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YouTube Wants Young Creators to Wait Until They’re 16 to Start Live-Streaming
Anshuman Jain
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YouTube is increasing its minimum age requirement for livestreams from 13 to 16 years old, effective from July 22, 2025. Users between 13-15 years old will need to have an adult present if they want to live stream from their own channel. If detected otherwise, YouTube will disable their live chat and remove the stream from the platform.
Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Will Direct the Next James Bond Movie
Anmol Sachdeva
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Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Denis Villeneuve, the Dune director, will direct the next James Bond movie.
WhatsApp has announced private message summaries that lets you summarize long chats with Meta AI. The company is using its Private Processing technology to summarize chats without compromising user privacy. The feature is currently rolling out in the US, with plans for a wider release later.
Sony Reaffirms That PlayStation Plus Is Not Going the Game Pass Route
Aryan Singh
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The PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass services are largely similar, barring the latter's willingness to include first-party games on their release date. Despite this being a proven growth-driver, Sony has re-confirmed that PS Plus' approach will not be changing anytime soon.
Anthropic has released a new update to Claude Artifacts that lets you create, host, and share interactive AI apps and games. You can even use Claude inside the app via the API, making it more versatile and interactive.
Google has released its Gemini CLI agent that works inside the terminal. Just like Claude Code, you can use it to plan, iterate, code, and automate tasks in your local terminal. Google is offering Gemini 2.5 Pro for free, with an expanded usage limit.
Several big carmakers including Audi, Mercedes, and Volvo have rejected Apple's CarPlay Ultra. The reason for this snub is carmarkers' concern over revenue streams as they can charge buyers for certain features within their own OS.. However, they will continue to use the current version of CarPlay.
Google has launched a highly optimized Gemini Robotics On-Device model that can locally run on the robotics device itself. Its performance is nearly on par with the frontier Gemini Robotics model.
Paramount has renamed its most expensive tier, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, to Paramount Plus Premium. The change comes as the company tries to diversify offerings across plan tiers, including SHOWTIME content on the Essential plan. The plan's pricing and features remain the same, costing $12.99/month or $119.99/year.
Nvidia has surprisingly launched an affordable RTX 5050 desktop GPU which starts at $249. It has 8GB of GDDR6 memory and supports Ray Tracing, DLSS 4, and Multi Frame Generation.
ElevenLabs, a popular AI voice generation tool, has released a standalone app for Android and iOS. The app offers up to 10 minutes of free voice generation, and a v3 alpha model offering adjustable emotions with tags. It's free to download and provides a faster, more intuitive experience to generate AI voice clips for mobile users.
Microsoft is offering one year of free security updates on Windows 10, but users must back up their local files using OneDrive and link a Microsoft account. If you don't want the free option, you can choose to pay $30 to receive security updates until October 2026.
Google Earth is celebrating its 20th anniversary with two new features. The first one is called Historical imagery, which lets you turn back time on any region on the planet. The other one is under works, and will use AI to provide important regional datasets to professionals.
Microsoft has added a new option on Windows 11 that will allow users to change the position of on-screen indicators. Users will be able to change the position of volume and brightness flyouts to the top left corner or top center position.
The U.S. House chief administrative officer has asked officials to stop using WhatsApp on government devices. This ban of the app comes as a result of the high risk to user privacy and a lack of transparency in how WhatsApp protects user data.
In a trademark lawsuit filed by iyO, OpenAI revealed in court that it's not developing an earbud or a wearable. In addition, OpenAI says that the prototype is in development and still a year away from release.
To the surprise of almost everyone, Beavis and Butt-Head, the iconic cartoon duo, are joining Call of Duty as part of the Season 4 Reloaded update.
In a recent update, it has come to light that Superman will feature a Star Wars like opening crawl whihc will contextualize the new DC universe and here, find out everything about this update.
Apple Fixes the Biggest Issue with Liquid Glass Design in iOS 26 Beta 2
Anshuman Jain
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Apple is rolling out the iOS 26 Beta 2 update for all devices enrolled in the Developer Beta program. The update finally fixes the lack of background blur effect when pulling down the Control Center. It also brings new Accessibility options, a new Radio widget, order tracking in Apple Wallet, and more.
Microsoft Brings Steam Games to Xbox PC App for a Unified Gaming Library
Anshuman Jain
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Microsoft is testing out a new version of the Xbox app featuring a combined library of games, even those from different storefronts. You will be able to see games that you have downloaded from Steam and Battle.net in the Xbox app. You can try this out yourself by installing Xbox Insider Hub on your Windows PC.
Genshin Impact 5.8 Drip Marketing Reveals Ineffa’s Element and Weapon
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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The Genshin Impact 5.8 drip marketing has been released by Hoyoverse and it reveals Ineffa's as a electro character with the polearm weapon type. As per her drip marketing, Ineffa is a robot who has been reactivated to act as a companion. Ineffa is expected to release around July 30, during the first phase of Genshin Impact 5.8 banners.
OpenAI Confirms Jony Ive Partnership Intact Amid ‘io’ Trademark Dispute
Arjun Sha
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OpenAI has removed all promotional materials related to the "io" branding across all its official channels following a court injunction. Jony Ive's io firm was merged with OpenAI last month to create an AI-first hardware device. Despite the legal hurdle, the deal is still on.
A software engineer has created an app that blocks ads in real life using Snapchat Spectacles and Google's Gemini. The app, based on an open-source sample, detects ads in the surroundings and displays a red rectangle with a block sign over them. It's still in early development, but the possibility of a universal ad blocker is exciting.
The Punisher Confirmed to Appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Will Daredevil Follow?
Shashank Shakya
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The Punisher has been confirmed as a cast member of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and here, find out everything about this update.
Deezer, the popular music streaming service, is introducing a system to tag AI music. The platform will tag AI tracks and show a banner warning users that they are listening to AI-generated content. This measure is to help Deezer listeners differentiate between AI and human created music.
Snapchat has acquired the social calendar app called Saturn. Saturn is popular among students to help them share their schedules and activities with classmates. The Snap company is planning to integrate some of Saturn's features into Snapchat.
Apple Might Be Looking to Buy Perplexity to Upgrade Apple Intelligence
Anshuman Jain
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Apple might be in early talks to acquire the AI startup Perplexity. The acquisition would help bring in AI talent, which could help improve Apple's Intelligence. Other tech giants like Meta are also considering making an offer to acquire Perplexity.
A New Superman Clip Has Been Released, Revealing His Greatest Strength
Shashank Shakya
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Superman is set to release in theaters soon and after two trailer, a new clip has made its way to us and here's everything you should know about it.
Grow a Garden Summer Update Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
Ishan Adhikary
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The Grow a Garden Summer Update is set to release on June 21, 2025, at 7:00 AM PT, bringing one of the biggest content drops the game has seen. This major update will overhaul the Seed and Pet Shop, giving both systems a fresh summer look. Based on recent sneaks and leaks, players can also expect new events, seed packs, gear, and weather events.
James Gunn Has a DCU Project So Unique He’s Afraid Others Could Copy It
Shashank Shakya
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James Gunn has revealed that there is a secret DCU project lines up that is so unique that he has kept it tightly under wraps so that no one can rip off the idea and here's everything to know about the update.
The Famous Chun-Li Skin Returns to Fortnite Finally Quenching Player Thirst
Ishan Adhikary
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After over 1,054 days, the Chun-Li skin is finally back in Fortnite, and she’s bringing the entire Street Fighter crew with her. Players can now grab fan-favorite skins like Ryu, Cammy, Guile, Blanka, and Sakura through special bundles, each priced at 2,200 V-Bucks. You can get the individual Chun-Li skin for 1,600 V-Bucks from the Fortnite item shop.
Chrollo's new game, Mugen, is set to release on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT. This anime-inspired battlegrounds experience lets players choose from a wide range of abilities and styles, making every fight feel unique. Once the game goes live, you can also grab some early free rewards by redeeming the latest Mugen codes.
Bandai Namco Announces Little Nightmares Showcase Event for Next Week
Aryan Singh
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After almost two years since its initial reveal trailer, Little Nightmares 3 is all set to get a dedicated showcase event. The livestream will air on June 24, and should provided details on its release date.
Ajith Kumar
The wait is finally over as the release of a new chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga is right around the corner. We have been waiting with bated breath to find out the winner of the battle between Boruto and Jura and it will likely happen in the upcoming chapter. Thus, discover the release date and time of Boruto Two Blue Vortex chapter 23 for your region here.
Netflix Announces Karen Read’s Documentary: Here’s Everything You Should Know
Aparna Ukil
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Netflix has today announced a yet-to-be-titled documentary that will be based on Karen Read's second trial, which just concluded.
Amid growing tensions, Microsoft may walk away from negotiations with OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker doesn't agree to a larger stake, according to the Financial Times. Previously, the WSJ reported that OpenAI considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior.
Midjourney has come up with its AI video generation model called V1. It can generate videos from still images, up to 5 seconds in length.
Events of Fantastic Four First Steps Will Lead Directly to Avengers Doomsday, Confirms Kevin Feige
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent update, Kevin Feige confirmed that the events in Fantastic Four First Steps, will lead us directly to Avengers Doomsday and here's everything you should know about it.
Death Stranding fans can rejoice as yet another Death Stranding animated movie project has been announced earlier today. Discover all the latest details we know about the animated feature set in the Death Stranding universe here.
Aaron Pierre Is Reportedly Being Considered To Be The Next James Bond
Aparna Ukil
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Aaron Pierre is a fresh face in the industry, who recently made headlines after his incredible portrayal of Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King. Now, the actor is back in the news after a latest report emerged that the actor is one of the names being considered for the next James Bond.
Multiple known leakers have revealed that Fortnite Squid Games skins won’t be limited to Creative Mode but will also be sold in the Item Shop. Sources have confirmed the full list of upcoming Squid Game skins, including outfits like 'Games Manager' and 'Guard Soldier.' The Fortnite x Squid Game event will launch on June 27, coinciding with the final season of the Netflix show and will feature new skins, quests, and UEFN features for creators.
Jason Momoa’s Son and Ida Brooke Have Been Cast as Atreides Twins in Dune Messiah
Shashank Shakya
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Dune Messiah is set to release next year and a new cast reveal tells us that Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke will be appearing in the movie as Paul and Chani's children.