experimentation Archives

AppWizard

June 10, 2026

Shueisha Games and poncle announce Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher Shueisha Games, in collaboration with developer poncle, is set to release a multiplayer survival game titled Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton in 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Players will engage in competition using characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen series, facing off against Cursed Spirits and other players, with the goal of being the last one standing. The game supports up to eight players online and includes a single-player mode. Players can earn points through battles, activate "Rule Additions" at 100 points, and participate in one-versus-one duels. There will be over 20 characters to choose from, each with unique skills, and players can unlock new fighters by meeting specific conditions. Special moves from the series can be used strategically, and players can level up in real-time during matches, adapting their skills and builds as they progress.

AppWizard

June 9, 2026

Paris Hilton is Android’s first icon in residence

The author has a passion for technology and a history of transforming creative ideas into reality, but faced challenges in executing those ideas due to a disconnect between imagination and technical skills. Traditionally, technology has been dominated by engineers, creating a divide between creators and consumers. The author became Android's first icon in residence, which allowed them to explore new tools and innovations, leading to a realization that technology can be accessible to a wider audience. Their role aims to empower more people to see themselves as creators of technology rather than just users.

Tech Optimizer

June 9, 2026

Tiger Data launches PostgreSQL extension designed for AI agents

Tiger Data has launched a managed PostgreSQL database service called Ghost, designed for AI agents, addressing the limitations of traditional database architectures for autonomous software. The service is now generally available and allows agents to create unlimited databases quickly through a feature called "fast forking." Ghost utilizes Tiger Data's Fluid Storage technology, which employs a copy-on-write storage layer, enabling multiple database instances to share data blocks while charging users only for changed data. The service supports popular PostgreSQL extensions and is positioned as an evolution of PostgreSQL, maintaining its compatibility with the existing ecosystem. Tiger Data has raised 0 million in funding and employs 200 individuals across 25 countries.

Tech Optimizer

June 9, 2026

Tiger Data Launches Ghost, a Purpose-Built Database Service for the Agentic Era

Tiger Data has launched Ghost, a database service designed specifically for AI agents, addressing the limitations of traditional databases in supporting AI-driven workflows. Ghost allows for isolated environments where agents can experiment without affecting shared resources, offering unlimited Postgres databases with rapid forking capabilities. It features a cost-effective per-query pricing model and includes a free tier with 100 compute hours per month and 1TB of storage. Ghost is compatible with various MCP-enabled agent harnesses and is built on Postgres, providing a familiar operational model for teams. Comprehensive documentation and deployment resources are available at tigerdata.com.

AppWizard

June 9, 2026

I turned my Android phone into a 35-tool science kit with one free app

The Pixel 9 Pro is equipped with various sensors that can measure ambient light, track steps, and navigate maps. Phyphox is an open-source Android application developed by Aachen University that allows users to utilize their smartphone sensors for scientific experiments. It can access sensors such as the accelerometer, gyroscope, microphone, magnetometer, light sensor, GPS, and barometer for real-time data collection and analysis. Users can conduct 35 different tests, including measuring incline, audio spectrum analysis, environmental factors like barometric pressure (e.g., 999.524 hPa), luminance levels (e.g., .177), and color analysis. Phyphox also includes four types of stopwatches and tools for measuring magnetic field strength. The app is available for free on the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

June 9, 2026

Derelict Star review

A momentum-based 2D platformer titled "Derelict Star" will be released on April 3, 2026. It is developed by gate and published by Luminous Tree Games. The game emphasizes exploration and skillful navigation over traditional power-ups, encouraging players to master movement mechanics. It features a jetpack mechanic with a speed meter, and the environment consists of various rooms with unique challenges. Checkpoints and fast travel options enhance the exploration experience. The game is verified for Steam Deck and was reviewed on an RTX 3060 laptop with a Ryzen 5 5600H and 16GB RAM.

AppWizard

June 8, 2026

Marketplace Content: June 2026

Hourglass Studios has released the Ocean Expansion Add-on 3.0, featuring 84 marine creatures and an underwater vehicle. Tools by Misfits offers gadgets like night vision goggles and jetpacks. TNTgames' Living Dead add-on introduces undead mobs and a miniboss, the Skeleton King. Glowfischdesigns' Combat Utilities enhances combat with enemy health bars and off-hand weapons. SandBlock Studios' Stitched Monsters Add-on presents marionette-like creatures and crafting options. Ascent's Ultimate City Mash-up features a 2,000 by 2,000 urban world with over 30 vehicles. Logdotzip's Biome Weapons [DX] includes over 20 elemental weapons. 5 Frame Studios' Combine Mace allows weapon merging. Lifeboat's RVs offer outdoor exploration options. Dodo Studios' High School Roleplay provides interactive academic experiences. Blocky's Skyblock Lucky Block 2 adds random surprises to the skyblock format. Lifeboat's The Sky is Falling! challenges players with falling blocks. Honeyfrost's Ultimate PvP Texture Pack enhances visuals and user interface. Heropixel Games' Pastel Paradise features pastel-themed environments. 57 Digital's Wardens add-on offers ten unique skins, while ManaLabs' Strawberry Trends provides strawberry-themed skins. CupcakeBrianna's Cozy Cats HD Skin Pack includes ten cat skins. The Marketplace Pass includes 21 new add-ons, skin packs, texture packs, mini-games, and mash-ups.

AppWizard

June 6, 2026

Now that Pixel Studio is dead, here are 5 other apps you should use instead

Google has discontinued Pixel Studio, a generative AI tool for creating stickers and editing images on mobile devices, following the rollout of the v2.3 update. Users are now redirected to alternatives within Google's ecosystem, with Gemini positioned as the direct successor to Pixel Studio. Gemini offers cloud-based image generation and excels in understanding natural language prompts. OpenAI's ChatGPT app, featuring the GPT Image 2 model, provides a conversational interface for image generation and accurately renders text within images. Microsoft Designer is designed for creating high-resolution digital assets and combines AI-generated imagery with traditional graphic design tools. Adobe Firefly emphasizes commercial compliance and offers a comprehensive editing suite for professionals. Picsart, while less polished, provides a wealth of features for community-driven photo editing and graphic design.

AppWizard

June 3, 2026

Marathon’s new PvE experiment is Bungie’s most genius decision yet, so make it a full mode already

Players can now access the new content from Marathon's Season 2 update after initial server issues. The update features a nighttime Dire Marsh map, which has limited visibility and requires players to use torches and gadgets. The experimental Sponsored Survival mode is a key highlight, available from June 2 to June 9, allowing players to explore the map without immediate threats from other players, aside from UESC bots. Solo Rook players will gradually join the match, increasing competition for loot. Interactions with Rooks are infrequent, leading to mostly non-violent encounters. This mode aims to provide a PvE experience while maintaining PvP elements. A full PvE mode is anticipated to debut later in Season 2.

Winsage

June 1, 2026

Introducing a powerful new chapter for Windows PCs, accelerated by NVIDIA RTX Spark

At NVIDIA's GTC event, Microsoft and NVIDIA announced a collaboration to launch powerful thin-and-light Windows PCs enhanced by NVIDIA RTX Spark technology, aimed at developers, creators, and power users for AI applications. The new PCs feature RTX Spark with 1 petaflop of AI performance, up to 6144 Blackwell RTX cores, 20 power-efficient Arm architecture cores, and up to 128GB of unified memory. Microsoft implemented workload profile scheduling (WPS) to optimize task distribution across cores and introduced the Microsoft Power and Thermal Framework (MPTF) for improved power efficiency. The Prism emulator has been optimized for these PCs, ensuring smooth operation of x86 applications. Microsoft is also enhancing Windows 11's performance and reliability, with a focus on securely building and running AI agents. A range of RTX Spark-powered devices will be available from manufacturers like Microsoft Surface, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI starting this Fall. The Surface Laptop Ultra is specifically designed for creators, while other models from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and MSI also emphasize AI performance. Additionally, Microsoft and NVIDIA are scaling Windows to NVIDIA DGX Station, which will feature the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip for advanced AI workloads.