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Xbox Closes Bethesda Studios, Including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks
Ishan Adhikary
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It seems the cutting off developers from video games studios is becoming a fashion in the industry. Microsoft seems to be taking a step further to shut down some of the most popular developers from Bethesda Studios. These includes teams like Redfall maker Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within maker Tango Gameworks, and many more. In a mail, head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty has confirmed these actions taking place.
Apple announces its new iPad Air with M2 chipset. For the first time ever, Apple launched a bigger 13-inch iPad Air as well. The 2024 iPad Air models are available for pre-order starting today and will be up for grabs starting May.
Google is working on a new YouTube Music extension for Gemini which will let you play, search and ask for music suggestions using the AI chatbot directly. The feature needs to be enabled from the Extensions menu first from the app. It will use your account details to learn about your preferences and show you suggestions based on them. The feature is still in development and might be available soon.
As per the latest Nintendo Financial reports, The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware will get announced in this year itself at a later date. While there are plans to host a Nintendo Switch Direct, the Switch 2 will not be announced in that showcase.
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Launched; Will First Arrive on Vivo and iQOO Phones
Abubakar Mohammed
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MediaTek has launched the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC with "improved" AI capabilities and performance. It's an octa-core SoC with 1+3+4 configuration; a Cortex-X4 clocked at 3.4GHz, 3 x Cortex-X4 clocked at 2.85GHz, and 4 x Cortex-A720 clocked at 2.0GHz. The SoC will first debut on the Vivo X100s series and iQOO Neo9s Pro.
Files by Google App Gets a Built-in PDF Reader but Still Lacks Some Features
Anshuman Jain
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We will soon see a new PDF reader feature native to File by Google app. It will replace the Google Drive PDF viewer that is the default option Android users rely on today. The upcoming PDF reader will feature navigation and text annotation tools with a simple interface. The feature is yet to arrive but some users have already received it.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Live Images Leak Online; Hint at Minimal Design Changes
Abubakar Mohammed
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Mototola Razr foldable phones are head turners, and the Razr 40 Ultra was one of the best foldables to launch in 2023. Moto is gearing up for the Razr 50 Ultra launch as the device has appeared on BIS certification website. It may launch before Samsung announces it's foldables, which are reportedly coming in July.
Out of nowhere, Supergiant Games has dropped Hades 2 in early access, without announcing or marketing the launch. PC players can go and buy the game, joining the adventure of Melinoe. As early access successfully launches, Supergiant Games confirm the game will stay in early access for at least the end of 2024, with first major update dropping sometime later this year.
This Solo Leveling Rap Has Fans Going Crazy Over Epic Saitama Reference
Aparna Ukil
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Solo Leveling franchise have gained an immense popularity over the past few years. So, it's not at all shocking seeing fans going crazy about the recently released rap on Pure O Juice as it sheds light on Sung Jin-Woo's journey.
Ajith Kumar
It's time to pick up our jerseys and boots as season 2 of Blue Lock is officially confirmed to premiere in October 2024. The exact release date for Blue Lock Season 2 will be revealed in the coming months, so stay tuned for more information.
David Corenswet’s New Superman Suit Revealed Officially and Fans Aren’t Happy
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent update, DC Studios and James Gunn have revealed David Corenswet's first look as Superman and while the suit does look good on Corenswet, some people have extensively criticised it. Now there are people who love the new Superman, and there are people who don't like him that much. Which side are you on?
The code on Apple's official website for Japan has revealed multiple mentions of the name "Apple Pencil Pro." All the mentions are in the page source and developer views of the site, with no publicly visible references yet. Currently, Apple sells Apple Pencil (1st-generation), Apple Pencil (2nd-generation), and Apple Pencil (USB-C). Apple's Let Loose Event will primarily focus on the new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil, and other accessories.
Foldable iPhone Is Real and Apple Is Reportedly Looking at 2026 Release for It
Kanika Gogia
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According to a recent investor note, Apple reportedly plans to enter the foldable devices space with a 20.3-inch MacBook-iPad Hybrid and a foldable iPhone. The mass production of a 20.3-inch foldable device is expected to commence in late 2025, followed by a foldable iPhone in late 2026. Apple’s exciting and expensive foldable lineup would target the “ultra high-end market.”
MSI Back to School Sale: Get Hefty Discounts on Budget and Gaming Laptops
Sagnik Das Gupta
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MSI Back to School sale is here and brings hefty discounts on the brand's gaming and business series of laptops. Check out the best discounts and deals here.
Gen V Producers Will Not Recast Chance Perdomo’s Character to Honor His Legacy
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent statement issued by Gen V producers, they have confirmed that Chance Perdomo's Andre Anderson will not be recast for Gen V Season 2. They will be adjusting the plot of Season 2 with no appearances of Chance and now all that is left to see is how they will pull it off.
Helldivers 2 Players Win as Sony Backtracks on PSN Steam Account Linking
Sampad Banerjee
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After a massive backlash from the PC players, Sony PlayStation has clarified and updated on the Helldivers 2 account linking situation, removing the mandatory PSN account linking requirement for good. This announcement comes amidst an ongoing public outcry, as the game sees its Steam rating plummeting to overwhelmingly negative, while players from 177 countries were at risk of getting locked out of the game over PSN unavailability.
It seems that the Helldivers 2 controversy just keeps getting worse. Steam has now removed Helldivers 2 from its storefront for all non-PSN countries. So while gamers can see the game, the buy button has vanished. However, gamers who had already bought Helldivers 2 in a non-PSN nation can still apply for a refund despite having breached the two hour limit.
Radojka Travar
Minecraft Snapshot 24W18A adds 9 new background tracks to the game, which will play in certain Overworld biomes and main menu. Furthermore, brand new paintings were added too, 5 from artist Sarah Boeving and 15 from the original artist Kristoffer Zetterstrand. Copper doors and trapdoors now require copper ingots to craft, spider and slime trial spawners switched categories, added new trial chamber entrances and empty chests, ominous trial spawners with mobs that are unable to wear equipment now spawn double the total mob count and more.
The Boys Season 4 New Trailer Shows Us How Butcher Will Try to Kill Homelander
Shashank Shakya
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A new trailer for The Boys Season 4 has been released and it has brought in some crazy visuals as well as the confirmation of Butcher's inevitable death. This season will also bring in elements and characters from Gen V and to find out what, go through this article ASAP!
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has officially announced the system requirements for its PC launch, which aims to target four different resolutions. While the game will require 16GB RAM and 70GB SSD space across the board, players need to get a minimum of i5-8400/Ryzen 2600 and NVIDIA GTX 1070/AMD RX 5700/Intel ARC a580 to try the game, while for maximum visual fidelity. Players will require a Intel i5 - 12600K/AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, and NVIDIA RTX 4080/AMD RX 7900 XTX.
Apple Might Take the HoloLens Route for Vision Pro and It’s a Definite Path to Failure
Anmol Sachdeva
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Speaking at Q2 2024 earnings call, Tim Cook said Apple is excited about Vision Pro's applications in the enterprise market and the company would be keen to explore opportunities for spatial computing in the enterprise sector. We have seen products like Magic Leap and HoloLens make a similar pivot from consumer to enterprise market previously and it didn't bode well for them.
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.