3D modeling Archives

AppWizard

October 19, 2026

Beyond These Stars | | PAX Australia 2026 Preview

Beyond These Stars is a city-building game where players construct settlements on the back of a space whale named Kewa. Players manage resources, build pathways, and maintain the whale's health and happiness. A demo at PAX 2026 included a tutorial and gameplay focused on expanding settlements and nurturing the relationship with Kewa. The game features a charming aesthetic with 3D modeling and a hexagonal grid layout, making resource identification and navigation intuitive. Beyond These Stars is set to launch on October 17, 2026, on Steam.

BetaBeacon

October 7, 2026

Google’s latest experiment lets you build games with just an idea, no code

Google has launched Playground, an AI experiment that allows users to bring their game ideas to life using natural language prompts.

AppWizard

October 1, 2026

Popular 3D modelling app Blender is coming to Android tablets, but not iPad

Blender is set to launch an application for Android tablets in the first half of 2027. An APK demo is currently available, showcasing the app's features. The development focuses on optimizing Blender for tablets, emphasizing stylus input and redesigning controls for touchscreen use. This launch coincides with Google's introduction of the Googlebook platform, which aims to enhance productivity on larger screens. There is no progress on an iPad version of Blender at this time.

AppWizard

October 1, 2026

Blender, the 3D modeling app, is launching for Android next year; iPad app still on pause

Blender is adapting its 3D modeling application for Android devices, with a targeted launch in the first half of 2027 and an APK demo already available. The focus is on enhancing the experience on tablets, which involves redesigning for touchscreen use and integrating stylus support. Support for the iPad version is currently on hold.

AppWizard

September 30, 2026

Blender, the 3D modeling app, is launching for Android next year; iPad app still on pause

Blender is planning to port its 3D modeling application to the Android platform, with an anticipated launch in the first half of 2027. This was announced during the Blender Conference 2026, where an APK demo was also released. The port will primarily target tablet users, but challenges exist due to Blender's reliance on keyboard shortcuts, requiring a redesign for touchscreen interfaces and the integration of stylus support. Support for iPad is currently on hold.

Winsage

September 5, 2026

Esri India Introduces GeoSARAL With Linux and Windows Support

Esri India has launched GeoSARAL, a Linux-based desktop GIS software designed for users who need a straightforward solution for mapping, visualization, querying, and editing. GeoSARAL will also be available on Windows and plans for Android support are forthcoming. It integrates with existing ArcGIS infrastructures and allows users to access GIS data and basemaps locally, even without an internet connection. The software aims to meet the demands of Esri India's user community across enterprise and government sectors, enhancing domestic technology capabilities and promoting technological self-reliance in India.

Winsage

July 8, 2026

Lenovo’s stunning new Windows 11 all‑in‑one finally dethrones the Surface Studio with its bold Yoga AIO i Aura design

The Lenovo Yoga AiO i 32 Aura Edition features a unique upside-down V-shaped stand that supports the display and houses the computing hardware, creating a floating screen illusion. It has a 32-inch 4K OLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 99% DCI-P3 color rating, making it suitable for creative professionals. The device is powered by an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor and integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics, performing well in various tasks but lacking a dedicated GPU option for high-performance gaming. The built-in speaker system has been reported to produce a persistent hissing noise, affecting audio quality. The port selection is limited, with only a few USB ports and no Ethernet jack or SD card reader, which may require users to invest in additional adapters or peripherals.

AppWizard

April 20, 2026

Dreaming in Cubes

Minecraft features infinite replayability due to its sophisticated world generation mechanics, which use noise functions to create expansive worlds divided into chunks of 16×16×384. An alternative approach called ChunkGAN has been developed for similar world generation challenges. A video by Lewis Stuart from January 2026 discusses the difficulties of 3D generative modeling, particularly the lack of quality 3D datasets and the complexities introduced by the third dimension. The video emphasizes issues related to diffusion models that require labeled data and the challenges posed by scale, such as a repository of 512×512. The training data for this research was generated by the author using Minecraft Java Edition, with chunks extracted through a custom script, ensuring no third-party datasets were used.

Winsage

April 18, 2026

“A solid list from the community,” as Reddit users highlight 10 open‑source apps that run great on Windows 11 and deserve more attention

Open-source software is becoming increasingly popular among Windows 11 users for its control, privacy, and avoidance of subscription models. Key applications highlighted include: - Firefox: A recommended open-source browser known for its privacy, customization, and performance, with robust extension support and regular updates. - Bitwarden: An open-source password manager that offers encrypted vault syncing across devices, end-to-end encryption, and features like password generation and autofill. - OBS Studio: A standard tool for screen recording and live streaming, praised for its flexibility and hardware acceleration support on Windows 11. - LibreOffice: A comprehensive office suite that provides document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools without subscription fees, supporting common Microsoft Office file formats. - 7-Zip: A file compression utility recognized for its speed and efficiency, offering enhanced security features not present in Windows 11's built-in archive support. - LocalSend: A file transfer tool that allows secure transfers over a local network without needing accounts or cloud services. - GIMP: An open-source image editing tool regarded as an alternative to Photoshop, known for its flexibility and extensive customization options. - Blender: An advanced open-source application for 3D modeling, animation, and video editing, benefiting from strong GPU acceleration on Windows 11. - PowerToys: A suite of productivity utilities for Windows 11 that enhances core features with tools like FancyZones and PowerRename. These applications are favored for their ability to enhance the user experience while prioritizing control, transparency, and long-term usability.

Winsage

December 4, 2025

Your Windows on ARM laptop could someday play real PC games

The Lisuan 7G106 is the first discrete graphics card to operate on Windows on ARM, successfully executing the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark. This marks a significant milestone for the ARM ecosystem, confirming real discrete GPU driver support. The demonstration indicates essential rendering, driver, and API support are operational, suggesting potential for ARM PCs to cater to gaming laptops and high-performance desktops. This development challenges major graphics companies like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel to consider entering the Windows on ARM market. While the Lisuan GPU is not yet market-ready, it serves as a crucial proof-of-concept for future advancements in ARM computing.