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We're just days away from getting our first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, after Rockstar teased a reveal for a game that couldn't be anything but the long-awaited sequel. It wasn't clear at first how much info the reveal trailer would give us, but now, we can confidently assume that it's going to be huge, as Rockstar deletes all of its Instagram posts in preparation.

Every video game developer out there will tell you that there are a lot of cool ideas that, for a variety of reasons, are cut from their respective games and never see the light of day. Nintendo is no exception, and with a series as long-running as Super Mario, you know that there's a treasure trove of cut content out there waiting to be discovered.

Fumihide Aoki, the character designer who brought us the legendary Waluigi, has dropped a bombshell on the gaming world today. Aoki designed Wapeach for 2004's Mario Power Tennis and now, two decades later, he's revealing those designs to the world.

Even Superman builds his own PC these days. That’s right, a couple of years back Henry Cavill stripped down to his tank top and took to Instagram to slot together a series of hand-picked components and built himself a glorious gaming PC.

“Wapeach” is real. Or at least she was at one point, according to the creator of Waluigi, Fumihide Aoki, who on Friday revealed the first semi-official look at Wapeach, an evil version of Princess Peach that was designed for 2004’s Mario Power Tennis.

Last week, we asked you to tap into the gaming moments that made you feel something powerful using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

The iPhone has relied on Apple’s computational photography techniques for years, and one would assume that the company’s algorithm for image processing would only improve with time until a woman posed in front of a mirror wearing her wedding dress. The captured result shows that the person in the image looks different than her own reflections, indicating errors in Apple’s processing techniques.

Back in July, Telegram introduced a new feature which resembled Instagram stories. Now, the platform is adding more new features to stories to make it more fun for the users to interact with their friends and family. As part of these new Telegram features, users will now be able to repost stories which are available on their feed and they can also react to them through a video message. Over the past few months, Telegram has been adding several features to stories and, with new additions, it will make the functionality more user friendly. Know more about the Telegram features here.

Threads, the Instagram-powered text-based social media platform, has been receiving regular updates for a while, adding new features to the platform. Some of these features were frequent requests from users, and finally getting them has been a big delight to the user base. Now, adding another massively requested feature, Threads has finally rolled out keyword search globally, with support for all languages. This feature was earlier being tested in some English and Spanish-speaking regions, but now it has been expanded to all users.

Eleven global tech giants have pledged to do more to tackle the scourge of online scammers, the UK government said on Thursday, billing the promise as a world first. Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Google, Instagram, LinkedIn, Match Group, Microsoft, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube have signed up to the Online Fraud Charter, which ministers say will better protect users.

Thanksgiving 2 has officially been greenlit.

After ’s heartwarming message, people across the internet are inquisitive about ’s health. Fans wish to know what happened to him and whether he is ill. Here’s all you need to know about it and Jackman’s message to Damon.  

The wait for the BGMI 2.9 update is over! Krafton has released the BGMI 2.9 update podcast in which famous gaming personalities revealed what will be included in the upcoming update. While the 2.9 update was delayed by a few days, it did not stop the BGMI community from keeping the excitement going by providing sneak peeks at what's coming next and how it will improve their overall gaming experience. So, are you excited about the BGMI 2.9 update? Then check out what the podcast revealed about the upcoming update including BGMI modes, features, events, and more.

Two days after Sam Altman reached an agreement with OpenAI to return as its chief executive, he spent part of his Thanksgiving with Adam D'Angelo, one of the company's board members who had fired him the week prior. Their hours-long meeting, which Altman called “really nice,” highlights D'Angelo's unique role in a corporate drama that has captivated Silicon Valley — and the importance of their relationship in restoring some stability at the world's best-known artificial intelligence startup. As part of the deal to bring Altman back, the board is set to be completely overhauled, with one exception: D'Angelo will stay on as a director.

A handful of incredible videos currently blowing up online highlight various Pokémon as if they were subjects of a nature documentary.

The effect of the internet use on mental health has always been a controversial topic. While many claim that social media in particular and internet use, in general, are addictive, a recent Oxford study shows that it does not have a major effect on mental health globally. The Oxford Internet Institute found no evidence or link between internet and psychological harm. Check out what the Oxford study reveals about internet use in detail.

The exodus of major advertisers from X (formerly Twitter), after it was revealed that ads were shown alongside antisemitic posts and other problematic content, resulted in a number of critics claiming that the platform may actually succumb due to a revenue crunch. Despite multiple posts suggesting otherwise by the owner and chief technical officer (CTO) Elon Musk, many have continued to make similar assertions even claiming that the continued political polarization may lead to users leaving in large numbers. Recently, a user posted a screenshot of data that highlighted that X gets more organic traffic through Google than competitors Instagram and Facebook which led to Musk reacting in a hilarious manner.

Meta is being sued by the attorneys general of 33 separate US states over allegations that it intentionally created and launched features on its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms that «purposefully addict children and teens.»

Instagram tips: Managing multiple Instagram accounts has become increasingly convenient with the platform's feature that allows users to seamlessly switch between them without the need to log out and log back in. This capability is especially useful for individuals who manage both personal and professional profiles or have various interests to cater to. Here's a comprehensive guide on adding and switching between multiple Instagram accounts.

Tumblr underwent a redesign in July 2023 when the platform announced it would improve its content discovery as well as ease the process of creating a page. The company claimed the changes were implemented based on user feedback. Now, taking another step in its feedback-focused process, it will also be removing the Tumblr Post Plus subscriptions. It allowed creators to share content behind a paywall for those subscribers who paid for the subscription. The company has said that it will be removed starting January 2024.

While online, every user is quite worried about ensuring privacy and safeguarding himself or herself from all possible harm. That can be done through various tools on the portal. Navigate the nuances of Instagram privacy with ease. Make your account private by accessing settings, control interactions through blocking or unblocking, and safeguard against hacking by following security protocols. This concise Instagram account guide empowers users to manage their digital presence effectively, ensuring a secure and personalized Instagram experience.

Apple released iOS 17 for all compatible iPhone models in September, a week after the iPhone 15 lineup was announced. The platform was crawling with bugs initially, ranging from connectivity and UI stutters to overheating issues on the latest iPhone 15 Pro models. Almost two months later, the company released various updates with fixes for the abovementioned issues. It is now discovered that a strange bug in iOS 17 renders the screen completely unresponsive. However, there is an easy solution to fix the problem.

Last week, we asked for shots of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 greatest villains using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

Battlegrounds Mobile Indoa (BGMI) made a return to India in May this year after a 10-month absence. Since then, Krafton, the game's developer has been making efforts to attract Indian gamers, although BGMI faces stiff competition from the likes of Garena Free Fire MAX, and Call of Duty Mobile. To entice gamers, Krafton has now announced a giveaway competition where gamers can get their hands on the BGMI A3 Royale Pass that was recently introduced in the game. Know all about it.

In this digital era, cybersecurity is a big issue. The world's biggest tech companies spend a fortune developing cybersecurity solutions that help users stay safe from online scams and fraud. Threat actors employ nefarious means to steal people's personal information which can potentially be used to deal a financial blow to the victim. The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have played a hand in this too. While this technology has the potential to ease the workload by automation, AI has also been used to develop deepfakes that threaten your digital presence. In July, a Kerala man was duped of Rs. 40000 using an AI-based fake video call on WhatsApp. In this scenario, staying safe is important and we provide to you here 5 top cybersecurity tips.

AI has become so popular that even social media platforms have started integrating it into their systems. Currently, Meta is working on integrating an AI chatbot into Instagram and Snapchat already has an interesting AI chatbot called My AI. Snapchat is a popular social media platform that is used to share pictures and videos with a disappearing feature. Various filters of Snapchat are extremely popular among the young generation from all over the world. Now, Snapchat My AI chatbot will make the user experience even more advanced. Check here to learn more about Snapchat AI, the ChatGPT-powered chatbot.

In June 2023, Instagram began testing a new feature that would allow users to download Reels, its short vertical-scrolling videos, in the US. Now, after a long testing period, platform head Adam Mosseri has announced that this feature is now available worldwide and users can download Reels from public accounts freely. We tested it out and found that it wasn't available for us yet. So, it is likely that the rollout is being done in a phased manner and it may take a few days before it gets activated for all users.

The Pokémon Company has announced that it will erect a 16 feet tall Christmas tree covered in Pokémon plush toys in London.

Hideo Kojima has been presented with an Xbox Series X designed to look like a Wonka chocolate bar.

After the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike brought the movie industry to a standstill, it looks like cameras are once again rolling on Deadpool 3. 

Scott Pilgrim creator and showrunner of the new Netflix anime Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has responded to fan confusion about the show. The eight-part series begins with a pretty huge twist in its opening episode, before veering into a new direction from both the comics and the Edgar Wright-directed movie.

NASA continues to amaze space enthusiasts with mesmerizing images of our universe from its various crafts in space. There is the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope and then there is even the International Space Station where humans are busy at work conducting their studies. From the Moon to Mars and stars to galaxies, NASA's advanced technologies have made it possible to visualize space in real-time. Now, NASA has shared yet another stunning image. NASA shared a breathtaking snapshot of Earth's airglow on Instagram that was taken from the International Space Station (ISS).

Battlegrounds Mobile India is known to bring unique themes and rewards to its game. The game recently announced the 2.8 update with the Zombie Edge theme and the A2 Royale Pass with exciting rewards which kept the player hooked. Now, BGMI is teasing the A3 Royale pass and it will be rolling it out soon to the game soon, It should make the players quite excited. Furthermore, rumours about the 2.9 update have also started to circulate which means we might hear about it soon too.

The weekend is almost here but before you zone out, here are the most noteworthy developments from the artificial intelligence world. In the first incident, Discord, the popular social media platform is getting rid of its in-house experimental AI chatbot Clyde. It will no longer be available from December 1, 2023. In other news, Microsoft has made changes to its AI image generator tool after it created very close resembling images of Disney posters, along with its logo. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

Last week, we asked you to share pictures of Miles Morales moving through the world of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

Big Tech loses bid to toss lawsuits alleging social media platforms harmed children,” blared the New York Post. “Social media companies must face youth addiction lawsuits, US judge rules,” said Reuters. Such news coverage of this week's order from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers suggests that the tech companies mostly lost. But from where I sit, Silicon Valley mostly won.

FaZe Clan has added new trophy to its collection. The esports and lifestyle organization is the first gaming brand to reach over 10 billion views on GIF-sharing platform, Giphy.

Greetings, Adventurers!

According to Los Angeles Magazine contributor Jeff Sneider, Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Dear Evan Hansen, Last Man Standing) is in talks to play Abby in the second series of HBO's The Last of Us.

It has been about 4 months since Threads launched as an alternative to the volatile and ever-so-changing landscape of X (formerly Twitter), and it has managed to provide a comfortable home to users owing to its fast deployment of new features, paying attention to user feedback and the fediverse support. For the unaware, fediverse, a portmanteau of "federation" and "universe", is a decentralized social media infrastructure. However, one area where users feel left out is DMs or direct messages. It has been one of the biggest requests from users, but it appears that neither developers nor decision-makers of the social media platform are sure how to tackle it because of some serious complications.

Matt LeBlanc has broken his silence on the death of his longtime friend and costar Matthew Perry.

The first trailer for Masters of the Air, Tom Hanks’ spiritual successor to Band of Brothers and The Pacific, debuted last week. In it, we get our first look at an absolutely stacked cast in action, which includes Austin Butler, Callum Turner, and Barry Keoghan, among others. But we also get our first taste of the particularly brutal style of aerial combat, which defines the ambitious nine-episode streaming series debuting on Apple TV Plus in January.

Bad news for fans of The Boys, at least in regards to its villain's upcoming appearance in Mortal Kombat 1.

Despite lending his likeness to Homelander's guest appearance in Mortal Kombat 1, actor Antony Starr has seemingly confirmed that's where his involvement ends.

Antony Starr, who plays Homelander in The Boys, won't be voicing his character in Mortal Kombat 1. Starr just confirmed the news on his Instagram, after initially seeming unsure when asked if he would be reprising the role.

The EU added Meta and Snap to a growing list of tech companies it is probing to see how they are complying with a new law meant to stop illegal content online. The European Commission said it has sent formal requests for information to Meta, parent of Facebook and Instagram, and Snap, which runs the Snapchat image and messaging app, on what measures they have taken to protect minors online. They have until December 1 to reply.

 Meta Platforms Inc. is close to reaching a deal that will bring its mixed reality headset to China through a partnership with Tencent Holdings Ltd.

Last week, we asked you to share pictures of Peter Parker himself swinging through Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

At the end of the last month, more than 30 US States, including California, Massachusetts, Tennesse, and others, filed lawsuits against Meta Platforms over the allegations of using features on its social media platforms to lure children and teens and allegedly get them hooked on harmful content, while not doing enough to ensure their safety. The Massachusetts lawsuit was earlier updated and the submissions were made unredacted, meaning the general public can go through its content. The claims and allegations in the documents paint a grim picture of how Facebook and Instagram were run, and how Mark Zuckerberg reportedly handled situations relating to teens.

Bungie surprise-dropped the name for Destiny 2 Season 23, it’s Season of the Wish, and players are roasting Bungie in the comments… for good reason. Prepare for an onslaught of wish jokes.

Diwali is fast approaching and many of you must have picked out your outfit for the day, and the places you want to visit. But to capture those moments with your friends and family, you also require a good camera phone and photography skills to match the occasion. For iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users, that should not be a problem with a premium camera system and image processing engine. However, your photography skills will still determine whether the images are just average of Instagram-quality.

In an effort to boost user engagement, Instagram has been testing a ton of new features lately. Recently, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared the news that Instagram was testing a feature that lets users create custom stickers from photos. Moreover, it has also been experimenting with another feature where it will offer a verified-only feed to give more visibility to businesses and creators. Additionally, it also tested a feature that lets followers of a user add photos and videos to a carousel. Now, Instagram has started experimenting with yet another feature, one which has been long requested by users.

The US Presidential elections will take place next year on November 5, meaning there is now less than one year left for a major election process. Similarly, general elections in India will take place in April-May 2024, which is roughly about six months away. So, this is definitely a time when political promotions and campaigns are going to increase in frequency, and individual political leaders as well as parties will be working to improve their exposure to the public. While a good tool for them would be AI, it may not be the best situation for the voters, who are sure to be flooded with propaganda advertising. Realizing the situation, Meta has come out to declare that no political advertisers will be able to take advantage of its AI ads creation tool.

On November 5, a video of actor Rashmika Mandanna emerged online where she can be allegedly seen entering an elevator. The video went viral on social media, but soon it was revealed that it was not Mandanna at all. In fact, it was a masterfully created deepfake video where the actor's face was superimposed on that of a British-Indian influencer. The video has now created a huge row over just how dangerous is this AI-powered technology, how can it be spotted to mitigate misinformation, and how can people protect themselves from being impersonated.

Bring the rumble to reality by 3D printing your own Warcraft Rumble™ Minis. Here are this week’s new Warcraft Rumble Mini 3D Printer Blueprint files for you to print, paint, and post online to share with your friends, share with your family, heck, get crazy, and share with your friend’s family!

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Each year at Blizzcon, attendees experience the exhilarating rush of the crowd, special events and panels, and of course, as many photo ops as you want — and this year, the Diablo 4 presentation in Hall A had some incredible ones! Altars of Mystic Punch Scavenger Hunt Blizzcon 2023 Charity Auction Now Live What's more iconic than a wings photo for Instagram? Blizzard's twist on this classic isn't a chalk drawing on a wall or fake wings to wear as a backpack — instead, players had the chance to take their own angelic photos with Inarius' own angelic wings. These massive angel wings were paired with a lighted backdrop for that perfect shot — take a look at some of our favorites below, including Wowhead's very own Perculia!

The weekend is here, and some interesting stories from the world of artificial intelligence have also come to the surface today, November 4. In the first development, a group of researchers are now looking at AI to unlock the vocal and physical cues of a host of animals, with a special emphasis on cats. Scientists believe that AI can help us understand these creatures better. In other news, a Taiwanese American model has accused that a leading designer has uploaded an AI-edited image of her, in an attempt to make her appear white. The allegation raises a question about the malicious usage of AI to promote discrimination and racism.

Last week, we asked you to swing into Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and share moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for November 3: The developers of Garena Free Fire have rolled out several in-game events that players can take advantage of to get their hands on unique rewards! Most of these events require achieving certain milestones in the game. Moreover, the OB42 Advanced Server has also gone live, offering several new in-game items such as Mini Turret, UAV-Lite, Portal Go, and more. Recently, Garena Free Fire has also announced its special Diwali campaign as part of which, players can earn special rewards! Check out the details below.

The European data regulator has agreed to extend a ban imposed by non-EU member Norway on "behavioural advertising" on Facebook and Instagram to cover all 30 countries in the European Union and the European Economic Area, it said on Wednesday.

The Nintendo Museum’s sign and official logo were recently revealed by Nintendo Japan on their official Instagram account. Although the sign isn’t super flashy or extravagant, it still looks crisp and welcoming for future fans to admire while paying a visit to the historical site.

In recent months, the development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapid. Since ChatGPT's arrival in November 2022, we've seen big tech companies launch their AI chatbots, and the emergence of AI-powered applications such as image editors, voice modulators, and more. It has even been integrated into the world's most popular apps such as Microsoft Office, and Adobe Photoshop. However, not all is perfect. While this technology is indeed making life easier, debates have already taken place regarding its regulation, as well as the privacy and security issues that come along with it. It has also given rise to fears over whether it could take over jobs, following which the SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

Megan Thee Stallion blesses us with banger after banger. This time, it’s not a song, but yet another one of her incredible anime cosplays. On Monday, the American rapper shared photos of her cosplaying as Death the Kid from Soul Eater. The fitting pick just goes to show that Megan Thee Stallion has always had peak taste in anime.

Meta is responding to "evolving European regulations" by introducing a premium subscription option for Facebook and Instagram from Nov. 1.

Final Fantasy 14 vocalist Susan Calloway has seemingly deleted her Twitter account in what appears to be an attempt at damage control, as several fans have discovered the singer has been liking extremely racist and transphobic tweets for the past 6 months.

Diablo 4: Season of Blood is in full swing, and the Vampire hordes are out in full force. Sarah Michelle Gellar, also known as Buffy the Vampire Slayer has taken notice of our efforts with Vampire Hunter Erys to end Lord Zir and wants to lend a hand.Buffy has teamed up with Blizzard to look for the best of the best in the world of taking down Vampires.

Meta Platforms Inc. will offer users in Europe ad-free access to Facebook and Instagram for a subscription fee. 

Battlegrounds Mobile India recently announced the 2.8 update which introduced the Zombie Edge theme. Ever since the new update, the game has brought multiple events that honour the Halloween theme. We have seen multiple themed sets, gun skins, vehicle skins, and more to keep the spirit high during playing. These new events also give players a chance to win exciting rewards by completing their daily missions or getting them through different means such as using the in-game currency. Recently, the game introduced a spinning event which is named Wings Whispering. Know all about the event and how to grab amazing rewards.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is showing off a full-sized mockup of an unscrewed version of its Blue Moon lunar lander.

 On Saturday, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that the company is planning to come up with a Threads application programming interface (API).

Google executive Prabhakar Raghavan on Thursday detailed challenges the search and advertising giant faces from smaller rivals, describing efforts to avoid becoming "the next road kill."

Threads is reportedly working on an API.

Instagram has been focusing on collaborative features recently. The first such feature was Remix on Reels, where users could react to a Reel and add to it by just clicking a button, similar to what TikTok offers. Later, the company added Collab Posts where a single post can have a co-author where the post is visible on both users' accounts. Now, taking things further, Instagram is testing a new feature that will let the followers of a user add photos and videos to a carousel.

Collect the new playable Leader, Sylvanas Windrunner, during Season 1 of Warcraft Rumble beginning October 28 from the Guild Warchest and through PvP as a reward.

Apple released the first developer beta of its forthcoming iOS 17.2 update yesterday. The update packs many new features and changes the company announced at its WWDC 2023 event. Earlier this week, Apple also released the final version of iOS 17.1 with some notable updates. In the latest beta of iOS 17.2, it has been confirmed that Apple has a 'pad-like' device that can update a sealed iPhone in the box wirelessly to the latest software version.

Last week, we asked you toss a filter on your favorite photo mode shots using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

Despite what you may have heard, Threads is doing just fine, thank you very much.

Tony Todd, the voice actor behind Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, has gotten the Tom Hardy seal of approval.