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Samsung’s AI-Powered Bixby LLM Set for Worldwide Release with Galaxy S25 Series
Abubakar Mohammed
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The new Bixby LLM, which is already present in select Samsung phones in China (W25 and W25 Flip), will be released with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, which is right around the corner. Much like Gemini Nano, the new Bixby should bring many on-device generative AI capabilities.
Google is reportedly switching from Samsung to MediaTek modems for the Tensor G5 chip in the Pixel 10 series. This change aims to improve network capabilities, a long-standing issue with the Pixel series. The Tensor G5 will also be manufactured by TSMC, replacing Samsung.
Expected to arrive in September 2025, the iPhone 17 Air is expected to replace the iPhone Plus model. At a mere 5mm to 6.25mm thin, the iPhone 17 Air would be the slimmest-ever iPhone, beating the decade-old iPhone 6 with a 6.9mm frame. Also, the iPhone 17 Air would be cheaper than the Pro models.
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for January 22nd, 2025, at 10 AM P.T. in San Jose, California. This news comes from tipster Alvin on X. The event will feature the launch of the S25 series. Additionally, Samsung could share some more information about the "Project Moohan" XR headset.
While we wait for the Nintendo Switch 2, the peripherals makers Dbrand just dropped their new Switch 2 case. The Nintendo Switch 2 case named 'Killswitch' is officially available on the Dbrand website. While it is still not available for purchase, you can subscribe to the page for a notification once it arrives.
Snapchat has dropped a big update, and the app now lets you keep your chats and Snaps for upto 7 days after viewing them. This feature is available for everyone. Meanwhile, Snapchat+ members received completely customizable themes, new Christmas themed lenses and Bitmoji reactions.
Google Announces Android XR OS, Teams Up With Samsung for “Project Moohan”
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has finally unveiled its entry into the emerging market of virtual and augmented reality with Android XR OS. The new and upcoming OS will be powered by Gemini and will have a variety of Google apps. Android XR OS is a product of Google's collaboration with Samsung and Qualcommm.
The First Berserker: Khazan Release Date Announced; The Next Big Soulslike?
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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The First Berserker: Khazan has officially announced their release date in 2025 with a new action trailer. It is a souls-like that features a great combat system with a parry and block system. The game is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and is currently available for pre-order.
One Punch Man Season 3 is now confirmed to be released sometime in 2025. This news was shared with a 2 minutes 42 seconds long 10th-anniversary special promo video. Along with the promo, OPM received a new 10th-anniversary key visual featuring Saitama, Tatsumaki, Genos, and many other characters.
Ryan Reynolds Returns as Deadpool in a New Christmas Special Video
Shashank Shakya
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Ryan Reynolds has once again put on the Deadpool suit but this time he is appearing in a new Christmas special promoting donations to the SickKids Foundation. Learn more in this article!
WhatsApp has introduced new features to enhance its calling experience. Users can now choose participants for group calls, access 10 video call effects and backgrounds, and create call links or dial numbers directly from the desktop app. Video calls will also support higher resolution, making them more reliable and high-quality.
Naughty Dog Announces Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet, a Brand New Franchise
Ishan Adhikary
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Naughty Dog, the studio behind The Last of Us, unveils their newest IP: Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet. The trailer, revealed at The Game Awards 2024, showcases Jordan, a bounty hunter's story. The game will feature a soundtrack from legendary Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
If you have been waiting to play the second installment in the celebrated zombie franchise, The Last of Us, we have great news for you. Naughty Dogs have officially disclosed details about The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC version today at the Game Awards today, learn more about the PC port here.
Honkai Star Rail 3.0 Trailer: Here’s a First Look at Amphoreus The Eternal Land
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Honkai Star Rail is set to release their version 3.0 sometime in mid January, which is expected to be their biggest update yet. A new Amphoreus trailer has been revealed during The Game Awards, giving us the first look at the Eternal Land. We also see Castorice taking center place in the trailer, showcasing her connection to the Eternal Land and conception of death.
WarGaming’s New Mecha Hero Shooter ‘Steel Hunters’ Officially Announced
Ajith Kumar
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2025 is going to be a great year for hero shooter fans as Wargaming is dropping a new free-to-play mecha hero shooter known as Steel Hunters. Their new game was announced at the Game Awards today and you can learn all about it here.
Onimusha Returns After 18 Years: Everything We Know About Way of the Sword
Ash Singh
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After an 18-year hiatus, Capcom's samurai series Onimusha is making a comeback with Way of the Sword. Set for a 2026 release, this new entry promises to modernize the classic formula with updated visuals and combat.
New Mafia The Old Country Trailer Reveals Release Window and Platforms
Ishan Adhikary
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2K revealed a new Mafia The Old Country trailer at The Game Awards 2024. In the trailer, we also learn that Mafia The Old Country will be releasing on Summer 2025. Mafia prequel is available for wishlist now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Witcher 4 Trailer Revealed, Ciri Replaces Geralt as the Witcher
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Witcher 4 is expected to release in late 2025, although a release date has not been announced yet. Ciri has been hinted as the new protagonist, replacing the Geralt of Rivia as the Witcher. Witcher 4 will feature stronger magic system than its predecessors, as Ciri has more mastery over magic than Geralt.
Borderlands 4 Gameplay Trailer Revealed First Look At Crazy Guns and Explosions
Ishan Adhikary
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At The Game Awards 2024 we get the gameplay trailer of Borderlands 4. The first look shares us the classic art and iconic Borderlands gameplay including a lot of fun new enemies. Borderlands 4 will be available for solo or co-op in 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Netmarble unveiled Game of Thrones: Kingsroad during the Game Awards 2024 show. The game will let you create a new character and choose your class before jumping into the adventures of Westeros. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will be released in 2025 in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East.
Elden Ring Night Reign, a Co-Op Spin Off Announced at The Game Awards
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Elden Ring Night Reign has been teased in The Game Awards with a release window announced for 2025. The trailer showcased many known characters from Dark Souls 3, including Fire Keeper and the Nameless King. The trailer also briefly shows the dead body of Godwyn the Golden, likely hinting a long awaited boss fight for players.
At The Game Awards 2024, Square Enix revealed the FF7 Rebirth PC release date. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth arrives for PC players on January 23, 2025. FF7 Rebirth PC will bring 4K resolution, Widescreen, and more as it will be available on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Arjun Sha
OpenAI has finally brought real-time video interaction to ChatGPT. You can now share your camera with ChatGPT and ask questions along the way. Moreover, you can share your screen with ChatGPT and seek its assistance to understand anything displayed on your screen.
If you are a fan of the Lord of the Rings, this is the right time to grab an epic adventure for your PC. The Lord of the Rings Return to Moria is free to claim on Epic Games Store now.
WhatsApp’s Upcoming Feature Will Help You Bid Language Barriers Adieu
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp is testing an in-app translation feature, allowing users to translate messages and updates on their device. This ensures user data remains secure and encrypted. The feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers and will be rolled out to everyone soon.
Microsoft’s Phone Link Can Now Transfer Files Between Windows PC and iPhone
Abubakar Mohammed
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Microsoft is rolling out a new update to the Phone Link — version 1.24112.73 on Windows and 1.24112.73 on iPhones. The update brings the ability to effortlessly transfer files from iPhone to Windows and vice versa.
Google Pixel 9a Full Specifications, Price Leaked Months Ahead of Launch
Anshuman Jain
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The Google Pixel 9a is rumored to feature a 6.285-inch Full HD plastic AMOLED display, Tensor G4 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage. It will have a dual-camera setup, 5,100mAh battery, and IP68 rating. The device is expected to be released in March with a price of $499 for the 128GB variant.
Sony has expressed interest in acquiring Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, as per recent reports. While fans of FromSoftware are concerned, most the employees are excited about Sony buying their parent company.
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Unable to send or receive WhatsApp messages? Well, WhatsApp currently seems to be facing an outage and is down globally.
Google is developing an AI agent called Project Mariner that can perform tasks for you in a web browser. Project Astra is currently being improved and its features will be integrated into the Gemini app. Google has introduced Jules, an AI coding agent that can tackle GitHub issues, make a plan, and execute it, all under the developer's supervision.
Google finally debuted its Gemini 2.0 series by releasing the first Gemini 2.0 Flash model. It's available to all users in the Gemini web app. Gemini Advanced users get access to a new feature called "Deep Research" to solve complex problems.
[UPDATE] Fortnite Ballistic Launches with Frustrating Matchmaking Error; Devs Working on Fix
Ishan Adhikary
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Fortnite Ballistic matchmaking error prevents players from entering the new game in early access. Check status of the latest games matchmaking situation in this guide.
Dr. Stone Science Future (Season 4) Release Date Confirmed with New Trailer
Ajith Kumar
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We are in the endgame of Dr. Stone as the upcoming season 4 is confirmed to be the final season of the series. New details regarding the release date, opening and ending, and voice actors of new cast have been revealed today with an trailer, find more about it here.
The Copilot app version 1.24112.123.0 is gradually rolling out to all Windows Insiders, and it replaces the Copilot PWA with a native app. Besides, users can access the new app's quick view by using the keyboard shortcut Alt + Space.
Blood Pressure Monitoring Arriving in Upcoming Apple Watch Ultra: Gurman
Kanika Gogia
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Apple is planning to add a 'texts via satellite' feature to the next-generation Ultra smartwatch. Also, the Cupertino tech giant is gearing up to introduce blood pressure monitoring in future Apple Watch models, possibly in 2025.
Castlevania Nocturne Season 2 Release Date Announced in an Action Packed Trailer
Aparna Ukil
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Netflix has revealed the release date for Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 in an action-packed trailer. Here, we discuss everything you need to know.
Free Lunch Is Over: Bluesky Premium Features Leak with $8 Monthly Fee
Anshuman Jain
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Bluesky is planning to introduce a premium subscription called Bluesky+. Early mockups show features like a profile badge, custom app icons, and higher video upload limits. The subscription could cost $8/month or $72/year.
28 Years Later Release Date Revealed; Cillian Murphy Returns as a Zombie
Ajith Kumar
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Fans of zombie movies can get ready for a fantastic experience as Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning with the threequel "28 Years Later" next year. Find out when this movie is coming out as announced in the new trailer here.
Gemini Takes a Page Out of Apple’s Book with a Fancy New Animation
Abubakar Mohammed
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The new and compact Gemini overlay will soon glow pink and purple. This looks quite similar to the colorful effects that pop up at the sides of an iPhone when a user triggers Siri with Apple Intelligence
Squid Game Season 2 Earns a Golden Globe Nomination Before Official Release, Here’s How
Aparna Ukil
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Squid Game Season 2 has earned nominations for Golden Globe Awards 2025 ahead of its release and here's everything you should know about it.
Chris Evans Returns to MCU in Avengers Doomsday but Not As Who You Think
Aparna Ukil
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Chris Evans joins the cast of Avengers: Doomsday and in this article is everything that you need to know about it.
OpenAI has finally launched Sora, its text-to-video AI tool. You can start using Sora at sora.com with your ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription. You can generate videos up to 20 seconds at 1080p resolution.