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Meta announces new video tab for Facebook; brings improvement to uploads

Meta announces new video tab for Facebook; brings improvement to uploads

by | Jul 18, 2023 | Technology



Meta announced a number of upgrades for video features on Facebook, including refined editing tools, the ability to upload HDR videos, and it replaced the older watch tab with a video tab.


The new editing tools will give users the option to add music, and filters to videos. Users will also be able to trim videos and add titles and captions.


The new video tab will allow users to find and watch videos on Facebook.


The company said the new video tab will appear soon on the shortcut bar.


Meta calls it “the one-stop shop for video on Facebook, including reels, long-form videos, and live content”.


According to Meta, the “video” option will be at the top of the Android app and at the bottom of the iOS version.


After the new upgrades, users will have the option to browse vertically through a “personalised feed” of videos with a separate reels section.


The company is also adding new editing options such as changing the speed of a clip, reversing it, or replacing it. Facebook is trying to make it easier to pick the proper audio track, and remove noise.


Meta said that it is the first of their endeavours to bring “true HDR video support” to all applications under the Meta banner. It is also reinforcing the links between its applications by allowing users to view or reply to comments on Instagram reels while accessing them on Facebook.


The company has been trying to make reels a more popular video format on Facebook and Instagram.


In March this year, Facebook increased the clip length limit for reels from 60 seconds to 90 seconds.

First Published: Jul 18 2023 | 7:12 PM IST



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Startup India celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship: boAt co-founder

Startup India celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship: boAt co-founder

by | Jul 18, 2023 | Technology



India presents a compelling case for those looking to manufacture, boAt’s co-founder Aman Gupta said, highlighting that initiatives like Startup India and celebration of innovation has changed the mood of the nation towards entrepreneurship.


The outspoken entrepreneur said at the recent Indo-French CEO Forum that he had spoken about boAt’s own story being a testimony of how real the India startup opportunity is.


The entrepreneur and investor whose stint with Shark Tank India made him a household name, was among the invitees at an official delegation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Paris.


In an exclusive interview to PTI, Gupta recounted how startups were not recognised by the public as much earlier. According to him, the government’s focus on entrepreneurship, and enabling initiatives like Startup India, Stand-Up India have changed the mood of the nation.


“I spoke about our own story (at the Indo-French CEO Forum) and how we were importing 100 per cent when we started, and the fact that all that has changed and now 60-70 per cent of our products are now Made in India. So, Make in India is real… We are all dreaming big,” Gupta said.


India is poised to be the ‘startup capital of the world’ soon, and “it fits in well with what is happening in the country”.


Companies are looking beyond one country when it comes to their manufacturing requirements, he said, adding “India can be a huge opportunity”.


“It also eliminates geopolitical risks which occur when manufacturing happens only at one place,” said the co-founder of the audio and wearables brand.


Gupta said startups were not recognised as much earlier, but government initiatives like Startup India, Stand-Up India brought in appreciation and validation.


“India was never a country where startups were so much in demand but it is a changing world. There was nothing like Startup India, Stand-Up India, Startup Day being celebrated… It is now the mood of the nation. If you look at shows like Shark Tank, which is also based on startups… when were business-shows getting so much attention from the common man? So, things are changing,” he said.


India is poised to grow at a phenomenal pace given its demographics, enabling policies and booming consumption.


“Everyone is looking at India with a very positive lens. India is growing at a phenomenal pace with demographics, policies, markets… just see how the consumer market is booming… India is poised to grow and the world knows you can’t ignore India today. We are a force to reckon with,” Gupta said.



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Hearing aids may reduce cognitive decline in adults: Lancet study

Hearing aids may reduce cognitive decline in adults: Lancet study

by | Jul 18, 2023 | Technology



Hearing aids may protect against cognitive decline in older adults at greater risk of dementia, according to a study published on Tuesday in The Lancet journal.Hearing aids may reduce cognitive decline in adults: Lancet study


The findings are based on the first randomised controlled trial (RCT) of its kind involving nearly 1,000 older adults from multiple locations across the US.


“These results provide compelling evidence that treating hearing loss is a powerful tool to protect cognitive function in later life, and possibly, over the long term, delay a dementia diagnosis,” said Professor Frank Lin of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Bloomberg School of Public Health, US.


“But any cognitive benefits of treating age-related hearing loss are likely to vary depending on an individuals’ risk of cognitive decline,” said Lin.


Age-related hearing loss is extremely common, affecting two-thirds of adults aged over 60 globally, the researchers said.


However, less than 1 in 10 individuals with hearing loss in low- and middle-income countries, and fewer than 3 in 10 in high-income countries, currently use hearing aids, they said.


Untreated hearing loss is associated with greater cognitive decline and was estimated by the 2020 Lancet Commission on Dementia to contribute to around 8 per cent of dementia cases worldwide — equivalent to 8 lakh of the nearly 10 million new cases of dementia diagnosed every year.


Previous observational research suggests that treating hearing loss may protect against cognitive decline and dementia, the researchers said.


However, these studies may be biased because individuals who have the means and choose to get their hearing loss treated may be healthier and at lower risk of cognitive decline than those who don’t, they said.


As a result, the effectiveness of hearing aid use on reducing cognitive decline in cognitively-healthy older adults with hearing loss remained unclear.


To provide more robust evidence, the latest study included 977 adults aged 7084 years with untreated hearing loss who were free from substantial cognitive impairment in four communities across the US.


Participants were recruited from two populations at each site: older adults participating in a longstanding observational study of cardiovascular health (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities [ARIC] study), and new volunteers from the same communities who were generally healthier than participants from ARIC.


Participants were randomised to either a hearing intervention (audiological counselling and hearing aids) or the control intervention involving more generalised counselling on healthy ageing and were followed-up twice a year over 3 years.


The primary analysis of the results, combining both the ARIC and volunteer cohorts, found that the hearing intervention did not reduce cognitive decline over timewith no significant difference in cognitive change between those receiving the hearing intervention and the health education control over 3 years.


However, in the ARIC cohort, 3-year cognitive change was 48 per cent lower in the hearing intervention group than the control group.


In contrast, in the healthy volunteer cohort (who had fewer risk factors for cognitive decline and a much slower rate of cognitive decline), 3-year cognitive change did not differ significantly between the hearing intervention and control groups.


No significant adverse events were reported in either group.


“Although our primary analysis of the combined ARIC and health volunteer cohorts did not find a difference in cognitive decline for those using hearing aids, when we did sensitivity analyses to test its robustness there was clear evidence indicating a significant benefit for older adults in the ARIC cohort who had more risk factors for cognitive decline,” Lin said.


“Despite similar levels of hearing at the start of the study, it’s likely that volunteers in the healthier cohort experienced slower rates of cognitive change than ARIC participants because they tended to be younger, had fewer risk factors for cognitive decline, and had better initial cognitive scores,” he added.



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Realme Pad 2 to launch in India on July 19: Here’s what to expect

Realme Pad 2 to launch in India on July 19: Here’s what to expect

by | Jul 17, 2023 | Technology


Realme Pad 2 to launch in India on July 19


Smartphone brand Realme has announced that its Pad 2 Android tablet will be available in India from July 19, at 12 p.m. Realme Pad 2 will be accessible nationwide through e-commerce site Flipkart. 


Realme India took to the microblogging site Twitter to declare the launch of Realme Pad 2 in the country. “With the brilliance of colors, the extraordinary visuals, and a 120Hz 2K Super Display that is literally out of this world, the #realmePad2 is here to give your imagination the wings of innovation! #StayTuned,” the company announced.


Flipkart has proactively readied a product page for the upcoming Realme tablet, uncovering a few of its elements. As teased on Flipkart, Realme Pad 2 will be presented in two colour options i.e. Gray and Green. It will be outfitted with an 11.5-inch HD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution.


Realme Pad 2 launch in India: Expected Features


The Realme Pad 2 is said to be powered by an 8,360mAh battery that can be charged at 33W. The device is reportedly coming with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset combined with 8GB of Smash and 128GB internal storage capacity. It may have a USB Type-C charging port, according to reports. It is anticipated that Realme Pad 2 will run on the company’s Realme UI 4.0 right out-of-the-box. 


Based on an Android 13 operating system, the upcoming Realme Pad 2 tablet will succeed the Realme Pad that was launched in September 2021. The tablet has a 10.4-inch display and a slim profile. It is accessible in two tones: Gold and Dark. The tablet is presented in both WiFi and LTE variations.


The Realme Pad has a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ display included. The presentation accompanies a goal of 2000×1200 and a screen-to-body proportion of 82.5%. A MediaTek chipset powers the Realme Pad. The tablet has chamfered edges, which are similar to what Apple introduced with its most recent iPad Pro in terms of design. The tablet has a thickness of 6.9mm. On the back panel, there is a single-lens camera setup with a little bump protruding out.  

First Published: Jul 17 2023 | 6:04 PM IST



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Apple iPhone 15 launch: Hidden facts about upcoming iPhone lineup

Apple iPhone 15 launch: Hidden facts about upcoming iPhone lineup

by | Jul 17, 2023 | Technology


Apple iPhone 15 launch. Photo: Kamlesh Pednekar


We’re a couple of months away from the declaration of the iPhone 15 lineup, and it seems rumours are reaching a tipping point. From a fresh design to some disputable new charging port tech, there are a couple of persistent bits of gossip doing the rounds this time.      


Apple has previously made what could wind up as its greatest declaration of 2023: the launch of its AR headset. For the lowdown on that front, look at our viewpoints on Apple Vision Pro.


Apple iPhone 15: Expected Price and Date


The price of the entire iPhone lineup is expected to rise in 2023, according to recent rumours. This is thanks to the rise in production costs, with the iPhone 15 costing Apple 12% more to deliver, and the 15 Pro an incredible 20%. This would stamp the first increment since 2017.


Apple will, in general, launch new iPhones in the two or three weeks of September; for instance, it launched the iPhone 14 on 7 September 2022, with the 14 plus and Pro going on sale more than seven days later (16 September) and the iPhone 14, in addition, a bit after that (7 October). The company typically releases new products on Tuesdays. Considering the past trends, the iPhone 15 is expected to be released on Tuesday, September 5, or Tuesday, September 12, 2023.


Apple iPhone 15: Overview


iPhone 15 gossip season is going all out, giving us a lot to discuss ahead of the fall launch. Those who have yet to fall in love with iOS might be tempted by the anticipated introduction of USB-C, and the anticipated gains of the 3nm A17 chip for the iPhone 15 Pro series might strengthen Apple’s already significant advantage over the best Android phones in terms of raw speed.


The possibility of a price increase is a major concern for the Pro and Pro Max, and we would like to hear more definitive rumours about camera enhancements. However, given that the release date for the iPhone 15 is still months away, there is still plenty of time for exciting speculation to emerge.

First Published: Jul 17 2023 | 3:55 PM IST



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Responsible innovation, reskilling needed as tech cos adopt Gen AI: Experts

Responsible innovation, reskilling needed as tech cos adopt Gen AI: Experts

by | Jul 16, 2023 | Technology



With generative artificial intelligence set to impact operations in businesses, industry experts emphasise the need for reskilling, as they push for responsible innovation.


World’s richest man Elon Musk has formed “maximally curious, truth-seeking” artificial intelligence company xAI, he revealed on Twitter Spaces. He suggests self-regulation via an industry body.


Arun Kumar Parameswaran, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Salesforce India said while Gen AI plays a crucial role in its operations across verticals, merely delivering its capabilities is not enough.


“As companies race to adopt and implement generative AI, it is imperative to prioritise balance. Merely delivering generative AI capabilities is insufficient; responsible innovation must take precedence, he said.


Companies are betting big on Gen AI. HCL and Wipro announced Gen AI labs, with Wipro pledging USD 1 billion for developing AI solutions.


Chennai-headquartered software company Zoho intends to take Gen AI in-house and is currently developing Learning Language Models (LLMs) which can converse, summarise, paraphrase and adapt to new tasks with zero-shot learning techniques for AI-driven communication and discovery, Ramprakash Ramamoorthy, Director of AI Research at the company told PTI.


He feels that AI itself cannot displace someone from a job but an individual with access to AI can.


“While laws of the land are still catching up, today most AI development is self-regulated. Given that this involves sensitive, private information, companies deploying AI must have a strong moral stand when building this technology,” he said.


Vijay Shekhar Sharma, the Founder and CEO of Paytm expressed concern over the power amassed by some people and countries.


“Here is OpenAI blog post done this week: In less than 7 years we have a system that may lead to disempowerment of humanity and even human extinction,” he tweeted.


Recently, E-commerce startup Dukaan’s founder and CEO replaced 90 per cent of its customer support team with an AI chatbot.


Entrepreneurs must be sensitive towards negative repercussions of their actions while using AI and find alternatives, feels founder and CEO of TeamLease Shantanu Rooj.


“Organisations will need to balance business advantages with societal impact,” he added.


Ajay Kumar, the CEO of Bangalore-based technology services provider SLK shares that there is a dot com and mobility boom-like excitement among entrepreneurs, making it difficult to keep pace with advancements.


Amidst all this excitement of creating new business models and securing financial valuations, we have to ensure data privacy and proper ethical standards so that technology works for all of us, he pointed.


Sonya Ahuja, Founder and COO of edtech Imarticus Learning said, Recognising the recent volatility in edtech platforms and layoff concerns, disruption in the industry, technological advancement should go hand in hand with upskilling and reskilling initiatives.


E-learning startup Physics Wallah has an AI-powered “Ask Doubt” tool that suggests related doubts and provides guidance to students using its database.


Chief Technology Officer Devesh Mishra encourages human-controlled, transparent AI to “maintain the human touch”.


“Technology should complement and enhance human capabilities rather than replace or undermine them,” he added.


San Francisco-based transcription tool Fireflies.ai is working on personalised note taking. Their ChatGPT-like assistant AskFred pulls up answers using the notes repository.


Krish Ramineni, CEO of Fireflies.ai feels organisations which fail to adopt transformative technologies will struggle to keep pace with early adopters. He sees AI like a calculator or Excel-like tool which makes work faster.


AI can crunch numbers, provide projections, and suggest areas for improvement. However, when it comes to building trust and closing deals, nothing beats the human touch, he added.


San Mateo-based Yellow.ai aims to democratise technology on its platform by supporting local and regional languages.


CEO and co-founder of Yellow.ai Raghu Ravinutala notes that entrepreneurs should proactively address the impact of automation on jobs.


While technological advancements may lead to job displacement in certain sectors, entrepreneurs should invest in retraining to ensure smooth workforce transition,” he notes.


Sam Altman, founder and CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI was among 350 signatories of the Center for AI Safety statement for reducing the risk of human extinction from AI.


Amit Das, Founder and CEO of Mumbai-based IT services provider Think360.ai observes, one is scared of what they do not fully understand, in the short-term. “While mass-market AI like ChatGPT is exciting and scary at the same time, task automation will make way for innovations,” he added.


Soham Chokshi, CEO and co-founder of AI-powered logistics company Shipsy feels technology should empower the workforce. “Technology should not be viewed as a replacement for human efforts,” he added.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)



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