“GTA 7 Will Be Cheaper To Make Than GTA 6” Says Former Rockstar Developer
A former Rockstar developer, Obbe Vermeij, recently said in an interview that GTA 7 could be much cheaper to make than GTA 6, mainly thanks to advances in AI that reduce development costs. He also shared insights about GTA 3’s development and his thoughts on the GTA 6 trailer, plus revealed his favorite protagonist is Niko Bellic from GTA 4.
Fun fact: GTA 5 and GTA Online are finally launching in Saudi Arabia and the UAE after a long ban, with a 21+ age rating, making a GTA 6 release there likely too. Are you more hyped for GTA 6 or already thinking ahead to GTA 7? 🙃
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A former Rockstar developer, Obbe Vermeij, recently said in an interview that GTA 7 could be much cheaper to make than GTA 6, mainly thanks to advances in AI that reduce development costs. He also shared insights about GTA 3’s development and his thoughts on the GTA 6 trailer, plus revealed his favorite protagonist is Niko Bellic from GTA 4.
Fun fact: GTA 5 and GTA Online are finally launching in Saudi Arabia and the UAE after a long ban, with a 21+ age rating, making a GTA 6 release there likely too. Are you more hyped for GTA 6 or already thinking ahead to GTA 7? 🙃
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Japan sets new internet speed record — it's 4 million times faster than average US broadband speeds
Japanese engineers have smashed the internet speed world record, achieving a mind-blowing 1.02 petabytes per second—that’s over 1 million GB zipping across 1,900+ km in a single second 🤯. It was done using a high-tech 19-core optical fiber, basically a "19-lane data highway," allowing parallel streams without needing chunky cables.
Although it’s just lab tech for now, it could power the backbone of cloud computing, AI, 6G, and global data centers in the near future. Imagine downloading all of Netflix in a second—yeah, that fast.
Want a peek at how that 19-core fiber actually works? 🧪
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Japanese engineers have smashed the internet speed world record, achieving a mind-blowing 1.02 petabytes per second—that’s over 1 million GB zipping across 1,900+ km in a single second 🤯. It was done using a high-tech 19-core optical fiber, basically a "19-lane data highway," allowing parallel streams without needing chunky cables.
Although it’s just lab tech for now, it could power the backbone of cloud computing, AI, 6G, and global data centers in the near future. Imagine downloading all of Netflix in a second—yeah, that fast.
Want a peek at how that 19-core fiber actually works? 🧪
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🚀 We're giving away 20 promo codes for One UI glass icon pack . I will be posting these codes after 60+ reactions to this post
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🚀 We're giving away 20 promo codes for One UI glass icon pack . I will be posting these codes after 60+ reactions to this post
Eligibility:
- You must be a member of:
~ @wall_zen
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Gboard update brings back original Emoji, GIF picker by Abner Li
After beta testing, Gboard is undoing key aspects of the Emoji and GIF picker update that Android users did not particularly like.
At the start of June, Google introduced a new carousel consisting of rectangular cards to switch between Emoji, Custom Stickers (for phones with Pixel Studio), GIFs, Stickers, and Emoticons. Those with the Pixel 9 saw that last time go offscreen with this new design, thus requiring a scroll/swipe. All users saw the loss of the delete key in favor of a FAB (floating action button) that covered some items.
That navigation redesign is now gone and Gboard has gone back to what’s essentially the original look, but with items placed in (narrower) cards. As such, everything fits in one screen again.
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After beta testing, Gboard is undoing key aspects of the Emoji and GIF picker update that Android users did not particularly like.
At the start of June, Google introduced a new carousel consisting of rectangular cards to switch between Emoji, Custom Stickers (for phones with Pixel Studio), GIFs, Stickers, and Emoticons. Those with the Pixel 9 saw that last time go offscreen with this new design, thus requiring a scroll/swipe. All users saw the loss of the delete key in favor of a FAB (floating action button) that covered some items.
That navigation redesign is now gone and Gboard has gone back to what’s essentially the original look, but with items placed in (narrower) cards. As such, everything fits in one screen again.
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Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data
Chinese authorities are now using a forensic malware tool called Massistant, developed by Xiamen Meiya Pico, to extract a huge range of data from seized Android phones—including texts (even from encrypted apps like Signal), photos, location history, contacts, and more. This tool requires physical access to the unlocked device, and is reportedly widespread in China, with reports from people who found it on their phones after police encounters.
Massistant works alongside special hardware, and though there’s no confirmed iPhone version, the company’s site suggests similar Apple-targeting tools may exist. The upside: this malware leaves traces—so users may notice or delete it if they're savvy, but by the time it's discovered, authorities have usually already copied all the data.
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Chinese authorities are now using a forensic malware tool called Massistant, developed by Xiamen Meiya Pico, to extract a huge range of data from seized Android phones—including texts (even from encrypted apps like Signal), photos, location history, contacts, and more. This tool requires physical access to the unlocked device, and is reportedly widespread in China, with reports from people who found it on their phones after police encounters.
Massistant works alongside special hardware, and though there’s no confirmed iPhone version, the company’s site suggests similar Apple-targeting tools may exist. The upside: this malware leaves traces—so users may notice or delete it if they're savvy, but by the time it's discovered, authorities have usually already copied all the data.
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Google announces Pixel 10 launch event
Google’s big Pixel event Made By Google is set for August 20, 2025 at 1PM ET in NYC, where it’ll unveil the new Pixel 10 lineup — including a base Pixel 10 (now with 3 cameras), an upgraded Pixel 10 Pro, and a larger Pixel 10 Pro XL. A dustproof Pixel 10 Pro Fold might also make its debut 👀.
We might also see the new Pixel Watch 4 with a bigger battery and body, plus possibly some new budget Pixel Buds 2a. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
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Google’s big Pixel event Made By Google is set for August 20, 2025 at 1PM ET in NYC, where it’ll unveil the new Pixel 10 lineup — including a base Pixel 10 (now with 3 cameras), an upgraded Pixel 10 Pro, and a larger Pixel 10 Pro XL. A dustproof Pixel 10 Pro Fold might also make its debut 👀.
We might also see the new Pixel Watch 4 with a bigger battery and body, plus possibly some new budget Pixel Buds 2a. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
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Looks like Steam is having a messy crackdown on sex games
Steam just made a major shift in its adult content policy: games that violate the “rules and standards” of payment processors, credit card companies, banks, or ISPs are now banned from the platform—with “special attention” to adult-only content, like noscripts featuring incest, which have already been quietly removed in bulk. The trouble is, Valve’s not giving devs any real specifics, so now what’s allowed largely depends on the vague (and often moralistic) guidelines of payment processors, making things confusing and uneven for both creators and players.
In short: Valve’s letting banks and payment companies call the shots, especially on controversial sexual content, which means more bans and uncertainty ahead for “edgy” adult games. 😬
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Steam just made a major shift in its adult content policy: games that violate the “rules and standards” of payment processors, credit card companies, banks, or ISPs are now banned from the platform—with “special attention” to adult-only content, like noscripts featuring incest, which have already been quietly removed in bulk. The trouble is, Valve’s not giving devs any real specifics, so now what’s allowed largely depends on the vague (and often moralistic) guidelines of payment processors, making things confusing and uneven for both creators and players.
In short: Valve’s letting banks and payment companies call the shots, especially on controversial sexual content, which means more bans and uncertainty ahead for “edgy” adult games. 😬
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Airtel and Perplexity are teaming up to unlock GenAI for India!
All 360 million Airtel users now get 12 months of Perplexity Pro, free.
Explore the digital world with confidence and discover trends like never before!
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All 360 million Airtel users now get 12 months of Perplexity Pro, free.
Explore the digital world with confidence and discover trends like never before!
@perplexitynews
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Telegram user identification by face
Users of Telegram's test server have discovered a verified bot that scans users' faces with a camera—likely to identify their identities.
This bot's development is likely linked to a law that will soon enter into force in the UK. This law requires websites and applications distributing content to verify the age of users wanting to access it, particularly when it comes to pornographic material.
The editorial team of @tginfo believes that there will be no requirements for user identification outside of the UK in the near future.
Users of Telegram's test server have discovered a verified bot that scans users' faces with a camera—likely to identify their identities.
This bot's development is likely linked to a law that will soon enter into force in the UK. This law requires websites and applications distributing content to verify the age of users wanting to access it, particularly when it comes to pornographic material.
The editorial team of @tginfo believes that there will be no requirements for user identification outside of the UK in the near future.
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Assassin’s Creed’ Live-Action Series Ordered at Netflix
The long-awaited live-action Assassin’s Creed series is officially moving forward at Netflix! 🎬 After years in development, showrunners Roberto Patino (Westworld) and David Wiener (Halo) are leading a team of experienced writers, with the series targeted for release sometime between late 2025 and early 2026.
The show will focus on the classic Assassin’s Creed conflict: a secret war between the Assassins (protecting free will) and the Templars (seeking control), following characters across pivotal moments in history. Netflix and Ubisoft are aiming to create an epic, genre-bending series that honors the games and welcomes new fans.
Are you hoping the show will stick closely to the games, or do you want to see some bold new stories? 👀
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The long-awaited live-action Assassin’s Creed series is officially moving forward at Netflix! 🎬 After years in development, showrunners Roberto Patino (Westworld) and David Wiener (Halo) are leading a team of experienced writers, with the series targeted for release sometime between late 2025 and early 2026.
The show will focus on the classic Assassin’s Creed conflict: a secret war between the Assassins (protecting free will) and the Templars (seeking control), following characters across pivotal moments in history. Netflix and Ubisoft are aiming to create an epic, genre-bending series that honors the games and welcomes new fans.
Are you hoping the show will stick closely to the games, or do you want to see some bold new stories? 👀
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Free 1GB Internet for All on July 18 in Bangladesh
Here’s everything you need to know:
→ Bangladesh Telecom Authority (BTRC) has ordered all mobile operators to give 1GB free internet to users on July 18
→ The free data will be valid for five days, as part of a government plan to honor the July Movement
→ Operators must inform customers in advance by SMS about the free internet offer
→ The initiative aims to promote digital freedom and reflect public expectations
→ Some mobile companies raised concerns about taxes and extra costs for delivering the free data
→ The move comes a year after a nationwide internet blackout during protests on July 18, 2024
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Here’s everything you need to know:
→ Bangladesh Telecom Authority (BTRC) has ordered all mobile operators to give 1GB free internet to users on July 18
→ The free data will be valid for five days, as part of a government plan to honor the July Movement
→ Operators must inform customers in advance by SMS about the free internet offer
→ The initiative aims to promote digital freedom and reflect public expectations
→ Some mobile companies raised concerns about taxes and extra costs for delivering the free data
→ The move comes a year after a nationwide internet blackout during protests on July 18, 2024
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Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Platinum Edition [Epic Games PC]
🗓 Until July 24th 8AM Pacific
You currently cannot claim this if you own the base game, e.g. from when it was given away back in 2020. I'll send a reminder post out once I see that it's available to everyone.
Platinum Edition content:
• Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
• Civilization VI: Gathering Storm
• Vikings Scenario Pack
• Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
• Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
• Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
• Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack
• Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack
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🗓 Until July 24th 8AM Pacific
You currently cannot claim this if you own the base game, e.g. from when it was given away back in 2020. I'll send a reminder post out once I see that it's available to everyone.
Platinum Edition content:
• Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
• Civilization VI: Gathering Storm
• Vikings Scenario Pack
• Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
• Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
• Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
• Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack
• Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack
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Twitch starts testing vertical video streams
Twitch is now testing vertical video livestreams to rival TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, but it’s only available to a small group of streamers for now. The new feature includes a vertical theater mode, a dedicated UI, and lets users toggle between vertical and classic views—plus, you’ll get a quick “vertical video is here” intro the first time you try it, and you can switch back any time you want.
Twitch plans to expand these tests to more channels later this year—would you watch Twitch streams in vertical mode, or are you loyal to the classic look? 👀
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Twitch is now testing vertical video livestreams to rival TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, but it’s only available to a small group of streamers for now. The new feature includes a vertical theater mode, a dedicated UI, and lets users toggle between vertical and classic views—plus, you’ll get a quick “vertical video is here” intro the first time you try it, and you can switch back any time you want.
Twitch plans to expand these tests to more channels later this year—would you watch Twitch streams in vertical mode, or are you loyal to the classic look? 👀
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Rio is a hardware-accelerated GPU terminal emulator. It is designed to be fast and efficient, with a focus on performance and usability.
Rio is built using the latest technologies, including Rust and WebGPU, to provide a modern and responsive user experience. It supports a wide range of features, including split panes, tabs, and customizable themes.
Rio is open source and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Rio is built using the latest technologies, including Rust and WebGPU, to provide a modern and responsive user experience. It supports a wide range of features, including split panes, tabs, and customizable themes.
Rio is open source and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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✳️ Orbit: Where Music Flows Without Boundaries
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Nepal Authorities Block Telegram Due to Rise in Fraud
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) ordered the immediate blocking of the Telegram messenger within the country.
What is happening:
• An official notification of the block was immediately sent to all telecom operators.
• The block took effect immediately by order of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Communications, and the Ministry of Home Affairs of Nepal.
• The decision was made after consultations with the police and the country's financial institutions.
Official reasons:
• A sharp increase in online fraud cases using Telegram.
• Detected cases of money laundering through the messenger.
• Hundreds of incidents recorded by the police: from fake job offers to cryptocurrency and financial scams.
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The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) ordered the immediate blocking of the Telegram messenger within the country.
What is happening:
• An official notification of the block was immediately sent to all telecom operators.
• The block took effect immediately by order of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Communications, and the Ministry of Home Affairs of Nepal.
• The decision was made after consultations with the police and the country's financial institutions.
Official reasons:
• A sharp increase in online fraud cases using Telegram.
• Detected cases of money laundering through the messenger.
• Hundreds of incidents recorded by the police: from fake job offers to cryptocurrency and financial scams.
🔖 Tags: #Telegram #News #Block
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Stranger Things Season 5 episode runtimes have reportedly been leaked
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