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Ishan Adhikary
Valorant released its 25th agent in Clove. The newest controller agent comes with the power of immortality in their kits. While Meddle helps you apply decay on enemies, Pick-Me-Up lets you heal instantly after a kill or damage dealt on enemies. Clove further utilizes their power of death to cast smoke clouds before and after death. The ultimate of Clove allows you to self-revive for a temporary period and getting a kill or assist during this time lets you live, again.
As adaptations are slowly getting better and picking up steam, I sit down to converse about what matters to me most. We take a look at the brief history of the not-so-stellar adaptations, the possible reason for its inconsistent track-record, and whether we have a glimmer of hope in the future.
More RPGs Should Pre-Release a Character Creator like Dragon’s Dogma 2
Sampad Banerjee
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Capcom released Dragon's Dogma 2 character creator earlier than the actual game's launch. In my opinion, this was one of the best things that could happen. The character creator not only helped me create my Arisen well before time but also built a lot of excitement. This same effect catapulted to gamers worldwide with even the company easily hyping their product up.
Upanishad Sharma
Rise of the Ronin is here and I have spent a few hours enjoying it. The game begins beautifully with a tale that is slowly unravelling to be something amazing. While I am not the biggest fan of the souls like combat mechanics, I am beginning to understand and appreciate it. Rise of the Ronin does spice things up by having an amazing skill tree, a bountiful character creator and various combat styles. How far all these can carry the game is something I plan on finding out.
The new midrange king, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, is remarkably better than the four-month-old Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and a year-old Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. It has received all new CPU cores, comes with a significantly upgraded GPU, and the NPU can handle on-device AI models as well. Its ISP is also quite powerful and supports many premium features. You also get Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 support.
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, a midrange chipset in the 7-series segment. However, going by the specs, it seems like a powerful SoC. It packs the latest CPU cores, a 45% more powerful Adreno GPU, and the Hexagon NPU with on-device capabilities. The ISP is also equipped with many flagship features like semantic segmentation, video super resolution, and low light vision. For local connectivity, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 brings the FastConnect 7800 system with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Ajith Kumar
I got a chance to preview the upcoming action RPG, Solo Leveling: Arise, and this is what it feels like to be a hunter like Jinwoo. The upcoming RPG, Solo Leveling: Arise, by Netmarble presents a perfect opportunity to become a hunter and level up by fighting monsters in dungeons.
The ChatGPT maker, OpenAI, is reportedly planning to release the GPT-5 model during the summer of this year. A new report says that OpenAI has already demoed the GPT-5 model to a few enterprise customers and one of the CEOs called it "materially better" than GPT-4. OpenAI is also working on AI agents that can perform complex actions.
Dragon's Dogma is one of the greatest RPG with tons of big worlds to explore, tough enemies to fight, and giant monsters to take down. As the sequel comes near, you might wanna revise your hands with some similar games. In this list, we have compiled 7 games like Dragon's Dogma 2 that will create that similar atmosphere and experience for you.
Alone in the Dark is the latest iteration in a long running franchise that has kept gamers awake for years now. The 2024 game is a reimagined remake of the first one and focuses on Emily Hartwood and Detective Edward Carnby. Trapped in a world they don't belong in, the pair is tasked in solving the mystery and finding their way out. The game's lore is incredibly rich with an amazing atmosphere added in. While the combat sometimes feels clunky along with graphical blurring, Alone in the Dark is an amazing adventure gamers should embark on.
Qualcomm has unveiled a new Snapdragon 8 series chipset in the premium tier, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, there are minor specs downgrades in most departments. The CPU is underclocked and the Adreno GPU misses out on some gaming features. The 5G modem is also an older one. Having said that, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 still manages to position itself as a flagship chipset. Go through our detailed comparison to find out more.
This list will offer some of the best options in the realm of AI powered tools that can reproduce human like voice from given text. These include options like the popular Speechify voice generator and other tools like Play.HT that generate almost natural voice-overs. You can try out any of the ones that we have mentioned in this list and see which one works best for you.
In the modern day and age, multiplayer games feel the same, boring, and not worked on. However, with the launch of Lethal Company, Palworld, and Helldivers 2, that seems to have changed. Lethal Company makes you enjoy a game just through its clean UI, freedom of exploration and simplicity. Palworld on the other hand is the perfect example of how developers should connect with their community. Helldivers 2 has finally made shooter experiences fun and enjoyable with its goofiness and satire.
Earlier today, Google rolled out its famed yearly puzzle to tease its I/O 2024 event. Within around 4 hours of the puzzle being out, it was cracked by the community and we got to know that the much-anticipated event has been scheduled for May 14, 2024. From the Pixel 8a to the Pixel Fold 2 and more on Android 15, there's a whole lot that is expected to be announced at the event.
After torturing us with Wordle and Connections, NYT is back yet again with Strands, a word searching adventure. NYT Strands gives you a scrambled grid of letters along with a daily theme hint. The aim of the game is to get all the letters along with the special word called the Spangram that spans across the board. Along your journey you can use the Hint bar by finding three unrelated words first. To make it even easier, you can use some of the best tips like being consistent, using the entire grid and well, not overthinking it.
We Are Using This App to ‘Step Up’ Our Fitness Game; You Should Too
Sagnik Das Gupta
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For the past few months, everyone in Team Beebom has taken the decision to stop being a lazy couched potato to being active and walking to keep ourselves fit. For that, we kicked off the step up challenge earlier in December 2023, and we have been having a fun time challenging each other to walk the most steps.
Abubakar Mohammed
The Pixel lineup sure has come a long way since its first resurrection in 2021 with the Pixel 6, steadily improving the lineup with every iteration with the Pixel 8 series being the best so far. However, Pixels are far from perfect and the five things I would improve are the Google Tensor G4, Charging Speeds, faster storage, better modem and connectivity, and bringing Telephoto to the standard Pixel.
WWE 2K24 takes the already good 2K23 and tosses it up the ladder. The visuals and experience feel better than ever while the game performs great even on a old gaming PC. This year, it is all about finishing your story. As such, the gameplay gets a lot of improvements that help create a masterpiece. Plenty of new modes have been added including a new WrestleMania showcase with a Special Guest Referee, Casket, Gauntlet and Ambulance and matches. The MyRISE career mode comes with another great story in this edition with revamped MyGM and MyFACTION mode. Overall, WWE 2K24 is a solid follow up to a series and deserves the praise.
I Impulsively Bought the Tomb Raider Remasters and Loved Every Second of It
Sampad Banerjee
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The Tomb Raider remasters gracefully recreate and elevate the old trilogy of games to new heights. I appreciate the attention to detail that has been paid with even tiny textures carried over. Not only do the new graphics look like a breath of fresh air, but I actually found the divisive modern controls not half bad.
Akshay Gangwar
While the Nothing Phone 2a has its obvious benefits of a clean software experience, practical design, and camera quality, the POCO X6 Pro does not lag behind. In fact, it takes a big leap forward in the performance department where it delivers flagship level results on a mid-range budget. In addition, the POCO X6 Pro also comes with a charger and a quality case right in the box, while the Nothing Phone 2a doesn't. So, by the end, you will figure out which phones takes the lead in this comparison.
Kanika Gogia
Tim Cook confirmed that Apple's Generative AI is coming later this year. Interestingly, the upcoming iOS 18 is expected to bring "Siri 2.0" that's largely relies on generative AI capabilities. I expect Siri 2.0 to deliver human-like interactions, automate tasks complex tasks, add personality to conversations, offer connected experiences, and support more third-party apps.
A gaming rig is something most enthusiasts in the world stick by. However, getting older and turning 27 made me realise that perhaps it's better to sacrifice customization for comfort. So I went ahead and blew my savings to get a PS5. After a full year of using it as my primary gaming driver, things have changed. Here is why getting a PS5 made me ditch my gaming PC for the better.
As has become a tradition now, I love testing new AI models, and when Anthropic released its new Claude 3 models, I knew I had to test out their tall claims. So, I compare the Claude 3 Opus model against OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro model in this extensive comparison. Does Claude have the magic to beat ChatGPT and Gemini? Find out.
The Nothing Phone 2a is an all rounder near-perfect budget phone that offers an unparalleled software experience, commendable battery backup, good cameras and a stable performance throughout. However, it comes with its own shortcomings. For starters, it comes with a plastic frame and back panel, for which it feels a tad cheap in hand. You also don't get a charger or case in the box. Keeping these things aside, the device ticks almost all the boxes and is an easy recommendation for those looking for a good budget phone.
Dimensity 7200 Pro vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs Snapdragon 782G: Benchmark Comparison
Arjun Sha
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Nothing has choose the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro over Qualcomm chipsets such as the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and Snapdragon 782G for its latest mid-ranger, Nothing Phone (2a). We did extensive benchmark testing for all three chipsets and found that Dimensity 7200 Pro is a capable SoC and delivers good performance with unmatched efficiency. It packs newer ARM cores and the GPU performance is better than the competing chipsets.
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.
Rockstar Games always have not been on point with their GTA games. There are some features that we have seen in previous Rockstar games that are missing in the recent ones. That is why we have made our list of 7 things that we would love to see featured in GTA 6. Here's hoping they listen!
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.
AI Models in India to Require Govt Approval; What are the Implications?
Arjun Sha
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The Indian IT Ministry (MeitY) has issued a new advisory for tech companies offering AI models and services in India. The advisory asks tech firms to get approval before deploying "untested" AI models in India. The government later clarified that the advisory applies to large companies like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, etc., and not startups. The advisory also requests companies to embed permanent metadata in generated data to easily identify the first originator.
Microsoft has finally brought the ability to use your phone as a high-quality webcam on Windows 11. The feature is currently available to Windows Insiders only, but it's coming to all users in the next few months. I tried the connected camera feature and was impressed with the streaming quality. Although the streaming is being done remotely, there were no lags or stutters in the video preview. You can use your phone as a webcam in any video conferencing app or within a browser too.
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.
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 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.
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.
I Got Access to Gemini 1.5 Pro, and It’s Better Than GPT-4 and Gemini 1.0 Ultra
Arjun Sha
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We got our hands on the Gemini 1.5 Pro model via Google AI Studio, and after probing the model on a multitude of tests, we can say that Google has finally delivered an immensely powerful AI model. It's easily on par with GPT-4 model by OpenAI and surpasses Google's largest Gemini 1.0 Ultra model. It's excellent at advanced reasoning, can process videos, handles large corpus of data in a single window, and you can do so much more. Read our detailed comparison between Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini 1.0 Ultra, and GPT-4.
Best of MWC 2024: Wrist Phones, AI Phone, Transparent Laptop, and More
Sagnik Das Gupta
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MWC 2024 saw several interesting tech innovations being put up on display for the public to witness. Of all the uncountable releases, there were a few that particularly caught our eye. Some of these include Lenovo's transparent laptop, the Xiaomi SU7 EV car, OnePlus' first smartwatch running Wear OS, Honor 6 Pro's AI eye-tracking tech, and a lot more!
The Galaxy Ring recently made its first public appearance at MWC 2024 in Barcelona. Alongside the public debut, some vital details have come to light. From the looks of it, the Galaxy Ring will directly compete against the Oura Ring. From the design to the functions, we have noticed a lot of similarities between the two smart rings. One thing is clear that both are marketed as top-of-the-line sleep trackers backed by a whole lot of wellness features. It will all come down to the pricing strategy and final product that Samsung decides to roll with in the end for the Galaxy Ring. These parameters will ultimately decide which smart ring is worth the buck.
You Can Now Set Copilot As the Default Assistant on Android; Here’s How
Anshuman Jain
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Microsoft's Co-Pilot AI can now be set as the default assistant on Android devices. The latest beta version allows users to replace Google Assistant with Co-Pilot, which can be triggered from any screen. However, it currently lacks voice activation and screenshot capabilities.
During the MWC 2024 event in Barcelona, Samsung Galaxy Ring made its first public debut. Thanks to the event, some vital details about the Galaxy Ring have started pouring in. Some of these key details are that it will come in 3 distinct colors and 9 different sizes. We will also get health-centric features like My Vitality Score and Booster Card, which will further elevate the user experience. As for the release date, Samsung has teased the Galaxy Ring to land "later this year."
ONLYOFFICE DocSpace Brings Seamless Collaboration Within Zoom, and It’s All We Need
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ONLYOFFICE has made available a new extension of its popular DocSpace tool on the Zoom App Marketplace, which allows teams to collaborate during meetings in real-time. Users can add the extension in the Zoom app and use it during meetings for live collaboration.