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BetaBeacon

December 28, 2024

Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Special Edition Details, The Future Of Foldables, 2024’s Best Mobile Games

- Samsung is preparing to unveil the Galaxy S25 lineup at an event in early 2025, including a highly anticipated Special Edition model with a limited production run of three million units. - Despite hopes for foldable smartphones, adoption rates have not met initial expectations, with candybar phones still dominating the market. - Mediatek has launched the Dimensity 8400 processor with 8 regular cores, challenging Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets and offering consumers more choice in the smartphone market. - Minireview's list of the top mobile games of 2024 includes a diverse selection of titles for gaming enthusiasts. - Smartphone trends in 2025 are expected to focus on improved battery life, with companies investing in silicon batteries to offer larger capacities in more compact devices.

BetaBeacon

December 27, 2024

NEKOPARA Sekai Connect announced for PC, iOS, and Android

NEKOPARA Sekai Connect is a new social game in the romance visual novel series NEKOPARA, planned by NEKOPARA creator Sayori, coming to PC via Steam, iOS, and Android in spring 2026. It will feature new catgirls from around the world and will be supported in Japanese at launch, with English and Simplified Chinese to follow. Yostar's previously announced game, Nekoparaiten!, is no longer in production, and the new catgirls planned for that game will now appear in NEKOPARA Sekai Connect.

AppWizard

December 26, 2024

Best Sandbox 2024: Satisfactory

Satisfactory is a 2024 game that allows players to creatively construct factories and supply chains. Wes Fenlon, a Senior Editor, experienced a transition from focusing on efficiency to enjoying the freedom of creation, achieving a production rate of 21 frames per minute. Players explore the game without strict objectives, fostering creativity and experimentation. Jake Tucker, Editorial Director of the PC Gaming Show, shifted from production efficiency to transforming the entire planet into a playground. Nick Evanson, a hardware writer, noted the similarities between Satisfactory and Factorio, highlighting the added dimension of 3D space and the balance between functionality and aesthetics. Phil Savage, Global Editor-in-Chief, pointed out that the game’s infinite resource nodes encourage spatial organization and the construction of multiple tailored factories. The game emphasizes creativity and optimization, inviting players to explore its vast possibilities.

Winsage

December 26, 2024

How to Use Windows on Meta Quest 3 Headsets

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft announced enhanced support for Windows applications on Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S devices, allowing users to access Microsoft’s suite of tools without additional software. Users can create multiple virtual windows for multitasking, such as switching between Microsoft Teams and spreadsheets. Previously, users accessed Windows apps via Air Link, Remote Desktop in Horizon Workrooms, or third-party software. The new integration allows streaming from a Windows 11 PC or virtual Windows Cloud PC, enabling quick access to Windows applications in an XR environment. This functionality includes creating multiple virtual monitors or a single large monitor while maintaining visibility of physical surroundings. The experience is supported by a program called “Volumetric Apps.” Microsoft has discontinued its “Windows Mixed Reality” platform but continues to support XR innovators. Microsoft also announced the end of software support for HoloLens 2 in 2027 and hinted at a new deal with Samsung for OLED displays for a future mixed-reality headset.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue announces closing date in Plano

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue opened to the public on October 18 in Plano and will close on January 20. It will begin a global tour in 2025, with future locations yet to be announced. During the holiday season, the experience will extend its hours for families. The interactive experience lasts approximately one hour, featuring a collaborative rescue mission through various Minecraft biomes, where participants will build structures and interact with both friendly and hostile mobs. The exhibit is created by Supply & Demand, led by executive producer Olivier Goulet, with production primarily based in Montreal and in development for about two years.

BetaBeacon

December 20, 2024

Pocket Tales is a survival city-builder where you’re stuck inside a mobile game, out now on Android and iOS

Azur Interactive has released Pocket Tales, a mobile game that combines survival simulation and city-building. Players must navigate challenges, uncover secrets, and work towards finding a way back home in a mysterious world. The game features a survival system where each survivor plays a distinct role, with unique abilities such as gathering resources, crafting, or hunting. Players must meet the needs of survivors to maintain their health and happiness. Expanding the settlement allows players to explore different biomes, build towns, and assign survivors to roles that match their strengths. Creating production chains and attracting more survivors helps the city thrive in a challenging environment. Players can also recruit heroes who perform more efficiently than other survivors.

Tech Optimizer

December 20, 2024

PostgreSQL Tips: Template Databases

Upon provisioning a PostgreSQL cluster, three standard databases are created: “template0,” “template1,” and “postgres.” If using IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL, an additional database named “ibmclouddb” is included. “template0” and “template1” serve as blueprints for creating new databases. When a new database is created, a copy of everything from “template1” is created, including any installed functions, triggers, or extensions. If “template1” is being accessed by other users, creating a new database will result in an error. “template0” contains the same default objects as “template1” but should not be modified. It allows for the creation of fresh databases without the modifications made to “template1.” “template0” does not allow user connections to maintain its integrity. You cannot drop databases with active user connections, and while it is technically possible to drop template databases in local versions, it is not recommended. Users of IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL are restricted from dropping “template1.” New databases can be created to serve as templates, but this requires superuser access to change the datistemplate flag to true. It is advisable to use pg_dump to back up production databases instead of creating a new database from them for testing purposes.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

11 Bit Studios makes layoffs

Poland's 11 Bit Studios announced a restructuring that resulted in an undisclosed number of layoffs and the cancellation of Project 8, its first console-focused game, which began development in 2018 with a team of 37 staff members. The company invested approximately PLN 48.4 million (around .8 million) into Project 8. The decision to cancel the project was based on a comprehensive evaluation that identified several challenges, including disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. The president of the board, Przemysław Marszał, indicated that changing market conditions and revised sales forecasts raised doubts about the project's profitability, leading to the conclusion that further extensions of the production timeline and budget increases would be necessary.

AppWizard

December 19, 2024

Minecraft Experience immersive exhibit extends stay in Dallas-Fort Worth area

North Texans can now visit the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue until January 20, following an extension due to its popularity, which has drawn over 60,000 visitors since its October opening. The exhibit will expand its hours and introduce "adult nights" on Wednesdays and Thursdays, featuring themed drinks and trivia. Admission prices include single tickets and group rates. The exhibit covers 20,000 square feet, immersing visitors in various biomes with the use of projectors and speakers. It is designed to be accessible for all, introducing game mechanics to those unfamiliar with Minecraft.

TrendTechie

December 18, 2024

Фильм «Веном: Последний танец» вышел в цифровом формате и уже появился на торрентах

The film "Venom: The Last Dance" is now available on various streaming platforms, including Prime Video, and has also appeared on torrent sites. It is currently offered in Full HD, with a 4K version set to release on January 21. The film has a rating of 6.2 on IMDb and has grossed approximately 2.8 million worldwide against a production budget of 0 million. The plot follows Eddie and Venom as they face a new wave of invading symbiotes. It is directed by Kelly Marcel, who also wrote and produced the previous films in the trilogy.