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For Its 50th Anniversary, I Want Microsoft to Bring Back Windows Phones
Anshuman Jain
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In this read, we celebrate the history of Microsoft Windows Phone, by taking a look back at their history, what they offered, their strides and how they went into a spiraling downfall. We will also discuss how the company can revive their smartphone line back again in 2025.
iPads were introduced by Steve Jobs as a third new category between smartphones and laptops 15 years ago. Since then, iPads have become powerful enough to replace laptops for power users. Still, the iPad's role has become less certain as laptops, smartphones, and foldable devices have advanced. To remain the "future of computing", the iPad either needs significant iPadOS improvements or the ability to run macOS.
Microsoft just turned 50 and like our recent revisit to Windows versions, there's no better time to revisit Windows logos to see how they've evolved over the years. From Windows 1.0, 3.x, to Windows 95, 98, XP, and Windows 11, the Windows logo has evolved tremendously over the years. From the old school Microsoft logo to the wavy flag identity and embracing modern aesthetics via Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. All of which ultimately leading to Windows 11.
Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5, 2025, as per the official announcement. The new handheld comes with an upgraded design, a bigger screen, and magnetic Joy-Cons. Nintendo Switch 2 supports the previous generation of games in both digital and physical forms.
After months of speculation and leaks, Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2 in January. Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5, 2025 with plenty of new gen games available from day one of launch.
In this read, we have compiled a list of the best April Fool's Day pranks done by well known brands this year. Featuring grass covered keyboards, scam sniffing AI nose and a dog translator. We have a fun list in store for you so check it out.
In case you are unaware, apart from Ghibli images, ChatGPT can also produce an impressive set of WhatsApp stickers. I used ChatGPT to create a set of Chibi stickers for free, and they look awesome.
GTA 6 Characters Guide: All Protagonists and Supporting Characters
Ishan Adhikary
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GTA 6 will follow a Bonnie and Clyde-style story, featuring two playable main protagonists: Lucia and Jason. Lucia is the first-ever Latina female protagonist of the franchise, while the male protagonist's name is still unknown. The leaked files suggest that there are two more playable characters named Billy and Kai.
You can now generate Ghibli images on ChatGPT for free. However, there is a rate limit of three images per day. Apart from that, you can check out Grok or Fotor to produce Studio Ghibli-style images.
The month of March gave us a bunch of stable additions to our favorite messaging app, WhatsApp, besides some other features that are still in testing. New features include sharing songs to Status Updates, WhatsApp Web redesign, View Once Photos on Linked Devices, Meta AI profile images, and more.
Apple’s AI Crisis: Is Apple Turning Into All Words and No Show Company?
Beebom Staff
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Apple has delayed the new contextually aware Siri, which it announced at WWDC 2024 and it will have drastic effects.
Why Are Smartphone Manufacturers Making Slim Phones All of A Sudden? Let’s Find Out
Abubakar Mohammed
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Some older innovations intrigued us but failed to pick up pace due to then technological challenges. One of them being slim phones, a category that disappeared like a fleeting trend. Fast-forward a decade and slim phones seem to be making a comeback, with makers like Apple and Samsung starting first.
Smartphone cameras are now the pinnacle of point and shoot camera technology. While it took rapid innovation to reach the current point, it wouldn't have otherwise if Kodak hadn't come up with its first consumer point and shoot camera, the Kodak DC40. Released on March 28, 1985, the DC40 was a result of over years of development. This was two decades after engineer Steve Sasson created the first self-contained digital camera in 1975 and it kickstarted the firm's pursuit of developing a digital camera that's more accessible to everyone.
In this review, I will be sharing my thoughts on the iPhone 16e, going over different aspects of the device like build, design, display, the new C1 modem, and how the phone fairs for its $599 price overall as well as discuss whether it is an upgrade for someone switching from an older device.
From GTA 1 to GTA 6: How the GTA Logo Has Evolved over the Last 27 Years
Ishan Adhikary
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The Grand Theft Auto franchise is undoubtedly one of the most iconic ones, and so is its logo's metamorphosis. In this list, we have showcased all the GTA logos from GTA 1 to GTA 6 in order to show how the art of the game has evolved.
Faxing is still an operational means to send legally binding documents in sectors like healthcare, government, and law enforcement. So, if you ever find yourself searching for ways to send or receive faxes on your iPhone, the following apps should suffice your official or personal needs.
Shashank Shakya
The Last of Us Season 2 is one of the most anticipated shows coming in 2025 and in this article find out all about its cast and characters.
Google is transitioning Android development entirely to an internal branch. While the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) remains accessible, developers will face challenges in tracking and contributing to progress. This move aims to streamline Android developement processes but may limit transparency.
I Tested and Compared ChatGPT’s Native Image Gen Capabilities Against Gemini
Arjun Sha
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We have tested native image generation on ChatGPT and Gemini to find out which model offers the best results in character consistency, instruction following, and text rendering. Check out our in-depth comparison for detailed results.
RecCloud AI Video Translator: Transform Your Video Content in 70+ Languages
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RecCloud AI Video Translator is the ultimate tool for content creators to reach a wider audience worldwide. It can translate your video content into more than 70 languages. Not only that, this AI-powered tool can generate accurate subtitles for your videos in different languages.
Anmol Sachdeva
Apple has today confirmed the dates for the much-awaited Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) for 2025. WWDC 2025 has been scheduled for June 9 to June 13. We will see Apple unveil new OS upgrades, including iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and more.
Google Unveils Gemini 2.5 Pro, Shattering Records on Humanity’s Last Exam
Arjun Sha
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Google has released a groundbreaking Gemini 2.5 Pro model that has scored 18.8% on Humanity's Last Exam. It's a reasoning model and delivers impressive performance in coding, reasoning, science, and math.
Sanmay Chakrabarti
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 falls significantly short of its tall claims before release, providing only a slight increase in performance from its predecessors RTX 4070 and 4070 Super. However, the GPU is priced extremely well, around the same as the RTX 4070 and slightly cheaper compared to RTX 4070 Super at MSRP. Still, the GPU doesn't entice enough for us to recommend RTX 40 series users to upgrade, as the 12GB VRAM isn't future proof at the rate the gaming industry is evolving.
GTA 5 modder Dark Space created a GTA 6 map for the game and showcased it on YouTube. Take-Two has now copyright striked the video which caused a direct removal of the GTA 5 mod. Dark Space said that he expected it and the mod getting taken down does not surprise him.
On This Day 30 Years Ago, WikiWikiWeb Walked So Wikipedia Could Run
Anshuman Jain
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30 years ago today on March 25th, 1995 the first user editable Wiki was launched dubbed WikiWikiWeb. In this read, we will take a trip down the memory lane discusssing how it changed the landscape of how we share and contribute information on the internet thanks to the invention of this simple database by Ward Cunningham.
GTA 6 Trailer 2 Will Drop This Tuesday, Claims New Social Media Post
Ishan Adhikary
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In November 2024, an anonymous source asserted that the second GTA 6 trailer 2 would be released on March 25, 2025. This claim has been reiterated by the same source, as reported by the Grand Theft Auto tracking account @GTAVI_Countdown on X. However, this prediction contrasts with the "GTA Online t-shirt theory," which posits that the trailer will instead debut on April 1st.
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025. Those who wish to continue using Windows 10 can pay for the ESU program to receive security updates. Other than that, users can bypass hardware requirements and install Windows 11 or switch to an alternative OS.
Minecraft’s Next Drop Spring to Life is Releasing on March 25
Upanishad Sharma
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Minecraft's drop is called Spring to Life and releases on March 26, 2025. Keep reading to know about it here.
In this post, we are going over the Essential Key and Essential Space, one of the new features introduced with the Nothing Phone (3a) series. It is an AI powered app that creates tasks and reminders from screenshots and images. While it shows potential, the feature is still in early development and experiences inconsistent results, requiring more time to process data and generate results.
Apple Faces Legal Challenge for Falsely Advertising Apple Intelligence
Ajaay Srinivasan
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The U.S. District Court in San Jose has filed a lawsuit (PDF) against Apple for deceptively marketing several AI features for Siri and misleading consumers into buying the iPhone 16. It states that the ads that Apple ran "drove unprecedented excitement" and "deceived millions of consumers into purchasing new phones they did not need". Apple is yet to make an official comment on the development.
Google's experimental Gemini model can not only remove watermarks from copyrighted images but can heavily manipulate images as well, blurring the line between reality and fiction. Follow our article to learn what Google has to say on the development.
Google has stuck to Corning Gorilla Glass 3 this year, which is not the best protection the industry has on offer. Hence, you may want to install a screen protector on your Pixel 9a for maximum protection. Some of the best tempered glass screen protectors you can buy for your Pixel 9a are dbrand Prism 2.0, Ringke Easy Slide, Spigen, Ferilinso, amFilm, OtterBox Premium Glass, and ZAGG InvisibleShield.
Want a new case for your Pixel 9a? Look no further, as we have compiled a list of the best cases across different categories and use cases that you should pick for the Pixel 9a.
Playing a soundtrack on Spotify might be easy. But if you're struggling with getting around the app's UI and interacting with its various icons and buttons, then this should be your go-to guide for figuring out Spotify. The list we've prepared here is full of icons, symbols, buttons, and options you'll find when you use the Spotify app on your Android and iPhone.
Aparna Ukil
Anime fans must buckle up as Spring season is around the corner and we will get to witness some incredible returning as well as the new shows on our screens. Well, you will find about the top 12 Spring 2025 anime that you shouldn't sleep on.
The European Union officer has given Apple the green light to create a portless iPhone. They mention that a device without a charging port doesn't need to comply with the Common Charger Directive. This means a portless iPhone could be released next year, charging through MagSafe.
Google Pixel 9a Is Here with Tensor G4, Bigger 5,100mAh Battery
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has finally launched the Pixel 9a and it starts from $499. The device features an FHD+ 6.3-inch 120Hz OLED display which can reach a peak brightness of 2,700 nits. The back of the device is flat with no camera bump, just like the renders suggested. The departure from the camera island kind of robs the Pixel essence from it, but it should be a boon for those who hate wobbly phones on tables. Powering the phone will be an upgraded, 5100 mAh battery, a whopping 12% increase from Pixel 8a; although the charging speed remains the same 23W.
While the Windows 11 LTSC edition is designed for enterprise customers, general users can also try it. It offers long-term stability and security with minimal updates. You can go through our explainer to learn more about the LTSC edition.
Pebble Smartwatches Are Back and They’re Just Like You Remember
Abubakar Mohammed
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Pebble has launched two new PebbleOS smartwatches — the Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 that follow the same DNA of the original Pebble watches. The Core 2 Duo is an improved version of the Pebble 2 whereas the Core Time 2 is an improved version of Pebble Time 2. One of the main differentiating factors between the two watches is unlike the Core 2 Duo, the Time 2 features a bigger 1.5-inch touch screen 64-color e-paper display, surrounded by a metal frame. You can read more about the differences in this article. Both the watches are up for pre-orders in limited quantities. While the Core 2 Duo ships in three months, i.e., starting July, you'll have to wait until December for Core Time 2.
We have done an in-depth analysis, comparing the Deep Research agent on ChatGPT and Gemini. While ChatGPT covers a broad range of ideas, its older knowledge base hinders it from presenting the complete picture. On the other hand, Gemini offers the latest information on any topic you throw at it.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is the latest entry in the iconic franchise and this time it takes the journey to Japan. Read our Assassin's Creed Shadows review here and decide if you want to join the war with Naoe and Yasuke in Japan.
This GTA 5 Mod Lets You Explore GTA 6’s Map Before the Official Release
Upanishad Sharma
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A modder has worked tirelessly to bring about the GTA 6 map to Grand Theft Auto 5. This contains the game's key locations and gamers can install it too. Read how to do so here.