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Gemini, Google's AI-powered chatbot, is showing signs of replacing Google Assistant on WearOS smartwatches. The watch now shows Gemini logo for Assistant splash screen and in the recents menu. Google has also quietly changed the naming of Google Assistant and now only refers it as Digital Assistant.
OpenAI has rolled back ChatGPT's latest update, which made the AI chatbot too sycophantic. The company is evaluating system prompts and realigning the default behavior of ChatGPT. OpenAI admits that focusing on "short-term feedback" led to ChatGPT's sycophantic behavior.
Snapchat is reverting to a refined five-tab layout after a three-tab design failed to gain traction. The three-tab layout was released to limited users and hid the private chats and Snap Map tabs. The decision comes as the app's U.S. user base saw a slight decline of 1 million daily active users.
Now You See Me 3 Trailer Brings the Four Horsemen Together with Some New Faces
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Now You See Me is set to come up with its third movie and its first trailer has been released. This movie brings back the OG cast along with some new faces and here, find out everything you should know about the upcoming project!
2K officially confirmed the new release date for Borderlands 4, which was originally planned for a September 23, 2025, launch. As per today's confirmation, Borderlands 4 will now release on September 12, 2025. This move hints at a possible making way for the highly anticipated release window for GTA 6.
You can now generate AI podcasts on NotebookLM in over 50 languages including French, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese, and more. Even if your source material is in English, you can choose a different language for the AI podcast.
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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will release on May 21, 2025 for all supported platforms. The game will support cross play between Steam, Epic Games Launcher, Google Play Store, and Apple App Store from launch. The game takes place after Jon Snow returns from beyond the wall and becomes the Commander of the Night's Watch.
The standalone Meta AI app is finally here to take on ChatGPT. It brings memory, personalization, full-duplex voice mode, and a social feed. You can share your AI creations, and users can like, comment, and remix those posts as well.
First Look at Galactus from Fantastic Four First Steps Revealed In The Most Unexpected Way
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Fans have been waiting for the first look at Galactus but Marvel has not yet graced us with the first full look at Galactus. However, we might have got it from somewhere else and in this article, find out all about it!
WhatsApp could soon get voice and video calling in its web client. It's currently under development and there's no information about when it will arrive. Like the phone and Windows apps, once rolled out, users will see camera and phone icons in the top-right corner of the chat. Using them, you can directly voice or video call a contact. This is great news for users who cannot use WhatsApp on Windows because of limited system resources. Also, just like the OS apps, we expect WhatsApp Web to be able to alert users and help them receive calls in the future.
Perplexity Makes Its Way to WhatsApp for Queries and Image Generation
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Earlier today, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas took X to announce that WhatsApp users can now use Perplexity assistant via the app. All you need to do is start a new chat with the number +1 (833) 436-3285 or a WhatsApp shortlink to directly start chatting with Perplexity. From answering queries to image generating and citing sources, it can do most of the things. Aravind says more features are coming soon. In the brief time we spent trying it out, it was awfully slow, though.
Alibaba has launched highly-advanced AI models under the Qwen 3 series. There are a total of eight new models including two MoE AI models. The smaller Qwen3-30B-A3B MoE model is the star of the show as it outperforms GPT-4o with just 3 billion activated parameters.
OpenAI has significantly enhanced web search on ChatGPT to make it more useful for shopping. Users will now see product cards, reviews, and pricing next to recommended items. OpenAI says ChatGPT offers direct links to products and doesn't offer ads or sponsored items, for now.
Google Schedules a Surprise “Android Show” Event Before I/O 2025
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Google has announced that it will be holding a separate livestream event for Android ahead of Google I/O 2025. It's called The Android Show, and it will be about all the new things and future developments coming to Android. The event will be held on May 13 at 10 AM PT and the President of the Android Ecosystem, Sameer Samat, will be hosting it.
Accurate insider, Tom Henderson, in a recent podcast, assured that he would reveal a researched story about the GTA 6 Online mode. In the same show, he also predicted that Rockstar Games would reveal a new trailer or the release date for the game. Take-Two will hold its quarterly earnings call this May 15.
CMF Phone 2 Pro Announced with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro and Triple Cameras
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The CMF Phone 1 tried bringing modularity and was a unique-looking device at an affordable price tag. Nothing has launched the first “Pro” CMF phone, called the CMF Phone 2 Pro. It comes with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, a 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP triple camera setup, and a 5,000 mAh. The Phone 2 Pro retains some of its modularity with the lanyard knob, back cover accessories, and interchangeable lenses.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, titled "Galactic Battle," is launching on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12:00 AM PT. This new season brings massive changes to the map and adds a bunch of new weapons & vehicles to fit the Star Wars theme. Players can also look forward to more Star Wars skins and the arrival of new NPCs to shake things up even more.
Meta’s Celebrity AI Chatbots Engage in Sexual Conversation with Minors: Report
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A new report by The Wall Street Journal sheds light on how Meta's celebrity AI chatbots engage in sexual conversation with minors. AI characters like John Cena and Kristen Bell interact with underage users through voice and engage in sexual role-play.
“There’s Not Going to be a Dry Eye”: Noah Schnapp Talks Up Stranger Things 5 Finale
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Stranger Things 5 is set to release in 2025 and while the fandom is patiently waiting for a trailer, Noah Schnapp has given us a subtle teaser for the upcoming season and here is everything you need to know about it!
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 was an emotional ride for every fan and now that we are nearing towards the third episode, it's evident fans are curious to know what will happen next. So, The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 will be released on April 27, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET (or 6:00 PM PT) in the U.S.
Fortnite Unban Wave Lifted Lifetime Bans for Cheaters Banned Over a Year Ago
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Epic Games is lifting lifetime bans for cheaters who were banned over a year ago as part of the Fortnite Unban Wave. Players affected by these bans are now receiving notices that their bans are being reversed, allowing them to return to public lobbies. However, they will remain banned from tournaments, and this change only applies to bans related to cheating.
This Android 16 Feature Could Make Multitasking on Pixels Even Better
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A feature called “Bubble anything” has been in the works on Pixels for quite some time. While it's been almost six months since it last surfaced, according to Mishaal Rahman's latest findings, Google hasn't abandoned it. If anything, it appears to have gotten better with a bubble bar accompanying it. For those unaware, as the name suggests, the Bubble anything feature lets you minimize windows in the form of bubbles at the bottom of your screen. It's similar to the chat bubbles API that Android 11 introduced to have floating chat bubbles on the display.
Microsoft is Preparing for Windows 11 25H2, ‘Germanium’ Platform Spotted
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In the latest Canary channel of Windows 11, a reference to "GE25H2" has been spotted, which likely refers to "Germanium 25H2". It means that we are not going to see a platform shift with the upcoming Windows 11 25H2 update.
Your Next Motorola Phone Could Come with a Free Perplexity Pro Subscription
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Perplexity has partnered with Motorola as the AI app will now come pre-installed on new Razr and Edge 60 series. Users will have direct access to the answer engine and assistant, and will receive a 3-month free subscription to Perplexity Pro. This partnership aims to offer deeper integration of AI features in Motorola smartphones.
Motorola Announces Its Entry into Open-Ear Tech with Moto Buds Loop
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Motorola has launched the Moto Buds Loop open-ear earbuds built in partnership with Bose. These earbuds sit just outside the opening of your ear and wrap around the ear bone to the back, giving an almost cyborg-like look. Individually, they almost look like miniature headphones. The Moto Buds Loop are powered by 12 mm drivers which are tuned by Bose, and use dual microphones and AI features to cancel out outside noise. Moto claims the Buds offer 8 hours of playback on a single charge, and 37 hours with the charging case. There are two colors on offer — Trekking Green and French Oak with Swarovski crystals.
Facebook Plans to Boost Authentic Content with New Anti-Spam Measures
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Facebook is taking a strict approach to curb spam content on the platform. The company will limit interaction and monetization of posts with excessive captions, hashtags, and unrelated images. Additionally, Facebook will reduce the reach of spam networks, fake comments, and fake pages to improve content quality.
Perplexity’s Upcoming Browser Plans to Track Your Entire Digital Life
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Aravind Srinivas has responded, saying his words were taken out of context by the original source, TechCrunch. The data tracking across and outside the browser was a response to a hypothetical question posed by the podcast hosts, where Aravind responded with the need of cracking memory and personalization if we need relevant ads.
OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Deep Research Free for All Users, But With a Caveat
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OpenAI has made the Deep Research AI agent free for all ChatGPT users. However, it's powered by the smaller o4-mini reasoning model, and users can perform up to 5 tasks per month. Paid users also get an expanded usage limit.
Bluesky experienced a significant outage on Thursday, affecting users for almost an hour. The issue was a result of a major problem with the PDS (Personal Data Server) networking. However, users who were using different Bluesky infrastructure's were not affected by this issue.
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After the initial buzz about a live-action movie adaptation of Split Fiction, more exciting updates about the cast and crew of the upcoming movie has surfaced online. Discover more about Sydney Sweeney joining the cast and also find out the big names behind the production here.
Remedy’s Co-Op FPS FBC: Firebreak Release Date, Platforms, and Price Revealed
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Remedy’s co-op FPS FBC: Firebreak release date is revealed, and it is June 17th, 2025. The game, set in the Control universe, will come with two versions: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition, with no pre-orders. The Standard Edition of FBC: Firebreak will be priced at $39.99, with the Deluxe Edition being $49.99.
Fortnite Physics update is expected to drop between July and September, as per reputed leakers. The leaks also teased major changes that includes physics-based movement and gameplay. Earlier with Chapter 6 Season 1, Epic introduced Ledge Jump, Roll Landing, Wall Kick, and Wall Scramble in Fortnite.
OnePlus 13T Launched with Huge Battery and a New Shortcut Button
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The OnePlus 13T has officially launched in China. It sports a 6.32-inch 1.5k 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED display and is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and comes with up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage. The 13T also features a 6,260 mAh battery, 200 mAh more than the OnePlus 13, which can charge at 80W. The base 12 GB + 256 GB variant costs ¥3399 (roughly $466), while the top 16 GB + 1 TB variant is ¥4499 (roughly $617).
Leaked Marvel Rivals Files Reveal New Heroes Including Amaranth and White Fox
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New Marvel Rivals leaked files reveal several upcoming characters, including Amaranth and White Fox. The leaks also hint at their possible roles and abilities, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come. Here’s everything we know so far.
Bella Ramsey Finally Reveals Why Did They Step Away from Social Media
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Fans have criticized Bella Ramsey for not matching the looks of Ellie in The Last of Us video game since the beginning. The actor recently opened up about this issue and they have also clarified what made them quit social media.
Did Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Theme Play in Daredevil Born Again Finale?
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Daredevil Born Again has finally concluded and with the conclusion of its final episode, we have also been given an easter egg that points towards the possible appearance of Spider-Man in Daredevil Born Again Season 2.
Microsoft is all set to replace the current NTP (New Tab Page) with a new Copilot Search in Bing page. The current default page is an image pulled from Bing alongside the Search, Weather info, and MSN news, which has been the default for a long time. The feature is currently in testing phases and is only available on Edge Canary as flag. As mentioned earlier, it appears to be powered by the Copilot Search in Bing. It was announced in a recent Microsoft event that the firm held on its 50th anniversary. The new window is quite minimal compared to the traditional homepage, which was quite cluttered. The page contains text “How can I help you today” followed by an option to change the search intent to just Chat or Search and Navigate.
Google Addresses Pixel 7a Battery Swelling with a Free Repair Program
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In a blog post published by Google yesterday, the firm has announced an Extended Repair Program for the Pixel 7a. Google states that it has identified certain Pixel 7a phones that might experience unexpected battery swelling and is offering free battery replacement to the units that might be eligible. Besides, Google is also offering appeasement. If your Pixel 7a is out of warranty, and you opt for appeasement, you can get $200 (USD) back in local currency or $300 off Google hardware discount code to purchase another Pixel off of the Google Store. If your Pixel 7a is under warranty, you can get $456 back in your local currency (except India and the US).
WhatsApp’s New Privacy Feature Will Prevent Media Auto-Save and Export
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WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy, which adds an extra layer of security to conversations. This feature prevents others from exporting chats, auto-downloading media, and using AI features for messages. It's available for both individual and group chats, but must be enabled manually by going to each chat's settings.
Wednesday Season 2 is split into two parts and recently the official trailer for the new season has finally revealed the premiere date details. Here's all you need to know.
Nintendo Struggles to Meet Overwhelming Switch 2 Pre-Order Demand in Japan
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order demand in Japan has surged past 2.2 million units, overwhelming Nintendo’s My Nintendo Store ahead of its June 5 launch. To manage the flood of requests, the company introduced a lottery system and will open retail pre-orders on April 24. Two models are available — a ¥49,980 Japan-only version and a ¥69,980 multilingual edition exclusive to the online store.
Vivo's new X200 Ultra features a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display, a 50MP primary camera with 3.7x zoom, and a 200MP periscope lens. It also has a 50MP selfie camera, 10-bit 4K video recording, and a Photography Kit. The phone is priced at 6,499 yuan ($890) for the base model and 7,999 yuan ($1,096) for the top model.