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Dead Rails is based on a post-apocalyptic world full of numerous monsters that are after your blood. To survive this ordeal, players need the best weapons and gear. However, like all things in life, it requires cash. One easy way to get cash is by mining ores in the game. While the community is familiar with a few types of ores, recent rumors about Diamond Ore in the game have everyone buzzing. But how true are these claims? If you’re a fellow gamer who wants to know once and for all, this one’s for you. So read on as we unravel the mystery behind diamond ore in Dead Rails and whether it exists or not.

Is There Diamond Ore in Dead Rails?

As of writing this, Dead Rails has only three types of ores in the game: Coal, Silver, and Gold. It has been confirmed that there are no Diamond Ores where you can mine for diamonds. The concept of such a thing is completely fan-based. Unfortunately, many players are showcasing the so-called edited images of blue colored diamond ores in Dead Rails as clickbait.

All the mineral ores in the game can be mined and, as a result, grant you a small mineral nugget alongside a couple of rocks. While Coal ores have black colored coal nuggets protruding from the rock, Silver ones have shiny metallic nuggets, and Gold ones have golden nuggets, as per their name.

Now that you’re completely sure that nothing like a diamond ore is present in the game, you must be aware of the essential tricks to use such ores. If you mine them normally using a Shovel, it’ll require you to land 40 hits to break the ore.

Selecting the Miner class at the tailor present in the game start will give you access to a Pickaxe. Using this tool, you can easily break ores with just a few hits.

Since the community invented the concept of diamond ore, Dead Rails might consider introducing this item in the next update. This would greatly help players save money for buying guns, weapons, and armor.

And now you know if a diamond ore exists in Dead Rails or not. What are your thoughts about introducing this concept in the game in later updates? Let us know in the comments below!

Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 livestream has been announced, and we are only hours away from knowing the new content coming to the game. The ZZZ 1.7 livestream will reveal details about the upcoming new agents and their abilities, upcoming events, missions, and a lot more. So, if you cannot contain your excitement, check out the Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 livestream date and time, along with a countdown timer right below.

Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 Special Program Date and Time

The special program for the Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 update, named Bury Your Tears With the Past, is scheduled for April 11, 2025, at 19:30 (UTC+8). All interested players can watch the special broadcast on Zenless Zone Zero’s Twitch and YouTube channel.

Here are the date and time of the ZZZ 1.7 livestream for popular regions around the world:

• New Delhi, India: 5:00 PM IST on April 11, 2025
• Tokyo, Japan: 08:30 PM JST on April 11, 2025
• California, USA: 04:30 AM PST on April 11, 2025
• Beijing, China: 07:30 PM CST on April 11, 2025
• Toronto, Canada: 07:30 AM on April 11, 2025
• Rome, Italy: 01:30 PM CET on April 11, 2025
• Melbourne, Australia: 10:30 PM on April 11, 2025
• Auckland, New Zealand: 12:30 AM on April 12, 2025

ZZZ 1.7 Livestream Countdown Timer

If you don’t find your region in the section above, then here is a countdown timer so you don’t miss out on the exact time for the ZZZ 1.7 special program:

What to Expect from Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 Livestream?

The Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 special broadcast will reveal details about the two new agents that will be added to the game — Vivian and Hugo. Vivian is an Ether Anomaly character, whereas Hugo is an Ice Attack character. Both of them are from the Mockingbird faction. Other than that, the livestream will reveal information on the upcoming events and missions.

Also, developers will release 300 Polychromes worth of redeem codes during the broadcast. All the codes will be added to our ZZZ codes post, so bookmark it right now.

Are you excited about the new features in the upcoming update? Tell us the agent that you will be interested in pulling in ZZZ 1.7 in the comments below.

Honkai Star Rail 3.2 is out, and players are enjoying exploring the new maps of “Dragonbone City” Styxia and “Demigod Council” Dawncloud. These two areas feature six new Prophecy Tablets, which reward players with a ton of Stellar Jades. They can be really useful for pulling Castorice in Honkai Star Rail. But these Prophecy Tablets are not easy to locate. So here is a complete guide on all the Honkai Star Rail 3.2 Prophecy Tablet locations and their solutions.

All Prophecy Tablet Locations in ‘Dragonbone City’ Styxia

Solution 1 — Ancient City Market Prophecy Tablet

The first Prophecy Tablet can be found in “Dragonbone City” Styxia but won’t be marked on the map. This Prophecy Tablet unlocks one of the chests and is unmarked on the map.

You will find this Prophecy Tablet near the Ancient City Market. Head to the Royal Palace Ruins Teleport point and head back towards the Ancient City Market. Look for the Oronyx’s Rune in the first room you enter and use it.

Check the corners to find the Prophecy Tablet. After you have found it, follow the GIF above to solve the puzzle in Honkai Star Rail.

Solution 2 — Ancient City Market Prophecy Tablet

The next Prophecy Tablet is located near the Ancient City Market teleport point in HSR 3.2. Here, head to the teleport point and use the stairs behind to head up. Make sure it is Evernight, or else you won’t find the way.

Now, follow the path until it turns at the end to find the Prophecy Tablet. Use the Gif below to solve the tablet, which also opens another path to the Teleport point.

Solution 3 — Treasure Vault Secret Passage Prophecy Tablet

The third Prophecy Tablet in “Dragonbone City” Styxia can be found in the Treasure Vault area in Honkai Star Rail 3.2. Head to the Treasure Vault Secret Passage Teleport point and head back to the vault room.

Reach the ground floor using the Hidden Passages and change the time to Dawn using Oronyx’s Miracle. Now, look around to find the Prophecy Tablet. After you have found the tablet, follow the Gif given below to solve it.

Solution 4 — Treasure Vault Secret Passage Prophecy Tablet

The fourth Prophecy Tablet in “Dragonbone City” Styxia is also near the Treasure Vault Secret Passage Teleport point. However, this time, you must go straight up the stairs instead of going back to the Vault room. Go up the stairs and look around for the Prophecy Tablet to find it. Now, use the GIF below to solve the puzzle.

All Prophecy Tablet Locations in ‘Demigod Council’ Dawncloud

Solution 1 — Demigod Council Prophecy Tablet

The first Prophecy Tablet in “Demigod Council” Dawncloud is easy to find. Head to the Demigod Council Teleport point and take the path on the left. Reach the end of the path to the Prophecy tablet. Now, simply use the GIF below to solve the puzzle.

Solution 2 — Demigod Council: Forecourt Prophecy Tablet

The second and final Prophecy Tablet in Demigod Council” Dawncloud can be found near Demigod Council: Forecourt Teleport point. Head to the Teleport point and go right around the corner to find the Prophecy Tablet.

So, these are all the Prophecy Tablets in Honkai Star Rail 3.2. Hope this guide helped you find their location and solve them easily. But, if you are still having issues, tell us in the comments, and we will try to help you out.

Even though I didn’t own a PlayStation, I was always deeply invested in Joel and Ellie’s emotional journey from afar. So it was only natural that as soon as I got a PS5, I jumped into TLOU Part 1, and it became one of my favorite games. And while I did have The Last of Us Part 2 with me, it sat in my backlog and collected dust. Call it luck, but I recently reviewed the TLOU 2 PC remastered edition just in time before season 2 of the namesake drops. However, I wasn’t prepared for what came next.

Heavy Spoiler Warning:

This article contains massive spoilers about a main character’s death in The Last of Us Part 2 and The Walking Dead. Therefore, proceed with caution and we highly recommend you to experience both series first to avoid ruining your intended experience.

Experiencing Joel Miller’s death in the first act of the game was certainly not something I expected. As someone overly fond of the guy, I find myself in distress. Why? Because I’m dreading Joel’s final moments in the upcoming season 2 of The Last of Us TV show.

Losing Joel Felt Personal, but That Was the Point

No matter who you are, anyone stepping into the world of The Last of Us is instantly drawn to Joel Miller. This rugged main character manages to steal the spotlight and win hearts in no time. As such, gamers like me who headed into the second part to play more as Joel were immediately devastated by his gruesome death in the game’s opening act itself. This controversial yet gutsy decision from the creators tore the TLOU fandom apart.

Joel’s unexpected demise in The Last of Us Part 2 wrecked me in one more ways than one. However, as I continued to play, I soon started to realize why his death was inevitable. This was a painful yet crucial move to expand the emotional drama thoughtfully and explore the themes of revenge and the cycle of violence from Ellie and Abby’s point of view.

Joel’s Death Still Haunts Me and Season 2 Is About to Twist the Knife

As a hardcore fan of the zombie genre, I have watched and played way too many movies, TV Shows, and video games involving the undead. Unfortunately, that also makes me realize that no character is truly safe in a daring survival horror drama. And even though I did expect a degree of heartbreak while playing The Last of Us Part 2, Joel’s death felt like a sucker punch.

As a ‘central character’ in the series, such a ruthless send-off for Joel hit me way harder than I was ready for and shattered me. Unfortunately, I also have to be logical about this. And if I put my emotions aside for a moment, I will say that killing Joel was the right thing to do and furthered the story.

As someone who finished the game just a week ahead of The Last of Us Season 2 premiere, I’m now haunted by the thought of experiencing Joel’s blood-soaked execution all over again in the live-action format. The debut season of the TLOU TV Show captivated me with the impressive performances of Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie).

Sadly, this isn’t the first time I’ve experienced heartbreak like this. Joel’s tragic end instantly took me back to Glenn Rhee’s horrifying death, which was at the time the most agonizing demise in The Walking Dead history. Just like Joel, he was one of my favorite characters in a zombie drama. Moreover, both the characters were taken out in the most brutal ways, i.e., bludgeoned to death by a golf club and a baseball bat.

Glenn’s death stirred up controversies to the point that some fans stopped watching the show. Joel’s demise also split the gamers’ fandom into two when the game was released. As such, I can already tell that the heart-wrenching ending to Joel’s journey is bound to result in a traumatic experience. However, this time it will be dual-pronged. So while gamers like me will have their wounds reopened, audiences worldwide who see The Last of Us Season 2 are in for a shock (Red Wedding, anyone?).

Joel’s fateful death is expected to occur in the first few episodes of season 2, which kicks off the revenge drama. So, if you’re anything like me, I suggest you grab a big box of tissues and a tub of popcorn to cry and munch away simultaneously.

That said, are you ready for the emotional rollercoaster coming our way? Let us know in the comments below.

Some Chinese smartphone manufacturers are now incorporating silicon-based batteries as these hybrids possess a greater energy density over conventional lithium-ion batteries. This means that greater energy can be stored by smartphone manufacturers in the same space without having to increase the thickness of the device.

Chinese Smartphones Are Getting Huge Battery Upgrades in 2025

This trend is growing fast. A new report from China says it will continue through 2025. By the end of the year, top Chinese flagship phones could come with 7,000 mAh batteries as the new standard. That’s a big jump from last year’s 6,000 mAh average.

Some phones may go even further. Flagships could hit 7,500 mAh, while some mid-range models might pack in up to 8,000 mAh. One upcoming phone from Honor is rumored to launch with a battery that large in just a few days.

All of this means big changes for battery life. Long gone are the days when your phone barely lasted a day. These larger batteries will easily handle heavy use, even for gamers, streamers, or travelers.

Fast charging is also getting better. Most of these new Chinese phones will support 100W wired charging. Wireless charging will range between 50W and 80W. That means even these bigger batteries won’t take long to charge.

These upgrades, however, do come with a caveat. Most of these advances are confined to Chinese brands for the time being. Xiaomi, Honor, Vivo, and Oppo seem to be at the forefront of these developments. In the meantime, Samsung, Apple, and Google have yet to adopt silicon battery technology. Their devices are likely to lag in battery life relative to competitors unless they ramp up innovation soon.

To sum it up, 2025 might be the year when battery-related stresses virtually cease to exist – at least for consumers using Chinese smartphones. If you prioritze smartphone longevity, you should start following developments from China this year.

As the Elbaf arc is in full swing, we are slowly starting to learn more of Loki’s backstory. While the home of the Giants is in turmoil due to an attack by the God’s Knights, some of the Straw Hats and the main members of the New Giant Warrior Pirates are busy treating Loki’s severe wounds. While they tend to his wounds, Loki starts talking about his past with Luffy.

In One Piece chapter 1145, Oda continues to build the parallel between Luffy and Loki as he finally reveals the character who inspired Loki to become a pirate.

In the first One Piece arc, Romance Dawn, we meet the stubborn and sweet kid Luffy, who wants to join the Red Hair Pirates as he is profoundly inspired by their captain, Shanks. He was so adamant that kid Luffy stabbed himself under his left eye to prove his toughness to his idol. However, Shanks rejects the kid and gives away his iconic straw hat to Luffy on the condition that he must return the hat on becoming a great pirate. This moment inspired our hero to forge his own path and set out to become the Pirate King.

In One Piece Chapter 1145, Elbaf’s prince Loki admits that he can relate to Luffy in what it’s like to look up to a pirate idol as a kid and shares a backstory that draws a clear parallel to Luffy’s. Oda reveals that the legendary Rocks D. Xebec once visited the homeland of the Giants. During his visit, Loki asked Rocks to let him join his crew, but Rocks was annoyed by kid Loki’s behavior.

The price of an iPhone could rise to around $3,500 if Apple moves its smartphone production to the United States. That’s according to a report by CNN, citing comments from a leading tech analyst.

iPhone Prices Could Jump to $3,500 If Made in the U.S., Expert Says

The U.S. government has been pushing to bring manufacturing jobs back home. Officials claim that tariffs on imports will encourage companies to build products in the U.S. They say this shift would create millions of American jobs.

But some experts strongly disagree. Dan Ives, a tech analyst at Wedbush Securities, called this idea a “made-up story.” He believes making iPhones in the U.S. would be extremely expensive.

Currently, an iPhone sells for about $1,000. If production shifts to the U.S., that price could triple. “You’re going to have to build this supply chain into the U.S. with a factory in West Virginia and New Jersey. And that will end up being a $3,500 iPhone,” Ives said.

Apple currently depends on a massive supply chain in Asia. This network is efficient and has taken years to build. Recreating it in the U.S. would not be easy—or cheap.

According to Ives, moving even 10% of Apple’s production to the U.S. would cost about $30 billion. It would also take at least three years to complete.

The cost of labor in the U.S. is much higher than in countries like China or Vietnam. Setting up new factories, hiring workers, and training them would all add to the price. These extra costs would likely be passed on to consumers.

CNN says it has reached out to Apple for comment. So far, the company has not responded.

As the debate continues, many wonder if an American-made iPhone is worth the higher cost. While bringing jobs back sounds appealing, it may come with a big price tag for consumers.

For now, the idea remains just that—an idea. But if it ever becomes reality, buyers may need to prepare for much more expensive iPhones.

WhatsApp stands as one of the best messaging platforms across the globe. This is all thanks to their efforts to regularly introduce new and exciting features on their app. In their blog post, the company recently shared a list of all the additions, which we will go over. There are a lot of interesting features to cover here, so let’s go over them quickly, starting off with changes to your WhatsApp group chats.

One of the new features is an “Online” indicator for WhatsApp group chats. This lets you easily find out which group members are currently online on WhatsApp. They also added an option to customize group notifications. You can now pick between “All” chat alerts or “Highlights” to limit notifications to only when someone mentions or replies to your message.

Events attachment is now available in personal chats, which we previously covered in our March features list. They are also rolling out tappable reactions, similar to Slack. Here, you can see who reacted with what, and tap on the same emoji to +1 their reaction. Oh, and did I mention, you can now set WhatsApp as your default Calls and Messages app on iPhones.

You can now pinch to zoom on video calls, add someone on an ongoing call directly from a chat thread by tapping the call icon, and selecting “Add to call”. They have also improved their video calling experience further, optimizing the routing system to find the best connection path.

Video notes, an underrated feature to record quick videos, and voice message transcripts are now available for Channel admins. They can also share a unique QR code now that links directly to their Channels.

So that wraps up everything new available in that is available on WhatsApp. If you don’t see any of these new features on your device, then make sure to update the app to the latest version. I enjoy the new notification management for groups, so I don’t get annoyed by contact pings from group chats.