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Disguise Renews Licensing Deal for ‘Minecraft’ Costumes
AppWizard
March 6, 2026

Disguise Renews Licensing Deal for ‘Minecraft’ Costumes

Disguise Inc. has renewed its multi-year licensing agreement for Minecraft, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration. The success of A Minecraft Movie, which premiered on April 4, 2025, increased fan engagement and demand for related merchandise, prompting Disguise to offer authentic character costumes. A second film is in development for release in 2027, ensuring Disguise will continue to design, develop, and distribute costumes and accessories for the Minecraft franchise.
Azure Databricks Lakebase is Generally Available
Tech Optimizer
March 6, 2026

Azure Databricks Lakebase is Generally Available

Azure Databricks Lakebase is a managed, serverless PostgreSQL solution optimized for the Databricks Platform on Azure, announced by Microsoft as generally available. It separates compute from storage, allowing direct writing of operational data to lakehouse storage and bridging the gap between transactional systems and analytics. Lakebase features instant branching and zero-copy clones, enhancing developer productivity by enabling safe testing environments without infrastructure delays. It operates on a serverless model with autoscaling capabilities, ensuring cost efficiency by charging users only for the compute resources utilized. Lakebase is built on standard PostgreSQL, ensuring compatibility with existing tools and libraries, and supports various extensions. It provides unified governance through Unity Catalog, offering consistent access control and auditing across the Azure Databricks data estate. The platform facilitates AI development by enabling real-time operational context access and low-latency feature serving. Azure Databricks Lakebase integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for security and compliance, simplifying the DevOps burden for developers.
FRANK OS 1.0 Launches With a Retro Windows 95-Like Desktop
Winsage
March 6, 2026

FRANK OS 1.0 Launches With a Retro Windows 95-Like Desktop

FRANK OS is a newly launched open-source graphical desktop operating system specifically designed for microcontrollers, with its first official version, 1.0, now available. It is built on FreeRTOS rather than the Linux kernel, optimized for the RP2350 microcontroller, which has approximately 520 KB of SRAM and dual CPU cores. The operating system features a desktop environment reminiscent of Windows 95, including overlapping windows, a taskbar, and a start-menu-style launcher. It supports standard desktop behaviors and allows users to switch between applications using an Alt+Tab-style interface. FRANK OS comes preloaded with nine lightweight applications, such as an interactive terminal, a C compiler, classic games, and a ZX Spectrum emulator. Programs can be compiled as ARM ELF binaries and loaded from an SD card. The system is aimed at hobbyists and experimental use.
Minecraft Meets Stardew Valley Indie Hit Unveils Gorgeous New Update, Free to Try
AppWizard
March 6, 2026

Minecraft Meets Stardew Valley Indie Hit Unveils Gorgeous New Update, Free to Try

Town to City is a city-building game developed by Galaxy Grove and published by Kwalee, set in a 19th-century Mediterranean town. It has received an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam with 97% positive reviews. The game is currently in early access and available exclusively on Steam. A Terraforming Update is set to enhance gameplay with new tools and props, although the release date is not yet announced. The game is currently priced at £18.69 until March 16, down from £21.99, and a free demo is available. Future updates include a spring micro-update, a 1.0 launch, and a significant update planned for late 2026.
After planning 2 more paid acts, narrative scifi power-washer Ambrosia Sky is instead finishing its story in one free update to 'maximize' its focus on what players loved: 'People got in on that sapphic yearning right away'
AppWizard
March 5, 2026

After planning 2 more paid acts, narrative scifi power-washer Ambrosia Sky is instead finishing its story in one free update to ‘maximize’ its focus on what players loved: ‘People got in on that sapphic yearning right away’

Ambrosia Sky: Act One was released in November 2025, featuring Dalia, a researcher in a decaying space station. Developer Soft Rains initially planned a trilogy but will now conclude Dalia's story in a free update, Ambrosia Sky: Act Two, set for release later this year. Act Two will resolve the mysteries from Act One and introduce new mission locations, exo-fungus to harvest, and an updated progression system. The decision to streamline the narrative was influenced by player feedback. Act One is available on Steam, and owners will receive Act Two for free. After Act Two's release, the game's price will increase for new players. A 15% discount on Act One is available until March 13.
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