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Xbox Games Showcase Airs This June with a Call of Duty Direct to Follow
Sampad Banerjee
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Microsoft has officially announced that the next Xbox Games Showcase will take place in June 9, 2024 at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET. The showcase will be followed by a [REDACTED] Direct, that multiple sources have confirmed to be a Call of Duty Direct.
Leaked Safari AI Features Show Apple’s Big Plans to Supercharge Its Browser
Anmol Sachdeva
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Apple has seemingly big plans for Safari. According to information obtained by AppleInsider, Apple will launch Safari 18 in efforts to bring revamped UI, AI features and more to the next version of Safari. Some of these features include Web Eraser, UI changes, and a new Intelligent Search Feature.
Valorant patch notes 8.08 are here with Episode 8 Act 3 update on April 30, 2024. The patch nerfs Viper's fuel as well as her Snake Bite and Poison Cloud. Cypher also receives a balance update that makes his Trapwires less deadly while the Spycam now reveals to enemies that they're being spied on. Premier mode changes and other bugs are also part of this patch.
Fortnite and Epic Games Store are finally coming back to iPad this year. After the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulating iPadOS as another digital “gatekeeper”, Epic pounced on the opportunity and announced its decision on the same. iOS already addressed new EU regulations and allows third party apps now.
Scooby-Doo is one of the most popular franchises and a recent news revealed that it is getting a live-action makeover by Netflix. Here's everything you must know about the anticipated project.
New UK Laws Want Apple to State for How Long iPhones Will Receive Security Updates
Kanika Gogia
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A new British cybersecurity law requires smart device manufacturers like Apple must maintain minimum security standards or face huge penalties. These laws aim to safeguard internet-connected devices against hacking and cyber-attacks. The British cybersecurity law specifically targets the inadequacies in current security measures and mandates three main changes. In case of any non-compliance, the offended company will have to pay a fine of up to £10 million or 4% of the company's global turnover.
Android’s At a Glance is Moving to the Bottom of the Lock Screen
Abubakar Mohammed
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Pixel's beloved At a Glance widget, despite its usefulness, hasn't seen significant updates. While the ability to remove it from the home screen is being tested, a new change on Android 15 might place it at the bottom of your screen, similar to Live Activities on iOS.
Arjun Sha
OpenAI is now making the Memory feature available to all paid ChatGPT Plus users. It can remember your preferences and key details about yourself to make the chat experience more personal. The feature is turned on by default, but you can disable it from the Settings page.
In a recent interview, Starfield director Todd Howard talks about a free DLC coming this week focused on ship builders. When asked about the first Starfield story expansion DLC, he said "Shattered Space is in the fall". Howard also talks about modding and how important part they are for the Starfield gaming community.
Remedy Entertainment Shares Updates on Condor, Max Payne Remake, and More
Sampad Banerjee
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Fans of Remedy Entertainment have much to look forward to, as Codename Condor has officially entered the full production. Similarly, the Max Payne remakes continues to be in production readiness stage and should enter full production by Q2 2024. Unfortunately, Control fans have to wait for a while, as Control 2 is still finalizing its world and concept, while the ever mysterious Codename Kestrel is still a mystery.
Apple is expected to launch a plethora of AI-features at the upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference where it will showcase iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 10 and more. But, Apple has other plans for its first truly AI-powered device and as per the reliable analyst, it won't be an iPhone or a Mac.
In the latest ID@Xbox Showcase, Pocketpair announced the new summer update for Palworld. The update will include new Pals, new weapons, and a new island. Towards the end of the trailer, we also see a new tower by a shrine which means a new tower boss might be coming soon.
Apple Faces New Hurdle: After iOS, EU Now Identifies iPadOS as Digital Gatekeeper
Kanika Gogia
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The European Commission on Monday announced that iPadOS, Apple's operating system for iPad has been identified as a significant digital gatekeeper under the EU's new tech rules. Now, Apple has a six-month deadline to make necessary changes to iPadOS so that it fully complies with the DMA. Faling to do so may result in significant fines, that can amount to 10 percent of a company's global revenue.
Nothing Phone (2a) Gets a Sleek New Blue Color Exclusive to India
Abubakar Mohammed
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Nothing has unveiled a new "Designed for India" Blue colorway for the Nothing Phone (2a). This India-exclusive shade is a deep blue variant that can appears lighter or subdued based on the surrounding light conditions. It's a stylish addition to the Phone (2a)'s existing palette, which consists of Black, White, and Milky White color variants.
MCU’s Falcon Replacement Seems to Be Straying Away from Comic Accuracy
Shashank Shakya
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In a brand new promotional poster for Captain America: Brave New World a brand new character has been introduced to us. The poster featured Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres who will be replacing Sam Wilson as the Falcon for MCU. However, the comic accuracy of the character is in question. Find out how in this article!
Kingdom Hearts is one of the most popular action role playing game franchises by Square Enix. Recently, a rumor stated that a film based on it is in the works at Disney, and here's everything you need to know about it.
Google Play Store Finally Lets You Download Multiple Apps at Once
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has finally started rolling out to the Play Store the ability to download multiple apps at once. Although parallel downloads are now possible, Google only allows you to download two apps at once. Additional downloads will wait in the queue until either one of the ongoing apps are installed completely.
According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 18 might overhaul some of the most popular Apple's built-in apps, including Mail, Notes, Photos, and Fitness. Besides, Apple Maps, Notes, and Calculator apps are also expected to receive some great updates. The overall OS is likely to get an overhaul with a series of design tweaks that will make the app designs more “modular” and “easier to update and customize”.
PlayStation India has revealed the 'Summer Sale' promotion in India for the PS5 Slim. The PS5 Slim was newly launched in India and the pricing was Rs. 54,990. However, in this sale the PS5 Slim price will be offered for the price of Rs. 44,990. The offer will start from May 1 and will end on May 14. The PS5 Slim will be available on Amazon, Blinkit, Croma, Flipkart, Reliance, Sony Center, Vijay Sales, and other participating retailers.
As per a recent report, Nexon is creating a brand-new Game of Thrones MMORPG that takes place in-between season 4 and season 5 of the HBO show. It will feature characters like Jon Snow, voiced by different people than the original cast. Furthermore, there will be an always online single-player storyline.
Upanishad Sharma
Backrooms Break is the newest kid on the block and that combines the concept of backrooms with a swing your hammer at entities fantasy. Put in charge of escaping the infamous backrooms, I had my fair share of fun running around endless hallways and defeating creatures corrupted with Black Mass. Besides the destructible environments, the game packs a dedicated weapon and tactical system along with a whole lot more. Check it out here!
Minecraft: Tricky Trials Soundtracks, Realms Plus Update, and a New Cape Leaked?!
Radojka Travar
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Minecraft is going to receive 12 new soundtracks in the 1.21 update, three of which will be turned into music discs. If you're a Realms Plus user, than you'll love to hear this. Realms Plus received a brand new feature - Realms Stories. This is a social tab where you can send comments and screenshots, see who's online and even keep track of milestones. The newest leak Minecraft community discovered is the creeper cape design, which will most likely be released for the Minecraft 15th anniversary celebration event.
YouTube is exploring the idea of displaying ads on paused videos, following positive results from initial tests on smart TVs. The ads will pop-up when you pause a video shrinking the video down and you will have to dismiss the ad to continue playing the content you were watching. This could be a move to drive more users to YouTube Premium.
Anmol Sachdeva
In the latest Minecraft Monthly video, the Mojang team has officially revealed that the upcoming Minecraft 1.21 update will officially be called Minecraft Tricky Trials. Find the explanation for why it's named Tricky Trials here.
Nintendo Switch 2 Magnetic Joy-Cons May Not Be Backward Compatible: Rumor
Ishan Adhikary
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According to a report by Spanish publication Vandal, Nintendo Switch 2 will have design update. It is claimed that the next-gen Switch will have magnetic Joy-Con controllers. Furthermore, it will be bigger than its predecessor but it will not be as huge as the Steam Deck. The old Joy-Cons will not support the upcoming system but the Pro Controller will be compatible.
India's biggest messaging platform, WhatsApp, is locked in a battle with the government. The company is challenging a rule that would require them to identify the originators of messages, arguing it breaks user privacy and end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp says it could exit India altogether if forced to comply.
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is reportedly set for July 10th in Paris. This aligns with Samsung's usual launch schedule for its second Unpacked event in the mid-year. As per reports, the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, alongside the Galaxy Watch 7 series with a potential debut for the Galaxy Ring.
Threads Now Lets You Filter Out Offensive Content, Here’s How to Enable It
Anshuman Jain
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Threads has expanded the Hidden Words functionality across the entire platform. Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, has announced that Hidden Words can now be used to let you filter unwanted content from your feed, search results, profiles, and replies. You can hide words and phrases on Threads by going to profile icon > globe or padlock icon > Hidden words > Custom words and phrases.
For the apps that still don't have native dark mode support, Android 15 is adding an option to force dark mode from the Accessibility settings. The option called "Make all apps dark" is similar to the "override dark-mode" option in developer options but with wider app compatibility.
Recently, TSMC announced plans to begin the production of its breakthrough 1.6nm chips by 2026. The new 1.6nm node, named the "A16" process will greatly improve the chip density and performance. The key feature of the A16 chip manufacturing process is the Super Power Rail (SPR) technology where the power rails are moved to the back of the chip to allow additional signal rails on the front.
Peaky Blinders Movie ‘Ready to Go’ and Cillian Murphy Will Be Back: Steven Knight
Aparna Ukil
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It’s been a while since the Peaky Blinders TV show bid us goodbye, but it was confirmed that the story will complete with a movie. Now, after a long wait, we finally have some exciting updates on the upcoming movie.
Escape from Tarkov Locks Offline PvE Behind a New $250 Edition; Upsets Playerbase
Sampad Banerjee
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The new unheard edition of Escape from Tarkov has upsete the entire community, after the brand-new $250 edition locked the offline PvE and future DLCs behind its steep asking price. Furthermore, Edge of Darkness edition owners are no longer eligible for future DLCS, as originally stated.
What Movies You Should Watch Before Deadpool and Wolverine? The Director Says None
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent update, Shawn Levy stated that unlike previous Marvel movies, one does not need to do a homework and watch previous movies to understand what is going on in Deadpool and Wolverine. Someone who is completely new to Marvel can also understand Deadpool and Wolverine's story but may not be able to get all the incorporated easter eggs.
HMD’s First Non-Nokia Phones Are Here and They’re Self-Repairable
Abubakar Mohammed
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The lineup consists of three devices — the HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. The firm claims that with Gen 1 repairability, users can use self-repair kits from iFixit to replace components like the battery with ease. All Pulse come with Unisoc T606 Processor, 720p LCD 90Hz displays, 5000 mAh battery, and dual-rear cameras.
After Disappointing Run of Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder Is Back with a New Animated Series
Aparna Ukil
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Zack Snyder is known for the superhero projects and his adaptation of the comic book properties. Now, it's time for us to witness an animated series titled Twilight of the Gods, coming from him.
’28 Years Later’ Cast Reveals Some Big Names Joining the Threequel
Shashank Shakya
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In a latest report, the cast of 28 Years Later has been revealed. This movie is going to serve as a threequel for the Cillian Murphy led '28 Days Later' released in 2002. So, in this article, find out who all are going to going to join the franchise!
Ahead of the WWDC 2024, Apple releases a family of open-source large language models that run on-device rather than on cloud servers. There are 8 OpenELM models in total, four of which were pre-trained using the CoreNet library, while the other four are instruction-tuned models. The OpenELM release might be the latest chunk of Apple’s behind-the-scenes preparation of iOS 18 AI features.
After thriving for twenty years in the game's community, Nintendo mods are finally leaving the popular Sandbox game Garry's Mod. This comes after Nintendo decided that enough is enough, and sent a formal request to Facepunch Studios to take down anything with Nintendo characters or IP on it. The studio also urges the modders to remove their Nintendo-related content from the game, if they've ever uploaded some.
Qualcomm has introduced its second chipset for Windows PCs, the Snapdragon X Plus. It features 10 Oryon CPU cores, instead of 12, and the CPU is clocked up to 3.4GHz. There is no dual-core boost in the Plus variant. And the Adreno GPU can perform up to 3.8 TFLOPS. The Hexagon NPU is the same on both SD X Elite and SD X Plus with performance of up to 45 TOPS.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leaks Suggest the New Abyss Is in Mondstadt
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Genshin Impact leaks reveal that the new Abyss will be located inside Lisa's Library in Modstadt. The new Abyss will only allow characters with specific elements to participate every season. Certain rewards from the new Abyss can be exchanged for 4-star and 5-star characters in Genshin Impact.
Gemini user experience could soon get better with the ability to respond over other apps. The current Gemini experience is tardy because whenever you ask questions, the app force switches and takes you from whatever app you have opened to the Gemini app to show the results
CMF may be launching its first smartphone. A new device with model number "A015" and codename "Tetris" was spotted, possibly indicating a budget-friendly CMF smartphone. Since the model number does not match up with previous Nothing smartphones and the brand name appeared as "CMF by Nothing" in BIS certification almost confirming that it is not the upcoming Phone (3).