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AppWizard
July 26, 2025
Google Keep lacks advanced formatting options and a notebook feature, limiting its usability despite being a popular note-taking app. Google Tasks offers only basic task management capabilities, missing essential features like priority levels and filters. YouTube Music, while more developed, struggles with podcast integration and discovery, and has limitations in its free plan compared to competitors. Google Wallpapers has a limited selection and basic functionality, lacking creativity and integration with custom wallpaper creation tools.
AppWizard
July 25, 2025
Double Fine Productions is offering its game Brutal Legend as a free download for 666 minutes, starting at 4 PM PT on July 23, 2025, and ending at 3 AM PT on July 24, 2025. The game features Jack Black and voice performances from heavy metal artists, including Ozzy Osbourne, who voices the Guardian of Metal. Players can access the game on itch.io. If missed, the game has been known to go on sale, with its lowest price recorded at .49.
AppWizard
July 23, 2025
Scottish developer NoCode has rebranded as Screen Burn to better reflect its evolution and current identity. Founded in 2015, the studio initially focused on creating games without coding expertise, with notable titles like Stories Untold and Observation. They have recently partnered with Konami for Silent Hill: Townfall. The team noted that their original name no longer represents their mission, as they now have many coders on staff. They expressed a desire to clarify their identity and emphasized their commitment to creating games that leave a lasting impact on players.
Winsage
July 23, 2025
Microsoft has expanded its Surface Copilot+ PC portfolio with the introduction of the Surface Laptop 5G, a 13.8-inch device powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors, set to ship on August 26. The new 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro are available for immediate purchase. The Surface Laptop 5G features a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of over 40 trillion operations per second, enhancing on-device intelligence and productivity. It includes an integrated 5G modem for continuous connectivity to Microsoft 365 Copilot and other cloud tools. The device has a dynamic antenna system with six antennas that adapt to surroundings, ensuring reliable connectivity and the ability to function as a mobile hotspot. It supports both NanoSIM and eSIM options and weighs under 3 pounds for portability. The device underwent rigorous real-world testing for performance and connectivity. IT departments can remotely manage the devices, and the Surface Management Portal offers centralized visibility into device health. The Surface Laptop 5G is part of a growing portfolio of Copilot+ PCs designed for modern business needs.
AppWizard
July 22, 2025
Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism, specializing in keyboard technology at PCWorld. He has contributed to publications like Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and has covered major industry events such as CES and Mobile World Congress. He lives in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking.
AppWizard
July 20, 2025
Strange Scaffold is a game developer known for releasing multiple titles each year, including notable games like Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator and An Airport For Aliens Currently Run By Dogs. Their latest game, Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking, is a cooperative horror game where players assume the roles of medieval monks who use Gregorian chanting to summon giant creatures. The gameplay involves navigating traps and scavenging for treasures in ancient halls. The game will launch on July 29 and will feature 13 levels. A playtest is currently available on the game's Steam page.
Winsage
July 17, 2025
Gabriela has over a decade of experience in technology writing and has contributed to respected consumer tech publications such as PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint. Her work includes news articles, product reviews, buying guides, and deal roundups, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge in the industry.
AppWizard
July 4, 2025
Valve Corporation, founded in 1996 by Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, is known for its influential role in the gaming industry, particularly with its groundbreaking title Half-Life, released in 1998. The company has a unique corporate structure and impressive revenue-per-employee metrics, reportedly exceeding .9 million. Valve's Steam platform, launched in 2003, dominates the PC gaming market, accounting for approximately 70% of sales in a sector valued at around billion, with over 100,000 titles available. Steam had an estimated 170 million active monthly users by May 2023. Financially, estimates suggest Steam may have handled around .3 billion in game sales in 2021, yielding a profit of approximately .6 billion from commissions. Valve's employee culture emphasizes self-organization and innovation, though it faces scrutiny regarding content moderation and legal challenges related to market competition.
AppWizard
July 1, 2025
Swedish venture capital firm Behold Ventures has raised SEK 550 million (approximately .2 million) to invest in European gaming companies. Since its inception in 2021, the firm has allocated million across 18 companies. Of the raised capital, 54% came from Europe, 44% from Asia, and 2% from North America. Behold Ventures aims to invest in game studios as well as technology, tools, and infrastructure supporting the gaming ecosystem, with a focus on companies targeting a younger audience. Managing partner Karl Magnus Troedsson noted that younger developers often require less funding and can achieve significant results.
AppWizard
June 28, 2025
Michael has a decade of experience in technology journalism, covering topics from Apple to ZTE. He is a keyboard enthusiast at PCWorld, focusing on achieving the perfect typing experience and often customizing mechanical keyboards. His portfolio includes contributions to publications like Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he has covered major tech events such as CES and Mobile World Congress. He resides in Pennsylvania and enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking.
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