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AppWizard

June 19, 2025

10 years later, no one has replicated Rocket League’s mojo

Rocket League, launched on July 7, 2015, is approaching its 10th anniversary, prompting Psyonix to celebrate with a dedicated season. The game combines soccer with rocket-powered vehicles and has influenced the gaming landscape. While other titles like Hockey? and Slapshot offer similar physics-based mechanics, they do not capture the essence of Rocket League. A new game, Rematch, is in advanced access on Steam and allows players to control individual characters but lacks the defining elements of Rocket League, such as rockets and cars. The impact of Rocket League is evident in how it shapes perceptions of sports in gaming.

Winsage

June 19, 2025

Windows 10 is on the verge of falling to Windows 11 as it ekes out just over 1% more market share

Microsoft is encouraging users to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, especially with Windows 10 set to lose support in October 2025. Currently, Windows 10 holds 48.92% of the market share, while Windows 11 has reached 47.73%. A year ago, Windows 10 had a 66% share compared to Windows 11's nearly 30%. The migration is driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10, and Microsoft is actively promoting this change. They are also introducing a PC migration tool for users who wish to upgrade. Despite these efforts, some users remain hesitant to switch due to compatibility concerns or dissatisfaction with Windows 11 updates.

Tech Optimizer

June 18, 2025

DataStrike Expands Open-Source Database Management Business by 600% as Demand for PostgreSQL Expertise Surges

DataStrike has reported a 600% increase in its open-source database management business over six months, largely due to the growing adoption of PostgreSQL. In response, the company has doubled its team of database management professionals, focusing on recruiting PostgreSQL-certified experts. PostgreSQL has surpassed MySQL as the most utilized database among professional developers, with 49% of developers reporting extensive experience with it. Additionally, 51% of organizations have seen increased PostgreSQL usage in the past year. DataStrike offers 24/7 U.S.-based support for various database platforms and has found that 54% of IT leaders feel they lack the resources for data infrastructure management. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, DataStrike serves over 200 clients across North America.

Winsage

June 17, 2025

How Discord Was Ported To Windows 95 And NT 3.1

Discord has developed a new client called Discord Messenger, which allows users on legacy systems such as Windows XP, Windows 95, and NT 3.1 to access the platform. This project utilizes the Discord API as a web application, enabling third-party client development without repercussions from Discord. The developers overcame challenges related to TLS encryption compatibility and crafted shims for API calls absent in older systems. They also addressed runtime issues on Windows NT 3.1 by backporting features from the original operating system.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Amazon Celebrating Prime Day 2025 By Giving Away 6 PC Games

Amazon's Prime Gaming service has added six new bonus games for subscribers, which include: - Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ Definitive Edition (Amazon Games App) - Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft (GOG code) - Saints Row 2 (GOG code) - TOEM (GOG code) - Saints Row IV: Re-Elected (GOG code) - STAR WARS™: Rebellion (GOG code) These titles will be available later today. Additionally, for June 2025, the following games are now available or will be available on specific dates: - Mordheim: City of the Damned (GOG Code) - The Abandoned Planet (Amazon Games App) - Station to Station (Amazon Games App) - Death Squared (GOG Code) - Dark Envoy (GOG Code) - June 19 - FATE: Undiscovered Realms (GOG Code) - June 19 - Thief: Deadly Shadows (GOG Code) - June 26 - Jupiter Hell (GOG Code) - June 26 - Gallery of Things: Reveries (Legacy Games Code) - June 26 A weekly video game deals page is also available for additional offers and discounts.

Tech Optimizer

June 17, 2025

EDB Postgres AI Accelerates New Era of Sovereign Data and AI for Enterprises, Industries, and Nations

EnterpriseDB has introduced significant advancements to its EDB Postgres AI (EDB PG AI) platform, enabling secure and compliant deployment of AI solutions across Postgres environments. The platform integrates transactional, analytical, and AI workloads into a unified system, featuring automatic pipelines and built-in development tools for data automation. Key capabilities include low-code/no-code simplicity for rapid AI pipeline creation and comprehensive hybrid management for real-time insights across databases. Recent research indicates that only 13% of enterprises have successfully implemented agentic AI applications at scale, with early adopters achieving up to 227% higher ROI. Collaborations with Red Hat aim to provide organizations with solutions for successful AI outcomes. New features include enhanced data security, a purpose-built PG AI Analytics Engine for high-performance queries, and a universal data store for various data models. Performance advantages include six times better total cost of ownership (TCO) compared to SQL Server and up to 150 times faster NoSQL performance than MongoDB. A comparative analysis showed that EDB PG AI reduced overall complexity by 67% and maintenance costs by 38%.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

WhatsApp to start showing ads in messaging app; launches new monetisation features

WhatsApp plans to introduce advertisements within its messaging app, specifically in the Updates tab, while ensuring that personal chats remain free of commercial content. This decision is part of parent company Meta Platforms' strategy to generate new revenue streams. WhatsApp reassured users that personal messaging, calls, and statuses will remain end-to-end encrypted and not used for ad targeting. This move marks a departure from the original ad-free vision set by WhatsApp's founders. Advertisements will be based on non-sensitive data, such as age, language, location, and interaction with ads. WhatsApp also unveiled three monetization features, emphasizing the importance of monetizing the app as part of Meta's broader strategy to diversify advertising revenue across its platforms.

Winsage

June 17, 2025

LibreOffice adds voice to ‘ditch Windows for Linux’ campaign

The LibreOffice project is encouraging users to transition from Windows to Linux as Windows 10 approaches its end. The Document Foundation is developing LibreOffice version 25.8, which will remove support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, as well as deprecate x86 (32-bit) Windows builds. The latest version is 25.2, released in February, with version 25.8 expected in August. Users on Windows 7 can access both "fresh" and "stable" releases, with the current stable version being 24.8.7, which will still support Windows 7 after the release of version 25.8.

Tech Optimizer

June 16, 2025

Databricks rolls out Lakebase Postgres and Agent Bricks for AI-era apps

Databricks has introduced the Lakebase Postgres database layer to enhance its lakehouse architecture, facilitating AI applications and analytics on operational data. The company also launched Agent Bricks to simplify the development of automated AI agents. During the Data + AI Summit, CEO Ali Ghodsi emphasized the importance of transitioning from outdated systems to modern solutions for AI. Lakebase, powered by Neon technology, is a fully managed, Postgres-compatible database that supports data loading from over 300 sources. Databricks aims to unify operational and analytical systems for real-time decision-making. The summit outlined a three-chapter framework: establishing the lakehouse, integrating AI, and introducing Lakebase. Agent Bricks enables business users to create AI agents without extensive technical knowledge, while Managed Iceberg Tables support external engines and promise performance optimizations. Databricks announced partnerships with Microsoft and Google Cloud for deeper integration and AI model usage. The company is investing 0 million in AI education and plans to release Lakeflow Designer for no-code ETL capabilities. Databricks anticipates reaching .7 billion in annualized revenue by July, with a growth rate of 50 percent and plans to hire 3,000 employees in 2025. Lakebase is currently in Public Preview.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

With Windows 10 EOL On the Horizon, It’s Time to Replace Rather Than Upgrade

The end of support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025, after which users will not receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support, exposing them to cyber threats. Many legacy PCs do not meet the system requirements for Windows 11, leading to potential compatibility issues and performance problems if upgraded. Investing in a new Windows 11-compatible PC ensures better performance, energy efficiency, and long-term support, with built-in security features like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Transitioning to Windows 11 offers advantages such as an improved user interface, integrated AI tools, enhanced default apps, personalizable workspaces, and better visuals. Continuing to use an unsupported Windows platform after 2025 can result in compliance issues, data loss, and increased maintenance costs. Replacing hardware rather than upgrading can mitigate these risks and ensure access to ongoing security features.