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Instagram’s New Blend Feature Makes Watching Reels a Social Affair
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Instagram has rolled out a new feature called Blend, allowing users to create a custom, personalized reel feed with friends. It will show the same reels in the same order to you and your invited Both users must have the latest app version for the feature to work.

Google One AI Premium with Gemini Advanced Now Free for Students
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The Google One AI Premium plan is now free for students starting today. The free premium which otherwise costs $19.99 can now be redeemed without any fees and will last until June 30th, 2026. It's worth noting that the offer is only available until June 30 this year. With this, you can enjoy all of Gemini's perks, including the latest Veo 2, 2 TB of storage, Gemini Advanced (2.5 Pro), NotebookLM Plus, and more.

Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.5 Flash, a Cost-efficient AI Model
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Google has launched its cost-efficient Gemini 2.5 Flash model, which is the first fully hybrid reasoning model. It's cheaper, faster, and smarter. Gemini 2.5 Flash is rolling out on the Gemini app, AI Studio, and Vertex AI.

Android 16 Beta 4 Arrives with AOD Theming, App Drawer Shortcut, and More
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Android 16 Beta 4 is available on Pixel 6 and above devices, and it brings a few changes and improvements across the board. There are changes to the Always on Display, addition of a few new buttons, a new option in the long press menu in the launcher, and lastly, an added option to take the Gesture Navigation demo.

The Fantastic Four First Steps Trailer Released: The Silver Surfer is Here!
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A new trailer for The Fantastic Four First Steps has been released and it also brings us the first look at Silver Surfer. So if you wish to learn more about everything important in this trailer, here is your one stop destination!

Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Release Date Revealed by Showrunner
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Daredevil Born Again gave us a graceful conclusion and now, fans are eagerly waiting for the release of Daredevil Born Again Season 2 and now, showrunner Dario Scardapane has revealed a March 2026 release window of Season 2.

xAI’s Grok Adds a Memory Feature That Can Remember Your Conversations
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Elon Musk's Grok AI now has a "memory" feature, allowing it to remember previous conversations and generate more personalized answers. Users can manage and delete specific memories or toggle off the feature entirely. This feature is available on Android and iPhone apps, as well as the Grok website, except in the EU and UK.

Meta Walls Off Apple Intelligence from Facebook and WhatsApp
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Meta is reportedly restricting Apple Intelligence features from working inside its iOS apps. This means, iPhone users won't be able to use Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Genmoji on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads. So, the only way to use AI for text and image generation inside these apps is by relying on Meta AI for now.

ChatGPT Gets an Image Library to Store Your AI-Generated Images
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OpenAI has launched a new 'Library' section in ChatGPT where all your generated images are saved. You can find the new section in the left sidebar. Here, you can explore, find, and reuse your generated images.

Gemini Live Screen Sharing Is Coming to Your Android Phone for Free
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Google is rolling out a screen sharing feature for Gemini Live on all Android devices for free. You can access it directly from the Gemini app on your Android phone. This feature allows users to share their screen or surroundings and ask questions in real-time.

OpenAI Releases o3 and o4-mini, Says o3 Can ‘Generate Novel Hypotheses’
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OpenAI has released the full o3 reasoning model along with the next-gen o4-mini model. These new reasoning models can use several tools inside ChatGPT and can analyze images as well. The o3 model delivers exceptional performance in coding, math, science, and visual tasks.

Gemini Can Now Access Google Photos for Contextual Queries
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Gemini's Google Photos support is rolling out to select Android users in the US. Like other Gemini apps (previously extensions), the Gemini-Photos link can access your backed up images, faces/relationships, photo descriptions, and location. You can ask things like “Show me my photos from the last Goa trip” or “What did we eat at Artjuna Café” to quickly find photos related to the same.

In the latest Snipping Tool update with version 11.2503.27.0, Microsoft is rolling out the ability to copy text from your screen. You can use the keyboard shortcut to invoke the Snipping Tool and click the Text Extractor icon to select a region and start extracting text. You'll see a cool animation on the borders of the selected region before the tool highlights the text that can be copied.

You Can Finally Generate Videos on Gemini Using Veo 2
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Google has finally added video generation to Gemini. You can use the Veo 2 AI model to generate 8 seconds of video clips in 720p resolution. That said, you need the Google One AI Premium subscription that costs $19.99 per month.

OpenAI Considers Launching Its Own Social Media Platform to Rival X
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OpenAI might be planning a ChatGPT-powered social media app to compete with X, Instagram, and Facebook. Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, is looking for feedback from experts, hinting at early-stage development of the app. However, there are no other details or a timeline when we can expect such app to arrive.

Nvidia Announces RTX 5060 Ti: Starting at $379 with DLSS 4 and Extreme Performance Gains
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NVIDIA has announced the RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPUs with DLSS 4 and Blackwell architecture, starting at $379. Offering up to 2X frame rates and lower latency, RTX 5060 laptops are also launching in May, starting at $1,099.

Star Wars Zero Company: A Tactical Adventure From Respawn Announced
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Star Wars has a brand new game titled as Zero Company which is said to be developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games. Check out when can you get a few official leaks and exclusive game looks in this news piece.

iPhone Prices Won’t Be Affected By Tariffs But Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
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The US Customs and Border Protection updated its guidelines, exempting smartphones from reciprocal tariffs. However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic stated that these products will be subject to a "special focus type of tariff" applied to semiconductor products, with the goals of eventually building iPhones in the country.

OpenAI Launches New GPT-4.1 Models, But They’re Not Coming to ChatGPT
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OpenAI has launched three new models under the GPT-4.1 series. They are trained exclusively for developers. OpenAI says these models offer much better coding performance than GPT-4o. In addition, you get a large context window of 1 million tokens, and the model follows instructions very well.

Harry Potter TV Series Finalizes Casting for Minerva McGonagall & Professor Quirrell
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The Harry Potter franchise is all set to return with a new series and according to a latest reveal, Janet McTeer will appear in the show as Minerva McGonagall so, with this article, let's find out all about it.

A Cheaper Vision Pro Is in the Works at Apple Along with AR Glasses: Gurman
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Apple is reportedly working on developing two new models of Vision Pro: a lighter and cheaper version, as well as a tethered version for enterprise use that would plug into the Mac. The company is also working steadfastly on true AR glasses, working to bring the device to the market before its competitors.

Samsung Halts One UI 7 Update Rollout Once Again!
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Samsung has suspended the global rollout of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S24 series due to a "serious bug." The bug is reportedly found on both the Exynos and Snapdragon versions of the devices. Users who have already updated will receive a patch, and there is no new confirmed date of when the update will resume.

Marathon Release Date: Here’s When It Is Coming Out
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Bungie's highly-anticipated fps extraction Marathon will be released on September 23, 2025. The game will available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam). Marathon alpha test will be available on April 23 for select NA players.

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Arrives with Faster AI and Efficiency Boost
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MediaTek has introduced the Dimensity 9400+ processor, offering improved generative AI capabilities and better efficiency. It features a higher clocked ARM Cortex-X925 core compared to the last iteration. The Dimensity 9400+ also features a 20% faster AI performance and enhanced GPU capabilities with ray tracing and super resolution.

Microsoft Re-releases Recall for Windows Insiders Alongside New Copilot+ Features
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Microsoft announced in its blog post about the roll-out of a new Windows 11 build 26100.3902. In it, the firm mentioned that it's rolling out Recall's preview version for supported Copilot+ PCs. Besides, the build also includes Click to Do, with some of its operations being exclusive to Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs.

Bluesky Gets Emoji Reactions in DMs and Revamped Explore Page
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Bluesky has come out with the latest update version 1.100 adding some key changes. It introduces two new features: emoji reactions for direct messages and an improved Explore page. The Explore page now displays "Hot" and "New" tags, improved trends, suggested accounts, and starter packs.

Devil May Cry Season 2 Announcement Sets the Stage for Dante’s Return
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Devil May Cry Season 2 has been officially announced by Netflix only a week after season 1’s debut. The confirmation for Season 2 sets the stage for even darker events in Dante’s life.

ChatGPT Now Remembers Everything You Told It About Your Interests
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ChatGPT can now remember everything about you and draw on your interests and preferences to deliver a personalized response. The new improved memory feature is rolling out to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users, starting today.

Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown)
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Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 is right around the corner and it will release two new characters. The upcoming ZZZ 1.7 livestream will reveal all the important information about the upcoming update, so check our countdown timer to stay updated on broadcast's release date and time.

WhatsApp Introduces Group Chat Indicator, Custom Notifications, Call Features, and More
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WhatsApp is adding the ability to see who is online in a group chat and introducing new group notifications. It will also let you zoom into video calls and add some to an ongoing call from your chat thread. Channel admins can now use voice transcripts, video notes and share QR code to promote their channels.

Instagram Testing Secret Reels That You Can Unlock with a Code
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Instagram is planning to add a feature that allows creators to lock their Reels behind a secret password. A key icon will appear on the locked Reel, and users will be asked to enter a secret code to view the content. They can also add a hint to help followers guess the code.

Sony Brings PS5 Animated Backgrounds for Select Users
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According to some users on X, Sony has silently released the animated wallpaper home screen feature on PS5. However, the animated wallpapers are currently available for select users, and they will roll out slowly to more users worldwide. As of now, 13 games are confirmed for the wallpapers, including Days Gone, Ghost of Yotei, God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, and more.

Microsoft could potentially redesign its Office suite icons with a fresh coat of new paint. As per a report, Microsoft sent an email survey asking users to participate in the same to win gift cards. The new icons look more rounded and polished, and we might see them across apps like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Windows Security.

Trump Raises China Tariffs to 125%, Announces 90-Day Pause for Others
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The US has imposed a 125% tariff on Chinese goods, with a 90-day pause on tariffs for non-retaliating countries. White House Press Secretary mentioned current tariffs will be brought down to 10% on major goods importer like Vietnam. This may impact consumer electronics, with Nintendo, Razer, and Framework already delaying shipments due to the increased costs.

Google Docs Could Soon Let You Create NotebookLM-style Podcasts
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Google has announced a slew of new features coming to its Workspace suite of apps inlcuding Docs, Sheets, Meet, Chat and more. First things first, Docs is getting a NotebookLM-style audio overviews tool which will let you create podcasts from content inside a document. Besides, there'll soon be a Help me refine option that will aid you to improve on your writing.

OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Calls It a “Campaign of Harassment”
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OpenAI has filed a counterclaim against Elon Musk's lawsuit. OpenAI argues that Musk is trying to slow down the company and that Musk is running a "campaign of harassment." The trial is set to begin in the spring of 2026.

‘The Last of Us’ Renewed for Season 3 by HBO
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Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, HBO has renewed The Last of Us, the post-apocalyptic TV series based on the video game, for a third season.

Meta Finally Working on a Dedicated Instagram App for iPad
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Meta is working on a dedicated Instagram app for iPads, reportedly in response to the impending TikTok ban. The new app could provide a more coherent experience on larger screens, addressing the current issue of a blown-up mobile app layout. However, there is no confirmed release timeline.

Pixel Watch 3 Gains Loss of Pulse Feature in the US
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Google received FDA clearance for Loss of Pulse back in February and is finally rolling out the feature to Pixel Watch 3 users in the US. For those unaware, as the name suggests, upon detecting no heart beat or a loss of pulse, the feature immediately rings emergency services to maximize the chances of saving the victim.

WhatsApp Will Soon Block Media Saving and Chat Exports for Better Privacy
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WhatsApp is testing an "Advanced chat privacy" feature to enhance user security. Currently in beta, this feature will block others from exporting chats, and saving media automatically. The feature will also notify users when advanced chat privacy is enabled or disabled promoting transparency in conversations.

Robert Pattinson Could Join the Dune 3 Cast as the Villain
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Dune Part 3 aka Dune: Messiah is one of the most anticipated movies in 2026. The production for the final installment has begun and an exciting update has surfaced online. The Mickey 17 star is said to join the cast of Dune Part 3, discover the latest reports about the latest cast addition and his role here.

Deep Research Now Live on Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
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Gemini's Deep Research agent is now even more powerful. Google has brought the impressive Gemini 2.5 Pro model to power its Deep Research agent. The new agent is going live for paid Gemini Advanced subscribers.