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Moondrop is a prominent name in the audio industry, but the company could be gearing up to launch an Android smartphone called the MIAD 01. The company confirmed that it will be a 5G Hi-Fi smartphone with support for both 3.5mm and 4.4mm audio jacks. And it will also support both unbalanced and balanced cables.
‘Zenless Zone Zero’ Release Date Listed on App Store; Pre-Orders Open Now
Ishan Adhikary
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HoYoverse reveals the global pre-order for their upcoming urban role-playing game, Zenless Zone Zero. The pre-order is available for PC, PS5, iOS, and Android. Moreover, the Apple App Store accidentally revealed the expected release date for Zenless Zone Zero on the pre-registration page which is July 3, 2024. Pre-order bonus is also available for the game that will keep increasing with more registrations.
Xiaomi Releases Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 and Handheld Garment Steamer in India
Anshuman Jain
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At the Smarter Living 2024 event, Xiaomi has launched two new products including Robot Vacuum Cleaner S10 and Handheld Garment Steamer. The vacuum cleaner offers pressure up to 4000 Pa and comes with a turbo fan to clean all types of dust. And the handled garment steamer offers steam surge technology, with power up to 1300 watts, to quickly wash off any stain on clothes.
Xiaomi-owned Redmi has launched the Redmi Buds 5a. They come with 12mm drivers and Google Fast Pair support for swift pairing with Android devices. They also have ANC to cancel out noise and come with the latest Blueetoth 5.4 spec. The earbuds are available in two colors — White and Black.
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched its budget Android tablet offering, the Redmi Pad SE, in India. It comes with an 11-inch 90Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, quad speakers that are Dolby Atmos supported, and a huge 8,000 mAh battery capable of charging at 10 watts.
Apple acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based Artificial Intelligence startup amid its plans to deliver on-device AI tools. Datakalab is renowned for its expertise in algorithm compression and the development of embedded AI systems. Their specialization closely aligns with Apple's commitment to deliver reliable performance while maintaining user privacy and data security.
Starting April 23rd, 2024, dive into the Billie Eilish x Fortnite Festival for Season 3. Billie Eilish joins Fortnite not just as a playable character, but also as the star of the festival, bringing her hit songs and character skins to the game. This collaboration follows in the footsteps of Lady Gaga, who rocked the previous Fortnite Festival.
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Ahead of the EVO Japan weekend, Riot Games officially unveils the Kraken Priestess Illaoi, a heavy-hitter. She uses the Nagakabouros' spirit tentacles to overwhelm the opponents on the battlefield, and starts her game-plan of delivering as much damage as possible. If you are vising EVO Japan this weekend, you'll get to play her in the 2XKO demo setup at the event.
Meta has now decided to partner with third-party device makers to license its Quest headset OS called Harmony OS. Initially, Lenovo and Asus have signed the deal and may bring new headsets into the market with Meta's Harmony OS. In addition to that, Meta is also working to bring alternative app stores on the Quest platform.
Deadpool and Wolverine New Trailer Released: One Avenger’s Cameo Teased
Shashank Shakya
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A brand new trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine is here and it is filled with awesome details and easter eggs. Now Deadpool 3 is easily one of the most hyped movies for 2024 and this trailer just made it go through the roof. Also there is a slight teaser for the appearance of a well known Avenger and to find out who it is, go through this article!
Microsoft is continuously improving Windows 11 and upgrading the visual style of many old components. Now, users would be redirected to the Windows 11 Settings app when accessing the Fonts page under the Control Panel. If you don't like this change, you can check out our article for some workarounds.
Genshin Impact 4.7 drip marketing just released from HoYoverse. Genshin Impact 4.7 is expected to release around June 5, 2024, and feature three new characters. The three new characters featuring in 4.7 are Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. The 4.7 version is also rumored to feature a new Spiral Abyss, and the next Dainsleif interlude chapter.
Just before the Snapdragon X series launch, a Geekbench listing appeared running the Snapdragon X Plus chipset. It's the toned-down version of Snapdragon X Elite and comes with 10 CPU cores. The base frequency is reported to be 3.42GHz and packs 16GB of RAM. The device named "OEMMN OEMMN" is said to be the upcoming Surface Pro 10.
Genshin Impact 4.6 Maintenance break will start on April 24th at 06:00 AM and is expected to end at 09:00 AM (UTC + 8). The 4.6 pre-download size is 28.72 - 36.2 GB for PC and 8.57 - 9.9 GB for mobile devices. Genshin Impact players are shocked at the large file download size of the new update, which is supposedly a necessary action to remove duplicate assets and improve the compression and patching mechanisms.
Embracer Group announced that they'll split up into three separate entities. Asmodee Group will focus on table-top titles, Coffee Stain & Group will focus on free-to-play and AA releases, while Middle Earth group & Friends will focus on studios like Eidos Montreal, Dambuster Studios, Crystal Dynamics, 4A Games, PLAOIN, etc.
Honkai Star Rail to Get a New Permanent Game Mode Offering 720 Stellar Jades
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Honkai Star Rail 2.3 will feature a new permanent game mode called Apocalyptic Shadow. Players will have to defeat old bosses with new traits. This game mode will run alongside Memory of Chaos and Pure Fiction and will reward 720 Stellar Jades in every phase. Version 2.3 will also add many QoL changes to the game modes, allowing players to quickly use default lineups and view the team setups of their friends used for clearing the Pure Fiction and Forgotten Hall stages.
Honkai Star Rail Devs Reveal a Huge Update for Simulated Universe
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Simulated Universe will undergo a massive update named Divergent Universe in version 2.3, introducing many new mechanics. Divergent Universe will allow players to directly challenge bosses to easily farm Planar Ornaments. This new game mode will also allow players to restart battles with a button, which was missing in Simulated Universe.
As per Shpesal_Nick on the XboxEra Podcast, Helldivers 2 might launch on Xbox. With interim CEO Hiroki Totoki taking charge of PlayStation, there are slight interest in aggressively making PlayStation-exclusive multi platforms. As such, there are very early preliminary talks about Helldivers 2 launching on the Xbox.
Apple’s Next Big Thing Is On-Device LLM to Power AI Features in iOS 18
Kanika Gogia
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According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) to bring AI features to iPhones. This means Apple's AI features will run on-device and not cloud services like the existing AI services. The on-device models offer faster responses than sending requests through a cloud service. That said, on-device models are also less capable when it comes to complex tasks.
Ryan Reynolds Teases a New Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer Is Dropping Tomorrow
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent development, Ryan Reynolds has once against stormed social media with the brand new teaser for an upcoming new Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer. In the released clip, we do not see much new footage but a blurry glimpse of Hugh Jackman in his comic accurate suit, but still without the mask.
Nothing is rolling out built-in ChatGPT support for Nothing Phone (2). The latest Ear and Ear (a) audio products support it out of the box, and the features are coming soon to other Nothing Phones by the end of April, and to all Nothing audio products in June.
Indian Filmmakers Showcase ‘Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max’ Movies at Film Festival
Shashank Shakya
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Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) in collaboration with renowned directors like Rohan Sippy, Vikramaditya Motwane, and Vishal Bhardwaj will be mentoring five emerging filmmakers in making a short film using an iPhone 15 Pro Max paired with a MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 Max Chip for editing their clips. The short films will be showcased in 2024 MAMI Select — Filmed on iPhone program.
HoYoverse Drops New Honkai Star Rail Redeem Codes Offering Free Stellar Jades
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Honkai Star Rail is just a week away from its one year anniversary and they aren't holding back on the gifts. Honkai Star Rail is giving out two free redeem codes worth 100 Stellar Jades and 20k Credits. The redeem codes will expire on April 25th, at 11:59 PM (UTC+8). You can redeem the codes using the redeem codes website or from inside the game.
Genshin Impact 4.7 banners have been leaked via Azure Leaks on Reddit. The first half of the banner is leaked to feature Clorinde and Wriothesley, and the second half is leaked to feature Sigewinne and Navia. The version 4.7 is also rumored to release a new Spiral Abyss and the next Dainsleif interlude quest.
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.
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.