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OpenAI-Mattel Partner: Your Next Barbie Doll Could Be Created with ChatGPT
Anshuman Jain
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OpenAI has partnered with Mattel, the toymaker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels. This strategic partnership aims to bring innovation, safety, and privacy to age-appropriate play experiences. It could mean that ChatGPT might have a hand with the ideation or creation of some of Mattel's future releases.
Snapchat Now Lets You Save Stories, Create Videos and Makes It Easy to Edit Them
Anshuman Jain
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Snapchat will soon introduce a Timeline Editor feature for its creators on the app. The app is also coming out with a "Create a Video" feature to turn your saved memories into videos. You will also be able to auto save public stories to your public Snapchat profiles.
Meta AI and Instagram Edits are introducing new AI video editing capabilities for short videos. It lets you edit 10-second clips and transform them using 50 preset prompt options. The feature could also make its way to Instagram, but currently available only for the US users of both the apps.
Snapchat is introducing a new Lens+ subscription at $8.99 per month. The new paid tier will unlock access to exclusive Snapchat lenses and weekly AR experiences. It will also include all the benefits of the Snapchat+ subscription.
Instagram now allows you to set Spotify songs as Notes on the app. The platform also announced profile grid customization to rearrange posts regardless of when you posted them. You can also share test reels with non-followers before posting them for your audience.
Valve Quietly Launches Native Steam App for Apple Silicon Macs: Here’s How to Get It
Upanishad Sharma
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Valve has launched the official Steam app for Apple Silicon. Well, sort of. Keep on reading to learn everything about it here.
The Silent Hill 1 remake has been officially announced during Konami’s June 2025 Press Start event, with Bloober Team leading the project. While the teaser was short and offered no release date or gameplay, it was enough to thrill longtime fans of the 1999 classic. With multiple Silent Hill projects in the works and Resident Evil 9 on the way, horror game fans are in for an exciting time.
Bipradeep Biswas
Minecraft has announced the release date of the brand new Chase the skies update. Its set to release on June 17, 2025. So check out this piece to know all about the new features in the upcoming Minecraft summer drop.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater to Arrive with Fox Hunt Online Multiplayer Mode
Ishan Adhikary
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Konami has revealed Fox Hunt, a new online multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, launching August 28, 2025. Unlike Metal Gear Online, Fox Hunt centers on stealth, survival, and camouflage-based hide-and-seek gameplay. Director Yu Sahara describes it as an original experience built for the modern multiplayer scene.
Superman’s Final Trailer Just Dropped, Giving Our First Look at Metamorpho’s Baby
Anmol Sachdeva
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The final trailer for Superman (2025) is here and it contains some new footages, including our first look at Baby Joey, Metamorpho's baby.
James Gunn’s Marvel Mistakes to Shape Superman’s Post Credit Scene
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Superman in all set to hit theaters in July and James Gunn has now confirmed that the movie will feature a post-credit scene. He also talked about a mistake he made during his time at Marvel which he will not repeat in Superman.
Instagram Threads is finally rolling out direct messaging (DMs) to select users after almost two years of release. Regular users of Threads have been requesting this feature ever since the launch of the platform. Instagram Head Adam Mosseri announced the feature in his latest Threads post.
OpenAI has released its most capable reasoning model called 'o3-pro'. It uses more computing power and extended thinking time to solve complex problems in math, science, and coding. o3-pro is currently available to ChatGPT Pro and Team users.
Switch 2 Shatters Sales Records with 3.5 Million Units Sold in Just Four Days
Ishan Adhikary
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Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Switch 2 sold over 3.5 million units globally in just four days, making it the fastest-selling console in the company’s history. It even surpassed launch day sales of the PlayStation 4 and doubled the original Switch’s UK debut.
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Google is rolling out Android 16 to Pixel 6 and newer phones. The update brings a decent set of features considering Google only had half a year to get things done. It is rolling out to Pixels bringing features like Progress-centric Notifications, Predictive Back Gestures, Adaptive Refresh Rate support, and a search function in the Media Picker, among many other privacy and camera features.
James Gunn Says He’s Working on a Superman Sequel But It Won’t Be “a Straight Up Sequel”
Anmol Sachdeva
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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, James Gunn has confirmed that he is working on a Superman sequel without spilling much details.
Liquid Glass: Apple Introduces Delightful and Elegant New Software Design
Anshuman Jain
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Apple has introduced a new Liquid Glass design language, which will be available across their entire lineup of devices, and will be coming this fall. The Liquid Glass design is consistent across Apple's software portfolio, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and more.
A brand new trailer for Ironheart tells us that Riri Williams might use dark magic for her suit and here's everything that points towards it in the new clip.
Avalanche Job Posting Suggests Hogwarts Legacy 2 Will Be Free‑to‑Play with Branching Narratives
Ishan Adhikary
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Job listings at Avalanche Software hint that Hogwarts Legacy 2 could be free-to-play and feature online multiplayer. The sequel may shift toward a live-service model with branching narratives and in-game monetization. While unconfirmed, Warner Bros. appears to be building a more ambitious Wizarding World experience.
Apple’s visionOS 26 Comes with Spatial Improvements for the Vision Pro
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Apple has announced visionOS 26 for the Vision Pro headset, which addresses some key criticisms. It brings support for shared spatial experiences with other Vision Pro users nearby. The update also introduces guest mode, spatial widgets, and improved Personas.
iPadOS 26 introduces a new "Liquid Glass" redesign with a translucent effect and, improved windowing system. You can now resize any window and bring down the menu bar for any app, similar to macOS. The update also brings new Apple Intelligence capabilities, the Preview and Journal app, and improvements to the Files app.
Apple has announced macOS Tahoe, which brings a new Liquid Glass redesign throughout the UI. It also introduces a powerful Spotlight search with advanced search capabilities and the ability to perform custom actions. There is also a new Apple Games app and a Game overlay for an improved gaming experience on Macs.
Apple Intelligence Adds Live FaceTime Translation and ChatGPT-Powered Image Creation
Arjun Sha
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Apple Intelligence is gaining two new major features: live translation for FaceTime/audio calls and ChatGPT integration in Image Playground. In addition, conversations are automatically translated in the Messages app.
At the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple confirmed that it is renaming its software portfolio based on years and not version numbers. With that, it unveiled iOS 26 with a focus on the new Liquid Glass design and updates to core apps like Camera, Phone, Messages, and more. It also shared new Apple Intelligence features, unlike the new Siri.
Apple is allowing developers to use its on-device AI model to integrate AI features into their apps. Developers can leverage the Foundation Models Framework to tap the power of Apple Intelligence and build AI-powered features on top of it.
Heartstopper became a global hit when it debuted on Netflix in 2022. The franchise has given us three seasons so far and while fans were upset after learning that there won't be any fourth season, Netflix stunned them by revealing that a feature film is around the corner.
Squid Game Director Teases New Secret Game Not Revealed in Season 3 Trailer
Aparna Ukil
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Squid Game 3 is nearing its official release and as the promotional trailers hinted, the final season will feature some of the deadliest games. However, recently, during an event, the director of the popular series hinted at a brand-new secret game that will be introduced to us in Season 3.
Squid Game Season 4 Is Not in Plans, but There Could Be Spin-Offs: Director Hwang Dong-Hyuk
Shashank Shakya
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Squid Game Season 3 is closing in on its release and while we wait for its arrival, Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed what he thinks for the future of Squid Game and its Season 4.
Marvel’s Ironheart: First Official Clip Featuring ‘The Hood’ Released
Shashank Shakya
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After the release of its first official trailer, Marvel has given us the first look at Ironheart with a clip featuring The Hood and in this article, find out everything we got to see in it.
Bertie Carvel to Play Cornelius Fudge in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series
Aparna Ukil
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HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series is one of the most anticipated projects right now. In the past few months, the creators have cast several renowned actors for the TV show, and recently, Bertie Carvel has also joined the roster to play Cornelius Fudge in the series.
New Death Stranding 2 Gameplay Footage Reveals Neil Showdown and Tomorrow’s Powers
Ajith Kumar
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is one the most anticipated video game titles of 2025. Ahead of the game's launch later this month, a game premiere event was hosted today to share new gameplay footages of the upcoming game and you can learn all the newly revealed information here.
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Officially Revealed, David Mason Takes the Lead
Ishan Adhikary
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been officially announced, bringing back David Mason as the lead protagonist. The game features a full campaign, multiplayer, and classic round-based Zombies, all wrapped in the fan-favorite Dark Aether storyline. Set during a global political crisis, Black Ops 7 promises to raise the stakes with gripping action and a grounded, darker tone.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is the prequel to the Plague Tale series and launches on all major platforms in 2026. Read everything about it here.
Ninja Gaiden 4 launches October 21 for Xbox platforms and Game Pass, introducing new protagonist Yakumo and a gritty reimagined Tokyo. The game blends classic series mechanics with modern action systems like Bloodraven Form and Weapon Skills, delivering fast, punishing combat. Developed by PlatinumGames with Team Ninja, it marks a bold return to high-speed, skill-based slash action.
Sanmay Chakrabarti
The Outer Worlds 2 has finally received a release date alongside a beautiul trailer. Read everything about it here.
Xbox has officially revealed the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds, created in partnership with ASUS and launching in Holiday 2025. These Windows 11-powered devices support Xbox Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, Remote Play, and even storefronts like Steam and GOG, letting you play major titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Gears of War: Reloaded anywhere.
Kuma's tragic past is reaching its conclusion in the One Piece anime with the upcoming episode all set to adapt Ginny's end and the birth of Bonney. So, check out the release date and time of One Piece episode 1132, i.e. June 8, 2025, at 8:45 AM PT (or 11:45 AM ET), for your region here in our guide.
If you have a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription, you can now schedule and run actions using Gemini. It can be particularly helpful for routine tasks like getting a summary of unread emails or your calendar.
Doctor Doom Could Appear in Fantastic Four After All, If Kevin Feige Is to Be Believed
Shashank Shakya
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Kevin Feige recently commented on the post-credit scene of Thunderbolts and it seems as if we might just get to see Doctor Doom in the upcoming movie.
The iMessage app could receive chat backgrounds and polls feature in iOS 26. Your chat backgrounds will sync with the rest of the signed-in devices and will also be visible to others. Polls might have Apple Intelligence integration, suggestion polls based on the context of conversation.
Mecha Break, the highly anticipated free-to-play mech PvP shooter from Amazing Seasun Games, officially launches on July 1, 2025, for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Revealed during Summer Game Fest 2025, the game blends fast-paced combat with a rich sci-fi narrative set in a Corite-ravaged future. With dynamic 3v3, 6v6, and PvPvE modes plus deep mech customization, it’s shaping up to be a must-play for fans of Armored Core and Titanfall.