Sachin Tendulkar Joins Reddit as New Brand Ambassador
Reddit India announced on Instagram that u/SachinTendulkar is officially active.
With this partnership, Reddit aims to tap into India’s massive cricket fanbase, while Sachin looks to connect more personally with fans.
This announcement came as a surprise to many. While fans are delighted, there’s curiosity about why an American social media platform chose an Indian cricket legend as its brand ambassador.
r/Cricket, r/IndiaCricket, and r/ipl are among the fastest-growing subreddits on the platform. Notably, r/Cricket grew from 120,000 members in 2024 to 1.7 million in 2025 a remarkable +1,316% YoY growth.
Meanwhile, r/IndiaCricket has reached 1.4 million members and r/ipl has 800,000, with both communities expanding rapidly since inception.
Microsoft’s New-Gen Xbox Will Feature AMD Chip and Multi-Platform Flexibility
Microsoft has officially confirmed development of its next-generation Xbox console, powered by an AMD chip.
In a recent YouTube video, Xbox President Sarah Bond highlighted that the new Xbox experience will not be restricted to a single store or device.
As part of a strategic multi-year partnership with AMD, Microsoft plans to co-engineer custom silicon across a wide range of devices including next-gen consoles and handheld platforms.
Additionally, the two companies will collaborate on next-gen Xbox Cloud Gaming technology, reinforcing Microsoft’s commitment to flexibility and cross-platform play.
Facebook Announces All Videos Will Soon Be Shared as Reels
Facebook has revealed that all videos on its platform will soon be published as reels, regardless of length or orientation.
Previously, users could choose between reels or standard video posts. Now, Facebook is also renaming the “Video” tab to the “Reels” tab.
This change won’t affect content recommendations, but it will streamline uploads meaning users no longer have to choose between formats.
Reels on Facebook will also remove length and format limitations. (Currently, reels are limited to 90 seconds.)
Nothing Phone (3) Confirmed to Get Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Chip
Nothing has officially confirmed that its upcoming Phone (3) will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor.
Launching on July 1, the Phone (3) will debut alongside Nothing Headphone (1) — the brand’s first over-ear audio product.
CEO Carl Pei has claimed significant performance boosts:
- 36% faster CPU
- 88% stronger GPU
- 60% stronger NPU compared to Phone (2)
Despite the numbers, Carl Pei emphasizes balance: “We wanted to create a holistic experience. People use these devices for hours daily, so the chip had to keep up with everything else we’ve improved.”
YouTube Music Now Allows You to Share Your Favorite Lyrics
YouTube Music continues to evolve, reinforcing its place among the top music streaming platforms thanks to a massive song library and superior recommendations.
Its ability to convert YouTube videos into real-time audio content further boosts its offerings, making it a strong alternative to Spotify and Apple Music.
While still lacking some advanced features found in rivals, YouTube Music is rolling out small but meaningful updates, the latest being the lyric-sharing feature, now available on Android and iOS.