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What Is Health Connect on Android, How to Use and Supported Apps
Abubakar Mohammed
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Health Connect is a framework module in Android that syncs various parameters of fitness data across all fitness apps on your Android devices. For example, you could sync data between two fitness apps like Fitbit and Samsung Health since the data is stored and synced via the Health Connect framework.
Microsoft DirectSR Will Make It Easier to Implement AI Super Resolution in PC Games
Satyam Kumar
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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.
Popular manufacturers, including Samsung and Apple, will soon peddle into the Smart Ring business. However, if you're eager to try the tech to see for yourself what all the hype is about, here are the best smart rings you can buy. Some of our picks are the Oura Ring 4, the Galaxy Ring, Ultrahuman Air, and Ringconn Smart Ring.
EA Lays off Almost 700 Employees; Cancels Respawn’s Star Wars FPS Shooter
Ishan Adhikary
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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.
Shashank Shakya
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.
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.
New ‘Paranormal Activity’ Video Game Revealed by the Mortuary Assistant Team
Ishan Adhikary
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A new Paranormal Activity game is in-development and has been revealed by DreadXP. The game is being made by DarkStone Digital, who also created The Mortuary Assistant. The Paranormal Activity game will follow a found-footage-style gameplay and feature a new "Haunt System". The game is set for a 2026 release date across the platforms.
In a groundbreaking news, we got to know that Henry Cavill has joined the MCU in an unspecified role. earlier there were speculations that he will be playing Doctor Doom. But as of now, Marvel has neither confirmed nor denied this rumor. Except Doctor Doom, there is a probability that Cavill will play the role of Sentry. For now, let's wait and see what Marvel has planned for Cavill and for the fandom.
Sampad Banerjee
LE-65 error is a network connectivity error in Last Epoch, that prevents you from joining the game online. While there aren't any definitive fixes for the problem, you can try resetting your internet connection, verifying game files, or simply restarting the game to fix the problem. If all else fails, you should wait for an official fix.
In-development PC and mobile builds of the upcoming Sims 5 Project Rene game have leaked online. As per the leaks available, we now have confirmation of the game using Unreal Engine. Furthermore, Sims 5 will come with Denuvo DRM protection which many gamers found weird.
Yakuza is a long-running beat-em-up/ turn-based JRPG series from SEGA, that has spanned multiple titles over the years. As such, we sit down to rank each gamed based on my favorites. We start the list by ranking the 2005 Yakuza all the way at the end, and ending the list by giving Yakuza 0 its deserving top position on the list.
Last Epoch allows players to respec their passive points to experiment. To do so, you have to talk with the NPCs spread around the map that have the brain symbol on top of their heads. These NPCs remove points from one node at a time for an amount, that gradually increases with each point removal. Once done, you can simply reassign the skill-points.
Pro wrestling titles have always been dominated by WWE games. Although there were lots of hits and misses, some prevailed to be the ultimate entertainment material. Today I sit down to count and rate the best 10 WWE games of all time. Keep reading to find out which game is the undisputed king of the hill for WWE games.
In Last Epoch, you can choose between the Merchant's Guild faction, or the Circles of Fortune faction. Merchant's Guild allows you to trade for items in the in-game auction house using in-game money. Circles of Fortune on the other hand is a traditional end-game experience, where you improve your loot discovery by leveling up. Ultimately, we suggest joining Circles of Fortune, as it is an approachable experience for everyone, since it follows the usual Action-RPG end-game loop.
Radojka Travar
Hemp rope is an item required in some crafting recipes in Graveyard Keeper. To make it, you will need to build the church workbench and four hemp. Church workbench is a workstation you can build in the church's basement. Hemp is a crop you can buy seeds for from Dig. This NPC also sells hemp itself and hemp rope, so you can get it that way easily. Hemp rope is used to craft a sword, which deals 10 damage and two variants of candles that you can put in the candelabras to get temporary boost to the church's quality.
To make an energy elixir in Graveyard Keeper, you will need to build the alchemy workbench. It requires wooden planks, complex iron parts and advanced conical flasks. Then, you will need to make, get or buy acceleration powder and slowing solution or slowing powder and acceleration solution. Combine these items in the alchemy workbench and you'll make energy elixir. This elixir is used in making the boost fertilizers, which can reduce the time needed for a crop to grow by 40% and 60% depending on its tier.
In Last Epoch, you can choose between five different classes, namely Mage, Rogue, Acolyte, Primalist, and Sentinel. Each of these classes have three specializations, which change the way you play the character. Ultimately, depending on your play style, you can pick your favorite class and keep improving it.
After five years of early access, Last Epoch is released only on PC. However, the Reddit reply from the Eleventh Hour Games devs indicates the console versions are likely closer. They earlier mentioned the Xbox and PS5 versions will be worked not, not until the 1.0 version. With that information, the Last Epoch community speculates console release announcements before 2025.
If you are curious about the chapters of Last Epoch, then don't worry. To finish the game, you have to fight through nine different chapters, split through five different eras in-game. Additionally, post-launch, the game will receive three more chapters to the story. And, it will take you 15-20 hours to complete the game.
What Pirate Did Shanks Talk About with the Five Elders in Reverie Arc?
Ajith Kumar
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Behold! As we finally might have an answer to the never-ending debate to "Who Did Shanks Talk About to the Five Elders" now as a tiny revelation was made in chapter 1107 of One Piece. We are now almost certain that it was indeed Blackbeard that was mentioned by Shanks to the Gorosei.
Beebom Staff
The global cost of cyber attacks in just 2023 stood at $8 trillion. A recent IBM report revealed these numbers, while ExpressVPN made some predictions of its own based off said data. Going by these reports, we decided to give you an insight into that side of cyber security that often goes unnoticed - the cost of cyber attacks, how they are affecting us and effective ways to counter them.
Arjun Sha
The new Sticky Notes app, integrated with OneNote, is a great tool for users who are looking for a solid note-taking app for Windows 11 and 10. You can dock it on the desktop for permanent visibility, capture screenshots with the source link, color code notes, press the hotkey to quickly open it anywhere in the system, and more. Best of all, you can sync all your desktop notes with your smartphone as well. You can get the new app by joining the Microsoft 365 Insider program in the Beta channel.
One Piece Chapter 1107: Blackbeard Pirates Are on Egghead Island and Have Hit the Jackpot Already!
Ajith Kumar
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The Blackbeard Pirates have arrived on Egghead Island amidst an ongoing war between the Straw Hats and the Marines. What seemed so secret for the last few chapters was unfolded in chapter 1107 as Catarina Devon and Van Augur were shown alongside St. Saturn. What was their mission? What did they talk about with Saturn? Find out in this recap of One Piece Chapter 1107.
Yuta Okkotsu's Domain Expansion, named Authentic Mutual Love, is based on his natural copy technique. It was revealed in the manga after more than 249 chapters. Now, Yuta has activated his domain expansion in his fight against the king of curses, Ryomen Sukuna. It is one of the most overpowered domain expansions we have seen until now in the series.
Madame Web has hit theaters and it turns out to be a total disaster, from screenplay to dialogues, every aspect of this movie has disappointed the fans of Spiderman and Marvel. We would have a bit hope from this character if there was some hint of Madame Web having a role in the broader spider-verse but it seems it was a one and done show considering there are no post credits in this movie.
Sanmay Chakrabarti
Kuro Games have finally revealed the accepted recruits for the upcoming Closed Beta test for Wuthering Waves. To check if you are qualified or not, head to the CBT2 link and log in with your Wuthering Waves account, then select the Check Qualification option. You will see the "Congratulations! You are qualified for Closed Beta II" if you are invited for the CBT2.
Recent leaks in Genshin Impact revealed the chibi sticker of Murata, the Pyro Archon. The sticker shows the Pyro Archon with fiery orange hair with a pinned purple feather, red eyes, and glasses. Previous leaks also revealed that the Pyro Archon Murata will be a Polearm user with a unique way of traversing the Natlan terrain.
The annual DICE Awards finally announces the winners from the 2024 show, with games across twenty-three categories taking home the prestigious awards. Some of the prominent win includes Baldur's Gate 3 winning the game of the year, alongside four other categories. Spider-Man 2 bags wins across six different categories.
Indian Govt. Looks to Block Proton Mail in the Country; Find out Why!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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According to a report, 13 private schools in Chennai received hoax bomb threats on February 8, 2024 via email. Moreover, these threats were sent using the end-to-end encrypted email platform called Proton Mail. Due to this situation, Tamil Nadu police appealed to the IT Ministry to file a ban order against the platform. Fast forward to February 14, the 69A blocking committee called a meeting and decided to block the platform. Proton Mail also confirmed having received a "possible block" notice from MeitY. However, the final block order has not yet been sent over to the Department of Telecommunications. A Proton spokesperson also stated that the company is working with the Indian Government on the incident and looking for ways to come to an agreement.
In a recent development, D2M technology will soon be tested in India. This new broadcasting tech will allow people to stream content on their mobile devices without being connected to internet services. It will use the LMRS (Land to Mobile Radio System) which is currently used for emergency broadcasts and for broadcasting educational and entertainment content as well. This could also prove beneficial for the people to stay in touch with the government in the face of a satellite failure or a national emergency.
Fans of Chainsaw Man, prepare yourself for an emotional drama from Fujimoto sensei this year. Studio Dorian is producing an anime film based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's Look Back one-shot manga. Directed by renowned director Kiyotaka Oshiyama, Look Back is set to premiere in Japan on June 28, 2024.
We tried the open-beta of Skull and Bones and while the ship naval fights are fun for the couple of hours, it slowly beings crumbling when you realize everything else around the naval warfare is boring. Be it crafting, and grinding for material, and exploration, the open-beta barely makes it compelling. And if this is what the final-game brings over, then it is concerning for a $70 title.
Apple is being investigated for potentially violating FCC's Part 14 rules in relation to accessibility. It has been stated by FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr during the State of the Net 2024 conference in Washington, DC that Beeper Mini was an app that promoted usability and accessibility, allowing Android users to interact with Apple's iMessage platform. Now, Apple may be found in violation of the FCC rules, and may even be investigated by the DOJ for anti-competitive behaviour.
The release of the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender is right around the corner, releasing on February 22, so it is time for you to meet its impressive set of characters and cast members. We have compared the live-action characters from Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender against those in the original animated series.
GIGABYTE Releasing RX 7900 GRE GPU; Availability Expands to EU & Pre-Built PCs in US
Satyam Kumar
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Gigabyte is soon going to release the Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card. This features 16GB of GDDR6 Memory and has a 260W TBP (total board power). The specific GPU variant (not specifically the Gigabyte model) is also seeing wider availability outside of China. There is no information on specifications or pricing of this particular Gigabyte RX 7900 GRE graphics card for now.
Funimation Shut Down Sparks Outrage Over Erasure of Digital Anime Library
Ajith Kumar
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Now that Crunchyroll and Funimation have united, Funimation will close on April 2, 2024. Fans can easily switch from Funimation to Crunchyroll, but there are significant demands involved. Users of Funimation have complained about a huge increase in subscription fees and being left on their own without assistance to transfer their digital anime collection.
Read Aloud is an essential accessibility feature and Google has improved the functionality using the Reading Mode app on Android. You can install the Reading mode app from the Play Store for free, and it will read aloud the content on your screen effortlessly. It works on web pages and most apps like Gmail and WhatsApp, which is great. Alternatively, you can use Google Assistant's Read Aloud mode to read the contents of any webpage.
The new Hermitcraft season 10 has started and the two new members have been revealed - SmallishBeans and Skizzleman. SmallishBeans has created many unbelievable builds across various worlds and has also participated in various SMPs and series. Skizzleman has also been part of many series, including the Life series together with SmallishBeans. Skizz is good friends with impulseSV, and they have a podcast where they interview Minecraft content creators. The twist this season is that people who die have to kill others who haven't died. The last person alive will get a big reward.
Seasonic Vertex Sakura Is the Most Beautiful 1000W Power Supply You Can Buy!
Satyam Kumar
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Seasonic has released a new power supply under the Vertex lineup. This is the special edition Sakura-themed GX-1000 power supply with 1000 watts capacity, 80 Plus Gold certification, PCIe Gen 5 16-pin GPU power connector, and 12-year warranty. It will be released in mid-February for around $200, but availability could be limited to Japan only. The PSU is fully modular and has cables which also resemble the Sakura aesthetics.
Over the past couple of decades, we have seen various iterations of Rasengan used by Minato, his son Naruto, and his grandson Boruto. So, in this guide, we have compiled all the information you need to know the various types and sub-types of Rasengan in Naruto and Boruto, including the new Rasengan Uzuhiko shown in Boruto Two Blue Vortex.
If you're a fan of Hermitcraft, then you know that it's one of the biggest Minecraft servers of all time. It lasted for over 10 years at this point and the new season, season 10 is just about to begin. In only couple days, on February 3, 2024 you can expect to see the first episodes come out on YouTube. Moreover, two new people will be joining this season, indicated by the official logo change and some X posts. However, it's still unknown who those people are.
Valorant is a game where cosmetics and skins are hard to ignore. So, if you have been spending quite a dime on the game, you should give your purchase history a look. You can visit the Riot purchase history site and check your past spendings. In this guide, we have also mentioned how to spend money to get Valorant Points or get a refund on your skins. So, if you want to make your own purchase history on Valorant, start today.