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Qualcomm is officially going to debut the Snapdragon X series chipset for PCs on April 24th. Apart from the 12-core Snapdragon X Elite, there is another variant called Snapdragon X Plus with 8 CPU cores and 5G connectivity. Reportedly, there are as many as eight different SKUs of the chipset in different power profiles, from 23W to 80W. Lenovo is also reported to launch its first AI PC in China on April 20th with the Snapdragon X series processor.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Announced; Devs Claim It’ll Be Darker and More Realistic
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has been officially announced for an end-of-2024 release. The game is touted as a Behemoth, almost twice the size of the first part, and features a darker and deeper storyline while retaining the inherent humor of the series. The game will also feature multiple endings based on player decisions and be more action-packed.
To no one's shock, the Fallout series has been renewed for a brand-new season, after the debut season of the adventures of Lucy, Maximus, and Ghoul received widespread critical acclaim. Furthermore, the series joins many other recent adaptations to become one of the best video game adaptation in a long-time.
Meta has finally unveiled its next family of Llama 3 models in two sizes: 8B and 70B parameters. The company has launched its meta.ai portal where you can chat with Llama 3 models. Besides that, you can find Meta AI experiences on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and more. Currently, the context length is 8K tokens, but Meta will be releasing larger models with increased context length and multimodal capability in the near future.
Transformers One Trailer Presents a Disney-fication of the Franchise
Shashank Shakya
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The trailer for Transformers one is out now and for the first time, it will show an adaptation of Transformers set entirely on Cybertron. Chris Hemsworth has done a fantastic job with voicing Optimus Prime but as far as the suggested plot and overall mood of the movie is concerned, the trailer presents it in a very Disney-fied manner. So let's wait and see what happens!
The much-hyped AI Explorer feature which is said to come with the 24H2 update on Windows 11, might be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite PCs only. A code snippet found in the latest insider build shows the system requirements for the AI Explorer feature to work. The PC must be powered by an ARM64 CPU and Snapdragon X Elite NPU and must have 16GB of RAM, and 225GB of storage.
Abubakar Mohammed
Nothing has launched the Ear (a) and Ear TWS earphones. Nothing is marketing the Ear (a) as a budget offering with better sound and ANC than the Ear (2). The Ear (a) also has LDAC support for better sound quality. The Nothing Ear has all the features of the Ear (a) but with better Ceramic drivers, wireless charging, and sound quality.
TikTok’s New App to Rival Instagram is Here, and It Looks a Lot Like Pinterest
Anshuman Jain
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TikTok has launched a new photo-sharing app called TikTok Notes. This standalone app is currently available in Canada and Australia, allowing users to sign in with their existing TikTok account. It features a For You and Following section, headings for posts, and options to control comments. The app layout resembles Pinterest feed instead of Instagram like speculated earlier.
Martin Scorsese Is Reportedly Eying Leonardo DiCaprio for Frank Sinatra’s Biopic
Aparna Ukil
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Frank Sinatra was one of the most legendary musician and actor during the mid-20th century and Martin Scorsese is reportedly directing a biopic of him with Leonardo DiCaprio portraying the musician. We are surely excited about the upcoming project from the filmmaker but there's a minor hurdle that he needs to cross before moving ahead with the project.
Leaked iOS 18 Features Hint Apple Will Try to One-Up Microsoft OneNote App
Kanika Gogia
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With iOS 18, Apple is gearing up to build a capable rival to the OneNote app. The upcoming iOS 18 is expected to bring support for recording audio to the Apple Notes app. Users would be able to record voice memos in the Notes app, which can be then embedded in the notes on purpose. Also, the Notes app may also gain support for displaying mathematical notation in the notes.
Genshin Impact 4.7 Leak Hints Dainsleif Interlude Quest Is Coming Soon
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Leaks via Foul reveal that a new Dainsleif quest will release with the Genshin Impact 4.7 version. We guess that the new quest will take place in the Khaenri'ah ruins located between Sumeru and Fontaine. The 4.7 Genshin version is also rumored to feature three new characters, Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos.
First Look of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Laptop with Snapdragon X Elite Revealed
Arjun Sha
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Here is a sneak peek of the first Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop. Courtesy of an X user, the leaked images show the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite processor in full glory. It also comes with a dedicated Copilot key. The specifications are not known as of now.
Ghost of Tsushima PC System Requirements and New PlayStation Overlay Revealed
Ishan Adhikary
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Nixxes has revealed the PC system requirements for Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut in a recent PlayStation blog. Along with the system requirements, we also see the PlayStation overlay on PC for the first time. This will tracks all the trophies and achievements along with friends and profile information. The online co-op of the game called Legends mode will be cross-play as PC players can join the fight along with PS4 and PS5 players.
Bethesda and Microsoft teams up with Amazon to giveaway Amazon Prime users a copy of Fallout 76 for PC and Xbox for free. To claim it, you need an Amazon Prime account, head over to Prime Gaming, and redeem the respective codes. Then head over to Microsoft Store account, redeem the link, and you are good to go.
Video game publisher Take-Two, known for Grand Theft Auto (GTA), is laying off 5% of its staff (around 600 employees) to cut costs and streamline operations. This includes canceling some game projects. The company expects to save $160 million annually and complete the restructuring by year-end right before GTA 6's release next year.
Genshin Impact 4.7 is rumored to feature three new characters: Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. Clorinde is rumored to be a 5-star Electro Sword user, Sigewinne a 5-star Hydro Bow user, and Sethos a 4-star Geo Bow user. New leaks reveal that Clorinde will be a main DPS and can summon guns, and Sigewinne will be a mix of Healer and DPS, like Kokomi.
Supergiant Games is giving fans a chance to try Hades 2 early with a technical playtest before it hits Early Access. The test will focus on the first area of the game and is meant to help identify bugs for a smooth launch. Signups are open now on the game's Steam page.
Sonic 2 teased the entry of the significant character from the franchise, i.e. Shadow. However, the character's arrival on the big screen has become even more anticipated now. That's because, Keanu Reeves will be heard as the Black Hedgehog's voice.
Realme has announced a new "P" series mid-range phones in India. The Realme P1 features MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and a flat AMOLED display, whereas the P1 Pro features Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and a curved AMOLED panel. Both devices come with UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR4X RAM.
Apple removed the emulator iGBA from the App Store on the grounds of violating the company's App Review Guidelines related to copyright and spam. The emulator iGBA looked like a poor copycat version of developer Riley Testut’s open-source work GBA4iOS. Many social media users have criticised iGBA for being a poor duplication overlaid with ads. Users who have already installed iGBA on their iPhones from the App Store can still use it.
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The news we've been waiting for a decade is finally here as the Minecraft Movie is done filming. The announcement has been made by Jason Momoa on Instagram, one of the main actors working on the movie. He posted an image of several cast and crew members including himself and Jack Black. The movie was first announced in 2014 in the Notch's tweet and its official release date is on April 4, 2025, 11 years later.
After Yuzu, Other Nintendo Switch Emulators Get Targeted on Discord
Ishan Adhikary
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Discord has taken down the accounts and entire servers of Nintendo Switch emulator developers. Suyu and Sudachi are the two emulators in question that appeared on March 4th right after Yuzu lost the lawsuit battle against Nintendo. According to Discord, it is a DMCA takedown for copyright infringement related issues.
Cheaper iPhone Repairs on the Horizon, Apple to Allow Repairs with Used Parts
Kanika Gogia
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Apple is expanding its repair options to allow customers and independent repair shops to use genuine Apple parts from older iPhones to fix newer iPhone models. The owners can get their iPhones fixed with used genuine parts, including batteries, screens, and cameras. Repairers can use pre-owned parts in fixing newer iPhones after the "pairing" process, which determines if the part is genuine or not. Starting later this year, Apple's new repair option will initially apply only to the iPhone 15 models.
GTA 6 trailer is one of the most viewed videos on YouTube and it has been recreated many times before. However, the new video creation by Andrew Levitt might blow your mind. It is an exact shot-by-shot remake of GTA 6 trailer in real life. In this trailer we see protagonists Jason and Lucia along with the cameo of Florida Joker, Hammer Lady, the alligator in the pool, and so much more. We also see all the real life locations of Vice City too.
Amidst the successful release of TV series, Bethesda has revealed the Fallout 4 next gen update. The next gen update for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC arrives on April 25. This will let PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players have access to both a Quality mode and a 60 FPS Performance mode while adding a widescreen and ultra-widescreen support for PC. The complete free next gen update will also include a ton of in-game content to Fallout 4 including new expansion quest and weapons.
This App Brings Netflix to Vision Pro with 4K and Dolby Atmos Support
Kanika Gogia
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The Supercut app brings Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to Vision Pro. This native visionOS app supports essential playback controls and allows 4K streaming with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support. The app is up for grabs from the visionOS App Store for $4.99.
According to a report by MarketWatch, some Vision Pro users have been dealing with health issues related to the wearing of the headset. Users have reported headaches, neck pain, black eyes, and other issues. Several users don't like the face-hugging design and feel the headset is too heavy for them. You may experience issues if you're wearing the headset wrong or the fit is too tight. Otherwise, you shouldn't face any severe issues.
Google has announced a new workspace app at Cloud Next 2024. The new workspace app called Google Vids is a video, writing, production, and editing assistant which will be available in June this year. The main use of the feature is to make content like team recaps, announcements, training reels, and more using generative AI.
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to watch shared reels in the chat screen without opening it. The reel preview appears as a thumbnail and plays the oldest unseen reel. Users can scroll down to watch all shared reels. Once all reels are seen, the app shows recommended reels. This feature is currently in beta and not available in the stable version.
Genshin Impact leaks have revealed that a new Spiral Abyss will feature in the 4.7 version. Fy Leaks has revealed that the new Spiral Abyss will feature one room per floor with an interesting spin. The new Abyss is also rumored to be very competitive and should up the much-needed difficulty in Genshin Impact. Genshin Impact desperately needs new end-game content and it's good that we are finally getting some with version 4.7.
Fortnite is bringing back the Coachella event collab for 2024. This event sees new main stage with Coachella’s iconic Le Grande Wheel, Spectra Tower, and more. Along with the stage, new Horizon and Cosma cosmetics come in the shop. New emotes, instruments and Jam Tracks will also come during this event in the Fortnite shop. Fortnite x Coachella will also see J Balvin bundle. The Fortnite Coachella Event starts on April 11 at 8 PM ET.
Google at the Cloud Next 2024 event made its Imagen 2 model generally available to enterprise customers. One of its new features is that it can generate short video clips aka live images of up to four seconds. In addition, the generation clips show different camera angles and motion. Users can also inpaint and outpaint images on Vertex AI.
PlayStation 5 Players Can Now Sign-Up for Zenless Zone Zero Technical Tests
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Zenless Zone Zero PlayStation 5 technical test sign-up has been announced by HoYoverse. ZZZ PlayStation 5 technical test signups will start at 11:00 AM on April 10 (UTC+8) and end at 03:00 PM on April 17 (UTC+8). Qualifying participants will receive confirmation through emails, so make sure to keep an eye on them after signing up.
GTA 6 rumors and speculations are a daily dose of tea for any gamer. This time the leaked info is about the GTA 6 protagonist being Gregory Joseph Connors. According to a Gamerant study, Connors' resume says he is working in a lead role of Rockstar Games project. It also shares that the project is releasing in 2025.
The official trailer for Joker 2 or Joker: Folie à Deux has been released and it brings us Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker and also introduces us to the character of Harley Quinn played by Lady Gaga. This trailer does not reveal a lot about the plot of Joker 2 but it is almost certain that this movie is going to be a Jukebox Musical.
Ubisoft has just revealed the story trailer of Star Wars Outlaws. This will be the first open-world Star Wars game. Star Wars Outlaws comes to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 on August 30, 2024. The pre-order starts right now that will include pre-order rewards Kessel Runner Bonus Pack including cosmetics for your speeder and The Trailblazer starship.
In a surprising move, the socialist Automatons are back again with a vengeance and with a score to settle in Helldivers 2. After getting eradicated for good, a larger fleet is currently trying to capture Chort Bay, Lesath, and Menkent. Furthermore, Helldivers only have 24 hours to hold the forces back.
Recent reports from users in India suggest that Google Wallet might have started working in the subcontinent, allowing users to set up and add payment cards and passes. While the app has been working for me for over three months, the WearOS app still refuses to work. Besides, the only way to download Wallet is by installing the APK. All the events indicate that Google might be planning to bring Wallet to Android.
As per a recent report, NVIDIA board partners expect the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUS to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024. While not officially confirmed, the leak has been backed up by a prominent hardware leaker.
Dyson has come up with an AR app that will exactly tell you where you have and haven't dragged your vacuum cleaner over. This super smart AR cleaning tool will allow your smartphone with a LiDAR scanner to track your vacuum in real-time. The app only works with the Dyson Gen5detect vacuum cleaner and is all set to arrive in June.
After Nothing's announcement about its two new upcoming audio products the Ear and Ear (a), images and price leaks of both the TWS-es have been leaked. The Ear(a) will launch in yellow as Nothing might be partnering with Playdate and could cost €100. The Nothing Ear will have two colors — Black and White, a similar design to the Ear (2)'s, and will cost €150.
Mysterious Rogue Item Appears in Helldivers 2: Unintentional Bug or Intended Tease?
Sampad Banerjee
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As soldiers of Super Earth started their one-minute celebration for eradicating Automatons, a mysterious ship module crept up in-game. The catalog expansion module perplexed gamers, and made other guess if this is a tease for something big. Unfortunately, it seems this was a developmental bug left by the studio. Nonetheless, it makes us wonder if future ship modules have been teased and are on the way.