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One UI 7 is the latest software skin from Samsung that brings the new flavor of Android along with some drastic changes to the interface. Like new icons, customization options, features like the Now bar, further AI enhancements and more. We have discussed about all these in this review of One UI 7.
Github user ading2210 released a new PDF that lets you play Doom on any Chromium-browser. You can use your keyboard controls to roam around, shoot, or even select maps and levels. The game uses a six-color ASCII grid and runs on a lengthy response time of 80ms per frame.
The OnePlus 13R is the new midrange flagship device from the company featuring a 6.78 inch 1.5K display, with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor, UFS 4.0 Storage, a large 6,000 mAh battery capacity and a triple camera setup with a new 50MP telephoto camera.
Despite a Few Failures, 2024 Showed Us That Shooters Still Have Gas Left in the Tank
Ishan Adhikary
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2024 was a challenging year for the shooter genre, with many releases falling short of expectations. However, I believe there's still potential for innovation and success within the genre, thanks to Deadlock, Delta Force, and Marvel Rivals. With proper content updates, balancing, pricing, and community feedback, the shooter genre can still thrive.
The past year, I have used one too many foldables and now, I can't go back to my regular slab phone. What encouraged this conversion? Read my entire story here!
It’s High Time We Put An End to the Leak Culture in the Manga Community
Ajith Kumar
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I still remember the times when the anime and manga community was in peace, but that peace no longer exists as it was taken by the unabating leak and spoiler culture. So, today, let's take a look at this growing leak culture and how we as the fans can put an end to it once and for all.
Ever wondered why our favorite anime are seeing a decline in quality all of a sudden? In 2024, there were several anime that were bashed by the fans for its quality even though their source material was perfect. Find out the reason behind the decline in anime quality in 2024 here.
My Love for MOBA Was Dead, But This Game Locked Me in for a Second Ride in 2024
Ishan Adhikary
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I was a dedicated fan of MOBA, dedicating 10k plus hours in Dota 2, LoL, and Smite. After leaving the genre completely in 2023, Deadlock made me fall in love with MOBA again this year. Read why I fell in love with MOBA in 2024 after playing Deadlock.
2024 Was a Disastrous Year for Ubisoft: Flops, Delayed Releases and Alienating the Gaming Community
Bipradeep Biswas
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2024 has not been a very successful year for Ubisoft because of so many flop games, delayed releases as well as due to lack of creativity and innovation. Discover where they went wrong, exploring all their mistakes and showcasing the scope where they can improve more.
The year 2024 was not great for game journalism, amid multiple backlashes from the gaming community due to the poorly done coverage on multiple games like Black Myth Wukong, Dragon Age Veilguard, Concord or Star Wars Outlaws. As game journalists, we need to make sure such coverage doesn't occur in 2025, which is set to become the golden year of gaming.
Jujutsu Kaisen was the biggest sensation among animanga enthusiasts in 2024. Ever wondered why the series single-handedly dominated 2024 beating the other manga? Find out why JJK ruled 2024 in our article here.
Akshay Gangwar
Apple has finally entered the AI-race in smartphones, and it does not seem to have been executed very well. There are some things that it does very well, some things that it just can't do properly, and is overall a bit chaotic in its implementation.
We Asked If “AI Was Really Useful on Smartphones in 2024” and Here’s What You Chose
Anshuman Jain
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In this read, we discuss the overhyping of AI features on smartphones in 2024. While tech giants like Google and Apple showcased AI-powered features, they often seemed like gimmicks rather than solutions to real problems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The most-anticipated The Game Awards 2024 event happened today and it surprised the gamers with lots of exciting announcements and awards. To everyone's shock, Astro Bot won the game of the year today and find out why I think this game truly deserved it here.
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.
Yep, we have yet another compact 2024 flagship with us - the Xiaomi 15! And, guess what? It's also the first phone in the world to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and after using it for about a day, here's what I think.
I Asked Google’s AI Podcast Hosts to Roast Spotify Wrapped and It Was Hilarious
Anshuman Jain
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Spotify Wrapped 2024 featured two AI podcast host as its key highlight this year but due to limited availability it didn't turn out too well. It was only available in 7 countries leaving out the rest of the audience so in this read, we are using the same Notebook LM to voice our frustration for Spotify.
The iQOO 13 is here, and we went all out on testing out the capabilities of the new phone to pen down this comprehensive review. Read all about it right here!
I spent about a week with the new Realme GT 7 Pro featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a massive battery, and here's my detailed review!
Widgets are being widely implemented across operating systems, and I hope to see it on ChromeOS. As ChromeOS comes with ARCVM, it should be pretty easy for Google to bring Android widgets to both Desktop and Lockscreen on ChromeOS.
After a lot of waiting, the Vivo X200 Pro Mini has finally landed on my lap, and I've spent a rather brief but quality time with it. Turns out, this compact monster is packing some serious technology inside. Read my detailed first impressions right here!
I Tried Out Focus Mode on Chromebook, and It Rescued Me From All the Worldly Distractions
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google rolled out Focus Mode to Chromebooks with ChromeOS 129 update. It immensely helped me get more productive. Focus Mode comes with Google Tasks integration and auto-activates DND which makes it a great tool if you get distracted easily.
If you have been paying close attention, you have probably seen the global upsurge in fascination with Japanese pop culture. Thus, I explored in this article how the popularity of every category of Japanese popular culture such as anime, manga, live-action movies, television series and video games with Japanese themes has grown over the years.
I Tried Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, and They’re Now a Must-Have Accessory for Me
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are the coolest and most convenient pair of wearables I have ever adorned my face with. Here's why!
Fans Think Jujutsu Kaisen’s Ending Shares a Similarity with AOT; Does It?
Aparna Ukil
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Jujutsu Kaisen's final panel reminded us of AOT's ending in a lot of ways and here, we tell you why.
Minecraft Needs Redstone Escape Rooms to Bring Us a Cool New Challenge
Radojka Travar
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Minecraft structures mostly focus on mobs, but I think there should be more structures that include block-based challenges like desert temples. That's why I believe a redstone escape room structure would be a perfect addition to Minecraft. It may include various unique rooms, where some can teach you about redstone components and make you solve riddles quickly, while others utilize mob path-finding and specific in-game utility blocks. The loot may vary, but you can also find some really cool items there, like a unique armor trim.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Brings Apple-like Precision to Android Location Tracking
Anshuman Jain
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The Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor will include an Ultra Wide Band (UWB) chip as part of the Fastconnect 7900 connectivity suite. This integration could increase UWB chip adoption in Android smartphones, currently lacking in most models. The UWB chip, known for accurate location tracking, could improve finding lost or stolen devices.
Ash Singh
Newly released game Supervive is an insane combination of Battle Royales and MOBA games spiked with a touch or two of action. This top down title offers a lot of possibilities. Read our first impressions to find out what we really loved about the game.
The Realme TechLife Studio H1 headphones feature a sturdy plastic build with memory foam cushioning. The sound quality is well-tuned with a warm, U-shaped curve, and LDAC support. The noise cancellation is good, but the transparency mode is underwhelming. It has an impressive battery life and can last up to 70 hours.
I have with me the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, and after spending a decent couple of days with it, I'm honestly disappointed. Why? Read my first impressions right here and be the better judge yourself.
At the IMC 2024, I came across a demo of a new Hindi LLM called Nanda, developed by G42, a UAE-based tech firm. I gave it a try, and here are my honest thoughts!
Android 15 is finally out and it brings many small improvements and features that make it a pretty significant release. Some of the new features include App Pairs, Private Space, Notification Cooldown, Partial Screen Recording, and lots of security and UI enhancements and features.
In this read, I have discussed my hands on experience with Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15. It comes with new quick settings panel which has received a modern, dynamic makeover, and the Smart App Drawer which automatically sorts apps into categories. There are new lock screen customizations with new clock faces and widget options. The settings page has a fresh look, and the N-dot font has been replaced with a sans-serif font for better readability.
I spent over a week using the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold as my daily driver. While there are many improvements on the design, display, and hardware over the original, there are a few setbacks too. So, here's what I genuinely think about Google's latest Foldable venture!