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Death Stranding 2 is officially called Death Stranding 2 On The Beach, continuing a few years after Sam and Louise's journey in Death Stranding. This time around, it seems players will journey through Mexico to connect it to the UCA network, rebuilding the region. The game is planned to launch in 2025.
A community favorite casual adventure RPG Dave the Diver finally makes its way to the PlayStation library. The game will be releasing on April 2024 on PS4 and PS5. Along the adventures of Dave, you will be able to enjoy a free Godzilla DLC coming in May 2024.
Stellar Blade, the post-apocalyptic action-adventure title launches for PS5 on April 26, 2024. The game will start its pre-orders from February 7, 2024, with two different editions available.
Silent Hill, The Short Message is an upcoming episodic first person horror game announced at the PlayStation State of Play 2024. The story of the game seemingly revolves around a depressed student who finds herself in another world. As she tries to escape this horrified reality, she is haunted through the maze of levels by an unknown entity. While there has been no release date shared, the game will be free-to-play for everyone. Furthermore, Silent Hill 2 is in development for PS5.
WhatsApp Web is set to add a Chat Lock feature in as reported by WABetaInfo from the latest update. This feature allows users to hide and lock individual chats on the platform, which will be accessible through a separate tab and protected by a passcode. This feature is already available in the mobile version of the app and will provide a uniform and secure experience no matter which device you use.
The Finance Ministry of India has issued a notification saying that the import duty on some smartphone components has been reduced to 10% from 15%. Some of the key components include Battery cover, Front cover, Middle cover, Main lens, Back cover, GSM Antenna/Antenna of any technology, PU case/Sealing Gasket. etc. This decision may bring down smartphone prices by 3% to 5% in the budget and entry-level segments.
Quad-Slot Noctua Cooled RTX 4080 Super Released by ASUS; Check It Out!
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Asus and Noctua have made a graphics card in partnership titled the Asus GeForce RTX 4080 Super Noctua OC edition. It features two Noctua fans and an optimized heatsink. Nvidia's RTX 4080 Super has 16GB GDDR6X memory. The card is quite big and requires 4 PCIe slots worth of space in your PC case.
MSI Claw A1M Handheld Starts at $699; Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Support Confirmed
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MSI Claw A1M gaming handheld has been confirmed to feature variable refresh rate (VRR) on the display, which is important for smooth motion. Also, MSI has finally released prices of the upcoming Claw A1M gaming handheld. It starts at $699 for Core Ultra 5 & 512GB SSD, going up to $799 with Core Ultra 7 & 1TB SSD.
Microsoft Calls Apple’s New App Store Policies ‘a Step in the Wrong Direction’
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After Epic Games and Spotify, Microsoft now calls Apple's revised App Store guidelines in the EU "a step in the wrong direction." First spotted in December 2023, Microsoft is quietly developing an alternative Xbox app store for iPhones. It seems Microsoft isn't happy with Apple's fees and commissions on app installs and third-party payment mechanisms. At the moment, Microsoft, Nvidia, and other big cloud gaming providers haven't reacted to Apple's plans to open up the App Store to game streaming apps.
The first developer beta of tvOS 17.4 has code references to homeOS, which indicates that Apple is developing a new operating system to increase its smart home presence. The company is also rumored to be working on a smart home display and a new HomePod with a 7-inch display. The public release of tvOS 17.4 is expected to be in March alongside iOS 17.4.
Next-Gen GDDR7 Memory for GPUs to Be Showcased at ISSCC 2024 Conference
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Samsung and SK Hynix will showcase GDDR7 memory at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) 2024 conference to be held in February, at San Francisco. The next-gen DRAM will be used at some point in new GPUs from chipmakers such as AMD and Nvidia. While this may not happen immediately in the upcoming generation, the one after that should feature it. Samsung has previously said GDDR7 is 20% more efficient. It is also expected to evolve over time and faster implementations could be seen in 2026.
Intel’s Lunar Lake Processors to Use Samsung LPDDR5X On-Die Memory; 8533MHz Speeds?
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A new report coming from DigiTimes has revealed exciting details on Intel's future Lunar Lake processors. Reportedly, Samsung will supply LPDDR5X RAM modules to be used in Intel's Lunar Lake processors. These new processors will not feature upgradeable RAM. Instead, the RAM will be positioned right next to the package, hence the 'on-die' memory. Also, Lunar Lake is expected to support up to 8533MHz LPDDR5X RAM.
Realme 12 Pro and 12 Pro+ Launched in India Starting at Rs 25,999
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Realme 12 Pro and 12 Pro+ are direct competitors to the recently launched Redmi Note 13 Pro and 13 Pro+. The Realme 12 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, whereas the 12 Pro+ comes with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. The former features a Sony IMX882 primary sensor whereas the latter features the IMX890 sensor. Also, the 12 Pro includes a 2x periscope lens, while the 12 Pro+ comes with a 3x periscope lens. The Realme 12 Pro series is priced starting at Rs 25,999 in India.
A new rumor states that Intel has canceled its plans to have a mobile dedicated GPU for laptops based on the latest Battlemage architecture. Now, we may only see Arc dedicated GPUs for desktops and none for laptops. Still, Battlemage could be used for integrated Arc graphics on laptops. The rumor also has details on release date of new Intel Arc graphics built on Battlemage architecture. Reportedly, Intel is targeting a Q4-24 or Q1-25 launch.
Big Shot Analyst Believes iOS 18 Could Be the ‘Biggest’ Software Update in History
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Apple's iOS 18 could be the biggest software update in the history of iPhones, as per Mark Gurman. The next-gen iOS 18 is expected to enhance the user experience with its impressive features. Generative AI will be the stepping-stone for iOS 18, enhancing Siri and Messages more smartly. Also, iOS 18 will support RCS to enhance the default communication between iPhone and Android users.
Deadpool 3 has been in talks for possibly altering the whole of MCU and a brand new synopsis reveald by Marvel Japan is pointing in that very direction. According to it, Deadpool is going to alter the whole of MCU history along with Wolverine. Now we do not know how as of now, but it could possibly because of the multiversal disturbances he is going to cause in Deadpool 3.
Sony PlayStation State of Play Possibly Leaked; See Games List Here
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According to a gaming industry insider, the PlayStation game showcase event called State of Play might be returning this week on January 31st, 2024. As per the post of X(formerly Twitter), there will be games like Rise of the Ronin, Death Stranding 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Sonic Game, Silent Hill 2, Until Dawn Remaster, New Metro game, and Judas in the State of Play event.
Intel CEO Reveals Panther, Lunar, and Arrow Lake to Feature Big AI Performance Improvements
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has spoken during the company's Q4-23 earnings call. It was revealed that upcoming Lunar Lake & Arrow Lake processors from Intel will have 3 times the AI performance as what we currently have. These processors should be announced in 2025 itself. Then, with Intel Panther Lake, the CEO claims the new processor will deliver another 2 times gain in AI performance.
AI Breaks the Bank: 80% of Jobs Find Replacing Humans Costly, Reveals MIT Study
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A recent MIT study eases the job automation fears, revealing that only 23% of certain jobs can be cost-effectively replaced by AI. Economic hurdles and high upfront cost of AI installation and maintenance contribute to a prolonged timeline. The study further says that at least until 2046, human labor will be a valued asset.
Apple Is Working on a Waterproof iPhone with Underwater UI, Suggests Patent
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According to the latest patent, Apple is developing a waterproof iPhone with an underwater user interface. The patent was awarded to Apple last week by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which envisions Apple's commitment to developing waterproof iPhones. It describes how the iOS system can adapt to the underwater environment so the iPhone is easy to use.
See This Remarkable Spiral Galaxy from the Eyes of the Hubble Telescope
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Back in 2017, a Type Ia supernova took place, which pushed the ESA to use the Hubble telescope to start studying a spiral galaxy called IC 438. Now, we get to see a close-up image of this very galaxy, as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. This spiral galaxy is around 130 million light years away from Earth and lies in the Lepus constellation. For those unaware, previously, there were only two types of supernovae, namely Core Collapse and Type Ia. Back in 2013, the Type Ia supernova was discovered.
Disney's Imagineer Lanny Smoot is working on an omnidirectional VR treadmill, which they are calling the HoloTile Floor. Using this, not just a single person but multiple people can enjoy the VR world without colliding with each other or surrounding real-life objects. Free movement has been a challenge with VR for quite some time now, but this will fix that problem completely. Moreover, Scoot also talks about how this can double down as a tool for theatrical performances.
One Redditor wants to make his RTX 3080 fanless. According to his post, the modder has previously been able to make something that works at 125W cooling capacity and was tested on an i7-10700K. His new project is quite aspirational, and uses several CPU coolers mounted on a copper block in a currently on-going attempt to cool down an RTX 3080 without any fans at all.
A group of researchers from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada took to a newly developed camera technology to show how animals view the natural world around us. The researchers used multispectral photography combined with visual signal transformation functions on Python and a new kind of hardware design. Using this tech, they were able to produce animal-view videos that are accurate enough to get a good idea about how birds, bees, dogs and other animals perceive the world visually.
Trial Key Will Open “The Vault” in Minecraft 1.21’s Trial Chambers
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The trial key is a special new Minecraft 1.21 item that you can get by completing trial spawner challenges. It is used to unlock the new vault blocks, which look similar to the trial spawners. They have a face on the front side that opens its "mouth" after it's unlocked. It will eject the rewards like armor and tools for players. The vault will reward every single player that unlocks it. But, each of the players will get the loot only once. Updated trial key and the vault block are coming soon to snapshots and previews.
Google’s Art Selfie 2 Tool Can Transform Your Photos into Paintings
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Google's Art Selfie 2 is an AI tool that transform your selfies into one of 27 different artistic styles ranging from art, history and culture. This feature is free to try within the Google Arts & Culture app. The app shows you interesting trivia about the topic while you wait for the image to process. And once done, you can share, retake or download it.
You can easily feel like Kenjaku to seal your AirPods Pro with the brand-new Jujutsu Kaisen Prison Realm Airpods Pro Case by Casetify. This collectible case has been created in collaboration with the Jujutsu Kaisen team and is available for $135 on Casetify.
Snapchat is testing a new Snapchat Plus feature, allowing users to add a new friend to their profile in the form of AI Bitmoji pets. This feature will allow Snapchat+ users to create realistic or imaginary pets using AI. These pets will then be shown standing right next to you on the Snap Map whenever a friend checks your location. Does this feature have any other use? Not really.
Official: Apple Introduces Sideloading on iPhones with iOS 17.4 in Europe
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Apple introduces sideloading with iOS 17.4 along with a couple of new changes coming to Safari and App Store. Apple will allow users in the Europe to choose their default browsing app and app developers will be allowed to feature external payment links within the apps. Moreover, Apple has also reduced App Store commissions to 10-17% as compared to 30%.
The latest WhatsApp Beta version 24.2.10.73 for iOS shows that the messaging platform has started work on adding passkeys support for iPhones and iPads. The news comes from WABetaInfo where they show a screenshot of the setup screen for the passkeys feature on iOS. Passkeys already made their way to WhatsApp on Android back in October 2023.
Microsoft has become the second company to join the $3 trillion club, after Apple. On Wednesday, MSFT's market cap reached $3.02 trillion with a record-high share price of $405.63. Microsoft has been growing tremendously after OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November, 2022. OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft has been instrumental in pushing the market cap from $1.8 trillion to over $3 trillion. Market analysts say that Satya Nadella's push on AI has largely paid off and the company is expected to outpace even Apple in 2024.
Apple is set to be leading the charge in acquiring TSMC's upcoming 2nm chip technology, with production expected in late 2025. The transition from 3nm to 2nm will need TSMC to adopt GAAFET technology, which do adds complexity but will allow for faster speeds.
New Intel Arc GPU Driver Update Brings Major FPS Gains in DX11/DX12 Games
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Intel Arc graphics have gotten better with the new 31.0.101.5186 driver update. In many AAA titles, Intel Arc A-series GPUs have notable performance gains such as Returnal & The Last of Us Part 1 getting 8% more FPS. Core Ultra processors with Arc graphics also see performance improvements, with 6% more FPS in mentioned games at lower settings.
It is no secret that James Gunn is actively hiring actors to play superheros in his new DCU. In a latest report, it has been revealed that the screening for Supergirl going on in Atlanta has left only two possible contenders for the role of Supergirl - Milly Alcock and Meg Donelly. Both of them are phenomenal actress. However, Meg has already played the role of Supergirl in the new DCU. Thus, substantially increasing her chances of landing the role. Supergirl is going to make her debut in DCU with Superman: Legacy.
Minecraft Snapshot 24W04A Makes Armadillo Tougher, Breeze More Dangerous
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Minecraft snapshot 24W04A brings new changes to the armadillo and new additions to the Breeze. Firstly, armadillo will roll up when a mob or player that attacked it recently gets close, even though they're just walking. Moreover, armadillo's shell will now protect it from incoming damage by reducing it. So, a weak punch won't hurt the armadillo anymore. Moreover, Breeze is now aggressive toward iron golems in the area, but will not attack the other hostile mobs from Trial Chambers. These mobs won't attack the Breeze anymore either, so you cannot rely on that strategy.
Leaked Pixel 9 Renders Suggest Triple Cameras and Smaller Display
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The Pixel 9 will have a 6.1-inch display, smaller than the Pixel 8's 6.2-inch screen. Despite the smaller screen, the phone has dimensions of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, which are larger than Pixel 8's dimensions. The renders also point toward the standard Pixel 9 getting a Telephoto lens in a triple camera setup.
Nvidia has Tensor cores on its RTX graphics cards. These are used for various features apart from DLSS 3.5 and the AI frame generation tech released by the company in several games. As part of Nvidia's RTX Video enhancements, they had released RTX VSR before to upscale content. Now, with RTX Video HDR, users of any RTX graphics cards (20 series and above) can also make their content look like HDR. Nvidia touts it as an "AI-based HDR enhancement". Enabling RTX Video HDR is as easy as going into the Nvidia control panel.
The Pokemon Company Breaks Silence on Palworld; Intends to Investigate
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The open world survival game Palworld has been loved due to its likeliness to the Pokemon universe and its elements. However, a week after The Pokemon Company's ex-laywer called it a 'ripoff', the other shoe has finally dropped. The Pokemon Company has issued an official statement mentioning that it intends to investigate on the issue.
Sideloading on iOS 17 Will Be Chargeable and Apple Will Review Apps: Report
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A latest report by the Wall Street Journal says that Apple will charge users to sideload apps from third-party app stores in Europe. It is also believed that the tech titan will put an app reviewing system for the apps sideloaded from external sources. While the amount os unclear as of now, it is expected that Apple will rollout sideloading in iOS 17 with the release of iOS 17.4.
AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) Out; Brings Frame Generation to All DX11/DX12 Games
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The stable driver update for AMD AFMF has been released. With this, RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 architecture graphics cards can easily enable AI frame generation on the driver level. According to AMD, 98% more FPS can be delivered with AFMF enabled. Essentially, the in-game performance doubles after enabling AFMF. AMD Video Upscaling has also been released, which can upscale the video playback in apps like Media Player, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge.
A drama series and live-action movie are currently being officially adapted from the popular manga and anime Oshi no Ko by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari. Toei Animation and Amazon Prime Video are overseeing this live-action project as they collaborate to bring the beloved series to fans worldwide. The series will be available on Amazon Prime Video starting in winter 2024. Additionally, Toei Animation will release the live-action film in Japanese theaters.