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Gemini Now Supports File Uploads & Here’s How It Stacks Up Against ChatGPT
Arjun Sha
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You can now upload documents to Gemini and ask questions or perform data analysis. Keep in mind, you need a Gemini Advanced subscription to be able to upload local files. In my testing, Gemini Advanced performed as good as ChatGPT. But ChatGPT offers file uploads for free and there is support for a wide variety of file formats as well.
Initially rolled out in mid-May for ChatGPT Plus users, the ChatGPT macOS app is now available to download for all users without any subscription plan. You can download the app only on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. The latest version of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, is available for free but offers a limited number of requests. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can sign in for full access.
I switched to a Pixel Watch 2 from a Galaxy Watch4, and I regret it because the Fitbit app is inferior, the watch lacks essential features, a practical form factor, and competitors like Samsung and OnePlus are making better Wear OS smartwatches. One of the other reasons why I dislike the Pixel Watch is due to its extreme ecosystem lock-in.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite Review: A Step Backwards
Sagnik Das Gupta
Ajith Kumar
The day we never thought is almost here. Chapter 424 of the My Hero Academia manga marked the start of the epilogue, and the tale is almost at its conclusion now. The ediorial staff has confirmed that the manga will conclude after five chapters. Thus, on August 5, 2024, the last chapter of MHA will appear in the 36th and 37th issues of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. Furthermore, Kohei Horikoshi wrote a statement to the fans about the ending of the series.
The S-tier bosses in the Shadow of the Erdtree are perfectly executed boss fights, both challenging and as a cinematic experience. The A and B tier bosses are challenging or add something different in their respective fights, while lacking in some of other aspects. The C and D tier bosses are either incredibly easy, or hard for being a badly designed boss.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Potential Release Date, Leaked Benchmarks, Rumors & More
Arjun Sha
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We are just four months away from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 launch. Qualcomm has confirmed the Snapdragon Summit event which is scheduled for October 21. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to feature the new Oryon CPU cores and the Adreno GPU has also gained substantial performance improvements. The first batch of Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phones will be launched by Xiaomi.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Brings Back This Beloved Dark Souls 3 Feature
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has brought back character transformation as a mechanic, last implemented in Dark Souls 3. There are multiple items in the Realm of Shadows that can transform the player into other beings. The two transformation items I found in the game are the Lamenter's mask and Priestess heart.
Anthropic's new Claude 3.5 Sonnet model has performed remarkably well on benchmarks. So we have compared it with ChatGPT 4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro. In reasoning tests, Claude 3.5 Sonnet shows great intelligence and also does a great job at following user instructions. Even in coding, Claude 3.5 Sonnet generates bug-free code in comparison to ChatGPT 4o and Gemini 1.5 Pro.
Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC Review: A Multiversal Fever Dream!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Alan Wake 2 has recently received its very first Night Springs DLC and it brings three 'episodes' to play through. While the first episode mostly sees you play as Rose in a very dorky-silly setting, the other two directly connect the Remedyverse dots. Read how we felt about the game in our Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC here.
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Review: The Golden Thread Ties up Loose Ends
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is the biggest and most well-crafted DLC in the entire Soulsborne series. The DLC features incredible boss fights, a variety of gorgeous landscapes, multiple new weapon types, and thought-provoking lore drops that tie up the game perfectly. Read everything about the game in our Elden Ring DLC review here.
The Nikon Zf mirrorless camera is a shutterbug's dream come true, blending 80's style with modern-day features. From an AI-powered object detection to 96MP high-resolution shot support to more, it's quite feature-packed! In addition, real-life results are incredible, with little to no noise in mostly any lighting condition, thanks to a well-tuned system that doesn't make you go beyond ISO 800. Video capabilities are top-notch as well, offering up to 4K 60FPS and H.265 10-bit MOV format. The electronic viewfinder is also quite the treat, thanks to being vari-angle. All-in-all,
Snapdragon X Elite Reviews are Out: Solid Performance and Great Battery Life
Arjun Sha
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The embargo has finally lifted and many outlets have reviewed the Asus Vivobook S15, which is powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor. As Qualcomm claimed, the Snapdragon X Elite chipset delivers great performance, matching the Apple M3 in multi-core tasks, and the battery life rivals the MacBook Air M3. The X Elite-powered PC delivers battery life up to 13 hours while performing everyday tasks.
The CMF Phone 1 has been officially confirmed to launch on July 8. The brand sent over a capsule which contained the release date details of its first phone alongside a SIM ejector tool. This SIM ejector tool also doubles as a screwdriver to unscrew the bolt on the back of the Phone 1.
The Moto Edge 50 Ultra has gone official with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in India. Other specifications include a 50MP primary rear camera sensor alongside a 50MP ultra-wide and 64MP telephoto sensor. There's a 4500mAh battery unit paired with 125W fast charging support. It features a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The device comes in Nordic Wood, Peach Fuzz and Forest Grey color variants and is priced at Rs 59,999 for the sole 12GB/512GB variant.
Google Gemini App Arrives in India with Support for 9 Regional Languages
Arjun Sha
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Google has finally launched the Gemini app in India. It brings support for 9 Indian languages. Apart from that, Indian users can also access Gemini Advanced features such as file uploads and data analysis. In addition, you can chat with Gemini in the Google Messages app as well.
I Tested an Open-Source Alternative to Windows Recall That Works on Any PC
Arjun Sha
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If you want to try out an alternative to Windows Recall, check out OpenRecall which is open-source and entirely free. It does all the processing locally and works on any x86 PC without an NPU. Keep in mind, the local vector database is not encrypted so that might be a major security concern.
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The Minecraft 1.21 update is finally here it is now time to figure out if it's a good update. The 1.21 update adds 94 brand new features to the game, which is more than the previous one. Moreover, they mostly fit in with the Minecraft worlds, though some features may be a bit overpowered. While the community really wanted an End Update, that didn't happen. Though, the crafter and vault blocks are direct result of the given feedback. Unlike the 1.20 update, 1.21 focuses on improving one in-game system. To sum it up, I do believe that 1.21 update is fairly good for the game.
Gemini Nano is a lightweight version of Google's AI chatbot and it brings on-device AI support to Pixel devices. The feature was already available for Pixel 8 Pro and now it has released for Pixel 8 and 8a devices with the June feature drop update. It is not enabled by default and has to be turned on from AICore Settings in Developer Options.
Minecraft 1.21 update is here and we list five things you should do when you install it. First, you should make the new copper and tuff blocks and use them in builds. Then, you should make the crafter and learn about its mechanics. Furthermore, you should find the trial chamber and explore it to obtain amazing loot. Even better loot is available from ominous trials. This includes the heavy core, which you can make the mace with.
At the WWDC 2024 event, the Cupertino giant introduced Apple Intelligence and announced ChatGPT integration into Apple devices. Elon Musk took to X and went on a tirade against Apple for integrating ChatGPT and threatened to ban all Apple devices at his companies. That said, it appears Musk's argument is misplaced as Apple has developed its own AI models. Only when Apple's AI model fails to come up with a proper response, it seeks the user's permission before routing the query to ChatGPT.
Apple's new app icon customization in iOS 18 is a step above what Android has to offer. Sure, they have taken a lot of inspiration from Android. But the fact that Apple doesn't restrict you to limited color options based on your wallpaper, is a major improvement. Here's why I think iOS 18 has nailed in icon customization.
You have to be a member of Apple’s developer program to install the iOS 18 developer beta on your iPhone. To enrol yourself, download the Apple Developers app, go to the Account tab, and sign in with your Apple ID. Then, tap on the Enroll Now option and follow along the on-screen instructions. Once done, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Beta Updates -> iOS 18 Developer Beta. Now, go to the "Update Now” screen and tap on “Download and Install”.
Apple has introduced the Calculator app for iPad which users have been requesting for since the original iPad was released. In typical Apple fashion, this app comes with new features like Math Notes which works with the Apple Pencil. You can scribble down math problems and equations and the app will calculate and provide a solution in your handwriting.
Apple Announces macOS 15 Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring, Passwords App, and More
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple has unveiled macOS 15 Sequoia, the next big update for Macs, at WWDC 2024. It boasts a bunch of new features, like mirroring your iPhone on your Mac screen, a presenter mode for flawless presentations, a dedicated app for managing passwords, and more.
Apple Announces iOS 18 with Customizable Home Screen and new Control Center
Anmol Sachdeva
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At WWDC 2024, Apple has unveiled the much-anticipated iOS 18. Touted to be the biggest iOS update in a while, the new iOS 18 comes with a customizable Home Screen and and a new Control Center.
Microsoft has released the Recall AI feature on Copilot+ PCs in the Insider channel. So if you are looking to disable or uninstall Recall AI right away. We have added four different ways to turn off Recall on Copilot+ PCs. You can disable it from Windows Features, Settings, Registry or Group Policy Editor.
CMF Phone 1 Confirmed: Bright Orange Phone with a Physical Dial
Abubakar Mohammed
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CMF's official Twitter handle has tweeted what looks like a second look at the CMF Phone 1 that's due release soon. The teaser suggests the phone could rock a lanyard dial with a locking mechanism to secure it. Rumors suggest the CMF Phone will rock MediaTek Dimensity 7200 and 6GB RAM.
C2PA has developed a powerful tool called Content Credentials to detect AI-generated images. If the images have been modified or metadata has been removed, Content Credentials can still detect AI images and their source. Other than that, you can find inconsistencies in AI images and check for watermarks.
You might sometimes come across a cool video uploaded by one of your WhatsApp contacts and might want to download it. There are a few ways to do it — by going to the WhatsApp directory and finding the hidden .Statuses folder, or by using the app WhatSave to save the videos to the device's camera roll.
The Vivo X Fold 3 is here, and I've got my hands on it! The sleek and lightweight design, super bright and vivid display, big battery as well as a commendable rear camera setup had me all sorts of impressed. However, if I'm to nitpick, the FuntouchOS is an obvious bummer. But, the OS is pretty neat and nicely optimized with the X Fold 3 Pro, leaving not much room for complaints. However, compared to the OneUI on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and OxygenOS on the OnePlus Open, it obviously does feel barebones and bland. Keeping that aside alongside a not well-tuned selfie shooter, this is the finest foldable we've seen in recent years.
What to Expect from Apple WWDC 2024: iOS 18, macOS 15, and AI Features
Kanika Gogia
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Apple's WWDC 2024 will be mostly centered around Apple's software ecosystem, where the giant will announce a raft of important software updates. This year, Apple is expected to make substantial strides in the already progressed AI space. We can expect iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and other major sofrware updates at WWDC 2024.
It's been three years since Spotify announced its HiFi tier for lossless music, and we still don't have confirmation on when the tier will launch. Recent leaks point toward the quality being a notch below what Tidal has on offer for a decent price.
Windows 11 Recall Feature is a Privacy Nightmare; Major Security Flaw Surfaces
Arjun Sha
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A security researcher has pointed out multiple flaws in Recall's implementation on Windows 11. The Recall database is stored in a SQLite database inside the AppData folder and it can be accessed by any program. In fact, another user on the same PC can also access the Recall activity data. On top of that, Microsoft has enabled the feature by default which poses a security risk.
Wuthering Waves features a stellar combat system with dodge counters and parries, making slaying enemies in the overworld an absolute blast. The open world is beautifully crafted, with a good number of activities and rewards evenly spread across the map. The game also suffers from bad performance optimizations and has a poorly crafted story. Fortunately, the game is free to play and the combat alone is worthy of my recommendation.
Realme Buds Air 6 are the latest in the brands' long running line up of budget TWS. This time they offer 50 dB of active noise cancellation and LHDC 5.0 High res audio support/ But how good are they, does the LHDC help with the sound quality and how long they last? All this I have answered in this review after a week of usage.
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle is the volleyball manga in its finest form in every aspect. The cast and crew has diligently produced and delivered an exquisite film featuring an engaging plot, exceptional animation, and excellent voice acting performances that will significantly resonate with the fans of the series.
The Minecraft 1.21 Tricky Trials update is complete and its release date was revealed to be on June 13th. Some of its confirmed features include trial chambers, trial spawner, vault, Bogged, Breeze, crafter, copper bulb and more. The update will most likely be available around 10:00 am EST.
Last year, OpenAI fired its CEO Sam Altman, only to appoint him back to the position a couple of days later. Now, some more details from ex-OpenAI board members, Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley, have revealed the actual reasons behind Altman's firing and that has understandably raised some big concerns in the community. From "psychological abuse" to secrecy and lies, Altman has been accused of it all by the ex-board members.
Microsoft has developed a new Prism layer to run x86 apps on next-gen ARM-based Copilot+ PCs with better compatibility and performance. Microsoft says the new Prism layer offers up to 2x performance jump in single-core tasks. It also translates Windows libraries, game drivers, and x86 binaries for making Windows games playable on Snapdragon X series PCs. In an early report, emulated apps are said to perform even better than native apps running on Intel processors.
Can You Believe I Played PS5 Games on a CRT TV in 2024? Here’s How It Went
Anshuman Jain
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As I sat down and wondered if old tech like CRT TVs still have a place in 2024, a bright idea came to my head. What if I took something modern like PS5 games and played it on a CRT TV? Well, I went ahead and did just that and the results were something amazing. Keep reading to find out how it went!