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CES 2024: XReal’s Air 2 Ultra AR Glasses Might Just Threaten Apple Vision Pro
Satyam Kumar
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XReal has launched its new Air 2 Ultra glasses for $699. These feature 120Hz refresh rate, 6DoF tracking, and have 1080p resolutioon per eye. There are two new 3D environment sensors on these Air 2 Ultra AR glasses. The new AR glasses have also been touted as the world's first built out of titanium. Shipping begins from March 2025 onwards and the XReal Air 2 is available for pre-orders on their website.
CES 2024: The Samsung Music Frame Speaker Turns Audio into Aesthetic
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Samsung Music Frame just launched at CES 2024. This is an incredible new home-decor product which doubles down as a high-fidelity Bluetooth and Wi-Fi based wireless speaker. It can even pair with Samsung TV for better bass & surround sound!
CES 2024: The LG Signature OLED T Is a Transparent TV and We Are in Awe
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LG Signature OLED T is the first consumer product that will be available featuring a transparent screen design. This new OLED television also receives video & audio information wirelessly. The self-lit pixel technology allows it to be super slim. LG says it will launch globally, later in 2024.
Honkai Star Rail will release the new Penacony World with the 2.0 update and it is set to feature many new characters. New leaks from otchim_leaks have revealed the in-game models of Boothill, Gallagher, Sunday, and Robin using model swap. The models give us a good look at the new characters. Recent leaks have also revealed a new travel mechanic in Penacony.
Acer has just launched the Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs edition laptop. This is a new laptop launched for an affordable price of $1399 and brings glasses-free 3D display technology supporting 4K UHD resolution and 100% Adobe RGB. It is powered by Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core i7-13620H processor. This tech was available in more expensive laptops, but now we are seeing it in a mid-range one!
In his weekly newsletter, Mark Gurman has unveiled that Apple Vision Pro launch date announcement is imminent and Apple could announce the launch date as soon as next week. Vision Pro headsets have already started shipping to warehouses across the US and will Apple retail outlets in time for launch by February 1, 2024. Also, Apple has shortlisted Canada, China, and UK as the next regions where Vision Pro will be launched.
This Xbox Series S Toaster Is the Perfect Gaming Breakfast Companion!
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Microsoft has unveiled an Xbox Series S Toaster. By adding this to your kitchen setup, you could eat Xbox-branded toast everyday. The best part is, it actually looks like a Xbox Series S console! It has launched for $39.99 at Walmart in the US.
Ajith Kumar
A brand-new HxH game titled Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact has been announced by the popular publisher Bushiroad Games and up-and-coming game studio Eighting. It is confirmed to be a full-scale fighting game that you can play with your favorite HxH characters, but no tentative release date or platform information has been provided.
Arjun Sha
In order to make a ChromeOS a powerful desktop operating system, Google is adding a lot of new features for power users. With the ChromeOS 120 update, users can now create and manage virtual desks from the ChromeOS Shelf. Apart from that, it now lets users share files between an Android phone and Chromebook having the same Google account without any hassle.
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G ‘Hawk Point’ Benchmark Leaks; Check out the Scores
Satyam Kumar
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has leaked on Geekbench 5 public benchmark database. Up to 5.0GHz boost clock speed with a core configuration of 6-cores and 12-threads has been revealed here. The processor should be featuring Radeon 740M graphics. AMD has an event planned for CES 2024 where it could potentially unveil these new Ryzen 8000G processors.
Whatsapp May Soon Allow Users to Change the Theme Color, Finally!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to the latest WABetaInfo report, WhatsApp is gearing up to soon allow iOS users to change their WhatsApp theme colors. WhatsApp has rolled out a iOS beta version #24.1.10.70, which revealed that the company is working on an app appearance feature. There will be five different colors to choose from. The report also showcases how, once the user chooses one of these colors, it applies to the chats, unread messages, and more.
ASUS ROG NUC is going to launch on January 8th, 2024. It is expected to be powered by Intel Meteor Lake processor, and a previous leak states it could come with up to RTX 4070 graphics. The company touts this as a compact and powerful PC.
As per a report by The New York Times, the Justice Department is close to filing a sweeping case on Apple for antitrust practices. The regulatory authorities are investigating Apple's dominant position in the market by making Apple Watch less functional for other smartphones, barring access to Siri voice assistant and denying other business the access to NFC chip for offering payments services like Apple Pay on iPhone. The antitrust case could be filed in the first half of 2024.
Ishan Adhikary
Arcane season 2 preview is released with a big hint at fan favorite character return. In this preview we see Singed attached to some blood chambers and vessels to incarnate a monster who just might be Vander. We also have a confirmation window for the Arcane season 2 release date. Arcane season 2 will release on November, 2024 as per the officials.
The GPT Store was delayed multiple times in the last two months, and finally, OpenAI is ready to launch it next week. You will be able to find custom GPTs from various developers, and users and use them if you want to. The store will be public and users would be able to interact with the custom GPT effortlessly. However, to build GPTs, you need to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus.
On the ASUS website, Intel Core 'non-Ultra' processors have been spotted in upcoming Vivobook and Expertbook series laptops. Three CPU variants were revealed here, being the Intel Core 3 100U, Intel Core 5 120U, and Intel Core 7 150U. These Non-Ultra processors have not been talked about much, but we finally have some details on them.
MSI has showcased its very own handheld gaming console. It could be based on Intel Meteor Lake processors! A leak showing the design of this upcoming MSI handheld gaming console has also surfaced.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Is Now Free on the Epic Games Store
Sampad Banerjee
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Epic Games Store's Christmas giveaway is ending with a a bang, 80s rock music playing in the background. The marketplace is offering the Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy for free on the Epic Games Store, from January 4, 2024 to January 11, 2024. The Christmas sale saw the Epic Games Store give away 17 games for free.
iPhone 17 to Get 2x More Megapixels in Front Camera Compared to iPhone 15: Kuo
Anmol Sachdeva
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In a latest research note published by Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning to upgrade the front camera of iPhone 17 to 24MP from the current 12MP camera. This will be accompanied by a 6P lens which will deliver sharper pictures with more details. It is unclear whether 24MP front camera will be exclusive to Pro models as of now.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor has just leaked on Geekbench. This is an APU, so it will feature very capable dedicated graphics. RDNA 3-based Radeon 780M has been mentioned in the leak. The new AMD processor is expected to launch with 8-cores & 16-threads as per the Geekbench CPU information. The processor should also boost beyond 5.0 GHz.
Microsoft has confirmed that it's adding a new Copilot key on the Windows keyboard. It will be placed on the right side of the keyboard next to the Alt key, replacing the Menu key. New Windows 11 laptops with the Copilot button will start appearing later this month, and it will also be featured on upcoming Surface laptops.
Vivo X100 and X100 Pro Go Official in India: Price, Specs & More
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Vivo X100 and Vivo X100 Pro have launched in India. Both the phone comes with flagship specifications, with the Vivo X100 Pro being the more premium model. They share the same 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display and are powered by the same Dimensity 9300 chipset. However, the key differences lie in the camera department, where the Vivo X100 Pro emerges superior. The Vivo X100 starts at Rs 63,999, whereas the Vivo X100 has a single variant that costs Rs 89,999 in India.
Redmi Note 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro+ Launched in India; Check out the Details
Abubakar Mohammed
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Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro+ in India. The Note 13 comes with Dimensity 6080, the Note 13 Pro comes with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, and the Note 13 Pro+ comes with Dimensity 7200 Ultra. The Note 13, Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+ are priced starting at Rs 18,999, 25,999, and 31,999, respectively. While the Pro series will be available to buy on Flipkart, the standard Note 13 will be sold via Amazon India.
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Apple rolled out iOS 17.3 Beta 2 but quickly pulled it due to a reported boot loop issue encountered by users worldwide. It is being reported that the issue is caused by a setting related to the "Back Tap" feature. Apple is investigating the problem, aiming to resolve it before re-releasing a more stable version of the beta.
Xiaomi Redmi G Pro Lineup with Intel 14th Gen & RTX 40 Series Coming Soon
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Xiaomi Redmi G Pro 2024 gaming laptops have surfaced on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The laptop is said to come in two CPU variants: i5-14500HX and i9-14900HX. Both will feature increased core clocks over previous 13th-generation counterparts. Also, Xiaomi is upgrading Redmi G Pro gaming laptop lineup with new RTX 40 Series GPUs. RTX 4060 GPU has been mentioned for now in this initial leak.
Honkai Star Rail Leak Shows Traveling in Penacony Will Use Optical Illusions
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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The new traveling mechanic for Penacony has been revealed in leaked gameplay footage. The Penacony Travel mechanic will use Optical Illusions to align different buildings to form paths after players activate the Dream's Eye using the nearby bird statues. Entering the Dream's Eye changes the standard Third person view to Bird's eye view, which aligns the different unconnected buildings to form traversable paths.
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First reported by Deadline, American actor Jack Black has joined the case of the Minecraft Movie and will play the role of the main and original character Steve. Jack Black confirmed his involvement with an official Instagram post. He has joined an incredible cast led by Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, and Emma Myers. Numerous directors have taken on and left the project, so the final storyline is not yet confirmed.
March 7th's old name has been recently leaked by UBatcha, a well know HSR leaker. The leaks reveal that March 7th's old name was 'Celimene' in 2021 — meaning Heavenly Moon or Heavenly Strength — and it originates from the 17th century French playwright Molière, for a character in his play Le Misanthrope. Whether this is her original name or not is only up to speculation. Previously, the name 'Eileen' was leaked as March 7th's name, which also means Strength.
Reports from the Chinese investor news website Wall Street Insights indicate that Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro mixed reality headset could hit the market earlier than expected, contrary to earlier rumors suggesting a later release. As per the latest report, Apple Vision Pro launch date in the U.S. is January 27, 2024. However, this particular news website has unproven records for rumors when it comes to Apple.
Steam has officially published the annual Steam Awards 2023 winners list, which was voted on by gamers. The most-voted game across eleven categories takes the win, including Baldur's Gate 3 winning Game of the Year, Hogwarts Legacy winning Steam Deck Game of the Year, and Lethal Company winning Better With Friends award. There are some surprises in store as well, so check out the complete list.
A photo of the Intel 14th Gen Core i9-14900KS has surfaced on Tencent QQ. It is unclear whether or not this Intel CPU will launch, but if it does, it will be a pre-binned version featuring higher quality silicon. i9-14900KS should feature 150W base TDP, and increased P-core clock speeds of up to 6.20GHz (+200MHz higher than i9-14900K).
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are available for a discounted price of $189 as opposed to its launch price of $249. You can grab this AirPods Pro 2 deal from Amazon. The latest AirPods come with features like the new H2 chip and U2 chip, Adaptive Audio and a speaker in the charging case. For a discount of 24%, this AirPods Pro 2 deal is the perfect opportunity to grab the new AirPods.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Galaxy S24 Gets an Official Launch Date
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Samsung has officially announced Galaxy Unpacked 2024 labeled "Opening a new era of mobile AI." The Korean giant will be unveiling the Galaxy S24 series, alongside new AI software tricks. The Galaxy S24 series is expected to arrive in many color variants as suggested by renders. Some of its key specifications include a Display upgrade, a Titanium frame, and two variants for different markets - Exynos and Snapdragon.
Google has been working hard to make Bard as feature-rich as ChatGPT. A PM at Google is now asking Reddit users to share their 2024 Bard Wishlist for new feature additions and extra capabilities. Reddit users point that Bard needs a separate app for Android and iOS, just like ChatGPT. In addition, Google needs to quell the hallucination issue, and integrate Bard with Google Assistant, among other things.
Mickey Mouse Gets a Parody Horror Film Right After Entering Public Domain
Shashank Shakya
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Mickey Mouse has finally come to public domain and people did not waste a single day to bring out a brand new Horror Spoof movie revolving around Him. This movie was annouced on 2 January, 2024 just a day after Mickey became public. Mickey's Mousetrap folllows a group fo friends trapped in a funhouse where a serial killer dresssed a Mickey is hunting them.
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe or Eric Barone dropped another teaser for the1.6 update. In the image, we can see that villagers are wearing their new winter clothes. Players are seen holding and setting off red fireworks, which produce a beautiful heart image in the air. Lastly, the villagers have gathered for a reason, and we assume it's a New Year festival. This could be a major festival the developer teased in the past.
Nvidia is expected to release a cut-down version of the previously launched RTX 3050 graphics card. This new entry-level card will feature 6GB VRAM capacity instead of 8GB, as revealed in a new leak. Moreover, a lower TDP and clock speed for the RTX 3050 6GB has also been spotted in this leak.
The promotional banner for the upcoming POCO X6 series accidentally appeared on Flipkart ahead of time and revealed the official launch date to be January 11. The POCO X6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 while the X6 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 8300 Ultra. The former is said to be a rebranded Redmi Note 13 Pro while the latter is a rebranded Redmi K70E, which launched in China recently.
3 Animated Game of Thrones Spinoffs In the Works at HBO: George R.R. Martin
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent blog post, George R.R. Martin, the writer on whose works Game of Thrones was based, has confirmed that three new animated series set in the world of Game of Thrones are in works at HBO studios. As of now the only detail that we have is that two of them are currently pending while one of them is being worked on.
Steam no longer is supported on Windows 7/8/8.1 as of January 1, 2024. This decision comes after Microsoft discontinued security updates for pre Windows 10 builds. Lack of security updates are prone to malware and cyberattacks which can cause severe problems for Steam users. Players can still play games owned in their old Windows systems but are recommended to upgrade their operating system soon.
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As a New Year's surprise, Xiaomi tweeted out today that HyperOS will start rolling out in India in January 2024. The company did not confirm the rollout date but revealed that Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 6 will be the first ones to receive the update. HyperOS replaces the long-running MIUI experience on Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco phones.
YouTuber Celyn Haf has discovered an amazing art form that involves Minecraft mobs and items. She creates them in real life using wooden cubes. First, she collects the cubes and starts gluing them together until the shape matches the one of the item in-game. Then, this YouTuber makes her cute Minecraft creations come to life by carefully painting the cubes in adequate colors. And when that's done, she sticks the object to the wall, so it's nicely displayed.