Apple Rumors: Next‐Gen iPhones Bring Revolutionary Design Tweaks and Features

May 3, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Reports indicate Apple may soon ditch traditional bezels for an edge-to-edge, all-screen iPhone—marking its 20th anniversary—with the iPhone 18 Pro rumored to sport under-screen Face ID. These fresh design insights from reliable sources certainly hint at a bold leap forward for Apple, blending innovation with a dash of audacity.

macrumors.com / 20th-Anniversary iPhone Will Reportedly Feature an All-Screen Design

macrumors.com / iPhone 18 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Under-Screen Face ID With Top-Left Camera Hole

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Apple to Revamp iPhone Release Cycles with Split-Year Strategy

May 3, 2025, 11:20 am more...

In a surprising shakeup, Apple is set to overhaul its flagship iPhone launch schedule. Industry insiders report that premium models—including a rumored foldable version—will debut in fall 2026, while standard models are slated for a spring 2027 release. The move aims to more precisely target market segments, albeit amid some lingering mysteries.

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theverge.com / Apple may stagger next year’s iPhones to make way for a foldable

macrumors.com / iPhone 17e Looking Less Likely — Here's Why

appleinsider.com / Apple is rumored to radically change up the iPhone 18 release schedule

macrumors.com / Apple Plans Split iPhone Launch Strategy: Pro and Foldable in Fall 2026, Standard in Spring 2027

theinformation.com / Apple Plans iPhone Release Schedule Shakeup, New Styles - The Information

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Google’s AI Mode Remakes Search Landscape Amid Fierce Digital Rivalry

May 2, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

Two articles report on Google’s transformative rollout of its new AI‐driven search mode. The initiative aims to replace the traditional search bar, igniting debates about the future of digital search as some humorously frame it as an all‐out digital war in the competitive search arena.

the-decoder.com / Google is now placing AdSense ads inside AI chatbot conversations

androidheadlines.com / AI Just Declared War on Google Search

androidheadlines.com / Google’s AI Mode Is Here to Kill the Old Search Bar

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Anthropic Unleashes Major Upgrades to Claude AI Platform

May 2, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Anthropic has rolled out a set of intriguing upgrades for its Claude AI, including an extended research mode that runs up to 45 minutes for in-depth report building and a global web search feature available to all paid users. These enhancements aim to sharpen the platform’s research capabilities and overall user experience.

simonwillison.net / Claude feature drop

the-decoder.com / Anthropic brings Claude's web search to all paying users worldwide

arstechnica.com / Claude’s AI research mode now runs for up to 45 minutes before delivering reports

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Valve Deadlock’s Dual Secret Alpha Builds Revealed

May 2, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

Reports confirm that Valve’s MOBA, Deadlock, is undergoing not one but two invite‐only alpha tests. One build is the widely acknowledged closed alpha, while a hush-hush, even more exclusive version has been quietly rolled out to a select group of players, intensifying speculation among fans.

gamespot.com / Valve's Deadlock Has A Super-Secret Invite-Only Alpha Different From The Known Invite-Only Alpha

ign.com / Valve's MOBA Shooter Deadlock Apparently Has Another, Even More Exclusive Build

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Piaggio Fast Forward Rebrands Gitamini Robot as Star Wars Droid

May 2, 2025, 11:20 am more...

Piaggio Fast Forward is celebrating May the Fourth by transforming its Gitamini cargo robot into a Star Wars-inspired droid. The special edition, replete with themed design tweaks, playfully nods to the iconic saga while showcasing innovative rebranding tactics that merge functionality with a generous dose of pop culture savvy.

cnet.com / Piaggio G1T4-M1N1 May Be the Droid You're Looking For video

cnet.com / This Star Wars Droid Follows You Around to Carry Your Bag for $2,875

theverge.com / The cargo-carrying Gitamini robot is getting a Star Wars droid makeover

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Rockstar delays GTA VI launch to May 2026

May 2, 2025, 7:20 am more...

Rockstar Games has officially postponed the long-awaited GTA VI release to May 26, 2026. Citing a need for extra time to hit the high-quality benchmarks fans have come to expect, the studio has shifted the launch from its original fall 2025 window, much to gamers’ dismay and the predictable trend of Rockstar’s delays.

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betanews.com / Grand Theft Auto VI delayed and some gamers seem genuinely distraught

kotaku.com / The Last Thing 2025 Needed Was GTA 6

gamespot.com / Devolver Re-Commits To Releasing A Game On The Same Day As GTA 6 After Delay

theverge.com / Let’s rewatch the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer

gizmodo.com / GTA VI Delay to 2026 Is Really an Interlude for $100 Games

gamespot.com / GTA 6 Delay Could Hurt Total Video Game Industry Sales In 2025

venturebeat.com / Grand Theft Auto VI launches May 2026, clearing 2025 for other games

kotaku.com / The Internet Reacts To GTA 6's Big Delay

bgr.com / GTA 6 delayed until 2026, but at least we have a release date now

tomshardware.com / Rockstar's hotly anticipated GTA VI delayed — dev confirms release now set for May 2026

ign.com / Take-Two Boss Strauss Zelnick Moves to Reassure Shareholders as Stock Falls on GTA 6 Delay News

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Clair Obscur game earns unexpected presidential accolade and praise

May 2, 2025, 6:20 am more...

Recent reports reveal that the new RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is winning hearts and headlines—including a congratulatory nod from French President Macron. Industry insiders and players alike are lauding the game, sparking comparisons to legendary RPGs and proving that even high-level compliments can come with a dash of unexpected celebrity endorsement.

kotaku.com / How To Defeat Ultimate Sakapatate in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

kotaku.com / Should You Attack Jar In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?

ign.com / Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Publisher Says The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Shadow-Drop Actually Benefitted the Game by Drawing Attention to ‘Quality RPGs That Week’

ign.com / French President Macron Congratulates Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Developer For Creating 'One of the Best-Rated Games in History'

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Blizzard Unveils Overwatch 2 Stadium Roadmap With New Features

May 1, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Blizzard has detailed its upcoming Overwatch 2 Stadium roadmap, unveiling planned additions such as new heroes, maps, and game modes scheduled for future seasons. The roadmap promises fresh gameplay twists that will keep fans on their toes, making the competitive scene even more unpredictable.

ign.com / Blizzard Keeps Its Fans in the Loop With Overwatch 2 Stadium Summer Roadmap

gamespot.com / Overwatch 2 Stadium Roadmap Reveals Future Heroes, Maps, And Game Modes Coming In The Next Few Months

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