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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.
Honkai Star Rail 2.7 Leak Hints at a New Card Game Mode Similar to TCG
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Recent leaks have revealed a new card-like game mode for HSR version 2.7. Currently it is unclear whether the new card game mode is a limited event or a permanent mode. The leak reveals cards for Himeko, Welt, March 7th, Dan Heng and the Trailblazer in the images.
Lost in a TV Show? Prime Video’s New AI X-Ray Recaps Feature Has You Covered
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Amazon has given its Prime Video new Recap powers within its already existing X-Ray features. The new feature uses generative AI to provide users with textual snippets of key events, conversations, and more. Read more about the new feature here!
Samsung may release the first beta of its upcoming One UI 7 on November 21. The company has scheduled the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) Korea 2024 on this date, and we can expect the One UI 7 Beta to hit the first of the eligible devices.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Overheating Issues Emerge During Early Testing
Abubakar Mohammed
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Early testing of the Realme GT 7 Pro which comes with Snapdragon 8 Elite revealed that the phone gets incredibly hot when running benchmarks. The same behavior wasn't noticed when running games on high graphics. The phone reached temperatures of up to 46 degrees Celsius when benchmarking; however, it could be due to Realme trying to alter benchmark results. The firm later reached out to one of the publishers saying the issue will be fixed soon.
ChromeOS 130 Brings a Pixel-Like Recorder App, AI Features, and More
Abubakar Mohammed
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ChromeOS 130 is rolling out to all Chromebooks and it brings new features to both Chromebook and Chromebook Plus platforms. It includes a built-in recorder app and AI features like Help me read to summarize web pages and PDFs and Studio-style mic for better quality audio.
OpenAI has released ChatGPT Search to challenge Google in the search domain. It can browse the web and find current information on all the latest events. You can also install the Chrome extension to replace Google Search with ChatGPT Search.
OnePlus 13 Launched with Snapdragon 8 Elite and a Huge 6,000mAh Battery
Ajaay Srinivasan
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OnePlus 13 has finally gone official, and it's among the first few devices to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite. The phone comes featuring a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz display on a smaller footprint than its predecessor. It packs a 6000 mAh battery with 100W wired charging, and it runs on ColorOS 15 in China. OnePlus 13 starts at CNY 4,499 (~$630) for the base variant with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
Apple Upgrades M2 and M3 MacBook Air With 16GB RAM In Base Models With No Price Hikes
Kanika Gogia
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Alongside the M4 MacBook Pro release, Apple announced that the MacBook Air lineup now starts with 16GB RAM, doubling the previous 8GB RAM.
Apple Launches MacBook Pro with M4 Processors & 16GB RAM in Base Models
Kanika Gogia
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The much-awaited M4 MacBook Pros are finally here. Apple launched an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 processor, and a higher-end 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro in M4 Pro and M4 Max variants.
Blue Lock Animator Breaks Silence on the Bad Animation Quality in Season 2
Aparna Ukil
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Blue Lock has been criticized for the bad animation quality in Season 2 and an animator involved in the project broke silence on the issue. MartinKiing and other animators did their best despite the low payment and the workload, but for some reason, that didn't end up being a part of the final episode.
The iQOO 13 is the second phone in the world to feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite. It comes with a 2K OLED display, triple 50 MP rear cameras, 6,150 mAh battery with 120W charging, and OriginOS 5 based on Android 15. Besides, it boasts UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5X RAM. The phone comes in four colors and the base 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage variant starts at RMB 3,999 which is around $560 or Rs 47,000.
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Mohamed Diab recently had ann interview in which he was asked about the future of Moon Knight and its Season 2. He responded in a rather candid manner and talked about Moon Knight's appearance in future MCU projects. Go through this article to learn more about what he said!
The Bear Season 4 receives a filming update from the FX Boss and here's all you need to know about it.
Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 Launched With AI Features and Better Interconnectivity
Anshuman Jain
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Xiaomi's has just officially released HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 and it focuses on improving user experience with three key elements: HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI. It also brings minor visual changes throughout the lockscreen and wudgets. The update will be pre-installed on new devices and available for existing devices starting in November.
Pixel 9a Will Have a Bigger Battery That Will Take Even More Time to Charge
Abubakar Mohammed
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The latest Pixel 9a leak reveals the battery capacity of the device which is expected to be 5,000 mAh, an 11% increase from last year. The phone's larger footprint of 154.7 x 73.3 x 7.9 mm and the display size has also been increased from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, which is bad news for small phone enthusiasts.
Meta has reportedly been at work, eight months in, working on its very own AI-powered search engine to reduce its dependence on Google and Bing for current event queries on Meta AI chatbot. Read on to know more!
Microsoft Sidesteps OpenAI Again; Integrates Claude and Gemini into GitHub Copilot
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft has brought Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini 1.5 Pro to GitHub Copilot in VS Code. For the first time, the company has integrated proprietary models from rival AI firms, overlooking OpenAI.
Apple Shifts iPhone 17 Early Development to India for the First Time: Report
Kanika Gogia
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According to The Information, Apple's manufacturing partner Foxconn has started conducting early development of the base iPhone 17 at a factory in Bengaluru, India. This is a new milestone in Apple's manufacturing efforts in India, which can help reduce the company's dependence on China in the long run.
Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro Launched as the First Phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite
Anshuman Jain
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Xiaomi has released the 15 and 15 Pro models, the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Both feature LTPO OLED displays, with the Pro having a larger, curved 2K display. They come with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, and a 50MP triple camera setup. The Xiaomi 15 has a 3.2x telephoto lens, while the Pro uses 5x periscope optics. They support 90-watt fast charging and IP 68 rating. The Xiaomi 15 starts at 4499 Yuan, while the Pro starts at 5299 Yuan.
Apple Launches Smaller Mac mini with M4 Chips, 64GB RAM, and Thunderbolt 5
Kanika Gogia
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Apple has unveiled the new Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chips, a smaller new design, Thunderbolt 5 ports, and more. It has been priced starting at $599 with an upgraded 16GB of RAM and 256GB storage.
Amazon has leaked the much-rumored M4 Mac mini ahead of the official announcement. The upcoming Mac Mini will come with M4 and M4 Pro chip options, with up to a 14-core CPU and up to a 20-core GPU. The chart also indicates that the new Mac mini can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and will have two front-facing USB-C ports.
A major leak from Google's gChips division has revealed that the Pixel Watch 5 may feature Google's custom Tensor chip for wearables. The chip will feature 1 x Cortex-A78 and 2 x Cortex-A55 cores and could be based on TSMC's 3nm process, offering better performance and battery life.
Google’s New Online Course Teaches You How to Effectively Talk to AI Chatbots
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google has now released an official Prompting Essentials course in partnership with Coursera to help users learn everything about efficiently crafting prompts to interact with AI chatbots. Check out all the course details right here!
This New Netflix Feature Lets You Share ‘Moments’ from Your Favorite Movie/TV Show
Anshuman Jain
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Netflix has introduced a new feature called "Moments," which allows users to capture and share their favorite scenes from movies and series on the Netflix mobile app. Moments is designed for mobile devices, and is live on the Netflix app for iOS, with Android set to follow in the next few weeks. Users can return to watch the moment whenever they like, and if they restart an episode, it will begin from that scene.
Apple’s New USB-C Magic Mouse Still Features the Notoriously Frustrating Design
Kanika Gogia
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Along with the new M4 iMac, Apple introduced a redesigned Magic Mouse with USB-C port. Sadly, the new Magic Mouse still has the charging port on its bottom.
Apple Releases iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence
Kanika Gogia
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Apple finally released the stable versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 that brings the first set of Apple Intelligence features for everyone. If you've got a compatible device, you can access several AI features, including Writing Tools, new Siri UI, Clean Up tool, notification summaries, and much more.
Apple Announces New iMac with M4 Processor and 16GB RAM in New Colors
Kanika Gogia
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Apple launches new 24-inch iMac with M4 processor, Apple Intelligence support, 16GB RAM, and fresh color options. The new M4 iMac starts at $1,299, with an upgraded 16GB of RAM. This time, the iMac is available in an array of playful colors, including green, orange, yellow, pink, purple, blue, and silver.
Instagram Confirms Bias, Popular Creators Get the Best Video Quality
Abubakar Mohammed
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Instagram's Head Adam Mosseri revealed in an Instagram AMA that the platform lowers the quality of the video after a long time if it isn't being watched. He also mentioned that the platform restores the quality if the content gains popularity. This is the reason why you sometimes feel like the quality has gone down perhaps due to your internet, but the actual reason behind the same is the platform itself.
In the upcoming Android 16, Google could introduce resizable toggles and a separate page for notifications, similar to iOS. The quick settings panel will be able to fit more toggles, up to 16, with resizable tiles. The final version of the QS panel in Android 16 is subject to change, as Google has previously removed features in beta versions.
One UI 7 Hands-on Video Gives Us a Closer Look at All-New Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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A YouTube channel has uploaded a hands-on video of what seems like a demo S24 Ultra made to showcase a One UI 7 build. It gives us a brief look at some of the features and UI elements; some already known and some new. Here's One UI 7 in action.
Samsung is rolling out the last update to One UI 6 Watch Beta to Watch 6 series. It's the stable update which will soon be rolled out globally. The update brings notable features like universal gestures, workout routines, personalized cards and sleep insights, new notification cards, and a few new AI features in Samsung Health.
The Raspberry Pi AI Kit+ has gone official and gives the Raspberry Pi 5 some more AI power. Starting at $70, here's all you need to know about the new add-on!