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AppWizard

May 3, 2025

NotebookLM gets Gemini 2.5 Flash as it prepares to launch as a standalone app

NotebookLM has been upgraded to the Gemini 2.5 Flash model, improving its multi-step reasoning capabilities for better responses in chatbot and Q&A modes. The Audio Overviews feature now supports over 50 languages. Google plans to launch NotebookLM as a standalone app at the Google I/O 2025 event, with pre-registration available on the App Store and Google Play Store. A new Output Language setting for Audio Overviews allows users to choose a language different from their default. NotebookLM was initially previewed as Project Tailwind at Google I/O 2022.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

A pair of Armored Core games are being freed from their 2000s Japanese mobile phone prison with an upcoming PC port

Armored Core, a series from FromSoftware, has gained popularity since its debut on the PlayStation 1. PC players recently accessed the franchise with Armored Core 6, and two more titles are on the way, though they will not have English language options. Developer G-Mode is set to release Armored Core Mobile Mission and its sequel, Mobile Mission 2, on Steam, with the first installment launching on April 30th. The original Mobile Mission offers a top-down shooter experience with mech customization, while the sequel aims for a more immersive gameplay experience. G-Mode is also porting Shin Megami Tensei titles, Tokyo Requiem and 20XX, to modern platforms, although release dates for these are not confirmed.

BetaBeacon

March 31, 2025

COLOPL and Kazuma Kaneko announce ‘card creation roguelike’ game Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter for PC, iOS, and Android

Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter is a free-to-play card creation roguelike game by former ATLUS illustrator Kazuma Kaneko. It will launch for PC via Steam, iOS via App Store, and Android via Google Play this spring worldwide with language support for English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

Winsage

March 29, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 (Beta Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 (KB5053658) has been released to the Beta Channel for users on Windows 11, version 24H2. The update includes new features such as Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), which automatically detects and applies fixes for boot issues, and a speech recap feature in Narrator that allows users to access previously spoken content. The update also introduces a new UI for unexpected restarts, simplifies launching Copilot with the Win + C shortcut, and enhances the Click to Do feature with intelligent text actions in multiple languages. Additionally, the Windows share window now includes a visual preview and image editing capabilities. Various fixes have been implemented for issues in the taskbar, File Explorer, windowing, Windows Update, and Settings. Known issues include problems with Recall and File Explorer crashes for some users.

TrendTechie

March 28, 2025

Вышла долгожданная игра inZOI. Есть даже бесплатно на торрентах

The South Korean company inZOI Studio has launched its game, inZOI, which is priced at 2399 rubles but is not directly purchasable through Russian Steam accounts. The game features enhanced realism using Unreal Engine 5, a flexible character editor, self-scanning for character creation, AI capabilities for integrating real-world objects, rich NPC interactions, a criminal mode, and is available in Russian with free updates for licensed players. A hacked version is available on torrent sites but lacks key features. The game requires a Windows 10 or 11 PC with specific hardware requirements, including an Intel Core i5 10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, an NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics card, at least 12 GB of RAM, and 40 GB of free storage.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Minecraft Spring to Life drop is out now with more mob variants and ambient features

Mojang has released the Spring to Life update for Minecraft, introducing several new features: - Cold and warm variants for Pig, Cow, and Chicken. - Sheep spawn with wool colors based on their biome. - Wolves have new sound variants. - Spawn Egg visuals have been improved. - Fallen tree generation has been added. - A new Firefly Bush block has been introduced. - Leaf Litter blocks have been added. - Wildflowers and Bush blocks have debuted. - Short Dry Grass and Tall Dry Grass blocks have been included. - A Cactus Flower block can grow on Cactus blocks. - New falling leaf particles have been added to Leaves blocks. - Ambient block sounds have been introduced in Desert and Badlands biomes. - Language support for Kyrgyz has been added.

Winsage

March 19, 2025

Windows 11 Task Manager’s CPU readings are finally getting an upgrade

Microsoft has rolled out an update to Windows 11, specifically Build 26100.3613, available on the Release Preview channel. The update enhances the Task Manager by revamping how CPU utilization is calculated and includes an optional column for the previous CPU value. It improves the Live Captions feature of Copilot+, allowing real-time translation of over 44 languages into English and plans to extend this to Simplified Chinese. New features include a redesigned Settings homepage for commercial customers, a gamepad keyboard layout for touch keyboards, and improved voice access with natural language commanding and Chinese language support. The update also addresses various system reliability issues, including fixes for ctfmon.exe, sleep and wake cycle bugs, and HDR content playback display issues.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Relic Entertainment announces turn-based strategy game Earth vs Mars for PC

Relic Entertainment has announced a new turn-based strategy game titled Earth vs Mars, set for release in summer 2025 on PC via Steam. The game features a narrative where Martians abduct Earth's inhabitants and aim to conquer the planet. Players will lead a group of commanders in battles against Martian forces using unique mechanics like the "Splice-O-Tron," which allows the creation of hybrid supersoldiers. Key features include a single-player campaign with over 30 missions, online multiplayer, a VS mode against AI, a map editor, unique unit abilities, and multiple commanders with distinct abilities. The game will initially launch on Steam, with potential future platform expansions. Pricing and language support details are yet to be finalized, and compatibility with Steam Deck is not planned at launch. Regular updates will be provided leading up to the release.

Winsage

February 9, 2025

Upgrade to Microsoft Office 2024 for Windows or Mac with this deal

Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is available for a one-time price of .97, down from its regular price of 9.99. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms and includes applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Key features include a Focus mode in Word, dynamic arrays in Excel, new recording features in PowerPoint, a unified interface, improved touchscreen support, built-in collaboration features, full language support, and legacy file compatibility. The suite can be downloaded directly to devices and is available through February 23. Prices on StackSocial may change.

AppWizard

February 2, 2025

I got tired of Google Calendar’s basic features, so I switched to this alternative app

Google Calendar has limitations that hinder productivity, such as difficulties in managing events across multiple accounts and a lack of advanced features like natural language processing for event entry. Alternatives like Business Calendar 2 offer robust features, including syncing across multiple Google accounts and natural language input. DigiCal combines calendar functionality with weather data but lacks natural language support. Notion Calendar provides an attractive user interface but has limited functionality. For users wanting enhanced widgets for Google Calendar, options like Calendar Widget by Home Agenda and Event Flow Widget are available. Business Calendar 2 is highlighted as the best alternative for its extensive capabilities.