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Fortnite Leaks Reveal a Kaiju No. 8 Collaboration Might Brew a Monsterverse
Ishan Adhikary
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According to multiple leaks, Fortnite is collaborating with Kaiju No. 8 and more information might come soon. The leak surfaced after the v33.20 update was added to Fortnite and two decrypted files were found. If the Kaiju No. 8 joins Fortnite, with Godzilla, and Kong, the game can create its own Monsterverse.
Stuck in a Game? Google’s Circle to Search Could Soon Help with That
Anshuman Jain
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Google is expanding its Circle to Search capability with a new Get Game Help feature. This will allow users to bring up Circle to Search, and use it to reverse image search a screenshot of your current game screen. However, it brings up a lot of questions related to its functionality and how effective it will be in practical use.
Severance Season 3 Officially Confirmed Ahead of Season 2 Release
Shashank Shakya
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Severance Season 2 is coming out on January 17 and even before its release, Ben Stiller has already confirmed that Severance Season 3 is in the works and in this article find out all you need to know about it!
Squid Game Creator Explains Real Meaning Behind the Rapper ‘Thanos’ Name
Aparna Ukil
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Squid Game Season 2 introduced us to a new character named Thanos. Recently, the creator shed light on the real name of this fictional character's name. Here's all you need to know about it.
[UPDATE] Marvel Rivals Season 1 Hits New All-Time High Concurrent Player Record On Steam
Ishan Adhikary
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Marvel Rivals Season 1 update just dropped and within a day the game's concurrent player record is broken on Steam. As of writing the article, Marvel Rivals has more than 560,305 players in the game. With this number, the game broke its own record of 480,990 players.
28 Years Laters: New Details Emerge About Cillian Murphy’s Involvement
Shashank Shakya
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28 Years Later might just be the most anticipated horror flick of 2025 and in this article find out about the new details we have regarding Cillian Murphy's involvement in the upcoming movie!
Ready to jump into the new Marvel Rivals season? Check out the Marvel Rivals patch notes for the Season 1 update and learn about all the new maps, heroes, and other changes.
Ubisoft has shared a post that marks the delay of the highly anticipated game of the company's flagship franchise, Assassin's Creed Shadows. Initially set to be released in November, 2024, the company had postponed it to February 2025. But Ubisoft again delays the release by a few weeks and is set to come out by late March. Keep reading this news piece to know more.
Elon Musk's xAI has launched a dedicated Grok app for iOS users in the US, and it's free to use. You can chat with Grok, generate images, and upload files too. It can also pull the latest data from X to respond to real-time queries.
Anmol Sachdeva
Apple is working on a new app named 'Invites' which could be used to organize meetings and event invites, as per iOS 18 code.
WhatsApp Testing Dedicated AIs Tab for Quicker Access to Meta AI Chatbots
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is working on a dedicated AI tab, replacing the Communities option, with a variety of AI personas in categories like Popular and Pop Culture. This feature, called AI Studio, aims to make conversations more interesting. The tab is currently in Beta and will be available at a later date.
Lenovo Legion Go S is the First Third-Party SteamOS Handheld to Rival Steam Deck
Abubakar Mohammed
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The Legion Go S is the first third-party console to run the official SteamOS and comes with meaningful upgrades. It comes with Ryzen Z2 Go made in partnership with AMD and is a direct competitor to the Steam Deck. Lenovo's asking $499 for the base 16 GB + 512GB variant.
Google is adding a "Daily Listen" feature to the Discover feed that generates an AI podcast based on your news feed and interests. It's like a daily briefing, covering all the top stories from around the world.
Minecraft 25W02A Snapshot Adds a Ton of New Features: Here’s What’s New
Bipradeep Biswas
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The first Minecraft Snapshot of 2025 has finally rolled out, bringing in new features to the game. The Snapshot introduces new Pig variants that spawn depending on the temperature of the biome. This update adds so much more to the flora of Minecraft with Wildflowers, Leaf falling animation and Leaf litters. So what are you waiting for, dive into this article and find out everything about the new changes introduced in the game.
CES 2025: This Wearable AI Orb Listens to Your Thoughts at All Times
Abubakar Mohammed
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Omi is a small orb-shaped AI device that listens to conversations to summarize or obtain more information about them. It currently lacks the ability to read brains but the feature will ship sometime in Q2 of 2025. The device costs $89.
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has confirmed that users will start receiving political recommendations starting this week in the U.S. and then globally following the new policies from Meta. This change aims to give creators a better reach and provide more content options for users who want it.
At CES 2025, Sony revealed 'Future Immersive Entertainment Concept' that takes the players on a full experience of the game. In a two-minute video, Sony showcased this new tech that will let players smell video game characters. Along with it, the new Sony tech will let gamers experience next-gen audio tech, atmospherics, and haptics.
WhatsApp's latest beta version 2.25.1.17 for Android introduces the ability to add photos to channel polls. This feature allows admins to make polls more engaging and easy to understand. The feature is limited to beta users as of now, it will soon be available for everyone and also be integrated into group chats.
Reacher Season 3 Trailer Released Showcasing an Action Packed Adventure
Shashank Shakya
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Jack Reacher is all set for his return this February. A new trailer for Reacher Season 3 has been released and in this article find out everything we saw in the clip!
Game of Thrones Kingsroad Gameplay Trailer Reveals Platform and Closed Beta Test Details
Ishan Adhikary
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Netmarble has released the Game of Thrones: Kingsroad gameplay trailer featuring the archetypes and visuals of the game. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will be available on iOS, Android, and Windows PC. The game will run closed beta tests from January 16-22 in the U.S., Canada, and select parts of Europe.
CES 2025: Xreal Unveils One Pro AR Glasses with Enhanced Optics and Hardware
Abubakar Mohammed
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Xreal has introduced the One Pro at CES 2025 and it comes with better overall specifications like a larger 57-degree FoV, larger spatial screen of 171-inches, and a 100 nits brighter display. The device is available for pre-orders for $599 and will start shipping in March this year.
Samsung’s Upcoming “AI Subscription Club” Set to Make Galaxy AI More Accessible
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung is introducing a subscription plan for their Galaxy devices, allowing customers to rent or subscribe to phones and tablets with Galaxy AI integration. This plan includes maintenance and is a cheaper alternative to buying a device outright. The plan will be released alongside the Ballie companion robot in Korea.
When Is the iPhone SE 4 Coming Out? We Finally Have a Release Window
Kanika Gogia
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An initial rumor from a proven leaker suggested that Apple would unveil the purported iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 alongside the iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 iterations. However, Gurman believes that the Cupertino tech giant will launch the iPhone SE 4 and iPad 11 by April, sometime before the iOS 18.4 iteration.
Instagram’s Sensitive Content Filter Incorrectly Flagged LGBTQ+ Terms for Months
Anshuman Jain
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Instagram mistakenly blocked LGBTQ-related content from teenage users due to misclassified search terms. The issue was resolved after UserMag reached out to Meta, the platform's parent company. This incident comes at the time when Meta is trying to relax censorship and restrictions on Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook and Instagram will transition away from independent fact-checkers and towards community notes, similar to X. The decision is taken because of the alleged bias among fact-checkers, particularly in the US. This move has raised concerns among independent fact-checkers and experts.
One of Valve's lead designers Pierre-Loup Griffais has revealed that the first SteamOS beta for other handheld devices will arrive in "March sometime." While we're not sure what all handhelds Valve will end up supporting, it's confirmed that the Ally and Legion Go are some of them.
CES 2025: Razer’s Project Ava AI Aims to Help You Get Better at Gaming
Anshuman Jain
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Razer's Project Ava is a gaming AI copilot that analyzes gameplay and provides suggestions to improve skills. It takes photos of the screen, identifies patterns, and offers tips in real-time. Razer is committed to delivering this project and is working on it to make it available for everyone soon.
Nintendo Switch 2 Mockup Doing Rounds at CES 2025: Showcases Console and Joy Cons
Ishan Adhikary
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At CES 2025, Genki, an accessories maker revealed a mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 along with the features of the magnetic Joy Cons. Other leaks also suggest that Nintendo Switch 2 console will get a Wireless Pro controller and a 60W charger for the dock. Genki reveals that Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on April.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 Livestream Announced: Here’s What to Expect
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 Livestream has been scheduled for January 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM (UTC+8). The ZZZ 1.5 livestream will be streamed on their official YouTube and Twitch channel. The 1.5 version will release three two characters — Astra Yao and Evelyn Chevalier.
CES 2025: Movano’s New EvieAI Chatbot Can Be Your Next Medical Assistant
Anshuman Jain
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Movano's new smart ring, EvieAI, offers reliable health advice using post-training on 100,000 medical journals. The AI chatbot is 99% accurate and follows encryption methods to protect user data. EvieAI will roll out to current Evie Ring users on January 8th.
AMD Unleashes Ryzen 9 9950X3D with 16 Cores, 5.7GHz Boost to Target Intel’s Crown
Abubakar Mohammed
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AMD has released the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and claims it is the world's best processor for creative work and gaming. It has 16 cores and a total of 144MB cache. AMD claims the processor offers 64% better performance thanthe Core Ultra 9 285K. It's also 54% faster than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
Lenovo announced two new mini PCs powered by Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon X and X Plus chipsets. The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q QC costs $849 and the Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini x is priced at $659.
Smite 2 is entering free to play Open Beta on January 14, 2025. The game has been in closed Alpha since August 2024, only giving access to players who purchased the Founders Edition pack. Smite 2 has quite a challenge as both Marvel Rivals and Deadlock are currently holding the market of hero shooters and third person MOBA.
CES 2025: Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Is a Rollable Laptop That You Can Purchase Soon
Abubakar Mohammed
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enovo's Rollable concept laptop was showcased in CES 2025 and it's launching as ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 soon. Upon opening the lid, it looks like any other 14-inch machine with a 2K resolution. But upon pressing a dedicated key, the Rollable screen unrolls and becomes this giant wide tablet-like aspect ratio with a higher resolution of 2000 x 2350.
Valorant Patch Notes 10.00 Are Here with New Agent Tejo, Flex Cosmetics, and More
Ishan Adhikary
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Valorant patch notes 10 brings new hero Tejo, map rotation, new Flex cosmetic, and many more changes for the Season 1 update. Riot Games also fixed a lot of bugs and changed gameplay mechanics in the V25 S1 update. Read all the patch notes here.
Ajith Kumar
The Snapdragon X is geared more toward mainstream and budget offerings. Unlike X Elite and X Plus, X has only one SKU on offer which is the X1-26-100. Considering the slightly watered down specifications, we expect Snapdragon X1-26-100 powered laptops to be included in laptops that cost $500-$600.
AMD’s Z2 Chips for Handhelds Are Here But Which Devices Will Use Them?
Abubakar Mohammed
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AMD claims the Z2 series has more to offer across all fronts, and that will certainly be put to test. The Z2 Series consists of the vanilla Z2, the Z2 Extreme, and a Z2 Go. There are currently no handles slated to launch with the Z2 series, but that could change in a few days.
CES 2025: AMD Shares First Look at Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 RDNA 4 GPUs
Anshuman Jain
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AMD has announced its new Radeon RX 9070 series graphics cards, featuring RDNA 4 architecture and FSR 4 upscaling technology. The cards will be available in the first quarter of 2025, but details on performance and comparisons to competitors' offerings are still unknown.
AMD has unveiled three new series of mobile processors: Ryzen AI Max, Fire Range, and Ryzen Z2. The Ryzen AI Max features a powerful integrated GPU, while the Fire Range and Ryzen 9 9950X3D offer improved performance with dedicated graphics cards. There's also the new Z2 Extreme chips with higher TDP and the RDNA 3.5 based GPUs.
Nvidia has finally confirmed that GeForce Now is coming to India in the first half of this year. Nvidia is launching its own RTX 4080-powered data center in India.
Nvidia’s Project Digits is a Mini AI Supercomputer That You Can Actually Buy
Arjun Sha
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Nvidia has announced a tiny supercomputer that can process massive AI workloads right on your desk. It costs $3000 and comes with the powerful Blackwell GPU with the latest Tensor cores. On the CPU side, it features Arm's flagship Cortex cores.