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AppWizard

April 30, 2026

GTA 6 Free Alternative Lands on PS5 and PC To 5-Star Reviews

Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to have its third trailer released soon, likely coinciding with the start of pre-orders, as the game is set to launch in November. Take-Two's CEO has indicated that marketing efforts will ramp up ahead of the company's investor call on May 21. Rockstar Games has resumed social media engagement with fans, hinting at upcoming announcements. Meanwhile, a free open-world RPG called Neverness to Everness, referred to as ‘Anime GTA VI’ by fans, is available for players. This game allows players to explore a city, engage in criminal activities, and features a consequence system for getting caught. It is available on PC and PS5, but not on Steam for PC users. The PlayStation Store shows that 75% of players rated it five out of five.

AppWizard

April 30, 2026

Neverness to Everness tier list and best characters

Players in Neverness to Everness experience a gacha system that allows for mid and endgame progression without constant meta monitoring. Building a strong team of characters improves combat efficiency, with each character having unique roles and Esper types. The game features a tier list for character optimization, which includes: - S Tier: Daffodil, Fadia, Haniel, Nanally, Sakiri, Zero - A Tier: Baicang, Chiz - B Tier: Jiuyuan, Hathor, Adler - C Tier: Mint, Skia, Aurelia - D Tier: Edgar Daffodil, classified as S-Tier, is a burst DPS character with a Chaos Esper type and Liquid Arc weapon. She excels in diminishing the Break bar and is essential for activating Psyche, Incantation, and Discord Esper Cycle reactions. Daffodil benefits from quick character swaps and is currently the only Chaos character in the game. Additionally, Lacrimosa is being promoted as a DPS character with a Chaos Esper Cycle and Liquid Arc weapon, although her final role may change.

TrendTechie

April 30, 2026

Nano NAS из смартфона

Evenings spent with family watching series and movies can be challenging due to the logistics of accessing content, such as reliance on multiple laptops and cumbersome connections to the television. The author repurposed an old OnePlus 5T smartphone as a media server, utilizing its 64 GB of internal storage by managing content carefully. The setup involves installing Termux and creating a Linux-like environment using PRoot, allowing the phone to retain its dual SIM functionality while deploying media-sharing services. The software selected includes Alpine Linux, sshd, dms (a lightweight DLNA server), and transmission-daemon for torrent management. A step-by-step guide details the installation process, configuration, and tips for optimizing performance. The outcome is a cost-effective solution that transforms the smartphone into a compact DLNA server, accessible over the local network, enabling effortless downloading, sharing, and streaming of films.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Google Home’s latest update wants to solve your biggest smart camera headaches

Google is updating its Home app to improve smart home management, particularly for camera devices. Key changes include a redesigned camera user interface with dynamic theming, AI-generated event descriptions for Google Home Premium subscribers, streamlined AI descriptions of video events, faster loading times for search results, and a reorganized camera settings menu. Additionally, prompts have been added for troubleshooting connectivity issues with third-party devices. The media control UI has also been updated to display album art more prominently. However, some users have reported issues with the web view of Google Home-connected cameras, experiencing unresponsive feeds and fluctuating online/offline statuses.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Starbreeze hasn’t declared Payday 3 dead yet, but it’s launching yet another spin-off this year—this time on Roblox

Starbreeze has partnered with Gamefam to create a new game set in the Payday universe on Roblox, expected to launch later this year. This will be the second Payday-themed game on Roblox, following Notoriety: A Payday Experience, which was released in 2024. Starbreeze aims to expand the Payday brand through selective licensing and innovative formats, despite facing challenges with Payday 3, which has struggled to attract players. The new projects allow Starbreeze to maintain oversight while external studios handle development. Gamefam has experience in partnerships with major game publishers and brands.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Charming Parenthood Simulator “Magical Princess” Launches today on PC

Magical Princess, a child-rearing simulator developed by Neotro Inc. and inspired by MAGI Inc., was released on PC via Steam on April 28, 2026, for .99, with a 20% launch discount available until May 10, 2026. Players assume the role of Alice's father, guiding her from infancy to graduation at the Royal Magical Academy, making decisions that affect her development and relationships. The game features over 700 pages of comic-style scenes, 100 illustrations, more than 170 date events, and over 50 possible endings. It supports multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. The Magical Series began with "Magical Bakery" in 2018 and includes a total of 11 games.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

Arc Raiders’ Riven Tides update didn’t fix the game’s biggest problem: Cheaters

The Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders introduced a new map and the Turbine threat but did not resolve ongoing cheating issues, leading to player dissatisfaction, including Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins' departure from the game. Since its launch in October 2025, player engagement has declined, with the average player count dropping from 241,000 in January 2026 to 76,000 in April 2026. Cheating has become widespread, affecting many players and compromising gameplay integrity. Embark Studios has acknowledged the problem and is working on solutions, but community frustration is growing, with many players leaving the game.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

‘It’s puke or be puked on’ — this crazy indie game has you taking shots to save your soul

Developer Who You and publisher Alliance Arts have announced their new game, Drunken Goddess Reflux. The game combines elements of Russian Roulette with a narrative where players must outdrink a pink-haired demon to save their soul. It is played from a first-person perspective, with players selecting shots that lead to unpredictable outcomes. The game has received over 50,000 wishlists on Steam and is scheduled for release later this year. Updates can be found by following Alliance Arts on social media.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

How to turn off Meta AI (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp)

Meta AI has been integrated into Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, enhancing user experiences with features like search functionalities, chat interactions, and content generation. Users express a desire to limit their interactions with Meta AI due to concerns about transparency, privacy, and data security. The AI model is trained on diverse data sources, including public posts and user interactions, raising issues regarding data control. On WhatsApp, personal messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted, while Instagram may share past messages with Meta AI for context. Security vulnerabilities have been reported, including incidents of data mishandling. Currently, there is no comprehensive option to disable Meta AI across all platforms, but users can take steps to limit interactions, such as muting AI prompts and adjusting privacy settings. Users in the E.U. and U.K. can object to certain data uses under GDPR by submitting requests through their Meta accounts. To protect privacy, users are advised to opt out of AI training, limit personal data sharing, and use privacy tools like VPNs.

AppWizard

April 28, 2026

XChat Goes Live: X Drops Encrypted Messaging App to Rival WhatsApp, Telegram Fast

X has introduced XChat, a dedicated messaging platform emphasizing privacy and security, currently available for pre-order in the App Store. XChat is a standalone app that offers a focused communication experience, isolating messaging from social media functionalities. It employs end-to-end encryption, ensuring only the sender and recipient can access messages, and features no advertisements or tracking. Key features include encrypted one-on-one and group chats, disappearing messages, screenshot blocking, video calling, and file sharing. XChat is part of X's broader strategy to evolve into an "everything app," which may include content sharing, payments, and financial services.