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Nintendo Switch 2 preorders delayed after Trump’s sweeping tariffs

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Nintendo has delayed the preorders for its upcoming Switch 2 gaming console after US President Donald Trump hit several countries with sweeping tariffs. In a statement on Friday, the Kyoto-based company said that it was delaying preorders in the US to assess the impact of tariffs . “Preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will not start April 9, 2025, in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” the company said in a statement. The company, however, asserted that the gaming console was still on track for a June 5 release. “Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025, is unchanged,” as per the statement. Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed last month, with a price tag of $450. The company also announced several games, including a new game in the Mario Kart franchise called Mario Kart World, and a new Donkey Kong game called Donkey Kong Bananaza. Read more: Nintendo Switch 2 to have three-phase launch plan from ...
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Fans demand Miyazaki to ‘sue’ everyone over Ai-generated Ghibli art trend

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The rise of AI-generated images inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli iconic style has quickly become a viral trend on social media. While many people have embraced the new wave of Ghibli-inspired art, others are not happy about it, believing it disrespects the hard work and artistry of Hayao Miyazaki, the legendary animator behind Studio Ghibli. Critics argue that AI-generated art, which can quickly mimic Ghibli’s distinct style, diminishes the value of traditional animation and the years of dedication that went into creating it. Recently, a wave of AI-generated Ghibli-style images flooded social media, thanks to an update in OpenAI’s image generation tool on ChatGPT. Users were excited to create their own versions of Ghibli-inspired artwork, but the trend also sparked outrage among some fans. Many expressed their frustration, with one user on X saying, “All this ‘Ghibli trend’ made me nauseous. I hope Miyazaki sues everyone involved. IDC.” Others raised concerns about t...
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Sam Altman urges ChatGPT users to slow down as Ghibli-Inspired AI trend goes viral

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has urged ChatGPT users to slow down as the Ghibli-style AI trend continues to dominate social media, overwhelming the company’s servers. The viral trend, powered by OpenAI’s latest image generator in GPT-4o, has led to an unprecedented surge in image requests, slowing down services. Feeds across platforms have been flooded with AI-generated Ghibli-inspired artwork, reimagining everything from pop culture figures to personal portraits. In a lighthearted yet urgent post on X, Altman pleaded: “Can y’all please chill on generating images? This is insane—our team needs sleep.” The Ghibli-inspired AI art craze reflects the growing popularity of AI-generated creativity, but also highlights the challenges of scaling AI infrastructure under surging demand. Read more: The internet can’t stop talking about these Ghibli-style memes The company describes GPT-4o as its “most advanced image generator yet,” offering improved accuracy, better text rendering, and more prec...
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WhatsApp introduces exciting feature for profile updates

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WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging platform, has unveiled an exciting new feature that allows users to add temporary music clips to their profile updates. This innovative addition aims to enhance the user experience by enabling more personalized and engaging status updates. The new feature, which is being rolled out globally, will be available to all users in the coming weeks. The temporary music clips feature allows users to include audio clips in their WhatsApp profile updates, a functionality similar to the Stories feature on Facebook and Instagram. How It Works The new feature to add temporary music clips is integrated into WhatsApp’s status function, accessible under the “WhatsApp Updates” tab. Users can share text, images, and videos that automatically disappear after 24 hours. With the addition of music clips, users can now further customize their updates. Read more: Step by step guide to create AI images on WhatsApp Steps to Add Music to Your WhatsApp Status: ...
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Take-Two boss shares update on GTA 6 release strategy

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The CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has addressed the company’s strategy for the release of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6. The company set the title for a release in the fall of 2025. Following the confirmation, Rockstar Games stated that GTA 6 will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Later, reports said that the publisher is likely to put GTA 6’s launch somewhere between late August and December of 2025. However, Take-Two Interactive or Rockstar Games have not confirmed or denied these reports. Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has now addressed the company’s strategy for the release of the game and their marketing campaign. Read more: GTA 6 exact release date ‘leaked’ by video games store “The anticipation for that title may be the greatest anticipation I have ever seen for an entertainment property. And I have been around the block a few times and I have been in every entertainment business there is, and we want to maintain the antic...
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows makers hit back at Musk over ‘terrible’ comment

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The makers of Assassin’s Creed Shadows fired back at Tesla owner Elon Musk over his criticism of the game. The US billionaire has been trolled for months over his claims of having high gaming skills. Several alleged that Elon Musk had been paying other people to play online games for him and then bragging publicly about his skills. Amid the controversy, the Tesla owner drew the ire of Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ makers for calling the game ‘terrible.’ The social media exchange was sparked by former Blizzard developer Mark Kern, who criticised Ubisoft for collaborating with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker to promote its latest title. Read more: Unlock the Test Your Might trophy in Assassin’s Creed Shadows – A step by step guide Responding to his X post, Musk called Piker a ‘sell out’ “Objectively, he is promoting a terrible game just for the money,” the Tesla owner wrote. While Piker did not respond to the comments, the game’s social media team hit back at Elon Musk over his remarks....
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Pakistan govt seeks Bitcoin mining plan amid push for regulation

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A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad discussed strategic investments in Bitcoin mining and the tokenization of real-world assets in Pakistan. The meeting was attended by key government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, State Bank Governor Jamil Ahmad, and Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib, among others. Global blockchain leaders also participated, including Marco Streng and Dr. Marco Krohn, Co-Founders of Genesis Group, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, and Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath Canada, a pioneer in asset tokenization. The discussions focused on establishing a $3.5 billion Bitcoin mining infrastructure and initiating comprehensive asset tokenization projects to enhance economic resilience, attract foreign direct investment, and modernize Pakistan’s financial ecosystem. Read more: Pakistan Crypto Council marks...
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