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iPhone 16 Rumored to Get Vertical Camera Layout; Improved Titanium Coating for 16 Pro
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The photos of the first iPhone 16 cases show a new camera cutout designed for vertically aligned cameras. Apple switched to diagonally aligned rear cameras with the iPhone 13 models. With vertically aligned cameras, Apple is expected to bring spatial video recording to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are expected to feature a more polished look than the iPhone 15 Pro models, which have a brushed finish.
This New Feature in Microsoft Edge Lets You Control Its RAM Usage
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Microsoft Edge has received a new feature to make management of resources much easier. With its latest Edge Canary update, users can set how much RAM the browser can use. Also, it can be enabled always or only when playing games. To enable it right now, users need to install Microsoft Edge Canary and follow steps in the guide.
Windows 11 Intros a New Way to Move Files; Directly Use the Address Bar!
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Windows 11 KB5035953 update has been released in the beta channel. It brings a new way to move your files. Basically, with this feature enabled, you can drag and drop files into a specific folder using the address bar, making file management an easier process. Also, the widget bar has gotten a new location and sharing files in Windows 11 via a QR code is possible now!
ChatGPT Now Cites the Sources for Its Answers
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OpenAI's ChatGPT will now cite sources in its responses similar to Microsoft's Copilot, providing transparency and legitimacy in reponses. This feature is limited to paid versions: ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise unlike Copilot which offers it for free. The announcement for this was made by OpenAI through an X post on Friday.
Instagram Tests “Blend” to Curate a Shared Feed of Reels
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Instagram is reportedly developing a feature called "Blend" that allows users to create a private feed of curated Reels with a friend. The feed recommendations are based on shared and liked reels. The feature is still in development and not yet available to the public.
Android 15 Could Potentially Revamp Android’s Volume Panel
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The latest spotting by Mishaal Rahman suggests that Google may revamp the volume panel in Android 15, which looks quite interesting. In the new revamp, the volume sliders are much thicker and the option to change the output device has been moved to the top and is now greatly visible unlike previously where it blended in the menu and was harder to spot.
OpenAI’s Voice Engine Can Clone Human Voices From a 15-Second Sample
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After introducing Sora, a remarkable text-to-video AI model, OpenAI has previewed its Voice Engine model that can clone voices with a single 15-second audio sample. It can translate voices into different languages with high accuracy. Since there are risks associated with the technology, the company is not releasing the speech synthesis model now. The company encourages society to understand the capabilities of AI and adapt to a new reality.
PS5 Pro Games Enhanced Label Requirements Reportedly Revealed; Incoming 4K 60 FPS Gaming
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PS5 Pro launch seems to be closer as Insider Gaming has reported the PS5 Pro 'Enhanced' label criteria details. The features of 'Enhanced' label for PS5 games on the Pro variant will be PSSR to upscale resolution to 4K, a constant 60FPS, add or increase ray tracing effects. The label was first introduced during PS4 Pro and signifies the games being optimized for the Pro variants through better hardware and other upgrades.
Elon Musk Is Offering X (Twitter) Premium for Free, But There’s a Catch
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Elon Musk, the CEO of X announced that all accounts with over 2500 verified users will get Premium membership and accounts with 5000 verified users will receive Premium+ for free. Premium plans offers the ability to edit posts, create or upload long posts and videos and many other options. This will also include access to Grok which is the platforms exclusive AI.
Wuthering Waves Announces Pre-Registration and Milestone Rewards
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Wuthering Waves has announced the official release date for the game and opened pre-registration for PC, Android, and iOS. Kuro Games has also announced Milestone Pre-Registration and follower rewards for players, with some very useful items. The livestream also suggested an exclusive reward for pre-registering the game. The special broadcast also touched on the many improvements they are making to the in-game systems, based on the CBT2 player feedback, including major changes to the Echo system, improvement to character animation and sound effects, and adjustment to the main story quest chain.
Wuthering Waves Release Date Announced by Kuro Games
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Kuro Games have announced the official release date of Wuthering Waves alongside the player feedback from CBT2 in their latest livestream. Wuthering Waves is officially set to release on May 22, 2024, on PC, Android and iOS. The game is already available for pre-registration on Android and iOS. PC players can also Wishlist the game on Epic Games Store.
Google Confirms that RCS is Coming iPhones this Fall
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Google just confirmed that RCS will be coming to iPhones in fall 2024 through the new Google Messages webpage. This update will improve messaging experiences for iPhone users, although the "blue bubble-green bubble" issue remains unresolved. This move is a positive step towards enhancing messaging experiences, particularly for those using Google's messaging platform.
Capture Button Will Be the 8th Way to Access Camera on iPhones and It’s Really Unnecessary
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As per credible reports, Apple will add a Capture Button across all iPhone 16 models. It will be a mechanical button that will allow users to access the camera app and control various functions like zooming in and out by swiping on it, starting a video recording with the hard press and more. And it will be the 8th way to access the Camera app on iPhones, which doesn't really sit well with me.
Big Dragon’s Dogma 2 Patch Finally Lets You Start a New Game
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The first patch of Dragon's Dogma 2 comes with a lot of changes including the ability to start a new game. Platform-specific changes include improvements to DLSS Super Resolution on PC, the ability to turn off motion blur, ray tracing on PS5, and lock the frame-rate to 30 on PS5. Finally, you can now purchase over 99 Art of Metamorphosis.
Waiting for Apple to Launch New iPads? Well, Your Wait Just Got Longer
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According to the latest reports by Mark Gurman, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to arrive in early May. The new iPad Pro models are likely to feature some notable upgrades, including an M3 chipset, a redesigned rear camera bump, and a thinner design. For the first time, the iPad Air is expected to arrive in a 10.9-inch and the new 12.9-inch model.
Multiple Reports Claim GTA 6 Not Being Delayed to 2026 After All
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Kotaku had earlier mentioned that GTA 6's release date might slip into 2026. However, that news has since then been refuted by Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson and Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. While Henderson confirmed that none of his undisclosed sources believe the game will be delayed, Jason spoke about the same in his Game On newsletter. Schreier mentions that it's impossible to tell what will happen in 21 months.
Elon Musk’s xAI Announces Grok-1.5 With 128K Context Length
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Elon Musk's xAI firm has launched a new intermediate model called the Grok-1.5. It comes with improved reasoning capabilities and supports a large context length of 128K tokens. On the NIAH test, the model has shown great retrieval capability. xAI says early testers and existing Grok users will be able to access the model on X (formerly Twitter) in the coming days.
Hermitcraft Season 9 Map Now Available on Minecraft Bedrock Marketplace
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Hermitcraft season 9 map is now easily accessible for all players and fans via Minecraft Marketplace. You can enter the Marketplace and search for the Hermitcraft season 9 map. Then, click on the Free button and download, as this world is completely free. Download it and then click on the Create This World button. You play in survival or creative modes, and there are even some useful items and details available for you at the spawn point.
Wuthering Waves Special Broadcast Event Announced; Release Date Expected
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The Wuthering Waves Special Broadcast Program is scheduled for is scheduled for March 29, at 19:00 (UTC+8) on their official YouTube channel. The Special Broadcast Program will discuss the player feedback from the CBT2, and make an important announcement, likely the official release date. Wuthering Waves is also available for Pre-registration on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Disney CEO Says Deadpool 3 Will Be a Raging Success and He’s on the Money
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In a statement given by Bob Iger, Deadpool and Wolverine can turn out to be one of the most successful Marvel movies in a long time. Now, this statement in itself is pretty bold considering the kind of success Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home witnessed. It is slightly difficult but not impossible for Deadpool 3 to beat these movies. If we look at the collective fandom of Deadpool, X-Men and Marvel in general, all of them pooling in their money to watch Deadpool and Wolverine could cause it to become the new highest grossing movie from Marvel Studios.
Tidal Makes Music Sharing a Breeze, Regardless of Your Streaming App
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Tidal's new Share with anyone link feature allows users to share songs that can be played on other music streaming platforms. This aims to bridge the gap between different services and make sharing music more accessible. It's a positive step towards user-friendly music streaming experience, and other platforms should adopt this feature.
Take-Two Acquires Gearbox; Confirms Next Borderlands Game Is in Development
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In a move that surprises no one, and drops a sigh of relief, Gearbox Entertainment has been purchased by Take-Two Interactive from Embracer Group. The $460 million deal gives Take-Two and 2K Games access to the Borderlands, Risk of Rain, Duke Nukem, Brothers in Arms, Homeworld, and any future Gearbox games. In another move that definitely surprised some, Take-Two Interactive, also confirms that the next Borderlands games is in development.
iPhones May Get This Useful Apple Watch Feature with iOS 18
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According to a code discovered by MacRumors, Apple is gearing up to add Topographic Maps to Apple Maps in iOS 18, macOS 15, and visionOS 2. Topographic Maps include several features that provide more accurate navigation for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. The upcoming iOS 18 might also bring a Google Maps feature, custom routes to Apple Maps.
Images for an All-White Digital Xbox Series X Leak Online
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We finally have a look at the rumored all-digital Xbox Series X, as images surface online. The rumored upcoming console from Microsoft sports the same boxy form-factor of the original Xbox Series X. Except, this time it sports a white paint-job, and no disc drive.
Minecraft Snapshot 24w13a Adds Ominous Trial and Ominous Vault
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Minecraft snapshot 24w13a changes how Bad Omen works. You can now only get it by drinking ominous bottles, which are dropped by raid captains. You may then start a raid or get close to a trial spawner, which will turn into an ominous trial spawner. It will spawn mobs with gear and projectiles and potions. Defeating this spawner may yield ominous trial key, which can open an ominous vault. It gives you rarer and better rewards. The mace has three new enchantments: density, breach and wind burst.
Marvel Rivals Is Here to Challenge Overwatch
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Marvel has revealed an announcement trailer for Marvel Rivals. It will be a PVP game in a destructible environment. The 6v6 shooter will feature Marvel superheroes like Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, Loki, Magneto, Spider-Man, and more. Game begins alpha test in May 2024.
The latest Pixel 9 leaks are courtesy of popular leaker Steve H. McFly AKA OnLeaks in collaboration with 91Mobiles. It's now confirmed that the Pixel 9 series devices that leaked around a month ago are the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 will get dual-cameras, a 6-inch display, and the overall dimensions of the same are 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5mm.
According to a recent report, several Apple users are being targeted in phishing attacks that take advantage of what appears to be a bug in Apple's password reset feature. These attackers appear to be using an Apple page for a forgotten Apple ID password and bypassing the rate limit of the system. If you're an Apple user, make sure to tap "Don't Allow" on all password change requests and bear in mind that Apple never makes phone calls asking for one-time password codes.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Finally Gets Mouse and Keyboard Support
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Microsoft has announced Mouse and Keyboard feature for Xbox insiders if they game via Xbox Cloud Gaming. This will only support selected browsers such as Edge and Chrome or the Xbox PC app. The games are also limited for now but will increase in future as per Microsoft. You can turn this feature on from your cloud gaming settings.
Facebook Spied on Snapchat Users With Its Secret Project: Documents Reveal
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Recently-published documents reveal that the company-owned application Facebook spied on Snapchat traffic of users in one of its secret projects. Project Ghostbusters was Facebook's secret project launched in 2016 and was developed to collect and decipher the traffic between Snapchat's servers and users. The firm used Onavo to create kits that would do MITM attacks to get sensitive user data, including their passwords!
Phil Spencer Might Bring Epic and Other Game Stores to Xbox Consoles
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Speaking to Polygon at the annual Game Developers Conference, Phil Spencer mentioned how in the future Xbox might allow game stores like Epic Games Stores and Itch.io on their platform for players to purchase and enjoy. He believes console's closed ecosystem should be abolished, as console sales are dwindling, and game sales subsidization barely helps recoup the cost.
Google Chrome Arrives for Windows on ARM Before Snapdragon X Elite Debut
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After a long hiatus, Google has launched a native ARM version of Chrome for the Windows on ARM platform. The new stable Chrome for WoA brings all the latest features and it's fully optimized for running on the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite processor. Google says, in the coming months, Chrome's performance will get an even bigger boost running on Qualcomm's chipset.
Apple WWDC 2024 Event Confirmed for June 10-14
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Apple has announced that WWDC 2024 event will be held from June 10-14 this year. The tech titan is expected to announce new versions of the custom operating systems including iOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2.0 watchOS 11, iPadOS 18, and tvOS 18. Apple is likely to announce aa host of new AI features, especially for Siri and Messages.
Sony has revealed a new automatic clip feature called 'Community Game Help' for the PS5. It will let players check community made hint videos. The videos will be created after a player creates a certain activity in supported games. Players can opt-in to feature from Captures & Broadcasts > Captures > Auto Captures > Community Game Help, by selecting the participate button. Community Game Help comes later this year with more supported games.
Apple Finally Ready to Add ‘More’ Customization to iPhone Home Screen After 17 Years
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Apple's iOS 18 is expected to offer a revamped and more customizable Home Screen experience. The iPhone users would get greater control over the Home Screen arrangement, where they can create gaps between widgets and app icons within the home screen grid. Other iOS 18 features might include a smarter Siri 2.0, RCS messaging support, and hearing mode for AirPod Pro.
Remedy Entertainment Reveals More on Condor, Upcoming Control Spin-Off
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Remedy Entertainment shared more details on the upcoming its Control spin-off, Condor. As per the reports, it takes place inside the Oldest House, during the Hiss invasion. Players will team up to take out enemies and challenging obstacles, while improving themselves through better gear. The game is currently getting built on Remedy's Northlight Engine at a budget of 25 Million Euros, and will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
LEGO Fortnite ‘Mechanical Mayhem’ Brings Actual Vehicles in the Game
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LEGO Fortnite has added new vehicles in the Mechanical Mayhem update. You can now build vehicles using Power Center, Wheels, and Seats. Build yourself a Speeder, Offroader, or the Hauler in the game depending on what is your need. Use Compost bin to get Biomass that powers your vehicle, use Wrench to tinker in your vehicle build and add the Illuminator to make night driving safer.
GTA 6 Reportedly Delayed; Might Release in 2026
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From a recent report from Kotaku, it seems Rockstar Games could delay the release of GTA 6 to the late 2025 or early 2026. The report further says, employees are urged to get back to office for security and quality reasons. But the main reason behind the company asking the employees is because of the production of the game "falling behind", according to the anonymous source.
Tokyo Ghoul 10th Anniversary Project Announced; Here are All the Details!
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Tokyo Ghoul fans, get ready to witness Kaneki Ken in action as the series will be free to stream on YouTube as part of the anime's 10th anniversary celebration. The whole series is scheduled to be released for free on Studio Pierrot's YouTube channel on April 5, 2024.
Qualcomm Says Windows Games Will Just Work on Snapdragon X Elite
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At the Game Developers Conference 2024, a Qualcomm Engineer presented a session on how PC games would run on the Snapdragon X Elite platform. Qualcomm is quite confident that PC games would work even when they are not ported to ARM64 architecture. The company is testing top Steam games on the new ARM platform. Besides that, Qualcomm has prepared Adreno GPU drivers for DirectX 11, 12, Vulkan, and OpenCL.
Upcoming Spider-Verse Short Film Will Explore the Trauma of Being Spider-Man
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A brand new Spider-Verse short film has been announced by Sony and was featured in the Annecy International Film Festival and Market in 2023. This movie will revolver around the mental repercussions of being Spider-Man in the form of a Horror movie. The movie has been titled The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story and will be available to stream on YouTube on March 27, 2024.