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Google's AI Search is finally doing a better job of linking to the web
AppWizard
May 6, 2026

Google’s AI Search is finally doing a better job of linking to the web

Google is enhancing its AI Search Mode with new features aimed at improving trust and discovery. The updates will include deeper follow-up query suggestions, easier access to subscribed news sources, and more inline links and user perspectives from forums and social media in AI-generated responses. Users will receive comprehensive prompts for exploring topics, and content from their subscriptions will be highlighted for quicker access. The enhancements will also provide previews of discussions from social media and increase embedded links within AI responses for additional context.
"Minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting": Microsoft's powerful new recovery tool is quietly fixing System Restore. Here's how it actually works.
Winsage
May 6, 2026

“Minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting”: Microsoft’s powerful new recovery tool is quietly fixing System Restore. Here’s how it actually works.

System Restore is a recovery tool in Windows that allows users to revert their systems to a previous state, originating with Windows ME. It generates restore points that can be created manually or automatically, with a maximum retention of 60 days starting from the Windows 11 24H2 update in 2025. System Restore captures essential system files and settings but does not recover personal files. The new Point-in-Time Restore feature, introduced in 2025 and appearing in the Windows 11 Insider Experimental preview in April 2026, captures a broader range of data, including user files and applications, and operates on a scheduled basis with snapshots retained for up to 72 hours. It is optional for standard users, enabled by default for PCs with 200GB or more storage, and has storage limits set to 2% of total drive capacity. In enterprise settings, it is always enabled for Windows 365 Enterprise, maintaining restore points for up to one month and utilizing cloud storage. Point-in-Time Restore aims to improve the recovery experience and address limitations of the classic System Restore.
Google Home’s latest update fixes the worst part of smart cameras
AppWizard
May 6, 2026

Google Home’s latest update fixes the worst part of smart cameras

Google is set to unveil a comprehensive update to the Google Home app in Spring 2026, featuring a complete overhaul focused on speed, performance, and a more intuitive interface. The update includes faster performance, smoother scrolling, and a modernized camera experience. AI integration will allow cameras to collaborate for clearer narratives, with features for swiping between views, resizing the video player, and skipping clips using 10-second jump buttons. Gemini 3.1 will enhance the voice assistant, enabling users to execute complex, multi-step commands in a single request. The app will also feature a revamped event details page, improved frame rates, and reduced lag, with Google Home Premium users receiving Gemini-generated event summaries. The camera settings menu will be simplified, consolidating all "seen" and "heard" events onto a single page. Additional home automation features will allow users to manage kitchen appliances, control robot vacuums, check smart lock statuses, and monitor battery levels. The "Ask Home on Web" feature will enter Public Preview, enabling users to search camera history, check device statuses, and set up automations from their desktops.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and More
AppWizard
May 6, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and More

Final Fantasy V is available on May 5 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Forza Horizon 6 will be available on May 19 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC, with early access starting on May 15. Ben 10 Power Trip is set for May 6 on Cloud, Console, and PC. Descenders Next (Game Preview) will also be available on May 6 for Cloud, Console, and PC. Wheel World, Wildgate, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers will be released on May 6 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Mixtape will be available on May 7 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC. Outbound is scheduled for May 11 on Cloud, Console, and PC. Black Jacket and Call of the Elder Gods will be available on May 12 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC. Elite Dangerous will be available on May 12 for Cloud and Console. DOOM: The Dark Ages will be released on May 14 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC. Subnautica 2 (Game Preview) will also be available on May 14 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC. InKonbini: One Store. Many Stories was released on April 30 for Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC. Dead by Daylight’s Bloodbound Release Update is available now for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Sea of Thieves: Last Ship Standing Act 3 is part of Season 19. World of Warships: Legends is available now for Cloud, Console, and PC. Titles leaving Game Pass on May 15 include Galacticare, Go Mecha Ball, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, and Planet of Lana.
Xbox details the next 13 Game Pass titles, including Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape and Subnautica 2
AppWizard
May 6, 2026

Xbox details the next 13 Game Pass titles, including Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape and Subnautica 2

Microsoft is adding 13 new games to its Game Pass service, including Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, and Subnautica 2. Forza Horizon 6 will be released on May 19. The price of Game Pass Ultimate has been reduced to .99/£16.99 per month. The following games will be available on Game Pass in May 2026: - Ben 10 Power Trip (May 6) - Descenders Next (Game Preview) (May 6) - Wheel World (May 6) - Wildgate (May 6) - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (May 6) - Mixtape (May 7) - Outbound (May 11) - Black Jacket (May 12) - Call of the Elder Gods (May 12) - Elite Dangerous (May 12) - Doom: The Dark Ages (May 14) - Subnautica 2 (May 14) - Forza Horizon 6 (May 19) Additionally, several titles will be leaving Game Pass on May 15, including Galacticare, Go Mecha Ball, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, and Planet of Lana.
May 2026 Looks Like a Massive Month for the Now Cheaper Xbox Game Pass
AppWizard
May 6, 2026

May 2026 Looks Like a Massive Month for the Now Cheaper Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass lineup for May 2026, featuring several notable titles. The highlight is Forza Horizon 6, releasing on May 19, available on Game Pass from day one for subscribers. Other significant games include Mixtape on May 7, Subnautica 2 on May 14, Outbound on May 11, and Call of the Elder Gods on May 12. The complete lineup includes: - Ben 10 Power Trip (May 6) - Descenders Next (Game Preview) (May 6) - Wheel World (May 6) - Wildgate (May 6) - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (May 6) - Mixtape (May 7) - Outbound (May 11) - Black Jacket (May 12) - Call of the Elder Gods (May 12) - Elite Dangerous (May 12) - DOOM: The Dark Ages (May 14) - Subnautica 2 (May 14) - Forza Horizon 6 (May 19) Titles leaving Game Pass on May 15 include: - Galacticare - Go Mecha Ball - Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo - Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship - Planet of Lana
Threads adds direct messaging access on desktop
AppWizard
May 6, 2026

Threads adds direct messaging access on desktop

Threads has rolled out its messaging feature on the desktop version of the app, allowing users to access DMs through the left sidebar. This feature aims to enhance communication on the platform and was the most requested upgrade since messaging was introduced in July. Threads Chief Connor Hayes emphasized the importance of facilitating private discussions. Initially, there were doubts about incorporating a DM feature due to Meta's strategy to unify its messaging platforms. After a legal victory, Meta shifted focus and introduced Threads DMs, allowing for new experimental features such as interactive elements and DM links.
Game Pass Additions For May Include Subnautica 2 And Forza Horizon 6
AppWizard
May 5, 2026

Game Pass Additions For May Include Subnautica 2 And Forza Horizon 6

Microsoft reduced the price of its media subscription service while planning to attract former subscribers with new Game Pass additions for May. Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan with over 550 cars, will be released on May 19 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with a PS5 version to come later. Other upcoming titles include Mixtape on May 7, and Subnautica 2 on May 14. A detailed schedule of Game Pass additions includes various titles being released on specific dates, and some titles will be leaving the service on May 15.
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AppWizard
May 5, 2026

Google Home’s latest update fixes the worst part of smart cameras

The Google Home app will receive a significant update in Spring 2026, focusing on enhanced performance and a more intuitive interface. The update will improve smart camera functionality, allowing cameras to work together for a clearer understanding of home events, and will feature a revamped event details page for easier navigation of recorded footage. Google Home Premium users will receive Gemini-generated event descriptions for older Nest cameras, and the camera settings menu will be simplified. The voice assistant will be upgraded to Gemini 3.1, improving reasoning capabilities for complex commands. Additionally, a new "Ask Home on Web" feature will enable users to manage devices and automations from their desktops. Privacy considerations regarding AI-generated summaries of home footage will also be a factor for users.
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