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A Cheaper YouTube Premium Plan May Well Be On Its Way
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YouTube's parent company Alphabet is planning to introduce a lower-priced subscription option, called "Premium Lite," which will offer an ad-free experience for non-music content at a reduced price. The new plan is expected to be available in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand.

Microsoft Gears Up for GPT-5 and GPT-4.5 Launch: Report
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Microsoft is preparing to host OpenAI's GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 models. GPT-4.5 may launch as early as next week and GPT-5 may release in late May.

GTA 5 PC Players Prepare for the Biggest Free Update Yet!
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GTA 5 is getting the biggest update ever that brings major console-only features to PC. The update includes massive features such as new vehicles, upgrades, visual enhancements, and GTA+ membership. GTA 5 PC next-gen update will be released on March 4 and it will be free for anyone who owns the game.

Oppo Launches “World’s Thinnest” Find N5 Foldable Phone
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Oppo launched the Find N5 globally in today's launch event, and there's a lot to talk about it, including its design, hinge, and other improvements. The brand claims it's the thinnest foldable smartphone ever, and left no stone unturned when comparing it with the Galaxy Z Fold 6. It features a triple camera setup tuned by Hasselblad, 512 GB UFS 4.0 storage with 16 GB RAM, Snapdragon 8 Elite (7-core), and is just 4.21 mm thick when unfolded.

Will Smith Teases Hancock 2 Possibly Starring Zendaya
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Hancock is one of the most loved superhero movies of all time and recently, Will Smith expressed that he has ideas for Hancock 2 and if it works out, Zendaya will be approached for a role.

Microsoft’s Muse AI Model Will Generate Gameplay Visuals and Actions
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Microsoft has launched Muse AI, a dedicated generative model in partnership with Ninja Theory Games that can produce in-game visuals and controller actions. Keep reading to know more.

I Am Legend 2 Is In the Works, Confirms Will Smith: Here’s What We Know
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Back in 2007, I Am Legend took the audience with storm and now after almost 2 decades, a sequel for this movie, I Am Legend 2 is in the works. Recently, Will Smith shared an update regarding the progress of the upcoming project.

The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Finally Revealed
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The Last of Us Season 2 is one of the most anticipated returning HBO TV Series of 2025 and it has finally received a release date. Here's all you need to know.

Another week of Minecraft Snapshots and this one adds more to the surroundings of the game's world. We have new wolf sounds, and spawn egg tweaks. So, what are you waiting for, before you start the game, give this guide a read to know all that's new.

iPhone SE Discontinued As Apple Announces the iPhone 16e
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Following the EU's USB-C mandate, the iPhone SE 3 was first discontinued in European countries. However, now, Apple has pulled the plug on the rest of the world as well, and it finally took the wraps off of the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e is based on the much more recent iPhone 14 chassis and comes with a 48 MP camera, USB Type-C, Action Button, and a 60Hz OLED display.

iPhone 16e Announced With A18 Chipset and Apple Intelligence
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Apple has launched the iPhone 16e, a mid-range phone with a familiar design and high-end internals. It include a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel, A18 processor, 8GB RAM, and 48MP rear camera. The phone starts at $599 for a 128GB variant and is available in three colors.

Apple C1: First Apple Developed Cellular Modem Arrives in the New iPhone 16e
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Along with the new iPhone 16e, Apple has also unveiled Apple C1, the first Apple developed modem to overtake Qualcomm.

This Upcoming Game Levels the Playing Field by Giving Everyone Wallhacks and Aimbots
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Tired of the online FPS world becoming a cheat fest? Introducing 'Cheaters Cheetah', where you can turn on wallhacks, aimbots, and more to compete against other cheaters. Play against legal cheaters or rage cheaters to win and use the Ban Hammer to ban the losers. It is a fun and exciting concept never explored before in online FPS.

Honkai Star Rail (HSR) 3.1 Stellar Jade Count Leaked
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Honkai Star Rail 3.1 Stellar Jade count has been leaked on Reddit. According to the leak, F2P players can expect around 13,690 Stellar Jades and 20 Star Rail Premium Passes and 23 Star Rail passes. Express Supply Pass and Nameless Glory players can obtain 4,460 Stellar Jades and 4 Star Rail Premium passes additionally.

Marvel Rivals Success Story Follows an Unexpected Twist of Layoffs
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Marvel Rivals development team at Seattle faces layoffs by NetEase Games. This comes as a shocker as the game already is competing with the top live-service games and recently hit its all-time peak CCU. Read everything about it here.

It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Humane AI Pin, Company Sells AI Assets to HP
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Humane is selling its AI business to HP for $116 million, including its AI-powered platform and intellectual property. The Humane AI pin will stop working on February 28th at 3PM ET, and users must download their data before then to avoid losing access.

Jack Quaid Shares a Photo from The Boys Season 5 Behind The Scenes
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The Boys Season 5 might just be one of the most anticipated shows and recently, Jack Quaid, who appears as Hughie in the series has shared a behind the scene photo of himself drenched in blood. In this article, find out all about it!

Kakegurui Live-Action Series ‘BET’ Gets 2025 Release Window
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Kakegurui is a psychological thriller series that has been around since 2014 and a brand-new live-action project is all set to arrive on Netflix in 2025. Here's all you need to know.

The OnePlus Watch 3 is Here with Serious Upgrades Over Its Predecessor
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The OnePlus Watch 3 boasts a titanium frame, rotating crown, and larger 1.5-inch display. It features improved health tracking with 3 new sensors, including an optical heart rate sensor and pulse oximeter. The watch is powered by the Snapdragon W5+ processor and has a 631 mAh battery, offering up to 5 days of use with Smart battery mode.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 Trailer Reveals GTA Level Carnage
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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 official trailer is here and it takes you on a chaotic mayhem in a crime city. We see the first glimpse of all the upcoming NPC and battle pass skins, including Pickle Peely. The trailer also showcases all the new weapons with the Sub-Zero mythic ice gauntlets for the first time.

Android 16 May Finally Bring Apple-like Battery Health Insights
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The latest Android 16 Beta 2 update reveals a potential battery health feature, allowing users to view their battery's current capacity compared to a new one. The feature will be available in Settings > Battery > Battery health, and also includes options for charging optimization and recalibrating battery measurements.

In a recent report, it has been revealed that the upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to have slower upload and download speeds. Here's why.

Elon Musk Unveils Grok 3; Reasoning Model Beats o3-mini and DeepSeek R1
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Well, Elon Musk wasn't joking. Grok 3 is quite capable and the benchmarks say that it beats GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Gemini 2.0 Pro on AIME 2024, GPQA Science, and LiveCodeBench. Its Grok 3 Reasoning model outclasses OpenAI's o3-mini models as well.

GTA 6 to Feature a Roblox and Fortnite-Style Metaverse Filled with Custom Experiences
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A new report suggests that Rockstar Games is approaching Roblox and Fortnite creators to make custom experiences within GTA 6. The developers also approached dedicated GTA creators for the metaverse project. Earlier in 2023, Rockstar Games acquired FiveM creator Cfx.re which can contribute to the expansion of the GTA Online into a metaverse with UGC.

Genshin Impact: Controller Support on Android Spotted in Latest Beta
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Genshin Impact may soon add controller support to Android devices. A new leak from Sparkle Graveyard has revealed that the latest Genshin Impact 5.5 beta has added controller support for Android devices. The controller support for Android starts from Android 9.0 and above, as per the leaks.

Microsoft Patent Suggests AI Could Be the Key to Fixing Bugs in Windows 11
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Microsoft is working on a Generative AI system for Windows that can automate software bug detection. Not only that, it can also resolve the issue and send the fixed code to the developer and the end-user.

Mr. Reca May Finally Become Playable in Honkai Star Rail, Leaks Reveal
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A new leak about Mr. Reca revealed his possible release date in Honkai Star Rail. The leak from UncleGreekMilk and posted on Reddit reveals that Mr. Reca will feature in version 3.3. Mr. Reca is expected to be a 4-star Remembrance character of the Imaginary element.

Android 16 Beta 2 Arrives on Pixel Phones, Here’s What’s New
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While enthusiasts were expecting big UI improvements like the revamped Quick Settings panel to hit Android 16, that's unfortunately not the case. Android 16 Beta 2 brings a few features but they are mostly minor like a switch user widget, changes to the measurement system, and double press power button to open Wallet.

Apple CEO Teases New Product Launch Next Week, Is it the iPhone SE 4?
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On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a post on X announcing the release date of the upcoming iPhone SE 4 which is set to debut next week and will be available for purchase by the end of the month. The phone could be renamed to iPhone 16E given Cook’s caption for the post but we are unsure about that.

Fisch Volcano Eruption Live Event Start Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Fisch will have its first live event in the game with the Volcano Eruption on February 15, 2025, at 5:30 AM PT. The eruption will happen while you are in the game and there will be no maintenance break. It will change the Roslit Bay Volcano region and add some preparation content for the next major update.

The Full DICE Awards 2025 Winners List
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Want to know who won the Game of The Year at the DICE Awards 2025? We have compiled the full list of 28th DICE Awards winners here under one umbrella.

OnePlus Pulls the Plug on Open 2, Says It’s Recalibrating Foldable Strategy
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OnePlus posted on its Community forums that it won't be releasing a OnePlus Open 2 in 2025. While OnePlus didn't explicitly mention the reason behind this decision, previous rumors suggested the reason was lower than expected demand and sales for its foldables worldwide.

This week's Minecraft Snapshot has arrived a day late, but is packed with numerous new features and changes. Finally we have the much needed upgrade to the Wandering traders, their stocks revamped, the cartographers providing new maps, new sheep spawning rules and many more.

Apple’s Next-Gen Face ID Could Shrink iPhone 17 Pro Max’s Dynamic Island
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Apple is developing a new "metalens" technology for its Face ID components that will essentially minimize the size of the Dynamic Island on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max. This new tech will feature an optical lens with microscopic nano-structures that will be able to manipulate light so that it can take up lesser space at the top of the iPhone's display.

New Minecraft Movie Trailer Showcases Exploding Creeper and Villagers
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Warner Bros. is trying to hype up the Minecraft movie by dropping the latest trailer in the NBA All-Star Weekend taking place on February 14-16. The trailer is already up on YouTube and from the looks of it, the movie might turn out to be a good one. In this guide we will breakdown all that is shown in the trailer and state the views of the community as well.

Invincible Creator Confirms Mark’s Blue Suit Signifies a Major Change In His Character Arc
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Invincible Season 3 has brought us Mark in a new blue suit. However, this change in wardrobe is more than just a new costume and signifies a massive drift in Mark's arc towards a much darker path and Robert Kirkman has something to say about it. So, in this article, find out all about it!

HBO Confirms House of the Dragon Season 3 Will Begin With the Bloodiest Battle of the Sea
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House of the Dragon Season 3 will kickstart with the most deadly battle and this article talks about the same.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Is Here for Next Generation Mid-Range Phones
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The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor has been announced with improvements over its predecessor. Notable upgrades include fabrication on TSMC's 4nm process, ARMv9 cores, a 29% better GPU, support for 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5G modem with mmWave and sub-6GHz support.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 ‘Lawless’ First Look and Release Date Revealed
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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 will launch on February 21, 2025. The Season 2 will be based on a GTA-like crime-theme as the season is called 'Lawless'. The first look reveals the crime-filled setting, with at least one location called "Crime City, where the hustle never stops."

Sam Altman Finally Opens up About GPT-5; Says It’s Coming Soon
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared on X stating that GPT-5 is coming in the next few months. GPT-5 will integrate the GPT-series and o-series reasoning models. GPT-4.5 will be released in the next few weeks.

Rockstar Launches Discord Server with a Dedicated GTA 6 Channel
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Rockstar Games has launched an official Discord server along with a dedicated GTA 6 channel inside. Read everything about it here.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Official Release Date Revealed
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater official release date is here and it is August 28, 2025. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater balances modern gameplay with the original experience and offers two control styles. Snake Eater will be playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows PC (via Steam).