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Fortnite and its list of collaborations continues to expand with each new season. Earlier this year, Fortnite added Gojo, Megumi, and other Jujutsu Kaisen characters to the game. Now, as per leaks, Fortnite is collaborating with Invincibles, and the superhero crew is joining the battle royale game.

According to leaks on X (formerly Twitter), Fortnite is bringing Omni-man, Invincible, and Atom Eve into the OG universe. There will be sprays, wraps, and other utility rewards along with the character skins.

Omni-Man Is Coming to Fortnite

The leaks shared by X user Shiina, as linked below, revealed the first look at “Omni-man” in the Fortnite OG map season. This partnership comes on the heels of the Invincible season 2 announcement and Omni-man’s appearance on Mortal Kombat 1. This Fortnite skin looks a lot more familiar to the original art style, and fans are super hyped for this collab.

While we await the official announcement of this collaboration, the Invincible x Fortnite event will likely go live with the next Episode 7 update. Along with the Omni-Man skin, we also get a glimpse of the simple yet attractive looks of the Invincible himself in-game.

Both Omni-man and Invincible are fan favorites and will garner a lot of attention. However, the most fascinating and Fortnite-worthy looks are of the Atom Eve character in-game. Her pink color outfit and dazzling looks suit the Fortnite universe pretty well. Overall, the character skins are accurate as of the animated show that is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

With this new collab, the Fortnite community is more hyped than ever before for the ongoing Invincible season. Do tell us in the comments which collaboration you want to see from Fortnite next. While you wait for these characters to join the battle, find all the hidden gnomes in Fortnite to earn a lot of XP.

MediaTek recently announced the Dimensity 9300 just a few days ago. Positioned as the competitor of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it brings a lot of improvements over its predecessor. And the upcoming Oppo Find X7 will be among the first devices that will debut packing this chipset.

Now, while devices featuring the Dimensity 9300 haven’t landed yet, AnTuTu has officially revealed the benchmark scores of the Oppo Find X7. The device boasting the flagship MediaTek chipset has achieved 2,270,677 on the benchmarking tool. For context, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 got 2,139,281 on the same tool.

Oppo Find X7 AnTuTu Score Breakdown

On AnTuTu, the Oppo Find X7 with Dimensity 9300 got an overall score of 2,270,677. When it comes to specifics, the device got 521,690 on the CPU test, while it achieved 911,683 on the GPU test. Moreover, it scored 471,340 on the memory test and 365,964 on the UX test.

With this, the Dimensity 9300 becomes the current champion in the AnTuTu benchmarking tool. And as the scores suggest, the MediaTek chipset is a better performer than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This should lead to the Oppo Find X7 offering a little bit improved raw performance than 8 Gen 3 devices.

As for how the Dimensity 9300 got better scores than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, I believe it’s likely for the CPU configuration. As I’ve previously covered, the Dimensity 9300 has four Cortex-X4 and four Cortex-A720 cores. Unlike the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it has no low-power efficiency cores.

This can naturally raise questions regarding whether the battery life of Oppo Find X7 and other devices is powered by the chipset. But as MediaTek explained, the A720 cores inside the Dimensity 9300 are more efficient than the low-power Cortex-A520 cores. It will be interesting to see how the device fair up in a battery test.

Key Specs of the Device Revealed By AnTuTu

Aside from offering insight into the Oppo Find X7’s performance, AnTuTu has revealed some key specs of the device. The unit will have a display supporting a 120 Hz refresh rate. It pairs the flagship Dimensity chipset with 16 GB of LPDDR5T RAM, which is likely why it got such impressive scores on the memory test.

Besides that, the Oppo Find X7 that got tested comes with 1 TB of storage. As it’s UFS 4.0, you can expect super fast transfer speeds. And as for the camera, Oppo recently unveiled that the device will feature the all-new HyperTone camera optimizations. This means it will deliver a better overall performance than its predecessor.

On that note, the Pro model of the device will likely come with the new 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor. Other highlights of the Oppo Find X7 include satellite connectivity, which will offer better communication features in challenging conditions.

When it comes to software, the Find X7 runs on Android 14, which will likely feature the recently revealed ColorOS 14 on top.

Aside from the Oppo Find X7, Oppo is also gearing up to debut the Pad Air 2, Reno 11, and Reno 11 Pro. They are all set to land on November 23. Among these, the Oppo Reno 11 will feature the Dimensity 8200 chipset, while the Pro model will pack the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. And Oppo Pad Air 2 will be a rebranded OnePlus Pad Go. We will keep you posted when more information about these devices lands.

Fortnite often gives its players a chance to earn multiple free rewards through incentive programs. In 2023, Fortnite provides rewards to players who are returning to the game after a while or are new. Currently, you can get a bunch of free rewards in the game via the Refer a Friend 3.0 event. This means you can get a Redcap outfit and other free rewards to get new players to join the game. Learn all about the Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 event, rewards, and how to complete the tasks below.

How to Refer a Friend on Fortnite in 2023?

Before you get started with the process, make sure you know the eligibility for the event. The Refer a Friend 3.0 event is now live and ends on January 9, 2024, at 11:59 AM ET (8:59 AM PT). This means you will have to complete all the tasks and claim rewards before this time.

The players you invite will have to be either returning or new players to meet the eligibility criteria. You will also need to remember that a returning player is someone who has played less than two hours of “Battle Royale” or “Zero Build – Battle Royale” in the last 30 days. Now that you know about the eligibility and end date, let us jump into the process of how to refer a friend on Fortnite in 2023.

1. Go to the Refer a Friend website and click on LOG IN at the top right corner.

2. After you log in with your Epic account, you will be redirected to the next page. Select the ADD A FRIEND option.

3. Once you click the option, a new pop-up will appear with a list of friends who are eligible for the event.
4. Now, click on the name of any of your friends and click the ADD button.

5. That’s it. Now play with the friend you added and complete tasks to unlock new Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 rewards.

Note: Your invited friends don’t need to log in to this website. You can also use the SHARE INVITE button to invite friends externally. We suggest the above-mentioned method so that you do not have issues in claiming your rewards later.

All Fortnite Refer a Friend 3.0 Rewards

Once you have invited friends you will need to know about the rewards and how to get them. Check the table below to learn about all the rewards and quests you will need to complete. Upon every quest completion, you will receive your reward. You can also do the same task with multiple friends but the reward will be credited once. An invitee can participate in a maximum of five referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to sign up to earn the rewards?

If you are referring friends, you must sign up or log in. However, if you are invited by a friend, you will receive refer a friend 3.0 rewards just by playing with them.

Oppo has officially unveiled ColorOS 14. The brand has already rolled out the global beta version to some of the regions. And among all the devices, the Oppo Find N2 Flip will be the first to receive the stable version in mid-November.

That said, the Oppo ColorOS 14 isn’t just about visual upgrades. The custom ROM also brings a lot of improvements to deliver a smooth and better experience on the Oppo devices.

What’s New on Oppo ColorOS 14

As mentioned earlier, Oppo ColorOS 14 brings a handful of upgrades to the table. Here’s a brief description of all the main highlights:

Upgraded Trinity Engine

Oppo ColorOS 14 brings upgraded Trinity Engine to Oppo devices. With ROM Vitalization, the OS can now compress file and app data more efficiently. To be exact, it can offer up to 20 GB of storage savings on a typical phone. It also comes with a better RAM Vitalization feature.

That swaps out the RAM mechanism of Android with one that’s more adept. Thanks to that, Oppo ColorOS 14 can properly manage the background apps that are kept in RAM.

The last component that the Trinity Engine of ColorOS 14 brings is CPU Vitalization. It balances the power usage and performance of the chipset, offering a smooth overall experience.

Smart Charging System on ColorOS 14

With the power of an AI algorithm, Oppo ColorOS 14 can effectively manage the charging on devices. It can adjust the charging current by considering whether the device is being used and how it is being used. This will eventually reduce the battery wear and tear, elongating its lifespan.

Picture Keeper and Smart Image Matting

Oppo ColorOS 14 brings privacy features for photos stored in the devices. Privacy keeper offers extra permission for accessing select videos and photos on the device. On the note of photos, the new OS also brings Smart Image Matting, which can crop out multiple animals and people out of a photo.

Smart Touch on Oppo ColorOS 14

With the new Smart Touch feature, Oppo ColorOS 14 makes it easier to select text, videos, and images from third-party and native apps. The selected gets collected to the File Dock.

File Dock on ColorOS 14 is like a clipboard that enables the users to stash content to use later. It is synced between the connected ColorOS devices. That means whatever you select with the Smart Touch on your Oppo phone will be available on your Oppo Pad too.

Quick Access Features

Oppo ColorOS 14 now enables users to keep more widgets on the shelf. For example, it’s now possible to keep the Snapchat widget on the shelf. This will give you an at-a-glance update on new statuses, messages, and other notifications that you generally receive from the app.

Also, the new OS lets users keep the Snapchat shortcut on the lock screen, which will enable faster access.

Polished User Interface

As you can expect from an updated OS, the Oppo ColorOS 14 brings an improved user interface. It now comes with polished and standardized elements. Oppo calls it Aqua Dynamic Design, which brings a collection of common capsules, bubbles, and panels. These pop up from the status bar to offer functionality without being too distracting.

Moreover, the on-screen content and status bar are now painted with the Aquamorgraphic Coloring system. This system picks the most suitable hues by considering the time of the day. You can get an idea of the dynamic nature of the hues from the picture attached below.

New Always-On Display Features

Oppo added a brand-new Go Green style to the Always On Display of ColorOS 14. Also, the new update allows the use of Bitmoji stickers on the AOD. These stickers will automatically update throughout the day based on what you’re doing, where you are, the weather, and other criteria.

When and Which Devices Will Get the ColorOS 14 Global Beta

Oppo has shared information on when and which Oppo devices are in line to get the ColorOS 14. Currently, these devices already have the beta update available:

• Oppo Find X5 and X5 Pro
• Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ 5G
• Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G
• Oppo A77

In this month, these devices will be getting the global beta of ColorOS 14:

• Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G
• Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G
• Oppo Reno 10 5G
• Oppo Reno 8 5G
• Oppo Reno 8T 5G
• Oppo Reno 8
• Oppo Reno 8T
• Oppo Reno 7
• Oppo F23 5G
• Oppo F21s Pro 5G
• Oppo F21 Pro
• Oppo A98 5G
• Oppo A78 5G
• Oppo A77s

These devices are in line to get the update on next month:

Lastly, the Oppo A78 and A58 will get the update in January of next year, while the Oppo Reno 8Z 6G, F21s Pro 5G, and A96 5G will receive the update in April of next year.

At the Ignite 2023 event, Microsoft launched a new Windows app in preview, which would allow you to use Windows on any device. It’s an effort by Microsoft to bring access to Windows desktop OS on other non-Windows devices, such as your smartphone to Mac and tablet. The app has been launched on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and can be used even in a web browser. But what’s exciting about the Windows app and what sets it apart? To find out, follow along.

The Windows app is a single hub where you can connect all kinds of Microsoft cloud services. It includes Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 (Cloud PC), Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and even remote PCs. On your phone or iPad, you can launch a Windows environment without downloading or installing anything.

Having said that, keep in mind the Windows app is still aimed at businesses and enterprise users. Right now, you can’t use your personal Microsoft account to access its services. However, there are strong indications that Microsoft is going to bring cloud PCs via Windows 365 to general consumers as well.

If that remains the case, it would be a huge win for general users who would like to use certain Windows apps on another platform, say ChromeOS.

Strangely enough, Microsoft hasn’t launched the app on Android. But it seems Android support is coming soon. Apart from that, the new Windows app brings several new features like multiple monitor support, custom display resolutions, dynamic display scaling, device redirection for webcam, audio, printer, etc. You can pin your favorite apps for quick access and easily switch between accounts.

You can access the Windows app on the web (visit), on your PC via Microsoft Store (Download), macOS (TestFlight), and iOS/iPadOS (TestFlight). If you are an avid Windows user, this utility makes it much easier to run your cloud PC on any device you want. Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Dead battery is certainly a nightmare scenario for every car owner out there. Especially if such event would happen in the neck of the woods with no close help available. Luckily, modern gadgets and accessories have you covered in such situations, and the solution is affordable too. Introducing the AVAPOW jump starter range of products. All of them now updated for 2023 with force start function, which can start a dead battery via the red button on the clamps. The clamps are among the best available on the market. They feature an ergonomic design to ensure, that they are comfortable to hold and with a pointed design to prevent slipping during use. The clamps are equipped with a double-layered metal interior that enhances conductivity, resulting in faster car starts and superior insulation.

And now you can get these AVAPOW models even cheaper with the Black Friday sales. The most powerful model is A68,which is recommend by famous youtuber Project Farm , with peak current 6000A the original price is $219.99 ,but with Black Friday’s 39% off  it will fall to just $133.19 .You can also choose the A58 ,with peak current 4000A ,and you can save 33% in the promo event. The original price is $119.99 and it is slashed to only $80.99. Keep an eye on the official company’s Facebook page for new products and updates as well.

AVAPOW A68

The 2023 version comes with the force start function, which can start even the fully drained battery. It is suitable for all 12V cars and motor vehicles, including even boats. And the 6000A peak current is more than enough for all gas or 12l diesel cars. The battery start jumper pack offers an intelligent jumper clamp with 8 special safety protections. Even the handy indicator light will help guiding you to the desired result.

AVAPOW A68 6000A is also an extremely lightweight and portable device, weighing just 2.75 pounds. You can also use it as a power pack, thanks to 2 USB output ports, including one quick charging one. So your electronic gadgets are safe as well. And as a bonus the kit is equipped with ultra-bright LED light with 3 modes for emergency SOS situations.

AVAPOW A58

AVAPOW A58 car battery jump starter is equipped with 4000A peak current, that can start all 12V cars, gas and up diesel 10L ones. Including the hybrids, motorcycles, ATVs, lawnmovers, snowmobiles and such. The new boost button can now jump start even the completely dead battery as well. Huge 27.800 mAh battery is enough to start the car about 40 times and thanks to dual USB 3.0 ports you can even use it for charging your other devices. There are also 3 LED lightning modes available – Spotlight/Strobe/SOS.

The dustproof and shock resistant design is always a plus as well. Makers are pretty proud about the clamps, because they have put quite some effort there. The clamps feature a double-layered metal interior for improved conductivity, enabling faster car starts and excellent insulation. Also the cables are crafted from eight-gauge copper wire, which is not only more conductive but also more expensive than the ten-gauge copper wire used by most market suppliers.

Nowadays, companies are significantly pushing innovation in artificial intelligence forward at the fastest possible pace. Microsoft, in the same vein, introduced its Bing Chat as a chatbot cum search engine. However, it looks like the company is now reframing its model and actually rebranding Bing Chat to Copilot instead.

At the Microsoft Ignite 2023 event, the company announced that Copilot will be replacing Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise. In its official blog post, Microsoft consistently refers to its AI services as ‘Copilot’ now and also states it was formerly Bing Chat.

From today onwards, users can simply visit the Copilot AI website and start using the tool. While it is still in a ‘preview’ stage, Microsoft has now confirmed that its Copilot AI will be out of preview and become generally available starting December 1. Additionally, Bing is also being rebranded to Copilot on Windows 11 after updating to 23H2.

With this new change, all the AI requirements of today’s computing crowd will be fulfilled by Copilot. It is natural that Microsoft aims to compete with ChatGPT and its other alternatives even though the companies have a working relationship together. To access Copilot, business users will need an Entra ID, while consumers will need to sign into their MS account. The rebranding has already begun, as users can access the new website now.

Bing Chat did have its own useful features. You could ask it to research, find web solutions, assist in shopping, and more. But despite the integration of AI into Bing, it did not seem to boost the search engine’s market share, which is still stagnating under ~7%, according to StatCounter. By the way, Microsoft has confirmed that it will expand Copilot with commercial data protection to Microsoft 365 later. This includes various enterprise plans such as Microsoft 365 E3, E5, F3, A3, and A5.

In addition to this, Microsoft has announced that Copilot AI will support OpenAI GPTs. Currently, Copilot is based on GPT-4 & DALL-E 3, bringing a unified experience of both models into one AI assistant. Microsoft wants to make things even better by allowing its users to create tailored versions of Copilot. With this, people can make their own Copilot for specific tasks! The Bing brand is alive and well, and while it will have some AI features, all of it will be powered under the ‘Copilot’ branding.

AI is moving forward at a rapidly evolving pace. So far, Microsoft says over 1 billion prompts have been registered since the launch of Bing AI chat. Was Microsoft’s move to rename Bing Chat to Copilot a good thing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

In a recent antitrust case between Google and Epic Games, a spotlight was cast on Google’s strategic moves to solidify its dominance in the Android smartphone realm. The revelations uncovered a significant partnership with Samsung, a powerhouse in the world of mobile devices.

Inside Google’s $8 Billion Deal with Samsung: Securing Dominance in the Android Realm

A staggering $8 billion payment from Google to Samsung over four years was unveiled by Bloomberg, marking a pivotal aspect of Google’s strategy. This hefty sum aimed to secure Google’s services as the default option on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones. Consequently, Google Search, Google Assistant, and Play Store took precedence over Samsung’s native options such as the Bixby voice assistant and Galaxy Store.

This lucrative deal not only guaranteed Google’s dominance in the Android universe but also deterred the integration of third-party services. James Kolotouros, Google’s vice president of partnerships, emphasized the importance of this alliance during his testimony in the antitrust case. Notably, Kolotouros emphasized Samsung’s crucial role, revealing that Samsung’s contribution accounted for over half of Google’s Play Store revenue.

So, the strategic collaboration with Samsung unfolded within the framework of the Banyan project, a multifaceted initiative by Google. Beyond the hefty payment to Samsung, the Banyan project encompassed various measures aimed at consolidating Google’s position in the Android ecosystem.

Also, part of this strategy involved revenue sharing from advertising, demonstrating Google’s commitment to ensuring its services remained a priority. Additionally, Google offered incentives to smartphone brands to prioritize its services on their devices’ home screens.

In 2020, Google earmarked $2.9 billion for these efforts, with plans to escalate the investment to $4.5 billion by 2023. Underscoring the magnitude of Google’s commitment to maintaining its stronghold in the Android landscape. This intricate web of strategies and partnerships exposes the depth of Google’s maneuvers. As it navigates the complex terrain of the smartphone industry.