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Winsage

August 17, 2026

DayFrame brings Windows Phone tiles to your desktop, but just in one app

Jeff Fritz, a former Microsoft engineer, is developing an app called DayFrame, which revitalizes the concept of Live Tiles. The app combines Windows Phone aesthetics with Outlook functionality, serving as a centralized hub for email, calendar, and contacts. It features a retro design with bold, square icons and a blue color scheme, and will be available on both PC and Mac. DayFrame has a modular design that allows independent development of each module, enabling continuous improvement. Currently marked as "Coming soon," a private preview is expected to launch soon, with real, running code already demonstrated.

BetaBeacon

August 12, 2026

This leaked Zelda Switch 2 could be Nintendo’s next collector hit

- Leaked images suggest that a Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 console and a standalone Switch 2 Pro Controller are in the works to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary. - The console features a dark aesthetic with gold and green accents, a gold Triforce dock, and black-and-teal Joy-Con controllers. - The Pro Controller mirrors the console's color scheme with gold triggers, shoulder buttons, and a central Triforce crest. - The release date for the hardware has not been confirmed by Nintendo.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Check out the latest Pixel Watch apps to get a new look for their icons

Google is updating the visual design of its Wear OS applications, particularly for the Pixel Watch series, ahead of the Pixel Watch 5 launch. The Clock and Stopwatch apps are receiving a redesign with a more natural color palette and refined aesthetics. The Clock app now features a classic 10:10 hand positioning and a toned-down appearance, while the Stopwatch app has a revamped color scheme. These changes are part of Google's broader effort to modernize its smartwatch offerings.

BetaBeacon

July 21, 2026

Xbox Game Pass joins Meta Horizon Plus, and to be honest, I’m thrilled

Meta Horizon Plus is teaming up with Xbox to bring the "starter edition" Xbox Game Pass, which includes a library of 50+ games, to VR users on Quest headsets.

Winsage

July 18, 2026

I tried this Linux distro that looks like Windows, is made by a Microsoft engineer, and is based on Ubuntu

AnduinOS is a new Linux distribution created by a Microsoft engineer, based on Ubuntu, designed to provide a user experience similar to Windows 11. It offers both Long-Term Support (LTS) and short-term releases, with the latter featuring enhancements over its predecessor. Unlike Ubuntu, which uses Snap packages, AnduinOS utilizes Flatpak for software management, allowing access to a wider range of applications. The desktop environment closely resembles Windows 11, featuring a taskbar, Start menu, and other familiar elements, enhanced by GNOME extensions. Users can customize the taskbar and Start menu extensively, surpassing the customization options available in Windows. The integration of GNOME extensions, such as Clipboard History and Tiling Shell, further enhances productivity and user experience.

AppWizard

July 12, 2026

This Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Mod Removes the Yellow Color Filter for More Natural Graphics

Modder ‘Blu’ has created a Reshade Mod for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced that removes the yellow color filter, allowing for a more authentic color palette. This mod is available for download and requires the latest version of Reshade with Prod80’s shaders for optimal performance. Comparison screenshots show the differences between the modded and vanilla versions. Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced performs better than its predecessor but has a bug that can lock the framerate during cutscenes, which Ubisoft is addressing in an upcoming update. Players can adjust settings like Ray Tracing, BVH, and Terrain Quality to mitigate performance issues.

AppWizard

June 2, 2026

Google’s wallpaper-based Gemini redesign is finally rolling out to users

Google is rolling out wallpaper-based theming for Gemini within the Google app, transitioning from hidden manual activation to a beta version accessible to users, including those on the Pixel 9 with version 17.27.33.sa.arm64. This update aligns Gemini with the Material You design philosophy, allowing the interface to dynamically adjust to the user's wallpaper colors, moving away from the previous static color scheme. Currently, changes are visible in Gemini's floating overlay UI, which adopts a tint reflecting the system theme, while the main interface has not yet fully implemented dynamic theming, indicating a phased rollout approach.

AppWizard

May 18, 2026

Google’s new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive and more are finally rolling out

Google has started rolling out new gradient icons for its Workspace applications, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Calendar, and others. These icons feature a more fluid and colorful gradient aesthetic, moving away from the traditional four-color scheme. The new designs are visible in Google's web app launcher, but older versions will still appear in the applications for now. The redesign marks a significant shift towards gradients and blended colors, with the Google Drive icon showcasing shades of green, yellow, and blue, and the Google Calendar icon returning to a predominantly blue design. Gmail's logo retains its envelope shape but now includes gradients, while the Google Meet icon has adopted a yellow-centric gradient style. Keep and Tasks icons have also been simplified for a softer look. The new icons are expected to roll out more broadly during Google I/O week or shortly thereafter.

AppWizard

May 11, 2026

LEGO Minecraft 21582 Chicken Jockey Officially Revealed

The LEGO Group has announced a new set titled Chicken Jockey, set number 21582, scheduled for release on June 1, 2026, at a retail price of .99 / €29.99 / £24.99. The model is designed for ages 9 and up, consists of 344 pieces, and features a Baby Zombie and a brick-built chicken. The set measures over 8 inches (20 cm) in height, 4 inches (11 cm) in width, and 4.5 inches (11 cm) in depth. The Baby Zombie has movable limbs and can be positioned on or beside the chicken, which has movable legs and flappable wings. The set also includes a new baby chick design.

AppWizard

May 8, 2026

Today only: Wildly low price hits Razer’s Minecraft bundle with keyboard, mouse, headset, and mousepad at $135 (62% off)

Woot is offering a special deal on Razer's Minecraft gaming bundle for .99 with Prime shipping, which can be reduced to .99 using the Woot app for an additional 10% discount. The bundle includes the BlackWidow V4 X mechanical keyboard, Gigantus V2 mousepad, Kraken V4 X headset, and Cobra wired gaming mouse, typically valued at around , representing a savings of or 62%. The keyboard retails for .99 on Amazon. The peripherals feature a Minecraft-themed design in green and maintain Razer's quality and performance standards. Woot is also running a Best of Tech sale with discounts up to 86% on various tech products and has an ongoing PC clearance sale.