Minecraft is launching its Tiny Takeover campaign on Twitch on April 6th at 9am PT, allowing streamers to earn up to ,000 by streaming Minecraft gameplay. Viewers can receive exclusive rewards such as the Baby Chick Chat Badge, Hatchling Hat, Turtle Tunes, and Bunnie Beanie for participating. Streamers must stream at least 1 hour of Minecraft to qualify for rewards, and the campaign is first-come, first-served with limited availability. Participating channels will be featured on the front page from April 6-8, and earnings will be reflected in the revenue dashboard within a week.
The Twitch Tiny Takeover campaign, a collaboration between Twitch and Mojang Studios, will launch on April 6th at 9:00 AM PT. Streamers can participate by streaming at least one hour of Minecraft gameplay and may earn up to ,000. Viewers can earn hats by watching Minecraft streams for five minutes and can obtain a Baby Chick Badge by purchasing or gifting a subscription. Streamers must be part of the Twitch Affiliate Program to qualify for rewards. Rewards will be sent to Twitch inboxes and can be redeemed on Minecraft.net.
Google is updating the Play Store by introducing a keyword search feature for app reviews, allowing users to search for specific terms within reviews. This feature aims to improve the user experience by helping individuals identify common issues or experiences. However, the update also removes the “device model” filter, which previously allowed users to filter reviews based on their specific device model. While the “latest version” filter has been moved to a more prominent position, the removal of the device-specific filter may hinder users seeking tailored insights related to their hardware. These changes have been observed in the latest updates but have not been officially announced by Google.
A new raid in the World of Warcraft saga, part of the Midnight Falls expansion, features a boss named L'ura, whose abilities have been adjusted by Blizzard to make the encounter more manageable. Notably, her Phase 1 attacks have been toned down, with her Heaven's Glaives ability now having shuriken-like projectiles that travel 20% slower and have improved visibility. A hidden fourth phase in the encounter surprised Team Liquid, who initially celebrated their progress after the third phase, only to realize the fight was ongoing. Team Liquid has faced L'ura 450 times, reducing her health in the fourth phase to 44%, while their closest competitor, Echo, has not surpassed 65% health in the same phase. Team Liquid currently leads the Race to World First after defeating another boss, Chimaerus the Undreamt God, in three attempts.
A significant portion of users in India and South Asia still rely on older devices, including laptops with 2GB to 4GB of RAM and entry-level Android phones. Many mainstream Android emulators require 4–8 GB of RAM, VT support, and a dedicated GPU, but there are options designed for lower-end machines.
1. MuMu Nebula: Best for ultra-low-end PCs, requires 2GB RAM, dual-core CPU, no GPU needed, supports Android 12, and has a startup time of around three seconds.
2. LDPlayer 9: Best for gaming on budget hardware, requires 2GB RAM (4GB recommended), dual-core processor, supports Android 9/11, and features a game booster mode.
3. NoxPlayer Lite: Supports multiple Android versions (5, 7, and 9), requires 2GB RAM, basic GPU, and has a startup time of about six seconds.
4. BlueStacks 5 (Eco Mode): Requires 4GB RAM (2GB works but barely), VT required, supports Android 11, and has extensive app compatibility.
5. GameLoop: Best for Tencent games, requires 4GB RAM, no VT needed, supports Android 7.1.
6. MEmu Play: Requires 2GB RAM, recommended for multitasking and developers, supports Android 7, 9, 11.
For running Windows apps on Android, tools include:
1. ExaGear: A Windows emulator for Android that supports 32-bit applications and games, requires a specific setup process.
2. Winlator: A newer emulator that supports both 32-bit and 64-bit applications, particularly good for 3D games, with a simpler installation process.
Tips for improving emulator performance include closing background apps, enabling virtualization in BIOS, lowering resolution and FPS caps, setting process priority to high, disabling Windows visual effects, and using an SSD for faster load times.
Microsoft's Partner Director of Design, March Rogers, announced on X that the company is enhancing the design of various elements within Windows 11, with updates set to debut in April. Key areas of improvement include redesigned Settings pages, updated account dialogues with dark mode, enhanced Narrator integration with Copilot, a polished Pen settings page, and the ability to use voice typing for renaming files in File Explorer. Some of these improvements were previewed in the March Optional Update. The redesign aims to streamline the user experience and improve aesthetic coherence across the system.
A network notification reading "Do you want to allow your PC to be discoverable…?" appeared on a billboard outside London's Stratford station, drawing attention from passersby and tech enthusiasts. This incident was noted by a reader of The Register and highlights the unpredictable nature of technology. Stratford station, established in the early 19th century, features modern amenities and is near the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a legacy of the 2012 Summer Olympics. The display serves as a reminder of the user interface changes introduced with Windows 8, which was released in 2012.
In March, Google removed the manual search button from the Now Playing app, causing frustration among users. The recent update reinstated the “Tap to see what’s playing” feature, which allows for a cloud search to improve song recognition accuracy. Users had expressed their concerns about the absence of this feature, emphasizing the need for a reliable fallback in music identification.
The Division Resurgence is a mobile-exclusive third-person shooter developed by Ubisoft, currently without an official PC client. Players can use three Android emulators—BlueStacks, MuMu Player, and LDPlayer—to play the game on larger monitors. Each emulator has distinct advantages: MuMu Player is recommended for PS controller users due to accurate button prompts, while LDPlayer is noted for better performance.
For BlueStacks, players should download the Pie 64-bit version, adjust performance settings to maximize CPU and RAM, set graphics to Vulkan, and ensure the most recent phone profile is selected. For MuMu Player, users should set graphics to Vulkan, optimize performance settings, and select the ROG Phone 9 profile for better visuals. LDPlayer requires users to set CPU to 6 cores and RAM to at least 6 GB, with a resolution of 1280 × 720 and High FPS Mode enabled.
In-game graphics settings for optimal performance include Very High graphics, High resolution, and a standard framerate capped at 30 FPS. The game supports both mouse and keyboard and gamepad controls, with options for customizing key bindings. Common issues include game freezes, crashes, low FPS, and incorrect controller prompts, with suggested fixes provided. Division Resurgence is free-to-play, and while not officially available on PC, it can be played through emulators without additional costs.
