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A recent WSJ report says that Qualcomm approached Intel for a possible takeover. Intel is struggling with its foundry business and is unable to compete in the server space as well. That said, the deal is unlikely to go through as it would draw the scrutiny of regulators globally.
Valorant Patch 9.08 Updates Brings Changes to Sunset Map; Fans Unhinged
Ishan Adhikary
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Valorant's Sunset map is undergoing minor changes on B site and mid. B main screen is shifted left, pillar has a new cave, Boba view platform is blocked, and mid aggressive wall gets a new box. Some fans are optimistic about these changes, while others believe they won't significantly impact the retake meta.
OnePlus is reportedly working to introduce quite a few iOS-inspired design choices and features to OnePlus phones with the upcoming OxygenOS 15. From a revamped Control Center to Live Photos and more, here's everything that's on the way!
The day the One Piece fans have been waiting for is finally here, as we got our first look at Chopper in One Piece Live-Action season 2 today. Discover what our live-action doctor looks like in the second season here.
Anshuman Jain
Microsoft has released a new Windows app, allowing you to stream the desktop Windows experience on smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It's a launcher for Microsoft's cloud PC client, providing access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, and more. It's currently available for those with Microsoft work or school accounts, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, web browser, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store.
Aparna Ukil
As Arcane Season 2 is inching towards its release, Netflix has released another trailer for the season while also confirming a change in the release date.
In the NEOgaf forum, a reputed chip leaker named KeplerL2 shared that the Sony PS6 has two SoCs in development. This suggests that Sony might be working on a console handheld setup. It could also mean that PS6 might go the Xbox series X/S way.
Cyberpunk fans arise as Netflix has announced a new animated series set in the game's universe today at Netflix Geeked Week 2024. Discover more information about the upcoming cyberpunk anime here.
Avatar – The Last Airbender: Toph Casting Confirmed & Season 2 Is Officially in the Works
Ajith Kumar
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Netflix Geeked Week 2024 has disclosed major information about the production status of season 2 and Toph's live action cast today. You can learn more latest information about the season 2 of the Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action here.
As you get ready for the season 2 of the Squid Game, discover the newly-released special teaser for the second season at the Netflix Geeked Week 2024 by Netflix here.
OPPO and ColorOS Weibo accounts have confirmed that ColorOS 15 based on Android 15 will be announced on October 17. This only applies to the China ColorOS ROM, mind you, as the firm usually takes a few more months to release new versions Globally. ColorOS 15 is expected to bring a few UI changes alongside new features.
Apple’s Next Big Chip Upgrade Will be Exclusive to iPhone 18 Pro Models: Kuo
Kanika Gogia
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In late 2025, TSMC is likely to start manufacturing 2nm chips and Apple is speculated to be the first one to receive chips built on the new process. The iPhone 17 series will be powered by processors built on TSMC's enhanced N3P 3-nanometer chip technology. Only some iPhone 18 models in 2026 are expected to arrive with TMSC's 2nm chips.
HSR x HI3 Collab Announces Sparkle’s Debut in Honkai Impact 3rd
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Star Rail will collab on November 29, 2024. In the collab, Sparkle will make her debut in Honkai Impact 3rd in version 7.9. We currently don't know whether Sparkle is going to debut as a playable character or not in HI3.
WhatsApp is set to release a chat theme feature, allowing users to choose from 12 preset themes. Users can also select different chat colors, apply custom wallpapers, and switch between light and dark themes. This feature is expected to be released by the end of 2024 for all WhatsApp users.
According to a report, Google could release the stable version of Android 15 next month, on October 15. Compared to previous release, this is a bit late, but because Google reportedly wants to ensure there are few to no bugs on day one. The update should hit Pixel 6 and newer models followed by devices from other manufacturers.
One Piece Season 2: Netflix Reveals Casting for Nico Robin and Crocodile
Ajith Kumar
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Well we have finally learned who will be playing the roles of Sir Crocodile (Mr. 0) and Miss All Sunday (Nico Robin) in season 2 of the One Piece Live Action by Netflix. Find out more about the new cast updates of season 2 here.
According to a latest news release, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company finally sued Palworld makers Pocketpair. The lawsuit filed in the Tokyo District Court on September 18, 2024 is based on patent infringement. Fromer legal officer of the Pokemon Company Don McGowan already stated "Palworld is a ripoff" when it first arrived.
GTA 6 Hasn’t Been Delayed and Will Release in Fall 2025, Affirms Take Two
Ishan Adhikary
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In the latest 2024 Annual Report on Wednesday, Take Two reaffirmed that GTA 6 will follow the Fall 2025 release window as promised. This cleared all the delay rumors and the parent company reconfirmed more content will be shared soon. Earlier, Rockstar launcher leaked GTA 6 files on PC as well.
Anime Vanguards Surpasses Blox Fruits to Become Top Earning Roblox Game
Ishan Adhikary
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In a recent discovery, Anime Vanguards has taken the top spot in terms of revenue on Roblox. This spot was claimed by Blox Fruits undisputedly for over a year. Currently, Dress to Impress, Rivals, and Blade Ball are three other games in the top 5 earners on Roblox.
Here Is a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Netflix’s One Piece Live-Action Season 2
Ajith Kumar
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If you aren't aware, the Netflix Geeked Week 2024 is currently ongoing, and we have some exciting news regarding season 2 of One Piece Live-Action. Find out what Jeff Ward has in store for us with a refreshing set tour of season 2 here.
Anmol Sachdeva
Mojang has confirmed that Minecraft Live 2024 event date for next week, where it will be revealing the new features coming in Minecraft 1.22.
In a latest Reddit post, user MisterSheeple shared the full details of the rumored Switch prototype including the pictures and specs. In the post, we also see the shipping details of the rumored Switch 2 which reveals the specs for the device. As per the details, both specs and the magnetic joy cons rumor aligns with earlier leaks from famiboards forum and Spanish publication Vandal.
According to The Verge, Apple Intelligence will be available in India, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Vietnam, South Korea, and Portugal in 2025.
After Forcing Apple Watch Ban, Masimo Now Partners with Google for Health Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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Modern Wear OS smartwatches excel in health tracking and they might get even better thanks to Google partnering with Masimo, the same company that forced Apple to ban Blood Oxygen monitoring feature in Apple Watches.
Rockstar Launcher Leaks GTA 6 PC Along with Read Dead Redemption 1 PC Port
Ishan Adhikary
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After a recent anti-cheat update, Rockstar Games leaked the GTA 6 and RDR1 folder for PC. In the leaked metadata, GTA 6 was listed as "Project Americas". On the other hand, RDR1 PC also closing on release as it appears both in the leaked files and Steam database.
EA Confirms Star Wars Jedi ‘The Final Chapter’ is Being Developed by Respawn
Ishan Adhikary
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Laura Miele, head of EA Entertainment and Technology, announced on Tuesday at the EA Investor Day 2024 conference that Respawn Studios is working on the final chapter of the Star Wars Jedi saga. She further shared that the first two games had topped 40 million gamers since its start in 2019. The original director of 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and 2023’s Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Stig Asmussen said he wanted a trilogy before leaving Respawn.
Nothing posted on X (formerly Twitter) giving us a sneak peek of the Ear Open and confirming its launch date. The Ear One is set to the company's first open-ear design buds, and it's set to launch on the September 24. The event could also reveal the company's upcoming Nothing OS 3.0 update for Nothing phones.
The Pixel 10 series codenames have been leaked and they confirm the same lineup as Pixel 9 series. Pixel 10 is called Frankel, Pixel 10 Pro Blazer, Pixel 10 Pro XL Mustang, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold Mango. While the first three are based on cars, the codename Mango seems to be an outlier.
First Official Concept Art and Details Revealed for next Battlefield; Back to Modern Days
Ishan Adhikary
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In a latest IGN interview, Head of Respawn and Group GM for EA Studios Organization Vince Zampella shares official details on the next Battlefield game. According to him, the game will be a "Back to basics approach". The game will also be built on the core gameplay of Battlefield 3 and 4 as it gets rid of 128 player approach and the Specialists mode. Battlefield entered full production earlier this year, with a "Community Program" planned for 2025.
Today, on September 16, the US Food and Drug Administration published the approval of Sleep Apnea Detection for newer Apple Watch models. The Sleep Apnea Detection feature will arrive as a part of the watchOS 11 release which is also scheduled for today. The feature will be exclusive to Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple Watch Series 9.
Bridgerton Season 3 conclusion made fans curious for Season 4 and recently we came across the production update of the anticipated installment. Here, we talk about the same.
Microsoft has announced several Copilot AI features for business customers. You can collaborate with your teammates using Copilot Pages. It can browse the web and find information for you in a tailored manner. Apart from that, you can build Copilot agents to create a custom chatbot and it can perform actions as well.
PS6 to Feature AMD Chip with Backwards Compatibility as Intel Lost Bidding War: Report
Ishan Adhikary
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According to reports, AMD outbid Intel for the Sony's next PS6 chipset. The report claims that Sony and Intel had a profit margin dispute that played a big role in the fall off. However, another key reason behind AMD being told to make the next generation PlayStation chipset is the backwards compatibility.
Android Will Soon Let You Sync Notifications Across Multiple Phones
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google may soon add a Sync Notifications feature to Cross-platform services which will allow notifications to sync across two or more Android devices. The option will appear in the Notification settings and Cross-device services in Google Play Services.
iPhone 16 Pre-Order Data Reveals Pro Models Are Not Tempting Enough This Year
Kanika Gogia
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According to Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the demand for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max is less than what Apple expected. Interestingly, the iPhone 16 Plus is the bestseller during the debut weekend. The iPhone 16 lineup reached about 37 million units in the first weekend, marking a decline of nearly 13% compared to the first weekend sales of last year’s iPhone 15 series.
Android will soon get a feature similar to the Apple Stolen Device Protection, further improving the security of your apps. Once the new protection feature rolls out, Android will ask for your fingerprint before accessing important data like credit card info and passwords.
Gear up Solo Leveling fans as season 2's release date has been unveiled along with a new Solo Leveling movie announcement today at Aniplex Online Fest 2024. Find out all the new information about season 2 and the Solo Leveling—ReAwakening movie here.
Disney+ Confirms First Ever 24/7 Channel With Marvel, Star Wars & Disney Action Projects
Shashank Shakya
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It has been announced that Disney Plus is releasing a new channel "Hit and Heroes" streaming Marvel and Star Wars content. Learn more here!
Motorola Edge 50 Neo Launched in India with Impressive Specs and Price
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Motorola Edge 50 Neo is the brand's latest affordable mid-ranger that's priced at Rs 23,999. At that price, you get the Dimensity 7300, a 6.4-inch 1.5k LTPO pOLED panel, a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom in the setup, and more. Check out all the details right here!
The Japanese historical drama Shogun broke all the records at Emmys 2024 and here's everything you need to know about it.
Former Rockstar games developer claims in a X post that GTA 6 delay decision will not be taken before 2025 May. To support this statement, he said that GTA 4 delay decision was made 4 months or so before the original release date. He further states that Rockstar will not release GTA 6 unless the game in 100% ready despite what release date they announced.
Elon Musk casually dropped by Valorant Pro Demon1's first X stream chat as he asks for feedback on the streaming services for further improvement. Demon1 is a part of XGaming, a brand that manages gamer and gaming creator affiliates such as big names like Hikaru Nakamura, Dream, and Esfand. Elon was also seen at VCT Champs which shows his love for Valorant and Demon1 might not be the last signing on the platform.