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Apple Releases iOS 17.3.1 with Text Bug Fixes
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Apple releases iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1 updates that fix a bug that could cause text to unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing. The update doesn't address any other bugs or bring any new features. To install iOS 17.3.1 on your iPhone, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install. Apple is working on iOS 17.4 which brings some new additions and is expected to roll out in March.
Linux-Like Sudo Command is Here with Windows 11 Insider Build 26052
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Sudo is a tool used to run commands or apps with elevated permissions. As for what you can do with it, it's mostly used by developers and power users who want to run scripts or tools that need administrator access to do what they're made to do. Microsoft is bringing the same to Windows 11, and while you may confuse it as a Linux Sudo port, it's not but a Window's-exclusive Sudo.
Google Rebrands Bard to Gemini; Debuts Ultra 1.0 Model & Android App
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Google is continuously positioning itself as the AI industry leader, and now, the search giant has rebranded Bard to Gemini in a bid to bring Google's family of best AI models to users. It has also introduced Gemini Advanced, which hosts the powerful Ultra model. However, you will have to pay $20 per month to access it. Moreover, Android users can now install the Gemini app on their smartphones whereas iPhone users can access Gemini from the Google app.
New Linux Patches Posted by AMD! RDNA 4 Graphics Coming Soon?
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AMD's Linux team has just posted a new series of Linux patches. Here, enablement work for AMD's upcoming graphics architecture (GFX12) happened including new components which are LSDMA 7.0, IH 7.0, HDP 7.0, and ATHUB 4.1. Given the version number on these components, it is highly expected that these are meant for AMD's RDNA 4 graphics architecture and not for the older generation. Reportedly, the Linux 6.9 merge window is in mid-2024 but we don't know if AMD will actually announce anything related to RDNA 4 around that time.
Disney Announces Release Dates for Moana 2, Zootopia 2 and More Movies
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In a brand new development, Disney has annouced the release dates and years for one of the most anticipated titles under Disney's umbrella. According to reports, Moana 2 will be releasing this very year and Zootopia 2 will be released in 2025. The release year for Toy Story 5 and Frozen 3 has also been annouced in an attempt to revive Disney Studios to its former glory.
Apple launches Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices apps to replace iTunes for Windows. These dedicated apps allow Windows users to listen to music, watch content, and manage devices on their machines. The apps only work on Windows 10 and later, and a user has to download all three of them. Once a user has downloaded the trio of apps, iTunes is used only to access podcasts and audiobooks. The standalone apps offer a more simpler and modern experience that closely mirrors Mac interfaces.
Disney Invests $1.5 Billion in Epic Games to Collaborate on an “Entertainment Universe”
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In a recent blog posted by The Walt Disney Company, Disney will collaborate with Epic Games to create an entertainment universe in Fortnite. As per the post, Disney will also invest $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games alongside the multiyear project. Epic already created a successful collaborative game with LEGO earlier named LEGO Fortnite.
AMD’s Ryzen 7 5700 Is Slower in Gaming Versus Ryzen 5 5600
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AMD's Ryzen 7 5700 is slow in gaming performance benchmarks, as revealed by testing of Hardware Unboxed. The new processor has drastically reduced L3 Cache when comparing to Ryzen 7 5700X. Because of this, it ends up being slower than the Ryzen 5 5600 as well. The Ryzen 5 5600 is also a more affordable desktop processor under the AMD AM4 platform.
Breeze Now Drops a Wind Charge in Minecraft Snapshot 24W06A
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Minecraft 24W06A snapshot added a drop for the Breeze and it's a wind charge projectile. You can fire it by right-clicking and once it collides with something, it'll create a small area of effect that knocks back entities. It will also deal damage to entities it collides directly with. This item will get used up and does have a cooldown of half a second. Apart from that, armadillo now has new animations and will only roll up for longer time when damaged. Vault's texture changed slightly and the tamed wolves are now much stronger than before.
WhatsApp Interoperability Feature Might Land Sooner Than You Think
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WhatsApp has been developing cross-platform communication for quite some time now. However, now, a new report from Wired has shed some important light on the mechanism. As per the report, we get to know that interoperable chats on WhatsApp will be an opt-in feature. In addition, we also get to know of that WhatsApp will allow different platforms to use different encryption standards if they meet the platform's security standards.
Massive CS2 Update Changes Sticker Placement on Guns; Arms Race and New Skins Added
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A new update has been released in Counter-Strike 2. It lets players put stickers on guns wherever they want, and up to 5 stickers are supported now. The Arms Race gamemode which was previously in CS:GO is now in CS2 as well, with two maps currently available called Baggage and Shoots. A new Kilowatt case has been released bringing the first skin for Zeus X27, along with 17 new skins.
Apple Says iOS 17 Adoption Is Slower than iOS 16 so Far
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Apple released the details on the adoption numbers for iOS 17 for the first time. The numbers show that the adoption of iOS 17 is slower than iOS 16. According to Apple, iOS 17 is installed on 76% of iPhones launched in the last four years. This data is measured by devices that transacted on the App Store until February 4, 2024. On the flip side, the pace of iPadOS 17 adoption is faster than iPadOS 16.
Xiaomi 14 Series Global Launch Set for February 25
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Xiaomi is not done with its barrage of launches and is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 14 series, globally at MWC 2024. The series will include three phones the Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro, and 14 Ultra, all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Leica Lenses.
Google Takes a U-Turn, YouTube App for Vision Pro is on the Roadmap
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YouTube confirms that a dedicated Apple Vision Pro app is on the roadmap. Right now, you can only use YouTube on Safari or the Juno app to watch YouTube videos on Apple's Spatial Computer. However, they do not support the huge library of 360 and 3D YouTube videos. Apple spokesperson said that they are working on supporting WebXR content to allow Vision Pro users to watch YouTube VR videos on Safari. The exact launch of the YouTube app for Vision Pro isn't clear at the moment.
Tencent Creating a Mobile Version of Elden Ring, Claims Report
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As per a report by Reuters, Tencent has been trying to adapt the open-world action RPG Elden Ring for mobile phones. It has been in prototyping stage since 2022, and Tencent aims to make it a free-to-play title for the mobile phones. While the company hasn't confirmed the reports, Tencent has previously cancelled a mobile game based on the Nier franchise.
How to Clear Cache for Instagram on Android and iOS
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Cache data can help improve the loading times of an app as it saves elements that an app might need frequently. However, this data can also cause issues as it increases over time, which is why it is important to clear the cache time to time. To clear cache for Instagram on Android, you have to visit the App Info page for the app and clear cache. Whereas on iPhone and iPad, you need to offload the app to do the same.
Try Not to Forget Your Vision Pro Passcode Because Recovery Ain’t Easy
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Apple has been caught off-guard by frustrated customers as there is no way to manually reset the device after forgetting the passcode. As revealed in a post on Apple Forum, the only way to reset the device after forgetting the passcode is to take it to Apple Store and get it reset from there.
This Guy Made a Literal CPU in Microsoft Excel with 16-Bit, 3Hz Speed, and 128KB RAM
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One incredibly skilled YouTuber called Inkbox embarked upon the journey to create the concept of a CPU inside of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program. The result is super impressive, and the creator even made EXCEL-ASM 16 which is a custom assembly language to write programs for this Excel-based CPU. The specs are 16-bit, 2-3Hz speed, and 128KB RAM. He also made a 128x128 16-color display on the Excel program to show output.
Apex Legends Is Giving Away Its Most-Loved Flatline Skin for Free
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In Apex Legends Season 20, which celebrates the game's fifth anniversary, you will be unlock some cool and free rewards. Of course, you can get the Heat Sink Flatline recolor for no cost. However, you also get a legendary Wraith skin, banner, trackers, and a legendary sticker as part of this reward tracker.
Apex Legends S20 Is Changing How Evo Shields Work In a Big Way
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Apex Legends Season 20 is completely overhauling how armors and EVO works in the game. Since EVO is now linked with Legend Upgrades, a lot of things are changing along with how you gain EVO. Apart from damage, you can use EVO Harvesters, EVO Cache, and more. Body Shields have been replaced by Shield Cores, which work quite differently and have a new Overcharge feature.
Apex Legends Levels Up with ‘Legend Upgrades’ in Season 20
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Apex Legends Season 20 is bringing a massive overhaul to how you might approach your favorite legends. Thanks to the brand-new Legends Upgrade system, you will be able to augment your character with new abilities. These perks are unlocked in-game, and you get two decision-making points in every match. The perks reset after each match.
Apex Legends Season 20 Patch Notes: All You Need to Know!
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Apex Legends has officially completed five years, and it is greatly overhauling how the game works. The core gameplay is being augmented with a new 'Legends Upgrade' perk system, EVO Shield changes that are Core to the game, much-awaited ranked upgrades, and a ton of legend and weapon balance changes. We will also see a new a new Straight Shot LTM and collection event with 150 Heirloom Shards as a reward at the start of the season.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Leak Gives Us a First Look at the Upcoming Flagship
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The Zenfone 11 Ultra will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, will boast up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM. The flagship will come with a 5,500 mAh battery capable of charging at 65W wired and 15W wirelessly. Besides, it will be offered in five colors.
Demon Slayer: To The Hashira Training Movie Release Date in India Revealed
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Crunchyroll and Aniplex have finally revealed when the latest Kimetsu No Yaiba movie, Demon Slayer: To The Hashira Training, will be released in India. This movie will include the captivating finale of the Swordsmith Village arc and the first episode of the upcoming Hashira Training arc anime adaptation. The movie will be released in both IMAX and premium large formats (PLFs).
How to Edit Sent Messages on Instagram
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Instagram has introduced a new Edit feature for its direct messages that allows users to make change to their messages after they have been sent. These messages will show an "Edited" tag on top of them to let the recipient know you made changes to it. You can edit a message up to five times and the option to edit will be available up to 15 minutes of sending the message.
SmallishBeans and Skizzleman Join Hermitcraft in Season 10
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The new Hermitcraft season 10 has started and the two new members have been revealed - SmallishBeans and Skizzleman. SmallishBeans has created many unbelievable builds across various worlds and has also participated in various SMPs and series. Skizzleman has also been part of many series, including the Life series together with SmallishBeans. Skizz is good friends with impulseSV, and they have a podcast where they interview Minecraft content creators. The twist this season is that people who die have to kill others who haven't died. The last person alive will get a big reward.
Nvidia RTX 3050 6GB Quietly Launched; No PCIe 8-Pin & Lower Price!
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Nvidia has launched the new RTX 3050 6GB budget graphics card. It features a lower 6GB GDDR6 VRAM capacity, lower CUDA core count of 2304, and lower boost clo ck of 1.47 GHz. The total graphics power requirement is also lesser at 70W. The GPU does not have pricing and availability details yet but it has already been listed for sale. Nvidia's website has been updated with this GPU's existence.
WhatsApp Will Let You Set Favorite Contacts for Quick Calling
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WhatsApp is working on a feature to choose and set favorite contacts on the app which should appear at the top of the calls tab on the app. This report comes from WABetaInfo which showed a preview of this feature in the latest beta update for the iOS version of the app. It's addition will let users call with just one tap to the people that they frequently reach out.
You Cannot Connect a Bluetooth Mouse to Vision Pro, Apple Confirms
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Apple confirmed that "Vision Pro isn't compatible with Bluetooth mice". The mixed-reality headset is compatible with most Bluetooth keyboards made by Apple and third-party manufacturers, and also the Apple Magic Trackpad. Besides, Vision Pro is compatible with all the current models of AirPods and Beat headphones, all MFi controllers, and all MFi hearing devices.
Honkai Star Rail Is Coming to Apple Vision Pro on February 6
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Honkai Star Rail recently tweeted that the game's iOS app is coming to Apple Vision Pro on February 6,2024. This is also the release date of Honkai Star Rail version 2.0. HSR Version 2.0 appears to be one of the biggest updates since the release of the game, and having the game released on Apple Vision Pro on the same date will help both of them.
Amazon Launches Rufus, an AI Assistant in Its Shopping App
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The e-commerce giant, Amazon, has added an AI shopping assistant called Rufus to its shopping app. It's an AI chatbot trained on Amazon's vast product catalogs, customer reviews, community Q&A, and information sourced from the web. It can answer all your questions based on your shopping needs, find personalized products, offer recommendations for various occasions, and much more. The Rufus AI assistant is currently being rolled out to a small subset of users in the US only.
Intel’s Upcoming Arrow Lake-S CPU Spotted; 24-Threads & 3GHz
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Intel Arrow Lake has been spotted by X user @InstLatX64 on the Intel-gfx-ci.01.org website. Here, 24 threads and 3GHz (assumably the base clock) has been mentioned. The roadmap by the company suggests a 2024 release date for Intel Arrow Lake. Moreover, AVX512 instructions are disabled on this processor but that could be because of this Arrow Lake processor being an early engineering sample.
New Sony PlayStation Handheld in Development, Claims Rumor
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YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead has published a new video outlining details of a reported PlayStation Handheld gaming console. It is expected to be powered by an AMD APU, and according to sources the chipmaker has already scored contracts from Sony for the next-gen PS consoles. The new PlayStation handheld is in very early development according to the rumor.
Tim Cook Confirms Apple’s Generative AI Features Coming ‘Later This Year’
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Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms that Apple generative AI features are coming later this year at the quarterly earnings call. This backs the rumors that iOS 18 could be the biggest iPhone software update in Apple's history. The giant has plans to integrate AI across all its software platforms- iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. We might see Apple Generative AI features with major software updates to be announced at WWDC in June 2024.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D AM4 CPU out for Sale; Faster than Core i5-13600KF for Gaming?
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 7 5700 was unveiled back at CES 2024. Now these new AMD processors have been released for sale and you can buy them for $249 (Ryzen 7 5700X3D) and $175 (Ryzen 7 5700). A tech reviewer from China has also shown how these processors are faster in many gaming benchmarks when compared to Intel Core i5-13600KF.
Seasonic Vertex Sakura Is the Most Beautiful 1000W Power Supply You Can Buy!
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Seasonic has released a new power supply under the Vertex lineup. This is the special edition Sakura-themed GX-1000 power supply with 1000 watts capacity, 80 Plus Gold certification, PCIe Gen 5 16-pin GPU power connector, and 12-year warranty. It will be released in mid-February for around $200, but availability could be limited to Japan only. The PSU is fully modular and has cables which also resemble the Sakura aesthetics.
Nothing Confirms Phone (2a) is Coming Soon
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In Nothing's latest community update, the company has finally confirmed they're bringing a new phone dubbed Phone (2a), codenamed Aerodactyl. Phone (2a)'s existence was first confirmed months ago by leakers on X (formerly Twitter). Additionally, Nothing's sub-brand CMF has also teased new Neckband Pro and Buds.
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.11 Lets You Prioritize P-Cores on Intel CPUs
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Cyberpunk 2077's 2.11 patch has added a new Prioritize P-Core setting. It benefits Intel CPUs greatly. The option can be turned on by going to the in-game settings, Gameplay, and toggling on Prioritize P-Core under Hybrid CPU Utilization. The in-game benchmark results do show a small improvement in FPS with the setting enabled, tested on an i7-14700HX.
Apple’s In-House Modem Plans Fall Further; Qualcomm Deal Extended Until 2027
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Apple extends its deal with Qualcomm to continue using the company's 5G modem chips until March 2027. This news was confirmed by Qulacomm's CEO during the company's first earning call of 2024. Apple has been working hard to develop its in-house modem chip but it has seen several delays. The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models will pack a brand-new Qualcomm X75 modem for 5G improvements.
Hermitcraft Season 10 Start Date Revealed
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If you're a fan of Hermitcraft, then you know that it's one of the biggest Minecraft servers of all time. It lasted for over 10 years at this point and the new season, season 10 is just about to begin. In only couple days, on February 3, 2024 you can expect to see the first episodes come out on YouTube. Moreover, two new people will be joining this season, indicated by the official logo change and some X posts. However, it's still unknown who those people are.
NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super out for Sale; Check Where to Buy
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Nvidia has released the RTX 4080 Super and now it is on sale. Various brands like MSI, Gigabyte, ASUS, PNY, and more have launched their lineup of new RTX 4080 Super graphics cards. The GPU costs $999 and is 2 to 5 percent more performant as compared to the non-Super RTX 4080.
Until Dawn Remastered Rebuilt in UE5; Coming to PS5 & PC
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In PlayStation State of Play, couple of remastered games are normal. However, the Until Dawn remastered/ enhanced version is far from just a graphics enhancement. As the game is rebuilt on Unreal Engine 5, we will get better VFS, a third-person mode, and new soundtracks to enhance the horror experience. The Until Dawn remastered/ enhanced version will be coming within 2024 on PS5 and PC.