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August 10, 2026

YouTube’s new autoplay behavior is already triggering thousands of users

YouTube's app for Android has begun automatically replaying paused videos when the app is reopened after several hours of inactivity, leading to frustration among users. Reports indicate that this issue affects both paying and non-paying users, with over 3,000 users expressing their concerns on YouTube's support pages. The problem has been noted for several months, with initial reports dating back to March. Some users have found temporary relief by uninstalling and reinstalling the app. This behavior has raised questions about whether it is an intended feature rather than a glitch.

AppWizard

August 10, 2026

If you drove yourself mad building computers in Minecraft, Pight’s redstone-inspired puzzling is an affordable palate cleanser

Pight is a 2D block-shoving puzzle game developed by the Turkish team Mindlabor, featuring challenges that involve moving a lightbulb block onto a power source using elements like pistons, dynamite, portals, and electricity blocks. The game is inspired by Minecraft's redstone mechanics and offers 90 levels with new mechanics introduced every ten levels. It includes an unlimited Undo feature and a level editor for players to create and share their own puzzles. Pight is available on Steam for £2.87 or €3.32.

BetaBeacon

August 10, 2026

How to Fix Roblox Crashing on Mobile (iPhone & Android)

- Roblox crashes right when a game finishes loading - Your phone has been warning you it’s “low on storage” lately - Other apps are also acting sluggish or failing to update

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

Stop waiting for the Game of Thrones CRPG of your dreams and settle for the pleasant eurojank compromise instead

Warhorse Studios, known for its medieval simulations, was considered a candidate to develop a Game of Thrones CRPG, but its parent company Embracer shifted focus to Middle-earth Enterprises, affecting Warhorse's future. Obsidian, another RPG developer, is unlikely to create a Game of Thrones game due to Josh Sawyer's criticisms of HBO's adaptations. In 2012, Cyanide developed a Game of Thrones game that struggled for identity, coinciding with Telltale Games' release of a similar title. Cyanide, recognized for other games like Styx and Blood Bowl, also released Confrontation and Of Orcs and Men during this period. The narrative of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad deviated from George R.R. Martin's storytelling style, lacking the complexity and weight characteristic of the source material.

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

WoW developers reflect on Midnight’s first season—a world without AddOns, task overload, and Prey

The first season of World of Warcraft: Midnight has received mixed reviews, with initial offerings being impressive but subsequent patch content eliciting varied reactions. This expansion is significant as it introduces restrictions on combat AddOns and redesigns every class. Player housing has been added, which has exceeded expectations despite concerns about microtransactions. The developers have expressed positive feedback about the season, highlighting Mythic+, solo content like delves, and the new Prey feature as standout elements. Lead encounter designer Paul Kubit shared his enjoyment of the season and personal goals within Mythic+. The upcoming Curse of Ula'tek expansion is anticipated.

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

I gave my Samsung phone superpowers with a $6 pack of NFC tags

NFC technology enhances daily life by allowing users to automate tasks through NFC tags. These tags are inexpensive, with a pack of ten costing around , and in the U.S., fifty tags can be purchased for just under . Users can create routines on Samsung phones by accessing Settings, selecting Modes and Routines, and scanning NFC tags to trigger automated actions. Practical routines include: - Morning Routine: Scanning an NFC tag turns off an alarm, adjusts phone settings, opens Google Calendar and Google Keep, and allows for news updates. - Work-from-Home Routine: Optimizes phone settings for productivity, including keeping the phone unlocked and using the Pomodoro technique with the Tomato app. - Pre-Outdoor Exercise Routine: Activates location services, adjusts Bluetooth settings, opens a podcast app, and reminds users to take essential items. - Android Auto Routine: Simplifies the connection process between the phone and Android Auto using two NFC tags for connecting and disconnecting. - Cooking Routine: Launches Samsung Food and Google Clock to set timers while cooking. - Bedtime Routine: Launches a white noise app, prompts a review of notes, and adjusts settings for better sleep. These routines illustrate the versatility of NFC tags in streamlining daily activities.

TrendTechie

August 8, 2026

Буньоль — Торрент

Bunyol will play against Torrent in the fifth round of Spain's fifth division on October 4, 2026, at 20:00 local time in Minsk and Kiev, and at 22:00 in Astana and Tashkent. Both teams are in Group 6. A free online stream of the match will be available. Bunyol averages 1.20 goals at home, while Torrent averages 1.60 goals away. Expected starting lineups will be available on the match page.

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

Steam Giving Away $25 PC Game for Free Until August 9

A free game, Breathedge, is available on Steam until August 9, after which it will revert to its original price of .99. The game is categorized as “Unsupported” for Steam Deck users, who can still claim it but may face difficulties playing. Breathedge, developed by Red Ruins Softworks and published by HypeTrain Digital, is a space survival adventure game with over 5,300 user reviews and a 72% approval rating. Players take on the role of a space traveler delivering his grandfather’s ashes, encountering a larger conspiracy. The game offers approximately 15 to 30 hours of playtime. The giveaway is part of a promotional strategy for the upcoming sequel, Breathedge 2, which will not be free.

AppWizard

August 8, 2026

5 Hit PC Games No One Remembers Today

Black & White is a pioneering title from Electronic Arts where players act as a deity influencing civilizations through kindness or tyranny, featuring innovative design and strategic systems. Planescape: Torment, developed by Black Isle and published by Interplay, immerses players in the city of Sigil as The Nameless One, focusing on dialogue for conflict resolution rather than combat, offering rich narratives and characters. Myth: The Fallen Lords, developed by Bungie, is a real-time tactics game where players command a squad against dark forces, emphasizing real-time combat without resource management and featuring an innovative physics engine. Nox, released in 2000, is an action role-playing game where players control Jack in a fantasy realm, offering three distinct classes and a deep magic system, encouraging replayability and featuring multiplayer mode. FreeSpace 2, released by Volition and Interplay, is a space combat game known for its epic battles, a variety of ships and weapons, and exhilarating dogfighting mechanics, remaining a notable title in the space flight genre nearly three decades later.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls launches with PC performance issues and mixed Steam ratings

Players of Marvel: Tōkon Fighting Souls are experiencing performance issues on PC, leading to a Mixed rating on Steam with only 43% positive feedback. The game suffers from persistent micro-stutters during gameplay, launch failures, and significant challenges for Linux users, who are unable to access the game. A Reddit user highlighted that the game has regular micro-stutters regardless of hardware or settings, with frame-time graphs showing frequent spikes correlating to visible stutters. These issues disrupt online matches due to dropped frames. Even high-end hardware does not alleviate the stuttering, and external frame-rate limiters do not resolve the visible stutters. Steam reviews reflect concerns about performance, with some users reporting issues before launching the game. Linux users are particularly frustrated as the game blocks any attempts to launch on Linux systems, unlike another title from the same developer. The game is also not compatible with the Steam Deck due to similar Linux-related issues. Arc System Works has released a day-one patch aimed at improving performance, including reducing CPU load and addressing performance drops associated with overlays, but players are still awaiting feedback on its effectiveness.