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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's official mod support is now available in early access and alongside its arrival came a subtle challenge to kiss the Crones of Crookback Bog from one CD Projekt Red developer.

Kerala's KITE to train 80000 teachers in AI by August; Bollywood deepfakes raise election meddling concerns; IIT Kharagpur set to launch AI course in BTech; Apple acquires French startup specialising in AI and computer vision-this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

SSD & HDD prices are expected to skyrocket, with two big manufacturers, Western Digital, and Seagate, anticipating increased demand.

Samsung in partnership with Google announced the Circle to Search feature with the Galaxy S24 series. Now the feature is available on several flagship devices, but users have reported some concerns about the feature. In the Made by Google podcast, it was highlighted that users have been sending feedback about the innovative feature being accidentally triggered even when it is not in use. Therefore, Google will soon be bringing an improved version of its artificial intelligence (AI)-based Circle to Search feature. It is reported that the company is currently working on improving the feature.

In a recent revelation at the Black Hat Asia conference, security researchers unveiled a cunning cybercrime scheme exploiting Apple Store Online's 'Someone else will pick it up' feature. This exploit has reportedly netted criminals over $400,000 in just two years.

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, or ASE, has reportedly won an exclusive order from Apple to supply two SiPs, or ‘system in a package’ for the upcoming iPhone 16 series. These chips will serve to replace both the volume and power buttons on the upcoming handsets, presenting capacitive buttons that will deliver extra functionality.

Sonic Frontiers 2 is reportedly currently in development at SEGA with the gameplay being a sequel to 2022's Frontiers gameplay-wise.

Netflix's recent crackdown on password-sharing has proven to be a strategic success, defying expectations and boosting the streaming giant's financial performance in the first quarter of the year.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will receive a sequel, despite the passing of its director and studio co-founder.

Jesse Plemons is a brilliant actor. He’s also one of our most memeable stars. It’s not that he’s super expressive — quite the opposite, in fact. He’s usually quite placid, and almost hesitant in his line deliveries. He takes his time. But, whether he’s playing a timid everyman in The Power of the Dog or season 2 of Fargo or a stout lawman in Judas and the Black Messiah orGame Night, there’s always something going on behind his narrowed, watchful eyes. His stillness, his pauses, and his plain, unvarnished way of speaking act as a gravitational force, drawing the camera and other actors into his orbit. He’s also, in a low-key way, extremely funny.

This year's iPhone 16 lineup will get some notable improvements in design and how users use the device, as the company aims to integrate generative AI technology with the release of iOS 18 later this year. Apple is keen to increase the screen size of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max this year, while the standard iPhone 16 and 16 Plus will house the same display as the current models. A prominent analyst is now claiming that the iPhone 17 Plus will come with a smaller display size that will sit between the screen size of the 'Pro' models.

The Apple Watch Series X will mark the 10-year anniversary of the company’s first smartwatch, which was launched on September 9. Since then, Apple has been hard at work, introducing newer models with slight changes while also battling with the limited space it has to work with its wearable line. The upcoming model will be the culmination of all the technology giant’s efforts, and through a series of multiple rumors and reports, we get to see some detailed renders of the upcoming Apple Watch Series X while discussing what design and internal changes can be expected.

Former Bethesda artist Jonah Lobe reveals that the studio received death threats during the development of Fallout 3. Lobe says that these abusive messages came from fans of the classic games, and were in response to the Elder Scrolls studio buying the rights to the series.

Artificial intelligence, while promising, is now being exploited by criminals to deceive unsuspecting phone users. With AI, voices can be cloned rapidly, leading to convincing replicas used to swindle money or sensitive information from friends and family.

NVIDIA has finally acknowledged tough competition in the AI segment, claiming that AI is the "largest computational problem in history."

Prison Architect 2 has been delayed for a second time, ditching the previous launch date of 7th May until 3rd September, aiming to improve performance on lower-end PCs in particular. Prison Architect 2 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Zenless Zone Zero CBT3 testers got a taste of new features! It began yesterday and shocked players; here’s why! You can team up for weekly boss challenges or choose your favorite character with a new guaranteed pull system.

 The buzz surrounding the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max is already reaching fever pitch in anticipation of their 2024 debut, despite the recent release of the iPhone 15 line just months ago. While the official unveiling is still some time away, speculation about the iPhone 16 series is rife, offering glimpses into what Apple may have in store for its next-generation smartphones.

Last December’s Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Firewas a paint-by-numbers space opera filled in with Zack Snyder’s maximalist colors. Pitched as “Seven Samurai but make it Star Wars” (literally, to Lucasfilm), the finished product was at best a violent B-movie mashup and at worst an expensive Asylum-esque mockbuster. Not a great movie, but a little promising? Its most glaring omission: an ending. After two hours of hero Kora (Sofia Boutella) wrangling a crew to defend a farming planet from Imperium forces, the showdown didn’t actually go down; Snyder held on to the payoff for Part Two: The Scargiver.

PlayStation maker Sony is considering a purchase of movie studio giant Paramount, according to reports.

The idea of an industry-led body with a mandate to come up with solutions to skills shortages in the UK, as presented in this week's Skillfull report, is self-evidently a good one.

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The recently released and critically acclaimed Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime has been renewed for a second season already.

Fallout 4, the post-apocalyptic wasteland action RPG from 2015, is gaining popularity, with sales in Europe jumping by over 7,500% in the last week.

A roadmap for all of the content and collaborations coming to Fortnite in 2024 has reportedly leaked and hinted at crossovers with Pirates of the Caribbean and Metallica, although reliable Fortnite leakers seem split on whether it's real or not.

For months now, speculation about the upcoming iPads has been on the rise. Why wouldn't it? It is the only Apple product that has not received an upgrade for nearly two years now, something which has never happened before. But if reports are to be believed, Apple might be late to the party, but it is planning to introduce a plethora of upgrades, especially with the upcoming iPad Air, with the latest rumour suggesting the inclusion of a Mini-LED display.

In a recent move, Apple has taken down two popular Meta-owned apps, WhatsApp and Threads, from its App Store in China. This decision comes in response to a request from the Chinese government, making these apps inaccessible for new downloads within the country. Here's why.

Thank your own personal deity—possibly the Mother Sphere—it's Friday! I'm not going to spend too much time waffling this morning, as the deals speak for themselves. Just get in and secure something awesome to play for the weekend. In case I don't see you, stay safe, save often, and catch you Monday!

Two years after debuting in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, it seems a Hollywood leading man of sufficient talent has finally been found to portray the edgy Shadow the Hedgehog. Keanu Reeves, who needs no introduction but will get one anyway, is the star of film franchises like The Matrix and John Wick, and, of course, Cyberpunk 2077, has been confirmed to play the part.

Building on an article published overnight, The Verge has another post that largely reiterates past reporting from Insider Gaming covering what Sony has planned for its PS5 Pro and the upgrades it will bring to current games. Reported first at the start of April but now confirmed through more sources, Sony is reportedly allowing developers to tag their titles as «PS5 Pro Enhanced» after applying one of a few different upgrades.

Helldivers 2 players have been issued a new directive as the Galactic War effort again devolves into a grinding stalemate. The Automatons have deployed increasing numbers of Factory Striders to break the impasse, but for now, the line holds. To amass the necessary fuel to fire a Super Earth counterattack, billions of Terminids must die to acquire enough of that sweet, sweet oil E-710.

News has been quiet on the acquisition front in recent days, at least when it comes to video game IP. However, according to a new report, Sony is currently in talks with a monied ally to acquire storied picture-house Paramount and all the cross-media potential such an addition would bring.

Helldivers, in response to the increased threat presented by the massive, seemingly unstoppable Automaton invasion fleet pointed directly at Super Earth, requisition of Level 4 Super Destroyer Modules is now available. The added edge these permanent ship upgrades give might be enough to stem the mechanized tide.

Helldivers 2 players have recently managed to blunt the advance of the oncoming Automaton invasion fleet, with the conflict again devolving into a grinding stalemate. However, it seems the machines never rest on their laurels, as reports of the lumbering Factory Striders being deployed in unprecedented numbers begin to trickle in.

After LawBreakers developer Boss Key Productions shut down following the game's poor performance, it was thought that would be the end of the gravity-defying FPS. So traumatic was the entire ordeal that Cliff Blezinski, studio founder of Gears of War fame, swore off making video games for good. Now, years later, fans have managed to resurrect servers, even getting the much-coveted nod of approval from Cliffy B himself for keeping the dream alive.

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Although we're still waiting on Sony's official announcement, the PS5 Pro seems to be all systems go behind the scenes. Following on from several leaks over the last few months, a new report from The Verge says that Sony is really starting to push its supercharged console, as it's currently asking development teams to make sure that their games are compatible with the new hardware — presumably ahead of its launch later in the year.

In the latest development, Vivo has officially confirmed the impending launch of the Vivo V30e in India. The revelation follows our earlier exclusive report on the upcoming smartphone. While the exact launch date remains undisclosed, Vivo has unveiled a dedicated microsite on its official website, shedding light on some of the device's crucial hardware specifications and design elements. This launch marks a new addition to the existing Vivo V30 series, which includes the Vivo V30 and V30 Pro models.

Martin Scorsese wants to make a Frank Sinatra biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the famous crooner.

Destiny developer Bungie was once in talks with Netflix to develop an animated TV series based on its sci-fi franchise.

Niantic Labs released a Pokémon Go update on Wednesday that claimed to make trainers look “even more” like the players themselves — and players are now starting to see that comment as a roast. That’s because a loud group of players on social media thinks the update made trainers “ugly.” And, uh, yeah… there’s something off about the new trainer avatars.

L’Abysse Project has begun its beta test, allowing players to dive into a world of espionage and thrilling card battles. You’ll collect cards to build your deck and battle through the story. The beta testers report a simple but fun battle system, so strategic gameplay shouldn’t overshadow the engaging narrative. L’Abysse Project injects some humor into the classic spy story. It is a highlight to watch your character switch between their goofy reporter cover and their cool secret agent persona.

AMD's Radeon RX 6000 "RDNA 2" GPUs are starting to fade from the markets as inventory levels drop to a new low. Few to no SKUs are retailing at mainstream marketplaces.

Streaming is taking yet another step toward cable. Just weeks after combining its Hulu and Disney Plus services, Disney Plus is adding streaming channels, according to a report from The Information. This marks the latest push toward the old model of TV-watching from one of the world’s biggest streaming companies, and while that may sound like a step backwards, it’s probably a good thing in the long run.

Samsung is reported to stick with a dual-chipset launch strategy for its upcoming Galaxy S25 series, where some regions will offer the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, while others will sell the Exynos 2500 variants. The Exynos 2400 provided a slew of surprises as the company significantly improved its current-generation flagship SoC. Next year, Samsung is expected to kick things up a notch and is rumored to leverage its second-generation 3nm process to mass produce the Exynos 2500. This move could give the SoC power efficiency attributes that dwarf Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

Platform, the UK gaming bar chain with two locations in London, has reportedly ceased trading and entered liquidation.

The Movie Critic will no longer be Quentin Tarantino's tenth and final movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter, with the director returning to the drawing board for his last feature film.

Arrowhead Game Studios has addressed Helldivers 2's Super Credit farming exploit, confirming that it aims to fix the issue soon.

In a bid to enhance user experience, WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to privately mention contacts in their status updates. This upcoming feature aims to facilitate more personalised interactions within the platform.

As per recent media reports, Vivo is rumoured to introduce the Vivo V30e in India, possibly hitting the shelves as early as August. This new addition is expected to join the lineup alongside the recently launched Vivo V30 and V30 Pro models.

Apple enthusiasts eagerly await the release of the iPhone 16 Pro lineup, anticipating significant upgrades in camera features. Reports suggest several improvements, promising enhanced photography and videography experiences for users.

iOS 18 will open new doors for the iPhone in terms of utility and possibly UI design changes, which will make it the biggest update Apple has released since the beginning of the platform itself. The company's AI-driven utilities will extend beyond standard features as it is expected to implement the technology on a system level, with various apps gaining improvements. The latest information suggests that the Notes app in iOS 18 will offer Voice Memos and math functionality within the app for convenience and easier access.

In a recent Reddit thread, Diablo 4 Global Community Development Director Adam Fletcher seemed to confirm that the previously datamined Season 4 theme involving the Iron Wolves was accurate. Fletcher stated that «most people have seen some of the things that got out regarding the Season,» implying that information that «got out» was accurate. While this information was previously reported as speculation, it's highly likely that at least a portion of it is correct, based off Fletcher's response.

Bethesda and Tango Gameworks have quietly removed Denuvo DRM technology from Ghostwire: Tokyo on PC as part of a recent update.

Intel's next-generation Lunar Lake-V "Core Ultra 200V" CPUs are going to feature 8 CPU cores, 8 GPU cores & 32 GB of on-package LPDDR5X memory.

The buzz around the iPhone series is never-ending, and with the iPhone 16 on the horizon, tech enthusiasts are eager for insights. Recently, a video from EFTM's Trevor Long unveiled machined blanks of the iPhone 16, shedding light on Apple's evolving design choices. Here's a roundup of the major changes Apple has in store for its 2024 iPhone lineup.

Some very undemocratic Helldivers 2 players are exploiting a glitch to earn Super Credits, and developer Arrowhead says it's "aware" of such "behavior."

While the showrunners behind the Fallout TV show have insisted none of the endings of previous games are considered canon, at least in terms of a jumping off point for the show itself, eagle-eyed fans reckon the Brotherhood of Steel airship seen in the series suggests one of two endings from Fallout 4 is now canon.

UK developer and publisher Kwalee is cutting around ten per cent of its staff.

The Verge has a new report out with claims that the Sony is prodding developers to get their games to 4K 60 FPS on the rumored PlayStation 5 Pro, with their own upscaling technology.

There’s an interesting new claim that the PlayStation 5 Pro has to exist, because of a shortcoming of the original PlayStation 5.

This year, Google is expected to launch several smartphones including the Pixel 8a, Pixel 9 series, and a new generation of Pixel Fold. However, several rumours are surfacing about the Pixel Fold 2 being renamed as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Additionally, the Pixel 9 series is projected to feature four models. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold moniker is in the pipeline to feature several design and hardware improvements. However, it's unsure if it's an entirely new product or the successor of the Pixel Fold. Check out what the recent leaks and speculation say about the claims. 

Apple has long been criticized for offering a meagre 128GB as base storage capacity on its iPhone. Even the $999 iPhone 15 Pro features 128GB storage as standard. Owing to flak from consumers, the iPhone maker may be changing its strategy. A new leak suggests that with the iPhone 16 series, the Pro models may feature 256GB storage as standard, which, if true could be a highly appreciative move.

iPhone 16 launch in 2024: After months of anticipating the iPhone 16 model's design, a new leak showcases the dummies of the upcoming devices. It was also revealed that the upcoming iPhone 16 variants are in the final stage of development, therefore, the launch is not so far. This year, Apple is expected to include a new capture button in the iPhone 16 Pro models and an action button in the iPhone 16 standard models. But, there are more 2024 iPhone models. Know what's coming.

NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPUs are expected to lift every other associated segment, including CoWoS (TSMC) & HBM DRAM, as the market expects millions of chips to be shipped by 2025.

Sony PS5 Pro launch in 2024: The PS5 Pro, the much-anticipated upgrade to Sony's PlayStation 5, is set to hit the shelves during the holiday season in 2024. Recent reports confirmed the authenticity of the leaked specifications for this upcoming console variant.

Take-Two Interactive is embarking on another cost cutting program, and this one will see the company layoff about 5% of its employees by the end of the year.

Take-Two Interactive plans to lay off 5 percent of its workforce, or about 600 employees, by the end of the year, as reported in an SEC filing Tuesday. The studio is also canceling several in-development projects. These moves are expected to cost $160 million to $200 million to implement, and should result in $165 million in annual savings for Take-Two.

The Steam Deck OLED is a marvel of a PC gaming handheld that manages to improve on the base model. However, recent reports from handheld owners have been coming in, stating that the transparent casing has been cracking.

Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that it will be making changes to Helldivers 2's flame system soon.

Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that certain first-party Xbox titles would be going multiplatform, including Obsidian’s charming “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” style co-op survival game Grounded. Well, today Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition officially hits PS4, PS5, and Switch. That said, there’s no reason for you Xbox owners to feel left out – the Fully Yoked edition comes with a number of new features, which you’ll be getting right alongside folks on the new platforms. These features include New Game+, queen ants, extra goodies to collect, and more. Sadly, this will be the last major update for Grounded, but it sounds like a meaty one at least. You can check out a trailer for Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, below.

Our next Heroes of the Storm patch has just hit the Public Test Realm and will be available for playtesting. As always, if you encounter any bugs during your PTR play sessions, please stop by the PTR Bug Report forum to let us know about your experiences.

Sony's unannounced but widely-expected PlayStation 5 Pro should run games at 60fps with ray-tracing, upscaled to 4K resolution using the console's fresh PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology.

Overwatch 2 players have been left confused after discovering that using swear words while playing the game can potentially get their accounts suspended, as Blizzard customer service reiterates that "profanity has never been allowed in our games."

While Sony has yet to make any sort of official announcement, rumors about the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro are coming hot-and-heavy. We recently heard that developers will need to include PS5 Pro compatibility in their games to get certified as soon as this August, and now The Verge has provided some more details about what a game needs to do to earn the “PS5 Pro Enhanced” label.

The PS5 Pro could have an exclusive graphics mode if Sony gets its way with its development partners.

Somehow, I'd managed to miss the Helldivers 2 Factory Striders the first time around, but it seems that my time living in ignorance has come to an end. A new report claims that the monstrous, bot-spewing machines are back, and in far bigger numbers than ever before.

We’ve already reported on how the PC and console Fallout games have received a shot in the arm following the success of the Fallout TV show. Now it’s the turn of mobile game Fallout Shelter.

Helldivers 2's latest patch is here, aiming to fix bugs and improve the overall performance of the game. It also fixes an armour set, giving it the intended passive ability after it launched with the wrong one.

Qualcomm might find it difficult to tame the power consumption of the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, despite the chipset reported on multiple occasions to be mass produced on TSMC’s 3nm ‘N3E’ node. Theoretically, an improved manufacturing process should mean that the flagship SoC will be energy-efficient, but a tipster hints that smartphone makers opting to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in their models will add bigger batteries. Companies may compensate for the silicon’s increased power by incorporating bigger cells to deliver that record runtime.