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Black Ops 7 Will Leave Behind BO6’s Goofy Skins and Fans Couldn’t Be Happier
Aryan Singh
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Overwhelmingly negative fan sentiment, mixed the rise in Battlefield 6's popularity has caused Activision to backtrack on their plans for Black Ops 7's Carry Forward program. The publisher has now confirmed that Black Ops 6's Operator skins and bundles will not be carrying over to BO7.
Google Translate Adds AI-Powered Learning Features to Rival Duolingo
Anshuman Jain
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Google Translate is rolling out a new Gemini-powered live translation tool for real-time conversations. The app is also introducing a language practice feature to help you learn new languages with a tailored experience according to your skill level. It also helps you understand spoken words and carry out conversations, tracking your daily progress as well.
Anthropic Launches Claude AI Agent for Chrome to Perform Actions in Your Browser
Arjun Sha
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Anthropic has introduced Claude for Chrome, a browser extension that can navigate webpages, fill out forms, and perform various actions in your Chrome browser. Initially, Anthropic is only offering Claude for Chrome to 1,000 users who are on the Max plan. Anthropic warns that AI agents are prone to prompt injections and can take harmful actions without your knowledge.
Apple has officially announced the date for its iPhone 17 launch event, which is scheduled for September 9. It will take place at the Steve Jobs theatre in Cupertino at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET. Apple will be launching four new iPhones during the event, and could probably announce a new AirPods Pro as well as upgrades to the Apple Watch lineup.
The Mysterious Nano-Banana Image Model is From Google and It’s Rolling Out in Gemini
Arjun Sha
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The mysterious nano-banana image model has been revealed as Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. Google's new AI model tops LMArena image editing leaderboard with 1,362 ELO points, far ahead of competitors. Google has already integrated it into Gemini, letting users edit and transform images with text prompts with impeccable accuracy over multiple generations.
Instagram is rolling out a new feature to add a school or university to your profile to find friends and other classmates from the same campus. The feature is available in the U.S., where students can "Add School" through the UNiDAYS verification platform. It will allow users to filter who went to the same school, even allowing them to sort by year.
Spotify is rolling out a new Messages feature to have one-on-one conversations directly within its app. To message someone on Spotify, you need to send them an invite request, and they have to accept it to start texting. The feature is available for free and Spotify Premium users in select markets at the moment.
The wait for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is almost over as the global premiere is set for next month. But before the movie release, MAPPA Studios is releasing a reedited version of the first season to let the fans relive the story so far. In addition with the recap compilation, it will also include a mini-anime titled Chainsaw Days and you can learn more about it here.
Marvel Rivals Season 4 Leak Reveals Deadpool and Daredevil Joining the Fight
Aryan Singh
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Deadpool and Daredevil are two of the most highly-requested Marvel Rivals heroes from fans, and according to a new leak, both characters are set to join the game in the near future.
The Black Ops 7 Warzone Map Has Leaked, and Its Not What We Hoped for
Aryan Singh
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According to leaks from reliable sources, Black Ops 7 will bring a new Resurgence map to Warzone, which basically an "extended version" of Liberty Falls. The rumored asset flip has gone down poorly among fans.
GTA 6 Leak Shows Rockstar Pouring Hundreds of Millions into Water Physics
Aryan Singh
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The latest in a long line of GTA 6 leaks suggests at a ';water budget' in $300 million range, alongside the possible inclusion of dynamic tides and hurricanes.
Fortnite Ballistic August 26 Update Patch Notes: New Hammer Fall Map, Deployable Wall Gadget, and More
Rishabh Sabarwal
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Fortnite Ballistic Update 37.10 has arrived and it brings new weapons, features and the much-awaited art complete Hammer Fall map. Read on the full patch notes to find out everything new that's added.
Is “Buying” on Amazon Prime Video Just Renting? Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Customers Don’t Own Their Films
Aparna Ukil
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Recently, Amazon was sued for allegedly misleading consumers when they buy or purchase a movie on the platform. What many consumers believe to be the ownership of the title is actually a revokable license, which basically means that the movie can disappear from a user's library at any given point of time.
The Boys: Jared Padalecki Confirmed to Appear in This Episode of the Final Season
Shashank Shakya
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The Boys Season 5 is set to release soon and while it was confirmed that Jared Padalecki will appear in the upcoming season, the extent of his role was unknown but now, we know the episode he will be seen in and here's everything to know about it.
Apple has released iOS 26 developer beta 8, which brings more polish to the Liquid Glass UI. It could be the final developer beta for iOS 26, since previous versions have also had only 8 betas before the stable release. Apple is scheduled to release iOS 26 for eligible iPhone devices sometime after the September 9th iPhone launch event.
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited Bundle Now Just $29.99/Month in New Promo
Anshuman Jain
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You can get Disney+ (with ads), Hulu (with ads), and ESPN Unlimited at a discounted price of $29.99 per month for the first 12 months. The new promotion offers ad-supported and ad-free bundles at a 39% discount to new and eligible returning users. The offer is available till 5th January 2026.
Elon Musk's xAI company has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in Texas. The lawsuit says that Apple is unfairly favoring ChatGPT in App Store rankings and both companies are colluding to stifle competition in the AI space. Elon Musk is seeking billions of dollars in damages and urging the court to block this anticompetitive partnership.
A Long Forgotten DC Superhero Could Have a Cameo in Peacemaker Season 2, Hints James Gunn
Shashank Shakya
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In a recent interview, James Gunn dropped a subtle hint pointing towards Blue Beetle's appearance in Peacemaker Season 2 and here, find out all the details.
Fortnite August 26 Update Patch Notes: Gorillaz Festival Season, One Punch Man, New Skins and More
Rishabh Sabarwal
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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4's first big patch v37.10 is here and it brings a plethora of new content including a fresh Festival Season 10 featuring Gorillaz and the much-awaited One Punch Man collab. Here are the patch notes.
Fortnite Festival Season 10 Patch Notes: Gorillaz Skins, New Main Stage, Music Pass, and More
Rishabh Sabarwal
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Fortnite Festival Season 10 is headlined by iconic rock band Gorillaz and the group brings their animated characters to the Music Pass and into the Item Shop. Here are the full patch notes for this season.
Konami Faces Backlash as Metal Gear Delta Ditches FOX Engine for Unreal Engine 5
Rishabh Sabarwal
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is here and fans are calling out Konami for using Unreal Engine 5 which is already giving performance issues to console users. Instead, find out why fans believe the trademark FOX Engine would have been a better choice instead.
The latest in long line of leaks tied to the Battlefield 6 Battle Royale has spilled the beans of a supposed 'Gauntlet' mode coming to the title.
Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Can Be Hijacked Through Malicious Instructions
Arjun Sha
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Perplexity’s Comet AI browser has a prompt injection flaw that lets hidden webpage instructions hijack the assistant and leak data. A malicious Reddit comment tricked Comet into retrieving a Gmail OTP and revealing it to the attacker in the comment box. The flaw remains partly unpatched, which shows ongoing risks in agentic browsers and prompt injection attacks.
Battlefield 2042 Pulls Ahead of Call of Duty on Steam as Fans Get Ready for Battlefield 6
Aryan Singh
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Battlefield 2042 managed to pull ahead of Call of Duty on Steam this past weekend, with the title attracting more players on both days. This surge is courtesy of a surprise update, and the sheer excitement around Battlefield 6.
xAI has open-sourced Grok 2.5’s weights, but only under a restrictive non-commercial “Community License.” Elon Musk says Grok 3 will also be open-sourced, with weights expected by February 2026. Chinese models like Qwen 3, DeepSeek V3.1, Kimi K2, and GLM-4.5 now lead the open-source race over Llama and Mistral
Fortnite is finally bringing Saitama and the One Punch Man crew after months of leaks and delays. The skins are set to release on August 27, 2025, with Fortnite teasers confirming the collab. Players can expect bundles for Saitama, Genos, and Tatsumaki, each priced around 1,500 V-Bucks, with a discounted pack likely.
Apple Plans a “Radical” Three-Year iPhone Overhaul, Starting with the iPhone 17 Air
Anshuman Jain
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According to Mark Gurman, Apple will introduce a radically new iPhone every year till 2027. This will include the iPhone 17 Air coming out this year, the upcoming iPhone 18 Fold launching in 2026, and the 20th anniversary iPhone coming out in 2027. The iPhone 20 may feature an all curved display.
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Google Says a Gemini AI Prompt Costs 9 Seconds of TV Energy and 5 Drops of Water
Arjun Sha
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In a technical paper, Google has revealed the energy bill of Gemini and its impact on the environment. Google says an average Gemini AI prompt consumes only the energy of 9 seconds of TV time and about 5 drops of water. In addition, each AI prompt emits 0.03 grams of carbon dioxide.
Fortnite Vaults Bug Medallions and Gives Players a Break From Sweaty Lobbies
Rishabh Sabarwal
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Fortnite has deployed another hotfix to Chapter 6 Season 4 that vaults all bug medallions and introduces crucial nerfs, buffs and loot pool changes to balance lobbies. Here are the full changes.
Blox Fruits Lightning Update Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
Ishan Adhikary
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Blox Fruits is kicking off six straight weeks of updates with the highly anticipated Lightning update. It drops on August 23, 2025, at 8:30 AM PT, bringing the brand-new Lightning Fruit, a new island, fresh quests, and even fishing to the game. Check the Blox Fruits Lightning update release date countdown timer here.
Grow a Garden Admin War Update Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
Ishan Adhikary
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The Grow a Garden Admin War update kicks off on August 23, 2025, 7:00 AM PT, bringing the wild clash between admins Jandel and Sammy. The event will serve as the prelude to the Beanstalk Part 2 expansion, adding new shops, pets, seeds, and gear. Players can also expect special cosmetics, free mutations, and rewards tied to pet achievements.
Marvel Rivals Matchmaking Video Finally Answers Player Complaints About Messy Lobbies
Rishabh Sabarwal
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After months of player complaints and feedback, NetEase has dropped a deep dive video that addresses issues with Marvel Rivals' matchmaking and ranking system. Here's everything revealed by the devs about the possible fixes and future plans.
New Blue Eye Samurai Season 2 Featurette Promises Mizu’s Wrath; Now Enters Production
Ajith Kumar
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It's been more than two years since Blue Eye Samurai made its debut in Netflix and this animated series swiftly became one of the best animated series made by Netflix. As we wait for a second season, Netflix has unveiled a new featurette today. Find out what's in store for us in the second season of Blue Eye Samurai here.
Splinter Cell Animated Show Gets Spectacular First Trailer and an Official Release Date
Aparna Ukil
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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is the official title of the much-awaited animated series that was announced back in 2020. After a long wait, Netflix finally revealed the official trailer of the upcoming show, and it's as awesome as we expected. Also, we now know that all episodes of the series will stream on October 14, 2025.
Apple TV+ will now cost $12.99 per month which is a $3 bump from its old pricing. However, this does not effect the annual subscription price which still remain at $99.99 per year. The reason for this price increase seems to be Apple's expanded library of content.
AI Mode in Google Search is now available in more than 180 countries. Google has also added agentic capabilities to AI Mode which allows the AI agent to perform actions on your behalf. However, this agentic feature is only available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US.
Battlefield 6 Devs Are Nerfing Movement and It’s Splitting the Community
Aryan Singh
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After listening to feedback from the Open Beta, Battlefield 6 devs have confirmed a set of movement nerfs for the final release. The changes appear to have caused a divide within the community, with contrasting opinions pouring in from all corners.
Spotify is introducing new audio previews and real-time song sharing features for Instagram. The Audio previews feature lets you share any Spotify song as your Instagram Story with a snippet of its audio. The real-time sharing feature lets you have your currently playing Spotify tracks show up on Instagram Notes.
OpenAI Drags Zuckerberg to Court, Accuses Him of Funding Musk’s $97B Takeover Bid
Arjun Sha
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OpenAI has accused Meta of backing Elon Musk's $97B takeover attempt through "financing arrangements". OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta for documents or communications between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, in relation to the failed bid. Meta has not issued a formal statement so far.
Hollow Knight Silksong Gamescom Trailer Teases Massive Crafting Changes and Brutal Bosses
Ishan Adhikary
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Hollow Knight Silksong finally received a new trailer, giving fans a deeper look at gameplay, mechanics, and the long-awaited release date. The trailer highlights Moss Grotto and Deep Docks, showing Hornet’s speed, new abilities, and challenging combat that feels sharper and more demanding than ever. It also introduces a crafting system with Tools, over 40 bosses, and 200 enemies, confirming the game will launch on September 4, 2025.
Rockstar Says Touch Grass Later, Grab Free 1 Million in GTA Online Now
Aryan Singh
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GTA Online is hosting an End of Summer giveaway that lets players collect GTA$1,000,000 by simply logging into the game. The offer kicks off today and will remain valid until September 17.