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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Will Release Sometime in September, Venom Voice Actor Reveals

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 , the much-anticipated sequel to the 2018 web-slinging odyssey, Marvel's Spider-Man , will release in September. That's according to the Venom voice actor Tony Todd, who responded to a fan sharing their excitement on Twitter. “Looks like September! Massive publicity coming in August,” he replied, asking fans to hold their breath. Todd rose to prominence in Hollywood with the Candyman series of slasher horror films, and this information was by no accounts tweeted in an official capacity. Developer Insomniac Games might very well change it, but having the detail drop from someone directly involved with the game is reassuring. The release window puts Spider-Man 2 in a direct contest against Bethesda's upcoming space RPG Starfield , which recently got delayed to September 6 . Post-credits scenes in Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales set up Venom as the new antagonist, possibly inhabited by Harry Osborn, whose presence was limited to audio l

Realme GT Neo 5 SE With 100W Fast Charging Support Tipped to Launch Soon: Details

Realme has confirmed to launch Realme GT Neo 5 SE with 100W fast charging support soon in China. It is said to be the first mid-range phone to come with 100W fast charging. While there's no exact launch date available yet, the Chinese manufacturer is tipped to unveil the phone this month in China. The smartphone has also been appeared on several certification websites revealing its key details like display specifications, camera, battery and processor. The phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC. According to details tipster Digital Chat Station, the Realme GT Neo 5 SE will debut in Chinese markets later this month. The phone will be the first mid-range handset to feature support for 100W wired charging. The tipster also claims that the upcoming phone from Realme  will pack a 5,500mAh battery which “squeezes out the lithium battery” technology (translated from Chinese). The tipster previously revealed that the Realme GT Neo 5 SE will feature a 6.74-inch fl

How Snapchat's AR Creators Are Developing and Monetising AR Content in India: Interview With Snapchat's Joe Darko

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Snapchat, the ephemeral photo and video messenger from Snap, has come a long way since it was initially released in 2011. Over the years, the company has expanded its functionality to include new features powered by augmented reality (AR), leveraging its home-grown wearable hardware. While Snap is far from the only firm working on incorporating AR technology into its products — we recently saw Oppo and Xiaomi unveil wearable AR hardware at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 — the company is also actively working on helping creators monetise their content by working with brands. Gadgets 360 sat down with Joe Darko, Global Head of AR Developer Relations at Snap, to discuss the company's plans for AR content, the creator economy in India, and future AR-related hardware offerings.  Gadgets 360: Tell us about Snapchat's relationship with AR and how Snap has increased the use of AR in the app?  Joe Darko: Eight years ago, we launched Lenses, and they actually help drive engageme

Jio Rolls Out 5G Services in 41 More Cities, Network Now Live in 406 Cities in India

Reliance Jio launched high-speed 5G services in another 41 cities across 16 states and union territories on Tuesday, taking the overall coverage to 406 cities. Jio True 5G is already being experienced by millions of users across hundreds of cities, the response to which is yet again a global milestone, Jio said in a release. "We are thrilled to witness the rapid uptake of Jio True 5G by millions of users across the nation, and we believe that the transformative power of our network will uplift their lives through multiple digital touchpoints. Jio is expanding its True-5G reach at a rapid pace and has already rolled out a large portion of the planned True-5G network in this country. Covering majority of the nation is a matter of immense pride for us," a Jio spokesperson said. "We want every Indian to enjoy the transformational benefits of Jio True 5G technology in 2023. We continue to remain grateful to the State Governments and Administrators for their support to di

Realme CEO Madhav Sheth on the New C55 and Mini Capsule: What Buyers Want, and Where Budget Phones are Heading

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Realme has just launched its new low-cost C55 smartphone, and with it the company is pivoting its budget C series to a slightly more premium position with a greater focus on design than before. The Realme C55 has also grabbed attention thanks to its "Mini Capsule" feature, which introduces some new functionality that hasn't been seen before on Android devices. You can read our launch coverage of the C55 including prices, launch offers and sale dates, and also check out our full hands-on first impressions of the device and the Mini Capsule . We also managed to ask Madhav Sheth , CEO Realme India, VP, Realme, and President, Realme International Business Group, a few questions about this device and how he approaches figuring out what buyers want. Gadgets 360: What is happening with the budget smartphone market in India and how has customer demand shifted over the past year? Over the past year, we have witnessed a significant shift in the preferences of Indian consumers.