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AppWizard

February 25, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Hyper Light Drifter, Codenames, Exolotl Zian, more

The Google Play Store has announced price reductions on various Android devices and accessories. The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra are among the discounted items. JBL’s Authentics Google Home Speakers are available for up to 0 off. The Nothing CMF Buds, featuring Active Noise Cancellation and Google Fast Pair technology, are attractively priced. The unlocked Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a 0 discount. Additionally, several apps are being highlighted, including Hyper Light Drifter, Codenames, Kenshō, and Exolotl: Zian.

Winsage

December 18, 2024

When old Microsoft codenames surface in unusual places

Windows 95 was internally codenamed "Chicago" during its development, while externally it was referred to as Windows 4.0 and Windows 93. The codename persisted in the implementation process, particularly in driver labeling, because drivers for Windows 95 were tagged with "Chicago" before the official name existed. This naming convention continued to be used even after the introduction of Windows XP, as the distinction between Windows NT and Windows 9x kernels faded. Codenames can lead to confusion and misinterpretation, as illustrated by a former Microsoft staffer's experience with the codename "Turbine" for Windows Server Azure Edition, which was mistakenly linked to an Xbox version.