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June 7, 2026

Bloober Team’s making a Star Trek horror game

Polish horror developer Bloober Team is developing a sci-fi psychological horror game titled Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, featuring Ro Laren, a Bajoran officer from Star Trek: The Next Generation, voiced by actress Michelle Forbes.

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June 6, 2026

CrowdStrike Falcon software: what the platform does in 2026

CrowdStrike Falcon is a cloud-native cybersecurity platform designed to protect endpoints, identities, and cloud workloads for enterprise users. It includes modules for next-generation antivirus, managed detection and response, cloud workload protection, and identity protection. The platform is available to enterprise customers in the U.S. and globally, serving core markets in U.S. enterprise cybersecurity and global cloud security. Falcon consolidates multiple security controls into a single system, facilitating scalability and simplifying operational processes across various environments, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. CrowdStrike is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and is publicly traded in the U.S.

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June 6, 2026

Avast Free Antivirus for Windows and Mac: Core Features Explained

Avast Free Antivirus is a cybersecurity application from Gen Digital that provides malware and phishing protection for Windows and Mac users, specifically targeting home and small office devices. It is available as a free download for personal use, with optional paid upgrades. The software features real-time protection, on-demand scanning, and utilizes cloud-connected threat intelligence to enhance its threat detection capabilities. It serves as a vital security solution for US households and very small businesses, particularly those using older devices. Avast Free Antivirus is part of Gen Digital's portfolio, which includes other brands like Norton and AVG, and competes with built-in security tools and other antivirus solutions in the market.

AppWizard

June 6, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons II could launch this September.

Minecraft Dungeons II is rumored to be launching in September. The Summer Game Fest is scheduled to start at 5 PM ET, where more details about upcoming games are expected to be revealed.

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June 6, 2026

A Minecraft Movie’s sequel will officially be known as Squared

The live-action sequel is officially set to premiere in July 2027.

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June 6, 2026

Nintendo leaks Minecraft Dungeons 2 release date and price

Minecraft Dungeons 2 has been leaked on the Nintendo eShop, revealing its release date of September 29, 2026, and a price of .99. The game will feature a new storyline, environments, and a mysterious entity called the Deep Dark Portal, which may include a new boss. It will also support couch co-op. The Nintendo eShop page has been removed, and the leak may have impacted plans for the Xbox showcase on June 7, 2026.

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June 6, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons 2 quietly surfaces on the Nintendo eShop with a leaked September release and a $29.99 price

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is set to launch on September 29, 2026, with a price of .99. The game was leaked through an update from the Nintendo eShop, revealing new visuals and details ahead of an official announcement planned for Xbox's showcase on June 7, 2026. Earlier leaks referred to the game as Project Spidewood. The recent Minecraft Live event featured a brief trailer that introduced a new storyline, environments, and a portal known as the Deep Dark Portal, which is linked to a new boss.

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June 6, 2026

Azure HorizonDB Enters Public Preview: Web IQ Already Powers Copilot and ChatGPT

Microsoft announced the public preview of Azure HorizonDB, a fully managed PostgreSQL-compatible database designed for agentic AI workloads, during Microsoft Build 2026 in San Francisco. HorizonDB features a "database-as-logs" architecture, allowing for sub-millisecond multi-zone commit latency and independent scaling of compute and storage. It incorporates a Rust-based storage engine, native DiskANN vector search, and in-database AI model invocation. Additionally, Microsoft launched Web IQ, a web-grounding API layer integrated into Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT, which provides passage-level structured evidence objects rather than full documents. Web IQ is model-agnostic and aims to enhance information density and reduce costs. Both services are currently in limited availability, with HorizonDB open for preview signups across five Azure regions.

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June 6, 2026

Google Chrome tests another massive change to Search that puts AI in front

Google is testing a change to Chrome's Search experience that would prioritize AI Mode over traditional search engines. This experiment, conducted within Chrome Canary, introduces a feature labeled "Fulfill Searchbox queries in AI Mode." Recently, Google announced a significant update to its Search capabilities with Gemini 3.5 Flash, which allows users to interact with search queries in a more conversational manner and accommodates various input types, including images and videos. The rollout of "Search Profiles" enables users to discover content aligned with their interests. Testers can toggle the AI Mode feature, but there are concerns about the accuracy and comprehensiveness of AI-driven search results.

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June 6, 2026

PostgreSQL vs SQL Server 2026: $0 vs $15K License

PostgreSQL has become the most utilized database for developers for two consecutive years as of 2026, while SQL Server has introduced native AI capabilities and vector search functionalities in its latest release. PostgreSQL is favored for new projects due to its permissive licensing, cross-platform operation, and extensive ecosystem of extensions, whereas SQL Server is preferred by organizations already using Microsoft products for its robust tooling and enterprise support. As of June 2026, SQL Server ranks third in the DB-Engines popularity ranking with a score of 698, while PostgreSQL ranks fourth with a score of 688. Developer adoption trends show that 49% of respondents in the Stack Overflow 2024 Developer Survey use PostgreSQL, compared to 27% for SQL Server. The latest stable version of PostgreSQL is 18.4, released on May 14, 2026, while SQL Server 2025 (version 17.x) became generally available on November 18, 2025. PostgreSQL is free under a permissive license, while SQL Server's Enterprise Edition can cost upwards of ,123 per two-core pack, with an eight-core minimum. PostgreSQL supports various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD, while SQL Server operates on Windows and Linux. PostgreSQL uses PL/pgSQL as its primary procedural language, allowing for multiple procedural languages, whereas SQL Server uses T-SQL. PostgreSQL's JSONB type offers rich indexing, while SQL Server added native JSON support in its 2025 release. Both databases are capable of handling high transaction volumes, but PostgreSQL excels in read-heavy scenarios due to its multi-version concurrency control, while SQL Server's columnstore indexes provide advantages for analytical workloads. PostgreSQL supports tables up to 32 TB, while SQL Server can handle a maximum database size of 524 PB. SQL Server's high availability technology includes Always On Availability Groups, while PostgreSQL offers built-in streaming and logical replication. The security features of both databases meet enterprise standards, with PostgreSQL providing a transparent patching process and SQL Server integrating with Microsoft tools. Real-world usage examples include Stack Overflow using SQL Server, while Instagram and Reddit utilize PostgreSQL. Developer sentiment increasingly favors PostgreSQL for new projects, emphasizing flexibility and open-source solutions. For new startups or greenfield projects, PostgreSQL is recommended due to its zero license cost and compatibility. Existing Microsoft enterprises are advised to stick with SQL Server for its integration benefits. Migration from SQL Server to PostgreSQL is becoming common, with a structured approach required for successful transitions.