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WhatsApp Will Soon Block Media Saving and Chat Exports for Better Privacy
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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.

Robert Pattinson Could Join the Dune 3 Cast as the Villain
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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.

Deep Research Now Live on Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
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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
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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 3 Targets a 2027 Release Date; Cast Announced
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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
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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
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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’s AI-Powered NotebookLM Could Soon Get Its Own App
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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.

iPhone 17 Air Real Life Photos Leaked and It Looks Seriously Thin
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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
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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 Expands Scam Detection to Pixel Watch 3 and 2
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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
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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
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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
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Today, Apple has released a new app to help users manage immersive videos and content on Vision Pro and Mac

AI Mode in Google Search is Rolling Out to Free Users
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Google is rolling out AI Mode for free in the US. You need to enable AI Mode in Google Search via Google Labs. Besides that, you can also upload images and videos on AI Mode to perform visual searches.

Death Stranding Live-Action Movie Gets Michael Sarnoski as Director
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A24 and Kojima Productions have announced a director for the upcoming Death Stranding live-action adaptation. The live-action adaptation of the critically acclaimed game will be directed by Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One famed Michael Sarnoski. Kojima assured fans that this adaptation will be more than a direct translation, aiming to create a never-before-seen Death Stranding universe.

Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning Trailer Has Dropped And It’s Action Packed
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Paramount Pictures has dropped a new trailer for Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning today and needless to say, it is action-packed.

One UI 7 Stable Update Now Rolling Out to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is now receiving the stable One UI 7 update, bringing Android 15 and a revamped interface with fresh icons, redesigned quick settings, and the Now bar. The update is available for download on the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra devices, with a second batch expected to roll out soon.

OnePlus 13T Could Be the First Phone to Embrace the Action Button
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The OnePlus 13T may be the first phone without an alert slider, instead featuring a customizable button. This button allows users to switch between audio options or launch other actions. The phone itself is also rumored to have a 6.31-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite and a large battery with 80W charging.

Peacemaker Season 2 Release Date Confirmed In First Teaser
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Peacemaker Season 2 is one of the most anticipated shows of 2025. In this article, find out about the newly released teaser as well as the release date of Peacemaker Season 2.

Nothing Has Secretly Added a Monthly Limit to Essential Space Feature
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A Reddit user shared a screenshot showing that Nothing's new Essential Space feature might have a secret limit. This aligns with the reports that Nothing might make this new feature locked behind subscriptions. Nothing has yet to comment on this news, but it is quite disheartening since it is the highlight of the new phones.

Bungie Is Ready to Show Off Marathon Gameplay; Check out the Livestream Date
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After a week of teasing us with glimpses, Bungie has finally revealed the teaser trailer for Marathon. According to the Marathon teaser trailer, a gameplay showcase will take place on Saturday, April 12th, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST. Bungie's new game in a decade will be available on PS5, Windows (PC), and Xbox Series X|S, and you can watch the showcase on the Marathon Twitch account.

Meta Releases Llama 4 AI Models; Beats GPT-4o and Grok 3 in LMArena
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Meta has unveiled a new series of Llama 4 open-weight models, and they look impressive. The Llama 4 Maverick model outperforms GPT-4o and Grok 3 in the LMArena benchmark. All Llama 4 models are developed on the MoE architecture and they are natively multimodal.

Tron Ares Trailer Released: An Invasion You’re Not Ready For
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After a long wait, we finally have the first trailer for Tron Ares and in this article find out about what we saw in the trailer along with the release date of Tron Ares.

WhatsApp Testing Mute and Video Off Options for Calls
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WhatsApp is enhancing its calling experience with new features. A mute option and the ability to turn off video before taking an incoming call will be added. Emoji reactions for video calls will also be introduced, allowing up to 6 reactions. These features are currently available to beta users and will roll out to all users in the coming months.

TikTok Ban on Hold Again, US Government Issues Another Extension
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The US government has extended the deadline for TikTok to find a US buyer again. The deadline has been extended for 75 days, with negotiations ongoing between ByteDance and the U.S. Government.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says that instead of releasing the GPT-5 model first, the company will launch o3 and o4-mini reasoning models "in a couple of weeks." Altman had previously stated that o3 will not be released as a standalone model; rather, it will be integrated into the GPT-5 model.

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Delayed over Tariff Worries in the U.S.
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Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 preorders will be delayed in the US and moved from the originally planned April 9. This decision comes due to the broad tariffs that President Donald Trump announced earlier this week. Nintendo confirmed that the launch date of June 5 will remain the same.

Microsoft Copilot Levels Up with Deep Research Capabilities
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Microsoft is finally bringing the deep research functionality to their Copilot AI. It allows users to conduct thorough, multi-step research on any topic. With deep research, Copilot can scour through the web, articles and images to gain insights on a particular topic.

Microsoft’s New Copilot Search in Bing Gives You AI Overviews Without Traditional Results
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Copilot Search in Bing combines the traditional search engine experience with generative AI to make the search seamless. It's now available for everyone and can be accessed via the dedicated link or Bing's official website. Copilot Search in Bing is much similar to AI overviews but uses only the Copilot interface, skipping the traditional search results. Microsoft said the goal is to make search easier than traditional search, which could sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack.

Microsoft Copilot Can Now Turn Your Interests into Podcasts
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Microsoft's Copilot AI now creates personalized podcasts based on user prompts. This makes information more engaging and easier to consume. This feature can also summarize web content in podcast form.

Microsoft Copilot Gets “Actions” to Automate Tasks on the Web
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Microsoft is launching Copilot Actions. This new feature allows Copilot to perform tasks like booking tickets, making reservations, and even purchasing items all in the background. It can also look up the web for you, turning content into audible podcasts.

Android Could Soon Get ‘App Settings’ In the Settings App Like iOS
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Google has added a new API to Android 16 which could allow app developers to integrate app settings into Android's settings app. The API is called SettingsPreferenceService. It has parameters that correspond to various permissions and configurations which users can change or access. iOS has had the feature for quite some time now.

On its 50th anniversary, Microsoft has shared some breathtaking wallpapers to pay tribute to some of its previous popular products. The first wallpaper pays tribute to everything on the Windows side, including the OS itself and software such as Magnifier, Pinball, Internet Explorer, Chess, and more. The second and third reminisce about the games Mahjong and Solitaire, with the last one being an ode to the classic Tulips wallpaper on Windows XP.

Android's Theft Detection Lock feature is malfunctioning, locking devices randomly even when not stolen. Users report the feature triggers unexpectedly, often when the device is idle or offline. The feature raises questions about its actual usefulness and whether it will function properly in actual theft situations.

Vincent D’Onofrio Shares Disappointing News For Kingpin’s MCU Appearance
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Vincent D'Onofrio appears in Marvel TV shows as Kingpin and the brilliance he has portrayed as the character has brought about the question if he will ever appear in an MCU movie. Recently, he addressed this question and in this article, find out everything about it.

Nintendo Switch 2 Battery Life Shows Disappointing Results; Falls Short of Original
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Nintendo Switch 2 has a 5220 mAh lithium-ion battery. According to the official spec sheet, on average, the Switch 2 has a battery life of approximately 2 to 6.5 hours with a charging time of 3 hours. If you compare this to the standard or OLED Switch, they had a battery life of approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.

You Can Get ChatGPT Plus for Free: Here’s How to Claim the Offer
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OpenAI is offering a two-month ChatGPT Plus subscription for free to US and Canadian college students. To claim, they need to verify enrollment through SheerID or upload valid documents. This offer is only valid from March 31 to May 31, 2025.

James Gunn Releases Superman’s 5 Minute Preview: First Look at The Fortress of Solitude
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The extended clip of Superman has been released online and brings us the first look at the Fortress of Solitude. Learn more about everything else we saw in the clip here.

Windows 11 Start Menu is Getting a Long-Awaited Refresh
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Microsoft is finally bringing a new Start menu layout to Windows 11. Users will be able to disable the 'Recommended' section and view all pinned apps by default. In addition, the Start menu now has a single scrollable page with categorized apps.

Pixel 10 Leak Suggests Major Camera Upgrades on the Horizon
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The Pixel 10 series is expected to feature significant camera upgrades. The base model will have a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide, and 11MP telephoto lens. The Pixel 10 Pro will have a 50MP main, 48MP telephoto, and 48MP ultrawide camera setup, with a larger zoom range.

Minecraft Bedrock Preview 1.21.80.25 Finally Brings Vibrant Visuals, Happy Ghast, Ghastling and More
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Minecraft Preview 1.21.80.25 introduces significant updates, including the "Vibrant Visuals" graphical mode, the new "happy ghast" mob, and a ghast-riding harness. Additionally, this preview addresses numerous bugs related to camera behavior, crafting recipes, gameplay mechanics, and music playback.