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Kingdom Come 2 director welcomes LGBT award nomination, then spends around 175 words explaining that it doesn't make him 'Woke'
AppWizard
April 17, 2026

Kingdom Come 2 director welcomes LGBT award nomination, then spends around 175 words explaining that it doesn’t make him ‘Woke’

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has been awarded Game of the Year for 2025 and is nominated for the "Gayming Fan Favorite Award" at the 2026 Gayming Awards, with character Hans nominated for "Best LGBTQ+ Character Award." The game's director, Daniel Vávra, emphasizes the importance of authenticity in representing the relationship between characters Henry and Hans, which explores gay romance in a nuanced way. Vávra believes the game's approach contrasts with other titles' heavy-handed methods and highlights player agency. The development team aimed for a realistic depiction of the Middle Ages while allowing for personal expression through gay romances. Despite positive reception, Vávra's past associations with certain gaming communities have led to backlash from some groups due to the inclusion of diverse characters. He expresses frustration with what he sees as "forced 'woke' nonsense" while advocating for authentic storytelling.
EDB Accelerates Postgres for the Agentic Workforce Era with NVIDIA AI Infrastructure and Interactive Analytics
Tech Optimizer
March 17, 2026

EDB Accelerates Postgres for the Agentic Workforce Era with NVIDIA AI Infrastructure and Interactive Analytics

EnterpriseDB (EDB) has advanced its integration with NVIDIA's cuDF for Apache Spark to enhance Postgres® performance on NVIDIA AI infrastructure, achieving analytics capabilities up to 100 times faster than traditional methods. EDB emphasizes the need for a real-time analytics framework to address challenges posed by fragmented data silos and inefficient analytics processes. Key features of EDB Postgres AI include GPU-acceleration for interactive analytics, NVIDIA NIM model serving, fully air-gapped support for private registries, and high-speed retrieval with NVIDIA NeMo Retriever. Research indicates only 13% of enterprises have transitioned to production-scale agentic deployments, which report five times higher ROI. The EDB PG AI Analytics Engine can achieve 50–100x faster analytics on large datasets, supports lakehouse architectures, and ensures workload isolation and governance. EDB PG AI is positioned as a secure, compliant, and scalable platform for operationalizing data and AI workloads.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
March 15, 2026

2026’s “lesbian knight game,” 1348 Ex Voto, is short on lesbians

Developer Sedleo's game, 1348 Ex Voto, features Aeta, a female knight-errant, and her relationship with Bianca, a castle servant. The game explores themes of grief and loyalty rather than romantic longing, with their bond remaining largely platonic despite discussions about its implications for LGBTQIA+ representation. Aeta's quest involves rescuing Bianca after their home is attacked, set against a historical backdrop where records of female relationships are limited. The gameplay follows a hero's journey format, but the emotional connection between Aeta and Bianca is minimal, with only about 15 minutes of shared screen time over six hours. While the game offers a medieval adventure with rich visuals and commentary, it struggles to compete with other titles in narrative depth. The game has sparked debate about representation and narrative choices in the gaming industry, particularly regarding its portrayal of sapphic relationships.
Microsoft's CEO says 'without Intel, I don’t know if Windows would have happened'
Winsage
March 7, 2026

Microsoft’s CEO says ‘without Intel, I don’t know if Windows would have happened’

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the interconnectedness of the tech industry, highlighting the significant roles of Intel and Apple in shaping Microsoft's trajectory. He stated that success in the tech ecosystem does not have to be zero-sum, suggesting that mutual success can enhance customer value. Nadella acknowledged that Intel's processors were foundational to the success of Windows and noted that Excel and the first graphical version of Word were launched on Mac before moving to Windows. He mentioned the evolving nature of technology, particularly with AI, and hinted at the potential for a new AI-enhanced Windows 12. Nadella also pointed out the growing prominence of Linux, which could change the competitive landscape by 2026.
Azure Databricks Lakebase is Generally Available
Tech Optimizer
March 6, 2026

Azure Databricks Lakebase is Generally Available

Azure Databricks Lakebase is a managed, serverless PostgreSQL solution optimized for the Databricks Platform on Azure, announced by Microsoft as generally available. It separates compute from storage, allowing direct writing of operational data to lakehouse storage and bridging the gap between transactional systems and analytics. Lakebase features instant branching and zero-copy clones, enhancing developer productivity by enabling safe testing environments without infrastructure delays. It operates on a serverless model with autoscaling capabilities, ensuring cost efficiency by charging users only for the compute resources utilized. Lakebase is built on standard PostgreSQL, ensuring compatibility with existing tools and libraries, and supports various extensions. It provides unified governance through Unity Catalog, offering consistent access control and auditing across the Azure Databricks data estate. The platform facilitates AI development by enabling real-time operational context access and low-latency feature serving. Azure Databricks Lakebase integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for security and compliance, simplifying the DevOps burden for developers.
New backdoor found in Android tablets targeting users in Russia, Germany and Japan
AppWizard
February 19, 2026

New backdoor found in Android tablets targeting users in Russia, Germany and Japan

Researchers from Kaspersky have discovered an Android backdoor named Keenadu, embedded in the firmware of devices, allowing it to infect tablets before they reach consumers. This malware, affecting over 13,700 users globally, primarily targets advertising fraud by hijacking browser search engines, monitoring app installations, and generating fraudulent revenue. Tablets from various manufacturers, including Alldocube, have been found compromised, with the malware likely inserted during the firmware build stage through a compromised supply chain. Keenadu has multiple variants, some hidden in applications, and employs evasion tactics based on device language settings and time zones. It cannot be removed using standard Android security tools, and users are advised to install clean firmware or replace their devices entirely.
Android users get Rumble's short-video feed after Google Play OK
AppWizard
February 13, 2026

Android users get Rumble’s short-video feed after Google Play OK

Rumble has received approval for Rumble Shorts on Google Play, allowing Android users to access short-form vertical videos starting February 13, 2026. The web version launched on February 4, 2026, and the company plans to submit the mobile version to the Apple App Store next week. RUM shares declined by 2.11%, reflecting a broader trend among peers. Historical market reactions to Rumble's announcements have been mixed, with the web launch resulting in a -6.47% reaction and a +4.84% increase following a proposed business combination with Northern Data.
Андраткс — Торренте: прогнозы 8 февраля 2026
TrendTechie
February 12, 2026

Андраткс — Торренте: прогнозы 8 февраля 2026

"Andratx" has not won in their last five matches, recording four losses and one draw, scoring two goals and conceding twelve. "Torrent" is in a similar situation, also winless in their last five games, with four losses and one draw, including defeats to "Atletico Baleares" and "Valencia U21." The average total goals for "Andratx" in recent matches is 2.8, while "Torrent" has an average of 3.0. Historically, "Andratx" and "Torrent" have faced each other five times, with "Torrent" winning two and three ending in draws, averaging 2.6 total goals per match. "Andratx" is favored to win the upcoming match with odds of 2.24, while betting on "both teams to score – yes" has odds of 1.90.
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