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We Finally Have a First Look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle!
Upanishad Sharma
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The official first look at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has finally been shown off at the Xbox Developer Direct 2024 event. The three minute gameplay trailer shows a young Indiana voiced by Troy Baker. We see Indy solving puzzles, traversing through different scenarios and using his iconic whip. The game is set to release sometime in 2024 on PC and Xbox consoles.
Xbox's big 2024 game Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 officially gets a release date of May 21, 2024. We got the confirmed date in Ninja Theory's Xbox Developer Direct 2024 showcase event. Hellblade 2 was previously showcased at The Game Awards 2019 and The Game Awards 2023 to be an Xbox exclusive. In this event we also got an in-depth game overview for the anticipated Xbox title. It has also been confirmed that the game will be a digital only release.
Genshin Impact Players Furious With the New Artifact Loadout Feature
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Genshin Impact Developers recently revealed the upcoming, highly anticipated Artifact Loadout feature in their latest Developer Discussion. This has received major backlash from the Genshin Impact Community as the Artifact Loadout feature is a complete 180 from what the players wanted. Many Genshin Impact content creators and players have taken to Reddit and Twitter to share their displeasure with the new Artifact Loadout feature.
Apple to Pay $125 to iPhone 7 Users Affected by ‘Loop Disease’: Here Are Eligible Users
Kanika Gogia
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Apple to pay $35 million to settle a US Action Lawsuit that alleged it of using defective chips which caused audio issues in iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. If you bought an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, to January 3, 2023, you are eligible for a compensation of up to $349, provided you meet certain requirements. Here are all the details.
Here’s How Much the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra Cost in India
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Galaxy AI event has taken the wraps off of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series pricing in India. The vanilla Galaxy S24 price starts from Rs. 79,999 for the base 8GB/256GB variant and goes up to 89,999 for the 512GB variant. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24+ starts at Rs. 99,999 for the base variant and goes up to Rs. 1,09,999. Finally, the Galaxy S24 Ultra price starts from Rs. 1,29,999 and goes up to Rs. 1,59,999 for the 1TB variant.
At the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, Samsung has announced that Galaxy S24 devices would receive Android OS updates for seven years. This comes after Google made seven years of update commitment for the Pixel 8 series in 2023. Earlier, flagship Samsung devices were offered four years of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. So this change is quite significant for Android users and more phone makers might follow suit.
Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy S24 lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event. Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra, all come with Galaxy AI features, and feature immersive displays that offer up to 2600 nits of brightness. S24 Ultra, in particular, is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy in all markets and regions. On the other hand, S24 and S24+ come with Exynos 2400 in majority of the markets, but some countries get all three models with the Snapdragon chipset. Samsung has also used a titanium frame on the Ultra variant this year.
Radojka Travar
Minecraft snapshot 24w03A has been released today, and it brings changes to the armadillo, experimental features, and spawn chunks. Armadillo texture now includes eyes on the sides and the base color is lighter. The armadillo scutes and wolf armor textures have also changed slightly. Spiders now run away from armadillos if they're not rolled up. Moreover, the Breeze mob can also deflect all projectiles, not just arrows and tridents. A brand new command lets you change the spawn chunk radius of your world, so you can easily boost performance. The new default value is 2 and it used to be 10.
Shashank Shakya
In a recent development, the screen time for Marvel's upcoming movie Madame Web has been revealed by a Norwegian ticketing company called FilmWeb. According to them, Madame Web will have a total runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes, making it the longest Sony Spider-verse movie.
Mortal Kombat 2 was announced way back in January 2022 and is officially in the works. This movie brings together an amazing cast with legendary characters like Scorpion, Raider, Sonya Blade, and a lot more. In a recent development, Karl Urban in joining the cast of Mortal Kombat 2 as Johnny Cage, bringing the character to life.
In a recent press release, Apple reveals that the Vision Pro headset will come with Guest mode and Travel mode. Guest mode in Vision Pro will allow you to share the Vision Pro with your friends; the access will have a limited data exposure. On the other hand, the Travel mode will ensure stable visual when wearing Vision Pro while you are in a airplane.
Genshin Impact 4.4 Leaks: Exploration of Mt. Lingmeng in Chenyu Vale Showcased
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Well-known Genshin Impact leaker, Fy Leaks, have revealed in-game footage and screenshots of Mt. Lingmeng, which is part of the Chenyu Vale. Chenyu Vale is going to a big zone with many rewards and interesting locations. The overworld of Mt. Lingmeng in Chenyu Vale is filled with lush greenery, flowing rivers, small waterfalls, and gorgeous cherry blossom trees. The underworld appears to have been an old abandoned temple with candle-lit alters.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Release Date Possibly Leaked Ahead of Xbox Developer Direct
Ishan Adhikary
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Xbox's big 2024 game Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is rumored to be releasing on May 21, 2024. According to sources, the report is legit and lines up with Ninja Theory's Xbox Developer Direct showcase event. Hellblade 2 was previously showcased at The Game Awards 2019 and The Game Awards 2023 to be an Xbox exclusive.
Sampad Banerjee
In a bizarre litigation showdown, Take-Two Interactive has filed a dispute over Remedy Entertainment's new logo. The company cites that that new logo might confuse gamers between Rockstar Games and Remedy Entertainment. Currently, both the companies are partnering up to create the Max Payne remakes which makes this all the more confusing.
Valve's Counter-Strike 2 has an in-gun skin economy, where the items sell for real money through the Steam market and various other platforms. A new StatTrak Edition AK-47 has surfaced on Buff, having the 661 pattern of Case Hardened gun skins. This is a super rare event, and now a CS2 trader says the valuation is estimated to be $800K to $1M.
Microsoft has just released a new Windows 11 insider update. This latest build 23615 brings support for USB4 (version 2.0) with support for 80Gbps speeds. This is double than the last-generation USB4 (version 1.0) and is touted to be a major upgrade. The Razer Blade 18 which was unveiled at CES 2024 has support for this latest standard.
Apple to Remove Blood Oxygen Features from Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 to Avoid Ban
Vikhyat Rishi
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Apple has reportedly modified its latest Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models by removing the pulse oximetry functionality to navigate the legal dispute with Masimo. This move comes as a primitive measure to avoid the reimposition of import and sale ban imposed by U.S. ITC last year.
Microsoft has introduced a new Copilot Pro plan that allows paid users to gain priority access to GPT-4 and GPT-4 Turbo models even during peak times. The plan costs $20 per month, per user (Rs. 2,000 in India). It also brings AI-powered Copilot features to Office apps (Microsoft 365) including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. With the Copilot Pro subscription, you can also generate images faster using Dall -E 3 and soon, you will be able to create a custom Copilot GPT for specific purposes.
Sam Altman’s Most Used App Is NOT ChatGPT; Here’s What He Uses All Day!
Satyam Kumar
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Sam Altman sat down with Bill Gates in a recent podcast. It was revealed here that it is not ChatGPT which is the most used app by OpenAI's CEO. In fact, it is not any other OpenAI tool either - Sam Altman has revealed he uses Slack the most on his phone. This reveals how busy the CEO is in managing the OpenAI team and its efforts towards artificial general intelligence.
Microsoft introduced a Copilot key, bringing forward the most significant change to Windows keyboards in a long time. However, many debated on whether or not it will be a hardware requirement. Now, Microsoft has revealed that while it does have a recommendation for where the Copilot key should be, manufacturers are free to choose where they want to implement it. It is also not a mandatory hardware requirement to have the Copilot key.
Infinix Inbook Y4 Max with 16:10 16-inch Display and Intel 13th Gen CPU Launched in India
Satyam Kumar
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Infinix is launching the Inbook Y4 Max with Intel 13th Gen U-Series processors in India today. The laptop supports up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM, a 16-inch display with Full HD resolution, and a 70Whr battery with fast-charging support. Speaking of the price, the i3 variant is priced at Rs 37,990 as a special launch offer. The laptop goes on sale from January 22nd, 2024 onwards.
RTX 3050 6GB Specs and Release Date Leaked; New Budget GPU from Nvidia!
Satyam Kumar
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Nvidia is expected to launch a new RTX 3050 graphics card with watered-down specifications this month. Basically, this RTX 3050 will cut-down the 8GB VRAM capacity to 6GB and come with other nerfs such as lower CUDA core count, memory bandwidth, GPU clock speeds, and power consumption. The new card is expected to launch in January 2024 at a sub-$200 price point, possibly aiming to become the next big budget-centric GPU.
With an in-depth 25-minute demo at Apple retail stores, the Cupertino tech giant aims to guide users through a meticulous fitting process and showcase the Vision Pro's features. The demo process covers personalized fittings, an immersive interface explanation, calibration exercises, and more.
Realme is finally launching the Realme 12 Pro series in India on 29th January at 12 noon. Both Realme 12 Pro and 12 Pro+ are going to feature a periscope lens for capturing stunning portraits comparable to portraits taken on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and up to 120x zoom photos. Zoom shots are also said to be better on the 12 Pro series. As for the chipsets, leaks suggest that Realme 12 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and the Pro+ variant will feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.
iPhone 16 to Get 8GB RAM and Wi-Fi 6E; Upgraded 5G for iPhone 16 Pro: Report
Kanika Gogia
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According to Jeff Pu, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus are expected to get 8GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6E support, and an A18 processor. On the other hand, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will feature a Qualcomm X75 modem to deliver upgraded 5G performance. The iPhone 16 models will be powered by an A18 processor, while the iPhone 16 Pro models will boast a highly capable A18 Pro chipset.
China Develops Nuclear Batteries to Keep Your Smartphone Charged for 50 Years
Arjun Sha
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A China-based company, Betavolt Technology is developing nuclear batteries that might power smartphones for 50 years. It means you will never have to charge your phone. According to the company, it's using a decaying nickel isotope to generate energy and a thin layer of artificial diamond which acts as a semiconductor. The company also says that no toxic chemical is produced during the process and no radiation escapes from the system, making the technology suitable for mass use on smartphones.
After Phones, Now Samsung’s Upcoming AI Note-Taking Features Leaked
Abubakar Mohammed
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A popular tech influencer has tweeted that the "Galaxy AI" will be added to Samsung Keyboard and Samsung Notes. This will facilitate the arrival of a few cool features such as Webpage Summarization, Tone Detection and Sentence Tone Conversion, and the ability to convert Samsung Note scribbles to text and use it directly in Email or any app.
In a CES 2024 press release, Altec Lansing has revealed that its new Gameshark revival software AI Shark's release will coincide with the Nintendo Switch 2. According to the press release, the AI Shark and Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in September 2024. However, AI Shark insiders have called this a guesswork as Nintendo did not reveal any hardware related details to anyone yet.
CES 2024: Cooler Master Showcases Prototype GPU Cooler with Mobius Fans
Satyam Kumar
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At CES 2024, Cooler Master has shown off their prototype GPU cooler design. Currently, it is being termed as Project VGA cooler and features dual Mobius fans. The company advertises it with higher airflow and lower noise levels. An Asus TUF series graphics card was disassembled for the purposes of reassembling the GPU with this prototype GPU cooler by Cooler Master, as shown at this year’s CES.
Google Kills 17 Assistant Features Ahead of ‘Assistant with Bard’ Release
Abubakar Mohammed
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The next victims of Google's slaughter and first entrants of Google Graveyard in 2024 are Google Assistant features, 17 of them. Most of the features are related to voice commands on smartphones and smart speakers. Google claims most of these features were "underutilized," and that the company would like to focus on "prioritizing the experiences."
With the swarm of aim assist lobbies, Embark has released patch update 1.4.1 that has greatly nerfed . In the aim assist changes zoom snapping has been limited. The snap is also removed for the SR-84 Sniper Rifle, Revolver, LH1, and all Shotguns. The Finals also no longer allows third-party software to use aim assist on MnK.
POCO X6 and X6 Pro Launched in India; Here Are the Specs and Pricing!
Abubakar Mohammed
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POCO has finally launched its much-awaited POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro smartphones in India. The POCO X6 comes with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 whereas the X6 Pro comes with the Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset. Both the smartphones come with a 64MP OIS-backed triple camera system and 1.5K 120Hz Full-HD+ AMOLED display. The POCO X6 is priced starting at Rs 21,999 whereas the X6 Pro starts at Rs 26,999 in India.
As per a recent report, WhatsApp users may soon get to see a whole new set of text formatting tools to make use of. These text formatting tools will allow users to add a code block, quote block, numbered lists as well as bulleted lists to their WhatsApp messages. They can do so by using a couple of text markup shortcuts that other platforms like Discord have been putting to use for some time now.
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Science unveils the nominations for the 27th DICE Awards for 2024. It includes nominations across twenty-three different categories, and contains heavy hitters like Spider-Man 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, among others in the category list. The results will go live on 15 February, 2024.
Minecraft Legends was released back in April 2023 and it was a huge success. With over 3 million copies sold in just couple weeks, the game kept growing. Though unfortunately, due to all the flaws and negligence from developers, many players started abandoning it. The final update blog post was announced on January 10, 2024 where news about Minecraft Legends being discontinued was announced. Even though it's sad, this game was meant to be discontinued sooner rather than later.
The App Store of GPTs is finally live. OpenAI has rolled out the GPT Store for ChatGPT Plus users after multiple delays. You can explore GPTs for various categories including Writing, Research and Analysis, Programming, Education, Productivity, Lifestyle, and more. Bear in mind, it's not available to free users, and you have to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus to use the GPT Store. OpenAI says that GPT creators can also monetize their GPTs based on the usage.
A new AI-powered Cowriter feature has been discovered for the Notepad app. It's currently in the testing phase as Microsoft has just added the placeholder in the latest Windows 11 Insider build. The upcoming Cowriter feature will let you rewrite content, make paragraphs shorter or longer, change the tone of the text, and change the format. There is also an "Explain with Copilot" menu in the context menu of the Notepad app. The feature will have a waiting list and a credit system for using the AI tool.
CES 2024: Feel the Game with Razer Project Esther Haptic Gaming Cushions
Satyam Kumar
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Razer has unveiled a new Project Esther at CES 2024. These are haptic gaming cushions to deliver immersive in-game experiences. Razer's Esther Gaming Cushions feature 16 different points of haptics, delivering a precise feeling of the in-game action. It is currently a concept shown off at CES 2024, so we do not know if it will launch later. Still, the innovative tech is quite impressive and is powered by Razer Sensa technology.
Google Partners With Samsung, Rebrands Nearby Share to Quick Share
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has partnered with Samsung and has rebranded Nearby Share to Quick Share for a more cohesive experience. The announcement came during the Consumer Electronics Show 2024, where Google annouced it with a bunch of other upcoming features. The rebrand will start rolling out in a few months.
CES 2024: ASUS ZenBook Duo Goes Nuts with Literally Two 16:10 Displays
Satyam Kumar
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Asus has launched a new dual display laptop known as ZenBook Duo (UX8406). This features dual 3K 14-inch displays, which can be used for enhanced multitasking capabilities. The laptop's keyboard and mouse connects via Bluetooth, so you can set up the screens in any way you want. ZenBook Duo 2024 starts at $1499, with availability beginning sometime in Q1 24. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors.