If you wish to utterly eliminate learn receipts, for all of your contacts throughout the Messages app, here is what you might want to do.
First, go to Settings. Then scroll down till you discover the Messages part. From there, you wish to discover a setting that claims Send Read Receipts and toggle it off. This will be certain that when your contacts ship you a message, they will not get a learn receipt if you open a message from them. This course of is device-specific, so if you wish to flip off learn receipts in all of your units you’ll have to repeat this course of in every particular person machine and toggle off learn receipts in all of them.
This will flip off learn receipts for all of your messages, however you can too do that for particular person contacts as an alternative if you wish to be certain some individuals get updates if you see their messages.
While TikTok and Instagram had a very completely different audience within the preliminary days of their life, these apps have been at loggerheads for the previous a number of years — particularly after Instagram “encroached” into TikTok’s area of brief movies with Instagram Reels. While there isn’t any denying that Reels has been a significant success, the very fact stays that Instagram began as a photo-sharing platform. With Notes, it appears TikTok needs to present Instagram (and Meta) a style of its personal drugs by making its presence felt within the nonetheless standard photo-sharing area.
Thanks to the screenshots uploaded by TikTok, we have now a good thought of what TikTok Notes UI seems to be like. One main characteristic that Notes affords over Instagram is the flexibility to create headlines for pictures.
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The grid structure of the images additionally seems to be markedly completely different from what you may have been used to seeing on Instagram. TikTok additionally appears to have taken inspiration from X and affords customers separate sections for viewing TikTok ‘Notes’ from folks they comply with, in addition to a separate “For You” tab that recommends folks chances are you’ll be concerned with following.
Incidentally, the information of TikTok Notes making its partial debut comes on the identical day Elon Musk hinted at the possible return of Vine. This standard brief video-sharing app predates TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Peugeot Motocycles, a totally separate entity from the French automobile producer, is a model that’s been making headlines fairly a bit in recent times. The firm was lately acquired by German holding firm Mutares, and since then, has launched into fairly an aggressive enlargement.
In Europe, Peugeot’s choices embody commuter scooters just like the Django, in addition to three-wheeled scooters just like the Metropolis. More lately, the corporate expanded into the premium phase with an journey maxi-scooter referred to as the XP400, and a sporty, beginner-friendly bare bike referred to as the PM01.
And evidently the corporate’s improvements aren’t slowing down anytime quickly with the revealing of its latest idea referred to as the SPx.
The Peugeot SPx Concept attracts inspiration from the 103 from 1971.
Digging deep into the corporate’s historical past, the SPx finds its roots in 1971 with the Peugeot 103 moped. Back then, the 103 was seen as greater than only a technique of mobility, embodying values like freedom and independence.
The 103 supplied frequent folks an simply attainable technique of getting round, liberating them from France’s poorly developed public transport system on the time.
The Peugeot SPx idea
Now, greater than half a century later, the SPx embodies the identical idea because the moped that began all of it. But folks of the trendy period have completely different values and priorities, and that is evident within the SPx’s design.
Peugeot says that minimalism, sustainability, and social duty are on the core of the brand new machine, so it’s apparent that the SPx is electrical. It’s additionally light-weight with a monocoque aluminum body. The total package deal seems futuristic, additional accentuated by a cantilever-style entrance fork and a single-sided swingarm.
As of this writing, Peugeot has but to reveal any efficiency and tech figures of the SPx. But judging from the best way they describe it, plus the truth that they leverage closely on the heritage of the traditional Peugeot 103, chances are high it’ll be a 125cc-equivalent at most.
A variety of the electrical improvements we’ve been seeing lately have been taking the type of small and compact commuters, as high-performance choices stay few and much between in distinction to their compact siblings. It appears that producers have been taking a step again when it comes to efficiency, particularly in terms of electric motorcycles and scooters, as a whole lot of them goal learners and commuters.
As lovers, we lengthy for high-performance choices that put pleasure and delight above all else. However, the actual fact stays that a whole lot of riders aren’t lovers, however moderately, people trying to commute from A to B in consolation and security.
At the tip of the day, extra choices imply extra folks on two wheels. And that’s at all times factor.
And now for one thing utterly totally different from Hyundai – a totally electrical work van that appears prefer it has traveled again from the long run. The ST1 sounds just like the title of a trim degree for a Ford Fiesta ST (RIP) or Focus ST bought in Europe. However, this alphanumeric designation denotes a purpose-built lineup of workhorses bundled as “Service Type 1” autos.
In typical Hyundai trend, this preliminary reveal is just in regards to the exterior design, with no particulars about technical specs. We do know the ST1 is solely electrical and has been developed to cater to small companies in South Korea. It will probably be provided as a daily cargo van, a refrigerated van, and as a fundamental chassis cab for homeowners to retrofit the kind of tools they want.
Hyundai says it labored with native supply corporations to search out out what they want from a piece van. Riding on steelies and fitted with unpainted bumpers, the workhorse has a futuristic front-end design derived from the Staria minivan or the Kona small crossover. The most important headlights are mounted unusually low whereas the full-width horizontal strip above is presumably for the daytime working lights.
The ST1 is tailor-made to those that want a extra spacious van than what the Staria Load can supply and has chunky plastic cladding throughout to guard the physique. Much like on the Kona EV, the charging port is mounted on the entrance, to the appropriate of what seems to be a small air consumption. Hyundai possible had an excellent cause to place the entrance digital camera on the painted part of the bumper as an alternative of transferring it decrease to mix it with the black plastic.
Hyundai says it developed the ST1 with the intent to make it simpler to load and unload cargo by decreasing the journey peak. Although it appears to be like like a field on wheels, the entrance higher spoiler was conceived with aerodynamic effectivity in thoughts. Even the cumbersome garnish connecting the cabin to the cargo space was designed to offer higher airflow.
Full particulars and pricing will probably be disclosed within the first half of 2024 earlier than the ST1 hits the home market later this 12 months. Hyundai intends to promote the workhorse in different areas after the ST1 goes on sale in Korea.
We’ve saved the most effective choices for the final. Google Sheets just isn’t solely utterly free and devoid of commercials however is extraordinarily light-weight and might virtually run on any smartphone. This snappy and extensively suitable nature is not to be mistaken for Google Sheets being any much less highly effective than the rivals on the record. As a matter of reality, the flexibility to obtain and use add-ons from the Chrome Web Store makes this probably extra feature-packed and customizable than the opposite choices.
All it’s good to get began with Google Sheets is a free Google account and entry to the web to obtain the app from the Play Store. Sheets is greatest recognized for a way seamlessly you’ll be able to swap between gadgets with out ever having to manually save your work. You can edit offline with Google Sheets, and your spreadsheets will likely be routinely up to date as soon as your cellphone has entry to the web once more.
It has deep integration with Google’s different merchandise, together with Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, and its companion office-related app, Google Docs. There are official templates for Google Sheets you’ll be able to select from earlier than creating a brand new spreadsheet, or just import ones you discover on-line. All of the conditional formatting magic will be present in Google Sheets, making it utterly viable for skilled workplace use.
If you need to actually get to know somebody, watch what they do when things go completely wrong. In most circumstances, that may let you know far more about them than you may ever be taught when issues are going effectively.
As a chief instance, we’ve got this absolute heart-in-throat UTV rollover video. Some UTVs had been out to play in the dunes when one UTV driver had an enormous rollover.
It’s powerful to observe, desirous about the folks inside, however we counted 4 full rolls earlier than a second UTV got here to its rescue. How did they do it? Instead of racing away from the crash, they powered ahead from decrease down on the dune to make use of their UTV as a wedge.
Thanks to this fast considering, the rolled-over automobile was capable of a) cease rolling, b) rebalance on its wheels as an alternative of endlessly tumbling, and c) finally lose sufficient momentum to return to a whole cease.
Thankfully, everybody concerned was OK. We know this as a result of the driving force of the X3 that got here to the rescue posted the video on his Instagram after the actual fact. In truth, that is the very first line of his caption, as a result of he knew what everybody watching it was most likely considering.
Be The Wedge, Not The Panic Button
That state of affairs will need to have been terrifying for everybody who noticed it and lived it. Obviously, we’re watching it after the actual fact, and we weren’t there when it occurred. Instead, we (such as you) are simply watching the video later on the web, and in addition marveling at the truth that it did not flip into a whole catastrophe.
So, that is the query. When an emergency occurs, and it’s important to act as rapidly as attainable, are you the type of one that tries to unravel the issue? Or do you flail helplessly and run away?
To be utterly clear, it’s completely OK to be scared and/or freaked out. It’s a freaky state of affairs for certain. If you’ll find a option to set that worry apart, assist out within the second, after which freak out after the actual fact, we assure that each you and whoever you are serving to will really feel higher about the entire thing.
The solely utterly authorized means of downloading YouTube movies is thru YouTube Premium. Many movies on YouTube are protected by copyright, and downloading them with out permission is a violation of YouTube’s phrases of service, and can be probably unlawful.
Third-party YouTube downloading websites and apps usually state of their phrases of use that you just, the consumer, are solely liable for the authorized penalties of your actions. Their disclaimers usually make it clear that they won’t be liable in your actions since all they’ve offered is the technical means. Although circumstances of personal customers getting sued by YouTube are uncommon, it isn’t unimaginable.
Aside from all of the authorized stuff, YouTube’s phrases of service explicitly prohibit downloading movies from its platform utilizing unauthorized means, together with third-party software program. If detected, this might result in penalties similar to suspension and even the termination of your YouTube account.
Now that you just’re conscious of those dangers, take into account them earlier than utilizing any free YouTube video downloader. If you employ your YouTube account frequently in any private {and professional} capability, shedding entry to the account will be devastating.
Despite sporting a very new gearbox, the efficiency on faucet for the 2025 Z4 M40i is an identical to that of the automated variant. There have been no adjustments to the automotive’s potent 382 hp, 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-6 engine both, and the guide variant outputs the identical max torque figures of 369 lb-ft.
Adding to the driving expertise is a set of distinctive chassis tweaks tailor-made for the guide model. These embody revised auxiliary springs, a bolstered anti-roll bar clamp, recalibrated dampers, and variable sport steering, all geared toward sharpening responsiveness and enhancing suggestions.
For the primary time on the Z4 M40i, the guide possibility comes with staggered-size wheels and tires — 19-inch on the entrance and 20 inches on the rear. Typically reserved for high-performance M fashions, this setup claims to optimize energy switch and dealing with below exhausting cornering.
As for the aforementioned “Handschalter” bundle, it extends past the mechanical upgrades, including distinct visible cues to the Z4 M40i. Extended Shadowline trim components, purple brake calipers, and distinctive airflow flaps on the rear wheel arches differentiate the guide model from its computerized sibling. In addition, clients can select from a number of unique paint choices, together with San Remo Green and the BMW Individual Frozen Deep Green metallic, provided at a further price on the guide variants.
Inside, the bundle gives 5 Vernasca leather-based upholstery decisions, together with a Cognac possibility with distinctive black M piping unique to the guide model. Black Alcantara and Black Vernasca leather-based with blue distinction stitching are additionally accessible. Even although the mannequin quantity says 2025, the guide transmission-equipped Z4 M40i will probably be launched worldwide by March 2024.
To be fully truthful, EVs usually price extra upfront than gasoline vehicles. Kelley Blue Book printed information sourced from its mum or dad firm, Cox Automotive, stating that the typical value of EVs is $53,469 in comparison with $48,334 for gas-powered automobiles within the final quarter of 2023. But it is best to know that the worth of EVs has been falling steadily. For instance, between August 2022 and August 2023, the typical EV value dropped by a whopping 18.7% (largely as a result of Tesla’s value cuts). In no time, EV upfront costs will attain ICE automotive costs and even perhaps beat them.
Furthermore, federal and state tax incentives attain as much as $7,500 for purchasing choose new electrical vehicles and $4,000 for some used vehicles. If you issue this in, you would possibly be capable to get an electrical automotive even cheaper than you’ll have spent on a gas-powered one.
Now that the upfront price is out of the best way, the true cost-saving occurs in the long run. There’s a Forbes piece explaining how electrical vehicles price lower than half as a lot to drive. Apart from the truth that you need not purchase gasoline, fully electric cars require less maintenance. They have fewer transferring components, and the system is far easier than that of fuel vehicles. Electric automobiles do not want engine oil; they don’t have any combustion, subsequently no difficult exhaust system, and no additional bits to take care of and change, like spark plugs, air filters, timing belts, and many others.
For a motorcycle that began manufacturing in 1978, the SR400 went a great distance with out altering a lot. Sure, the ultimate years have been gas injected, however that was its essential (and never unreasonable) concession to modernity.
We have completely no proof that anybody at Yamaha ever uttered the precise phrases “electric start, schmelectric start,” however did the SR400 ever have one? No, buddies, it did not. The SR400 was and evermore shall be kickstart all the way in which, ceaselessly and ever, amen.
Rumors Of Its Death Appear To Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
What you are is a banner for the Yamaha Thailand launch of the 2023 SR400. It is available in two colours solely: Silky White and Mat Gray Metallic. The worth of ฿295,000 works out to about $8,492 on the time of writing on January 5, 2024.
While TripApart took observe when Yamaha Thailand released a Limited Edition 44th Anniversary Edition SR400 in 2022, there is a important distinction between a particular restricted version mannequin and a daily run. Seeing the common 2023 SR400 that anybody with the money can simply stroll into their native Yamaha vendor in Thailand and purchase reveals us that it is not useless all over the place simply but. It’s even nonetheless manufactured in Japan after which exported to Thailand, based on the official brochure.
In truth, all of the specs sound simply as you bear in mind them. It’s nonetheless powered by a two-valve, four-stroke, air-cooled, single overhead cam, 399cc single-cylinder engine. It makes a claimed 17.5 kilowatts (about 23.4 horsepower) at 6,500 rpm and 27.8 newton-meters (about 20.5 pound-feet) of torque at 3,000 rpm.
Curb weight is 175 kilograms (just below 386 kilos). Seat peak is an approachable 790mm (31.1 inches). It makes use of the identical easy nonadjustable telescopic entrance fork and twin rear shock and swingarm suspension setup, which gives 150mm (5.9 inches) of entrance wheel journey and 105mm (4.13 inches) of rear wheel journey. Brakes encompass a single disc brake up entrance and a drum within the rear. It rolls on a pair of 18-inch spoked wheels with tubed tires.
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The promotional video from Yamaha Thailand that we have included on this submit is from a number of years in the past. Apart from the paint and graphics, although, it might simply as simply be from at the moment. This bike is aware of who it is for, and it’s very unapologetic about it.
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