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Death Stranding Live-Action Movie Gets Michael Sarnoski as Director
Ishan Adhikary
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A24 and Kojima Productions have announced a director for the upcoming Death Stranding live-action adaptation. The live-action adaptation of the critically acclaimed game will be directed by Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One famed Michael Sarnoski. Kojima assured fans that this adaptation will be more than a direct translation, aiming to create a never-before-seen Death Stranding universe.
Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Trailer Has Dropped And It’s Action Packed
Anmol Sachdeva
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Paramount Pictures has dropped a new trailer for Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning today and needless to say, it is action-packed.
One UI 7 Stable Update Now Rolling Out to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Anshuman Jain
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is now receiving the stable One UI 7 update, bringing Android 15 and a revamped interface with fresh icons, redesigned quick settings, and the Now bar. The update is available for download on the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra devices, with a second batch expected to roll out soon.
The OnePlus 13T may be the first phone without an alert slider, instead featuring a customizable button. This button allows users to switch between audio options or launch other actions. The phone itself is also rumored to have a 6.31-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite and a large battery with 80W charging.
Peacemaker Season 2 is one of the most anticipated shows of 2025. In this article, find out about the newly released teaser as well as the release date of Peacemaker Season 2.
Nothing Has Secretly Added a Monthly Limit to Essential Space Feature
Anshuman Jain
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A Reddit user shared a screenshot showing that Nothing's new Essential Space feature might have a secret limit. This aligns with the reports that Nothing might make this new feature locked behind subscriptions. Nothing has yet to comment on this news, but it is quite disheartening since it is the highlight of the new phones.
Bungie Is Ready to Show Off Marathon Gameplay; Check out the Livestream Date
Ishan Adhikary
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After a week of teasing us with glimpses, Bungie has finally revealed the teaser trailer for Marathon. According to the Marathon teaser trailer, a gameplay showcase will take place on Saturday, April 12th, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST. Bungie's new game in a decade will be available on PS5, Windows (PC), and Xbox Series X|S, and you can watch the showcase on the Marathon Twitch account.
Meta has unveiled a new series of Llama 4 open-weight models, and they look impressive. The Llama 4 Maverick model outperforms GPT-4o and Grok 3 in the LMArena benchmark. All Llama 4 models are developed on the MoE architecture and they are natively multimodal.
After a long wait, we finally have the first trailer for Tron Ares and in this article find out about what we saw in the trailer along with the release date of Tron Ares.
WhatsApp is enhancing its calling experience with new features. A mute option and the ability to turn off video before taking an incoming call will be added. Emoji reactions for video calls will also be introduced, allowing up to 6 reactions. These features are currently available to beta users and will roll out to all users in the coming months.
The US government has extended the deadline for TikTok to find a US buyer again. The deadline has been extended for 75 days, with negotiations ongoing between ByteDance and the U.S. Government.
OpenAI Delays GPT-5 But Sam Altman Says o3 and o4-mini Models are Coming Soon
Arjun Sha
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says that instead of releasing the GPT-5 model first, the company will launch o3 and o4-mini reasoning models "in a couple of weeks." Altman had previously stated that o3 will not be released as a standalone model; rather, it will be integrated into the GPT-5 model.
Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Delayed over Tariff Worries in the U.S.
Ishan Adhikary
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Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 preorders will be delayed in the US and moved from the originally planned April 9. This decision comes due to the broad tariffs that President Donald Trump announced earlier this week. Nintendo confirmed that the launch date of June 5 will remain the same.
Microsoft is finally bringing the deep research functionality to their Copilot AI. It allows users to conduct thorough, multi-step research on any topic. With deep research, Copilot can scour through the web, articles and images to gain insights on a particular topic.
Microsoft’s New Copilot Search in Bing Gives You AI Overviews Without Traditional Results
Abubakar Mohammed
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Copilot Search in Bing combines the traditional search engine experience with generative AI to make the search seamless. It's now available for everyone and can be accessed via the dedicated link or Bing's official website. Copilot Search in Bing is much similar to AI overviews but uses only the Copilot interface, skipping the traditional search results. Microsoft said the goal is to make search easier than traditional search, which could sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack.
Microsoft's Copilot AI now creates personalized podcasts based on user prompts. This makes information more engaging and easier to consume. This feature can also summarize web content in podcast form.
Microsoft is launching Copilot Actions. This new feature allows Copilot to perform tasks like booking tickets, making reservations, and even purchasing items all in the background. It can also look up the web for you, turning content into audible podcasts.
Android Could Soon Get ‘App Settings’ In the Settings App Like iOS
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has added a new API to Android 16 which could allow app developers to integrate app settings into Android's settings app. The API is called SettingsPreferenceService. It has parameters that correspond to various permissions and configurations which users can change or access. iOS has had the feature for quite some time now.
Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Nostalgic Wallpapers: Download Here
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On its 50th anniversary, Microsoft has shared some breathtaking wallpapers to pay tribute to some of its previous popular products. The first wallpaper pays tribute to everything on the Windows side, including the OS itself and software such as Magnifier, Pinball, Internet Explorer, Chess, and more. The second and third reminisce about the games Mahjong and Solitaire, with the last one being an ode to the classic Tulips wallpaper on Windows XP.
Android’s Theft Detection Feature Is Turning On Automatically For Several users
Anshuman Jain
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Android's Theft Detection Lock feature is malfunctioning, locking devices randomly even when not stolen. Users report the feature triggers unexpectedly, often when the device is idle or offline. The feature raises questions about its actual usefulness and whether it will function properly in actual theft situations.
Vincent D’Onofrio Shares Disappointing News For Kingpin’s MCU Appearance
Shashank Shakya
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Vincent D'Onofrio appears in Marvel TV shows as Kingpin and the brilliance he has portrayed as the character has brought about the question if he will ever appear in an MCU movie. Recently, he addressed this question and in this article, find out everything about it.
Nintendo Switch 2 Battery Life Shows Disappointing Results; Falls Short of Original
Ishan Adhikary
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Nintendo Switch 2 has a 5220 mAh lithium-ion battery. According to the official spec sheet, on average, the Switch 2 has a battery life of approximately 2 to 6.5 hours with a charging time of 3 hours. If you compare this to the standard or OLED Switch, they had a battery life of approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
OpenAI is offering a two-month ChatGPT Plus subscription for free to US and Canadian college students. To claim, they need to verify enrollment through SheerID or upload valid documents. This offer is only valid from March 31 to May 31, 2025.
James Gunn Releases Superman’s 5 Minute Preview: First Look at The Fortress of Solitude
Shashank Shakya
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The extended clip of Superman has been released online and brings us the first look at the Fortress of Solitude. Learn more about everything else we saw in the clip here.
Microsoft is finally bringing a new Start menu layout to Windows 11. Users will be able to disable the 'Recommended' section and view all pinned apps by default. In addition, the Start menu now has a single scrollable page with categorized apps.
The Pixel 10 series is expected to feature significant camera upgrades. The base model will have a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide, and 11MP telephoto lens. The Pixel 10 Pro will have a 50MP main, 48MP telephoto, and 48MP ultrawide camera setup, with a larger zoom range.
Minecraft Bedrock Preview 1.21.80.25 Finally Brings Vibrant Visuals, Happy Ghast, Ghastling and More
Ishan Adhikary
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Minecraft Preview 1.21.80.25 introduces significant updates, including the "Vibrant Visuals" graphical mode, the new "happy ghast" mob, and a ghast-riding harness. Additionally, this preview addresses numerous bugs related to camera behavior, crafting recipes, gameplay mechanics, and music playback.
Following the cliffhanger ending of Dandadan Season 1, the next season will possibly adapt the most intriguing chapters of the source material. So, it's evident fans might be curious to know when it will be released and here, we talk about the same.
Megan, the creepy android has returned for Megan 2.0 in a brand new avatar and in this article, find out everything we saw in the trailer and more.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Release Dates Revealed For Over 80 Countries
Ajith Kumar
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The international CSM fans have been eagerly anticipating the release date of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc worldwide. The production staff of MAPPA Studios have announced the release date for over 80-regions around the world. Discover more about the release date of the upcoming CSM movie for your region here.
Google is adding support for web sources on NotebookLM. You can find and add useful web sources around your research topic in NotebookLM projects. This way, you can have a local knowledge base and current information from the web.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 Live-Action Announced Before First Film’s Debut
Aparna Ukil
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How to Train Your Dragon live-action is still a couple of months away, and surprisingly, Universal Pictures has recently announced How to Train Your Dragon 2 before the first film's release.
Nintendo Switch 2 GameShare Will Let Players ‘Share’ Their Games
Bipradeep Biswas
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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct introduced a new feature called GameShare that allows you to invite players and play the same game over two individual devices locally. Although it will only be compatible with a few titles, Nintendo promises to add this feature to a lot of new titles. So, get ready to explore all that's new.
The Nintendo Switch 2 ‘C’ Button Is the Perfect Addition to the Family-Friendly Console
Ishan Adhikary
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons have a new C button under the home button. You can press the C button on the Joy-Cons to open the GameChat menu. Up to 12 players can join a GameChat session and chat, share games, or video through this feature.
Nintendo Switch 2 Will Come with GameChat for Discord-like Communication
Bipradeep Biswas
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Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has announced new features for the latest console along with the GameChat feature that allows you to communicate with others. So, dep dive into this article to know all about that's new.
After months of speculation and leaks, Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2 in January. Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5, 2025 with plenty of new gen games available from day one of launch.
Windows' infamous BSOD will keep its name, but the 'B' now stands for Black instead of Blue. While the current crash screen background appears Green in Insider builds, Microsoft is expected to ship the stable 24H2 version with BSOD (Black Screen of Death). The new text that appears on BSOD is now “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart,” alongside a code for users to figure out why they encountered it in the first place.
Qualcomm has finally unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. It doesn't feature the Oryon CPU cores, instead, you get eight Kryo CPU cores. However, on the graphics side, the Adreno 825 GPU is plenty powerful with support for HW-accelerated Ray Tracing and Global Illumination.
The Last of Us Season 2 Channels ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Style, Says Showrunner
Aparna Ukil
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The Last of Us creator recently gave a Star Wars reference for Season 2 of the HBO series. He said that the second season will channel "Empire Strikes Back." Here's what he means by that.
Microsoft’s Smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Spotted on Geekbench
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft may launch two smaller Surface PCs, namely Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, featuring a 12-inch screen. The compact Surface devices have been spotted on Geekbench, running on the lower-end Snapdragon X processor.
Windows 11 Gets Quick Machine Recovery to Fix Boot Failures via the Internet
Arjun Sha
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In the future, you will be able to fix boot failures on Windows 11 by connecting to the internet and attempting recovery from the WinRE environment. The new Quick Machine Recovery option analyzes the issue and attempts to fix it automatically. It's currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta channel.
Google is Bringing Chrome Extensions to Android, But Not As You’d Want Them
Abubakar Mohammed
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Chrome's Desktop Android builds have been spotted many times before. According to Mishaal Rahman, these Chrome Android Desktop builds were available for download before but couldn't run extensions. However, a recent code change makes it possible to install and use extensions on these desktop builds. After installing the Chrome Desktop builds, Mishaal reports extensions like Dark Reader, Keepa, and uBlock Origin worked flawlessly. However, there were some extensions that were unusable.