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Gemini's Google Photos support is rolling out to select Android users in the US. Like other Gemini apps (previously extensions), the Gemini-Photos link can access your backed up images, faces/relationships, photo descriptions, and location. You can ask things like “Show me my photos from the last Goa trip” or “What did we eat at Artjuna Café” to quickly find photos related to the same.
Windows Snipping Tool Lets You Copy Text and Create QR Codes Without Screenshots
Abubakar Mohammed
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In the latest Snipping Tool update with version 11.2503.27.0, Microsoft is rolling out the ability to copy text from your screen. You can use the keyboard shortcut to invoke the Snipping Tool and click the Text Extractor icon to select a region and start extracting text. You'll see a cool animation on the borders of the selected region before the tool highlights the text that can be copied.
Arjun Sha
Google has finally added video generation to Gemini. You can use the Veo 2 AI model to generate 8 seconds of video clips in 720p resolution. That said, you need the Google One AI Premium subscription that costs $19.99 per month.
OpenAI Considers Launching Its Own Social Media Platform to Rival X
Anshuman Jain
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OpenAI might be planning a ChatGPT-powered social media app to compete with X, Instagram, and Facebook. Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, is looking for feedback from experts, hinting at early-stage development of the app. However, there are no other details or a timeline when we can expect such app to arrive.
Nvidia Announces RTX 5060 Ti: Starting at $379 with DLSS 4 and Extreme Performance Gains
Upanishad Sharma
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NVIDIA has announced the RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPUs with DLSS 4 and Blackwell architecture, starting at $379. Offering up to 2X frame rates and lower latency, RTX 5060 laptops are also launching in May, starting at $1,099.
Star Wars Zero Company: A Tactical Adventure From Respawn Announced
Bipradeep Biswas
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Star Wars has a brand new game titled as Zero Company which is said to be developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. Check out when can you get a few official leaks and exclusive game looks in this news piece.
iPhone Prices Won’t Be Affected By Tariffs But Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
Anshuman Jain
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The US Customs and Border Protection updated its guidelines, exempting smartphones from reciprocal tariffs. However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic stated that these products will be subject to a "special focus type of tariff" applied to semiconductor products, with the goals of eventually building iPhones in the country.
OpenAI has launched three new models under the GPT-4.1 series. They are trained exclusively for developers. OpenAI says these models offer much better coding performance than GPT-4o. In addition, you get a large context window of 1 million tokens, and the model follows instructions very well.
Harry Potter TV Series Finalizes Casting for Minerva McGonagall & Professor Quirrell
Shashank Shakya
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The Harry Potter franchise is all set to return with a new series and according to a latest reveal, Janet McTeer will appear in the show as Minerva McGonagall so, with this article, let's find out all about it.
A Cheaper Vision Pro Is in the Works at Apple Along with AR Glasses: Gurman
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Apple is reportedly working on developing two new models of Vision Pro: a lighter and cheaper version, as well as a tethered version for enterprise use that would plug into the Mac. The company is also working steadfastly on true AR glasses, working to bring the device to the market before its competitors.
Samsung has suspended the global rollout of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series due to a "serious bug." The bug is reportedly found on both the Exynos and Snapdragon versions of the devices. Users who have already updated will receive a patch, and there is no new confirmed date of when the update will resume.
Bungie's highly-anticipated fps extraction Marathon will be released on September 23, 2025. The game will available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam). Marathon alpha test will be available on April 23 for select NA players.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Arrives with Faster AI and Efficiency Boost
Anshuman Jain
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MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 9400+ processor, offering improved generative AI capabilities and better efficiency. It features a higher clocked ARM Cortex-X925 core compared to the last iteration. The Dimensity 9400+ also features a 20% faster AI performance and enhanced GPU capabilities with ray tracing and super resolution.
Microsoft Re-releases Recall for Windows Insiders Alongside New Copilot+ Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft announced in its blog post about the roll-out of a new Windows 11 build 26100.3902. In it, the firm mentioned that it's rolling out Recall's preview version for supported Copilot+ PCs. Besides, the build also includes Click to Do, with some of its operations being exclusive to Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Bluesky has come out with the latest update version 1.100 adding some key changes. It introduces two new features: emoji reactions for direct messages and an improved Explore page. The Explore page now displays "Hot" and "New" tags, improved trends, suggested accounts, and starter packs.
Devil May Cry Season 2 Announcement Sets the Stage for Dante’s Return
Aparna Ukil
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Devil May Cry Season 2 has been officially announced by Netflix only a week after season 1’s debut. The confirmation for Season 2 sets the stage for even darker events in Dante’s life.
ChatGPT can now remember everything about you and draw on your interests and preferences to deliver a personalized response. The new improved memory feature is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, starting today.
Sanmay Chakrabarti
Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 is right around the corner and it will release two new characters. The upcoming ZZZ 1.7 livestream will reveal all the important information about the upcoming update, so check our countdown timer to stay updated on broadcast's release date and time.
WhatsApp Introduces Group Chat Indicator, Custom Notifications, Call Features, and More
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is adding the ability to see who is online in a group chat and introducing new group notifications. It will also let you zoom into video calls and add some to an ongoing call from your chat thread. Channel admins can now use voice transcripts, video notes and share QR code to promote their channels.
Instagram is planning to add a feature that allows creators to lock their Reels behind a secret password. A key icon will appear on the locked Reel, and users will be asked to enter a secret code to view the content. They can also add a hint to help followers guess the code.
According to some users on X, Sony has silently released the animated wallpaper home screen feature on PS5. However, the animated wallpapers are currently available for select users, and they will roll out slowly to more users worldwide. As of now, 13 games are confirmed for the wallpapers, including Days Gone, Ghost of Yotei, God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, and more.
Microsoft Office Icons Could Potentially Get a Fresh New Look with 3D Designs
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft could potentially redesign its Office suite icons with a fresh coat of new paint. As per a report, Microsoft sent an email survey asking users to participate in the same to win gift cards. The new icons look more rounded and polished, and we might see them across apps like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Windows Security.
Trump Raises China Tariffs to 125%, Announces 90-Day Pause for Others
Anshuman Jain
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The US has imposed a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, with a 90-day pause on tariffs for non-retaliating countries. White House Press Secretary mentioned current tariffs will be brought down to 10% on major goods importer like Vietnam. This may impact consumer electronics, with Nintendo, Razer, and Framework already delaying shipments due to the increased costs.
Google has announced a slew of new features coming to its Workspace suite of apps inlcuding Docs, Sheets, Meet, Chat and more. First things first, Docs is getting a NotebookLM-style audio overviews tool which will let you create podcasts from content inside a document. Besides, there'll soon be a Help me refine option that will aid you to improve on your writing.
OpenAI has filed a counterclaim against Elon Musk's lawsuit. OpenAI argues that Musk is trying to slow down the company and that Musk is running a "campaign of harassment." The trial is set to begin in the spring of 2026.
Anmol Sachdeva
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, HBO has renewed The Last of Us, the post-apocalyptic TV series based on the video game, for a third season.
Meta is working on a dedicated Instagram app for iPads, reportedly in response to the impending TikTok ban. The new app could provide a more coherent experience on larger screens, addressing the current issue of a blown-up mobile app layout. However, there is no confirmed release timeline.
Google received FDA clearance for Loss of Pulse back in February and is finally rolling out the feature to Pixel Watch 3 users in the US. For those unaware, as the name suggests, upon detecting no heart beat or a loss of pulse, the feature immediately rings emergency services to maximize the chances of saving the victim.
WhatsApp Will Soon Block Media Saving and Chat Exports for Better Privacy
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is testing an "Advanced chat privacy" feature to enhance user security. Currently in beta, this feature will block others from exporting chats, and saving media automatically. The feature will also notify users when advanced chat privacy is enabled or disabled promoting transparency in conversations.
Dune Part 3 aka Dune: Messiah is one of the most anticipated movies in 2026. The production for the final installment has begun and an exciting update has surfaced online. The Mickey 17 star is said to join the cast of Dune Part 3, discover the latest reports about the latest cast addition and his role here.
Gemini's Deep Research agent is now even more powerful. Google has brought the impressive Gemini 2.5 Pro model to power its Deep Research agent. The new agent is going live for paid Gemini Advanced subscribers.
Amidst Rumors, Spotify Reaffirms Premium Subscription Will Remain Ad-Free
Anshuman Jain
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Spotify has addressed rumors surrounding ads in its Premium subscription in a recent post on X. They have confirmed that Spotify Premium will provide a completely ad-free experience. These rumors started popping up after a few instances of people with Premium accounts started getting ads.
Angry Birds released its second movie back in 2019, and now, after six years, Paramount Pictures has announced a third movie in the franchise. Here’s all you need to know about it.
BAFTA Games Awards 2025: Full Winners List, Astro Bot Scores Best Game
Ishan Adhikary
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The 21st British Academy Games Awards, aka the BAFTA Games Awards, just ended with Astro Bot taking the Best Game crown in its bag. Here is the full BAFTA Games Awards list of nominees and winners.
Minecraft Snapshot 25W15A Brings Ghasts, Player Locator Bar, and More
Bipradeep Biswas
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The new Minecraft Snapshot 25W15A finally brings in features we have been waiting for since MC Live 2025. Check them all out here.
Google is working on a native app for its popular NotebookLM tool. The app could to have a similar interface to its progressive web app layout split into Sources, Chat, and Studio tabs. A dedicated app could make the feature more accessible, especially in developing regions.
Reputed leaker Majin Bu posted leaked photos of iPhone 17 Air yesterday on X. Mind it, these are not renders, but real-life photos.
Early Reviews for The Last of Us Season 2 Hail It as an Incredible Continuation of the Hit Show
Ajith Kumar
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The Last of Us Season 2 is one of the most awaited TV Shows of 2025. The incredible season 1 has left the fans wanting for more in the second season. Well, the early reviews for The Last of Us Season 2 are out, find out what the critics has to say about the latest season here.
Google has acknowledged the availability of Scam Detection on Pixel Watches. The feature is rolling out to Pixel Watch 2 and 3 starting today, and you can start using it if you have a Pixel 9. It's also worth mentioning that Scam Detection on Pixel Watches is only available in the US and in English language. Since Pixel Watches don't boast the hardware to run the models onboard, you need to be connected to your Pixel phone to use the feature. This is regardless of if you have an LTE or WI-Fi-only variant.
iOS 19 Design Leak Suggests Rounded Icons, Pill-Shaped Tab Bar, and More
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple is set to unveil iOS 19 at its WWDC event on June 9, but there are already tons of leaks that speculate what the next version may come with. The latest leak reveals more details about the design changes coming to the OS, with rounded icons, widgets, and a new pill-shaped tab bar that couples as the search bar across apps.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Won’t Adapt Complete Story Of The Second Game
Aparna Ukil
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The Last of Us Season 2 is almost here, and while some fans believe that the second season will finish Ellie's story, that isn't the case. The series won't adapt the second game to its entirety, which means the series will return with a third season.
Apple Releases New App on Mac and Vision Pro to Manage Immersive Videos
Anmol Sachdeva
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Today, Apple has released a new app to help users manage immersive videos and content on Vision Pro and Mac