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BetaBeacon

February 19, 2026

Nintendo’s new My Mario app now live: FREE on iOS, Android, and the eShop

Nintendo has launched a new My Mario toy and collectible lineup in the United States, which includes exclusive items available at the Nintendo Store in New York and San Francisco. The lineup also includes the My Mario app, available for download on iOS, Android, and the eShop. The app offers interactive activities with Mario for users of all ages.

AppWizard

January 27, 2026

BETT 2026: Microsoft reveals major Copilot, AI, and Minecraft Education updates | ETIH EdTech News

Microsoft showcased a comprehensive update to its education platform at BETT 2026, integrating AI tools like Copilot into Microsoft 365, Teams for Education, Learning Accelerators, and Minecraft Education. The new Teach module allows educators to create lesson plans aligned with standards from over 35 countries, generate rubrics, and modify reading levels. Minecraft Education lesson plan creation using Copilot is set to enter preview in February 2026. Microsoft introduced a Study and Learn agent for students, designed to support independent learning through tailored interactive activities, with a preview scheduled for January 2026. The program emphasizes AI literacy through Minecraft Education, helping students recognize AI in tools, understand algorithms, and develop critical evaluation skills. Learning Accelerators will expand with a new Microsoft 365 LTI for LMS integration, allowing full integration of Microsoft 365 apps and Copilot into learning management systems by Spring 2026. Microsoft also addressed AI misuse concerns, introducing assignment-level controls for educators to define acceptable AI usage, with previews scheduled for February 2026.

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

Minecraft Experience Plano: 10 Things You Need to Know

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue in Plano is an immersive adventure currently booking through January 5, 2025. It allows participants to engage in activities like chopping trees, mining gems, and battling Minecraft creatures. The experience features large biome projections, an interactive escape room with a glowing Orb of Interaction, and is primarily designed for children aged 7 and up, though younger children can participate with assistance. No prior Minecraft knowledge is required, and the venue has restrooms located outside. Visitors should leave coats and bags in their cars as there is no storage available inside. At the end of the experience, guests can purchase exclusive Minecraft-themed souvenirs at the Trading Post. Ticket pricing varies, and reservations are recommended due to high demand. The venue is located at 2712 N. Central Expressway, Plano, and is ADA-compliant.