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Twitter is working on encrypted DMs and video calling
Twitter 2.0 is coming
Twitter continues to trek towards its next evolution. Amid all the controversy surrounding his purchase, new owner Elon Musk still has a few plans for the platform’s immediate future. Part of that list includes the much-awaited introduction of encrypted DMs and video calling.
Last Monday, Musk presented a series of slides dubbed “Twitter 2.0.” Naturally, the presentation showed the billionaire’s vision for the platform. Obtained by The Verge, the slides promised encryption coming to direct messages and encrypted voice/video calling.
Since obtaining the platform, Musk hasn’t been shy about turning Twitter into a hub for all internet communication. Currently, the platform is still the same as it always was: a way to post primarly short-form thoughts. Of course, Musk has introduced (and retracted) some changes, such as the ability to pay for a blue verified checkmark.
Musk is also creating a vastly open playing field for all sorts of personalities on the platform, even going so far as unbanning restricted accounts. That said, encrypted DMs should play a part in that. “It should be the case that I can’t look at anyone’s DM if somebody has put a gun to my head,” Musk said. Regardless of fame, more security is always a welcome feature for those who still want to use Twitter.
Further, adding voice and video calls puts the platform at par with the capabilities of its rival platforms like Facebook. Currently, there is no timeline as to when the new features will come out. However, if Musk’s incredibly rigid deadlines are any indication, the new owner likely expects them very soon.
SEE ALSO: Twitter might get rid of those ‘Twitter for iPhone’ labels
vivo has announced the vivo X300 FE, a compact flagship built around pro-grade imaging, long battery life, and extended software support.
The device features a ZEISS co-engineered camera system, led by a 50MP Super Telephoto camera with up to 200mm equivalent focal length via the all-new Telephoto Extender Gen 2. It also includes a 50MP main camera alongside a 110° ultra-wide lens.
This camera system is designed for flexible shooting across travel, concerts, and street photography.
AI imaging powers much of the experience, with features like AI True Clarity Engine, Stage Mode for low-light concerts, and AI editing tools such as AI Erase and AI Image Expander. Video capabilities go up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps.
The X300 FE adopts a compact flat design with a 6.31-inch display, weighing 191g and measuring 7.99mm thin. It comes in Mist Purple, Glow White, Luxe Black, and Urban Olive colorways.
Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. You should not confuse it though with the more superior Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Moreover, it has a 6500mAh battery paired with 90W wired charging plus 40W wireless charging that the newer V70 series lacks.. It also features a vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance.
The phone runs OriginOS 6 with cross-device features and promises five years of OS updates, seven years of security patches, and long-term smooth performance.
The vivo X300 FE also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Pricing and availability will depend on the region.
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Lenovo’s Legion is coming back to the gaming phone segment
The new Legion Y70 is launching in China next month.
Last year, the gaming phone segment received a huge blow when ASUS pulled the plug on the ROG Phone. Another brand is ready to take its place, though. Lenovo has been teasing the return of the Legion Phone. Lenovo’s gaming-centric brand is releasing the refreshed Legion Y70 in May.
Lenovo picks up where it last left off. Back in 2022, the brand launched the original Y70 in different circumstances. Most especially, it launched in a market with heavy competition from the ROG Phone. Now that the latter has called it quits, Lenovo is ready to step in.
And yes, according to a leaked photo, it does look like a Motorola phone, especially with the rear camera design. After all, Lenovo does own Motorola, so the similarities make sense.
In terms of hardware, it’s unknown which piece of hardware will come to the new phone. Since it’s a gaming phone, you can expect some beefy specs for all your gaming needs. Besides that, it’s confirmed that the device will also feature a heavy heaping of AI to help the performance along.
Now, in a Weibo post, Lenovo has confirmed that the new Legion Y70 is coming in May. That said, it will be a China-exclusive release for now. The brand ahs not confirmed whether the phone will arrive in international markets after the initial launch.
SEE ALSO: The quirky Legion Go Fold stole the show at MWC 2026
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Godzilla Minus Zero trailer teases the kaiju’s arrival in New York
The movie premieres in November.
Godzilla Minus One was one of my favorite movies in 2023. Only the second live-action Godzilla in the ongoing Reiwa era, Minus One reintroduced the Japanese version of the legendary kaiju to contrast the blockbuster approach of the American Legendary Pictures franchise. Now, the award-winning movie is getting a sequel: Godzilla Minus Zero.
Set as a direct sequel to the 2023 film, Godzilla Minus Zero takes place in 1949, a few years after the events of the past movie. As the end of the last film portends, the eponymous monster survives the catastrophic attack against it. But as to how it survived and what it’s targeting next, we’ll just have to wait and see.
In a newly released teaser trailer, Minus Zero will once again feature the return of the previous film’s Koichi and Noriko. The latter of which is still sporting the scars of surviving Godzilla’s attack on Ginza. Koichi, however, finds himself back in the cockpit of a fighter plane to unknown purposes.
That’s not all. Godzilla is apparently ditching the Pacific Ocean for the Atlantic. In a brief scene that will surely become iconic as time goes by, the kaiju traipses gingerly but menacingly past the Statue of Liberty.
Thankfully, it’s not a long wait before we find out what the world’s favorite kaiju is up to this time. Godzilla Minus Zero will premiere in Japanese cinemas on November 3 and American cinemas on November 6.
SEE ALSO: Godzilla Minus One is now on Netflix
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