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AppWizard

March 12, 2026

The latest Humble Bundle packs 9 CRPGs, including some of the best to ever do it, for a little over $20

The Beamdog & Owlcat RPG Masters bundle includes nine games and three expansion packs for a low price, offering an estimated 600 hours of gameplay. The collection features: - Warhammer 40,000 Rogue Trader - Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Season Pass 1 + 2 - Pathfinder: Kingmaker Enhanced Plus Edition - Pathfinder: Kingmaker Season Pass - Neverwinter Nights: Complete Adventures - Baldur's Gate: Deluxe Edition - Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition - Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition - Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition - Mythforce Gamers can choose three games for a lower price, including Planescape Torment, Icewind Dale, and Mythforce, with the option to add three more games for an additional cost.

AppWizard

March 12, 2026

Facebook Messenger Will Use AI to Read Your Chats and Help Stop Scams

Meta is implementing advanced AI-driven tools to enhance user safety on Facebook and Messenger, aiming to proactively detect suspicious behavior and reduce scams. Key features include warning notifications for dubious friend requests, enhanced scam detection in Messenger conversations, and a push for verified advertisers to account for 90% of ad revenue by 2026. Additionally, Meta is collaborating with law enforcement to take direct action against scam operations, resulting in the disabling of over 150,000 scam-related accounts and the removal of 159 million scam ads last year.

AppWizard

March 12, 2026

Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more

Google announced updates at GDC 2026 to enhance the gaming experience on Google Play, including plans to expand its game catalog with new paid and indie PC games. Upcoming titles include Moonlight Peaks, Sledding Game, 9 Kings, Potion Craft, and Low-Budget Repairs, accessible on mobile and PC with synchronized progress. Google is introducing game trials for select paid games on mobile, allowing players to sample games before purchasing, with plans to extend this to PC. A new “buy once, play anywhere” pricing model will let users buy both mobile and PC versions of select games with one purchase. The Play Store’s Games tab will feature a dedicated section for Windows-optimized titles, and users can create wishlists to receive notifications on sales. Community posts will enable users to ask questions and share answers about games, initially available in English for select titles, with plans for expansion. An AI-powered in-game overlay called Play Games Sidekick will provide real-time assistance for select paid games. Google also redesigned the Play Games experience and launched Play Games Leagues for competitive play.

Winsage

March 12, 2026

Microsoft’s year of fixing Windows 11 is off to a promising start, as latest update improves stability — but it still has a lot more work to do

Windows 11's March update includes several enhancements aimed at improving user experience, focusing on performance and reliability. Key features include: - File Explorer improvements allowing users to open new instances more reliably by holding the Shift key or using the middle mouse button. - Enhanced reliability in displaying network devices and improved search functionality across multiple drives. - An 'Extract all' command added for archived folders not in ZIP format. - Taskbar enhancements that prevent stacking of application instances, moving only overflow instances to a separate area for better organization. - Refined taskbar search functionality, allowing users to preview results by hovering and selecting 'Preview,' with group headers indicating the number of results. - Visual consistency improvements, particularly with the taskbar's auto-hide feature, print dialog box, and credential fields in the Windows Security panel. - Security enhancements for login and lock screens, the projection menu, and Nearby Sharing. - New features include updates to the emoji picker, a revamped widgets board, and an internet speed test feature in the taskbar, which received mixed reviews. - A new option in the Start menu's account menu directs users to a 'benefits' page, criticized as unnecessary promotion for Microsoft accounts.

Winsage

March 12, 2026

GDC 2026: Next generation of Xbox designed to play console and PC games

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Xbox, coinciding with the Game Developers Conference. Xbox unveiled insights into its next-generation console, Project Helix, designed to integrate console and PC gaming for a seamless experience. Jason Ronald, vice president of Next Generation at Xbox, highlighted the commitment to cross-device play and a consistent Xbox experience across screens. Additionally, the Xbox mode, which started on ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, will roll out to Windows 11 in April for select markets, allowing users to switch between productivity tasks and gaming with a full-screen interface and controller optimization.

AppWizard

March 12, 2026

Meta introduces new scam protection tools for Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger

Meta has introduced tools to improve user protection against scams on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger, employing AI for scam detection and providing alerts for suspicious activities. Facebook is testing warnings for suspicious friend requests from accounts with few mutual friends or different country locations. WhatsApp will alert users about suspicious device linking requests and provide information on their origins. Messenger will analyze chat patterns and alert users if conversations exhibit typical scam characteristics, offering AI scam reviews and recommendations for blocking or reporting. Meta has also collaborated with law enforcement to disable over 150,000 scam-related accounts in Southeast Asia. Additionally, the company plans to enhance its advertiser verification process, aiming for 90% of its 2024 advertising revenue to come from verified advertisers, following a Reuters investigation indicating that 10% of its revenue could originate from scam advertisements.

AppWizard

March 12, 2026

Meta Upgrades Safety Features of Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp to Protect Users From Fraud

Meta is implementing new safety measures to enhance user protection against online scams on its platforms, including Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp. The company is expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) for scam detection, integrating a system that analyzes text, images, links, and account behavior to identify impersonation attempts. User alerts will be introduced to warn Facebook users about suspicious friend requests and to flag risky messages in Messenger. WhatsApp users will receive notifications for suspicious device linking requests. Meta has removed over 159 million scam advertisements and disabled 10.9 million accounts. It is collaborating with global law enforcement to combat scam networks, including a recent effort that led to the disabling of more than 150,000 accounts linked to scam centers in coordination with the Royal Thai Police.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Minecraft is coming to real life with interactive adventure complete with mob fights

A new interactive experience called Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will launch in May 2026 in the Pearl District of Chicago. This attraction allows fans to engage in quests, battle mobs, and explore a real-world environment inspired by the Minecraft game. A waitlist for participation is currently open, and ticket sales are anticipated to generate excitement among fans.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Microsoft’s ‘Xbox mode’ is coming to every Windows 11 PC

Microsoft is merging Xbox and Windows, with the next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, set to support PC games, and its alpha phase starting in 2027. A new “Xbox mode” for all Windows 11 devices will launch in April. The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) was previously available in preview since November 2025 for Windows Insider and Xbox Insider Program members. The Xbox Ally handhelds have received updates for improved reliability. At the 2026 Game Developers Conference, Microsoft announced Advanced Shader Delivery for developers to enhance game load times and hinted at reviving classic Xbox titles for PC. Additionally, advancements in DirectX and DirectStorage were discussed, along with updates on graphics debugging.

AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Meta Launches New Anti-Scam Tools on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger

Meta has introduced a set of security tools for WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger to enhance user protection against scams. These tools utilize artificial intelligence to detect impersonation attempts and identify deceptive links, with the aim of removing malicious accounts proactively. In the previous year, Meta removed over 159 million scam ads and terminated 10.9 million accounts associated with scams. New features include alerts for users when scammers attempt to link their WhatsApp to a fraudulent device and notifications for suspicious Facebook friend requests, which provide information on account creation dates and mutual friends. Additionally, Meta is expanding its scam detection tools in Messenger to more countries, allowing users to report suspicious messages for AI analysis.