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November 1, 2025

Amazon Aurora makes PostgreSQL Serverless generally available

The PostgreSQL-compatible edition of Aurora Serverless is now generally available, allowing users to create database instances that operate only when necessary and automatically adjust capacity based on demand. Customers are billed on a per-second basis for active database capacity and standard Aurora storage costs. Users can specify minimum and maximum capacity when creating a database, and the architecture separates storage from computational resources, allowing automatic scaling from a minimum of 10GB to a maximum of 64 TB. Aurora Serverless PostgreSQL is accessible in regions including US East (N. Virginia and Ohio), US West (Oregon), EU (Ireland), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo).

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October 26, 2025

Night at the Museum: Block Party brings Minecraft fun to Newark

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology will host the "Night at the Museum: Block Party" on Friday, October 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event features interactive experiences inspired by Minecraft, including activities such as mining for gems, crafting tools, completing a scavenger hunt, designing character skins, building with blocks, and defeating the Ender Dragon. Costumes are encouraged. Admission is included with regular museum entry, and members can attend for free. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

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October 23, 2025

Bethesda sets a date for Fallout 76 Burning Springs, its “biggest update ever,” and I’m packing my bags for Ohio already

Bethesda has announced the launch of Fallout 76 Burning Springs, featuring the Rust King and a character voiced by Walton Goggins, The Ghoul. This Ohio-based expansion is described as the "biggest update ever" for Fallout 76 and coincides with the second season of the Fallout series on Amazon Prime. The expansion takes place in Burning Springs, located north-west of the existing map, where players can interact with the Rust King and undertake trials or collaborate to overthrow him. Players will also explore Highway Town and engage in new gameplay mechanics involving bounties, including 'Grunt Hunts' and 'Head Hunts,' which can become server-wide public events. The expansion introduces new discoveries, public events, and is set to launch on December 2, coinciding with Season 23, titled 'Blood and Rust.' The game is available on Steam and the Xbox Store, with an 80% discount for a limited time.

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October 7, 2025

Where Google Wallet state IDs are available on Android

States in the U.S. are integrating driver's licenses and state IDs into the Google Wallet app for Android users. To add a state ID, users must open the Google Wallet app, tap “Add to Wallet,” select “ID,” choose “Driver’s license or state ID,” pick their state, and follow the instructions, which include capturing images of the ID and a verification video. Approved digital IDs will appear in the app and can be rearranged or removed remotely. Supported states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, and North Dakota, with upcoming support for Arkansas, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia. Digital IDs can be used at TSA checkpoints in select airports and for identity verification with car rental services. Google is implementing Zero-Knowledge Proof technology for secure identity verification. Users can also create an ID pass from a U.S. passport for TSA security at supported airports, which involves taking a picture of the passport, scanning its security chip, and recording a verification video. This digital passport ID can also be used via NFC or QR code, but users must carry the physical passport while traveling.

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October 5, 2025

Pixels and percussion: Ohio State Marching Band puts on Minecraft spectacle

During halftime at the Ohio State University football game against Minnesota, The Ohio State University Marching Band performed a Minecraft-themed show, featuring music from the game and visual representations such as the Minecraft logo, a chicken, and dueling swords. The performance included melodies like “Minecraft Main Theme/I Feel Alive,” “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” and “Zero to Hero.” Additionally, the band performed their traditional Script Ohio, with Ryan Schoeff and Sydney Reeves as the i-dotters.

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October 5, 2025

Ohio State Marching Band performs ‘A Minecraft Halftime Show’

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October 5, 2025

Ohio State marching band plays Minecraft-themed halftime show

The Ohio State University marching band performed a halftime show featuring a tribute to the video game Minecraft, showcasing their ability to blend traditional music with contemporary cultural references. The setlist included compositions such as "Minecraft Main Theme/I Feel Alive," "Steve’s Lava Chicken," "Day to Night," "Piglins Attack," "Steve vs. Malgosha," "Zero to Hero," "Across the Field," and "Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse | Script Ohio." Fans can watch the performance online, and the band will perform again during the game against Illinois on October 11.

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October 2, 2025

New Fallout 76 update goes bounty hunting in Ohio with the Amazon show’s best character

Fallout 76 is set to release the Burning Springs update, which will introduce a new area in Ohio, accessible by crossing the Silver Bridge. Players will encounter Checkpoint Canyon and face challenges from the Rust King, a Super Mutant. The update includes a bounty system featuring The Ghoul character, allowing players to participate in 'Grunt Hunts' and 'Head Hunts' across 20 locations in Ohio. Two new public events, Sinkhole Solutions and Jackson Junkyard, will also be introduced. The update will be available on the Public Test Server starting October 2, with a full release in December coinciding with Season 2 of the Fallout series on Amazon Prime.