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Fortnite leaks reveal another upcoming gun-free season, continuing the trend of unique combat options. Previous seasons, like the ongoing Star Wars event, have embraced blasters and lightsabers in place of traditional weapons. The next season is expected to introduce exciting new abilities and items, including a potential Superman Mythic.
Fortnite Leak Hints at The Simpsons Collab, and I’m Already Dreaming of Springfield
Ishan Adhikary
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A recent Fortnite leak suggests that The Simpsons could be the next big crossover in a mini-season later this year. The leak hints at a Springfield POI, with fan favorites like Homer and Bart possibly joining the game. While not confirmed, this Simpsons collab has fans, including myself, excited for the possibilities.
A major Fortnite leak has surfaced, revealing the possible roadmap for upcoming 2025 and beyond seasons. The leak hints at exciting new Superhero and Norse themes, Simpson collaborations, and POIs. While not officially confirmed, the details have sparked a lot of buzz in the community.
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum Releases in Theaters on December 17, 2027
Aparna Ukil
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Ever since Warner Bros. announced a new Lord of the Rings movie, fans have been waiting to hear anything about its release date. Well, the studio has recently confirmed that the movie will arrive in December 2027.
New Death Stranding 2 Gameplay Details Emerge Ahead of the Game’s Launch
Ajith Kumar
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The release of Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is right around the corner. Some of the press outlets got a hands-on experience of the game ahead of the game's release. Thus, new details about the fresh gameplay mechanics of the Death Stranding sequel were release today. Discover more about the latest details about Death Stranding 2's gameplay here.
Lewis Pullman Almost Played Another Marvel Hero Before Sentry and We’re Glad He Didn’t
Shashank Shakya
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Lewis Pullman has rose to fame after his appearance as Sentry in Thunderbolts but in a recent update, it has come to light that before Sentry, he could have been another Marvel character and here's everything you should know about it!
Anmol Sachdeva
Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Services, says that you might not need an iPhone in the coming 10 years.
Google has updated Gemini for iPads, bringing proper full-screen support on the device. They are also bringing a new Gemini widget to quickly jump into Gemini Live and perform other actions. The app can also connect with your Google Photos library after the update.
Spotify’s Latest Update Gives Users More Control Over Playlists and Discovery
Anshuman Jain
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Spotify is adding some quality of life improvements to its app with the new update. These changes include a new Create option on the homepage and a more prominent Hide option. Users will also be able to create playlists out of Liked Songs and better manage current playlists as well.
Nightcrawler Will Fight Reed Richards in Avengers Doomsday, Reveals Alan Cummings
Shashank Shakya
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Alan Cummings has recently revealed an interesting detail regarding the upcoming Avengers Doomsday where he said that he will be fighting Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards in the movie. Find out everything about this reveal here.
Samsung has officially announced a launch date for the Galaxy S25 Edge. The event will be held at 9 AM KST on May 13 and will be live on Samsung's official website. The phone was originally set to launch on April 15, but the launch was pushed back due to internal delays, mostly around One UI 7 release. In the announcement, Samsung also confirmed Galaxy S25 Edge's main camera will be a 200 MP unit, which aligns with the previous rumors. It will be a wide lens, which Samsung claims will deliver “pro-grade capabilities.”
Nothing Clears the Air on Essential Space Limits and Subscriptions
Abubakar Mohammed
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Essential Space, which the firm calls “your second memory,” is its latest innovation, but there have been issues around the same. Users have been complaining about the Essential Space's limits and it potentially being subscription-based in the future. However, the team has raised the limits so that users won't be running out of Essential Space actuations. Similarly, there were concerns around the Essential Space potentially adopting a subscription-based model in the future. Well, Nothing says there are no plans to release a paid subscription for the current features.
Marvel Rivals May 8 Patch Brings Giant-Size Hive Mind Mode and Summer Skins
Upanishad Sharma
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The new Marvel Rivals May 8 patch brings a chaotic Giant-Size Hive Mind mode, new summer skins and more. Keep reading to know everything.
GTA 6 Trailer 2 Was “Equal Parts Gameplay and Cutscenes” on PS5: Confirms Rockstar
Ishan Adhikary
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Rockstar Games dropped GTA 6 trailer 2 unexpectedly on May 6, revealing stunning visuals captured entirely on a PS5. The studio confirmed the footage is a 50/50 blend of gameplay and cutscenes, making it hard to tell them apart. Set in a modern-day Vice City, the trailer teases an action-packed story featuring Jason and Lucia.
A new Fortnite leak has revealed the game's first-ever reactive kicks. These dynamic sneakers respond to player actions with visual effects, adding a new level of interactivity. The feature was showcased by trusted leaker HYPEX ahead of any official announcement with a price of 600 V-Bucks.
Fortnite Galactic Battle First Update Trailer Released: Iconic Star Wars Characters Return
Ishan Adhikary
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Epic Games has released the Fortnite Galactic Battle first update trailer, showcasing new Star Wars-themed content. Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker return with Han Solo as NPC characters with exclusive cosmetics. Darth Maul and Mace Windu also join the game as holograms who offer strong lightsaber weapons and force abilities.
Genshin Impact Will Require US Players to Verify Their Age or Face Suspension
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Hoyoverse will soon require all US based Genshin Impact players to verify their age. The age verification process will be implemented by May 20, 2025. Players that fail to verify their age by July 18, 2025 will have their Genshin Impact accounts suspended. Those that will still fail to verify their age by July 20, 2026 will also lose their Hoyoverse account.
24 Hours After GTA 6 Trailer 2 Dropped, the Hype Feels Mixed: What Went Wrong?
Ishan Adhikary
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GTA 6 Trailer 2 racked up over 74 million views in 24 hours—but that’s 20 million short of the first trailer's record-breaking debut. Fans are still excited, but the hype seems to have cooled. With a delayed release date and less shock value, Rockstar might be playing it too cool for its own good.
Netflix is Getting a Redesigned UI, AI Search, and New TikTok Style Vertical Feed
Anshuman Jain
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Netflix is overhauling its TV app with a redesigned homepage featuring bigger previews and real-time recommendations. They are also introducing an AI-powered search, which will be exclusive to the iOS version of the Netflix app at first. Users can also look forward to a TikTok-style vertical feed for easier browse and Discover new content to watch on the streaming platform.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Could Be the World’s Thinnest Foldable Phone
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung could continue making thin and light phones past the Galaxy S25 Edge. Their next Galaxy Z Fold 7 is likely going to be the thinnest foldable in the world, beating the Oppo Find N5. To make this happen, they will be adopting a new battery and charging technologies.
WhatsApp is working on an AI-powered feature to summarize long text chains and group conversations.. The feature will use Meta AI and Private Processing to securely summarize messages without exposing content to WhatsApp, Meta, or third parties. It will appear as a "Summarize with Meta AI" prompt, which you can tap to summarize chats.
Microsoft’s “Project Kennan” Xbox PC Handheld and the ROG Ally 2 Images Leaked Online
Ishan Adhikary
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Leaked FCC images have revealed Microsoft's Project Kennan, a handheld gaming device developed with ASUS. The device resembles the ROG Ally but features Xbox branding and is expected to run a custom version of Windows 11 for gaming. Check more about it here.
Spotify introduces "Plays", which shows the number of users who listened to a particular podcast episode. This metric helps users discover popular content based on their play count and creators to optimize their content. The feature is rolling out for all Spotify users globally and can be found on a podcasts home page, episode page and show page.
Older Pixel Phones May Miss Out On Android 16’s Battery Health Feature
Abubakar Mohammed
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In a response to a bug report submitted on the Android Issue Tracker, Google has confirmed that the Battery Health feature will only be available from Pixel 8a and above devices. This means the feature isn't coming to Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Pixel 7 and 6 series. The Battery Health feature mysteriously vanished for many Pixel users after Android 16 Beta 4. While users considered it a bug, we now know that it was intentional. According to the search giant, the reason the feature isn't coming to older Pixels is due to “Product limitations.”
Google has launched a new "Simplify" feature in its iOS app, powered by Gemini AI. This tool helps users understand complex topics by summarizing highlighted text. It maintains accuracy while simplifying medical, scientific, and other difficult concepts, ensuring no details are lost.
Ajaay Srinivasan
US Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) has proposed a legislative bill that directs large app store operators with over 100 million US users to allow users to install third-party app stores and also set them as default. It aims to promote competition and protect consumers and developers, and it may also force companies to offer a way to remove or hide pre-installed apps on their phones.
Samsung is working on bringing more features to Now Bar in One UI 8. This included a new Do Not Disturb pill and ongoing call. It's unclear as to if the DND pill will always show up in the Now Bar or when enabled, probably the latter. However, like Live alerts on Pixels and OnePlus devices, the ongoing call pill in Now Bar should help you keep track of the total time spent on the call.
Kindle Readers Rejoice! Amazon Adds “Get Book” Button to Kindle iOS App
Anshuman Jain
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Amazon has added a "Get Book" button in the Kindle app for iOS, simplifying the book purchase process. This change follows an April 30th ruling that altered Apple's App Store guidelines, removing the commission on in-app purchases. Kindle readers can now buy books directly through the app, streamlining the experience.
Dandadan Season 2’s Special Trailer Is Here and It’s Absolutely Nuts!
Aparna Ukil
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Dandadan is returning to theatres very soon with the premiere of the first three episodes of Season 2. The creators dropped the trailer to create even more hype for the upcoming season, and it sure looks amazing and worth watching.
Minecraft Snapshot 25W19A Makes Projectiles Easier to Shoot, Improves Fog, and More
Bipradeep Biswas
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Minecraft Snapshot 25W19A brings all new changes to the projectiles and the foggy weather in the game. This will be a great thing when targeting mobs from flying Ghasts. So find out all that's new in this guide here.
Windows 11 is Getting a New Start Menu, an AI Agent, and a Wave of AI Features
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft has announced a range of AI features for Windows 11, along with a revamped Start menu, an AI agent that performs actions in Windows Settings, and more. Go through our article to find the list of all new AI features coming to Windows 11.
Microsoft has announced two compact Surface PCs, including the 13-inch Surface Laptop and the 12-inch Surface Pro. These new devices are smaller, lightweight, portable, and affordable. They come with the 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor.
Rockstar Games finally revealed the official trailer 2 for GTA 6. The trailer revealed a more in-depth look at the male protagonist, Jason, and his relationship with Lucia. During the weekend, Rockstar Games confirmed that GTA 6 has been delayed, with the official release date set for May 26, 2026.
Even before its release, Final Destination Bloodlines has set a record that is quite unusual and over here, find out everything you should know about it.
Phainon Path and Element Revealed in Honkai Star Rail 3.4 Drip Marketing
Sanmay Chakrabarti
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Phainon's Drip Marketing has finally been revealed by Hoyoverse. He is a 5-star character of the Destruction path and Physical damage type. He is said to be the nameless hero and chrysos heir who bears the coreflame of worldbearing. Phainon is going to release on July 2, 2025, during Honkai Star Rail 3.4.
Samsung May Skip a Version to Jump Straight to One UI 8 on Galaxy Watches
Abubakar Mohammed
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X user IposDev spotted strings that suggest Samsung will skip One UI 7 on Galaxy Watches to adhere to version syncing between phone and watches. Not too long ago, Samsung pushed One UI 6 Watch based on Android 14 to all of its Wear OS smartwatches, and the strings suggest One UI 8 Watch will be based on Android 16.
Google accidentally leaked details of their new Material 3 Expressive design for Android. The redesign is based on extensive research and aims to be more energetic and user-friendly. It appears to be cooler and helps users find components faster, and improves accessibility for older users.
OpenAI has dropped its plan to become a for-profit corporation after public criticism. The non-profit entity will continue to govern and control the company. The for-profit LLC will become a Public Benefit Corporation, but it will be controlled by the non-profit entity.
YouTube Takes a Page from Spotify with a New Two-Person Premium Plan
Anshuman Jain
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YouTube is testing a new two-person premium plan in India, France, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It offers access to two individual YouTube Premium accounts at a reduced cost of Rs 219 in India (approx $2.59). This is quite similar to Spotify's duo plan, which also offers two accounts at a discounted price.
Squid Game Season 3 Teaser Trailer Released: Time to Play One Last Time
Shashank Shakya
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The first official teaser for Squid Game Season 3 has been released online and in this article, find out all the information you would want about this new teaser for the final season of Squid Game!
Fortnite Quietly Vaulted Two Movement Mechanics Introduced in C6S1
Ishan Adhikary
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Fortnite has quietly removed the Wall Kick and Roll Landing movement mechanics, which were introduced at the start of Chapter 6 Season 1 in December 1, 2024. The features lasted just under six months before being disabled without warning. Players are frustrated, especially since the current map was designed with these mechanics in mind.
Gears of War: Reloaded Breaks Barriers, Announced for PS5, Xbox, and Steam
Ishan Adhikary
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Xbox has announced Gears of War: Reloaded, a faithful remaster of the original classic, launching on August 26, 2025. The game will be available for $39.99 across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PS5, and Steam. It will be available day one with Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass, and includes full support for cross-play and cross-progression across all platforms. Xbox fans who already own the digital version of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition will get a free upgrade to Reloaded.