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Stellar Blade PC Launch Set for June 11, PC System Requirements Revealed
Stellar Blade is coming to PC a little over a year after its PS5 launch, developer Shift Up has announced. The PC version of the action title will launch on June 11 via Steam and Epic Games Store. The PC version of the game will include new content, high-resolution textures and more.
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US Overdose Deaths Fall Steeply, Marking Progress In Opioid Crisis
US drug overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024 to hit their lowest level in five years, offering hope in the nation's long-running opioid crisis, new data showed on Wednesday.
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Sony Sells 18.5 Million PS5 Units in FY 2024, Analysts Say GTA 6 Delay to Impact Sales in 2025
Sony said on Wednesday that it sees a JPY 100 billion ($700 million or roughly Rs. 5,975 crore) impact from US levies in the year to March and expects an operating profit of ¥1.28 trillion (roughly Rs. 74,353 crore). Over the first three months of this year, Sony reported better-than-expected operating income of JPY 203.7 billion (roughly Rs. 11,...
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Ducati Monster And DesertX To Get New 890 cc Engine Next Year Onwards
Ducati revealed its new 890 cc L-Twin engine at EICMA 2024, and the DesertX range along with the Monster will switch to the new motor in 2026.
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Apple Watch Shipments Fall for 2nd Consecutive Year Due to Lack of New Model, Minimal Upgrades: Report
Apple is said to have seen a significant decline in the demand for its smartwatches in most regions. As per a market research firm, 2024 was the second consecutive year where Apple Watch shipments declined by a striking margin. One of the most notable areas where shipments fell is North America, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s home turf. This is...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Next-Gen Flagship Phones Tipped to Arrive in October
Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile SoC in October last year, and many OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) have already released flagship phones with the new chipset. We are now hearing an early rumour about the launch timeline of Qualcomm's next-generation flagship mobile platform — Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. It will debut as a succes...
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The BluSmart (And Gensol) Story: Missing Crores, A Luxury Flat, And EV Cabs
In July 2024 EV cab service BluSmart raised Rs 200 crore in funding from new investors like ex-India cricket team captain MS Dhoni. But, less than a year later, it has shut operations amid Sebi investigation into car leasers Gensol.
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Apple Starts Testing iPad Mini With OLED Screen Expected to Launch in 2026, Tipster Claims
Apple is testing a new iPad Mini with an OLED display, according to a tipster. The new OLED panel is said to be produced by Samsung Display, and production is expected to start in H2 2025. Analysts predict the iPad Mini with an OLED screen will launch in 2026 as a successor to the iPad Mini (7th Generation) model.
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iQOO Z10 Confirmed to Launch in India on April 11; Battery Capacity Revealed
iQOO has announced the launch date of iQOO Z10 in India. The Vivo sub-brand, through its social media handles, announced the launch date of the new Z series smartphone on Friday. The company has also revealed the battery capacity of the upcoming device. The iQOO Z10 will debut as a direct successor to last year's iQOO Z9 5G.
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Global Smartwatch Sales Decline for the First Time in 2024, Xiaomi Reports Strong Growth: Counterpoint
Global smartwatch shipments declined 7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 2024, according to a new report by market research firm Counterpoint. Apple continued to hold the top position in worldwide smartwatch shipments, followed by Huawei and Samsung in second and third places, respectively. Xiaomi marked the fastest growth in 2024 and secured a spot am...
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Bangladeshi Students Who Led Protests Against Sheikh Hasina Launch Party
Bangladeshi students who were key in overthrowing the government last year have announced a new political party, the latest grouping in heated political jostling ahead of expected elections.
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South Korea Fertility Rate Rose In 2024, First Time In 9 Years
Marriages, a leading indicator of new births, jumped 14.9% in 2024, the biggest spike since the data started being released in 1970.
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Samsung Galaxy M16 and Galaxy M06 5G India Launch Date Set for February 27
Samsung Galaxy M16 and Galaxy M06 5G are all set to launch in India this week. Amazon India teased the launch date of the new Galaxy M series phones in the country on Tuesday. The Galaxy M16 and Galaxy M06 5G will arrive as a successor to last year's Galaxy M15 and Galaxy M05, respectively. The Galaxy M16 is likely to boast triple rear cameras, whi...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Tipped to Get a Redesigned S-Pen With a Thicker Body
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumoured to be in development ahead of its expected launch later this year. The successor to 2024’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 may come with a redesigned S-Pen which could have a thicker body, as per the claims by a tipster. Although it remains unknown whether this change is just an ergonomic tweak or to include new features, it i...
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
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Stellar Blade PC Launch Set for June 11, PC System Requirements Revealed
Stellar Blade is coming to PC a little over a year after its PS5 launch, developer Shift Up has announced. The PC version of the action title will launch on June 11 via Steam and Epic Games Store. The PC version of the game will include new content, high-resolution textures and more.
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US Overdose Deaths Fall Steeply, Marking Progress In Opioid Crisis
US drug overdose deaths fell sharply in 2024 to hit their lowest level in five years, offering hope in the nation's long-running opioid crisis, new data showed on Wednesday.
-
Sony Sells 18.5 Million PS5 Units in FY 2024, Analysts Say GTA 6 Delay to Impact Sales in 2025
Sony said on Wednesday that it sees a JPY 100 billion ($700 million or roughly Rs. 5,975 crore) impact from US levies in the year to March and expects an operating profit of ¥1.28 trillion (roughly Rs. 74,353 crore). Over the first three months of this year, Sony reported better-than-expected operating income of JPY 203.7 billion (roughly Rs. 11,...
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Ducati Monster And DesertX To Get New 890 cc Engine Next Year Onwards
Ducati revealed its new 890 cc L-Twin engine at EICMA 2024, and the DesertX range along with the Monster will switch to the new motor in 2026.
-
Apple Watch Shipments Fall for 2nd Consecutive Year Due to Lack of New Model, Minimal Upgrades: Report
Apple is said to have seen a significant decline in the demand for its smartwatches in most regions. As per a market research firm, 2024 was the second consecutive year where Apple Watch shipments declined by a striking margin. One of the most notable areas where shipments fell is North America, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s home turf. This is...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Next-Gen Flagship Phones Tipped to Arrive in October
Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile SoC in October last year, and many OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) have already released flagship phones with the new chipset. We are now hearing an early rumour about the launch timeline of Qualcomm's next-generation flagship mobile platform — Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. It will debut as a succes...
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The BluSmart (And Gensol) Story: Missing Crores, A Luxury Flat, And EV Cabs
In July 2024 EV cab service BluSmart raised Rs 200 crore in funding from new investors like ex-India cricket team captain MS Dhoni. But, less than a year later, it has shut operations amid Sebi investigation into car leasers Gensol.
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Apple Starts Testing iPad Mini With OLED Screen Expected to Launch in 2026, Tipster Claims
Apple is testing a new iPad Mini with an OLED display, according to a tipster. The new OLED panel is said to be produced by Samsung Display, and production is expected to start in H2 2025. Analysts predict the iPad Mini with an OLED screen will launch in 2026 as a successor to the iPad Mini (7th Generation) model.
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iQOO Z10 Confirmed to Launch in India on April 11; Battery Capacity Revealed
iQOO has announced the launch date of iQOO Z10 in India. The Vivo sub-brand, through its social media handles, announced the launch date of the new Z series smartphone on Friday. The company has also revealed the battery capacity of the upcoming device. The iQOO Z10 will debut as a direct successor to last year's iQOO Z9 5G.
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Global Smartwatch Sales Decline for the First Time in 2024, Xiaomi Reports Strong Growth: Counterpoint
Global smartwatch shipments declined 7 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 2024, according to a new report by market research firm Counterpoint. Apple continued to hold the top position in worldwide smartwatch shipments, followed by Huawei and Samsung in second and third places, respectively. Xiaomi marked the fastest growth in 2024 and secured a spot am...
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Bangladeshi Students Who Led Protests Against Sheikh Hasina Launch Party
Bangladeshi students who were key in overthrowing the government last year have announced a new political party, the latest grouping in heated political jostling ahead of expected elections.
-
South Korea Fertility Rate Rose In 2024, First Time In 9 Years
Marriages, a leading indicator of new births, jumped 14.9% in 2024, the biggest spike since the data started being released in 1970.
-
Samsung Galaxy M16 and Galaxy M06 5G India Launch Date Set for February 27
Samsung Galaxy M16 and Galaxy M06 5G are all set to launch in India this week. Amazon India teased the launch date of the new Galaxy M series phones in the country on Tuesday. The Galaxy M16 and Galaxy M06 5G will arrive as a successor to last year's Galaxy M15 and Galaxy M05, respectively. The Galaxy M16 is likely to boast triple rear cameras, whi...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Tipped to Get a Redesigned S-Pen With a Thicker Body
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumoured to be in development ahead of its expected launch later this year. The successor to 2024’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 may come with a redesigned S-Pen which could have a thicker body, as per the claims by a tipster. Although it remains unknown whether this change is just an ergonomic tweak or to include new features, it i...
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
