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Bumble has announced the rollout of optional ID verification for users, allowing them to confirm their identities using government-issued ID cards and earn a badge for their profiles. This feature is part of broader safety updates released in March 2025. Bumble introduces ID verification and safety featuresID verification is now available in 11 markets, including the U.S. and U.K., with plans for further expansion.

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According to Notebookcheck, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has seen early review scores leak ahead of its release on March 20, 2025, following significant delays and controversy. The action RPG blends combat and stealth mechanics, with reviews providing insight into its critical reception. Leaked review scores providedThe embargo for Assassin’s Creed Shadows reviews was set for March 18. Early reviews from IGN Brasil and Console Creatures surfaced despite Ubisoft‘s media campaign.

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Nintendo will unveil detailed features of the Nintendo Switch 2 during an upcoming Direct on April 2. Recent developments include updates to patents indicating enhanced capabilities, particularly AI resolution upscaling for games. Nintendo Switch 2 patent update on AI upscalingOn March 13, Nintendo filed an updated patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that outlines an AI-based upscaling technology for the Switch 2.

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Social media users have found a controversial function in Google’s Gemini AI model—its ability to erase watermarks from images, including those from major stock image providers like Getty Images. Recently, Google introduced expanded access to the image generation feature of its Gemini 2.0 Flash model, enabling users to create and modify images with ease. While the feature is powerful, it lacks sufficient safeguards.

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Leaked images and video of the alleged Pixel 9a emerged from a Lucha Libre match in Mexico City, where a leaker filmed the event using the device, showcasing its features. Device specifications and design detailsThe leak, first reported by 9to5Google, included a YouTube Shorts video featuring the phone in a black colorway. The tipster displayed the device from various angles before using it to film the wrestling match. The Pixel 9a is anticipated to measure 154mm in height and 73mm in width.