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Genshin Impact 4.7 Drip Marketing Reveals 3 New Characters
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Genshin Impact 4.7 drip marketing just released from HoYoverse. Genshin Impact 4.7 is expected to release around June 5, 2024, and feature three new characters. The three new characters featuring in 4.7 are Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. The 4.7 version is also rumored to feature a new Spiral Abyss, and the next Dainsleif interlude chapter.
Snapdragon X Plus Specs Leak: Spotted on Geekbench with 10 CPU Cores
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Just before the Snapdragon X series launch, a Geekbench listing appeared running the Snapdragon X Plus chipset. It's the toned-down version of Snapdragon X Elite and comes with 10 CPU cores. The base frequency is reported to be 3.42GHz and packs 16GB of RAM. The device named "OEMMN OEMMN" is said to be the upcoming Surface Pro 10.
Genshin Impact 4.6 Pre-Download Size Worries Players
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Genshin Impact 4.6 Maintenance break will start on April 24th at 06:00 AM and is expected to end at 09:00 AM (UTC + 8). The 4.6 pre-download size is 28.72 - 36.2 GB for PC and 8.57 - 9.9 GB for mobile devices. Genshin Impact players are shocked at the large file download size of the new update, which is supposedly a necessary action to remove duplicate assets and improve the compression and patching mechanisms.
Embracer Group to Split into Three Companies
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Embracer Group announced that they'll split up into three separate entities. Asmodee Group will focus on table-top titles, Coffee Stain & Group will focus on free-to-play and AA releases, while Middle Earth group & Friends will focus on studios like Eidos Montreal, Dambuster Studios, Crystal Dynamics, 4A Games, PLAOIN, etc.
Tinder Introduces “Share My Date” to Boost Safety for First Dates
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Tinder's new feature, Share My Date, allows users to share their date plans and the other person's profile for safety. Users can share details like date location, time, and the other person's name, age, and photos via a link. The link can be opened even if the recipient does not have the Tinder app installed however, it will only allow them to view limited information about the person you are going out with.
Honkai Star Rail to Get a New Permanent Game Mode Offering 720 Stellar Jades
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Honkai Star Rail 2.3 will feature a new permanent game mode called Apocalyptic Shadow. Players will have to defeat old bosses with new traits. This game mode will run alongside Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction and will reward 720 Stellar Jades in every phase. Version 2.3 will also add many QoL changes to the game modes, allowing players to quickly use default lineups and view the team setups of their friends used for clearing the Pure Fiction and Forgotten Hall stages.
Google Gemini to Support Music Streaming Apps Soon
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There's a hidden feature that has been spotted inside the Gemini Settings page which lets you "Choose your default media provider". It will help users select a streaming service as the default, allowing Gemini to start accepting commands related to music streaming, such as "Play my liked songs".
Honkai Star Rail Devs Reveal a Huge Update for Simulated Universe
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Simulated Universe will undergo a massive update named Divergent Universe in version 2.3, introducing many new mechanics. Divergent Universe will allow players to directly challenge bosses to easily farm Planar Ornaments. This new game mode will also allow players to restart battles with a button, which was missing in Simulated Universe.
Rumor Suggests Helldivers 2 Might Come to Xbox
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As per Shpesal_Nick on the XboxEra Podcast, Helldivers 2 might launch on Xbox. With interim CEO Hiroki Totoki taking charge of PlayStation, there are slight interest in aggressively making PlayStation-exclusive multi platforms. As such, there are very early preliminary talks about Helldivers 2 launching on the Xbox.
Apple’s Next Big Thing Is On-Device LLM to Power AI Features in iOS 18
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According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) to bring AI features to iPhones. This means Apple's AI features will run on-device and not cloud services like the existing AI services. The on-device models offer faster responses than sending requests through a cloud service. That said, on-device models are also less capable when it comes to complex tasks.
In a recent development, Ryan Reynolds has once against stormed social media with the brand new teaser for an upcoming new Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer. In the released clip, we do not see much new footage but a blurry glimpse of Hugh Jackman in his comic accurate suit, but still without the mask.
ChatGPT Finds Its Way to Nothing Earbuds and Phones
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Nothing is rolling out built-in ChatGPT support for Nothing Phone (2). The latest Ear and Ear (a) audio products support it out of the box, and the features are coming soon to other Nothing Phones by the end of April, and to all Nothing audio products in June.
Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) in collaboration with renowned directors like Rohan Sippy, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Vishal Bhardwaj will be mentoring five emerging filmmakers in making a short film using an iPhone 15 Pro Max paired with a MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 Max Chip for editing their clips. The short films will be showcased in 2024 MAMI Select — Filmed on iPhone program.
Pixel 9 Pro Leaked Images Reveal a Possible Drawback
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Pixel 9 series is the next big thing for Google and the Pixel brand, and the Pixel 9 Pro has already leaked six months before launch! The leaks show the device in its full glory and suggest a sharp. The photos of device's bootloader suggests the phone is still using the older UFS 3.1 storage rather than the latest, much faster, efficient UFS 4.0 storage.
Honkai Star Rail is just a week away from its one year anniversary and they aren't holding back on the gifts. Honkai Star Rail is giving out two free redeem codes worth 100 Stellar Jades and 20k Credits. The redeem codes will expire on April 25th, at 11:59 PM (UTC+8). You can redeem the codes using the redeem codes website or from inside the game.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leaked Banners Leave Players Disappointed
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Genshin Impact 4.7 banners have been leaked via Azure Leaks on Reddit. The first half of the banner is leaked to feature Clorinde and Wriothesley, and the second half is leaked to feature Sigewinne and Navia. The version 4.7 is also rumored to release a new Spiral Abyss and the next Dainsleif interlude quest.
Qualcomm Teases Snapdragon X Series Launch for Next Week
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Qualcomm is officially going to debut the Snapdragon X series chipset for PCs on April 24th. Apart from the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite, there is another variant called Snapdragon X Plus with 8 CPU cores and 5G connectivity. Reportedly, there are as many as eight different SKUs of the chipset in different power profiles, from 23W to 80W. Lenovo is also reported to launch its first AI PC in China on April 20th with the Snapdragon X series processor.
YouTube Adds a Handy AI Chatbot to Answer Questions about Videos
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YouTube's new AI "Ask" button, allows viewers to ask video-related questions and receive real-time responses without pausing the video. It's currently available for YouTube Premium users in the US, for English videos only. It can provide summaries, discuss specific sections, or translate educational content into simpler language. This feature is a convenient tool, but could potentially affect video watch time.
Android 15 Will Let You Keep Tabs on Your Phone’s Storage Chip Health, Here’s How
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Google recently added support for APIs that can get your device's battery health and is now bringing to Pixels, the ability to check the health of your phone's NAND flash storage. When the DeviceDiagnostics Storage Health API is called, it returns a number which is the percentage of health remaining on the chip.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Announced; Devs Claim It’ll Be Darker and More Realistic
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been officially announced for an end-of-2024 release. The game is touted as a Behemoth, almost twice the size of the first part, and features a darker and deeper storyline while retaining the inherent humor of the series. The game will also feature multiple endings based on player decisions and be more action-packed.
Fallout TV Series Officially Renewed for Season 2
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To no one's shock, the Fallout series has been renewed for a brand-new season, after the debut season of the adventures of Lucy, Maximus, and Ghoul received widespread critical acclaim. Furthermore, the series joins many other recent adaptations to become one of the best video game adaptation in a long-time.
Meta Launches Llama 3 Model; Integrates AI Across Meta Apps
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Meta has finally unveiled its next family of Llama 3 models in two sizes: 8B and 70B parameters. The company has launched its meta.ai portal where you can chat with Llama 3 models. Besides that, you can find Meta AI experiences on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and more. Currently, the context length is 8K tokens, but Meta will be releasing larger models with increased context length and multimodal capability in the near future.
Transformers One Trailer Presents a Disney-fication of the Franchise
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The trailer for Transformers one is out now and for the first time, it will show an adaptation of Transformers set entirely on Cybertron. Chris Hemsworth has done a fantastic job with voicing Optimus Prime but as far as the suggested plot and overall mood of the movie is concerned, the trailer presents it in a very Disney-fied manner. So let's wait and see what happens!
Windows 11’s AI Explorer May Be Exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite PCs
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The much-hyped AI Explorer feature which is said to come with the 24H2 update on Windows 11, might be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite PCs only. A code snippet found in the latest insider build shows the system requirements for the AI Explorer feature to work. The PC must be powered by an ARM64 CPU and Snapdragon X Elite NPU and must have 16GB of RAM, and 225GB of storage.
Nothing Ear and Ear (a) TWS Earbuds Launched Globally
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Nothing has launched the Ear (a) and Ear TWS earphones. Nothing is marketing the Ear (a) as a budget offering with better sound and ANC than the Ear (2). The Ear (a) also has LDAC support for better sound quality. The Nothing Ear has all the features of the Ear (a) but with better Ceramic drivers, wireless charging, and sound quality.
TikTok has launched a new photo-sharing app called TikTok Notes. This standalone app is currently available in Canada and Australia, allowing users to sign in with their existing TikTok account. It features a For You and Following section, headings for posts, and options to control comments. The app layout resembles Pinterest feed instead of Instagram like speculated earlier.
Frank Sinatra was one of the most legendary musician and actor during the mid-20th century and Martin Scorsese is reportedly directing a biopic of him with Leonardo DiCaprio portraying the musician. We are surely excited about the upcoming project from the filmmaker but there's a minor hurdle that he needs to cross before moving ahead with the project.
Leaked iOS 18 Features Hint Apple Will Try to One-Up Microsoft OneNote App
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With iOS 18, Apple is gearing up to build a capable rival to the OneNote app. The upcoming iOS 18 is expected to bring support for recording audio to the Apple Notes app. Users would be able to record voice memos in the Notes app, which can be then embedded in the notes on purpose. Also, the Notes app may also gain support for displaying mathematical notation in the notes.
Snapchat Now Watermarks AI-generated Images
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Snapchat is introducing watermarks to AI-generated images to prevent misinformation. The watermark, featuring the Snapchat ghost with sparkles, will appear when users export images created with AI features. This move aims to inform users that the image is not real but generated with AI.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leak Hints Dainsleif Interlude Quest Is Coming Soon
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Leaks via Foul reveal that a new Dainsleif quest will release with the Genshin Impact 4.7 version. We guess that the new quest will take place in the Khaenri'ah ruins located between Sumeru and Fontaine. The 4.7 Genshin version is also rumored to feature three new characters, Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos.
First Look of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Laptop with Snapdragon X Elite Revealed
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Here is a sneak peek of the first Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop. Courtesy of an X user, the leaked images show the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite processor in full glory. It also comes with a dedicated Copilot key. The specifications are not known as of now.
Nixxes has revealed the PC system requirements for Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut in a recent PlayStation blog. Along with the system requirements, we also see the PlayStation overlay on PC for the first time. This will tracks all the trophies and achievements along with friends and profile information. The online co-op of the game called Legends mode will be cross-play as PC players can join the fight along with PS4 and PS5 players.
Microsoft Gives Away Fallout 76 for Free; Here’s How to Get It
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Bethesda and Microsoft teams up with Amazon to giveaway Amazon Prime users a copy of Fallout 76 for PC and Xbox for free. To claim it, you need an Amazon Prime account, head over to Prime Gaming, and redeem the respective codes. Then head over to Microsoft Store account, redeem the link, and you are good to go.
Take-Two to Layoff 5% of Workforce Ahead of GTA 6
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Video game publisher Take-Two, known for Grand Theft Auto (GTA), is laying off 5% of its staff (around 600 employees) to cut costs and streamline operations. This includes canceling some game projects. The company expects to save $160 million annually and complete the restructuring by year-end right before GTA 6's release next year.
New Chat Filters on WhatsApp Will Help You Find Messages Instantly
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WhatsApp is introducing chat filters to help users organize their messages. The filters will be available in three categories: All, Unread, and Groups. The feature is rolling out today and will be available on all devices in the coming weeks. It will make it easier to navigate through older messages and manage chats.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leaks: Clorinde and Sigewinne Kit Revealed
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Genshin Impact 4.7 is rumored to feature three new characters: Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. Clorinde is rumored to be a 5-star Electro Sword user, Sigewinne a 5-star Hydro Bow user, and Sethos a 4-star Geo Bow user. New leaks reveal that Clorinde will be a main DPS and can summon guns, and Sigewinne will be a mix of Healer and DPS, like Kokomi.
Hades 2 Technical Test to Begin Soon; Here’s How to Sign Up
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Supergiant Games is giving fans a chance to try Hades 2 early with a technical playtest before it hits Early Access. The test will focus on the first area of the game and is meant to help identify bugs for a smooth launch. Signups are open now on the game's Steam page.
Moto Edge 50 Ultra with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Launched
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Motorola has launched the Edge 50 Ultra, in select European countries. It features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, triple rear cameras, a 10-bit 6.7-inch curved 1.5K pOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, and a promise of three major Android updates.
Keanu Reeves Confirmed to Voice Shadow in Sonic 3 Movie
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Sonic 2 teased the entry of the significant character from the franchise, i.e. Shadow. However, the character's arrival on the big screen has become even more anticipated now. That's because, Keanu Reeves will be heard as the Black Hedgehog's voice.
Elon Musk Wants New X Users to Pay a Small Fee to Tweet
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X (formerly Twitter) will soon start charging a small fee for new users. With this change, new X users won't be able to post, bookmark, repost, or like content, but they can still follow accounts and browse for free. The fee could be around $1 and is intended to curb the spread of bots on the platform. It's also likely that new users may have to wait for three months to get free posting.
One Piece Anime Sets Sails for the Cartoon Network India Channel
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Greetings fellow pirates! One Piece anime is all set to premiere on Cartoon Network India soon for both the OG fans and a new generation of fans in India. The official announcement was made by the Cartoon Network team on their official Facebook and Instagram accounts with an image of Luffy's Straw Hat. Additionally, you can enjoy watching One Piece anime in your native tongue as it will stream in dubbed in regional languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi.
Google Tightens Grip on YouTube: Third-Party Ad Blockers Targeted
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Google has announced that it will now strictly go against third-party YouTube apps and Ad blockers that go against its terms of service. The strict measures to ban Ad blockers tell us that Google is pushing users toward purchasing YouTube Premium, which gives you access to Ad-free video playback and YouTube Music