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After EU, It’s Now America’s turn to Shake Up Apple and Everything They Believe In
Kanika Gogia
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The US Department of Justice and 16 district attorneys general have officially filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple for the iPhone ecosystem monopoly.
The lawsuit accuses Apple of raising prices for consumers and imposing higher fees on developers and creators to make its users more reliant on iPhones and crush doen the competition. Apple has raised its voice to “vigorously defend” itself against the claims.
Microsoft Announces Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business Customers
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft has announced two new Surface devices for business customers including the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6. Both devices come with Intel's new Core Ultra processors with built-in NPU. And the new Surface devices have received notable upgrades in display and webcam. You also get 5G and NFC connectivity on the Surface Pro 10.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Release Date Revealed in Two New Trailers
Aparna Ukil
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House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer has come as a surprise for fans as there are two trailers - The Green Trailer and The Black Trailer. Both trailers showcase the respective sides of the House Hightower and House Targaryen. HOTD Season 2 will entail for the Iron Throne between the two houses. House of the Dragon Season 2 will premier on June 16th, 2024 on Max.
OnePlus Ace 3V aka Nord 4 Launched in China: Here Are the Specs
Abubakar Mohammed
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OnePlus has launched its latest Ace series device called the OnePlus Ace 3V, which will soon launch in other parts of the world as the OnePlus Nord 4. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC and a hefty 5,500 mAh battery that can charge at 100W. Besides, the phone features UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5X RAM.
Eiichiro Oda Reveals the Reason for One Piece Manga’s Three-Week Break
Ajith Kumar
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Ahoy fellow pirates! Our favorite Oda sensei is back today and shared an exclusive handwritten message explaining the reason behind the upcoming three-week break for One Piece manga.
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, a midrange chipset in the 7-series segment. However, going by the specs, it seems like a powerful SoC. It packs the latest CPU cores, a 45% more powerful Adreno GPU, and the Hexagon NPU with on-device capabilities. The ISP is also equipped with many flagship features like semantic segmentation, video super resolution, and low light vision. For local connectivity, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 brings the FastConnect 7800 system with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Performance Issues Disappoint Players, Capcom Scrambling for Fixes
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Dragon's Dogma 2 early reviews have raised a big concern about performance issues. The game is struggling to perform even on the best PC rigs, and the console version is locked to around 30 FPS. Capcom is aware of the issue and is looking for a performance fix in the future. The day 1 patch and release of optimized drivers may also help with the performance after the official release.
The ChatGPT maker, OpenAI, is reportedly planning to release the GPT-5 model during the summer of this year. A new report says that OpenAI has already demoed the GPT-5 model to a few enterprise customers and one of the CEOs called it "materially better" than GPT-4. OpenAI is also working on AI agents that can perform complex actions.
Ishan Adhikary
Rockstar Games has kept its mouth shut enough to brew the predictions and hype grow for GTA 6. Earlier, in a Digital Foundry podcast, the founder claimed GTA 6 will not have a 60 FPS mode on the PS5 Pro, given Rockstar Games not launching GTA on more than 30 FPS before and the PS5 Pro not having a better CPU. Although, in a deleted reply, Senior Artist at Rockstar North has claimed that they are confident about a 60 FPS mode.
You Can Now Find Trial Chambers with the Explorer Map in Minecraft Snapshot 24W12A
Radojka Travar
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This week's Minecraft snapshot 24w12a makes trial chambers more rare. Also, journeyman-level cartographers have a chance to offer you a special explorer map for 12 emeralds and one compass. It will lead you directly to a nearby trial chamber. It doesn't have to be the closest one. Moreover, you can now waterlog heavy core blocks and they stop lava flow. Several new advancements were added as well.
Grab your grimoires as it's time to dive back into wizarding world of Black Clover. The Black Clover manga has been on break for a long time and is now back in action, with the latest chapters 370 and 371 slated to drop in April 2024.
New Pixel 8a Leak Suggests 120Hz Refresh Rate and DisplayPort Support
Abubakar Mohammed
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New exclusive information about the upcoming Pixel 8a has leaked thanks to popular leaker and features spotter Kamilla Wojciechowska. The info suggests that the Google Pixel 8a will boast a 120Hz OLED display, DisplayOut support, Tensor G3, and could bring Pixels to more countries.
Anshuman Jain
Meta's recent social media app, Threads, is finally getting a Trending Now section. This section will show popular topics and will be accessible from the Search tab and For You section. The feature is currently only available in the US and on the web version. It might help people bring back to the app.
In a recent podcast, Digital Foundry has analyzed the specs of the upcoming PS5 Pro. In this discussion, they talk about the previous leaks from other sources and verify them. Tom Henderson shared an expected release window for PS5 Pro earlier when he confirmed the specs for the upcoming Project Trinity console. It now seems PS5 Pro's GPU upgrade will be significant with the upcoming console coming with 60 compute units.
GTA 6's release date is one of the most anticipated dates of all of video games right now. Now, it seems the release date could be even earlier than expected. According to the source that predicted GTA 6 trailer date, the game is currently scheduled for release in January- February of Q1 2025. Earlier, Jason Schreier revealed GTA 6 will release early 2025 but did not disclose any timeline. Another user on X suggests the exact date of GTA 6 release to be 18th February 2025.
Microsoft Appoints Google Deepmind Co-founder Mustafa Suleyman to Lead Its AI Efforts
Arjun Sha
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In another reshuffle, Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, and Inflection to lead AI innovations at Microsoft. Suleyman will oversee the development of Copilot, Edge, and Bing and how AI can be leveraged to make meaningful product improvements.
Anmol Sachdeva
As per a report by a Weibo account, Apple is planning to copy Samsung S24 Ultra's most coveted feature - anti-glare and scratch-resistant display. Apple has recently handed over the new display technology, which indicates that it might appear in iPhone 17 and might not be ready in time for iPhone 16 series.
When a smartphone model gets listed on the FCC, it's an indication that their launch is imminent. We all know that Google launches an A series device in May, and this year's Google I/O is scheduled for May 14, which means Google could launch the 8a during the same.
Microsoft has confirmed an event for May where it will likely unveil the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with the Snapdragon X Elite chipset. The event is all about Surface devices and Windows 11. The next update for Windows 11 is said to bring many AI features including AI Explorer, AI Super Resolution, on-device live captioning, and more.
Valve has introduced new Steam Families beta to swap it with Family Sharing and Family View. It streamlines having a shared library and content across family. Steam Families also comes with multiple parental controls feature that allows the adults in the family a control over the activity and purchase of children. You can opt in for Steam Families beta by visiting Settings -> Interface -> Client Beta Participation and selecting “Steam Family Beta.” Following this you will see Family Management in your Account Settings on Steam.
Rebel Moon Part 2 Trailer Out; Zack Snyder Tries to Make Amends for Part 1
Shashank Shakya
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Rebel Moon Part 2's trailer is here and it does seem like this time, Zack Snyder actually took notes from the backlash recieved by the movie. Rebel Moon Part 2, by the looks of it's trailer seem to be much better when it comes to cinematography and VFX as compared to Part One. Now, all we need to do is wait till April 19 to find out if Zack Snyder has actually done it this time or not.
Apple’s AI Features on iPhones Could Be Powered by Google Gemini After All
Kanika Gogia
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Apple and Google are actively negotiating to build Google's Gemini Artificial Intelligence engine into an iPhone. This could be one of the blockbuster deals that could shake up the AI industry. The Google partnership could help Apple to deliver a range of generative AI features on its devices. While Apple and Google are actively negotiating, a final deal will not be announced until at least June.
With AirPods 4, Apple’s AirPods Lineup Is Set to Get as Messy as Its iPad Lineup
Kanika Gogia
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Apple suppliers will begin mass production of two new models of the fourth generation of AirPods in May. We are likely to see an "entry-level" and a "mid-tier" option in the AirPods 4 lineup. The new models are expected to arrive with an updated design, better fit, improved sound quality, and a USB-C charging case. They are expected to arrive in September or October.
The PS5 Pro leaks and rumors cannot catch a breath. In a new reveal we see CPU, System Memory, and Audio specs of the upcoming PS5 Pro. While the CPU remains the same, it will come with a "High CPU Frequency Mode" that boosts clock speed by 10%. The audio processing will be upgraded by 35% and add more details in processing. The System Memory will also receive a huge upgrade as it will potentially exceed 28% bandwidth compared to the standard PS5.
While the new "8s" series chipset by Qualcomm may confuse consumers, the segment has been introduced to enhance the "price to performance ratio" aka to reduce the 8 series chipset price with some compromises. There are some downgrades in CPU, GPU, ISP, and other departments, however, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is still in the realm of a flagship SoC. Qualcomm says smartphones powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 will be released by Xiaomi, Redmi, Realme, iQOO, and other OEMs in the coming months.
You Can Now Get an iPhone and Galaxy S24 That Are Inspired by Vision Pro and Tesla Cybertruck
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Dubai-based luxury phone designer brand called Caviar has now come up with a new Future collection, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has four different designs, of which an Apple Vision Pro-inspired design stands out the most. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has one Tesla Cybertruck-inspired design. While the iPhone 15 Pro Max Vision Pro edition starts at $8,060, the Galaxy S24 Ultra Cybertruck edition costs more, starting at $8,770.
Have you ever seen fireworks display in Minecraft that doesn't even use firework rockets? Well, the design made by a Reddit user towsti functions without fireworks. Instead, it uses beacon beams and different colored stained glass to create the magical colors and a cute animation. Not only that, but there are many more smart redstone systems that make up this machine, like 0-tick delays, usage of copper bulbs, leaves changing state and more.
Honkai Star 2.1 Livestream revealed new information about March 7th's transformation. Sometime in 2024, March 7th will have a similar mechanic to Trailblazer's path swapping. March 7th will gain strength through the memories she creates on the journey, instead of walking new Paths like the Trailblazer.
Teen Titans Live Action Movie in Works as a Part of the Newly Introduced DCU
Shashank Shakya
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In a latest update, we got to know that DC studios are making a Teen Titans movie. This movie is being written by Ana Nogueira, the same writer who is working on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. There have been rumors that Batman: Brave and The Bold will feature a Robin so this move by DC Studios makes complete sense.
You Can Now See Which Apps are Available for Vision Pro Before Spending $3500
Kanika Gogia
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Vision Pro Apps are now available on a dedicated "App Store for Vision Pro" web page that lists out all the details about the visionOS apps. You can browse through new apps and specially curated categories. People who don't have the headset can also check out all the visionOS apps.
There is a lot of examples of crazy terrain and structure generation in Minecraft, but this weird village might just be one of the funniest. Normally, villages consist of various features like houses, villagers, iron golem, paths, farms, animal pens and more. Though this seed has only a small road that leads nowhere. There are no houses nor villagers in the vicinity. The world seed is 14880744008722756659 and you can only find it on the Minecraft Xbox 360 edition. The discovery was made by a Redditor named RaspyAtol20734.
With the PS5 nearing its end-of-life, rumors of a PS5 Pro are heating up. YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead's leaked specs are confirmed by Tom Henderson, suggesting a holiday 2024 release for the more powerful console. The leaks suggest specs like PSSR, 45% faster rendering, 33.5 teraflops, and many more details.
In a recent conversation James Marsden had with The Playlist, he was asked about his appearance as Cyclops in Deadpool 3, now titled Deadpool and Wolverine. He gave a statement neither confirming nor denying his cameo but the way he said it, gives rise to the suspicion of him being in the movie.
Apple Buys Another AI Startup as It Gears up for Generative AI Features
Kanika Gogia
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Apple acquired a Canadian AI startup DarwinAI earlier this year to build its AI team. DarwinAI specializes in developing smaller and more efficient AI systems. This could be a big step towards integrating on-device AI capabilities in upcoming product lineups. We might get to see new AI features in Siri, Shortcuts, Messages, and more at WWDC 2024.
Earlier today, Google rolled out its famed yearly puzzle to tease its I/O 2024 event. Within around 4 hours of the puzzle being out, it was cracked by the community and we got to know that the much-anticipated event has been scheduled for May 14, 2024. From the Pixel 8a to the Pixel Fold 2 and more on Android 15, there's a whole lot that is expected to be announced at the event.
Satyam Kumar
Intel Core i9-14900KS has been released at a recommended customer price (RCP) of $699. This has a higher base power consumption of 150W, compared to 125W of the non-KS i9-14900K. The thermal velocity boost frequency is now 6.20 GHz, which is 200MHz higher than the non-KS processor. This is a special edition CPU from Intel compatible LGA 1700 motherboards, part of the 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh lineup.
Minecraft snapshot 24w11a introduces a mace, new melee weapon that deals damage equal to a diamond sword. But, it's also affected by the height you fell from, so the longer you fall the stronger the mace is. It creates an AOE and negates all fall damage if you hit the target. You can craft it with the Breeze rod and a heavy core. New armor trims, pottery sherds and banner patterns were also added and they are related to the Breeze, chiseled tuff textures, trial chambers and the mace.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Launched with a Familiar Design: Specs, Price and More
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra has gone official as the brand's latest flagship. With this Ultra variant, we see the brand drop its compact-phone strategy for now. However, a more compact variant may soon be available. The Zenfone 11 Ultra comes with a design and specs similar to the ROG Phone 8 Pro. For starters, the 6.78-inch LTPO flexible AMOLED display comes with 120Hz refresh rate. It does carry the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC inside. You also get to see it retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. As for the pricing, it starts from 999 euros (roughly $1,099) for the 12GB + 256GB base variant.
Microosoft Copilot's free tier, which previously used the regular GPT-4, has now been upgraded to GPT-4 Turbo at no extra cost. To use it, simply access Microsoft Copilot on your desktop or via the mobile app and set the conversation style to either Creative or Precise. That will instantly allow GPT-4 Turbo to kick in and take care of your queries on Copilot for free.
The Google DeepMind team has developed a generalized AI agent called SIMA that can perform actions in a wide range of virtual games. Google has trained the AI agent on nine video games including No Man's Sky, Teardown, Valheim, and more. It can carry out tasks even on unseen video games which makes it a unique AI agent.
WhatsApp's latest beta version 2.24.6.19 on Android reveals a new feature is in the works, and it will allow users to mention specific contacts in their Status updates. It will notify the mentioned users and allow you to increase activity on Status updates. The feature is still under development and should reach all users in future.
Wuthering Waves Closed Beta 2 (CBT2) Ending Date Announced; Will There Be CBT3?
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Wuthering Waves has announced their Closed Beta 2 ending date. The CBT2 will end on at 6 PM (UTC+8) on March 17, 2024. The server will be closed after 6 PM and the beta test account data will also be cleared. Wuthering Waves has also been registered on Epic Games Store with a 2024 release.