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AppWizard

July 16, 2026

Hasselblad’s signature photo editing app, Phocus Mobile finally comes to Android

The Hasselblad Phocus Mobile app has been released for Android users after being exclusive to iPhones and iPads. The app integrates with Hasselblad's medium format cameras, including the X2D II 100C and X2D 100C, and offers a suite of editing tools. It supports Hasselblad's Natural Colour Solution for accurate color representation and allows image exports in various formats. The editing toolkit includes features like exposure adjustment, curves, white balance, and noise reduction. Users can connect via Wi-Fi or USB-C, and the app is available for download on the Google Play Store and Hasselblad's website.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

GTA Online The Kortz Center Heist release time and how to start the heist

GTA Online has released the Kortz Center Heist update, which went live on July 14, 2026, at 10am BST / 5am ET / 2am PT. Players must enroll in the Fine Art Collector program and purchase the Art Studio expansion for their Mansion for 0,000 to start the heist. They will meet Raf De Angelis in their mansion to begin Tier 1 of the heist progression and can then scope out the Kortz Center. Players who log in before the update receive 0,000 in-game currency and a Benefactor Turreted Limo, while completing any heist grants the exclusive NOOSE Outfit and a ,000,000 in-game bonus.

AppWizard

June 23, 2026

Movies At The Mercer Opens In Doylestown With “A Minecraft Movie”

The County Theater, Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre, and a local museum are collaborating to offer a complimentary screening of "A Minecraft Movie." Gates will open at 7:45 p.m., with the film starting at approximately 8:45 p.m. The movie, directed by Jared Hess, follows four misfits who are transported to the world of Minecraft.

AppWizard

June 20, 2026

Weekend PC Game Deals: Cyberpunk 2077, Split Fiction, Sonic Racing, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering Robobeat and Citizen Sleeper for free until June 25. Humble has introduced two bundles: the June 2unes bundle for rhythm game enthusiasts, starting at a low price, and a VR bundle featuring Among Us 3D: VR and Zero Caliber VR. Valve's Next Fest is showcasing gameplay snippets from upcoming indie titles until June 22, along with free events for Stellaris, Two Point Museum, Dead by Daylight, and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. The Steam Summer Sale is approaching, prompting publishers to offer discounts. GOG has launched its own summer sale with various highlights.

Winsage

June 16, 2026

Munch Museum Windows display gives visitors something to scream about

At the Munch Museum in Oslo, Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream" is displayed alongside a Microsoft account recovery screen, creating an ironic contrast between art and technology. The museum rotates three versions of "The Scream" to prevent deterioration, and the painting continues to resonate with modern audiences as it symbolizes anxiety in today's technology-driven world. The frustrations of dealing with digital barriers, such as forgotten passwords, evoke emotions similar to those depicted in "The Scream."

AppWizard

June 14, 2026

Frontier is making a Planet game that isn’t about zoos or rollercoasters, and has just filed trademarks for Planet Resort and Planet Festival

Frontier has announced a new management simulation game that will not focus on zoos or rollercoasters, generating speculation among fans about potential titles. Popular suggestions include Planet Resort, Planet Festival, and Planet City. Frontier has filed nine new trademarks, including Planet Resort and Planet Festival, while Planet City is not among them. Other trademarks include Planet Farm, Planet Vacation, Planet Dinosaur, Planet Prehistoric, Planet Fantasy, Planet Mythical Creatures, and Planet Dragon. The new game is expected to be released around 2028, following the launch of Planet Zoo 2 later this year.

AppWizard

May 30, 2026

Sheffield recreated in Minecraft by artist and residents

Sheffield is being transformed in the virtual world of Minecraft through an initiative called "Sheffield of Stories: The Big Sheffield Build," led by digital artist Adam Clarke. Residents are invited to recreate their favorite landmarks from Sheffield's past, present, or future. The National Video Game Museum in Sheffield is hosting drop-in "build" events for community members to contribute to the virtual map. Participants, including children like eight-year-old Jackson and ten-year-old Otis, are creating various structures, such as community buildings and a virtual bank. The project aims to engage the local community and allows contributors to share their stories and memories of Sheffield, which will be animated as Minecraft characters for an exhibition.

Winsage

May 27, 2026

When Microsoft was developing Windows 95, developers discovered that SimCity had a severe memory bug that caused it to crash on the new operating system—but instead of forcing the game studio to fix it, Microsoft engineers actually rewrote the core Windows 95 source code to detect if SimCity was running and safely allocate memory for it.

Windows 95 contains a block of code that checks if the user is playing SimCity and adjusts memory management to address a bug from the game's programming. This bug, a "use-after-free" error introduced by SimCity's developer Jon Ross, went unnoticed in Windows 3.x but caused crashes in Windows 95 due to its different memory management. Instead of asking Maxis to fix the bug, Microsoft engineers modified Windows 95 to mimic the older memory behavior, ensuring SimCity would run smoothly. This approach reflects Microsoft's broader strategy of maintaining compatibility with older software through various "shims," allowing legacy programs to function on modern systems.

AppWizard

May 27, 2026

Paralives charmed me on day one, but the roadmap outlines the real life sim of my dreams

Paralives is currently in early access and offers a variety of features aimed at enhancing the life simulation gaming experience. Paramaker Features: - Voice pitch sliders for character voices - Enhanced search and filter options for clothing and accessories - Improved skin tone color wheel - Ability to create pets (dogs, cats, horses) - Wider selection of clothing, items, hairstyles, and accessories - Adjustable character heights - Body and facial sliders for customization - Options for heterochromia and intricate hair color wheels - Layering clothing and outfit saving - Tattoo options with recolor and placement tools - Genetics system for creating new characters Build Mode Features: - Broader range of objects and decorative items - Support for doors and windows on curved walls - Customizable pools and related tools - Basement creation and enhanced stair functionalities - Advanced terrain tools for lakes and ponds - Improved town design capabilities - Options to create vehicles, boathouses, and roads - Effortless room management - Flexible object placement with grid snapping - Basic terrain editing tools Live Mode Features: - Dynamic weather and seasonal changes - Comprehensive gardening system - Objects influencing character lives - System for defining sexual orientation and preferences - New characters moving into the player's town - Story progression for nearby characters - Unique story cards for storytellers - Expanded gameplay and difficulty options - New shops and town activities - Communication options for characters - Calendar menu for managing schedules - Ownership and use of vehicles General Features: - Photo mode for character movement and pose adjustments - Access to mods via Steam Workshop - In-game mod management tools - Cheat options for money, character editing, and item manipulation

AppWizard

May 25, 2026

9 cool things about Paralives you won’t find in The Sims

Paralives has entered early access and offers several innovative features that distinguish it from The Sims 4. Key features include: - The ability to resize objects, allowing for customization in design. - A snap-free decorating system that enables free placement of items. - A color wheel for customizing clothing, hair, and furniture colors, with the option to save swatches. - Height sliders for creating characters of varying heights, enhancing realism and diversity. - A vegetarian toggle that does not consume a trait slot, simplifying character traits. - A needs-dependent skill progression system that requires characters' needs to be met for leveling up. - Special mood meters that provide unique emotional states based on characters' actions. - Townie requests inspired by farming simulators, offering daily tasks for rewards. - A museum feature for donating found items, encouraging exploration and collection.