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July 7, 2025

Atlassian moved 4 million Postgres databases to AWS Aurora

Atlassian has migrated its database infrastructure to Amazon Web Services’ Aurora, transferring four million Postgres databases that support Jira implementations. The migration involved approximately 3,000 PostgreSQL servers across 13 AWS regions. The move aims to reduce costs, enhance reliability, and improve performance, upgrading the service level agreement from 99.95% uptime on RDS to 99.99% on Aurora. Samsung has postponed the completion of its chip manufacturing plant in Texas due to difficulties in securing customers. Infosys has advised its employees against exceeding nine hours and 15 minutes of work daily to combat burnout. Qantas has acknowledged a cyberattack affecting six million customers and will provide details on the incident's impact. Xerox has acquired Lexmark from Ninestar Corporation for .5 billion. India and Australia are collaborating on a research initiative to improve tracking of submarines and underwater vehicles. JPMorgan Chase has requested to terminate its custom top-level domains, ".CHASE" and ".JPMORGAN." China’s National Space Administration has released images of Earth and the Moon taken by its Tianwen 2 probe.

AppWizard

July 3, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dune Imperium, Raiders of the North Sea, Everdell, more

As the July 4th holiday approaches, there are various Android game and app deals available. Shoppers can receive a complimentary Samsung credit by providing their email, and Samsung is offering 0 in free credit for their new Smart Monitors. The Kindle Scribe is at an all-time low price, and there is a 20% discount on the Galaxy Watch Ultra Marine Band. The Google Pixel Watch 3 is discounted by up to 0. The game Dune Imperium allows players to engage in strategy and challenges on the planet Arrakis, featuring online and local play options, achievements, and a rotating Skirmish Mode.

AppWizard

June 30, 2025

This week in PC games: Mecha Break, ICE protest charity bundles and vibrant ostrich farming

This week, several new PC gaming releases are available as a way to escape the heat in the UK. Notable titles include: - LEO: Low Earth Orbit: Features lounge jazz and unique gameplay where guns propel players away from targets. - Rekindled Trails: Focuses on wilderness exploration and grid-puzzle trading. - Monster Hunter Wilds: An update is launching today for this title. - Seven Days Until Morning: An artsy horror game set on Pluto, exploring the end of humanity. - Mecha Break: A free-to-play game about dismantling mechs with customizable anime girl pilots. - FLOWorlds: Players terraform hexagonal planets by dropping frozen shards from orbit. - No ICE in California Charity Bundle: Launching today, proceeds will benefit organizations supporting migrants in the USA. Additionally, the Treehouse team is dealing with various challenges during the heatwave, including investigating the fall of Hytale and exploring new features.

AppWizard

June 29, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Steam Summer Sale 2025 Edition

The Humble Store has launched a bundle featuring the complete BioShock trilogy at the first tier price, and for a higher price, the remastered Mafia series. Additionally, a new VR bundle is available with two tiers offering various VR games. The Epic Games Store is giving away the indie game Sable for free until July 3, after which Backpack Hero and Figment will be offered for free. The Steam Summer Sale of 2025 is currently ongoing with a wide selection of games on sale, and the GOG store is hosting a DRM-free summer sale.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

BBC Earth and Minecraft Education bring new Building With Dinosaurs gaming adventure

BBC Earth and Minecraft Education are launching a new gaming adventure called Building With Dinosaurs, inspired by the series Walking With Dinosaurs, which will be released on June 24th. This initiative allows students to act as palaeontologists, excavating dino-blocks to construct models of Spinosaurus, Lusotitan, and Triceratops. A downloadable fact sheet will provide information about these dinosaurs, including their height, weight, diet, and habitat. The project aims to integrate STEM skills into education and enhance students' understanding of palaeontology.

BetaBeacon

June 23, 2025

SNO snow white is a dimension-shifting action game coming to iOS and Android soon

- Solo indie developer BuchioGames is launching SNO snow white next month on iOS and Android - The game offers a unique blend of 2D action and 3D puzzle-solving - Players can switch between side-scrolling exploration and 3D first-person views - The game features dimension-shifting mechanics and strategic boss fights - Players can uncover ancient secrets, decrypt lost data, and confront interdimensional threats - The game offers intuitive touch controls, low-poly art, and a seamless UI design - Players can try out the first 2-4 hours for free when the game launches on July 12th

BetaBeacon

June 23, 2025

Doodle God: Infinity Alchemy Merge goes free as this week’s Epic Games Store mobile offering

Doodle God: Infinity Alchemy Merge is free from June 19th to 26th.

BetaBeacon

June 22, 2025

Get These Must-Have Free Apps for Android and iOS This Week

The text describes a list of free Android apps for productivity and lifestyle, as well as free Android and iPhone games that are available for a limited time.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for June 20: GOG.com and Blizzard Summer Sales

GOG.com is offering over 8,000 DRM-free PC games, including titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, as part of its Summer Sales season. Blizzard's Battle.net is also having a Summer Sale with discounts on franchises like World of Warcraft and Diablo 4. Steam is hosting its Fishing Fest and has publisher sales from EA, THQ Nordic, Koei Tecmo, and Klei, along with discounted new releases and free weekends for games like Dead by Daylight. The Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, Green Man Gaming, and Humble Bundle are also participating in sales. Humble Bundle offers a subscription service called Humble Choice for .99 per month, providing access to various games and extra savings on purchases.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Final Destination: Bloodlines, A Minecraft Movie, Love Me, and every new movie to watch this weekend

Polygon has curated a selection of new streaming and video-on-demand releases. - Final Destination: Bloodlines marks the return of the horror franchise after nearly 15 years, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, and is now available for rent. - A Minecraft Movie, a fantasy comedy directed by Jared Hess, features Jason Momoa and is available on Max. - KPop Demon Hunters, a family musical directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, introduces a K-pop trio as demon hunters and is available on Netflix. - Out Come the Wolves, a horror thriller directed by Adam MacDonald, involves a couples hunting trip gone wrong and is available on Hulu. - The Quiet Ones, an action thriller directed by Frederik Louis Hviid, is based on Denmark's largest heist. - Love Me, a post-apocalyptic romance directed by Sam Zuchero and Andy Zuchero, features Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun and is available on Paramount Plus. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special event, featuring a 24-hour stream on Shout TV and Shout Movies. - Ash, a science fiction horror film directed by Flying Lotus, stars Eiza González and Aaron Paul and is available on Shudder. - Eye for an Eye, a horror film directed by Colin Tilley, follows a teenager facing a vengeful spirit. - Friendship, a black comedy directed by Andrew DeYoung, explores adult relationships through the experiences of two neighbors. - A psychological thriller featuring Willem Dafoe as an art thief trapped in a penthouse unfolds as a darkly humorous reflection on survival.