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Minecraft Drops Huge Update With Tons of Experimental Features
AppWizard
August 11, 2026

Minecraft Drops Huge Update With Tons of Experimental Features

Minecraft has released a substantial update, Bedrock Edition 26.40, in August 2026, featuring numerous enhancements, bug fixes, and experimental features. Key additions include: - Abandoned Camp: A new structure found in various biomes, offering loot and new Straw Beds. - Dappled Forest: A new biome with Poplar Trees, various mobs, and updated fog settings. - Poplar Trees: Introduced with three color variations, yielding Poplar Saplings and new wood blocks. - Red Shrub: A new decorative plant that can be grown using Bone Meal. - Shelf Mushroom: A new mushroom type that grows on Poplar Trees and can be harvested for items. - New Blocks: Addition of Wool Stair and Wool Slab blocks in various colors. - Cushion: An interactive item available in 16 colors for players to sit on. - Straw Bed: A one-time use bed crafted from Hay Bales, allowing players to sleep without setting a spawn point. The update aims to enhance gameplay and creativity across all platforms.
id Software dev says mass layoffs like Microsoft's are weakening the games industry, because developers 'don't have the incentive to care anymore'
AppWizard
August 11, 2026

id Software dev says mass layoffs like Microsoft’s are weakening the games industry, because developers ‘don’t have the incentive to care anymore’

Chris Hayes, lead services programmer at id Software, expressed concerns about Microsoft's mass layoffs and their negative impact on the gaming industry. He argued that cost-cutting measures are stifling creativity and innovation, leading to a demotivated workforce. Developers feel unrecognized and disconnected from their projects, fearing job loss shortly after game launches. Hayes noted that this environment affects the industry's health, with gamers sensing something is wrong. He attributed the discontent to macroeconomic factors and a lack of long-term vision from industry leaders, emphasizing the need for a more sustainable management approach.
Arc System Launches Marvel Tokon PC Update, and Some Players Are Saying It's Fixing Most of Their Issues
AppWizard
August 10, 2026

Arc System Launches Marvel Tokon PC Update, and Some Players Are Saying It’s Fixing Most of Their Issues

Developer Arc System Works has released a significant update for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, addressing technical issues that affected its launch on PC and PlayStation 5. Players reported stuttering and performance problems during the first weekend, leading to negative reviews. The update has resolved several critical issues, including sudden performance drops, frame rate inconsistencies, and reduced CPU usage. Feedback from players post-update has been largely positive, with many noting improvements in performance. However, some players still experience lingering issues, such as enforced PSN connection and lack of Linux support. The update is part of Arc System Works' commitment to enhance performance and stability, with further refinements planned. The game is currently available on PC and PS5.
Linux May Soon Get PC Game Pass via Open-Source Project
AppWizard
August 10, 2026

Linux May Soon Get PC Game Pass via Open-Source Project

Xbox has reduced the pricing of its Game Pass offering, attracting interest from open-source developers, particularly those working on the Heroic Games Launcher. A new open-source project called Xodus aims to bring PC Game Pass games to Linux and macOS by utilizing Valve's Proton and custom runtimes. Previously, Linux gamers had limited access to Game Pass titles, mainly through Xbox Cloud streaming, which faced latency issues. Xodus plans to support third-party launchers like Heroic, Lutris, and Bottles, allowing users to install and launch games via Steam. The development team has made progress in authorization and game downloads and is now focusing on game SDK development to ensure effective gameplay on Linux.
One year of updates couldn't save the Pixel 10's GPU — and now the Pixel 11 is at risk
BetaBeacon
August 10, 2026

One year of updates couldn’t save the Pixel 10’s GPU — and now the Pixel 11 is at risk

The Pixel 10 series had a troubled start with issues such as antialiasing glitches and performance drops in emulators. Google issued updates to improve performance and fix bugs. Despite improvements, the Pixel 10 Pro XL still struggles with gaming performance compared to its predecessor. The upcoming Pixel 11 series is expected to have a new GPU architecture, raising concerns about performance and driver issues.
YouTube is auto-launching Shorts, and users aren't happy
AppWizard
August 10, 2026

YouTube is auto-launching Shorts, and users aren’t happy

YouTube has started auto-launching its Shorts feature upon opening the app, causing confusion and frustration among users. Reports indicate that this behavior is inconsistent across accounts, with some users experiencing the app defaulting to Shorts even if they closed it on a different screen. Complaints about this issue have been ongoing for several months, suggesting it may be part of a limited test rather than a deliberate design choice. Users can remove Shorts from their home page by setting their daily time limit to zero or choosing the Ignore Limit option, though this may lead to frequent reminders.
Windows 11's built-in weather app hogs more than 1.2 gigabytes of RAM just to tell the forecast — memory-sucking web wrapper filled with ads masquerades as an actual application
Winsage
August 10, 2026

Windows 11’s built-in weather app hogs more than 1.2 gigabytes of RAM just to tell the forecast — memory-sucking web wrapper filled with ads masquerades as an actual application

Microsoft is addressing issues related to user dissatisfaction with its Windows operating system, which has faced criticism for lack of optimization, excessive bloat, and intrusive advertisements. The built-in weather application, MSN Weather, exemplifies these problems, consuming up to 1.2GB of RAM while idling and displaying ads despite being part of a paid OS. In contrast, Apple's macOS weather app uses about 250MB of memory and operates ad-free. MSN Weather functions as a web wrapper, utilizing eight Chromium-based subprocesses, which raises concerns about its efficiency. Microsoft plans to update all native Windows applications to the Win32 standard for better optimization, but it is unclear if this will also apply to MSN-branded services like MSN Weather. Users have shown a preference for mobile devices over the weather widget introduced in Windows 11.
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