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Deadlock Made Me Overcome My Deep-Rooted Hatred Towards Multiplayer Shooters
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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I hate multiplayer shooters. Always hated them ever since my start as a gamer and will likely continue to do so till the very end. Or so I thought before I played Deadlock. I have spent over 300 hours in Deadlock, which made up 34% of my playtime this year on Steam and here is why.
Aparna Ukil
2024 blessed us with many brilliant anime, but many missed out on these hidden gems, such as Go! Go! Loser Ranger! and Oblivion Battery. We talk about 10 such underrated anime that deserve your attention.
Ajith Kumar
Ella Purnell is shaping up to be one of the best actresses of this generation. She had a wonderful year with her roles, including Jinx in Arcane Season 2 and Lucy MacLean in Fallout, turning out to be fan-favorites. So, Ella Purnell ruled 2024 with her amazing performances across various movies and shows.
From a new form factor to an improved software experience, there's a lot that Pixels did right this year, but there were a few things I was expecting from them that didn't happen. Things like better charging speeds, better performance, improvements to Pixel Watch's Fitbit integration, etc. Here are all the improvements I want in Pixels in 2025.
2024 was a year with some exceptionally bad titles, the worst ones coming from big name studios with strong IPs. With the year coming to an end, it is time to look at some of the worst games of 2024.
ARPGs Made a Comeback in 2024; Can They Continue the Momentum in 2025?
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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2024 was a great year for ARPGs and we also saw much experimentation in the genre that I am excited to see continue in 2025. Games like Dragons Dogma 2, Path of Exile, Black Myth Wukong and Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 left a lasting impact. So, will this APRG momentum continue forward in 2025? Yes, I think so and here is what I am expecting from ARPGs next year.
2025 will come with some of the biggest anime releases and in this list, we have talked about 15 most anticipated anime of the coming year.
Bluesky, a decentralized platform founded by Jack Dorsey in 2019, gained massive popularity in 2024 due to a series of events, including X's policy changes and Elon Musk's support for President-elect Donald Trump. The platform saw a 60% jump in activity in August and reached 25 million users by December, with many popular personalities and organizations joining the app.
2024 Was the Year I Switched to YouTube Music and I’m Here to Stay
Abubakar Mohammed
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I switched to YouTube Music in 2024 and have thoroughly enjoyed using it. The best part was, hands down, the music recommendations which helped me discover over 100 new music. Besides, the User Interface also received much needed improvements this year, alongside features like custom thumbnails, collaborative playlists, and AI-powered hum to search.
More Bucks, More Ads: How Streaming Backed Itself into a Corner in 2024?
Anshuman Jain
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The streaming industry has reached a saturation point, with over 1.8 billion subscribers worldwide. To maintain growth, services are introducing ad-supported plans, increasing prices, and cracking down on password sharing. This shift is causing confusion and frustration among consumers and will continue to do so going towards 2025.
Snapchat+ subscribers can now start a Snapstreak instantly with a new feature called Instant Snapstreaks. This feature allows users to start a streak by sending and receiving a Snap from each other, without waiting for 3 consecutive days. The feature is exclusive to Snapchat+ subscribers, but only one person needs the subscription to start the streak.
2024 was a phenomenal year for the anime fans as we got to enjoy not only some of the best anime but also viral hit opening songs. Therefore, if you are interested in seeing what are the popular anime openings of 2024, here is a list of openings that ruled my playlist in 2024,
Squid Game 2 Episode 3 Ending Explained: Is Player 001 [SPOILER]?
Shashank Shakya
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Squid Game Season 2 is here with all its twists and turns however, episode 3 of this season has brought in an insane twist to the story and in this article, find out all you should know about it!
The OnePlus Ace 5 has made its debut in China, featuring a 6.78-inch flat display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 6400mAh battery, and 80W charger. It has a 50MP primary camera, 16MP front camera, and supports 4K 60fps video recording. Pricing starts at 2299 Yuan (~$315) for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
SKEDit is the Ultimate AI Tool to Schedule WhatsApp Messages and Auto-Reply Like a Pro
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SKEDit is a tool designed for marketers, small businesses, and busy individuals. It lets you schedule WhatsApp messages and auto-respond to customers based on keywords and phrases. SKEDit also supports other messaging apps such as Telegram, Messenger, and SMS.
The One Piece anime had a fantabulous year with the release of a great number of well-animated episodes in 2024. You can find out the best One Piece episodes of 2024 I loved the most this year here in this article.
OnePlus has made some interesting design choices in OxygenOS 15, and the overall OS, on paper, feels like a considerable update over OxygenOS 14, but is that really the case? I've been using OxygenOS 15 on my OnePlus 12R, and here's my review.
Path of Exile 2 is undoubtedly setting up to become the best ARPG of all time. The early access of the game has only 40% of the planned content for release, while already being one of the best in the genre. The game features the best campaign in ARPG genre, filled with memorable boss fights and massive maps that are a delight to explore. However, the game has its fair share of issues, and the early access is also locked behind a paywall while the game will be released for free.
OpenAI Unveils o3 Model and Becomes First to Crack the ARC-AGI Benchmark in 5 Years
Arjun Sha
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OpenAI announced its new o3 reasoning model and it has become the first AI model to beat the ARC-AGI benchmark. It scored 87.5% on the ARC-AGI benchmark. The company also announced o3-mini which is optimized for coding and offers faster performance at a lower cost.
The Redmi K80 is a the company's latest device after their rebranding and it features some amazing top of the line specs like a 2K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a new design, IP 68 rating and video recording at upto 8K. In this read, I have shared my impressions of the Redmi K80.
Steam Replay 2024 is here to share your gaming stats with you. You can check your review in year on Steam app or any browser. Check your Steam gaming recap from January 1, 2024, to the last seconds of December 14, 2024 and share with anyone you want.
You can now dial 1-800-2428478 to talk to ChatGPT through your phone. It offers 15 minutes of ChatGPT call support per month, but it's limited to the US only. Apart from that, you can chat with ChatGPT on WhatsApp via the same number. It's available in all regions.
The teaser before the release of Superman's official trailer has been released and it looks phenomenal. Learn about everything we saw in the 30-second clip!
James Gunn recently revealed crucial details about the upcoming Superman movie, and here's all you need to know about it.
Google has finally released its video generation model called Veo 2. It can produce minutes-long video clips at 4K resolution. The company has also released its image generation model, Imagen 3.
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.
We have tested OpenAI's Sora tool which lets you generate AI videos. It's good for generating abstract visuals and animated scenes. However, in some areas, it leaves you disappointed. Check out our article to watch Sora-generated videos and judge by yourself.
Samsung has introduced a new feature in their One UI 7 beta, called the Now Bar. This is a pill shaped icon that sits at the bottom of the Lockscreen and will show up whenever a new live activity is going on like while playing music, voice recording, stopwatch, or timer. In this read, I will be sharing my thoughts on the feature after using it for a while, and detailing everything it has to offer.
Fortnite Ballistic: A Fun Minigame or a Serious Valorant Competitor?
Ishan Adhikary
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I played Fortnite Ballistic on the day 1 of its release and it felt fun when I teamed up with my friend. However, the game lacks the sauce to become a solid alternative to Valorant or CS2 for now. Here is my full impressions of the new Fortnite FPS game mode.
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.
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.
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.
We've updated and noted down every single winners from the Game Awards show 2024, hosted by Geoff Keighley. The updates are happening in real-time, if you simultaneously read it at the same time with the show.
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.
Google is improving Project Astra and will be bringing its features to the Gemini app in the future. However, you can already use Stream Realtime in Google AI Studio which basically does the same thing. You can share your camera or laptop screen and talk to Gemini 2.0 in real time.
Apple Genmoji: How to Make Custom Emojis on iPhone in iOS 18.2?
Kanika Gogia
Anmol Sachdeva
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Genmoji is one of the Apple Intelligence features that lets you create custom emojis for any occasion on your device. You can create unique Genmojis on an iPhone by bringing up the AI prompt & keyboard to type a simple description. To use Genmoji and other Apple Intelligence features, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, or an iPad/Mac with an M-series chipset.
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.
Ash Singh
Fortnite Ballistic launches today as a new first-person tactical shooter mode where you'll play 5v5 matches focused on attacking and defending objectives. This guide covers everything you need to know about this mode.
OpenAI's Sora video generation tool offers many new features including Remix, Storyboard, Re-cut, Blend, and more. It also has a new UI where you can create and edit AI videos seamlessly. Apart from that, Sora videos have C2PA metadata embedded for greater transparency.
I Have Been an Apple User for 10 Years and Here’s How I Make the Most out of Apple’s Ecosystem
Kanika Gogia
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Apple has built its entire ecosystem with the strong pillars of connectivity, simplicity, and security. Here are 13 best features to get the most of out the Apple ecosystem.