- Kids games designed for children between the ages of 3 and 12 are now available on Android Auto, allowing them to play on the car's infotainment display while parked.
Nvidia's driver version 595.71 has introduced performance issues, limiting core clock speeds, voltage levels, and power outputs, resulting in performance drops of up to 16%. The update, released on March 2, aimed to fix problems from the previous version 595.59 but has negatively impacted overclocked graphics cards. For example, an RTX 5090 that previously achieved clock speeds over 3,100MHz now struggles to maintain speeds above 3,000MHz. Benchmark tests showed the older driver (591.74) achieving 171fps compared to 144fps with the new driver. Users are advised to revert to an earlier driver version from the 591 series to restore performance.
Ubisoft has announced that The Division Resurgence will be launching on March 31 for iOS and Android. The free-to-play mobile game is set in The Division universe, offering an MMO-style shared open world with co-op and solo gameplay.
Mojang has released Bedrock version 26.1 for Minecraft across all platforms, identified as update 3.31/1.041 (version 1.041.000) for consoles. This update includes fixes for user interface scaling values on certain devices (MCPE-234792) and resolves an issue with Xbox player data disconnection in split-screen mode (MCPE-233088). The update also features improved visibility for Bamboo Stalks, adjustments to block orientation in third-person view, command macro support with customizable key mappings, and fixes for skin display issues after upgrading from UWP to GDK. Additionally, cached appearances can now be loaded offline.
Mojang has released Bedrock version 26.1 across all platforms, recognized as Minecraft update 3.31/1.041 (complete version 1.041.000), to address specific issues following a recent major patch. This update includes fixes for user interface scaling values on certain devices, resolves an issue with Xbox player data in split-screen mode, and introduces command macro support with new key mappings. Additionally, it fixes issues related to skin states and improves media permissions for the Android Photo Picker. The version numbering system has been updated to reflect the year, starting with '26' for future releases. Further adjustments are expected in the near future.
Hytale, developed by Hypixel Studios, has reached a stable phase in its development, attracting millions of players for its early access launch. The studio has secured significant funding and is expanding its team to support ongoing development. Founder Simon Collins-Laflamme has introduced a new update release schedule, with two major updates and many smaller patches already rolled out. Pre-release builds will be launched weekly, with the understanding that some downtime may occur. Players are advised to back up their worlds due to potential instability during pre-releases. Updates will transition to the live build only when the team is confident in their quality, with releases expected every two to six weeks. Hypixel Studios will notify the community a few days before any full release, allowing for better adaptation between major updates. The development team emphasizes transparent communication with players to enhance the gaming experience.
Microsoft is working to rebuild trust within the Windows community by enhancing the core functionality of Windows 11, which has faced significant challenges and issues with updates. The company is using a strategy called "swarming" to mobilize engineering resources to address these concerns, focusing on improving system performance, reliability, and user experience. Key issues include persistent Blue Screens of Death (BSOD), unexpected bugs, and erratic behavior of core applications. Windows 11 has reached one billion global users in 1,576 days, faster than the 1,706 days it took for Windows 10 to achieve the same milestone. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella noted this growth is significant and reflects a positive trend, with Windows reporting a 5% year-over-year growth in its device group.
Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 have caused significant user frustration, leading to two emergency out-of-band updates within a week to address critical issues. The latest emergency update, KB5078127, was released to fix problems that made applications like Outlook, OneDrive, and Dropbox inoperable after the January 13 updates. Initially, users were advised to uninstall the updates as a temporary fix. The first emergency update on January 17 aimed to resolve shutdown and hibernation failures for version 23H2 and issues with Remote Desktop sign-in, but it inadvertently caused further disruptions to essential applications. The Windows release health dashboard remains a key resource for users seeking updates on ongoing issues.
Microsoft has acknowledged an issue where certain devices fail to boot, resulting in a Black Screen of Death (BSOD) with the stop code UNMOUNTABLEBOOTVOLUME, affecting users of Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 who installed the KB5074109 update. This update was intended to address numerous security vulnerabilities. Users encountering the 0xED error code may face system corruption or hardware failures, and while Windows Recovery is usually effective, it may fail in some cases, requiring a clean installation of Windows using an ISO file. Microsoft describes the reports as limited but acknowledges the potential for the issue to expand as more users report their experiences.
Google is piloting a feature called 'Color your Search,' which introduces soft pastel hues to the Search interface, allowing users to personalize their search environment. Users can choose from ten muted color options that change the top bar and overall theme of the Search interface. Currently, this feature is exclusive to larger-screen devices, such as tablets and foldable smartphones, and is not available on standard smartphones or desktop devices. Users can access the feature by tapping the color palette icon in the top-left corner of the Search interface on a large-screen mobile device. The rollout appears to be selective, and there is speculation about future integration with Android's Material 3 Expressive design.
