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December 11, 2025

Minecraft update today (9th December): What changes in the Mounts of Mayhem patch notes?

The Minecraft "Mounts of Mayhem" update is set to be released on Tuesday, December 9th, at approximately 4 PM GMT. The update will introduce new features including camel husks, skeletons riding camels, a new weapon called the spear with jabbing and charging attacks, the Spear Lunge enchantment, a new neutral mob called Nautilus that can be ridden underwater, zombie nautilus with drowned enemies, zombie horses ridden by zombies, significant improvements to horse mechanics allowing them to swim, and the ability to craft Netherite horse armor. Expected launch times in various time zones include 8 AM PST, 9 AM MST, 10 AM CST, 11 AM EST, 1 PM BRT, 5 PM CET, 6 PM SAST, 8 PM GST, 12 AM SGT (December 10th), 1 AM JST (December 10th), 3 AM AEDT (December 10th), and 5 AM NZDT (December 10th).

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December 8, 2025

Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem Update Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)

The Minecraft Mounts of Mayhem update will be released on December 9, 2025. The estimated release times for various time zones are as follows: 7:30 AM PST (United States), 9:00 PM IST (India), 12:30 AM JST (Japan, December 10), 11:30 PM CST (China), 10:30 AM EST (Canada), 4:30 PM CET (Italy), 2:30 AM NZST (New Zealand, December 10). The update will introduce new features including underwater mounts, undead mobs, and a new weapon called the Spear. Players can tame the Nautilus mob by feeding it Pufferfish and can equip mounts with Nautilus armor. The update will also feature Camel Husks, the Parched mob, and the Zombie Horse in survival mode. The Spear will not replace swords and axes but will offer additional combat options.

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November 21, 2025

This Free App Unlocks AirPods Features on Android Devices

Apple's annual shopping event will take place from November 28 to December 1, featuring deals and exclusive offers in multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and several European nations. Customers can receive an Apple gift card with their purchases, which can be used for future transactions. The event will include a variety of products, such as iPhones, MacBooks, accessories, and services, and will offer a seamless online shopping experience.

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November 5, 2025

Qobuz Launches Its Much-Anticipated Android TV App

Qobuz has launched its Android TV app, available on the Google Play Store, compatible with all TVs and devices running Google TV or older Android TV systems. The app allows users to browse a library of albums, playlists, and recommendations, streaming tracks in CD-quality or hi-res audio based on user setup. Qobuz Connect, launched in March, enables high-resolution music streaming to compatible hi-fi devices, controlled via smartphone or tablet. Qobuz, founded in 2007, offers over 100 million tracks in lossless quality and is available in 26 countries.

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October 30, 2025

Capture a free Monster Hunter Wilds AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, if you’re quick

A giveaway is being held for the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card, with five prizes available and only six days left to enter. The RX 9070 XT is praised for its high frame rates and ray tracing performance, making it a top choice for gamers. To enter, residents of North America, Europe, the UK, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, and Indonesia must follow AMD, Monster Hunter Wilds, and ASRock on social media, with each follow counting as one entry across 12 accounts. The custom graphics card features Monster Hunter artwork, 64 compute units, 16GB of VRAM, and clock speeds of 2.4GHz and 2.97GHz. It is designed for optimal performance with a quiet triple-fan system.

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October 30, 2025

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 is here, bringing Pixel testers more bug fixes

Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 to Pixel phones and tablets enrolled in the Android Beta Program. The update includes bug fixes and stability improvements, including a resolution for a lock screen clock issue. This is the second minor patch for Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3, following Beta 3.1. The build number for this update is BP41.250916.012 for the Pixel 6 series, while other eligible devices will see BP41.250916.012.A1. The update size typically ranges from 40MB to 50MB. Users can check for the update by navigating to Settings, then System, and selecting System update.

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October 28, 2025

Google’s Pomelli AI is here to be your new marketing department

Google has launched Pomelli, an AI marketing tool designed for small and mid-sized businesses to create professional campaigns without extensive marketing budgets. Pomelli analyzes a business's website to create a "Business DNA," capturing elements like tone, colors, and fonts. It includes built-in editing tools for users to adjust text and visuals directly on the platform. Currently, Pomelli is in public beta and available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, supporting English.

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October 28, 2025

Fixed camera survival horror game The Florist announced for consoles, PC

New Zealand's Unclear Games will release The Florist, a fixed camera survival horror game, in 2026 for various consoles and PC via Steam. Set in the lakeside town of Joycliffe, players follow Jessica Park on a chaotic delivery amidst a deadly floral overgrowth. The gameplay includes solving puzzles, battling grotesque enemies, and uncovering a sinister plot. Players will explore Joycliffe, utilizing hidden items, an in-game journal, and a variety of weapons. The game features a dynamic world that shifts from day to night, multiple difficulty and accessibility options, an unlimited inventory system, autosave checkpoints, and numerous bonus features. The aesthetic contrasts vibrant visuals with horror elements, aiming to redefine the survival horror genre.

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October 16, 2025

The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta makes it easier to add app shortcuts to home screen

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices, focusing on stability improvements and new features. Key additions include a "+" button for app shortcuts on the home screen, a Live Caption shortcut in volume controls, and larger icons in the search bar. Stability fixes address issues such as failed Google Play System Updates, blank home screen shortcuts, inconsistent Wallet icon coloring, battery charging anomalies, swipe-up gesture malfunctions, theme application errors, rainbow artifacts in 50MP images, poor battery performance due to CPU usage, incorrect Bluetooth audio routing, access issues to 6GHz Wi-Fi networks in New Zealand, crashes in the Terminal app, typing issues in the GUI terminal, laggy animations, screen unresponsiveness upon unlocking, display freezes, and unexpected device crashes. Users can enroll in the Android Beta Program for early access, with over-the-air updates being rolled out, and the stable version expected by December 2025.

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October 12, 2025

Battlefield 6 live launch coverage: All the news, updates, and reactions as the most-anticipated FPS of the year goes live

Battlefield 6 is set to launch globally with confirmed release times: West Coast US at 8 am PDT, East Coast US at 11 am EDT, UK at 4 pm BST, Europe at 5 pm CEST, Australia at 2 am AEDT (October 11), and New Zealand at 4 am NZST (October 11). Players are advised to complete a readiness checklist before launch, including ensuring game pre-load is complete and system requirements are reviewed. EA has implemented a queue system to manage potential login issues at launch, similar to the beta phase. Early impressions of the game suggest strong multiplayer gameplay but a lackluster campaign. Performance analysis indicates Battlefield 6 is well-optimized. Some players are experiencing errors with the EA App that prevent access to the game, and EA is working on a resolution. The DRS-IAR LMG is highlighted as a versatile weapon for the Support class.