2024 | 12:45 PM IST



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