Technology News: Meta Ray-Ban Glasses, Sonic Lamb Headphones, OnePlus Battery Tech, Spotify's Plan

go as long as three minutes, among other new features like support for Calm and Amazon Music. For this latest update, one still has to adjust the default setting of one-minute video through the Camera setting app on the phone. These smart glasses come with a 12 MP camera and are first receiving updates for iOS users. The latest ones even allow sharing Instagram stories directly from the glasses, thanks to voice commands connected to the Meta View appMeta has rolled out a software update that now lets video recordings on Ray-Ban smart glasses .

Sonic Lamb introduces its flagship wireless headphone in India at Rs 17,990 with unique sound profiles and customization features targeting the premium segment. Though apparatus claims immersive audio quality and robust build—these are greatly appreciated—it still lacks active noise cancellation, which is supposedly a requisite for its price category. It can play back for over 20 hours and promises to get even better in the future. With plans for a more advanced next-generation version, Sonic Lamb is going to strongly dispute the audiophile market.

Major labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records have accused AI companies Suno and Udio of inducing mass copyright infringement. The lawsuit accused Suno and Udio of working clearly with awareness that the labels' recordings were going to be used in training artificial intelligence systems for generating songs, which would finally compete or devaluate—in value or both—those done by human artists. Along these lines, the companies are seeking $150 000 per song in statutory damages, citing Suno and Udio's inability to show full disclosure of the extent of their infringement.

OnePlus is touting new battery technology that pledges smartphone batteries retain 80% capacity after 4 years. It gives an allowance for a larger 6100mAh battery without the increase in thickness of phones, giving in to users' complaints on how long batteries last and are a source of electronic waste. This will be the first technology from the company with the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro in China, focusing on durability and fast charging in slim designs. This could, however, be a rather significant, long-striding improvement beyond mere fast charging for an enhanced performance of batteries, hence probably extending the life of smartphones.

While Airtel and Jio have rolled out their 5G network all over the country, which is faster with lower latency than their 4G counterparts—making it perfect for gaming and streaming. Here's a simple trick to sustain 5G connectivity, despite the possible effects this could have on battery life. Typically, smartphones switch between 4G and 5G on their own to conserve battery; however, it may affect network performance during heavy data usage activities.

Since 2021, the EU has been dealing with the development of a universal digital ID system so that its citizens and businesses more easily access online services. In this direction, the EU's digital identity wallets would offer easier access to public and private services across member states by 2026. It replicates India's Digilocker model, tested in pilot projects for multiple uses. Country across Asia and Africa are pushing digitization in government and digital payments through biometric-based digital ID systems. For a long time, Estonia and other EU countries have used decentralized e-ID systems that have increased the ease of access to their digital services.

Now, Meta has rolled out an AI-powered smart assistant across its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in India, effectively putting AI at the heart of everyday interactions. It would make AI ubiquitous to billions of users by tagging along with features more in line with OpenAI's ChatGPT and other AI technologies. Certainly, one of the definite advantages of integration by Meta is in uninterrupted AI interaction. Standalone AI tools—available within some rather popular apps—promise a sea change that does not separate AI use from everyday smartphone use in India and elsewhere.

Spotify is adding another "Basic" subscription plan in the USA that costs $10.99 per month, allowing one to exclude time spent listening to audiobooks supported on higher-end plans. But it launches alongside a price increase for its Premium plans—to now be between $11.99 and $19.99 per month. The policies allow for ad-free music streaming and offline options to listen, while under the Duo plan, shared benefits for two users. The Family plan provides for up to six members and includes recommendations personalized to each member. Spotify is reportedly working on a higher tier, "Supremium," which would further upgrade the app with high-fidelity audio and advanced tools for managing playlists.