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Microsoft cut the price of Game Pass. Now it should reinvent the Xbox
AppWizard
April 22, 2026

Microsoft cut the price of Game Pass. Now it should reinvent the Xbox

Microsoft has reduced the price of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to .99 per month, following a significant price increase of 50% in October 2025. The PC-only plan is now priced at .99, while a more basic version is available for .99. This price adjustment reflects an effort to make gaming more accessible amid economic pressures on gamers. The service, launched in 2017 and fully rolled out in 2019, has seen increased costs due to acquisitions and content delivery. The recent changes come as Phil Spencer stepped down and Asha Sharma took over, aiming to restore confidence in the brand. However, the removal of new releases from franchises like Call of Duty raises concerns about subscriber retention.
Microsoft lowers Game Pass prices, drops Call of Duty from day-one offerings
AppWizard
April 22, 2026

Microsoft lowers Game Pass prices, drops Call of Duty from day-one offerings

Microsoft's subscription gaming service is reducing the price of Game Pass Ultimate from .99 to .99 per month and the PC Game Pass subscription from .49 to .99 per month. These changes are part of a global pricing strategy and will be reflected in the next billing cycle for current subscribers. New Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on Game Pass at launch but will be added during the subsequent holiday season. The price adjustment reduces the annual cost of Game Pass Ultimate from 4 to 0, saving subscribers . The total number of subscribers reached 34 million in early 2024.
YouTube App for TVs Gets 30-Second Unskippable Ads Globally
AppWizard
March 11, 2026

YouTube App for TVs Gets 30-Second Unskippable Ads Globally

Google has introduced longer, 30-second unskippable ads on the YouTube app for smart TVs, marking a shift in advertising strategy compared to mobile and laptop platforms. This change is part of an initiative to enhance content delivery on larger screens, utilizing Google AI to alternate between different ad formats. YouTube's growth is projected to lead to revenues reaching billions by 2025, with the living room becoming its fastest-growing venue. Viewers on smart TVs are experiencing longer engagement times, making the "Skip Ad" button less common unless they subscribe to YouTube Premium. YouTube is also exploring subscription models, including a budget-friendly “Premium Lite” tier. However, some markets, like Vietnam, have imposed restrictions on ad lengths. Despite this, YouTube remains the leading streaming platform in the U.S., and the trend towards longer ads is expected to continue.
Tredixo Officially Launches Its Android App on the Google Play Store
AppWizard
February 16, 2026

Tredixo Officially Launches Its Android App on the Google Play Store

Tredixo has launched an Android app aimed at providing simplified and structured trading education. The app is designed to address common challenges faced by learners, such as overwhelming information and lack of beginner-friendly guidance. It features beginner-friendly content covering stock market basics, technical analysis, trading psychology, and risk management. The app also offers market updates, trading tools, and a user-friendly interface for easy navigation. It is tailored for beginners, students, new traders, and working professionals seeking to learn about trading at their convenience. Tredixo emphasizes a learning-first approach to trading, promoting knowledge, discipline, and practical application. Future plans include additional learning modules and improved features. The app is available for download on the Google Play Store.
They survived the MMO massacre of 2025, but 2026 is going to be a tense year for WoW and FF14: And for completely different reasons
AppWizard
December 24, 2025

They survived the MMO massacre of 2025, but 2026 is going to be a tense year for WoW and FF14: And for completely different reasons

In 2025, the MMORPG landscape faced significant turmoil with the closure of New World, withdrawal of funding for Greg Street's MMO, cancellation of a ZeniMax title, and the demise of a Warhammer MMO. Despite this, World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy 14 have remained resilient. Final Fantasy 14 has struggled with design and content delivery, lagging behind competitors like World of Warcraft, which has benefited from Microsoft's acquisition. Creative Studio 3's rigid division between casual and hardcore content has hindered player engagement, while World of Warcraft has successfully implemented variable difficulty. Director Naoki Yoshida is addressing job design issues in an upcoming expansion expected in late 2026 or early 2027. World of Warcraft has seen a resurgence with recent expansions but faces challenges in eliminating combat mods that players rely on. Both games are at a critical juncture, with 2026 expected to be pivotal for their futures.
This hidden Windows 11 setting might be quietly draining your RAM — here's a quick fix
Winsage
December 20, 2025

This hidden Windows 11 setting might be quietly draining your RAM — here’s a quick fix

Microsoft has concluded support for Windows 10 and introduced Windows 11 25H2, which has a feature called Delivery Optimization that is reportedly consuming excessive system memory, leading to sluggish performance on some PCs. A user on Reddit noted that Delivery Optimization may have a memory leak, as its memory consumption is disproportionately high even when not actively needed. This feature is designed to expedite the download of Windows updates and applications by sharing downloaded packages with other devices. However, a recent update has caused the AppX Deployment Service to activate automatically at startup, increasing CPU, memory, and disk usage. Users can disable Delivery Optimization to alleviate memory strain, though this may result in slower download speeds for updates. The steps to disable it involve accessing Windows Update in Settings, navigating to Delivery Optimization, and toggling off the option to allow downloads from other devices.
Minecraft Game Drop Adds New Weapon, Mounts, and More
AppWizard
December 10, 2025

Minecraft Game Drop Adds New Weapon, Mounts, and More

Mojang has released the Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft, available for both Bedrock and Java editions. This update follows a new release strategy called game drops, which allows for faster content delivery. In 2025, three game drops have been launched: Spring to Life in March, Chase the Skies in June, and The Copper Age in September.
PostgreSQL specialist Supabase snags $100M in funding
Tech Optimizer
October 4, 2025

PostgreSQL specialist Supabase snags $100M in funding

Supabase has secured 0 million in late-stage funding, led by Accel and Peak XV, raising its valuation to billion. The company now has over 4 million developers using its platform, up from 2 million in April. Supabase offers a customized version of PostgreSQL with enhanced features for AI developers, including support for embeddings through the open-source tool pgvector. The platform also includes Edge Functions for serverless functions and has introduced a branching tool for database management. With the new funding, Supabase plans to develop an enterprise-scale version of its platform, Multigres, with assistance from Sugu Sougoumarane, co-creator of Vitess. The company will continue allowing employees to sell 25% of their vested stock during funding rounds and is accelerating hiring for open-source projects. Additionally, Supabase plans to raise another million for early customers and contributors to its open-source platform.
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