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Google Drive’s new update brings an end to its hidden file limit

Google is walking back a secret cap on Drive files following user complaints.

Some Drive users discovered a hidden file creation limit in Google’s cloud storage software earlier this year. Complaints and media attention turned up the pressure on the company to address concerns about the 5 million file cap that saw users unable to get the most out of the popular cloud storage system.

Google initially told Ars Technica that it would keep the limit intact but tweeted on April 3rd that it would roll back the change “to ensure a great experience for all.” The update to Drive item limits was an attempt to “preserve stability and optimize performance.”

Although not directly mentioned, the announcement comes following a rise in user complaints after Google failed to notify users of the creation file limit.

Reddit user u/ra13 reported this month that Google Drive had implemented the file limit with no prior warning after several Drive users were met with an error message reading “Upload Failed” when attempting to create inside of the drive.

The tweet goes on to explain that changes will be communicated to users in advance if necessary.

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Source: Google Drive Via: Engadget

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Google Drive’s new file creation limit caps users regardless of storage

If you know anything about cloud storage, odds are you’re aware of Google Drive.

Google Drive is one of the top cloud storage services on the market, allowing every account holder up to 15GB of online storage space free of charge. If that wasn’t enough, users can also pay into Google One, which launched in Canada in November 2018, for larger plans to fit their specific storage needs.

However, a new discovery in February of this year requires users to remove their files from Google Drive if they happen to reach a certain limit.

It turns out the cloud storage app does have a cap, and it’s set at a whopping 5 million files.

The discovery has been revealed by different sources in the past few months, including by several Reddit users.

User u/ra13 posted to the site regarding several Google Drive users being met with an error message reading “Upload Failed” when attempting to create inside of the drive.

Additionally, an error message for users over the 5 million file limit has reportedly begun to circulate reading.

It reads, “This account has exceeded the creation limit of 5 million items. To create more items, move items to the bin and delete them forever.”

Google Issue Tracker has also been receiving reports from users looking for solutions to the error message.

The file limit has been confirmed as a function of Google Drive, rather than a system bug after Ars Technica spoke with a Google spokesperson.

Despite there being no prior mention of the file limit in official documentation, Google is no stranger to file limits, as seen by Google Workspace‘s 400,000 Shared Drive item cap.

Regardless of a prior warning notice, Google Drive users are now aware that if they require more than 5 million created files, they will have to go elsewhere for their cloud storage needs.

Source: Reddit Via: Android Police

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Get a free Nest Hub with Google’s One Premium 2TB plan

Google is currently offering a free Nest Hub to those that subscribe to its annual ‘Premium 2TB’ Google One plan. 

The plan offers users 2TB of Drive and Photos storage, get help regarding Google products from an expert, 10 percent back in store credits when you spend money in the Google Store, access to Google Workspace premium, VPN for Android and iOS devices, the ability to share the plan with up to five other people and extra member benefits.

The plan is available for $13.99/month, but if you want to claim the free Nest Hub, you’ll have to go for the annual plan, which costs $139.99/year.

According to the promotion details, “A week after you subscribe to a Premium 2 TB annual plan, you’ll get an email with instructions on how to redeem your Nest Hub.” The free Nest Hub will be a second-gen device and will come in Chalk and Charcoal colours only. Google covers the shipping cost, so the only money you pay would be for the annual Google One plan.

It’s worth noting that the offer ends on September 15th.

Learn more about the second-gen Nest Hub via the link below or avail the promotion here.

Source: Google

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Telus partners with Google Cloud and NXN Digital to improve future of smart cities

Telus is working with Google Cloud and NXN Digital to create smart solutions that will help municipalities improve residents’ experiences.

Telus combines its network with data analytics and infrastructure from Google Cloud and digital service provider NXN Digital’s “smart city as a service” platform.

“Our smart digital services integration and delivery platform provide the agility districts, municipalities, and urban centers need to rapidly adopt future technologies and break down data silos through one cohesive platform that seamlessly connects all systems, [Internet of Things] technologies, and data sources together,” Ghazi Atallah, CEO of NXN Digital, said in a statement.

The collaboration will allow cities of any size to control everything from traffic signals to reduce congestion to data analytics for city planning.

The partnership enables Telus to be a single point of contact for several smart solutions and ensure full cooperation between IoT sensors, management platforms, and cloud infrastructure.

“By partnering with proven leaders, we’re excited to expand the capabilities of our technology in urban and rural communities through projects that make communities and businesses more efficient, productive and safe,” Navin Arora, president of Telus business solutions said in a statement.

Source: Telus