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Apple Might Take the HoloLens Route for Vision Pro and It’s a Definite Path to Failure
Anmol Sachdeva
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Speaking at Q2 2024 earnings call, Tim Cook said Apple is excited about Vision Pro's applications in the enterprise market and the company would be keen to explore opportunities for spatial computing in the enterprise sector. We have seen products like Magic Leap and HoloLens make a similar pivot from consumer to enterprise market previously and it didn't bode well for them.
Ishan Adhikary
Nintendo and its war with emulators continues. In a recent report, it seems Nintendo has issued a DMCA takedown for over 8500 Yuzu clones from Github. Discord also recently banned two popular emulators from its platform for copyright reasons too.
After multiple delays, Ubisoft's free-to-play first-person shooter XDefiant finally launches on May 21, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Immediately after the launch, the Preseason will start, lasting for six weeks. After that, the game will follow a three-month season system, where each season they'll add new factions, guns, and maps.
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new search engine, an alternative to Google Search. And the company may launch it in May, just before Google I/O. Currently, the subdomain doesn't throw a 404 error, but displays "Not found".
Aparna Ukil
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime was released as a part of the Fall 2023 lineup, and since then it has become a fan-favorite franchise. However, even though the manga was catering the fandom in the anime's absence, it's recently confirmed that it is also going on a hiatus.
Don’t Miss Out: Oppo Find N3 Flip on Sale for Rs 47,999 in India (Limited Time Offer)
Anshuman Jain
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The Oppo N3 Flip, originally priced at ₹94,999, is now available for ₹49,999 on Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale. This deal is valid for May 2nd with or without exchange, and includes a ₹2,000 additional discount for SBI Credit card holders, that brings the price down to ₹47,999.
AI Chatbot App That Surpasses ChatGPT Is Now Available for iPhones
Anmol Sachdeva
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Anthropic, the startup behind Claude LLMs, has announced that it is launching the Claude iOS app along with a Team plan that starts at $30 per month. The Claude iOS app runs on Sonnet model for free users and if you're a Pro user, you can leverage Claude Opus on the app.
Waiting on That Job Update? LinkedIn Games Will Help You Pass the Time
Upanishad Sharma
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After hearing the bizarre news of the New York Times becoming a gaming company, it seems Microsoft couldn't stop itself. To boost engagement and foster relationships, LinkedIn has debuted three new games onto its mobile and desktop platforms. The games are called Pinpoint, Crossclimb and Queens. The first two have been developed with the help of Paolo Pasco, LinkedIn's Game Editor. All the games are poised to sharpen your mind and progressively get more difficult. So while Pinpoint is a word association game akin to NYT Connections, Queens has you placing crowns throughout a grid but without any of them being on the same row, column or even color. The new games are out now and free for everyone to play.
Get the Galaxy S23 for Under Rs. 45,000 in Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Now!
Abubakar Mohammed
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Flipkart currently has a sale ongoing and a few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are heavily discounted. The S23 deal stands out with the same being available for just Rs 46,999 versus Rs 64,999 usually. The S23 FE and S21 FE are available for Rs 39,999 and Rs 29,999, respectively.
Snapchat's My AI chatbot has been enhanced with the ability to set reminders and countdowns. This new feature, along with the introduction of emoji reactions and an upcoming message editing feature, will help to increase user engagement with My AI and add more productivity option to it.
Fortnite is hosting all of Star Wars on the Star Wars day. See the Rebel Pass in LEGO Fortnite and join the Rebellion with new weapons. In Battle Royale, save Chewbacca and receive his assistance for the rest of the game. Also fight Vader at the end game to gain access to the Vader Lightsaber. Enjoy Mos Eisley’s famous Cantina in Fortnite Festival along with many other cosmetics coming in the shop.
Samsung is reportedly testing Wear OS 5 on Galaxy Watch 6. With Google expected to showcase Wear OS 5 in its upcoming I/O 2024 event, we can expect the the first Wear OS 5 Beta for the Watch6 to come out soon.
Major Starfield Update Brings 60fps for Xbox, Better Maps and More
Sampad Banerjee
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Starfield has officially showcased its major update for May, which launches on Xbox in May 15, 2024, and is currently out on Steam beta. Players can finally use proper surface maps to navigate on-foot, and customize the ship interiors. Furthermore, apart from various quality-of-life changes, Xbox Series X players can now play the game either in 30 or 60 fps, with even the option to play it in 40 FPS on a VRR 120hz display.
WhatsApp is planning to restrict user accounts for suspicious or spam-like behavior in its latest beta update. This penalty will prevent users from starting new chats for a certain period. The restriction is based on automatic tools that detect patterns of suspicious activities, not on the content of messages.
Hellboy AI Character Design Controversy: Is Using AI Really That Bad?
Shashank Shakya
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It's no secret that a new Hellboy movie with the title of Hellboy: The Crooked Man is being made. In a recent update, accusations of using AI for character design have been made on the director of this movie which he has confirmed to be false and to be a major quoting error made by the media house who published the report. However, my question is, is the use of AI actually that bad? Read about what I think in this article.
Rabbit R1, the AI-powered device that used LAM that could learn and perform actions for you has just been revealed to be an app running on some sort of version of Android. Mishaal Reehman was able to install its APK on his Pixel 6A and it was working fine except for app integration which required system level permissions. However, Rabbit's CEO, Jesse Lyu, stated that Rabbit R1 runs on a bespoke AOSP, not an Android app.
A recent finding suggests that Android 15 could add to the betterment of user experience by incorporating a better landscape mode experience on the lock screen and notifications panels. The lock screen and notification panel would then be able to use the extended space effectively.
OpenAI Finally Relents; You Can Disable Model Training in ChatGPT While Retaining Chat History
Arjun Sha
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You can now opt-out of model training on ChatGPT via Settings and also retain chat history. Earlier, OpenAI used to disable chat history if you refused to share your data for model training. You can find the new data controls under ChatGPT Settings.
Xbox Games Showcase Airs This June with a Call of Duty Direct to Follow
Sampad Banerjee
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Microsoft has officially announced that the next Xbox Games Showcase will take place in June 9, 2024 at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET. The showcase will be followed by a [REDACTED] Direct, that multiple sources have confirmed to be a Call of Duty Direct.
Leaked Safari AI Features Show Apple’s Big Plans to Supercharge Its Browser
Anmol Sachdeva
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Apple has seemingly big plans for Safari. According to information obtained by AppleInsider, Apple will launch Safari 18 in efforts to bring revamped UI, AI features and more to the next version of Safari. Some of these features include Web Eraser, UI changes, and a new Intelligent Search Feature.
Valorant patch notes 8.08 are here with Episode 8 Act 3 update on April 30, 2024. The patch nerfs Viper's fuel as well as her Snake Bite and Poison Cloud. Cypher also receives a balance update that makes his Trapwires less deadly while the Spycam now reveals to enemies that they're being spied on. Premier mode changes and other bugs are also part of this patch.
Fortnite and Epic Games Store are finally coming back to iPad this year. After the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulating iPadOS as another digital “gatekeeper”, Epic pounced on the opportunity and announced its decision on the same. iOS already addressed new EU regulations and allows third party apps now.
Scooby-Doo is one of the most popular franchises and a recent news revealed that it is getting a live-action makeover by Netflix. Here's everything you must know about the anticipated project.
New UK Laws Want Apple to State for How Long iPhones Will Receive Security Updates
Kanika Gogia
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A new British cybersecurity law requires smart device manufacturers like Apple must maintain minimum security standards or face huge penalties. These laws aim to safeguard internet-connected devices against hacking and cyber-attacks. The British cybersecurity law specifically targets the inadequacies in current security measures and mandates three main changes. In case of any non-compliance, the offended company will have to pay a fine of up to £10 million or 4% of the company's global turnover.
Android’s At a Glance is Moving to the Bottom of the Lock Screen
Abubakar Mohammed
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Pixel's beloved At a Glance widget, despite its usefulness, hasn't seen significant updates. While the ability to remove it from the home screen is being tested, a new change on Android 15 might place it at the bottom of your screen, similar to Live Activities on iOS.
OpenAI is now making the Memory feature available to all paid ChatGPT Plus users. It can remember your preferences and key details about yourself to make the chat experience more personal. The feature is turned on by default, but you can disable it from the Settings page.
In a recent interview, Starfield director Todd Howard talks about a free DLC coming this week focused on ship builders. When asked about the first Starfield story expansion DLC, he said "Shattered Space is in the fall". Howard also talks about modding and how important part they are for the Starfield gaming community.
Remedy Entertainment Shares Updates on Condor, Max Payne Remake, and More
Sampad Banerjee
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Fans of Remedy Entertainment have much to look forward to, as Codename Condor has officially entered the full production. Similarly, the Max Payne remakes continues to be in production readiness stage and should enter full production by Q2 2024. Unfortunately, Control fans have to wait for a while, as Control 2 is still finalizing its world and concept, while the ever mysterious Codename Kestrel is still a mystery.
Apple is expected to launch a plethora of AI-features at the upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference where it will showcase iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 10 and more. But, Apple has other plans for its first truly AI-powered device and as per the reliable analyst, it won't be an iPhone or a Mac.
In the latest ID@Xbox Showcase, Pocketpair announced the new summer update for Palworld. The update will include new Pals, new weapons, and a new island. Towards the end of the trailer, we also see a new tower by a shrine which means a new tower boss might be coming soon.
Apple Faces New Hurdle: After iOS, EU Now Identifies iPadOS as Digital Gatekeeper
Kanika Gogia
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The European Commission on Monday announced that iPadOS, Apple's operating system for iPad has been identified as a significant digital gatekeeper under the EU's new tech rules. Now, Apple has a six-month deadline to make necessary changes to iPadOS so that it fully complies with the DMA. Faling to do so may result in significant fines, that can amount to 10 percent of a company's global revenue.
Nothing Phone (2a) Gets a Sleek New Blue Color Exclusive to India
Abubakar Mohammed
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Nothing has unveiled a new "Designed for India" Blue colorway for the Nothing Phone (2a). This India-exclusive shade is a deep blue variant that can appears lighter or subdued based on the surrounding light conditions. It's a stylish addition to the Phone (2a)'s existing palette, which consists of Black, White, and Milky White color variants.
MCU’s Falcon Replacement Seems to Be Straying Away from Comic Accuracy
Shashank Shakya
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In a brand new promotional poster for Captain America: Brave New World a brand new character has been introduced to us. The poster featured Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres who will be replacing Sam Wilson as the Falcon for MCU. However, the comic accuracy of the character is in question. Find out how in this article!
Kingdom Hearts is one of the most popular action role playing game franchises by Square Enix. Recently, a rumor stated that a film based on it is in the works at Disney, and here's everything you need to know about it.
Google Play Store Finally Lets You Download Multiple Apps at Once
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has finally started rolling out to the Play Store the ability to download multiple apps at once. Although parallel downloads are now possible, Google only allows you to download two apps at once. Additional downloads will wait in the queue until either one of the ongoing apps are installed completely.
According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 18 might overhaul some of the most popular Apple's built-in apps, including Mail, Notes, Photos, and Fitness. Besides, Apple Maps, Notes, and Calculator apps are also expected to receive some great updates. The overall OS is likely to get an overhaul with a series of design tweaks that will make the app designs more “modular” and “easier to update and customize”.
PlayStation India has revealed the 'Summer Sale' promotion in India for the PS5 Slim. The PS5 Slim was newly launched in India and the pricing was Rs. 54,990. However, in this sale the PS5 Slim price will be offered for the price of Rs. 44,990. The offer will start from May 1 and will end on May 14. The PS5 Slim will be available on Amazon, Blinkit, Croma, Flipkart, Reliance, Sony Center, Vijay Sales, and other participating retailers.
As per a recent report, Nexon is creating a brand-new Game of Thrones MMORPG that takes place in-between season 4 and season 5 of the HBO show. It will feature characters like Jon Snow, voiced by different people than the original cast. Furthermore, there will be an always online single-player storyline.
Backrooms Break is the newest kid on the block and that combines the concept of backrooms with a swing your hammer at entities fantasy. Put in charge of escaping the infamous backrooms, I had my fair share of fun running around endless hallways and defeating creatures corrupted with Black Mass. Besides the destructible environments, the game packs a dedicated weapon and tactical system along with a whole lot more. Check it out here!
Minecraft: Tricky Trials Soundtracks, Realms Plus Update, and a New Cape Leaked?!
Radojka Travar
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Minecraft is going to receive 12 new soundtracks in the 1.21 update, three of which will be turned into music discs. If you're a Realms Plus user, than you'll love to hear this. Realms Plus received a brand new feature - Realms Stories. This is a social tab where you can send comments and screenshots, see who's online and even keep track of milestones. The newest leak Minecraft community discovered is the creeper cape design, which will most likely be released for the Minecraft 15th anniversary celebration event.
YouTube is exploring the idea of displaying ads on paused videos, following positive results from initial tests on smart TVs. The ads will pop-up when you pause a video shrinking the video down and you will have to dismiss the ad to continue playing the content you were watching. This could be a move to drive more users to YouTube Premium.
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In the latest Minecraft Monthly video, the Mojang team has officially revealed that the upcoming Minecraft 1.21 update will officially be called Minecraft Tricky Trials. Find the explanation for why it's named Tricky Trials here.