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CMF By Nothing Launches Buds and Neckband Pro with ANC, Large Drivers
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Nothing's sub-brand, CMF, has released two new audio devices: CMF Buds and Neckband Pro. CMF Buds features 12.4mm drivers, Ultra Bass Technology 2.0, and 42dB of ANC. The CMF Neckband Pro has 13.6mm drivers, Spatial Audio Effect, and 50dB of ANC. Both devices support Bluetooth 5.3, water/dust resistance, and dual device connectivity. They are available in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Orange colors and can be purchased on Flipkart and CMF website.
Nothing Phone (2a) Launched in India: Specs, Price, and More
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Nothing has finally launched Nothing Phone (2a), the company's first mid-range device. It comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek 7200 Pro, plastic back and frame. It runs Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14 with a promise of three major Android updates, and features dual 50MP camera units. With a price of Rs 19,999 after applying bank offers, the phone rivals the likes of POCO X6, OnePlus Nord CE3, and the Realme 12 Pro.
Dune: Awakening Gets a New Gameplay Trailer; Here’s How It Looks
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After a successful box office opening of Dune 2, Funcom has released a new trailer for Dune: Awakening. In this trailer, we get to see the stunning visuals of the game. We also get to know more features of the survival open world MMO game. Dune: Awakening doesn't have a confirmed release date but is coming on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Nintendo Wins Switch Emulator Lawsuit; Yuzu to Shut down and Pay $2.4M
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As per the latest court documents, Nintendo and Tropic Haze have come to an agreement to settle the Nintendo lawsuit against Yuzu for a whopping $2.4M. While it does require a judge's approval, Tropic Haze has immediately stopped support for the Nintendo Switch emulator, and their 3DS emulator Citra. Furthermore, the company has issued a statement, where they said that they were unaware of the emulator propagating piracy, and the reason for their decision to cease support.
Respawn’s New Game Might Be Set in the Titanfall Universe
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In a recent Game Mess Mornings podcast on the Giant Bomb YouTube channel, Jeff Grubb shared more information on EA layoffs and a new Respawn game. According to Grubb, the new Respawn game will be set in the Titanfall universe. However, he further claims the game will not be a Titanfall 3 game.
Apple Launches New 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 Chip
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Apple announces its much-buzzed M3 MacBook Air lineup in 13-inch and 15-inch options. The new M3 MacBook Air is claimed to be the “world’s best consumer laptop for AI" in the press release. The 13-inch M3 MacBook Air starts at $1099, and the 15-inch MacBook Air starts at $1299. Both models are available for up for pre-orders starting today, with shipping starting as early as March 8.
iPhone SE 4 Design Revealed in CAD Renders; Still Rocks a Single Camera
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Leaked iPhone SE 4 CAD renders reveal an iPhone 14-like design with a single rear camera. The iPhone SE 4 will likely bring big upgrades, including a 6.1-inch display with Face ID, a USB-C port, and there's a possibility of an Action Button as well. The fourth generation of iPhone SE is expected to be launched sometime in 2025.
New Apple Products Could Be Unveiled This Week; What to Expect
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New reports have surfaced that suggest Apple will announce its new products this week via press releases. Apple might launch a new M2 iPad Air, OLED iPad Pro with M3 chip, Magic Keyboard, M3 MacBook Air, Apple Pencil, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch bands in March. Besides, a new Apple TV and a HomePod with a display are likely to be in Apple's pipeline of upcoming 2024 products.
Spotify’s New Audiobook-only Plan is Here but Premium Gives You More
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Spotify has introduced a new Audiobooks Access Tier for $9.99/month, giving users access to its library of 200,000+ books with a 15-hour listening limit. The new plan does not provide any additional benefits over the existing Premium subscription. The main advantage of Spotify's audiobook service is unrestricted access to over 200,000 titles on the platform.
In a recent conversation with Comicbook.com, Thomas Haden Church said that there is a possibility that Spider-Man 4 could happen with Tobey Maguire playing the role of Spider-Man. Along with this, Sam Raimi is also interested in making Spider-Man 4 if it is approved by Marvel.
Major Leak Reveals Chip Details of Upcoming iPad and iPhone Models
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A new leak posted on X (formerly Twitter) reveals chip details of 16 new Apple devices. We might see iPad 11th-gen models with A14 Bionic chip, iPad Mini 7 with A17, 2024 iPad Air models with M2, and the OLED iPad Pro models with M3 processor. The iPhone 16 series is expected to feature an A18 chipset.
Instagram’s New iOS Widget Lets You Capture Stories from the Lock Screen; Here’s How
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Instagram has introduced a Story camera lock screen widget for its iOS app, allowing users to access the camera directly from their lock screen. This new feature, similar to Snapchat's camera widget, provides a convenient shortcut to capture and share stories quickly without having to open the app.
Google is Adding an ‘App Mall’ to Chromebooks
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Google is preparing to add an App Mall to ChromeOS that will help users find and install apps that are optimized for Chromebooks. With so many available options, from Android apps to web apps, Chrome apps, Linux apps, etc., Chromebook users are often puzzled as to which app offers the best experience. So to solve this issue, Google is working on App Mall for Chromebooks. The feature is currently in testing and is hidden behind a flag.
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over AGI Fear
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In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman in the San Francisco Superior Court on Thursday. Musk claims that OpenAI has become a closed-source company and it's only developing new technologies to maximize profits. Further, Musk says that Microsoft is leveraging its power and influencing OpenAI's operations. Musk is seeking an injunction against OpenAI and Microsoft from taking advantage of the AGI technology and cashing in for profits.
Latest Chrome Update Makes Search Suggestions More Helpful
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Google has released updates for the Chrome browser which aim to provide helpful suggestions even with poor connectivity, and will be rolled out to more users gradually. The updates are designed to make searching more convenient and appealing, with image thumbnails in suggested queries.
One Punch Man Season 3 Announced; Check Out the Trailer!
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Get ready to witness the peak powers of our one-shot superhero Saitama in the brand-new season 3 of One Punch Man. J.C. Staff, who produced OPM season 2, has returned to deliver yet another fantastic season of One Punch Man. Furthermore, the release date is yet to be revealed as the anime has just entered its production stage.
Setapp to Launch the First Alternative App Store for iPhones in EU
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The renowned software company MacPaw is all set to launch one of the first third-party app stores on iPhone, named Setapp Store. On Thursday, the company is releasing its Setapp store in Beta, with the stable version arriving in April 2024. With iOS 17.4 and later, Setapp will be available on the iPhone for a monthly subscription. This alternative app store on iOS will feature a curated selection of apps, including fan favorites from the Setapp catalog.
Jared Leto Teases First Look at the Upcoming Tron: Ares Movie
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In a latest update, Jared Leto posted a picture on his Twitter sporting his suit up as Ares for the upcoming Torn: Ares movie. This movie will be a sequel to the 1982 Tron and the 2010 Tron: Legacy. Tron 3 will follow a sentient Artificial Intelligence who steps into the real world to carry out a dangerous mission. Tron Ares will release in 2025.
Superman Legacy’s Name Changed: James Gunn Reveals New Title and Suit
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James Gunn made a post on Instagram revealing the new Superman logo for the upcoming DCU movie, Superman Legacy. Gunn also told us that he is now changing the title for Superman Legacy to just "Superman". The new logo seems to be inspired from the highly acclaimed Superman comic series titled Kingdom Come.
Stellar Blade New Combat Moves Spotted on PlayStation Store; See Here
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Stellar Blade is releasing on April 26, 2024 and PlayStation revealed the combat mechanics of the game. According to the official website gameplay footage, Stellar Blade will have Basic attacks, Beta skills, Burst Skills, and Ranged attacks. Beta skill and Burst skills are related to the skill tree system that can be upgraded.
Microsoft has announced the March 2024 update for Windows 11, the last update for the 23H2 build. The new update brings several new features including an advanced Copilot with new skills, plugin support, and the ability to resize, dock, and undock the Copilot window. You can also use your Android phone as a webcam on your Windows 11 PC, however, currently Windows Insiders can only access this feature. Besides that, you can erase objects using AI in the Photos app, quickly snap windows with smart suggestions, and more.
Footage of Mechs and Upcoming Content for Helldivers 2 Leaks Online
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Multiple users on the internet have shared footage of what seems to be usable mech support in Helldivers 2. As per the videos, a player can ride these mechs and utilize their machine guns and mounted cannon to fight against the oppressor. Additionally, there are also footage of NPC support and a ride-able vehicles floating online. All the leaks indicate that we might be getting some new content for Helldivers 2 very soon.
Terminator: Survivors Game Brings Judgement Day This October
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Nacon has unveiled "Terminator: Survivors," an open-world survival game set in the iconic Terminator universe. In a cinematic trailer Nacon has shared the game to be a single-player and co-op experience based on first two Terminator movies. The game will be released on October 24th for Early Access only on PC. Nacon has mentioned PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S versions of Terminator: Survivors are in the works but will not come out immediately.
Microsoft DirectSR Will Make It Easier to Implement AI Super Resolution in PC Games
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Microsoft is about to unveil DirectSR next month at the GDC 2024 conference. Nvidia, AMD and Intel are working together with Microsoft on this new API. It will make the work of game developers easier so they can integrate Super Resolution universally with DirectSR. The DirectX State of the Union event starts at 12:45 PM (PST) on March 21st, at the GDC 2024 conference which is being held in San Francisco.
Emma Corrin Confirmed as Deadpool and Wolverine Villain
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In a recent revelation, a document published by the United States Copyright Office confirmed that Emma Corrin is going to be the villain of Deadpool and Wolverine in the role of Cassandra Nova. There have been speculations before based on the Deadpool 3 trailer, but after this document was released, it has been finally confirmed.
WhatsApp for Windows Lets You Pop-Out Chats for Focused Interactions
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The Windows app for WhatsApp is getting a pop-out chat feature found in the latest beta for the app. This will allow users to open an ongoing conversation in a separate window. This will be most useful in situations when you have to chat with multiple users but don't want to continue switching from one chat screen to another.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 with Oryon CPU Confirmed; Here’s What to Expect
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Qualcomm is ready to take on the battle against Apple in the mobile space. The Chief Marketing Officer of Qualcomm has confirmed at MWC 2024 that the upcoming flagship chip, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, will launch with Nuvia-designed Oryon CPU cores. This will significantly raise the CPU performance on SD 8 Gen 4 and finally, Android flagships may be able to compete against Apple's A-series chips in the CPU department. Qualcomm says the SoC is scheduled to launch in October, this fall.
Xiaomi HyperOS Launched in India: List of Supported Devices
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Xiaomi is betting big on HyperOS as it yet again highlighted all the new features and improvements coming to the same in the coming months. HyperOS was announced globally during the Xiaomi 14 Series launch but in the recent keynote that was streamed on Xiaomi India YouTube channel, the company briefed the new features and announced update timelines for India devices.
Hardcore Mode Is Coming to Minecraft Bedrock
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Players have asked for hardcore mode on the Minecraft Bedrock edition for a long time and finally, we're getting some news that indicate it's coming. The post was made by a Mojang developer in a private Discord letting content creators know that Mojang is working on hardcore worlds and is currently fixing bugs. Due to the game having random death bugs occasionally, the hardcore mode couldn't be added earlier. So, developers are fixing as many bugs as possible, but it's uncertain when hardcore will be added to Bedrock.
Apple Could Rebrand Apple ID to ‘Apple Account’ in 2024: Report
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Apple is getting ready for a major rebrand of Apple ID to "Apple Account", several sources told MacRumors. Some Apple support documents already have mentions of "Apple Account". We might see this Apple ID rebranding later this year along with iOS 18 and macOS 15. At the moment, it isn't clear why Apple is considering a new name for Apple ID.
HWiNFO Adds an Overlay to Monitor FPS & System Stats; How to Enable It
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HWiNFO's latest beta update v7.73-5370 adds a new OSD feature. With this, users can select 5 items in the free version (and more if the user has a HWiNFO Pro license) which can include various system statistics of components like your CPU and GPU. You can also enable FPS monitoring in the overlay facilitated via PresentMon. To turn it on, the latest beta update is needed, but later on, a stable version is expected to be released.
Kaiju No. 8 Final Trailer Is Here Along with the Anime’s Release Date
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Get ready for an intriguing ride with the Defense Corps who are the slayers of Kaiju, godzilla-like mosters lurking in Japan. The Kaiju No.8 anime is all set to release on April 13, 2024 on X and Crunchyroll.
During its annual shareholders meeting, Tim Cook said Apple will "break new ground" in Generative AI in 2024. Apple completely scrapped off its Electric Car project and brought the complete focus to AI. Right now, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are some big names in Generative AI.
EA Lays off Almost 700 Employees; Cancels Respawn’s Star Wars FPS Shooter
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EA has announced a stream of lay offs that will see nearly 700 jobs axed. Furthermore, the company has canceled a Star Wars first-person shooter in development at Respawn. This decision follows company restructuring and aims to shift focus towards existing franchises like Jedi games and Apex Legends. EA remains committed to supporting its ongoing projects and help them produce quality games.
Rockstar Games Calls Employees Back to Office; Cites GTA 6 Security Concerns
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Rockstar Games has entered the final stages of development for GTA 6. According to Bloomberg, Rockstar Games has asked its employees to return to the office five days a week beginning in April. Rockstar Head of Publishing Jenn Kolbe states this decision comes in form of protecting the data has Rockstar Games already have been a victim of it. Kolbe also mentioned in that in-person work has “tangible benefits”.
Call of Duty Warzone Mobile Launches on March 21
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After a year full of limited testing, Call of Duty reveals the Warzone mobile launch date to be March 21st. The free-to-play game will be available for both iOS and Android devices. COD: Warzone mobile will feature shared progression, Verdansk and Rebirth Island. Along with the battle royale maps, classic maps like Shipyard and Scrapyard will also be included for other multiplayer game modes. The game will come with a controller support, HUD customization and performance mode.
Minecraft Snapshot 24w09a Lets You Dye Wolf Armor, Among Other Changes
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In Minecraft 24w09a snapshot, we have an ability to dye wolf armor different colors, similarly to the leather armor. Not only that, but you can combine colors to create specific shades. Bogged's texture and model has changed. You can now shear it to get two mushrooms. Game's UI has been refreshed and made more consistent. When it comes to the vault, its texture changed again to make it even more different than the trial spawner. Finally, player and Breeze-shot wind charges are now more precise.
Reliance And Disney Confirm Merger of Media Business in India
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In an official confirmation, Reliance Industries and Disney has signed a joint venture combining their media business in India. This joint venture is valued at $8.5 billion. The former chairman of Disney India, Mr. Uday Shankar will act as the strategic advisor and the VC for this merger while Mrs. Nita Ambani will be the chairman for the newly formed joint venture.
Meta Orion AR Smart Glasses Reportedly in the Works; Demo on the Way!
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According to a new report, Meta is apparently working on their very first pair of true AR glasses. These AR glasses will probably be similar in working to Brilliant Labs' Frame AI glasses. Although the Orion is in advanced stages of development, it is not slated to release to the public until 2027. However, Meta employees will be given access to the device this year itself to start testing it out. However, a demo for the device will reportedly be showcased at the Meta Connect set for later on this year.
Fortnite Maker Epic Games Allegedly Hacked; Developer Denies Claims
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After Rockstar and Insomniac Games, Epic Games might be suffering an internal data breach. Mogilevich, a new ransomware gang, claims to have hacked Epic Games' internal data worth 189 GB. According to the spokesperson, the hacked data contains email, passwords, full name, payment information, source code, and other data. The data is available for sale with a deadline of March 4.
Genshin Impact 4.5 Will Introduce a Training Guide Feature to Help Players Build Characters
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Genshin Impact 4.5 will introduce a new character building helper named Training Guide. The Training Guide will feature four tabs — Character Level, Weapons, Artifacts, and Character Talents. Each of the tabs will suggest the players on the best option based on the active choice of the player base for each character.
First Galaxy Z Fold 6 Renders Reveal a Boxy, Uninspiring Design
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Steve H.McFly, one of the most popular leakers has shared the first Z Fold 6 renders and the images point toward a bolder and sharper design language. We expected the Z Fold 6 to feature many changes but that doesn't seem to be the case as this leak suggests that Samsung has run out of design ideas or wants to use the old formula as much as it can.