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June 15, 2026

Dishonored dev defends loading screens: ‘I actually have a soft spot for all that’

Raphaël Colantonio, co-creative director of Dishonored, streamed a session revisiting the game's level, Lady Boyle's Last Party, with team members including Harvey Smith, Stevan Hird, and Anthony Huso. During the session, Smith defended the inclusion of loading screens, arguing they provide a necessary transition and enhance world-building. Colantonio reflected on the challenges of revisiting the game after 14 years. The stream revealed a discarded plot point where Daud was meant to sever Corvo's hand, which would have added depth to the narrative. This concept later influenced Dishonored 2. The team has four more levels to explore in their playthrough, with fans hoping for discussions on the Knife of Dunwall and Brigmore Witches expansions.

Winsage

June 14, 2026

Windows 11 KB5094126 crashes some PCs (HP?) with BSODs, breaks OneDrive in File Explorer, enterprise apps

Windows 11 KB5094126, released on June 9, 2026, is a significant update that introduces new features, including the Low Latency Profile, and addresses up to 200 security vulnerabilities. However, it has caused boot failures for some HP devices, particularly the HP EliteBook 840 G10, leading to BSODs or BitLocker Recovery prompts. The update may conflict with specific BIOS configurations or EFI/System partition settings, especially on devices with older EFI partitions. Users experiencing boot failures may need to disable Secure Boot as a temporary workaround. Additionally, the update has disrupted OneDrive integration in File Explorer, preventing access from the left pane and tray icon, although users can still access cloud folders directly. Similar issues have been reported with Dropbox and iCloud Drive. The update has also affected Microsoft Word integration in various business applications, leading to failures in document handling. Furthermore, changes to desktop.ini files have impacted custom folder icons, requiring users to unblock these files to restore functionality.

AppWizard

June 13, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 PC players urged to check their Microsoft Gaming Services version, as Playground tackle disappearing saves

Playground Games is addressing save data loss issues in Forza Horizon 6, particularly for PC users, by advising them to ensure that Microsoft Gaming Services is updated to version 37.114.10001.0 or higher. Players experiencing save loss should open a support ticket on the Forza Support website and refrain from playing or creating new saves until the issue is investigated. Players should also exit the game properly and allow time for cloud synchronization after exiting.

Winsage

June 13, 2026

Windows 11’s Low Latency Profile Is Available Now. Here’s How to Use it

Microsoft has rolled out its Low Latency Profile to all Windows 11 users, optimizing CPU performance for quicker frequency ramp-up when using Windows features. This update enhances responsiveness, particularly in tasks like opening the Start menu and other native elements. To access the feature, users need to download the June 2026 Patch KB5094126 for specific OS builds and reboot their systems. The update also includes improvements such as better Shared Audio capabilities, multi-app camera support, and refinements to Windows Search.

Winsage

June 13, 2026

WhatsApp is eating 1.2GB RAM on Windows 11, even as Microsoft kills web app slop

WhatsApp for Windows, despite having a large user base of 3 billion globally and 1.6 billion on Windows, suffers from significant performance issues, including high RAM usage (400 MB before logging in and up to 1.2 GB while idling), slow message delivery, and a choppy scrolling experience. The app operates as a web wrapper using the WebView2 framework, which leads to inefficient resource consumption compared to native applications. Users across various hardware configurations report freezing, delayed messages, and instability. Microsoft’s Teams app also faces similar performance challenges due to its reliance on the same framework. There is a growing concern about the trend of developers opting for web applications over native ones, driven by a lack of trust in native frameworks. Despite Microsoft's push for native app development through WinUI, there is currently no native version of WhatsApp for Windows, while Meta has developed optimized versions for other platforms.

AppWizard

June 13, 2026

Breaking: Sporadic Issues Reported with Facebook and Messenger

On June 12, 2026, users of Facebook and Messenger reported intermittent access issues, including difficulties logging in, loading feeds, and messaging. Outage monitoring platforms noted minor spikes in user reports, but Meta has not confirmed significant outages. The problems appear localized to various regions. Suggested solutions for users include refreshing or restarting the app or browser, switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data, clearing the cache, and ensuring apps are updated. Users can check Downdetector for real-time updates.

AppWizard

June 13, 2026

Is Facebook down? Live updates as Messenger and Meta apps offline in major outage

Meta's communications chief, Andy Stone, has acknowledged ongoing issues with Facebook but assured users that the company is working to address these challenges. Anecdotal evidence suggests that service is gradually being restored, with some users able to access the platform while others continue to experience difficulties. Facebook outages, though infrequent, can significantly impact its 3.6 billion daily users, as seen in a notable seven-hour outage in 2021 caused by an erroneous command. The recent outage has been described as one of the most significant in recent history, affecting millions globally. Instagram and WhatsApp were also impacted, though they are functioning better than Facebook, with users encountering loading issues on their web versions. During the outage, Facebook displayed a retro-style error page, indicating the service's temporary unavailability.

AppWizard

June 13, 2026

Meta services hit by global outage; Facebook, Instagram, Messenger users report access issues

Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, faced significant service disruptions on Friday, starting around 7 PM IST, affecting users globally. Thousands reported issues like failed logins, "session expired" notifications, app malfunctions, and account lockouts. Facebook Ads Manager also experienced challenges. The disruptions were noted by outage-tracking website Downdetector, which recorded a surge in complaints, especially from India and the United States. During the peak in the U.S., Facebook had over 109,000 user reports. Meta's business systems dashboard indicated disruptions in Facebook Ads Manager, Messenger API, and the WhatsApp Business Platform. A spokesperson acknowledged the issues and stated that recovery efforts were underway, although the cause of the outage was not disclosed. Signs of recovery were observed as reports of disruptions began to decline, though some users still faced issues.

AppWizard

June 13, 2026

Facebook and Messenger services gradually return after global outage

On Friday evening at around 8:19 PM local time, Facebook and Messenger services began to gradually restore for users in Bangladesh after a widespread outage that started at approximately 7:34 PM. Users initially faced error messages while logging into Facebook via desktop, slow loading times, and issues with the mobile app. Similar disruptions were reported on Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, although the WhatsApp mobile app remained functional for some users. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone acknowledged the issues and stated that efforts were underway to resolve them. By 10:07 PM, signs of recovery were noted for Facebook and Messenger, but full operational capacity had not yet been restored, and no timeline for complete restoration was provided by Meta.

AppWizard

June 13, 2026

Is Facebook down? Facebook query error. Instagram down for some

On June 12, a technical disruption affected Facebook and its parent company Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram, starting around 9:30 a.m. EST. Users reported access issues, with many unable to log into Facebook and receiving messages indicating that pages were unavailable. Instagram users faced loading challenges, and Facebook Messenger experienced outages. By 11 a.m. EST, some users saw signs of recovery, although issues persisted for others. Meta attributed the disruptions to a technical issue that has since been resolved and issued an apology, stating they are working to prevent future occurrences.