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AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Another Level Reached For A MINECRAFT MOVIE As The Film Passes The $900 Million Mark

Warner Bros. Discovery’s A Minecraft Movie has surpassed the 0 million mark at the global box office and remains in the Top 3 at theaters, earning .9 million domestically and 4 million globally as of Friday. It is expected to become the second-highest-grossing video game adaptation in history, behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film features a cast including Jason Momoa and Jack Black, directed by Jared Hess, and follows four misfits who navigate a fantastical cubic realm to return home. The screenplay was written by a team including Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer, and the film is produced by several individuals including Roy Lee and Jason Momoa. Theaters are introducing "Block Party Edition" screenings to enhance audience engagement.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Save On Hundreds Of Awesome PC Games During Humble’s Spring Sale

The Humble Spring Sale 2025 is ongoing until May 28, offering significant discounts on various PC games, primarily Steam keys. Notable deals include: - Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition available for .99, down from .99, including the base game and Season Pass content. - Our Metaphor: ReFantazio, rated 10/10, priced at .99, reduced from .99. - Persona 5 Royal available for .99, down from its usual price. - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Complete Edition for .99, reduced from .99, including the base game and additional content. Other games on sale include Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Cyberpunk 2077, and Space Marine 2, with their prices not specified.

Tech Optimizer

May 12, 2025

Defendnot — A New Tool That Disables Windows Defender by Posing as an Antivirus Solution

Defendnot is a tool that disables Windows Defender by using the Windows Security Center (WSC) API, presenting itself as a legitimate antivirus solution. It was created by a developer named “es3n1n” and follows the removal of a previous tool called “no-defender.” The tool engages directly with WSC, which disables Windows Defender when third-party antivirus software is installed to avoid conflicts. Defendnot was developed through reverse engineering of the WSC service and involves understanding how WSC verifies processes. It registers a phantom antivirus product using COM interfaces and undocumented Windows APIs, leading Windows to disable its built-in protection. The tool requires administrative privileges to operate and adds itself to autorun to maintain its functionality after a reboot. Security experts express concern about its potential misuse by malware authors, while it also provides insights into vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s security architecture.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

How to translate YouTube comments on Android

YouTube has introduced a "Translate" button beneath each comment on videos, allowing users to activate automatic translation based on their preferred language settings. The translated text appears below the original comment, supporting over 100 languages to enhance user engagement and understanding across language barriers.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Mojang’s big Minecraft VR mistake

Mojang has officially discontinued VR support for the Bedrock version of Minecraft on PCs, ending a VR initiative that began in April 2016. The Gear VR version was initially available on devices like the Oculus Go and original Oculus Quest, but support for older games on the Oculus Quest 2 rendered these experiences obsolete. Modders, particularly through the Vivecraft mod, have filled the gap left by Mojang, with QuestCraft being a notable port for Meta Quest headsets. Despite Mojang's claims of lacking resources for VR, the company has over 55 million daily active players and a workforce of more than 600 employees, indicating financial stability. The demographics of the Meta Quest user base suggest a strong potential interest in Minecraft if officially supported. Recent collaborations between Meta and Microsoft hint at potential opportunities for an official Minecraft VR port, yet progress remains stagnant. The QuestCraft Discord server has 80,000 members, indicating significant interest in a VR version of Minecraft, which could attract hundreds of thousands of active users.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

How to customize YouTube notifications on Android

YouTube's Android app now allows users to customize notification preferences for new videos, comments, and live streams. This feature enables users to receive updates that align with their interests while reducing irrelevant alerts. Adjusting these settings is easy within the app, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

5 tips to enhance your Facebook experience on Android

Facebook allows users to customize notifications by selecting specific activities that will trigger alerts, such as comments on posts and friend requests, through the settings menu. This feature helps minimize distractions and ensures users stay informed about what matters to them, enhancing their engagement with the platform.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Calling all cozy mystery fans: the follow-up to 2022’s best puzzle game gives you even more ways to play detective

Strange Antiquities is a game set in the town of Undermere, where players run a curio shop and assist customers with peculiar requests involving occult relics. Players gather an eclectic inventory of items, such as stone tablets and brass effigies, each with its own story. The game features evolved mechanics for identifying artifacts through visual and tactile exploration, allowing players to assess qualities like color, texture, warmth, and hardness. An innovative feature called "inner perception" encourages players to tap into their intuition regarding the emotional qualities of items. Exploration is also a key component, with players navigating a map to discover new artifacts and information. The game promises a rich and immersive experience, blending cozy and eerie atmospheres as players curate their collections and craft narratives.

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

Jack Black’s Minecraft Song Hits Billboard 100: Shortest Track Ever to Chart!

The Minecraft Movie has become a major success, breaking box office records and is on track to be the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever. The song "Steve's Lava Chicken," performed by Jack Black, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at No. 78 on May 3, 2025, making it the shortest song to ever appear on the chart. It also reached No. 10 on the Hot Rock Songs Chart and debuted at No. 21 on the UK official chart. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are hosting special Block Party Edition screenings of the film on May 2, encouraging audience engagement through singing and interaction.

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Available Digitally May 13, on Disc June 24

The Minecraft Movie is in development, aiming to blend the game's pixelated world with cinematic storytelling. It will explore themes of adventure, friendship, and creativity, featuring familiar elements of crafting and exploration along with original characters. While casting details are not yet available, there is speculation about high-profile talent involved in the project. The production team is considering innovative marketing strategies to engage the Minecraft community, including interactive experiences and collaborations with content creators. The film has the potential to influence future video game adaptations in cinema.