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Apple’s New Product Category Launching in 2026, Reveals a Credible Analyst
Kanika Gogia
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According to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will enter the smart home market by 2026, with an aim to rival third-party HomeKit cameras. The all-new Apple smart home camera with HomeKit and AI support might enter mass production in 2026. Besides, Apple plans to release updated AirPods with more health management features.
Fortnite and Marvel Rivals Are Collaborating for a ‘Chronoverses’ Event
Ishan Adhikary
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Marvel Games will join forces with Fortnite and some other games to bring a new Chronoverses event. Marvel Puzzle Quest, Fortnite, Marvel Future Fight, and Marvel Snap will be a part of this Marvel Rivals event. The Overwatch-style Marvel Rivals releases on December 6th, which indicates the event is right around the corner.
Upcoming Honkai Star Rail Characters Leaked for HSR 3.0 and Beyond
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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A leak compilation from Ubatcha has revealed the upcoming banner lineup for early 3.x versions. The 3.0 version is expected to feature the 5-star version of Herta and the new character Agalaea. The leak also reveals that the later versions of the 3.x will be dominated by Nihility units, while the early versions will be dominated by Remembrance and Destruction units.
Apple’s New Find My Feature Makes Finding Your Lost Items Easier
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Apple has now upgraded its Find My platform to let users Share Item Location with third-parties like airline services themselves, to make the location of lost or misplaced baggage easier. Read more about how it works right here!
Arjun Sha
Microsoft is testing a universal share button which will be available in the Start Menu and Taskbar. You can right-click on local files to share them right away with other devices.
Valve Has Announced a White Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED: Launches Next Week
Ishan Adhikary
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Valve has revealed its limited-edition white Steam Deck for the first time for $679. The Steam Deck OLED Limited Edition White will be released worldwide on November 18th, 2024, at 3:00 PM PST. Valve also says, the device will go away from stores once it is out of stocks.
Jio 5G Has a New Trick up Its Sleeve to Help Save Your Phone’s Battery Life
Anshuman Jain
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Reliance Industries Limited has announced plans to enhance its 5G network using smart spectrum, beam management, and AI/ML-based energy efficiency. This is expected to save up to 40% of battery life on smartphones and provide better data speeds and a more stable network. These changes are expected to roll out next year.
Penguin Confirmed to Appear in The Batman Part 2 and Two More Batman Movies
Shashank Shakya
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After a spectacular run, The Penguin has finally reached its conclusion and now people are looking forward to Oswald's appearance in The Batman Part 2. However, there is more for the character in store according to Colin Farrell and here, learn all about it!
Upcoming Fortnite Cars Collab Makes Me Hopeful About More Goofy Cars
Ishan Adhikary
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Fortnite will soon have a collaboration with the Cars franchise, adding more real life vehicles with Lightning McQueen and Mater in the game. While Fortnite already has a lot of real-life cars in the game already, I think Epic Games can shift its attention towards more goofy cars that match the games vibes.
Google Vids is a new AI-powered video marketing tool for Google Workspace users. It allows users to create engaging videos by typing a prompt, with AI handling the rest. The tool includes features like voiceovers and image generation, making it a lucrative option for businesses looking to streamline their video content creation process.
Ryan Reynolds Talks About Deadpool’s Role in Avengers Secret Wars
Shashank Shakya
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After Deadpool and Wolverine, people have been wishing to see Deadpool back on screen in a future Avengers project. Ryan Reynolds recently had a conversation where he talked about his character's future in Marvel. However, is it possiblle for Deadpool to appear in an Avengers movie, probably Secret Wars? Find out here!
Apple and Android Are Finally on the Same Page with Emoji Reactions
Anshuman Jain
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Apple has fixed the message reaction issue when texting someone on Android with RCS. Previously message reactions from Android used to show up as separate messages but now it has been rectified as reactions appear properly on top of the message like they should thanks to the adoption of RCS Universal Profile 2.7.
HBO Max’s Upcoming Password Sharing Rules Mean Your Free Ride’s Over
Anshuman Jain
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Max plans to crack down on password sharing, following the footsteps of Netflix and Disney+. The company's CFO, Gunnar Weidenfels, announced that they will start with "soft messaging" with stricter actions in 2025. This move aims to increase revenue and may lead to higher number of subscriptions on the platform.
Sony's highly anticipated PS5 Pro, despite its global launch, will be unavailable in several countries, including India. The reason for this is the country's lack of approval for the 6GHz wireless band required for the console's optimal performance. Read all about it here.
Microsoft Expands Copilot Access to Office 365 Subscribers But at a Cost
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Microsoft is now giving Office 365 Personal and Family subscribers in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan, complimentary access to Copilot AI features. However, it does not bring unlimited usage of Copilot AI. Here's all you need to know!
Love the Samsung Galaxy S24? Research Shows You’re Not the Only One
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 has now entered Counterpoint Research's list of the top 10 bestselling phones globally as of Q3 2024! Read more about it here.
Deadlock Patch Notes (November 7): Trapper, Buffs, Nerfs & Other Changes
Ishan Adhikary
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Deadlock November 7 update is finally here almost two weeks after the 24th October update. This major update brings tons of new content and important changes to the game. Check out all the patch notes and important changes for Deadlock November 7 update here.
Death Stranding Released on Xbox Series X and S: IP Now Belongs to Kojima Productions
Upanishad Sharma
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Death Stranding Director's Cut has quietly been released for the Xbox Series X and S consoles as Kojima Productions has also taken over the IP. Read more about it all here.
macOS Sequoia 15.2 Allows You to Share a Specific App or Display in AirPlay Mode
Kanika Gogia
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Apple has revamped AirPlay in macOS Sequoia 15.2, giving users more control over content sharing. The updated AirPlay now shows three options for content sharing- Entire screen, Specific app or window, or Extended display.
Honkai Star Rail 2.7 to Tease the Next Playable Emanator, As Per Leaks
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Honkai Star Rail 2.7 will reveal a ton of secrets, while also paving the way to version 3.0 and Amphoreus. One of the biggest leaks recently has been a possible teaser of Herta's true form appearing at the end of version 2.7, which will then give an insight on the next big arc of the game.
Google is Finally Adding This Essential Battery Feature to Pixel Phones
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google is reportedly rolling out the charging limit feature on Pixel phones gradually. Thanks to this feature, Pixel phones will finally be able to automatically stop charging at 80% to preserve battery health. Read more here!
Galaxy S25 Slim Could Just Be Samsung’s Answer to the iPhone 17 Air
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Samsung is reportedly working to introduce a new Galaxy S25 Slim as the fourth model in the much-anticipated lineup. However, it will land later on, in Q2 2025. Here's everything you need to know about it!
Out of nowhere, ChatGPT has now acquired the chat.com domain name. While the exact price of acquisition is not known, details suggest somewhere north of $15 million. Here are all the details!
Roblox Bans Kids from Social Hangouts; Intros Others Child Safety Changes
Ishan Adhikary
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On November 7, 2024, Roblox added two safety measure to protect children on the platform. According to the developer forum, users under 13 can no longer enter features like 'social hangouts' and 'free-form user creation'. Moreover, experiences with no proper rating will no longer be visible to Roblox users under the age of 13.
OnePlus 12 Gets OxygenOS 15 Stable Update, But Without AI Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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OnePlus 12 is finally getting Oxygen OS 15 stable. The update doesn't come with AI features that OnePlus announced during the event. Besides the lack of AI features which OnePlus said will roll out by the end of this month, the Circle to Search feature is still not here. The update is rolling out in batches in North America, Europe, and India.
WhatsApp’s New Status Feature Will Make It Even More Like Instagram Stories
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is introducing a new "Add yours" sticker, similar to Instagram, which allows users to reply to a status update by adding their own and creating a chain of responses. However, it may not show who started the chain or who participated, for privacy reasons. This feature is currently in the early stages of development.
The Penguin Showrunner Talks About Season 2 But Do We Really Need It?
Shashank Shakya
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The Penguin is one of the finest shows that are currently running on OTT platforms. However, it is now set to release its final episode and people are wondering if there will be a season 2 or not. In this article, find out what The Penguin's showrunner has to say about the possibility of a season 2 and if we need it at all or not.
Jarvis is Almost Here; Google Accidentally Leaks Its New AI Extension
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to a new report, Google accidentally posted an internal preview of its Jarvis AI web companion. However, they quickly removed the listing, although a couple of users managed to download it. But, it wasn't that easy. Read it all here!
In the latest Q2 earnings call, Take-Two, Rockstar Games parent company announced that GTA 6 release date of Fall 2025 is still on track. On December 5th, the trailer 1 of Grand Theft Auto 6 will complete its one year mark. Despite all the rumors of a delay, this confirmation of release date is a huge update.
iOS 18.2 to Show You Estimated Charging Time, but Most iPhones Might Not Get It
Kanika Gogia
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According to the code in the second beta of iOS 18.2, Apple is also working on a new battery feature that could finally estimate your iPhone's charging time. A new framework named "BatteryIntelligence", will calculate the exact charging time based on the amount of energy the device receives.
HSR 2.7 Leak Reveals Trailblazer Was Never an Official Member of the Astral Express
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Honkai Star Rail 2.7 leak reveals that the Trailblazer may have never been an official member of the Astral Express, which is why the players never had a room on it. The 2.7 will finally make the Trailblazer an official member of the crew, which will allow them to have their own room.
The latest Canary build of the Terminal app brings support for ChatGPT and GitHub Copolit alongside Azure OpenAI. The feature can be accessed by clicking the small down arrow in the tabs section and clicking Terminal Chat in Settings. Users can then select the AI service they want to use. Using ChatGPT in Terminal is not free though, and requires an OpenAI API key. It's a fairly simple integration that will save users time; instead of going to a browser or app and asking questions, they can directly use Terminal Chat.
Fortnite OG Might Be Coming Back for Good in December and I Couldn’t Be More Excited
Ishan Adhikary
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According to recent leaks, Fortnite's OG mode is set to make a permanent comeback in December. The mode will feature monthly Chapter 1 seasons with minimal additional content. An official announcement might be made at The Game Awards or after the end of Remix Chapter 2 finale.
Genshin Impact 5.2 Adds More Artifact Inventory Optimizations, But Still No Artifact Loadouts
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Genshin Impact will add further Artifact Inventory optimizations in version 5.2 as revealed by the latest Dev Notes. The version 5.2 will implement add better Artifact Auto-lock feature and a new option to mark Artifact pieces as favorites. However, there is still no information from the developers on possible Artifact loadouts in the future.
Android 16 Release Date Has Already Leaked and It’s Much Earlier than We Thought
Abubakar Mohammed
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The release date for Android 16 is set to be June 3, 2025. This time, Android 16 will be released on the same day on both AOSP and Pixels, unlike Android 15, which rolled out much later after hitting AOSP. The development also means the next flagship from Google - the Pixel 10, will come with Android 16 out of the box.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 in Development with Warner Bros. Games; Will Connect to the HBO Series
Ishan Adhikary
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A report from Variety suggests that the Warner Bros. Games already working on Hogwarts Legacy 2 and it is 'very big priority' for them. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment President David Haddad says that the upcoming sequel will be based on the HBO Harry Potter series which is coming in 2026. The report also claims that Hogwarts Legacy is now the top-selling game of 2023 and has crossed 30 million units sold as of last month.
Nintendo fans have been waiting for some news on the Switch 2 and we finally have some. In a latest Corporate Management Policy Briefing, Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that the Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility with all Switch games. He also confirmed that the successor of Switch will be revealed before April 2025 as announced previously.
Meta’s Upcoming AI Tool Will Stop Teens from Pretending to Be Adults
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to a new Bloomberg report, Meta is working on a new AI tool that can identify users who are lying about their age to get placed into a less-protective Instagram experience. Here's how the tool works!
This Could Be the Next Big Product by Apple, As Per an Internal Survey
Kanika Gogia
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According to the latest report from Mark Gurman, Apple has been surveying its employees about smart glasses as it plans to launch its own version of Meta Ray-Ban-inspired smart glasses. Apple has launched an internal study of the smart glasses market and is gathering feedback from its employees.
iOS 18.2 Will Allow You to Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus Right From the Settings App
Kanika Gogia
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The iOS 18.2 Developer Beta brings ChatGPT Integration on iPhones. Now, the latest beta 2 brings a new option that lets you upgrade to your ChatGPT Plus account right from the Settings App.
Latest Honkai Star Rail Leak Reveals Fu Xuan May Get Nerfed in Next Version
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Fu Xuan is one of the most loved characters in Honkai Star Rail, however, she has lost her place in the current meta dominated by Follow-up and Break teams. With the introduction of AoE enemies, she has become harder to use, but so far she is still considered a strong sustain. However, her kit received a hidden update which damage sharing ability work with Servants, which might make her unplayable in the 3.x meta.
Owners of the latest $280 Kindle Colorsoft are facing issues with the display where there's a visible yellow tinge at the bottom, affecting the reading experience. Amazon says it's aware of the issue and has started shipping replacements to those affected by the issue.