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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.
Kanika Gogia
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.
Upanishad Sharma
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.
Nintendo Switch 2 Magnetic Joy-Cons May Not Be Backward Compatible: Rumor
Ishan Adhikary
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According to a report by Spanish publication Vandal, Nintendo Switch 2 will have design update. It is claimed that the next-gen Switch will have magnetic Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, it will be bigger than its predecessor but it will not be as huge as the Steam Deck. The old Joy-Cons will not support the upcoming system but the Pro Controller will be compatible.
India's biggest messaging platform, WhatsApp, is locked in a battle with the government. The company is challenging a rule that would require them to identify the originators of messages, arguing it breaks user privacy and end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp says it could exit India altogether if forced to comply.
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is reportedly set for July 10th in Paris. This aligns with Samsung's usual launch schedule for its second Unpacked event in the mid-year. As per reports, the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, alongside the Galaxy Watch 7 series with a potential debut for the Galaxy Ring.
Threads Now Lets You Filter Out Offensive Content, Here’s How to Enable It
Anshuman Jain
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Threads has expanded the Hidden Words functionality across the entire platform. Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, has announced that Hidden Words can now be used to let you filter unwanted content from your feed, search results, profiles, and replies. You can hide words and phrases on Threads by going to profile icon > globe or padlock icon > Hidden words > Custom words and phrases.
For the apps that still don't have native dark mode support, Android 15 is adding an option to force dark mode from the Accessibility settings. The option called "Make all apps dark" is similar to the "override dark-mode" option in developer options but with wider app compatibility.
Recently, TSMC announced plans to begin the production of its breakthrough 1.6nm chips by 2026. The new 1.6nm node, named the "A16" process will greatly improve the chip density and performance. The key feature of the A16 chip manufacturing process is the Super Power Rail (SPR) technology where the power rails are moved to the back of the chip to allow additional signal rails on the front.
Peaky Blinders Movie ‘Ready to Go’ and Cillian Murphy Will Be Back: Steven Knight
Aparna Ukil
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It’s been a while since the Peaky Blinders TV show bid us goodbye, but it was confirmed that the story will complete with a movie. Now, after a long wait, we finally have some exciting updates on the upcoming movie.
Escape from Tarkov Locks Offline PvE Behind a New $250 Edition; Upsets Playerbase
Sampad Banerjee
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The new unheard edition of Escape from Tarkov has upsete the entire community, after the brand-new $250 edition locked the offline PvE and future DLCs behind its steep asking price. Furthermore, Edge of Darkness edition owners are no longer eligible for future DLCS, as originally stated.
What Movies You Should Watch Before Deadpool and Wolverine? The Director Says None
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent update, Shawn Levy stated that unlike previous Marvel movies, one does not need to do a homework and watch previous movies to understand what is going on in Deadpool and Wolverine. Someone who is completely new to Marvel can also understand Deadpool and Wolverine's story but may not be able to get all the incorporated easter eggs.
HMD’s First Non-Nokia Phones Are Here and They’re Self-Repairable
Abubakar Mohammed
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The lineup consists of three devices — the HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. The firm claims that with Gen 1 repairability, users can use self-repair kits from iFixit to replace components like the battery with ease. All Pulse come with Unisoc T606 Processor, 720p LCD 90Hz displays, 5000 mAh battery, and dual-rear cameras.
After Disappointing Run of Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder Is Back with a New Animated Series
Aparna Ukil
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Zack Snyder is known for the superhero projects and his adaptation of the comic book properties. Now, it's time for us to witness an animated series titled Twilight of the Gods, coming from him.
’28 Years Later’ Cast Reveals Some Big Names Joining the Threequel
Shashank Shakya
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In a latest report, the cast of 28 Years Later has been revealed. This movie is going to serve as a threequel for the Cillian Murphy led '28 Days Later' released in 2002. So, in this article, find out who all are going to going to join the franchise!
Ahead of the WWDC 2024, Apple releases a family of open-source large language models that run on-device rather than on cloud servers. There are 8 OpenELM models in total, four of which were pre-trained using the CoreNet library, while the other four are instruction-tuned models. The OpenELM release might be the latest chunk of Apple’s behind-the-scenes preparation of iOS 18 AI features.
After thriving for twenty years in the game's community, Nintendo mods are finally leaving the popular Sandbox game Garry's Mod. This comes after Nintendo decided that enough is enough, and sent a formal request to Facepunch Studios to take down anything with Nintendo characters or IP on it. The studio also urges the modders to remove their Nintendo-related content from the game, if they've ever uploaded some.
Arjun Sha
Qualcomm has introduced its second chipset for Windows PCs, the Snapdragon X Plus. It features 10 Oryon CPU cores, instead of 12, and the CPU is clocked up to 3.4GHz. There is no dual-core boost in the Plus variant. And the Adreno GPU can perform up to 3.8 TFLOPS. The Hexagon NPU is the same on both SD X Elite and SD X Plus with performance of up to 45 TOPS.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leaks Suggest the New Abyss Is in Mondstadt
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Genshin Impact leaks reveal that the new Abyss will be located inside Lisa's Library in Modstadt. The new Abyss will only allow characters with specific elements to participate every season. Certain rewards from the new Abyss can be exchanged for 4-star and 5-star characters in Genshin Impact.
Gemini user experience could soon get better with the ability to respond over other apps. The current Gemini experience is tardy because whenever you ask questions, the app force switches and takes you from whatever app you have opened to the Gemini app to show the results
CMF may be launching its first smartphone. A new device with model number "A015" and codename "Tetris" was spotted, possibly indicating a budget-friendly CMF smartphone. Since the model number does not match up with previous Nothing smartphones and the brand name appeared as "CMF by Nothing" in BIS certification almost confirming that it is not the upcoming Phone (3).
New Android 15 Privacy Feature Could Protect You from Screen Recording Scams
Abubakar Mohammed
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Recent additions to Android's code suggest that Android 15 could soon use ways to protect your sensitive information when screen recording. A new option has been found inside Android 15's Developer Options called "Disable screen share protection". The feature could help you disable system protections for sensitive app content during screen-sharing.
Insider Gaming has got exclusive access to in-development footage of Assassin's Creed Hexe, which is slated to launch in 2026. The game will feature a single protagonist, a witch called Elsa. It will also feature supernatural witchcraft powers, and a Fear System inspired by the Assassin's Creed Syndicate Jack the Ripper DLC.
X-23 and Gambit Confirmed for Deadpool and Wolverine in a Significant Role
Shashank Shakya
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In a latest update brought to us by Daniel RPK, it has been revealed that Dafne Keen will appear in Deadpool and Wolverine as X-23 while Channing Tatum will make an appearance as Gambit. In this article, find out all you need to know about this!
According to a report by MacRumors, Apple will finally release a Calculator app for the iPad as a part of iPadOS 18. This means, all the iPad models supported by the upcoming iOS 18 will get a native Calculator app. The upcoming macOS 15 is likely to bring a revamped Calculator app with the Notes app integration and other features. Apple will give the first preview of the iPadOS 18 and other major software updates at its WWDC Keynote event on June 10, 2024.
Marvel Rivals closed alpha tests starts on May 2024 and before that a new hero showcase is already here. After awaiting for official hero confirmation, we have got the hero showcase for Loki in Marvel Rivals. He follows his comic accurate powers and character as he becomes the strategist in the game. Loki hones the power of invisibility, illusion, and shapeshifting.
Apple Vision Pro Shipments Cut Down to Half; Is the Mixed Reality Hype Dying?
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to a new report by Ming-Chi Kuo, a TF International Securities analyst, the Apple Vision Pro's shipments have been cut down to half in the US. Previously, the market consensus suggested a 700-800k units of shipment volume. Now, Kuo suggests this number to be down to only 400-450k. Kuo also states that, unlike previous expectations, Apple may not launch a 2025 iteration of the Vision Pro.
Minecraft 1.20.5 is not the same as 1.21. It is a minor update that introduces several brand new features to Minecraft. Those include the armadillo, armadillo scutes, wolf armor, new wolf variants, new advancements, new commands, bug fixes and other minor changes. This update is now live and also brings changes to the Minecraft Launcher.
Anmol Sachdeva
Apple has announced an event for May 7, 2024 at 7 AM PT or 7.30PM IST. The company is expected to launch new iPad Pro with M3 chip, two new iPad Air models with M2 chip and a new Apple Pencil, alongside a revamped Magic Keyboard. The new iPad Pro models are rumored to get OLED display, bringing a major shift from LCD IPS panels in the current gen.
A new leak showcases that Microsoft is working on a uniquely-designed cursor for Windows 11. The cursor is linked to an AI Explorer feature called screen understanding. We don't know much beyond that, but new strings related to AI Explorer suggest that AI models will run locally on the device.
Epic Games now lets all Fortnite players hide the Confrontational Emotes like “Laugh It Up”, “Take the L”, “Whipcrack”, and “Make it Plantain.” The move is to prevent gamers to not nurture a toxic culture and disrespectful environment. This setting will be on by default for 'friends only' but from the settings you can turn it to 'Never'.
Mysterious Google Wear OS Watch Spotted; Could It Be Pixel Watch 2a?
Abubakar Mohammed
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A new FCC spotting suggests that Google could launch a Wear OS-powered smartwatch at Google I/O 2024. The watch in question could be the Pixel Watch 2a or a Fitbit, more so the latter because we never heard of any rumors of the Pixel Watch 2a. The model G4SKY appears to be equipped with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE connectivity.
Microsoft is on a roll with smaller language models. It introduced a new family of Phi-3 models with the smallest, Phi-3 Mini available right away. The smallest model is trained on 3.8B parameters and beats larger models like Gemma 7B, Mistral 7B, and Llama 8B.
Moondrop is a prominent name in the audio industry, but the company could be gearing up to launch an Android smartphone called the MIAD 01. The company confirmed that it will be a 5G Hi-Fi smartphone with support for both 3.5mm and 4.4mm audio jacks. And it will also support both unbalanced and balanced cables.