Aimed at content creators, HP Envy x360 15 launched in India

HP has rolled out its most awaited HP Envy x360 15 in India which claims to be a content creation powerhouse. The laptop can be used as a tablet as well by rotating it at maximum 360 degrees. It comes with a decent display which is also a touch screen as I mentioned above that it can be used as a tablet. The HP Envy x360 15 comes with some cool AI-based features as well. Let’s dive into the specifications without wasting any time. 

The all new HP Envy x360 15 boasts a 15.6-inch OLED screen with 88% screen-to-body ratio. If you want to draw or sketch something, the laptop features a very responsive touch screen. The display of HP Envy x360 15 is also certified by IMAX for enhanced visuals. 

Also read: HP unveils new AI-powered Envy x360 15 laptops suited for creators

HP offers the laptop in three different variants if we talk about the processor. It comes with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 (7000 series) processors. These processors are paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics and AMD Radeon graphic cards. For the battery, HP claims that the laptop can run up to 15 hours of battery life.

Talking about the AI-driven features, the HP Envy x360 15 has HP Presence 2.0 which helps in suppressing the background noises when you are on call. This feature helps you in enhancing your audio and visual experience. 

Next up, it has an Auto Frame feature which helps in focusing you even if you are moving or shifting in a meeting, creating content or what not. 

The last but not least feature is background blue. I am sure you are familiar with this feature as it now comes in many apps and devices. It blurs the background when you are in a video call or in a meeting. 

Also read: Best HP i5 gaming laptop (July 2023)

The laptop has a sleek and stylish design, the display is also very bright and responsive. However, some variants of HP Envy x360 15 come with a U series processor, mainly designed for light work loads. Therefore, it would be interesting to see how an HP Envy x360 15 featuring a U series processor performs in our Digit test lab. 

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Amazon Premium Electronics Days sale is live: Here are 5 laptop deals worth taking a look at

Amazon India is holding the Premium Electronics Days sale from April 24 to April 26, 2023. You can avail discounts of up to ₹40000, No Cost EMI as well as exchange offers. If you have an  IndusInd Bank Credit Card, use it for EMI purchases of electronic items and can grab an additional 7.5% off.

Although there are deals on a variety of product categories, here we will be covering laptops. We have listed 5 laptops available at discounts in this Amazon sale, from brands like Dell, HP, Xiaomi, MSI, and Samsung. Let’s check out their deal price, specs and features.

1. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 (at 20% discount)

Samsung Galaxy Book2 is available at a discounted price of ₹76,990. You get 12th gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor, coupled with Iris Xe GPU, 16 GB LPDDR4x RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD inside the laptop. It boots Windows 11 Home. On the front, the Samsung laptop sports a 15.6-inch FHD LED display.  The connectivity options include 1x HDMI, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C, 1x USB 3.2, 1x 3.5mm audio jack, and a microSD card slot. You also get an HD webcam, a backlit keyboard, 63WHr, battery backed by a 65W USB-C charger.

Check out the laptop here.

2. Xiaomi Notebook Pro (at 27% discount)

Xiaomi Notebook Pro is up for grabs at ₹50,999 on Amazon. The laptop ships with a 14-inch 16:10 display with QHD+ (2560 X 1600) resolution, and 100% sRGB gamut. Under the hood, the Xiaomi laptop could be coming with an 11th gen Core i5-11300H or Core i7-11370H processor. This is paired with Intel Iris Xe Graphics, up to 16GB RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD storage. 

You also get 2x 2W dual stereo speakers, WiFi 6, a fingerprint reader embedded in the power button, a backlit keyboard, 2x USB-C (one of which is Thunderbolt 4 supported), HDMI 1.4, and  a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Check out the laptop here.

3. Dell Inspiron 3520 (at 29% discount)

You can grab the Dell Inspiron 3520 at ₹56,990.  With the Dell laptop, you are getting a 15.6" display with FHD resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 250 nits of brightness. The software on board is Windows 11. This is laid on top of 12th gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor, accompanied by 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD + 256GB SSD storage. 

The laptop features a healthy suite of connectivity options including 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1x USB 2.0 port, 1 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x HDMI 1.4, and 1x SD 3.0 card reader.

Check out the laptop here.

4. MSI Katana GF76 (at 25% discount)

MSI Katana GF76 is selling currently through Amazon at ₹75,990. MSI has equipped the laptop with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor, 4GB GDDR6 Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, Windows 11, 8GBx2 DDR4 RAM, and 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD storage. It ships with Windows 11.

Its display stretches 16 inches and outputs at 1080p resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 45% NTSC coverage.

Check out the laptop here.

5. Honor MagicBook 14 (at 41% discount)

After a 41% discount, the Honor MagicBook 14 is retailing for ₹38,990. At that price, you are getting a 14-inch FHD IPS display with anti-glare, anti-blue light and flicker-free properties. A Ryzen 5 5500U processor powers the machine aided by 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe SSD storage. It also bears a 56 WHr battery with a 65W charger. Other things in the mix are a 2-in-1 Fingerprint power button, a 720p webcam, a backlit keyboard, and Windows 11 software.

Check out the laptop here.

Note these laptops are arranged in no particular order.

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Netflix bullishly moving forward with its password-sharing crackdown measures in Q2 2023

We were all dreading this, but it looks like Netflix is now looking at a broad rollout of its password-sharing clampdown in a few more markets. The company first introduced these measures in countries like Portugal, New Zealand, Canada and Spain and if reports are to be believed, the upper management at Netflix seems to be happy about how the launch of the service has turned out. Netflix is looking at deploying its new sharing plans in the US and other markets around the world sometime in the second quarter of 2023. As mentioned above, the streaming giant has already rolled out a ‘buy an extra member’ feature in 4 countries but is now looking at expanding that feature on a global scale. 

Netflix rolling out new password-sharing clampdowns

So, how does all this really work? Let’s break it down. Say you pay for one Netflix account and have shared said account with 4 other people in your family circle. Netflix says that all 4 individuals should be in the ‘same household’ in order to access the service. What this means is that Netflix is tired of losing money on garbage TV shows and is looking at new sleazy ways of ripping off its subscriber base. Part of what made Netflix the juggernaut it now is was the ability to share your account with friends and family (legally, of course). But, in a move straight out of Scrooge McDuck’s playbook, the company is looking at wringing every drop of blood out of its customers that it possibly can. Netflix’s co-CEO Greg Peters stated that the company is looking at ‘protecting its revenue and ensuring fair usage of its service”. Well, one step towards saving revenue would be to stop producing garbage!

How does it affect Netflix users in India?

How this pans out for the streaming giant is yet to be seen, and on a personal note, I have family on my account who do not live in the country. So, it’ll be interesting to see exactly how this turns out in a country like India. The streaming service is already the most expensive in the country and it’ll be difficult for someone to justify an extra bit of cash for a dying service with absolutely pathetic programming.

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Netflix introduces 2 new features to its TV app

It looks like Netflix has finally listened to its subscribers and introduced 2 helpful features on its TV app. One of the more annoying things about subtitles on the Netflix TV app was that it was too large and sometimes, difficult to read. But worry no longer as the streaming giant has now issued an update to the app which gives users a bit more control over how they view subtitles and closed captions. 

Netflix has taken a bit of criticism from its subscriber base and the media because of its rather illogical password-sharing limitations that were recently introduced in countries like the US, Canada and more. And while more user-friendly features are welcomed, the company has a long way to go to win back support. 

So, what can users expect with these updates?

Netflix's new customizable subtitles and closed caption features

Change text size and font:

Users can now change the size of the subtitles on the Netflix Tv app. You have three options to choose from, namely small, medium and large. Ideally, the small size is good enough for most people, but we’d suggest first-time users stick with the medium size. You can also change the font on the screen, giving users more control over their experience with the TV app. 

Change subtitle background:

Viewing subtitles on various shows and movies can sometimes be a chore because of the dynamic nature of what’s being shown on screen. So, in order to make reading subtitles a little easier, you can now change the background on the subtitles. There are another 3 options here, namely, Light (black text on a white background), Drop Shadow (white text on a black background), and Contrast (yellow text on a black background).

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Disney+ Hotstar Profiles launched: Step-by-step guide to set up and use Profiles on Hotstar

Disney takes a leaf out of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video’s book and finally launches Profiles on Disney+ Hotstar. The Hotstar profiles feature lets you create “personalized spaces for friends and family”. You get to set up 7 Disney Plus Hotstar profiles. Here, we will see how you can make profiles on Hotstar and also learn how to use it.

How to set up Disney+ Hotstar Profiles

1. Download and log in to the Disney+ Hotstar app, if you haven’t already.

2. On the Disney+ Hotstar homepage, you will see the new Profiles section. We got the profiles feature banner on the Disney+ Hotstar Android app. 

3. Click on the Edit option.

4. At present, the subsequent screen shows “Coming Soon!” Clicking it, the message reads, “More Profiles are Coming Soon. You will be able to create personalized spaces for friends and family”.

Hi! We wish to inform that the profiles option is currently unavailable. However, please be assured that we are already working on this and the profiles option will be available soon with the coming updates. Please stay tuned. Appreciate your cooperation!

— Disney+HS_helps (@hotstar_helps) February 11, 2023

However, when the feature is fully available, you will be able to create a profile with a profile name, a profile picture or an Avatar.

5. Now, you can let the app know your content preferences. 

6. Hit Save and that’s it.

Things to know about Disney+ Hotstar Profile

You cannot delete the original profile of the account holder. But, the option to create up to 7 profiles should be plenty good for most. 

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First Bollywood movie shot fully on iPhone 14 Pro: Fursat by Vishal Bhardwaj

Just how good is the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera prowess? Digit’s Test Centre has had no qualms in hailing Apple’s iPhone as the de-facto video benchmark for gauging every other smartphone’s video chops for the better part of a decade. Circa 2023, the time has come for even the best in Bollywood to stake their reputations on the iPhone’s video capabilities. ‘Fursat’, a sci-fi time-travelling Bollywood-style musical by acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Ishaan Khattar and Wamiqa Gabbi, is the latest proof of this endeavour.

Far from a hobbyist or amateur production, and certainly, beyond any of Apple’s iPhone video ads, Fursat is Bollywood’s first non-commercial movie shot completely on an iPhone — the iPhone 14 Pro — and produced entirely by Apple India. It’s a homage to the iPhone 14 Pro’s cutting-edge video capabilities, performing at the highest levels of filmmaking in all its unrestrained glory. 

In fact, the iPhone 14 Pro is the invisible star act of Fursat, which helps bring the Bollywood experience to life, not only matching up to the rigorous demands of award-winning film director Vishal Bhardwaj but surpassing all his expectations of what he thought an iPhone 14 Pro was capable of achieving.

“It’s frankly unbelievable what this tiny handheld gadget that can fit inside your pocket is able to capture through its camera,” said Vishal Bhardwaj, at a special media screening of Fursat in Mumbai. “As a device, it’s taking you out of the limitations which we had when we were growing up. We didn’t have the luxury which iPhone is providing every budding filmmaker today,” he further emphasised.

Apart from the iPhone 14 Pro’s overall stellar video capture experience, both Vishal Bhardwaj and Swapnil Sonawane, director of photography of Fursat, were blown away by the iPhone’s Action and Cinematic modes. Fursat’s opening sequence shows Ishan Khattar furiously sprinting through an old, tiny market alley – not unlike Aladdin running through the streets of Agrabah – crisscrossing through a maze of street sellers and pedestrian traffic. It gets your heart pumping instantly, where Swapnil Sonawane’s behind-the-lens artistry truly shines, but he humbly credited the scene’s excellent cinematography largely to the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera. 

“I didn’t know how much the iPhone could handle, but the way it did was just fantastic,” said Swapnil Sonawane, who did remarkable work on Netflix’s Sacred Games, among other several claims to fame Bollywood projects. “I think Action mode is the most amazing update. For the iPhone 14 Pro to be held in your hand and run with all your might looking at the actor, one can get extremely steady shots, without an external gimbal,” he said of how he captured the running sequence of Ishaan Khatter in Fursat. Of course, we all know Action mode supports up to 2.8K resolution and 60 fps with Dolby Vision or ProRes recording to allow for uncompromising video shots.

In another seminal ensemble scene of Fursat, shot entirely in a train compartment, where all three protagonists of Fursat are face-to-face, the iPhone 14 Pro showcases its Cinematic mode, with a beautiful depth-of-field effect and automatic focus changes to the video in 4K at 30 fps. “The way Cinematic mode shifts focus is the way the focus puller would, it's an emotional shift focus, which is what was absolutely beautiful about it,” Swapnil Sonawane emphasised about the iPhone 14 Pro. 

Even Digit’s Dhriti Datta writes about these two new video modes in her review of the iPhone 14 Pro Max and its overall video quality as follows, “The video quality is the absolute best in the business on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The footage captured is smooth, true to life, has great dynamic range, and looks professional.”

Apart from Action and Cinematic modes, there are some macro and wide-angle shots, showing the full repertoire of the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera. Despite it being an ode to the iPhone 14 Pro, all said and done, Fursat is quite enjoyable – it’s a Bollywood-style musical full of songs and dances with an emotional love story at its heart, accentuated by elements of science-fiction and time travel. What’s not to like? A short and sweet tour de force by Vishal Bhardwaj, if anything the 30-minute playtime of Fursat feels a bit too short.

Ready to see what the future of filmmaking looks like? You can watch Fursat movie for free on YouTube.

Read Digit’s review of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

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How to use Netflix Kids Mystery Box, a new content discovery feature for Android users

Netflix has launched Kids Mystery Box on its Android app. It is a new content discovery feature that lets kids find new movies and series that are suitable for their age. Let’s see how to find kid-friendly content on Netflix with this mystery box.

How to use Netflix Kids Mystery Box

1. Open the Netflix Android app and log in to the ‘Children’ profile. 2. If the feature is live on your end, you will find a ‘mystery box’ over the ‘Favorites Row’ at the top of the page.  3. Point at the mystery box and you will be taken to the ‘new for you’ section that displays content recommended for the kid based on his/her taste and activity.

This is not the only kid-centric feature on Netflix. 

Besides Favorites, there are sections like Popular, Everyone’s Watching, Gems for you, and genre-specific content. 

In 2021, Netflix also introduced ‘Kids Top 10 Row’ showing the most watched content in the user’s country, and  ‘Kids Recap emails,’ to parents revealing a summary of their children’s preferences and watching habits.

There’s more.

Here’s how to use Netflix Parental Controls

1. Go to https://ift.tt/6uecPhb and log in to your Netflix account. 2. Within the kid’s profile, click on Viewing Restrictions and tick the Children’s Profile box. This displays “titles just for children”. Netflix claims they adhere to country ratings to create this filter.  3. Tap on the Save button.

Furthermore, you can pin-protect other accounts to prevent your kids from accessing them, disable auto-play, block select series or films, and even keep tabs on what the kids are watching.

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Amazon is looking to ruin Tomb Raider with a new TV show updated for modern audiences

Amazon must really hate fans. The company first canned a Conan TV show because of ‘toxic masculinity’ and then destroyed the legacy of Tolkien with the blasphemous Rings of Power. Now, they’re coming for video game adaptations with the announcement of a new God of War series as well as a Tomb Raider show written by the ‘comedian’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge. With HBO’s Last of Us receiving a lot of undeserved praise, Amazon wants to cash in on the video game adaptation with their very own ‘reimagining’ and ‘retelling’ these stories for a ‘modern audience’. With the hiring of Waller-Bridge, it’s clear that they’re not looking at catering to fans but a more, ‘diverse’ and ‘inclusive’ audience. Expect the show to feature jokes that are about as funny as an autopsy and a lot of a ‘grrrl powaaahhh’ and ‘yaaas queen slay’ type of nonsense. In the words of Professor Tolkien, ‘Evil cannot create anything new, they can only corrupt and ruin what good forces have invented or made’. 

Tomb Raider at the movies

The first Tomb Raider film was released in 2001 with Angelina Jolie playing Lara Croft. The film was a modest success and featured a decent soundtrack to boot, with the Nine Inch Nails tune, Deep taking centre stage. It stayed relatively close to the source material and was a bit of a hit with fans. So much so that a sequel was quickly commissioned and released in 2003. Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life was a dud and halted any real momentum for video game adaptations. Then in 2018, we saw a lifeless reboot starring Alicia Vikander in the lead role. The film took inspiration from the more modern Tomb Raider games and really missed the mark when it came to fan reception. 

Any good video game adaptations?

Well, there are a few great adaptations, like the first Mortal Kombat and even Sonic the Hedgehog. These films stayed true to the source material and didn't stray too far from what the games so popular. Even the first Silent Hill wasn't as bad as most people say it was. It managed to stay true to the spirit of the game. But alas, just like the rot in comic books and cinema, the ‘modern audience’ has now come for video game adaptations. God save us all! 

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Crunchyroll announces the full list of nominees for its 7th Annual Anime Awards

Announcing the opening of global voting, Crunchyroll revealed the nominees for the 2023 Anime Awards. These shows and films will celebrate excellence in Japanese animation. 

Voting is now open in more than 200 countries. You can find the full list of nominees on their website. The voting lines will remain open till 5 PM (Pacific Time) on 25th January 2023. Social voting on Twitter will also be available for the Anime of the year category. Fans can cast a vote by posting the required hashtags or sharing a friend's tweet. You can visit @Crunchyroll for more details.

Here are the nominations for a few categories:

Anime of the Year Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Lycoris Recoil Ranking of Kings (Cour 2) SPY x FAMILY Best Action Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean Lycoris Recoil SPY x FAMILY Best Film Bubble Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO Inu-oh JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 One Piece Film Red The Deer King Best Original Anime BIRDIE WING -Golf Girls’ Story- Healer Girl Lycoris Recoil The Orbital Children Vampire in the Garden YUREI DECO Best Director Haruo Sotozaki, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc Hiroyuki Imaishi, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Kazuhiro Furuhashi, SPY x FAMILY Shingo Adachi, Lycoris Recoil Yosuke Hatta, Ranking of Kings (Cour 2) Yuichiro Hayashi, Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 Best Comedy Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic- Kotaro Lives Alone My Dress-Up Darling SPY x FAMILY Uncle from Another World Ya Boy Kongming!

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Amazon Prime Lite is reportedly being tested in India at 999year

A new Amazon Prime subscription tier is currently under test in India. The report first came from a website named OnlyTech and was later corroborated by Gadgets360. Aptly named Amazon Prime Lite, the new Prime plan could come at ₹999 membership price and offer a trimmed-down list of benefits. Here’s what that could include:

Amazon Prime Lite vs Amazon Prime: What’s different?

First of all, Amazon Prime Lite could cost ₹999 a year which was the earlier annual subscription price of the regular Amazon Prime membership. The latter is now costlier at ₹1499 and perhaps the ₹999/year Prime Lite plan could be to attract those users who are hesitant to pay up.

The ₹999 Amazon plan could offer an ad-supported SD Prime Video experience. As for other missing features, Amazon Prime Lite doesn’t bundle Prime Music subscription, Prime Gaming, free eBooks, and no-cost EMI option while shopping on the Amazon India website.

So, while you are getting a cheaper plan, you are losing out on some important features too. If you don’t care about those, the rest of the offering is said to be the same as the regular Prime subscription.

Amazon Prime Lite availability

Amazon Prime Lite is reportedly under test in certain parts of the country. Once the beta testing is done, it should be rolled out to mainstream users. Let’s see if the new ₹999 Amazon Prime Lite offering finds substantial user interest.

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Henry Cavill snubbed by DC, will not be playing Superman in future films

It looks like James Gunn and David Safran are cleaning house over in DC with sweeping changes. Good news first, Patty Jenkins is no longer attached to direct Wonder Woman 3 because she essentially couldn't take notes from the producers and let her ego get in the way of production. Films that actively mocked and went against the fanbase such as Batgirl and Supergirl were outright cancelled, signalling a new ethos courtesy of David Zaslav. This has caused a bit of a woke meltdown but since they aren’t the paying customer, it’s all just noise at this point. The one piece of bad news is that Henry Cavill will not be returning to his iconic role as Clark Kent/Superman. 

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No more Man of Steel as Henry Cavill calls it quite on Superman

The news comes after DC head honcho James Gunn revealed that he will be writing a new Superman film. He did not say much but Henry Cavill did confirm on an Instagram post that he is done with playing the Man of Steel. In a Hollywood Reporter interview, Gunn said that he is penning a new Superman movie that will focus on Clark Kent’s younger years, working for the Daily Planet. Obviously, casting Cavill as a younger Kent is not possible so we are going to see a new Superman on screen. Gunn also stated that his Superman film will not be an origin story. 

Peter & I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn’t be more over-the-moon about; we’ll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects at the beginning of the new year.

— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 15, 2022

It’s an interesting time for DC as the previous regime of Walter Hamada and Anne Sarnoff was hellbent on destroying its characters with identity politics, shoving agendas and The Message down the audience’s throats with horrible choices like getting known racist and political grifter Ta-nehisi Coates to write a Superman film. It was clear that the strategy was not working and that is why Warner had to clean house and start off on a new slate without the baggage of the Snyderverse and all that came with it bogging it down. The company was bleeding money and it finally looks like they are trying to steer the ship the right way. 

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Tohos Shin Godzilla will return to theatres next year

One of theme most iconic movie monsters in history, Godzilla will be heading back to the big screen sometime next year. This isn’t the Legendary Godzilla, but rather the original character from the Toho films. The monster first appeared back in the 50s as Japan's reaction to nuclear annihilation and has since been rebooted both in Hollywood and Japan. The 2016 Toho offering, Shin Godzilla, finally saw the king of monsters return to his roots as an existential threat and not a goofy, kong-fighting beast. The film explored the real-world ramifications of a creature such as Godzilla actually destroying Japan. Shin Godzilla was directed by Hideaki Anno of Evangelion fame and was more of a think piece than an all-out monster film. 

From what we can piece together, the new film will be a direct sequel to the first. It will be directed by Takashi Yamazaki who is known for Parasyte Part 1 and more. The official Twitter account tweeted out the announcement along with a logo for the film. Check it out. 

There have been more than 3o films in the Godzilla series and it’s clear that the king of monsters has a special place in the hearts of fans and theatre-goers. Ever since his debut in the 50s, Godzilla has stomped his way to success on the big screen with Hollywood trying to capitalise on the trend with the god-awful 1998 Godzilla. The film changed everything about Godzilla and really wasn't about the giant lizard as much as it was about a big dinosaur. The film was directed by Roland Emmerich and was widely panned when it came out and still continues to be looked at as the black sheep of the Godzilla cinematic universe. 

Finally, in 2016, Toho took the reins and gave fans and critics a Godzilla film that was worth the wait. If the new film is anything like its predecessor, we’re in for a wild ride. 

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever tickets now available on BookMyShow and Paytm: How to get it

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever film will be released in theaters on November 11. Ahead of the release, the franchise announced on Twitter that ticket bookings have opened up for Marvel fans in India. Fans can now book tickets via Paytm and BookMyShow platforms.

The film will launch in four major cities: Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The Marvel movie will be available in the cinemas in 2D, 3D, IMAX, or 4DX formats and in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

How to book Black Panther Wakanda Forever tickets in India

To book tickets via BookMyShow:

Visit the website or the BookMyShow app and click on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever poster. Choose the region, language, and format of the film. Proceed with the payment, and your tickets will book.

To book tickets using the Paytm app:

Open the Paytm app, go to the "Movie tickets" section, and select the region. Next, scroll down and tap on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever listing and select the language, format, date, and seats. Once you complete the payment process, you are good to go.

The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be the first movie after the death of the lead actor of the first Black Panther film Chadwick Boseman. As per the description, "In the wake of King T'Challa's death, Queen Ramonda, M'Baku, Shuri, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje will fight to protect the nation from the intervening world powers with the help of War Dog - Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda."

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WhatsApp enters the film-making business, will premiere 1st original on Prime Video

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) In an unusual move, Meta-owned WhatsApp is venturing into the film-making business and will premiere its first original short film titled 'Naija Odyssey' on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.

The 12-minute short film tells the story of NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was born in Greece to Nigerian parents.

"The Greek Freak. That's not me, that's not all of me. Naija Odyssey, the cross-culture story of Giannis by WhatsApp. Stream Sept 21 on Prime Video," WhatsApp said in a tweet.

The 12-minute short film signifies WhatsApp's foray into entertainment, a first for a social media messaging platform.

However, 'Naija Odyssey" appears to be a way to promote WhatsApp as Antetokounmpo recently signed an endorsement deal with the company, another first for the platform, reports Variety.

"'Naija Odyssey' is a story that reinforces how WhatsApp helps us embrace our multifaceted lives. In navigating relationships, identity, and even adversity, WhatsApp is there a" enabling you to embrace all sides of you by connecting you to those who matter most," a company spokesperson was quoted as saying.

The 12-minute movie will also be released on WhatsApp's social media accounts, including its YouTube channel.

Antetokounmpo was named the 'NBA All-Star Game MVP' for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.

Narrated by Antetokounmpo and his mother, 'Naija Odyssey' is inspired by the classic Greek epic poem 'The Odyssey', depicting different moments in his life.

(Except for the headline, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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House of the Dragon Episode 1 leaks on torrent sites, but where to watch it legally

Calling Game of Thrones (GoT) a popular show would be an understatement. Save for a lackluster final season, the show had audiences across the globe hooked on to their seats for its family cum political drama, grand sets, mythical creatures, and a whole lot more. So, now that its prequel series (House of the Dragon aka HotD) is here, the GoT fans must be all excited to see what the showrunners have to offer in this prequel to A Song of Ice and Fire (the book series behind Game of Thrones) by George R. R. Martin. However, as it happens with most popular media on the internet, the first episode of HotD has leaked on torrent websites.

House of the Dragon episode 1 torrent download risks: Why should you not?

Yes, House of the Dragon S01E01 is available to download on torrent websites in sizes ranging from 262MB to 2.3GB. That includes House of the Dragon 1080P WEBRIP, WEBDL, 720P, and other print qualities. 

However, downloading House of the Dragon torrents isn’t ethical for one as it promotes piracy which is in a way theft of copyrighted content. It also comes with several other issues both morally and legally. Not to mention the risk of infecting your device with malware that may be part of some of these torrent files. 

So, we urge you not to download House of the Dragon from torrent sites. Instead, you can download and watch House of the Dragon legally on these websites (in some cases in better 4K quality):

House of the Dragon: Where to watch

You can stream new episodes of House of the Dragon in India on Disney+ Hotstar every Monday at 6:30 AM. So, the tentative schedule looks like this:

Episode 1 on August 22 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 2 on August 29 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 3 on September 5 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 4 on September 12 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 5 on September 19 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 6 on September 26 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 7 on October 3 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 8 on October 10 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 9 on October 17 at 6:30 AM IST Episode 10 on October 24 at 6:30 AM IST           View this post on Instagram                      

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Meanwhile, in the US, House of the Dragon premieres on HBO and HBO Max (in 4K) on August 21 at 9 PM ET/PT. 

Here’s the tentative House of the Dragon episode list and timing schedule:

Episode 1 on August 21 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 2 on August 28 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 3 on September 4 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 4 on September 11 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 5 on September 18 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 6 on September 25 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 7 on October 2 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 8 on October 9 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 9 on October 16 at 9 PM ET/PT Episode 10 on October 23 at 9 PM ET/PT House of the Dragon episode 1 download legally

HBO Max lets you download most movies and shows available on its ad-free plan. So, if it’s an option for HotD, here’s how you do that:

Open the HBO Max app on your smartphone or tablet. Select an episode of House of the Dragon. Click the Download icon and wait for it to finish downloading.

Unfortunately, for users in India, Disney+ Hotstar doesn’t have a download option at the moment.

Fire reigns. #HOTD House of the Dragon, premieres August 22nd at 6:30AM!  #HOTDonHotstar pic.twitter.com/TafX0xxv0m

— Disney+ Hotstar (@DisneyPlusHS) August 21, 2022

But, we suppose that isn't going to stop you from watching the show on Hotstar. After all, the early reviews have been positive only.

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Disney+ Hotstar India announces release date of Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon

The Indian premiere of House of the Dragon, a prequel to the massively popular Game of Thrones, will take place this weekend. Disney+ and Hotstar, two online video services, will simultaneously air the show's debut at the same time it airs in the United States.

Beginning on Monday, August 22 at 6:30 am IST (Indian Standard Time), you can watch new episodes online. The first season is set to consist of 10 episodes, all of which will be based on George RR Martin's book Fire and Blood. The series will tell the tale of the Targaryen Civil War, which occurred 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones."

In the novel Fire and Blood, the Targaryen dynasty struggles to choose who will succeed on the Iron Throne. The series has several parallels to the original Game of Thrones, what with the protagonists' lust for power and the subsequent struggle for the throne.

As much as Game of Thrones focused on the Targaryen dynasty and the rivalry between the Houses Stark and Lannister, House of the Dragon focuses on a single family and their struggle to determine who will succeed to the throne.

There will be some very spectacular dragon fights in this show. Since word of the show's imminent premiere spread, fans have been counting down the days. To those who have been patiently waiting for a new season of Game of Thrones since the series' official cancellation in 2019, this may come as a pleasant surprise. Fans can put their faith in this prequel series to compensate for their disappointment with the last few seasons of Game of Thrones.

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YouTube Channel Store for streaming services reportedly in the works

Google-owned YouTube is working on to launch an online store like Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video to let users subscribe to other streaming services and the new platform could be available as early as this fall. According to a report in Wall Street Journal, the YouTube 'Channel Store' will allow consumers to choose streaming services through the main YouTube app. The company is already in talks with entertainment companies about participating in the YouTube marketplace. The YouTube online store "has been in the works for at least 18 months". YouTube TV already has this capability for HBO, AMC+, Showtime, and many others. "YouTube is discussing splitting subscription revenue with streaming partners, although the terms may vary widely for each partner," the report mentioned. The pitch is that the new YouTube channel store would offer great marketing for streaming services because "consumers could watch trailers of shows or movies free on YouTube and then easily pay to subscribe to the service". YouTube in 2020 for the first time discussed launching an online streaming video store. Walmart is also planning to add streaming services as a new perk to its membership programme. Netflix and other streaming services will be part of Verizon's new Plus Play subscription manager.

(Except for the headline, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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Netflix Ad-Supported Subscription Plan Will Be Powered By Microsoft

Back in April 2022, Netflix revealed it is losing scores of subscribers and as desperate times call for desperate measures, the company said it will be launching an ad-tier subscription plan. Now months later, the streaming platform has announced Microsoft as its Technology and sales partner. Let’s see what both tech giants have to say about their newly born partnership.

Netflix And Microsoft Partnership For The Netflix Ad Plan

Netflix has posted in its newsroom that the lower-priced ad-supported subscription plan would be “in addition to our existing ads-free basic, standard and premium plans”. Just the other month, co-chief executive Ted Sarandos said to the press, “We're not adding ads to Netflix as you know it today. We're adding an ad tier for folks who say 'Hey, I want a lower price and I'll watch ads'”.

On why it chose Microsoft as its partner or what would Microsoft do for Netflix, the latter’s response is that “​​Microsoft has the proven ability to support all our advertising needs as we work together to build a new ad-supported offering. More importantly, Microsoft offered the flexibility to innovate over time on both the technology and sales side, as well as strong privacy protections for our members”.

Meanwhile, the Microsoft blog shines a light on what this partnership means for the Redmond-based company. It notes that “Marketers looking to Microsoft for their advertising needs will have access to the Netflix audience and premium connected TV inventory”.

Besides this, we don’t have much new information on the Netflix Ad-supported plan still. But, this new update suggests it won’t take too long. We’ll see.

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Your Netflix Account Will Be Banned If You Break These Rules

Your Netflix account is under threat and can be banned if you break these certain rules. Recently, Netflix announced that they are putting a ban on password-sharing features after the video streaming giant lost about 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2022 there is a clampdown on repeat offenders which could lead them barred from Netflix. Reportedly, the app was testing a surcharge of $2.99 to the subscribers who were sharing their passwords with other household members. So if you are a Netflix user in the UK, you should stop sharing your password with others or else your account will be banned. But, this is not the only reason, there are certain rules in place to try and stop users from breaking them but if they're not followed customers could see their accounts locked or even banned.

Listed below are some of the things which you should stop doing, in order to continue binge-watching your favourite shows. 

Do not share your Netflix passwords outside of your households:

Password sharing has already been banned, but millions of users have overlooked the rules. after the streaming platform witnessed a massive drop for the first time in the past decade. And if you do so, the company might not completely ban your account but can surcharge for the second profile. This feature has already been tested in some countries. But if you keep on doing this, your account can be banned technically, if the company people decide to do so. 

Stop using a VPN for Netflix:

Usage of VPN, which stands for Virtual Private Network, has been very common over the years, it tricks the site into believing that the person using it is in another country. This means when you're using a VPN and accessing Netflix, you can watch shows and movies that have been released in other countries before their own.

However, the thing with Netflix is that it allows users to watch the content which is available in their home country.

Even Netflix’s terms clearly states that, “You may access the Netflix content primarily within the country in which you have established your account and only in geographic locations where we offer our services and have licensed such content.” This clearly states that using a VPN to access content on Netflix is a breach of the terms and is a technical ground to ban your account. However, rather than a complete ban users will be issued with a warning to stop using a VPN.

Do not create your own copies of Netflix:

Netflix also doesn’t allow its users to create their own copies. According to the terms of Netflix, “ not to archive, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from offer for sale ”anything on the platform. “We may terminate or restrict your use of our service if you violate these Terms of Use or are engaged in illegal or fraudulent use of the service.” Modern streaming sites which witness users violating their terms of use by engaging in illegal practices will get banned from the sites.

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YouTube Music Season Recap 2022: How to View the Spring Recap

YouTube is a jump ahead of Spotify with its Season Rewind playlist feature. Well, besides playlists, the service offers you a list of your most played artists, songs, albums, etc in the previous season. It will be a recurring thing and is poised to come out every season. Meanwhile, its biggest competitor Spotify’s Wrapped is a bop every time it lands but is limited to annual appearance. There in lies one big difference between the two approaches. Let’s see what else you could expect out of the new YouTube Music feature.

YouTube Season Recap: How it works

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Like the YouTube Recap 2021, this one too would share personalized listening stats.

YouTube calls this “an exploration of your top artists, songs, albums and playlists over the last season”.

To view it, you just need to go to music.youtube.com/recap or the landing page on the YouTube Music app for Android and iOS.

Right now, only some users have got the spring Youtube Music playlist. But the company must be rolling it out in a phased manner.

Once you have the YouTube seasonal recap, you get to share it easily. After all, boosting engagement and reach are the goals behind such initiatives by the streaming platforms.

Thus, YouTube promises both seasonal and annual music recaps along with other stats and features.

So like the Spotify compilation which has inspired the new YouTube recap feature, let’s see if the latter manages to gain traction and have the same level of popularity if not one-up the competition.

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