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Nintendo and its war with emulators continues. In a recent report, it seems Nintendo has issued a DMCA takedown for over 8500 Yuzu clones from Github. Discord also recently banned two popular emulators from its platform for copyright reasons too.
After multiple delays, Ubisoft's free-to-play first-person shooter XDefiant finally launches on May 21, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Immediately after the launch, the Preseason will start, lasting for six weeks. After that, the game will follow a three-month season system, where each season they'll add new factions, guns, and maps.
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new search engine, an alternative to Google Search. And the company may launch it in May, just before Google I/O. Currently, the subdomain doesn't throw a 404 error, but displays "Not found".
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime was released as a part of the Fall 2023 lineup, and since then it has become a fan-favorite franchise. However, even though the manga was catering the fandom in the anime's absence, it's recently confirmed that it is also going on a hiatus.
AI Chatbot App That Surpasses ChatGPT Is Now Available for iPhones
Anmol Sachdeva
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Anthropic, the startup behind Claude LLMs, has announced that it is launching the Claude iOS app along with a Team plan that starts at $30 per month. The Claude iOS app runs on Sonnet model for free users and if you're a Pro user, you can leverage Claude Opus on the app.
Waiting on That Job Update? LinkedIn Games Will Help You Pass the Time
Upanishad Sharma
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After hearing the bizarre news of the New York Times becoming a gaming company, it seems Microsoft couldn't stop itself. To boost engagement and foster relationships, LinkedIn has debuted three new games onto its mobile and desktop platforms. The games are called Pinpoint, Crossclimb and Queens. The first two have been developed with the help of Paolo Pasco, LinkedIn's Game Editor. All the games are poised to sharpen your mind and progressively get more difficult. So while Pinpoint is a word association game akin to NYT Connections, Queens has you placing crowns throughout a grid but without any of them being on the same row, column or even color. The new games are out now and free for everyone to play.
Fortnite is hosting all of Star Wars on the Star Wars day. See the Rebel Pass in LEGO Fortnite and join the Rebellion with new weapons. In Battle Royale, save Chewbacca and receive his assistance for the rest of the game. Also fight Vader at the end game to gain access to the Vader Lightsaber. Enjoy Mos Eisley’s famous Cantina in Fortnite Festival along with many other cosmetics coming in the shop.
Major Starfield Update Brings 60fps for Xbox, Better Maps and More
Sampad Banerjee
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Starfield has officially showcased its major update for May, which launches on Xbox in May 15, 2024, and is currently out on Steam beta. Players can finally use proper surface maps to navigate on-foot, and customize the ship interiors. Furthermore, apart from various quality-of-life changes, Xbox Series X players can now play the game either in 30 or 60 fps, with even the option to play it in 40 FPS on a VRR 120hz display.
Hellboy AI Character Design Controversy: Is Using AI Really That Bad?
Shashank Shakya
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It's no secret that a new Hellboy movie with the title of Hellboy: The Crooked Man is being made. In a recent update, accusations of using AI for character design have been made on the director of this movie which he has confirmed to be false and to be a major quoting error made by the media house who published the report. However, my question is, is the use of AI actually that bad? Read about what I think in this article.
OpenAI Finally Relents; You Can Disable Model Training in ChatGPT While Retaining Chat History
Arjun Sha
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You can now opt-out of model training on ChatGPT via Settings and also retain chat history. Earlier, OpenAI used to disable chat history if you refused to share your data for model training. You can find the new data controls under ChatGPT Settings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abubakar Mohammed
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.
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.
Insider Gaming has got exclusive access to in-development footage of Assassin's Creed Hexe, which is slated to launch in 2026. The game will feature a single protagonist, a witch called Elsa. It will also feature supernatural witchcraft powers, and a Fear System inspired by the Assassin's Creed Syndicate Jack the Ripper DLC.
X-23 and Gambit Confirmed for Deadpool and Wolverine in a Significant Role
Shashank Shakya
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In a latest update brought to us by Daniel RPK, it has been revealed that Dafne Keen will appear in Deadpool and Wolverine as X-23 while Channing Tatum will make an appearance as Gambit. In this article, find out all you need to know about this!